Archive for June, 2009
Best fashion hats for women this summer
June 15th, 2009 | 
Author: This summer the fashion of hats has come a full circle. Unlike Winter Hats which are mainly for style, hats for summer are also the shield against Sun. This makes up choosing summer hats even more of a task. Some hat styles that people are raving about this summer are:
Panama Hats: These stylish hats are most effective against the heat of the sun yet looking elegant and fashionable. Available in various fabrics and also straw, this hat style is very generic, comes in many colors and designs to suit every women face structure, complexion and physique. Besides being chic these panama hats are also very easy to maintain and easy on forehead.
Fedora hats: Characterized by wide fronts and floppy rims these yesteryears typical Hollywood gangster style is today’s summer sensation amongst and women. Daring in looks, neutral colored Fedora hats are increasingly becoming a preferred choice for summer hats. These hats apart from going with all kinds of face structures and complexion are good to go with formal suits, shorts, t –shirts and blazers. There are variations of these hats available with smaller front and skinner rims.
Boater hats: Typically best suited for beaches these multicolored hats are hot fashion trend. Made of colorful straws and ribbons tied around these hats are very funky and give an exotic look if you are vacationing on a beach this summer.
Apart from these you can also go for other type of new in the market bold colored hats like embroidered floppy hats with wavy brim, floral or patterned floppy linen or cotton hat, You can also sport sun straw hats with a clipped brim to make a trendy fashion statement.
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Tips in Buying Jewelry
You must know the quality and price of jewelry. A good book is: “JEWELRY & GEMS, The Buying Guide” by Matlins and Bonanno, published by Gemstone Press and available at most bookstores.
- Shop around. Compare prices of comparable quality jewelry to find the best value. The lowest price is not always the best value as diamonds and colored stones vary greatly in quality and price. A flawless and colorless one caret diamond can be as high as $30,000 and a “promotional grade” diamond as low as $500. So be sure you are comparing prices of comparable quality stones. Also be aware of stores that double and even triple the retail value of the jewelry and then offer a “50% Discount” of the inflated price.
- Have the jeweler give you at least a week to return the jewelry you are buying for a full refund after you have it appraised. Get full details of the materials and stone quality on your receipt, plus the fact that it is returnable for a full refund.
- Get a jewelry appraisal by an independent appraiser certified by GIA not on the store staff. Find an appraiser that does not buy or sell.
- Review the other categories in this section to find out more about Diamond Grading, Diamond Jewelry, Gemstones, Jewelry Quality, and Best Buys.
Posted in Jewelry