March 23rd, 2012
Say I love you to a woman with a diamond – or a puppy. Say I love you to a man with a necktie.
Neckties are more than an accessory, these more than 3 century old garments have a rich history not as adding flair to a man’s outfit, but as a symbol of love. Originally woman would gift a man going off to war with a scarf wrapped around his neck, hoping to wish for his good luck and fortune to safely return home.
Fast forward to the present where neckties are still a gift of love and luck. Just look at all these common ways neckties are given:
- On the first day of a new job.
- In preparation for an big interview.
- For a big occasion or event, like a wedding.
- For a birthday or anniversary party!
What you say with your necktie gift is more than, ‘dress better honey.’ You’re saying, ‘I love you, and wish only the best for you today, and everyday.’ Moms, wives, girlfriends, daughters and sons are all saying it, what’s stopping you?
When’s the last time you gave a gift with so much meaning behind it?
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March 12th, 2012
Daffodils, egg rolling races, and baskets filled with chocolates! It’s almost time for Easter, which means you had better pick out your Easter outfit already. We’ve been pushing the holiday look for a few weeks now, but it’s also important to have fun. It is a holiday after all! 
Here are a few Easter tie facts we’ve come up with to make it easier for you to pull off your favorite Easter look!
- Exclaim Easter expression! Matching is for all the other holidays. Easter is about taking your striped neck tie and matching it with none of the colors on the rest of your suit. Mix and match your dots, stripes, shades, everything.
- It’s not just about the color. Don’t let the pale hues, pastels, and pretty as a petal shades get your personal style down. Rather than dig deep for tulips, dig deep for the deep purple ties than go for it. A vibrant, seriously cool shade may be exactly what you need.
- The Easter bunny actually laid neckties, which are wrapped up inside each egg. That’s why you should get a basket full of large plastic eggs filled not with candy, but with new ties! Tell the story of the Necktie bunny who comes hopping along making all of your Easter dreams come true!
What other crazy necktie facts can you come up with?
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March 6th, 2012
If your wedding is just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what tie option you want your buddies to sport. From silk ties to bow ties for men, here are a few trends for 2012 to help you decide…
Mix & Match Approach: A contemporary themed wedding is popular this year, and with this comes a more personalized, modern tie approach. Many brides and grooms are allowing their groomsmen to choose among a few colors of mens silk ties. Yes, this means one groomsman might wear a red tie, while another is wearing a red and white striped tie. And the effect can be super stylish!
Traditional Choice: The traditional wedding also tops the list for wedding themes in 2012. Brides may opt for their groomsmen’s tie and vest color to match or complement the bridesmaid dresses. The fathers of the bride and groom will also dress in a similar color.
Bow-tiful Pick: Believe it or not, bow ties for men are making quite a comeback walking down the aisle! Grooms are choosing to rock the bow tie on their wedding day and even for the engagement photo shoot. The bow tie is a bit unexpected, but still classic in its appeal, and bow ties add a fun edge to your wedding photos!
There are so many colors and patterns of ties. Don’t let it overwhelm you; just have fun with the accessory and enjoy your big day!
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February 24th, 2012
When it comes time for your Easter services, you’re going to dress to impress. There’s certain things that you need to remember. Our tips will ensure that you will be dressed to the nines for your Easter service. Whether or not you’re observing Lent, we’re asking you to give up the attitude and hear us out on these simple ways to be ready for Easter.
- Pick out a new tie already. Our new woven silk ties are just the thing. No one will be groaning at your same old, same old style.
- Get in the mood by spicing up your outfit with a nice pastel color. It can be a nice pink woven silk tie, or a touch of pale purple on your sock, or just a pocket square.
- Have your suit sent out and dry cleaned, make sure that it all fits!
- Go Easter shopping already! Even if you’re not big on the church service, there’s bound to be at least one bunny treat out there that you have a sweet tooth for!
Don’t disappoint the family, or you may not like your Easter basket this year. Make sure that your Easter outfit is ready with the right clothes!
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February 17th, 2012
“Oh no! What am I going to wear?!”
We’ve all been there one time or another. There’s the last minute need to dress up, and you find out that nothing fits right, you’re missing matching socks, and your father stole your solid silk tie to match his suit. After everything’s said and don’t, you forget to do anything about it – until next time it happens. Then you’re kicking yourself in the butt all over again.
To prepare for any unexpected tie issues, whether last minute invites to a formal dinner, an unfortunate funeral, or just a holiday that approached way too fast, here’s a few tips to keep in mind.
- Make sure you have at least one full matching suit, including shoes, socks, pants, undershirt, tie, and jacket.
- Pay attention to your weight. When it fluctuates, check your fit in the suit as well.
- Now, have backups for all of these. You never know if one will still be at the dry cleaners, or if you’ll drop a big greasy glob of cheese on top! A different tie or shirt can dress down your suit as well for less formal occasions.
- Be habitual. After every occasion, remember to have everything cleaned and hung.
- Have your style checked by someone who knows. That same suit ensemble may have worked a few years ago, but perhaps a nice skinny necktie will bring you into 2012.
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February 10th, 2012
Silk ties, red hearts, chocolate kisses. They’re all part of what we like to call the month of love. Not only is Valentine’s Day approaching, but February is also considered National Weddings Month because of the great number of couples looking to celebrate their blissful union so near to the romantic holiday. In honor of this sensual season, we’ve pulled together some of our much loved mens silk ties. Some we’re sure you’ll fall for, others will help her fall for you when you’re dressed up on February 14th.
- Pink and perfect like your love. A stylish pink pops against black stripes in this patterned skinny silk pink and black stripe tie.
- Hip men with a taste for plaid should leave their favorite plaid at home on Valentine’s Day. Instead try out red plaid zipper tie. This funky pattern will satisfy your desire for great taste.
- When you’re tired of the same rosy colors, try a new cool shade. Our plum ties will speak to the romance of the season, this skinny purple tie is a cute and fun way to spice up your holiday’s reds and pinks.
Whether dressing for a Valentine’s Day dinner or to attend a wedding, you’ll want one of these fine mens silk ties to complete your look. Check out our many romantic ties here at NeckTieEmporium.com.
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February 3rd, 2012
Wherever you work, safety should be your number one concern. As much as we want it to be – it?s not just about looking good. NecktieEmporium.com also wants to encourage your safety as well. So while you?re looking good in one of our spiffy zipper ties for men, keep these words of advice in mind.
Working around machinery. Keep your neck tie tucked in or remove it when nearing extremely dangerous machinery. You can also wear a clip on tie, which will make removal a lot easier if you should end up in a dangerous situation. What classifies as dangerous? Anything that is fed material, uses sharp gears, or has fast moving parts that could catch your necktie.
Working around fashion conscious people. The safest thing you can do is always make sure your tie matches your outfit, and you?re not committing a fashion faux pas. One bad tie day, and you?ll be ?that person? for years to come.
Working in or around crazy labs or experiments. If you hear someone saying, ?Which object on the puppet will be the next to blow up?? get far away. You never know if it?ll end like it did for Bunsen on The Muppet Show! Also, try to not be the one wearing the exploding necktie.
How do you stay tie-safe all day long? Do you find it easier to avoid accidents at work or once you get home?
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January 26th, 2012
Mens neckties are more than just another piece of clothing. They say that the styles and fashions seen on television shows are a sign of the coming fashion trends – there’s always an ‘in’ with fashion gurus. Here’s some shining examples of TV neck tie fashions.
Hot Young Ties
The men of Gossip Girl are rarely seen without being dressed to the nine’s, which of course means matching ties. It just goes to show how the younger men are taking tie styles and making them hip and cool again.
Suited Up
How I Met Your Mother’s Barney Stinson is never seen without a suit and tie. Anything less, he considers sloppy, unprofessional, and just not cool. His frequent catch phrase encourages friends to get their ties as well with a call to, “Suit up!” Recently, he’s had to wear a novelty necktie as part of a bet, which he’s never seen without.
Singing the Praises
The boys and men of Glee often dress up for performances in matching ties, but also some of the smarter dressed students at the fictional William McKinley High School will wear a dandy necktie or bow tie to class as well.
So long as we?re seeing ties on the small screens, we’ll be sure to count them as being hot and popular choices for young men as well as business professionals. How do you keep in fashion?
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January 20th, 2012
Learn something new, meet new people, or just have a good time. No matter what your goal, hobbies are great for so many reasons. January is National Hobby Month, which makes it the perfect time to try out new hobbies or get back into an old pastime. Here are a few hobbies you can try out, while impressing new friends in your new men’s silk necktie while you’re at it!
- Painting class is a great way to impress people, because honestly, who wears a tie to painting class? It’s an instant conversation starter and new way to make new friends.
- Magic, because a great magician is never seen without his magician’s suit which of course includes a tie. (Just like Barney on How I Met Your Mother, tie aficionado and magician!)
- Card games are a great place to wear a tie. You’ll intimidate the competition with your professional attire and dress.
None of these hobbies doing it for you? How about these slightly more unique hobby ideas:
Neck Tie Collecting – How many ties can a person have? It’s not just about quantity; it’s also the type and quality of ties that make a collection worthwhile. Create goals like obtaining all the colors of the rainbow in ties.
Fancy cooking - Have you already mastered cooking and baking? It’s time to start showing off your talents and entertaining in a big way. Invite everyone over in their best threads so you can wear your tie while enjoying your delicious meals.
What hobbies will you pick up this month? Ties or more?
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January 13th, 2012
The solid color necktie helps ma ke a statement, match your partner’s ensemble, and can say a lot about your personality. You may not realize it but women can discover a lot about you just by checking out your fashion color choices. This is why it is important to pick the perfect solid color necktie next time you are going solo to a social event. If you are trying to show off your sensitive, calm, and caring side you should wear a solid necktie in colors such as pink, lavender, and light blue. Most women are naturally attracted to pink and other bright and pale colors so keep this in mind when picking out your tie.
An orange tie shows you are a fun-loving and social person. A bright orange tie will let others know that you are willing to talk about anything and that you are here to have a good time. This tie can make you the most approachable man at the party!
A yellow tie is the color of happiness and wisdom. Females love an intelligent man and enjoy intelligent conversations. Wearing yellow and looking clean cut will intrigue a woman to come and start up conversation with you. Disclaimer: A yellow tie will not make you smarter, just look smarter.
If you are a strong, passionate, and romantic kind of man you should sport the romantic pink tie. If you want the ladies to know that you can be their knight in shining armor, than this is the color tie for you.
Deep and bright purple ties tell women that you are witty, unique, and different. If you are on the lookout for a one of a kind person to fit your one of a kind personality, this may be the color choice for you.
Gray and black ties say that you are dignified without being showy, and you often work hard without reward. These colors are both classy and collective and will match any other color if you feel like dressing it up with a yellow or pink shirt. Show off those multiple personalities of yours! The combinations are endless!
With Valentine’s Day just one month away, it may be time to start checking out the solid color neckties from NecktieEmporium.com and deciding which color ’suits’ you best.
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