Fashion and Shopping

When you start to plan your big day your wedding dress is probably the first thing on your mind. While fashion may rule the dress shopping day, remember to take a few minutes to think about what you’ll be putting in it: yourself.

Many women plan to lose weight or get in shape for their “big day,” but there’s a better reason, believe it or not. While the wedding is the first day of your married life, being healthy is a bigger reason to concentrate on your weight and shape. In this day of political correctness we all know it’s wrong to “fat shame” someone because they may be overweight or out of shape, but that doesn’t change the fact that obesity leads to diabetes, and diabetes is at epic rates in the U.S. today. By making your health a part of your wedding plans you’ll be making a commitment to yourself to live a longer and happier life!

Rather than starve yourself for a few weeks or months to fit into the perfect dress, it’s smarter to take a long-term approach. Get your bridesmaids together and make a long term plan that will benefit all of you!

Eat healthier. If you must dine out, order a salad or a dish that isn’t loaded with carbohydrates and fat. This means avoiding fried foods as much as possible, and choosing water over soda or other sweet drinks. Speaking of sweet, skip the diet drinks, too as they may be more hazardous than the sugared ones!

Take care of your mental health. Weddings can be stressful, and stress is a killer. Learn to meditate, do yoga, or practice another type of relaxation to get your mind off the million details and potential problems that can overwhelm your every waking moment. Learn to let it go for a few hours every day and you’ll feel more able to cope with the big picture.

Get a friend or the whole group to commit to an exercise program with you. Join a gym, take a dance class, or start a walking regime to get yourself in shape. Remember to take your water bottle, and stay hydrated while you work out.

By using these techniques to change your lifestyle, you’ll be adding years onto the life you’ll live with your new spouse!

 

I am so glad that technology completely changed the face of music. Today, you can play your music straight from the tablet thanks to this Proline Plutm Universal Tablet Mount and because of this you can go completely paperless. You no longer have to buy music sheets as everything you play can be stored on your tablet where you can have an immediate access to it whenever you want it.

Whether you are opting for artificial flowers for your wedding or for your home or deciding between fresh and artificial flowers, it is important to know that not all of them are the same. A red rose for example, can come in a variety of styles, materials and quality – depending on your needs and your budget.

Artificial flowers are so often (and wrongly so) associated with the ‘traditional’ examples that were made from ‘silk’. Nowadays, the only flowers made with actual silk are in millinery. Accordingly, ‘silk’ has now become a generic term for anything that falls under the umbrella of ‘artificial flowers’. If you’ve ever been to Ikea or a pound shop, then you’ll have seen the low end of artificial flowers which people often stigmatise all artificial flowers with – we don’t use those. These older versions of silk flowers are becoming decreasingly popular as they involve an older technology that results in unattractive fraying edges and a hugely varying quality. For our customers, one of the reasons they love us much is due to the consistency of quality in our flowers, something you can’t really rely on with the aforementioned silk versions.

With the advancement of new technologies, artificial flowers have come a long, long way. These days, artificial flowers are made with a huge range of fabrics including a papery nylon, foam, high quality silk and latex. New polymers for artificial flowers are being developed every day and the introduction of ‘fresh touch’ flowers means that you can have artificial flowers that are so realistic in feel and look you’ll struggle to find the difference. The quality of fresh touch flowers available now is incredible.

At Silk Blooms, our artificial flowers come in a wide variety of different fabrics and quality grades. The flowers we use and their benefits are listed below:

Foam
•Cost effective
•Can be hand-dyed
•Large assortment of colours, styles, sizes
•Foam roses are some of our most popular choices

Fresh Touch
•High quality
•Very realistic
•Can be hand-dyed
•Difficult to tell that they are not real
•Large variety of colours and flowers

High Quality Silk
•Large assortment of flowers and colours
•Look great when mixed with a mixture of fresh touch
•Less fraying than older versions

Latex and Wax Coated
•High quality
•Enhances realism in an arrangement
•Can be hand-dyed
•Large variety of styles and flowers

Preserved Flowers
•Enhance realism
•Add an authentic touch to an arrangement
•Mean that your flowers aren’t completely artificial

Our foam and our silk artificial flowers tend to be a popular choice with brides with a smaller budget as they are cost effective. Despite this, they are still high quality and somewhat realistic. Our fresh touch flowers are a massively popular choice though, as customers often opt for these when they see/feel the realistic quality.

When we create a bouquet or design, we like to use a mixture of different flowers to achieve the most realistic look in an arrangement – as varying textures and styles can really create a natural, authentic look. We aim to strike the perfect balance between styles and textures to suit the type of arrangement we are creating.

By Bo Beaumont

Over the past few years, we have seen some of the most innovative tech inventions made. Some have caught people’s interests and have kept them on their toes. One of these tech wonders is wearable tech. Smartwatches are the technologically advanced baby of the traditional watch, the fitness watch, and a smaller, more convenient partner of your mobile.

2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and so far in 2016 have seen its fair share of companies trying to keep up with this trend. Tech companies, watch companies, even fashion brands have all jumped on the bandwagon of wearable tech. Watches have all been a staple in anyone’s closet, and it is due time they kept up with the latest that technology has to offer. However, not all smartwatches are created equal and we have not yet seen the perfect one. British brand ORSTO challenges this notion and explains why they are one of, if not the best, in the market with that perfect blend of style and function that traditional watch wearers desire to make the transition from traditional watch wearer to smartwatch wearer.

ORSTO is the modern day horology atelier you would want to look out for. Introducing new analog smartwatches after a very successful equity investment funding campaign on Crowdcube, ORSTO has taken great pride throwing all of their not insignificant wearable tech expertise into developing one of the most advanced and innovative types of Smartwatches on the market without compromising sophistication, classic style, and function.

Since the chiming of Big Ben for New Year 2016 ORSTO have released an astounding 4 ranges of Analog Smartwatches. Contemporary 100 Range, Classic 200 Range, Navigation 300 Range and most recently the Diver 400 Range.

They even have another Range secretly in development called the Finesse 500 range, which is expected to be their offering aimed specifically at the female watch wearer.

Releasing pictures onto their very popular ORSTO social media channels such as Twitter and Instagram has resulted in a massive amount of excitement because of the impressive features and high-quality utilitarian aspect of ORSTO Analog Smartwatches. With its range of timeless Analog Smartwatches, ORSTO has decided to take away the touch screen altogether and stick to traditional wrist watch style and functions, while remaining true to its “smart” features. The watches are compatible with both iOS and Android and can readily notify you of any call, message, alerts, reminders, and alarms you might have on your phone. They can also be used as a camera and music control.

For the more active user, all ORSTO Analog Smartwatches boast highly-functioning fitness tracking features including sleep, steps, distance, speed, and even reps during weight training. Unlike other smartwatches that are only splash proof, ORSTO offers proper water resistance features with 100M/330FT water resistance on 3 model ranges and a world’s first for smartwatches being 200M/660FT water resistant on their Diver Range.

Battery life just blows your mind. ORSTO has proven itself by providing the best battery life a smartwatch can offer. Unlike its competitors, ORSTO time pieces can live with its fully functioning smart features up to seven months—in comparison to most smartwatches that struggle to last 1 day without having to recharge.

While fans of wearable tech have been enjoying their smartwatches, the market for traditional timepieces still prevails, according to ORSTO. Where ORSTO wins is that they have successfully merged the market of traditionalists and tech liberals, giving consumers best of both worlds. The ORSTO Smartwatch is proving to be a worthy competitor and is definitely here to stay.

For more information about ORSTO Smartwatches and other products, please visit: www.ORSTO.com

 

Weddings are those days that most of us remember for the rest of their lives. Do you still remember your wedding day? I bet that you did, even if you have been married for many years now.
One of the reasons we remember our wedding days is that we put so much work and effort in them. After all, we want everything to be perfect on that very special day. We don’t want anything to go wrong. One of the reasons to accomplish it is to be prepared very well for that day many days or even months in advance.

As you are probably aware, there are so many things to take care of while planning your wedding. The attention to detail matters here a lot and items such as sparklers with personalised sparkler tags can make all the difference in terms of how your guests and you are going to feel. Everybody loves sparklers, there is no doubt when it comes to that, so why not brighten your day with some personalised sparklers. Adults love them, children love them even more, so they are a great opportunity to add a bit of character and fun to any wedding.

I have always been a huge fan of personalised items you might want to use on your wedding day during your reception. If you add some customised items on the table, you communicate to your guests that you care about them and that they are important to you. It is also a chance for you as a bride or groom to make this particular day even more special with all the decorations that are useful and fun at the same time. Feel free to look at the large selection of sparklers available on the Internet and find the ones that suit you most.

If you are a parent, you probably worry about the safety of your children from time to time. You want to make sure that they are safe and that nothing bad can happen to them. After all, kids are just kids, and their judgement is often impaired due to their age. Additionally, children can do all sorts of things we grownups wouldn’t even think of, so it is no wonder that we tend to worry about their safety from time to time.

If you are concerned about your kids safety, you know that common sense might sometimes not be enough as kids can do many unpredictable things. If this is the case, you might want to check a list of items you might have in your household that cause potential injuries or even deaths. Only that way can you check if you own something that poses a risk on injury or even death in your possession.

You will feel like a better parent if you are going to take steps to ensure the safety of your children. One way to accomplish this is to check on a regular basis what products have been recalled lately. This will give you an idea what kind of items pose a hazard to your children. I, for example, never thought that some children could crawl inside a bean bag and then zip it not being able to get out. There are also many other items that look dangerous even though I might have never thought that they were like that. keep checking the list and the news regularly to see how you can make your home a safer place to be, and you are likely to not only feel more at peace, but also make sure that no injuries ever happen in your home.

As winter wears on, you may grow tired of the bone-chilling cold. You may find it difficult to stay warm both inside and outside of your home. Rather than wear worn out and flimsy clothing that lets in the cold, you can upgrade your wardrobe and stay warm better with new winter apparel. You can click here and find a variety of clothing that is designed to keep you cozy until the arrival of spring.

Recreation and Casual Wear

Dressing up in the wintertime can be a hassle because dressy clothing tends to be made from thinner fabric. When you want to add more casual wear to your wardrobe, you can find tops that are stylish yet practical for keeping out the cold.

Lined zip hoodies in particular can be handy to have in your closet because these tops serve two different purposes. They keep you warm and also protect you from the elements. However, they also are stylish and fun to wear because they can be embroidered or printed with catchy logos, fun sayings, and sports mascots. They also come in attractive colors like maroon or mauve. You can wear them with the hood up or down, whichever you prefer. You can also wear them under your coat as an added layer of protection against the cold.

Along with hoodies,you can find turtleneck shirts for sale online. Turtlenecks also keep the cold drafts from coming inside your clothing. They also are stylish and ideal to wear for dressier casual occasions like a night out with friends or going to church. These turtlenecks come in solids or in patterns. You can mix and match to create a number of unique outfits to wear this winter.

Nighttime Wear

After you take a shower or bath before bedtime, you may be cold from the drafts in your house. Nothing shocks your system more than stepping out of a hot shower or bath into the cold air in your home.

When you want to seal in the warmth, you can stay snug with a fluffy bathrobe. You can find elegant bathrobe styles for men and women when you shop online.

The wintertime wears on, causing you to endure weeks and months of cold. You can stay warm and also look your best by adding seasonal clothing to your wardrobe. You can find casual and nighttime wear online.

Many people around the world try to find a secret to staying young forever. Of course, there are many things a person can do in order to look younger like exercising or having a healthy diet, but if this alone does not work anti aging serums might prove to be of great help.

If you would like to stop the effects of aging, you might want to contact the right people for the job. Not everybody is qualified for the job, but if you feel like you found somebody right to help you with your aging problems, you might want to proceed.

I can understand why some people, especially women, might not want to age. if you have been young and beautiful for most of your life, you might find it rather depressing to see how your body changes and gets older. Luckily, to some extent this can be prevented with the help of right treatments designed to help you avert the aging mechanisms that your body goes through. The results can be rather amazing, so you might want to try them out and see for yourself how they work.

A dear friend of mine is going to celebrate her 30th birthday soon. Since she is so dear to me, I always try to put a lot of attention to the kind of present I buy for her. It matters to me a lot and I want every present to be as thought over as it is possible. Because of this personalized necklaces have been on top of my list for quite some time now as I can see a lot of potential in them as birthday gifts?

Does my friend enjoy accessorizing? Certainly yes, and for this reason a personalized piece of jewellery would be really a great idea. I am going to look at those items later today and see what kind of gift I am going to surprise her with. I am sure that I am going to find something she will enjoy a lot. After all, you cannot really go wrong with something you can personalize so easily and this is something I am going to do.

What are some of your favorite Musical Instruments that you and your family enjoy the most? When it comes to my family, probably drums are the latest hit, especially among the kids. We also have a small saxophone, but I guess nothing beats the pleasure and fun you can have while hitting the drums and seeing what kind of noise they are going to produce.