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Tom Ford once said, “Shoes are always the most important thing for me because they are who you are. They change the way you walk, the way you move”
It should be noted that there are numerous types and styles of shoes, but here our attention will be focused on the most common types.

1. Keep your Shoes Clean Always – This is an area that many guys ignore. Studies reveal that most men shine their shoes only once every week; some others shine once every month. A few others shine their shoes every morning before they leave for work and then wear it all day without cleaning and proper care. A stylish man ought to always keeps his shoes clean, shined and free of dirt at any time of the day. Invest in shoe shiner if you must

2. By all means, avoid warped and worn out shoes – A stylish man should have at least two pairs of dress shoes in the same color so they can be used interchangeably to avoid wearing out. By so doing, unwanted warping is avoided. You should also adopt the habit of placing shoe trees in your shoes when they are not in use, to maintain their best form.

3. Matching the right socks with your shoe – With leather shoes, dark colored cotton or silk socks are most preferable and conventional. By all means, avoid white socks; its only usage should be when you’re going for a run or playing sports. Your leather shoes should be rocked with navy or black casual socks or most preferably men’s dress socks, they come in different forms, like colorful, polka dot, funky and fun types.

4. Avoid square-toe shoes! – In the 90s, square-toed shoes were very popular but fashion has now departed far away from this non-stylish look. So, if they are still locked away in your shoe closet, do get rid of them and purchase some slimmer more attractive shoes.

5. Matching your shoe color with your belt color – The importance of this cannot be over emphasized. It’s only exception is when you are wearing a casual outfit, otherwise, while wearing dress shoes, ensure that the color of your dress shoe matches the color of your belts (for all professional occasions. Therefore, if your shoes are shiny, your belt should be shiny as well.

There you have it, invest in good shoes; Good Shoes can really take you to great places!

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Wash your hair with a shampoo suitable for your particular hair type, then condition. For a salon-style deep conditioning treatment, after applying conditioner wrap your head in cling film then heat with your hair dryer on the lowest setting for about five minutes. The application of heat helps the hair to become more porous and, therefore, able to absorb more of the beneficial conditioning ingredients. After conditioning rinse as usual and give hair a final blast of cold water to re-seal the hair fibres.

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Blot the hair dry with a towel, do not rub as this can cause damage and potential breakage. Spray the hair with a heat protection product then rough dry with your hair dryer until approximately 75% dry all over. For extra volume at the roots, dry with your head upside-down at this stage.

It is then time to apply any required styling products, such as mousse, hair oil, volumising spray or curl-friendly products for extra bounce without frizz. Apply the recommended amount of your chosen product and spread evenly through the hair with your hands, paying particular attention to any problem areas.

It is now time to divide the hair into three equal sections – one on each side of the head and one at the back, held in place with clips. Starting with the back section, remove the clip and take a small section of hair in your hand, then re-clip the remaining hair out of the way. Get your hairbrush and set your dryer to a medium heat, then brush through the selected section of hair, following the brush with your dryer to the ends. Repeat this process for the whole back section, then move to either side, separating small sections at a time until the whole head is completed.

If you are happy with the style achieved, you can smooth down any flyaways with a serum or wax, or add a fixing or finishing spray as desired. This is also the point to straighten or add curls; add another spritz of heat protection spray then use tongs to curl or hair straighteners for a sleek, polished look.

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Casual dresses are not only comfy, but if you pair them just the right way, they can look as classy as any other outfit. With casual dresses, one gets a laid back look which can be carried easily and with grace. You don’t need fancy and expensive things to look attractive and smart. But there is even beauty is simplicity. According to fashion 2015, a casual look can even make you stand out in a crowd of women wearing heavy makeup and expensive but uncomfortable clothes. You outfit might be called plain, but it certainly does not fit in the category of unnatural. When you decide to go casual, it highly reflects your natural beauty, inner strength, confidence and the way you carry yourself.

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Tips for make-up with casual dress fashion 2015:

Casual makeup is a part of your daily life, but it is important to wear as less makeup as you can during the day. Here is a quick guide of make-up tips with casual dress.

Face: It’s very important to let your skin breathe so try to avoid any heavy foundation for your daily makeup routine. Make use of concealer to hide any imperfections on your skin and always in your bag.

Blush: According to fashion 2015, for adding some freshness to your face, use a blush which suits with your skin. Using a fluffy blush, apply the blush to the apples of your cheeks. With light strokes, work the blush up towards the ear.

Lips: If you want to define your lips, use a lip pencil. Using a lip crush, apply lipstick to make it long lasting. It’s best to avoid using lip gloss during the daytime.

Nails: Mascara adds volume to your eyes, along with thickness and length. You can even make use of a curler before you apply mascara; that adds some extra depth.

Hairstyle ideas with casual dresses fashion 2015:

A hairstyle completes the whole causal look you are trying to achieve. Here are some fashion 2015 hairstyle ideas that go really well with casual dresses.

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Pumped up ponytail: This hairstyle is perfect to achieve a casual and classy look. Start off by taking a section of your hair, tease it and spray the teased hair. Finally, tie the hair into a high ponytail.

Voluminous up do: Pull you hair in to a ponytail, by using a brush in a downward motion towards the scalp. This will create volume and thickness in your hair. Wrap this ponytail into a bun and use bobby pins to secure it.

Simple is classy: Make a side parting of your hair, take the right section and twist upwards. Repeat the same thing on the other side, and secure both the twists using bobby pins. Make a bun of the rest of your hair and secure it cleanly with bobby pins.

Casual is not boring: From the center of your head, take a section of your hair and divide it into two. Twist both the sections and secure them together using a hair pin or cute bow. Curl your hair from the bottom to complete the look.

Be casual and be comfortable because even then you can look classy and cute.

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Here are just a few of the latest ladies shoes fashion trends that have been seen on the fashion runways this autumn season.

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Chunky heels promise to be on offer again this season, just like in past years. These are categorized as any boots, sandals or formal shoes that have a wide and tall heel base. You will be seeing plenty of triangle cuts this fall, a unique twist on this old favorite. Dolce and Gabbana offer chunky heels embedded with metal studs, and made with suede materials. One of the newest trends is to be socks with your chunky heels.

Shoes adorned with ankle straps and buckles will give you that extra step up in added luxury, for special events and holiday celebrations. Don’t expect dainty buckles though, buckles will be large and bold, in gold and silver metallic colors. Some interesting shoe designers to watch for include Dior, Miu Miu, and Lanvin.

A notable shoe trend is going to be creative prints. These shoes and boots are going to be eye-catching, as they feature animal prints, geometric shapes, and other patterns. Colorful graphic prints full of random shapes and colors are going to be some of the most exciting shoes to buy this season. It is going to be exciting to see what Saint Lauren, Gucci, and Ralph Lauren, are going to be selling in the shops.

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Gladiators have withstood the test of time over the years. These are tall boots, and they usually feature long lace-up style front openings, with flat heels. They are often made from rubber, or canvas fabric, and they are great for walking in inclement weather and keeping the feet warm. Color choices and pattern options are nearly endless, so you’ll want to add several pairs to your wardrobe. Versace and Emilio Pucci promise to have some interesting Gladiator style boots on offer this holiday shopping season.

Knee and thigh high boots are another great winter shoe trend, as they keep your legs warm, while enabling you to wear short dresses outdoors. Thigh high suede boots or black patent leather boots continue to remain popular seasonal choices in the winter. Boot heels can range from flat, to stiletto. Fendi, Prada, and Paul Joe all had thigh high boots in their fall fashion shows this year.

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The fall/winter 2014-2015 season is sure to have ladies shoes to suit every design aesthetic and is sure to please even the most snobby shoe fans. Sandals, boots, sneakers, and dress shoes are all on offer for the cool fashion season, in a wide range of styles, shapes, colors and materials. The new offerings this season will be sure to excite most women, and it promises to be a frenzied holiday shopping season.

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Many men and women do not have much idea about Men’s Fashion. Very often the advice I have been approached on are what men can wear to appear professional or what men should wear so that they do not look outdated but overtly trendy.

I would greatly suggest understanding the basics of men’s fashion and put this knowledge into a permanent men’s fashion style. There would not be anymore worry about following trends but perpetually looking stylish.

The basics of fashion for men boil down to knowing what each piece of apparel is made up of. The fabrics used determine a lot on the quality of the apparel. Good fabrics allow the apparel to withstand wear and tear.

If any men’s clothing or accessories that wear out fast would naturally make it look old and badly cared. This does not reflect well of the men wearing it and easily put most men out of style just by looking shaggy.

The next important point we need to note are the details found in every apparel and accessories. Details can be subtle but it creates a very big impact in the eventual outlook of the styling.

So before we start playing with details, the knowledge of each detail’s responsibility and how it helps in holding up the item or even gives significance to it in style can assist us in choosing the best men’s clothing.

Learning how to coordinate is another tough thing for many men. It does not need to be if they just understand about the various concepts of coordination. Starting from differentiating the type skin complexion they belong to would be the most basic knowledge to acquire.

Then they just need to put on the right color clothing against their complexion that perks up their facial skin tone and brings the attention to their face.

After that, coordinating colors between the various men’s clothing is another method. There are various ways to match different and similar or same hues as well as the shades of hues to achieve the nicest blend of colors.

If they are adventurous, then there are more that they can create that puts two very contrasting colors and yet a harmonious fusion of such colors without looking weird or clownish.

Putting patterns against each other is another challenging task in men’s fashion. It is through the play of patterns that can make many men look very trendy and stylish.

If not properly done, those clashing patterns would be a very trying and poorly executed attempt. It boils down in knowing the types of patterns and their scale before choosing how to put them together.

Men can go for two to four similar or different patterns coordination without even looking overdoing the matching. It is fundamental to keep the flow of patterns as natural as possible and create a relaxing look from the combination.

It is good to have an idea of how to put all these men’s clothing and accessories together. From there we can develop a permanent styling and never have to worry about the next trend or whether it is unprofessional. At least all aspects of men’s fashion have been touched on. Therefore, if you are daring enough it is always possible to transform it into fashionable styling.

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