Boots Made for Walking – What to Look for In Military Boots
While combat boots have become a favorite foot accessory in today’s ever evolving fashion trends, the actual intent of military boots is completely different. In fact, combat boots are really more about functionality than fashion. What is special about combat boots that make them so excellent for soldiers, and how have they changed and improved over the years?
First of all, a form of combat boots has been employed by soldiers throughout much of history, dating back to the specialized hobnail boots of the Roman army. These boots are designed for wear during combat rather than for show, as the shoes worn by military personnel during parades and special ceremonies. The basic lace-up combat boot is the most common, though variations have been created for special purposes, including those for various types of troops (jump boots and tanker boots, for example), as well as boots for special environments through which soldiers might have to march (including jungle boots, cold weather boots, and desert boots).
Combat boots are built for functionality and provide a number of services to the wearer. Besides incredible foot protection that is ample for harsh and rugged environments, combat boots also provide various degrees of grip and ankle stability that help soldiers maintain sure footing in dangerous or slippery areas. Read more
Hair Stylers For Home Use
If you visit your local beauticians or hair salon you will see trendy women of all ages straightened their hair. In hair salons they can create a polished, glossy look to your otherwise unruly locks, but you can also purchase hair stylers and do the job yourself in your home. There are many hair stylers on the market today that can get you the same look at home and save you money.
The concept of straightening hair has been around for decades; in the early years of hair straightening women used hot irons to achieve the straightened hair look. In the 60’s they would place a sheet of brown paper between a hot clothes iron and their hair, to prevent it from burning, and proceed to ‘iron’ their hair. A bizarre practice but it achieved the look desired. Hair stylers are a much simpler and effective method of straightening hair and a quality pair will not burn or damage hair.
Visit a beauty salon or store in the high street and you will find a broad range of hair stylers to choose from. You might find that the most difficult decision these days is to choose the one that suits your needs.
There are many styling tools out there that won’t damage or burn your hair. You should apply a heat protection product on your hair before applying the heat stylers, as this will give protection against damage to your scalp as well as your hair. Stylers that are included with advanced infra-red heat are designed to protect hair by sealing in the colour and its natural oils. Read more
One-click wonder: the rise of Net-a-porter
In 2000, women only bought clothes they had seen, touched and tried on. Now millions buy their designer labels online at Net-a-porter. As the pioneering fashion site celebrates its 10th anniversary, we reveal how its founder Natalie Massenet beat the high street – and why we’re so in love with internet shopping
The box is what gets them. The black and sturdy box, wrapped in grosgrain ribbon, which lands on 1,000 Net-a-porter customers’ doormats daily and contains a runway-fresh fashion piece, and crunches expensively with fine pink tissue paper. Every purchase comes dressed as a gift – that’s the secret of the success of Net-a-porter, the luxury fashion site currently valued at £350m. That’s one of the secrets. Read more