- 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 personalized fortune cookies. 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. Diamond Engagement Rings
- 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 appealing to shoppers. Designer Clothing
- Spending on men’s clothes has remained unaffected despite consumers in general having less disposable income available. On average, men spend around £120 a month on new clothes. Their spending habits are very different to women though. Men prefer to do 2 or 3 big clothes shopping sprees a year, whereas women like to spread their spending out more evenly throughout the year. Men are also less likely to be tempted by bargains when in comes to buying clothes. If they see something that they like then they tend to buy it regardless of whether or not the price was over their original budget. Mens Clothes
- Sales of eternity rings have been rising in recent years, with the increased popularity being put down to the fact 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. Eternity Rings
- Whilst the sentiments behind weddings will never change, the way in which couples want to experience theirs changes fairly often. Weddings this year are more likely to embrace the traditional (with a modern twist), rather than be big, bold and sexy. Wedding dresses in 2012 will be light and airy but with classic and formal details on them. Bachelor and bachelorette parties will be less boozy and cheesy and more practical, with a focus on activities instead of bars and clubs. Two tone wedding rings will rise in popularity, meaning that brides will no longer have to make the difficult decision between gold or silver. Wedding Rings UK