Is there a more common fashion item as the t-shirt? They seem to be one of the most fundamental building blocks of people’s wardrobes, from cheap mass produced items to bespoke designer pieces; t-shirts have become a staple of many high streets. This article will look at t-shirts places in the worlds of fashion and general society, and ask the question that everyone is thinking – why are they so popular?

The t-shirt seems to have been around since the dawn of time, they bear a striking resemblance to underwear garments from the 19th century. It seems that fashions probably changed, suddenly the world is less concerned with layers of clothing, and the comfortable undergarment becomes more acceptable to be seen in public view. Surely this has to be one of the great selling points for t-shirts; they are extremely comfortable while also retaining the possibility of being well tailored. They don’t have to appear scruffy, although they do that very well!

There seem to be a whole host of memorable t-shirts, some have become icons for famous political movements or simply societal touch-stones, the meaning behind the design seemingly lost behind the ability to sell a cheap slice of that ethos. Not all t-shirt designs have to be quite so cynical though, in many ways the t-shirt has become a mobile advertising sign. Consumers are perfectly happy to actually hand over money for the privilege of walking round with an advert blazoned across their chest. Surely it could be the company asking if they can give out money?! (more…)

Why would a man want to wear vintage clothes? First of all, it’s exciting! When you wear vintage clothes, you leap out from the herd. The chances of someone else having on the same exact outfit to that particular place are little or none. More and more business men are looking for vintage clothes for parties and gatherings because it assures originality. One vintage clothes collector from Los Angeles, tells, “I wear vintage clothes so I put up and add a little something authentically different to my clothing and not feel the same as everyone else, which is hard in fashion conscious Los Angeles.”

Vintage clothes for men are also nostalgic. Recalling the good old days when there were party lines and soda shops? Me neither, but having on vintage clothes grants a man the chance to feel a small part of history. In today’s unstructured world, it fills nice to act out a part of history.

For the thrifty, the costs on vintage items should be incentive enough. Local thrift stores, flea markets, and yard sales are excellent sources of vintage clothes at unbelievable prices. You can as well offer to help clean out grandpa’s attic! I’ve gained variant vintage clothes and things passed on down to me since I began collecting about three years ago. (more…)

It’s a major trendsetter for women. Women’s belts has come a long way and are more than just a necessity. They are major fashion accessories and can liven up any garment. A stylish women’s belt can easily change a drab dress to a great looking one. There are, of course, a number of ways to wear the belt in order to obtain maximum benefit out of it. Belts can be styled from a number of materials and can be bought at flea markets and the more designer boutiques too.

Women’s belt can be made from cloth, leather,  stones, metal etc. they can be plain or can be embellished with a number of materials such as threads, semi precious stones, hoops, sequins, cloth, decorative buckles and many others. Depending on the trend of the season, the women’s belt can be skinny or wide. It’s not necessary that the women’s belts have to be worn just over the waist. In fact it can be worn anywhere as the wearer wishes.

Wider belts enhance the natural figure

Women’s belt enhances the figure of the wearer and makes her look extremely stylish and chic. In fact, they are now been worn on the torso, just below the bust line and of course on the natural waistline. There are a number of women’s belts that can be slung low. Many favor wide belts as this accentuates the sexy curves. They also create an effect of thinning down a women’s body. (more…)

When it comes to women’s formal wear, the only thing that comes to mind is elegant dresses and gowns. Of course, the little black dress (or the LBD as it’s popularly referred to as) is a very elegant and a classy dress to wear to any formal occasion or event.

The elegant dresses come in a lot of materials such as silk, taffeta, chiffon, lace, jersey and many more. The color for the season right now is purple and mauve but other colors such as wine, golden, navy blue, teal and other pastel shades look just as nice. These elegant dresses can be teamed up with a bolero or shawls. Empire line dresses accentuate the bust and the waist and focus attention on these areas while drawing attention away from the hips and the buttocks.

Necklines and embellishments set off the dress from others

Deep neckline, swooping necklines and square necklines accentuate the cleavage and show off the bare shoulders and the long necks. The gowns are form fitting. There are a number of sizes and colors as well as styles that are available for these evening dresses. (more…)

This week, my friend forwarded me a story about a young man named DJ, who was harassed by two policemen while on his way to work. He was harassed, jerked around, and scared out of his mind. The police officers were looking for ways to frame the young man. They have guns and they have the power to drag you to jail if you defied. To read the post and what happened to DJ click on this link: Police Harassment Orlando Police Tried to Frame Me.

Cops can be very intimidating. Some can twist your words and turn you into a villain. Sometimes, you don’t have time for their games and don’t want to go through jail time for speaking your mind, so you go along with them.

Unfortunately, some officers misused their authorities. I think they become jaded and callous over time. Even though these are my excuses for their cocky behavior, I believe with most professions, we can choose to let the negative side eat us up, or we can rise above it. In some instances when a policeman has gone abusive and beyond his role of protecting the public, he is due for retirement or a new career. It is unfair for innocent citizens to have to deal with cops with self-complexity and corruption issues.

I served on a jury once for a police harassment case of an innocent man because he disobeyed orders from a police officer. At first it was just the usual routine check, but the routine procedure turned into a bad situation. The un-armed man was attacked and beaten by the officer who was challenged by a power trip. The Mexican, who didn’t speak any English, was said to have dared to disrespect and disobeyed a police officer.

Don’t get me wrong, I am a typical black is black and white is white kind of person. I have genuine respect for people who serve the public. The nature of police work is dangerous and there is a lot to be said for the hours some cops have to work. I don’t have anything against cops. One of my girlfriends’ husbands is a cop. I have a close friend and a brother in laws that are cops. All these guys are normal, in the capacity that they have no hang-ups about their power or authority.

Like I said, there are cops that are just ready to get off the road and onto retirement. Did you get a chance to read about DJ’s story? What are your thoughts?

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