2009 September | LinkYourShirt Mens Cufflinks

Sep 30

FBTF20213_medium-01-01 Break the Norms! There are times when neckties just won’t do it. During those rare scenarios, you always have the option for a gold cufflinks and patterned bow ties ensemble.

If you are trying to get bold and experimental when it comes to style, the gold-blue and rest self tie bow tie can be a good start. It is not too flaunty and not too plain at the same time—the perfect blend of art and sophistication. It is difficult to find both in one. Sometimes, we tend to become too expressive when it comes to dressing up. We like to somehow extend our identity in a sea of people who look almost the same. We want to stand out! But in our clamor for limelight, the tendency is for us to receive all the wrong attention in the process.

It’s a waste of time to be too preoccupied about trying to be different from the rest of the pack especially if you are deviating just for the heck of it. If you want to rebel against the norm, you should support a cause. Do not conform only if you are sure that the normal thing to do is not the right thing to do. If they say you should wear formal attire in an office event, do so if doing otherwise won’t change a thing about how unreasonably rigid the management is. Just make sure that you really believe in what you are doing so that when you are asked about, you can tell the interrogator to his face that you are not doing anything wrong.

Sep 30

Smoke with Flair!

VASH105 Smoke with Flair! Smoking has become a cosmopolitan woman’s necessity. There has got to be something that could take away the stress even just for a while. The difficult part is that when you need one so badly, you don’t always have the luxury to take a smoke especially in the middle of work or inside your apartment.

The thing about women who smoke is that most of the time, they don’t really like the smell of cigarettes. They can tolerate it if the smoke comes out from their mouths but after awhile, once they notice the reek of tobacco on their things, they get more annoyed and irritated and stressed.

To combat the paradox of women smokers, there should be ashtrays in strategic places inside their homes so that the next time they want to smoke and are too lazy to go out, they can do so without suffering from the after-scent of tobacco. But to do that, they must use covered ashtrays.

There is one thoughtful product, the vogue pink ashtray, which is specifically made with women in mind. It features a spinning mechanism that allows you to store ashes into the cylindrical container for a longer time sans the reeking scent of tobacco. The mechanism almost flawlessly sweeps the ashes in one turn of the knob.

The best thing about it is that the design looks good on your side table. It is not only a functional ashtray; it is also a perfect addition to your home interiors much like what gold cufflinks do to your sleeves.

Sep 29

What Women Want to See on their Men

XL10104_medium-01-01 What Women Want to See on their Men Navy-olive extra long silk tie is the epitome of manhood. No man would want floral patterns or cartoon characters on his tie. The challenge is to try and be stylish and fashionable without looking effeminate.

It is really ironic that neckties belong to the Y-species and yet most ties that are sold in department stores have designs that seem to cater the female crowd. There are only a few exceptions and extra long blue ties are some of them.

Partly, the reason behind is the fact that, still putting on accessories are not quite inherent in men. Essentially, mean focuses on function and not on aesthetics. They do not have the penchant for the surface level because they had the luxury not to. Women back then has to lure over men. Men’s participation is active; he is the one searching for the perfect mate so he does not need to appear perfect to women.

Fast-forward to the 21^st century, most traditional men still feels the same about fashion. They don’t think that dressing up is necessary because they are not supposed to please women in terms of physical appearances because they feel that they are the one’s who is supposed to be choosing. However, a recent study proves to show otherwise. The researchers found out that women are now becoming more demanding when it comes to men’s physical appearances, too. It only goes to show that women, nowadays, are also choosing their men instead of the other way around.

If that is the case, men should also make the effort on dressing up. Neckties aren’t enough. Try wearing gold cufflinks on your shirts, too.

Sep 28

Who Should Go To Prison, Really?

prisonbars Who Should Go To Prison, Really? Jeremy Heber’s design of the prison bar cufflinks couldn’t be any more apt and meaningful. Indeed, this pair of Jeremy Heber cufflinks are a must-have for designer cufflinks collectors. The hands that are made of gold can easily be attributed to King Midas the greedy who is, in this case, already behind the bars.

In hindsight, there is nothing wrong with seeking more wealth and property than what is necessary so long as you are not usurping other people’s properties, or is there? Try to zoom out the condition to get a glimpse of the ways and means the class ABC gets richer in a capitalist society. It’s difficult to notice any form of abuse or extortion at first glance. It’s because nothing of that is happening if you base it on the logic of capitalism which is the logic of profit-making.

In a capitalist society, people are encouraged to earn surplus money which means money that does not really provide for human being’s fundamental needs such as food, shelter, clothing, education, security, etc. Instead, people are encouraged to earn more profit masqueraded as savings for emergency needs. Again, you wouldn’t find anything wrong with saving for the future. None, unless the person becomes a slave of the idea of earning more profit than what is necessary. When that happens, his tendency is to try spending less effort and less capital for more profit.

To illustrate, let’s take jewelry-making as an example. To ensure more profit, a capitalist would search for cheaper raw materials and much cheaper labor as possible. For example, the raw materials cost $10 and the labor costs $5 per cufflink, the capitalist is entitled to sell the cufflinks for $50. One may notice the difference between the effort of the capitalist and the laborer on the same product and wonders about the irony. The former has more savings to spare while the latter could not even buy the very cufflinks he made. And that’s the legal way of distributing resources in a society like ours.

Sep 26

Groomsmen Gift Ideas: Yes to Cufflinks!

Most couple would love giving special presents to their groomsmen. The idea of gift giving is one way of appreciating those individuals that have been part of the whole celebration. This is another means of thanking them. There are lots of cool stuff you might consider when giving gifts to your groomsmen. Each type of item comes in a variety of styles, designs and features. However, before you choose the item to give, it is important to know first the personality of the recipient of the gift.

Each of your groomsmen have different personalities, they are unique in their own way and view. So, you would likely purchase different types of items that suit each of their personalities. If you happen to have a sporty guy, then why not giving him sports-themed stuff. Or if he has a sophisticated taste, hand him an elegant gift or items that are made from stainless steel, leather, or metal. It is also highly acknowledged that metallic things like silver can give a masculine look, just the perfect gift idea for gentlemen.

In addition, other stuff related to his work, hobbies and interests are also great options to consider. Men can be choosy sometimes, so it can really help you a lot if you have some ideas regarding their hobbies, past time and the like. You can also ask them directly, if you think that could make a less surprise gift for them, be creative, or you can try making them more special with some personal touches. There are a wide variety of personalized items to choose from. And for wider options, you might want to consider browsing the Internet for different online stores that specialize on personalized gift items. Different ways to make it personalized, you can either choose from monogramming, embroidering or engraving service.

To top one of the most ideal gifts for groomsmen, you might want to consider cufflinks. This item can make a very nice gift that suits your men’s personalities. Like with other gift options, cufflinks come in different varieties also. They have different designs, styles and themes. It can complete your men’s look during the wedding, and most likely used as frequent as they could.

If your one of your men are sports fanatic, you might consider Golf Ball & Divot Silver, Tennis Racket Silver, NFL, MBL or NCAA cufflinks. These type of items are design to delight the taste of sporty personalities of your men. They would definitely feel being on the field with chosen sporty cufflinks.

Or for elegant, classy and ambitious gentlemen, you could have Prime Textured Stainless Steel, Gemstone Cufflinks and other personalized silver cufflinks that can mark a perfect distinction for that formal and sophisticated look for your men. You can also make it personalized by engraving your men’s initial on the item.

A plethora of choices are yours, you could still opt for some other things. You could have other choices of personalized items such as personalized money clips or embroidered cooler chairs that can make a cool and unique gift worth remembering by your supportive groomsmen.

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Sep 24

Commemorating is not Reminding

cd-148 Commemorating is not Reminding If you could just bring along something that will remind you of your loved ones anywhere you go, you would. Especially if you’re going to a boring black tie event and your supposed date needs to work overtime. The solution? Why not wear photo picture cufflinks with the picture of your significant other on both sides?

Sometimes, memories are the only thing you get besides real life experiences. People say that taking pictures and putting in your wallet or on a picture frame placed on your office desk are just too cheesy and sentimental. They say that if you really treasure an experience or a person, you don’t need to be reminded by photos. Your mind and your heart should be more than enough. Wait till these people hear about designer cufflinks where you can place photos of your loved ones. You might find them laughing so hard about the idea.

Nonetheless, it seems that they are being too judgmental about people who are used to documenting special events and people. The idea behind photographs is not just about being reminded of a thing in the past. Reminding yourself about a precious moment is different from commemorating the same. Reminding may pertain to the event or to the physical being of the person in the picture. Commemorating is reminding oneself of the feeling derived from that.

In a sense, photography is more about documenting feelings and not events. In a way, that’s the difference between photography—and let’s say—photojournalism though the line between the two is more and more blurred out today.

So the next time you see someone wearing silver cufflinks with photos of their loved ones in it, try to appreciate the reason behind that instead of being critical in a wrong way.

Sep 23

The Art of Contagious Passion

cd-126 The Art of Contagious Passion These artsy red enamel square cufflinks can easily fire up a seemingly dull suit and an equally lifeless night of false socialization. No one wants to dance in black tuxedo nowadays! If you want real fun, you go to a party, not a gala!

The mere sight of red cufflinks can turn the same old formal event into something memorable an exciting. Red is all about boldness and passion. Wearing it will exude the same contagious emotion you have never felt for years. Anyone who sees you being revitalized by the artsy red enamel square cufflinks will literally turn red out of envy. But that’s not exactly the impression you want to make. Red is also the color of love in flames, pray that the hunk on the other side of the bar receives the right message.

You don’t necessarily need to be flamboyant just to demand attention. Subtlety should be the name of the game. Otherwise, you’ll look too easy-to-get and the conscious effort would eventually show. You wouldn’t want that in a relationship—even if you are just seeking for a fun night, nothing more, nothing less.

But its not only the reds that will make the significant other’s heart beat fast. The design and the material are quite integral. Enamel is an interesting touch. No one could have ever thought that red enamel would look as good. Couple that with the unique cylindrical stripe design everything becomes swell. You don’t need to wear anything expensive just to look stylish and elegant at the same time. Just a pair of silver cufflinks will save you from that boring formal night.

Sep 23

Cufflinks for Groomsmen

Over the years, the popularity of cufflinks as a gift for groomsmen has never died out. They make a fashion statement by themselves and serves as a traditionally elegant gift for your groomsmen. There are so many styles and colors to choose from, these days, and they’ve become quite affordable that they’ve even become a collector’s item as well.

Cufflinks make a statement in the sense that when one sees a man wearing them, one would get the impression that the man cares about himself enough to want to look good and dress good. They also make a statement about the personality of the man wearing them. There are a wide variety of themes you can choose from that fits your groomsmen’s style. If you choose to give cufflinks as gifts to your groomsmen, you might as well give them different styles, each according to their own personality.

If, for instance, your groomsman is a great soccer player or one who loves soccer, you can give him Soccer Ball Cufflinks. These are a great way to show his personal style, and it can be a great conversation piece for the reception too! On the other hand, if your groomsmen love golf, they’ll probably love Golf Themed Cufflinks. For football lovers, tennis lovers, or chess lovers for that matter, you can get them the kind that fits them too. There are football, tennis and chess themed cufflinks available to pique their interests.

If he’s an expert sailor or even if he just enjoys a cruise around the harbor, he will love the Boat Steering Wheel Cufflinks. You can give these as a tribute to his favorite hobby. It’s perfect for your boat-fanatic groomsmen to wear on your wedding day. For your groomsman who loves old school, or is a music lover, you can give him Phonograph Cufflinks. He’ll love the vintage effect.

There are just so many different styles and themes to choose from. It all just depends on how much you really know your groomsmen and their personalities. Personalization is also another unique thing to add when you decide to give out cufflinks. You can add your groomsmen’s initials to a stylish pair and voila, you’ve made it more personal for them.

Your groomsmen deserve something special on your wedding day, because they are there to support you on your big day. So what better way to thank them than to give them a pair of cufflinks that they can wear on your wedding. Not only will they make a dynamic impression when worn, they will delight your groomsmen so much that they will undoubtedly appreciate your simple but effective gesture.

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Sep 22

Cheshire Cat on Your Sleeves!

bbj-040 Cheshire Cat on Your Sleeves! You’ve seen it in Lewis Caroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”—that sneaky Cheshire cat whose grin turns out to be the epitome of deep dark hidden motives. Nonetheless, people find the animal cute and cuddly that way. One proof is the popularity of Cheshire cufflinks.

But more than the looks, the Cheshire cat is also Alice’s guide in the realm of Wonderland. He answers to Alice’s queries even if they are not directed to him. He comes whenever Alice is about to make a major decision. But he would never tell Alice what to do. In fact, he would often speak in riddles and would end up making Alice more confused.

It is nice to know that there are animal cufflinks that has the original book illustration of the Cheshire cat. These cufflinks are perfect for those who are fans of the book and even if they aren’t the design itself is lovable and cute, even your kids would love wearing them during a formal occasion.

Sometimes, you’ll find it difficult for the kids to wear gold cufflinks especially if they seem too formal and dull for their taste. This grinning Cheshire cat would make them feel different about wearing one.

The Cheshire cufflinks, however, are not just for kids. Kids-at-heart will also find it an interesting addition to their cufflinks collection. Once worn, people would find you a bit eccentric and peculiar but in a positive way. That’s better than having no personality at all especially in a world where everyone is trying to create his or her identity out of scratch; fitting in means not trying to fit in.

In a room filled with corporate people wearing black tuxedos and a pair of pearl or gold cufflinks, it is a refreshing sight to find someone like you who would dare wear a novelty cufflink such as the Cheshire cufflinks.

Sep 22

The Everlasting Appeal of Mens Cufflinks

Autumn fallback; as we wind back the clocks one hour the fashion industry takes another step forward

In an ever changing cyclical industry like fashion you no what to expect, the unexpected. It’s difficult enough to predict the rise and fall of commodities let alone fashion. But there are patterns that are used to predict future changing trends.

A forecast

The next five years will see an end to whimsical styles that have dominated the market since the 80s. A return to classical form is immanent, using traditional materials like enamels. The popularity of cufflinks has risen considerably over the past two years and will continue. The brands to watch are Vivienne Westwood, Ian Flaherty, and Veritas, as they stay focused on producing small quantities and high quality.

Remember; like architecture, every significant movement in art can be traced through the design of cufflinks. Jewellers like Cartier and Tiffany crafted work of art cufflinks in mother of pearl, crystal; precious stones…These famous fashion names establish designer cufflinks as the essential accessory for men.

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Ian Flaherty, has championed the use of Swarovski crystals in his designs shunning opportunities to manufacture overseas, all his cufflinks are made at in his Battersea studios in London. His claim to fame is the Cube, voted one of the best Fathers day gifts in 2007 by Victoria Gray of The Sunday Mail Magazine.

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They typify contemporary accessories design, choosing classical influences to buck the whimsical trends of today. Their metal cufflinks conform to all the key elements of good design. They have sold consistently well over the years.

An interesting anecdote

Swank Inc a popular designer and manufacturer of men’s cufflinks were incorporated on April 17, 1936. When Cufflinks peaked in the 1960’s they were making 12 million a year.

Even though these were aimed at the lowest end of the market, retailing for an average of $2.50 a pair, that still adds up to a lot of men wearing cufflinks. These days the figure is closer to 200,000, but cufflinks are making a strong comeback with gross sales having increased consistently over the last ten years, while the French cuff continues to be the most prestigious type of shirt. The most expensive cufflinks ever sold were a pair given to the soon-to-be King Edward VIII by his later wife Wallis Simpson. These featured diamonds set in platinum and sold at auction for $440,000.

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Vivienne Westwood, driven by an endless creative imagination, has been applying key design principles proportionately to all her collections. Combining colour, pattern, texture, proportionately, has become the trademark of all her design work, from crockery to clothing, from silk Ties to evening gowns for Royals. The Orb is now an internationally recognised brand symbol, with a difference.

Simplicity: The Simon Carter philosophy

Simon Carter’s reputation stems from his revolutionary approach to men’s fashion accessories design following his introductory men’s brooches, in the mid to late 80’s. Some of his original designs are classified vintage. Simon Carter’s cufflinks maintain a philosophy of simplicity in his designs; simple, functional, without loosing their stylish edge. His cufflinks not only firm to cuff, they glean a touch of elegance and frame perfectly an object of expression. This lovely display of style and engineering will harmonise with any outfit, formal or casual, here an important function inherent in Simon’s philosophy of simplicity, a cufflink for all occasions.

Don’t forget there are also mens jewellery and always the classic silk tie

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