Upcoming AW11 Fashion Trends
Posted by admin on Feb 14, 2012
Although summer has just started we are beginning to see autumn/winter looks hitting the catwalks. Of course I tuned in for some of NY fashion week, and I loved what I saw! The fall runways were filled with existing trends to new looks and ideas. We saw polka-dots and graphic prints, to floor sweeping hems and high shine, polished looks. Here are a few of my favourite upcoming trends for Fall 2011.
Mod Squad: This past spring/summer we saw the come-back of the 70′s and this autumn season we get a flashback to the 60′s. One of my favourite looks- mod. I remember a few years when I dressed up as a go-go dancer and I found an actual dress from the 60′s on eBay. Too bad I didn’t keep it, would have come in handy! The trend shows off patent shift dresses, double breasted peacoats, and Peter Pan collars.
Metallic: Love little, shiny cocktail dresses? This trend is definitely up your alley then. Some of the season’s best looks came from Balmain an Calvin Klein. Look for sparkle, shine, beading, and tons of metallics.
Graphic: This season plan to see bold, mixed prints. The craze started off at NY Fashion Week and the following weeks saw a flurry of patterns from various designers. Love geometrics! Be bold and try a geometric coat, or go subtle with pair of patterned tights.
Bright Coats: Plan on buying yourself a bright coat this season- which will definitely help in the gloomy transition from summer to autumn.
Lace: Lace was such a huge trend last season that it is due to stay around for another season or two. In Autumn we see lace taking on a more powerful presence, and less of a girly froo froo persona. Look for darker lace or lace infused patterns.
When it comes to handbags look for a bright and bold colour. Try fuchsia or red- just because summer is ending doesn’t mean the fun has to as well. Bring a little bit of colour into dull autumn and winter. Look for a multi-functional bag- and then you can justify the expensive price tag. Try a piece that transforms from a clutch to a small shoulder bag, to even a crossbody! Or continue with the metallic theme and go for a pewter, silver, or anthracite coloured purse. The perfect accompaniment to your basic black coat. Pair with some bling-bling jewelery and your ready for the office, theater, or a night on the town.
Features of a Durable Phone Case
Posted by admin on Feb 5, 2012
With smartphones costing so much, a durable case is necessary for protection. After all, most smartphones cost over $600 off-contract, so keeping a phone looking as great as possible is going to be a goal for anybody. A durable case goes a long way in accomplishing this. Some of the greatest, most durable cases on the market share a few different features that help to set them apart from the competition and make them more effective. These are the features that make the best iPhone cases, Blackberry phone cases and cell phone cases, in general, different from others on the market.
One thing that every durable phone case has in common is a tight fit. The best iPhone cases all share this property. By being built to the exact specifications of Apple, the cases keep the device snug and secure without giving the iPhone a chance to move around. This extends beyond just Apple products, too. The most durable Android and Blackberry phone cases are all built with precision to keep the device secure at all times.
Many of the most durable phone cases also use shock-resistant plastic, as opposed to just cutting regular plastic. The shock-resistant plastic used in a number of premium cases quickly absorbs the shock of most drops so that the internal components of the device can’t be damaged. Shock absorbing silicone is another feature found on the majority of best cell phone cases. A silicone shell or liner is also included with many cases that use shock-resistant plastic. A silicone shell helps to dampen the impact that the plastic has to absorb. This allows the phone to survive even harder and faster drops than it otherwise would be able to.
A final feature of any durable phone case is the materials. Quality materials must be used in a case’s construction, or else all of the criteria listed above is going to be irrelevant because the case will fall apart easily. By using premium materials in a case’s manufacturing process, the case will be able to survive for years and for a number of drops, helping the customer get the most out of the money he or she spends on a case.
There are other features that can make a case more or less durable, but this is the most important set of criteria for customers to consider when they’re shopping for a case. By ensuring that a case features some or all of these features, a customer can know that he or she is buying the best iPhone cases or Blackberry cases that are available. Phones are too expensive to let them get destroyed, and picking the right case is critical to making sure that they are kept in mint condition.