Monday, April 25, 2011

5 Different Styles to Wear Your Favorite Pink Scarves

"Scarves are popular because they can be functional and very fashionable at once. You can throw on a simple outfit in the morning and instantly make it more interesting with a "cool scarf", says celebrity stylist and costume designer Mariel Haenn. A lot of colors are available in women’s scarves; however the most preferred one is pink. Teenage girls particularly like this color and love to wear pink scarves over their chic casual wear.

Trendy Pink Scarves: How to Wear Them

College girls often search for stylish ways to wear their favorite pink scarves. Here are a few ways to accessorize with a scarf:

  1. Loop style: The trendiest way to wear a scarf is in loop style. Fold the scarf in half and wrap it around your neck loosely. Then pull the loose ends of the scarf through the folded loop and tighten it a bit. This style creates a feeling of volume around the neck and also easily hides the blemishes in that area, if any. During winter, this style gives a cozy and warm feeling.
  2. A- style: This is an elegant style to wear a scarf on any occasion. Just drape it around the back of your neck and let the ends hang loose in front. If you wish, you can pull one end a little longer and wrap it around your front neck in ‘V’ shape.
  3. Closed A-style: To give a carefree look to your apparel, you can wear a scarf around the back of your neck with one end much longer than the other. Then, wrap this longer end around your front neck (keep it loose according to your comfort) and bring it back to the front over the other shoulder.
  4. Hair band style: A silk or satin scarf can also be worn as a hair band to accentuate the beauty of your hair. Fold the scarf’s length in order to make it two inch wide and wrap it over your head. Tie the loose ends of scarf around at the nape of neck, under your flowing hair. You can further add much more elegance to this style by wearing long earrings that match to your scarf.
  5. Pony band style: For getting a young and fresh look, you can use your favorite pink scarf to tie your pony tail. Comb your hair and hold it together with the help of the scarf. Let the loose ends of the scarf hang over your shoulders.

Blue, green, mauve, white and pink scarves are much liked by the young girls. Just by changing the style of wearing these scarves, you can make your outfit standout.

How to Select Quality Baby Shower Candle Favors

The tradition of hosting baby showers is not a modern day invention. In fact, baby showers were held throughout the world under different names with different kinds of ceremonies and can be traced back to ancient Egypt and China! In the US, the present version of the baby shower came into being after the WWII during the baby boom period. Traditionally held by members outside the family of the mother-to-be, no baby shower is complete without giving away favors to guests. With budget in mind, the simplest favors that will also be appreciated are baby shower candle favors.

These favors are a perfect blend of the traditional as well as the modern. Thanks to the wide variety of baby shower candles available today, both personalized and readymade, buying candle favors has never looked more interesting!

Things to Look for When Buying Baby Shower Candle Favors


Baby shower candle favors are usually bought to suit the gender of the baby; pink candles for girls and blue for boys. Today, with the wide range of candles up for grabs, people are opting for out-of-the- box ideas that also preserve the uniqueness of the occasion. Here are a few tips to help you pick the right candle favors:

Type of Candle: There are candles made of beeswax, vegetable waxes like soy wax or regular paraffin wax candles. Pick between beeswax and soy wax, as these not only come in a wide array of scents, but are also biodegradable, eco-friendly and burn longer than paraffin candles. Moreover, paraffin being a petroleum product does not go well with those having breathing problems.

Wicks: The best wicks to choose from are those made of cotton, hemp, zinc and tin. Never buy imported candles unless you are sure of their trustworthiness. Imported baby shower candle favors may have paraffin and may have wicks that contain lead, which is a toxic, harmful substance.

You can pick from different kinds, such as tea candles, floating and votives. They can also have exotic scents such as those of cinnamon, coffee and bayberry.

Baby shower candle favors are one of the most popular and appropriate favors, which can be complemented with candle holders and candle snuffers. These are available in wide assortments, from antiques to modern and simple ones. Follow these tips to purchase baby shower favors, and your guests are sure to love the beautiful thank you gifts you give them.

How to Choose Seed Favors

If you are looking for eco friendly options for your baby shower favors, seed favors are the way to go. Your guests will appreciate these natural gifts and treasure them for a long time to come. Ninety one percent of Americans in a recent survey said that they would have a more positive image of a company if it was environment friendly. Similarly, they will have a better impression of your event if you use eco friendly options.

Plantable paperseed bookmarks are innovative and useful. Your guests can plant the seedpaper to grow wildflowers. These can be personalized as well on vellum paper which is then attached to the seedpaper with a ribbon.

A poem with the baby’s name, the mother’s name, and the date of the shower are among the personalization options available to you. You can choose from a variety of colors, depending on your preference. This will ensure that your guests remember your baby every time they look at the flowers which will bloom, long after the baby shower is over.

Look online for such options on specialist sites. Compare sites on the basis of price to decide which one fits your budget. Check whether you need to order a minimum quantity beforehand so that you can be prepared accordingly.
Personalized seed baggies will save you the trouble of packing them for your guests. You can choose seed favors which have motifs like a stroller or a baby, depending on your preference. Monkeys and sweetpeas are other popular designs which you can consider.

A teapot or a watering can will also look attractive. You can also choose a favor in which the site will donate part of the amount towards charity. Check the site for special deals so that you can maximize your budget.

You should also confirm by when you can expect to receive your order, so that you can check with them in case there’s a delay. Also find out their cancellation policy in case you have a change in plan. Involve people who have thrown baby showers before, so that you can make use of their experience.

Other elements like diaper cakes, games, invitations can be divided among friends. Depending on the time available, you may decide to organize the baby shower on your own or with the help of a few close friends. Seed favors will be a way for the party to stand out among others your guests will attend, so you should incorporate them.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

A Guide to Tea Favors

Whether you are having a baby shower or a tea themed party, you will need to think about the favors that you will give your guests in advance. If you like to show off your baby on Facebook, throwing a party for your long suffering friends will ensure that they look more favorably on you. An Eversave study revealed that of 400 women surveyed for market research, the majority stated that they had at least one obnoxiously ‘proud mother’ as a Facebook friend.

Throwing a party with favors will ensure that your guests appreciate the gesture when you hand them out at the end of the party. If you are having games, you can include tea in a gift set along with other items such as muffins and coffee.

Innovative items like a tea leaf pincer will also be valued by a person who is found of this beverage. Personalizing your gifts according to the taste of the person will ensure that your favors are valued by your recipients.

Even if the gifts are small, if they are appropriate your guests will find them useful. You can look online for suitable options. There are special websites from which you select items for your get together. Alternatively, you can ask your friends, family, and colleagues for suggestions if they have previously used a site for this purpose.

Check the payment modes accepted by the site and whether transactions are secure. A picture of the gift item will help you have a clearer idea of what it looks like and you can order accordingly. Set a budget in advance and look for items within your price range.

You can personalize tea favors with messages like “A baby is brewing” and the name of the mother as well as the date of the baby shower. A visual of a baby on the tea bag will further reinforce the theme of the party.

You should find out how long it will take before you receive your order so that you can follow up with the company in case there is a delay.  Other items which you can consider gifting include a tea infuser which is shaped like a tea pot. Look for offers on the site to maximize your budget. Tea favors will be useful gifts that your guests will appreciate, so consider them when you hold a baby shower or any other theme party.