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UPDATED! BLOG BACK ONLINE!!!!!! (Blog Will Be Shutting Down! =/ )

2009-10-10T12:45:00.000-07:00

UPDATE AS OF NOVEMBER 13, 2009!!!!!

My Blog will be fully up and running once again! I was wrongfully accused says the company (which will remain unnamed) that accused me of copyright issues!

Look forward to some new and ever-so-epic news!!!! :D

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Well, apparently I have been notified by my ISP that there is a source of plagiarism in this blog. I have only intended for it to a collection of the best work instead of making it seem like my own content...

I fully acknowledge the hard work put into these articles and the pictures along which I have found for them, but if that isn't enough then I do not know what is.

Sorry about any troubles which I have caused.

Take care lonely world!

Sorry to disappoint my great traffic of fans as well.. :(

Color Tips For Men!

2009-10-10T02:03:00.000-07:00

When given an option to choose a formal shirt for themselves, most men will go for white (We all want to show off as much as we can after-all). The color white is a powerful color for men and sets an impression wherever it's worn, and can be paired with both formal and casual pants. A white shirt worn with a bright colored tie creates a different look altogether. Despite white shirts being the most popular choice among men, you need to look at other colors as well as just the bland (but powerful) white.

The complexion of men plays a pivotal role in choosing the colors that he should wear. For example, if you are fair complexioned, you can experiment with brighter colors as white shirts will make you look pale if you have lighter skin tones.

- White colored shirts are a wardrobe basic for every man; but you can experiment with the texture of the shirts to keep it in sync with your complexion. If you want to stick to white, you can go for the Herringbone white shirts or the Twill white shirts that enhances the look of the basic white color.

- Moving away from white, you can also choose from monochromatic, solid colored shirts. These have to be chosen in keeping with the complexion and hair color. The next impressive color that all men should possess is blue. Blue, with its dark, rich hues adds to the look of any business apparel. The different shades of blue can go with the various skin tones, but the best shades would be darker or semi dark ones. Blue looks best on far men who have dark hair, you can go with almost any shades and variations of the color. On the other hand, men with light colored hair look better in lighter shades of blue that compliment their hair color.

- Men with a keen sense of fashion can make a bold fashion statement with colors like pink, red or orange which are essentially feminine colors. These colors look good on fair skinned men. These colors are for the fashion conscious, but they are not so versatile and will probably last you only one season.

- Men who have a bronze or olive complexion, and with brown hair can go with tan colored shirts. Tan shades looks especially good when worn in a layered way; which means you'll have to pair a tan shirt with a dark brown blazer in order to complete the look. Related colors are yellow and gold which can be worn by men with fair skin and light colored hair. These two colors enhance the fair skin color and can be paired with dark blue blazers. To create a subtler look, yellow shirts can be worn under a gray business suit.

In order of preference, white still reigns men's wardrobes. Blue is definitely the next favorite, followed by the more opaque colors like green, yellow, pink and tan. We suggest that men's wardrobes should have the more solid colors like blue or tan apart from the usual white. These are semi formal colors but blend perfectly with the decorum of business lunches and meetings.

OriginalFake New Lineup!

2009-10-07T23:14:00.000-07:00

OriginalFake has came out to offer up their latest photoshoot in the the newest issue of Warp Magazine. Present is the brand’s more contemporary style, pairing solid apparel with a more grown up look and feel. Some of the highlights include a selection of outerwear pieces for Fall/Winter as well as accessories and knitted designs from the KAWS-headed label.

Reason For Less Posting

2009-10-07T17:14:00.003-07:00

A Big Hey-Hey~ out there to all of my viewers! Just a quick little update on why I wasn't posting too much recent news and why there hasn't been any activity on my blog until today. My computer was absolutely KO'ed by a virus so I had lost everything that I had arranged to be posted a week or so ahead of time. This alone made it a hassle to run around scrounging up the latest stories again but also of course I had to wait until my computer would be fixed. I decided against taking it in to a shop where they charge a premium rate $/hr much like mechanics are notorious for charging when you get your car serviced. Due to this it took over a week to fix but the best part was that its working now and it was free. In exhange for my precious time however :/

Point being! Don't get viruses on your computer, they are just no good lol.

Thanks again all and enjoy all the new content coming straight to you guys first! :)

The Hundreds New Lineup!

2009-10-07T16:01:00.000-07:00

The Hundreds drops another package for us to take a look at! Seen here first!!! With a handful of new tees, a couple of zip hoodies and a crew-neck available in two fresh colors. Available in Vancouver, Toronto and online.

Finding Colors That Naturally Compliment You!

2009-10-07T15:45:00.000-07:00

If you have ever looked for any help in choosing the most flattering clothes that will bring out your natural beauty, it helps if you first ask yourself, “What colors look good on me?”. This can be achieved by first determining what hues look best on you, and after accomplishing that, you will be able to fashion a wardrobe that makes you look fantastic every day guaranteed! :)

Warm or Cool

When consulting experts who advise women on which colors work best for them, you may hear terms like “warm” or “cool” in relation to your skin tone. But what do these terms mean and how do you know what applies to you?

In clothes, as with makeup, the undertones in your skin as well as hair and eye color give valuable clues as to what shades will work most harmoniously with your natural coloring.
Warm

Warms contain a few of the traits on this list:

* Dark brown or black hair
* Deep red or auburn hair
* Reddish or golden brown hair
* Brown or green eyes
* Olive or golden skin
* Beige skin
* Skin which tans easily

Cool complexions are typically defined by:

* Light to medium brown hair
* Light green, hazel or blue eyes
* Grey or blue-grey eyes
* Natural blond hair
* Fair or pale skin
* Skin which burns easily

There can be overlapping between the two groups. Some women may have brown eyes and brown hair, but their fair skin burns easily. Naturally rosy cheeks are a good indicator that a brunette probably belongs in the cool group. You may also find color schemes defined by the four seasons, which can be more in-depth. In either case, the best way to determine your undertones is to look at your skin, makeup-free, in natural daylight, wearing a crisp white top or holding a white sheet of paper next to your face. Warm skin has golden or yellow undertones while cool skin has red or blue undertones.

Once you know what your undertones are, what colors do you select as your most flattering choices?

Warm complexions look best in:

* Red (with warm undertones such as tomato red)
* Peach
* Orange
* Golden yellow
* Golden brown
* Olive green
* Gold jewelry

Cool complexions look best in:

* Red (with blue undertones such as cherry red)
* Pink
* Blue
* Teal
* Turquoise
* Purple
* Mint green
* Silver jewelry

Understanding Colors

You may have always wondered why your favorite top didn’t make you look as radiant as you expected; if you’re a warm and that shirt is turquoise, that may be an indication because turquoise isn’t going to be one of your best colors.

Once you have your answers to the question “What colors look good on me?” you can use this knowledge when you shop. This isn’t to say that you always have to select one of your suggested colors. These are guidelines, not rigid rules. However, they do serve the purpose of informing you what your best colors are. These are the colors that will make you look radiant and really alive instead of fading you into the background.

You should use your new-found knowledge when applying makeup as well. This way, your face and clothing will blend harmoniously for an overall fabulous look.
Tips and Tricks

By pairing complementary colors together, you can create great outfits that make the most of your natural beauty.

* Jeans work well with many different colors, so casual chic is easy to get. Cool women can pair dressy jeans with hot pink or teal tops while warm women will look great in red tops over dark jeans and high heels.
* If you find slacks or a skirt in a color you love but that also doesn’t fall into your most flattering category, you can still wear it; just pair it with a top that does flatter you.
* Use makeup and jewelry to enhance and complement your clothing choices.

Warm, Cool and Hot

When you wear colors that really work with your skin tone instead of against it, you can feel it. You look better and as a result, you feel more confident. Warm or cool – choose the right colors for you and you’ll look hot.

Clothing Styles By Body-Shape!

2009-10-07T15:30:00.000-07:00

The best tip on taking a look at what clothes to buy for the upcoming season!!!

IDENTIFY YOUR BODY SHAPE!!!

Identify your body shape, should it be pear, slender, curvaceous, apple, rectangular, whatever it is, you will find all sorts of different styles that suit you specifically! These body shape fashion tips are great as they help to cover up your flaws and help emphasize and highlight those great assets that one have.

1. Rectangular Body shape - the rectangular ladies are fairly straight all over, though some may have the boyish chest. Many women would kill for your shape although there is really no main area of your body which really stands out. If you have tiny flat chest, wear a high-necked top; a well structured coat with cinches in belt will make you look curvier that you actually are. Stay away from anything with vertical design or pattern and close-fitting sheath dresses.

2. Pear Body Shape - Majority of the women are in this group. The pear ladies are bottom heavy and rounder around the hips, thighs and bottoms than the top. Wear bright tight top with big sleeves or fancy collars. Look great in A-lined skirts with length below the knee. Dark color straight legged legs would be suitable for pear shaped body. Avoid pencil or tube shaped skirts. Don't out on anything which is fitting tight for the bottom.

3. Hourglass - This body shape is an average of pear body shape and the rectangular body shape. They have fuller bust and bottom, with contrast small waist, their shoulders and hips are equal in size. Three quarter length or full length skirts work fine on you. Go with V-neck tops and stretch Denim jeans to emphasize your small waist.

Avoid: Shapeless baggy jumpers will hide the great body shape of an hourglass.

4. Apple - You are proportionally well balanced out in all parts of the body except on the waistline. You might have the fabulous legs of a model which will be envied by many.

Choose clothes which do not emphasize the waistline. A-line skirts should look fine on you. Go for lower cut necklines to draw the attention upwards. Avoid flowery tops or any tops which is too colorful or too many patterns. Jeans which are too tight won't look good on you as well. Cast out pleated or tiered skirts.

Once you get a hold of what to look for, and what is the best for your body shape, looking your best is one shopping trip around the corner!

Sneak Peak At The Newest BBC Tees Being Pushed!

2009-09-22T22:34:00.000-07:00

Still writing along strong here and attempting to kick off my blog with a bang, I have been able to snag a few snapshots of what is going to be new on the release pedestal from Billionaire Boys Club!

The exclusive shots that I was able to obtain are of a new black crew neck sweater, a long sleeved and striped polo, a striped zip-up, and a couple new tees which showing off some new artwork!

Be sure to take a look and see if you can find them around within the next few weeks in stores near you!!!

Keep x Patta Shaheen!!! Vancouver Exclusive!!!

2009-09-22T22:17:00.000-07:00

A California shoe brand Keep, has made a collaboration with an Amsterdam sneaker boutique by the name of Patta to come out with their own version of Keep's Shaheen model! Patta has worked on a bold creation of black and brown synthetic leather suede for the mid top of the shoe, with beige laces and orange coloured eyelets. Of course this wouldn't be complete without the coveted Patta logo on the tongue of the shoe for all to see.

Be prepared to shock and amaze with the new style, which is available for men and women's sizes exclusively in Vancouver!

That adds a bit to the rarity factor eh ;)?

Shoes To Go With An Outfit, Or The Shoes ARE The Outfit?

2009-09-22T22:04:00.001-07:00

In-fashion trendy shoes or sensible shoes?

We usually buy our shoes to match our clothes, but sometimes we make an impulse buy of a pair of high heeled stilettos, and then go trudging round the shops to find a slinky dress to go with them. Or for the guys, those nice Nike Dunks you have been eyeing for so long, which don’t go well with your current jeans! Big mistake! We never quite find the other garments to go with the shoes! But if you buy a pair of shoes you can wear with jeans or skirts you've got it covered.

Should one buy expensive, branded shoes that will only last a season or two or should we go for the bargain priced shoes that will last us all year? You'll find some online stores covering up to the minute fashion shoes. These are usually the cheapest place to buy your shoes. Branded fashion shoes will cost you more but will be better made and will last longer. However, does this matter if the shoes are only going to be in fashion for a season? The comfort may be worth it but the quality may not. If you are one with plenty of spare cash and budget is not a problem, then the branded ones are for you, or if you can afford it the designer shoes that is the other option!

Budget fashion shoes are a great option for all of us who work for a living. Heres a hint, that’s 99% of us! Not too expensive, and we feel good because we can proudly show off our excellent fashion sense and we're not too upset when the fashion changes and we have to throw them out. If I’ve blown a weeks' wages on a designer pair of shoes and they go out of fashion I'm crying all the way to the bank! There goes my paycheck and now I am stuck with a pair of shoes looking up at me all day and night.

Overall, It’s a much more logical idea to invest a large amount of money on a classic pair of shoes or boots than to splash out on an expensive pair of fashion shoes that will only last a few weeks. With that said, I have the occasional pair of fashion shoes in my wardrobe that I probably wouldn't call budget! They were an impulse buy that cost me more than I planned to spend. As I get wiser (along with everyone else in the world of fashion), l now usually go and buy my sensible shoes online with a voucher code or when the sales are on which leaves me with extra cash to buy a more expensive pair of fashion shoes next time! Do I buy the fashion shoes even if I don't like them or they don't suit me? As sad as it is, yes I do, but life shouldn’t be all lived correcting your mistakes, after all, there are good mistakes as well! :)