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Wool is one the top materials, that is used clothing. It is defined as any protein fiber that is taken from the fleece of the sheep and camels and spun into a yarn. Wool is available in several texture and weights. It has become the first choice for former clothing for many people. Knowing more about wool fabric can help you in making a right decision on clothing that you are going to buy.

Features of Wool

Wool filament consists of the inner core of protein, which is protected and covered by the overlapping scales. These overlapping scales are hard so they increase the durability of the wool fiber. It is strong and stretchy. It is either wavy or crimped depending on the type of wool. Types of wool vary from animal to animal. Naturally, wool fiber contains lanolin, which repels water.

Benefits of Wool

Along with the durability and flexibility, wool fiber has many other benefits. For example, when we wear it, it wicks away perspiration and permits it to fade away. That is the reason why people who work in hot environment love to wear wool clothes. Wool fiber resists the stains because of the presence of lanolin and scales on the wool. In addition, wool fiber keeps heat close to the body, as it is an excellent insulator.

Different Types of Wool and Their Features

As we, all know that wool is taken from different animals but the most common type of wool is sheep's wool. Every type of wool has its own benefits and features. Alpaca wool has a shine, and tends to be silkier and considerably lighter in weight than the wool taken from sheep. Mohair wool is taken from the Angora goat and it is light in weight but it is considered as one of the durable and strong wool fibers. Similarly, Angora Rabbits produce Angora wool, which is very gentle, soft and has all the properties of all natural wool particularly heat retaining. The type of Cashmere wool is taken from Kashmir goats, and it is considered as one of the most expensive types of wool available in the market. It is light in weight. Wool, which is taken from the hairs of Camel, is known as Camelhair wool. It is famous for its lustrous shine, golden brown color, and soft texture.

Warning

As, wool is a sensitive fiber, so it requires a proper care. In order to enhance the durability and efficiency of the wool garments, instruction tags are attached with them. So read the instruction tag before washing and storing it. Most importantly, it cannot be bleached, and should not be dried out in the dryer because it might shrink. In the same way, it is very attractive to moths that can make holes in the wool fiber. Always wash wool clothing with mild detergent because stronger detergent can cause wool fiber to lose its softness and shape. Woolen clothes should be hand washed and dried out on the plain surface in order to keep the shape intact.

We have all been there. We have all faced the horror of our own in reflection as we try on our old bathing suit from the year before. Something must have happened to the material over the long cold winter because that bathing suit that fitted you so perfectly last summer is now looking a little tight. Not only is the suit cutting off the circulation in your legs, but it just looks old. Styles do change and they change very quickly in the world of swim suits. There is no way that you can go to the beach in that worn out old suit. You are going to need a new one. Don't stress out over the idea. It's not that big of a deal. In fact, these tips will make the whole process that much easier.

The Styles Benefit You

Most people run for the hills when they hear the words, “bathing suit shopping.” Who knew that these three words could cause such panic, stress and anxiety? It may seem like your body underwent some sort of transformation during the winter months. The good news is that there are plenty of great beachwear styles to choose from.

Companies who manufacture bathing suits know that everyone needs one and they make a multitude of styles to fit just about any person regardless of their shape or budget. There is a suit out there for you in a style that will fit your body perfectly. Go forth and claim your new bathing suit before someone else does.

Use A Guide

Knee high boots don’t ever seem to get outdated. The kind of versatility that boots offer cannot be matched by any other footwear. If you wish to really create an everlasting impression on the onlookers, it is not just enough if you wear such boots, but you should know what to wear to match these boots to create a trendy fashion statement. If you’ve just purchased a new pair of knee high boots, but are not aware of the right clothes to pair them with.

Here are few great ideas to create a fashion statement.

• Wear them with a long A-line or pencil skirt to present a feminist look. When paired up with a summer dress or long skirt and a high ponytail, you can look truly gorgeous to create that romantic feeling. Create that magical charm on your opposite sex with your girlie charisma and pure beauty with this simple yet effective blend of long skirt and knee high boots. If you are a thin legged lady, loose boots made of a bulky material should be enough to do the trick, like a pair of slouch boots.
• Are you planning to go out for dinner from your office? Choose knee high black boots with little heel. You can wear them to office and from there go directly to the dinner party, as they look good at all places. Leather boots with platform heels look great with casual skirts for a breezy and relaxed attitude.
• For a more casual or smart look, team up these boots with a sweater or empire as these can actually complement the whole look. This can help you maintain the stylish appearance without being too much over the top.
• If you want to wear jeans with your boots, you need to choose one of the skinny types. Pair up your skinny jeans with knee high boots to present an appearance that will look chic for every occasion. However, you should have the legs to carry off this style successfully because it will not be suitable for everyone. Avoid wearing baggy jeans with such boots, because they look cluttered.
• Leggings also look great with a pair knee high boots, making the ideal casual outfit. If you opt for this style, make sure that you wear a top that extends beyond your waistline so that you don’t expose too much. This outfit will give the perfect casual look for your weekend outing with friends.
• Knee high lace-up boot models are perfect for lovely girls who wish to expose their shapely and beautiful legs. They look good for partying and have some thrilling fun.
• On the other hand, for women who are dominating, black leather boots look great to give that striking look. Black boots with stilettos look very stylish!

Irrespective of whether you are a party freak or mama’s girl, a pair of sexy knee high boots will surely add a world of charm to your style quotient. So, go ahead and try them out this winter.

Author Bio: Quincy Margaret is a fashion consultant with more than fifteen years of experience working with leading fashion firms in New York, California, and New Jersey. She is a specialist in creating bold and unique fashion accessories.

Akshay Kumar has been very well known as ‘Khiladi’. This name has brought a lot of success and luck for Akki at the box office. But now he does not want to be associated with this tag, any longer. The industrywalas and his fans remember him very fondly by this name. For this action star, this title has proven to be very lucky all through. However, now Akki is not in favor of being addressed as Khiladi.

In the film ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Again, an action thriller by Milan Luthria, he plays Shoaib Khan in which some dhashu dialogues are mouthed by him like, ‘Pyaar mein marne ke liye tayyar ho jao’ and ‘Khiladi tha, ab poora khel hoon’ etc. Emraan Hashmi and Ajay Devgan star in the first part of ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai’ – big time and due to the effective dialogues mainly. If Imran Khan and Akshay Kumar indulge in a tacky, unbelievable and over the top dialogue baazi on the screen, then it is wondered what will happen, this time around.

Visual Effects Used For Creating Six Pack Abs For Salman Khan!

Recently, Salman Khan has displayed biscuit like abs for a hardcore action film called ‘EkTha Tiger’. However there is a lot more to it than meets the eye actually. One of the fittest actor in Bollywood is Salman Khan. However, one may ask whether he has a Greek God like chiseled torso and some of the deadliest muscles. During the shooting of the film, it was seen that the animation honchos had tried to work in a lot of magic on Salman Khan’s abs.

Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary on June 3, 2013. They have been together for 4 decades and have featured in some of the most memorable films together. They were married on June 3, 1973. The very first film they starred opposite each other was Zanjeer. They got married soon after Zanjeer was released. It was through this film that Amitabh was able to get to the top league in the Bollywood industry. Both of them wanted to celebrate the success of this film in the month of May by going abroad. However, Amitabh’s parents kept insisting that before the trip they should get married. So in June 1973, they got married. Abhimaan, a classic film which featured both, was released in July. The film was about how the egos of a couple who belonged to the same profession clashed.

In an interview last year Jaya spoke very fondly about how she had seen Amitabh for the very first time in Pune at the Film and Television Institute of India. However, it was on the sets of Guddi that she got introduced to him. Actually the Amitabh was to play the role which was to be done by Samit Bhanja. But the film Anand also got released and director, Hrishikesh Mukherjee was not in favor of having a known face for playing the character of a person who did not feel impressed with cinema. So he decided not to take Amitabh in the film.

Both, Jaya and Amitabh starred opposite each other in Sholay, a 1975 iconic film.The very same year, Hrishida’s favorite film, Chupke Chupke was released. Then in a two year break from films, Jaya had Shweta and Abhishek, two beautiful kids. Shweta was taken care of as a baby more by Amitabh. By the time Abhishek was born, Amitabh was too busy with work.

In 1981, a film about an extramarital affair, called Silsila was released. There was a rumor that Amitabh had an affair with Rekha who also starred in Silsila. However both Amitabh and Jaya sailed through this. After 2 years, the couple was struck with tough times. In a shoot for Coolie, Amitabh met with an accident, and was seriously ill in hospital, but millions of fans prayed for him and he got well, as he believes even till today. All through the tough times, his wife Jaya was by his side.

His company ABCL – Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Ltd failed, but in the year 2000 he rose like a phoenix in Kaun Banega Crorepati, a TV show. He got his place etched in a million hearts of the Indian people once again, as a guide, philosopher and friend. He has this image of a loving grandpa which is a far cry from the otherwise ‘angry young man’. Both Jaya and Amitabh also made a special appearance in 1994 in Akka, a Marathi film. It was for the producer of the film, Deepak Sawant who was also the makeup man for Amitabh that he had done this goodwill gesture. In 2000 the two thespians starred in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham a film produced by Karan Johar. In 2013 they featured in Ganga Devi, a Bhojpuri film made by Deepak Sawant. All through the 40 years of their married life, the both Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan have had the same makeup artist! Recently, this Bollywood’s royal couple went to New York to attend The Great Gatsby premiere.

Designers this year have taken the eyewear look to a whole new level, sporting metallic, vintage, graphic patterns and transparent layers down this S/S season's runways. The excitement has been building in anticipation, and many have been following Facebook updates of big brands and manufacturers like Luxottica and Persol in order to be the first to know about the latest eyewear trends this season. So are you looking for something new and fresh this year? If yes, keep on reading this article to take a look at some of 2013’s top trends to keep you looking hot this spring and summer.

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Metallic Shine

Choosing a model from the great selection of metallic eyewear this year is a great way to add some shimmer sheen to the new season. Metallic frames are designed to be subtle, making them perfect for any occasion day or night. These sleek and modern frames will add a bit of depth to your look without the exaggeration and above all the they will give a sophisticated touch to your face shape.

Colour Splash

These funky and retro inspired frames are the perfect way to add a colour punch to your style this season. With Spring seeing the return of colour, this selection of bright neon colours are perfect to add some electric shock to your wardrobe. Whether used to complete a whole look or just to add a striking splash of colour, these vibrant frames are perfect for adding some fun to your spring/summer style.

Vintage inspired

This season we will be seeing the return of the vintage era with designers such as Hickey Freeman, Ray Ban and Marc Jacobs incorporating vintage classics with a chic and modern twist. If your wardrobe is heavily 60’s this year, this selection of classic but modern eye frames is perfect for adding a finishing touch, whether it be with square cat eye or tortoise shell frames.

Ombre Fade

These cool and different frames are certainly the perfect way to lighten up your spring summer season. This blend trend is bound to be turning heads wherever you go and is for adding a bit of uniqueness to your style. The ombre fade effect of infusing 2 different shades of colour is a bright and funky way of adding a kick to the new season, plus they are available in a wide range of different colours. If you want to stand out from the crowd this year, these sexy and bouncy frames could be the way to go for you.