If you missed part 1 of this article, you can check it out at PaulNotSmall.com –
http://paulnotsmall.com/?p=1124
After reading the first part, I know you’re now kind of on board with this flexible dieting malarkey. You’re thinking “I like the idea of getting shredded while eating crisps, cookies, ice cream and cake. It certainly beats my tuna, rice and broccoli.”
Hey, I’m with you, IIFYM and flexible dieting are the mutt’s nuts.
But, if you’re still unconvinced (for which I don’t blame you – eat what you want and look awesome does sound like some amazingly spammy American infomercial, or black magic) then hopefully this should clear up any lingering doubts you may have…..
– “I get that I can eat this stuff and lose weight, but what are the benefits from a health standpoint? Wouldn’t I be better eating all clean foods and getting more nutrients”
Ah, the eternal “more nutrients = healthier diet/ better physique” argument.
On the face of it, it makes sense. If fruits, veggies and whole-grains are good, why not just eat more of those, instead of junk?
Once again, it comes down to the idea of a budget.
When your calories are lower, you will migrate more towards these kinds of foods as they’re more filling, and you want to get the most nutritional bang for your calorie buck. But when your calories are moderate to high, eating a large amount of “healthy” foods poses several problems.
It can be incredibly difficult to get 500 grams of carbs from all “clean” sources. You’ll get so bloated and full, you’ll often feel physically sick, and with all that fibre, you’d better have some Gaviscon at hand. Unless you’ve got an endless appetite and a cast iron gut, there’s no way you can get this number of calories from low-calorie, nutrient-dense foods – you need some higher-calorie, lower-nutrient ones too.
There’s also the issue of deprivation and eating for pleasure. If you CAN eat your favourite not-so-clean foods and reach your goals, why wouldn’t you? Mentally, you’re far more likely to stick to a diet when allowing yourself to eat a wide range of foods and not forcing any restrictions on yourself.
– “Do I get cheat meals?”
No. That’s the awesome thing about IIFYM – there are no cheat meals.
Because you can eat “cheat” foods on a daily basis, there’s no need to go out and binge on crap.
I say “binge,” because that’s what cheat meals are. People who have cheat meals kid themselves that they’re getting a metabolism boost – that a higher carb, higher calorie intake will keep fat loss ticking over and provide better results in the long run.
The truth? Cheat meals are rarely just meals. They turn into hour/day/week-long binges, with no sense of control and can often lead to you feeling guilty for your lack of discipline, and plunging into days of low-carb eating and endless cardio sessions in an attempt to rid yourself of your cheat meal-induced bloat and get yourself back on track.
In essence, cheat meals are a form of disordered eating, as they encourage feelings of guilt, binge/restriction cycles and create a poor relationship with food.
Eating cheat foods in moderation with IIFYM takes self-discipline and control. Even if evidence was to arise saying that small amounts of nutrient-deficient foods consumed on a regular basis was detrimental to health and body composition goals, I’d argue that this is still a healthier approach than developing an eating disorder.
– “All that counting and tracking takes so much time.”
It does take some time, but I’d wager you’ve got time for it.
If something’s important, you can always make time to do it.
Also, how much time have you spent today on Facebook? What about Twitter or Instagram? Idly flicking TV channels, or staring blankly into space?
See, we all have dead time – and that’s time that could be used to track macros. It’s so easy to track on your phone, laptop, or tablet, and with a tonne of free apps and websites, there’s no excuse for not tracking.
– “If I don’t have to eat certain fruits and vegetables, doesn’t that lead to nutrient deficiencies?”
A typical clean diet is more likely to lead to nutrient deficiencies than IIFYM.
Have you ever looked at a “clean” bodybuilding cutting diet?
It’ll be based mainly around a few basic foods – usually chicken breast, egg whites, maybe some steak, brown rice, tuna, oats and protein powder. You might have a few different green veggies in there, but that’s about it.
On the whole though, there will rarely be any dairy, no starchy vegetables (bar the odd sweet potato,) oily fish is a seldom addition, and fruit is virtually non-existent. All that, plus the fact that the protein sources won’t stray much from the above, and you can forget about plant proteins like beans and pulses, means that your clean diet suddenly isn’t looking too healthy.
With IIFYM on the other hand, you can eat different foods every single day.
That means a wide array of meat and fish, dairy aplenty, more fruits and vegetables than you can shake a stick at, and you’ve still got room for “junk.”
Plus, if you’re THAT worried, you can always take a multivitamin, and it’s problem solved.
– “People say I need to count the calories from vegetables. That can’t be true, can it? Aren’t they a free food.”
Vegetables are undoubtedly awesome, as they provide a load of fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but that doesn’t mean they don’t contain calories.
It’s very hard to over-eat vegetables, but it is possible. If you’re at your maintenance calorie intake, then eat 200 calories of vegetables on top every day, that will put you at 1,400 calories over maintenance for the week – enough to gain a pound of fat in two-and-a-half weeks.
As it’s so easy to track all your food, I do recommend keeping an eye on your veggie intake. That being said, if you’d rather not, just save 100-200 calories every day for green and brightly-coloured vegetables, and don’t stress too much over tracking them.
– “Flexible Dieting is for Lazy People”
I find this myth particularly amusing.
Finding enjoyable, healthy foods to fit your macronutrients actually takes quite a bit of thought, planning and creativity. The tracking process is, as discussed already, relatively pain-free and easy, but it certainly requires more thought process than simply sticking to a rigid plan.
This is one of the main bonuses of IIFYM though – it gets you to think for yourself.
You learn about nutrition, macronutrients and food, helping you get a better handle on what works best for you, rather than blindly following some plan with no real clue why you’re doing so.
Plus, I take issue with the “lazy” assumption – I work damn hard to fit ice cream into my cutting macros on a daily basis!
Berto Nunez enjoying a little flexible dieting feast before stepping on stage looking like this….
What do you Think?
Have I suitably busted some myths?
Maybe you’ll be a reformed “clean eater” like me!
http://www.healthylivingheavylifting.com/how-clean-eating-made-me-fat-but-ice-cream-and-subway-got-me-lean/
Hopefully whatever you feel, this has given you some food for thought.
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So what kind of macro counter app do you suggest?
My fitness pal
MyMacros+ it is worth the $2.99. It even has a barcode scanner that inputs the macros directly into the app.
Cheyenne-
The most popular one is usually MyFitnessPal. I’d say try that one out. It’s got the most extensive list I’ve ever used and it’s become way more detailed.
Looking soft as that bread from the burger on the top half of his body.
This is where people go wrong taking IIFYM to clean eating. Say if you’re an average Joe or gym rat who wants to look ok and be able to wear a tight shirt and take your shirt off at the beach or lake IIFYM is awesome and you can eat doughnuts and chocolate bars just because at the end of the day nobody cares if your 6%, 8% or 10% body fat as long as you feel good in your skin that’s what matters. You want to be happy, feel good, you want your dopamine, serotonin and everything at optimal levels. You want to minimize inflammation so that’s important to you.
For someone like myself, it’s not about kind of looking ok or hoping my body’s feeling ok, it’s about being the best and constantly progressing. So eliminating things that are going to cause inflammation, that are also going to cause cellular damage, cause increase free radical oxidation, things like that I can’t or don’t want to chance or risk it putting in into my diet. I don’t want my body not to be functioning at 100%. So those that say “Oh I can eat doughnuts and chocolate bars all day.” absolutely you’re right you can but the next time you get your blood work done take a look at your inflammatory factors for me and tell me if someone who is lacking vs. being someone with a great body can follow that type of diet the answer is absolutely not. I don’t care whose telling you to follow IIFYM tell them they’re full of shit because you can’t. At the end of the day if you want to look good at the beach or lake and look good in that dress for a night out it should not be a problem as long IIFYM you’ll probably maintain a similar body composition, if you’re looking to get optimal you can’t it’s impossible.
I totally agree with this point. However, there is a LITTLE wiggle room for treats. I say usually 150-200 cal a day for sweets. With that being said, I usually cut this out when im 2 weeks out from a contest.
I’ve been on IIFYM/Flexible dieting for a solid 8 – 10 months. I used to be a clean eater, but found out about IIFYM even though skeptical. It’s not about eating sub optimal foods, its having the ability to eat “dirty” or “cheat” foods, but in moderation. Also, it’s based on knowing what to do when it comes to holiday time or going to a family party without risking mental breakdown from restricting yourself. If you can’t live a little once in awhile you’ll have a terrible relationship with food, despise others who are able to eat such food, and risk a mental disorder packed with guilt if you accidentally are not perfect one day out of the week.
***Not trying to promote my site, but I have a picture of my bloodwork results that show my healthiest liver profile ever, While on IIFYM.
http://christophergamboa.com/2014/03/19/numbers-dont-lie/
Awesome response…I feel that there are 1000’s of excuses to eat bad food and this is just another one. If your are committed to achieving goals or striving for perfection you would never sacrifice the main ingredient “FUEL” AKA FOOD. If you are the average Gym rat then fine your gonna eat what you what anyway, but putting advice like this out for less informed athlete’s is a injustice to their cause. What you put into your body is what you get out of your body….PERIOD!!! Just remember all the chemical reactions going on inside your body when you introduce toxins. Sugar is 7 times more addictive than Crack Cocaine and is the leading cause of articles like this. Eat Clean, Stay fit.
As a fitness competitor trying to break the mindset of “comp dieting” and embrace IIFYM, where would you suggest starting with the basics of IIFYM (there are A LOT of sources) and meal planning ideas? Is using an online calculator the best option to determine your macros for the day? Do I need to hit a certain number per meal?
Macros are based on science it works. Read up on what you have written and you will be very surprised. There is no science behind clean eating. Define it? You won’t find any evidence. Small amounts of your favourite food will NOT harm you or be detrimental to your health it’s that simple
check out http://www.ledbetterinc.com. there’s a macro’s book you can purchase for super cheap. This is the team I’m on and some of the coaches are getting prepped by Layne for a show in Denver 😉 great people, good advice and a great resource.
Terrible example of IIFYM users…his upper body looks like crap
Are you an idiot? Do you not know who Alberto Nunez is? You say his upper body looks terrible? Are you fucking kidding me? Please go do your research about this guy before making dumb ass fucking remarks. Dipshit. He is a professional natural bodybuilder. What are you? Nothing, so shut the fuck up.
Adam,
Calm down buddy. NO, 99.999999% of the planet doesn’t know who the fuck ALBERTO NUNEZ is, and that other 01.111111% who does know his name are you, his parents, and his ass kissing friends.
Here’s the truth: His UPPER BODY LOOKS LIKE SHIT and he has no fucking back. His face looks mutated and he takes steroids.
“Professional” bodybuilder? Why, because he won a bullshit show in a bullshit organization? Is he an IFBB pro? If not, then he’s a fucking nobody.
So You, Adam, shut the fuck up and post a picture of your body and show us what you got. We all know you can back up your anger with a bodybuilding picture because after all, you are a bodybuilder, right shithead?
I fail to see how eating poptarts and other processed s*%t is equally as nourishing as whole, nutrient dense foods. So, it doesn’t matter if I eat foods processed with toxic and carcinogenic chemicals? Doesn’t matter if my blood cholesterol and blood pressure sky-rocket from all the processed sugars, sodium, and hydrogenated and/or modified ingredients? Sorry, I’d rather follow the advice of my elite trainer and wholistic nutritionist and not some random blog on the internet.
Haha holistic nutritionist ….
I’m laughing at the negative comments on here! It seems that people unfamiliar with IIFYM and Flexible Dieting think that because they CAN or are able to eat pop tarts or processed foods mean that you must eat them if you chose IIFYM…not the case.
Eat whole foods if you want to! Eat unprocessed foods if you want to. The most important thing to take away from this article should be HIT YOUR MACROS AND FIBER…not go eat donuts and pop tarts!
I am an IIFYM lover, and I’ve gotten amazing results. I eat clean everyday while flexible dieting.
That being said, come time for my kids birthday a couple of weeks ago, I didn’t have to make a clean eating cake that everyone one other than me won’t enjoy, because I budgeted a slice into my macros for the day… guilt free “cheat meal” (which I dreamed of doing when I was strictly a clean eater)…then I continued on with my meal plan the rest of the day/week/month. Yes I ate processed food, but I also ate fruits and veggies and protein, clean and on plan the rest of the day. Can you imagine…a birthday party spent making progress towards my goals rather than hindering my progress.
I think you hit the nail on the head, Amber. Thanks
Amber,
Post a picture of yourself before IIFYM dieting and after. I better see some pretty amazing results to back your claims.
No, a birthday party eating shit isn’t going to help your progress. Try doing that for a week and see what happens. You’ll be fat (again)
IIFYM is an eating science, I’m sorry but you haters need to go back and re study your biochemistry before making negative comments based on your opinion which is NOT based on science. You think that foods are bad because they’re processed? Well if you over eat them then yes… But go eat 10lbs of sweet potato a day, that can’t be bad right? And just what exactly do you think our bodies do to these processed and unprocessed foods anyway… Oh… They are processing them further.
I love this style of eating, I struggled with anorexia and bulimia as a result of supposed clean eating, and far to many binges. I finally found a way to stay in shape, not only did I lose all the weight I gained from clean eating, I feel better than I ever have. Even sane these days
thx for this!!
I have been following this way of eating for about 18 months now
And have learnt so much about food it’s crazy!
Also when trying to “cut” the opportunity to eat “dirty”
Food is decreased but while trying to gain weight sometimes
I find it very difficult to actually hit my calories! I challenge
You to try and eat 4000 calories and 500g of carbs every day
“Clean” it’s impossible!
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If you’re like most people, looking beautiful every day is central to feeling good about your physical appearance. However, making sense of all the products and techniques associated with beauty can be complicated. Simply picking the right products can be a challenge without a little guidance. Here is guidance in evaluating cosmetics and finding the ones best for you.
If you allow your hair to air dry as much as you can, your hair will not suffer from heat damage. All the heat from styling tools can do major damage to your scalp and hair. If you must use a blow dryer, set it in the lowest, least damaging setting. By doing this, your hair will remain soft and silky.
Never skip exfoliation when it comes to facial care. Dry or sensitive skin should be exfoliated between one and three times a week in order to reveal the healthy skin hiding underneath. Exfoliating helps to clear away dead skin and other debris.
Keep your skin cells turning over with exfoliation. Get rid of dead skin cells by gently exfoliating your skin. Do this up to three times a week if you need to. Your face will become radiant and regular exfoliation prevents the buildup of dirt and oils.
You can let your lips look larger with an application of shimmery white eyeshadow right above your top lip’s center cupid’s bow. By emphasizing this area, you can make your upper lip appear fuller than in actuality.
Make fitness a part of your everyday life. Daily exercise will help you stay healthy and look fresh and young. Exercise is an essential part of your beauty routine. Fifteen or twenty minutes of healthy activity every day should do the trick. You can work physical activity into daily routines like walking or even vacuuming.
Eat curry leaf chutney daily to stave off gray hair. This gives your pigments vitamins and minerals that can help it retain its color and remain healthy. You can also add to your hair some rosemary essential oil, which can also preserve your hair color and promote healthier scalp and hair.
If you have the money, you may want to get another set of cosmetics that you normally use, like foundation, lipstick or lotion. You should have these in handy places like a desk drawer at your office so the other can be at home. It is a great way to be prepared if you forget to put your makeup on or are in a serious rush.
If you have found that mineral makeup powder irritates your skin, the culprit could be bismuth oxychloride. This ingredient is the main cause for irritation when using this kind of makeup. Fortunately, there are many good brands without the pigment.
To reduce eye puffiness, try a piece of potato. Leave them on for ten minutes. As an alternative, you can use cucumbers to help with the redness. This can help even out the tone and give you a calming relief to your irritation.
Water is very important when it comes to glowing skin. If you are dehydrated, you will create wrinkles, a dull face, and your skin will be dry. Try to consume 64 oz. of water daily, more if you live in an extreme climate. If water bores you, try using lemon or a little cranberry juice to flavor it. You’ll look radiant in no time.
As mentioned earlier, beauty can be fun for everyone. It takes some know how to educate yourself, but it is not necessary to have an expert level of knowledge to get the look you want. Remember these tips, and have fun with them!
just how of Staying In shape When There’s No Time At All to Workout
While considering a post by a leading fitness guru, I found myself smacked by her focus on making exercise a high priority and locating a method to easily fit in your gym time at any cost. Though she’s right in principle, individuals who are controlling several roles typically find that twenty four hours per day basically aren’t enough.
Even if you’re fortunate enough so as to reserve time to work out, stuff like institution holiday seasons, childhood diseases, and workday crises use a strategy for ingesting up these additional hrs along with our best goals.
You may not have time to go to the gym, but you can still be physically active and boost your metabolism by using a bit of creativity in planning your day. Throughout a the latest week when my children were sidelined by a unpleasant cool, I began considering approaches to be bodily active when seeing the health club was unthinkable. Also i asked some private coaches for guidance. We put together the next approaches to match exercise in to a bundled-whole time:
1¡¢If you’ve acquired a youthful sports activities lover in the family, perform together. Taking pictures baskets and kicking a football golf ball across the backyard are best ways to obtain your cardiovascular system moving. Even five to 10 minutes will elevate your energy and speed your metabolism, even though thirty minutes of cardio training are recommended.
2¡¢Dance or do aerobic exercises in your own home. Nobody is seeing, anyway. Include the little ones and turn it into a game if you like.
3¡¢Get up 15 to 30 minutes earlier than the other use and family this time around to get a manage, a walk, or some stretching and yoga.
4¡¢We’ve all noticed some great benefits of taking the staircases rather than elevator. Almost everything you’ve heard holds true.
Getting off the bus or subway a stop or two before your destination on a regular basis adds up to a lot of heart-healthy walking likewise.
5¡¢Do yoga and fitness or Pilates as you, or maybe the kids, relax in front of a motion picture. While watching television, do press-ups or sit-ups throughout advertisements. Even 1 for every business throughout a two-hour or so movie can give you some good exercising.
6¡¢In an inactive work, acquire your pauses in the open air where you can fast, brief walk. You’ll also improve your concentration and mood.
7¡¢Get into some vigorousmopping and sweeping, or vacuuming. These kinds of house cleaning chores can burn a tremendous variety of calories.
8¡¢Practice stretching or gentle yoga and fitness goes whilst chatting on the telephone, playing the news, or although supper is cooking food.
9¡¢Find our prime-energy things on your to-do listing and take on these when you really need exercise. Consider cleansing the automobile, digging the garden, mowing the yard, or reorganizing a closet.
People all over the world seek out personal beauty. Real beauty is made up of not just external, but also internal, attributes. Even a small change in your appearance can radically change how others see you. Changing certain things can give yourself the chance to enhance your beauty.
Put your favorite lotion into a small sample jar or an empty lip gloss pot. You can put this in your purse or travel bag. A tiny drop of moisturizer to the face when your skin starts feeling dry is all you need.
Instead of spending too much money on a moisturizer, you can use coconut oil. Using virgin coconut oil can help soothe the skin and reduce the look of wrinkles and lines. Coconut oil is also an effective treatment for a variety of skin conditions, including acne, eczema and psoriasis.
It is crucial to apply moisturizer to your face. Even those individuals with oily skin will benefit from using a moisturizer regularly. Be sure to use a moisturizer with an SPF in it.
As far as eyes go, colors like apricot and copper make blues and greys shine. Look for dark brown eyeliners and mascaras that have either maroon, deep purple, or brick hues in them. This brings out your blue eyes.
Vitamin E is especially useful to have within easy reach. Vitamin E has many purposes. Vitamin E will keep your skin silky smooth. Also, you can apply it to your nails to prevent your cuticles from getting rough.
Use cucumbers or rosewater in order to eliminate under eye circles that are dark. These are natural treatments that will lighten and cool your skin. You can also apply rosewater or cucumber juice to your eyes to relieve dark circles; simply wet cotton pads with the liquid and then put them over your eyes.
Do you find your nails get easily chipped and scratched once they are painted? A top coat can help the look last as long as a week. Make sure not to confuse this with normal clear nail polish, because there is a difference. Don’t purchase clear polish – remember to buy top coat.
There are several beauty products that will benefit from being stored in a refrigerator. By placing them in the refrigerator, you will lengthen their shelf life. By keeping cosmetics such as lotions and oils in your refrigerator, you can keep them from melting or thinning in hot weather. Your skin will also enjoy the cooling effect.
If you have the money for it, try to have two of each beauty item you use. You can keep one set at work, while the you keep the other at home. This can keep you prepared should you need makeup.
Putting potato slices on your eyes can help reduce puffiness. Keep the potato slice on your eye fr roughly ten minutes. Other options are teabags, cucumber slices and a cold teaspoon. Your eyes will instantly appear refreshed.
As this article helped point out, developing a proper beauty regimen isn’t as hard or complex as it may appear. It may take some time to find out what will work for you, but you will be happy you did. These tips should help you understand what a good beauty regimen is.
When looking for a completely new handbag this season, think about your body type. Not all handbag is fantastic for all women. Follow these tips to find the perfect handbag to suit your needs.In most cases when it comes to handbags, the opposite shape of your body type is one of flattering. When you go shopping, go to the dressing room, carry the bag as you normally would and check it out from all angles in the mirror.
Women with handbags
TALL AND THIN
Choose handbags by using a short, slouchy shape such as hobo. Avoid shoulder bags with a short strap as they can make you look even taller. Pick handbags that are wider than they are tall. A clutch is a good choice.
PETITE
Regardless of what you see in Hollywood, big bags aren’t for small ladies. Large bags often bombard your frame. Steer clear of shoulder bags with a long strap as they will weigh you down, making you look even smaller.
PLUS-SIZE
Pick a large structured or boxy bag to balance out your curves. Don’t have a bag that is too small as it will make you look larger. If you love prints, stay away from tiny designs.
EVERYONEIf you’re splurging upon an expensive handbag, make a choice that you will be able to wear often. You don’t need to spend $500 or higher on a handbag that will rarely make it out of your closet. If you’re buying several low-priced hand bags instead, find one basic everyday bag in brown or black. Then, experiment with fun, funky styles and metallics for the other bags.
If you aren’t sure about the different types of purses and bags, on the next page are some general guidelines to help you along the way.
HOBO
A hobo handbag is a very soft body, crescent-shaped bag. These bags is often dressy or casual. Most hobos feature a top zipper closure.
SATCHEL
A satchel contains a short handle and is a handheld or sometimes put on the shoulder. It has a flat bottom and a zippered, clasped, drawstring or buckled top.
FRAME BAG
A frame bag is a bag the has a hard frame, rather than soft body. Frame bags come in assortment of shapes, including satchels, doctor bags and bowling bags.
ENVELOPE BAG
An envelope bag is really a clutch which is the same shape as an envelope having a fold-over flap closure.
WRISTLET
A wristlet is definitely a small bag which has a very thin strap to use around your wrist. It holds very little – oftentimes less than a wallet. Wristlets have grown to be popular recently, particular at night clubs once you don’t want to set down your handbag.
Evening bag
EVENING BAGS
Special occasion or evening bags come in a variety of different shapes and styles. They may be mini-clutches, drawstring bags, small shoulder bags or another various bag. Whatever shape and style, evening bags are usually shiny, featuring patent leather, sequins, crystals or jewels. Hard case clutches made of metal or hard plastic have become in popularity these days.
Other popular forms of bags, include the doctor bag, bowler, baguette and duffle.
Bags come in various shapes, styles, fabrics and colors. There’re designed, not only to hold your belongings, but will also to have a fashion statement. When categorizing handbags, consider them in two ways – the shape of the the bag and the way you carry it. First we’ll categorize bags by how you take them.
Leather shoulder bag
SHOULDER BAG
Shoulder hand bags come in a number of shapes and sizes. They are fairly large and may normally hold your wallet, keys, mobile phone, textbooks, notepad, makeup and even more. They are sometimes compartmentalized with various pockets both inside and out. These handbags are created to be worn over the shoulder. Shoulder bags are very practical and possibly the most common bag carried by girls.
CLUTCH
A clutch is a type of handbag that doesn’t have handles. It may be carried in your hand or tucked below your arm. Through the history of handbags, clutches have been relatively small and often accessible evenings. Clutches can take your keys, driving license, a lipstick and that’s about it. However in recent years, the “oversized” clutch has grown in popularity. These bags are created just like a typical clutch but they’re much larger and can carry your entire essentials.
Clutches could be soft-bodied, framed as well as hard-cased. They come in various shapes and materials, including silk, patent leather and sequined fabrics. A clutch can be closed with a fold-over flap, top closure, zipper, push lock, drawstring or any number other types of closures.
HANDHELD BAG
Obviously, these bags are designed to be held by hand. They give a small handle. They are not intended to be slung over the shoulder – these bags can only be handheld. They are normally smaller than a shoulder bag, but bigger than a clutch.
Colorful tote bag
TOTE BAG
These kinds of casual bags are often made out of canvas. Tote bags are open at the very top in most cases have one main compartment. Tote bags are incredibly big. When over your shoulder, tote bags usually fall around elbow length. Tote bags are good for the beach, outdoor actions or buying.
MESSENGER BAG
Messenger bags can also be often called crossbody bags due to how they are worn. These bags are perfect as you can’t loose them! Worn over the body, messenger bag can be found in a variety of styles and sizes. Crossbody bags are normally worn by students and travellers.
BACKPACK
Another bag which can be popular among students may be the backpack. These bags have 2 straps and they are intended to be worn lying on your back. Backpacks are perfect for carrying school books, notepads as well as other somewhat heavy items. These are normally made of nylon, however they can be canvas or leather. Backpacks can also be great for traveling, hiking, camping and various activities.
Design for handbag you decide will depend on what you need to carry, where you are going and your personal style preferences. Many women have an favorite that they carry almost daily, only switching to a smaller or larger bag for special events or circumstances. Other women own lots of handbags and switch their bag regularly, matching it with their outfit, destination and mood.
Now that you understand the handbag categories by how you carry them, we will break it down a little further. On the next page, we discusses some of the more common shapes of handbags.
When buying a new handbag this season, think about your body type. Not every handbag is ideal for each lady. Follow these suggestions to choose the perfect handbag for you.Usually when it comes to handbags, the opposite shape of your body type is the most flattering. When you shop, head to the dressing room, carry the bag as you normally would and check it out from all angles in the mirror.
Woman with handbags
TALL AND THIN
Choose handbags with a short, slouchy shape such as the hobo. Avoid shoulder bags with a short strap as they can make you look even taller. Pick handbags which are wider than they are tall. A clutch is a good option.
PETITE
Despite what you see in Hollywood, big hand bags aren’t for small girls. Large bags tend to bombard your frame. Steer clear of shoulder bags with a long strap as they will weigh you down, making you look even shorter.
PLUS-SIZE
Pick a big structured or boxy bag to balance out your curves. Don’t have a bag that is too small as it will make you look larger. If you love prints, steer clear of tiny designs.
EVERYONEIf you’re splurging upon an high-priced bag, select one that you will be able to wear often. You don’t need to spend $500 or even more on the handbag which will rarely allow it to be out of your closet. If you are buying several cheap hand bags instead, pick one basic everyday bag in brown or black. Then, experiment with fun, funky styles and metallics for your other hand bags.
If you aren’t sure about the different types of purses and bags, on the next page are some general guidelines to help you along the way.
HOBO
A hobo handbag can be a smooth body, crescent-shaped bag. These bags will be dressy or casual. Most hobos have a top zipper closure.
SATCHEL
A satchel contains a short handle and is a handheld or sometimes put across the shoulder. It possesses a great flat bottom and a zippered, clasped, drawstring or buckled top.
FRAME BAG
A frame handbag is a bag the has a hard frame, rather than a smooth body. Frame handbags come in number of shapes, including satchels, doctor bags and bowling bags.
ENVELOPE BAG
An envelope bag is actually a clutch which is in the shape of an envelope with a fold-over flap closure.
WRISTLET
A wristlet is a very small bag which has a very thin strap to use around your wrist. It holds hardly any – oftentimes less than a wallet. Wristlets have grown to be popular recently, particular at nighttime clubs once you do not want to set down your bag.
Evening bag
EVENING BAGSSpecial event or evening hand bags can be found in a number of different styles and shapes. They may be mini-clutches, drawstring bags, small shoulder bags or other a number of bag. Whatever shape and style, evening bags are usually shiny, featuring patent leather, sequins, crystals or jewels. Hard case clutches made of metal or hard plastic have grown in popularity recently.
Other well-known styles of bags, include the doctor bag, bowler, baguette and duffle.
Bags can be found in many different designs, styles, materials and colors. They are designed, not only to hold your belongings, but also to make a fashion statement. When categorizing bags, think about them in 2 ways – the shape of the the bag and the way you carry it. First we can categorize bags by how you carry them.
Leather shoulder bag
SHOULDER Handbag
Shoulder bags come in a lot of shapes and sizes. They’re fairly large and may normally hold your wallet, keys, mobile phone, books, notepad, makeup and much more. They’re sometimes compartmentalized with various pockets both inside and outside. These bags are designed to be worn over the shoulder. Shoulder hand bags have become practical and possibly the most common bag carried by females.
CLUTCH
A clutch is a type of handbag that doesn’t have handles. It could be taken in your hand or tucked below your arm. Through the history of bags, clutches have been relatively small and often accessible evenings. Clutches can carry your keys, driving license, a lipstick and that’s about it. However in recent years, the “oversized” clutch has grown in popularity. These hand bags are designed the same as a regular clutch but they’re bigger and can carry all of your essentials.
Clutches might be soft-bodied, framed or even hard-cased. They come in number of shapes and materials, including silk, patent leather and sequined fabrics. A clutch can be closed with a fold-over flap, top closure, zipper, push lock, drawstring or any number other types of closures.
HANDHELD BAG
Obviously, these bags are created to be held by hand. They give a small handle. They aren’t intended to be slung over the shoulder – these bags can only be handheld. They are normally smaller than a shoulder bag, but larger than a clutch.
Colorful tote bag
TOTE BAG
These types of casual bags will often be made out of canvas. Tote bags are open at the top and often only have one main compartment. Tote bags are very big. When over your shoulder, tote bags usually fall around elbow length. Tote bags are perfect for the beach, outside activities or buying.
MESSENGER BAG
Messenger hand bags may also be often called crossbody bags due to how they are worn. These bags are great as you can’t loose them! Worn across the body, messenger bag are available in a number of styles and sizes. Crossbody bags are normally worn by students and travelers.
BACKPACK
Another bag that’s popular among students is the backpack. These kinds of bags have 2 straps and are supposed to be worn lying on your back. Backpacks are perfect for carrying school books, notepads and other somewhat heavy items. There’re normally made of nylon, but they also can also be canvas or leather. Backpacks are also perfect for traveling, hiking, camping along with other activities.
The style of handbag you select depends upon what you must carry, where you are going and your personal style preferences. A lot of women offer an favorite that they carry almost daily, only switching to a smaller or larger bag for special events or circumstances. Other women own a multitude of handbags and switch their bag regularly, matching it for their outfit, destination and mood.
Now that you understand the handbag categories by how you carry them, we will break it down a little further. On the next page, we discusses some of the more common shapes of handbags.
When shopping for a whole new handbag this season, think about your body type. Not every handbag is fantastic for each woman. Follow these suggestions to discover the perfect handbag to suit your needs.
Generally speaking when it comes to handbags, the opposite shape of your body type is one of flattering. When you go shopping, go to the dressing room, carry the bag just like you normally would and check it out from all angles in the mirror.
Female with handbags
TALL AND THIN
Choose handbags with a short, slouchy shape such as the hobo. Avoid shoulder bags with a short strap as they could make you look even taller. Choose handbags that are wider than they are tall. A clutch is a great option.
PETITE
In spite of what you see in Hollywood, oversized bags aren’t for small women. Large bags tend to overcome your frame. Steer clear of shoulder bags with a long strap as they will weigh you down, making you look even shorter.
PLUS-SIZELook for a big structured or boxy bag to balance out your curves. Don’t use a bag that is too small as it will make you look larger. If you love prints, keep away from tiny patterns.
EVERYONEWhen you’re splurging on an expensive handbag, select one that you may be able to wear often. You don’t need to spend $500 or higher on a handbag which will rarely make it out of your closet. If you’re purchasing several inexpensive hand bags instead, pick one classic everyday bag in brown or black. Then, experiment with fun, funky styles and metallics for your other hand bags.
If you aren’t sure about the different types of purses and bags, on the next page are some general guidelines to help you along the way.
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