How To Wear Novelty T-Shirts

Believe it or not, having a novelty T-shirt or two in your clothing lineup can be fashionable and fun. But while most "mature" dressers see these quirky shirts as more suited for college-aged guys and slovenly couch potatoes, don't write them off just yet. Though T-shirts displaying ambiguous sayings and witty puns should be avoided in general -- as you'll surely recall from reading the AskMen.com Style Bible -- those novelty T-shirts owning a vintage, retro appeal can bring a stylishly entertaining aspect to any man's weekend wardrobe. That is, of course, if the guy wearing them has the distinctive sense of style needed to pull the look off. And that's why, as purveyors of fashion and fun, we offer you this tutorial on how to wear novelty T-shirts.

PalmerCash"A Diamond is Forever" T-shirt

A novelty T-shirt that invokes a nostalgic, iconic brand adds an interesting depth to your wardrobe. So opt for something like this "A Diamond is Forever" T-shirt and get the best of both worlds. Guys see one thing, and women hear another. And therein lies the beauty (and enjoyment) of this novelty T-shirt. With a nod to a legendary saying and the legend himself, this retro-looking T is zippy and ironic; but that also means it requires a modern touch to achieve an age-appropriate outfit. Thus, add a sharp track jacket, like this one from Armani Jeans, to balance its overall look. Together, the shirt and jacket allude to a suave, hip sense of humor the ladies will love and the guys can appreciate.

HiveTees Storm Troopers T-shirt

Legendary status has been assigned to Star Wars on many levels; its contributions to filmmaking are unequivocal and, oddly enough, it can have much of the same impact on your weekend wardrobe. For example, should you wear a vintage Storm Troopers T with a modern cardigan, like this one from Banana Republic, you'll have a sophisticatedly hip outfit that's one part geek and one part chic. It's a look that's perfect for a lunch date or an afternoon of running about. Thanks to the distressed look of the shirt and the preppy appearance of the cardigan, these two items come together in an up-to-the-minute outfit that will have fanboys everywhere noting your unique, fashionable approach to style.

PalmerCash Championship Kickball T-shirt

Shirts that allude to our athletic prowess in old-school recreations, such as kickball, are always a suitable option for weekend wear. Paying homage to a recess classic, the Kickball Championship shirt makes a smooth, unexpected option for hanging out with the guys. It provides a casually hip T for the sports-minded Joe. And really all it needs to round out its laid-back appeal is a sharp pair of jeans.Take this shirt and couple it with a pair of 7 for All Mankind jeans, for instance, to burnish the streetwise charm of the shirt and the jeans. Wearing these two items together, any guy can easily hasten back to his glory days when he was something of a playground legend.

Trunk Ltd. Kiss Concert T-Shirt

If you want to create a rock-star image one Saturday night, then pull out all the stops by wearing a classic rock T-shirt with a modishly contemporary blazer. The juxtaposition of the old-school music and the new-school design will establish an urban, sophisticated symmetry. Consider, let's say, wearing a Kiss concert T with the Ben Sherman "Artist" Two-Button Blazer: While individually the two pieces already own a sophisticated, edgy appeal, collectively they fashion a chic outfit custom-made for a night on the town. If you put the two together, you'll exude a fashion-forward, bad-boy image that riffs off an overly confident sense of style.

PalmerCash Hamm's Beer Vintage T-shirt

When we think of beer, we think of good times and good brews. Especially those brands like Hamm's that got us through college and our early 20s. So, give props to this all-important brew and your ever-improving casual style by donning a shirt that advertises your affinity for great beer and cool fashion; and you can definitely up the shirt's impact by adding another classically modish piece: a leather motorcycle jacket. Armani Jeans offers an urbanely chic model to complement the retro appeal of the Hamm's T. The two pieces are a tough combination that is street-smart, handsome and a stylish throwback to two things men truly love.

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Spa: Of Pizza and beauty therapy

You can call it the ultimate in luxury living: Spa where you are offered the best beauty treatment along with the best of gourmet food.  India now boasts of quite a few such spas

New Delhi: Ever heard of spas that also provide grourmet food? If not, then next time you are in Delhi, try talking about it. Because the capital is Can you imagine a place where you get special beauty treatment combined with a veritable gourmet feast? Well, difficult to believe but spa restaurants are now getting popular in Delhi.

 

Can you imagine a place where you get special beauty treatment combined with a veritable gourmet feast? Well, difficult to believe but spa restaurants are now getting popular in Delhi

 

Start with Hotel Ashok which has Amattra, the spa, done by the Capital's best-known chef-restaurateurs Diva's Ritu Dalmia.

 

Here the menu confirms the fact that the health factor at this restaurant doesn't override the basic premise of good food— taste! 
 
Apart from the many salads and small bites (eggplant caviar served with flat bread et al), a complete section on healthy wraps (whole wheat and spinach roomalis) there is also a section, surprising perhaps, on pizzas. In fact, the restaurant, where most of the seating is outdoors, has its piece de resistance in a beautiful wood-fired oven also set out in one corner of the lawn. 
 
You can see, and smell, your pizza arrive from here fresh; an image that could be the very antithesis of conventions associated with "health food". The pizza I sample is the Diva favourite: very thin crust, topped with artichokes, spinach and mozzarella and the tomatoes visible. (But there's one with spicier salamis and jalepenos too — spice and meat are not necessarily evil in this universe.) 
 
This is a product far removed from American-style pizzas that you'd order at home which may have up to 500 g of refined flour dough, as opposed to 80 g for this thin crust, and be smothered in cheese. 
 
In contrast, our offering has less cheese (none processed) and is topped off with a dash of health-affirming olive oil (only extra virgin is used in all Italian dishes; cold-pressed sesame oil used for Indian cooking). It is healthier certainly but would it constitute "spa cuisine"? 
 
Ritu Dalmia, back to her restaurants after undergoing an extensive Ayurvedic treatment in Pune, says the premise is to serve wholesome food (organic and fresh) cooked hygienically and not too heavy on the stomach. 
 
"In any case, according to Ayurveda, people ruled by vatta, pitta and kapha require different foods. A person with more air in his make-up, for instance, needs carbohydrates." 
 
So there's no blanket ban on the common villains of Western diets — carbs and fat. 
What she does ensure, on the other hand, is to steer clear of combinations that Ayurveda bans (chicken with honey, seafood with dairy, milk and fruits so there are no smoothies on the menu) and incorporates recommended ones (eggplant with oil or astringency; vegetables with coconut, which is why Goan-style curries are also there on the menu).

You can call it the ultimate in luxury living: Spa where you are offered the best beauty treatment along with the best of gourmet food.  India now boasts of quite a few such spas

Divattra may be unique but the country's best-known spas and even lesser-known day ones all provide users with special menus tailored around principles of Ayurveda or other philosophies. 
 
At some places like Ananda in the Himalayas that employs chefs from five-star hotels there has been even more emphasis than usual in providing interesting menus and healthy substitutes for all our excesses. 
 
Now, Aura, the spa at The Park in Chennai, takes this concept forward. The menu here has the likes of grass-fed tenderloin and organic red rice; not just healthy bites but internationally trendy dining too. But spas apart, some smart standalone restaurants are also serving up similar concepts. 
 
It probably started with Olive (with branches in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore) that used to do "spa lunches" targetted at women and designed to effectively utilise the otherwise non-revenue earning lunch slots. This season, the Smoke House Grill in Delhi, another smart young restaurant concept (its sister restaurant in Mumbai is the Salt Water Grill), is attempting the same. 
 
Smoke Houses' spa lunches include not just a lip-smacking menu by way of the likes of butter milk crepes with port braised vegetables, herb-crusted chicken with salsa, char-grilled snapper with braised pok choy, grilled king fish steak and so forth, there's also organic wine, trendy mocktails and reinvented sugar-free desserts to match. 
 
What's also on the menu are some spa therapies! Available only on Saturday afternoons, a tie-up with Spa Transformations (a mobile company, they can set up a spa experience in your home) means that guests could choose from 20 or 40 minute sessions including hand or foot massages, foot reflexology, neck, back and shoulder dry massages for charges ranging from Rs 500-700 per therapy. 
 
This is done, no, not on the dining table, in a separate section, though you could well carry your glass of wine inside. Relaxed and rejuvenated, the lunch would beckon. Tempted? 

Now, designer accessories for men!

Gone are the days when accessories were meant only for women. Now, from rings to ear studs to elaborate neck pieces – there is a whole range of  designer accessories made just for men!

Everyone loves to show-off at some point of time, irrespective of sex. The male peacock is a prime example - it dances with its plume wide open to woo the female. In humans, whilst females have access to a lot of fashion accessories, males aren't so lucky. For them, it's the same old stuff - shirts, trousers, ties, belts, goggles, wallets and shoes; nothing else!

 

It's not as if fashion jewelry for men does not exist. It does, but you'd have to either settle for the crude, sub-standard stuff available locally, or stick to the conventional "precious" jewelry made of diamond and gold. Indian men now have a choice. They can flaunt their masculinity in ways they never thought possible.

 

Thia , the brain-child of Ketan Jhaveri, a self-made entrepreneur is India's pioneer in steel jewelry and steel accessories for men has a new range that comprises chunky pendants, rings, bracelets, wrist-cords, keychains, cuff-links and money-clips; all very macho and stylish. With pure stainless steel as the base, they create designs that showcase a theme.
He says men can experiment with different kind of accessories and they have an array of choices…

 

1. Paua's which are brilliant, multicolored and oh-so-fragile shell, found only in the shallow-waters off the coast of New Zealand. Expertly mounted onto pure stainless-steel, the eye-popping range of pendants, bracelets and key chains.

 

2. Rings which are simple, chunky, and bereft of any precious stones, thereby enhancing their appeal to even those men who feel effeminate when wearing a ring.

 

3. Money-clips which is a fashionable accessory for those living the high life.

 

4. Cuff-links a classic symbol of style, elegance and power.

 

5. Bracelets. Yes, men can now wear bracelets. No, it won't make them look sissy. Quite, on the contrary.

With the fashion industry and its all time boom male accessories are just getting more and more in vogue internationally. Even men in India have already caught-on to the concept of "fashion accessories". It is no longer the exclusive domain of females and designer jewelry will just add to this craze. So all you metro sexual men who are not afraid of being different and dressing with élan, come out of your closest and flaunt your new look!

India Fashion: Traditional Indian sarees

Kota Doria and lugade saris- exploiting desi grandeur

 

Kota doria are one of the many types of sari available in Rajasthan. Kota doria saris are made at Kota, Rajasthan city and its nearby areas. These types of Sarees are made of pure cotton fabric. Originally, such sarees were called Masuria because they were woven in Mysore.

 

The weavers were initially brought to Kota by Rao Kishore Singh who was an influential general in the Moghul army. The weavers were brought to Kota in the late 17th and early 18th century and the saris came to be known as 'Kota-Masuria'.

 

Kota sarees are also popularly known as 'Masuria' in Kota and Kotadoria outside the state. 'Doria' means thread. These are very light textured sari and are comfortable to wear keeping the hot climate of these states in mind.

 

Generally these saris are available in earthy subtle colors. Now deep colors are also being used. Not only Rajasthani women but from other states also are fond of these Kota saris.

 

Lugade Saris

 

Lugade another variety of sari is available in Maharashtra. It's basically Hindu woman's dress is the full Maharashtrian style of nine yards. It is forty-two to forty-five inches in width, and it has two lengthwise borders kanth or kinar, and also two breadth wise borders padar, at the two ends, of which one is more decorated than the other.

 

The mode of wearing the Lugade by Maratha Brahmins and other classes is with the hind pleats tucked into the waist at the back-centre and the decorated end (padar) thrown over the left shoulder. Maratha ladies allow it to hang from the waist straight down and around like a skirt, and draw its end which covers the bosom and back over the head.

 

Saris of five or six yards in length have now become fashionable among young ladies in the urban centres.

Benarasi saris- one of the finest in India

 

Benarasi saris are considered one of the finest saris in India. These saris are made of finely woven silk and fine tissues (Zari) and are decorated with elaborate engravings. Because of these engravings, these saris are relatively heavy.

 

Benarasi saris are mostly worn by Indian women on important occasions such as when attending a wedding and are expected to be complemented by the woman's best jewelry preferably golden ones. In fact wedding /engagement and Benarasi saris go hand in hand.

 

Ranging from two thousand rupees the price of this sari goes up to fifty thousand rupees depending upon the rich Zari work on the sari. Teaming up with modern day's style artisans put some mirror work, zardosi work along with the silk and Zari which enhances the look of the sari and makes it heavy too.

 

But Benarasi sari never goes out of fashion. It is usually worn in two or three styles. Some ladies prefer it to wear it in the general Indian style whereas the pleats are tucked in front and the border (pallu) is pinned to the blouse on the left shoulder.

 

During some occasions ladies prefer to drape the border (pallu) from the back on the right shoulder and expose the pallu's design in front. Any woman who wears a Benarasi sari looks gorgeous because of its rich texture.

 

You may wish to see: Photo Gallery of Saris

 

During earlier days people used to get Benarasi saris embroidered with real gold and silver threads. These saris eventually got handed over to the forthcoming generations. Till date Benarasi saris are considered as an asset in a ladies wardrobe.

Bandhni, shalu and tanchoi saris- never heard of them?

 

Bandhni is another type of multicolored sari available in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The term "bandhani" derives its name from a Hindi word bandhan which means tying up. Bandhani work involves tying and dyeing of pieces of cotton or silk cloth, the main colors used in Bandhani are yellow, red, green and black.

 

Bandhani work, after the processing is over, results into a variety of symbols including, dots, squares, waves and strips. The main colors used in Bandhani are natural. In fact all colors in bandhani are dark, no light color is used, and the background is mostly in black / red cloth.

 

The Bandhani work has been exclusively carried out by Muslim Khatri Community of Kutchh. These Muslim Khatri Women have been the custodians of this art from one generation to another. A meter long of cloth can have millions of tiny knots known as "Bheendi" in local language ("Kutchhi").

 

These knots form a design once open after dyeing in bright colors. Traditionally, the final products can be classified into "Khombi", "Ghar Chola", "Patori", "Chandrokhani" etc. In modern days Bandhani is very popular not only in ladies wears but in gents dresses too, Jamnagar a city in Gujarat (India) is very famous for bandhani work. In fact today also bandhani is printed using ancient block printing techniques and handmade colors in Jamnagar.

 

You may wish to see the Saree Photo Gallery

 

The base of this sari is either in cotton, georgette or in silk Bandhni dress material is popular among teenagers also. Bandhni saris are very easy to wash and wear at the same time cost effective too. Colorful to watch these saris enhance the beauty of a woman.

 

Shalu and Tanchoi Saris

 

Shalu is a special type of sari made in Varanasi. It is usually a soft textured sari worn by the women for regular use. Another type of light silk based sari found here is the Tanchoi. These saris are generally of light weight with zari or tissue thread works on the body. Affordably priced these saris are a favorite among women.

 

Indian women clothing - The epitome of elegance!

Perhaps the most endearing quality of an Indian woman is the range of comely apparels that she adorns. Indian clothing, especially Indian women clothing, is famous the world over for its elegant, ostentatious and exquisite styles. Not only that, Indian clothing has also become popular for its elegant cuts and comfort. Moreover, with the popularity of Indian clothing gaining strength in western countries, various Indian designers have now launched ranges of westernized Indian clothing lines to suit the western palette. This has led to Indian clothing gaining wider popularity throughout the world.

 

Even though women living in different regions of India adorn different styles of clothing, there are certain styles of women apparels that are more popular than the others. The more popular Indian women apparels are saris, salwar kameez and kurtis. These apparels have wide appeal both among working women and housewives. Considering the tropical climate of India, these apparels have wider appeal in lighter fabrics such as cotton. However, there is no dearth of the variety of fabrics in which these apparels are available. For the western reader, a 'salwar kameez' can be described as a long shirt worn with loose pants, with or without a scarf and the 'kurti' can be described as a top that can be worn over jeans or formal trousers.

 

Indian women clothing for everyday wear-the combination of unmatched comfort and unequaled style! With more and more styles of Indian salwar kameez and kurtis invading the market, this apparel is now available in very comfortable designs that can be worn to work, to parties or even as casual wear at home. So, you can choose from a wide variety of these dresses made out of cotton, crepe, silk and various other materials. Depending on the occasion for which you wish to pick this dress, you may choose a salwar kameez or kurti with embroidery, stone work, sequins and so on. The range, truly, is mind boggling.

 

Truly a comfort wear, most women love to wear a comfortable Indian dress or an elegant kurti with western trousers to work. The dress looks classy, stylish and very contemporary, especially the Indian dresses that are now available in western cuts.

 

Shopping for this comfort wear is now easier than ever For those of you who don't live in India, buying Indian clothing is now easier than ever. No longer do Indian clothing enthusiasts have to make a trip to India to buy Indian clothes. They can now buy the Indian clothes of their choice over the net. There are numerous websites who now cater to the huge western demand for Indian clothes. So, you can now sit in the comfort of your home and order an exquisite Indian salwar kameez of your choice to impress your friends at a get together.

 

For hottest Indian & Ethnic clothes around visit Sulbha.com, where you can get the latest Salwar-Kameez, Kurtis and other accessories sent straight to your door. To keep up with the latest Indian fashion trends, visit Sulbha.com.

Create the right impression with embroidered workwear

Embroidered work wear is an integral part of your corporate image strategy. For many people work wear is summed up by ill-fitting clothes in corporate colours made in hardwearing polyester or scratchy wool. The new work wear is a change from the yellow denims that have became so familiar to us all down the years. From a safety standpoint not to mention from a legal and liability standpoint, it is in your best interest to ensure your hi-visibility work wear is ANSI compliant as well as being comfortable and stylish. The thing to remember about casual work wear is that you don't want what you wear to undo all the hard work you've put in to establish yourself as a professional, mature and valued member of the team. Choosing the right work wear is important because it conveys a message about you to the client.

 

Whether your business is involved in retail or business to business wearing embroidered work wear is without doubt a must for you. It is hard to under estimate the value of quality embroidered work wear. If your staff have embroidered work wear they will:

 

Present a uniform appearance Create a professional "brand image" Add to your advertising campaigns Make your company look professional and serious about what you do.

 

We know that embroidered work wear is a key means of presenting your business and it has to be done correctly. Items you can have embroidered include t-shirts jackets office wear safety clothing fleeces polo shirts hats work wear rugby shirts sweat shirts as well as boots shoes and trainers. The recent launch of Miss Players with its range of trendy fashion wear for young women in the workplace has been a successful addition to the youth portfolio. Carhartt work wear and outerwear are designed to take you from season to season, providing exceptional comfort and warmth.

 

Lying or kneeling on a cold concrete floor in thin cotton trousers not only damaged your knees, it also did nothing for the wearer's self-esteem. Today, many have come to realise the advantages and benefits of investing in proper work wear that both protects the body from premature wear and tear and injury, and makes the job easier and more efficient. The new work wear is a change from the yellow denims that have became so familiar to us all down the years.

 

Clothing Brands

 

Contemporary branded fabrics offer a great range of comfort and performance benefits and Arco's clothing range offers you a choice of some of the best. Be sure that work wear needs to suit many requirements, in spite of individual differences among those who will ultimately wear the clothing. The clothing made by Dickies stands for being hard wearing as well as functional meeting the requirements of the hardest conditions of washing and wearing. A range of personal protection equipment from them also includes high visibility clothing, helmets, gloves and safety glasses.

 

Why Choose Dickies?

 

The clothing made by Dickies stands for being hard wearing as well as functional meeting the requirements of the hardest conditions of washing and wearing.

 

Are there any other brands?

 

Carhartt basic work wear provides Best-In-Class apparel for the active worker. The range is characterized by very visually led knitwear styles with bright colour blockings and rainbow stripes in apparel, footwear (socks) and accessories. The fabrics chosen for the corporate apparel are tested to see if they match the requirements of the corporate identity. With ever-evolving trends in design, fabric and color,competing for work-apparel sales is becoming increasingly difficult and while not so good for the manufacturer this means bargains on offer for the buyer and tht can't be a bad thing can it.

Indian fashion salwar kameez and kurtis

Indian Fashion Salwar Kameez and Kurtis are all the way comfortable yet elegant and easy to wear. Designer Kurtis, Salwar Kameez and Churidar are the latest trend in Indian fashion, some are embellished with gorgeous embroidery work in pleasing designs, they manage to look smart enough to be worn for casual family gatherings, or even for a wedding ceremony.

Nowadays designs are created keeping in mind the trends fabrics and colors of the season by fashion designers and manufacturers of ladies garments. Kurti and Tunic, Indian Fashion Kurti and Tunic are very much in fashion these days. Kurti (Tunic/Top) is just a womens top. Girls nowadays wear Kurti over jeans, Salwar, Pant, Capri and even a skirt. Indian Kurtis (Tunic/Tops) are accepted worldwide. Kurtis (Tunic/Top) look decent and sincere, versatile and stylish, trendy yet modest.

Indian Kurtis will lend grace to any womans wardrobe. The Kurti is the ideal year around wear. Embroidered Kurti, Designer Kurtis, Printed Kurti, Cotton Kurtas, Lenin Kurtis, Georjette Kurti, Long Kurtis, Short Kurtis, Traditional Kurti, Ethnic Kurtis and Fashion Kurtis are the variants of Indian Kurtis. A Kurti surely give attractive and decent look to a woman body structure.

Salwar Kameez and Churidar Salwar Kameez is the most popular traditional attire worn by the women in India. It is called the Punjabi Suit or Salwar Suit also. This popular Indian Dress evolved as a comfortable and respectable garment for women in India, but is now immensely popular in all over the world. There are many reasons to wear Salwar Kameez such as it is modest, great value, elegant, graceful and the bottom line is that it is comfortable. Salwar Kameez gives decent yet stylish look to a teenager as well as a woman.

Designer Salwar Kameez or Churidar look smart for casual family gatherings or even for a wedding ceremony. The Salwar is a baggy pajama type of trouser, which has legs wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. The Kameez is a long top or tunic, which often reaches up to the knees. The length of the Kameez can vary depending on the latest fashion in style. The Salwar is stitched very differently. It has pleats at the waist and is held up by a drawstring or an elastic belt. The middle portion of a Salwar is very wide and baggy, but it gradually tapers down around the ankle. Another variation in Salwar is the Churidar style which is a somewhat like a tight trouser, but with its fabric ending in various small folds around the ankles. Usually Indian women also wear a dupatta across their shoulders, over the Salwar or Churidar Kameez as a symbol of modesty.

Resources: There are lots of resources for the Indian fashion Salwar Kameez, Embroidered Kurtis, Designer Sarees and Kids Lehenga Choli and other type of ladies garments and accessories. Buying ladies garments from retailers or traders is a bit expensive comparative to direct manufacturer. There is a very good resource of Manufacturer and Exporter of Salwar Kameez, Embroidered Kurtis, Designer Sarees and Kids wear, products can be viewed at www.snehalcreation.com . All the products are in awesome designs with stylish embroidery and beadwork. All the Salwar Kameez designs have designer embroidery work or beadwork or both. Kurti designs are trendy and great looking with finest quality of fabric. Kids Lehenga Cholis are also mind blo