Author: Iskra Banović

Shamrock shirts, shamrock socks, a shamrock cardigan, St. Patrick’s day clothing, and gifts add a festive touch to the greenest holiday on our calendar. The Emerald Isles of Ireland beckon with warm and friendly thoughts of spring. Even people without an Irish cell in their DNA are moved to wear shamrocks and drink green beer. As the saying goes, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s day, March 17th. Religion, Food, and Myth of the Irish Holiday The religious origin of St. Patrick seems to matter little in our secular, intercultural world. Parades, corned beef, and Irish poetry abound. We can…

A ruffled cardigan is this winter’s most sought-after variation of the flyaway front women’s cardigan sweater — fluttery, feminine, and warm. This season’s pretty colors range from rich burnt shades of yellow, orange, and crimson, to a color wheel of softened blues, pinks, and greens, to an array of gray hues. Engineered fiber blends help cotton yarn retain its shape through repeated washings. Ruffles Come In Superabundance of Styles Designers demonstrate creativity with styles that will keep you guessing about which you like best. Sometimes the ruffles are barely there, a thin edge along the button-front of the traditional sweater-set…

Women’s tunic tops are a popular fashion item more for a good reason; they are figure-flattering clothes, look svelte, go sporty or casual dressy, and feel comfortable. Available in a white variety of colors, fabrics, and prices, tunics span the style spectrum from fancy ruffled blouses to super-soft French terry sweatshirts. Factors to consider are cut, color, cloth, care, and the chic factor. The Most Important Secret for Finding a Figure-Flattering Tunic Shaping will prevent an elongated top from looking boxy or tentlike. Look for a shape that is subtly tailored at the waist. A V-neckline flatters an attractive bosom,…

The history of jeans is the story of modern civilization, from farm life to celebrity glamor. Denim is the most iconic of all fabrics, and blue jeans are a part of life around the globe. Demin is the most popular fabric around the globe, and blue jeans are the iconic fashion. Denim “not only exists in every country in the world but in many of these it has become the single most common form of everyday attire, ” state anthropologists Miller and Woodward (2007, p. 27). Let’s start our time travel journey with the question, “What is twill?” because denim,…

Even though some of your friends and family don’t live close to you these days, it doesn’t mean that you don’t want to celebrate special occasions with them. You probably make an effort to get together for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, at least as often as possible, but other than a phone call or virtual card, when was the last time you did something special to mark their birthday? Most everyone enjoys having a “fuss” made about their birthday, and while you might not be able to whisk them off to Playa Del Carmen or Las Vegas, we’ve got…

Slips-Ons and Clogs Are Sporty Alternatives Women’s lace-up shoes are among the most comfortable casual shoes. Many manufacturers offer specially engineered insoles in lace-up styles and other women’s comfort shoes. Some diabetics are confined to lace-up and Mary Janes for their prescription orthotics. Comfortable casual shoes (women’s casual shoes) may be worn with slacks, Capri pants, some shorts, and skirts. With skirts, a tie shoe with a thin sole and canvas or leather upper may work without socks in the summer. This is a youthful look, perhaps too youthful for some of us. Socks Versus Leggings Because we usually wear…

Diabetic dress shoes are hard to find. It takes ingenuity and maybe a bit of do-it-yourself spirit and perhaps a bit of good old acceptance of the things we cannot change. How to dress for a wedding or what shoes to wear to a dressy holiday party with something chiffon and sheer, a luscious brocade, or burned-out velvet can be challenging. Today’s diabetic dress shoes include Mary Jane style flat pumps, and these are not too much different from many of the comfortable Mary Jane styles now available. A Mary Jane is a rounded-toe pump with a strap across the…

Extremely comfortable shoes that also are fashionable are easier than ever for you to find, as manufacturers implement cutting-edge technologies for their share of this global market. Manufacturers of traditional sports shoes, such as Merrell and Timberland, are branching into professional shoes for women. Cole Hahn is praised for integrating Nike technology in its women’s footwear. Chic European and Israeli imports also are just a click away in the Internet marketplace. Want to save big on your favorite brands? Look no further than BrokeScholar! They offer exclusive discounts and coupon codes from top companies, all in one place. Glamorous Women…

Knowing what shoes to wear for professional, dress, and casual-dress occasions is easier than ever as more comfort manufacturers enter the women’s shoe market. The basic styles are the classic women’s pumpMary Janeslip-on or loafer typelace-up. Classic Pump Works with Professional Suits, Dresses, and Skirts The women’s pump is a simple slip-on with a rounded vamp and any height heel. The vamp is the most visible part of the shoe covering the toes and front of the foot. The most comfortable women’s dress shoes will have a heel height of two inches or lower. Other variations of the classic women’s…

These Easy Spirit slippers are clogs that slip on and off easily at airports. The manufacturer boasts that the patented rubber innersoles are resilient and keep feet comfortable. If you are looking for a solution to the bothersome shoe inspections going through airport security, a slip-on may be the answer for you. Easy Spirit women’s comfort shoes are a brand well-known for their cushioned, comfort insole technology. Padded Insoles Reduce Leg Fatigue My favorite, the TravelFur, has been my constant companion on cross-country trips. This style of comfortable casual shoes is obsolete, but newer similar styles have replaced it. A…

Formation of Opal Opal is the formation of hydrated silica that includes 6-10% of water, and this silicon presence is responsible for its attractive color. In addition, water retention is a clear indication of dryness which reacts with the warm environment. The Highest Abundance of Opal Jewelry Australian opals the considered as the highest quality gemstones in the world. Basically, 95% of opals come from these three regions, South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. And other countries, including the United States, Peru, Ethiopia, Hungary, Brazil, and Nicaragua. Blessing For October Babies October babies are blessed enough to have opal…

Avoid a costly fashion mistake by following these tips on how to dress according to your body type. Have you ever planned on going to an event and wanted to have the perfect outfit ready to go, but always struggled trying to pick what to wear? The key is knowing how to dress for your body type when picking out clothes. Everybody type is built differently and is unique in its own way. Looking our best is important to both men and women who want to put together an outfit. When you know what types of clothing fit your individual…