Friday, December 21, 2012

Roman Original’s Collection of the Latest Fashions and Trends For Autumn/ Winter 2010

Roman Originals is pleased to launch its collection of autumn winter women's clothing. The collection, which will be constantly added to throughout the season, will include the latest fashion and trends for the autumn and winter along with a selection of timeless and classic pieces. It will focus on colour, texture and shape with clothes that are comfortable to wear and look great.

For the autumn and winter the Roman Originals range will feature bold and beautiful colours. There will be plenty of catwalk inspired pieces including military styles and decorative collars all interpreted in a way that is wearable for women no matter what their age, shape or size. A key theme this year will be the matching of bright colours with dark garments for a striking winter look. The deep and rich colours in a range of warm and textured fabrics are perfect for keeping warm and looking stylish throughout the colder months.

The autumn winter range contains casual wear, work wear, occasion and evening wear plus a stylish collection of accessories to compliment the clothing including hats and handbags. The occasion dresses, suits, trousers, skirts, tops, knitwear and coats are all designed using the highest quality of fabrics and with great attention to detail to ensure beautiful clothes that also perform well. There is something to wear for all sorts of occasions a day in the office and weddings.

Roman Originals established in 1957 as a family business and has since grown to become the business that it is today. It now has a large network of store throughout the UK as well as its website. Roman Originals stocks over 1000 styles annually. Its skilled team reacts quickly to the latest fashions allowing it to give customers the most on trend looks. Through out its growth the company has remained true to it philosophy of give 'good old fashioned customer service' It listens to its customers to ensure that it provides what they want in terms of sizes, quality and value.

To view the autumn winter collection at Roman Originals or to shop the latest wearable trends go to http://www.romanoriginals.co.uk.

Further Contact:
Adrian Addison, PR Manager
Telephone: 01213801900
Email: aid.addison(at)romanoriginals(dot)co(dot)uk

About Roman Originals
Established in 1957, Roman Originals is one of the UK's leading ladies clothing retaile women's jackets online rs. Roman Originals merchandises and distributes its ranges through 150 high-street stores and their website. By using their own skilled team to handle merchandising and distribution they are able to add 20 lines each week, on average, to their range. Their extensive range of women's clothing now includes eveningwear, wedding outfits, smart casual day wear, work wear, and holiday wear.

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Stanzino.com, an Online Clothing, Accessories, and Fragrance Company Located in L. A., Expands to Introduce a Wider Selection of Quality Clothing and Women’s Clothing

Stanzino.com, an online discount men and women's clothing, fashion accessories, fragrance, costume jewelry and fashion jewelry dealer based in Los Angeles, has recently announced a company-wide expansion which adds a larger selection of clothing, especially women's clothing, to its already large selection of discounted name brand, discontinued, and hard-to-find apparel. This helps move the firm into top-of-mind status for those who value quality clothing and women's clothing, including discontinued and hard-to-find lines, at everyday low prices.

As one of the biggest clothing and women's clothing outlets in America, Stanzino.com offers popular current fashions at discontinued prices, perennial favorites, as well as special offers, and also the newest products on the market. Its line of clothing and women's clothing includes the most popular denim pants and classy t-shirts for men; and skirts and blouses, dresses, jackets, and pants in all sizes, as well as purses, handbags, and fashion accessories for women. Stanzino.com also has the newest styles as they are being introduced. All of the clothing and women's clothing is offered at some of the lowest possible prices found on the internet. Stanzino.com has now expanded to offer a much greater variety of clothing and women's clothing.

The staff at Stanzino.com is specially trained to help consumers decide exactly which clothing and women's clothing they need. Every item that Stanzino.com sells is reviewed to ensure guaranteed high quality standards. Stanzino.com also promises that any product it sells will always meet with the customer's complete satisfaction.

Stanzino.com also helps its clients find even the rarest lines of clothing and women's clothing. If they do not have a hard-to-find item in stock, Stanzino.com offers to help locate anything and everything that a customer may be looking for, and at the best price available. The company's leaders preach great customers service techniques to their employees, and they back this up by offering this service to consumers.

Besides its own warehouse expansion, Stanzino.com has aligned itself with several other well-stocked warehouses, as well as some worldwide suppliers. From denim pants and classy t-shirts for men, and skirts, blouses, dresses, jackets, and pants in all sizes, as well as purses, handbags, and fashion accessories for women, Stanzino.com now either has a particular item in stock, or else its experts will help customers locate whatever they may be seeking.

For the past several years, Stanzino.com has specialized in offering discount men and women's clothing, fashion accessories, fragrances, costume jewelry, and fashion jewelry. The company has also made a special effort to create an easy-to-use, safe- women's coats and-secure website which is primarily based on its customers' feedback. By this expansion, Stanzino.com now carries a wider array of clothing and women's clothing.

Stanzino.com is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time and can be reached toll free at 1-213-746-8822 or online at http://www.stanzino.com.

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Debenhams Reports Nativity Costs Soaring for Competitive Parents

Debenhams has reported that the trend for designer donkeys, Virgin Marys and Josephs is stronger than ever, with competitive parents splashing out up to ?150 to ensure that their youngster is the brightest star in the nativity play.

Grandma's chequered tea towels (http://www.debenhams.com/home-furniture/cookware/kitchen-textiles/towels ) and chintzy tinsel from last year's tree are just not good enough it seems, as parents shape up their shepherds using the finest of materials. Designer chinos, shearling throws (http://www.debenhams.com/home-furniture/cushions-throws-rugs ) and fine silk party dresses are instead adorning this year's cast in community centres, churches and school halls for the annual nativity play.

Debenhams has briefed sales staff and personal shoppers in stores to encourage parents not to spend hundreds making their child a couture King, but instead to embrace the season of goodwill and create costumes out of old sheets for the angels, painted cardboard stuck to headbands for the star and Dad's old stripey pyjamas (http://www.debenhams.com/men/nightwear-loungewear ) for the Shepherds.

Michelle Dowdall at Debenhams said: "Our personal shoppers are urging parents to have a little Christmas spirit, and spend time with their child making a DIY costume. Despite this, we are still seeing some people fork out the price of a flight to Bethlehem on making their son or daughter a model mule.

"It's crazy that at a time where the majority of us are watching our pennies, some parents think there's only room at the inn for designer donkeys.

"We thought it was odd, and might be a one-off last year, but some parents are still spending hundreds on their child's nativity outfit. It's silly and we're trying to help competitive parents see sense and go back to the traditional tea towel on the head."

Debenhams first noticed the trend, nicknamed "Manger Chic", last Christmas during the start of nativity play rehearsals. Stores were inundated with requests for advice on how to create the ultimate Nativity Play character.

Brand new designer dresses (http://www.debenhams.com/women/dresses ), luxury velour striped robes, Egyptian cotton towels and bedding plus lavish warm fleece coats are just some of the items in demand. The trend to spend more seems to be worse for the lesser roles, such as the humble sheep and goats. ?

Michelle Dowdall continued: "Some feel they have to make a big deal of the costume as their child is playing a minor role. While most parents want simple advice on how to use craft materials with household items to make a modest sheep, others seem dead set on the idea that their child's outfit will outshine the Star of Bethlehem."

Parents are keener than ever to instill a sense of ambition in their children from a very early age. Miss Dowdall added: "The demand for places at good schools and universities seems more on the agenda now than ever before. Parents have even commented to store staff that they feel they have to encourage their children to be the best from a very young age.

"It may be a reaction to the change of government and recent recession. Parents are more anxious about their children's futures now than ever before.

"Our personal shoppers are of course on hand to give parents advice if they are unsure about how to create their child's nativity character without breaking the bank."

About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group with a strong presence in key product categories including women's and men's fashion, kids clothing (http://www.debenhams.com/k women's jackets ids ), home, perfume gifts and health and beauty.

Debenhams is the second largest department store chain in the UK.

Debenhams operates 167 stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Denmark, comprising 154 full department stores and 13 Desire by Debenhams stores, which is a small store concept featuring an edited product range. Debenhams also has 60 international franchise stores in 23 countries.

PR Contact:
Carie Barkhuizen
Debenhams PR Manager
33 Wigmore Street
London
W1U 1QX
020 7408 3298
http://www.debenhams.com

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Top 10 Sexiest Products for Valentine’s Day: Giveaways include Little Black Book of Sex Secrets, edible bubble bath and boy briefs

All's fair in love and promotional products, as the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) today released its annual top 10 list of hottest Valentine's Day business gifts and romantic giveways.

A search for romantic giveaways in ASI's exclusive promotional products database reveals marketers are in hot pursuit of everything from chocolate lip balm and thigh-high socks to matchbook-style condoms and custom-made bobbleheads. For a YouTube video featuring a demo of some of the products, click here. For photos and info, click here.

"Marketers trying to sex up a ho-hum promotion need look no further than our top 10 list to find products that will make anyone go 'whoo-hoo' all year long," said Timothy M. Andrews, president and chief executive officer of ASI. "Sex always sells, whether it's spread by a tasty lip balm or flashed on a necklace shouting 'sexy.' "

Top 10 sexiest Valentine's Day products:

  •     Chocolate Lip Balm from Custom HBC. Flavored SPF-15 lip balm has hempseed oil, beeswax and other natural oils for smooth application.
  •     Little Black Book of Sex Secrets from Peter Pauper Press Inc. The 160-page book by Dee Flower offers naughty tips, sexual oddities, potent positions and celebrity sex.
  •     Edible Bubble Bath from Z Marketing Group makes a fun, romantic intimacy kit.
  •     Thigh-High Socks from American Apparel are triple-striped, soft-knit and 26" long.
  •     Feathered Bikini Top from Beistle. Adjustable Mardi Gras feathered bikini top.
  •     Tongue and Lips Pin from Alight Promotional Products is magnetic and flashes.
  •     Boy Briefs from Cafe Press are inspired by the classic men's briefs but made for style-conscious women.
  •     Sexy Necklace from OTC/Lauren-Spencer Inc. displays the word "sexy."
  •     Condoms from Stop N Go come in standard foil packaging with discreet matchbook-style packaging.
  •     Bobblehead from Bobble Head Me comes with dark hair and a purple bikini. Custom dolls are 100% handmade by professional sculptors.

The $17 billion ad specialty industry is women's jackets fueled by branded freebies (how many do you have?) and hundreds of thousands of American-made promotional T-shirts – there are enough produced annually to clothe everyone in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Now, businesses are going way beyond the best-selling logoed pen, with unique products like scented tee shirts that help launch catchy ad campaigns that capture consumers and deliver a positive return on investment.

According to a landmark study from ASI, ad specialties beat out prime-time TV, radio and print advertising as the most cost-effective advertising medium available.

About ASI
The Advertising Specialty Institute is the largest education, media and marketing organization serving the advertising specialty industry, with a membership of over 26,000 distributor firms (sellers) and supplier firms (manufacturers) of advertising specialties. Supplier firms use ASI print and electronic resources to market products to over 23,000 ASI distributor firms. Distributor firms use ASI print and electronic resources, which contain nearly every product in the industry from more than 3,200 reputable suppliers, to locate supplier firms and to market services to buyers. ASI provides catalogs, information directories, newsletters, magazines, websites and databases, and offers e-commerce, marketing and selling tools. Visit ASI and The ASI Show at asishow.com, and on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and the CEO's blog.

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Thursday, December 13, 2012

2007 Spring Fashion Trend Prompts Response on FashionSchoolReview.com

According to FashionSchoolReview.com, an interactive fashion education site, new fashion trends in footwear this spring have generated potential interest in fashion merchandising careers. A recent article on the site unearths useful information on the subjects of spring footwear and the world of fashion merchandising.

The article, "Fashion Merchandising Professionals Make for Happy Feet," provides useful information for anyone interested in attending fashion design school, such as:

  •     Describing trends in spring shoe fashion merchandising, including the strategy by some companies to combine style and budget in footwear.
  •     Explaining the importance of fashion merchandising in helping companies to redesign their brands for new seasons.
  •     Spelling out the benefits of attending fashion schools and fashion merchandising schools.
The site also includes other articles on the clothing design industry, featured fash Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) ion sites and links to numerous fashion schools both in the U.S. and abroad.

Edwina "Wina" Woodbury, executive vice president of business process redesign at Avon Products Inc. told CFO magazine, "Five years ago, Wall Street's focus was on numbers and not too much on strategy. Now the bulk of their scrutiny is on brands, especially where you're positioning your brand for the future."

According to the Trade Development Council, the 2005 U.S. footwear market grossed $49 billion, with volume sales coming in at 2.2 billion pairs of shoes. Fashion sales in U.S. footwear are projected to reach over $60 billion by 2010. This reflects a 23 percent growth from 2005, compared with an approximately 9 percent increase for clothing.

Fashion-Era has announced that this spring's runways will feature The Short Leggy Look. Thighs and ankles will take center-stage, with fashion design highlighting footwear. Trends in women's shoes will include:

  •     Extra decorative appearance
  •     Surface texture
  •     Shimmer, shine, or gleam to the materials
  •     Ties, buckles, straps and bows
  •     Wedges
  •     T-straps and platforms
  •     Colors and prints

FashionSchoolReview.com is an interactive and informative fashion school Web site that helps users interested in fashion school find the right fit. Users can search for fashion schools around the world, get the latest fashion trends and access articles about the industry. FashionSchoolReview.com is the ideal source for anyone interested in fashion school.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Cybertegic, Inc. Places Three More Clients to the Top of Search Engine Optimization Results with Successful SEO Services

Cybertegic, Inc., a top internet marketing services and search engine optimization (SEO) company, proves to be one of the best in the SEO business. Consistently bringing clients to the top of search engine optimization results, Cybertegic, Inc. has no plans of stopping just yet. This month, the leading SEO and internet marketing services provider has gracefully placed another three clients to the peak of SEO results.
PI Manufacturing Corp., which has gained top 10 results in both Google and Yahoo for 18 keywords from August to September, continues to climb the top spot in search engine optimization results this month. The leading video balun manufacturer has achieved new Top 10 positions for keywords "high quality computer cords", "HDMI cables", "computer cables", "data switch box db37", "id bit cable", "fiber optic video balun", "network cable bracket", and "LCD security cable".
MakeMeChic.com, a one-stop-shop for gorgeous ankle boots and women's apparel, is in Google's Top 10 for "affordable shoes", "cheap trendy clothes", "trendy shoes", "clothes and shoes online", "fashion boots", and "affordable knee high boots". The online clothing store also successfully ranked first on keywords "trendy online shopping" and "women fashion boots".
Finally, headlights and aftermarket auto parts distributor CarPart4U.com continues its climb to Google SEO results with four keywords, including "car crystal projector headlights", "Xtune HID review", "car crystal projector", and "clear crystal headlights".
Cybertegic, Inc. continues to strive for excellence by consistently providing outstanding and superb search engine optimization strategies that are bound to help ecommerce merchants reach its maximum online potential. With top SEO services from Cybertegic, Inc., online business companies are guaranteed to receive quality and effective internet marketing services to keep clients on the top.
Aside from SEO, Cybertegic, Inc. also specializes in ecommerce, web design, pay-per-click services, link building services, and a multitude of perfected internet marketing services that promise results. Visit Cybertegic's website or read the company's official blog for the latest SEO industry news.
About Cybertegic, Inc.
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A Look at Adolf Hitler before the Dawn of WWII

Before being labeled as "the most evil man that ever lived," Adolf Hitler hardly appeared as a monster. In Adolf Hitler: THE GOOD DAYS ALBUM, author Claudius Petrini presents to readers—through compelling black and white photographs—the Führer himself as an ordinary human being deeply concerned with the problems of ordinary people.

Hitler was well known for his great love for children and some of the pictures in this album will show him in the company of little tots. He considered the family the most important element in the German society and he encouraged and rewarded families who had more than five children. He also acknowledged the importance of women and their pivotal role in society, which was quite revolutionary for those times.     Many pictures in this book also display Hitler's modesty and simplicity as it showed that he never favored fancy uniforms or expensive clothes. The book particularly focuses on the FTips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) 2;hrer's "breadth of vision" along with his ability to anticipate the future, as well.

Adolf Hitler: THE GOOD DAYS ALBUM does not try to rehabilitate Adolf Hitler. Instead, the purpose of this book is to show facets of an Adolf Hitler who "could have, or, might have been."

This book will be featured at the 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 10-14, 2012.
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Adolf Hitler * by Claudius Petrini
THE GOOD DAYS ALBUM
Publication Date: August 6, 2009
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Saturday, December 8, 2012

Debunking the MYTH of Resistant Gray Hair

From: Anne Marie Barros – Master Colorist, Gerard Bollei Salon, NYC

Today, the average person begins to gray as early as their twenties, based upon several factors including the environment, stress levels, and just plain genetics. Women (and men) who gray younger do not view this as aging, but as a problem that needs to be solved and an excuse to experiment with hair color. The underlying reality of gray hair, however, is that very few end up with naturally beautiful silvery-white hair that looks youthful and gorgeous. Luckily, there are many viable options available to those whose graying begins at any age. The choice depends upon the client: age, lifestyle, commitment to upkeep, adventurous or timid nature, and many other factors that all help determine the optimum technique…but "there is no such thing as resistant gray in the hands of the properly trained colorist," insists Gerard Bollei Salon Master Colorist Anne Marie Barros (formerly of Rubann Salon).

A popular gray-hair technique is multi-shading for blonds, brunettes, or redheads. The concept behind multi-shading is that all strands of hair get color, starting from the deepest (which may be close to your naturally darkest strands) to the lightest. The idea is that when the hair grows, the lightest strands will blend into the gray, allowing the line of demarcation to be less noticeable. Depending on the degree of lightness or darkness, this technique allows 6 to 12 weeks between touch ups. If done correctly, the results are stunning and the hair remains healthy and shiny with reams of depth.

For those with less than 25% gray who do not want any major changes, I recommend using a semi-permanent color (such as Wella Color Touch) similar to your natural shade to blend in the grays. This allows 6 to 9 weeks between touch ups.

Color weaves in medium to heavy highlights are a subtle way to blend away the gray. Depending on the final desired look and the degree of lightness, this can be done with bleach or color. This process allows 2 to 3 months between touch ups.

Salt and pepper gray hair can be enhanced by adding medium to heavy silver streaks using a technique called Pearlizing, which strategically places silvery-white streaks in those areas that will best brighten the hair and face. This will allow you to be naturally gray, but prettier and brighter. This works best on those with silky hair, Nordic complexions and blue eyes and allows 2 to 3 months between retouches.

A technique known as Low-lighting adds dark streaks to particular areas in the shade of your natural color. Leaving a few subtle white strands makes the color more believable and long lasting, and turns the clock back to when you just started graying. You can go 2-3 months before retouching. This method works best on men since complete coverage on shorter hair makes it look artificial; however, men will need retouching more frequently.

The easiest method to cover gray is a single process blond. A light shade of blond is applied all over and processed for a specific amount of time. If the right formulation is applied, you can achieve a natural looking color with beautiful highlights. The salt and pepper in the hair will color differently, leaving the hair naturally shaded. This process needs to be retouched every 4-6 weeks.    

To completely cover gray and keep it natural, you must color the entire head from roots to ends when you first color your hair. After that, only the roots should be touched up neatly without overlapping, allowing the color to process the recommended amount of time. If the ends need enrichment, dilute the root formula with water and apply only for a few minutes. If the root formula is very dark, I suggest having a second formula that is much lighter, but with similar color tones, and apply it to the shaft before shampooing. This allows the ends to become richer without becoming too dark. It is not necessary to apply color to the shaft every time you color your hair, but to keep that natural look, the hair must be examined whenever it is colored to determine if the shaft needs color or not.

Everyone thinks that gray hair is resistant and difficult to color – it is not the gray that is the problem, but the formulation. If the hair is more than 50% gray, the formula should be half a shade to a whole shade darker with neutral and gold pigments. Stay away from anything ash since there will not be enough pigment to cover the white, and the end result will be transparent or supply no coverage at all.

You can extend the time in between touch ups by using various color mascaras or color wands such as Color Mark, or if you feel more ambitious you can use one of the popular brands of root touch ups. I suggest you use a color lighter than your formula and blend your roots, rather than try to completely cover the gray and run the risk of making the results too dark. I recommend that you color the areas that are visible such as your part and hairline; trying to do more will most likely interfere with your next coloring.

To dispel a common myth, gray hair is not any coarser than pigmented hair; it only appears that way because the white strands stand out. If you had thick coarse hair before you started to gray, you'll have the same texture after you gray. If your hair was limp and fine, it will still be limp and fine after graying. To help control gray hair, use a small amount of shampoo on the scalp only and rinse thoroughly. Additionally, I recommend using a small amount of conditioner on only the hair shaft – wait until the hair absorbs it and rinse out any excess. This method leaves the hair balanced: a clean scalp and supple moisturized shaft yielding plenty of body, and ease in styling with very little product. For extra smoothness, you may apply silicone oil to the hair shaft before and after styling.

"To color or not to color," is the question that many gray-haired women ask themselves. I believe that no matter how beautiful your gray or silver hair appears, it automatically signals that you are mature and adds an extra 10-15 years to your age. If you opt to keep the gray, yo women's coats ur beautiful hair cannot be your only asset. You must be impeccably dressed, your clothes current, your makeup perfect, and your hairstyle smooth and chic. If not, you risk looking old and sloppy. All of these factors must be assessed in deciding what to do when those sneaky white strands first start making their appearance!

To schedule an interview or an appointment with Annemarie, please contact Linda Pedreira at 718-747-3675 or headlines123(at)msn(dot)com

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Friday, December 7, 2012

Summer Plastic Surgery Season Heating Up

For many New Orleans plastic surgeons the upcoming summer months signal an upsurge in the number of body shaping cosmetic surgery procedures, according to board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michele M. Cooper (http://www.michelecoopermd.com). She reports an increase in popularity for procedures like liposuction in New Orleans at her plastic surgery practice.

"Many of my patients have been exercising and following a healthy diet in order to prepare for the warmer summer months," Dr. Cooper says. "But they still have certain problem areas that just don't seem to improve– such as 'love handles' or 'saddle bags'. Plastic surgery procedures such as liposuction women's jackets or a tummy tuck are often chosen to correct those minor imperfections and give them the body they have worked so hard to attain."

Dr. Cooper offers a sophisticated type of liposuction known as "laser liposuction" or Smartlipo? technology. This treatment involves the use of a laser fiber under the surface of the skin that

delivers energy directly to the fat cells, causing them to liquefy. Unlike traditional liposuction, which requires that the surgeon manually break up fat cells by forcefully moving the suction tube in a back and forth motion, laser liposuction allows for easier fat removal with much less trauma to body. Additionally, it can be used on areas that are typically more difficult to treat– such as the legs and arms.

"Laser liposuction is a great option for someone who wants a shorter recovery time," Dr. Cooper says. "Because there is less damage to the surrounding tissues, my patients experience less bruising and bleeding – allowing them to enjoy their results sooner."

But Dr. Cooper notes that not all of her patients are looking to minimize their assets. She mentions that many of her female patients hoping to emphasize their curves are opting for procedures such as breast augmentation in New Orleans.

"Women often choose breast augmentation during this time of year to feel more confident in warmer-weather clothing, such as tank tops and swim suits," Dr. Cooper states. "Summer is a time when people head outdoors and wear more revealing clothing. Feeling good about how you look provides a sense of freedom; and during summer, people want to feel carefree and have fun."

As a well-established plastic surgeon, Dr. Cooper treats many men and women at her practice serving New Orleans. In addition to procedures for the breast and body, she also performs facial cosmetic surgery such as a short-scar face lift, eyelid surgery, and brow lift. For facial rejuvenation without surgery, Dr. Cooper offers popular medical spa services like BOTOX?, Restylane?, Sculptra? and chemical peels.

Dr. Michele Cooper (http://www.michelecoopermd.com) is a board-certified New Orleans plastic surgeon performing cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures ranging from breast enlargement and liposuction to face lift, combination procedures, and noninvasive treatments for the body and skin. After earning her MD from the University of Maryland Medical School, Dr. Cooper completed residencies in general and plastic surgery, as well as an additional fellowship in craniofacial surgery. She has received numerous awards for her work, and currently serves a full range of patients from her New Orleans plastic surgery offices.

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

As Gold Glitters Worldwide, New Clothing Company Capitalizes on Super-Hot Trend

Got Gold?

Could it finally be time to re-balance your portfolio with some hard assets? Well, while you're waiting for the ideal entry point, you have to check out the latest collection of gold and silver t-shirts from Gearology.

Even though most of us don't have Trump-size portfolios, we can still show off a little bit—just like The Donald. T-shirts that literally shout "Got Gold?" and baseball caps proclaiming "got silver?" are just a small slice of the selection available at this unique website.

"I've been a gold bug since the 70s and a recently converted silver bug," says company president Colin Hayward. "I think it's a shame that gold and silver investors have gotten such a bad rep over the years... but that's starting to change—little by little."

According to Hayward, for years he has been on the lookout for well-designed t-shirts that promote gold and silver, but simply couldn't find anything. In this particular case, "desire" was the mother of invention. "You see everything under the sun promoted on t-shirts, baseball caps and coffee mugs—but it's practically impossible to find something that specifically champions gold or silver. So, basically, all we're trying to do is fill this neglected category a little bit while creating stuff that we want to wear ourselves."

All gear is designed in Southern California, while production focuses on using the finest materials and techniques available.

Finally, if you love a good guessing game, check out the website and enter Gearology's gold price contest to win one of their cool t-shirts. A new contest starts every month.

About Gearology

When the founders of Gearology couldn't find eye-catching t-shirts and other accessori women's coats es that equaled their passion for gold and silver, they decided to do something about it. After completing the designs for their first collections of men's and women's shirts, the new website opened for business in August.

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Indian Fashion rocked Washington DC Fashion Week

Who could have believed that Indian fashion could charm mainstream fashion audience in the heart of Washington DC? Yet the crowd was wowed and the photographers went crazy when the gorgeous models walked the ramp for Indian designer Parna Ghose of Pure Elegance at the Washington DC Fashion Week Spring/Summer Collection 2012 at the French Embassy.

Since its inception, the DC Fashion Week finale has been the not-to-be-missed International Couture Show, featuring more than 100 diverse models. This event continued its tradition of bringing outstanding collection of talented designers from around the world, attracting a large global media presence.

This year's show featured many outstanding designers including Indian designer, Parna Ghose of Pure Elegance. Parna aptly blended traditional Indian wear with more casual, contemporary evening wear. The fabrics used were silks, georgettes, chiffons, and nets embellished with ethnic craftwork and cutwork of velvet, embroidery, antique work and metal work.

"I believe women bring their individuality through fashion that is tasteful, contemporary and practical," said Parna Ghose, founder of Pure Elegance. "The hallmark of our design is in its flawless craftsmanship and attention to detail. We focus on bringing out the individuality and exuberance through our unique, unforgettable pieces".

Pure Elegance is a fashion brand created in US for South-Asian women worldwide. It is the first of its kind in the USA to combine both high-end Indian fusion fashion and accessories, with exquisite clothing and jewelry under one roof for South Asian Women. Pure Elegance captures the essence of India and blends it with the best that the contemporary West has to offer. Since women's jackets online its inception, about three years ago, Pure Elegance enjoys a strong following worldwide. It now has over twenty five thousand Fans on its Facebook social-networking page and is one of the fastest growing South-Asian fashion brands in US.

With its success at the DC Fashion Week, Pure Elegance is eyeing the lucrative and fast-growing Indian bridal wear market that is over four billion dollar in size globally. Pure Elegance has been invited to the prestigious Dubai Fashion Week this October and hopes to further its footprint worldwide.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

L.A.’s Largest Women’s Sports Retailer Changes its Game with a New Name

Los Angeles' largest women's athletic apparel and gear retailer has changed its name. Sporteve is now Sports for Eve.

President D'Lynda Fischer opened the store in July 2006 with a vision for creating a comfortable space for women to purchase clothing, gear and accessories for their active lifestyles. Over the past five years, the store has evolved into more than just an athletic store. It has become a gathering center and learning center for women's sports. The staff hosts weekly runs, swims and bike rides for customers. They also offer an array of athletic women's coats online training programs and clinics designed just for women.

"We are changing the name to reflect the evolution of what we have become," says Fischer. "Sports for Eve will remain a premiere shopping environment for athletic apparel that embodies a woman's style and grace. But it's also become a place where women discover what makes them feel beautiful, confident and powerful."

The bright and airy 3,000 square-foot store, which is located in downtown Culver City, received a fresh new look courtesy of Seattle-based Bruce Hale Design. New signage, colors and the new logo were installed last Friday.

Fischer personally tests each and every product Sports for Eve sells and carries hard-to-find women-centric brands. In addition to carefully choosing what they sell, Fischer and her staff pride themselves on providing helpful answers to women's questions and expertise in fitting women for sports bras, minimalist running shoes, wetsuits, swim goggles and more.

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Fashion-Forward Boutique Designs Its Own Stylish Makeover

With her well-trained eye, Collage Boutique owner, Bebe Roxana, has an uncanny ability to survey the mercurial fashion scene of unique clothing stores online and pluck from its trend-choked depths fashion-forward wardrobe essentials.

Bebe's carefully selected collection of unique, hard-to-find pieces like see through tank tops and high low dresses, are sold online to appreciative clients who don't have fashion Mecca zip codes to inspire their choice of attire.

Founded in 2005 in Tucson, Arizona as a local boutique serving the growing population of style-starved university students, the booming business launched its online store in 2009. The Fashion Institute of Technology alum "knew there were other women in similar cities with limited access to current fashions," and used this void as her motivation to reach them via the Web and social media.

"My customer's wants and needs are the back women's coats bone of my business and I work closely with manufacturers and emerging designers to acquire in-demand pieces," Bebe proudly states. Bebe's passion for bringing style to every state is prompting her to move back to New York City to be closer to the fashion capital and provide even more selection to her loyal patrons.

Having helped hundreds of clients evolve their fashion flair, Bebe has now turned her expert gaze inward and partnered with Vision Course, a California-based e-commerce and Web development company, to revamp Collage Boutique's brand and website. "Collage Boutique is undergoing an exciting revitalization and our updated website better reflects our unique service and spirit."

True to its name, Collage Boutique masterfully fulfills its mission of blending brands, designs, price points, patterns, and colors to create effortlessly chic personal style. The company's rejuvenated virtual storefront, with its exclusive promotions, "true fashion" reports, Bang, Bang La Femme blog, and more, is the perfect accessory to complement Bebe's pioneering vision.

ABOUT COLLAGE BOUTIQUE

Founded in 2005 in Tucson, Arizona, Collage Boutique showcases unique, hard-to-find designs for the style-savvy shopper with limited access to emerging fashions. Owner, Bebe Roxana, made enhancing one's style expression even easier by launching Collage Boutique's online store in 2009.

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Los Angeles Photographer "Sees" Increase in Fine Art Nude Portrait Sessions

According to L.A. photographer, a trend in being photographed nude is on women's coats the rise, especially during Valentine's Day.

For over twenty years Los Angeles photographer, Linnea Lenkus, has had a thriving photography business photographing everything from magazines to celebrities to newborn baby portraits. But she is mostly known for a lack of clothes in her portraits, namely fine art nudes.

Women ranging from all ages and sizes have asked Lenkus to photograph their bodies to preserve their human form in an artistic way. Although Lenkus photographs fine art nudes year round, there does tend to be an increase around Valentine's Day. "It's a day of passion and love. What's better than the gift of your body as art?" Lenkus recommends including your loved one in the session too. "It can be exciting, a creative collaboration, and couples always have a great time!"

Linnea Lenkus has two portrait studios in Pasadena and Long Beach in the Los Angeles area. Her website can be found at http://www.LinneaLenkus.com and her fine art website can be found at http://www.LinneaLenkusFineArt.com

Seeking to photograph the authentic and flattering nude, Lenkus is very clear that these are not Playboy-type boudoir portraits "I am not a boudoir photographer, but a fine art photographer. The difference is in the sophistication and subtlety. My work has hung in galleries. Whether you are giving these portraits as a gift or keeping them for yourself they should be created in such a way that makes you feel beautiful and proud." Her fine art nude portraits focus on the simplistic elegance of the shadows across the lines and curves of a woman's body to create artistic portraits with style and grace.

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The CareGiver Partnership to Offer New Premium-Quality Absorbent Underwear for Incontinence

The CareGiver Partnership soon will carry Depend Real Fit for Men and Silhouette for Women, providing options for active customers looking for the closest thing to real underwear.

"Many of our customers lead active lifestyles, so those looking for a product that's soft and quiet like real underwear will love these," says Lynn Wilson, Co-Founder of The CareGiver Partnership. "Depend Silhouette for Women is perfect for those who like smooth fit that can be worn discreetly under any type of clothing, and Real Fit for Men offers even the most active man comfortable protection."

Depend Real Fit for Men and Silhouette for Women offer maximum absorbency and odor protection in a cottonlike fabric that looks, fits and feels like real underwear. The soft, premium-quality fabric has a finished waistband, all-around elastic leg bands and a slim profile, just like regular underwear.

"While these are referred to as 'briefs,' they're pull-on underwear and not the adult briefs with tape tabs," Wilson says. "Even the packaging is high quality and more like real underwear, so they are a discreet option for travel, too."

Starting in late April, The CareGiver Partnership will sell these premium products in cases containing four product packages. Size S/M will have 12 products per package and size L/XL will have 10 per package.

The CareGiver Partnership now is taking preorders for two-pack samp fashion coats online les of Depend Real Fit for Men or Silhouette for Women. Customers only pay $3.49 for shipping and handling, and can order by calling 1-800-985-1353. The CareGiver Partnership offers a full line of samples customers can try before buying.

The CareGiver Partnership is a national direct-to-consumer retailer of home healthcare products for incontinence, diabetes, nutrition support and more. In its sixth year of providing products and services that help caregivers and loved ones maintain personal dignity, the company also offers an online library of more than 1,200 family caregiver resources and personal service by experts in caregiving. Call 1-800-985-1353 or visit online at http://www.caregiverpartnership.com.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Online Lingerie Specialists, Butterfly Collection, Sponsors The Bra Band Project to Promote the Need for More 24-30 bra Bands

Finding D-K cup bras in America and Canada can be tough. For some women the problem is even worse because they need a larger cup on a 24, 26 or 28 band. Online companies like Butterfly Collection Lingerie specialize in D-K cup options and they agree that some bras are simply impossible to find. Co-owner, Claire Dumican says:

"One of the worst moments as a bra fitter is when you have to tell a woman that bras aren't made in her size. I had to tell one client that she needs a 26K but unfortunately that size doesn't exist."

Five American bra bloggers, StackDD, Bras I Hate, Boosaurus, By Baby's Rules and Braless in Brasil have come up with a creative way to show bra manufacturers how many women need smaller bands. The aptly named Bra Band Project encourages women who wear 30 bands and smaller (in any cup size) to submit their photograph along with their band size and age to the giant 30 and under photo collage. This collage will be posted publicly as well as sent directly to specific manufacturers to highlight the diversity of women who need 24-30 bands.

Sarah from StackDD+ explains why they chose the photo collage to shake up the industry, "There are a lot of misconceptions about the sub-32 full-bust market. People think only teenagers wear bands under a 32 or worse, that no one needs a sub 32 band! We wanted to show the lingerie industry the diversity of our market by literally putting the women they should be designing for in-front of them. We hope the collage will be affirming fashion jackets to women who think they're the only ones built this way and struggle to find a bra that fits."

All the photos show the torso either clothed or in lingerie and the faces are cropped out to preserve anonymity. Women wanting to participate can click here to submit their photo or email it to brabandproject(at)gmail(dot)com

Asked why Butterfly Collection Lingerie had decided to sponsor the project Claire said "Every woman deserves the confidence and comfort a correctly fitting bra can bring. We're very proud to support these passionate bloggers as they raise awareness about smaller band sizes."

Hollywood Divas Set To Hit New York Stage!

The new one-man musical funfest Fabulous Divas of Hollywood starring and created by Alan Palmer.

The creative team behind the hit off-Broadway musical Fabulous Divas of Broadway are at it again bringing the New York premiere of their new show FABULOUS DIVAS OF HO women's coats LLYWOOD to the Roy Arias Theatre (300 West 43rd Street) for four performances beginning Friday, June 15th. Writer/Creator ALAN PALMER has outdone himself with this audacious tribute to Hollywood films and the delightful divas that starred in them.

This outlandish, outrageous and out and out fun-filled show parodies some of the biggest and best that Hollywood has to offer. With fast paced changes of beautiful costumes, wigs, thematic projections and a bevy of satirical songs, Alan Palmer's impressions remind us why we all love to go to the movies and adore the leading women who star in them.

Beyond mimicry, beyond drag, ALAN PALMER'S FABULOUS DIVAS OF HOLLYWOOD is both reverent and irreverent. A loving and hysterical tribute to the Prima Performers of Hollywood, it's a must for all lovers of film!

His cast of 22 characterizations include Cher, Meryl Streep, Audrey Hepburn, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, plus a few surprises.

Written and staged by Alan Palmer, the production features projection design by Rich Brown, and costume design by Curtis Jerome.

The performance schedule for FABULOUS DIVAS OF HOLLYWOOD: June 15, 16, 22, 23 at 8:00 PM (RT:70 mins) At the Roy Arias Theatre, 300 W. 43rd (Between 8th & 9th). $40 ticket includes two drinks and may be purchased through Smart Tix at http://www.smarttix.com or in person at the box office.

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BIOGRAPHY

ALAN PALMER (Performer/Author/Director: Originated the role of Gerard Damiano in "Lovelace" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. The show garnered him an LA Weekly Award after playing in Los Angeles for six months. His New York Credits include "The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber" with Michael Crawford at Radio City Music Hall and the off-Broadway shows "Bernie's Bar Mitzvah," "Making Waves," "Songs the Girls Sang" and the recent hit off-Broadway musical "Fabulous Divas of Broadway" written by Palmer which continues to tour the world. Film and television credits include "Hot Springs Hotel" and "Compromising Situations" (both for Showtime), "Mind Your Manners, Brother Red," "The Club" the sketch comedy show "Skin Deep Detergent," "Accidentally in Love," "Heaven's Idiots" ("Best Comedy Short" at the Bare Bones Film Festival), and is best known to TV audiences as Corcus on "The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers." Alan is an award winning director/choreographer based in Los Angeles, whose credits include the 50th Anniversary production of "Oklahoma!" for Broadway-Grand Opera, the West Coast premiere of the musical "It's a Wonderful Life." The original production of "Inaccurate Information" written by Jeffery Bowman at Hudson Theatre (L.A. Garland/ Best Director), the new version of "Nunsense A-Men" at Open Stage West and tours of "Forever Plaid," "An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber," "Pump Boys & Dinettes," and "Godspell" (Applause Award, Best Director). He has written several revues, including the musical rockumentary "Rock on Broadway," his award winning adaptation of "Songs the Girls Sang" (ADA Award, Best Choreographer) and Ovation Nomination, Best Adaptation). He wrote the film "Journey of a Jacket" seen at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006, the television series "The Club", as well as his fourth solo CD "Songs for Souls" for The Homeless Children's Charity Project.

CURTIS JEROME (Costume Designer) has developed numerous clothing lines for men, women and children since 1994. Currently, he designs for the E.M. Hall women's line in Los Angeles. Several productions are in development for Las Vegas resorts, with one receiving a fully costumed showcase of Curtis' designs at the Flamingo Las Vegas Showroom. "Mr. B" is proud to be a contributing designer for the Golden Rainbow Awards, held annually at Bally's Las Vegas, to benefit the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada. He was the youngest Resident Designer of the prestigious Orange County Children's Theatre, California and in addition to many civic and community theater projects in California, his designs have been seen on the vintage TV show "Dance Fever" and in such films as Sex Insurance Inc., for which he received recognition from the Outfest Film Festival. Curtis' home design studio can be viewed at LivingConceptsStudio.com

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Flying Tomato's Biggest Sale of the Year - Score an extra 20%

Fans of Flying Tomato clothing should head straight for the brand's online boutique where they will find a massive July 4th sale with up to 36% off some of its hottest vintage inspired bohemian items of the season.

Flying Tomato women's jackets 's July 4th sale includes everything from bohemian maxi dresses to bohemian palazzo pants and makes for the ideal opportunity to save dollars on the overall price of some of the brand's most popular items. The sale will only run for a limited time though (ends July 4th), so those that are interested in bagging a few bargains should act now before stocks run out.

In total, there are just less than 350 items of women's clothing included in the sale, available in sizes small to large. There are many items available for less than $39 and a lot of the clothes are available in a range of colors, so customers will still be able to pick the best style for them.

"All of our favorite items are included in this July 4th sale," said Luz Gutierrez of Flying Tomato. "The Red, White & Blue sales are always best time to pick up some real bargains, and at Flying Tomato we want to make sure that our customers get the chance to do that."

To buy from the Flying Tomato's sale, check out their new lookbook, or to check out the new collections, visit the official website at http://www.FlyingTomato.com now

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Friday, November 30, 2012

NAPW Washington DC Local Chapter Conducts Wealth-Building Seminar and Networking Event in July

On Tuesday, July 17, 2012, the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) Washington, DC Chapter, in conjunction with the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce conducted a wealth-building seminar, 'Biz Killer: Avoiding Mistakes That Can Destroy You Business'.

The networking event and seminar was held at the headquarters of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce located on 1495 F Street, NW Washington, DC in the Nation's Capital. The seminar was held from 5:30PM - 7:30PM. The event was a smashing success and hopefully it was the first of many, successful collaborations between the NAPW Washington, DC Chapter and the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

'Biz Killer', was a seminar designed to help each person in attendance improve all aspects of their business and financial lives.

"Everyone in attendance was fortunate enough to hear from a panel of financial experts, who have worked with many of the powerful brokers in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area and throughout the United States," said Gerly Sapphire Harris, NAPW Washington DC Chapter President.

These well-educated financial experts covered a wide range of topics including wealth building strategies, business building strategies, as well as strategies to help mitigate tax liabilities, and estate planning. The lively discussion was interactive, which fostered an environment of learning. Each attendee had the opportunity to glean knowledge, information, and advice from a panel of experts that, if implemented, could have positive ramifications for years to come. At a time when a number of me fashion jackets dia outlets, and certain segments of the population are constantly focusing on the challenges in the economy (and there are many), it was refreshing to hear from a group of individuals focused on maximizing resources and an improving financial situation.

One of the key points of the seminar was the value of knowledge. Individuals armed with a good education and access to the most current information will be in a better position to take advantage of emerging market opportunities. Education and knowledge will also help combat one of the impediments to financial success and that is fear. Education and a powerful team could help a business owner prosper even in economically challenging times. The opportunity to speak with this group of financial experts was truly a blessing for everyone in attendance. The experts not only provided a wealth of knowledge, they also answered every question posed by the audience.

After the financial seminar, the NAPW Washington, DC Chapter President Ms. Gerly Sapphire Harris thanked each of the Committee Board members and their teams for their hard work, dedication, and willingness to share their personal genius. Each member positively influenced the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. The Committee Board is as follow: Vice President, Karen Atkins Purifoy; Special Advisor to the Committee Board, Kathleen Callaghy; Treasurer, Janiece Norfleet; Director of Communication, Vanessa G. Huguley; Director of Programs, Sonia Montes De Oca; and Director of Membership, May Khoury. Ms. Gerly Sapphire Harris, also acknowledge each of the NAPW Washington, DC Chapter members as well. A few moments of appreciation was said to each Chapter members for the contributions that each of them have made for the advancement of the NAPW Washington, DC Chapter. The accomplishments made by the 'End of the Second Quarter and Up-Date', based on the email that was sent out on Saturday, June 30, 2012 was shared.

Ms. Gerly Sapphire Harris shared, "As we approach the end of the second quarter of 2012 and begin to reflect upon the first half of the year, the NAPW Washington, DC Chapter has a lot to be proud of."

"The lives that we have touched and the positive impact that has been made by the NAPW Washington, DC Chapter has been unprecedented," Gerly said. "As the President of the NAPW Washington, DC Chapter, I must say that I am extremely proud of each Committee Board members and their team. I am also extremely grateful to be associated with such a positive and dynamic group of women. Any and all of the accomplishments of the NAPW Washington, DC Chapter is the result of the personal gifts, talents, and/or monetary donations personal that each of you brought to our 'community table'. Again I say, Thank You. The first half of 2012 has been a smashing success, but there is still a lot of work to do."

Gerly encouraged each member to continue their efforts on behalf of the community. The NAPW Washington, DC Chapter is dedicated to Service and our February (Women's Shelter Outreach), and May (College for Kids program) outreach efforts was a huge success. In fact, the Chapter's efforts have been featured on WOL, which is a Radio One station. The group received several 'Thank You' letters from families who received clothing that was donated by our members. They also received commendation from the City Gate organization for our contributions to the young children within the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.

In addition to outreach efforts, the Chapter's Meet & Greet event hosted by Mrs. Sonia Montes De Oca, the Director of Programs, was very successful as well. The NAPW Washington, DC Chapter Committee Board is such a great team that is has been dubbed the 'Dream Team'. Gerly gave the Committee Board this name because they make it happen and get the job done in excellence.

Ms. Gerly Sapphire Harris thanked everyone in attendance for their participation in the meeting, and welcomed the new members. Sapphire reminded the group that their August Outreach will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at China Town 777 Seventh Street, NW Washington, DC 20001, 3rd Floor Community Room.

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is the largest and most recognized network of female professionals. NAPW provides a forum where women can interact, exchange ideas, educate, network, and empower. NAPW Local Chapters allow members to maximize their experience through meetings, networking opportunities, and professional events.

For additional information regarding the NAPW Washington DC Local Chapter and/or NAPW, please visit http://www.napw.com.

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Online Shopping Site MyReviewsNow.net Features Big Cabelas.com Sale on Gift Ideas and More

People on the hunt for the perfect gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast on their list – or folks who simply want to pick up some incredible new items for themselves or their family – can now connect with consumer reviews website MyReviewsNow.net's affiliate partner Cabelas.com, and take advantage of their incredible Fall Great Outdoors Sale event.

For a limited time, people can shop online at Cabelas.com and save big during their largest sale and event of the season. Items on sale include top quality hunting boots, fill feeders, scouting cameras, cabin tents, rangefinders, tackle bags, and much more.

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Cabelas.com is the world's leading outfitter of fishing, hunting and outdoor gear. Their online superstore features thousands of made-to-last items, including a Bargain Cave that offers great deals on men's clothing, women's and kid's clothing, camping and auto gear, hunting gear, fishing gear, gift ideas and more.

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A virtual shopping mall of services, products and publications available online, MyReviewsNow.net is a business directory that sets itself apart from similar sites by offering both professional reviews and consumer reviews on the Internet's hottest offerings and gift ideas in a fun, simple format that is easy for visitors to shop and enjoy. Plus, MyReviewsNow.net is 100% free, open 24/7, and the best way to shop online and avoid crowded malls and parking lots.

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Secret Expressions Brings Trendy Peace Love World Fashions to The Woodlands

Secret Expressions is proud to have been recently chosen as the exclusive retailer in The Woodlands, Texas, for the chic line of Peace Love World clothing. The line's unique styles have graced the bodies of some of today's hottest celebrities, from Jennifer Lopez to Halle Berry to the Kardashian sisters.

Designed by Alina Villasante, the vibrant Peace Love World clothing line is the perfect addition to the fashionable options available at the Secret Expressions Med Spa boutique. Shoppers can choose from the latest collections designed by a wide range of respected designers, from Tart and Juicy Couture to Saint Grace and Agua Bendita. The boutique's constantly expanding and evolving selection also includes footwear, jewelry, accessories and gifts.

"The spirit of the fashion-forward collection perfectly complements the posh atmosphere and philosophy at Secret Expressions," explains Katherine McHugh, owner of the luxurious medica women's coats l spa and chic boutique. "Our cosmetic specialists strive to accentuate the inner beauty of every client by highlighting their best features and promoting a permanent sense of self-confidence."

Created with the comfort and well-being of the client in mind, Secret Expressions Med Spa combines an upscale designer clothing boutique with a luxury spa, a high-end nail and hair salon and a cosmetic surgery suite under the same roof. The wide array of procedures and services available are designed to enhance each client's natural beauty and emphasize a healthy body. In addition to offering cellulite reduction, laser fat removal and colon hydrotherapy, the chandelier-draped spa provides massages, body wraps and professional makeup applications.

In order to ensure that every patient is treated to the most cutting-edge procedures in the industry, the Secret Expressions team partners with world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas P. McHugh. His extensive experience in the cosmetic surgery industry includes breast augmentation and cosmetic laser treatments such as Cellulaze, as well as a variety of innovative body therapies, including body sugaring and Vichy showers.

Internationally known for his exceptional skills and genuine compassion, Dr. McHugh is an invaluable component of the Secret Expressions Med Spa team. He performs all injectable cosmetic procedures personally, takes time to address all the client's concerns and ensures that every patient receives comprehensive, effective aftercare.

"The partnership with Secret Expressions allows us to offer local residents a full beauty treatment experience," Dr. McHugh says. "After leaving the lavish, relaxing spa, our clients feel pampered from head to toe."

Men and women of all ages are invited to indulge in an unforgettably unique health, beauty and wellness experience. For more information or to schedule a life-changing consultation, visit Secret Expressions Med Spa at http://www.SecretExpressionsMedSpa.com/ or call (281) 444-3733.

About Secret Expressions Med Spa.
Created with the comfort and well-being of the client in mind, Secret Expressions Med Spa combines an upscale designer clothing boutique with a luxury spa, high-end nail and hair salon and a cosmetic surgery suite under the same roof. Based in The Woodlands, Texas, Secret Expressions opened its doors in 2012 to complement the services provided by Dr. Thomas P. McHugh, the region's premier plastic surgeon.

Online Shopping Hub MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights HobbyTron Halloween Sale on RC Cars and More

Shoppers of all ages in search of fantastic toys, RC cars, science kits, robot kits and more can now head to online shopping hub MyReviewsNow.net, and take advantage of the limited time Halloween sale going on now at their affiliate partner, HobbyTron.

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An Internet superstore of mobile thousands of other services, products and publications available online, MyReviewsNow.net is a business directory and gift ideas superstore that sets itself apart from similar sites by offering both professional reviews and consumer reviews on the Internet's hottest offerings in a fun, simple format that is easy for visitors to shop and enjoy. Plus, MyReviewsNow.net is 100% free, open 24/7, and the best way avoid crowded malls and parking lots.

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SEO Champion was started in 1999 and is owner operated by Michael Rotkin, SEO Specialist for over 17 years. Michael Rotkin's goal for his clients is to "own" keyword placements for the top 3 slots organically, so that his clients can earn a higher return on investment from their advertising dollars. Rotkin realizes the value of SEO over Pay-Per-Click campaigns, where click-throughs are generally more expensive and harder to convert into sales. SEOChampion's intense work ethic can be seen in daily and weekly reports that show progress through organic keyword gain. This effort is the reason his SEO firm has been able to build a loyal client base for many years. Learn more at SEO Champion.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Sexy Christmas Costumes Arrive Daily at Yandy.com

With the holidays quickly approaching, Yandy.com, online retailer of women's apparel, is adding sexy Christmas costumes daily to the already extensive collection available on the site, just in time for popular Santa-themed pub crawls and festive holiday parties.

While Yandy is traditionally known for offering a wide range of plus and standard size lingerie, the online retailer also specializes in specialty holiday items. Some of the most popular seasonal items are Yandy's collection of sexy Santa costumes. Some of the new additions this holiday season include the Miss Candy Cane costume which features a red sequin tube dress with faux fur trim and a lace up back and the Sexy Claus costume which includes a red velvet mini dress with a cut out back, faux fur trim and attached hood.

Ranging from standard to deluxe, Yandy's collection of sexy Christmas costumes hits every price point. The collection of sexy Santas range in price from $31.95 to $124.95 for the more deluxe options.

Yandy is also gearing up for the holidays by preparing for big, upcoming shopping holidays. Yandy plans on offering large quantities of doorbuster deals during the site's Black Friday sale on Friday, November 23, 2012 as well as on Cyber Monday, Monday, November 26, 2012.

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Friday, November 23, 2012

Types Of Dogs That Are Popular

Dogs are generally split into seven major categories, sometimes eight if you count the miscellaneous category. The different types of dog groupings help to categorize dogs based upon there features. A few types of dog groups include Terriers, Toy Dogs, and Non-Sporting Dogs.

Terrier Dogs

Terrier dogs were originally bred to hunt and control vermin and other predators such as rats, mice, foxes and ferrets. This selective breeding for specific characteristic and traits gave rise to small, energetic breeds with very determined temperaments.

Terriers were bred for their ability to dig tenaciously in search of their quarry as well as the tendency to bark persistently in order to frighten their prey out of hiding.

Terrier dogs tend to be small or medium in size and are usually described as feisty, willing to take on even the biggest of opponents with no regard for size. This is an excellent trait for hunting rats, but not always a nice attitude with other pets or young children.

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Toy Dogs

Dogs belonging to the toy dog group were originally bred and developed to provide pleasure and companionship to wealthier people. Where other dog breeds were allocated specific roles in hunting or working, toy dogs had no specific working function and became somewhat of a status symbol.

Before the advent of breeding for appearance, toy dog breeds were often employed as lap warmers or bed warmers, spawning the name lap dog and could often be seen seated on the laps of nobles and royalty in both Oriental and European palaces and castles.

Toy dogs generally make very easy care domestic pets, although without adequate socialization when they are pups, toy breeds may tend to become very protective of their owners and their property. This trait can develop a persistent barking habit, or yapping, in these very small dogs as they seek to ward off others from what they perceive as their property.

Some more common types of toy dogs include the Chihuahua, Maltese terrier, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, and Poodles among other types of dogs.

Non-Sporting Dogs

There are so many different types of dogs encompassed in the non-sporting dogs group that it is difficult to give one specific classification or general trait among them.

Non-sporting dog varieties are available in different sizes, coats, appearances, traits and temperaments. This classification is then more specific to all types of dogs whose primary breeding purpose is no longer utilized.

Many of the breeds found in the non-sporting dogs group were once bred for tasks that have altered over time so that these tasks are no longer as commonly required. Such tasks as hunting small game, bull baiting, circus performing dogs and even coach dogs like the Dalmatian are included in these types of dogs.

Examples of the types of dog breeds included in the non-sporting dogs classification include the Dalmation, the Lhasa Apso, Poodle, Chow Chow, Bichon Frise, and the Chinese Shar-pei.

Herding Dogs

Herding dogs were originally developed to utilize their huge levels of stamina and agility. Many types of dogs in the herding dog group are able to herd animals that may be many times their size and this can seem as though they are able to control the movements and direction of other animals. They are also able to control the movements of large herds of sheep, deer, or cattle that number in the hundreds with relative ease.

Most types of herding dogs have been bred over generations to sport a weatherproof double-coat that not only protects them from the cold, but can also insulate them against the heat.

Herding dogs are very intelligent and have enormous amounts of energy. The combination of these two traits can mean herding dogs often become destructive if not given sufficient exercise or mental stimulation to stop them becoming bored.

The instinctive nature of herding dogs is very strong and they will attempt to round up members of the family, including other pets, in order to direct them back to areas or activities the dog would prefer to be enjoying.

Herding dogs respond very well to firm training and actually enjoy being challenged with tasks that make them hunt, seek, track, or find object. They will perform best when given specific tasks to complete prior to receiving a positive reward or reinforcement.

Border collies, Australian Cattle Dogs, German Shepherd Dogs, and Shetland Sheepdogs are among the various types of herding dogs.

In more recent times, the intelligence and natural determination of these types of dogs has led them to be utilized in alternative roles away from their traditional herding roles.

It is becoming more common to see many different types of herding dogs actively used in working dog roles, such as police work, tracking work, and even rescue work.

Miscellaneous Dog Breeds

There are some dog breeds that are classified as miscellaneous simply due to not being recognized by the American Kennel Club at the time of this writing, although they are being considered for inclusion into the recognized dog breeds list.

One miscellaneous dog breed includes the Neapolitan Mastiff, which was originally bred in Italy as a war breed to be used in dog fighting and bear baiting. They were also often used by the Romans in the arena, but these enormous fierce dogs are also very effective as guard dogs.

The Black Russian terrier is also quite an old Russian breed, dating back to the 1800s. Originally bred for military use, these large dogs were also used in the bull-fighting ring.

Another miscellaneous dog breed is the Glen of Imaal Terrier, originally from Ireland and bred to hunt small game. The terrier is also known as a Miniature Irish Wolfhound.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Flea treatment for your pets

Having a dog also means that you need to deal with pesky fleas. Aside from catching diseases, your dog can also suffer from anemia due to losing too much blood from blood sucking fleas. If your dog is sensitive to flea bites, it may end up having a mild skin problem or in severe cases it may develop a severe allergic reaction resulting in baldness, intense itch and inflammation throughout its body. Many dog owners tend to get confused to the many flea treatment products in the market today. Flea treatment products ranges from flea comb, flea sprays, natural products, topical spot-on solutions, oral growth regulator or "birth control" pills for the fleas and more.

Your pet can catch fleas everywhere especially when they are outside your house. Even if you don?€?t want it, your pets will be more than likely going to play host to fleas at some point in their lives. You can?€?t guarantee that your dogs will not catch any fleas. There is very little you can do to prevent this from happening because fleas can be found lurking anywhere just waiting for a host to pass by but there are some things you can still do to prevent fleas from breeding in your house.

You can use a special type of comb called flea comb to help you remove any fleas and eggs from your dog?€?s coat. Adding a little bit of oil onto the comb spines is very effective in catching those pesky fleas because they get caught or trapped to the comb. Do not forget to have a bowl of hot water close by when you do this easy trick so that you can instantly place any fleas directly into the water whenever you catch one. You should always remember to pay attention to some hot spot areas on your pet?€?s body like behind their ears, spots in between their toes, the fur in their armpits, and the spots under their neck. Placing a white cloth under your dog during combing can help you to easily notice fleas. Fleas are notoriously hard to catch so don't expect to eradicate all your pet?€?s fleas in one combing.

You can also use alcohol to stun fleas while brushing and effortlessly dump them into a cup of water to die. Empty the mug down the toilet to make sure that any fleas do not make it out. Regularly giving baths to our dog can also minimize your dog?€?s flea problems but not when you are dealing with a major flea?€?s infestation. With major flea problem you can use special shampoos that are made to kill fleas. Alternative products available commercially are rosewood, cedar, or eucalyptus is better choice than relying on other commercial products to take care of minor flea problems. Another alternative in dealing with minor flea problem is cutting up lemons and squeezing the juice into a quart of water is, after it settles in a few hours you can put it into a clean spray bottle. A little spray across the body is usually enough to solve minor flea problem of your dog, just remember to avoid getting any spray into the eyes of your dog.

Bring your dog to a veterinarian when your dog?€?s flea problem has reached to flea infestation level. Veterinarian can analyze your pet?€?s condition and prescribe the best medication for the flea infestation. There are also many products available in the market that is safe to use in your home and also safe for your pets like a diatomaceous earth. This is one of the cheapest ways to handle flea problems in your home. Advantage and Frontline can wipe out adult fleas and prevents outbreak for up to 3 months. You just need a few drops onto your pet's shoulder and the special chemical will spread and cure on its own. Advantage and Frontline has little toxicity which makes it safe for your pet. These products are both harsh to pest but gentle to your pet?€?s sensitive sk women's jackets in. Whether Advantage or Frontline, you can be confident that your purchased item will completely eliminate the bugs on your pet?€?s skin. Be alert in handling such substances because these chemicals can injure you or your pet if used improperly. Ask your vet if you don?€?t understand anything about the product. Every flea control products on the market are not the same so select one that best suitable for your pet?€?s condition. Each has their own levels of success and kill different flea stages i.e. the eggs, larvae, and adults. One product or system may be effective against the adult fleas but is simply harmless to the eggs or larvae.

If your pet has a bad flea infestation then you have to use a combination of these products to effectively remove the fleas. Try to research on other alternative products or methods in controlling and reducing fleas. There are many flea control methods you might not have been aware of before so research! Your selection of a flea treatment medicine or system for your dog is very essential because it determines the success or failure in your fight against these pesky fleas.

Tips on Painting Rugs and Hooked Rugs

There are times that we feel that the color of the rugs has become faded. We can make them up by painting the surface of the rugs. Here are some ideas paint the rugs. It is difficult decision to buy fur rugs, as we are worry on how to clean them or will it damaging the fur while cleaning them. Well, you can start thinking on buying one now, as you will find the solution in this article.

PAINTING FIBER RUGS with worn or faded patterns can make them look almost new. Use awning, or canvas dye, paint; this is a hardwearing waterproof paint that penetrates the fibers and dries to a flat finish. Also available is a special paint made for such rugs. Put plenty of newspapers under the rug so that you will not stain the floor underneath and apply the paint with a stiff brush. Cover a small area at a time, being careful to get the paint into all the crevices. Paint both sides if you wish, but be sure the first coat is thoroughly dry before you turn the rug over.

MATTING can be swept with a soft brush or cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. It is important to roll it up for a weekly cleaning of the floor underneath because dirt goes through it with the greatest of ease. Wipe it occasionally with a cloth dampened with plain water or water containing a couple of teaspoons of ammonia. But don't get it too wet or it will develop odors.

HOOKED RUGS AND NUMDAH RUGS can be cleaned with a carpet sweeper. We have already warned against the damage that can be done to a small rug by shaking it vigorously outdoors to rid it of dust. Such techniques are especially damaging to hooked rugs and Numdah rugs from India. The burlap backing of hooked rugs is easily broken. You can snip the sprouting ends of closely hooked rugs with scissors, but never pull on them or you'll be sorry. Numdah rags are made of matted goat's hair and come apart under rough treatment. They cannot be washed; have them dry cleaned.

FUR RUGS are also in a special category, and the method used to clean them depends upon the backing. If the backing is wool, they can be cleaned with cornmeal that acts as an absorbent. Sprinkle the cornmeal generously into the fur, then brush it out. Several applications of fresh meal, followed by careful brushing, may be necessary to get the rug really clean. For rugs that are mounted in any other way, or unmounted, wipe the fur with a cloth wrung out of suds made with pure white soap flakes or a mild detergent, being careful not to get the backing, or pelt, wet. Rinse several times with a cloth wrung out of clear lukewarm water. Add a little bluing to the last water if the fur is white.

PILE RUGS made of rayon, nylon, and other synthetic fibers, either alone or mixed with wool, are cared for by the methods given for wool pile rugs.

PADS UNDERNEATH RUGS make them pleasantly springy and prolong their life. They are usually made of fibers such as jute and do not have to be mothproofed in this case. Rubber sheeting underlays, used as an accident precaution under small scatter rugs, lose some of their ability to hug the floor through picking up wax and soil. They need to be washed now and then to restore them. Use warm water and mild soap flakes or detergents; rinse and dry.

UNDERLAYS OF PRESSED FIBERS require gentle handling but they are so open and porous that the dirt sifts through them to the floor. So roll the pad up now and then and clean underneath it. If you feel that you must do more than that, run your vacuum cleaner over it, using the floor brush attachment, not the rug cleaner. Manipulate it with long slow strokes, avoiding undue pressure.

LATEX RUBBER BACKED PADS can be wiped with damp clothes but be sure the pad is perfectly dry before replacing it.

From this article we learned that we can use hardwearing waterproof paint to paint t women's coats online he rugs and use the stiff brush for applying. Matting can be clean with soft brush of vacuum cleaner while Hooked rugs or numdah rugs can easily be cleaned using carpet weeper. Clean the fur rugs by sprinkle the cornmeal into the fur, then brush it out. Use warm water and mild soaps or detergents to clean the pads underneath rugs.

Girls, Tips On What To Wear On Your First Date

First dates are so much fun. Kudos on basically landing your guy. Okay, so these two possible dates couldn't possibly be more opposite fashion-wise! I'm hoping you'll know in advance what you'll be doing.

I'll give you a few different ideas. For a dressy play and dinner, I personally would go with a simple black pencil skirt. It is perfect for basically every occasion and you won't look overdone, or too casual. Some black peep-toe heels would look great with this, or even a strappy shoe.

Shirt-wise, there are so many options. Call me crazy, but I'm such a huge fan of the whole belted shirt. However, I'd go with a brighter shirt since the skirt and shoes would be black. A nice plum color would be great and it's really big right now. A nice voluminous shirt would look cute too. A fuller skirt would work with all of these as well.

For the more casual date, I don't think there is anything wrong with a nice pair of dark-wash jeans with heels. A nice pair of ballet flats would work too. I love a nice bold sweater. You could add some nice bold silver jewelry to pull it all together. If a sweater seems too hot, go for a fitted 3/4 length top instead.

I am a huge fan of your idea of dark wash jeans and the sweater--personally I'd go with red or another bright color. The ankle boots sound cute. It's probably getting a little chilly for open-toed shoes anyway (I just live on the dangerous side). Any type of heels and jeans just looks so classy in my opinion. The cropped jacket sounds cute, as does the velvet peacoat. The jacket says "I'm such a fun gal!" and the peacoat says "I'm fun but mucho classy!" so it is up to you. Both choices sound great.

This guy sounds great--I'm so excited for you! I love random meeting. I'm sure you'll have a great time.

You asked about where I get my fashion knowledge from and I guess it's a few different things. I have always been a huge fan of "What not to Wear" and other makeover stuff, but recently I've been working at a TV station in Boston helping out the style producer for their fashion segment.

Their's a big difference between a basketball game and the theater, but I'll give it my best shot! You need to wear something classic and versatile so I'm leaning toward nice black pants and a dressiest black sweater...maybe something with a low scoop neck that's fitted with long or 3/4 length sleeves or a black sweater with a v-neck/wrap front. Just not something boxy! You can wear a white or yellow gold necklace...whichever matches your watch and bracelet. Pair the outfit with high heeled black boots and you'll be all set. That's what I would do if I were faced with two such different possibilities!

But don't panic because this is an easy one!!! Wear high heeled women's jackets online brown pumps and a matching brown handbag. The shade of brown is up to you...can be dark or milk chocolate, espresso, a reddish brown, etc. It will all work, but make sure your handbag matches the shoes.

You can wear a great necklace since the neckline is square. Wear yellow gold or natural toned beads, but have the necklace be short so it lays on your chest above the neckline of the dress. You can also wear a gold bracelet and watch. Don't go overboard because the dress sounds classic and your accessories should be as well!

Monday, November 19, 2012

New Spring Clothes: 3 Uniquely Fresh Looks For Spring

Are you looking for something fresh to wear this spring?

While there's an array of new spring looks, there's also a sense of the ordinary in many department store spring collections that just doesn't appeal to everybody.

Maybe your closet is filled already with flower print dresses, khaki pants and tank tops in every color. What you need is a breath of fresh air. Here's three totally updated looks for you to try out.

1) 80s Wrinkled Cool

1980s fashion style is back in a big way. Not everything 80s is punk or zippered to the hilt. You can have a totally laid back look by finding relaxed wrinkled pieces that are easy to care for, as well as, easy going.

The Cotton Wrinkled Blouse – traditional cotton blouses aren't supposed to be wrinkled, but this look allows you to wear a comfortable blouse with built-in wrinkles. Just throw it on and go.

The Relaxed Wrinkled Skirt – you can go with the long bohemian skirt here, but there are also short skirt styles with more of a tailored look that will work great.

The Relaxed 80s Motorcycle Style Jacket – look for a jacket with an elastic or cinched waist and multiple zippers on the front. Material will be light cotton or polyester blend. Comes in vibrant colors.

Wrinkled Trench Coat – the same classic style in a very relaxed cotton or twill fabric. You'll look great while remaining casually comfortable.

Two Toned Silk Wrinkled Scarf – wrap this breezy accent scarf around your neck or waist and add a little pizzazz to your casual chic outfit. Two colors are better than one.

Chunky Platform Shoes with Ruffles – keep the carefree casual look going from head to toe with the perfect pair of casual chic shoes. Look for wooden platform shoes topped by ruffled canvas or leather uppers.

Slouchy Handbag – finish this look off with a big old slouchy leather or canvas bag.

2) 20s Jazz Age Casual

Recreate the clean, crisp look of the 1920s country club set.

Sleeveless Pintuck Pleated Dress – this is a nice basic that you can wear to the office or a casual get together. If you can't find a pintuck pleated style, then any comfortable, sleeveless, free flowing style dress, in a solid color, will do the trick. Length should be just below the knee. Colors: white, black, navy or tan.

White Pleated Skirt – kind of old, yet so fresh and modern too. This skirt should drape below the knee.

Beaded Sleeveless Top – Beaded ornamentation on women's clothing was all the rage in the 1920s so this will look gre women's jackets at with a pleated skirt.

White Cable Knit Belted Cardigan – this cardigan style is the perfect piece to top off your 20s look. Great looking in solid white or with a dark colored trim.

High Heel Oxford Pump – the oxford never goes out of style. A higher heel adds modern flair to an old favorite.

Marcasite Jewelry – Look for marcasite jewelry pieces to accent this great 1920s look.

3) New Color Combination: Pale Yellow and Gray

Fresh and unexpected color combinations can brighten up old neutral pieces – in this case the neutral is gray.

Look for the pale yellow and gray combination in: dresses, tops, shoes and purses. Buy some yellow pieces and do your own experimenting – it's fun.

Girls, Tips On What To Wear On Your First Date

First dates are so much fun. Kudos on basically landing your guy. Okay, so these two possible dates couldn't possibly be more opposite fashion-wise! I'm hoping you'll know in advance what you'll be doing.

I'll give you a few different ideas. For a dressy play and dinner, I personally would go with a simple black pencil skirt. It is perfect for basically every occasion and you won't look overdone, or too casual. Some black peep-toe heels would look great with this, or even a strappy shoe.

Shirt-wise, there are so many options. Call me crazy, but I'm such a huge fan of the whole belted shirt. However, I'd go with a brighter shirt since the skirt and shoes would be black. A nice plum color would be great and it's really big right now. A nice voluminous shirt would look cute too. A fuller skirt would work with all of these as well.

For the more casual date, I don't think there is anything wrong with a nice pair of dark-wash jeans with heels. A nice pair of ballet flats would work too. I love a nice bold sweater. You could add some nice bold silver jewelry to pull it all together. If a sweater seems too hot, go for a fitted 3/4 length top instead.

I am a huge fan of your idea of dark wash jeans and the sweater--personally I'd go with red or another bright color. The ankle boots sound cute. It's probably getting a little chilly for open-toed shoes anyway (I just live on the dangerous side). Any type of heels and jeans just looks so classy in my opinion. The cropped jacket sounds cute, as does the velvet peacoat. The jacket says "I'm such a fun gal!" and the peacoat says "I'm fun but mucho classy!" so it is up to you. Both choices sound great.

This guy sounds great--I'm so excited for you! I love random meeting. I'm sure you'll have a great time.

You asked about where I get my fashion knowledge from and I guess it's a few different things. I have always been a huge fan of "What not to Wear" and other makeover stuff, but recently I've been working at a TV station in Boston helping out the style producer for their fashion segment.

Their's a big difference between a basketball game and the theater, but I'll give it my best shot! You need to wear something classic and versatile so I'm leaning toward nice black pants and a dressiest black sweater...maybe something with a low scoop neck that's fitted with long or 3/4 length sleeves or a black sweater with a v-neck/wrap front. Just not something boxy! You can wear a white or yellow gold necklace...whichever matches your watch and bracelet. Pair the outfit with high heeled black boots and you'll be all set. That's what I would do if I were faced with two such different possibilities!

But don't panic because this is an easy one!!! Wear high heeled women's jackets online brown pumps and a matching brown handbag. The shade of brown is up to you...can be dark or milk chocolate, espresso, a reddish brown, etc. It will all work, but make sure your handbag matches the shoes.

You can wear a great necklace since the neckline is square. Wear yellow gold or natural toned beads, but have the necklace be short so it lays on your chest above the neckline of the dress. You can also wear a gold bracelet and watch. Don't go overboard because the dress sounds classic and your accessories should be as well!

Homey Homemade Gifts

Homemade gifts are always great for family and friends because they're thoughtful. So on a cold winter day before Christmas, rally the kids and get them to create an Indian notepad, cookie tray or colorful shelf trimming paper.

Indian Note Pad

An Indian makes an interesting drawing, and a note pad makes a useful item, so they ought to make a very good project together.

Trace an Indian with a pencil on a piece of stiff cardboard. Make it from six to eight inches tall. Be sure to include feathers, and other things common to an Indian of early days. He might even be holding a bow and arrow. Color the picture with crayons or water colors. Now cut the Indian out.

For a pad, you can either make your own from blank slips of paper, or buy one at the store. Be sure the pad is shorter and narrower than the India women's jackets n. Poke two holes into the top of the pad. Attach the pad to the center of the Indian on the colored or painted side, by running string through the pad holes and through two holes in the center of the Indian. Tie it in back. Your Indian note pad is ready to serve you.

Hang it on the wall in the kitchen, above the telephone, or in your room.

Cookie Tray

What is more pleasant to look at than a tray full of homemade cookies? But of course the tray must first be made. Here is how you can make a tray that will serve cookies, cold drinks, or anything else that you wish to serve.

Cut out a piece of flat wood, nine by 12 inches in size. Plywood is excellent, though you may use any kind of wood you have about. Sandpaper it until smooth. For a border, nail pieces of rope all around the tray, about 1/2 inch in from the edges. Make two smooth blocks of wood, about one inch square and two inches long. Nail them at each end to serve as handles.

You may decorate your tray with pictures, or paint a design on it. A coat of varnish will give your finished tray an attractive appearance as well as protect it from wear

A homemade tray makes a good gift.

Shelf Trimming Paper

Here is home handcraft at its best. Every home has shelves. Here is an opportunity to add a touch of prettiness to them. You can decorate the shelves in your room or in the kitchen or anywhere else where it is needed.

If the shelves already have shelf paper on them, you can make your own designs on the overhanging borders. If there is no paper at all on them, you can make the entire shelf paper. To do this, simply measure the length and width of your shelf and cut your paper accordingly, allowing enough paper in the width for an overhanging border of a reasonable length, according to the height of the shelf. Usually, two or three inches is good.

You have your choice of several methods of adding decorations to the overhanging borders. A simple method would be to cut out colored pictures or designs from old magazines and paste them on. In this case, gather pictures that form a similar theme. For example, for a sea scene, you could clip pictures of boats, fishermen, fish and the seashore. For a forest scene, you could use trees, lakes and animals.

A good final touch would be to cut a wavy edge on the bottom of the border piece.