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Tips to make your pearl necklace as smooth as ever

Are there any women in ancient and modern China who doesn’t love pearl necklaces? Our “Princess of the People” Diana is a loyal proponent of pearl cheap custom necklaces (shop it). She can be said to found pearls from all over the world, each one has its own unique taste! The pearl necklace is beautiful, but do you know how to maintain it? If you do not pay attention to it, it may become less beautiful as usual.

Remember not to wash pearl necklaces with tap water. Because tap water can mostly contain hypochlorous acid used as a disinfectant to enter the small holes of the pearl, it is not only difficult to dry, it may also cause the inside of the hole to ferment, and the pearl line slowly turns green. In case you sweat when wearing a pearl name necklace cheap, you can carefully wipe it off with a moist towel when you take it off, and save it after air-drying.

Due to the tiny pores on the surface of the pearl, it is not advisable to let it suck in the dirt in the air. Such as hair gel, perfume and other substances. So don’t wear pearl cheap custom necklaces >>take it here<< to haircut or to do housework or cooking in the kitchen for beauty. Oil fume and steam can penetrate pearls.

The worn pearl necklace should be wiped clean with sheepskin, and then put into the jewelry box. Do not use ordinary tissue paper to wipe, as this may cause wear and tear on the smooth pearl. Do not block the pearls in the safe for a long time, and do not seal them with tape. This will cause the pearls to yellow and fade. Because pearls need fresh air, remember to take them out every few months and breathe in the air.

Pearl cheap personalized necklaces are best re-strung every three years, changing a thread. The dirt in the pearl holes will cause friction, making the nylon thread fragile and easy to break. When stains appear on the pearls, you can use a soft velvet cloth to wipe glasses or camera lenses, or the lens paper cleaning agent generally uses mineral water, distilled water, anhydrous alcohol or hot water, and never use tap water.

Do not expose to the sun, get wet, and store it with sanitary balls and camphor. When not wearing a pearl infinity name necklace, store it in a dry box with a soft, clean flannel and store it in a safe place. Visit Get Namenecklaces today.

A Formal Event Needs A Formal Look – Your Formal Checklist

Being invited to a formal event either excites people or terrifies them. Some men like the glitz, glamour, and general ambiance of such an event, while some men simply prefer not to attend such events. However, there will always be times when you are compelled to attend. Dressing and acting accordingly are the two crucial elements when attending any formal event and in this article, we’ll try to cover the most important aspects.

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The first issue most people have when being invited to a formal event is getting the right clothes together. Few people own a tuxedo, dress shoes, leather suspenders or any other item of suitable attire for such an occasion, so there will be a need to either buy new accessories and clothes or to settle on renting. There are also the acceptable behaviours befitting a formal event and if you are nervous, it is quite acceptable to have a stiff drink before you leave the house; just make sure not to have too many. You may be expected to speak to people and network with others whom you barely know, first impressions do count and being visibly under the influence is certainly not a good look! If you can bear the following tips in mind, you should have a reasonable time.

Getting It Right For A Formal Event

As previously mentioned, if you don’t have the right attire for a formal event you will need to buy it or hire it. The clothes you wear largely depend on the type of event or occasion you are invited to and can be any of the following:

  • White Tie – Also known as ‘full dress,’ this is the most formal event of them all and is held very rarely. The dress consists of a white waistcoat worn over a white full-dress stiff bosom shirt with a white pique wing collar and finished with a white bow tie. Black pleated trousers with a black satin strip (known as a tuxedo stripe) held up by quality white suspenders such as vintage men’s suspenders complete the outfit. It should be noted that if you are invited to a White Tie event, you should do your very best to attend, as an invite is considered an honor and such event is usually held in auspicious venues such as royal palaces and the White House.
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  • Black Tie – Black Tie is the term used for most other well-heeled events and although miles removed from a White Tie event, you still need to pay attention to the dress code which includes a classic black tuxedo, black bow tie, black patent leather oxfords, and a simple pocket square. These occasions, although formal, tend to get more relaxed as the evening wears on and the drinks start flowing.
  • Lounge – This type event, although formal, allows attendees to inject a bit more personality into their choice of clothes. A dark suit with brown or black shoes usually fits the bill for a lounge event, you can also add some funky suspenders or hat if you like! These events can be held in the day or the evening and are generally relaxed affairs.

There are many more formal events with differing dress codes. If in doubt, approach your menswear specialist for advice.

Kore Essentials Trakline Express Belt: Upgrade Your Style

I shared my review of the Kore Essentials Trakline Belt several months ago, and now they’ve introduced a new model; the Express Buckle!

 

Since my initial review, the Trakline is the only belt I’ve worn. From date night to family occasions, I never had to “waist” time with what belt to wear, the Kore Essentials Trakline was a no-brainer. And it’s wife approved!

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*cough* Valentine’s Day is coming. *cough*

As a guy who despises having to wear anything that requires a belt, I find that this belt makes it easier for me to accept. And for good reason, it looks damn good and will last forever!

For Kore’s new Express line, they are running a Kickstarter campaign to help get this belt out to the men that want/need a good belt. Even my good dad blogger buddy, Gary (aka Mr. Skipah) is raving about Kore. He better make sure his style is upgraded now that he’s upgraded his living arrangements! 😉

Joking aside, do Karl from Kore (that flows well, huh?) a huge favor and head on over to support their new Trakline Express making it to production. As a small business turning out high quality products, every little bit helps. Plus, you even get a reward when you give your support!

To help with further persuasion (if you even need it), I have my original review below. You can thank Gary for giving me the idea.


 

No belt holes, but it’s still a belt?

This was my initial thought when I first heard of Kore Essentials and their Trakline belts. They have zero holes, are made of 100% full grain leather, and can be adorned with several unique, fashionable buckles that are solid stainless steel or high-grade alloy.

I love being limited to how my belt fits based on the one-inched spaced holes it has and how ragged it looks after wearing it a while. Said no one, ever.

But this is the case for those primitive belts with holes. Thanks to Kore Essentials, that’s all changed. Their Trakline belts are not only appealing to the eye, they’re high quality pieces of wearable waist art that will last virtually forever!

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There’s a reason they are the #1 rated men’s belt on according to customers on Amazon.com, and it’s not because they smell pretty. Actually, the leather is quite pleasant. 🙂

Here’s the 411 on why the Trakline Belt is better than those other belts, direct from the Kore Essentials site:

FUNCTION
NO more belt holes to stretch out, wear out, or punch out yourself. Instead a hidden track sewn into the back of the belt and unique,
patent-pending buckle create a precise fit every time you put it on. The track features 40+ sizing positions (1/4″ increments), making
Trakline belts 8X’s more adjustable than a tradional men’s belt (5 one-inch holes). A discreet tab under the buckle allows you to easily
adjust, or remove the belt fast. Honestly guys, it feels like the belt of the future.

FASHION
We’ve designed a limited collection of classically cool men’s belt buckles for work, play and dress. At last, a mens belt that’s smart, stylish,
and simple to use. Makes a desirable gift for fathers, dads, grads, groommen and any guy looking to upgrade.

FORM
Our men’s belts are constructed of premium Full-Grain Leather (the best grade of leather). Full-grain leather improves with age, conforming
to your actual waist shape. The stainless steel buckles are handformed, 16 gauge, solid stainless steel and the alloy buckles are a high-grade
zinc. We built our belts – to last.

SIZING
Trakline belts fit any waist size from 24” up to 44” (XL sizes to 54″). Try on the belt, then trim off the excess leather (using household scissors)
to attain your optimal size range. Then the 10″ track creates a precise fit as your waist fluctuates in and out every day.

GUARANTEE
If you don’t completely love yourTrakline belt, just send it back within thirty days for a full refund. And of course all our products come with a
one-year, warranty against defects and breakage, to keep you happy.

MISSION
We set out to redefine those basic, essentials items you use each day. Our approach is pure >> blend innovation with superior materials to create
unique, more exciting products that exceed expectations

Annndd, if that weren’t enough, it doubles as a bottle opener! Sold. Where were they when I had a date night with my wife and spent forever trying to open our beer with my crappy, worn out belt with holes?

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No funny thoughts…..

Yes, we were in the car, no, nothing like that. We ate and drank before in the parking lot before going inside to see the Imagine Dragons in concert. It was a great time, but could’ve been better if I had a better belt like the Trakline.

Thanks to the wonderful Karl and all of the Kore Essentials team, I am now the proud owner of their black genuine leather belt with stainless steel Evolve Buckle they sent me to review.

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It comes with a handy belt hanger (that plastic thing that looks like a giant two-prong fuse), that allows you to easily hang your prized pants-holder-upper right next to your pants!

The included instructions on how to measure and trim the belt to your appropriate size confused me at first, but then I realized it was just the user….me! Essential-y (see what I did there?), if you have a good idea of your pant waist size, you can go with that number and trim off the excess leather that’s conveniently marked.

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Then just clamp the buckle receptacle in place and you’re good to go. Being the goof that I am, I failed to take a picture of the full process, but lucky for you (and me), Kore Essentials has a handy dandy video to watch if needed.

After trimming off your excess leather, do NOT throw it away! It’s a little known fact that things not intended to be toddler toys, are in fact, perfect toddler toys!

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Avery loved running around with this quality leather strap and completely ignored her actual toys for a full day! Even Going Mom was impressed.

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I made use of my fancy new belt for a date night with Kelley last weekend and simply loved how perfect if fit around my waist. No in between holes where it’s too tight or too lose, it was just right. Hence the boyish smile I had when posting my attire on Instagram.

The shirt was tucked in to give a good view of the belt, but I quickly had to un-tuck after the picture was taken. We never had to open a beer bottle that day, but it was nice knowing I could if I needed to!

One of the great things about the belt is how easy and fast it is to adjust. After gulping a liter of water, I needed to loosen up a little, and with the Trakline, I could even do it on the “fly”. Bam, I’m on fire!

I love having a belt I can count on and quickly get on and off, and this belt allows just that. Plus it looks good, will last me a long time, and it looks good. Wait, did I already say that?

Intrepid & Eclipse gunmetal buckles

 

This would make a perfect gift for the upcoming Father’s Day holiday, or as a “just cuz” gift to the man in your life. Head over to the Kore Essentials site and pick one or a few belts and use code SAVE15 to save 15% off your order.