ZARA 2011 SPRING SUMMER DRESSES

Dear readers of sport&beauty. Today’s post is dedicated to show you the best dresses of the 2011 Spring Summer collection from Spain’s fashion giant Zara. Zara is one of Spain’s most recognized fashion brands worldwide. Zara’s stores can be found across Europe and are usually located in the best commercial areas and shopping malls of cities such as Rome, Milan, Brussels, Vienna, Helsinki, Stockholm, Budapest, London, Warsaw or Bucharest. Now Zara offers you the possibility of shopping online by visiting Zara’s website. Although I have no commission on the sales, let me show you my ten favorite Zara’s dresses for the coming Spring Summer season. Let’s go.

We’ll start this review of my favorite Zara’s 2011 Spring Summer dresses talking about this beautiful leather dress. Because of its short skirt, this dress I find it perfect for bold girls. The outer part is entirely made of lambs’ leather and the lining is 100% polyester. Do not wash, bleach, iron, clean dry and tumble dry the dress. The dress is available in black and sizes L, M, S, and XS. The price of this leather dress is 99.95€.

The second proposal from Zara’s 2011 Spring Summer dresses collection is this dress with flared skirt. Notice that the skirt is as short as that of the previous dress. This dress is composed of 19% polyamide/nylon, 3% elastane and 78% cotton. Do not wash, bleach, iron, or tumble dry the dress. However, perchloroethylene dry cleaning is allowed. This dress is available in red, beige and black and in sizes L, M, S, and XS. It’s quite cheap as its price is only 39.95€.

Let’s go on to talk about Zara’s leather dress with frill. To be sincere, I’d say that I love this Zara’s mini skirt dresses. The outer part is entirely made of goat skin and the lining is 100% polyester. Do not wash, bleach, iron, clean dry, or tumble dry the dress. The dress is only available in camel color and sizes L, M, S, and XS. It’s a bit more expensive than the previous one as its price is 99.95€.

The next proposal from Zara’s 2011 Spring Summer dress collection combines two of my favorite features, a frilled miniskirt and polka dots. The outer is entirely made of polyester and the lining is entirely made of acetate/rayon. It’s highly advisable that this polka dot dress not be washed, bleached, or tumble dried although it can be ironed at 110ºC maximum and dry cleaned with perchloroethylene. It’s available in black and white and sizes XL, L, M, S, and XS and costs 39.95€.

Let’s give our presentation an exotic touch. Zara’s 2011 Spring Summer dress collection includes this kimono-style dress entirely made of viscose. You mustn’t bleach or tumble dry this dress although it can be washed at 30ºC maximum and dry cleaned with perchloroethylene. It’s available in black and sizes L, M, S, and XS and its price is 39.95€.

Since it’s high time to give up thinking that I only like short dresses, I’m going to show you a longer one, this figure-hugging tube dress. The outer is composed of 63% polyester, 33% viscose and 4% elastane and is lined with acetate. You mustn’t wash, bleach or tumble dry the dress. However, it can be ironed at 110ºC maximum and dry cleaned with perchloroethylene. It’s only available in black and size L and, although the dress is quite long, its prize is quite short, 29.95€.

Sorry but I’ll go on talking about short dresses. The next one is one of my favorites since it’s fitted with a back zip closure. I must confess that I love to unzip this kind of dresses. This Zara’s back zip dress is composed of 3% elastane, 27% nylon and 70% viscose. You can wash it at 30ºC maximum, iron at 110ºC maximum and it can be dry cleaned using perchloroethylene. Nevertheless, you mustn’t either tumble dry or bleach it. It’s available in black and sizes M, S, and XS and its prize is 39.95€.

Let’s show something different, the Zara’s two-tone dress. The outer of the dress is composed of 46% acetate and 54% viscose and is lined entirely with polyester. Do not wash, bleach, or tumble dry although you can iron the dress at 110ºC maximum and it can be dry cleaned with perchloroethylene. It’s available only in white and size M, and costs 49.95€.

It’s time to give a feline touch to our selection of Zara’s 2011 Spring Summer dress collection. Let me show you this wonderful leopard- printed tunic entirely made of polyester. You can wash it at 40ºC maximum and short spin, iron it up to 110ºC maximum and dry clean with perchloroethylene. Nevertheless, don’t even think about bleaching or using a tumble dryer. It’s available in brown and sizes S and XS and it only costs 39.95€.

You’ll probably find it hard to believe that, to conclude our presentation, I’ve selected a long dress. That’s the way it is!! To conclude our review of Zara’s 2011 Spring Summer dresses I’ve chosen this crochet dress. Entirely made of cotton, this dress is available only in white and sizes M, S, and XS. Its price is 89.95€. It’s also important to point out that, as it happens when shopping in a Zara store, you can also return Zara’s products when shopping online. You can return items to any Zara store in the country where the purchase was made. You have 30 days from the order date to do so. You can also return the items from home free of charge. You can request for items to be collected from your home through the returns from home section in the webpage where you did your shopping. You also have 30 days from the purchase date to do so. What else can you ask for from Zara? Good luck and happy shopping to you all!! Best regards.

MILITARY FASHION CAMOUFLAGE OUTFITS

Dear readers of sport&beauty. Today’s post is dedicated to a fashion style that’s all the rage, camouflage inspired military fashion. When the military service was compulsory, youths tried to do their best to skip it. Nobody wanted to dress the woodland camouflage uniform. However, nowadays almost everybody wants to put some military-style clothing into their closet and people are quite proud showing off their camo jackets, shirts or shorts. We are going to present you some of the military style garments people usually wear on the street so you can compare and make a decision whether or not you are ready to join military fashion. Here you are a beautiful girl. She’s might well be a US Marines drill sergeant. She’s wearing a refreshing and chic summer battle dress composed of a buttoned strapped camouflage bodice, a loose miniskirt, a golden belt, and a set of bracelets. I like the way it suits her. The glasses she’s wearing are especially suitable to inspect the newcomers and she seems to be watching something she doesn’t like at all. Somebody must have his fly unbuttoned or weird spots on the shirt. No mercy for him or her.

This was the former drill sergeant. He was called “The Iron Sergeant”. It’s not strange that nobody wanted to join the Army. His only presence is a bit scary.

Let’s get down to the basics and talk about camo t-shirts. Here you are a couple of proposals, for her and for him. These are nice military style camouflage t-shirts especially suitable for the summer’s hot weather.

The following proposal is not as fierce as the previous ones. It’s a long loose strapless dress. It might be a good idea if you like this kind of camouflage print. This camo pattern is so real that if you decide to enter into the forest dressed this way, no rescue team would ever find you if you got lost.

Let’s talk about some risqué military clothing. We have to prove that we are brave and courageous people. The following design is a real blockbuster. It’s a figure hugging camouflage thin-strapped dress paired with a long skirt, a tight belt and a pair of matching camouflage sandals. This model is especially suitable to attend the Regiment dinner dance. You take the risk that the Coronel could suffer a heart attack if he sees you dressed this way but I assure you that you’ll win all the battles and everybody will be willing to accomplish your orders. At least you will attract males’ sights....

The following model is also one of my favorites. It’s composed of an olive green shirts and a dark-toned camouflage skirt. If you thought the previous one to be too risqué, this one is much more discreet and the model looks really great.

Recognized bravery is a compulsory requirement to wear the following ítems. The first one is especially suitable for beach warfare. It’s composed of a gauzy shirt and a bikini bottom in the event you have to jump into the water. The goggles are especially suitable for night vision. What likes me most is the matching clutch. Long time ago, soldiers used heavy rucksacks to carry their equipment. Nowadays, everything seems to fit in this tiny clutch....

Here you are another risqué outfit. In the first picture the model seems to be quite demure but in the second one she sports a kind of camouflage swimsuit that suits her much better.

Mean also like military clothing. First of all we’ll have a look at some classical proposals. To the left we can see a model wearing a wrinkled olive green military trench coat. The model to the right seems to be of a Special Operations soldier. He got is face painted to scare the enemy and if you come up against him in the street you might well think he’s taking part in a Schwarzenegger’s or Van Damme’s movie shooting with bullets flying all around him.

Do you know the man in this picture? He’s California’s Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger portrayed in the old times when he starred in “Commando”. As you can see he was one of the forefathers of military fashion.

The following model is really funny. Its a mixture between Richard the Lion Heart and a German soldier from the Second World War. Especially designed for the summer, it must be quite a refreshing outfit. The fabric mesh is extremely useful as it will prevent you from being recognized in the street and be thrown eggs at.

This last picture is not related to camouflage fashion but it really called my attention. To the left you can see the genuine picture. It’s an officer from the Scotland’s Highlander’s Regiment, one of the oldest Units of the British Army. To the right the laughable outfit inspired in the first one. For sure it will kill the enemy from laughter on the battlefield. No comment.

Military fashion has also reached lingerie. It’s widely recognized that the most important battles are usually fought away from the front. We’ll finish today’s post showing a couple of camouflage men’s briefs. As you can see, firepower is guaranteed.

To conclude, I’ll leave you a slideshow with some pictures of military fashion and a video so you can see this kind of fashion on the catwalk. Best regards.

LA MARTINA WOMEN'S FASHION

Dear readers of sport&beauty. Perhaps you’ll remember that, not so long ago, we dedicated an article to La Martina men’s fashion. As in this blog we take equality polices very seriously, today we’ve prepared a post about La Martina women’s fashion. In today’s post our avid female readers will learn a lot about the characteristics of La Martina women’s shirts and polo shirts and their prices. If you like them you can buy them at La Martina official online store. Let’s start talking about La Martina women’s fashion.

The first model to appear is the long sleeved La Martina “rosa petunia tres soles” shirt. This nice women’s shirt is an official product of the Argentinean national team. As you can see it’s a cotton long sleeved shirt manufactured in a fashionable pink color. The shirt features La Martina logo embroidered on the upper left front accompanied by a number of motifs printed in white or embroidered in pink. On the back it features a patch with the Argentinean flag, the legend Argentina selección de polo and a number three in blue. It’s price is $165.

The second place in our compilation belongs to La Martina “Miami Meta polo” shirt. It’s the official polo shirt of the Miami Beach Polo World Cup. It’s an apple green short-sleeved women’s lycra polo shirt. The collar is white with the inner side stripped in white and blue. On the upper left front we can see La Martina logo embroidered in blue and on the right some kind of clovers and the legend Miami Beach Polo World Cup. On the back it features a number four embroidered on a white and blue stripped cloth patch and the inscription “Official Supplier La Martina” in green and blue. It’s available in sizes 2 and 6 and it costs $135.

Now it’s turn for the “Team Florida” white polo shirt. It’s manufactured 100% in cotton and, on its front, this polo shirt features more patches than a Formula 1 driver racing overalls. It features a patch with La Martina logo embroidered in pink and green, another one with a kind of flower in green, pink, and yellow, a third one with a palm tree in green and pink and crossing all of them the legend “Palm Beach Florida” in green and purple. On the upper center back it features a number three in green and in the lower back the inscription “La Martina Ladies Polo” in pink crossed by a green stripe. It’s available in sizes 2 and 6 and it also costs $135.

Let’s move from mild colors to marine blue in order to present “La Martina Palm Beach” polo shirt. It’s a marine blue short sleeved polo shirt. The collar comes in marine blue with white and yellow ribbons. On its upper left front you can see La Martina logo embroidered in white. Moving right, and in the center, we can read the legend “La Martina ladies polo” in yellow and to the right there is another cloth patch with the team shield. On the center back it features a number two in red and white crossed by the legend “Palm Beach” and in the lower back we can see both, a yellow and a white stripe. It’s price is $135 although is out of stock currently.

Let’s talk about the official polo shirt of the Argentine Polo Open Championship. It’s a white short-sleeved lycra polo shirt. On the upper left front we can see La Martina logo embroidered in blue. To the right it features the Argentinean flag and the inscription Abierto Argentino de polo Palermo. On the upper center back it features the words La Martina embroidered on a white cloth patch and the Argentine national shield printed in white. It’s available in sizes 2, 4, and 5 and its price is $135.

This La Martina’s green safari shirt is an official product of the Argentinean Polo Open Championship. It features so many words and letters that it looks like a book instead of a shirt. The shirt is manufactured 100% in cotton and features La Martina logo embroidered in white on the upper left front. On the upper right it features another La Martina khaki patch and a bunch of letters with the inscription LM BA. I guess it means La Martina Buenos Aires. The back of the shirt has no embroidery or prints except for the lower back where it features the Argentine national shield and the words La Martina Buenos Aires. It’s available in sizes 2, 3, 4, and 5 and it costs $165.

Our next proposal is La Martina’s “Royal Polo Team” shirt. This shirt is an official product of Paris Polo. It’s a blue short-sleeved women’s shirt manufactured in 100% cotton. The collar and the ribbon of the button line are white. Apple green La Martina logo embroidered in the upper left front of the shirt and to the right it features a fleur de lis and the words “5 Rue de” in white and vertical orientation. On the upper right back it features an embroidery with the inscription Royal Polo La Martina and in the lower back the word France in blue. If you like it its price is $165.

Who said that yellow color brings back luck? If you’re superstitious you’d better not buy this polo shirt. The last design we’re presenting today is La Martina 3 golden polo shirt. It’s a yellow short-sleeved polo shirt manufactured 100% in cotton. La Martina logo is embroidered in white on the upper left front and to the right it features a cloth patch over the legend University Polo Teams La Martina. On the upper left side of the back we can see a big white number 3 and the inscription La Martina. It’s available in sizes 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 and costs $165. That’s all folks. Best regards.

SWAROVSKI JEWELLERY RINGS

Dear readers of sport&beauty. Today we are going to talk about jewellery. Our post is going to be dedicated to the jewellery rings manufactured by the Austrian crystal glass giant Swarovski. Swarovski is the world’s leading brand for a range of precisely-cut crystal glass and related luxury products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria. Currently employing more than 24000 workers, the Swarovski Company (originally known as A. Kosmann, Daniel Swarovski & Co) was founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski together with his financier Armand Kosman and Franz Weis. The Swarovski Crystal range includes crystal sculptures and miniatures, jewellery and couture, home decor and chandeliers. If you have to buy a present for your girlfriend or wife’s birthday perhaps you can take advantage of our suggestions. For your information I'll tell you that you can purchase all these items at Swarovski online shop.

Let’s start talking about the Swarovski’s Nirvana Flash Lavender Glitter ring. What a name for a ring!! This wonderful Swarovski ring is a new and more sparkling version of the traditional Nirvana ring. This Sterling silver-plated ring is coated with a purple glittery substance that enhances its natural shine. The ring is available in sizes 52, 55, 58 and 60 and costs 158€ (204$).

The Swarovski’s Athena Dark Red Flash ring is a nice and slim variance of the iconic Nirvana Ring. This Swarovski Sterling silver-plated piece features an innovative painting technique that lets the intense red coloring shine through the surrounding crystal. It’s also possible to stack two or three other rings to create an eye-popping look. The ring is available in sizes 52, 55, 58 and 60 and is cheaper than the Nirvana Flash since it costs 90€ (115$).

The Swarovski’s Lady ring is one of my favorite designs. It’s a classic ring composed of two entwined hearts, one gold-plated plain ring and the other rhodium-plated with a clear crystal pavé setting. If you like its style, you can combine it with the matching bracelet and pendant to create an elegant look. The ring is available in sizes 52, 55, 58 and 60 and its price is 90€ (115$).

The new Swarovski’s Louise Jet ring is intended to add a touch of color to your look for the coming fall season. This Swarovski rhodium-plated piece features a gradation of color ranging from clear crystal to purple, blue and Jet crystals set in Pointiage®. A matching necklace or bangle can also be purchased. The ring is available in sizes 52, 55, 58 and 60 and is a bit more expensive as its price is 137€ (178$).

It’s turn now for the new Swarovski’s Maeva Champagne ring. The Maeva Champagne is an eye-catching gold-plated piece that will add champagne tones to any look you choose. There also exists the possibility to stack several Maeva rings together or combine them with other Swarovski lines to create a trendy look and achieve a vibrant gradation of color. The ring is available in sizes 52, 55, 58 and 60 and its price is 117€ (152$).

The new Swarovski’s Maggy Black Diamond ring is a ruthenium-plated piece that glitters intensely displaying a beautiful range of dark colors. The shimmering Black Diamond, Silver Shade and clear crystals are placed using an innovative refinement of the exclusive Pointiage® technique. You will draw everybody’s attention stacking different Swarovski Maggy rings or combining different platings and colours. The ring is available in sizes 52, 55, 58 and 60 and its price is 95€ (123$).

Let’s talk know about the real jewell of the crown. The new Swarovski’s Majesty Metallic ring has a kind of floral inspiration. This stunning cocktail ring glitters in Comet Argent Light, Silver Shade and Jet Metallic Silver set in Pointiage®. Under these three wonderful layers there is a large, facetted crystal stone representing the centre of the flower. The Swarovski Majesty Metallic ring is available in sizes 52, 55, 58 and 60 and is the most expensive of them all. Its price is 300€ (390$). If you want to purchase this ring you should know that it is not available online so you’ll have to approach your nearest Swarovski store to get your piece.

Beautifully crafted with the exclusive Toupie small cut, the new Swarovski’s Marie Small Crystal Wal ring is a must for your jewellery box. The ring glitters on your finger in intense blue tones. As some of the designs we’ve seen before, the Swarovski Marie Small Crystal Wal ring can be stacked with other rings to create an eye-catching look. This beautiful Swarovski ring is also available in sizes 52, 55, 58 and 60 and you can get it for 79€ (102$).

The new Swarovski’s Mix ring is composed of two rhodium-plated pieces decorated with sparkling Jet or clear crystals set in pavé. Manufactured in black and white, these rings can be worn together or separately and combined with matching jewellery from the Swarovksi Mix family. The Swarovski Mix ring is also available in sizes 52, 55, 58 and 60 and its price is 79€ (102$).

We’ll finish our review to the Swarovski’s jewellery rings collection talking about the Swarovski Moonshine ring. This “oversized” piece is featured with a large, facetted, hand-cut crystal with a rectangular shape. This extremely beautiful piece of jewellery perfectly represents Swarovski’s world-renowned expertise in the crystal cutting technique. This ring is available in sizes 52, 55, 58 and 60. However, as it usually happens, good stuff is expensive and the Swarovski Moonshine ring has a price of 230€ (299$). As it happened to the Majesty Metallic ring, the Moonshine is currently not available online so you’ll have to approach your nearest Swarovski store to get yours.