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Most people don’t know that I go to Butlins in Bognor for their “We Love the 70’s” adult weekends on a regular basis and after chatting to quite a few of the staff there they all say that the 70s fancy dress weekends are always the most fun, trouble free weekends out of all the weekends they run.

After thinking about this for a while I have come to the conclusion that the music and the memories do add to the atmosphere but it’s really the 70s costumes that really bring out the smiles and create the unique atmosphere.

It’s like you change into the teenager you once were when you start to dress up for the evenings, donning your flares, glitter jacket, platforms and tinsel wig. Morphing into a wide boy from the 70s with your cuffs flipped back waiting for the tribal beat sound of glam rock to start.

I regularly just stand there admiring all the 70s fancy dress people have made or hired and people watch, everyone seems to be smiling with total strangers meeting for the first time laughing at each others 70s costumes. No-one takes anything seriously it’s just a great fun time. We are all wishing we were back in the seventies.

It’s amazing how many 70s fancy dress costumes there are to choose from too. It just show’s you how popular the 70s fancy dress party theme is, and some of the girls outfits are very sexy too. You have the obvious ones of Abba, the Pimps, flower power and glitter but you have some others if you’re going in a group. You have the whole Scooby Doo gang available now, you can be whatever Marvel Super hero you ever wanted to be. Grease 70s costumes with the Pink ladies, Star Wars Storm Troopers and Darth Vader, or if you’re really daring there’s always the Rocky Horror Show fancy dress available. So there’s no end to the choice of 70s costumes to be had and I have found what I think to be the best online 70s fancy dress shop around in the UK at the moment selling quality 70s costumes that you can wear again and again instead of hiring one out each time. Just take a look through what they have and try to keep a smile off your face.
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Sunglasses are essential as a summer accessory! They have been popular for a long time, not only to protect your eyes, but also to complete your fashion statement. When the sun is bright we wear sunglasses all through the year. Sunglasses are even more useful in the summer because it is a time for relaxation and recreation.

Sunglasses provide important protection for your eyes. Whether you have several inexpensive pairs or one good pair, there are certain things to look for when you buy sunglasses. Look for glasses that block 99% ultraviolet rays.

UV Protection

Prolonged exposure to UV rays can be harmful to the eyes and have been linked to eye disease. People with eye disease, such as macular degeneration or retinal dystrophies need to protect their eyes when they go outside. Persons who have had cataract surgery may need extra protection too.

Mirrored sunglasses offer relief from glare but not necessarily UV protection. You should wear lenses dark enough for the brightness in which you will wear them. For especially bright conditions, such as snow skiing or water sports, you will be more comfortable with a darker lens. In most daily conditions you can wear sunglasses with a medium darkness.

Polarized glasses reduce reflected glare such as sunlight reflecting off water, pavement, or snow. They can also be combined with UV protection and are perfect for driving and fishing. The wraparound style is helpful in keeping UV rays from entering the eyes from the sides.
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Summer will be here before you know it, so it’s time to start thinking about the fabulous apparel, jewelry, and fragrances that will make you shimmer. This season, it’s all about the perfect glow – inside and out.

For frolicking in the surf – or simply sunning poolside – bikinis are back, but with a twist. You still have time to get your body toned for the season, but when you’re ready to shop, you’ll find a variety of styles and prints that complements your figure. Look for variations on red, from petal pink to fire engine red to deep burgundy. Basic black is never out of style, but consider stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing colors and patterns. For example, UjENA bikinis incorporate prints ranging from stripes to bold florals to fanciful conversation hearts. If you’re not quite ready for prime time, tankinis are still in fashion, but pass on the boy shorts. And don’t forget your pareo or sarong for those trips to the beach club.

After a day in the sun, you’ll be ready for a night on the town. This season, cocktail dresses are always solids, but you can go beyond the all-purpose “little black dress.” Coral tones will be hot again this year, and brown is the new black. As for style, go above the knee, but opt for cocktail dresses that reveal “something” rather than “everything.” For inspiration, recall classic red carpet looks – a backless dress with a high collar, a plunging neckline with a full back – and go for one rather than both. A woman’s allure comes from the aura of mystery that surrounds her. Remember to keep them guessing!

Accessories will play a huge role this summer, with diamond jewelry once again taking center stage. When selecting your diamond jewelry, however, go one or two steps beyond sensible and on to memorable. Earrings, necklaces, and rings that pair diamonds with other precious or semi-precious gems make a statement. So look for diamonds and sapphires, diamonds and amethysts, or diamonds and topaz.
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It was Mark Twain who said, “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” That saying still rings true, as our society has developed into one that uses apparel as a way to convey one’s social status. Simply flip through the pages of a woman’s fashion magazine to read breathless coverage of the fashion statements being made on the couture runways of Paris, Milan, and New York. Listen to a gaggle of high school girls decrying the must-have fashion accessory of last season as “so last year.” Even men aren’t immune to the whims of the fashionistas – particularly those fashion moguls who were once (or still are) hip hop moguls.

If both men and women use apparel to convey social status, they also use it as a means of self-expression. The fictitious fashion editor in “The Devil Wears Prada” always accessorized with a white Hermes scarf. Donald Trump is known for his colorful neckties. And Woody Harrelson is known for wearing hemp.

Beginning in the 1960s, T-shirts became a means of self-expression. Back then, plain white T-shirts transformed into tie-dye works of art proclaiming the rise of “flower power” and urging, “Make love, not war.” Soon, messages began appearing on T-shirts using silk screening or screen printing. Bands began selling branded T-shirts to their fans at concerts, and young people began wearing band T-shirts as a symbol of their personal identities.

For the past few decades, graphic tees have also been used as promotional and branding tools. Whether the word “Gap” is emblazoned across the front of a T-shirt or a depiction of a favorite Disney character adorns the wearer, the T-shirt has become a means of marketing a product or brand.
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