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A finished book chapter on the top of a mountain
By: Les De Vries
Tags: Procrastination, Academic Writing

My desk is getting messy again. I started to write later than I planned. FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube stole my focus. It wasn’t their fault, though. I let myself stumble down on that slippery slope of procrastination.

Hold one!

Grasp the branch of a tree!

But I don’t see any trees around.

Shall I close my eyes?

Maybe I can see them then or, even better, feel them.

I stretch my arm out, open my hand, touch around with my fingers. Do I feel anything?

There are only two answers possible: yes or no. And it’s my story. I decide what it will be. Oh, and I can’t hesitate for too long. Remember, I’m still sliding down at dazzling speeds. My butt hurts. Those rocks, pebbles and branches are killing me.

Did I just say branches?

My hand closes right in time and breaks the fall, like a parachute preventing a skydiver from crushing his face on Mother Earth.

My other arm joins the action. I’m hanging here, with my belly out of my rolled up t-shirt and my shredded pants revealing parts of my body I don’t want to reveal. Good that I’m hanging here alone. I take a deep breath and sigh. I overlook the situation. Strangely enough, I also grant myself a few seconds to enjoy the scenery.

What do I see? An academic book chapter I promised to finish ages ago. Why shouldn’t I give it a last try? A publication more wouldn’t look too bad on my cv.

I’m standing up. Everything aches, but I’m moving. The way to go is up, slowly and carefully. I can’t afford myself to fall again. I have a mountain to climb. The clock ticks. I gave myself only five more days to reach the top.
How To Stop Procrastination
By: Unzila Jawad
Tags: Education, Health, Productivity, Psychology, Procrastination

Procrastination has become a very common problem among teenagers, young adults, and even adults. People usually procrastinate because they cannot dominate the negativity and frustration that surrounds them while doing a certain task. To avoid irritation, people tend to resort to activities that make them undisturbed and restful. We usually procrastinate at times when we know we shouldn’t. Procrastination is successful in providing short-term calm and relaxation, but in the long term, it leads to serious issues. Individuals who procrastinate usually suffer from stress, guilt, anxiety, and in extreme cases: depression and low self-esteem.

Generally, we come across articles that discuss the causes of procrastination, the effects of procrastination, etc, but we rarely find a solution to this problem. These are four straightforward ways to do away with this obstacle.

Recognize your Goal

It is essential that we know our dreams and goals. Recognizing the objective in life, a person will be able to stay grounded and focus on their task. By reflecting on what you want from life, you will steer clear of negativity, fear, and anxiety. This will help you gain confidence, motivation to run for your passion, and will aid you to beat off the addiction of goofing off.

Create Deadlines

In most cases, people procrastinate because they think they have lots of time left. Due to this misconception, a person becomes inactive and wastes time by indulging in unnecessary activities. Setting deadlines for each task can help avoid delays. Deadlines can present a certain amount of pressure which leads to an individual being more focused and determined.

Good Company.

Surround yourself with people who are inspiring and excited about accomplishing their goals. Spending about 10 mins with such a company can make you a constructive and effective person. When you are around committed people, You will be able to work, face the challenge, and fight off the hesitation.

Timing.

The time slot in which a person decides to perform a task is very important in determining productivity. Every person is different when it comes to the time in which they can work. Some people can perform tasks better in the morning, some can perform better in the evening, etc. It is vital that you observe the time you can concentrate better. If you fail to work in those hours, you are more likely to waste time.

These are some of the simple ways which can help you fight off the monster known as procrastination. If you adhere to these steps, you can become productive, and diligent.
Eat The Frog Of Procrastination With POMODORO Technique
By: Alina Ashraf
Tags: Procrastination, Productivity, Time Management, Save Time

I am the kind of person who faces the biggest issues just because of procrastination. I have always faced difficulties with completing my tasks properly within an evenly distribution of time. And unfortunately, I have become habitual of doing things at the last moment which often creates difficulty in task completion due to uncertain situations.

I recently got to learn technique to kill the monster of procrastination which is called POMODORO. It says that a person can concentrate on a task for 25 minutes straight and after that a small break is required. In this break we should reward ourselves. Continue the work for another 25 minutes after short breaks and after 4 cycles, take a long break of around 30 minutes.

So, I applied this technique while completing an online course. I turned off my internet connection and isolated myself. As I started to work, I completed a single video and did DIY activity. After reading my peers’ comments I got an urge of searching for the book they had written about. But I directed my attention towards another video. After completing 3 lectures and 2 DIY activity, my alarm rang. I felt so happy that I am going to get a break now. I treated myself with a cup of tea and listened to a song. It really helped me relax. I started my work again after 5 minutes and this time I could do even better. I had this urge of completing the course so that I can reward myself again with another good music.

In short, the course that takes my 6–7 hours to complete, was completed in just 4 hours. It was a great reduction in the time I waste daily due to my procrastination. I am so happy that I learned and apply this technique and I am definitely going to apply it daily.
Overcoming Procrastination for Teens: A CBT Guide for College-Bound Students full_online
Tags: Procrastination

Overcoming Procrastination for Teens: A CBT Guide for College-Bound Students, — ->>> “Useful for students who want to stop procrastinating, do better in school, and accomplish more.” ?Booklist Procrastinating is a habit that can hinder your success and follow you well into adulthood. With this book, procrastination expert Bill Knaus offers a step-by-step guide to overcoming procrastination. With simple and fun exercises and skills based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), you?ll learn to organize your schedule, manage homework, overcome negative self-talk, and improve your self-esteem.Procrastination is a universal topic?it?s a problem that plagues millions of high school and college students and concerns teachers and parents. If you?re someone who procrastinates, you know your delays can have a negative impact on your life?especially when it comes to grades and preparing for the future. Even worse, if you aren?t able to overcome your procrastination habit, it can have a limiting effect on your success as an adult. So, what can you do to strip away the ……. MORE …… Visit link : https://playbookworldwide.blogspot.com/?book=1626254575

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d3. i hate planning … but it’s helping
By: Christine Dahl
Tags: Entrepreneurship, Women In Business, Productivity, Adhd, Procrastination

i suffer from universal planning fallacy. i create a large to-do list without estimating the duration of the task and wonder why it feels like nothing ever gets done. even when i estimate, i’m wrong. the estimate is nearly always too low.

i have endless to-do lists and an enormous appetite for starting new projects (and buying more books). i’ve been a student of GTD for years, only to find myself exhausted by list-making and skipping the weekly reviews. too busy. i’m noticing that the creative energy of running my own business, where i answer only to myself, leads to huge successes as well as false starts and dead ends, unsuitable projects that should have been rejected.

this month, i’m installing a routine of planning and reflection. my guide is Getting Results the Agile Way. My playground is Jon Acuff’s September is the New January 30 day challenge.

sunday i started.

Day 1 — system overview — check. i set a reminder with a URL in Google Keep (which is awesome).

Day 2 — Monday Vision. 3 x 1 -> big three for the week, three for each day. write them down. ink on paper does something special for the brain.

my first question was, how do I choose? i looked up from the week and asked, what do I want to have done by the end of the month? This made the choices a little easier.

and i promptly wandered off and created a landing page with an offer to subscribe to a newsletter i’d like to launch. (as i have no subscribers except myself at this point, i’m writing here instead).

call it entrepreneurial ADD. i’ve got it.

then i planned my day in Sunsama — to get better at matching the lists to actual time-slots in my day — that seems to be my biggest challenge — what plus when, and how long. i noticed throughout the day: even though tasks took longer than expected, i had a focused list. so instead of winging it, all i needed to do was pick the next item and do. (can you imagine if a pilot didn’t have a flight plane before take-off?)

Day 3 — daily outcomes

this morning, i couldn’t find where i had recorded my big 3 for the week. had i decided? or just noticed the fear of deciding? so this morning, I wrote them in my planner and labelled them as the big three for the week. and i added some color.

“Make each day your masterpiece.” — John Wooden

thanks John. let’s up the ante and create paralyzing fear.

looking at my big 3 for the week, it became obvious that each requires steps in progression. i have a ton of appointments already. and i was delighted to see that the planning i did in Sunsama last night still made sense this morning.

let’s get to it.

“Always we begin again.” –St. Benedict
Reasons of procrastination
By: Moinul - The Happy Nerd
Tags: Procrastination, Procrastinação

Here are reasons why you mostly procrastinate?

We all know we shouldn’t be procrastinating. Then why do we do it? WE should be able to resist it, but we don’t. Here are some of the top reasons for procrastination.

Instant gratification: As stated earlier, our mind loves the idea of instant rewards. It does not want to think of the big picture, the past and the future. So whenever it sniffs out any instant rewards, it inclines towards it. This leaves little or no time for things that matter, which ultimately leads to procrastination.

Fear: We don’t always leave a task incomplete because it is fun and easy. But sometimes, it is because of fear.

Suppose you have to call your boss and tell him that you would want a vacation. You are afraid of how your boss will react to this proposal, so you leave the task for later.

Overwhelming tasks: Some tasks might be overwhelming when you look at them. It feels impossible to complete these, so your mind loses the. Motivation to even try. Hence leading you to procrastinate on the more significant, complicated tasks.

Distraction: Many times, procrastination can begin with a simple distraction. A slight nudge is all it takes to distract you from deep work and lead you to scroll social media.

Excuses: We are always looking for an excuse not to start a task. People can come up with hundreds of excuses not to do a task if they want to. They may even blame their surroundings to life the burden from themselves.

Want to learn how to avoid procrastination? Go here: 9 Outstanding Tips for Overcoming Procrastination Right Now | Moinul — The Happy Nerd
Do It Today by Darius Foroux
By: Anirud Chathanath
Tags: Productivity, Procrastination

Part 2 of the book deals with Improving Productivity.

“It is like a lot of things, said the smith. Do the least part of it wrong and ye’d just as well do it all wrong.” — Cormac Mcarthy

Darius goes onto explain how in our times the smartphone is one of the most distracting things. He delves into a research paper that shows that as the smartphone is physically moved away from a person, his/ her productivity increases drastically; the highest when the smartphone is kept in another room- a whopping 26%! Darius gives a few tips on how to manage the smartphone like turning off the internet and all notifications.

Darius reveals something that was pretty insightful to me. He claimed that perfectionism is just a face for procrastination! He relies on a research that shows that perfectionism is also closely linked to depression and low self-esteem!

“Perfectionists are their own devils.”- Jack Kirby

Joachim Stöber and Jutta Joormann, who studied Worry, Procrastination, and Perfectionism, write: “The combination of concern over mistakes and procrastination may be a crucial factor in the maintenance of worry. On the one hand, it may prolong existing threats because no steps are taken to cope. On the other hand, it may increase existing threats or even produce additional threats because initially solvable problems will pile up, thus creating an overload of problems that may finally be insoluble.” Darius says that feeling is the biggest pitfall for us. He states that we can’t do anything when we feel helpless and nudges the reader to go through the research on learned helplessness. Darius gives a few actionable steps to beat the nasty side of procrastination and perfectionism- resourcefulness. Grab a copy of the book to find out what resourcefulness is and how it can help you!

Darius reads many books a year. He tells readers how they can read 100 books a year. He says that the way to level up in life is to read a lot. He says always keep reading. Keep a target of reading at least an hour a day.

The author speaks about 20 unproductive habits, the importance of taking a vacation, the importance of consistency and many more things. Pick up this book and thank me later for what it does for you.
Bittersweatness
By: Seshadri Sekhar M
Tags: Health, Self-awareness, Wealth, Procrastination, Careers

I feel like helping people when they continue to be in their victim mode, and don’t show any interest to come out of their situation. I want to help them — but I feel helpless…

One person said he would like to start his own firm, so resigned from his current job. Also had knee surgery, and he says it is important for him to do daily exercise, otherwise, his diabetes would raise. When I asked him what are the challenges, he mentioned procrastination and he also mentioned that he does not like to spend time exercising as that is boring. and for his other goal of starting a new firm, he says there is a fear of failure…

Another person said, she says her colleagues are nice, and her work is nice. but she is not able to focus and learn things to contribute more at her work. She says she spends a lot of time watching something on Netflix, watching TV or browsing. So she knows the problem, and she knows the solution… but her work state is not improving, and she is neglecting her family/friends as well.

also, I talked with few younger colleagues at work. they mentioned that they have many goals, and they think about those. but later on, procrastination and fear come on the way — and they say they go back to their routine of watching TV/browsing, etc, and worry that they are making NO progress on their goals and/or dreams.

Is there a way out of this vicious circle? Are you waiting for something magical to make you a Super Human so that things start happening for you?



But the reality is none of that is going to happen, No one else can pull you out. even a life coach cannot help you if you are so reluctant to work on yourself. If you are so reluctant to help yourself who else would come forward to help you.

One thing is true — you have an abundance of untapped potential… whether you want to explore your potential, and make your dreams a reality… or you continue to victimize yourself continue to tamper with your ego, your health, and continue to stay as a victim.
DREAMING IS JUST AN EXCUSE FOR PROCRASTINATION
By: The Bizarre Blogger
Tags: Dreams, Procrastination

When I was 8, I had made up my mind that I wanted to be a tennis player. I made sure all of my friends and family knew about this. I hung up a poster of my favorite tennis player (Sania Mirza)and I told her poster that I would be bigger than her one day. I dreamt of the day when I held a huge trophy in my hands, made my country, family, and friends feel proud of me and I kept on dreaming thinking it would just happen (Only if it were that easy).

It wasn’t that I didn’t practice, I did but just an hour a day. I didn’t enter enough tennis tournaments and I didn’t realize that I was surrounded by competition. Slowly that dream left me because I wasn’t dreaming I was just procrastinating. I was hoping that one day automatically, I would be known. Now,6 years later I have finally realized that what is the point of dreaming if it is not actioned? I have understood that if I want something I have to chase it, I can’t sit around and make vision boards or simply dream because things don’t happen until you do something about it.

So to conclude, don’t just dream do something about your dream otherwise you are just procrastinating.
Get Boring Tasks Done Faster So You Can Do More Interesting Things With Your Life: Easy Tips for Procrastinators.
By: Simply Audrey
Tags: Getting Things Done, Productivity, Task Management, Adhd, Procrastination

Get Boring Tasks Done Faster So You Can Do More Interesting Things With Your Life: Easy Tips for Procrastinators. Simply Audrey Jun 5·3 min read

I am an adult and I do not like doing chores.

I either don’t get boring tasks done, or I take an embarrassing amount of time to get them over with.

Some people just grit their teeth and get it done. For others these tasks are “meditative; a part of life” they say.

I have used some tips over the last few months to help me get things done.

If you are a fellow ADHDer or chronic procrastinator you may appreciate these tips even more.

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Time that Sh*t

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Time is your friend, friend.

I now use time to knock down that to-do list.

Here is how it works:

Make your usual to-do list. Jot down how many minutes you think it can take to get that task done if you exclusively focus on it. The trick is not to allocate more time than necessary. Do that for all the items on your list. Start your timer according to your estimate Do that task with the goal of getting it down within that amount of time or less.

Congrats, you have just gamified your to-do lists….well, kind of.

Getting things done is a head game. So why not make it a challenge. Your brain will look for quicker ways to get a task done.

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Use and Abuse Templates

If time is your friend, then templates are your ally.

If you have a project that you need to get done, but you find yourself staring into the abyss or using planning as procrastination, just use a template (where applicable).

If you are concerned that your own creative flare will be missing, iterate after.

By using something that already exists, you can complete tasks quicker. By using templates you can use, your creative power somewhere else within the project.

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Don’t Sleep on Delegation; That Is What Fiverr is For

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I have gone to several forums where entrepreneurs are asked what is one of their biggest regrets or mistakes that prevented them from accelerating quicker. One of the top mistakes is not delegating.

You can choose to do it all, or choose to get it done.

If you feel guilty about delegating something because you feel like you should be a superwoman or wonder man (wait, switch that), then tell yourself you are helping the economy or something.

Fiverr is a great platform to find people you can delegate tasks to at affordable prices.

For example, if you are a content creator it may be better for you to delegate social media graphics to someone so you can focus on creating more content.

For work time-consuming tasks, there are people who can do that task much faster at a lower opportunity cost to you.

For example, it can take you 2 hours to complete something, but that is 2 hours you could be improving your skills, being with family or doing revenue-generating activities.

Try it out and see if it works for you. Do you have some interesting hacks to get tasks done faster?
Now Trending: The Face Mask
By: Leslie Abner
Tags: Style, Humor, Trends, Coronavirus Covid19, Fashion Trends

Fashion forecast for 2020? Face masks. I was thinking, shouldn’t we have a more sophisticated name? Face mask is so obvious. What about personal Air flow protection(PAF for short)? Facial protective garment, Designer face shield ,Respiratory safeguard covering, Armor threads, Anti -Germ garb, Microorganism infection protection wear, or Bug barrier, to name a few. We could pay homage to Italy and their battle against Covid-19 by using the Italian translation for face mask, Mascera Viso.

Perhaps, the on trend accessory should have a famous name associated with it like the Hermes Birkin bag, or the Polo shirt established by Ralph Lauren.

“Susie, did you leave your Cruise at home again?”

Maybe it should be called the Fauci after Dr. Anthony Fauchi who has delivered sobering facts about the Corona virus during the daily White House briefings. Trump has a nice pop to it, but buying a Trump would be a tough sell in the blue states, and even the republicans may have heard the word Trump one too many times in the not too distant future. Then it occurred to me, this is a job for Melania! Where is Malaina anyway? The incredibly fashionable first lady seems to have disappeared when we need her abilities most. She could make a real contribution here. She’s missing her big moment to impact the world. I wonder what she would design for her husband. Hmm. I”ll let your imagination run with that thought.

Other options could be a trendy, marketable name like a Spreather, Breeze, or Aerifier replacing the provincial ‘face mask.’

Spreathers could be infused with a fresh minty scent, benefiting you and your friend, (who would obviously be six feet away.) Men’s designs would coordinate with their dress shirt, or Lululemon leisure wear. And of course, women would horde their Fauci’s in their closets beside their coveted designer shoes and handbags.

Some other tertiary issues will need to be addressed concerning our new accessory. For instance, we’re warned to not touch our Fauci, or put it on our chin, so, just like expensive sunglasses, designers will create a case for safekeeping. Apple will need to reprogram their face recognition feature. In my efforts to remain Corona free, the Apple pay feature is ideal, yet useless when wearing my designer face shield. I could certainly use that face recognition feature to identify my friends out in public. I’ve clearly underestimated a smile all these years. Who can tell one brown eyes brunette from another with half their face hidden?

Let’s face it, we’re moving towards a future where complementing one’s designer handbag or shoes is replaced with “Dahling, where did you ever find that fabulous Fauci?”
5 Color Combinations to Upgrade Your Everyday OOTDs
By: Anne Navarro
Tags: Style, Color Block, Fashion, Design

5 Color Combinations to Upgrade Your Everyday OOTDs

by Anne Navarro

We see fashion choices and trends change ever so often. One minute we’re all about the monochromatic look, the next we’re choosing neon patterns over neon patterns. Suffice to say, fashion is anything but stale — excitement and thrill is what it’s all about!

Just last month we were obsessing over wearing the same color from head to toe, but times have changed! We’re now exploring the best color combinations and style sisters, Liz and Laureen Uy, are here to show us some unconventional color combinations you probably never thought of piecing together!

Purple + Green

We’re not gonna lie— purple and green is quite the adventure. Two bold colors in one look is quite frankly for the brave girl. At least, that’s what we thought. Our style mentors, Liz and Laureen Uy, show us that the color combination is definitely wearable. The pairing looks really fresh, and we’re sure we’ll be radiating radiance anywhere we go!

Lilac + Purple

Not much of a jump away from the monochromatic trend, but we think pairing lighter and darker shades of the same color is definitely a no fail. Pairing different hues together gives you and your outfit some dimension and attitude. BRB, going to check our closets now to see if we have these colors!

Pink + Yellow

This color combination is definitely reminding us of some fruits, peaches, and the warm tropics. Something about the combination of these two all-time favorite colors is making us feel like we’re just on a lovely vacay.

Blue + Pink

Gone are the days when blue was for boys and pink were for girls. Now a lady can wear whatever color she wants and we think mixing the two colors is one way to make a bold and fashionable statement.

Purple + Blue

Well, you can say blue and purple are color wheel seatmates. No wonder, they look like a match made in paint heaven. These cool colors create the perfect amount of contrast and coordination at the same time. We think we’re so convinced, we’re making sure we have these colors in our wardrobe!

What are your favorite color combinations outside the norm? Share your fashion tips in the comments area below!

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Styling React components with Functional CSS.
By: Ivan Perez Abreu
Tags: CSS, Style, React, High Order Component, Functional Css

Photo by Sara Torda on Unsplash

There are multiple ways to write Css these days: CSS in Javascript, CSS Modules, Functional CSS, BEM (naming methodology) just for mention some of them. Each of them have their own cons and pros but mainly it depends on what large and complex is your app and what you and your team decide to use. I want to show you a simple but powerful pattern that let you configure (add styles) your components for being used in different scenarios.

We’ll be doing a simple demo app using Functional CSS. But first let’s see what is Functional CSS.

Functional CSS also known as Atomic design means that you have small single purpose classes that are named based on their visual function.

So instead of this:

styling by class name

You have this:

styling with Functional-CSS

Note, we’ve added some css classes to a <div> instead of add a bunch of properties to a single class. This can sound a bit confusing at the beginning but trust me doing it that way has a lot of benefits: you don’t have to write any CSS classes (if you use a framework like the ones shown below), and also you don’t have to worry that changing some styles will break some other places in your app, just to mention some of them. Here is a great article defending Functional CSS if you want to dive in.

Frameworks using Functional CSS:
Google Maps Styling in Flutter
By: Matthias Schuyten
Tags: Dart, Style, Google Maps, Flutter

Version 0.5.16 of the google_maps_flutter plugin has arrived and it includes the ability to add a custom style to your map! This article will describe an easy way to style your Google Map in Flutter.

The new plugin version adds the setMapStyle method to the GoogleMapController class. This method takes the String representation of your custom style as input. To create this style in JSON format, Google created a handy tool: https://mapstyle.withgoogle.com/. You can use any of the pre-made themes, or create your own style in detail. After you’ve created your style, click finish and you can copy the resulting JSON. Following JSON represents a simple style that sets the water color to grey and roads to white:

Now you can try to place this JSON in quotation marks and feed it directly to the setMapStyle method of your GoogleMapController. I will lay out an alternative way that is a little bit more handy in my opinion, by treating the style as an asset.

Copy the JSON and paste it into your editor of choice, such as Notepad or VS Code and save the file in txt format. Add this file to the assets of your Flutter project, by placing it in your assets folder and specifying it in your pubspec.yaml file. If your folder is called assets:

flutter:

assets:

- assets/map_style.txt

When you want to change your style from now on, you can simply edit it from this file. Now we’re ready to read this file as a String.

In the State class where your GoogleMap widget resides, add the following import statement:

import 'package:flutter/services.dart' show rootBundle;

And add a field that will represent your style in String format:

String _mapStyle;

We can now load the txt file as a String and feed it to the _mapStyle field. We do this from within the initState method of the State class:

@override

void initState() {

super.initState();



rootBundle.loadString('assets/map_style.txt').then((string) {

_mapStyle = string;

});

}

Now when you initialize the GoogleMap widget and its corresponding GoogleMapController, set the style as follows:

GoogleMapController mapController;

GoogleMap(

onMapCreated: (GoogleMapController controller) {

mapController = controller;

mapController.setMapStyle(_mapStyle);

}

);

And you’re done! The map will now load your custom style and you can simply edit the style from within map_style.txt when needed.
7 Fashion Investments to Add to Your Christmas Wishlist this Year
By: Denise Dalusong
Tags: Style, Fashion, Fashion Investment, Christmas Wishlist, Holidays

7 Fashion Investments to Add to Your Christmas Wishlist this Year

Fashion trends are all exciting and cute (who doesn’t love a fun cowboy boot moment?), but nothing beats timeless pieces that when chosen correctly, can be amazing investments. Ask any regular person on the street what item they love the most from their closet and they will probably pick a piece that they are able to wear all the time, and that matches with everything they own. We all have that favorite pair of denim, favorite pair of shoes that we love so much we run them to the ground.

And with the holiday season quickly speeding through, it’s very easy to get overwhelmed, not just with what to get your loved ones, but what to ask for yourself. The beauty of fashion classics is that they’ve stood the test of time and have proven their credibility to everyone even slightly interested in clothing, they make for such well-received presents. Whether that means the perfect LBD or nice dainty jewelry, these pieces are general crowd-pleasers — you and your friends never have to worry about being bad gift givers or ungrateful receivers.

To see what I’m talking about, keep scrolling.

A Sturdy Pair of Jeans

Who doesn’t love sturdy jeans? They’re easy, practical, and when they’re the right fit, make for the ultimate building block of every outfit. Since they come in different cuts and styles, jeans are classic yet very customize-able to your preferences. A true blue wash suits everyone, but you can play it up with a nice flare jean or keep it basic with a skinny fit or the perfect mom jeans.

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WHY CHOOSE A KAFTAN DRESS STYLE?
Tags: Style, Dress, Kaftan Dress Style, Kaftan Dresses, Kaftan

Kaftans, now and again additionally spelled “caftans,” are long, free dresses. The kaftan dress style is like a tunic and arrives in an assortment of textures, lengths, and examples for all kinds of people. These dresses have a rich history in various societies, particularly those from the Middle East. Kaftans can go from easy to expound, once in a while including catches, zippers, scarves, strips, belts, or weaving for more detail. More often than not, these dazzling pieces of clothing utilize dynamic, eye-getting colors, making them incredible for no particular reason, brilliant style explanations.

This kaftan comes in red, so it’s ideal for Independence Day exercises and a wide range of summer picnicking. Look extraordinary and stay cool while playing grass games in a dress that effectively changes into an evening look. Join with a headscarf assuming you need to shake a bohemian energy, pair with a long, gold neckband when you need to look proficient, or wear this kaftan all alone for an easily stylish look. Slip on this kaftan and your number one sets of shoes, and you’re out the entryway and en route to summer fun in the blink of an eye.

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It was about time to speak about my favourite, favourite designer out there!
By: Anna Stephan
Tags: Style, Fashion Designer, Fashion Trends, Jacquemus, Fashion

It was about time to speak about my favourite, favourite designer out there! Jacquemus is a story, a lifestyle, a dream!

JE M’APPELLE SIMON PORTE JACQUEMUS, J’AIME LE BLEU ET LE BLANC, LES RAYURES, LE SOLEIL, LES FRUITS, LA VIE, LA POÉSIE, MARSEILLE ET LES ANNÉES 80.

Simon Jacquemus, born 1990 in Salon-de-Provence, was raised in a family of farmers and it seems he had the purest childhood, full of freedom. When he was 18 he went to study in the Parisian University — ‘École supérieure des arts et techniques de la mode’ but left soon after because he ‘wasn’t learning anything there anyway.’ At the same time his mother passed away and that made him aware of how fragile life is and how every second counts. That made him launch his brand with his mother’s maiden name — ‘Jacquemus’.

Everything Simon Jacquemus does is completely unique, completely him, and everything he touches becomes so much more than a piece, a collection, a brand. His Instagram feed, his website, they are all in sync with the phenomenon Simon is.

I could look at his creations all day every day and never get bored.

When watching his shows my heart skips a beat because they are meant to make you feel something, make you feel in a certain kind of way, to tell you a story.

Most of his pieces were inspired by the French province, South of France, and as we think we can predict what he has to show us next, he never ceases to amaze us. Well, French province never sounded so good!

To artists inspiration is all around, so is beauty. They can see something, digest it and make out of it a completely new chef d’oeuvre. I have never stopped saying that for me fashion is a form of art and Jacquemus is the perfect, ultimate example of that.

Creating by taking care of every detail, loving every piece you make, surrounding yourself with nothing less than love, inspiration and beauty is the right way to live.

Ideas are like a waterfall, for some it just goes and goes, pouring beauty infinitely. It looks easy and effortless and there lies the real talent and gift, the uniqueness that distinguishes you from the rest. That way you are excited for your next move, for your next creation and the world just sits quietly and waits for you.

Jacquemus is not just a fashion brand. Even he describes it as so much more, it’s a way of life, it’s a noun itself. Recently, Simon opened a cafe — Citron and a restaurant — Oursin. Both in Galeries Lafayettes Champs Elysees, can make you feel like you are in a place far far away. (Not that having your coffee in Paris sounds less than perfect but being in Paris AND feeling like you are in South of France sounds even better!) It’s all in the little details! From the interior, plants, plates, the way food is served and the decorations surrounding you. Jacquemus has created two pieces of Paradise in the heart of Paris.
How to Winter Scarves
By: Nayab Shiekh
Tags: DIY, Style, Tips, Style Guides, Accessories

We’ve gone ahead and rounded up our favourite ways to style the coziest, most versatile number in our winter accessory arsenal.

Braided

If your scarf is huge and you want to get rid of some of the extra fabric, braid it.

Blanketed

If you absolutely must get out of bed on a frigid day, the least you can do is wrap up in a blanket, Er, Blanket Scarf.

Massive attack

Huge scarves to wrap up in this fall. This season, you should be layering with blanket scarves. Wide, long and preferably of the soft-wool variety, you’ll not only up your style cred, but you’ll basically feel like your style cred, but you’ll basically feel like you’re wearing a hug. Drape, snuggle, repeat.

Belted

Love it or leave it. Belting scarves is one of the trendiest looks of the season.

Don’t : Go too Bulky

The number one rule when attempting to pull off his look: A chunky knit scarf won’t do. Instead, wear one that’s made of silk or lightweight cotton. You can go for heavier cotton in some situations, but that’s when rule#2 comes into play..

Do: Use a Thin Belt

Overall, the size of the belt depends on the weight of the scarf (the thicker the material, the thicker the belt). However, as a rule of thumb, a thinner belt looks better than a hefty metal buckle. Bonus points if you can figure out how to tie yours like this.

Don’t: Cinch Too High

The belt should fit around your natural waist.

Do: Pay Attention to Length

Make sure the scarf hits just above your kneecaps. It’s supposed to move when you walk. Got a thicker scarf? Pull some out and drape it over your shoulders to channel the Burberry blanket- scarf ensemble.

Don’t: Shy Away from Layers

Sure, wearing a scarf over a dress is the ideal combination. But adding a blazer, a cardigan or even your winter coat looks equally as chic and allows you to wear the trend well into chillier season.
Dazzle the Diva in you with Half Sarees
By: Nidhi Shekhawat
Tags: Sarees, Style, Lifestyle, Half Sarees, Fashion

Half sarees since its major come back have carved their way knot every fashionista’s heart. Be it for a glamorous party look, or a simple and chic festival look, half saree is the apt choice for any occasion. Half sarees are available in different types of materials and color combinations including silk, chiffon, and crepe, among others. Half saree has a zari work, different types of colorful prints and various stone embedded looks to make it wearable even during special occasions such as weddings, parties, and other festivals and events. These sarees are usually demanded in contrasting color combinations to give your attire a distinctly playful look. Pair these saris with beautiful earrings, high heels, and a matching clutch purse to complete the look.

Half and half sarees are among the popular variations of the ethnic sarees because of the comfort and class they bring with them. No matter whether you are an introvert who likes to remain calm at a party and observe, or someone who likes to be a life of the party and connect with all the guests, there is no denying the fact that if you are attending a special, you would prefer to look stunning while feeling comfortable at the same time. The best feature of half saris, apart from a stunning design, is the comfort and ease of draping and carrying them.

The Style and The Class

This type of Indian saree is extremely unique and traditional at the same time. It has two separate segments, which make it unique including the pallu and the patli or the lower drape. The interesting part is that these sarees may look extremely similar to a regular traditional Indian saree but in fact is completely different all together at the lower drape and the pallu.

The best feature of these sarees is that you will never be out of style because they are in so much demand that the designers experiment a lot with their design, patterns, style, color, embroidery, and other techniques to make them unique. The conventional styles may include fabrics such as net, chiffon, and georgette, whereas fabrics such as jute, jacquard with brocade can be worn during special occasions because they are slightly heavier in look and design.

You may wear these saris at a casual party at home, at a grand wedding ceremony, festive events, and even at office parties. Regardless of whether you are a guest or the host of the party, you are sure to shine bright when you invest in these beautiful pieces of design.
I Want Myself to be Stylish, But Comfort Is The Priority
By: Shubhi Rofiddinsa
Tags: 30dayswritingchallenge, Style, Winter Outfit

I Want Myself to be Stylish, But Comfort Is The Priority

This is the style I prefer now. It just looks so good! Image by Daniel Park from Pixabay

Winter could be a perfect time to actually be stylish in terms of workplace appearance. You know, when people are getting their coats and winter jackets out from their closet after 8 months, it is going to be a catwalk almost at every single corner of the city.

This is going to be short if I take an example for Indonesia, where most outfits I have basically just jeans, t-shirt, and shoes. Substitute jeans with cargo/summer pants and that’s probably my go-to in Germany for summertime.

But in winter, it’s a different matter altogether. I usually just wear my winter jacket, which is quite bulky, yet so comforting and warm at the same time. It’s kind of a 3-in-1 jacket, where I can get three different kind of outfit from a single jacket, which is amazing. Although I usually prefer winter parka, which is more stylish, but sometimes needs more layering to keep yourself warm. It’s almost the same as wearing trench coat as your outer to your inner such as blazers and so on.

As I begin my thesis outside campus, I subconsciously thought about wearing a trench coat, which I kind of hated at first. As I mentioned before, it requires me to wear more layering to keep me warm. It’s one more hassle to prepare for the night before and also one more for the laundry as well.

Not that exact, but I am currently wearing this as winter approaches | Source: Danezon.com

The hate I gave to that seems disappeared once I combine that with a sweater or a thicker flanel shirt. I’m trying my best to not wear longjohns for added layering and this seems okay. At least I just need some gloves and scarves for the incoming winter.

Comfort is still of utmost importance when it comes to clothing, but I guess I sometimes need to look good too. Combining those can maybe lead to some good things. I don’t know. This is random as fuck, but a challenge is a challenge. I may as well complete it.

-SR
5 Ways to Maximize Your Summer Vacation’s Fashion Budget
By: She Styles Her Blog
Tags: Style, Lifestyle, Women, Style Guides, Fashion

We’re at the beginning of the summer season, which means you’ve either already booked your vacation or are in the process of booking it now. If you’re like me, you like to set some money aside to not only buy souvenirs, but you also want to grab a few fashion pieces to add to your closet as reminders of your stay.

This week I’m giving you 5 tips to maximize and stay within the budget you’ve set for this year’s summer vacation.

Festival & Summer ’19 Concert Looks

1) Stay away from pieces that look similar to what you have.

2) Shop around before you buy. Give yourself an opportunity to see what’s available and choose pieces you love the most.

3) Buy versatile pieces that can be worn more than once and with different things you already own.

How-to Discover Your Personal Style

4) Grab some sandals, shoes and other footwear because they can be worn long after your vacation.

5) Buy one splurge item. You work hard, so treat yourself to a quality piece that you wouldn’t find in your hometown.

Go be great & stylish!

Dina

Inspirational Quote of the Week

Strong women don’t play the victim. Don’t make themselves look pitiful and don’t point fingers. They stand and they deal. — Mandy Hale
Pink Hues: Express Petite Work Top Review
Tags: Style, Clothing, Fashionblogger, Beauty, Fashion

I recently had an intervention with my work wardrobe. I got inspired to overhaul my entire work wardrobe, get rid of anything that I didn’t love 100%, and rebuild it from scratch. Part of rebuilding my work wardrobe involved figuring out what color palette I was truly interested in, as opposed to what I was actually wearing. I realized that the colors that most appealed to me were cream, blush pink, and mauve. Keeping my eyes peeled for pieces to add to my work wardrobe in this color scheme, I came across this mauve top from Express, called the “Solid Notch Square Neck Puff Sleeve Top,”

In the store, I wasn’t able to find this top in petite sizing in any of the color options. I tried on XS regular in very similar styles in cream and mauve, but both were roomier and longer than I’d like. The cream color was also on the sheer side.

In XS regular, the length is a couple inches past the start of my hip, whereas the XXS petite hits right at widest part of my hip. The sleeves on the petite size hit at a higher, more flattering point on my arms, and the chest fit more snugly so there isn’t any sagging fabric in the chest area. For reference, shirts that are anywhere between 20″-22″ are generally hip length on me.

The material is a slippery and slinky type of material, described on Express’s website as “rayon/spandex,” which may not be to everyone’s liking. Personally, I find the material easy to wear because it doesn’t cling to my body.

Since purchasing, I’ve put this through the wash once and hung dry it, and have not seen any signs of damage or wear and tear.

I’ve paired it with a pair of blush pink pants here, but I also pair this top with black or cream pants in my closet; as well as black, gray, or nude skirts; and I’m loving the versatility!

Thanks for reading!
Dubai based Cameroonian Fashion Icon, Breaks Social with Stunning Post.
By: Nengeh Banda
Tags: Style, Model, Dubai, Celebrity, Fashion

Dubai based Cameroonian Fashion Icon, Breaks Social with Stunning Post.

Dubai based Cameroonian fashion icon has stunned entire social with photos of him in freshly-cleaned Tod Snyder suit with hair-cut that had him looking like a legitimate son to Gatsby himself (for those who still watch classic movies).

Victor stuns the internet with birthday photos

Victor Forsac, as he is called legally, posted on Instagram on the occasion of his birthday, quoting theologian Reinhold Niebuhr’s serenity prayer;

Lord Grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the knowledge to change the things we can and the wisdom to know the difference. His photos on social media are always known to be tagged along with popular life quotes which to him “Are saving phrases and codes by which his life is defined”

Victor is known to have been working as a brand influencer for Tommy Hilfiger in Dubai for a year or two before the Arab state proclaimed a lock-down state due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

We wonder what more surprises this guy has in store for his fast growing social audience. Perhaps he’s sitting in his room now preparing his next internet stunt. — moves that are very much trending from this part of the World.

To see more of this fashionista's photos follow him on instagram by clicking this link