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Handbag Shape, Size & Proportion from www.artfulwears.com
Many women are aware that proportions are very important in fashion for clothes, but did you know they are also important for handbags? The proper bag can actually make you look THINNER! Ok, so now that I have everyone’s attention let’s discuss this burning topic. We are going to run down a list of handbags do’s and don’ts for you.
First, let’s talk about shape. If you are broad woman, that doesn’t necessarily mean fat, you want to think about longer shaped bags. The longer bag will create a longer illusion on the body, balancing out your width. The Velvet Slouchy Bag By Deux Lux is a perfect example of a longer (rather than wider) bag, or a north/south handbag. You could even do something a little more narrow.
For those women who are more narrow and are looking to add a bit of volume to their figure, we suggest a wider, and perhaps fuller bag. Again, the width of the bag will counteract the narrowness of your frame. The Metallic Textured Bag by Deux Lux is the type of shape we are referring to or some would call the shape east/west.
Next is proportion, generally speaking EVERYTHING you wear should be proportionate to your body size and stature. Taller and larger women really shouldn’t carry tiny bags. They simply get lost on a larger body. In fact, not only do they get lost, they can make you look larger. It’s kind of like at 5′2, I look MUCH shorter standing next to Magic Johnson than I do next to my Mother! That doesn’t mean you can’t carry a clutch, but we do suggest going for a larger clutch. Handbag designers have truly expanded your options by making clutch of all sizes and particularly oversized ones this season.
For petite, smaller frame, and shorter women, you want to go with a smaller bag. That would seem obvious after the last rule huh? A large or oversized handbag can swallow you up. You certainly don’t have to carry something teeny tiny but don’t go for the largest bag you can find.
Ladies, I am truly sorry if I rained on your parade. I know that you thought handbags one of the few items that fit everybody. However, you still have plenty of options. Next time you shop for a handbag, keep these things in mind. Certainly we are not telling that you can never stray from these rules, they are simply the ideal options.
For more tips, trends, and shopping guidance, visit www.artfulwears.com!
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Anya Hindmarch’s trendy “I am Not A Plastic Bag” design makes enormous gains in popularity, which sold out of London stores just hours after being released. The aim of the design is simple — to encourage people not to use plastic carrier bags. The simple bag has become a symbol of ethical intent - and a very fashionable one at that.
The popularity of this bag should be proof that consumers are willing and excited to have some non-plastic reusable alternatives. Hindmarch told the media: ”I hate the idea of making the environment trendy, but you need to make it cool and then it becomes a habit.”
We are now pleased to see all kinds of reusable bags step into the market and become a focus. Bag manufacturers have sensed this trend and making actions.
Reusable Fabric Options - No More Plastic Bag
String bag: This bag is completely lightweight yet able to carry a lot of groceries. The best thing about it is its ability to stretch, so just when you think you’ve fit all that, you can still throw in that last stuff. Meanwhile, the problem with the string bag is its lack of structure when loading and also the perception that it could be unsanitary, especially when it comes to food.
Lightweight Nylon: The cool thing about this alternative is that it fits in with the current system for bagging groceries at the check-out counter. It is a more durable but still lightweight material compared to the plastic bag. But again it lacks structure when loading.
Heavy Duty Nylon: This bag is made to last a lifetime. Tote bag often made of this heavy nylon. It resembles a traditional paper grocery bag with some added handles; it stands nicely on its own for easy packing. However with that durability and quality of materials come a not-so-compact package. It folds similarly to a paper grocery bag.
Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. The thing is, they all have the potential to save thousands of throw away PGBs from plastic bags.
Supplementary to Typical Leather Handbag or Designer Bag
At first blush, the trend of reusable shopping bags would seem at odds with the explosive growth of high-end handbags. But it turns out that some consumers are eager to walk around with a $1,000 Coach purse on one arm and the Coach shopping bag it came in on the other.
Until recently, high-priced, top-of-the-line imported handbags were a status symbol. But today, designer goods have flooded the market, are no longer as exclusive as they once were. Every woman needs a leather handbag or a designer bag, but they also need a practical bag, such as a tote bag or shopping bag for holding many stuff that their leather bag can’t handle, such as A4 document, a cup of coffee, lunch box, some big accessories…
For example, last summer in 2007, many women in china are choosing straw bags for their reasonable price, their suitability for the summer season, and the possibility of matching them up with many different styles. The best of all, it is nature and reusable.
Pattern and Style Choice
Environmental friendly people want to be associated and seen with natural fabric bags. Available in soft and natural hues, some bags ooze class and concern. Multicolored patchwork bags, printed bags, embroidered and embossed bags are everyone's favorite.
In bag related trade shows, lots of design elements and latest fashion trend is revealed. Certain bags are cute, featuring a corsage, embroidered beads, or braided ribbons as decoration, while others are more flashy, featuring rhinestones, of are inspired by classic Asian styles, with wooden beads or sea shells. There are bags for all outfits and occasions. Some women at fireworks festivals and other summer events this year prefer carrying straw bags. Some bags can be paired with dresses for a softer, more feminine look, but they also go will with slightly mannish short-sleeved jackets and pants sets and suits. Anyway, versatility is an appeal.
Popular Items - Straw Bag, Tote Bag in Green Design
Tote Bag – Big and Practical
Big is the fashion. Bags get bigger with cooler weather because you have more to carry (umbrellas, wraps, hats). Nearly every woman has at least one tote bag, whether it’s for a day at the beach, a picnic, browsing at the flea market or just a day at the mall. After all, a good tote bag is very popular - an absolutely indispensable item. Because canvas tote bags come in a variety of designs and styles, you can match them with coordinating sandals, a t-shirt, gym clothes, or your favorite dress. You can make a bold fashion statement with these versatile bags. Tote bags can replace traditional plastic and paper shopping bags. After you use the tote bags for groceries, fold them and place them near the door so you can pick them up next time on your way.
Straw Fashion
Straw handbags combine colorful and funky designs with the latest trends for natural looks and environment-friendly statements, carrying a unique appeal to consumers. Compared to the conventional leather and fabric handbags, they are much lighter. The use of natural grass also fits in with the trend for environmental protection, while many handbags even come as "natural" straw to accentuate their appeal - and probably even enhance health requirements for the product.
Trend or Demand for Future Reusable Bag Industry
The reusable bag is still the bag of choice for most occasions under the prevailing theme about environment protection. So people would strive to make it better, and the solution should be a bag that is, (I mean many kinds of bag suited to different occasions):
1 Easily folded flat, both for storage at the checkout counter and for refolding for the return journey;
2 Relatively inexpensive to produce, so the supermarket and grocery stores would use it in greater amount not worrying about their cost control.
3 Made of durable, sustainable materials that give the bag structure but also keep it lightweight;
4 Easy to carry, possibly in different configurations (traditional handles, over the shoulder, etc);
5 Has an appropriate strategy for end-of-life disposal when it is finally properly disposed of after a lifetime of good use.
6 Not only durable and long lasting, but also attractive, comfortable and classy.
The last point means that the reusable bags can also be connected to “fashion”. When you think of the “I’m not a plastic bag” craze though many western countries recently.
Alluring Business Potential for Reusable Bags in this Eco-friendly Market Atmosphere
Use of recyclable and reusable bags has now been promoted as a lifestyle. In cities like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, customers have begun treating eco-friendly bags such as nylon bag as an indispensable accessory that can be reused for weeks, even months, to carry laundry to the cleaners, books to the beach or lunch to the office.
If you are responsible for a bag purchasing plan, check here online: www.made-in-china.com.
These bags are the most popular choice for both corporate as well as personal gifting. So stores or manufacturers, sensing a marketing opportunity, are racing to a heated competition to make the most durable, fashionable reusable bags. From upscale emporiums to midprice chains, retailers are investing millions of dollars in new flourishes like plastic-coated paper and heavy fabric cord handles.
Thanks for the great article, "Saying No To Plastic Bags" (you did not specify a title, so we gave it this one). We have now posted this to the main part of the site.
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4 things to note before you buy wool
1. Heat and water shrink wool.
Fact or fiction?
You know how it is. That wool sweater fitted you perfectly before you put it in the wash. Hot soapy water got rid of the dirt. But now, that sweater is far too tight. Did you gain weight or did the sweater shrink?
The truth is, wool felts, not shrinks.
Wool appears to shrink because of shingles. When wet and exposed to heat, these shingles or scales on the surface of the wool fibers will overlap and lock together, causing the impression of shrinkage. Wool that has been chemically 'descaled' to allow safe machine wash without shrinkage are labelled super wash. Basically, chlorine is used to burn off the scales so it wouldn't appear to shrink.
2. Preshrunk wool can safely be machine washed.
Hey, preshrunk means the wool has already shrunk and can't get smaller, so it can be tossed into the washing machine without fear of shrinkage right?
Back to the technical aspects of wool processing. Preshrinking the wool means wetting the wool and then rolling it along a steel tube and having it pounded with wooden clappers. This causes the fibers to lock up. This is the fulling process which gets the wool in the optimum thickness for warmth, breathability and ability to repel water.
Machine washing the wool is at your own risk as it affects the balance reached in the fulling process. There is a chance it could shrink further in the wash.
3. Wool is scratchy.
That statement is both true and false. It depends on what kind of wool. The shorter fibers, like the ones used in woolens are not usually combed to lie flat. When you think of scratchy wool, army blankets come to mind.
Not all wool is scratchy. Wool fabrics made of longer fibers of combed fabrics are a lot more comfortable.
Merino wool is an interesting type of wool as it is far finer than regular wool. The scales are hence much smaller. The larger scales on regular wool can scratch the skin like barbs. With merino wool, the scales are much smaller, hence merino wool is more comfortable, less scratchy to wear. In fact. It even feels like silk.
4. Wool repels water
True and false. The outer part of wool repels water. That is true. The inner part, however, absorbs water. Still, compared to cotton, wool is absorbs less moisture from the air, hence wool blankets are far better than water-thirsty cotton blankets in damp places.
You will find wool clothing and home essentials at http://www.buyclothing.net/wool.html
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Dear Editors,
Regarding my article title, could you please change it to "New focus in the bag market - reusable bag".
Again thank you for your kind work.
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4:43 AM
Thanks for the great article, "Saying No To Plastic Bags" (you did not specify a title, so we gave it this one). We have now posted this to the main part of the site.
The article title has been changed per your request. Thanks again for your article. Feel free to submit as many original content articles as you like.
Since my last article "New Focus in The Bag Market – Reusable Bag" has some broken links, I have change the article a little bit.
Can you uproad it again.
Sorry for the trouble.
The article is as follows, holding the same name
my article "New Focus in The Bag Market – Reusable Bag" has a broken link, plese help me change it!
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Tote Shopping Bag - Big and Practical
hiveandco.com now heres a site that entertains as well as selling to us...
Oh dear, it's January, the longest, greyest month of the year. Great. As if it wasn't bad enough that your mind's being tortured by thoughts of new year resolutions and how much weight you've put on over Christmas, then you realise your bank balance is looking a lot sparser than it normally would this time of the month.
But you still need that shopping treat. That's where a little handbag delight comes in. Handbags. They don't nag at you to go to the gym. They don't tut disapprovingly if you dip into the leftover Quality Street more than twice in five minutes. They don't raise their eyebrows when you ask for a glass of white wine in the pub and mutter under their breath "thought you were on a detox...”. You can also get yourself a new handbag safe in the knowledge that you don't need to get a bigger size this time round.
Thank heavens. Handbags are a fail-safe way to feel good at this time of year. "Oh but money Helen, money's the problem" I hear you cry. Only if you're an A-lister. A recent article by the Daily Mail worked out that last year Kylie spent £9,685 on handbags. Colleen Mcloughlin spend £19,280 on handbags in 2007. Sienna Miller spent £8,476, and our old friend Posh spent a whopping £23, 625. That's in one year.
Now let's face it, for us that's a down payment on a mortgage and we do not have the time or the patience to save up for the kind of designer labels that these girls can get their hands on in a snap. But does that mean we go without style and sophistication hanging from the crooks of our arms? No it does not.
Take the exclusive and individual Marcella bag. Posh would kill to get her hands on this kind of style. And at £30, you can laugh your way into 2008. Or the Annalisa, a steal at £23, which'll add colour to any grey January day and still give you change for a Grande Skinny Latte (hold the sprinkles, I'm being good). And for a really expensive look without the price tag, try the Paloma, and get people gasping at how you can afford such up-to-date elegance. Little do they know it only costs £25.
Janey, We removed the link that was broken in your submitted article "New Focus in The Bag Market – Reusable Bag."
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Office and Outdoor Furniture - Invest in Style and Comfort
Working Better and Healthier with Fine Office Furniture
Comfort is the first consideration. Be it office chairs or desks, each of the furniture of an office ought to meet the standard of comfortability. A comfortable chair and desk in an office assure the workers a space to work better. Health surveys, be it UK or any other country, state that serious health problems like headache, body ache, mental stress or other psychological disorders are caused by poor sitting posture in office due to uncomfortable chairs. Thus, comfort level should come first. Affordability and style come next. It’s important that style of the chairs, desks, etc. is meeting the modern standard style. Office Furniture meant to be kept at reception has to be much more stylish than the one used at workplace.
Design Trends Worth Notice
Hi-tech and Tradition Perfectly Combined
The concept of "fittings" is what the systems are based on and allows the user to make an infinite number of configurations with the joints or fittings as they are called. The systems are great for any application from entertainment wall to storage units, and even beds
Convenience Taking Counts
Convenience seems to be driving many of the new furniture designs as it does so many other aspects of our lives. Take a cool computer desk for example. All the cables and computer components are contained within the desk and the top lifts for internal access. On the side of the desk reside the CD, RW/DVD, USB, and Hot Keys for a complete computer experience.
Multiple Configuration Options
Many designers are giving life to furniture that has multiple configuration options. The main reason for this emerging trend is versatility, allowing the piece to be used in spaces of various sizes. These modules are "based on shapes like graphically geometric, sinuous, and futuristic forms making this smart furniture useable in more settings. For example, magazine Rack are now taking more flexibility.
Outdoor Seating: Bring Indoor Comfort to Outside
An innovative approach to outdoor seating, a wide curving sofa, a semi-circular footstool, small elliptical table and an arching canopy which can be mixed and matched to create the ideal arrangement for your summer's leisure. The wide curving sofa when paired with the sweeping foot stool offers a huge base on which to recline and relax. Good outdoor furniture adds glamour and style to your gardens and patios.
Outdoor Furniture Choice
Cushions: Consumers want indoor comforts outside. Many companies sell furniture and umbrellas made with great fabrics, which are "pretty much indestructible.
Faux wicker: People like the look of wicker but want to leave furniture outdoors; hence the popularity of powder-coated frames covered by resin strips. Wicker feels like a vacation house.
Lounge seating: dinning sets are no longer the big draw. Customers want outdoor rooms to look more like lounges, experts say. Contemporary designs are a big part of this look.
Sofa Fashion
Sofa Bed with Multiple Function
There are many pieces on the market today that serve multiple purposes. One of my favorites is the sofa bed. I think sofa beds offer terrific functionality when needed and provide daily living requirements of being a great piece of furniture to lounge on. You will not always have overnight guests, but if you do, it is nice to offer them a place to sleep. Also, if your spouse, girlfriend, or boyfriend misbehaves, you can send them out to the sofa for a good night sleep!
Sectional Sofa: Functional and Space Save
A sectional sofa for a small space probably appears to be an oxymoron. How could there possibly be a perfect meeting of the two? Well, the honest answer is that in the right home, a sectional sofa could actually save you space! Centrally locating sofa pieces within a small living area not only lends to proper seating for conversation and intimacy, but could also make the space feel more spacious. If seating in one specific spot is not to your liking, with sectional pieces you have the ability to place them however you prefer. This would lend your own personal creative touch to the living room. When looking to purchase a sectional sofa, it would be a wise decision to locate a home furnishing store or website that sells each piece individually or as a whole. That way, if a set is too large you could subtract a couple of pieces and if a desired set is too small, you could add an extra piece. The ability to choose particular pieces allows you to mix and match, therefore, creating your own unique signature "look".
The Material Quality Really Cares
When purchasing outdoor furniture for your space, you need to get something that is made out of higher quality materials. If you don't, then what you purchase will end up breaking down under the elements and will have to be replaced sooner rather than later. Teak along with thick synthetic materials including polymer, resin, and recycled plastic. Every one of these materials will last for quite awhile. Plus, they are all very pleasing to the eye and can be made even more beautiful by the different finishes and colors that are applied to them, something that allows you to also personalize the look of your space. Like, if you just want that plain, sophisticated wood look, then you can get furniture made out of the Southern Cypress with just a clear finished applied to it. Or, if you are looking for something that has a little more flair and panache to it, then a great option would be to again get something made from Southern Cypress, but this time have a hand painted vibrant color applied.
Janey, This last article regarding office furniture is not relevant enough to this site to post in the main part of our site. However, it is highly relevant to a sister site, Decor-Blog. You can submit articles to Decor-Blog here. Please resubmit your article to Decor-Blog and we'll get it posted (at Decor-Blog).
Fashion and Technology - Novelty Digital Gadgets Review
Our life is surrounded by many of the amenities of modern technology in this digital world, These digital gadgets benefit us for communication, automation and new forms of art. But there has been no such boom-and-bust cycle in the embrace of digital technology, So rather than paring back, people are increasingly turning to all sorts of new digital gadgets and services, whether it’s a novel music players, advanced television sets, cellphones in the latest version or high-speed Internet access.
Originality and Technology is taking a new leap every single day. Novelty digital gadgets are giving us new surprises and greater feelings more often. Let’s just give an analysis to a few modern digital gadgets.
Optical Liquid Wireless Mouse
Who would have guessed that a Computer Mouse can be a form of self-expression? Practical advantages are basic for a mouse: gamers need high dpi, extra buttons, and, like everyone else, a comfy shape. But what about mice that have nothing to do with improving the computer experience, at the expense of looking cool, cute, and a little weird? Optical Liquid Wireless Mouse is one of them. It’s fully armed with nifty designs, floating ducks, flashing lights… The mouse is symmetrically designed, meaning that its ambidextrous shape is handy for both lefties and righties equally. They're also all plug-and-play, without any need for software or drivers.
Mouse that combines practicality and personality together is more popular.
MP3 Player Eyewear
Music-playing eyewear is still mostly a novelty.
Popular versions is compatible with MP3, WMA, WAV, and iTunes' AAC formats. Mp3 Player Eyewear is getting more trendy in style nowadays.
Recharge Batteries with USB Port
You can charge anywhere from any accessible powered USB. There is no need for a separate charger or cables when traveling. You can easily charge cells in your game station and just swap over to continue play, and charging for just a few minutes provides extra hours of instant use for most input devices. Sounds quite handy to me!
What Will Be the New Focus in Trade Shows
It’s that time of year again. Time to stay in the know with this year’s 2008 CES. Technology analysts, reporters, and innovators will be in Las Vegas exploring the wealth of tech gadgetry coming out this year. Storage media, GPS technology, and more are only a few of the products that will be featured. Essentially, it is the stuff dreams are made of for the hardcore technology enthusiasts.
GPS
GPS technology has really taken off. I recently purchased a GPS system for a family member, and I could not help but be fascinated with how far GPS technology has grown these past few years. Announcements from several GPS device manufacturers are sure to stir up the competition. Hand-held, car navigation systems, wrist watches, and other types of devices that utilize GPS technology will spring up at the 2008 CES.
Storage
Probably some of the biggest announcements are going to revolve around the way you store your data where it’s computer storage facility or phone SD Card. SanDisk, Samsung, Sony, PNY Technologies, and others will be doing their best to pimp new offerings in the line of solid-state drives (SSD).
Feng Shui USB Flash Drive
Crystals play a pivotal role in the world of Feng Shui, and what better way to channel some good vibes to your workdesk than with this crystal-enhanced USB flash drive? I wonder whether it helps prevent virus attacks and corrupted data on your computer while using this. Still, it is a rather interesting USB flash drive to own, except that you can’t wear this around your neck or place it in your pocket as you will probably end up hurting yourself with the sharp edges accidentally.
Laptops
Laptops just keep getting smaller, and smaller, and still smaller. It is a continuing trend. Expect that this year’s CES will continue that trend and bring us even smaller computer notebooks that will be just as capable as their bigger counterparts.
HDTVs
High definition televisions will be quite the interesting topic of discussion at CES. If I had money to burn, a 150-inch plasma television by Panasonic might fit the bill. Where I would put it is another article in itself. By the way, the picture is only of a 102?, can you imagine a 150?? Just wait until you hear the price for one of these things.
The show will ultimately result for two things: announcements about new products on the way, and prices being lowered for currently available technology. In the end, it really is a win-win situation for all.
Fashion and Technology
The lines between these two continues to be blurred.
Global trends now emerge faster than ever before because of internet and text messaging. Shortcuts in transmission of ideas and concepts between individuals are bringing the next big thing to you in the space of seconds. For example, the latest iPod, an advanced cell phone set and a laptop are today as powerful symbols of fashion as clothing, footwear, accessories and cosmetics. Successful brands must start to balance the 'be fashionable' aspiration with today's converging technology if they want to stay competitive in the industry and most important, relevant in the mind of consumers.
I think you might be interested in discussing St. Louis Fashion Week, and how it draws some of the words top designers to the Midwest...a region largerly ignored by the fashion world.
Here is a copy of the press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jason Nichols
jnichols@twiststl.com
314.863.3033 x 211
Global Fashion Icon and Major International Designers to Appear
at Saint Louis Fashion Week
March 25-30 events create showcase for top international designers to reach their Midwest
customers and launching pad for local up-and-coming designers.
St. Louis, MO, February 12, 2008 – Rachel Pally, Black Halo and Yana K, designers whose frocks can often be seen on celebs like Drew Barrymore, Gabrielle Union, Jennifer Lopez and the runways of L.A. Fashion Week, are just three of the top designers formally announced to come to St. Louis to launch their Fall 2008 Collections during BORBA Skin Balance Water and Budweiser Select's Spring 2008 Saint Louis Fashion Week. BORBA Skin Balance Water, a delicious enhanced water that helps promote healthy skin from within, and Budweiser Select, a premium American-style light lager, are two Anheuser-Busch products that are enjoyed by stylish, contemporary adults, and a perfect fit for an event celebrating fashion, luxury and trendsetting. The exciting news was broken early this morning at City Hall by St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay alongside spokespersons from major Saint Louis Fashion Week corporate sponsors and partners, including Anheuser-Busch, ALIVE Magazine, Washington University, Lumiére Place Casino and Hotels, Macy's, Lori Coulter Swimwear, Centro Models, West Model Management, Mother Model Management, NEXT Models and Solique Models. The runway shows will occur over six days at the new Lumiére Place Casino & Hotels.
"Saint Louis Fashion Week has become an amazing community partnership between some of St. Louis' most prominent corporations, cultural institutions and visionary leaders," said Attilio D'Agostino, Executive Producer of Saint Louis Fashion Week and Editor-in-Chief of ALIVE Magazine. "It's a remarkable collaboration of over 40 St. Louis-based businesses – from boutiques, modeling agencies and creative firms to restaurants and nightlife hotspots – coming together to create a destination for the world's top designers to touch their Midwest fans and customers, and a showcase for the best up-and-coming designers to launch their careers."
Also announced at the press conference was Budweiser Select's "Fabulosity" Saint Louis Fashion Week Launch Party with Kimora Lee Simmons on Saturday, March 15th at Lumen. The global fashion icon and reality TV star -- along with camera crews from her hit TV show "Life in the Fab Lane " -- will arrive in St. Louis on March 14th to participate in a series of events honoring her success as Saint Louis ' most celebrated fashion star and launching Saint Louis Fashion Week. During her stay, Simmons will be making a stop at Washington University , where she will receive the prestigious Susan Sanders Silver Ripper Award for fashion design from The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Kimora will also announce a financial aid scholarship in her name in partnership with Anheuser-Busch. Afterwards, she is scheduled to make a public appearance at Macy's St. Louis Galleria to sign autographs and collect toys for charity in celebration of the "Fabulosity of Giving."
Runway shows for Saint Louis Fashion Week will begin with "Pure" on Wednesday, March 26, where Rachel Pally, the nationally acclaimed L.A. designer, whose vibrant signature designs have been spotted on such celebrities as Madonna, Kate Hudson, Nicole Richie, Beyoncé and Sarah Jessica Parker, will host the evening and reveal her much anticipated Fall 2008 collection. Two more of fashion's brightest young designers, Laurel Berman of Black Halo (famous for dressing celebs like Mandy Moore, Kelly Ripa and Becki Newton each week on ABC's "Ugly Betty"), and Shay Wilson of Kinetix, will also be in attendance at Pure to show their Fall collections.
At "Emerge," on Thursday, March 27th, top designers Yana K and Amahlia Stevens of Vitamin A Swimwear will headline the show. Star L.A. Fashion Week designer, Yana K, is a favorite of celebs Kelis and Kim Kardashian, while celebrity swimwear designer Amahlia Stevens of Vitamin A counts Kate Moss, Gisele Bundchen and Jennifer Aniston among her fans. Opening the evening, Victor Hugo de Leon of Niformis and Roberto da Carrara suits, and Joseph Kadi of Joseph's Cloak will be premiere their latest menswear designs, followed by nine of the hottest new names in women's fashion, including Tiffany Alana, Sohung Designs, Zeto, Katie Kantley, Phyl Couture, Miacro Design, English Clientele, Karina and Lyndsy Walker.
At Glow, on Friday, March 28, Macy's will present their latest trends for Spring, featuring their signature INC Collection, followed by an exclusive preview of St. Louis-based designer Lori Coulter's Spring 2008 swimwear collection. Glow will be hosted by international runway supermodels Catherine McNeil and Karlie Kloss. McNeil and St. Louis native Kloss will be joined by President of NEXT Models, Joel Wilkenfeld, and Jeff and Mary Clarke of St. Louis-based Mother Model Management.
On Sunday, March 30, Washington University 's Fashion Design Program will have its senior student show on the Fashion Week runway in five segments: ball gowns, suits, day dresses, tailored coats and evening dresses. Washington University has been the starting point for a number of the fashion industry's top professionals and its students have gone on to work for such fashion houses as Christian Dior, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. The show will also be held at the hub of Saint Louis Fashion Week, Lumière Place Casino & Hotels.
2008 will mark the first-ever Fashion Week for the spring season. "We have such an incredible line up of talented designers and supportive partners this year. It is an honor to be a part of this event and to welcome back Fashion Week this spring," said D'Agostino. "Last fall, we received such an overwhelmingly positive response – not just from the local fashion scene, but from industry leaders all over the nation. We look forward to growing Saint Louis Fashion Week into a monumental tradition that this city, and the entire nation, looks forward to."
Over a dozen parties have been scheduled to take place every day of Fashion Week both before and after the shows at local hotspots, as well as exclusive VIP pre-parties for celebrities, designers and their guests. In addition, the Fashion Week team has arranged for the return of the city-wide St. Louis Shopping Event on March 29, where shoppers will get special Fashion Week discounts on the items and trends that they have seen on the runway. Fashion enthusiasts, local boutiques and downtown businesses are already gearing up for the influx of out-of-towners and the full week of glamour, fashion shows and star-studded after-parties.
August of 2007 marked a ground-breaking first season for Saint Louis Fashion Week. For five nights, the city welcomed hundreds of out-of-towners and St. Louis residents, as fashion enthusiasts flocked to runway shows and after-parties to get a glimpse of the hot new trends, top designers, models and entertainers.
Budweiser Select and BORBA Skin Balance Water, a premium, enhanced water with botanicals, antioxidants and vitamins designed to provide distinct skin-care benefits, are the presenting sponsors of Spring 2008 Saint Louis Fashion Week.
Nest, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of women artists and artisans in developing countries by helping them create sustainable entrepreneurial businesses through micro-credit loans, is this year's charity partner. Throughout the weeks leading up to Fashion Week, partners and sponsors of Fashion Week will be participating in fundraising efforts for which proceeds will benefit the charity.
Presenting sponsors Budweiser Select and BORBA Skin Balance Water are joined by Macy's, Lumière Place Casino & Hotels, ALIVE Magazine St. Louis, Washington University in St. Louis, State Beauty Supply, Bronx-Diba, M•A•C Cosmetics, Redken, Lori Coulter Swimwear, Lordo's, Mercedes-Benz of Progress Point, Arcturis, Power Couple and St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery.
Event partners include; 963 Collective, Centro Models, Charter On Demand, CheresseInk, Contemporary Art Museum, Contemporary Productions, The Fountain Studio, FOX2, Lucky You, Mother Model Management, NEXT Models, Rock Uniform, Solique Models, STL TV, Synergy Productions LLC, Twist, West Model & Talent Management and charitable partner Nest. Each of these sponsors will be providing a wide array of talent, services and amenities to make Saint Louis Fashion Week 2008 possible.
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Popular Items in Women’s Shopping Bag
T-Shirt: Women’s Fashion Statement
T-shirts are a fashion statement that is not just another fad that will go away in a few weeks. T-shirts have been around for a very long and are here to stay only now they are not something you wish to hide under your shirt to keep you warm during the winter; they are works of art worth displaying to the world. Make your own fashion statement to the world or find a great looking, funny, Christian, or just a beautiful T-shirt for a family member or friend. You will be excited to show off your new tee and so will your friends.
How to Choose a T-shirt: Color and Design
The thing that you will want to look for when shopping for a t-shirt is that it offers a color palette and design that will fit into your wardrobe and that also is appealing to you. If you will be using the t-shirt as a layering piece then you may want to buy several t-shirts in a variety of colors that compliment the other existing pieces in your wardrobe. If the t-shirt will be worn to work then you will need to make sure that its color and design are appropriate for a work environment. On the other hand, if you are looking for a fun casual t-shirt then you may want to look for one that offers a funky color and design.
Some Latest Trends That Apples in T-shirt Industry:
1. Military wear t-shirts - it has extra pockets and the masculine feeling, they add is far above any struggle from other kind of looks. Just add white and black to them and feel the variation right away.
2. Polo cool T Shirt: it comes in the top list of shirts. Wear a polo shirt with a Jeans, it gives a casual look. One can add a nice coat on it while attending corporate function.
3. Layering T-shirt - it works, particularly in winters.
4. Logos - it is not a new style. If there is enough money and wandering what to wear, then go the biggest and trendiest store and spend money and exhibit by wearing logos. But be careful, do not get too loud or too calm color.
Fashion Accessory to Remain Cool: Sunglasses
Sunglasses are like any other fashion accessory. With each passing season, sunglass styles change. Old styles become the kind of sunglasses that "your grandmother used to wear," while newer styles can be seen on the faces of Hollywood stars and glamour queens on magazine covers and at red-carpet events. Eventually those old styles stage comebacks as "retro" Sunglasses and the fashion cycle comes full circle.
Some of the hippest sunglass styles continue to be the oversized type. Sometimes these shades can look like they take up half of your face. But all the starlets and stargazers are wearing them, whether on the sand or on the way to the supermarket. Try some of the newest versions of the oversized genre, such as the "bug eye" look or "wide-line" styles that can actually fit over your prescription eyeglasses.
As for colors and textures of today's top sunglasses, keep your eyes out for the newest designers that feature animal skin and lizard leather textures, crystal-jewel touches, or even mother-of-pearl inlays. Even sunglasses' carrying cases can be glamorized with touches of gems, dangling doodads, or the designer's logo.
It doesn't necessarily mean that the shade of your sunglasses should match the color of the outfit you are wearing. Sunglasses in a single shade would most likely match any outfit. Choose a shade that would bring out certain colors in the clothes that you are wearing. Choose a shade in sunglasses that would also break the monotony in the color of your clothes.
It is important not too spend too much on sunglasses. You can have two or three designer brands which may be expensive but you can still find cheap ones that look good as well. If you aren't sure yet if a particular pair of sunglasses would suit you or not choose to buy the discount ones. It is best that you invest in sunglasses that are classics and will never go out of style. For those that are just the fad, don't spend too much on it for it will just soon end up in your drawers. If you are the tech-savvy individual and you enjoy listening to music, there are sunglasses that incorporate an MP3 player with it.
That's far from enough to fill your Shopping Bag, let's take the focus to shoes.
Footwear Must Have: Casual or Formal; High Heel or Low Heel
Boots in a medium or dark neutral
These leather alternative boots are classic enough for work-wear yet sexy enough to add an edge to jeans and an everyday tee. Top-of-the-calf boots Shoes with a flat heel are one of the cold weather season’s hottest looks, but are surprisingly in-demand even as the weather grows warmer.
One pair of neutral-colored casual boots for the weekend
A woman can never go wrong with classics such as the Amy boot. Your weekend casual cruelty-free boot should have an extremely soft and flexible sole making it extremely comfortable for all day wear. Make sure your casual eco-friendly boots exteriors are made of "leather" like synthetic micro-fibers giving you that stylish look, while the interior is made of a soft cotton lining and a generous foot bed that will accommodate your feet.
One pair of attractive non-leather sneakers.
The fall time is the perfect time to run around the track at your nearby park, and enjoy your surroundings. Whether your eco-friendly non-leather sneakers are made from hemp or synthetic micro-fibers, they are go well with your tracksuit, yet hard-working enough to perform at the gym. The best athletic/sporty shoes are the pairs that have an extremely supportive EVA sole, and a thick padded tongue.
Women also love Sports Shoes
New Opportunity in Sports Shoes Market: Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
With the approaching of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, more and more Chinese customers attend in various of sports, athletic sports gradually become one of the parts which can’t lack of in common people’s life, sport shoes market will be more and more larger. Besides townsman’s professional demand to Sports Shoes is advancing.
The influence of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games to science and technology content of Sports Shoes: product. Nowadays the current of product with the same quality is more and more serious, who can keep ahead of technology and make out larruping and suitable product for customers, who will be favorite. Besides, sport shoes manufactures need improve professional capability, at the same time enclose with athletic sports requirement, via reduce cost to supply bargain gym shoes product for person.
Flip-flop Slippers: Summer Shoe Star
This kind of slipper originates fom Korean, and quickly gain popularity around the world. It's casual enough, totally informal, but you still can see holiwood star worn it working in the street or even attending some formal party. Flip-flop slipper is simple to were and free your shoe. People like the comfort it brings and the cool touch of it in the hot summer.
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I am 23 years old and am about to graduate college. As security meets casual, I am stuck...in jeans, flip flops or my oh-so-comfortable, anti-boot, but very cool Ugg shoes. I would consider myself to be fashionaly comfortable. What I wear feels nice, it's fine for a day of sitting, listening to lecture...I have my designer jeans and semi-designer tops (and by that I mean leisurely, laid-back fashion i.e. Project E, Michael Stars, etc...) all of this seems to me juvenile and representative of a period in my life that has been, well, appropriate for the moment. Now, I am going to start interviewing and going for my first career oriented job. I have great sweaters and blouses, trousers (no pant suits) and some relatively fashionable shoes (I prefer flats). What would be suggested for my new wardrobe? What are the basic, must-have pieces that would transform me from college pro to career amateur (all the while looking quite professional, of course)? This is a question, not quite a fashion statement. Mine is not founded on insecurities, but rather, the need to, yet again, reinvent what it means to have an individualistic style.
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Thanks for your article, which we have published under the title Fashionably Finding Myself. Hopefully you like the chosen title.
We almost did not publish this as it initially seemed more like a detailed comment than an article. Reading it more closely, however, made us realize that many of our readers would relate to it, that it was a sincere set of fashion considerations related to a life change, and that breaking it up into multiple paragraphs made it more article like.
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An Unforgettable Wedding Gift – Cake Towel
One of the most remarkable and beautiful wedding gifts I have ever seen was created by one of my sisters for another sister's wedding. She built a pristine "wedding cake" from white towels and decorated it with ribbons, held in place with pearl pins, and hid a cd in one of the layers, not that anything additional was needed. The "cake" was such a work of art it stole the show from the real cake! Everyone wanted to know who had made it, how long it took, etc, and no one with a camera passed up a chance for a snapshot of it.
Creating a towel cake can be as simple or as complicated as you need it to be. It is easy to make it unique with your own special touches and add personal touches that will make it an unforgettable part of any wedding or shower.
This is easy to make and the bride to be will love the personalized touch! The colors can be coordinated to go with the wedding theme and colors.
Step 1. Roll the Towels
Fold each hand towel in half lengthwise twice. Start with one end and roll the towels together. Set aside. Repeat this process with the wash cloths. Fold each bath towel in half lengthwise and repeat the folding until the width of the towel is roughly 6". Roll the two towels together in the same way as the hand towels. You should now have the three layers of the cake.
Step 2. Assembling The Layers
I used large wide rubber bands to hold each individual layer together for ease of handling. To decorate choose ribbon in colors that coordinate with the towels or wedding colors. My niece had requested purple towels so I selected a wide white ribbon adorned with pearls. Cut the ribbon into 60", 40" and 30" lengths. Tie the large piece around the bath towels layer and repeat for the other two cake layers. When complete, stack the cake layers starting with the largest layer at the bottom. I used small pins to hold the layers in place. If you do use pins try to place them through the tags on the towels not the towels themselves.
Step 3.
This is the fun part! Use your imagination and decorate with silk flowers, fall leaves or wedding bells. I placed the cake on a footed cake plate for presentation.
These tasteful cakes look so delicious. But please do not eat. It is the soft cotton washing clothes artfully hand wrapped to resemble a tasteful cake. This delicious looking designed favor will make your mouth water, but it is calorie free. They are great for wedding favors, bay showers, gift baskets, Christmas stocking items and all other occasions
Different Towel Cakes for Different Occasions
A towel cake is a unique and creative way to give a Gift for a wedding shower or a housewarming gift. I use matching bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths for the Towel cake. There will be 2 - 30 X 54" bath towels, 4 - 16 X 26" hand towels and 3 - 12 X 12 wash cloths. For a romantic theme, I use bath products such as lotions, bubble bath, incense, bath beads and other items. For a bath/kitchen theme, I use wooden spoons, wire wisks, spatulas and other kitchen implements. The color schemes vary and can be specified by the customer. The ribbons used can be specified to be a wedding theme, otherwise the ribbons will be color coordinated to the color of the towels used. The towel cake pictured is a chocolate cake theme. The bottle in the top of the cake is a champaign shaped bottle of scented bubble bath. Additional picture will be posted in the future.
Wedding Towel Cakes are Full of Charming Surprises!
The first thing to consider when makeing wedding towel cakes is what kind of towels to use. The usual "recipe" calls for two bath towels, two hand towels, and two washcloths, all white. But you can adjust towel cakes to include any type or number of towels you want. If you know what color towels the couple would prefer, choose accordingly. Don't skimp on quality. You'll only save a few dollars, and the appearance of your towel wedding cakes will suffer.
Decorations for your wedding towel cakes are limited only by your imagination. The tiers of wedding towel cakes would look elegant "belted" with wide ribbon. Or tie smaller bows and pin them here and there. Faux flowers are another possibility. Pearl-topped straight pins inserted around the edges give a finished look, help hold the cake together, and are a gift in themselves. Make sure, though, to warn the recipient of the hazard.
Your finished towel wedding cakes will have to sit on something, and a pretty bath tray would be perfect. You might want to buy the tray before putting the towel cakes together to make sure of a good fit. You could also set the cake on a matching round bath mat or rug. Surround the cake with scented flower-shaped soaps. Tie a bow around the handle of a fancy pumice scrubber and lay it beside the towel cake as a "server."
Cake Towel Gain More Popularity
Cake towel is practical and yet full of personality; so despite of the price which is a bit higher than traditional wedding gifts, people still prefer it as cute and romantic Wedding Gifts for the once a lifetime occassion.
Currently, towels sold as, for instance, a gift are folded in various manner and arranged in a storage box, and the top side of the storage box is covered with a transparent film, so that the customers can see the arranged towel(s) inside the box through the film, thus drawing the attention of the customers and increase the customer's desire to purchase. Among these, with the focus on characteristics such as the towel's texture, thickness, and flexibility, some towels are formed into animals and dolls by way of attaching the towel cloth by sewing or fastening with a pin or the like, thus being offered exclusively as decorations.
In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for cake-shaped decorative accessories using a towel cloth as a gift or present, and there has been a demand for other types of decorative accessories that have a cake shape.
Traditional wedding gifts such as chocolate gifts are so common that people want to add some personality and uniqueness to their wedding gift; cake towel seems to be a perfect choice.
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Induction Cooker - Hot in China Kitchenware Market
Gas Price High in China - A Better Alternative is Induction Cooktop
Now the fast rhythm of life and the pursuit of leisure comfort are welcomed by the young (people, many of them consider an induction cooking unit as a device combing convenience, health and economy. So they are increasingly invented to the kitchen in china.
The sales performance of Induction Cooking Unit is promising and got great market potential. In the recent gas price increases, Induction Cooktop turns out to be a "new favorites”.
Not Mainstream in Kitchenware Industry Right Now - But Got Big Potential
Induction cooking is not some radical new technology: it has long been widely used around the world. But, for some reason (perhaps a lack of adequate information and explanation), when first introduced to North America some years ago it never quite caught on. Till quite recently, few outside professional circles had even heard of it, and those who had were often confused about just what it is. But, more or less all of a sudden, that is finally changing. Indeed, Kitchenware Manufacturers familiar with the field are suggesting that within five to ten years induction cooktops may almost completely capture the field for new installations, worldwide.
With recent improvements in technology, induction-cooking equipment is now better than ever while yet being more affordable than ever.
Psychological Obstacles Preventing Chinese People Using this Kitchen Implements
There are two major factors that seem not to be good news to the induction cooktop industry. Traditionally, Chinese Like Big Fire, Not Quite Used to The Frying Pan with Electric Power, and they are also afraid of the the Heat Radiation Problem, which are not stated clearly in any authorized paper. So the idea of heat radiation is vague, people wonder the quality of the induction cooktop and worried that if it would do harm to their health.
Quality Testing - Lacking National Standard for Radiation Problem
Induction cooking unit radiation parameters are not yet compulsory national accreditation standards.
It is understood that for domestic induction cooking unit to enter EU, American and other markets, it must go through some local authentication, such as the European Union CE, Germany GS, electronics, room CB, American ETL certification. With the certification, the market is "Pass". Currently, only a few brands for export induction cooktop will enforce international standards.
For the domestic market, consumers should "polish" the eyes, weigh the merits and selectively buying. Under the existing national standardized management system, our GB are not keeping pace with the pace of international standard. IEC standards have not been developed. The consumer should better choose some well-know brand in china to better avoid the quality problem.
For purchasing on line, you could check the Kitchenware Directory and looking for the qualified China Kitchenware Manufacturers.
China Sichuan Cuisine for People Who Like Spicy Food
Sichuan Cuisine, known more commonly in the West as “Szechuan,” is one of the most famous Chinese cuisines in the world. Characterized by its spicy and pungent flavors, Sichuan cuisine, with a myriad of tastes, emphasizes the use of chili. Pepper and prickly ash are always in accompaniment, producing the typical exciting tastes. Garlic, ginger and fermented soybean are also used in the cooking process. Wild vegetables and meats such as are often chosen as ingredients, while frying, frying without oil, pickling and braising are used as basic cooking techniques.
It can be said that one who doesn't experience Sichuan food has never reached China.
Typical menu items: Hot Pot; Smoked Duck; Kung Pao Chicken; Water-Boiled Fish; Tasty and Spicy Crab; Twice Cooked Pork; Mapo Tofu
Hope the above menu food names don’t confuse you, because it’s really hard to accomplish a perfect English version menu for Sichuan Cuisine
This has been a headache for the Beijing government. Olympic Game 2008 will soon to come. Many foreigners will flow to China and come to Chinese restaurant. When they choose a Sichuan cuisine restaurant and began to see the menu, some of them may be shocked by the “horrable” food name and fleek away.
See some of these absode name now available in some of the Sichuan restarant:
Manand Wife Lung Slice
Slobbering Chicken
Chicken Without Sexual Life
So funny to the last one. Actually these are all tasty food known to the Chinese. But they really need a better name.
Among the eight major cuisines of China, Sichuan Cuisine is the most popular.
Sichuan dish is good at agile exertion and specific managing according to material, climate and the diners' requests. More that 30 methods of cooking are included --- stir fry, sauté, deep fry, grill, preserve, bittern, bake and pickle.
As the production develops and economy prospers, Sichuan absorbs the strength of northern and southern food to form a fusion between a northern dish with Sichuan style and a southern dish with Sichuan taste. It is complemented as "Food in China, taste in Sichuan."
Sichuan concentrates on the changing of taste, which differs in thickness and heaviness. You can not make a Sichuan dish without chili, prickly ash and pepper. Chili, for example, can be used in various ways. Sometimes it can be the main ingredient, or sometimes it can be a secondary ingredient used for seasoning. The taste of Sichuan can differ largely according to climate and the diner's personal tastes. For instance, the hotness is quite rich in winter and spring because the weather is cold. However the hotness should be reduced by 30% in summer and autumn due to the warm and dry weather. The taste of Sichuan is very delicate and flexible. Therefore, Sichuan is famous for its rich, thick and heavy flavor in addition to its lightness. People who have eaten Sichuan keep praising it and can not forget the beautiful experience.
3 Characteristics of Sichuan Cuisine
Sichuan Cuisine traces back to the ancient Ba Kingdom (modern Chongqing) and Shu Kingdom (modern Chengdu) and is remarkable for its oily and hot taste . This is due to the foggy , cloudy and damp climate in the Sichuan Basin . Hot food is useful for dispersing dampness . Sichuan folks are keen for hot oxen’s giblet pot , hot beancurd and other hot foods .
Another characteristic of the Chuan cuisine is its preparation of different dishes with the same raw material . With a piece of half-fat , half-lean pork , Sichuan cooks can prepare a number of different dishes with different flavors , such as salted-fried pork slices , re-cooked pork slices , sweet and hot shredded pork , fried pork cubes , sliced pork cooked with rice crust , sweet steamed pork chunks , salty steamed pork chunks , pork steamed with ground glutinous rice , white cut hot pork ,etc.
The third characteristic of the Sichuan cuisine is the tasty snacks , including hot ox-head meat , spiced chicken , tea-stewed ducking , marinated rabbit meat , pickled vegetables , dumplings , eight-treasure rice puddings ,etc.
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Many travelers know Sichuan cuisine for its "hot and spicy" flavors or a few of its most famous dishes, but that is only the beginning.Sichuan cuisine is legendary in China for its sophistication and diversity.the regional cuisine boasts 5,000 different dishes.
Sichuan cuisine has enjoyed a worldwide reputation. However, most people immediately think of Sichuan food soon after it is mentioned as a hot or spicy food.It is undear how the red pepper was introduced to Sichuan. You may wonder why the red pepper is so popular. Here is a common explanation.Sichuan has a humid climate that encourages people to eat strongly spiced foods.the red pepper may help reduce internal dampness.
Sichuan pepper is another important ingredient in Sichuan cooking.It is known as huajiao(flower pepper).It is the Chinese pepper, and it looks like a reddish brown fruit.the peppercorn comes from the prickly ash tree.the pepper flower creates a most sudden numbing effect on one`s tongue.
Sichuan cuisine so carefully balances color,smell,flavor, shape and nutrition that its dishes not only look pleasant and appealing,bu also nutritious.In Sichuan recipes there are several hundred popular dishes.Sichuan cuisine is able to prduce 100 different flavored dishes!Besides, Sichuan cooks provide dishes that are intentionally toned down for tourists at home and abroad. they have no difficulty in getting Sichuan food that suits their tastes whether it`s in a banquet,outstanding lunches,dinners,or snacks
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