http://site.locostyle.com/blog The Premier Site for All Things Guayabera Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:46:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There are many traditions in Mexico that are fun and fascinating from an outsider’s perspective as well as to those who participate in them. Here are just a few of them: 1. Las Posadas – This Mexican Christmas tradition is the best known manifestation of the Christmas spirit held each night on ... http://site.locostyle.com/blog/2008/09/04/mexican-traditions/ When we think of Cuba we imagine great cigars and men wearing Guyaberas. We also think of embargos. But what does Cuba and America have in common? For historical sake, Cuba was important to the history of Florida and the Keys due to Florida being a Spanish possession until 1762 when ... http://site.locostyle.com/blog/2008/08/25/what-cuba-and-american-have-in-common/ For centuries individuals or societies have used clothes and other body adornment as a form of nonverbal communication to indicate occupation, rank, gender, sexual availability, locality, class, wealth and group affiliation. Fashion is a form of free speech. It not only embraces clothing, but also accessories. What we wear ... http://site.locostyle.com/blog/2008/07/28/what-is-fashion-and-why-do-we-care/ Linen is one of the most comfortable fabrics you can buy. It also requires a little extra care to own, this is due to the fact it is made from the flax plant, which produces long fibers from its stalk. These natural "yarns" are what wick moisture away from the ... http://site.locostyle.com/blog/2008/07/09/caring-for-your-linen-clothes/ If you remember that perfect shirt, how comfortable it was and how it felt, you might find yourself asking why some clothing feels better than others. The reason, is the fabric first and then the design. When looking for that perfect shirt, remember that natural fibers are often the best, ... http://site.locostyle.com/blog/2008/06/27/the-most-comfortable-fabrics-to-wear/ Contrary to popular belief, Father’s Day was not started by the greeting card company but by a woman. Which of two women officially came up with the idea is still disputed, but here are their stories. The first woman thought to have brought up the idea of Father’s Day was named ... http://site.locostyle.com/blog/2008/06/20/father%e2%80%99s-day-and-its-origins/ If you have never heard of the guayabera, it most likely you have probably seen one and didn’t know what it was. The reason, because they are everywhere and on every type of person, young hipters to businessmen. The ornate, four-pocket shirts are the standard outfit for business, social and ... http://site.locostyle.com/blog/2008/06/20/guayaberas-are-everywhere-and-on-everyone/ Your wedding is around the corner and dreams of faraway romantic places or quaint hideaways come to mind when trying to decide where you would like your wedding. If this is you, there are two ways to go when planning a destination wedding. The first is to hire a professional and ... http://site.locostyle.com/blog/2008/06/20/planning-a-destination-wedding/ Every country or ethnicity has its own traditions. Traditions are especially important when it comes to life events such as weddings. In Mexico, wedding traditions can include many things. In some cities of northern Mexico, there is the tradition of giving a ring called “of promise” that occurs before the ... http://site.locostyle.com/blog/2008/06/19/mexican-wedding-traditions/