Fashion
Splendor ...a true essence of fashion
ISSUE 8
Sunglasses:
The Ever In-form Jean Wears
How significant are they? Trousers For Your Body Type
Weather Friendly Outfits Trendy Splash: An array of fashion for today’s trendy woman
Fashion &
STYLE By Maryann Adibe
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eans are never out of fashion despite how long it has been a trend in fashion, it still thrives today. Jean wears come in different, colours, style and make, though blue and black are the predominant colours. Jean materials are used in manufacturing skirts, trousers, jackets, bags, shoes and so on. Jean wears are worn at picnics, sport festivals, at home, for recreation, for shopping, hanging out with friends, going to cinema, casual meetings and get-togethers. Lets quickly look some reasons why should rather put on that sleekly Jean wear for that get together. Jean wears gives the wearer a younger appearance. You appear younger on jean wears than on official wears. You also look more friendly and easier to approach on jean wears because jean wears make you look less serious and official which is why it's perfect for non-official activities. Talking aesthetics, jeans gives a beautiful appearance when it's worn with the right top and shirt. It generates warmth and comfort on rainy and cold days. However some people deem it unnecessary to patronize jean wears because of its laundry d i f f i c u l t y . Nevertheless that should not deprive you of its benefits. Jean wears are s o m e w h a t necessary to be in w a r d r o b e because you just won't tell when it would b e c o m e handy. If you lack them, I suggest you go shopping.
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otwithstanding the fact that we have freedom to an extend to wear whatsoever we desire, however we also have to consider the condition of the weather while deciding on an outfit to wear-out. Wearing the wrong outfit on a particular weather be it on a sunny or rainy day can cause discomfort. Therefore it is proper to wear the proper dress that corresponds with the weather.
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Here are some tips to consider Sun glasses are preferably worn on sunny days and outdoors. White or light coloured clothes should be worn on a sunny day because white reflects the rays of light, whereas black or dark colours absorb light (heat). You will feel better in a light coloured outfit on a sunny day. Dark coloured clothes are preferable during a cold weather as this will keep you warmer. For the ladies, long dangling earrings that touch the neck should be replaced with shorter earrings on a sunny day. This is because, as you sweat, the earrings could cause itching and sometimes irritations. Avoid very low sandals and slippers on a rainy day; else your feet will be a mess. Thick fabrics for a cold day and light fabrics for a sunny. Avoid the brand of leather that has shinny appearance on a sunny day. We have handbags and shoes in this category. This is because it easily absorbs heat and could get so hot it obviously causes discomfort. XL
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By Maryann Adibe
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s our faces are different, so also do our body types differ. Some brands of trousers are designed for specific body types. Wearing the wrong trouser for your body type makes you appear out of shape and unbalanced.
Some Things to Consider While Shopping for Trousers - Avoid tapered (narrow) trousers if you have wide hips. Try baggy jeans instead. - Shorter men should avoid any gathering or bulkiness around the crotch and waist area as this will make you appear wider and shorter. - Minimize a generous bottom by wearing wide-leg trousers without back pockets which could attract attention. - If you are top heavy and have thinner legs, avoid skinnier trousers. - Tall and slender men should go for straight cut trousers. - Cuffed trousers (turn-ups at the end) are perfect for tall and lanky looking men. - If you are on the big side, wear dark trousers with a bright top if you want to deflect attention from your bottom because dark colours are slimming. - Shorter men should go for no-cuff trousers as this elongates the legs giving the illusion of a taller and leaner frame. - If you have a slimmer body type, you will be able to wear pants with a slim-fit leg, while men with larger legs should try a wide-leg trouser. - If you are big down ensure your trousers are well fitted excess fabric will just add bulkiness.
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Pix by: Boniface Ihiasota
Trendy Splash ...For today’s trendy woman
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We present to you fashion as exhibited by friends of Nneoma Orji (Abia State Governor’s Daughter) at her Wedding ceremony
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...The Beauty File
The Significance of Sunglasses
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eople wear sunglasses for different reasons. Some wear it to conceal emotions, ranging from weeping and its resulting red eyes to preventing people from guessing what they are thinking about. They can also be used to stave off shyness by making eye contact impossible, thereby building courage and confidence. Some people's motive of wearing sunglasses is to prevent particles from entering their eyes. Ironically, sunglasses are worn irrespective of the time of the day, weather or season. They are worn indoors, to parties, at the poolside, beach, on the streets and while driving. Sunglasses could be made of plastic or nylon and could be lightweight and flexible. They can also be framed in metals that are rigid, with spring-loaded hinges to help them grip better on the wearer's face or nose bridge, depending on the shape of the wearer's nose. They appear in different colours with diverse lenses. There are mirror-coated lenses, polarised lenses, impact-resistant lenses, photochromic glass lenses, wraparound lenses, gradient lenses, and even double-gradient lenses. But medical experts advise that the type of sunglasses worn, colour of lens, when and where to wear them should be considered to avoid a long term effect or adverse effect of wearing those not recommended by eye specialists. During outdoor activities, many people find direct sunlight too bright for comfort, and may end up buying any type of sunglasses that suits their taste. For adequate protection, healthcare professionals recommend standard requirements sunglasses that reflect or filter out 99100 per cent of ultraviolet radiation and UVB light with wavelengths up to 400 mm. Sunglasses which meet this requirement are often labeled UV400 nm. To inspect sunglasses for imperfections or distortion in both lenses, hold the glasses at arm's length, and slowly move them across a straight line in the distance. A darkcolour sunglass does not automatically shield the eyes from radiation. Inadequate dark lenses, said experts, are even more harmful. Squinting over time also leads to wrinkles and premature ageing, and wearing of sunglasses can prevent such occurrence. Sunglasses are not only meant for adults; they are as well important for children as their ocular lenses are thought to transmit far more high-energy HEV light than adults.
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Eyes are important parts of the body that give light to the entire body, so they need to take adequate care of them by wearing specified sunglasses for specific purposes. As the case may be, it is better to consult an optometrist or any other qualified eye professional. That a pair of sunglasses is expensive does not necessarily guarantee ultraviolet protection. It merely reflects fashion and elevates social status. Consumers should not rely on price as an indicator of quality; expensive brands and polarising sunglasses do not ensure o p t i m a l ultraviolet protection.
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