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Hoodies, Sweatshirts & Celebs

We always see our favorite celebrities dressed in the latest expensive designer dresses or suits and flashing accessories that are often made just for them. But, we often forget that stars are people too, and sometimes they just want to veg out in their most comfortable outfits.

How is Social Media Influencing the Fashion Industry?

Social media impacts each of our lives every day. From obsessively checking your Facebook updates to posting every fun memory on Instagram, you can’t deny that social media strongly influences a lot of how you interact with people. Now, this influence has made its way to the fashion world too.
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Fashion Insights - What Surveys Reveal

The world of fashion is a tumultuous one; what’s trending today could be old tomorrow, what’s in one day is out the next. Keeping track of the rise and fall of these trends can help you stay abreast of what’s “happening” and what’s not. The faithful fashionista should always know what the next big thing is going to be.
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Footwear Trends Spring

Spring is just around the corner, bringing a whole boatload of fantastic footwear trends with it! Where there is fashion, can shoes be far behind? Every woman has a soft spot for them, and we’re always looking for the next best thing.

How Much Make-Up is Too Much?

Too much make-up is definitely a more tragic sin than no make-up at all. There’s never an excuse for leaving the house caked in cosmetics like you’re headed for the circus instead of a party. Here are a few ways to identify when your make-up is just too much.

Top Trends from Milan Fashion Week

Everyone the world over knows the prestigious reputation that Milan holds in the world of fashion. Milan Fashion Week has been running a much-anticipated show since 1958, when it was first started.
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Bring Burlesque Back

I watched Burlesque the movie last night with Christina Aguilera and Cher and that inspired a short blog post on burlesque itself, what is it all about, do we really want it back and how to become a part of it today!
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Trench Coats in Hollywood – From Lovers to Superheroes

Hollywood has always had a torrid love affair with the trench coat. This iconic fashion statement has withstood the test of time and remains a must-have piece for everyone’s wardrobe.
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Mini Skirts - Get Ready For The Resurrection!

If fashion designers are to be believed, then this season may just witness a resurrection of the mini skirt, with some bold new cuts, colors, and styles making it one of this season’s hottest pick. Here are some well-designed mini skirts or equally daring skirts that are fast gaining popularity.
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The Coolest Movies in 2013

Every year, millions of eager fans around the world anticipate big Hollywood releases. Everyone has their preferences and tastes, but here is a list of the 7 most exciting movies of 2013. No matter what genre you prefer, these movies are a must-watch for all film-buffs.
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Denim Denim Denim

Denim has always been a favorite among people across all ages and continents. Such is the popularity of this clothing fabric that every year we see new uses - jackets, bags, and even shoes. This season it's denim denim denim, but in a stylish and fashionable way, guaranteed to lift your spirits and mood.
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Top 10 Games Of All Time

Review of the Top 10 highest grossing PC games of all time and the current Top 10 in stores today.
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Toe Rings – A Brief Guide

Fashion is changing everyday and new must-haves are always making the rounds. The latest accessory trend that’s making it big is the toe ring. These are delicate little rings worn on the toes to add a touch of glamour to the feet.
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Your Own Photography Business - Why Not!

Got a passion for photography and want to turn that passion into some cash or your own photography business? Believe you have a talent and are already ogling some of the snaps you’ve taken. Have a portfolio already and don’t know what to do with it? Don’t want to invest a lot of time or money and want quick returns.
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Bermuda Shorts - Show Some Leg!

Bermuda is perhaps as famous for it's triangle as it is for it's Bermuda Shorts. Although neither the US Navy nor the US Board on Geographic Names recognises the Bermuda Triangle almost everyone knows what Bermuda Shorts are and what they look like.

Clothes For Clubs – Just Get The Right Ones!

With trendy clubs establishing themselves in all cities, a night out now is often a club night. Therefore it pays to be prepared and here are 5 tips just for you girls together with a whole host of goodie stuff on clubs around the world and some of the stuff that goes on in them !
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Get Trendy With Bright Colored Clothes

One of the most exciting fashion defining trends in recent times has been the revival of bright colored denims and hot pants. And why not? Everyone loves bright colors! But, not everyone is bold enough to carry them off. 
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Fashion No No's For This Festive Season

The year end and beginning of the new year might be a season of good cheer, festivities, and forgiving, but not one of forgetting. With all the parties and entertainment happening this season, gossip mongers and the local fashion police are bound to notice and remember everything that everyone wore and how.
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5 Must Have Ladies Handbags

While it is a fact that women can never collect enough handbags, they can, and should, still try! Keeping this in mind here are the coolest ‘must-buy’ women handbags for this season. Since these handbags are already flying off the shelves, here are five picks, which would make a great addition to your already blooming fashion handbag collection. 

Japanese Street Wear Fashion

The Japanese are well known for their electronic goods and the street fashion they produce. For years now, the busy streets of Tokyo have fuelled numerous trends in international streetwear fashion that have been exported globally by inspired fashion designers. This fact - that streetwear from Japan has invaded the rest of the world - is a good example of cultural infusion through clothes and accessories.
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The Timeless Eternity Ring

Love is a splendid thing and so is an eternity ring. Today there is no better way of expressing your love than to gift your loved one an eternity ring. Eternity rings have stupendous symbolic value and meaning attached to them. Made of the hardest and truest elements known to man, gold, platinum or diamonds, or a combination of any two, they stand for undying love. 

Music Needs Mojo

Music was once an expression, a serious art form, but no more. Gone are the days when music was more than just a form of entertainment. It used to be a powerful platform to address issues and raise awareness. But today there is hardly any music with this depth around, instead sound mixing technology, fashionable clothes and music videos take precedence over the actual lyrics of the song. The emphasis on visual artistry has come at the cost of rhythm, meaning and purpose.

Catch 'Em or Pitch 'Em - Baseball Gloves

baseball glovesThe game of baseball is filled with adrenaline and simply cannot be played without good quality gloves. Children and adults who have unknowingly ventured on to the baseball pitch and played this game without the aid of good quality gloves have often ended up getting badly bruised, and in worst cases even fracturing their fingers or wrists.

Channeling Old Hollywood Glam with Oversized Sunglasses

retro shadesThere is something very mysterious and mesmerizing about a beautiful face hidden behind oversized sunglasses, trying very hard to be inconspicuous. Its no wonder that this look was first made famous by most old school Hollywood glam queens, who were spotted all over town, hiding their pretty faces behind their chosen oversized retro shades and wayfarers.

The Tiny Hipster: Plaid Prints, Bow Ties, and Nautical Stripes in Kids Wear

babies & toddlersParents have always loved dressing up their children, but at no point has the fashion industry taken toddler and children fashion seriously. That is, until now. This year, numerous stylists and fashion analysts have extensively tweeted their support and commented on the need for fashionable children’s wear and stylish clothes for toddlers. With most designers and leading clothing brands waking up to children’s fashion and its importance, children’s clothing is all set to move from the cute to the chic category. 

Neon and Pop Colors: The Eighties Throwback in Women's Wallets

cool walletsWhat goes around comes around, and nowhere is this truer than in the fashion industry. Fashion may come and go every season, but what was considered cool and chic once, is eventually rediscovered and reinvented. A good example of this is the influence of the 80s era in today’s designs. For those of you who were not around back then, the 80s were synonymous with many things such as elaborate hair dos, loud bubble gum pop music, bellbottoms and of course, bright neon and pop colors.

Swimwear Takes a Dip in Luxe Chic

cool swim wearSwimming is meant to be a pleasurable exercise, but for many plus sized women, it is an exercise in embarrassment. The good news however, is that such large sized women now have more options before them than the traditional bikini or a two piece swimsuit. 

Leading brands and swimsuit designers have lately started taking cognisance of the increasing population of slightly plump and overweight women. Today, they are going all out to woo them back into the water, with well thought, color coordinated and stylishly cut swimsuits. Such chic and cool body comforting swimsuits are now commonly sold at shops and online portals that stock cool clothes and other fashionable and luxurious beachwear.

Toddlers' Hats: What Every Little Head Must Have!

cool accessoriesThe little bundle of joy you recently welcomed into your home may be taking most of your time and attention. All the hours you spend on dressing them up in cute clothes and accessories are well spent as your baby looks absolutely heavenly! Apart from adorable pajamas, dresses, and bodysuits, an essential baby accessory is the toddler hat. Babies and toddlers look sinfully cute in their little hats and these cool accessories also serve another important purpose of shielding your baby from the weather. 

How to Blend In yet Stand Out!

camo gearThere was a time not so long ago when camouflage clothing or camo gear, as it is now popularly called, was associated wholly and solely with those serving in the defense. The cut, the choice of color and its pattern has so many fans today that camo clothing has exploded into one of the biggest fashion fads of the decade. 

A Snapshot of the Best Books on Photography

cool booksGood photography is both an art as well as science. Learning such photography is not difficult. Far from that, learning to take good photos can be a fun exercise if you are guided well. Every city today has photography clubs and societies where budding and amateur photographers are taught to make the most of their subject with natural light and camera angles. 

A Watch For Every Wrist

Breil Milano WatchesWrist watches tell time and that is a great function but if you were to ask the biggest watchmakers of the world they would deny their business is about time telling devices. Some call themselves purveyors of fashion accessories, some claim to be jewellers and some go beyond the notion of offering commodities and call their offers concepts of luxury. The fact remains that time telling is the core function of a wrist watch but when buyers make their choice from an ocean of options they do not base it upon the accuracy of time telling capabilities. 

Buying The Perfect Sneakers

cool shoesSneakers are perhaps the most popular causal wear cool shoes today. You see people wearing sneakers of all kinds, colours and designs, at settings ranging from college to dates to even the workplace. This is because sneakers are associated with just one thing and that is comfort. If you haven’t yet found yourself a pair of perfect sneakers, then here are a few ideas on how to zero onto them.

Dressing Up For The Prom In Style

Every teenage high school girl only dreams of one thing and that is becoming the prom queen. While there can only be one prom queen, the prom night still means a lot to many young teenage girls who wait patiently for the big night to arrive, spending endless hours on planning what to wear. 

How To Buy A Tie For Your Man

cool stuffShopping for the opposite sex is never easy. Men and woman are so different in terms of likes and dislikes that if you are not careful, you are bound to disappoint your partner by gifting him something he already has, or has no use for. 

Glam Rock Watches

glam rock watchesGlam Rock offers you something an ordinary watch can’t - an unique, fashionable, bold statement of elegance and durability. These works of timepiece-art are handcrafted in France with only the finest, selected materials. The interchangeable Glam Rock face covers and straps are cool and durable, made from the best quality leathers of genuine alligator, lizard and python skins or a tough, high technology silicon material, (embossed in alligator pattern), utilized for the sporty models. The Swiss-made movement is everything you’d expect, tucked into a solid stainless steel case.

How to Choose a Great Pair of Sunglasses

Cool sunglassesGiven the increasing intensity of global warming and proportionate increase in the gap in ozone layer, it is no surprise that the sales of sunglasses and goggles have shot through the roof all over the world. While sunlight is not so much the reason for our worry, UV rays definitely are a cause of worry for everyone. This is because intense, direct and powerful sun rays can do immense sun damage and in worse cases, have also known to cause skin cancers.

How to Buy a Perfect Pair of Jeans

Denim jeans have over the years slowly emerged to become a fashion revolution; to the extent that today, they are even considered a ‘casual uniform’ for the young and the restless of many a generation. 

Camo Wear or Camo Crazy

It’s funny how clothing initially designed to make us blend in is now an urban fashion statement. Camouflage prints have grown from utilitarian browns and greens to more elaborate styles in an array of colours to fit any personality, yet do we really know where it all began?

Take Anything But My Breil Milano Watch

Men would rather lose their best girl and their punked-out ride, than hand over their Breil Milano Watch. And ladies would happily trade their butt-slimming pumps and an awesome hair day for one of these sultry beauties.

Colored Jeans Are Rocking

colored jeansTime to give your plain old black and blue jeans a break. Yeah we like them in cool color blocks. Catch them on fashionable gals on the catwalk, in the street or lounging around comfortably. It’s time to make a statement in comfy bright colors, fuss free, hassle free and colorful.

Cool Clothes For A Hot Day

pretty summer dressWe are in the thick of summer and the temperatures may still be rising, but it’s no reason to look droopy around the office or out on the town. The Kewl Shop offers a wide variety of cool clothes for the trend-setting woman. 

Tintin Books

Tintin BooksTintin is such a cool guy that we’ve made a special effort to have a deep selection of Tintin books in store. You can find them all at this link

Why YOU Should Take A Break From Facebook

Get home. Check Facebook. Go to school. Check Facebook. Send text. Check Facebook. It seems like for most of us, checking Facebook has become some sort of habit that we can't stop. It's addicting.

How To Be Cool With Your Boss

Often, work is the place where you spend most of your time. Of course, you want your boss to like you. Doesn't everyone. Being on your bosses good side can mean that you are first in line for a pay raise, a promotion, and countless other benefits. However, if you aren't on your bosses good side, it may mean you are first up to the chopping block, a demotion, or even the worst tasks around the office. If you've tried everything from bringing your boss shiny apples to taking her out to lunch, and your boss still isn't warming up to you, here are some tips to help you get you in your bosses good graces.
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Clothes Do Make The Man

I know we shouldn’t be so superficial as a society or individuals, but let’s face it ladies, if you see a guy dressed in cool clothes, a nice suit or a great jacket you will take a second look. Right?

And not just "normal" clothes - Is it just me, or are uniforms really hot on men? It could be anything from a pilot to a road worker to the guy who cleans the windows, if he’s wearing a uniform I’m a lookin.’

Be The Envy of Hipsters - Film Canister DIY Projects

In times of old, film canisters used to be commonplace. Now they are more of an ancient article. With the invention of digital cameras, and everything moving to the cloud, there really is no need for you to have real film. However, your parents or even friends and family have to have some film canisters on hand. These little canisters were the only way to keep your film. And, they used to be practically everywhere. If you are feeling a little crafty, and you want to make something with a “vintage feel” to it, film canisters are the way to go. There are hundreds of things that you can do with film canisters, here are the best of the best.

Messenger Bags - Urban Icon!

Why is this bag so cool - Compared to women, men have very few choices in bags that are both fashionable and masculine. No man wants to carry around a feminine bag, especially to the workplace so the choice of a messenger bag is perfect for a man. Yet messenger bags are also great for savvy women, they are practical, all purpose and a perfect urban fashion icon with loads of style.
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5 Tips To Break Your Instagram Dependence

So everyone that you know has Instagram, or at least some type of app that makes their photos look awesome. This means that almost everyone can apply a Sepia filter, crop the edges, and bam, instant Ansel Adams. Wrongo.