Saras Fashion Blog

Some people just have a knack for style and can put together amazing outfits so easily.  The rest of us do the best we can but we can also get help in this area.  סטיילינג אישי  is a job title and these stylists work with high profile people such as celebrities, politicians and sports stars to help them look their best. 

These people can help you with your style as they show you how to re-vamp your wardrobe.  This type of job is never boring as clients change everyday.  Usually, you are self employed so you can plan your work days and time off. The down side is meeting the demands of clients and having an income that is not always consistent. 

A consultation is the first step where you find out what type of style your client wants. Then you go through their closet and toss the out-dated pieces or unflattering clothing.  Then you shop for new clothes that will create a new style for your client which will give them confidence and the ability to overcome insecurities.  People with this job title can also be hired for photo shoots and by television shows as a costumer.

Image consultants are used by clients who have various goals.  It could be a new look or bettering yourself to get that new job.  Beauty pageant contestants have been known to hire an image consultant along with cancer survivors, personalities that are seen on television and politicians.  Maybe you are a single person who is seeking a partner, a image consultant can help you in all kinds of ways to reach your goal. 

Those who are in the television industry are always looking for an edge and better presenting themselves for success can come from how they dress.  These people can also be looking for business skills that are appropriate as well as dining skills.  

There are many services that they people offer.  They can help you in the wardrobe department, or consult on fashion and can even offer advice on etiquette and better communication skills. Maybe a makeover consultant is what you want to become. Then you would take the whole package and give feedback where needed and do it in a diplomatic way.  To get started you don’t need a large investment and to be credible, you must yourself have a professional image.  You can also begin part-time while keeping your current job. 

There’s no denying that jeans are as much a part of the modern look as a t-shirt is. In fact, the combination of the two of them is probably the most used fashion combination nowadays. No matter the color, be it blue jeans or any other color, denim trousers are here to stay. They have had their death announced before, in the end of pretty much each decade, but jeans have reinvented themselves and manage to come back in full force every time that they are said to be going out of fashion.

And whether they are old fashioned tailor-made jeans or young hip jeans like these, there’s always the same story behind them. And, of course, they’re all made out of denim, be it better or worse quality. Jeans tend to always break the mold and be more than they’re made to be. A good example of this is the role of jeans as a symbol of western society. During the Cold War denim was incredibly expensive behind the iron curtain – often it wasn’t even allowed to be sold. So is a tourist from the other side of the curtain went there, he or she were sure to stand out – simply because they would be wearing what they thought was an ordinary pair of jeans.

There’s a saying that unless you’re making fashion, there’s no way you can keep up with fashion. And although it sounds like someone tooting their own horn, fact is it is true. But it is also true that this is one of the reasons why the world of fashion arouses so much passion, and why people love it. If it weren’t so mysterious and ethereal, it wouldn’t have the calling that it has on so many people.

Because there’s more to fashion than making the trend for womens clothing. Around the world of fashion revolves an entire industry, a universe of people working in and out, day in and day out around this industry. Fashion makes a lot of money and interests a lot of people. There are so many photographers, models, fashion magazines and similar publications and fashion critics that it’s virtually impossible to keep track of all of them.

And more than setting the standard for clothing, fashion sets the standard for beauty in general. There is a lot of talk about the responsibility that the fashion industry has in shaping the hopes, dreams and the notions of beauty in the younger generations. After all is said and done, fashion is beauty.

According to my daughter, anyone who is anyone wears Henry Holland tights and apparently they can be seen on the legs of the great, good and infamous of just about every continent.  What is so brilliant about them, in my opinion, is that they are so affordable that they aren’t just the preserve of the rich and famous and can be worn just as easily by you and me. Holland’s work has a young, fresh and exciting edge yet still has enough of a classic feel to be appreciated and worn by women of all ages.

I have several friends whose designer label buying habits have had to be severely curtailed by the recession.  Some of them re-invented themselves as Primark divas but a couple seemed to go into something of a decline without their regular designer fix.  When they discovered the joys of hosiery, it may not be going too far to say that Henry Holland tights  saved their sanity!  At last a celebrity endorsed designer label that wouldn’t break the bank (and lest we forget, looks pretty cool too!).  One enterprising (and it has to be said, also self-deluding!) friend of mine has actually turned buying designer tights into an act of pure frugality and commonsense, as she claims you save time, money and potential embarrassment when you buy Henry Holland suspender tights – you don’t have to buy a separate suspender belt, waste time fastening them or face the excruciating embarrassment and attendant twanging if your suspender belt decides to give up the ghost!

In these gloomy, recession hit days, where we all feel a bit anxious about enjoying ourselves or guilty if we spend on anything other than essentials, Henry Holland hosiery is a reminder that it’s okay to give yourself a little treat now and then and that scaling down your clothes budget doesn’t have to mean scaling down the style.

GHD is a company that manufactures a variety of straighteners and other hair styling tools, such as blow dryers and hair brushes, as well as a line of shampoos, conditioners and finishing products. GHD straighteners come with a 2 year guarantee when purchased from the official GHD website and free next day shipping in the UK. The most popular straightener is the GHD IV Styler, which is an all around styler and ideal for all hair types. It has standard 1″ plates and is great for adding curl and waves. The GHD IV Salon Styler has wider plates and is more appropriate for thicker hair. The salon styler can create fuller curls and softer waves and flicks. The third straightener is the GHD IV Mini Styler and has narrow 1/2″ plates and is ideal for thin, short and mens hair and creates tight curls and waves.

All GHD straighteners come with an exclusive offer of a GHD Opulence gift bag and combined with the free shipping, this is a steal! For a limited time you can spice up your life with a straightener from the GHD Color Collection. You will receive a quilted heat resistant pouch and protective carrying case with your order. Colors that you can choose from are Red Lust, Blue Serenity, Purple Indulgence or Green with Envy! I recommend heading over to GHD for your next hair straightener because you will not find a better quality, affordable product.

Embroidery is a technique in which a needle and thread are used to create a decoration on a piece of cloth. It is a very popular skill that people enjoy as their hobby. Embroidery has been in existence for decades as it formerly signified affluence and prosperity when worn in Europe. Nowadays, embroidery patterns can be seen on bed linens, clothing and decorative housewares. Technology has improved the art of embroidery, where, sewing machines are now capable of doing embroidery. There are also firms in the dealing of logo creation using embroidery. People still enjoy doing embroidery by hand. There are five stitches that characterize hand embroidery. They are:

1. Outline – this is a running stitch that outlines the pattern on the fabric.
2. Satin – this is when stitches are done closely to fill in a gap to resemble satin.
3. Lazy Daisy – this type of stitch is mostly used for flower petals.
4. Cross stitch – this is also used for filling open gaps.
5. French – this stitch is used to create small dots like eyes.

For someone who is experienced in sewing, outline stitching which is the easiest type of embroidery should be fairly simple to master.

EMBROIDERY KITS

Embroidery kits are very popular these days and they are really efficient in assisting even novices to successfully embroider. These kits comprise all the essential materials to get you started. The major contents of a typical embroidery kit are:

• cloth
• Embroidery needle (these usually have bigger eyes than the normal needles to enable the embroidery yard)
• Embroidery yarn or thread
• Pattern
• Directions
• Embroidery hoop – this is very crucial in embroidery. It is a circular wooden frame that consists of two rings of wood that fit together. It is used to stretch the fabric and keep it rigid and flat to facilitate neat embroidery.

HOW TO EMBROIDER

Materials:

A plain piece of fabric (100% cotton or calico are the easiest to embroider).
Sharp lead pencil or washable marker
Embroidery pattern you desire
Embroidery needle
Embroidery yarn
Embroidery hoop
Scissors

Steps:

1. Choose your preferred fabric and use pencil or washable marker to draw a simple pattern on it. The pattern is easily viewed under light-coloured fabric. If you are using a dark coloured cloth, tape the pattern to a well lit window pane and tape the fabric over it to make it easily seen.
2. Fix your embroidery hoop onto your fabric making sure that the fabric is stiff.
3. Use scissors and cut about 25 inches of the yarn.
4. Embroidery threads are typically made up of 6 strands. Separate the strands and use 2 or 3 strands and make a knot at the end.
5. Thread the embroidery needle.
6. Thrust the needle through the fabric from the back. From here onward, make stitches to form the sketch of the design on the fabric. Continue until the entire drawing is finished.

Crochet is a process whereby cloth is produced by using thread or yarn and a hook. Crochet is alike knitting as the two processes comprise pulling loops of yarn through other loops. The only difference is that only one loop is active at one time and a crochet hook is used rather than needles. Crochet has been around for centuries and numerous designs are produced through trial throughtout the years. Today crochet is used to create articles of clothing, blankets, scarves, decoration in the home and even bikinis. Unlike knitting, crochet is only produced manually.

Crochet Stitches

Crochet is very easy to learn and there are many differences in addition to the main methods. These stitches are constructed on string of loops called chains. The stitches can be worked alone or combined to create patterns. The basic stitches in crochet are:

1. Chain – series of loops
2. Single crochet
3. Half-double crochet
4. Double crochet
5. Treble
6. Double treble
7. Triple treble
8. Slip stitch

How To Crochet

Materials:
Crochet hook
Crochet yarn

Instruction:

1. Hold the crochet hook between your index finger and your thumb like you are holding a pencil.
2. Next form a crochet chain. To do this, form a slip- knot around the hook. Wrap the yarn around the hook and draw it through the loop you made in the knot. The yarn is now wrapped around the hook.
3. Draw another loop through that loop and repeat until you have created several loops and is able to hold the yarn fairly firm, i.e., not too tight and not too loose.
4. Then you are going to single crotchet. To do this, hold the chain and insert the hook into the second chain from the hook.
5. Wrap the yarn over the hook like you did when you were making the chain and draw it through the chain that you inserted the hook into. You must have two loops on your hook.
6. Bring the yarn around the hook and pull it through the two loops on the hook to make the single crochet.
7. To form the next stitch, insert the hook again, this time into the next chain on the row of chains and repeat the exact directions at #5 and #6.
8. Continue until you complete the row where you should now make a chain so as to begin row 2. This chain is called the turning chain.
9. Turn your work so that the row you just created is in front of you. Insert the hook under the two top loops closest to it.
10. Yarn over and draw the loop through to produce two loops on the hook.
11. Bring the yarn over the hook and pull through again. Continue until you have finished the row and repeat until you are ready to move on to other types of stitches.

There are a few essentials that even man needs to have in his closet. With these key items, you can build an outfit for any occasion, and look great doing it. From formal events to the club, you will want the basics to assemble a look that will get you noticed.

The perfect pair of jeans goes without saying. These can be casual enough for a party, or formal enough with the right coat. A blazer that fits you perfectly is also a great item, that has the same diversity as a pair of jeans. It can make, or break, an outfit, so investing in the perfect coat is a must.

A good set of t-shirts is important, however one must be vigilant when choosing, as many men’s t-shirts are embellished with graphics or other designs. When speaking of essentials, it means basic, solid colored t-shirts. These are perfect for wearing under button up shirts, or even under a blazer. It is subtle and great for supplementing an outfit without making a statement. You will find them just as useful for the workplace as you will the club. If you plan on wearing jeans with embellishments, or a fancy coat, you will want a simple t-shirt to tone down your outfit for the occasion.