Men's Jewelry

For a man wearing a suit the right jewelry can upgrade your look from smart to brilliant. At the same time, ostentatious 'bling-bling' is distracting and unattractive; men's jewelry should always be subtle. The watch passes the test by virtue of its functionality; cufflinks and tie clips earn provisional legitimacy on the same grounds. The wedding band is respected for what it represents, and other rings may be subtle enough to work to a man's advantage in the right setting. Piercings have featured prominently in so many counter-culture movements, from pirates to camp to punk rock, that they immediately arouse negative reactions from many. If you are going to wear an eyebrow stud with a suit, the suit had better fit you like your own skin if you don't want to be remembered as 'the guy with the eyebrow ring.'

A general rule of dressing says to match metal to metal. That means that if your belt buckle is silver, for instance, so should be your cuff links, tie clip, and anything else shiny you wear. As with all things, this is a general guideline, not a hard and fast rule: a man with a gold wedding ring can wear silver cuff links if he likes, and one who wears an heirloom silver watch is free to wear brass buckles. Another rule says not to wear gold after dark (nor button-down collars, nor brown shoes, for that matter). This is good to keep in mind when dressing for the night-life, and again, it is a good suggestion rather than a cardinal law.

How To Manage a Belly Button Ring During Pregnancy

Congratulations, you have a baby on the way. But, what if you have fashionable belly button rings? Though they can add to how great you show off your belly during your pregnancy, it is best to take the rings off for the time being. If in the event you want not to remove the rings, take note that they are something that must be cared for very carefully. The wrong care for the rings can cause a lot of complications not only to you but also to the baby. Here, check out these tips to help you in managing your belly button rings all throughout your pregnancy period:

• Consult your obstetrician about the belly button rings. Most of the time, it is fine to wear rings up until the fifth or sixth month of pregnancy. However, there are some cases that these rings cannot be worn. For instance, if your piercing is new, torn, or injured, there is a high risk to the health of the baby because of blood poisoning. Hence, talk to your doctor about the safety of the belly button rings. Get his approval and follow whatever advice he gives you.
• Replace your belly button rings with a safer alternative. There are safe belly button rings for your condition such as plastic maternity rings, circular rings, and large gauge rings. These rings are safer because even if the piercing hole stretches during pregnancy, this kind of rings will not fall out or slip through the hole. There is also a clip-on or stick-on ring these days that can be a lot safer for you during your pregnancy period.
• Apply a generous amount of moisturizer near your belly button. As your belly becomes bigger, the skin around where your piercing is will stretch out. Hence, there are more chances that you can get stretch marks there. To avoid getting stretch marks, always apply a good moisturizer not only near your belly button but also the rest of your belly.