Decorating your house? Tired of Louis XV and Louis XVI furniture? Tropical chic is one of the most popular looks. It includes comfort, warmth, and a touch of the exotic, using jungle themes, restful colours, and natural textural elements. It’s a style that has fresh appeal with touches of traditional. This is not the multi-coloured jungle look you might choose for a child’s room. Instead, it might be defined as “lush minimalism” since it mixes lots of texture and intricate pattern with simple details and a few large accessories. Common motifs include stylized palm trees, large leafed banana plants, animal prints, rattan and leather. This look is most often used…

Summer Time Summer, a wonderful time of the year, to go to the beach or swimming pool, it is a time when exercising all year pays off, when people are not ashamed period. Everyone joins in, young and old enjoy their summer till the end. The days are long and nothing beats staying outside till late in the day and you still have the sun up, it is truly a wonderful feeling. Yet, there are those that are stuck at work, or have to take care of something, an errand maybe or some early morning task or even worse mid day. What can they do to stay cool during that…

Are you throwing a party in the coming weeks? Our tips may help you. While most of the ideas you see here are basic common sense, it can be of great help as a checklist during the sometimes stressful last days before a large party. The secret to hosting a wonderful party is remarkably simple: Create a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where people feel welcome. And it all starts with you. If you’re a nervous, anxiety-ridden host, you’ll end up with nervous, anxious guests. But, if you set the mood, relax, and enjoy yourself, so will your guests. Successful parties always cost more than expected. Plan to spend at least 1…

If you live in the northern hemisphere, Winter is upon us and it is never too late to explore the must-have looks and moods for the season. A timeless trend, according to our people in the style industry, is the equestrian look. Think about riding trousers, jackets with elbow patches, leather buttons or other riding-inspired touches. Flat or high-heeled riding boots, leather and suede. Jewelry, gloves and handbags with golden bits also fit into this list well. The best way to evoke this style is to bring to your regular wardrobe an element or two of this theme. Try a jockey sweater with well-worn jeans and riding boots. Whatever you…

Candles were used as early as 3000 BC in Ancient Egypt for light. Today, candles evoke a mood, symbolize celebration, mark romance, and accent décor. All sorts of candles can mean different things. There’s no need to desperately search for that ideal candle anymore… we will actually help you make it!  YOU WILL NEED : PARAFFIN WAX SCENT: herbs, spices, flavourings (a good combination is vanilla and nutmeg). COLOUR: Food colouring/ ink. WICK: Dip cords or heavy string into warm wax and allowing to dry on a sheet of wax paper. MOULD: This is what you will pour the hot wax into. Cans, glass and hard plastics work great for…

Definition: a distinctive manner of expression ; distinctive manner or custom of behaving or conducting oneself ; particular mode of living ; particular manner or technique by which something is done, created, or performed… You can often find yourself reading style columns, taking their suggestions and applying them to yourself. Style and fashion columns are always full of ideas and can overwhelm us with what’s hot and what’s not. This week on Hanem.com, we thought we should all take a little break from suggestions and re-evaluate what style really means. While most of us have definite preferred styles – contemporary, country, oriental… even simple, sophisticated or hip – style is a…

Rip them, sew on patches or cut off the waistband. Pair them with high-heeled sandals to be an urban princess or with cowboy boots to be a windshield rancher. Jeans transcend age, economic and style barriers. Washes, embellishments, leg openings and labels fluctuate with fashion whims, but jeans themselves have reached iconic status. Denim originated from a fabric produced in Nîmes, France (Levi Strauss de Nîmes which became denim). the most common denim is indigo denim in which the warp thread is dyed while the weft thread is left white. After WWII, jeans evolved into rebel wear for teens and then for the hippies. The ’70s saw an explosion of styles and…

So the Jackie Onassis look didn’t last very long, and some might say thank God for that! I, for one, was quite sick of the sight of women walking around looking like some obscure species of fly… To be fair though the Jackie O look did suit some, but you must not fall into the trap of being a fashion victim. We at Hanem.com seriously promote individuality. Look out for what suits you not what’s on this week’s cover of Vogue. Here are some tips to help you know what frames may suit you and compliment the shape of your face. An OVAL face looks good in almost every frame as long as…

Horrified by what your man calls FASHION?Well you have 3 options: a) Threaten to burn all his clothes.b) Tell him you won’t go out with him in public if he doesn’t improve his image.c) Or you could try these simple steps: If you haven’t discussed his style issues before, now is the time to let him know you’d like to take over in the fashion department (but try to do it nicely, men can be over-sensitive little creatures sometimes). If he doesn’t like it, stop here and try again in six months. If he’s happy to have some help, start by assessing his current wardrobe and put away everything that…

Horrified by what your man calls fashion? Looking to revamp your man’s style? Whether it’s for a special occasion or just a change of pace, a makeover can be a great way to boost his confidence and help him look and feel his best. In this article, we’ll show you how to give your man a makeover that will leave him looking and feeling great. Well you have 3 options: a) Threaten to burn all his clothes.b) Tell him you won’t go out with him in public if he doesn’t improve his image.c) Or you could try these simple steps: Photo by Andrea Piacquadio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/pensive-young-woman-choosing-outfit-while-dressing-in-light-vintage-bedroom-3768580/