2017 Menswear Trends Every Man Will Enjoy

June 23, 2017 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

These days, many men are as involved in fashion as women are. This is great because it means that your significant other may be as interested in looking good and dressing well as you! It also means that there is a lot more choice when it comes to menswear. Every year sees new trends, and 2017 is no exception. As you will see, this year, there is a lot going on in the world of men´s fashion. So, if you want to know what your man can look forward to wearing for the rest of the summer, just read on.

T-shirt Trends

Let’s start with a summer staple – t-shirts. Virtually every man wears them, so it’s not surprising they are a part of most collections. The vast majority of men’s t-shirts from jacamo.co.uk have some sort of design printed on them, which means that they are quite colourful. And as is often the case, sports themed t-shirts dominate. This year, baseball, American football and basketball designs are everywhere, as are US city logos, with New York t-shirts being available in most stores. The majority of retailers are mainly stocking short sleeved t-shirts, while overall lengths have got longer. [Read more…]

3 Things I Didn’t Know About Lash Extensions

January 23, 2017 by Kathryn 16 Comments

I’ve always thought that my blogger friend Randa of The Bewitchin’ Kitchen has gorgeous eyes. And when we attended a Carnival Cruise press trip together, I found out why. Randa is a big fan of eyelash extensions. And when I saw how they made her eyes pop, I wanted to try them too. So recently I took the plunge and got my very own luscious lashes. I love them, but they were definitely a learning experience. Here are three things I didn’t know about lash extensions:

1) They Take a LOT of Time

The reason lash extensions look so thick and dramatic is because every natural lash, even the littlest ones, get an extension carefully glued into place to make them longer and thicker. This process involves tweezers, a magnifying glass, lash extensions in a variety of different sizes and literal hours of work. When I went for my first set, I confidently told my husband that I was sure I’d be home in an hour or so. Over three hours later, my appointment was finally over. The results last for two to three weeks before you need a shorter “fill” appointment and up to four weeks if you just leave them to wear off, but be prepared to spend a good chunk of your day getting glamtastic! [Read more…]

Discover Your Culinary Travel Personality and You Could Win a Dream Vacation from Travelocity.ca

October 2, 2014 by Kathryn 61 Comments

When I was eight years old, my mom took me on my first major travel experience: a month-long trip to Finland to meet my Finnish relatives followed by a few weeks on the Greek half of Cyprus visiting with my aunt and uncle. It was a trip I still remember vividly to this day and it was also the trip that taught me how a country’s food enhances the experience of visiting that country. The traditional Finnish breakfast of bread, fruit and fresh cheese and the Greek-inspired dinners of Cyprus are food experiences that have stayed in my memory ever since.

mexico food experiences — A few of the culinary delights of Playa del Carmen, Mexico!

Twenty-five years later, I’ve had the chance to experience the culture and the food of many other cities and countries around the globe. From a five-course seafood meal in Cuba to wood-fired meat and vegetables in South Africa to cowboy-style steak cooked on a pitchfork in North Dakota, no vacation is complete for my boys and me until we’ve tried the food of the region. In fact, my next trip is likely going to be to New Orleans and it’s definitely the food that has me the most excited about the trip! [Read more…]

Your Jewelry Can Fit The Latest Trends and Still Provide Timeless Elegance with Fancy Color Diamonds

August 1, 2012 by Kathryn 2 Comments

When discussing fashion and trends, it always seems as though we are discussing the next hot colors in clothing or the latest cuts in jackets or pants. But we sometimes forget that jewelry is the ultimate fashion accessory; it is no less trendsetting and evolutionary than clothing.

diamonds and shell As usual, as the season changes so too do the trends in jewelry, although a beautiful, classic piece of jewelry is always in fashion no matter what the season. This summer there are a few dominant trends in jewelry. Large, natural, intense stones in bright colors spring to mind; floral and sea-inspired themes are also huge. The floral theme is an extension of the floral trend in clothing. When considering floral-themed jewelry, think pieces with petals, leaves or flower designs. For sea-themed jewelry, think scales, starfish, waves, mother of pearl or fish. Blue in any shade is absolutely huge this summer as are chandelier earrings. [Read more…]