Istarblog.com March Giveaway

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GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

What’s up you guys?

I know most of you are pretty much excited for the spring season to come. As this was the great season to wear off your light and colored kind of clothing hence this blog, istarblog.com, had came up to an idea on hosting a giveaway that only made possible through a partnership with nakturnal which we are giving away a exciting two gift certificates, worth 100 USD each, that you can spend over the shop Eastdane.com.

As much as possible I wanted the mechanics to be easy peasy for you all. I mean there’re no bunch of works needed or required before you got to be entitled for one entry since I hated it too, once me joining in any giveaway contests. Hence, please do carefully read the mechanics below to enter this awesome giveaway.

Giveaway Guidelines:

 

  • Giveaway is open worldwide
  • Giveaway open from March 07 through March 30.
  • 2 winners will announced on March 31 2017.
  • 2 winners will received a GC worth 100 USD each that’s redeemable at Eastdane.com or Shopbop.com, your choice.
  • It’s free shipping as long you fully use the GC’s amount.
  • Please be note: if the winners are located outside the US or Canada and have potentially on paying a customs duties base on your country’s rules, you must then shoulder it yourself.
  • As for the PH TAX TARIFF: No worries my fellow Filipinos as The Bureau of Customs announced last year that any items valued at P10,000 and below are no longer be taxable, read the press release here.

Mechanics:

 

  • Tell me at the comment box below on what item/s from Eastdane.com would you like to pucharce for yourself or perhaps for your loved one.
  • On commenting please use your real name in it and the email you uses should be valid.
  • Simply like my IG account here: Inexpensive.Journeys
  • Give some love for Eastdane by liking their Facebook page.
  • Share this giveaway over Facebook and tag as many friends you like using the #IstarblogXNakturnalGiveaway and the post should be public.
  • Lastly, Go to my inexpensivejourneys.com to complete the last step.
  • Also, make sure that I can see your both comments in this blog and to my inexpensivejourneys.com blog so you can have your valid entry on.

(Two winners will be draw via Ramdom.org and I’ll be using Fb live for our convenience.) I now decided to use the “pick giveaway winner plugin” and have it screen recorded to save time as I am pretty busy these days getting some work done my backlogs, I hope that’s still fine on you guys! 🙂 will post the screenshot here soon once done..

GOOD LUCK YOU ALL!! 🙂

Eastdane.com sells some good stuff that I know we men will surely like to have and their mens sneakers are superb and in quality. You can also enjoy getting your stuff there by using 50% Off Mens codes that you can use once you visit the shop.

Romeo and Juliet couture clothing

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Fashion trends continue to change and evolve each year as new looks are seen on the runway. Many people want to enhance their wardrobe with the latest styles to increase their self-confidence while looking youthful. When it comes to looking chic and sophisticated, there are a few fashion trends to follow in the new year.

Pleated Skirts

Pleated skirts are playful and fun when you want to look flirty with your style. Pleated skirts were a hit in the ’90s and have returned to the fashion scene with a schoolgirl look that is hip and can be worn with flats or boots. Rock a pleated mini skirt that is shorter in length when you want a modern take on the fashion trend, which can be paired with a crop top or a loose blouse.

Bomber Jackets

Bomber jackets are edgy and are a unisex clothing item that can be worn with a pair of military boots or high-tops. The jackets look best when worn over casual t-shirts and tanks when you want to cover up and keep warm in the cold. Many bomber jackets come with quilted materials, military green, and chic metallic. Those who want more detail on their jacket can choose one that is embroidered with floral details.

Lace Skirts

Lace skirts from brands like Romeo and Juliet couture clothing are popular for the delicate design of the garment, which often feature an a-line silhouette. Lace skirts are romantic and feminine when you want to wear semi-formal attire to a wedding or party. Pair the lace skirts with stilettos or strappy sandals to make an impression.

Off-The-Shoulder Top

Off-the-shoulder tops are flirty and fun when you want to show a little skin. The tops can feature thin straps or a thick tank top underneath for a unique look that is runway-inspired and has a bit of a twist. The off-the-shoulder detail is also seen on casual and formal dresses, which has been used by some of the top brands in the fashion industry.

Statement Sleeves

Statement sleeves nod to the 70s and 80s with added flair that is used on the top of blouses. The bold and dramatic style creates a lovely silhouette that can be worn with flared jeans or a mini skirt.

To look professional at the office and feel confident in your personal life, it’s important to keep up with the latest trends so you can look your best. You’ll look fashion-forward and can create a modern appearance when you’re headed to class or to the office.

Learn How Men Shop #Plus2Clothing #TallTees

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Nowadays, men shop to their heart’s content just like women do. That has a lot to do with the popularity of online shopping because men have more online stores to shop in and ultimately more items to choose from. However, men and women have different shopping habits and that’s a fact. Most women take longer to shop and usually buy more while men are somewhat practical shoppers. They tend to go to a store, buy only what they need, and then leave right away. It’s not usual for men to compare items and prefer to pay more just so they can shop fast, which only shows that they’re not bargain hunters.

Another shopping habit is that men usually like to shop alone and they don’t care if the item is on sale and will find it much worse if they leave the store empty-handed. Shopping online has become quite popular with guys. Those who are into tall tees, whether plain or printed, should shop at Plus 2 Clothing. The plain tall tees are a wardrobe staple that can be worn from day to night. The printed tall tees on the other hand, has cool designs that look fresh, stylish, and trendy.

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Plus 2 Clothing has a wide collection of plain and printed tall tees for people who are taller than the usual. This Australian-owned brand’s main goal is to design longer length clothing that’s fashionable, affordable and most of all – high quality. They’re also custom made and usually sold as limited edition especially when it’s printed. Aside from tall tees (https://plus2clothing.com/), they also have tall winter wear, longline tops, and tall hoodies. Plus 2 Clothing delivers their clothes from Australia and offer express services to all countries. If the customer is not satisfied with the items, they may return them in original condition, for a full refund minus the shipping and handling fees and 10% restocking fee per unit.

Four Benefits of Investing in a Custom-Made Suit

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Tailored suits have long been associated with successful and affluent gentlemen who always look their best. Whether you need to invest in a new suit for your wedding, a friend or family member’s wedding, another important family event such as a christening, a big job interview or simply need something new to wear for work as you’re getting a promotion, there are many benefits to be had when you get your new suit custom made. Let’s have a look at some of the best benefits of investing in a tailor made suit.

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Perfect Fit For You

If you’ve ever tried on a suit and you love it but it just doesn’t quite fit properly, then you’ll love the idea of getting a custom made suit. You can find many custom made suits online, where all you will need to do is simply put in your measurements, choose the type of fabric and colour that you would like, and wait for your unique, custom-made suit to arrive. You can rest assured that when you wear your suit it will flatter your figure and fit you perfectly in all the right places, meaning that it’ll be comfortable, too!

Better Quality

For the most part, purchasing a custom made suit means that you can enjoy a better quality of clothing. When you buy off the rack suits in a department store, they are usually made with cheaper fabric in order to be able to mass produce the number of suits on sale. Buying custom made often means going to a smaller, independent tailor and since the demand is lower, those who provide custom made suits are able to invest in better quality fabrics, tools and equipment to produce your suit.

Save Money

A custom made suit may be more expensive to buy initially, but in the long run, it can actually be a great way of saving money on fashion. If you purchase a suit that’s black, navy, or grey for example, you will be able to wear it again and again for various occasions and even for work, allowing you to get the most wear for your money. So, if you’re looking for great value, opt for custom made!

Future Alterations

One of the best things about a custom made suit is that in the future; it’s often easier to get them altered than off-the-rack suits from a clothing store. Since we don’t all stay the same shape and size throughout our lives, if you find that in a few years’ time you no longer fit into your custom made suit as it is now too big or small, you will usually be able to take it back to the tailor who made it and have it altered to fit your current size perfectly.

A good suit is something that every man should have in his wardrobe! If you need to invest in a new suit for yourself, opting for a custom-made design will ensure that you get the perfect fit and style for yourself.

Draw Out Your Drawing Talents With These 5 Jobs

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Art is often ridiculed as a subject that won’t get you a job. But being able to draw well is in fact a valuable skill that can lead to a very well-paid profession. Here are a few examples of jobs that require your drawing talents.

Graphic design

Graphic design is essential to almost every product around us. On top of technical drawing, many products will require a sketch drawing which is freehand and requires more artistic ability. Branding such as packaging, logo-building and ad design also relies heavily on the more arty side of drawing, with designers having to draw cartoon characters or inventing iconographies. Familiarising yourself with certain graphics design programmes such as Adobe Illustrator can be useful (there are many Illustrator training courses available). Graphic design tablets and styluses have made digital drawing a lot easier – you can practically draw as if you were using paper and pen, with the added bonus that you can digitally erase.

Cartoons

Finding full-time work as a cartoonist is difficult but if you look hard enough you’ll find it. You may not land a job illustrating a comic strip or providing the animation for a Disney movie, but you may be able to provide political cartoons to newspapers or provide humorous cartoons for a kids magazine. If you’re bold enough, you can even take to the streets and offer caricatures. Many cartoonists will work on a freelance basis. Build up a portfolio and you’ll eventually be able to attract your own clients.

Illustrating

Publishing companies will often work with illustrators, providing writers with images for their books. Getting one’s foot in the door can be difficult – many will create blogs of their artwork and then approach publishing companies and authors individually. Children’s books are a particularly good way in as these are more picture-heavy. Illustrators may also be required for instruction manuals – whilst this can sometimes be more technical, pictures of people and hands may be needed that require a more skilled artist.

Album artwork

Whilst some musicians are happy to use a photo in their press pack, others prefer to have hand-drawn artwork to go with their albums and singles. This can be a lucrative market, although may require a lot of networking with local musicians. Eventually you can build up a portfolio which you can use to attract clients. Band, PR companies and music agents may recommend you based on your previous work.

Courtroom sketching

Before photography, courtroom sketching was commonplace. It has recently become more widespread, with many courts banning photographers. Courtroom sketches involve drawing a picture of courtroom proceedings and require a certain level of drawing talent. You don’t need to be legally trained, although an art degree may be favourable in many cases, as well as the ability to work in a short time frame.

What is the greatest album cover ever created?

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Have you even wondered on what are the best album cover created in the entire music industry as for today? well actually, there are a bunch out there and there’s still keep on producing album hence there’s a new cover album to be included in the list. But as for today and as you’re an avid fan of the oldies songs you might got your list already in mind that you think is the greatest album cover ever created.

But if not, you can check my list below see it yourself on how awesome these albums are and their artists that am sure your parents will appreciate much..

While the music on an album is of upmost importance, the sleeve that holds the record gives artists a space for artistic expression. This has always been the case; from the first microgroove long-playing phonograph that was released in 1948, through the vinyl era and the many CDs that you see in music stores today.

However, which is the greatest album cover that has ever been created? Managed print specialist United Carlton has attempted to find out by drawing up a shortlist of six standout examples.

Take a look at each pick and then visit the firm’s Twitter page to give your thoughts on the best of the bunch, or offer your favourite that didn’t make the list:

The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

(Cover can be seen here: http://www.thebeatles.com/album/sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band)

What better way to kick off our list than with the cover of a Grammy-winning album that was created by art champion and director Robert Fraser? The sleeve was a combination of work by designers Jann Haworth and Peter Blake and saw more than 70 artists, writers, thinkers and figures who inspired The Beatles featured. As a subtle nod to the end of the Hard Day’s Night-fueled Beatlemania era, the cover also saw the iconic British band as they were in 1967 standing alongside their younger selves.

The Beatles – Abbey Road

(Cover can be seen here: http://www.thebeatles.com/album/abbey-road)

The Beatles are the only band to make our list twice, though it shouldn’t be much of a surprise when you consider that the two album covers featured are those for Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Abbey Road. For the latter, the famous foursome chose to part ways with simulations and instead feature themselves walking across a zebra crossing in a typical British street. It is a scene that has been replicated countless times ever since.

Pink Floyd – Dark Side Of The Moon

(Cover can be seen here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/gncz/)

Legendary designers Hipgnosis were the brains behind the cover for Pink Floyd’s album Dark Side Of The Moon, with a single beam of light shining through a prism and forming a rainbow on the other side creating a simple yet bold look. This image was used to convey the band’s stage lighting as well as the lyrics some of the album’s songs. It also speaks volume that despite the sleeve having no words, most people instantly knows its name and the band behind it.

Nirvana – Nevermind

(Cover can be seen here: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/nevermind-anniversary-nirvana-baby-kurt-cobain-dave-grohl-a7328811.html)

The cover for Nirvana’s album Nevermind was apparently conceptualised after Kurt Cobain watched a programme about water births. After hiring photographer Kirk Weddle to bring the sleeve into reality, the result was an innocent baby swimming underwater towards a dollar bill that was hanging from a fishhook. The rest was history.

Meat Loaf – Bat Out Of Hell

(Cover can be seen here: https://www.discogs.com/Meat-Loaf-Bat-Out-Of-Hell/release/2831488)

The songs featured on Meat Loaf’s Bat Out Of Hell were crazy in a good way, so it was fitting that the sleeve of the record was just as brilliantly wild. Conceptualised by Jim Steinman but actually created by comic book artist Richard Corben, the cover saw a motorcycle powering out of a graveyard while a giant bat loomed menacingly over the tombstones in the background.

Queen – Queen II

(Cover can be seen here: http://www.queenonline.com/en/the-band/discography/queen-ii/)

Music fans are likely to recognise the sleeve of Queen’s album Queen II, as it also features in the music video for the band’s hit single Bohemian Rhapsody. The cover is a simple one, with the four members of Queen standing in a diamond formation upon a black background. Rock, who had enjoyed work with the likes of David Bowie, Lou Reed and Iggy Pop, has since being quoted as saying: “It made them look like much bigger a deal then they were at the time, but it was a true reflection of their music.”

Exquisite Wedding Dresses From D-daydress.com

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Looking for the place where you could buy off your wedding gowns and even your cast dresses for your wedding day that may happens pretty sure? if so, why not checking off this online shop called D-daydress.com where hundreds of wedding dresses were listed and selling over for the cheapest prices. Yes! all the designs and pattern that are being in trend and those classic ones are being sell out there hence this was the most and awesome place to buy your desire dresses. The shop has  a wide array of designs you can confirms it by checking their site yourself for you to see on how lovely their dresses were.

I know most of you prefers to have this classy and usual type of wedding ceremony like in church but most of you too were fondly enough to make it done over the sea shores or garden which needed an separate kind of wedding dresses, of course. Because you couldn’t wear off the ball gown in the sea or in the garden because this was right to wear in the church alone and there’s an perfect dresses for this type of wedding that you can also see at the wedding shop I’ve mentioned. Hence, indeed! wedding dresses online from ddaydress are ones need to check out before getting your gowns in any mortar stores available in your area.

And for more list of wedding dresses for your consideration, you may now check this link here: http://www.d-daydress.com/cheap-bridesmaid-dresses-c10032.html where the dresses for wedding and  cheap bridesmaid dresses online that everyone’s needs are listed here for your own convenience. Go check it now and buy some dresses for yourself.

What’s New in Women’s Clothing

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If you or a woman you want to buy a gift for embodies the spirit of one who knows what she wants in life and wants to look and feel beautiful when she goes out to get it, she is the type who enjoys wearing free-spirited and unusual clothing in order to stand out in the crowd. Often combined is the style of the American West with the East Coast pragmatism.

Here are some examples of new offerings that would catch the appreciative eye of onlookers:

Black Diamond Jumpsuit

This Polyester/Spandex blend jumpsuit will have you sparkling at any party because it features a silky top, sequin pants, and an open back. It is high-waisted and has adjustable straps and a side zipper inset. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Cachet Floral Dress

This 100 percent Rayon floral mini features a button up front and dropped sleeves. Hand washing is recommended.

Chambray Key Back Romper

A 100 percent Tencel romper that features a drawstring waist, a snap placket, side pockets, and a keyhole back. Hand washing is recommended.

Huntress Poncho

This knit multi-colored animal-free poncho is an outstanding stunner with a detachable faux fur collar and a bottom fringe. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Bomb Chambray Jacket

This fitted bomber features a stand up collar, banded cuffs, and front pockets. Hand washing is recommended.

Vintage Après-ski Jacket

This is a varsity-style 100 percent Polyester fitted jacket in Vintage Black and Cream. It is fully lined and features faux fur fringe details, a standup collar, sweater sleeves, a mini front pocket, and side pockets. Dry cleaning is recommended.

Sequin Bomber

This Polyester/Rayon blend bomber jacket is covered in black sequins and has a muted checkered print and front pockets. The perfect outerwear for any dress-up party.

The vision of Sedona East, which offers the above exquisite Sedona clothing, is to bring the free-spirited and decorative lifestyle of the American West to women through unique clothing and accessories. The Sedona East woman is confident in her own skin, creative, free at heart, an adventurer, intelligent, playful, and loves to adorn herself every day in fashionable clothing.

Laces for Wedding Gowns?

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Girls, dont be upset as I tell you now that classic kind of wedding dresses aren’t on point for this generation. Yes! that’s true as a lot of newlywed and planning to get married soon are declining to have this kind of wedding dress, wait – am preferring with those oldie ball gowns that your mum used to wear on her own wedding dress. Because as you can see this generation are too bold and light that means people liking to wear something fashionable and at the same time handy to wear and emphasize their shape. Hence, it is best for you to take a look online shop first like in Amodabridal before considering having your dress done by the nearest mortar store your area. Go check the shop I’ve mentioned and you’ll gonna see on how lovely and elegant their each wedding dresses were..

Boutique Floor-Length Lace A-Line Bowknot Decoration Wedding Dress

Boutique Floor-Length Lace A-Line Bowknot Decoration Wedding Dress – AUD $ 254.05

Indeed! laces gowns are ones you should consider as for your wedding ceremony. Because these dresses are pretty exquisite and elegant to missed, just look up the picture on top you’ll gonna see from their on how lovely it was, right? also, you can move freely by wearing it alone unlike the other gowns out there that is made to make you feel stiff and dull as you’re having a hard time pulling it off.

And you might also want to check this lace wedding dresses Australia – newly designs from aussie and I know you’ll gonna like it as these were a very light gowns to wear and at the same time the price ranges are quite affordable unlike with the other brands or shop where they tend to make their gowns looks fancy and elite but turns out they just uses some low quality materials that wont for sure last for a good year. Go get these dresses now and see for yourself on how lovely they are!

Real Hair Wigs

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I know, quite sometimes you girls are having this pickle mind which you want to change everything from your hair styling down with your fashion statements. Because you girls are naturally vain and wanting to be look best most of the time which I found necessity on your end as girls need to be doll-up most of the time. But of course, sometimes too, you got into decision that you are atone or regret once made especially on your hair styling. I know you can relate on what am saying right? but no worries as I came up with one solution you may do which is having an natural hair wigs to style up. Yes! this was actually the most trendy and practical to do as you wanted to style often times and yet you wanted your hair length to be still. Because these wigs are already styled and colored all you have to do is to wear them base on your mood and type of outfit you’d trying to pull off.

16 Inches Wavy Human Hair Full Lace Cap Medium Hairstyles – USD $ 246.59

For real hair wigs, you can have them all here: www.cocowig.com where this 16 inches wavy human hair is listed, too. Also, the shop sells a lot of type of wigs and even hair extension which I know you enjoy to have. Go check the shop now and see for yourself on how great their each items were. And as you can see their item are just ranging to 100 – 300 USD depending on the length and styles of the wigs you are liking to have. But if you were asking me though, I really suggest you to have this African American wigs as these wigs are very natural to see and it does made into really human hair that you can easily to restyle if you wanted to..