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The History of Tacori Engagement Rings

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Tacori is world renowned for their uniquely hand crafted engagement rings and bridal jewelry.  Originally from Europe, Haig Tacorian emigrated to the USA and settled in California in 1969 with his family.  Since then their business has grown from strength to strength  and they have become established as a family-owned company specializing in making fine artistic jewelry with a distinctive Victorian flair blended perfectly with contemporary American design.

It is these remarkable items that have graced the catwalks and have become a favorite amongst Hollywood stars over the last forty years. The passion Tacori has for its craftsmanship and designed is unsurpassed  and it shows in the intricate designs in platinum and diamond bridal sets for which they are most famous.

Tacori engagement rings have made their name with celebrities and film stars all over North America.  They have been featured ion television shows like “Friends” where Chandler proses with a Tacori ring and are worn by many celebrities such as Jessica Alba and Brooke Shields. Tacori rings have also been featured in top magazines, In Style, Elle and Vougue to name just a few.

It is refreshing to see true beauty, classic elegance and modern inspiration come together in these beautiful rings crafted from the world’s finest artisans.  Their passion and skill is clearly evident in the exquisite bridal sets that they have become famous for and they justly deserve their elite status on the red carpets of Hollywood and the catwalks of Europe.

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Matching Jewelry Tips

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The key to jewelry isn’t so much in the style or the metal used. The real key to jewelry is the presentation. Wearing sweatpants and a tiffany’s engagement ring is not the way to show off such a lovely piece of jewelry. What you wear is almost as important as what you wear with it. To that end there are a number of ways you can increase the attractiveness of your jewelry. Here are two ways to make any piece of jewelry pop.

Keep It Clean

This rule is ignored far more than it should be. If there is any visible blemishes on the piece of jewelry then it should be avoided altogether. While you might think the blemish is only visible to you, the truth is that it is visible to everyone. There are plenty of jewelry cleaners on the market. It’s not costly to keep a jewelry cleaner in the house. If the blemishes are too much, or if there is reason to think that they need a better polish and shine, then take your jewelry to a shop where they can professionally clean it for you.

Keep It Casual

The hardest part about the presentation of jewelry is that there are times when it is difficult to accessorize with the rest of the outfit. This is because a piece of jewelry is too fashionable for the outfit. If you are planning on wearing an outfit to go to a ball game, keep the flashy high carat gems at home and go with simple, understanded pieces. The only exceptions to these rules are engagement rings and wedding bands. These should stay on at all times, regardless of the outfit. Keep away from pieces with more than a single stone and stay with a stone that is under a half carat. These are just some general guidelines to go by and they should help navigate through the interesting world of matching jewelry.

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The Importance of a Tie in the Modern Man’s Wardrobe

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There are a few accessories a man can use to accentuate his own wardrobe. It’s the case that most advertise more to women, but that doesn’t mean that men aren’t a part of the fashion force or that they don’t care about their own personal sense of style. Men are a big market and as a man in today’s increasingly fashion conscious world, the right accessory to the outfit can transform a man’s image and there stature in any situation. Here are some tips for the fashion conscious man to take his look up to the next level.

The first thing that a man can do to upgrade the style of his wardrobe is the use of a nice tie. Now, with a suit this has always been a staple, but in the business casual setting there are a number of men who are ditching the tie and going with the open shirt collar. There is nothing wrong with this method thinking but it creates a very relaxed look. These days a nice tie will make the difference in business casual to business professional.

The key to picking a good tie can be the difference between someone who has their sense of style and self together and those who feel a little lost amongst the big players. Ties should also try to blend with the shirt. The best way to do this is to pick a tie that has a splash of color that matches the shirt. It’s important to remember not to get a tie that has mismatching stripes. As a matter of fact it makes the most sense to just get a plain shirt and go with the striped tie or the reverse. A nice tie can really make a difference in the presentation of the person. It’s should be something that even the casual business person puts into their wardrobe. It will make a big difference for them.

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Fashion Faux Pa’s For Men To Avoid

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Not every man is well versed on how to present themselves in the best fashion possible. They don’t always feel like they have the time or the energy to put an outfit together that really works. It’s not easy to know how to assemble the perfect outfit. For most men the key is about not making bad choices as opposed to making out of the box type choices. For this reason alone there are a few simple fashion rules that men should take heed of to create a basic sense of style in all occasions.

The Pants Rule

Men get this wrong all the time. There is a right way and a wrong wear to wear pants. The distinguishing factor is the type of pants. For instance, suit pants should always be worn by the belly button. Wearing them at the hip makes them look like they slouch on a man. The point of a suit pant is to give a long, slimming effect.

Jeans on the other hand are meant to have a more casual look. These should be worn at the hip. This is an important distinction to note when measuring for the size of the pants. Suit pants should be a much bigger waist than the jeans are.

Stripes

There are a number of men who don’t know what to do with stripes. It certainly happens that there are men out there who don’t know the simplest of the fashion rules: do not mix stripes. This happens a lot when it comes to shirts and ties. Men will often wear a tie that has horizontal stripes, but then have a shirt that has vertical stripes. This creates a chaotic presentation. It’s disjointed to those he comes in contact with and it’s something that a man is better off avoiding. Taking heed of these fashion rules will keep a man looking stylish and sophisticated at all times.

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