Gemstones Natural vs Synthetic
By Debra Hamer - 1/4/2008
What is a synthetic gemstone? A synthetic gem is created in a laboratory under controlled conditions. The gem is grown from a natural gemstone ?seed?. By controlling the environment in which the gem is grown, impurities and inclusions can be avoided which occur in natural gemstones. The created ston...
Your Prom Night Essential `To Do` List
By Jason Anderson - 1/4/2008
In the lead up to a once-in-a-lifetime event like your prom night, it can be easy to forget to organize something. The easiest way to prevent this is to plan ahead. Remember, the day of the prom will be very busy - get as much organized before the day as you possibly can! Here are some of the things...
Menswear ? Putting Together A Business Wardrobe - Part 2
By Dianne Daniels - 1/4/2008
Here?s the second installment of the ?Menswear? series, on adding dress shirts to your professional wardrobe. Let?s go guys! Dress shirts come in a lot of different styles, fabrics and colors. Your choices should reflect not only your coloring (cool or warm) but your business field (banking vs. adve...
Bra and Panties ? Reassess Your Intimates Before Fall
By Robb Ksiazek - 1/4/2008
There is a great chance that you forgot to do some of the most important cleaning tasks of the spring season. Your bra and panty drawer, housing some of your most essential lingerie, is a mess. Although taking the time in the middle of the nice summer days to clean and organize your intimates does...
Fashion After 40
By Diana Pemberton-Sikes - 1/4/2008
With so many designers and trends targeting the svelte body
of the twenty-something, is it possible to look fashionable
as the years pass and your body begins to tell the tale? Absolutely! In fact, with a little ingenuity and sleigh-of-hand, it`s
easy to be fashionable and stylish regardless of how ...
Take Advantage of Hot Weather Before It Ends ? A Swimsuit For Your Body!
By Robb Ksiazek - 1/4/2008
Instead of sitting indoors in the air conditioning, get outside and enjoy the fresh air ? take advantage of the beautiful summer days before they are all gone! A day trip to the beach is the perfect solution. If you are heading to the beach to get away from it all or to socialize with a group of fr...
Let`s Have A Cowgirl Fancy Dress!
By Phillip Lloyd - 1/4/2008
If you love the wild, wild west, a cowgirl fancy dress is the best way to make your dreams of living in this era a little more real! There are many ways that you can dress the part to look as if you are just the spitting image of the west. Think about the old days of western style. What was it ab...
10 Online Shoe Shopping Tips
By Eve Carmichael - 1/4/2008
Tip #1 - Know Your Feet. The best way to buy shoes that will fit your feet properly is to take their shape into consideration. Do you feet spill out of the sides of most shoe styles? Then try wide-width shoes. Do you have a problem with gapping on the sides of your shoes? Perhaps a narrow-width s...
Ralph Lauren 2005 Spring & Summer Collection
By Sher Matsen - 1/4/2008
The Ralph Lauren Spring & Summer 2005 Collection is simply fabulous! The collection ranges from Shimmering Luxury to Breezy Elegance to Throwaway Glamour - the common element is the color white. Lauren said he used the sophistication of old-time Hollywood and the chic refinement of cafe society as...
Frumpy or Frivolous Underwear?
By Vicki Louise - 1/4/2008
Feeling comfortable AND sexy doesn?t have to be the preserve of the younger generations. Feeling comfortable AND sexy IS possible. Being over 50 does not mean having to wear ugly, restrictive, frumpy underwear that goes grey the first time it is washed. More women are now realising that there is an ...
Look Slimmer - 7 Easy Tips To Loose Weight Instantly
By Kelly Price - 1/4/2008
Women who have a larger figure and want to look slimmer can easily knock off a few kilos instantly and appear slimmer by following a few simple guidelines. If you want to look slimmer quickly, then simply follow the seven steps below in your choice of clothes. 1. Wear clothes that fit Don?t delude y...
The New Black Is... Well... Black - of Course!
By Jennifer Marvin-Letourneux - 1/4/2008
What a relief to see our old favourite in the spotlight again for the winter 2005-2006 fashion season. As we breathe that sigh of relief one must surely ask herself the obvious question: has black ever really left us? Was navy or brown ever the new black? As fashion designers tempt us to delve i...
Chandelier Earrings: Cascading Elegance
By Sam Serio - 1/4/2008
Earrings come in many forms, and the complexity of the style reflects the sophistication of the wearer`s taste. One of the most elegant and complex designs is the chandelier cut. Chandelier earrings - as they are simply called - are a more complicated variant of the drop earrings, which are usually ...
Men`s Facial Hair Styling
By Bilal Babic - 1/4/2008
Moustaches and beards have seen an increase in popularity in the last several years. While you won?t see a lot of goatees these days, you will see a great number of soul spots, small patches of hair in the center of the chin. Oh, and the ZZ Top beard is definitely out - though you have to wonder wh...
Disposable Color Contacts - Are They Any Good?
By Tanya Turner - 1/4/2008
The days when color contacts were unbelievably expensive are long gone. As the manufacturing costs go down, disposable color contact lenses appear. These days you can find monthly, weekly and even daily disposable color contact lenses. But how do disposable color contacts compare with traditional co...
Dresses Are the Newest It Thing
By Bridget Allen - 1/4/2008
Haven?t worn a dress in a while and you need one for Friday night?s dinner date? Don?t stress, with a little help and a plan, you can find that perfect dress for Friday night. Here?s how: Find out where you?ll be going. Is it formal, semi-formal, casual, or grunge? You don?t want to show up in a...
Celtic Jewelry - A Beautiful Mystery Unraveled
By Sam Serio - 1/4/2008
Celtic jewelry like the Celts themselves has a rich history and a proud tradition. Immensely beautiful with intricate Celtic symbols and delicate designs, Celtic cross jewelry, Celtic knot jewelry, and beautiful Claddaugh rings have been admired and desired for thousands of years. Celtic Cross Jewe...
Denim is Big This Season - Dress It Up or Down
By Sher Matsen - 1/4/2008
For all you denim lovers, like myself, this is the season for you to shine. Denim is big this season. Denim has become a fashion statement of its own. No longer are we limited to boot cut, low rise, or relaxed fit jeans. It has come into its own - we can have denim hats, tops, belts, skirts, and ...
Fashion Style is Important
By Sher Matsen - 1/4/2008
Fashion style is important. You clothes make your fashion statement, and how you`re perceived. Stand straight and carry yourself with grace. You will radiate self confidence. Here are some fashion tips and advice to look and feel good. Don`t forget your jewelry accessories are like the icing on th...
Color Contact Lenses - Are They Safe?
By Tanya Turner - 1/4/2008
Do you want to find out how you would look with blue, green or amethyst eyes? But you have heard that color contact lenses might cause problems? Here we will discuss how color contacts can affect the health of your eyes, and give you simple tips to follow so your color lenses never give you any trou...
Vintage Costume Jewelry: Yesterday`s Fashion Today
By Sam Serio - 1/4/2008
Jewelry, whether fine or costume, has been a part of human culture since the earliest times. People wear jewelry to satisfy their vanity, to indulge their love for beautiful things, and to look good to others. Vintage costume jewelry fulfills all these criteria, but at a fraction of the cost of real...
How To Choose The Perfect Necklace - One that Makes You Look Your Sexiest
By Janice Wee - 1/4/2008
That necklace you wear can make or break the outfit. Of all the jewelry pieces you might choose, your necklace can make the greatest impact on the overall look.
Take a simple black cocktail dress for example. On its own, is almost like a uniform. You could disappear into the crowd if you ar...
Parrot Jewelry: Colorful, Exotic, Fun!
By Sam Serio - 1/4/2008
Parrot jewelry is the mark of a bird-lover, someone who likes freedom and the sight of creatures exercising that freedom across the open skies. It is also the mark of someone who likes lively, colorful things. Brightly hued and endearing, these designs bring delight not only to the wearer, but also ...
Travel With Style
By Sher Matsen - 1/4/2008
Your heading out for that vacation you`ve been waiting sooo long for. You`ve got your tickets, passports current. Don`t sacrifice comfort for fashion as you jet off to paradise - you can truly have both! What to take? It`s really quite easy. Don`t just squeeze whatever you can into that suitcase...
Sex and the Village: Sexy Lace Lingerie from Koniakow, Poland
By Maciej Szleminski - 1/4/2008
Koniakow, the 500-year-old village in a strongly conservative southwest part of Poland that produced Pope John Paul II, is almost totally unreachable during wintertime, particularly heavy in terms of snowfalls. For two centuries, the women have hooked thread in intricate crochet patterns to create l...
How to Choose and Wear The Right Jewelry
By Jerry Goldfarb - 1/4/2008
With the various trips to different jewelry stores hunting for that perfect piece of jewelry can be taxing. But it doesn?t have to be, if you know what you are looking for. Choosing which fine jewelry to wear is no different than choosing an outfit. The key is to trust your taste and stick to your p...
Gorgeous Knit Scarves
By Mary Bailis - 1/4/2008
With cold weather upon us, it`s time to update your wardrobe with a new gorgeous knit scarf. They are a hot item for the season and what a great looking accessory item to keep you warm. Look for them in so many different yarns, colors and styles. This is the year for the knit scarves so put away t...
How You Can Look Amazing With Silver
By Janice Wee - 1/4/2008
Well polished silver is a shiny white metal that reminds one of moonlight. Silver is a cool color. A silvery color resembling reflective surfaces at night when moon beams hit them. The lake at night for example.
The light that silver jewelry casts on the wearer is light moonlight. Lighting...
Fashion Tips: Dress to Look Young
By Rick Valens - 1/4/2008
Dress to look young? Well think about it, how are you normally dressed? How do you normally present yourself to others? Unknowingly, a lot of us have been wearing clothes that made us appear older than we actually are, especially due to the nature of our work. To maintain a youthful look, a lot of w...
Women`s Sandals Add a Touch of Elegance and Sex Appeal to Your Feet
By Chris Rodriguez - 1/4/2008
Womens sandals are no longer simply the rubber thong style sandal of yesteryear, they have become a footwear fashion diva`s dream, ranging from designer leather thongs with beaded detail to fancy, sophisticated looking sandals you can wear with an evening gown. Today`s sandals not only look fantasti...
Wholesale Belts
By Eddie Tobey - 1/4/2008
Belts are available in a wide variety depending on the usage. Top designers are striving to design unique belts that can go with any attire. However such designer belts are never released in wholesale. Each belt is unique and hence is definitely priced high. Leather belts are handmade sometimes. Suc...
Homecoming Hairstyles: The Updo or Don`t!
By John Williams - 1/4/2008
Many teenage girls will find themselves in the midst of a trauma when asked or nominated for the homecoming court. Next to prom, this is one of the most memorable occasions in a teen girl?s life. Much planning should go into the thoughts regarding homecoming hairstyles. After all, all eyes will be...
How to Choose Lingerie
By Edie Deween - 1/4/2008
In my business, I talk to a lot of gals and guys about lingerie. Ladies, if you heard what the guys say, you`d feel a lot better about your bodies. And, men, if you heard what the gals say, that last piece of lingerie you bought her.....well...she used it to decorate her shoelaces. Men want skimpy...
How to Dress for the Business World
By Sheila Dicks - 1/4/2008
1. Treat your business clothing as an investment and choose wisely. Make sure you buy classic styles that suit your body shape, are comfortable, have quality workmanship and quality material. This is no time to try the latest fads. Take your time and shop around for the best price and the best servi...
Bra Sizes
By Elizabeth Morgan - 1/4/2008
A bra remains next to your skin the entire day. If you are not wearing the correct size, imagine the discomfort you`ll experience throughout the whole day. It is important to note that your bra size does not remain the same for any great length of time because change is a law of nature and your brea...
Will custom rubber bracelets go out of fashion?
By Shannan Barrett - 1/4/2008
In the last two years custom rubber bracelets have invaded our life. And despite fashion gurus pronouncing them a `passing fad` they are still around -- and are still climbing the popularity charts. So what makes the custom rubber bracelets so popular? Highly customizable and cheap: those are the tw...
Spring 2006 Must Haves
By Mary Bailis - 1/4/2008
It is amazing how fast the stores liquidate the winter clothing lines. It is a great time of year to shop and get some great deals. The sad part is, if you really need some new winter clothes, you don`t have much time to get them. Hitting all the stores are all the spring lines. You will see ple...
10 Triumphs and Tragedies of the 2005 Fashion Year
By Olivia Morrow - 1/4/2008
The good, the bad and the downright ugly fashion trends in 2005. No one particular style stood out as being the "It" look in 2005. It was more an eclectic collection of "more is less" from the top designers, with the only real look to take home any prizes being the "boho princess" look, as epitomiz...
Hawaiian Wedding Shirts
By Richard Romando - 1/4/2008
They have become an international symbol of Hawaii. Typically made of either cotton or silk, Hawaiian shirts are more than a trend; in fact, they have been popular for decades. Hawaiian shirts have become so popular through the years that many couples decide that Hawaiian shirts would appropriate a...
A Look at Hawaiian T-Shirts
By Richard Romando - 1/4/2008
Hawaiian T-shirts can be found in a wide variety of colors and styles. The popular design can be found in everything from $2 cotton to $100 silk. Some of the more expensive Hawaiian shirts, also considered to be the highest quality, are border Hawaiian shirts. Border Hawaiian shirts are a luxury bec...
What You Need In Motorcycle Sunglasses
By Peter Leigh - 1/4/2008
Anyone who rides a motorcycle knows the importance of a good pair of motorcycle sunglasses. You need to have protection for your eyes from the glare of the sun, but more importantly you need exceptional motorcycle sunglasses so that you can see where you are going as well as the traffic in front of ...
Gemstone Earring: One Small Way to Express Your Individuality
By Sam Serio - 1/4/2008
Some people have specific color preferences while some people also like only specific stones, and are energized by being around them. Gemstone earrings exist so that people may be able to select their jewelry based on their own preferences, and customize their accessories according to their desires....
Designer Handbags Reach Record High Average $2,000 Fall 2005
By Anna Miller - 1/4/2008
Shopping in Beverly Hills last week I strolled Wilshire
Boulevard popping in and out of fancy stores sizing up all the
new designer handbags. There are a number of new looks for
Fall 2005, and prices have a new look, too. Did you know
designer handbags have become the staple in most wardrobes?
I...
How to Carry a Handbag with Style
By Johneen Manning - 1/4/2008
A handbag is more than a sac of supplies to get you through the day. This accessory is an opportunity heighten your style factor by acting as the finishing touch to any outfit. Carrying a great purse can declare your fashion sense and emphasize the mood of an ensemble: fun, racy, flirty, chic, sophi...
Each Watch Band is Unique and Tells Its Own Story
By Michael Kares - 1/4/2008
Anyone who possesses a valuable and unique watch will also want something special from the watch band that is worn with it. HIRSCH artisanal watch bands are masterpieces, each created by craftsmen in a process involving over 60 separate stages, giving each individual watch band its own elegance and...
Belly Rings: Sexy is as Sexy Does
By Sam Serio - 1/4/2008
Body piercings have been the object of much controversy -- besides being an artistic expression and a celebration of one`s physical endowments. The belly ring is such a piece of jewelry. In times of old, body piercings were treated differently, depending on the culture. As most body piercings had ri...
Sheepskin Boots as Apres Ski Boots? Yes or No?
By Sue Madelin - 1/4/2008
The short answer is "Yes!" (But be sensible!) Good quality boots made from the highest grade real sheepskin have many fantastically unique qualities that lend themselves well to wear in the apres-ski environment. They are comfortable! The sheepskin wool inside the boots is soft, flexible and...
Gemstone Earring: One Small Way to Express Your Individuality
By Sam Serio - 1/4/2008
Some people have specific color preferences while some people also like only specific stones, and are energized by being around them. Gemstone earrings exist so that people may be able to select their jewelry based on their own preferences, and customize their accessories according to their desires....
Top 10 Hair Dying Mistakes
By John Morris - 1/4/2008
Whether you want to want to get rid of that gray hair or you just want to have a new look, dying is a good way to achieve it. Unfortunately, hair dying entails consequences that may damage and dry your hair when used inappropriately. The selected color of your dye should blend with the original colo...
Find The Best Fit in Plus Sized Clothes
By Kelly Reyes - 1/4/2008
Plus sized clothes are needed now as much as ever. In the United States and Canada millions of women, more than half actually, need plus sized clothes for a proper fit. Finally, designers and retailers are recognizing this need and it is reflected in the newest styles and trends in fashion. Understa...
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