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Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Venice or New York? Choosing where to go is hard enough, but you’ll want to have as much fun as possible in the short time you have once you’ve decided. Making the most of your time is essential for getting the best from a city break so why not start by packing light. If you can fit your clothes and toiletries into a small hand luggage sized case or bag you’ll save loads of time at the airport so you’ll have more time to spend sightseeing. With some careful planning you’ll be able still be able to dress to impress but have the freedom of being able to step off the pane and get on your way.

Consider a few things before you set off: your destination, the weather and your itinerary.

Try and cover every eventuality with as few items as possible by mixing and matching individual pieces so that you don’t need a full outfit for every day.

Wear your most comfortable jeans to travel in, but take some chunky beads and a colourful neck scarf to dress them up with a top for a casual evening out. Layering works well too and if you team a fine ribbed sweater with a vest top and jeans you can take off your jumper if you’re lucky enough to get warm weather and keep it rolled up in a bag.

Make sure you pack a more sophisticated dress if you’re planning dinner in a fancy restaurant but keep it simple and it will be more versatile. A bright tunic dress can be accessorised with jewellery for the evening or dressed down with leggings and flat pumps for sightseeing during the day.

Prom season is finally here and whilst some of you may already have your gown prepared, others will be starting to panic frantically about what to wear for the special occasion. Whilst proms now take place across Europe and other countries, America is where they originated which makes it vital to show others that we can still throw a better prom night than anyone else. As a once in a lifetime event, you are able to pull out all of the stops by spoiling yourself a little bit more than usual.

For those of you who are seriously unprepared, here are some of the prom trends of 2013 that you should be working this season.

Long Slits

Gowns featuring long slits have been a hit ever since the beautiful Angelina Jolie stepped out onto the red carpet wearing a black thigh-high slit dress at the Oscars in 2012. Since then, everybody has been going mad for skirts and dresses with slits. This trend tends to be more flattering on women with long legs. Of course, if you plan on opting for this trend, make sure you do it tastefully.

Navy Floral Jacket

Have you noticed how some fashion ‘trends’ never actually go out of style? The little black dress, the denim jacket and the skinny jean are all good examples – whilst one of the biggest style statements that remains timeless is the floral pattern print. For those who enjoy a girly-girl approach to fashion, the floral print is a go-to in every season; with casual t-shirts, fitted cotton blazers and glamorous going out dresses all available with flowery embellishment.

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Perhaps it’s the versatility of the floral print? With thousands of real-life plants to take inspiration from there’s really no end to how a flower pattern can appear. Beautiful floral prints will do as well to take ideas from dainty daisies as they will from bold sunflowers or wispy wild flowers. Ditsy patterns are often chosen for a formal setting, decorating office wear and elegant blouses. Whilst big brash floral patterns are great for statement bodycons or bright canvas tote bags.

Floral is one of those fashion features that can instantly make any woman feel feminine. Even if you take little interest in wildlife, there’s something refreshing and elegant about showcasing nature’s own beauty. Floral prints allow for a mix of colours – from pretty pastels to moody taupe shades. There’s no need for a floral pattern to reflect life-like plant shadings.

Jewellery continues to be inspired by florals too. Head to the accessorise section of any department store and you are sure to find elegant rose stud earrings and flower shape pendants. Shoe designs also favour floral inspiration; from quirky flower covered heels to petal embellished ballet pumps.

I couldn't help but notice that my friend at dinner a couple weeks back have a very chunky watch and I was slightly envious at the time. Kenneth does have style and it worked well maybe he can send some photos across but anyways I thought I would take a look at what Diesel had to offer while out in retailandia and the following watches really out chunked kenneth by a considerable margin. Now how big will they go ? I remember big sunglasses for women got really stupid to practical limits even a coupel of summers ago and last year that didnt continue. Anyway watch this space for trends in watches for 2013.

Find featured watches inside this image as the Diesel DZ7272 SBA Nude Leather Unisex Watch, Nude £259.00

Diesel DZ7269 SBA Tan Leather Mens Watch, Tan £279.00

Diesel DZ7270 SBA Black Leather Mens Watch, Black £279.00

Or check this out for something really different and zexy from NOOKA !

The first silver jewelry was made about 6,000 years ago. Despite the long history, silver is not losing, but on the contrary, strengthens their position. Cutlery, smoking, bar and stationery, home furnishings, jewelry and other jewelry made of silver are in great demand all over the world.

Royal Gift

Silver - a precious metal in jewelry, it is traditionally made ​​way for the gold, but it was not always. Until the middle of the II millennium BC Silver was little and it was valued more than gold. So wear silver jewelry could only members of the ruling dynasties and priestly clans. Most of these were buttons, buckles, beads, and hand and leg bracelets, silver name necklaces. With the IV millennium BC jewelry made ​​of silver steel inlaid with precious and semiprecious stones.

Until the middle of the XVI century silverware were also very expensive and used primarily in the royal and temple decoration, and for coinage. In Italy during the late Renaissance manufacture decorated with precious stones and colored enamel pendants and other jewelry made of silver reached the heights of art.

The golden age was in the silver business XVIII-XIX century and is associated primarily with the name of Carl Faberge. With six hundred artists he produced for the Imperial Court of silver jewelry and gold jewelry, frames, sets, objects of worship and life. Borrowed from Byzantine filigree technique (scan), when silver is "pulled" into thin strands twisted and evolved into an intricate pattern, while was perfected. Masters made ​​silver jewelry were like with finest.

In the 1930, industrialization in America, having begun to use techniques of mass production, made of silver jewelry available middle class. Today, silver is considered to be the most democratic precious metal.

When heading out for a hike you will need a number of professional hiking accessories to help keep you safe and protected whilst out and about.

When you are hiking good quality walking boots are essential, trainers are guaranteed to give you sore feet and blisters, so if you are aiming to hike for long periods of time, invest in a pair of comfortable and sturdy walking boots. Make sure your boots support your foot and ankle equally to avoid slips or falls.