Ladies’ Formal Shirts – Style Them Up!
Ladies’ Formal Shirts – Style Them Up!
With the ever growing professionalism, the trend of formal dress shirts have become a common sight at the offices these days. Since the ladies formal shirts are known for its crisp manly style and not something most of the ladies look forward to, hence, here are a few tips and ideas which can make the formal shirts interesting and fun clothing.
Check out four different ways to style a formal dress shirt:
Unbutton the Shirt
The simplest way to ease out the stiffness of a formal shirt is to leave the collar holes unbuttoned. The first two buttons below the collar button can also be left unbuttoned to soften the strict stiff look and accentuate the feminine in such formal outfit.
Play with Colors
Since the style is restricted in a formal shirt, try to play with colors to add a fashion element in the basic bland shirts. Go for feminine pastel shades like pink, blue, mint green etc. In fact, if the dress code allows, then one can also try design patterns like polka dots and stripes.
Feminine Detailed Shirts
The best way to enhance femininity in a formal wear is by picking up shirts which has cute feminine details like puffy sleeves, ruffled ends, pleats etc. Such shirts serve the dual purpose of being formal wears and maintaining the feminine style gracefully.
Accessorize the Right Way
Teaming up the formals with the right kind of accessory can brighten up the simple uninteresting formals to a great extent. It is also a nice way to distinguish oneself from the peers. A chunky necklace or a cocktail ring can work wonders for a formal set of clothing. Moreover belts can be a great way to put together a loose shirt and make a style statement simultaneously.…
Designing Shirts For Any Occasion
Designing Shirts For Any Occasion
When a company advertises something to the general public, it often uses advertising tactics that consumers and customers will generally follow. With clubs and organizations, the same general tactics are used for success. Different clubs and groups will often times use custom t-shirts to attract members and followers. Businesses, in the work place, also tend to use logo polo shirt styles for their employees and company name. In schools, and businesses alike, there is a lot of general representation of groups, clubs, members, and other teams who want to physically spread the word about what they do and how they do it.
Sports teams are probably the number one user of custom shirts and advertising spirit wear that are used around schools and community all over the nation. Sports teams have the most spirit in the stands and the most advertisement with different game nights, community events, and different things to do during the season; there is practically a new t-shirt to wear for every single event. School sports teams are more so guilty of this verdict but professional sports teams always seem to be sporting the advertisement merchandise as well in many stores available to the fans who watch them play.
Often times, many big name companies that sell popular soft drinks or popular cell phone service will often advertise their company by using t-shirts or other forms of clothing such as hat or buttons to promote their business. When people wear these articles of clothing around town, they are really simply promoting that business and the company is getting even more advertisement out of a simple t-shirt creation. People will often wear a t-shirt for a company and then when they are out and about with family or friends that can spread the word about the company by word of mouth when others ask about the shirt they are wearing. It is simple tactics that keep companies like that popular.
Though, businesses should utilize the different methods of advertisement such as internet, television and newspaper or magazine ads. It can be really helpful to advertise through people, as people will often spread the word very easily from one to another. When one person experiences great service, there is a good chance that they will ultimately tell a friend, or maybe two, which in turn only helps you. Advertisement is a difficult concept to master but with some unique techniques and a few different tactical plans, your business can ultimately thrive, even in a bad and seemingly stuck economy.
Custom pieces of useful tools from any company such as pens, hats, paper, or even shirts or buttons are often really interesting to customers when a company is advertising. Companies have learned to use useful things in order to promote their business and ultimately it has really worked well. Advertisement for your company does not have to be brain surgery and it can really be easier than it is made out to be. Getting to …
3 Tips To Buy The Right Golf Shirt For You
3 Tips To Buy The Right Golf Shirt For You
If you are going to buy some shirts to wear while playing on the golf course then you should realize that you can’t just wear anything you want on a golf course. It is very important on a golf course, more so than in any other sport, what kind of attire you wear. It might not be as important as your golf balls or golf clubs, but still it is part of the game and the golf culture – and everyone should respect that. Your golf shirt can make you feel confident about yourself and also give a mental edge over your opponents. If you are wearing a nice golf shirt people will realize you take the game seriously and respect the game, and in return people on the course respect you. On the other hand if your golf shirt is inappropriate it has an adverse affect on the image of you in other peoples mind, while also making you uncomfortable on the course. So it is important that you keep in mind these tips whenever you are buying a shirt for playing golf.
Golf Shirt Buying Tip #1 – Always know the regulations of the golf course where you play regularly. Though in recent years golf clubs have become less strict on their clothing guidelines, letting people express themselves more and allowing them the freedom to wear what they want. But still there are some rules that are meant to be respected and the right knowledge will help you in avoiding any potential embarrassment on the course.
Golf Shirt Buying Tip #2 – This tip doesn’t have anything to do with golfing etiquette or culture, but it is related to what impact a golf shirt can have on your game. Yes even your attire does affect your game one way or the other depending on what you are wearing. You should wear shirts that don’t cause any discomfort to you while playing and swinging the golf club, and that suit according to the weather conditions you will be playing in. For example, if you are playing in very hot conditions having a thick shirt would hurt your golf game. These days there are golf shirts which are specially designed for playing in hot weather.
Golf Shirt Buying Tip #3 – Show your originality and style by wearing personalized shirts or shirts of only one color. Most of the local golf stores and online golf stores do print personalized golf shirts. It just enhances your image and personality on the course, making you feel confident and good about you and this will hopefully transfer over to your golf game. Also, by wearing only one color can give you a certain feeling you’re after. A famous example of this is Tiger Woods who always wears a red golf shirt on the final day of a golf tournament.
So these are the three tips that you should always remember whenever you are …
The World of Eco Fabrics
The World of Eco Fabrics
Fashion is one area where people are reluctant to sacrifice style and comfort and many of us that try and think of the environment when we shop often neglect it when it comes to clothes shopping.
And when you consider the hemp clothes and recycled materials that eco clothes have traditionally been made from, it is of no surprise, we all want to look our best and feel as comfortable as we can.
However, over recent years there have been some great new eco friendly fabrics and materials that have been turned into clothes, towels and linen which are not only every bit as stylish and comfortable as regularly materials but they are also sustainable and their use does not damage the environment.
Organic Cotton
Many of us now eat organic food because of concerns about the environment or our health. But the chemicals used to prevent pests and encourage crop growth are also used when growing clothing crops like cotton.
Herbicides, pesticides and other chemicals are regularly sprayed on cotton plantations to maximise yield but these chemicals seep back into the eco system and could cause environmental damage for years to come.
However, organic cotton is now becoming increasingly common and is used to make all the same sorts of garments as regular cotton, from organic cotton T-shirts to even organic baby clothes.
Bamboo
A fascinating material bamboo is not only one of the most sustainable materials used in garment making it is also one of the most functional. Bamboo is a grass and grows rapidly taking just a few weeks to replenish a whole field once it has been harvested.
But bamboo is also an excellent material for clothing. It is thermal sensitive, allowing the skin to breath and will keep you cool in the summer whilst still keeping you warm in the winter. It also has anti-bacterial properties and is ideal for active wear.
Natural fibres
If it’s natural, it’s probably eco and there are no better eco fabrics that natural fibres like wool. A pure wool duvet is one of those little comforts that make bed time so pleasurable and as wool continues to grow on a sheep’s back once it has been sheared it is also highly sustainable.…
Designing Custom Shirts 101
Designing Custom Shirts 101
Going to a rock concert and want to show off your love for the band? Attending a demonstration and want to spread the message far and wide? Or are you just one of those people who are crazy about customized merchandise? Get your message printed on your shirts! Yes, that’s right, your very own customized t shirts!
Almost every one is familiar with this undying trend. These kind of shirts are never out of fashion (if you know what you are doing!).
So what does it take to get yourself a custom t shirt? Pretty simple. First, get yourself some art. Search the web, the local graffiti alleys, browse through some of your photo albums or if you want to get really original, design something yourself.
When that is done, find yourself a custom shirt printer. You can find a lot of them all over the internet and after a bit of snooping around, you are sure to find something that’s right for you.
But there is a lot that you need to know before sending your designs in for printing. One, the designs that you create or find would have been designed in the RGB environment. RGB means red-blue-green. This environment is the standard for digital designing. The ‘gamut’ (set of colors in a certain color space) of RGB environments is possible of producing numerous combinations of colors, whereas CMYK (cyan-magenta-yellow-black) gamut can produce also a numerous combination of colors but rather different ones than RGB. The former is used in printing applications and therefore your digital designs would look far off on the shirts you would get it printed on than its digital copy.
To attain the best results, make sure you work in a CMYK environment while designing your shirts. Through this technique, you will be able to obtain closer results.
Almost every image rendering and design software has this technology built in. Play around with your software a little bit and you are sure to stumble upon the relevant options to change your color environment.
The second important piece of information that you need to know is the requirements of your printers. They all have different requirements as to which kind of a digital design is the most compatible with their equipment. Mostly there are two kinds, vector and pixel based. The former is the format most printers are comfortable with. Check with your printers, they will let you know which file types are the best for them to work with.
Get your custom shirts on and show your true colors because this kind of fashion is never out of style.…
How to Choose the Best The Walking Dead T-Shirts
How to Choose the Best “The Walking Dead” T-Shirts
The Walking Dead as we all know is the biggest thing happening on TV this season. Fans from all corners of the globe have been waiting for just the third season of this smashing hit show about surviving in a world ruled by gruesome-looking zombies or walkers as they call it. What better way of showing support for the show than wearing Walking Dead shirts, right? This statement must be absolutely right. Anywhere I go these days, I get to see people wearing shirts inspired by this show. Browse the web and you will find numerous wonderfully designed shirts. But what is it that separates good ones from the great? With a bit of research and comparing, it’s not actually that hard to choose great The Walking Dead Shirts. Here are the points you have to consider in doing so:
Fabric Quality
This is the single most important detail that you will have to look at when buying shirts online. Unlike when you are buying from department stores, you would not be able to check as thoroughly the fabric used on clothing products sold online. The best clue that tells the quality of materials used is when the seller allows you to have a much closer inspection of the product. They would normally post high-resolution pictures of the product. If the seller does not have these photos available on their website, you should think twice. Sellers of high quality products are proud of what they offer and they would do everything to let their customers know that. Going around wearing a shirt made from low quality materials is just not cool. Remember, you just want to show your friends you are a The Walking Dead fan. You don’t want them to think you’re one of the gruesome-looking walkers wearing torn clothing.
Price
Stay away from ultra-cheap shirts. Sellers of low quality products usually mask the issue on quality by selling at dirt cheap prices. Do not fall for that. A great quality shirt should command better price. It is how the market works, especially on the clothing industry where competition can be so tough. Start your search from Walking Dead Shirts with an average price tag.
Design and Print Quality
More than half of The Walking Dead shirts sold in the market today are design-intensive. Take note that great print designs do not always translate to excellent print quality. In some cases, a seller would use cheap shirts just so he would have enough to cover the printing cost. This happens when high-resolution printing is necessary. If you think that the design is too intricate yet the price is a bit low, you may be looking at a bad deal. A good way of protecting yourself at this point is by looking at the real and valid feedback from the seller’s previous customers. If the feedbacks are all positive, think again. This might just be another ploy. Even the best of …
Beads Made From Semi-Precious Stones
Beads Made From Semi-Precious Stones
Used by ancient cultures long before they developed the technology to manufacture them from raw materials, beads carved of stone are found in archaeological sites throughout the world. These semi-precious, translucent or opaque stones make beads as unique as the most intricate, hand-made, lampwork glass beads. Each carved stone bead has its own demarcation, its own patterns of coloration. A few well-placed stone beads on an item of clothing, can elevate a plain outfit into an elegant, unforgettable one.
Hematite: Used by the Egyptians to decorate both their tombs and the items contained within them, hematite is a heavy, shiny, silvery opaque stone. It looks a lot like metal in its most common color of deep gray to black. The iron it contains oxidizes, leaving a reddish, rust-colored coating on sedimentary rocks. This reddish coloration is the origin of its name: Hemitate is the Greek word for blood.
Jade: Jade beaded necklaces are said to bring prosperity, wisdom, health, and good luck to the person who wears them. Popular in Asia for millennia jade is a prized possession given to children at birth. Although green is the most wildly known color of jade, it is also available in white, yellow, orange, pink, lavender, and red. Jade combines well with other gemstones, especially pearls.
Jasper: Known for its stripes, circles, or spots, jasper means “spotted stones” in Greek. Although the most plentiful coloration is whitish-gray to black, it also comes in red, brown, yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink. The striations often look like landscapes, with mountains, hills, and valleys. Many common names for jasper often reflect this and include the word “picture” as part of it. In folklore, jasper was said to drive away evil spirits.
Labradorite: Said to bring inner peace and to calm conflicts of the mind, labradorite is indigenous to Labrador, Canada. It evokes a opalescent glow, called a shiller, that is often shown off in jewelry settings. The glow in labradorite comes from light refracting from microscopic inter-grown crystals, as well as ilmenite, hematite, and magnetite.
Lapis Lazuli: Called “the stone of truth,” lapis lazuli is said to offer protection from depression, grief, and sadness. Its bright metallic specks in the deep blue background give it depth and an inner light. Often filled with white lines, or inclusions, the most desirable specimens are the ones with the fewest number of these. Latin for “blue stone,” lapis lazuli was used as an aphrodisiac by the Romans. The best quality stone is mined in Afghanistan, and has been mined there for over 6,000 years.
Copyright Sharon Shares, 2011…
In Search of a Hawkwind T Shirt
In Search of a Hawkwind T Shirt
Real Hawkwind fans always have a Hawkwind t shirt (or two) either actually being worn daily, or in a drawer waiting for an occasion to get it out.
I know this is true, because I’m like this myself. I own such clothing. But wait – why would a grown man want to wear a T shirt with the album cover or festival logo of a band from the 1970s?
Or why would a younger music fan want a Hawkwind T shirt? This is a band which has had only one hit single (Silver Machine – as long ago as 1972), whose mainstay (Dave Brock) is a man in his sixties, and whose musical style is so out of step with the modern pop charts that on the rare occasions it gets radio play it sounds as if it has arrived from another, louder planet.
This question – why do people continue to buy and wear Hawkwind t shirts – has been puzzling me over the years. I suspect the answer is to do with the philosophy of Hawkwind itself – the philosophy which has engendered a kind of love for and loyalty to the band in its fan base. Despite the incessant personnel changes, the long periods of inactivity, the release of some mediocre albums, and the recent unpleasant member and ex-member squabbling and litigation, Hawkwind is an independent force – beyond the appeals of money and fashion, going its own way and being true to itself.
Someone who wears a Hawkwind T shirt is saying something about himself (or herself, but a wearer is usually male) – I’ve not been seduced by a logo or by corporate values, there is another world beyond commercial chart music and consumer culture, and that’s what I want to support.
Though the counter-culture philosophy of the band Hawkwind is debatable, and ironic, considering they sell their music and their concert tickets and their (official) T shirts like every other band, this alternative ethos must be part of their appeal.
The other reason is the artwork, which is unique and unmistakable. Hawkwind has been blessed over the years in getting the services of some very talented artists for its album covers. This is still evident on Hawkwind T shirts which are available today, featuring album covers such as In Search of Space, Doremi Fasol Latido, Roadhawks and Masters of the Universe (a true classic).
Other artwork on Hawkwind clothing features festival logos along with the band’s name – and who wouldn’t want a Stonehenge T shirt? If anything speaks of who the wearer really is, a free festival T shirt does.…
Things To Make And Sell For Money: Making Doll Clothes Is A Great Way to Make Extra Money From Home
Things To Make And Sell For Money: Making Doll Clothes Is A Great Way to Make Extra Money From Home
Something that is great to make and sell for extra money is doll clothes. What little girl does not love beautiful doll clothes to dress their beautiful dolls in. Your imagination is the limit. Little girls around the world will love the little creations that you bring. Not to mention the joy and reward you can gain from this wonderful niche market.
Doll clothes making can truly be addicting (a good addiction for sure). With so many different types of patterns and styles out there you have no worry of running out of ideas. Search online for “doll clothes patterns” and there should be a host of sites that come up. Don’t be afraid to venture out of the normal/usual styles that you like or your comfort zone. Tastes and styles are many and varying out there. The ones that you think are not very popular may just be the ones that sell the most. So let your guard down and go for it.
Quality will be very important in this market. If the doll clothes you make are not up to par, you will see that reflected in your bottom line. Your customers will not always let you know that they are not satisfied, they will simply not buy anymore of your product and they surely will not recommend your doll clothes to any of their fellow doll lovers. Make sure that you do put the time and effort into what you are doing. Detail is everything when it comes to doll clothes. Just as in “real people” clothes, poor quality is a no-no. No matter how good the price is, quality is what is most important. Show that you care, put some effort into it. It will pay off in the end.
With this in mind, you will need to invest in a good sewing machine, if you do not already have one. A baby lock machine (a type of sewing machine) also will come in handy for those finishing touches. Make sure that you have all the tools readily available to you as you work on each individual project. You do not want to have to look for items you need or have to stop in the middle of a good rhythm to get up to get an item you need. That should all be within reach to you. Make sure that you are in a location that will allow you to concentrate. No disturbances from family or pets if possible so that you can make sure to give the attention needed to your work. The lighting in your work space should also be the best it can be.
All these factors are important to being successful at doll making. You will want this to be something you enjoy and can maintain for the long hall. Make sure that you set yourself up for success!…
How to Promote A Christian T-Shirt Business – Effective and Low Cost Marketing Tips
How to Promote A Christian T-Shirt Business – Effective and Low Cost Marketing Tips
Quite a lot of people today are turning towards Christian businesses since these are highly targeted niches that receive much success. Starting a Christian t-shirt store online can be a great way to earn additional income. However, you don’t really have to spend a lot for marketing your business. If you learn how to promote a Christian t-shirt business at low cost, it is quite possible for you to enjoy good revenues. The marketing tips that have been discussed here will provide you several helpful ideas to start with.
How to Promote A Christian t-shirt Business
• One of the best ways to promote this type of business is to get an article or an advertisement published in your local Christian newsletter or church newsletter. If your local church has a website you can also get your company promoted there so that you would be able to target a huge amount of audience. Provide a few good pictures of your t-shirts along with effective text.
• One of the best, free and the most effective way to market your business is by wearing your t-shirts yourself. If your t-shirts are unique you would certainly be generating a lot of enquiries from everyone. Hand out a few t-shirts to your family and friends so that they can wear them and advertise your business for you without shelling out any money at all.
• If you are wondering how to promote a Christian t-shirt business online then you should know that article marketing is one of the most effective marketing methods. Write articles and get them published on various article directories for free. Include a link to your website and you would be generating a lot of traffic in very less time.
• Join a few online forums for Christians and talk to others. Ask questions, leave comments on the profiles of others and answer questions regularly. Ensure that you leave your signature and a link to your website.
• Create attractive, interesting videos and post them on YouTube. This is one of the best and the most effective ways to market a t-shirt business online. Creating videos is not really difficult. If you make it personal your videos would generate even more interest and would be very effective.
• Offer good discounts and attractive schemes on a regular basis to your customers so that they would be able to take the benefit and save money.
These were only a few good and low cost methods in which you can save money while promoting your business. If you learn how to promote a Christian t-shirt business, you would be able to generate more revenues over time.…