Archive for October 31, 2010

Women’s Clothing – Texture as a Way to Impress People

Texture is the third main component, after color and shape of the clothes that influences the subconscious emotional evaluation of your external image. Although not all the people notice the texture of your clothes right away, it plays important role when you communicate with people for an extended period of time.

Suede coat, tweed suit, satin dress, gimp lace blouse, mohair jumper, leather jacket, fur, chiffon, cotton…Even the slightest reminder of texture (for example, velvet, corduroy, satin) calls certain associations and creates the corresponding mood. In business spheres, financial area, management, politics, in a word, in places where it is unacceptable to show your true emotions, where everything happens according to a cold-blooded premeditation, logic, and intellect, the main requirements to the texture of clothes are modesty and restraint.

It obvious that people need to work on their image in order to adapt to the environment of the company, they work for as well as to ensure the development of their career, future promotions and just to be noticed. In this case every person needs to create a unique office image, a so called power look, meaning that the person should make an impression of a strong, business-minded, authoritative and trustworthy individual.  Not many people know that all these things can be achieved with the help of appearance, and clothes particularly. In order to create a business image wear garments made of smooth, neutral, somewhat monotonous materials. The presentability of such clothes can be achieved with the help of expensive high-quality fabrics and solid manufacturing. The so called presentability will compensate the inexpressiveness of your clothes texture.

Active Technologies 1895 stylists suggest that it’s unacceptable to use ornamented fabrics while trying to create emotionally closed business look. However you may use some of them in the accessories – the scarf, handkerchief and tie. Tiny geometric ornaments, such as stripes, checks, rhombuses, triangles will help you to express your taste and make your image more individual and unique.

We at Empirestyle are sure that if you need to improve your life by means of achieving something in your career, you should take into consideration the issue of the texture of your clothes.

If you want to accentuate you femininity as much as possible, then you should choose clothes made of extremely smooth to the touch, and in a way imitate the smoothness of woman’s skin or the beauty of voluminous hair.

Satin, silk, velvet, fine suede, fur, close-fitting jersey – these are the materials, able to make you look more seductive, attractive, erotic, more womanish, more mysterious and more overwhelming. The same associations will be caused by wearing transparent materials, showing your intriguing silhouette: chiffon, georgette, lace, gimp lace.

Empirestyle stylists recommend you to try the power of texture in your life. Sometimes situations occur when you need to be in the limelight in front of a big number of people. Presentations, award ceremonies, welcome receptions and other public occasions… If the situation requires you to be bright, effective, noticeable and glamorous – you need to try to choose as much appropriate texture of your clothes as possible in order to look in accordance to the occasion. This time you’ll need to wear so called fancy materials, with voluminous, relief and shimmering textures. If you choose ornaments – let them be large, extraordinary and exotic. Choose brocade, taffeta, silk to make your image more solemn.

And remember, whatever style you choose and whatever texture you want your clothes to have, you can always find something appropriate in our online store, owned by Active Technologies 1895.

Wallets are Still a Mainstay of Women’s Accessories

Handbags and wallets go hand and hand. Wallets are a must have accessory. They come in many different styles, colors, fabrics and shapes.

There are your standard wallet, checkbook wallet, mini card holder, agendas, coin purse, and your wristlet. Here are just a few examples of wallets.

Standard Wallets

A basic women’s wallet comes in two sizes, a longer 3.5 by 8.5 inches or a mini version about half that size. Most fold in halves or thirds and are held together by a clasp. They provide all the basic features needed such as pockets for cards, money, notes and coins.

Agendas

The non-electronic method of staying organized is found in an agenda. The agenda wallets are a combination of organization and storage. Certainly a larger type, most contain a complex system including diaries, calendars, notebooks, address books, calculator, pen loops, plus all the basic wallet style pockets and compartments.

Checkbook Wallets

This style of wallet is about the size of a checkbook, with standard features including card pockets, change pouches, ID window slots, and a removable checkbook cover that slips in and out of the wallet folds.

Coin Purse

Is usually a small, one-pocket women’s wallet with a firm clasp to contain your coins. The most important feature of a coin purse is the closure, with zippers, clasps or kiss-locks being the most effective.

Mini Card Holders

Is the size of a credit card that holds a variety of types of cards within pockets or accordion style compartments. Many have a snap, magnet, or zipper to fasten it closed.

Wallet on a String

Is quite petite, this wallet is basically a miniature purse with built in pockets to incorporate the handbag-as-a-wallet concept. The string is a tiny purse strap that allows you to carry the wallet on your shoulder or across your chest. These are good for carrying just the necessity and being hands free. Also it is for women who don’t like carrying around a full sized handbag.

Wristlet

Are similar, wallet-style accessories with a small strap to carry on your wrist in your hand. Some also have a small pocket to hide the string when not in use, or even have clips to completely detach the strap. These are very good when you want to carry just the necessity things.

While some women prefer to match their wallet to their handbags, or shoes, others like to have the fun and whimsical wallet styles.

The most common wallet textures are:

Leather, Canvas, Cotton, Lizard, Microfiber, Plastic, Nylon, Polyester, Suede, Velvet, Vinyl, Snakeskin, Alligator and Crocodile

The variety of women’s wallets can be quite overwhelming. In today%u2019s market, many brands provide you a decent wallet at a great price. Also keep in mind just like shopping for a handbag, choose the one that fits your personality.

Top Womens Magazine: Celebrating Womanhood

There are literally hundreds of magazines today made especially for women. They vary depending on the aspect of a woman’s life they cover. There are womens magazines devoted for fashion, beauty, family, balancing home and work, parenting, marriage, and many others.

It is undeniable how women love to read magazines. We look at magazines for advice and tips on almost anything in every aspect in our life. From the latest trends in fashion, to knowing how to deal with your adolescent, to pregnancy and husband issues, we look at top womens magazines in hopes that they contain real solutions.

Here are some of the top womens magazine today:

Elle Magazine. Elle is one of the most prominent women magazines today. This American version of the original Elle France has raised itself well above the rest in terms of shopping and lifestyle guides. Each page features various stories such as female celebrity interviews, which is written not only to capture your attention, but for you to be aware of what being a woman is all about. Elle is more than just reading about celebrities though. It includes section on beauty, fashion and shopping for the well-travelled, sophisticated, trendy woman.

Family Circle Magazine. Family Circle is a magazine that talks about what really matters: family. It is a guide that tells a woman how to face the everyday challenges in the women’s life. It provides sensible solutions to women’s various dilemma, encouragement to look towards the positive, and to celebrate success. It is indeed a woman’s guide to a healthy, beautiful family life.

Best of Secrets. Want to know the secrets of successful women in going through crises in their family, marriage, career and health? Best of Secrets magazine has all these and more. It contains stories, features and articles that you will learn from, get inspired, and touch your heart like no other.

Bridal Guide. Bridal Guide magazine is a magazine made especially for women who are intending to get married. It is America’s favorite bridal magazine. It brings you the best and most dazzling dresses that will fit every bride’s preference, style, budget and fashion sense. It also provides tips and advice on how to celebrate the wedding party, reception, right up to ideas for romantic honeymoon, and so much more.