Milan fashion week has ended and designers have set the standard for what we will be wearing in the coming months. Overcoat styles ranged from winter-ready trench coats to business-like double-breasted. Materials were readily mixed, combining leather, tweed, wool, fur and fabric. The more casual look was catered for with pea jackets and hooded duffle coats. The overall message was one of conservatism. Layering was popular, and knitwear was geometric. Black was the season’s favorite color, but patterns graced many garments too. The general consensus was that the week was a success and that the designer clothing hitting the shelves soon will be eye catching. Learn more – Designer Clothing
Men have being coming up with more creative ways to ask their girlfriend to marry them. Some of the ways that marriage has been proposed include taking out adverts on the sides of buses or taxis, adding a spoken marriage proposal on to her favorite play list on her iPod and creating a personalized fortune cookie. It is thought that the more creative a man is with the proposal, the more likelihood there is of getting the desired “Yes!”. Of course, an engagement is about more than just a creative gesture on the day, so men aren’t advised to rush into a proposal. Learn more – Diamond Engagement Rings
Sales of eternity rings have been rising in recent years, with the increased popularity being put down to the facts that they are suitable for many occasions and that they are not as expensive as other types of rings, such as those for engagements or weddings. The most popular reason that men gave for purchasing one was to give to their partner on the birth of a child or a special anniversary. Unlike most types of jewelry, it is the sentiment – eternal love – that matters most with eternity rings, and not how beautiful the item is or how much it cost. Learn more – Eternity Rings
Despite an unusually mind winter in the UK, tyre companies have reported a large increase in sales of cold weather tyres for the last 3 months of 2011. The biggest companies say that year on year sales rose about 50%. The figure rises to 300% when compared to a few years ago. This is somewhat surprising as most motorists have little disposable income available, however, they are being applauded for recognizing that having appropriate tyres for driving in winter conditions is a necessity. Winter tyres are made from rubber compounds that differ from those used in summer tyres, and have tread patterns designed to deal with icy and snowy surfaces. Learn more – Car Tyres
Department of Transport statistics show that road accident incidents fell last year by around 4%, but that the figures still do not compare favorably to other European countries. The primary contributing factors to road accidents are said to be failing to look properly whilst driving, exceeding the speed limit, driving too fast for the conditions and drink driving. It was noted that not all road accidents get reported and that even those involved who do report an accident often fail to claim for compensation when they may be due it because of the negligence of the other party. Learn more – Road Accident Claims