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Customize Yourself at the Gym

admin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:55:31 +0000

When thinking about going to the gym, we usually consider going in baggy athletic shorts, an all purpose hoodie, and an oversized stained shirt from the 1980s. While spandex bright flourescent cheetah prints might have also been acceptable for an Olivia Newton John music video a couple of decades ago, there is no reason not to look like a million bucks when you’re carving your muscles.

Aside from rocking out a killer gym wardrobe, there are plenty of options for you to look good while accessorizing yourself. Here are some often overlooked pieces you might not think of when planning out your gym outfit:

Headphones

Not only do earbuds and headphones deliver your favorite music to pump up your workout, they are also an excellent way to cancel out undesirable noises from around the gym. Instead of using the standard earbuds that come with your iPhone or MP3 player, go out and find a pair that can act as your own custom jewelry at the gym. Brands like Skull Candy and YurBuds are designed with a creative flair with athletes in mind.

Headbands

A headband is the perfect accompaniment to a boring ponytail. You can find headbands at virtually any retailer, or you can convert an old shirt with an elastic band into a brand new piece of clothing.

Yoga Mats

According to WebMD, Yoga is a popular and extremely effective exercise program that increases flexibility, concentration, strenght, posture, and balance. When it comes to picking out different color mats at the sporting goods stores, you are usually left with two options: black and boring beige. By checking out websites like YogaMatic and Dormtique, you can upload photos and designs yourself for your mat or choose from already made designs.

Outerwear

During the cold months, there is nothing worse than leaving the gym all sweaty and then stepping outside. When you visit a major outdoor retailer like Dick’s or REI, black is the predominant color on sale because it retains heat so well. If you are looking for something with more personality, look into the Patagonia R2 jacket or the Mountain Hardware Monkey Woman fleece. They are made of soft materials, come in many colors, and feel like your are wearing a blanket (without the embarrassment of a Snuggie).

By design, gym equipment has to be practical. There is no reason you have to be boring while wearing it though. Just like when you are getting dressed for work, a party, or going to a club, you can make your gym wardrobe an extension of yourself.

Customizable Headphones from MIYA

admin — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:41:12 +0000

I really like these super easy to customize earphones by MIYA. For around $63, you are able to develop millions of combinations with the amount of pieces that you could personalize. Oh, and when you’re lazy much like me, you are able to hit the shuffle button to produce random custom remaking (all the earphones above were produced this way). Fun!

The Nervous System Lamps

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:10:09 +0000

I finally reached see Nervous System’s new type of light fittings personally – they’re so gorgeous, and also the shadows they cast are perfect. The lamps are 3-D printed in nylon material. The Seed Light is above, and also the Hyphae Lamps, below.

Eho Hair: How to Do a Braided Top-Knot

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:32:21 +0000

It isn’t an understatement to express the hair trend recently continues to be braided hair, with 2010′s side braid getting taken the imagination from the fashion forwards before it had even left the catwalk.

Such interest in just one hair do inevitably sent fashionisers searching for versions on the party’s theme, and it is fair to express that braided hair styles is going to be around for sometime yet. That can bring us to a different interpretation from the bigger trend: the braided top knot.

Born on Sass & Bide’s spring 2011 catwalk it is a style which has all of the key points of the hair trend within the making: it’s detailed, it features a messyfactor that’s ingrained having a too-awesome-to-care attitude, you are able to style it yourself and, to put it simply, it turns heads.

the braided topknot: on the catwalk

The topknot in general has had quite a runway presence in the past few seasons; from sleek, high versions to messier birds-nest takes. Then, in their spring 2011 showing, Australian label Sass & Bide added two braided cornrows to theirs, complimenting their tribal-inspired collection. Other runway examples for spring 2011 included Eva Minge, whose models sported braids at the front of the head, working backwards into a neater top bun.

For our instructions we’ve opted to focus on a style similar to Sass & Bide’s only simplified with a single braid, thus making it easier for you to style yourself, and with an added emphasis on a texture plait.

the braided topknot: how to

As we’ve found with other 2011 hairstyles, such as the double hair knot, a simplified ‘how to’ doesn’t always give you, our dear fashioniser, the result you desire. So when it came to putting together a how to guide for the braided top knot we enlisted the help of an expert on all things hair, Melbourne stylist Annika, and paired her with Scene Models’ Taylah Verney.

The ‘how to’ steps for a plaited / braided top knot are as follows:

Ensure that you have textured hair and, more obviously, that it’s long enough to braid.

The top knot, and the braided / plaited form of it, is all about texture in 2011 – something that’s in stark contrast to the soft refinement the top knot has been more likely to be worn with.

To style the braided top knot on Taylah we began by working a spray-in mousse through her hair and working it through to allow her natural waves to dominate.

Note: If your hair is dead straight or very fine, don’t be afraid to use ample amounts of mousse; work it through the hair and then blast it with a blow-dryer while scrunching the hair in your hands to create texture. If the hair is still too straight for your liking, use a hair straightener or styler (for example, ghd’s salon styler) to create some messy waves throughout the hair. Glide the styler along from the roots to the ends while rotating it about 180 degrees to create waves.

Tilt your head forwards.

As of step three you’re going to begin braiding, and you’re going to find it easier to achieve if your head is upside down – your arms won’t get as tired from the process, and you’ll find it easier to hold your hair.

Starting at the nape of your neck start braiding, with the braid travelling in the direction of the top of your head.

Notice that the braid here is raised. A regular (or ‘French’) braid sits flat to the head, but the raised (called an ‘inverted French braid’ or a ‘Dutch braid’) is much more effective for the braided topknot style. To create a Dutch braid each added strand of hair needs to be wovenunder instead of over the other strands.

Continue braiding until you get to your forehead’s hair line.

You should now have a braid that runs up the back of your head with an end that sits atop your head. If you need to you can tie the end with a hair elastic. Once you’re more experienced you’ll be able to hold it with your hands.

Add in extra texture and more of a casual feeling, as desired, by gently pulling at the plait section of the braids.

Grab the end of the braid that sits atop your head and twist it into a small bun / knot. Mould it into a shape as neat or messy as you like, remembering that this style works well with plenty of texture and doesn’t need to be too polished.

Secure the bun / top knot in place with bobby pins selectively placed at its base.

Finally, finish with some hairspray to hold the style in place.

And that’s it: you now have a textured, single-braided topknot.

Sterling Silver Jewelry

admin — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:26:38 +0000

We sometimes simply have no idea what gift to obtain for a family member or friend. It’s especially difficult when that somebody appears to possess everything! To create things interesting a good budget during these tight financial occasions may narrow the not too endless options.

However, silver jewellery might be a choice to understand more about. Silver jewellery is made from a mix of silver and a tiny bit of copper, passing on a vibrant and shining appearance. Coupled with gems and being highly polished, it gives a fantastic sparkle that’s certain to illuminate the smile on anyone’s face.

Being less costly than gold, silver jewellery is frequently stronger getting a harder metal that supports daily use. Silver jewellery could be offered like a gift for special events for example graduations, key events in personal improvement programs or simply as a sign of affection and friendship.

Because of its lengthy-lasting stability, the metal is a superb option for many presents. The minds are endless to get an ideal gift design yourself, or finding one that’s already produced to suit the occasion. The gift is going to be greatly valued, and you’re simply certain to be on the mind because the most thoughtful gift giver. Silver jewellery enables many of these options, being affordable, versatile, and showing the concern you place to your ideas or personal designs.

The Pinha Lamp

admin — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:27:40 +0000

The Pinha Light by Shay Alkalay and Yael Mer is really a nice idea for any flexible light – the colour tone consists of a bit of cork that enables you to definitely personalize the lamp-shade with your personal textile or bit of printed paper. Lovely and easy to customize! The light is really a finalist within the Vibrant Ideas Lighting Competition backed by Inhabitat and Philips. The Vibrant Ideas competition challenged designers all over the world to develop inspired design methods to shine an easy on eco-friendly Brought technology. Over 450 designers posted records for this competition and 40 runners up were short-listed to sign up in online voting until June 15th.

Get these here: http://www.raw-edges.com/

Watches from Nixon, Vestal and Nooka

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:32:19 +0000

I rarely post gadgets etc. on here but I’ve had an obsession over the last year or so with watches, and I’ve found some of my favs are designed by Nixon, Vestal and Nooka.
Just another form of design.

I just ordered 4 new watches the other day… I didn’t say it was a cheap obsession but it’s not like I’m addicted to cocaine and hookers.
Currently wearing and loving the Nixon “Murf” (all black).

Ear-Rings: Types

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:32:20 +0000

It’s not enough to find the right pants, the best blouse, and also the right set of footwear any longer. Ear-rings have achieved an growing amount worth focusing on for any very long time now. They reflect your look and character around the world who are around you. So, what image would you like to convey?

Chandelier Ear-rings

Chandelier ear-rings are attaining recognition since their outing a few years back. This kind of earring includes different layers of branches hanging from the core earring base that’s connected to the earlobe. Probably the most abundant kind of branches may be the tear drop jewel branches. This kind of branches offers class and elegance concurrently. This kind of ear-rings goes best with classy and classy clothes, but when matched up properly, they are able to really enhance the stylish in a casual outfit.

Ring Ear-rings

This kind of earring is exactly what its title indicates. A ring earring is really a circular or oblong earring that traces itself around your ear piercing in one finish towards the other. This group of ear-rings is available in a variety of dimensions varying from small circles to shoulder-rubbing ones. Ring ear-rings with large circumferences may as well be utilized for bracelets! Based on their size, they may be employed for many clothes. However, these are ideal for daily reasons and office clothes.

Drop Ear-rings

A drop earring is easily the most simplistic earring there’s. It includes a gem, in various geometric shapes, mounted on basics about the earlobe. The gems available range over a great deal of geometrical shapes and dimensions. Although simple, it may provide a stylish look making a classy dress look better still.

Stud Ear-rings

Stud earring is the kind of ear-rings that may be worn with any kind of clothing from ripped jeans to formal evening gown. It includes a gem that’s directly connected to the ear using a publish as well as an ear nut. Exquisitely beautiful!

Nearly all women result in the mistake of looking over the significance of the ear-rings installed on. Don’t fall under that trap. The set of ear-rings worn is the reason why a poor dress shine, as well as an awesome dress go south.

Belts for You

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:41:42 +0000

Women put on a variety of belts: wide, thin, plain, adorned, formal, casual as well as in a myriad of colors and textures. Men’s devices however offers just two sorts: casual and formal. It’s not tough to tell both of these apart as you is only the width of the thumb. This is when the thumb rule originates from. This is actually the formal belt and anything wider than the usual formal belt is going to be considered the sporadic belt.

As lengthy like a guy is the owner of among each, he’ll not have trouble selecting a belt for the best occasion. For the colour, the option here’s easy also with only three colors available. Black, tan and brown is a man must be set for existence. If three devices are extremely many, he is able to own one black dress belt and something casual belt either in tan or brown.

Both Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger make canvas devices in colors only for males. Teens and super heroes can were colors, everybody else should stay with the adult devices. Men’s devices are manufactured from various items like calfskin, and lizard skins but there are also odd devices made from ostrich too. Males certainly do not have the options the ladies do however i guess it normally won’t need all individuals options in the end.

Running Tights – Interesting Features

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:35:36 +0000

Are you interested in learning much more about running tights? If that’s the case, within this write-up we’re heading to go more than the diverse kind of tights and what they are produced of, which fabrics are used to create them so that you can accomplish the objective of this specific clothing. Right after you finished reading through this write-up you’ll learn over which ones are readily available and some advance characteristics you are able to discover on them.

First of all, let’s go over a quick overview from the type of tights you are able to find. Basically it is possible to find running tights that are available in a full version and running tights that are available in a half version. Half version tights are best for summer time physical exercise due to the fact they only extend past your knees, covering an interesting portion of your legs, but they don’t cover all of your leg as full version tights do. On the contrary, full version running tights are perfect of winter outfit, as they cover all you leg, giving the needed warmth to do physical exercise outdoors with out worrying about the climate conditions.

Probably the most widespread materials utilized to create tights are nylon along with other synthetic centered ones, and blends like lycra with possibly nylon or cotton, or cotton-polyester mix. The use of these fabrics ensures high durability. In addition you will find advance tights that include distinct supplies that absorb your sweat from skin or which can preserve warmth between the material as well as your skin, generating you feel more comfortable.

In conclusion, running tights are available in a full version and in a half version. In this write-up we discussed the advantages of every one of the variations. We also talked about what tights are created of, mentioning all of the various materials used nowadays to make tights, depending on what would be the tights being utilized for. Please remember even so that just by checking out this article you’re not going to instantly become a master of tights. Should you actually need to discover more I suggest that you simply have a look at a few of my other articles.

In this article we introduced a couple of running tights features. Should you desire to learn much more about them visit our internet site: Running Tights