Month: April 2024

Fashion With Your Chiropractic Health in Mind

Keeping up with fashion trends is important, but it may not be good for your health. Many people focus so intently on looking stylish that their bodies suffer the consequences. They may look great, but feel terribly uncomfortable.

This season’s runways are showing the usual: high heels, tight pants and miniskirts, and an overabundance of accessories. But these looks can wreak havoc on the body, resulting in back, spine, leg, and neck pain. Women are wearing these huge heels and overstuffed handbags all day, not just to walk down a runway, and they are not conscious of the effects these fashion trends are having on their bodies.

Wearing high heels is not just uncomfortable; they can cause damage to the feet and back. Women who wear them may not realize this scary fact. High heels force the musculoskeletal system of the body to adapt to a new and different equilibrium, because they throw off the body’s natural balance. The pelvis tips forward when high heels are worn for any extended amount of time. This forces the normal curvature of the spine to change in order to keep a center of gravity. If one stands with flat feet, the body is perfectly balanced. In contrast, high heels compel the hamstrings to tighten and the pelvis to maintain the body’s equilibrium.

Men, as well as women, are known to sacrifice function for fashion. But it is mostly women that wear clothing that may be too tight. These items look good, but they may be too tight to feel good. Easy, everyday movements like walking, bending, and sitting become labored in clothing that is too tight. Being uncomfortable in tight clothing can also put the body off balance, as an uncomfortable person may demonstrate poor posture and spine misalignment.

Carrying heavy purses, handbags, and backpacks is another fashion trend that is having a terrible effect on the body. Some people carry bags that add up to more than ten percent of their own body weight. If you carry a heavy bag on one shoulder, the spine tends to curve toward that shoulder, resulting in the shoulders being unnaturally counterbalanced. It is quite common, especially for men, to keep a heavy wallet in a back pocket. Carrying this extra weight is not necessary and could hurt the spine, as it’s detrimental to sit on an object for any significant length of time.

You can be in style and also take care of your chiropractic health. Here are the ways you can chose clothing and accessories that will both look and feel great.

Pick shoes that feel good when you are both standing still and walking. If you plan to wear high heels, it’s a good idea to bring along an extra pair of flat, comfortable shoes that you can change into afterward. Make sure your everyday footwear is supportive and easy to walk in so that your body weight is evenly distributed.

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Passion For Unisex

We are practical about everything at the age of haste and quick speed. Therefore the universal character of clothing introduced into fashion by Giorgio Armani became a hit in the 80s of the last century. There was no need to distinguish between men’s and women’s designs in Armani Clothing. The same cut is used for both lines. It seems that the fashion designer is too casual about the the consumers liked the idea! Unisex as the hallmark of Armani style was revealed in suit-jackets of the fashion designer. Unisex style gradually entered our life and conquered hearts and admiration of many people all over the globe. Blurring the borderlines between sexes, Armani paved the way to his fame this way.

Informal use of the word “unisex” coined in 1960s was not used formally for quite a long period of time but trendsetters made their work and changed the history of fashion world. Now unisex is a popular notion and well-liked by all who do not want to complicate their life with tiresome restrictions. Frames were destroyed here and that was only natural at the age of feminists’ claims and their desire to be equal with men. Actually the task of a talented fashion designer is to feel coming trend, and to be able to make these ideas come to life through designs.

It should be noted that unisex is rather convenient thing and not only for shoppers of this type of clothing. Clothing manufacturers try to save money distributing market shares between different groups of people, making solutions vital for brand. The main difference in target audience is gender alongside with age, lifestyle and income. Thanks to unisex clothing one barrier is eliminated.

This masquerade of equality is like utopian dream, which is recurring again and again. Some barriers emerged on the way to it and were caused mainly by denial of the opposite sex fashion features. Women were ready to acknowledge casual genderless garments but as for men, not all were ready for silks and beads. Therefore, unisex remained still masculine style upon the whole and is not exactly unisex. Men tried to avoid everything they considered with a touch of feminine image. Dream of togetherness failed in 70s when men refused to wear brightly colored kaftans designed by Rudi Gernreich. The first concession men made to countersex ideas is long hair which came into fashion.

The favorite material for making unisex clothing has become denim. The attempts of Yves Saint Laurent to create unisex scent got nowhere and this aroma was not accepted by the public. The matter is that desire to put on unisex clothing is explained also by wish to put on disguise which adds mystery to the image. Why do you think Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich were so alluring in mannish costumes? This extraordinary outfit emphasized their feminine nature. So unisex is good not only for convenience. This is a tricky disguise many ladies use, employing it skillfully with great success!…

Gifts That Inspire For Mother’s Day

An inspirational jewelry present would make a loving tribute for your mother this Mother’s Day. Inspirational Mother’s Day gifts are available in wide variety of styles, and can be found at top fine collectibles designers. Jewelry and figurines are exquisite choices for this years’ inspirational Mother’s Day presents.

A necklace makes a great inspirational jewelry present for your mother. You might choose a cross that also features a heart on top of it, with a diamond to represent your mother at the center, and along the side of the heart a birthstone for each child. This is a special and symbolic gesture of your love and faith.

Another top choice for inspirational Mother’s Day gifts comes from designer and artist Thomas Kinkade. He has created a “Faith and Family” charm bracelet for your mother this year. Seven charms are included, and these feature sculptural images of a cottage, lamppost, lighthouse, cross, gazebo, heart and chapel, each with an appropriate engraved sentiment on the back. The cross charm also includes a diamond at its center.

Figurines also make prime and sought-after inspirational Mother’s Day presents. Precious Moments is a classic figurine line that displays figures with deeply hued teardrop-shaped eyes. Precious Moments offers a “Gentle Is A Mother’s Love” figurine, which includes a mother and daughter, each holding a lovely tulip bouquet. If your mother enjoys fine collectibles, then you might consider this as a fine addition to her existing Precious Moments collection, or it can be the start of a wonderful collection that has many fun and beautiful items.

Another figurine theme that is widely collected is angels. You can find porcelain angel figurines designed for Mother’s Day giving. In this instance, the angel represents the mother, and in her hands is a chain. Dangling from the chain are a series of hearts, in the center of which are placed a birthstone for you and each of your brothers and sisters. A loving statement is also painted on the front of the angel’s blue and white dress.

Other gift ideas for your mother include a decorated ginger jar as well as a tabletop Christmas tree that represents your family. The ginger jar is white, and painted with blue flowers and blue and white butterfly, with a ribbon and charm on the front. The tabletop tree is another fine offering from the Precious Moments line that shows twenty-five figures all sharing Christmas activities.

Inspirational Mother’s Day presents will help to bring the joy of the holiday to your mother and you.…

Choosing Trendy Clothing That Suits Your Body Shape

Fashion has come a long way since its creation, you can find a perfect top, or dress in so many styles today that go great with any body type. The designs and prints in plus size clothing, now are looking more trendy then ever, years ago plus size apparel was outdated and only came in limited prints and styles. Careful selection of clothing and jewelry can help achieving your dream. Fashion industry today offers fabulous range of trendy clothing to make women look more attractive. You can find plenty of beautifully designed dresses in your next door store to suit your body shape. Fashion and women are said to be two sides of same coin. Women are blessed with inborn sense of fashion. Innovative designers in fashion industry have created wide range of trendy clothing for fashion conscious women. Fashion conscious women prefer having separate wardrobe for indoor and outdoor dresses. You may notice women in different attire for different indoor activities like cooking, gardening and playing. Thanks to growing fashion designing industry, markets are full with variety of trendy clothing for formal and casual wear. Professional wearing dress in black and grey colors is best choice of working women.

Every woman has been gifted with unique body shape which makes it important to carefully choose the dress that suits you best.

– Tight fitting dress helps emphasizing your body curves.

– V-shape neck gives you extra slimming effect.

– Ladies with pear shape figure (little bulky on hips and thigh region and thinner upper part) may prefer wearing dark color dress for their lower part with light tops to make them look slimmer and attractive. Wrap dresses may suit best to women with such a structure since it would help in hiding the fat on the lower part of the body. Women with pear-shape figure may also like wearing printed shirts/tops with straight skirts. V-necks are ideal for such women.

– There is enough trendy clothes choice available for slender looking women; sleeveless tops with floral prints will ideally suit them as summer-wear. Short coats and jackets may be their preference for winter-wear.

– Apple shaped women have heavy upper portion with bulky waist and bust lines. Careful selection of upper clothing (shirts, tops) is vital for these women. Trendy jackets can be ideal to make these women look slimmer.

– Short-sized women (petite figure) should select clothing that could make them look taller. V-necks and U-necks are best recommended dress type for such women. They should use light weight and flowing fabric for designing their dress. Short women must avoid using short-skirts.

– Ideally figured women are the hourglass shaped women. They need not worry about dress selection. All kinds of dresses will suit them.

We find different dressing sense prevailing in different parts of world which is mainly dominated by women’s body shapes. For example, Chinese and Burmese women normally have petite body shape and that is the reason …

Thread Crochet – The Perfect Handmade Gift

Everyone loves to receive a gift that has been specially made for them by you. If you love to do handwork as I do, working on something while watching television or sitting outside on a pretty day gives me time to make all kinds of gifts for all kinds of occasions. Most of the time I have three or four different projects going at the same time! That way I don’t get bored with just one item. Since I love to both crochet and knit, I can have a mixture to break up the monotony.

If you have several small projects in mind, go for the bigger projects or patterns for that ‘special’ person or occasion. As an example, for a wedding gift the couple might be special enough for you to spend a great many hours on a beautiful Throw or Afghan

If you are comfortable with your crochet skill, you might try using crochet thread. You probably already have some patterns you can use and it will totally change the look of the finished piece.

Another consideration is cost of gift. You do need to determine how much you will be spending, especially on a large project and be content with it. I have started different patterns in the past where I could just pick up a very standard yarn a little at a time, to avoid buying all of the supplies at once. Don’t do it! When the instructions tell you to get all the yarn in the same dye lot, there’s a reason. I’ve even had a white yarn show different on a finished project. That’s a lot of work and time invested for it to be ruined because you didn’t get all you needed to start with.

One last thing to mention about making gifts. Try to consider what the person you’re making the gift for likes. Sometimes we make only what we like, but maybe they won’t like the same colors or style. Most importantly, they don’t want it to look like the Afghan your grandmother made forty years ago! You don’t need to spend your valuable time and money if your gift is going straight into a closet. With the economy the way it is, you can save yourself some money, and lower your stress level at the same time, by knitting or crocheting some Handmade gifts.…

Wearing the Right Clothes For a Job Interview

For most people, the only thing more nerve-racking than worrying about the questions to be asked in an interview is worrying about what to wear to the said event. Your main goal should be to look professional – someone who would fit in with the company.

Generally speaking, men should not overdress for an interview. Wearing a shirt and tie or a suit is always a safe choice. But for women, picking clothes may be a bit more challenging.

For both men and women, be sure to pick an outfit that you feel comfortable in and fits you properly. You wouldn’t want to deal with pants that are too tight or a top that restricts your breathing while you’re trying to concentrate on your interview.

In line with this, be sure to pick clothes in colors that are appropriate for the occasion. Try to avoid bright colors and bold prints. You want your interviewer to focus on your answers to the questions and not what you’re wearing. But then again, it isn’t all about the clothes. During an interview, the overall appearance of the applicant is taken into consideration. Hygiene and grooming are important; make sure you look neat and tidy. Try not to wear a strong scent during the interview either. The interview will most likely be held in a small room. An overpowering scent can make others uncomfortable.

Be mindful of your fingernails too. They should be short and clean. Keep your hair clean and tidy as well. If you can’t brush your teeth right before the interview, bring a mint with you.

You may be wondering what all this fuss about appearance has to do with your qualifications for the job… The truth is how you look matters a lot, especially if you’re going to be dealing with clients face-to-face. Companies want to hire people who can represent who they are in the best possible light.…

Black cocktail dresses have been an essential part of every woman’s wardrobe. The sleek black dress has been seen by almost every working woman in an office setting. And while some may say that it is still a formal look, you can wear it any time you want to feel confident and beautiful. But if you are thinking of purchasing your very first one or adding another piece to your existing collection, make sure not to commit these mistakes when choosing which one to purchase for yourself.

Buying a Dress That Is Too Long or Too Short For Your Height

You might think that this is just a personal preference, but it actually isn’t – so remember to consider your height before buying. For example, if you are tall, you should know that wearing a dress with a hemline that ends near the floor will only make your legs look short and stumpy. This is why it would be better to go for something with an average length or even shorter if you’d like.

Wearing Incorrect Shoes with Your Dress

You might be thinking of going barefoot or wearing flat shoes with your black cocktail dress but don’t do it. Baring too much skin isn’t a good idea for this type of occasion, so just put on some pumps or high-heeled sandals, especially if the dress is mini; wearing anything else will only give off a look that you are trying too hard.

Steer Clear Of Matching Colors with Your Dress

While you might think that it would be ideal to wear a pair of shoes in the same shade as your dress, it isn’t recommended. Like with all other clothing pieces, you should carefully consider which color combinations work best for you before buying your dress and make sure not to pick one that makes you feel uncomfortable. This goes for nail polish as well.

There are tons of affordable yet stylish options which you can find online, so why not purchase one or two low-priced pieces and then see what works for you? It’s a much better idea than going all-in with a particular brand right away. And remember, practice makes perfect.…

Eco-Friendly Fashion Trends

Being green is in from housing to now fashion, eco-friendly living is making a huge impression. Recently, companies have been making a huge effort to create eco-friendly products and an equally huge effort to market the fact that they are doing so. Thus, it is now becoming easier and easier to care about your environment, here are some fashion trends that are sure to have a low impact on your mother earth.

You would have to have lived in a cave over the past decade not to know that solar and the environment are some of the most pressing issues in our world today. Well a company called Costume National’s has come out with a product that is a purse with solar panels built in. Completely self sustained the solar panels on this purse allows its user to connect their gadgets to the USB outlets attached to them making it easy to avoid electrical outlets.

Many shoe designers are also making what are known as vegan shoes or non leather to be more specific. These shoes are created from all manmade materials such as wood grain and rubber. While they may sound too earthy for you, they actually do look like leather and not cardboard.

Many companies are also taking their product lines a step further and have introduced reusable shopping bags. These bags are often made out of canvas and are roomy enough to actually grocery shop with. Many stores have also created hot designs for the front that are making them fashion accessories as well.

Another eco-friendly fashion trend that is becoming increasingly popular is bamboo cotton. While these items can be a bit on the pricey side they are softer than anything you have ever felt. Bamboo fabric is a natural textile made from the pulp of bamboo grass and is more sustainable than most other textile fabrics. It is also light, strong, is mostly antibacterial and has excellent wicking properties.

One last trend to look out for is hemp fabric. Hemp is earth’s most beneficial agricultural crop and has being used to provide humans with all of their basic needs from food to clothing to shelter and medicine. Hemp clothing though has some awesome characteristics; they are warm as well as soft and reasonably priced as compared to bamboo fabric. Some say that hemp garments are style, comfort and environmental awareness all in one garment.

So whether you are looking for a purse, a hat, a t-shirt or a wedding gown there is an eco-friendly designer who has already met your needs. And make sure you are keeping your eye out because this trend is just getting started!…

Unique Christmas Gifts For Men That Are Guaranteed to Make Them Smile

Are you ready to celebrate Christmas with gifts? Gifts will always be an indispensable part of Christmas. It is a time for love and gift-giving so it will never be complete without some gifts.

Now one of the hardest people to please is men. One reason is because they are not as expressive with their wants as women. They also have different interests. Women can usually be pleased with anything but men want particular items for gifts.

But here are some gift ideas that will not go wrong. These gifts is sure to paint a smile even on men’s faces.

Funny Statement Shirts

Statement shirts are a great way to give your men a quick laugh. While they can be used to express themselves, it will also be a useful item since it is a shirt to begin with. Statement shirts work great for men with a great sense of humor. And even if he does not have a great sense of humor, you will still be sure to get a reaction once he sees your shirt. Also, you can easily buy these shirts online. You can just do a quick search on Google and you can easily find them.

Gadgets

Another proven gift that can make any man happy is gadgets. It does not really matter if they have an actual need of it. Some of them may not like music but if you give them an iPod, they will still be happy. It is not really known why men love gadgets. In fact, a lot of men use gadgets to measure their status. That is the reason why they are always proud of their gadgets so giving them one is always a good choice.

Simple Permissions

A creative gift you can give men especially if he is your boyfriend or son is to give him permissions on things that you usually forbid him to do. Men love their freedom. And most of the time, they are just waiting for it. So if you will give them permission or help them set up a date with someone, then they will really be thankful. For them, these things will have more value than a tangible gift.…

Breaking it Down – Golf Swing Analysis

Unison with each other in order create a fluid motion that will make the ball travel far and straight. In breaking down the setup of golf swing, there are three different elements that each contribute to making solid contact.

– Stance – A proper stance is a vital part of a successful golf swing. When addressing the ball, get into a comfortable athletic stance, as if you are getting ready to field a ground ball. Like every other sport, golf requires a loose but sturdy ready position. Bend at the hips, keep your back straight, and slightly bend your knees. Become comfortable in the stance (again, think about how a shortstop bounces his knees to get into a ready position) before taking the club head into a backswing.

– Alignment – Where you line up will dictate which direction the ball will travel in. When you step up to the ball, draw an imaginary line from your back foot to your front foot. Whichever direction this line points will be the direction the ball will travel. A good way to practice alignment is to take a club and place it against both toes. The club will point to where the ball will travel.

– Grip – Many people often use the familiar baseball grip and apply it to a golf club. This grip, however, will cause you to come over the ball, which in turn leads to a dead pull. When holding the club properly, you should be able to see two “V”‘s made from each hand’s index finger and thumb. This usually is done by turning both wrists in towards your body.

(This varies depending on how each individual golfer was taught to hold a club.) Additionally, unlike a baseball grip, a golf grip entails interlocking your right pinkie with your left index finger for righties, and visa verse for lefties.

Perfecting these setup techniques is only the first half of creating a correct golf swing. The latter half is the swing itself, made up of the backswing and the follow through. It is difficult to describe the appropriate way to swing a club for two reasons: First, every shot requires a different motion, and second, each golfer should use a swing that best suits their skill level, body type, and many other variables.…