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LOOKING THROUGH SHAPES AND SHADES

24 Sunday May 2015

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Hi my friends, it has been a while since I’ve posted on my blog..to be exact 20+ days! I have been so busy with work, family and life that I could not find the time to sit in front of my computer and write…  I want to dive now into my subject for this new post and that is the many varieties of sunglasses that exists . There is a shape for everyone. Let’s explore the history of the sunnies we use to look stylish and protect our eyes.  I for one never really questioned where they came from. All I cared about was that I Loved them!

If we go way back in time, sunglasses can be first traced to have been worn by Roman Emperor Nero who used polished light green emerald gems to see the gladiators compete. Somewhere between 1268 -1289 sunglasses were invented. A fact I find very interesting is that around the 12th century, sunglasses were used primarily by judges in the Courts of China who wished to hide their eyes as to not give their decisions away. From this point on the sunglasses continued to develop and in 1929, Sam Foster started selling sunglasses to wear as protection from the sun hence making them stylish to wear.

Now moving on to the  present time…There are so many styles to choose from that it can be overwhelming! You want to try them all! You can pick from Retro Square, Aviator (one of my faves), Round, Cat Eye to name a few. Just choose based on your facial shape and go from there!

Below I share a few pics  of myself and my family & friends wearing sunnies..

My Friend Elizabeth sporting these awesome oversized frames

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My Retro Look in Cat Eye Sunnies by Jimmy Choo

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My Son Sporting Raybans, Hubby Sporting Carrera and myself wearing Raybans

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Wearing My current faves by Jimmy Choo

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Sporting Wafers

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Here are a few more I found on the net:

Now this one I hope will be me in the future! I want to still rock sunnies like my Mama!

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Fashion Tip: Dare to be Round, Square, Cat Eyed or an Aviator! Try a new color lens or frame! Get out of your comfort zone and have fun this Summer!

Wishing you all the best!

Tricia

Your Royalbfashion blogger where every woman is a Queen!

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A Touch Of The Orient

28 Tuesday Apr 2015

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Kimono’s are here to stay and I can’t get enough of them! They have become my new go to in place of a blazer. They add such a feminine touch to any outfit. You can wear them with a dress, jeans, shorts, skirt or a bathing suit.

Sharing a bit of history with you, did you know that the original kimono was created in China and adopted by Japan during their Heian period (794–1192 AD)? In addition, kimonos were made from fine materials and have been regarded as great works of art. Lastly,in the Western world, kimono-styled women’s jackets, similar to a casual cardigan became a hot fashion trend in 2014 and continues to be popular to this day. The colors that are available run from flowers to stripes to vibrant colors perfect for Spring & Summer!

The world of fashion never seizes to amaze me with how we borrow ideas from our past and recreate them to make it a new fashion trend! Thank you to all the fashionista’s and designers who came before us!

Below I share a few shots of myself wearing…

  • Cream floral/polka dot sheer kimono
  • Black Pencil Dress
  • Patent Red BCBG Pumps
  • Kate Spade Sunnies

Have I convinced you to try a Kimono? I sure hope so!

 

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Here are a few other Kimono’s I found on the net:

A look at an Original

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Fashion Tip: Whether it be long, short, fringed, solid or printed try a Kimono! Dress it up or Dress it down. You will not regret it. Pair it with your favorite piece to make it your own!

Wishing you all the best,

Trish

Your Royalbfashion blogger…Where every woman is a Queen!

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The Denim Blues

13 Monday Apr 2015

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Are you on board with the denim on denim look that has graced the fashion runways? For many years I personally thought this was considered an “erreur de la mode” as the French would say or what we call a fashion No-No but for some unexplained reason, I have come around and really like this look now! The only explanation I have to my change of heart is that our likes and dislikes change every seven years! I am truly grateful to Mr. Jacob Davis who invented the “Jeans” in 1871 and Mr. Levi Strauss who joined him to patent the “blue jeans” in 1873.  Moving to the 20th century, in the 1950’s  jeans were originally designed to cater to miners and cowboys…Look how far we’ve come from its origin!

I decided to try this trend today and I must say I received many compliments which included one from my hubby! His compliments always bring a smile to my face!   He actually suggested we go to Travel Town in Griffith Park to take a few shots for my blog, so we hopped on his chopper and off we went! He knows that I love fashion blogging and encourages me.  I share a few of the pics he took below:

Shoes by Steve Madden

Denim Shirt by Forever 21

Denim Jeans by American Eagle

Sunnies by Marc Jacobs

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The Hubby

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I also share a few more pics I found in  the net of Denim on Denim:

Fashion Tip: Mix & Match Denim;There is no rule that states you need to stay within the same color scheme! Go for a different look by adding a blazer or a pair of pumps. Add your favorite pieces to make it your own!

Wishing you all the best,

Trish

Your Royalbfashion blogger where every woman is a Queen!

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