Minggu, 17 Juli 2011

Exploring Fashion Design As a Career

Fashion Design
Fashion design is similar to the advertising trade, in that most of the businesses involved are located in New York or California. More specifically, they are located in New York City or the Los Angeles area. Accordingly, those who want to pursue a career in fashion design and attempt to break into the industry with a major firm may be faced with relocation. However the education comes first. Here are a series of steps that hopefully will take you to the portal of a career in fashion design.

Survey the employment field. You don't need to do a lot of research to find job listings for the fashion business and to learn what skills are desired. Most employers want to see some formal education in the field, either an associate's degree or a bachelor's in fashion design.

Familiarize yourself with the raw materials. Fashion design starts with a concept, but the execution involves creating a design that is attractive, perhaps has an innovative feature, and can be manufactured at a reasonable cost. That means you'll need to be familiar with textiles, ornamentation techniques, and with the recent history of the industry. Some of this will come with your college work, but independent research will pay off in an interview.

Kamis, 23 Juni 2011

Street Slick Basketball Shoe

Nike Vandal Low
The Nike Vandal Low is a well designed basketball shoe which has been complemented on its cushioning and different approach to style. If you're looking to amp up on your style and want some basketball shoes which will keep you comfortable, then the Nike Vandal Low might be something you're looking for.

Style
Firstly the style is something which isn't common on many other basketball shoes. It has been noted to be similar to a street sort of style. The different colors that it's in are grey/black, black, white/blue and only white. This gives you a great scope on what style you want. At the top near the laces there is a hook and loop strap which adds to its style.

Comfort + Fit
Comfort and fit is one of the biggest selling points of the Nike Vandal Low. The material present on it consists of combination leather and light canvas. You'll notice the soft material as soon as you put the basketball sneakers on for the first time. The fit on it is quite loose if you don't tie the laces up, but this makes it good if you just want to wear them casually.

Weight
The weight on the Vandal Low is quite light, and is on the low average side. It weighs 14 ounces, which is great for a basketball shoe which focuses on cushioning and feel so well. This is because a lot of material goes into cushioned basketball shoes to ensure they feel good which can also add to the weight. It still feels light on the feet compared to others due to the fact it's such a low fit.

Durability
The base of the Nike Vandal Low has a tread pattern in the shape of circles and lines. This is so your feet can grip the floor properly and so you can remain stable when stopping quickly or transitioning. The rubber is non marking making it great if you're going to be on the court often. One thing to note is that some other materials on this sneaker aren't as durable as others. However, this is usually the case with many cushioning basketball shoes and you shouldn't disregard it just because of this.

Overall the Nike Vandal Low is a shoe that is very comfortable and prides itself from its unique style and design. If comfort and style are things that you value more than anything in a basketball shoe then you should absolutely give the Vandal Low a proper look in.

Minggu, 19 Juni 2011

Ignore the trends, follow your insting

Sport Watches
Sporting a wonderful new watch on the wrist can really drag the attention of people over to you. However buying new watches is not that easy a task, as you have to look at several aspects in the watch that need to be present. A watch is considered an item of jewelry and as well it plays a major role in day to day life. Thus you should make sure a watch is a perfect mixture of style and reliability before you make up your mind to purchase any new watches. A few factors that need to be considered when opting to buy a new watch are.

Price: The majority of new watch buyers tend to consider price as the major factor and restrict themselves to buying a new watch within their budget. However it is a good notion to think about the budget before making purchase either through a retail outlet or online. Even though the majority of brands provide umpteen choices with regards to their watch range and pricing, there are also brands that specialise in the less expensive watches and most importantly branded watches can cost you thousands of dollars.

Jumat, 17 Juni 2011

The 80's Fashion

80's Fashion Trend
The fashion trend in the 80s was quite different and unique. Many different varieties of fashion styles and dresses ran parallel in during the period of 80s. During this period women had many choices in front of them to choose looking at the options available in the market. The fashion in this era was very powerful and dominating. Mostly the attires in this decade gave a tailored look which was preferred my most of the people. During this era, a person ignored going anywhere without a jacket or at least a suit was needed. People were dramatically influenced by the commercials, by the big garment and clothing companies. TV dramas and serials also played an important role in the commercialization of the 80s fashion. People were also influenced by the movies and the characters. Celebrities became the icon for many people and were very much responsible for the 80s fashion influence.

Other celebrities like Margaret Thatcher in tailored suits and the yuppies wearing costumes in the style of Diana Princes of Wales very much contributed in the 80s fashion which influenced many people. New romantics, power dressing, stretch dressing and sportswear too popular among the people. These types of costumes had their own significance in the mind of the people. The fashion of rolled up jeans, scrunched up socks, pony tails and bright colored clothes also dominated the 80s era. People were very much used to prefer this type of clothing. You must have remembered David Bowie and Madonna; these celebrities were the big contributors and style icon among the people in the 80s. Four looks dominated the fashion in the 80s.