Choosing what shoes to wear can require a lot of thinking. What you are doing will impact your decision making. For example, you wouldn't want to climb a mountain in a pair of heels, and you wouldn't want to go dancing in walking boots. The weather comes into play too. We all know that sandals are no good in snowy wintertime, and knee-high leather boots would probably be a bit much for summer days.

The choice of shoes will also depend on your outfit. Picking the right footwear can elevate a more casual outfit to something more formal, or it could dress down a fancy skirt. Choosing the right shoes for your dress can be hard work too. But aside from the practicalities, you may have a pair that you tend to gravitate towards than others. Have you wondered what your favorite pair of shoes say about you?

What Does Your Favourite Shoes Say About You?

Your choice of footwear might not be the first thing that people notice about you. But when you meet someone for the first time, you might have already made an impression in their heads. Fashion picks up meanings and symbolism from how and when it is worn. A celebrity choosing a particular style can get the world. So how do we dig through these social rules surrounding our shoes to work out what our footwear says about us?

According to fashion experts, here are what your shoes could say about you:

Heels and Stilettos

Adding a touch of class to your outfit with some heels can help you appear more confident. Beautiful heels can give you a sense of poise when you walk and give you an extra boost of elegance. Fashion experts say that these shoes conveys confidence and are often worn by women with great taste.

Women wearing flashy heels can be seen as being materialistic and high maintenance. But fashion experts believe that they’re usually hardworking girl bosses who are determined and self-driven.

Flip-Flops

Flip-flops are not designed to cover long distance. For some people, flip flops only come out on lazy days, beach days and during vacations, while some others like to wear them as their everyday footwear. People associate flip-flops wearer as easy-going and laidback. They usually like to go with the flow and take life at their own pace.

Boots

Boots can be practical. They cover your whole feet, keeping them warm, dry, and protected. Walking boots or fashion boots like Dr. Martens, adds a bit of edge to a feminine outfit.

A woman wearing combat boots or boots of sort can be perceived as having a strong personality and are often the ones to take control of the situation. They also like to have a plan for the future. Believe it or not, but boots wearers also are believed to have a masculine side in their personalities. 

Wedges

Wedges lift your body gracefully. And while they don't quite have the same level of poise and elegance as high heels, they are more inviting to look at. Wedge wearers are often perceived as approachable and outgoing individuals. The impression for someone wearing wedges is not as strong than people in heels.

Scruffy Shoes

If you wear your shoes until they look a bit tatty, people may see this as a sign that you value other priorities in life more than how you look. Someone with scruffy shoes convey a sense of pragmatism and are said to be down-to-earth. They tend to be more low-maintenance and have fewer shoes in their collection.

Sneakers

Experts believe that people who love wearing sneakers are usually energetic and youthful. They can be friends with everyone and are often the life of the party. Whether they are plain white sneakers or colourful sneakers, sneakers lovers enjoy exploring ideas and options around them.

Knee-High Boots

Knee-high boots are sexy and flirty. They help create an illusion of having longer and slender legs and demand attention. When they’re paired with mini skirt, it can convey a loud sexual statement. Knee-high boots tend to give an impression of strength and dominance.

Quirky Shoes

Bright coloured shoes stand out and demand attention. Wearers of colourful or quirky shoes are usually extroverts. They aren’t afraid to be the spotlight and show others their personalities. Someone who gravitates towards bold prints and colours are usually willing to be bold and vocal about themselves and are comfortable with who they are.

Trainers

While some people may wear trainers for comfort, they are generally worn by people who are active and enjoys fitness activities. Someone who wears trainers everywhere they go is believed to be goal-oriented and enjoys a good challenge.

Flats

Flats can be a popular choice for people to wear to work and go about their lives. They can be comfortable for standing and walking around for a long period of time. Flats lovers are believed to be hard-working and very focused. They’re always the ones running around behind the scene to get things done.

You may own more than a few pairs of shoes and your style may change over time.  But your favourite pair that you seem to be wearing more frequently than others may reflect different aspects of your personality. You might fit quite a few of the character types above, or you might not fit any. Wearing different types of shoes could make you feel a certain way, and that might be the persona that you want to project on that occasion.

Regardless of what the personalities your shoes may say about you, it’s important to wear whatever that you feel comfortable in and always be the person you want to be.  


Do you agree with the above? What type of shoes do you tend to wear more?

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It's the season where we all turn our faces to the endless blue skies and puffy white clouds and daydream where our next vacation would be. If you live somewhere that remains mostly grey throughout the year, you might be wishing you could get away to somewhere sunny or even extend that regular vacation into something longer.

Globetrotting is something that everyone should try to do at least once in a lifetime. You could experience the medley of cultures across the planet and seeing the sun setting in different horizons. That’s one of the best life experiences that you could get!

Other than a lack of sufficient vacation days from work, money could be one of the biggest hurdles when it comes to travelling. But with a little thinking outside the box, you can bypass the money issue in its entirety and see the world. Sure, you might have to change up what you have in mind for the perfect vacation, but it's worth it.

A fancy beach hotel with the infinity pool might not fit your budget, but if you’re willing to go for a more down to earth experience, then there’re ways you could make your dream of travelling come true. Here’re 8 tried and true ways to bring down your budget. Let's go!

Open-air bath in the middle of Pacific Ocean

Colosseum in Rome

Save Your Airfare

Airline tickets can often be enough for someone to put their world travel dreams to bed, but it doesn't have to be a deal breaker. You can get around the high-ticket prices in many ways. For example, the credit card that you use probably has tons of travel rewards and benefits that you may not have discovered yet. Some card companies have points systems whereby you can earn points for purchases, and as you build them up, you can exchange them for miles. Another trick is to clear cookies on your computer. Your computer reads your searches and saves them, so next time, you may find that your ticket prices shoot up!

Haggle, Haggle, Haggle

There’s an art to haggling down a price. For example, when you are dealing with accommodation, you can get the price down simply by asking. If you're planning to travel for a longer duration, you might want to look for a studio apartment for rent monthly. That way, you could negotiate a lower price by paying all upfront. If you don't ask, you don't get. And that’s the harsh reality. You might get turned down in your haggling efforts, and that's okay, you can try again another time. Always smile and always keep as friendly as possible, what's the worst that could happen?

House Sitting Can Be A Winner

There’re services out there asking for house and pet sitters, and you can find these around the world. And the best thing is that you can often earn some extra cash for doing so. Hotels can put a real hole in your travel budget. Consider refraining putting your dollars in a pillow menu and a rainfall shower, instead put them towards the travel experiences. Check out sites like this and see if you can house sit your way around the world.

Self-Cater Where You Can

All-inclusive vacations can be attractive, and it's because it saves you time from planning and having to cook or clean up after yourself. However, when you’re trying to travel around the world, you’ll need to save up for the experiences as much as you can. If you have an apartment to stay in while you travel, you might want to consider self-catering. Not only you're in control of the ingredients and budget, you can choose how extravagant or economical you want a meal to be. You can even meal prep and have them ready to go while travelling.

Use Public Transit

Renting a car can be expensive, and taking the taxis everywhere isn't always the most practical. Sometimes being behind the wheel can also take away from the experience you're having as you can't even interact with locals and your surroundings as much. A great tip that is often suggested by travel sites is to walk as much as you can. And if not, look into the public transit system or rent a bike. A lot of major cities have robust public transit system that can take you almost everywhere with ease and little cost. You could meet locals and new friends and learn a whole lot more about the city that you’re visiting at the same time.

Biking around Kyoto, Japan

Cinque Terre, Italy

Think Twice About Souvenirs

Most of the friends and families might expect you to bring home some souvenirs, especially if you are traveling the world. It's time to say a hard nope. Souvenirs could add to your cost and also weight to your luggage. And you’d want to minimize these as much as possible. When you're travelling around the globe, it’s best to travel as lightly as possible. Instead of spending on souvenirs, consider sending them a postcard instead. You could even post photos on social media to allow your loved ones to see your journey as you go.

Work If You Can

Working at a bar, serving tables and pouring coffee is one of the best ways to earn some money for your adventure to prolong the time that you're traveling. You can go from place to place, seeing the world and paying as you go. It's a great way to learn the area and get to know new people, too! Check out these 15 ways to earn money while traveling.

Hi everyone! I have a new DIY post to share with you today. Alyssa from My Aussie Hub is here as a guest to explain the fascinating side of the quilting process. In this post, she shares the different types and forms of patchwork fabric used in quilting. Sounds like another fun project to learn! Without further ado, I'll hand it over to Alyssa.

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Patchwork is a kind of sewing process where different quilt fabrics are sewed together to form a larger design. Different geometrical shapes are used with various color bands to give the piece a magnificent look. This patchwork fabric is sewed using the quilting process.

Structures Used In Patchwork Fabric Quilting: 

Blocks: Patchwork blocks are pierced squares which are used to make patterns or motifs. These patchwork blocks are then joined together to form the bigger and larger composition. names of some of the block patterns used are:

1. Log cabin
2. Bear’s paw
3. Nine patch
4. Drunkard’s path
5. Tulip

Strip piecing: This kind of patterns involve long strips of fabric which are quilted together lengthwise which leads to forming the larger composition. This kind of patchwork structure uses four patch patterns for quilting.

Precuts and jelly rolls: These kinds of structures use different kinds of geometrical shapes and each structure should be used only specifies numbers of times.

Types Of Patchwork Fabrics Used:

1. Cotton chintz: This is the fabric which is used when working with bright colors. These basically involved floral patterns with a light plan colored background. These are daily used in drapers, curtains, and bedcovers.
2. Cotton lawn: This fabric is not fully linen, but an element of this fabric is linen. It has a smooth surface. It is used for handkerchiefs, dresses, blouses, curtains, and aprons.
3. Silky voiles: It is a delicate, washable, light weight and smooth fabric for patchwork. These are generally found in woolen clothes and long dresses with some floral designs on it. The creative ones use this in curtains, skirts, blouses and sometimes even in scarves.
4. Linen: This is the modern fabric for quilters nowadays. It is the most comfortable fabrics used during summers. It feels like cotton when touched. It is durable and gives a luxurious look. These are used in summer wears, blazers, t-shirts and slacks.
5. Silk: There are different types of silks available that one can use as patchwork fabric. Some of these are mentioned below-
• Silk charmeuse
• Silk creep
• Silk satin
• Silk chiffon
• Silk organza
These gives royal look to the clothes and are generally used in sarees and gowns.


6. Batiks: These kinds of fabrics have higher thread counts. These shrink less when dyed or washed. These fabrics are used in clothing, drapes, and scarves mostly.

Some Other Patchwork Fabric Used Are:

•  Free spirit fabric
•  Anthology fabrics
•  Hoffman fabrics
•  Riley Blake fabrics
•  Timeless treasures

Patchwork Fabric Quilting Forms:

There are numerous forms or patterns which can be used in patchwork quilting. These are basically done in drapers or curtains but are famous for the appearance after finishing the quilting process. Some of the famous patchwork patterns are-

• Stained glass windows patchwork (resembles stained glass windows found in many of gothic churches)
• Seminole patchwork (north American women discovered this kind of patterns)
• Closely related patchwork (paper pieces of the unused clothes where used for patchwork)
• Cathedral patchwork (it resembles the cathedral window patterns)
• Hawaiian patchwork (it consists of quilting of the Hawaiian islands on the fabrics)
• English paper patchwork (use of paper templates sewed from hand for patchwork)
• Scrap patchwork (use of different patchwork structures in quilting)

Thus, a variety of patchwork fabric and patterns are available and can be learned to gain knowledge in designing. Creativity is the key for quilting and patchwork needs creativity. Thus, proper patchwork quilting line has to be chosen for better learning.

I enjoy making quilts. It's my joy to share quilting tips & tricks, patterns and ideas. I hope you enjoy the read.

This post is contributed by: Alyssa Moylan
Alyssa Moylan is an ordinary woman from Australia, a writer by day and a reader by night. She writes on various topics like home improvement, business, lifestyle, health, travel and fashion. She likes to think of ways on how to solve daily life problems of people. Follow her on Twitter to stay updated.

I don't usually dress in all-black, especially to a wedding. Bright colours and prints are my preferred style when it comes to wedding guest attire. They not only stand out in pictures but they can be uplifting to look at. But I always find it odd to wear bright colours to weddings during colder months.

I attended a wedding at a hotel couple of weeks ago and I ended up choosing an all-black outfit. Sometimes, wearing an all-black outfit could make you look like you're attending a funeral if you're not careful. So, I'd like to share a few tips on pulling off an all-black outfit to a wedding with you today.

Invest in a Lace Top

Believe it or not, I bought this long-sleeve lace top 5 years ago when I was travelling to Hong Kong. A lace top is a staple that everyone should invest in. It is elegant, sexy and will never go out of style! And that's why lace is always an excellent choice to wear to a wedding. It shows a bit of skin and makes you look flirtier and feminine.

Consider the Fit

This top fits me like a body suit. The front and back panels are covering all the right body spots. When you look for a lace top to wear in a formal setting, the fit is a crucial factor to consider. A loose fit is more casual while a slim or tighter fit allows you to show off your curves and shapes. I styled it with a high waisted black pencil skirt. They not only look like a set, but they also make me look slimmer and taller. A black fitted outfit accentuates my body and the side slit on the skirt creates an illusion of longer legs.

Accessorize with a Bold Print

To make an all-black outfit work, I like to accessorize with a statement piece like this leopard print faux fur clutch. Leopard print is my go-to when styling with a dark ensemble. It's classic and screams for attention.

Wear with Bright Red Lipstick

Makeup can do wonders to complete a look. It's little details like these that make you look chic and sophisticated. Not to mention that red lips also make you look younger.








I hope you like this look for a wedding. This is an elegant style that is great for a formal evening or a fancy night out.

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I'm so excited to share this printable Mother's day card with you all today! Unlike my mother's day colouring card design that you can colour in yourself, this card is created with bright and vibrant florals already. Appreciation gifts don't need to be store-bought and expensive. A thoughtful handmade card is even more meaningful.

My mom is actually having the best time travelling in Germany right now. And she deserves it. She worked hard all her life to provide my brother and I a healthy and comfortable environment to grow up in. Even though we don't get to celebrate with her until when she gets back but that doesn't stop me from showing my appreciation to her. Thanks for everything, mom!

If you're thankful for what your mom has done for you as well then this card will brighten up her day.

Free Printable Mother's Day Card Template: 

Measures 5" x 7" folded

Card Instructions:

1. Print out the template on any 8.5" x 11" paper/cardstock 
2. Cut along the trim lines and score along the fold lines
3. Fold the card along the score/fold line
4. Write your message inside
5. Place in an envelope

This design also looks great as a framed wall art. You can download this same design to print here. All you need to do is print and frame. I hope you enjoy this printable!

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Happy card-making!

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You've got the outfit ready. Found the perfect pair of shoes to go with your ensemble. Painted your nails. Styled your hair and put on your make up. You take your phone out and try to take a mirror selfie. But something looks odd in the reflection. Your phone case stands out like a sore thumb! Does this sound familiar? I know this had happened to me many times. If you've also experienced this, don't worry, I've got you covered. Today, I'm sharing my picks of stylish phone cases that you need to rock this season.

Wild Leopard

I like to make a fashion statement with one of the most popular animal prints! Wild Leopard is sexy, timeless and always trendy. Wearing leopard prints as an outfit might not be for everyone, so accessorizing with a bold print can instantly make a look edgier. Check out how I accessorize with the print here as well.

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Wild Leopard

Gleaming Licorice

A print like the Gleaming Licorice is not only dramatic, it is unique and novel. I have a thing for uncommon prints that you don't get to see everywhere. Something tasteful yet different can add individuality and character. The monochromatic scheme paired with the intricate gold leaf design is going to turn heads and demand attention no matter where you go.

Gleaming Licorice

Royal Grey Marble

White marble is always on trend and is much loved. This Royal Grey Marble is a step up to the overused white marble design while still keeping the luxurious and elegant look. This understated elegance can easily go with any outfit for any occasion. 

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Royal Grey Marble

Carrara Gold

This Carrara Gold is another play on the popular marble design. Inspired by Tuscany sculpture and architecture, this modern design brings elegance to anything. It is definitely a must-have this season! This is my personal favourite! This design is so versatile and elegant, it goes with ALL of my outfit.

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Carrara Gold

Sparkle Greige Marble

Summer is about sun-kissed nose and sandy toes. And this Sparkle Greige Marble design resembles just that. The swirly marble design reminds me of the ocean waves and gold sparkly sand. If you want to carry beach vibes with you all day, this phone case is perfect.

Sparkle Greige Marble

Vintage Tulips

Floral is always a favourite for Spring and Summer season. I've lost count of how many floral pattern pieces I have in my closet. This Vintage Tulips brings something different on the table than your typical peonies and daisies. The tulips are gorgeous and I just love the colour palette. It's both feminine and trendy without being overly romantic.

Vintage Tulips

There you have it! My picks of stylish phone cases that can go with any look this season! Good news is that now you can get 20% off on Ideal of Sweden using my discount code: ID20-GW477 when you check out. Don't let your phone case break a perfect mirror selfie and outfit ensemble anymore.

Which one is your favourite?

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Since we all know that brunch is always a good idea, I want to share an underrated brunch that you probably have not tried before. It's something you definitely want to add to your to-try list!

When I think of brunch, I usually think of the American style with Eggs Benedict, waffles and pancakes on the menu. This has changed after I tried Maha's Egyptian Brunch on my birthday.

Maha's Egyptian Brunch

That day was -10 degrees when Will and I lined up for brunch at Maha's. The line up was unbearable in weather like that but it didn't stop people and us from waiting outside in the cold. The entire time in line, I was wondering if this was worth it. Why would people be willing to freeze their butts off and line up for brunch anyway? When we finally got a table and stepped inside the restaurant, I felt like home. An Egyptian home. Space was small but inviting. I love all the knick-knacks and artwork on the walls. I felt warm and cozy already.

The staff greeted us with a plate of spiced bread chips to start. They were delightful to get our appetites started. We ordered a glass of hazelnut latte and the Egyptian black mint tea. The hazelnut latte was huge with a spread of my beloved Nutella around the rim. Tea arrived in a cute blue pot with fresh mint dangling from inside.

I had no idea what to eat and their text-only menu certainly didn't help either. So, I did a quick search on Yelp and looked at people's photos. I landed on the Cairo Classic and Will ordered the Mind Blowing Chicken with a side order of hummus.

5,000-Year-Old Egyptian Food Made Today

The food arrived. And boy, they were huge. In the Cairo Classic, it came with seasoned fava beans mixed with tomatoes and onions. sliced boiled egg, creamy tomato feta and charred flatbread with a falafel patty in the middle. I'm usually not a big fan of beans, especially when they were cooked to a mushy paste. But I found myself scooping up the fava beans more than I thought. It goes well with the flatbread and I enjoyed them a lot. In case you didn't know, bread is a common item in Egyptian meals and it also served as an edible utensil. And their Egyptian flatbread is called the Eish Baladi.

Now, for the Mind-Blowing Chicken, it does live up to its catchy name! The dish was delicious and burst with wonderful spices and flavours. The chicken pieces were sandwiched between a toasty egg bun with their homemade mayo, Tomoya and tehina. This was a handful to eat. We didn't even bother to eat it like a sandwich because the meat kept falling out. Ha-ha.

Hazelnut latte at Maha's Egyptian Brunch

Best Brunch - Cairo Classic

Best Brunch - Mind Blowing Chicken

This Egyptian brunch food blew us away. They were so filling and kept us full the entire day. We've never been this satisfied for brunch before. And that's a great thing.

Next time, when you're looking for brunch ideas, I strongly recommend you to try out Egyptian food like Maha's. It gives you more than the typical brunch food that you're used to.

Maha's Egyptian Brunch
226 Greenwood Ave. Toronto

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