Swimwear for Muslim Women


muslim women swimwearWhat you see in the picture above isn't a cross between a 50's swimsuit and a casual dress. This is the new line of swimwear launched especially for Muslim women. It's created by Muslim twins, Rima and Rasha Mezal, and it conveniently covers the whole body.

This line of swimwear is called Mezal (after the twins) and is starting to gain popularity not only in the twins' home in UK, but overseas as well. Oh and the Mezal swimwear isn't exclusive to Muslim women only - the twins claim that a lot of women have to cover their bodies due to religious, cultural and even medical reasons. With this in mind, Mezal comes handy because it allows women to enjoy swimming without the hassles of wearing big shirts, leggings and the like.

You can visit Mezal to check out their other designs.

Style: Angelina Jolie

I personally think that Angelina Jolie, especially in her latter years, always look good no matter what she wears. She just brings out the best clothes can offer - no matter what type of clothing it is. I have here some pictures of her in different styles of clothing and I'd appreciate to know what everyone thinks.

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Hair Color Tips for Men...



Hair Color Tips for Men... Real Men Get Dye Jobs

Real Men Get Dye Jobs

Dear Sharon:I'm into my 30's and my hair color is starting to look a little murky. I'm in a creative business where you are judged by your appearance and need to keep up with the young guys. I know it's cool for men to color their hair, but I'm still timid to visit a salon and get my hair colored. I wouldn't even know what kind of salon or barber to go to for starters… it would seem weird to go to the same hair colorist as my girlfriend. I'm willing to try something different, but I guess, I need the encouragement to take the plunge. --Color Me Manly (Philadelphia, PA)

Dear Color Me Manly: Beauty rituals are no longer reserved for women. Men know that looking polished means going that extra round in the grooming department, particularly when lasting impressions are made after one brief mental snapshot.

Waxing back hair, no problem.

Trimming chest hair, takes two minutes.

Hey, we even know about all those he-men who swear by wearing pantyhose… no comment!

Hair color for men is a skyrocketing segment in the hair color industry. Even pre-teen boys are adding bleached out blonde streaks to their top layers! According to Marshall Brain's How Stuff Works, "Men's home hair-color sales reached $113.5 million last year, a 50 percent increase in just five years." So then, what's a little hair dye advice between buds in the locker room?

Let's face it, some men gray in a gorgeous manner and others just get murky. So why not help nature out?

Try a progressive method of hair color by gradually going back to your original color or just dive in and dye your hair back to the shade it was when you were a teen.

Keep in mind, that highlights do soften the face and as we age, lighter is better. Never over saturate a dark color or you'll end up looking like one of those oddballs who work in a pawnshop by day and a porn shop by night.

If you just want to go funky, try lightening the tips of a spiky hairstyle a la Ricky Martin or go totally crazy and color your hair a completely different shade. At least, paint a few well-placed highlights so you'll look like you spent some spare time surfing.

Free Beauty Product Tips



Beauty TipsThe Beauty Cosmetic Guide offers wide range of tips and articles on makeup tips, skin care and cosmetics, hair care, eye care, hand and feet care, home made recipes, beauty products and cosmetic surgery and many others that will help you highlight your natural beauty.

A healthy skin is a source of pleasure, not only to its owner but also to the one who looks at it. To possess a nice skin is an insurance against disease, the ideal of every individual as well as every medical man.

With the ongoing changes in environment and out lifestyle, trying to look good is getting more and more complex day by day. High tech skin creams, specialised haircare and body blitzes involving everything from salt to seaweed – with all this going on, how do you know what you should be doing to make the most of your look? The answer is simple – you read through Beauty Cosmetic Guide. Tucked away in each of its content page everything you need to know to determine exactly what’s right for you in the big wide world of beauty, which products to use for your skin, your hair and your body.

Solstice Sunglasses


1. Solstice Sunglasses Magazine Ad

A magazine ad for a fictional, expensive sunglasses company. Meant to run in a high-fashion magazine targeting women ages 18-50.

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2. Summer Options Newsletter Ad

An advertisement that ran in the 2008 issue of the PPANE newsletter. The ad highlighted new services available summer 2008 at Century Color. Designed for Century Color Labs, Inc.

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3. Ancient Egypt Exhibit Magazine Ad

An ad targeted at a teenage audience with the purpose of getting them interested in an Egyptian exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Look closely to see the Egyptian Hieroglyphics superimposed on the cell phone’s keypad!

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4. Products “At a Glance” Ad Cards

5x8 two-sided marketing cards that depict the products/services offered at Century Color. Used as handouts at trade shows and inserts in sample packs. Designed for Century Color Labs, Inc.

World’s Most Expensive Sunglasses Costs $383,609

Expensive Sunglasses

If you are hunting for designer sunglasses and have enough extra dough to ink expensive deals then how about going with world’s most expensive sunglasses. There is no dearth of designer brands but which one delivers long lasting models is a big question. Designer Dolce & Gabbana has taken a step ahead in building confidence amongst you via a word of mouth. Two things worth considering before you enter the store: you should know the brand name and the product number. Following this, I came across an elite model by Dolce & Gabbana with gold frame and lenses tinted brown.

Bearing a product number DG2027B, the sunglasses demand a handsome sum of $383,609, leaving no doubts in calling it the world’s most expensive sunglasses.

Celebrity Fashion Tips for College Girls


Tips for college girls on how to dress like a celebrity for under $100

celebrity fashion under $100

College girls who don't have a lot of money, but are still looking for the hottest trends and outfits should check out celebrity fashion for under $100. This incredibly useful site is actually a blog, where Dana (the writer) adds a new picture of a celebrity to the site about 5 times a week. Each time she adds a new picture of a celebrity, she pulls apart the outfit the celebrity is wearing, and shows how to re-create the outfit at regular stores for under $100.

This site could be exceptionally helpful for college girls trying to save money, but still look their best at college. It really shows you don't have to be rich to look good. Dana has a talent of being able to find very similar clothes and accessories at everyday clothing stores. College girls should follow Dana's advice to save money and look great!

Additional ways for college girls to save money on fashion

  • Look out for sales at your favorite stores, it helps if someone you know works at a store, ask them to let you know when sales go on.
  • Outlets are a great place to shop, and you can save a lot of money buying the same brand of clothes you love. If a parent is taking you out shopping, tell them you want to go to an outlet, that way you can get more clothes for the same amount of money your parents would spend

Adidas To Launch Star Wars Sneakers

Skywalker sneakers

Adidas has finally stepped into a galaxy far far away and the first step is adorned with Star Wars sneakers.

Adidas originals is launching a new Star Wars range of sneakers early in 2010 under their spring/summer collection. The sneakers aimed at pimping your feet would only be sold after a through aptitude test, that is, only a man worthy enough of walking in Skywalker’s shoes would be able to buy them.

Osama has already put forth his claim for Vader sneakers. If you thought you were evil enough to wear Vader sneakers, you would have to come up with at least one ‘new’ plan of mass destruction. And no nuclear weapons allowed; well this decision came when one of the jury members (for selection of the rightful owner of Vader sneakers) Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (President of Iran) raised doubts over their (nuclear weapon’s) fashion quotient.







Other available designs are Han Solo sneakers (the bearer will be untimely killed), Imperial Storm-Trooper (the owner will be a looser) and my personal favorite Yoda sneakers (no competition here folks I’m wearing them on my feet).

‘Campus Corner’

‘Campus Corner’

Lastly you have the ‘Campus Corner’ look.

college fashion tips new year


  1. Light military (not Bomber) jackets
  2. Khaki shirts
  3. Black slim jeans
  4. Aviator Shades
  5. Beanie cap

The campus corner look is dominated not by the usual big, bright and bold rather by the subdued and warm earthly colours. A chocolate coloured, light military jacket and khaki shirts will give you the romantic aura of war veteran.

Add to it, a pair of slim jeans (depending on your body type). Accessorise with a wallet chain and a beanie cap to get that head-turning flair.

'The Rebel Biker


This New Year, make the rugged biker look a part of your wardrobe. So here’s what you need for this great casual style:



1.Slim (form fitting) Back leather jackets.

2.Bright collarless shirts

3.Washed black/blue jeans

4.Brown cowboy leather belts and buckles.

5.Biker boots

Try an indigo blue shirt which would contrast perfectly with a washed or faded pair of blue jeans. The leather jacket should be as slim as possible without looking undersized. The belt should be broad, bold and preferably with a striking cowboy buckle. A pair of heavy biking boots will complete the effect.

Xpert Additional Tips

You can’t go wrong with cool shades such as ‘Bans.

‘Classy and Sophisticated’


Following are the purchases you have to make to carry off a great 2009 look:

new year mens style and dressing tips

1.Baby blue/Egyptian blue shirts.

2.Chequered vests

3.Tweed blazers

4.Yale Blue/ Sapphire blue jeans

5.Skinny ties or woollen scarves

6.Newsboy Cap (optional)

8.Black or brown slim leather shoes

So if you want to trendy yet sophisticated – and still get ladies to give you that look, go for Chinese (collarless) shirts and striped skinny tie. The sweater vest you choose to wear over the shirt shouldn’t be made for potbellied maths teachers but should be form fitting and eye catching. The choice of colour is up to you.

The jeans can be a conventional robust blue (no washed looks, please) but I would suggest something a tad radical like Yale, Sapphire or Ultramarine blue.Optional peacocking effects can be added with the newsboy cap, slim ties and/or woollen scarves. The look if carefully followed will give you that fresh yet smart university look.

Additional Xpert Tip

If the blazer doesn’t cut it out for you, swap it with a fur-lined corduroy jacket.

If you have loved this look, that’s awesome. If not there are still more to come.

How To Keep It Stylish Within A Budget

Frugality and fashion don’t go hand in hand, or do they? If you want to follow the hottest fashion but can’t afford, say the latest business suit from Louis Vuitton, don’t be dismayed. You can still stay up to date on latest fashion trends. The infectious joy of discovering a great bargain can make you run in circles around your favorite mall. And with brands like Levis coming up with innovative offers like allowing customers to pay for their overpriced purchases in monthly EMIs, all it takes to own the latest and the best in fashion is a little perseverance.

Keep abreast of the latest fashion

To get started, research the styles for the upcoming season. Browse through fashion magazines at a bookstore, check out international trends on Fashion TV and Trends channel or simply consult me! Fashion mostly first hits the cream of classes-the elites, so if you keep a track of what your favorite celeb is wearing on a Page 3 party, you are sure to know what’s hot and what’s not.

Sort out your wardrobe

One of the best ways of updating your wardrobe is to start by looking at what you already have. Begin by sorting through your clothes. If you have any pieces you haven’t worn in a couple of months or even more than a year due to various reasons, get rid of ‘em.

Try to push your limit- a li’l bit
Quality matters, and the extra bucks you spend on a higher priced garment or accessory, will pay for itself by looking better, wearing lesser and lasting longer than its modestly priced cousin. It makes much more sense to invest in a couple of quality pieces (that will last for ages) than spending your monies on a dozen inferior quality items that will become battle scarred in a matter of months and wearing, and it become an embarrassing to sport them in public.

Go rummaging

Once you are ready to purchase new items for your closet, head to a nearby thrift store or export surplus sale. You can also try eBay, which often has designer clothes for a discounted price, yet another way to follow fashion trends on a budget.

Shop at the End of the Season

Kick-start your year by looking out for clearance sales. Browse through the clearance racks at the end of the summer when the shopping windows scream sale and clearance discounts. Chances are, you’ll find a few great pieces for much less than the original cost.

Add a Few Quality Pieces at a time

A watch-dog like attitude over those hard to come by bargains will take far in the brand game. However, developing the hots for a pricy accessory from a brand that never seems to host bargain sales means that you will simply have to bite the costly bullet and purchase them, the day you cash in your pay cheque. By planning out your fashion splurges, you can invest in a couple of quality pieces in a month without burning a hole in your pocket.

Easily Avoidable Fashion Faux Pas

While MensXP has dedicated a lot of energy, research and plain ol’ common sense in stocking up its fashion and grooming larder, there are several fashion rules that we see our readers breaking. Mentioned below are 8 easily avoidable fashion errors. Read on to see how many have you broken today:

1) Cartoon wear – Though I am as big a fan of Disney as the next person, wearing Disney ties or shirts, will make you plain tacky. While we are on the topic, you would be wise to maintain a healthy distance from those cheesy and loud belt buckles.

2) Mismatching belt colours: A common fashion faux pas that Indian’s make is wearing belts that don’t match the colour of their shoes. Especially if you’re wearing dress shoes, make sure that not just the colour but the finish of the belt matches your shoes. So if your shoes are shiny and black, your belt should also be shiny and black.

3) Un-tucked dress shirts – Whoever told you that dress shirts needn’t be tucked in, was plain wrong or was referring to short-shirts. Shirts (dressy or formal), if they cover your backside should be tucked in. So if you dislike tucking in your evening wear, get your dress shirts altered by a couple of inches.

4) Bulky pockets: Big bulging pockets are an eyesore. If you’re wallet is creating that unsightly boil like bulge, clear it of all the useless receipts and old business cards. If you feel you need to hold on to them, I’m sure you can think of some other place to keep them. Invest in a slimmer wallet or use money clips for cash to save place.

5) Wearing colours that don’t suit your skin tone: You will look a lot smarter if the colour of your clothes complement your skin tone. If you fair then go light colours like soft pastels and if you’re dark wear brighter shades.

6) Comb overs: We all know you’re losing your hair, so you aren’t fooling anyone by combing your hair over your bald patch. A little breeze is all it will take to literally blow your cover. So accept the fact and shave it all off.

7) The buttoned-up straight jacket look – Fasten the top button, if your jacket has two buttons. Close the top and middle button, if your jacket has three. The rule of the thumb is never to fasten the bottom button.

8) Too much deo: Agreed you’re scared that your over active sweat glands may drive away potential partners. But excess cologne too won’t get you very far. If your cologne tends to lose its strength throughout the day, simply reply.

Belts and the Art of Bracing Yourself

A scandal is when we are caught with our pants down where we shouldn’t be caught. That’s why we have belts (or locked rooms) Suspenders are not retro, chic, groovy…they are not worth wearing. However, if you do wear them, don’t wear a belt simultaneously
Belt Shopping

When belt-shopping, always think of the pants, jeans, slacks and other items of the belted family in your wardrobe. They will share a binding, colour coordinated relationship with the belt, and must get along.

An efficient way to buy a stylish belt is to choose the timeless ‘subtle buckle’ look. Not too big or flashy, no logos, and a woven leather strap in black, leather, or tan colours. Don’t let money compromise with quality; a high quality, well maintained belt can last a lifetime.

When shopping for casual belts, don’t buy shiny, tacky, funny belts. Buckles are belts biggest PR.

As obvious as this sounds, remember to try out your belt for size before buying it.

Buy a belt 2 inches larger than your actual waistline because most people gain weight at the abdomen before any body part. Even if you do plan to remain 30 inches forever, the size of the buckle adds 2 inches to the belt even if you don’t.

After picking it off the rack, ensure that it doesn’t allow sags or gaps in the loops. A tryout is also good to find out if your belt needs a new hole. Do not jab in a hole with a sharp object at home; have it professionally done at a shoe repair place. A rough, whiskery hole looks awful and reduces its lifespan.

Six Rules of Wearing Colour

If your wardrobe is full of dowdy colors like blacks and blues, grays and beiges, then its time you threw in some splashy colors from the palette to add life to it. Fashion gurus all over the world are now experimenting with shades of pinks, yellows; amber, turquoise and wot-not for menswear .The following fashion tips can add that extra blaze in your clothing and can make you the hot-stepper where ever you go!!

Choosing the right colors to wear can be a rather tricky proposition for men. The mantra is to understand your personality, skin tone and mixing the right fashion accessory with your wardrobe will help you stand apart from the rest of the boring crowd.

1. Complement your color

The color you wear should enhance your skin tone. The darker your skin, the brighter the color you can opt for. Fairer men have the advantage of choosing from a wide range of colors. On the contrary, very dark men should avoid pastel shades such as peaches and pinks to avoid seemed washed out.

2. Accessorize it baby!

Bring out your boyish charm by mixing and matching color accessories with your core wardrobe. A brightly colored belt, a cool cap, a funky wrist band or even a multi-colored muffler for the winters are great quick fixes to your otherwise prosaic attire. Add these beauties to your regular ‘blue jeans and white tee’ dress-code and…. Poof… here’s the perfect ‘boy next door’ look!

3. For the night prowl!

Bring out the ‘bling’ in your outfit for the evening look. Go for a swaroski crystal belt with a black slim-cut suit, for the classy dinner or team the belt with dark blue/black blazer and jeans to get that ‘hot-clubber’ look.

4. Layering the colors

If you don’t wish to make a bold statement with your choice of colors you can cheat the look by layering you clothes. Wear a dark blazer over a colored shirt or sweater, in the colder months, for a sporty, European look. For spring and summer, experiment with gun gees of lively shades underneath a light colored shirt, for the beach look.

5. Wear one bold piece at a time

By sticking to just one bold piece of color you can look incredibly stunning. A savanna yellow-green coat looks impeccably stylish when it’s with khaki or rugged denim paired trousers. The rule of thumb is to ensure that your dominant (in colors and patterns) pieces of clothing are paired with to basic colors and neutral cuts. You don’t want to go overboard and end up looking like Govinda in ‘number 1’ movies, do you?

6. Keep it all in the family

Don’t shy away from wearing two same colored pieces at once. The only thing to be kept in mind is they should belong to the same color family. For instance; you can wear a printed shirt and choose a solid-colored tie that picks up a color of your shirt.

Colors are no more restricted to the men who opt for other men in their beds; it’s now very much a straight man’s fashion statement. It might be intimidating to jump on to the world of colors for people trapped long in earthy tones, but by keeping the rules of the game in mind, your relationship with the vibrant hues will take you places.

New Year Style Trends for the Unconventional

Fashionand styling tips have long been the bane of innumerable good men. The more expensive the periodical, the more sacrosanct the ideas and the more seriously they ought to be followed, isthe general perception of most fashion dandies. The net result is scores of eyesores walking with smug expressions, looking as if they have just accessorized the world. So as we bid adieu to 2008 let’s pledge to make 2009 the year in which we add whole new dimensions of fashion to our person without depending on the GQs of the world to dictate our sense of style.

Leadingthe way is MensXP, giving you the choice of four very different outfits–modelled on different styles – which you can follow as per YOUR choice.

COLLEGE STYLE

Insteadof going with typical dress blazer this New Year, go for a custom tailored tweedblazer. Tweed is one of those rare fabrics that are classy yet relaxed.You can’t go wrong with tweed.

New Year mens fashion tips

So make this outfit a part of your wardrobe, these are the things you would need to invest on:

  1. A Grey/dark buff tweed blazer
  2. A blue shirt
  3. White jeans
  4. White canvas shoes

Thisis a perfectly balanced style. The blazer adds that essential element of class.The shirt is meant to be unfussy and understated so no dress shirts please, with white jeans and white canvas shoes.

Waitaminute. White pants and shoes! What next a dance with Sridevi in a garden full of earthen matkas?!?

Just because Jeetu uncle so loved the look, doesn’t actually make it India’s worst fashion faux pas. The white goes perfectly with the season and won’t become redundant during summers. The white jeans clashes beautifully the sedate blazer and the understated shirtperfectly rounds the urban-chic with the uber-cool.

Additional Xpert Tips

Ifyou want to add additional layers of elegance to this look, go for turtleneck. If it’s too cold for canvas shoes, substitute them with boots like these.

Not quite your New Year fashion flavour? How about trying something a little more refined?

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