Parrot on a PorchA Journey Toward the Little Mansion Dream

If you are anything but a regular size you probably find it difficult to find clothes. Isn’t it just so frustrating when we see stunning fashion pieces but can’t find it in a size that fits? It’s either too small, too big, too short or too long. Shopping for clothes with a less than average body build can really be difficult sometimes. If you are a nurse or working in the medical field and are in search of nursing scrubs, I know an online store that showcases stylish, chic and fashionable scrubs in every size. Their scrubs are available in sizes from tall to petite. So whether you’re small, have a long torso or more than an average height, Scrubs and Beyond has petite scrubs, junior scrubs, plus size scrubs and tall scrubs for you to choose from. Along with their great sizes, their scrubs are extremely stylish and well priced. Regardless of your size big or small scrubsandbeyond has the scrubs for you. In particular, the Koi scrubs are sure to make a fashionista nurse’s wardrobe closet truly magnificent. The prints and colors are simply amazing and just perfect for the the day to day medical activities that keep nurses busy and on the go.

We usually don’t realize how much we own until we’re packing for a move. At times when our belongings become a hassle, we wish, for once, that we had less rather than more. If you’ve resolved to live more simply, you’ll have to part with a lot of “stuff.” One of the best places to start is your wardrobe.

It’s difficult to throw things out, especially if you have sentimental attachments to them. Start with deciding what doesn’t fit. You may need to keep a full-length mirror handy so you can try on clothes you aren’t sure about. Once you’ve sorted out what doesn’t fit, put it aside to donate to a charity or to friends. Don’t pine over it; it’s going to a good cause.

Next, you should get all the clothes out of your closet that you don’t actually wear. This may take several seasons as you monitor your wardrobe for unworn items. One strategy for clothes in your closet is to turn all of your hangers backward and only turn them forward once you’ve worn the item. At the end of the season, all the clothes still hanging backward haven’t been worn—and should find another place to hang out, like the Goodwill. This should be done season-by-season because it’s easier to tell why you’re not wearing something. The mens shorts you hung in your closet won’t be worn while there’s snow on the ground, but you’ll need them again by summer.

Getting rid of clothes that you don’t wear or that don’t fit you will probably create a lot of space in your closet. This doesn’t mean you need to go shopping. Try to create new outfit combinations with only the clothes you have and carefully make new wardrobe purchases that will work with many other items in your closet. You’ll feel better and look better with a less cluttered closet.

The styles of mens shorts have come a long way in the last few years. There is basically a pair of shorts for any type of style or purpose that you are going for. Most men’s shorts fall within a few different categories with different types within each category, including stylish shorts, recreational shorts and exercise shorts. Here are three of the more popular types of men’s shorts that you can choose from.

Board Shorts
Board shorts are some of the most popular type of shorts these days. This style of men’s shorts is often seen on the beach because they started out as shorts for surfers. Over the years, however, board shorts have expanded in popularity and now guys who enjoy all types of activities. In fact, board shorts have become a popular piece of everyday attire for guys in warmer climates. Many guys enjoy that they are longer than regular shorts and they come in various styles to fit almost any man’s wardrobe.

Jean Shorts
Men’s jean shorts are for the guy who wants to stay cool but still enjoy the comfort of denim. Most jeans shorts for men come down to the knee for today’s style. Within the category of jean shorts come carpenter jean shorts, too. This type of jean shorts has several pockets on either leg, along with other features like a loop for your hammer.

Spandex Shorts
Spandex shorts for men are generally reserved for activities like bicycling and other strenuous exercise. Soccer players often wear spandex shorts because they keep the thigh muscle warm, which reduces the risk of pulling a muscle. Spandex shorts are also supportive for men. In addition, since many men wear baggy gym shorts when playing some sports, spandex shorts are ideal for keeping their private areas covered in case they take a tumble during a game.

Virtual window shopping is a favorite past time especially on days when I do not have much online works, is bored or just in the mood to browse online shopping sites.  Sites of baby and kiddie apparels are among my favorite destinations as that’s how and where I get ideas about the latest trends for my little boy’s fashion.  Sometimes, I get tempted to shop whenever I see streamers, banners and headers with the letters S-A-L-E boldly indicated.  But more often than not, I just content myself browsing and reading the product specifications and hoping that I find similar styles at a cheaper cost in our local shops.

Since boys’ getup are rather simpler and lesser than the girls, sometimes, I find myself browsing online catalog of girls’ wardrobe.  I make mental note which pieces look great together for my “soon-to-be” daughter.  Nah, not pregnant yet but I do hope and pray for a baby girl should we be prepared and ready for Baby Number 2 in the future.  One of the girl brands I’m loving right now is Flowers By Zoe.  I am drawn to the stylish designs and the pieces are simply adorable for a little princess.  Don’t they make you want to go back to your childhood years and model them?

After surfing endlessly for home inspirations this afternoon, let me blab about fashion this time for a change. I’ve just stumbled upon an interesting website to shop for Watch Bands. I have come to realize that it’s not about the actual watch itself that makes it flashy and fashionable. Actually, people won’t notice the brand right away as they will not stick their noses and likely look at it very closely. The very first thing that is noticeable about watches are actually its band.

If you have a high-end watch, WatchStyle.com’s HIRSCH Artisanal leather watch band collection is a must-browse catalog. Each leather band is specially handcrafted one by one exuding nothing else but sheer elegance and craft. Its one of a kind HIRSCH Rembordier technology make all their leather bands sauna-tested and water-resistant.

Their stainless steel series collection is also alluring with their styles coming up in matt or shiny metals, classical designs, elegant showpieces or modern combinations of different materials. Their HIRSCH No Allergy system also makes it possible for them to come up with skin-friendly, hypoallergenic watch bracelets for those who suffer vulnerability to aggressive skin allergens.

I bet people from select non-US sites will be delighted to know that they also ship internationally.

Now this spares me from thinking what to gift the husband on his birthday in three months.

Last weekend, we dropped by at the Developer’s office to get a blue print of THE house’s floor plan. An aunt who has an interior design background is helping us out in conceptualizing and planning the furniture (its location, size, color, etc). This is definitely one of the things I look forward to the most as we think of how to make Little Mansion even more homey, cozy and just lovely place to live in. When we visited the site last week, the foreman thinks, with the way things are going, it will be finished just as scheduled, hopefully before February ends. What a great timing because little A and I are celebrating our birthdays on March. While I originally wished for a pair of faux sapphire earrings, this will make the best and perfect birthday gift. But on a second thought, it won’t be bad too if I get them both. LOL. Well, there’s Holsted Jewelers anyway who offers high quality jewelries at a bargain.