The Everyday Man Bag

By Pri Vag

The man bag has associations with the metro-sexual man, but many men are now using a messenger bag or tote instead of a briefcase. Is the man bag for all men, or for the more daring and experimental.

Up to fifteen years ago everyday bags for men mainly consisted of stiff and structured briefcases for work. Most men wore suits to work, and this best suited the look. For casual use the only option was a backpack which does not offer a fashionable look. As we have entered the 21st century, mens designer bags have exploded in popularity with new choices such as the messenger bag, and tote. In this article I will analyse whether these new style designer bags are accessible for all men, or just the Metro Sexual man.

Society is constantly changing and fashion is very quick at reflecting this. With the bag, it has traditionally been considered a fashion item for women but a purely functional one for men. The classic briefcase was intended to look smart with a tailored suit, and suitable to fit some papers and very little else. As we have moved into the 21st century there have been some interesting social, technological and cultural changes.

A change in the workplace has been the switch from suit and tie to business-casual attire, which has allowed more self expression for the man. In addition, the traditional roles accepted by men and women have been challenged and broken down. With the common use of a laptop computer and other accessories such as an ipod, men simply have more to carry than just a few papers.

Modern society has therefore created a demand for a fashionable and more casual bag for men. Mens bags have become more relaxed (made from softer materials), more spacious, more comfortable to wear and much more individual and fashionable. Because these ideas have been associated with the handbag, some may consider the man bag a bit too feminine.

The truth is though that the man bag has become a hugely popular item, adopted by all types of men. Designers have made every effort to design fashionable bags that retain a masculine identity (e.g. more chunky) so as not to put the general population off. There are some very trendy specialist bag brands for the urban consumer such as Knomo.

About the Author:

David Cole is a trained designer, and has worked in the mens fashion industry for 4 years since graduating. He has a particular interest in mens accessories, and runs a website called Herbert Jones Mens Accessories that offers mens bags, mens belts, and more from the top designer brands.

Tummy Tuck Jeans - Look Great In Jeans Again

By Nancy Carter

Designed to give you a slim look Tummy Tuck Jeans will cover up any problem area. You can look just as attractive as any movie star.

As a matter of fact it is becoming well known with many famous actresses. Even some of the slimmest actresses wear them.

Your probably wondering how uncomfortable these jeans must be if they can make you look 10 pounds lighter. On the contrary, these jeans are super comfy as many women like to get several of them, they will surely become your favorite jeans.

It is common for women to shop for something that "makes me look skinny". Tummy Tuck Jeans were invented to just to do that.

If you ask a lot of women they will always complain about their too big belly or too big barrier. For these women Tummy Tuck Jeans are an answer to their prayers. They tuck the belly and lift the butt.

We always search for a pair of jeans that will make us look hot but unfortunately we all know it's not that easy. Sometimes we'd be willing to pay any price to find one good pair of jeans.

I've always hated the way I look in jeans. I'm always trying different brands, but nothing helped. I kept spending more and more money but never found what I was looking for.

Every womens body is shaped differently and very few women can look great in any jeans. As for all those unlucky women who are still searching, Tummy Tuck jeans is the answer for you.

There is no need to starve yourself to fit into Tummy Tuck Jeans. They will contour your body and make any figure look spectacular.

Many women love to wear these after giving birth. You can look hot the day after having a baby.

I almost gave up on searching for the right pair of jeans before I decided to give Tummy Tuck Jeans a try. When I tried them on for the first time they just felt heavenly.

These jeans come in a variety of different basic denim colors. You can find them in blue, black, dark and light.

With jeans that will tuck your tummy and lift your butt you can stop searching. Nothing will make you look hotter, younger, and at the same time comfortable.

You would be surprised to know that this brand is praised by many famous women. They try just as hard as we do to look good in a pair of jeans.

You should know that Tummy Tuck Jeans cost over $100. Yes, they are expensive but worth every dime.

About the Author:

Nancy Carter reviews jeans at NYDJ Tummy Tuck Jeans and reviews Tummy Tuck Jeans

Guide to the Uses of Silver

By Ronald Jamison

Silver is the most plentiful and least expensive of the precious metals. The largest silver producing countries are Mexico, Peru, the US, Australia and Chile. We get silver from silver that is mined directly and also silver that is mined as a byproduct of gold, copper, lead and zinc mining. Silver also comes from silver extracted from recycled materials. Most of the silver supply is in silver bullion stocks.

Silver has superior properties that make it a highly desirable industrial component in manufactured products. Some of its unique properties include beauty, strength, and sensitivity to light. It is also malleable and has the ability to endure extreme temperature changes.

Silver is used in for many different things and some of the traditional uses include; coins, photography, silver jewelry, and silverware and table settings. Silver has been used as a medium of exchange since 550BC, and until the 19th century most nations were on a silver standard with silver coins forming the main circulating currency. Today, Mexico is the only country currently using silver even though it is in small amounts. Metals such as copper and nickel are the more commonly used metals for coins today.

Silver based photography is based on light striking sensitive silver halide crystals suspended on a film. Approximately 5,000 color photographs can be taken using one ounce of silver. The use of silver based imaging has been decreasing because of the growth of digital photography. This technique is still used for medical x-rays in some countries because of the low cost and high accuracy.

Silver Jewelry is highly prized for its brilliant luster and malleability. Pure silver is known as 999 fineness, and is almost tarnish proof but is too soft to use in jewelry. Silversmiths alloy silver with other metals such as copper to harden it. Sterling silver is 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper. Sterling silver is a standard for silver jewelry. Sterling silver is also the standard for silverware, bowls and decorative items such as picture frames.

Silver is used in many industrial products, such as batteries. Rechargeable and disposable batteries can be manufactured with silver alloys as the negative side. These batteries are more expensive but are superior to non-silver batteries. The most common of these types are the small button shaped silver oxide cell which are used in cameras, toys, hearing aids, watches and calculators. Silver oxide batteries are beginning to replace lithium-ion batteries due to environmental and safety concerns.

Steel ball bearings can be electroplated with silver to give them greater fatigue strength and load carrying capacity than any other type. These types of bearings are used in jet engines. Silver brazing is the joining of materials when done above 600 degrees Celsius and soldering when done below that temperature. This produces a naturally smooth, leak proof, and corrosion proof joint. Silver brazing is widely used in air conditioning and refrigeration and for electric power distribution. It is also used in the automobile and aerospace industries.

Silver like gold is used for a variety of things. Most people only think about silver being used in jewelry and for coins. Sterling silver is not only very beautiful but also used in different types of products.

About the Author:

The best online resource to sell gold or sell silver can be found at http://www.refinity.com

Why Do Women Wear Tankinis?

By Alexis Miller

When a woman shops for a swimsuit, what is it that she's looking for? Is it the best fit, the best deal, the best look, the best style, the trendiest new cut? I, for one, would go with great fit. That, almost always is the number one concern for the average woman. With a tankini, companies have made it mandatory to purchase separate pieces, the bottom and the top. Why?

I shouldn't have to address that here. If you are a woman that has been through the process of purchasing and fitting a swimsuit, you'll know innately. The buying and fitting process is exasperating.

Tankinis have become super popular across the world. They seem to fit what a woman really wants. The fit well and they look stylish. They're really the only style that makes perfect sense for most women. It's too difficult to find one-piece suits and most women don't feel comfortable walking around half-naked in a bikini.

Women also have suits for different occasions. She may want one to wear in the privacy of her own home and a separate one to wear in public places. The good thing about tankinis is that you can actually coordinate them with your favorite outfit and wear them simultaneously for the perfect combination of public and private.

You can even wear the full top with your less than full bottoms at home. Go with a longer skirt to go over top while in public, and you can change it up to add a skimpier top to the skirted bottoms for a nice change. The options are endless with tankinis.

People are turning to tankinis because they offer swimsuit solutions that were previously unavailable in any type of suit. I personally love tankinis.

Finding a tankini that fits can be an issue though. The average woman is faced with cookie cutter swimwear. But go online and you'll quickly find the most gorgeous swimwear in a size that works and at a price that is nice to the wallet.

Never having to go to the department store to face one of those fun house mirrors in the dressing room does have its appeal to be sure. This alone is the best reason to shop online. Privacy is another. Frankly, this is an awesome idea for a gift certificate for a friend or a wife.

About the Author:

The tankini are a popular alternative to the well known one piece swimsuit and bikini. Alexis Miller has researched this subject and enjoys writing on the positive aspects of this modest swimwear.

Want To Meet A Thai Lady?

By Thomas Gandry

Did you realize that no matter where you are in the world it is a simple matter for anyone to meet girls in Thailand? I'm certain some of you are shocked by that sentence, but it is just the facts. There are very easy ways to meet women in Thailand from any place in the world for less than the price of a dinner for two.

This is all taken care of through the technology of the net, which I'm sure you're absolutely acquainted with because you're reading this site now. There are literally tens of thousands of girls in Thailand who are looking for Western boyfriends. In the past you needed to be physically there in Thailand to meet them, but nowadays there's a much simpler (and cheaper) way to connect with Thai girls and that's by using Thai dating websites.

Websites such as ThaiLoveLinks have 100's of Thai girls signing up with them each and every day and these girls main goal is to meet a Western guy. If you find Thai girls attractive then you would have to be insane not to hop online and sign up with one of these websites yourself. Locating Thai ladies here for love or dating is so simple that you'll be amazed.

In addition to the large number of women registered with the Thai dating websites you'll find that most of them are easy to talk with and are truthful and innocent too. They may not have ideal English, but that is quickly fixed by utilizing online translation like you'll find at the Babelfish tool. The tool may not be perfect, but it's good enough to communicate AND the ladies will be so ecstatic to get chats from you in their native language. This will be a big plus in your favor!

If I was trying to connect with women in Thailand I would definitely make my first connections via the net. As a matter of fact, I've done just this in the past and it's a super method for getting to know some girls prior to ever landing in the country. This means that when I do travel there I've taken the time to meet a few women and I'm that far ahead of the curve.

In addition, you'll have the bonus of already knowing women in Thailand when you finally do make up your mind to visit. It doesn't matter if your country of choice is Thailand, Thailand, China or some different country completely, you'll have the upper hand since you'll already be talking with the girls before you step foot in the country. You may even get there already knowing the love of your life before you've even met in person. Isn't that at least one super reason to test out Thai personals websites? There are thousands of ladies in Thailand attempting to meet Western guys so don't throw away another minute or your (or their) precious time, go log on right away and start searching for girls in Thailand.

About the Author:

If you're interested in finding a Thai bride then check out the authors website where you can find out more about meeting Thai girls and why Thai brides make great wives.

What If I Dumped My Boyfriend But I Regret My Decision?

By Andyl Bergerl

One day you are dating your boyfriend who you love so much but then you notice some things in your bf that you have not noticed before. This something eventually drove you to conclusions that you may not like him anymore. But if you asked yourself, was it reasonable to break up with him just because of that small something?

There are things that a person will notice on their loved ones after spending some time with them. Things like traits and mannerisms come out naturally but now these traits and mannerisms bother you. It could be the way he slices his food, the way he behaves in situations and could even be a new haircut. These are little issues that drove you to breakup with him but after doing so, you realize your fault and then try to patch things up and all the things you have done to get him back failed. What needs to be done next?

To ask you, did you try leaving you ex boyfriend some time alone? I am certain that you did hurt his pride and feelings and may have humiliated him. If you have been trying to call him for hours and when he does not pick up his phone, then that is surely a sign that you must be giving him some space.

So instead of bombarding him with text messages and calls, give him some space and take a look at the real hidden reasons that might have caused you to wake up one morning with a dumped boyfriend.

Some girls have the tendency to test their relationship by several ways which includes breakups with their boyfriends. They do this to test if their boyfriend will fight for the relationship no matter what. However, if this is the real reason why you broke up with him in the first place is certainly wrong. Why are you testing your relationship when he is clearly in love with you? Is it him? Or is it really you who has a problem?

An individual who manipulates someones feelings can be suffering from confidence issues. A person with low self esteem must fight this tendency to manipulate someones feelings to assure something. You must change it because self confidence defines who you are and how you carry things. There will be times that you may think something negative about yourself so you must contest it. Look for ways to address the real problem and do not pin it to someone else.

To win back a dumped boyfriend you're going to have to clearly work on yourself. No self-respecting boyfriend wants to be around someone who is high maintenance and doesn't know her own mind. In future, make sure you're one hundred per cent sure about what you are doing and why you are doing it.

Instead of jumping to conclusions and then dump your boyfriend immediately, try sitting down with him and talk about your issues with the relationship. Doing it that way will make you more mature and your boyfriend will see that you are a rational person.

About the Author:

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Beautiful Gemstone Jewelry

By George C.Baycan

There are very few types of jewelry that are as loved around the world as gemstone jewelry pieces. There are so many different colors and types of gems that shimmer, shine and highlight the beauty of gemstone jewelry and the personal taste of the wearer. Adding to your collection of gemstone jewelry is a great way to have the perfect piece to wear, no matter what the occasion.

Not all gemstone jewelry is for evening wear or even for day wear; it can also be perfect as an engagement ring. Gemstone rings that include combinations of diamonds with other precious stones are traditional and definitely different from the all diamond engagement rings that are also very popular.

Finding the right gemstone color for gemstone jewelry to match women's personality and taste is not as complicated as it may seem. Simply asking which precious or semi-precious stones she likes will usually solve the problem. Plus different types of gemstone jewelry can combine two or more different stones.

One of the most loved of all the gemstone jewelry items are the classic ruby rings. The deep, rich red color of the rings is particularly well matched to either yellow gold or any of the silver metals including platinum or white gold. These rings can be flanked with smaller diamonds either as chips or baguettes to really add to the beauty of the ring.

To change a simple yet classic wedding set into a thing of beauty consider addition a three stone ring. These gemstone jewelry pieces symbolize the present, past and future and are a terrific anniversary, birthday or Christmas gift. Of course they can also be used as a right hand ring as well, making them a very functional type of ring.

Earrings and necklaces will also be popular types of gemstone jewelry. The proximity to the face really highlights the beauty of the woman as well as the jewelry items. Faceted gems as well as the polished but not faceted cabochon style of gems are often used to produce different looks within earrings and necklaces.

For the wrist a gemstone jewelry bracelet is a true fashion statement. Bracelets can be worn with virtually any outfit and are great for sporty wear with the tennis bracelet style or more elegant evening wear in a charm bracelet or bangle bracelet style.

Finding gemstone jewelry that is of high quality and excellent workmanship is important. Pay particular attention to the mounts or settings on the gemstone jewelry to ensure that they jewel is secure and well set into the piece.

About the Author:

George C. Baycan of San Francisco based Simayof Jewelershas 7 years experience in the jewelry business in management and marketing consultant positions. He specializes in gemstone jewelry, especially in gemstone rings.

The Ascot And Retro Tie Trends At The Moment

By Pete Marigold

At the moment retro tie trends are in fashion, this means that people have reverted back to the skinny tie and ties have shed inches from the cut of last season. However there is a demand for the wide tie also and this retro trend seems to be seeing the ascot as being a leading contender.

The Ascot has long been thought to be the exclusive property of Hugh Hefner or effete English dandies, apparently this is no longer believed to be true! US macho and other macho guys are making use of this accessory to good effect. David Beckham is a fashion leader, and he has been seen wearing the Ascot on more than one occasion. Cary Grant was virtually born wearing a tie and Ashton Kucher has also been seen wearing an ascot type scarf under his shirt. Michale Johns the new American idols contender was encouraged to wear one by his stylist, and Panic at the Disco's Bendan Urie wears an ascot from time to time.

This tie derives its name from the Royal Ascot races held in the UK, they are traditional formal wear and formal wear is the order of the day at Royal Ascot. They have been worn for a few hundred yeas and are part of the evolutionary process of the tie. They have been called jabot's and cravats, but in actual fact an ascot is not as formal as a cravat.

The fact that retro ties are back in fashion has led Tommy Hilfiger to comment on these. He says that business means and people who want a more formal look are not ready to wear narrow ties. This makes ascots ideal, and they are manufactured from different fabrics and can be worn for different occasions. They are not only formal attire, just for the more sophisticated dresser.

Although these accessories have not become popular in the mainstream as yet, they are being worn by cool dressers with their jeans and T-shirts in both Japan and Europe. Effectively the wear of this item makes an edgy fashion impact which is far more extreme than wearing a tie or bow-tie.

The more attitude the wearer has, the better they are able to pull-of wearing an ascot. You have to be confident, not to appear self conscious, so a good-looking, confident man has no problem wearing one. The Hugh Hefner look is not a good look, and there are many other ways in which to wear an ascot which inspires confidence.

Fashion pundits are saying that the ascot is going to become one of the most sought after male fashion accessories to make an individualized statement. They provide a great opportunity to add color to an outfit and offer men the chance to wear a stick pin, which is very tasteful in terms of men's jewelry.

About the Author:

Author background: Peter Marigold is owner and operator of a website focused on ascots. If you are looking for a quality ascot please click on this link - Men's ascots.