What Whimsical Outfit Will You Wear During a Garden Party?

It's fun to plan events during the summer, but what's even more fun is planning the outfit that you're going to wear to the summer party! If you'd like to have a garden party for your birthday or you'd simply like to have a party during the summer time that will be a great way to get friends together, why not start planning now?

With a garden party everything will look magical. From a whimsical garden with gorgeous flowers to magnificent garden fountains, there are many beautiful elements that will make a garden party come alive with style and ambiance. Once you've planned a garden party, what would you like to wear? Here are some lovely ideas (and of course shoes are included!) that will get you in the right outfit planning mode for your outdoor summer party.

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A Floral Dress or a Sparkly Frock

Since a garden party will no doubt be magical and most likely warm if it is hosted during the summer time, find a dress that's not too heavy. As well as being a light weight frock that's make out of cotton or another light weight fabric, find a dress that will fit in with the garden theme. Think of florals, beautiful pastels, lots of color, or a dress with sparkles. All of these elements will aid you in finding a dress that will look lovely. When it's time to arrive to the party, you will fit right in and have a great time during the garden party.

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Whimsical Wedges or Comfy Chic Flats

Obviously if your dress is already floral you'll want to go with something a bit more basic in regards to shoes. However, if you end up finding the perfect dress in a neutral shade like beige, it will be nice to add to the outfit with floral wedges. Floral wedges will be suiting for a garden event and they will also look very lovely surrounded by all of the flowers in the garden! Remember, comfort is important so even if you find a perfect pair of wedges, make sure they are comfortable as well because you will be socializing and probably walking around a lot during an event like this.

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Let's Talk Makeup - Bright and Bold

Make a statement with your makeup. Bright lipstick (think Lime Crime lipstick!) will be a lot of fun to wear on your lips during a whimsical garden event. Plus, if you have pops of color in your dress or shoes, a bright shade of lipstick will certainly pull the entire look together. Don't forget about blush and foundation of course and you should also consider wearing blue eyeliner. Colorful eyeliner hat's just as bold as your lipstick will create a bold and fun garden party statement. All together your outfit, shoes, and makeup will look electric.

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Once you have an amazing outfit picked out, have fun accessorizing by adding a simple necklace or a fun cocktail ring. Remember to keep it simple by incorporating pops of color - it will blend in well with the garden ambiance and will also make for great pictures with friends. Have fun at the garden party in your fashionable outfit and everyone will love seeing your gorgeous silhouette!

About the Author:

Paige One writes a variety of articles, from fashion to fitness. Plan for your garden party and incorporate beautiful water features to use during the event!

Style Tips For Creative Scene Kids

 Today's guest post from James tells us how to get 

the scene kid look but still stand out and be unique. 

He has some great ideas for making our own shirts a couple of ways!

Uniforms are great, and it’s a great feeling being part of a subculture that has a similar dress code for its members. However, in the past there were always those that stood out ahead of the crowd; the Mod with the best suit; the punk with the best hair, the rocker with the best patches on their jacket. But what can you do to stand out these days when every other kid is a scene kid and they all have the same t shirts, the same polo shirts, the same trainers and the same hair, because all these components are so accessible these days. What chance do you have at being unique and identified as a style guru, rather than a style sheep?

Here's one  answer....Customized clothing! Put on your idea hat because we’re about to get creative.

Step one. Decide if you’re a t-shirt kinda guy (or gal) or a polo shirt kinda guy (or gal) or both!

Both t shirts and polo shirts are extremely popular among scene kid circles at the moment. These both tend to be skinny fit, and from designer brands like Atticus and Fred Perry (respectively). Have you decided which suits you best? If you’ve chosen a t shirt, then it’s time to get out your paper and pencils because we’re going to design a killer t shirt.

What makes a great unique scene kid t shirt? If I could tell you that, it wouldn’t be unique would it? Here are some ideas though to base your idea around, all of which are popular scene kid themes.

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• 1Zombies – preferably eating the brains of some terrified victims.

• 2Graffiti – scene kids love urban graffiti, a t shirt is the perfect place to display your tag.

• 3Skate boarding – draw a skateboarder doing a difficult trick and add your own logo design.

• 4Slogans – If you have your own witty saying or slang catchphrase, then make this into a t shirt!

Have you got your design ready? OK good!

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Step Two. Scan the design into your computer and head over to any personalized t shirt company and upload your design. Select your colors, size and style of t shirt, and click order! The cost of having a t shirt printed is cheaper than buying a branded t shirt from a fashion label or catalog, and you’ll be pleased with the quality and fit.

Hang on... did you say you were more of a polo shirt kinda guy or gal?

Step one - again. It’s your lucky day. Have you got a cool bit of graffiti or an image you think would make a great logo?

Step two – again. Get this design out and get it scanned into the computer. Go to any embroidered polo shirts company website and upload your design (use an online logo designer if you’re struggling). Again, pick your fit, style, size and color and click order. Your top should be with you very quickly!

What is another way can we customize our clothes? This next one isn’t for everyone but if you aren’t into spending much money (hey! What kind of scene kid are you!?) then the thrift shop is your next port of call.

Have a look for any old t shirts that are extremely un-cool, vintage, out dated or rare (like staff t shirts for breweries, or pub events) and grab these. You shouldn’t pay much for a t shirt in a place like this, even if it is like new. Oh yea, the t shirt needs to be colored, our tricks won’t work on white!

Next head over to the super market and buy a big 2liter bottle of cola and a bottle of thick bleach. It has to be proper bleach, not toilet cleaner with bleach, and brand names work best. Go home, open all the windows and clean the bath. You’ll need to make sure the bath is completely clean and dry. Get a washing basket, bucket or seedling tray and make sure this is also clean and dry. Place this into the bath, and place your selected t shirt flat as possible in the basket, tray or bucket.

Stop for a break and drink the entire 2liter bottle of coke. It might help if you have some friends to help you with this. :-) Clean out and dry the bottle.Go back to the bathroom. Are all the windows still open? Good. Skewer three small holes in the lid of the plastic bottle, and pour in a liter or so of bleach into the bottle, careful not to get it anywhere else and attach the lid. It’s time to put on a pair of your mum’s marigolds (gardening gloves), because you don’t want to get bleach on your skin.

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Now comes the fun part. Flick or pour bleach over the t shirt, sparingly. Watch as the bleach transforms your t shirt with a colorful tie-dye effect. Careful not to breathe in the fumes from the bleach, it will irritate your lungs!

Once the t shirt looks how you want it to (don’t leave the bleach on long enough for it to eat through your t shirt...) take the t shirt out, place the tray to one end of the bath and run the t shirt under cold water to get all the bleach out. You must do this thoroughly. Once all the bleach is out, pop it in a hole-free plastic bag and take it to your washing machine. Wash it on a standard wash to get the last of the bleach out, and allow to dry fully before wearing (or you’ll look like a drowned cat).

When it’s dry, you’ll have a completely unique t shirt! Decorate with badges, patches, safety pins and spray paint to make it truly yours.

Written by James from Clothes2order.com, a custom clothing company.

What To Look For When Buying Mens Shoes

When you hear "shoe shopping" the image that comes to mind is typically

women, but today's guest blogger shares some tips for

 male shoe shoppers who also shop for footwear!

Women could shop for shoes until they drop. But men, generally speaking, are less skillful when it comes to buying footwear. Even though a man’s choice of shoes is usually selected according to his personal taste, there are certain rules about what to look out for.

If you feel that you need pointing in the right direction when it comes to buying male footwear, you may find the following pointers helpful.

One general rule of thumb is to try and choose a pair of shoes that match the shade of the trousers you are going to wear with them, or are a little bit darker. A lighter shoe at the bottom of a pair of darker trousers is generally considered to be a fashion faux pas! Having said this, the rule is not as essential during the summer months, when lighter colored sandals, loafers and desert boots take center stage on the catwalk and high street.

Clarks have a diverse range of light and airy casual shoes, loafers, sandals, canvas boots and desert boots. From pale blue and beige to bright white, this year’s Spring/Summer collection of Clarks mens shoes comes in a variety of colors.

Shinier shoes tend to suit more formal occasions, and look best when worn with a suit or a smart pair of trousers. So, when choosing a pair of new shoes, avoid picking a shiny style if they are going to be worn with jeans or shorts. Stick to loafers, sandals, sneakers or boots instead.

There’s a wide selection of loafers in this season’s Clarks collection, available in a whole range of shades and textiles. Choose ebony suede, sand suede, walnut leather or navy leather for an unusual feel.

When dressing casually – a polo shirt with a pair of chinos or khakis, for example – retro-style shoes provide a relaxed and fashionable feel that’s great for the summer months.

If you’re shopping for a pair of formal shoes, buying footwear that matches accessories – like a belt – will give the outfit an even smarter edge. Less bulky heels and soles will ensure you stay looking sharp. 

This is a guest post by  http://www.kandco.com/ , one of the leading online retailers in the UK. It offers stylish and comfortable clothing and footwear for all the family in a wide range of sizes.