Growing old is mandatory, looking old is optional

What’s with floral petticoats and headgear just because you have stepped into your 50’s? What looks good on you one year would look outdated just because you have grown a year older is bizarre; it isn’t always this cut and dried.

If you are afraid you are going to ‘look’ old in your 50’s you most probably will. However, remember most of the time you are what you wear and the way you dress up can take off years of your actual age.

Instead of bright floral dresses, go for solid figure-hugging, knee length dresses. The lack of skin show adds a nice mature touch while subtly making you look well less than your age. You can team this up with a smart scarf and some pumps.

Have you noticed how women shift to polo t-shirts as they grow old, why on earth? It has become almost clichéd now, and no, it doesn’t help unless of course you’re off to play golf and team polo up with a smart slim-fitting pair of trousers. Stick to stripes (vertical or horizontal depending upon your body shape) and not-too-loud prints. Leave graphic t shirts with rock band emblem on it for your kids.

For a formal look, try pencil skirts and crisp fitting suits. There’s nothing more alluring than power radiating from the way you dress. Don’t forget that accessories make up for 40% of your overall look, so invest in good handbags, classy jewelry, original scarves and comfortable shoes.

Pullovers again are great, team them up with a string of pearls. Keep a tab on your neck and hem line, the former shouldn’t be too low and the latter too high. Wrap around dresses, handkerchief skirts, and maxi dresses are safe bets for any age.

Scarves should be a patent in your wardrobe considering its versatility. Whether you want to add a splurge of color to your outfit or go semi-formal, scarves can be easily manipulated to suit the look. Cotton, and polyester are best for regular wear while if you’re looking for exquisite gifts items, try pashmina and silk scarves, these are known for their opulence and delicate soft fabric.

Faux fur jackets in hot pink are such a disaster at any age. Trench coats, slim-fitting jackets, cardigans, pea coat, and shawls are some winter accessories you can stock up on.

The number one rule to looking young at any age is to stay fit. Workout regularly and keep a check on those junk food cravings.

Wishing you a great Holiday Season,

WomenClothingToday Team

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5 ways to look sharp for your business meeting

The way you dress up creates an impression even before you speak a word. Where crisp, business outfits play a dominating role in creating a professional look, your accessories can either make or break that look.

Less is more– Never over-do the look with a jumble of accessories. Stick to a small pendant or tear drop earrings instead of big hoops. Also, if you plan to wear a waist-enhancing belt over your suit or dress, make sure it is not flashy and overly large. The clients or colleagues should take in your appearance as a whole and not focus on a loud piece of accessory first. Avoid accessories, especially jewellery that clink and clatter, as it makes you look unorganized and not in control. Go for pearl over silver or brass, pearl also has an elegant touch to it.

Wear proper shoes- Shoes say a lot about you, and whether you are dressed in trousers or skirt, getting the right pair is essential. Steer clear of anything that has a casual appeal; sandals, knee-high boots, or sequenced shoes are oh so wrong. A pair of solid pumps is an ideal choice, but if you are partial to flats, try going for ballet flat in black.

Keep the handbags simple- Whether you want to mix-and-match with your attire, or bring in a contrast, your handbag should be nothing flashy. Stick to the basic brown, beige, or black and make sure it is multi-functional so that you don’t need to carry stuff in your hand.

Scarf it up- Scarves help to break the monotone of an office outfit, but without becoming too overbearing. Go for simpler patterns and avoid the flashy ones. Silk scarves are a better option as they have a rich feel to them and instantly add a touch of opulence to your attire. Keep in mind that silk scarves are also great for those who have metal allergy and have to stay away from basic jewelry.

Impress the olfactory senses- Not a lot of people pay attention to their choice of perfume or cologne while preparing for business meetings. Go for musk over floral tones. Also, do not bathe in perfume if you don’t want to suffocate your prospective business partners or clients.

A quick tip from WomenClothingToday- Never fidget or play with your accessories, if you are one to do so, lightly clamp your hands together and keep it on your lap.

To your success!

WomenClothingToday

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Subtle Painting on Silk Scarves

They say that if you want to peep into the soul of an artist, check his art or work. Every great painter who has ever existed has left behind a legacy in the form of their paintings. Some paintings are intriguing while others offer a deep insight into the many moods of the painter. Every painting has a different perspective and highlights a particular emotion. This is exactly the reason why paintings seem to talk back at us when we look intently and deeply into them. There are times when you will find this voice calling out to you from within the painting. Of course, it is not the voice of the painting but the voice of your inner soul. That is how deep art and painting can touch you!

So when a friend asked me how she can feel the magic of art in her life, I asked her to check out hand painted silk scarves. Why hand painted scarves, she asked. First, these are high quality silk scarves that look good and feel good. Second, these scarves have been used as a canvas for subtle modern painting. It is a known fact that it is difficult to paint on silk fabric. So think about it? Think how painstakingly art-work has been created on each silk scarf. Think about the perspective of the painter, their emotions, their thought process, the sparks of creativity, and then think about the final product.

When you think of the artwork that has been so intricately painted on the silk scarves for women, you can almost visualize the entire range of emotions, right from happiness to melancholy. At the heart of the artwork on these scarves is the myriad hue of colours that brings the artwork to life. From sunset red to sunrise orange and from lime green to aqua blue, each color in the artwork has its own identity and melts into each other to form a singular piece. Whether it abstract art or projection of objects of still life like flowers, the colours blend into the artwork to make it stand out.

True creativity always wins! The hand painted silk scarves symbolize the triumph of creativity and that of human life. It is symbolic of the variety of emotions that women go through, right from their teenage life to their old age. These subtly painted silk scarves symbolize the coming of age of a woman! So if you are wondering what to gift your beloved this Christmas, go for hand painted silk scarves; she will adore you even more!

 

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The Power of Art on Silk Scarves

Like diamonds, hand painted silk scarves are forever. I happened to meet a lady in her mid 40’s at the Museum of Modern art in Vienna on one of my recent visits there. She was visibly impressed and enthralled by the works of Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Claes Oldenburg. In fact, classical Modern works of art by Piet Mondrian and Pablo Picasso held her spellbound. At the end of the tour, she turned sad and said, “I wish I could take these paintings home because I found my share of peace by simply looking at the paintings.” I said, “Did you know that now you can wear beautifully created art in the form of silk scarves?” She said, “No, does something like that exist?” That was the beginning of a long conversation.

After a few months, she called me up to tell me how her life has changed thanks to the hand painted silk scarves. How she found her share of peace in the several shades of blue, red, orange, and green. How much she loves the paintings on the scarves and how it has affected her personality, attitude, and behaviour in a positive manner. I was amused but I knew that for someone who loves art, this was probably as close as someone can get to something that they desire the most and will treasure for a lifetime.  Is it the beauty of art or painting or is it the hidden beauty within each of us that is actually brought out through these exquisitely handmade silk scarves?

I think it is a mix of both. Somewhere deep down within us, there is a beauty that is waiting to come out, waiting to be appreciated, waiting to be embraced. When you wear something as beautiful as the subtleness of winter flowers or the muted brightness of tulips then it transforms something within you. The colours  bright or pale, work their magic on our soul and open the doors of our mind. They relax us from within so that when we face the world, we brim with a sense of high self esteem.

The fact that these hand painted silk scarves have been created to give us a soul experience within a formal environment or in an occasion makes them true works of art.  It is an accessory that you can wear for any occasion or event, including Christmas and Thanksgiving.  The beauty of the hand painted silk scarves lies in its ability to melt and become an integral part of you!

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The Beauty of Handmade Silk Scarves

Is there a similarity between sunflower yellows, sunset red, and woodland green? They are all colours of the nature and are soothing for the eyes and the mind. So what happens when you bring all these 3 colours together in one single canvas? It creates a riot of contrasting colours and when you show it off on silk scarves, then it has that magical effect on other art buffs as well.

What is so different about handmade silk scarves?  These are specially designed silk scarves for women who love and respect different forms of art, ranging from impressionism and fauvism to cubism and abstract. Some of the top painters and art expressionists have poured their heart out and created each painting on silk scarves from their soul. When you paint from the soul, it becomes a masterpiece. So when you wear hand painted silk scarves, they will not only reflect the soul and the heart of the painter but also bring out your hidden emotions like confidence or exuberance. That is the kind of flattering power that a painting or a work of art can have on you.

When you wear a silk scarf, the beauty of the paintings connects to your personality, skin tone, attitude and behaviour, and mind-set. This is the biggest difference between a normal scarf and hand painted silk scarves. But this is not all! These silk scarves are unique Christmas gifts for women because art and the festival of Christmas are intricately connected. The story of Christmas has many times been told through works of art, and the colours of Christmas complements the colours of art in many ways.

These scarves are the canvas where inanimate objects, nature, and colours have been mixed in a way that it brings to life several art forms that are no longer seen in this part of the world. Using silk as a canvas is quite difficult, and the paintings have been created painstakingly. Bringing out the strong bold pastel colours on silk, which has its own smoothness and shine, is like balancing the whiteness of snow with the crimson of a sunset. The end result is for the eyes to behold! The beauty depicted through these hand painted silk scarves is every art connoisseur’s dream. These are the perfect art gifts for women who value the work or art and who want art to remain an integral part of their life!

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Silk Scarves are Unique Gifts

A painting is like the window to the soul of the painter, and hand painted silk scarves act like doors to the soul of a woman. What is so different about handmade silk scarves? These are silk scarves for women that have moved away from the traditional design and bring out the true essence of painting or art using pastel colours  It is almost like wearing a painting, which lives and breathes the psychology or emotions of the woman wearing it.

With the festive season approaching, hand-painted silk scarves are an accessory that possess certain uniqueness and are perfect Christmas gifts for women because this is one occasion when the pastel colours of the paintings on the scarves will come alive. It’s the time to make heads turn; it’s the time to wear natural colours and earth tones. Nothing can be brighter this Christmas than the colours of your attitude brought about through the subtle forms of art on silk scarves.

Hand-painted silk scarves are unique gifts for women for many reasons:

Elegance: These handmade silk scarves can be worn with formal evening wear, party wear, ball gowns, and even casual clothing. Whatever the style of clothing, the scarves with beautiful paintings on them induces an element of elegance and complements the occasion.

Paintings: Paintings have always adorned the walls and fireplaces, but on a silk scarf, they can bring out a whole range of feelings and emotions, right from being provocative to being demure. Paintings on the scarves have been created painstakingly by top artists using environmentally friendly pastel colours  It is a perfect gift for women who love paintings and floral designs. Paintings have been created on the scarf using the idea of form and shape including abstract forms.

Use:  These handmade silk scarves have plenty of uses and can be used as a headband to accentuate hair styles or as a muffler to provide protection from cold. They can be worn at different occasion and at home or office. They can also be used as a wall painting or as a nice form of home décor.

Gift Ideas: The hand-painted silk scarves are great gifts to be presented to loved ones this Christmas. There are a wide range of paintings to choose from, including floral designs, abstract patterns, oriental designs, and nature designs, among others. They can be gifted on weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, or any other social occasion. You can bring lots of joy to the loved ones by gifting them with such exclusive gifts!

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Painted Silk Scarves and Human Psychology

A painting or any type of art form has a very subtle effect on human senses and can be quite relaxing if colours in the painting or the art form are chosen carefully. This is exactly the reason why silk scarves for women are hand painted. Hand painting by top artists provides a personal touch for the scarves and, at the same time, the environmentally friendly pastel colours have their magical effect on human senses and psychology.

The psychology of art and painting is based on perception and cognition. Paintings are also considered to possess aesthetic value. The aesthetic experience of a painting, having motivational, emotional, and cognitive qualities, is enjoyed by the viewer. Figurative art, for example, may appeal to the emotional senses and can be relaxing for the eyes. Abstract art, on the other hand, can be relaxing for the mind and appeal to the cognitive senses. This psychology of art and paintings has been brought into human lives in a more meaningful manner through aesthetically painted silk scarves for women.
The idea of hand painting on silk scarves for women is to reach out to the emotional senses of a woman. The colours used in the paintings have both undertones and overtones, some of which are soothing for the eye while others help in relaxing the mind. Colours like aqua blue and lime green are soothing for the eyes of the wearer as well as the viewer. At the same time, these colours also help in a psychological way by inducing a state of calmness in the person wearing silk scarves. Similarly, colours like fiery red or bright yellow will render more positivity and enhance the confidence and self esteem of the wearer.

Painted silk scarves are perfect art gifts for women looking for an accessory that will not only complement their dressing style, but also provide them with a meaningful and stylish way of showing their affinity to modern or contemporary art. The paintings on the silk scarves have been created painstakingly by top artists keeping in the mind the metaphysical role it plays, such as depicting a specific mood. A silk scarf with a painting of the blue iris in a background of lime green depicts a more calm and meditative state of mind.  The true psychology of art and paintings can now be worn in the form of silk scarves for women!

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Silk Scarves Complements Skin Tones

What is it about hand painted silk scarves that is so enigmatic and elegant? It is the array of colours brought together in unison to create a painting that eludes the beauty of nature and warmth on silk. Silk in itself can be quite appealing, and when a painting is created on silk scarves by top artists, it complements a woman’s skin tone, attire, and overall personality. Silk scarves with handmade paintings are unique Christmas gifts for women and can be worn on any occasion, including Thanksgiving and New Orleans Mardi Gras.

One of the salient highlights of hand painted silk scarves for women is that there are a variety of paintings and colours to choose from to complement a particular skin tone. It is a known fact that silk enhances skin tone and adds to the personality of a woman. Silk scarves, on the other hand, play the role of an accessory that adds the flavour of subtleness to the skin tone. The range of pastel colours painted on the scarves makes it easier to choose the right one for a particular skin tone.

Skin tones can be segregated into three different categories, including:

Warm tones: Women with warmer skin tones need crisp or muted colours with translucent undertones of gold. The natural earth colours are the best suited, although some of the other choices can range from burnt orange to celery green, warm taupe, oyster white, bronze, and jade, among others. Hand painted silk scarves with paintings of the fortune bird or sunflowers with tones of burnt orange, bright yellow, muted green or jade will not only complement the skin tone, but also enhance the personality of the wearer.

Cool tone: Women with cool skin tones need a mix of vivid colours and softer pastels. Silk scarves with undertones of red and overtones of blue complement cool skin tones. Some of the other colours include icy or emerald green, lemon yellow, sapphire, ruby, and aquatic green or blue among others. Hand painted silk scarves with paintings like a sea motif, having generous sprinkling of blue or abstract art with burgundy or muted red as the base colour  are perfect for women with cool skin tones.

Neutral tone: Women with neutral skin tones can choose art forms enhanced by a huge range of colours  Hand painted silk scarves for neutral tones can be an overtone of orange and yellow or undertone of blue and sea green.

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Silk Scarves for Every Occasion!

Celebrating a promotion? Gift hand painted silk scarves! Surprised about hand painted scarves? In the age of digital printing and screen printing, hand painting delivers a different and more realistic punch to silk scarves. Nothing can ever get any more real than a painting. A painting reflects an artist’s mood, emotion, sensitivity, and perspective, which even digital printing of Picasso or Michelangelo cannot reproduce. Painting is an art, and when top artists lift their brush, they end up creating something truly beautiful and magical. That is exactly what hand painted silk scarves are all about!

Silk scarves for women have undergone a transformation over the years from representing solid colours to checkered designs and straight lines. Now, these silk scarves have truly evolved with meaningful paintings created on them painstakingly. The painted scarves for women can be worn for any occasion and bring out the best in a woman. Even though it is not classified under power dressing, yet handmade silk scarves have an aura around them that makes the wearer stand out. The paintings along with the subtle and bright colours give the silk scarves a personality that radiates emotions like exuberance.

Hand painted silk scarves for women can be worn at work or at an event or even in a very formal party. These scarves are meant to blend with the personality of the wearer and at the same time enhance their looks. Silk goes with silk! The beautifully painted silk scarves go very well with all types of clothes, especially with silk dresses. Some of the dresses or dressing style that it enhances include Belted Silk Dresses, evening gowns, evening gown coats, halter party dress, strapless dress, evening dress for party or prom, one shoulder mini cocktail dress, sleeveless dress, formal gowns or ball dress, Long evening dress for cocktail party, halter sleeveless cocktail dress, short prom gown, jackets for power dressing, woven blouse with straight collar or ruffled collar among others.

Hand painted silk scarves for women not only complement different dressing styles, but also the skin tone of the wearer. A stunning and bold cornflower design enthused with multiple shades of blue flatters a lighter skin tone, while bold orange colours enthused in an oriental painting can flatter light and dark skin tones. Painted silk scarves are unique gifts for women that have been created to celebrate the elegance of a woman along with the refined sublimity of modern art and paintings.

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Gustav Klimt on Silk

When art is infused in all its vibrancy into the elegance of silk scarves, creative sparks ignite the personality. Silk scarves are not just useful accessories but have an alluring appeal that stands out of the crowd. When art or painting is infused into silk, it brings out the smooth and satin finish of silk. Imagine hand painted silk scarves for women enthused with exotic colours and displaying everything, from the modern and contemporary abstractness of art to stunningly sublime images of flowers in full bloom.

These silk scarves for women are handmade or hand painted using colour-fast dyes, with the end result being a free flowing satin smooth scarf that complements the essence and personality of the wearer. The salient aspect of these hand-painted silk scarves is that there is one for every personality and occasion. The artwork and pastel shades used are in contrast with each other. Subtle art is complemented with bright colours while bold art forms like butterflies are complimented with a subtle hue of pleasing colours in the background.

Taking Inspiration From Gustav Klimt

Some of the art used in silk scarves for women are inspired by the work of great artist Gustav Klimt. Famous for the decoration of Viennese Burgtheater, Gustav Klimt is also known for other works, including the Altars of Dionysos and Apollo, Cart of Thespis, specific scenes from the Shakespearean Globe Theater, and the Theater at Taormina. One of the greatest artists of naturalist painting, he is also famous for his fashionable portraitist painting and experimentation with the radical styles of Art Noveau.

One of the top and most common artwork in hand painted silk scarves is the abstract floral design, which again has been inspired by the works of Gustav Klimt. Painted using warm earthy tones against a subtle background of pale mauve and shades of blue and orange, the floral designs look strikingly beautiful. What better way to bring Gustav Klimt’s work back to life than through hand painting on silk scarves. So far, Gustav Klimt’s work has been hanging on the walls of palaces of art connoisseurs’ and museums, but now they can be worn as women scarves.

One of the salient aspects of the Gustav Klimt edition of hand painted silk scarves is that it is a unique gift for those who love art and painting. A perfect and exquisite gift for fans of Gustav Klimt’s work, these silk women scarves are truly personality enhancers.

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