What is Perfume

What is perfume? Perfume is made from either natural ingredients like the essential oils of plants or the musk of animals, spices and man made chemicals. The mixture of these ingredients are blended with an sd alcohol (which is a very pure form of alcohol) or oil.

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All the girls in my family seemed to be afflicted with it, thought some have it more then others.

I thought for the longest it was some weird little oddity that only my family had.

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Capes

I am always surprised how cool people look when wearing capes. When I'll see someone in a cape, I always think how stylish and pulled together they look,why don't more of us wear them?

They are made of a simple unstructured piece of material closed at the neck with some sort of fastener.

Wraps were one of the earliest garments used to protect humans from the elements. The Roman and Greeks used them for warmth as well as for blankets.

Hoods, armholes and pockets have been added over time. Cloaks, shawls, wraps and stoles are all variations of this loose fitting garment.
Capes

Cloaks And Ponchos

Cloaks

Cloaks are simply longer versions. Drama, secrecy and fantasy all surround the mystery of cloaks.

Cloaks are less restricting then its cousin and wearing one gives you the ability to make a grand entrance. Cloaks are sometimes the preferred garments to wear with ball gowns and other formal dresses.

Ponchos

Created by the Peruvians, ponchos are similar in that they are also a loose unstructured piece of material, except a hole or slit is made for the head to pass through.
They are then closed at the sides by buttons or other closures. Ponchos are used throughout South American countries and parts of the American southwest.

How to wear a cape

Look for one that isn't so large it looks like you're wearing a king sized blanket. Because of the layering effect they give, choose one that won't be too warm.

They are such a great option to coats that, wearing one enhances any woman's figure. They are warm comfortable and, of course, dramatic to wear.

Most women can wear one. Plus size women who have a tough time finding a coat that fits well should consider wearing a cloak.

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Style advice

This kind of outerwear creates drama because of the draping , so find good quality fabric that hangs well and is soft to the touch.

Interesting fashion history

Archeologists believe that the earliest garments were probably scraped hides with holes cut in the center and draped over the body to protect the wearer from the elements.

Fashion tips

A really cool thing to do is find an interesting closure, a piece of sturdy jewelry or great button that will really set off your cape. Belting is also an interesting way to wear one and look stylish. These are one of the coolest and most often-overlooked garments you can wear.