You'll never know when it will come. You'll never know what will happen. You'll never know when you'll need it. Fact is, you need to have one of these. What am I talking about? First aid kits. There will be times where you will need to act fast to heal cuts or treat injuries. There have been a few times where even I needed some help treating some of my own cuts. You can treat certain situations without having to phone a doctor or a hospital. We can't have doctors and nurses with us 24/7, so we need to know how to take care of ourselves and only rely on doctor and hospital help for serious situations.
This blog entry concerns First Aid kits. They are things you need to have for when disaster may strike. You want to be able to have something on hand to treat anything that may require medical attention. It also debuts a new blog label- Health and Safety, a blog label of mine that concerns health and of safety for any blog entries I do regarding these things.
Let's begin!
^ from: supplylinedirect.com
--- Personal Insight ---
Back when I've regularly been in college, I remember that with everything I carried, I brought along bandages and some ointment. Why? I might need them. I remember one time in Biology 1 in 2006, I had dropped a test tube or something, and ended up cutting myself. I quickly reached into my backpack and squirted some ointment on a bandage to treat the cut. I was fine... just except for the cut on my finger. I basically had a ho-hum First Aid kit. I knew I'll be fine as long as I had some First Aid (even if it's just some ointment and bandages) with me.
But what if you have an injury or something? You'll obviously need a real First Aid kit with all kinds of items on hand to help you feel better. The reason why we have First Aid kits is so that you can be able to treat your own cuts and injuries without needing to call a doctor or a hospital. There are First Aid kits for a variety of purposes ranging from home use to business/workplace use. There are even First Aid kits that can be found in cars for when you're on the road. The real key things you'll need are bandages, some ointment, and in case of injuries- gauze
When it comes to finding the right First Aid kit for you and your needs, it's important to know what to look for in a First Aid Kit. A First Aid kit can range from a sandwich bag with some bandages and ointment to a proper and complete First Aid kit. Situations for where First Aid kits are needed range from treating a cut to treating an injury after a natural disaster. To find some hints as to how to find the right First Aid kit, there is a good piece courtesy of SafetyED.org.
--- Find and Fill Your First Aid Kit! ---
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I normally like to find items I like on Amazon to show you in case you want to do some shopping for certain things. Your health is serious, so I can't just find anything random just to get you involved. I want you to be able to look for items to help you in case that disaster happens to you in your area. It's important to consider what exactly you need for when (not if) you are faced with an injury or if you suffer anything from a cut to a wound. I recommend you get a proper First Aid kit to treat abrasions and injuries. Not only that, but make sure to get a First Aid kit to treat anything for all members of the family or everyone at a workplace. If you don't see a First Aid kit that you are looking for in the widget below, please use the second widget to find your own First Aid kit. You seriously need a First Aid kit for when you'll need to treat abrasions or injuries.
These are First Aid kits on Amazon for a variety of situations. Find a First Aid kit to suit your needs, like with these below:
^ Carrying around a big First Aid kit would be bulky, and just wouldn't make too much sense. Here's a better idea- this First Aid kit features many essential items to carry along and use in case of an emergency. It comes bundled with items from Band-Aid, Cortaid, and Tylenol. It's all you need for when you're on the go. This is probably best for people like bicycle riders, hikers, or anyone who usually carries a backpack while away frome home.
^ This First Aid kit was meant to be stored in cars. Consider getting one of these for your car. It comes with a variety of supplies to help treat abrasions or injuries while on the road. Get one of these for your car if you don't have one on hand. This can also be mounted onto a belt or backpack for you to take on the go. Just make sure to get one for the car because you'll never know when you might need to use a First Aid kit while out on the road.
^ This is an outdoors First Aid kit with 250 different items, including an emergency blanket, aspirin, bandages, gauze, and more. This is a great consideration for the outdoor types as well as for home use.
^ While meant for office and industrial use, this kit can also be of great help at home. There are 326 pieces to this First Aid kit. This portable kit can be mounted to a wall. It has many items for many usages ranging from cuts to insect bites and more. It comes with two instruction guides; one in English, and another in Spanish. It wouldn't be a bad idea to consider getting something like this, especially with all the available items included to treat a variety of abrasions and injuries.
^ This is a First Aid kit meant to treat ailments for children. It features 117 items in all. It is both durable and reliable for children. This is a powerful and reliable First Aid kit for children. Best of all, all purchases help out people in need. So you're helping other people while also trying to help out your own family. How can you go wrong? All of these items are all contained in a fun doctor's bag. PLEASE consider getting one for the house if you have young children.
^ Everything you'll ever need in one big bag. This bag comes bundled with lots of supplies for when you have to treat injuries or treat abrasions. Get this for your home and give your family a trusty First Aid kit to treat the whole family.
^ In case you need to practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) but don't have lots of things to help you, this inexpensive and portable kit can be a great help. It may be fun and colorful, but this can seriously save lives. Think of it as a fun item to have to treat issues as serious as performing CPR.
^ An effective First Aid kit for less than $20 USD is right here. Consider getting this if you want a First Aid kit, but don't want to spend too much to have all the basic things needed to treat a variety of situations.
As important as finding a good health kit is keeping it stocked with supplies. You can just go to a grocery store or a pharmacy to pick up extra supplies to keep your First Aid kit stocked. Your health is serious, as well as a First Aid kit you'll need. Face it- you need a First Aid kit of some kind to treat a number of different situations. That injury or that troublesome situation could happen to you. Without a First Aid kit, how will you be able to treat any abrasions or injuries? You NEED a First Aid kit to be able to treat your situation or someone else's. Those are just a few examples of First Aid kits you can consider getting for you, your family, your friends, your business, or wherever. If you are looking for more First Aid kits or supplies, please check out these two widgets. Find the First Aid kit/supplies you need to treat a variety of situations:
Many more here. Find what you need if you are looking for a First Aid kit. Just use the widget to find First Aid supplies to fill your First Aid supply:
If you have pets, here are some first aid kits for pets:
More than anything, plan everything. Think about what to do if and when some help is needed. Anything that may require immediate medical attention seriously needs to be considered and fulfilled for when trouble strikes. Put together exactly everything you need (and then some) for when some major disaster or some serious cut or abrasion happens to you.
And to everyone in the medical and health care fields, all doctors and nurses, and all to help to treat injuries and other ailments, I salute you. Thank you for reading.
There are those who feel that all males should dress up... like males. Most males shouldn't wear certain kinds of clothes that look better on females. Some males believe in fashion freedom. And under fashion freedom, a male can wear almost anything he chooses. Part of my inspiration for this blog entry comes from some males whom I've seen wear feminine clothing. I want to put this blog entry out there to chat about certain fashions most people question men wearing.
NOTES: This blog entry may contain some content discomforting that may be discomforting to most audiences. This blog entry was primarily about if males should wear certain women's fashions. I've since changed it to a discussion of males wearing feminine fashions.
I have made a similar blog post called "Fashion Freedom," based on the idea of males being able to wear feminine fashions if they so choose. To read that post, visit "Fashion Freedom." This link will return later in the post.
(ADDED: May 18, 2012) This blog post is about males wearing feminine fashions. However, if you are looking for a post about crossdressing, I invite you to read my post: "Crossdressing" - John's Blog Space.
LATEST UPDATE: DEC 3 2011 - edited links; Myspace link to Femboy Magazine no longer functional.
--- A Quick Note... ---
A quick note before we begin with this blog entry is that this blog entry is NOT about crossdressing! I am discussing certain fashions men wear that most people object to. This is more of a personal commentary deal rather than talking about certain fashion items. Just to show that this is NOT about crossdressing, here is a picture to set the mood for this blog entry:
^ from: KuvaCN.com, by way of flashglamtrash.com - Three men wearing three different feminine outfits.
• The one on the left appears to wear a feminine coat with an animal print dress, stockings/tights, and pointed-toe pumps.
• The man in the center appears to wear a polo shirt, a denim jean jacket, feminine bootcut jeans, socks, and pumps.
• The man on the right wears a leather jacket, a mid-length A-Line or pencil skirt, (maybe) some tights, and pointed-toe pumps.
All three men show just how fashionable males can be wearing feminine clothing.
--- Of Males Wearing Feminine Clothes and the Crossdressing Misconception ---
This section only pertains to people who make the distinction that any male wearing female clothing is considered a crossdresser. I'm here to make a parallel between males simply wearing feminine clothing and a crossdresser.
So far, I've discussed males wearing feminine fashions. Many people would say this is crossdressing because someone of either gender is wearing clothing of someone from the other gender. But take a look at the picture from the previous section. There is NO crossdressing involved. Crossdressing involves completely changing your appearance to be the other gender from top to bottom.
What is the difference? The biggest misconception is that people think ANYONE who wears clothing of the other gender is a crossdresser. While it's technically true that wearing clothing from the opposite gender is essentially crossdressing, that is NOT true. The biggest difference between (in this case) a male wearing feminine clothing and a crossdresser is that a male who wears feminine clothing simply wears clothing from the other gender while still retaining his male identity and character. Crossdressing (or transvestism, at least) involves wearing clothing from the opposite gender without taking on the identity or personality of a member of the opposite gender. Crossdressers also transform themselves to dress and act like a member of his/her opposite gender, but want to return to their original body and looks. They usually don't express any interest in having surgery or taking hormones to permanently become a member of one's opposite genre.
What this blog entry is about, then, is on males wearing feminine fashions while still retaining their male character and identity. It's about dressing up in feminine clothes to produce a stylish medium between male and female without overstepping any boundaries. The blog entry is NOT about crossdressing. Problem solved.
--- Anything Girls Can Do, Boys Can... Do Too? ---
Let's get some perspective here. Each of the points here will be put into further detail in the next section.
One of the rules of fashion is... there are none. No real fashion is seemingly off-limits. Many females are disgusted to see some males wear certain feminine clothes. One example is skirts. Before skirts became an essential fashion item for femmes, it used to be something men would wear way back in time. You may still see some men wear kilts. A certain motivation for skirts for men is Jean Paul Gaultier, who made a number of skirts for men.
There was also concern that there would no longer be skinny jeans for men. The reason why I mention skinny jeans (though I'm not crazy about them) is that some males find skinny jeans to be the best-fitting for their legs and that more husky and average styles just don't fit very well. Since certain stores didn't have skinny jeans for men, some simply buy feminine skinny jeans! I don't know if they'd be offended by wearing certain feminine skinny jeans that may have girly designs or logos on them.
Many females would cringe at seeing men wearing high heels. Fact is, some males ranging from average males to celebrities have worn feminine high-heels before. Some males find comfort or can confidently wear a pair of high heels. Some even try to incorporate high heels into their style. I've heard of celebrities and musicians whom have worn high-heel shoes.
This picture is a parting thought as I go into further detail:
^ from: photobucket.com - a male wearing stylish brown pumps to go with his jacket, shirt, and jeans.
--- Why Do Males Do This? ---
Some people believe in defying stereotypes. One such stereotype put on by society is that the ideal male is muscular, unbearingly handsome, and wears MEN'S clothes. There are people in fashion who like changing things up and trying new things. Some like trying to make a statement without saying anything. It's why when you see one pretty lady in a cute mini dress with some peep-toe pumps, that one girl would rather go with more masculine-style clothing.
The Artistic Beauty of Androgyny.
^ from: shaunmcintosh.files.wordpress.com - Final Fantasy IX villain, Kuja.
What some of you may or may not know is that I am an art person. It's sometimes beautiful (or at least interesting) to see things you may not normally see. I think there is artistic beauty in someone dressing up however they choose. Lots of people in the realm of video games hate seeing male characters look too androgynous, especially within the Final Fantasy series. There are those who complain about Kuja's looks in "Final Fantasy IX" or Tidus' looks in "Final Fantasy X." There are those whom have been disgusted to know that Bridget in the Guilty Gear series, despite a girly appearance, is actually a boy. Society will say that males should be and dress like males. Art accepts males dressing as males, but also lovingly embraces someone who is artistically beautiful.
QUICK NOTE: If you want to read more about androgyny in fashion and art, I invite you to visit my blog post entitled Androgyny in Fashion and Art. It features a variety of androgynous males and females (but mostly males) who have feminine-like beauty. I thank you for reading this blog post. But if you want to do some related reading, please visit "Androgyny in Fashion and Art."
I once met a young man back in 2007 or so. I saw someone with flowing, long blonde hair, and I thought this was a girl in the wrong bathroom. When I had a chance to talk with him, I actually thought he was pretty handsome. This guy was one of the first openly-gay people I had ever known, and really one of the first openly-gay students I've come across. From an art standpoint, he was a handsome fellow with beautifully long blonde hair. He would also be the first transvestite (that I know of, anyways) that I've ever gotten to know in person. I'm not saying I'm accepting or declining anything- I'm just saying that art tends to help you look at the world in different ways.
To read on about individual feminine fashions males dare wear, please read on after this Page Break. Many more pictures, much more commentary, and even a YouTube video are all available after the break. So read on if you like what you've read so far.
--- Males in Skirts? ---
^ both pictures from: menintime.de - a five-pocket long denim skirt made by AndersLandinger for males.
Long before skirts became a fashion staple for females, many men have worn skirts. The idea of skirts for men would seem completely foreign and outlandish in this day and age. The above picture originally came from the website of a German retailer of männerrocks, or manskirts.
In some circles, a male wearing a skirt is usually the result of a dare or a lost bet. There is nothing crossdresser-esque about a man wearing a skirt. The only places you may see men in any kind of skirt-like garments would be those who wear kilts or in sarongs. Women wearing skirts and dresses exemplify beauty and grace. For some people, however, the male body isn't portrayed in a tasteful and romantic way. One such person is a San Francisco fashion designer named Jennifer Minniti. Jennifer felt like there aren't as many fashions for men to portray male beauty in a romantic way. For metroactive.com in 1998, she made a quote that caught on to me in preparing this blog entry. Here now is this interesting quote made by Jennifer Minniti:
"We don't know the physical body underneath. All of the beautiful male form is not shown with a suit, and it's been like that for the past 100 years. What fashion does for the female figure is amazing, and it has failed to do so for men. And there's always this term androgynous dress, but I think that's a fallacy. It always means women wearing menswear."
-Jennifer Minniti in 1998 for metroactive.com
This is one FEMALE designer who believes that fashion for the MALE form isn't really being portrayed in a beautiful way. Jennifer Minniti had aimed to make skirts and dresses for male bodies. I think much the same reason why beautiful female models are featured in fashion shoots with lovely figures, there are men often portrayed in fashion shoots with muscular bodies. It is possibly a way to show how a skirt would look on an average (as society deems average) body.
Try this for fun- do a search online for "unisex skirt." You would be surprised at what kinds of skirts would show up in your search results. I've seen a website for alternative/club fashion that featured skirts that could be worn by women... and also for men. Same skirt, both sexes.
The "Metrosexual" Influence.
^ from: smh.com.au - a male in a "manskirt," along with a masculine polo shirt and masculine sandals.
A brief resurgence of the "metrosexual" came about in the mid-2000s where males became more fashion and body concious. Some can recall soccer superstar, David Beckham, wearing a men's skirt. Here is a picture of the sarong that Becks wore:
^ from: oneballmedia.com - a sarong worn by elite footballer David Beckham.
What If: Skirts Acceptable for Males as They Are for Females?
Between the time of November 4, 2003 and February 8, 2004; The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City had an exhibit called "Bravehearts: Men in Skirts." It was sponsored by famed fashion designer, Jean Paul Gaultier. Jean Paul Gaultier made his fair share of skirts for men shown at fashion shows. Here is a look at a flyer or poster for this past exhibit:
^ from: mindstation.com - a flyer for "Bravehearts: Men in Skirts."
You know, I actually thought of what would happen if men could wear skirts and be acceptable. I wear jeans almost all the time. I once imagined (and this is true) if I had a long denim skirt that I had incorporated into my wardrobe. The challenge I had in my mind was to think of what feminine-style clothing I would wear without wearing anything too girly. A guy wearing a long denim skirt with some penny loafers is fairly okay. A guy wearing a long denim skirt that has flower embellishments and penny loafers with some heart or flower details may not be acceptable.
I even imagined if ever a male celebrity could ever confidently wear a skirt and be able to market male skirts in a way that is both acceptable and different. I think there has to be certain limits on what skirts may actually be deemed acceptable. For example, what if an amazingly handsome STRAIGHT male wore a long denim skirt for a covershoot or something? What if this person would have a certain line of skirts for men at stores ranging from stores at the mall to... major retailers like Walmart or Target? Would it sell? Would people protest to get these skirts out of stores? It's just something to think about.
What IS Acceptable?
How about we take a look at skirts for men that are or would be acceptable? Here are some examples:
Kilts.
^ from: polyvore.com - a man wearing a camouflage kilt. Kilts have always been acceptable as a skirt for men. While kilts have been very acceptable, not a lot of men (at least among the casual set) would ever wear a kilt even if dared to.
Long skirts.
^ from: justdenimskirts.com - a floor-length A-Line jean skirt.
Long skirts are very acceptable to me. I would probably even go on record saying that some skirts with dramatic flares are mostly fine and more comfortable (at least they'd be airy and comfortable). As long as the details aren't extremely feminine, they'd be acceptable among guys. I imagined if one of my pairs of jeans was converted to a long skirt. I'm not saying I would wear a skirt, but I imagined what it would be like if one of my jeans was a long skirt.
Mid-length skirts?
^ from: comparestoreprices.co.uk - Can mid-length skirts be acceptable for men? Some guys wear long shorts and some shorts above the knees. What if certain skirts (not kilts) were made for men? I doubt some designer would ever make a mid-length denim pencil skirt be acceptable for men (let alone ANY pencil skirt).
Sarongs.
a beach-friendly sarong worn by a male. Some sarongs are very common skirts worn by men in some countries. ^ First picture from: magnetictimes.com.au; second picture from: kiltmen.com - Sarong skirts are wrap skirts primarily used as a coverup skirt for women. In some nations (such as Pacific island nations), sarongs are very acceptable skirts for men. They even have other names in some nations, such as pareos.
Harem Pants/Sarouels (especially those with deeper crotches).
^ from: en.dawanda.com - a woman wearing harem pants. These are often seen as skirts to some people. Many love these while many more dislike these. These are the combination of skirts with legging-like bottoms. The longer varities of harem pants give a skirt-like appearance. Many see these as skirts, especially harem pants with longer crotches.
(some) Gaucho Pants/Culotte Skirts.
^ from: flickr.com - gaucho pants/culotte pants are considered skirts. Split skirts, but skirts nonetheless. These split skirts which I have discussed in a past entry on gaucho pants are pretty acceptable. Rather than the more bootylicious gaucho pants, some of the more trouser-like gauchos are fairly acceptable if you're talking about wearing skirts. Many look at these as pants while I seem to be one of the few to think of these as split skirts. So since these pant-like bottoms are still essentially skirts, that makes them almost totally acceptable. They aren't true skirts, but skirts nonetheless. And yes... the person in the above picture is a guy.
And then, there's a kind of skirt that WOULD make sense:
Skorts.
^ from: j-walkblog.com - an older male wearing what appears to be a tennis skirt. Part of the problem with wearing any skirt is coverage. Does one ever feel covered and confident wearing a skirt? Love them or loathe them, skorts give most confidence. For women, these are practical skirts for active functions (especially today's skorts) as well as acceptable skorts in school environments. One website specializes in skorts for men called skortman.com. I think there was an episode of Adult Swim's "The Boondocks" where one of the boy characters was wearing some kind of skirt or skort. But again, what average guy would wear a skort (even any active skorts)?
If we're talking skorts, would a male even dare wearing an active skort or (heaven forbid)... a tennis skirt? And I'm talking about a pleated tennis skirt. Such pleated tennis skirts are about the sexiest you can go. A guy would have to be IMMENSELY confident to wear such a short skirt while bearing his legs. On the plus side, though, you're covered. Because remember- there are attached shorts hiding underneath a tennis skirt. This is about the hottest a guy in a skirt can be while still feeling covered for the most part.
Should a male ever wear a skirt? Some are confident enough to pull it off. This is more of fashion than any kind of religious connotations to me. Here is a photo giving you some inspiration on men in skirts:
^ from: bionicbong.com - a Japanese male wearing a long skirt.
And to finally end this section on men in skirts, here is a YouTube video I've seen a long time ago of a male in a mini skirt in Tongdaemon in Seoul, South Korea. Start watching around 0:04 and try to keep up with the guy with the girly outfit. Past the 0:30 mark, take a look at this male fashionista and what he's wearing. The video is a bit too bright to really see the full outfit, but you do get a basic idea of what exactly he's wearing. This is someone not afraid to express himself through the means of fashion. This person is also not afraid to rock a mini skirt.
^ "guy wearing skirt & high heels"
(added: October 8, 2011) And this fellow, Gregory Gorgeous, isn't afraid to show some chic. Here is Gregory Gorgeous wearing two different outfits- one for a lunch date, and the other for the nightclub:
--- Males in Skinny Jeans/Pants (Including Feminine Skinny Jeans) ---
^ from: hubpages.com - Lee skinny jeans for women (but can also be worn by men), worn on a woman
Part of my inclination would be to say that I'm tired of skinny jeans. A number of men who can't find a fit with an average pair of skinny jeans usually shop for feminine skinny jeans. It's like when I used to be a regular on the Fashion Spot (which I am a fan of), SO many would praise skinny jeans and leggings like they are the best anyone can wear. I've gotten burned out on super-skinny pants. I've never liked cigarette pants much either.
But for the sake of the argument here, there's one reason why I'll sympathize for males here. Some males find a better fit with skinny jeans and pants than they can with pants of more average male bodies. If for all intents and purposes that finding a great-fitting pair of jeans is the name of the game, and if skinny jeans are the best option for some bodies, then why not? Again- I am not crazy over skinny jeans, but there are many guys who find a better fit with skinny jeans and pants than any other kind of jeans or pants.
Some guys who can't find a good fit with average pants sometimes even go for female skinny jeans. If certain designers aren't going to make a good pair of skinny jeans or pants for certain male bodies that can't wear an average size pair of jeans, then maybe some find a better fit with skinny jeans. This is more of a fashion interpretation to me.
--- Males in Feminine Shoes, Including High Heels? ---
Some men can't find comfort with average shoes, so they find better comfort with women's shoes! No, I'm just kidding with you all! Have a little fun every now and then! :)
"Why do females have all the fun? We can wear these shoes confidently, too!" At least... in the minds of those males who wear women's shoes. One thing people immediately assume is, "you must be gay" just because you're a guy wearing feminine shoes. The fact is... no one is automatically gay (as in homosexual) just because you wear women's shoes. It's like when people see my YouTube videos and assume that I'm gay just because I'm different from other guys.
Another act of expression is in wearing feminine shoes. This means wearing certain shoes and boots (and maybe sandals too) usually worn by females. One of my friends on Blogspot and on the Fashion Spot proudly wears high-heel shoes. You can see some of the shoes he wears by visiting his blog at: Hottest Heels - Heels are Hot! Anything Else is Not!. The shoes worn by this young man are very delicious in the eyes of a female who may be seeing them. They are equally so when this guy wears them. In fact, some males even take it a step further. Some males even wear toenail polish to go with feminine sandals and peep-toe/open-toe shoes.
These are pictures of MALES wearing feminine shoes:
^ from: coxnewsweb.com - various males wearing feminine shoes.
^ from: photobucket.com - a male wearing feminine knee-high boots tucked into jeans.
^ from: photobucket.com - mid-calf feminine boots worn by a male, tucked into skinny jeans.
Again, it's just fashion to me. You cannot assume anything about a person just by how they dress. That especially means automatically calling them any kind of gay slurs just because they dress in ways unacceptable by society. Some girly shoes are actually unisex. Again, if you can proudly wear these and feel comfortable in them, go right ahead and go with these shoes, guys!
BONUS: What is Your Women's Shoe Size for Males?
The usual rule of thumb is that you go up two sizes from your men's shoe size to determine your US Women's shoe size. Or conversely, take your American men's shoe size and add it by two to determine your American women's shoe size. So for example... if your US Men's shoe size is a Size 10, your US Women's shoe size is 12 B(M) US. I can comfortably fit a 10.5 B(M) US men's shoe, so my women's shoe size would be a 12.5 B(M) US shoe (meaning I'd have to look LONG AND HARD to find a feminine shoe to fit my feet!).
This is only a base recommendation, though. You may still want to try on a pair of shoes before doing any kind of calculations just to know how they'd REALLY fit your feet. So if you're interested in wearing some feminine shoes, let this be a bit of a helper. I sometimes grow a tad curious on what feminine shoes would best suit me if I were to wear feminine shoes. Thing is, I'd doubt I would ever leave the house (and not get yelled at) for wearing feminine shoes.
If you want to read a blog that is devoted to high heels and features one male wearing feminine high heels, please check out my Blogspot friend over at Hottest Heels - Heels Are Hot! Anything Else Is Not!. Click on the "Pics Of Me Wearing My Heels" label to see him wearing some sexy high-heel shoes. You can also click on the blog label "Videos Of Me Walking In My Heels" to see videos of him wearing these sexy high-heel shoes. This is a good read on feminine heels for men, courtesy of Times Online in the United Kingdom: "Fashion-concious men get a lift as the man-heel makes its entrance"
--- The Femboy Magazine Influence ---
I want to stress again that this blog entry DOES NOT discuss crossdressing or anything like that. This blog entry was primarily about males trying on feminine clothing. The assumption most make is that men are gay for wearing clothing from the other sex. What I'm suggesting here is that most males are doing this in the interests of fashion and expression. One of my primary inspirations for this blog entry will be discussed in this section.
Part of my inspiration for this blog entry comes from checking out a Myspace profile featuring male models between the ages of about 18 to 25 dressed beautifully in some of the most stylish clothing and in romantic poses. This California-based magazine, named Femboy Magazine, strongly emphasizes that the magazine is NOT about crossdressing. Their Myspace profile suggests that the models who post pictures for this magazine are not crossdressers. For many people, it is crossdressing since you're wearing clothing from the other sex. In the interests of art and fashion, however, you'd be surprised at just how beautiful some of these males can look sporting feminine clothing. This deal shows that just because you're a guy doesn't mean you can't express your own style with feminine clothing if you choose to wear feminine clothing.
So is the premise of Femboy Magazine. Just hearing the word "femboy" conjures images of males dressed up and looking like females. It gives the impression of women who were born as males. That is not the point of this publication, however. In fact, pay attention to how the magazine name is stylized- "Femboy," not "Femboy." The way "Femboy" is stylized is more along the lines of "feminine boyishness." It is a style where you can look feminine beautiful while still maintaining your male character. Femboy Magazine is trying to focus on the element of a well-dressed male in feminine clothing. I am in no way an expert on the gay and lesbian community, so what I'm about to say in the next few sentences are NOT said with any sort of professionalism. This magazine focuses on the androgynous male wearing feminine clothes. The focus is all on trying to balance femininity with boyishness without overstepping either boundary too far. It also discusses fashion tips on how to look your best if your among these fashionable males. In a number of chatting sessions I've had with Femboy Magazine via Myspace IM, we chatted a lot about the magazine as it's trying to get off on the right foot. One of the key issues to this magazine is on changing perceptions. This magazine basically believes that beauty is unisex. They are more along the lines of expressing feminine-type beauty through fashion and beauty. Even straight women have been sold on Femboy Magazine's vision.
Or as their Myspace profile says:
"Femboy Magazine believes that gay males are a much more diverse group than the stereotypical one-dimensional gym bodies that are portrayed in modern culture. In fact, we believe that feminine/androgynous gay males are the most valuable, beautiful and underappreciated segment of the gay population. That is why Femboy Magazine wants to celebrate that beauty, elegance and dualism in a classy fashion publication. You'll see the world's most beautiful young men in the hottest new fashions and learn how you can incorporate these looks into your wardrobe to become the femboy you've always wanted to be...Femboy Magazine is not about drag or transsexualism—and it is DEFINITELY NOT porn or about nudity—it is a new fashion and lifestyle magazine that celebrates the beauty of young, feminine yet boyish gay males who have the confidence to walk the line between femininity and boyishness."
-from: Femboy Magazine's Myspace page
So that's why I've included this in my blog entry- lots of people think all guys should dress, like guys. While I'm not condoning or endorsing males wearing feminine clothing, I'm just saying that in the interests of fashion, art, and expression; this is not a bad way to get noticed. Remember earlier in this blog entry that I talked about how Jennifer Minniti thinks the male body isn't portrayed in a beautiful way whereas the female body has been romanticized and complimented through fashion.
(UPDATED: December 3, 2011 - Myspace link no longer functional) FemBoy Magazine is no longer functional on Myspace. For more information about this magazine or to apply to be a model, visit the Facebook Fan Page of Femboy Magazine. The magazine is right now trying to work on photography and such to get the magazine up and running proper.
For those of you trying to question my personality or anything, I want to let you know that I am heterosexual. Maybe very slightly bi-curious, but I am heterosexual.
--- My Final Thoughts on This Topic ---
This is the key point of this blog entry, my personal commentary on everything you've read up to this point. Have a good read.
The point of this blog entry is on if males should wear certain kinds of feminine clothing. The main point I've stressed is that this issue is NOT about crossdressing. It's on how some people feel that males should NEVER wear certain garments usually worn by females.
Fashion is art. Art is expression. Expression is fashion. One of the key reasons why fashion resonates with me is because fashion is about saying something... without saying anything. We would never walk out of our houses or escape our closets if we were unsure and uncomfortable about what message we want to send or imply to society and our immediate peers. One should be able to express themselves through the means of fashion with little or no compromise. Society frowns upon people whom are universally different from everyone else in what society considers normal or acceptable. However, certain members of society praise and honor difference and independence. As much as there are some who dislike men who wear pink (or any similar pink colors), there are equally those who feel females shouldn't wear so-called "boyfriend jeans." This, then, becomes a double-standard in fashion- how come females can wear menswear-inspired pieces and not fall into any kind of ridicule, while males would be ridiculed for trying to wear feminine fashions? It is an understandable double standard most fashionable males frown upon.
The most important accessory in fashion is confidence. How can you wear a garment or show off a certain look if you are not confident in what you wear? There is also another important accessory to fashion- comfort. How can you confidently wear something if you aren't comfortable in it and comfortable wearing it with confidence? The males who wear feminine garments wear these things because of confidence and comfort. Most probably don't care if people hate them for making these decisions. However, these are males not afraid to express themselves in any such way which some members of society deem detrimental.
Who is making the fashion decisions for males who wear feminine clothing- you or them? Society will quickly turn down and ridicule men who wear feminine fashions, but fashion will reward the person who is both expressive and confident. Isn't establishing your own identity regardless of what mainstream folk and society think a part of being respected? We are all free to express ourselves however we please regardless of what other people think. It is a means to where while there may be fashion rules and advice, fashion rules were meant to be broken. People can flip the script on fashion at any time.
I'm not saying that males wearing feminine fashion is wrong. However, I'm not saying that males wearing feminine fashion is right, either. I'm taking the middle ground and expressing what I see. There are even some fashion designers that dare test the limits of men's fashion. Jean Paul Gaultier is one, having tested the waters of making fashionable skirts for men. If fashion wasn't as restrictive for men, then we'd all have the same boring options. Some men even believe in fashion freedom. For these men, they would question how come males have to wear pants while females have pant and skirt options. Granted fashion is more versatile for females than males, some males just think they can confidently (and sometimes fabulously wear) any feminine fashions. Fashion is more about expression than wearing what society tends to enforce what a certain gender should wear.
--- (BONUS!) What Would I Wear if I Tried This? ---
(Section Added: MAY 4, 2010) Here is a bonus section I'd like to add in regards to males wearing feminine fashions. This is just to show that I do have an eye for fashion.
Top.
I'm not sure what kind of feminine top (if at all possible) I'd wear. I'd probably stick to my own shirts. I wear XL size shirts, so I doubt I'd look very nice in a feminine XL top. If I was a bit ambitious, I'd probably wear a bolero jacket or a shrug (bolero more than likely).
Bottom.
Nothing says feminine dress like a skirt. Because most of my wardrobe is mostly casual, I think one such garment would have to be a long denim skirt. For comfort, either a long denim trumpet skirt or a long flared jean skirt would suffice. Pant options I'd be okay with would probably be a pair of bootcut or flare jeans with either sexy flap pockets or even no pockets. Glitter detail on the pockets or any girly pockets would also suffice. As much as I've liked gaucho pants and jersey palazzo pants, I'd wonder how they'd feel on me. Gaucho pants and booty is a guilty pleasure I'd admit to.
More than likely though, I'd just go casual and simple with a long jean skirt. The thing I'd fear about any shorter skirts would be any embarassing moments trying to sit down. If this was the case, I'd probably look for a casual skort to feel covered and safe. I may have to wear briefs instead of boxers as well in the case of shorter skirts.
Footwear.
To stay within casual limits, I'd probably go for a pair of casual cute shoes. Something similar to the platform loafers with chunky heels would be great along with a long jean skirt or some flare jeans. I love mary janes as my favorite feminine shoes. They'd have to be either schoolgirl-like mary janes or some mary jane pumps. If I was feeling ambitious, I'd chance painting my toenails and wear some peep-toe pumps. It's rare I wear sandals outside of the house, so there probably wouldn't be any sandals I'd consider. Some platform flip-flops with a wedge heel would be very okay for me. I do not own a single pair of flip-flop sandals.
So that's a look at what I would consider if I were wearing feminine clothes or wanted to try this look. Then too, I am nowhere near someone really stylish and confident to pull off such looks out the house.
--- Androgyny Across the Blogosphere ---
Many more links will be added. Check out what I have for now in case you are interested:
• A fellow from Spain has no problem sporting various chic outfits. Items you'd see being worn on a cute teen girl or young adolescent woman is worn by this guy pretty nicely. Visit androgyn.beauty blog or take a look at some of his outfits on Chictopia.
• I came across a blog called The Art of Avant Garde. This fellow is very confident in his dress, and you can see his fabulous sense of style by visiting the Blogger/Blogspot blog, The Art of Avant Garde.
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Some people find themselves in situations where they can't win. Therefore, they feel like nothing ever goes right and that trying to make something out of nothing just goes to waste. Think about the girl who can't get a boyfriend. Think about the student in school who feels like he/she has no chance of passing a class. Think about the person who always feels like he or she always seems to be constantly in the wrong place at the wrong time. There are times even when I feel like nothing ever goes right for me. The one thing I always try to remember and stress to people is that happiness and good fortune will come to you. How do you think I've become popular blogging and in doing YouTube videos?
The best thing I would recommend is to surround yourself with people who believe in you and think you can go anywhere and everywhere. You need to be around people who you feel can help you remain positive. This will help you to feel more positive. Once you gain that confidence, you then look to find ways to add to your confidence and give yourself hope. Think of this like a shopping cart. A shopping cart is useless if no one pushes it. The people you're around will help push you in a positive direction. So find some people whom make you happy and can push you in a positive direction. Once you "get rolling" (so to speak), you can be on your way to trying to make something positive out of a seemingly negative world.
Trust me, people. There are many times where I feel like nothing right ever goes on for me. All I know is that there is happiness waiting on the other side. There may be a great distance between myself and the finish line, but anything is possible because I believe. Sometimes, we just have to take what life gives us and try to make the most out of what we have wherever we are.
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When I watch Maury sometimes, I hear of cheating partners who do unspeakable things. You know... cheating with other people, sleeping with best friends, that sort of thing. A lot of the couples who get dumped on national TV really try to get back together to patch things up and start again. Why do I think scorned lovers somehow try to get back together after some unspeakable act(s) of philandering (cheating)? The one reason to me is the power of love. Love is so powerful that as you try to walk away from one you adore the most and care for the most, love tends to be that unrelenting force within you that makes you want to see the goodness in people you put behind. It makes you think a certain way as to what that someone means to you. This can not only be for couples in love, but also for relationships between friends and family.
--- Love: The Unrelenting Irresistible Force ---
Here is an example for you- a partner learns that he/she has been cheated on by his/her lover. The scorned party dumps her/him and wants nothing to do with him/her anymore. With love as an unrelenting and irresistible force, we look back on the positive qualities of the guilty party. With an unfilled void, we feel empty just thinking about just how much someone means to us. In the back of our respective minds is the fact that the accused party did some unforgivable act. Despite this, and in learning what we leave behind after letting something go, we tend to have better appreciation for how much someone really means to us.
Let's look at another example- a married couple has an intense argument with screaming and savagely foul language. The instinct is to tackle an immediate because are of a "What have you done for me lately?" people. Let's just say the married couple breaks up and wants nothing to do with each other anymore. The couple somehow gets back together because life separated for the two would be saddening. And if there are children involved, it means one party will have to be mom and dad to a child or children. It's like a scorned spouse or lover wants to turn away, but there is hope and promise of trying to be both good spouses and solid parents. So while immediate times may not be promising, at least we have things to look back on as a showing of love. Looking back on what items of promise there are makes us think differently about the ones we've argued about.
What is another example of the unrelenting power of love? Think about when a couple wants to renew their wedding vows. Think about a couple wanting to get back together after some rough times. The promise of a brighter future and hopes of trying to fix a rocky relationship is always something special. It means that two parties have put their differences aside and try to come together in hopes of making and maintaining a special relationship. It means that a couple has something to work towards and live for. It may not be easy to get back together, but at least there is hope that something special is in the works.
Hope and promise always make me happy. They are the reasons I keep believing in people who I love and care about. I at least try to find goodness in people that far outweigh any negativity. I don't want to see people I love and/or respect be at each others' throats constantly. If it's with someone very close, I get extremely nervous. I have had enough negativity in my life that I hate to experience anything extremely discomforting and nightmarish. I don't want people whom I love or really good friends with to just all of a sudden fall into a hole they can't get out of.
--- Can You REALLY Hate a Loved One Forever? ---
I guess you can say that you can never hate something forever. Especially if there are people who you love and feel like you can't live without, even if you hate someone you once loved for some sort of reason, you can never fully hate someone for the rest of your life. At least I think that love brings people together, despite the fact that in the backs of our minds, the ones who have scorned us did some sort of unspeakable act. The amount of love in our hearts help us to realize how much someone means to us. I constantly hear on daytime talk shows about how certain people love someone. If someone we loved was gone for our lives, we feel like we have nothing (or at least, something that helps us feel like life after someone's break up or passing is tough). It is why certain people want to still be with people. Then again, this is why you go on talk shows- you need help. So while it's commonplace to see a couple whose relationship is on the rocks, at least the scorned parties see the goodness in the hearts of those they love most that without the ones they love in their lives, they feel they have nothing. It is the power of love and the unrelenting goodness God brings to the world that helps us want to stay together with people. A child who hates his/her parents CAN come together and regain understanding. High school sweethearts that now hate each other can come back together and try to live happily together without needing to find new partners. Two unhappy spouses who dump each other CAN come back together to try to start over and hope for a promising future. The power of love helps us to recognize and acknowledge what people REALLY mean to us, and also what people REALLY mean to us rather than the "What have you done for me lately?" concern. Love is both an unrelenting and irresistible force. It is the power that bonds us and lets us see things in people we fail to see in them, especially after being scorned by them.
This is at least what I think about the power of love. When there's someone who we love or used to love, love usually helps us to think about what someone REALLY means to us rather than what that loved someone means to us immediately. It's something I like to think of when people drop me from friend lists on Myspace and Facebook. Something tells me that I hope someone may one day want to be friends with me and give me a second chance. That's especially when I feel like I did something I didn't know ended up hurting someone. It is especially when I feel like there were people whom I thought were friends of mine. I just believe that there are people who I wish would give me a second chance because I hardly ever drop friends from my friend lists on Myspace and/or Facebook. If someone just doesn't like being on Myspace or Facebook anymore, that's COMPLETELY understandable. But if it's someone who just drops me without telling me why or wanting to patch things up with me, then I just feel cheated and unloved.
Love is a powerful and irresistible force. The relation of love can be thought of as a boat trying to float on water. Hate is the force that tells us that a heavy boat will drown and be forgotten forever, but love is the water's force that helps a boat remain buoyant and successfully float. I don't think we can ever hate anyone forever. We want to when we've been scorned or done wrong, but I don't think we can EVER hate a loved one forever. Forever means that you try to get ANY thoughts of a past love out of your mind for as long as you live. At one point, we need the people we've once loved because there will be holes that need to be patched up. So because of the buoyant force of love, people sometimes get back with the ones they've once loved and try to patch things up. Life and love give second chances (sometimes, third chances). It is because of this that love... is an irresistible force.
An exciting and punishing road course was unveiled a few years ago. Autobahn Country Club is located in Joliet, Illinois, USA. Many people know Joliet as the home of the Chicagoland Speedway. Road racing fans, however, now know this as the home of a very technical and mostly flat road course. This track's length would make it very much a Formula 1-friendly course as its full course is over 3.56 miles (5.73 km) in length. Here is a chance to learn more about this course.
--- Autobahn Country Club ---
What I may start doing in my Race Tracks blog entries is show a track map followed by a few images of the track in action. This will help give a better idea of each course. I may also edit my current Race Tracks blog entries to add more changes. Here is a track map of this course:
^ from: faasst.com - Autobahn Country Club is a fabulous racing facility within distance of Chicago.
I guess I really fell in love with this course when I got to see lots of Fall/Autumn foliage on the trees. The full course features some 23 corners. The Start/Finish line to the full course is the Start/Finish line of the North Circuit. Now my description based on a YouTube video I've seen.
Lap Description.
The first corner is pretty sharp heading to the left. A small left-hand kink in the road comprises Turn 2 and leads to an equally sharp Turn 3, as you transition from the North Course to the South Course. Turns 4 and 5 comprise an increasing radius section of two right-hand corners. The radius out of Turn 4 widens as you go into Turn 5. The first left turn of the course is a very sharp one at Turn 6. It seems like you can treat it like a high-speed kink rather than somewhere you have to brake really hard at. Up next is a moderately long straight leading into a smooth, sweeping, left-hand Turn 7. A sharper left-hander makes up Turn 8. Turn 9 is more like a double-apex section as a brief kink leads into a sharper corner for Turn 9. I may be inclined to refer to the two corners as "9a" and "9b." A kink to the right follows heading into Turn 10 followed by a rather sharp Turn 8 right-hander. Turn 11 is the southernmost corner on the full course. A left-handed, sharp, hooking Turn 12 leads into a sharp left at Turn 13. A long straightaway follows leading into the sharp right-hander at Turn 14. Turn 15 comes in like an obtuse-angled corner. It is a sharp left-hand kink. Stretch your legs a little more as you go transition from the South Circuit to the North Circuit. Turn 16 is a smooth right-hander, and Turn 17 is a little harder left-hand turn. An easy-going Turn 18 leads to Turn 19, which is anything BUT easy-going. The Turn 19 is almost exactly like the Turn 9 complex, only that the Turn 19 area is slightly shorter. Turn 20 is somewhat sharp, going left. Turn 21 is a very sharp right-hand corner. Turn 22 is a sharp left-hand kink that expands outwards down to a long straight. That straight leads to the Start/Finish line, ready for you to race all 3.56 miles of the full course over again.
Video Lap.
Here is a video lap of this course. Watch the driver's helmet to get a feel for how punishing this course is:
This is a relatively new track, but I think if Autobahn Country Club wanted to expand into an international racing facility, plenty of Chicago-area folk (including lots of other Americans) will be proud to call this as an elite racing facility. It is a very tough course. I think this track has a fantastic future in hopefully hosting more kinds of racing. Maybe we'll see series like AMA Road Racing, the American Le Mans Series, Grand-Am, and more in this track's future. It has a bright future ahead. If someone can comment, I want to know what the last Chicago-area road course was because when I visited the , it was told that the Autobahn Country Club is the first Chicago-area road course in almost forty years. So what was the previous course?
There are many kinds of sunglasses for males and females ranging from novelty to fashionable. There are various kinds of lenses and different size sunglasses. Sunglasses should be appropriate for however much protection from UV rays and very bright sunlight as you please. They can be good for things ranging from beating the heat to (I admit) looking cool.
You came to this blog entry to read up on sunglasses. Later in this blog entry, I will show you some sunglasses on Amazon you might be interested in if you loved reading my blog entry. I, of course, want you to be able to have your own fashionable and fun sunglasses as temperatures warm up.
--- Types of Sunglasses ---
Sunglasses vary in style, function, and in levels of protection for your eyes. This section highlights
Basic Sunglasses. ^ from: comparestoreprices.co.uk - This is what I'll define as basic. These are just average sunglasses that aren't really super-stylish or whatever.
Fashion sunglasses do more than just protect your eyes. In fact, they add some style to your overall look. The first pair is a pair of men's fashion sunglasses, and the bottom pair is obviously a women's pair of sunglasses.
Aviator Sunglasses. ^ from: kaboodle.com - Aviator sunglasses have been the most popular sunglasses as of late. They exude super-chic style for both males and females.
Jackie-O Sunglasses. ^ from: chictopia.com - Also affectionately known as bug eye glasses, the Jackie-O sunglasses are named after the glasses made famous by Jacqueline Onassis. Many think that wearing sunglasses that dominate your face look ugly. Some even think that this is just overkill when looking for adequate protection for your eyes. They've become popular since about five years ago, though they've been around for much longer.
Wayfarers. ^ from: asos.com - The most common kinds of sunglasses are wayfarers, like the ones above that I've seen on asos.com.
Luxury Sunglasses. ^ from: nordstrom.com - Luxury sunglasses are sunglasses from luxury brands. They are some of the best sunglasses money can buy for those willing to splurge for a hot pair of sunglasses. They can be the best way to beat the heat while also looking your best.
Novelty Sunglasses. ^ from: thisnext.com - Most novelty sunglasses are just that- novelty. They are glasses you can wear casually and for fun. Many of these novelty sunglasses come in very unique designs and even with colored lenses. The likelihood of me covering novelty sunglasses is not very likely.
Sunglass Clips and Trans. ^ from: 2020mag.com - If you wear regular glasses like I do, and if you don't want to switch from regular glasses to sunglasses, this is a better alternative. I have my own pair of metal sunglass clips that attach cleanly to my glasses.
The most important thing to remember about sunglasses is to find a pair that you can happily and safely wear on bright and sunny days. You want as much protection for your eyes as possible. Find some sunglasses that fit your style and your needs.
--- Sunglass Alternatives: Sunglass Clips and Transition Lenses ---
If you wear regular glasses like I do, you may opt to go with clips for your glasses rather than have to continually switch from reading glasses to sunglasses. This is a convenient solution that still gives you the same amount of protection on sunny days. I have a pair of sunglass clips that I use to clip onto my glasses. The effectiveness of these sunglass clips are about the same as an average pair of sunglasses. Just remember to have your carrying case or glasses sock with you to store your sunglass clips.
Another alternative to sunglasses are transition lenses. You'll need to chat with your eye doctor about switching your lenses from regular lenses to transition lenses. Transition lenses will quickly change in response to the amount of light in a given area. So when it's bright and sunny outside, the lenses change color to help shield your eyes from the bright sunlight without the need to grab your sunglasses.
Thanks for reading my blog entry so far on sunglasses. I've provided a page break because the remainder of this blog entry concerns sunglasses you might be interested in from Amazon. I will use Amazon to find sunglasses you might like based on my findings and searches. If you want a pair of sunglasses for yourself, please read on to see the rest of my blog entry. If you want some real sunglasses, keep reading after the Page Break. If you don't want to read this entire blog entry, then I thank you for reading. I want to offer you my thanks by showing you some novelty sunglasses on Amazon. If you enjoyed my blog entry, here's my way of saying thanks to you:
If you want to see some REAL sunglasses you can buy, I recommend you read on! :) Well?
I am in the process of moving over the Amazon items after the Jump Break to my secondary blog. So if you want to shop for some sunglasses on Amazon, I recommend you click on the graphic below to visit my secondary blog, "John's Shop Space," and the relevant blog entry related to this topic!
--- Sunglasses on Amazon ---
NOTE: This section contains links to Amazon products. You are welcome to click on images and links to learn more about each item. You are free to order any items featured in this section or in any widget if you choose. Please see "An Important Amazon Note" in my blog's sidebar to see more information on any Amazon items shown.
The majority of glasses I'll feature in this section are for men, juniors, and women. I want to feel like my blog entry has meant something to you. So what I always try and do is show you some items on Amazon relevant to the blog topic (sunglasses, in this case). I want you to be able to have a pair of sunglasses you will likely enjoy. So please take a look at each item below. If you see something you like, click on it and buy it if you are really happy with it. I would appreciate it if you do purchase these items if you see something you like. Widgets will be supplemented at the end of this blog entry with more sunglasses that may interest you. If any items are no longer available, I will regularly update this blog entry (as well as my other fashion-themed blog entries) with more content.
If I didn't want you to have your own items by shopping online, I wouldn't have gone to the extents that I've gone to chat about sunglasses. PLEASE feel free to purchase anything you like from this blog entry and any of my other blog entries with Amazon products. A thing I'd like to add is that all or most of these sunglasses come with their own free sunglass cases. So if you want a pair of sunglasses for your own, you probably won't have to purchase a carrying case or anything because most (or all) of these glasses have their own cases.
Various Sunglasses. Let me find some sunglasses for males and females. This is just a general bunch of sunglasses. Some items here may also be for both males and females.
^ Both high quality and inexpensive, these Blues Brothers wayfarers offer protection up to UV400. You can be assured that you'll look great while also shielding your eyes nicely. Four colors are available for these.
^ These are aviator sunglasses with mirrored lenses. The lenses provide up to UV400 protection. These are very stylish glasses for the stylish fellow.
^ Consider getting this pair of sunglasses if you play sports. The JiMarti JM01 ("JM" does NOT stand for "John Marine!") sunglasses have an unbreakable frame and comes in nine different lovely styles.
^ Rock these Rock Star shades from G&G if you fancy '80s-type sunglasses.
^ Do you listen to a lot of MP3s? These sunglasses allow you to listen to your favorite MP3 songs while also keeping your eyes protected from bright sun rays. The sunglasses come with their own earbud headphones that can be flipped up when you're not wanting to listen to music. These sunglasses from Vision have 2 gigabytes of Flash memory, and MP3s can be added via USB or Bluetooth technology. These glasses are powered by a rechargeable lithium battery. Click on the above graphic to learn more about these MP3 sunglasses. They only come in black.
These were just a sample of men's and women's sunglasses in this blog entry. I'll have many more throughout this blog entry. For now, it's time to talk women's sunglasses.
Various Sunglasses: Women (and Juniors). Remember- this is only a general assortment of feminine sunglasses. I'll feature many more in categories later in this blog entry. (Some sunglasses here may also be for men)
^ These aviators from Ray-Ban
^ Though on the expensive side, these Oakley hinder sunglasses for women are very cute and compliment the style of the fashionable diva. Pick these up if you want a sexy pair of shades to match your sexy style!
^ The G by GUESS logo sunglasses feature metallic "G" designs on the sides. They only come in one size and feature three different colors for these.
^ While you can't be Jackie Kennedy Onassis, you can have some of her style. These oversized glasses come in two different colors. The stylish of girls (used loosely) will be even more stylish with shades like these. These are shades by Urban Boundaries.
^ While these are oversized glasses, they are also unisex sunglasses. I just can't see a guy wearing glasses like these. They are from Ray-Ban only in one size.
^ Very girly and cute, you'll fall in love with these heart glasses from Gravity Shades. They come in three different colors.
^ Love what you see out of these Fun and Funky heart-shaped sunglasses. They offer 100% UV Protection. Who says you can't look cute in a pair of novel, yet functional sunglasses? You can have your cake and eat it too with these sunglasses.
Aviator Sunglasses. These are aviator sunglasses on Amazon that you might like. You are free to buy any sunglasses you like here. They are men's and women's aviators. Some items may be unisex, meaning they can be worn and enjoyed by both males and females.
^ Why have one cool pair of shades when you can have three? G&G provides a pack of three aviator sunglasses. Nine different color choices are available for you to pick the ones you'll be happiest with. Certainly a must for the sunglasses lover.
^ The RB 3025 aviator sunglasses from Ray-Ban come in a multitude of sizes and colors, so you're sure to find the pair best suited for you and your face. You should click on the above graphic to learn more about these sunglasses and all the available sizes and colors for them.
^ Full mirrored aviator sunglasses from Elite will give you some style for these inexpensive aviators. These can be stylish for any man or woman.
^ If it's a sexy pair of aviator-type shades are what you're looking for, JiMarti may have you covered with these aviators. Three different colors are available for these sexy sunglasses.
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Oversized/Onassis Glasses. Here are a bunch of oversized sunglasses. Or for haters of these, bug eye glasses.
^ Oversized sunglasses from Saka's provide girly charm. They come in four different color frames and three different color lenses. Want some shades as cute as you are? These may be your sunglasses!
^ These sunglasses from Private Island features tattoo designs on the sides.
Wayfarers. Wayfarers are the topic of discussion in this section. These are all based on a search I did on Amazon with a variety of
^ Here is a three-pack of wayfarers because after all, three is a lot better than one. They are all black.
^ Ray-Ban's RB2132 wayfarers come in five different sizes and over 32 different colors. Check out each color to see what sizes are available for these. These wayfarers start at about $70 USD. Pay up!
^ Super dark wayfarers from G&G will give you some groovy cool. And also... some '80s style. They only come in the super dark color they come in.
^ These are neon wayfarers for both adults and kids. There are 38 colors for these including regular sunglass lenses and clear lenses.
Sunglass Clips. If you wear glasses like I do, you can be able to clip on sunglasses to give your eyes protection on bright days. I'm not going to be able to show you transition lenses. That's something you'll need to have to discuss with your eye doctor. Be sure to know what size what size glasses shape and size you have before considering getting any. Instead of just individual ones, here is a widget for you showing off many clip-on sunglasses. Find a pair that interests you the most:
Luxury Sunglasses. My final section concerns luxury sunglasses. Feel free to rock some style with these sunglasses. This is where you will see a number of name-brand sunglasses. I'll be sure to cover relatively inexpensive sunglasses, and of course... those you can't (and probably won't afford). All of this is in the interest of getting more support from my readers and viewers. Your pair of luxury-type sunglasses may be in this section. So have a look below!
^ Marc by Marc Jacobs features these resin sunglasses for women. What stylish girl wouldn't want a name like Marc by Marc Jacobs around their faces? These glasses come in four different colors and comes with their own carrying case.
^ Are you a Dior girl? These Dior shades are deliciously fabulous. Give your head sweet style by sporting these lovely Dior glasses.
^ Here are some Gucci sunglasses por hommes (for men). Three colors are available for the stylish and handsome male who wants a hot pair of sunglasses.
^ Christian Dior's Diorita sunglasses come in two different colors and would look beautiful on any stylish femme. Be sure to check these out if you want a sweet pair of shades, like these two-tone sunglasses.
^ These are sunglasses from Ralph Lauren in four different lovely color styles.
^ Here are some Tommy Sunglasses. Tommy who? Tommy Hilfiger. THAT'S who. Show some Tommy chic with these shades.
^ From COACH, these Samantha glasses feature Swarovski crystals on them. COACH sunglasses with Swarovski crystals on them? To quote a famous socialite... that's hot! Get yourself these shades if they tickle your fancy.
^ Every girl should be two things- classy and fabulous. These are Chanel sunglass with rhinestones. After all, nothing says classy and fabulous like Chanel, and these glasses are both at the same time. Are you classy and fabulous? Your sunglasses are right here.
^ GUCCI style can be had with these sunglasses. Three colors are available for these shades if you want to pick these up.
Now let's ramp things up with much more expensive sunglasses. After all, this section is about LUXURY sunglasses, after all! :P
^ I didn't know Roberto Cavalli made sunglasses until seeing these. These are the Demodoco sunglasses, available in two different colors. Let your inner diva shine with these lovely shades.
^ Believe it or not, these sunglasses carry the name of a famous auto maker- Porsche. That's right. These are the P8440 sunglasses from Porsche Design. Shield your eyes from bright sun rays in style from Porsche Design.
^ You probably can't afford these unless you're a celebrity (or celebrity in the making). The Western/S sunglasses from Christian Dior only come in Light Gold with Brown gradient lenses.
^ Solidify your status as a rich and successful woman with these Giorgio Armani sunglasses. Armani is a name you do not mess with in regards to high-end luxurious items. These shades are no different. Either get these if you have the money, or always feel free to window-shop.
^ Here are some aviator sunglasses from Chrome Hearts. They may not look all that expensive, but they are. Enjoy what these glasses have to offer as you shape your face stylishly with these.
^ These sunglasses are from Dolce & Gabbana's Precious collection. D&G Precious provides these glasses for the delightful femme who has money to burn and socialite status to maintain.
^ Finally, I present you the most expensive sunglasses from a search I did on Amazon. Chrome Hearts makes these sunglasses. These shades go by the name of "The Beast." Their price is purely beastly. Needless to say, don't break these or drop these down a storm drain. That is... unless you want these $1,000+ USD sunglasses to go away in a moment's notice...
That concludes this section. I have two little item of honorable mention to close out this section:
^ (Honorable Mention) - These are a bunch of shutter shades. Six different shutter shades will be available to you along with one guaranteed white pair of shades if you get this. Whatever colors you get will be at random if you decide to purchase this.
^ (Honorable Mention) Here is a T-shirt with four neon shutter shades on them. So you can wear shutter shades, but also wear them on your shirt. Sizes for this shirt range from Small to XXX-Large. I am assuming they are for both males and females.
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a beach-friendly sarong worn by a male.
Some sarongs are very common skirts worn by men in some countries.
