Spring Fashion 2014 : Casual Wear Tips for Men

The beginning of spring signals the time to pack away your favourite heavy coats and gloves in favour of something fresh, light and seasonal. But, if you’re the type of guy who feels more comfortable in dark sweaters or suits than pastels and tee-shirts, it can be difficult to make the daunting transition to casual spring fashion. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a few of our best spring casual wear tips for men.

Ditch the black

Most guys love black. After all, it’s sexy, mysterious and altogether flattering. However, if you’re dressed from head to toe in dark colours, you’re going to stick out like a sore thumb next to all the pretty girls in floral sundresses. To blend in a little better, try to limit the amount of black you allow into your outfit.

If the idea of color blocking sounds a bit uneasy, you can always refresh your usual outfits with pastels. These hip colors for Spring will add a hint of gentleness to your macho look. Otherwise, the safest choice must be to stick with neutrals which will make it easier for you to mix and match with your existing wardrobe.

For example, a white t-shirt and dark blue jeans creats an awesome spring fashion combo that is both attractive and casual. For a shirt that’s super versatile and awesome quality, try a short-sleeved Bonds Raglan tee (Ebay – $17) in white. Indeed, spring 2014 is in favour of easy to wear masculine hues, like sand and paloma.

Experiment with Chinos

A pair of good quality chinos is a wardrobe must-have. Chinos are ideal for occasions that are too formal for jeans or sweatpants but too casual to warrant a suit. They’re also perfect for spring, as they’re made from extremely lightweight, breathable material. Aim for neutral colours such as beige or cream to keep your style looking fresh.

We recommend the Massimo Supply Co. Men’s Slim Fit Chino pants (Target – $24.99) in vintage khaki or gilded brown. These flatteringly cut chinos look undeniably sexy when paired with a chambray shirt. Select a shirt with military detailing, such as epaulets at the shoulders, for a hint of army chic that the ladies will love. A perfect example of this is the Polo Graph Lauren Chambray Military Ranger shirt (Macy’s – $145).

Keep the look semi-formal with a pair of comfortable dress shoes in a brown colour (black will give less of a casual wear vibe), like these stylish slip on Men’s Beford loafers by Stacy Adams (Famous Footwear – $45).

Play with colour

If you’re one of the many guys who aren’t too keen to embrace spring’s bright palette in your choice of clothing, why not incorporate a pop of colour into your shoes or accessories? It’s a great way to liven up any ensemble without feeling too over the top.

Start out small, by selecting a phone cover in one of the top spring fashion colours, such as burnt orange or cayenne red (Ebay – $4). Once you feel confident playing with colour, it’s time to make a bolder statement with one of 2014’s biggest trends: colourful sneakers and neon athletic shoes. Check out these electrically intense, sunset coloured Reebok Men’s ATV19’s (Famous Footwear – $89.99) for a sure-fire hit.

Rock sunglasses

Celebs ensure that sunglasses will always be in vogue. However, like anything else, the trends change and mature from season to season. This year’s spring fashion casual wear bible encourages us to ditch the aviators in favour of some statement sunnies. Catwalks around the globe are all too eagerly reviving the 1950’s browline style. You can too with a set of Maui Jim Sunglasses (Macy’s – $289.95). They’re a stylish as they are practical and boast PolarizedPlus 2 technology to help you combat glare. Let’s face it, squinting’s not attractive in any season.

Embrace graphic teesThe real key to achieving that perfect spring fashion casual wear look is to make sure your wardrobe has some diversity to it. Too many plain tees will give you a one way ticket to dullsville. Instead, seek out graphic shirts that dare to be different. Select a t-shirt that says something about your personality.

Or, if you’re attending an event where you don’t know anyone, choose a shirt that’s likely to be a conversation starter. For example, this iconic “I hate Mondays” tee (Target – $12.99), featuring internet sensation, Grumpy cat. Maybe you want to show people you’re up with popular culture instead? Why not pair this timely “What Does the Fox Say” tee (Target – $12.99) with your favourite jeans and a pair of colourful athletic shoes?

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With these 5 casual wear tips and amazing coupons, you should be well on the way to formulating your new spring fashion style.

Fresh Wedding Themes for Spring

Snow still blankets the ground and freeze is in the air, but believe it or not, spring wedding season is right around the corner. Now is the time for spring brides to solidify their spring wedding themes and wedding ideas.

It is not essential, but the best spring weddings have some sort of a theme. Spring wedding themes can be determined by a certain color, a style, an era in time, or even just a common interest shared by the bride and groom. One’s wedding should be one of the most important days of their life- it is important that it expresses who the bride and groom are as a couple, and that it is an event they will never forget. Followed are some fresh spring wedding themes and wedding ideas to inspire you for your special day!

Pastels

Pastels in spring might be a no brainer for some, but pairing the pastels with shimmering golds, silvers, and even pearls, is a major spring wedding theme trend for this year.

And while you can always go with one pastel, a new spin on that spring wedding idea is to use a multitude of pastel colors. Pink and blue have always been a go-to, but think about adding a cool mint into the mix to keep it on-trend for spring. Head on over to Macys with our Macys coupon to save on your glitzy gold, silver, and pear accessories!

Destination Beach Wedding

After months of being cooped up inside, wouldn’t it be great to head somewhere warm and start your new lives in above freezing temperatures? Everyone loves a destination wedding because it’s like a mini vacation for our guests. And by spring everyone is getting antsy and needing to be outside. Aruba? Jamacia?

The possibilities are endless, and it can be more affordable than you think. All inclusive vacation packages can even be found on Ebay! Use our Ebay coupon code to alleviate the costs even more!

Eco Friendly Wedding

Eco friendly is one of the hottest spring wedding themes this year. Spring is a time when everything is coming back to life after a long cold winter, and what a better way to pay homage than to keep your wedding earth friendly and fresh? This wedding idea is not for the DIY faint of heart. Hand made invites, decorations, and center pieces are a must. Be sure to utilize one of our Amazon Codes to stock up on all of your crafty DIY supplies!

Vintage Wedding

Not to be mistaken for the eco-friendly wedding, although at first glance very similar, the vintage theme is bound to be one of the most popular wedding themes and ideas for spring.

There are many possible variations on this theme depending upon which era you choose to consider vintage. Although not as intense on the DIY as the eco-friendly wedding, if you choose this wedding idea for your spring nuptials, be ready to get creative! Peruse your local antique stores for goodies to use to decorate or check out our Ebay coupon code to find other vintage goodies for your vintage wedding theme!

Keep It Casual

Spring is the perfect time to let loose. The chill of the winter has had people buttoned up and stuffy for so long, why not keep your wedding more casual?

The easy going casual wedding idea will be huge this spring. And the icing on that cake is that it will be easy going on your checkbook as well! Keep it springy with pops of bright colors, perhaps a brilliant yellow or orange, but overall keep it comfortable. Also a not a bad idea considering spring weather can be rather unpredictable. Why not use one of our Target promo code to pick up some accessories for the wedding party and groom?

There you have it- some of the top wedding themes and ideas for spring. Remember that even though it feels like winter out there, spring is right around the corner and it is never too early to get a jump on your spring wedding ideas!

Make-up Tips: How to Wear Red Lipstick

Red lipstick is a make-up staple for most women. It’s elegant, timeless and more than just a little bit sexy. Whether you’re an old hand at applying red lipstick or only just realizing its potential, we’re going to share our 4 favorite make-up tips on how to wear red lipstick with you.

1) Know Your Undertone

When women say they don’t know how to wear red lipstick, they usually mean that they can’t find a shade that suits their complexion. Everyone can rock red lipstick, it’s simply a matter of working out which hues best complement your coloring.

To work out your undertone, take a look at the veins in your wrist. If your veins appear green, you probably have warm undertones. But if your veins lean blue, you most likely have cool undertones. Women with warm undertones will look great in orange based red lipsticks, such as the gorgeous vivid coral red MAC Lady Danger lipstick. Conversely, the best red lipstick for cool undertones will be blue-toned, like MAC Russian Red (Macy’s – $15).

Once you’ve determined your undertone, you can pick up a color to suit your skin from Macy’s using a Macys Coupon for amazing savings.

2) Consider Your Skin Colour

One of our best make-up tips with regards to how to wear red lipstick is to take as much notice of your skin color as your skin undertone. For example, although cool-toned individuals generally look best when they’re sporting blue-toned red lipsticks, particularly pale ladies may find that certain dark cool shades look way too intense against their skin.

If your skin tone is similar to Kate Winslet or Gwyneth Paltrow’s, select a light to medium shade of lipstick. Play it safe by not going darker than Sonia Kashuk’s Moisture Luxe Tinted Lip Balm in Hint of Red (Target – $8.99). However, if you have full lips, you may be able to pull off oxblood colors.

Ladies with darker skin tones, whether their undertones are cool or warm, can get away with rich, dark colors more easily. Take advantage of this fact by embracing trendy burgundy and oxblood hues this season. Our hot pick for the best red lipstick for dark skinned ladies is L’Oreal Project Runway Colour Riche lips (Target – $6.59).

It’s also worth noting that you can expand your lipstick collection super cheaply by using our Target Promo Code.

3) Prep your Lips

One thing that most people don’t consider when asking how to wear red lipstick is that most lipsticks will look sub-par if you haven’t adequately prepped your lips beforehand. For gorgeous, even application, it’s important to make sure that your lips are free from dry skin and as smooth as possible. To achieve this, exfoliate your lips regularly. You can do this by applying a generous coating of Vaseline to your lips, then rubbing it in using a toothbrush in soft, circular strokes. For good measure, follow this step by applying a lip balm, like EOS’s awesome Organic Lip Balm sphere.

4) Line Your Lips

Unfortunately, red is a high maintenance lip color. So, one of our most important make-up tips for tackling red lipstick is to invest in a lip liner. Outlining your luscious lips with a lip liner that’s similar in color to your lipstick will prevent it from feathering or bleeding. It will also give your lips a more defined outline for a polished look.

If you have a lot of different red lipsticks, it can be a pain trying to collect a matching lip liner to use with each one. That’s why some brands have come out with an ingenious solution: a clear or invisible lip liner. Check out Sally Hansen invisible lip liner (Amazon – $14.99) to stop feathering in its tracks. You can pick one up cheaply using an Amazon code.

With these four simple but effective make-up tips, you should be well on the way to finding the best red lipstick for you and your skin-tone. Good luck and enjoy rocking red lips in the New Year.