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How My Most Productive Days Look
By: David B. Clear
Tags: Humor, Comics, Cartoon, Writing, Productivity

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Stranger in the Night
Tags: Fear, Humor, Comics, Cartoon, Darkness

Almost famous cartoonist who laughs at her own jokes and hopes you will, too.
The Diagnosis, Redux
Tags: Self, Cartoon, Humor, Comics

Almost famous cartoonist who laughs at her own jokes and hopes you will, too.
Twist and sprout.
By: David Angell
Tags: Twist And Shout, Humor, Comics, Cartoon, Brussels Sprouts

Twist and Shout. Written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns, originally recorded by the Top Notes, given a polish by the Isley Brothers and of course The Beatles. Danced to by Brussels Sprouts around the world.
Happy Hanukkah, friends!
By: Phil Johnson
Tags: Kids, Technology, Family, Comics, Cartoon

Cartoonist. Former Dave Letterman joke writer. Yinzer. Dad of two girls (one a T1Der). Beer drinker. Pizza lover. He/him.
Pengcognito: My immune system wants allllllll the belts!
By: Jen Beaven
Tags: Vaccines, Cartoon, Pengcognito, Penguin

This week's penguin: My immune system wants allllllll the belts! http://pengcognito.com/index.php?id=ninjavax
Christmas hiatus
By: Louise Cw
Tags: Cartoon, Hiatus, Hedgehog, Advent Calendar

I’m taking a break from blogging in December to concentrate on my hedgehog cartoons. I’m doing one for each day of the advent calendar, as a challenge to myself.

Hedgehog advent calendar, day 10 by Louise CW 2020
Best Christmas Personalized Gifts for Him and Her
By: Manmohan Singh
Tags: Photos, Pictures, Christmas, Gifts, Cartoon

Christmas is coming in next few weeks. Everyone wants to delight his friends and relatives on Christmas eve after the Covid-19 Pandemic. Everyone wants to enjoy this day by sharing the gifts, foods and all. So you can delight your loved one with our Christmas personalized gifts. Custom Fairy needs your best pictures for custom cartoon gifts and rest we will do to make this eve special for your closed one. See here some of the pictures

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Do you like our gifts? then order your one here: https://thecustomfairy.com/
The Biggest Obstacle Now …
By: Cm Evans
Tags: Blasphemer Mouse, Cartoons, Cm Evans

CM Evans is a cartoonist, illustrator, and writer. He does all his writing and most important work with a cane chair.
Ready for 2020 to be over?
By: Andy Anderson
Tags: 2021, Humor, Comics, Cartoon, Calendar

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been wanting this year to end since June. 2020 seems to have been jammed packed with the worst of everything making it easier to look forward to 2021.

I know things like the pandemic and crazy politics will continue well into 2021 but hopefully we’ve gone through the worst by then. At least there’s one thing that could bring some laughter to you all year long — a new calendar!

I’ve been producing these calendars for friends and family since 1992 and I’m happy to finally be able to offer them for sale online on my site, AndyAndersonCartoons.com.

The calendar measures 11x8.5 printed on 100# coated white paper with a glossy cover bound together with wire binding. The calendar is made to order and will be shipped to you in about ten business days.

In the meantime, I hope you can enjoy the holidays and I wish you a very happy (and healthy) 2021.
The lab.
By: Martino Pietropoli
Tags: Cartoon, Illustration, Digital Drawing, Comics

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Mr. Krabs Family Tree
Tags: Animated Series, Nickelodeon, Mr Krabs, Cartoon, Spongebob Squarepants

The Krabs Family is a part of the fictional crab family from SpongeBob SquarePants Animated Series that has been airing since 1999 on Nickelodeon.

Mr. Krabs or Eugene H. Crabs is a red crustacean, possesses a pirate brogue and obsessed with money. He is the proud owner of Krusty Krab and lives in an anchor. He accidentally founded the recipe for Krabby Patties after a fight with Plankton, his arch-nemesis. Krabs is a controversial fictional character and has been brought under fire for the extreme lengths he would go to save money, including mistreating his own employees. Even Le Bron James has once said that out of all the characters, he would love to be in Mr. Krab's shoes.

Pearl Krabs is the daughter of Mr. Krabs and is a young teenage sperm whale. She has an upbeat personality and loves spending her dad’s money in the mall. She is currently 16 years old and studying at Bikini Bottom High School. She is also gifted in math and loves cheerleading. Her character is always wearing pink and readily keeps a pair of pom-poms with her.

Victor Krabs is over 90 years old and has a lightened pink shell and a grey bushy moustache. He also speaks in a pirate accent similar to his son’s.

Betsy Krabs wears glasses and has white hair. She is not greedy, unlike her son but does possess a temperamental nature and is not someone to be messed with. She does not tolerate cussing and still punishes her son for any misdeeds by sending him to bed early.

Redbeard Krabs is over 100 years old, wears an eye patch and looks rough up. He is in tattered blue sailor clothes and light brown pants to complete the pirate ensemble. He took custody of Mr. Krans when he was an infant and taught him how to become a pirate.

Grandma Krabs only made an appearance in Mr. Krabs wallet and tattooed on his chest. Her teeth are made out of cardboard.

Great Grandpa Krabs is the oldest living member in the Krabs family, and his age is between 120 to 160. He is quite senile and confused.

Great Great Grandpa Krabs appears as a green ghost and wears Shakespearean era clothes. He invented the spendthrift billfold system to prevent money from being spent.

Great Great Great Grandpa Krabs appears as a green ghost and has a giant hook and sword with him. He became a pirate.

Pappy Krabs or William Krabs is Krabs western ancestors and looked exactly like Mr. Krabs only wears a western-style overall and garments. He is the owner of Krusty Kantina and was constantly broke because Dead Eye Plankton made him always pay his mortgage.

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Do You Hate Medium’s New Feed? Here are Some Workarounds
By: J.J. Pryor
Tags: Publishing, Marketing, Cartoon, Writing, Medium

***Update 12/17/2020: Now that Medium has changed how ‘Shortform’ articles appear on the feed, you have to make sure the solutions here are at least 151 words long!***

Mediumites are up in arms! Their views are down all over the place, and no one seems to quite know why.

Well, I’m sure Medium does, but so far they’re being a bit cryptic on the subject.

One reason most of us suspect is the new expanded profile feed. Stories now have a few paragraphs showing before users have to click ‘read more’ to go into the article itself.

No one knows if these previews count as read time or views yet.

But one thing is certain, showing expanded stories on the feed means users are less likely to see more available stories on that page.

Attention spans are fickle beasts in the modern world.

I’m sure Medium has a plan they are slowly implementing, and I truly hope it does result in a better platform for writers and readers.

But in the meantime, my views are down dammit! And since the algorithm is so magical even Gandalf couldn’t pass a guess at how it works — we need to look elsewhere.

Here’s a few ideas on how to do exactly that!
My TRICK For The Law Of Attraction Based On Tom & Jerry
By: Sabana Grande
Tags: Success, Self Improvement, Education, Cartoon, Law Of Attraction

My TRICK For The Law Of Attraction Based On Tom & Jerry

By Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America — Tom & Jerry cosplayers, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77012406

Most of us are probably familiar with the cartoon that is Tom & Jerry. It involves a cat, Tom who is always trying to eat the mouse, Jerry. Jerry always gets away, otherwise, there wouldn’t be any cartoon.

But what if there was more to it than that? What if there is something we can learn from this vis a vis the Law of Attraction?

My favorite one of the two was always Tom. I disliked how Jerry always got everything so easily. As I matured (not that much), I learned something from my attitudes.

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Tom’s Always TAKING

Tom the cat is always looking to take things away from the mouse. In several cartoons, he abuses the mouse for his own sexual interests (when there is a darling pussycat involved). The cartoons never start with Tom having a really great life and Jerry trying to take it all away.

Unfortunately, I was a Tom in life. I always thought other people had more than me and wished it would all be taken away so that we would be on equal ground.

If you’ve noticed in the cartoons, this usually backfires on Tom quite a lot. It backfired on me. People don’t like someone who tries to spoil the fun.

If You Can’t Beat ’Em, Join ‘Em

I relished the Tom & Jerry movies in which they would join forces to achieve a common, greater goal. For the first time, Tom would be rewarded and loved by the people in the cartoons.

Not that I thought of Tom & Jerry while doing this, but at some point, I began to encourage the success and the happiness of others around me. I didn’t notice it then, but my luck began to change as well.

People Say

“Well, how can I think positive?” Don’t think positive. Do positive. Encourage the success around you and you will find it will come knocking on your door next.

Lastly

Have fun. Ain’t no success guru or billionaire ever said they were miserable while doing things. Jerry’s usually the one minding his own business and enjoying his life when Tom tries to take it all away, or maybe he’s just hungry.

I don’t know. It’s just a cat and mouse cartoon.

But being more positive and encouraging of others’ success does lead to magnetism in the way of business and friends, in my own experience.

Best of luck with whatever you are working on now.
90s Cartoons as School Portraits
By: Daniel Voshart
Tags: Generative Art, Artbreeder, Neural Networks, Cartoon, 90s

90s Cartoons as School Portraits

Using Artbreeder and Photoshop I’ve created fifty fake school photos. The portraits and clothing are inspired by obscure, split-second references as well as flashbacks / flashforward / dream sequences in 90s cartoons.

All characters are aged as if they were late High School/ University.
Are Mickey Mouse’s spats and gloves racist? Sigh.
By: Will Shetterly
Tags: Disney, Anti Racism, Cartoon, Race, Mickey Mouse

Because antiracists find racism everywhere, some insist Mickey Mouse’s gloves and spats are racist reminders of Jim Crow minstrel shows. The most entertaining version may be Ty Templeton’s The Gloves are Off!

I love Templeton’s comics, but the people he’s siding with are wrong. Here’s why:

1. Spats were popular with rich and poor for a decade after Mickey was created in 1928. One year earlier, Irving Berlin wrote Puttin’ On the Ritz, which opens:

Have you seen the well-to-do, up and down Park Avenue

On that famous thoroughfare, with their noses in the air

High hats and Arrow collars, white spats and lots of dollars

Spending every dime, for a wonderful time

2. When Mickey first appeared, he did not wear spats or gloves. Walt Disney said,

We didn’t want him to have mouse hands, because he was supposed to be more human. So we gave him gloves. Five Fingers looked like too much on such a little figure, so we took one away. That was just one less finger to animate.

Now, it’s possible Disney was revising his past when he said that. He was an antisemite who refused to hire women for years, and the kindest thing you can say about Song of the South is that it has some great songs and a remarkably clueless approach to the portrayal of black folks.

But if you look at the first appearances of Mickey, you can see that his hands are less distinct than in the later ones with the white gloves. You can see how Mickey’s design evolved at Mickey Mouse Through the Years.

3. I haven’t found Mickey’s first appearance in spats. He only seems to wear spats when he has an occasion to dress up—just as people sometimes do today for formal affairs.

4. In early cartoons, black characters spoke in an extreme southern black dialect. Mickey Mouse never did, which means he was not meant to be seen as black. He was the purest sort of anthropomorphic character, an everyman who represents all races.

5. Beginning with Mickey’s first appearance, he was scrappy and clever. If he had been meant to be seen as black, he would have been meant to be seen as an admirable black person.

6. No one thought Mickey Mouse was of any race other than mouse until some antiracists misinterpreted his imagery. As noted at Walt Disney, Ub Iwerks. Steamboat Willie. 1928:
5 MUST-HAVE WARDROBE ESSENTIALS
By: Anum F.
Tags: Fashion, Clothing, Style Inspiration, Fashion Trends, Style

1. LEATHER JACKET

I honestly cannot stress the importance of owning a good-quality leather jacket in your closet; whether you are going for a day-look or a night-look, this is one staple that can be worn whenever desired and can be pulled off by almost everyone! The addition of a leather jacket to any outfit is a foolproof way to tie it all together, making you look chic. It is also one of the few wardrobe essentials that can be worn all year round. And if properly taken care of, it can last for decades!

2. A STATEMENT BAG

A good statement bag has the capability to transform a usually dull or boring outfit, and can make you feel and look like a million bucks — even if you are not! Not only will it work as a bag; holding all the items that one may require, but it can also act as an accessory itself by bringing your outfit to life. Investing in a statement bag is a decision that one rarely regrets.

3. COMFORTABLE HEELS

There is nothing worse than buying a pair of heels that look good but are painfully uncomfortable to wear. To avoid that trouble altogether, the best option would be to save up some of your money and get a good pair of designer heels instead. Even better if you buy it in neutrals (black, gray, beige, ivory, etc.) so that it can be worn with most of your outfits. Not only is it going to be a thousand times more comfortable, allowing you to run your errands with ease, but it will also elevate your overall look.

4. A GOOD PAIR OF JEANS

Sure, getting a pair of jeans that are made from quality materials is going to be a tad bit expensive, but it is also going to last much longer than the cheap ones that you have to keep buying over and over again. It is no secret that jeans are one of the most versatile elements when it comes to clothing so make sure to splurge on at least one well-fitted(get it tailored if you have to) pair of jeans.

5. WRIST WATCH

Adding a good-quality wristwatch to your outfit can instantly refine your look. Give it a little extra care and it can even become your family heirloom, serving the generations to come — it can last that long! So, indulging in a quality watch is always a wise idea.

By investing in these timeless pieces, you are certain to look chic and put-together no matter where you go! I hope you found this post useful. Let me know in the comment section below what your wardrobe essentials are.
For the jewelry lovers!!
Tags: Fashion, Self Improvement, Wellness, Jewelry, Love

I love collecting tiny pieces of art like jewelry since they are not only accessories but perfect complements to your whole look. There are thousands of types and designs of jewelries for you to choose from so I bet everyone, regardless of gender, can find at least one item they love, from earrings, bracelets, necklaces to watches. The materials which they are made of, also vary from luxurious ones such as silver, gold, diamond to more affordable and street-style ones like artificial stones, copper or other metals. Thus, they can go with different kinds of styles and if you do it right, they will make your outfit less boring and livelier.

Even though I have a whole jewelry collection at home, I’ve never attempted to put on more than five pieces since I live with a motto: “simplicity is the best”. I have a habit of picking up eye-catching accessories whenever I come across one but always consider carefully before matching them with my costume. For example, if I dress in an off-shoulder top, a simple choker is good enough to highlight my long neck. Other times, when I tie my hair in a messy bun, I prefer a pair of sophisticated earrings such as hoop or feather ones to add more feminine and romantic vibes. But all in all, never exceed five at the same time.

If you like jewelry too, take a look at this wonderful site. I am sure you’ll find what you’re looking for.
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THE MAN IN 7 STYLES
By: Waleed Hassan Sheikh
Tags: Fashion, Men, Tips, Style, Fashionblogger

Casual, chic, rock or streetwear … it’s not easy to find your way around all these trends.

Teaching Men’s Lifestyle helps you find your style.

1. CASUAL

It is a style that is defined by its simplicity and comfort. In fact, in English “casual” literally means “relaxed”. All is said. It’s a style that adapts to all seasons and can be worn almost in any circumstance: at work or on the weekend. His basics are a t-shirt or polo shirt, a jacket, straight jeans, and scarf.

2. CHIC

Chic, or classic, this is the style of the elegant man. His wardrobe has timeless and quality materials to wear in the office or in the street for the most dandies. Its iconic accessories: bow tie, scarf, shirts, well-cut suits and beautiful shoes like the Richelieu, all in primary and sober colours. It is a style that ranges from sobriety to luxury.

Also, Check Out “How Men Should Dress Well | Tips and Tricks.”

3. JEAN OR DENIM

If the jeans are like a second skin for you, you have the Denim look, named after this canvas “from Nîmes” excellent cotton fabric used in particular to make the clothes of the miners and which owes its popularity to Lévi-Strauss since the 20s. Unmissable in any season, jeans are available in all styles and cross all fashions to which they always bring a little “relaxed” touch. Provided, however, to be of quality.

4. ROCK

Leather, boots, worn jeans, belts, t-shirts, rings and bracelets… you recognised it: it’s the rock n roll look. Male style, even sewn with testosterone, he walks his perfecto through the ages and years.

5. STREETWEAR

Streetwear, literally ‘streetwear’ fashion, is a look that surprisingly originated in the surf scene on the West Coast of the United States in the late 1970s, before being popularised by the Hip-movement. Hop in the early 90s. Sneakers and tracksuits rhyme with caps and are part of the dress code of youth culture.

Also, Check Out “How to Bring Your Style To Your Home”

6. SPORTSWEAR

A style quite similar to Streetwear in terms of its accessories, sportswear is more clearly linked to sport and its activities, even if its attributes are above all those of both casual and dynamic outfits. It is made up of technical elements that also know how to relate to fashion.

7. HIPSTER

Recognisable by his beard and his cleverly crafted haircut, the Hipster (a term which literally means “trendy” in English) is defined by a falsely neglected outfit, clothes mixing chic and cheap, that we could try to summarise by a popular style dandy.

SO WHAT STYLE DO YOU RECOGNIZE BETTER?
Swiss Miss Fashion — With Chelle. You ever just pick up a box of hot…
Tags: Creativity, Portraits, Fashion

You ever just pick up a box of hot cocoa and wish you could transform into the design? No? Just me…

All jokes aside, I was surprisingly inspired to create four different fashion looks based off of the Swiss Miss holiday box designs. I will admit, I really was just at the store to pick up some flavored hot cocoa! There weren’t any festive flavors in the normal aisle and finding all the flavors in one gift bundle was the perfect combo to satisfy all my hot chocolate cravings.

Before I even began contemplating a whole mini series, I was already halfway through my stash! Inspiration struck though when I realized all the creatures were dressed up in some sort of cozy accessory. The boredom of staying at home was kicking in and I thought it would be a fun idea to dress up as each animal over the course of four days in my own style.

For the full story with pictures check out the rest of the blog post at https://withchelle.com/blog/2020/12/24/swiss-miss-fashion
How Do You Dress Nice and Casual?
Tags: Fashion, Singapore, Trends, Fashion Trends, Style

Singaporeans are all about the stylish comfort, here’s how to achieve that look!

By Dini Azri for Thread MY

Dressing up can be fun but sometimes, you just want to dress down and relax in your outfit. Dressing comfortably does not mean going out in your pyjamas, it means wearing the simplest item you have in your closet but with a little touch of fashion, you can make that outfit work.

But how do you dress simply without looking like a person who does not care about his outfit? Well, we would like to prove to you that even with minimal style, you can come up with the most stylish outfit that is nice and casual.

1. PLAIN WHITE T’S

You can never go wrong with a plain white t-shirt as it is the very basis of men’s fashion. You can pair it with any pants, trousers, or jeans and you will look good regardless. Just get one that fits your figure perfectly though. You do not want it to be too large or too small that it will look unflattering for you.

2. HAVE IT PRINTED

If a white t-shirt is a bit too boring for you, try getting t-shirts with cute or funny prints on it. It can be cartoony, statements, or something simpler like lines or squares; it is up to your own personal preference. Just do not go over the top with too much going on that it makes you look like an Ed Hardy model.

3. LAYER IT

Or you could just add something on your basic t-shirt like a cardigan, jacket, or a long sleeve shirt that will add flair to your overall outfit. Sure, Malaysia is too humid of a country to be wearing something thick like coats but for fashion, everything goes.

4. HAT ON

If you are having a bad hair day, just put a hat on. Any headwear like caps, fedoras, and anything else would do the trick while also being stylish at the same time. Headwear are an underrated accessory that every man should start wearing and for a casual occasion, it certainly is perfect for the situation.

5. THE RIGHT SHOES FIT

Now that the sneaker culture is booming, it is important to own a couple of good sneakers in your collection. Always have one in white as it goes with every outfit but by all means, do get creative with your shoe game by getting limited editions, exclusive collabs, or maybe just one that stands out more than your average shoe.

How do you dress nicely for a casual occasion? Share with us in the comments section below.
Fashion’s Biggest Colour & Pattern Trends of the Year 2020
By: Gitte Alexander
Tags: Fashion, Style

Colour is arguably the most important thing in clothing. Neither silhouettes or fabric are as widely conveying as the hue and visual textures of an item. And as trivial as it may sound, every cycle we begin to see many bold interpretations and creative uses of colour. Enough that it is rankable. Here are what may be considered the best colour and pattern trends of the year. They are not just ranked best in terms of popularity but also in the creativity in relative to ubiquity. There may be some very obvious ones though.

Black

While it may appear as a timeless colour and is beyond the point of ubiquity, it was still good year for black. Punk, goth and scene resurgence picked up very quickly and in came many interesting and activated imaginations of black in clothing. A lot of street style increasing in drill and grime communities brought light to some uniquely clandestine pseudo-techwear as well.

Plaid

Great year for plaid. It is a very old school pattern and vintage is always new when it comes to fashion plaid was a welcome trend in normcore and academia styles as well as many 70s trends that blew up this year. Tartan, glen and tattersall had an especially cool year, but standard check and windowpane were much bigger on the runway.

Floral

Cottagecore is arguably one of the greatest and most unusual trends to blow up but if it is to be thanked for anything it would be putting floral back on the map. In both street style and runway style the floral pattern has been showing up non stop and in a non-botanical way it has been the most refreshing thing to see. It is unusual that an aesthetic as asynchronous as cottagecore would catch on but it has.

Brown

2020 was a great year for a lot of 70s and 80s trends and with them they brought a colour reminiscent of the most warmly nostalgic feelings, brown. Brown looks good especially on a heavier fabric like suede or corduroy, both of which have been having some nice spots on the runway radar. Brown is a very rich and textured colour and is vey deserving of some tume in the streetwear bubble.
Top Reasons to Choose Contact Lenses Over Glasses
By: Sandeep Joshi
Tags: Fashion, Trends, Contact Lenses, Contact Lenses Coloured, Contact Lenses Online

One of the most significant decisions that people must do is whether to wear glasses or contact lenses. While the glasses complement a particular style, most will agree that contact lenses are a better choice.

If you are not sure which is right for you, consider this reason why contact lenses are a superior choice.

You look good

Let’s face it … you look good. Why hide behind a glass?

Resistant to damage

The big advantage that the contact lenses is that- doesn’t broke. After you put it, you can forget it. High-quality glasses on the other hand can be expensive but fragile. Accidentally sitting in your glasses or scratching it accidentally isn’t pocket-friendly.

Resistant to fog

If you wear glasses, you might experience your lens foggy in simple conditions such as rain. With contacts, your vision does-not change even in climate change. You don’t need to stop to clean your glasses.

In Trends

Some believe certain eyeglass frames complement their mode. However, some think of their style cramping glasses. You can initially like your frame but as your style evolved, you might want to switch to contact lenses. It will never collide with your wardrobe.

Comfortable than glasses

Glasses are uncomfortable. Generally, folks who wear glasses usually to complain about the headaches. Wearing glasses for a long time also annoying your nose bridge. With contacts, no one irritates your skin or causes headaches. After you put it, you will hardly notice that you wear it.

They are comfortable for sports and physical activities

Wearing glasses usually block your performance and bound your movements while playing sports or involved in physical activity. Some people only rely on their glasses to see, but glasses are not really safe to wear while playing sports. For example, you cannot use glasses while involved in sports contacts such as boxing, wrestling, and other martial arts.
4 Cute Clothing Pieces That Are Too Cool For The Heat
Tags: Fashion, Singapore, Trends, Lifestyle, Style

By Yap Jin Wen from THREAD PH

Living near the equator means it’s compulsory to accustom ourselves to the heat, huh? Well, no need to pull a sour face. Aside from turning on the air-conditioner, opting for the right apparel can prevent you from sweating buckets. When shopping, look out for materials like linen, cotton, chambray, and technical fabrics. They are light, thin textiles that effectively wick moisture away from the skin. While this sounds like we’re down with limited fashion choices, fret not. We’ve compiled a list of cute clothing items to help you stay stylish when beating the heat.

MIX & MATCH

Does staring into your wardrobe feel like gazing into a black hole of eternity? You’re not alone. Pairing the ultimate outfit for any occasion requires hard work. But with effortless matching outfit sets trending, you can finally cut down on prep time. Wear this set of striking magenta that is versatile enough to be both loungewear and workwear. When you’re bored with this combo, feel free to match the top or bottom with other wardrobe staples.

GO WITH THE FLOW

The last thing we ever want in this sweltering heat is a heavy fabric that will weigh us down. So, something light and flowy such as this midi polka-dress is heaven-sent. The slightly longer hemline perfectly offsets against a deep V plunge, avoiding the impression of a “suffocating” look. We love the ruffle sleeves and the extra cinch at the waist as they give the whole ensemble a graceful, elegant vibe.

DOLL UP

We’ve seen Sophie Turner wearing an awfully lot of baby doll dresses throughout summer. Irrefutably, baby doll dresses must be in season right now. If you wish, hop onto the bandwagon with this delicate lilac sartorial piece. Its A-line shape gives room to hide any “homegrown” potbelly (you know, #WFH after effects) while the puffy sleeves draw attention to the upper body. Ideally, the kind of dress you’d want to wear to hotel buffets. Other than that, can we also appreciate how the dress is produced with linen? Hands down the best material to wear in sultry weather.

POWER PUFF GIRLS

Puffy sleeves are dramatic, though no better element can eloquently translate the current pandemic situation than this. Hence, don’t be afraid to wear your heart on your sleeve by sporting this poofy white top with a wide square neckline. The impressive design cleverly elongates any short neck and narrow shoulders. If you’re unsure what to pair it with, team white on white for a polished look that’s suitable for a casual day in or a snazzy night out.
What is Considered A Cocktail Dress?
Tags: Fashion, Singapore, Lifestyle, Fashion Trends, Style

Getting ready for that New Year Eve party?

By Dini Azri for Thread MY

Let’s face it, we are just as confused as you about the term cocktail dress. Is it a casual or formal attire? Does it only come in black? What about the length? So many questions come out from just that one dress, therefore it is time to decipher the fashion piece so we can use it properly.

We have some ideas on what is considered a cocktail dress, so let us break it down for you here. Let’s take a look at what is considered a proper cocktail dress.

1. A SEMI-FORMAL ATTIRE

Cocktail attire is a semi-formal attire which means the occasion you are going to is not too formal like a funeral or a business meeting. It can be worn to a wedding, a fundraiser, even to a party as it has the fun but sophisticated look going on. Just add a couple of jewelleries and you are set to catch everybody’s attention.

2. OPTION 1: SHORT DRESS

When you think of a cocktail dress, immediately you would assume that the dress should be short, and you are right. A cocktail dress is usually at knee-length, somewhere between a mini and a midi dress which is acceptable as a semi-formal attire (see previous point). So, cut off your long maxi dresses and opt for something a little loose that rest easy on the knees.

3. OPTION 2: PANTSUIT

For some odd reason, pantsuits are also considered cocktail attire. Maybe because of the genderless style that is trending in fashion nowadays, people choose to wear pantsuits to these semi-formal events and rightfully categorise it as cocktail attire. Sure, it is not technically a cocktail dress but we kind of dig this overall style.

4. GO CLASSIC

To be safe though, you can always go for the little black dress which works at any occasion. Just do not have it too little though. Remember, the keyword for a cocktail dress is knee-length.

Do you own a cocktail dress? Show us at the comments section below.
Wood & Yarn- A perfect amalgamation of Style with Sustainability
By: Tamanna Sharma
Tags: Fashion, Clothing, Trends, Style, Sustainability

Wood & Yarn is a Chennai based clothing line that draws inspiration from the ancient textile heritage and combines it with artistic storytelling.

Founded by Anju Nair in 2012 , she holds a master's degree in fine arts and is also a prolific textile designer, she spent her childhood across exhibitions that her mother gracefully curated and learned about colours and hues rummaging through the myriad textures and fabrics.

Her mother , Kala Thamby is an established textile designer with over thirty years of experience, played a pivotal role in Anju's career .

She went on establish her own brand with an in house manufacturing unit . The ideation and experimentation of weaves , colour palette combinations and modern handblockprints was led by Anju to give her brand that one-of-a-kind finish and look .

The USP of Wood & Yarn is its evolving colour schemes , the contemporary handprints and transparency that encourages conscious consumerism.

All their raw materials and hand-dyes are locally sourced. Nature plays an important role as they are committed to their mission of sustainable practices.

The hues and craftsmanship is immaculate and detailed . The love of textures , fabric manipulation and the sheer hardwork in bringing those gorgeous colours to life speaks volume through her designs .

Anju always wanted to bring her ever-evolving collection to the audience thereby adding to their style quotient but also keeping in mind that the apparels are not overly priced.

As a consumer when you buy a product from Wood & Yarn , you play a significant role in contributing to sustain the ancient textile art form and help contribute towards the livelihood of the artisans and craftspeople whose skill are an integral part of Indian culture , art and heritage , putting their heart and soul in bringing the piece of clothing to life.

Handmade textiles are not to be restricted only to high-end aisles and also to bust the partnership between exclusive and expensive.

They cannot be called trend chasers rather they reject the idea of fast fashion which is predominant in today's World.

The link of the website and the social media handle is mentioned so that you can go through her collection which is surely going to make you fall in love with her designs.

Cheers!
Fashion’s Best Fabrics of 2020
By: Gitte Alexander
Tags: Fashion, Style

Fabrics in fashion are one of the ambiguous design features. Function follows form when it comes to the runway but the public’s trendsetters and followes don’t always adhere to this “principle”. In the last year, we saw the fashion begin to appreciate different time periods outside of the usual vintage norms. People looked deeper into some older 19th and even 18th century styles, but on the other end, the boundaries of many of the newest, technically advanced textiles were pushed. When the term “best fabrics” is used, it doesn’t refer to the fabrics that feel the best, or just look the best, it’s the fabrics that the fashion world congruously(not just runway or couture) decided to use and actually made work. Here they are.

Seersucker

Courtesy of H&M

Twenty-twenty was a great big year for seersucker with the skyrocketing of cottagecore styles and the (technically 2019) release of Greta Gerwig’s Little Women(also Animal Crossing). Beautiful prairie dresses, blouses and pants emerged from the embrace of pastoral style, which was greatly helped by streetwear communities across the internet. As a fabric itself it is very underrated. A little stiff but light, this fabric is the breathably stylish summer cut that everyone who lives in hot countries had been waiting for and the 1950s farmstead style that came with it was the cherry on top. One of the best executed fabrics of 2020, hands down.

Corduroy

Just like seersucker, this textile owes a lot of it’s credit to the fashion communities that saw it’s great potential. Corduroy has always been on the cooler looking side of the heavy, “vintage” fabrics, but it’s distinct pattern and texture sets it apart. Lending to many e-girl and 70s aesthetic that accumulated in nostalgia this year, corduroy has an old but playful feel that belongs in at least one pant in everyone’s closet. Or maybe a blazer.
Atif Aslam On Forbes Asia’s 100 Digital Stars List
By: Hnhstyle Info
Tags: Fashion

Atif Aslam Recognized Amongst 2 Other Pakistani Celebrities

Singer and Pop Icon Atif Aslam made it to the “Forbes Asia’s 100 Digital Stars”. Sharing space with other big names from the world and Pakistani industry, Atif Aslam was encouraged on releasing his song Asma-ul-Husna at a time when the world was scared and dealing with a worldwide pandemic, stuck in their homes.

Aslam also urged his 20 million Facebook followers to stay home and aid in stopping the spread of Covid-19.

Other names from Pakistan included actor Mahira Khan, who was appreciated by the Forbes on talking about issues that matter, especially breast cancer awareness, domestic abuse and women empowerment.

Aiman Muneeb was also mentioned in the Forbes Asia 100 list, Aiman is by far the most followed local celebrity on Instagram, Aiman Khan is married to Muneeb Butt and they recently shared content from a birthday vacation to Turkey last month, which hiked their popularity even more. Amin has a following of eight million, which is currently the highest in Pakistani celebrities.

Including Mahira Khan, Atif Aslam And Aiman Muneeb the list also includes other popular Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Chris Hemsworth, Ranveer Singh, Hritik Roshan, Anushka Sharma, Rebel Wilson, Katrina Kaif, Akshay Kumar and Madhuri Dixit. Singer Shreya Ghoshal also made it to the list with Black Pink.

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5 KEY LEATHER JACKET STYLES FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE
By: The Leather Craft
Tags: Leather, Fashion, Blogging, Leather Jacket, Style

As New Year's Eve is just around the corner, it is the time to finalize your winter outfit styles!



Although, the leather jacket itself has an identity does not mean that all of them are the same. In fact, there is a lot of variety just like any other apparel.



But the majority of the people buying leather jackets really don’t know the perfect category based on the style and which one suits perfectly for your outfit. So if you’re also looking for a guide to know each and every style, this article will help you out!

Symbol of Gangs: Biker Jacket

You might have seen the group of bikers wearing a kind of jacket. It’s unique and stylish. Also known as a motorcycle jacket or moto jacket, this fantastic style features a front zipper on the left side, a belt, and snap-down lapels. The purpose of designing these jackets was to save the motorcyclist in accidents, but soon it became a popular fashion phenomenon after an American Actor Marlon Brando wore one in The Wild One (1953).

Beating the Versatility: Bomber Jacket

Second, the most common design of the jacket is Bomber Jacket. It’s a short jacket tightly gathered at the waist and cuffs by elasticated bands and typically having a zip front.

The most astounding precedence of wearing a bomber jacket is that it gives you a casual and smarty look. Its versatility is no less than that of a biker jacket. Slim leg jeans and a round neck tee will be a perfect combo.

Pride of Pilots: Aviator Jacket

Flight jacket is also the name given to an aviator jacket. It was modelled after the brown leather jackets worn by pilots during World Wars I and II. Actually designed with the purpose to keep pilots warm, with sheepskin collars, knit cuffs around the waist and wrist, front pockets, and zippers. Still, they are popular in fashion.

Minimalistic Fashion: Cafe Racer jacket

Cafe Racer jackets feature a stand collar and a fitted, streamlined design-often with a small zipper pocket on one side of the chest. Inspired by 1960s European motorcycle jacket styles, a racing jacket is the best leather jacket for an elegant style.

Elegant Piece of Fashion: Leather Blazer

A leather blazer makes quite the statement, especially when paired with matching leather pants. Unlike other leather jackets, blazers don’t close all the way-they might have just one or two buttons-so they won’t keep you as warm but it looks damn COOL!

Conclusion:

Above all, there are some other styles as well if you go deeper and deeper in the leather fashion, but these five are the key leather jacket styles you need to go for this New Year Party.

Inject your New Year’s look with vintage elegance or iconic leather jackets, these are worth the investment, and it’s here to stay to enhance your styling in your wardrobe, then don’t forget to consider all these things!
Sustainable Luxury or Greenwashing?
By: Eda Eryılmaz
Tags: Fashion, Sustainable Fashion, Local Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainability

In the last few years, individual and corporate responsibility for the environment has arisen. Thus, sustainability is in the mainstream in many industries, as well as fashion. That includes, of course, luxury fashion. But how does this sustainability craze in high-end brands affects local, sustainable brands whose main focus is sustainability head to toe?

Prada, Re-Nylon Collection

As more consciousness arises and the information becoming more accessible, customers want to know where their money goes and the quality of their purchases. Every penny spent on a brand is like a vote for that organization and what they recognize as their business path. Especially in a world where big corporates cancel orders unrightfully and leaving millions of workers unpaid¹, it seems like brands that don’t adopt a sustainable and ethical business approach will get left behind in the future.

Without a single doubt, Gen Z has been a politically conscious generation more than their past generations. It’s been estimated that 40% of luxury consumption will be accounted for by Gen Z by 2035². Considering 80% of the luxury consumer claims preferring brands that are socially responsible², sustainability is not just a trend; it is the core element of the future of this industry.

Burberry, Econyl Collection

Global fashion houses like Burberry and Prada launched their environment-friendly collections one after another. It shows that they do their market research correctly and recognizes their consumers’ demands. However, it may be seen as just a marketing strategy and undermines the fact that sustainability a crucial necessity for the environment.

Named “Greenwashing,” this strategy uses sustainability solely as a PR campaign and distract the customer from unethical practices of themselves such as mass industry, cheap labor, and mistreatment of workers. On the other hand, Gucci recently launched their Off the Grid collection (the majority of which concentrate on the use of Econyl, recycled nylon made from collected ocean plastic waste) also respectably outlined a 10 year of a sustainable business model plan.³

Gucci, Off the Grid Collection

After all, big corporates’ marketing strategies drawing attention to sustainability is not the best way to do it, but it is a start. We may not be there yet, but we are on the right path. Hopefully, independent and small brands who adopt sustainability as the core element of their businesses can find a place in the industry in the future.

The future of fashion seems promising but not because of the large corporates, rather because of local businesses who really care about the environment's future. These smaller brands meticulously consider every step of a sustainable production and plan accordingly. As conscious customers, our responsibility is to realize that luxury must be sustainable, but sustainability shouldn’t be a luxury.
Best Collection of NF Rapper Shirts
By: Travis James
Tags: Men Fashion Clothes, Street Style Fashion, Fashion

Nf has touched lives with the reality and depth of his songs. This is the reason we see that people connect with the soulfulness of his artful songs and albums. To cherish and believe that they are able to relate people prefer to buy merchandise that displays how the song has had an impact on them.

At NF Merch, you have the liberty to buy the best quotes and lyrical t-shirts that help you live and relive the essence of NF songs and at the same time stay atop your fashion game. Some of the best NF real music T-shirts include, but are not limited to Perception Therapy tee, Real Music logo tee, Flying cart T Shirt, NF lyrics tee, NF Shadow Tee, Balloon art T-shirt, NF 3D art half sleeves T-Shirt and The Search white T-shirt.
Positaneries Brand in 2020
Tags: Positano, Fashion, Branding, Moda

Positaneries is a fashion brand that sells dresses, tops, shorts, accessories and more for both women and men and girls.

Since it was born, that is in the first months of 2020, it has had strong growth thanks to its stores and its online e-commerce www.positaneries.com where it advertises itself through social media, today fundamental in marketing strategies to sell especially in one of the sectors such as fashion to which it belongs.
Engagement Makeup
By: Hritika Aggarwal
Tags: Makeup Artist, Fashion, Makeup, Engagement, Beauty

You must be on the hunt for the best engagement makeup artist for your engagement. If you want to get engaged you have to look amazing on this day and if you are the one who hasn’t appointed a makeup artist yet, here is the latest engagement makeup done by me.