Fashion

Taking care of leather boots

7 Tips For Taking Care Of Your Leather Western Boots

If you have recently bought, or are planning to buy, a pair of leather western boots, we are sure you want them to last as long as possible. For that to happen, you must care for them appropriately. We say appropriately because many people try to care for their leather western boots, but use the wrong methods and thus do more harm than good.

Presumably, you do not want that to be the case for you and would prefer to use the correct ways. To help you do so, we have put together seven awesome tips which will help you care for your leather western boots in the best ways possible.

Western Boots Care Tip #1 – Clean Off Surface Dirt With A Soft Brush

If you have been outside and when you get home you see there is dirt and mud on your western boots, do not ignore this. All it takes is a few seconds to wipe away the dirt or mud with a brush. You must use only a soft-bristled brush to avoid scratching the surface of your western boots.

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Pearl Earrings

How to Grade Pearls for Jewellery

Pearls are not something that typically feature in your average engagement ring. In saying that, they are popular in many different pieces of jewellery you can buy. However, if you’re wondering why some jewellery is expensive, while others are not, then it can come down to the pearl quality. How do you grade pearls for jewellery, and why are there different grades to begin with?

How Pearls are Made

To understand how to grade pearls for jewellery, it’s worth understanding how they are made in the first place. A mussel, clam, or oyster may find itself in contact with an irritant, such as a parasite, that it wants to get rid of it. It covers it in a liquid known as nacre as a form of defence against that parasite.

It will keep coating that irritant with nacre over time until it forms the pearl. Humans now get involved in the process to keep a steady supply of pearls by inserting irritants into oysters, clams, and mussels, and controlling the whole pearl creation process.

In saying that, some pearls are not pearls at all, but rather, imitation pearls. They tend to be glass balls that the manufacturer coat in a fish scale colouring to make them look like pearls. You can tell the difference between a real and fake pearl by scraping your teeth along them. A fake pearl is gritty, and the coating may even come off. A natural or genuine pearl runs smoothly through your teeth.

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bridesmaid robes

Top Tips For Choosing Your Bridesmaid Robes

You may have thought long and hard about the best gifts for your bridesmaids, only to settle on bridesmaid robes. After all, they are beautiful, practical, and affordable.

Since the bridesmaids are getting spoilt, its only fair to spoil the groomsmen too! Depending on what hobbies or interests they share, the possibilities are endless, from personalised beer stubby holders, matching ties, personalised cuff links or custom boots from Kader Boot Co.

However, before you jump into the purchasing process, take the time to think about the best ways to purchase your new robes. A little bit of research can go a long way. We’ve included some top tips for making sure the shopping process goes off without a hitch.

Research the Supplier

Even though you may have found the most beautiful robe on the internet, don’t rush into buying it right away. Take the time to find out more about the supplier so you can be sure about their reputation.

Look for online reviews from real customers. Real testimonials can give you insight into things like garment quality, shipping timeframes, value for money, and more.

It can also be worth finding out where they are based so you can enjoy peace of mind that you’re not waiting too long to receive them. For example, if you’re based in Australia, purchase bridesmaid robes online in Australia.

Check the Sizes

Even though robes are available in all different shapes and sizes, that doesn’t mean your preferred stockist will have the sizes you need. Narrow down your options based on whether they are able to cater to your sizing requirements. You can do this by clicking on your desired style and seeing the dropdown menu for sizes.

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Fun Bridal Party Activities In Your Pyjamas

Fun Bridal Party Activities In Your Pyjamas

There can be more to wedding planning than simply booking caterers and venues and learning vows. It can also be an opportunity to spend time with the family members and friends in your bridal party and do fun activities while wearing personalised pyjamas.

If you’re trying to create the perfect pre-wedding experience, here are a few fun bridal activities to do in your pyjamas.

Movie Night

Any bride-to-be looking for a low-key bridal activity to do in the lead-up to their big day can’t go wrong with a movie night. After gifting all members of your bridal party with a set of personalised pyjamas, you can line up a few movies in your watchlist, buy some treats like popcorn and lollies, and settle in for the evening.

You may even like to make things interesting by purchasing a few bottles of wine. However, having an alcohol-free night may also not be a bad idea if your wedding is just around the corner.

Beauty Treatments

Having bad skin on your wedding day is most bride-to-be’s worst nightmare. While wedding photographers can smooth out your skin on request, it doesn’t hurt to do all you can in the lead-up to the big day to make your skin as healthy as possible.

Therefore, if you’re short of ideas for a low-key bridal party at home, consider trying a few different beauty treatments. You and your best friends can wear face masks, try different creams, and relax with a grazing platter and a glass of wine.

You may even like to have spa treatments, book a home-visit masseuse, and paint each other’s nails. There are so many fun, beauty-related things you can do while relaxing at home in your pyjamas.

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