Recycle Vintage Furs

Vintage is all the rage in fashion from sparkling costume jewellery to those old fashion stoles grandma used to wear. The influence of fur is being seen in fashion and home d?cor. Here are a few things you'll need about buying vintage fur.</p><p>Styles</p><p>There is lots of choice out there ? stoles, cape, capelets, jackets, full length. Mink stoles from the 1950s to the shoulder pad 1980 full length fox coats are all available.</p><p>Good news</p><p>Vintage furs are very affordable. Prices range can start at under $50 for a hat, collar or cape. So, adding some vintage flair won't break the bank.</p><p>Where To Find Great Vintage Furs</p><p>Search local resale shops, antique shops, flea markets, garage sales and Ebay. They are all good sources for vintage furs.</p><p>Labels</p><p>Canadian labels to look for are Oglivy's, Eatons and Holt Renfrew.</p><p>Cold Care</p><p>Any fur, old or new, should be kept in cold storage during the hot humid summer months.</p><p>Avoid Ciggie Smell</p><p>If the fur you love is holding the smell of cigarettes, put it back on the rack. No amount of airing it will remove the smell.</p><p>Fit</p><p>When you try on your vintage fur, move around and swing your arms. If it feels fragile, it probably is and may rip on you in the future.</p><p>Avoid discoloration</p><p>Steer clear of a vintage fur with discoloration around the collar or armpits. No amount of cleaning can fix it.</p><p>Good Buys</p><p>Some furs have a longer life than others. Raccoon and mink are studier than muskrat and rabbit that do not stand up so well over time.</p><p>Recycling</p><p>If you love the fur but the style doesn't work for you consider recycling it into something else. Use fur to line a jean jacket, create cuffs or a collar for a sweater or make it into a scarf. Cut down a full length to a jacket. The possibilities are endless.</p><p>Home D?cor</p><p>Lots of faux fur is seen in the home d?cor scene in throws and pillows. Enlist a furrier to give new life to an affordable vintage fur to give your home a cozy feel.</p><p>Martin Swinton owns Take-A-Boo Emporium, an antique shop located in Toronto, Canada. He does furniture restoration, caning and rushing repairs, custom reproductions, upholstery, teaches courses on antiques and does appraisals for estates and community events. He can be reached at 416-785-4555 or by visiting <a target="_new" href="http://www.takeaboo.com">http://www.takeaboo.com</a>

Ten of the Most Famous Diamonds and Who Owns Them

There are more than three hundred fifty named diamonds famous for their histories.</p><p>The Cullinan, is the largest cut diamond in the world. It was found in South Africa and was named for the owner of the mining company. The Cullinan diamond was 3106 carats, and was cut into 105 stunning diamonds. The largest was named the "Star of Africa" and is 530 carats by itself. In 1907 this diamond was given to King Edward VII of England, and set into the Royal Scepter. It is kept, along with the other Crown Jewels, safely in the Tower of London.</p><p>The Cullinan II is 317.40 carats. The color is white and is the cushion-shaped diamond in the center-front of the Imperial State Crown of Great Britain. It is also in the Tower of London with the British Crown Jewels.</p><p>The Dary-i-Nur is 186 carats, is pink and is in the Iranian Treasury. It is the largest uncut diamond in the world. Its name means "Sea of Light".</p><p>The Dresden Green is 41 carats; it is green, and a very rare type ila diamond of extraordinary quality. It gets its name from the city of Saxony where it had been on display for 200 years. The Dresden Green is now on display at the Albertinium Museum in Dresden.</p><p>The Hope Diamond is 45.52 carats, is blue, and is in the Smithsonian Institute. According to legend, a curse was placed on the large, blue diamond after it was stolen from an idol in India. Whether you believe in curses or not, the diamond has had a fascinating past ? it was owned by King Louis XIV, stolen during the French Revolution, sold to pay gambling debts, owned and worn almost daily by an American heiress, sold and worn to raise money for charity, and finally donated to the Smithsonian Museum.</p><p>The Hortensia is 20 carats, is peach colored and is in the Louvre. It is one of the crown Jewels of France, and was owned by Louis XIV. It was named after Hortense de Beauharnais, Queen of Holland, who was the daughter of the Empress Josephine, the stepdaughter of Napoleon Bonaparte and the mother of Napoleon III.</p><p>The Kohinoor is 108.93 carats, white and is located in the Tower of London. As with many of the most famous diamonds, there is a curse of death and destruction attached to it. Its name means "Mountain of Light" and legend has it that it actually comes from another diamond also rife with legend, called the "Great Mogul" which was said to have weighed 244 carats and mysteriously disappeared in 1665. The Kohinoor was owned by the first sultan of Mogul, and passed down through generations, until it was given to Queen Victoria. It was recut and now rests in the crown of Queen Elizabeth.</p><p>The Orloff is 189.62 carats. It is thought to have weighed about 300 carats when it was discovered. For a while, it was confused with the Great Mogul diamond. One of the legends of the Orloff is that it was set in the eye of a god statue in the temple of Sri Rangen, and stolen by a French soldier dressed up like a Hindu. He is said to have escaped by swimming down a raging river during a storm. It was eventually sold to Prince Gregory Orloff. In an attempt to win back her heart, he gave it to Catherine the Great, who collected lovers and precious gems with equal passion. She had the diamond mounted on top of the double eagle in the Imperial scepter. It is in the Russian Diamond Fund, Moscow.</p><p>The Spoonmaker Diamond has many legends associated with it. (It supposedly got its name when the owner--who is said to have found it sitting on top of a pile of garbage --bartered it to a spoonmaker for three wooden spoons.) More likely is that it was purchased by a Frenchman named Pikot, who bought it from the Maharajah of Madras in India. He took it to France, but was robbed. The diamond ended up at an auction, and was bid on by the notorious Casanova. It was finally bought by Napoleon's mother, Letizia Ramolino, who later sold her jewelry to help her son escape from Elba. It was bought again by an officer of Tepedelenli, and put into the treasury. When Tepedelenli was killed during a revolt, the entire treasury went to the Palace of Turkey, and the Spoonmaker's Diamond, now called the "Kasicki" is there.</p><p>The Taylor-Burton Diamond is a 69 carat pear-shaped white diamond that was originally called the "Cartier Diamond" after the jeweler paid $1,050,000 for it at an auction. Richard Burton purchased it the day after the auction for Elizabeth Taylor. She later renamed it the Taylor-Burton diamond. Ms. Taylor wore the diamond publicly at a party for Princess Grace's 40th birthday party in Monaco. She sold the diamond in 1978 and used the funds to build a hospital in Botswana. The diamond was later purchased by Robert Mouawad.</p><p><A target="_new" HREF="http://www.homegiftshopper.com/giftideas/8/diamond-myths-legends-and-history/">Read more about Diamond Myths, Legends & History at HomeGiftShopper.com</A></p><p>? 2005, Kathy Burns-Millyard. This article is provided courtesy of <A target="_new" HREF="http://www.homegiftshopper.com/">Home Gift Shopper: A premier resource for quality Gift Ideas</A>. This article may be republished as long as it remains unchanged, this notice stays intact, and all links are made live.

Tips To Expressing Yourself With T-Shirts

T shirts can provide a lasting impression on your life and those around you. Through simple illustrations and slogans they immediately show your current feelings or opinions.</p><p>Vintage t shirts will bring up situations from the long ago past. They can be anything from funny to rude and offensive, to sayings, to your favorite rock band of yore, to baby tees. And don't forget putting a t shirt on your dog. Ugh.</p><p>In my own experience I have been a cancer survivor for 5 1/2 years. In my first summer my struggle inspired my sister-in-law to get active in the Tacoma, Washington Relay For Life program of the American Cancer Society. Every spring they host a weekend walk and fund raiser. A large part of that walk is the Survivor's walk celebrating all those people currently battling cancer and those who are cancer free.</p><p>All the survivors walking in that event are given purple t shirts with the Relay For Life logo on the front. On the back is the saying: I Am... Living Breathing Inspiration.</p><p>I love wearing my t shirt with that saying on it both for my own feelings and for the inspiration of those around me.</p><p>Another situation involved a camping/hiking trip my partner and I took several years ago in the Columbia River gorge near The Dalles, Oregon.</p><p>This was the year the Sesquicentennial of the Oregon Trail was being reinacted. A replica of the 1843 wagon trains was in progress coming all the way from the mid-west to Portland, Oregon.</p><p>When we joined them they had arrived in The Dalles and were camping out at a large fair grounds. After square dancing the night before, we set out on foot hiking with the train for that day's journey, a distance of about 18 miles.</p><p>When we got up the next morning and were about to leave the train, we came on a fellow in a wheel chair who was selling t shirts. He said they were his own original design, in this case a fine pencil sketch of the Oregon Trail at Barlow Pass. I bought one on the spot both to support him in his efforts and for my own memory of the occasion. I still wear that tee shirt and think of the fun my girl friend and I had on that trip.</p><p>The next obvious use of t shirts is if you're a sports fan. In my own case as a long suffering Seattle Seahawks fan, I still wear the tattered t shirt I bought in 1983 that reads "1983 Play-Offs" along with the team logo on the front. I guess that hasn't been the last playoffs we've been in, but it sure seems like it.</p><p>So get out there and express yourself with a t shirt. Buy one or get online to design your own. I think every aspect of life has been shown on a t shirt and every new experience that shows up seems to wind up on a tee shirt.</p><p>Dale Miller has several websites up covering a variety of subjects and resources. Please visit the website for t-shirt resources, links, articles and more: <a target="_new" href="http://www.tshirtsforall.com">http://www.tshirtsforall.com</a>

The Charming Narciso Rodriguez

Narciso Rodriguez was born in New Jersey in 1961 to Cuban parents. He studied at Parsons School of Design in New York, and upon graduation worked for designers such as Anne Klein, TSE, and Calvin Klein. His parents were not overly happy that Narciso choose fashion as his career. They would have much rather seen him in something more serious such as architecture.</p><p>Whether on the runway or on the red carpet, designer Narciso Rodriguez is in demand. He began is designer career in 1985 as a design assistant for fashion legend Anne Klein.</p><p>Narciso has a gift for fitting a dress so that it is flattering to the shape of the woman's body. "It's so fantastic," Narciso says, "to create a frame for a woman's personality and her true beauty."</p><p>While working at Calvin Klein Narciso and Carolyn Bessette [later to become Carolyn Kennedy] became best friends. It was Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's wedding dress design that brought Narciso front and center stage in the design world.</p><p>Narciso's wedding dress design for Carolyn was the buzz around the world. On September 21, 1996, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy stepped out of church on the arm of John F. Kennedy Jr. Women went gaga, literally drooling over Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's wedding dress.</p><p>Carolyn's wedding dress was made from pure white silk. This simple dress was combined dress elegance, classiness, and sexiness into one knockout package. Woman began to realize a wedding dress could in fact look sexy.</p><p>This was a whole new concept, never heard of before. For years most women had landed up looking like an overstuffed pilsbury dough boy on their wedding day. Narciso had accomplished in Carolyn's wedding gown what women thought to be impossible.</p><p>She had been transformed into this bewitching sexy princess. That look was created by one of her best friends, Narciso Rodriguez. It was Carolyn's wedding dress that made Narciso's a household name.</p><p>Once word got out who had designed the dress, Narciso was in demand by every major designer in the world. A dream came true when Narciso joined the house of LMVH. The draw back to this career move was that Narciso spent his life living out of a suitcase with very little time to spend with family and friends which he valued and missed dearly.</p><p>Narciso pressed on encouraged by the idea that he had finally "made it." However, working for a large company can often stifle ones own independent design ideas, and it wasn't long before Narciso discovered he no longer loved his work.</p><p>The turning point in his life was when Carolyn Bessette Kennedy was was killed in a plane accident. Narciso had lost one of his dearest and best friends and for him this was a reality check and a wake up call..</p><p>Life without friends, family and the love of his work didn't seem like such a great opportunity anymore. Narciso left LVMH and came home realizing what he needed was the freedom of his own design collection.</p><p>Narciso was able to focus on his own line of clothing creating the perfect look for woman. Rather than designing dresses for matchsticks, Narciso's designs accentuated the curves and bustline of the woman, creating what was called a real woman design.</p><p>Narciso Latin background came through in his designs with each having a hint of Latin flare. Narciso said Latino women had figures and were proud of that fact so they were perfect for where he wanted to go with his designs.</p><p>Narciso talents as a designer were so good, he was even able to make the petite woman look voluptuous. Sarah Jessica Parker, Sheryl Crow and Salma Hayek all wore exquisite gowns designed by Narciso. Not one of these celebs was 6 feet tall, yet the fit of these gowns was to die for.</p><p>In the spring of 1998 Narciso debuted his ready to wear signature collection in Milan. It made it into virtually every major fashion magazine. Rodriguez's American experience and Latin roots, combined with his flair for European tradition of fine design, are all part of his great success.</p><p>In 1997 Narciso won Best New Designer from the VH1 Fashion Awards, and was awarded Hispanic Designer of the Year. In 1998 he won the CFDA Perry Ellis Award,</p><p>In the past these honors have gone to designers such as Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera. In the past two years Rodriguez has been with the CFDA Awards: In both 2002 and 2003 he won the Womenswear Designer of the Year.</p><p>In a more recent issue of O Magazine Oprah Winfrey stands proudly wearing a golden dress designed by non other than Narciso. Now believe it or not this dress just isn't gold in color, it is made of gold metal that has been pressed to make a dress fabric. The dress can be seein in O Magazine as well as at oprah.com.</p><p>Narciso is like a breath of fresh air when it comes to woman's fashion. He designs for real woman. If you are interested in Narciso Rodrigues and his designs visit his web page at http://www.narcisorodriguez.com/narciso</p><p>Sher from Estate Jewelry International has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing fashion, jewelry, and wedding help. Please visit us at <a target="_new" href="http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/">http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/</a>

Does Your Make Up Bag Work?

Having our makeup at our fingertips is a number one priority for most every woman, even if it's just a tube of lipstick. We need to know that we can freshen our face anytime anywhere. So what makes up the ultimate makeup bag?</p><p>Today we can buy fashionable and trendy makeup bags ranging in size from compact to purse size.</p><p>That's really great, that our makeup bag can be part of our fashion statement, but it's what we put in it that really counts.</p><p>And why is it no matter what size the bag you have is, it seems to be too small or the makeup you most need at the moment doesn't appear to have made it into the bag. It's time solve that dilemma but putting together the perfect makeup bag!</p><p>The bag itself is really a matter of your personal taste. Find one that fits your personality and will fit into your purse. There's no sense buying a huge makeup bag when you pack a tiny purse. Prices can range from a couple of dollars to a hundred dollars. Yes I said $100.00 ? those designer names don't come cheap.</p><p>As we build the perfect makeup kit, we'll assume you are packing a small to medium makeup bag. For those that have a tinier bag you'll have to choose which items to remove. For those packing a large bag, fill you boots or should I say make up bag with any extras you'd like to add.</p><p>The very first thing you need to put in your bag is a small compact mirror, double sided preferably. You can purchase a nice size travel mirror complete with protective cover for around $5.00.</p><p>Next make sure to include essential brushes. Brushes such as blush and eyeshadow are most important. Or you can purchase a compact set of miniature brushed for around $10.00. That will ensure you'll have every brush you need.</p><p>Include your foundation or powder. If the original container is too large, then purchase a compact bottle or transfer some to an after market container that seals well.</p><p>Don't forget to include your favorite lipstick [only one please] Remember your building a compact version of your real makeup case. You can add a lip gloss if you like.</p><p>Same goes for eyeshadow. Choose a palette of colors you can wear or use anytime. There is no good way to pack a variety of colors, so it's best to choose your most reliable colors.</p><p>Or, you can purchase one of the pocket eyeshadows that has 8 or 12 variations. However, I find usually there's only a few colors you'll actually use in these. Don't' forget to add mascara and eyeliner.</p><p>Blush can be a bit tricky because the containers are usually quite bulky. Again look for a small version of your blush or find a comparable one that comes in a travel size.</p><p>To keep you fresh, you can also add some prepackaged facial cleansing cloths, a travel toothbrush and toothpaste, and a travel size deodorant.</p><p>That's it, you've just built the ultimate travel makeup bag. All the basics, to get you through the day. No wasn't that easy?</p><p>Sher from Estate Jewelry International have been serving customers for over 20 years, providing affordable estate jewelry, and a wealth of information on jewelry, fashion, designers, and beauty with on staff industry professionals. Please visit us at <a target="_new" href="http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/">Estate Jewelry International</a>.

Are You An Amber Gal?

Amber is a beautiful gift from mother nature. It comes in many different colors - yellow, orange, red, white, brown, green, blue and almost black. It may be transparent or clouded. Transparent tones range from pale to dark yellow, to yellow light brown. Cloudy amber comes in many colors.</p><p>Amber is fossilized resin of ancient trees that grew in &quot;amber forests&quot;. Through various physical and chemical changes the resin becomes Amber. Amber is unique because it is able to preserve the organic tissues in it. It is very common to find pieces of plants and insects, trapped in amber making it extremely valuable to both collectors and the scientists. A beautiful and fascinating gem!</p><p>Amber is found in various parts of the world. The largest amber deposits are off the shores of the Baltic Sea. Baltic Amber is the most sought after and valuable for making amber jewelry.</p><p>Baltic Amber has been used for decorative items since prehistoric times. A Baltic amber amulet has even been found in Egyptian tombs . Amber was also very popular in ancient Rome during the reign of Neron when: jewelry, ornaments, amulets, and even dice were made from amber. During the Middle Ages, amber prayer beads were exported. From the 16th century into the 18th century item made from amber included jewelry, dishes, buttons, pipe mouth pieces, chess sets and a host of other fine products.</p><p>The majority of Baltic amber comes from a 400-square-mile area - the Samland Peninsula, now known as the Kaliningrad region. The Kaliningrad amber mine supplies 99% of the Baltic amber. Up until the 19th century amber was retrieved manually from the sea. During the latter part of the 19th century operations became much more sophisticated as they began dredging and mining for amber. Since then millions of pounds of Baltic amber have been mined.. A small town in the Kaliningrad region has the world's largest amber mine.</p><p>Amber has a special beauty in its ability for each piece to be truly original in nature and content. The downfall to amber is like anything organic it does not last forever. Baltic amber is known to have the longest life expectancy. Taking proper care of your amber will result in enjoyment for many years, sometimes thousands of years as seen with the recovery of jewels from the past. Some important tips for caring for your amber:</p><p>* Never store amber where it may rub against hard surfaces such as metal or other jewelry.</p><p>* Do not expose amber to harsh chemicals such as soap, jewelry cleaners, perfumes, hair products.</p><p>* Do not expose amber to direct sunshine or heat.</p><p>* To clean your amber wash in lukewarm water. Use a soft cloth to wash and dry. To restore the shine polish with pure olive oil.</p><p>* Treat your amber like any fine gem</p><p>Where amber with pride, add it to your jewelry wardrobe and be sure to make your fashion statement!</p><p>Sher from Estate Jewelry International has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing fashion, jewelry,and wedding help. Please visit us at <a target="_new" href="http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/">http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/</a>

Travel With Style

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!</p><p>What to take? It's really quite easy. Don't just squeeze whatever you can into that suitcase, then hope you've got everything to travel in style. We're going to help you pack the perfect "fashion statement" suitcase for your trip to paradise!</p><p><B>Trip to the Airport</B><BR> For your trip to the airport dress comfortably but don't overdo it. Don't be a "show off" at the airport, you'll draw as much negative attention as the "scruffy person".</p><p>Remember you've got security to clear so keep the jewelry simple to avoid setting off alarms and creating long lineups of backlog as they take you apart one piece at a time.</p><p>Carry a travel wallet with slots for your id, passport and boarding pass - it will keep things moving smoothly. Have a pocket in your carry on where you can place your jewelry and coins in prior to clearing security.</p><p>Remember your jacket, poncho, or overgarmet may be removed so make sure what your wearing underneath is appropriate for others to view.</p><p><B>Basics to Pack</B><BR>Pack a lightweight coat, white or light colored shirt that goes with many of your other wardrobe pieces, neutral pants, and a tote bag.</p><p>Be sure to include a cardigan for the cooler evenings. Pack a versatile dress than you can dress up or down depending on what your plans are. Pack both flat sandles and sandles with a slight heel - wedges are perfect.</p><p><B>Wardrobe For Sightseeing </B><BR> As glamourous as you may want to look while out exploring the sites and shopping at your destination, stilettos are out of the question! Comfortable shoes are a must for the mileage your going to put on your feet.</p><p>As well you must bring jeans or similar type casual pant, day or night jacket, a versatile skirt and a dress is great.</p><p><B>Your Trip To The Beach</B> <BR> Don't overpack for a week in the tropics. Just bring the minimum, you'll not be wearing much more than that in your "hot" tropical location.</p><p>Make certain you have a pair of strappy flat or near flat sandles that you find comfortable for walking in and don't mind if they get covered in sand or water. Don't forget your bathing suit or bikini - most important.</p><p>Sunglasses and a tote are also needed. Add a light sundress, cotton blend shirt, hat, denim or similar type causal short skirt, shorts, and a light sweater.</p><p>Make yourself a checklist. Remember - pack for your destination, pack simple but pack fashionable. Add accessories and jewelry and you'll have fashionable fun in paradise!</p><p>? Copyright Sher Matsen, All Rights Reserved.</p><p>About the author: Sher has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing affordable estate jewelry, and a wealth of information on jewelry, fashion, designers, and beauty with on staff industry professionals. Please visit us at <a target="_new" href="http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/">Estate Jewelry International</a>.

Sunglasses! Does Fashion Compromise Your Eye Protection?

With models and movie celebrities showing off their trendy attire including the types of sunglasses they wear, a question that comes to my mind is, &quot;are they becoming more of a fashion statement than protection for your eyes?&quot;</p><p>All you have to do is turn on the television, and famous stars are spotted wearing the hottest brands of eyewear, such as sunglass styles from Gucci, Ray Ban, Oakley, Serengeti, Christian Dior, Armani, Silhouette, and the list goes on.</p><p>There are even websites that list famous movie stars and music singers that are wearing a certain brand and style of sunglass frames. For example: A certain site lists many of these actors, actresses, and singers below!</p><p><b>Celebrities And Their Favourite Collection of eyewear!</b></p><p>? Alex Curran, and Paris Hilton wear ? Christian Dior - Dior Schlak 2</p><p>? Angelina Jolie ? Gucci 1789</p><p>? Anna Friel, Courtney Cox - Giorgio Armani 205s, and Renee Zellweger - Giorgio Armani 208s</p><p>? Ben Affleck, Elle Macpherson, Gwen Stefani, Hugh Grant, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, and Penelope Cruz all were wearing ? RayBan 3025</p><p>? Nicole Kidman ? Oakley - M Frame</p><p>? Djibril Cisse ? Oakley - Thump Polarised MP3 256MB</p><p>Depending on who may be your favourite, or not so favourite actor, if any of the sunglass styles above appeal to you, then more than likely you're going to want to buy them. So let's take a look at the designer glasses and sport lenses above and do a brief summary of their benefits and features and find out if they not only hold up to their fashion flare, but also to the vision protection that is so important for your precious eyes.</p><p><b>Christian Dior:</b> Are a must for the fashion conscious person! They're known to be the ultimate in luxury fashionable lenses. Each Dior product is made with detailed and intricate Italian craftsmanship that represents a work of art. The original Dior series including the Dior Schlak1 and 2 offer beauty and style, and the features provide scratch/impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses, lightweight frames, and provide 100% UV protection.</p><p><b>Gucci:</b> Worn by some of the most famous and beautiful people, such as Angelina Jolie, Grace Kelly, Peter Sellers, and Audrey Hepburn. Gucci sunglasses are known to offer a sexy and sleek look and feel with quality Italian materials and craftsmanship. This select eyewear allows you to create your own sense of style, but also offers top quality lenses with 100% protection from UVA/UVB rays.</p><p><b>Giorgio Armani:</b> Made exclusively in Italy, Giorgio lenses and frames exude exquisite taste and glamour! Combined with their class and elegant look, they provide the person wearing these quality lenses complete peace-of-mind that the 100% UVA/UVB protective lens will block the sun and protect their precious vision.</p><p><b>Ray Ban:</b> The best selling sunglass brand worldwide going into their fourth decade, Ray Ban's are a true favourite among the elite! Ranging in a wide variety of styles including the popular 3025 model, which consists of a lightweight durable metal frame with lenses offering complete 100% UV protection with their unique optical clarity. This original lens product is in a class of it's own, and I can see why it has the highest level of recognition in designer eyewear!</p><p><b>Oakley:</b> Best known for their superior style and un-paralleled innovation in eye- protection! I'm sure you will find many stars under the moon fashioning this sophisticated eye wear technology!</p><p>It's no surprise Nicole Kidman has been seen sporting a pair of Oakley M Frames, and when image is just as important as protecting her vision, then this precision line of lenses would definitely be on the top of many celebrity lists.</p><p>Ranging from the Oakley M frame Hybrid, to the M frame strike, you will find these glasses provide impact resistant polycarbonate material that are very light in weight with exceptional 100% UVA/UVB shield. With interchangeable lens options in a variety of colors, these polarized and Iridium coated lenses will have you looking fantastic while reducing nasty glare.</p><p>Fashion and technology have come full circle, and many reputable designer and sports eyewear suppliers have recognized this trend. The sunglass once produced for eye-care purposes only have now become an important declaration of your sole individual character and distinctive vogue flair, which many of your favourite rock and movie celebrities have embraced in their image.</p><p>About the author: William is the owner and the author of &quot;1st In Cool Eyewear&quot; available at <a href="http://www.1st-in-cool-eyewear.com/index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.1st-in-cool-eyewear.com</a> A great source for cool sunglasses and a wide variety of sunglasses available online. Find and compare sunglass sites for Oakley sunglasses, Polarized sunglasses, discount sunglasses, designer sunglasses, and sport sunglasses all in one convenient location.

Mirror Tinted Contact Lenses: Wild, and Practical Too

As a contact lens wearer, if you have searched the various lens options available on the market today, you've probably noticed that there are a lot of features to choose from. Some are fairly standard, and are mainly related to your eyesight correction and comfort. However, many features are now offered that are designed for your personal preferences and style. One such type of lenses are mirror tinted contact lenses. At first, you may think they are some kind of wild and crazy idea. But when you learn more about them, you realize they take care of some very real and important needs, and you may just decide that you'd like to try a pair yourself.</p><p>For example, if you're involved in sports, you know how important eyewear can be. In many sports, players who need vision correction often struggle when trying to find eyewear that can help them see the way they need to, but which is still comfortable and doesn't interfere with their performance. Many athletes have trouble with sun glare, when they need to focus on a ball while playing outdoors and facing the sun. Some people experiment with tinted goggles or sunglasses that strap on, but most of them end up missing the convenience of wearing nothing but contacts which are barely noticeable.</p><p>With mirror tinted contact lenses, an athlete can have the best of both worlds - convenience and sun protection. A baseball pitcher can pitch a game facing into the sun, and with mirrored contacts they don't have to hassle with the irritation of sweaty, clouded goggles, or sunglasses that partially block their field of vision. Goggles or glasses can also be dangerous if they are struck by a ball or another player during play. A soccer player wearing mirror tinted contacts can block out the sun, but still be agile and aggressive, not having to working about having sunglasses or goggles knocked off.</p><p>Even if you're not an athlete, you may be one of those people have an extreme sensitivity to light. Perhaps standard tinted contacts don't help and you need the extra protection of mirror tinting, but you'd like to avoid the discomfort of wearing sunglasses for long periods of time. Or, you may not have extra sensitivity, but you are involved in activities where you will spend lots of time in bright sun, like at the beach or on long road trips. In either case, mirror tinted contact lenses may be the perfect solution.</p><p>Not only are mirrored contacts practical, they can also be wild and fun. Even if you don't need to block the sun, you may want to experiment with them as a cool effect at parties or other occasions. You can be the life of the party when people see your shiny mirrored eyeballs. If you really get into it, you'll even find that there's a whole variety of colored contacts, special effects contact lenses ("Special FX"), theatrical contacts, and novelty contact lenses that you can play around with.</p><p>You can have a lot of fun with mirrored contacts. Just remember, they can be extremely practical, too. You will definitely want to try them if you're sensitive to light, will be involved in activities exposing you to the sun for long periods, or you're into sports and want the convenience of contacts and sun-blocking that you've previously gotten only from sunglasses and goggles. Try out mirror tinted contact lenses for yourself and you'll be pleased to find that you can finally have the best of both worlds, and have fun at the same time.</p><p>For more information visit <a target="_new" href="http://www.aa-contact-lenses.com">http://www.aa-contact-lenses.com</a>

Fashion Basics That Wont Break The Bank

There are plenty of basics you can pick up that there's no need to pay the extra to obtain a &quot;design name.&quot; From the outside no ones going to know they aren't designer and no ones going to see the label so their a safe bet!</p><p>Items such as white jeans, flirty skirts, cotton T's, crocheted shrugs, or shorts can be purchased without the designer name. Also watch for T's put on sale by some of the big online retailers for as much as 50% off. Bluefly.com quite regularly puts DKNY and Rebecca Beeson T's on for a serious reduction in price.</p><p>Looking fresh like they just came off the rack is important. If you purchased budget items then you've save quite a few dollars so once they start looking not so fresh get rid of them.</p><p>Shoes are another arena where you can save some money. No need to buy designer. Most important is fit and comfort, and of course you need to be certain they'll work with your wardrobe.</p><p>This season the wedge, as well as flats for the summer season, are in style so have some fun. If you shop carefully you can add several pair for the price of one pair of designer shoes.</p><p>Lastly you can save a whole lot of money on your jewelry. Costume jewelry is affordable and the selection is great. If you stick to costume jewelry you can buy pieces for this seasons fashion and not feel bad because you spent too much and they are out of style next year.</p><p>There are many good online store with very reasonable prices. Don't forget to have a hunt through your old jewelry as well ? you might be surprised at what you find that has made it back into style. Large clunky jewelry is certainly in.</p><p>As is wood and bone jewelry. Color is making a big statement this year. This is a very fun season because just about anything goes provided you complete your look.</p><p>If you need to get some ideas for the spring season ? this months women's magazines have some great articles and examples. Vogue, Elle, and In Style are all full of excellent fashion pages.</p><p>So don't fret, you can look like a million dollars on a shoe string budget with a little creativity and hunting! Make your fashion statement!</p><p>Sher from Estate Jewelry International has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing fashion, jewelry, and wedding help. Please visit us at <a target="_new" href="http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/">http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/</a>

Baby Jewelry: Infant Fashion as Keepsake

Matching jewelry for mommy and baby is always a cute touch, and it can be a keepsake for when the baby is all grown up. The sentimental value that comes with baby jewelry cannot be measured. Sometimes certain items of jewelry come with memories; like this bracelet one was bought right after little Sarah took her first steps, or this pendant was bought soon before Davey started to say his first words.</p><p>When we say "baby jewelry," we usually mean bracelets: the safest item of adornment for infants. Many baby bracelets come with letter-blocks that spell out the baby's name. These may well be a baby's first opportunity to learn how to read! Some baby bracelets also double as toys, and some charms come with rattles and colorful beads that could easily endear them to the infant.</p><p>We may admit that baby jewelry is cute and fun to use, but some mothers are concerned: won't jewelry be too dangerous to hold so close to the baby? Teething babies will tend to want to bite into their bracelets, or put them in their mouths -- and won't the baby swallow the charms, the item itself, or bits of it that may come off? Also, won't silver, gold, and certain plastics be bad for the baby's skin?</p><p>Baby jewelry is necessarily hypoallergenic, to keep from irritating a baby's supremely delicate skin. The charms that come with baby jewelry are usually tightly woven in, so there is no danger of falling off or apart even if the baby is teething. Infant jewelry also has safe clasps. Pin latches or sharp clasps are definitely a no-no.</p><p>Toddlers, who are more capable of appreciating body accessories, may in fact enjoy sporting jewelry, especially ones they can play with and show off to other toddlers. Mom and Dad can have their toddler pick out his or her own bracelet. After all, babies and toddlers appreciate bright, sparkling and fun stuff that are visually stimulating and attractive. Baby jewelry is something they can enjoy, and it will be a reminder of that time that passes all too quickly.</p><p>Sam Serio is an Internet Marketer, musician and a writer on the subject of jewelry and gemstones. For more information on jewelry and gemstones, we cordially invite you to visit <a target="_new" href="http://www.morninglightjewelry.com">http://www.morninglightjewelry.com</a> to pick up your FREE copy of &quot;How To Buy Jewelry And Gemstones Without Being Ripped Off.&quot; This concise, informative special report reveals almost everything you ever wanted to know about jewelry and gemstones, but were afraid to ask. Get your FREE report at <a target="_new" href="http://www.morninglightjewelry.com">http://www.morninglightjewelry.com</a>.

Helpful Suggestions for Purchasing Sunglasses

There are so many styles to choose from, just how do you pick the best sunglasses for you? Following are some important points to consider.</p><p>Sunglasses are a necessary form of protection for anyone venturing outdoors. Sunglasses protect our eyes from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays while reducing glare and protecting eyes from sun-related eye problems. That said there have never been more sunglasses options, designs, technology and styles to choose from.</p><p>Whether your sunglasses needs are in a designer pair of sunglasses, sunglasses for your children, performance and sport sunglasses, prescription or non-prescription sunglasses it will be difficult to select just one pair.</p><p>There are a few helpful suggestions to aid you when purchasing sunglasses. It is important that the frame fits comfortably on your face, if you do select a frame that is too large keep in mind it can often be adjusted. If metal frames are chosen they can sometimes be slightly bent for a better fit, plastic frames can often be heated for a better fit. There are recommendations for finding sunglass shapes and colors that will complement your own face shape and coloring, ask your salesperson for ideas. It might be noted that sunglasses in general are taking on larger sizes, as wearers want ultimate protection from the sun's harmful rays.</p><p>It is also important to only purchase sunglasses with ninety nine to one hundred percent UVA and UVB protection, labels should be attached to the lenses. It is a good idea to wear sunglasses that block the sun from all angles by wearing a large framed pair of glasses that wrap around the face. A wide brimmed hat may also be worn for further protection.</p><p>Designer sunglasses have never been more abundant or popular. The sunglasses usually keep in step with the particular image that the designer has already created with their clothing, advertising and accessory designs. Most often if you like the clothing from a designer you will appreciate their sunglasses lines. The only way to know for sure is to try the glasses on and find what looks best on you. Along with designer sunglasses celebrities are bringing out designs Like the designers they try to stay consistent with the image they have created through their music, movies, television and modeling.</p><p>Sunglasses are just as important for children as they are for adults, probably even more so considering most children spend more time playing outdoors in direct sunlight then do adults. It may however be a bit difficult to get your children to wear sunglasses when outdoors. Fortunately the options in children's sunglasses prove to be quite appealing for children, and hopefully the designs available will keep them wearing the shades on a regular basis. Children's sunglasses are available for purchase at specialty sunglasses stores, optical shops, and optical chain stores and from your optician. It should be noted that sunglass lenses are impact resistant (this is required by the FDA) but not shatterproof, which is why many parents prefer the polycarbonate (shatterproof) lenses for their children's sunglasses since they are strong and durable. Sports sunglasses and sports eyewear are another option for children instead of regular sunglasses, as the sports sunglasses will be more durable. Sunglass clip-ons for children's prescription eyeglasses can also be purchased.</p><p>The popularity of outdoors sports such as skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, rock climbing, golfing, sailing and kayaking have created top of the line designs and excellent technology in sports lenses. Sports sunglasses are available in lightweight, durable materials, flexible designs with no slip designs and wonderful lenses options. Tinted lenses are made in a variety of shades to help efficiency in certain situations. The polycarbonate (shatterproof) lenses are extremely strong and impact-resistant giving benefit to people involved in high impact sports. The polarized lenses are a great choice for people participating in sports such as sailing and skiing where water and snow are involved. Of course there are multipurpose sunglasses, with some sunglasses in a changeable lens system design offering different lenses for different conditions.</p><p>Prescription eyeglass wearers can purchase prescription sunglasses with all the styles and options of regular sunglasses. The nice thing about owning prescription sunglasses is that you can wear your sunglasses outdoors and not have to continually be searching for your clip-on eyeglass covers. Prescription sunglasses are available from basic to high prescription needs with bifocal and progressive lens options. Prescription sunglasses are also available in designer and celebrity designs, unless there is a severe curve in the wrap, which would cause distortion. The photochromic lenses are a convenient choice allowing the wearer to go from sunlight in which the lenses would be dark to the indoors where the lenses become lighter, unfortunately with these particular sunglasses the UV is not in the lens unless specially applied.</p><p>The non-prescription (plano) sunglasses come in a vast variety of styling, designs and materials. The shapes and styles for both men and women range from sporty, to retro, rectangular, futuristic and glamorous to bejeweled and embellished looks. The Jackie O shapes, and variety of tinted lenses from blue to coral are the most popular styles of the moment. There are also designs, which come in rimless and semi-rimless options. Frame materials include plastic, metal and specialty metals such as stainless steel, aluminum and titanium (all offering lightweight and durability). The classic aviator style of the 1950 and 1960's is another popular option. Jewels and rhinestones on the front or temples is another trend.</p><p>Sunglasses come in more designs and styles than imaginable. It has never been more fashionable to be safe. Regardless of whatever design you select the bottom line is the sunglasses are protecting an important asset, your eyes. Everyone is susceptible to sun-related eye problems that can range from UV light damage of the cornea and retina to cataracts, protecting your eyes is of the utmost importance to ensure your future eye health. Always be sure to purchase lenses with ninety nine to one hundred percent UVA and UVB protection.</p><p>Valerie Giles owns and operates <b>Best Sunglasses Online</b>, a sunglasses site showcasing an extensive selection of <a target="_new" href="http://www.best-sunglasses-online.com">discount sunglasses</a>, designer sunglasses, aviator sunglasses and <a target="_new" href="http://www.best-sunglasses-online.com/prescription-sunglasses.htm">prescription sunglasses </a>. Find all the top name brands. <a target="_new" href="http://www.best-sunglasses-online.com">http://www.best-sunglasses-online.com</a></p><p>The accompanying article is copyrighted. It may be reproduced only if the hyperlinks here are left intact.

Leather Jackets, Pants, Skirts: Bikers - The Hot Products In Leather Market

<b>What is Fashion? Embracing style, trend, and comfort is called Fashion.</b></p><p>Fashion in todays world is compared to air in our planet. Its the most recent developments of our modern society. The demands are high so are the options spouting out with every moving day. <b>LEATHER Fashion</b> is the most recent one in the business.</p><p>Leather jackets, leather coats, leather bikers, leather pants, leather Halters, leather skirts, leather blazers, leather bombers, fur coats has made their own impact on man's look and personality. Leather fashion has made it ways with new designs, colors and quality. Not only dresses, accessories (handbags, wallets, gloves, belts) are also in the market.</p><p>And if you find it in your finger tip? Today every corner of the world is connected through a mass web --Internet. This word is now Global term for flow of information, flow of market, or if its a online business. Buying and selling products on internet is on boom now. The trem we use is E-commerce.</p><p>Leather Fashion market has also followed the trend. Try to search for leather apparel and accessories. You get an ample to sites in hands. Not only the catalog and the payments, you will find places where you can actually get the custom made leather goods i.e we provide leather clothes customized to your size and specially designed leather apparel on customer request. They serve you with free offers and special price.</p><p>Leather jackets, leather coats, leather bikers, leather pants, leather Halters, leather skirts, leather blazers, leather bombers, fur coats:all in different quality and colors. All you need to do is choosing the right color and quality. Now its easy for you to be with the crowd.</p><p>Give your personality a new defination. The hot leather pants, vibrating colors of leather jackets, new cuts & curves in leather blazers, sexy halters and much much more... Here is a chance for you to give your wardrobe a new gift. <a target="_new" href="http://www.leathericon.com">http://www.leathericon.com</a>

Public Awareness of Conflict Diamonds Increases - What You Must Know About This Important Issue

Both Hollywood and the rap industry are promoting a diamond term more serious than &quot;ice&quot; or &quot;bling.&quot; In a world where looks are everything, and the jewelry worn by a star is envied and emulated by peers and fans alike, a movement is emerging that raises awareness of a serious issue ? the importation of conflict diamonds.</p><p>Also referred to as blood diamonds, conflict diamonds are those which have been stolen and sold over bloodshed to finance rebel African armies in regions of unrest. These diamonds can easily get lost in the shuffle and work their way into the mainstream diamond supply ? a great source of concern for the world. Broad based awareness, aided by the entertainment industry in recent months, is the first step to fighting this problem.</p><p>Warner Brothers tackles the conflict diamond issue in its upcoming film, The Blood Diamond, which might star Leonardo DiCaprio. The plot explores the intertwined lives of a conflict diamond smuggler and a Sierra Leone farmer whose son vanishes into an army of child soldiers.</p><p>Rapper Kanye West also denounces conflict diamonds in his new single &quot;Diamonds From Sierra Leone: &quot;Little was known of Sierra Leone, And how it connect to the diamonds we own, How? when I know of the blood diamonds, Though it's thousands of miles away, Sierra Leone connect to what we go through today.&quot;</p><p>While the entertainment industry assists with increasing public awareness of conflict diamonds, reputable jewelers are already knowledgeable about and have been fighting against conflict diamonds for years. Neustaedter's Fine Jewelry in St. Louis has been dedicated to the issue for decades and is committed to educating the public.</p><p>Conflict Diamonds: Products of Bloodshed with a Centuries-Old History</p><p>According to the Global Policy Forum, conflict diamonds date back to the early 1900s when European entrepreneurs gained control of diamond mines by instigating wars between African tribes. Over a hundred years later, conflict diamonds are still affecting the lives of people throughout Africa.</p><p>You might be astounded that over 3.7 million people in Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola have died in diamond-related wars. About 6.5 million people in these nations have lost their homes during the wars.</p><p>How do conflict diamonds play a role in these wars? Rebel armies, many composed of child soldiers, kill miners and steal the diamonds which are sold on the black market to fund their weapons and other illegal activities. Oftentimes the conflict diamonds are traded and routed through neighboring countries through many middlemen, making it hard to trace their origins.</p><p>How the Government Regulates the Importation of Diamonds</p><p>Fortunately, many nations are trying to prevent the trade of conflict diamonds. Ratified by 52 countries in 2002, Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) &quot;is a voluntary system that imposes requirements on participants to certify that shipments of rough diamonds are conflict-free,&quot; according to Amnesty International USA.</p><p>In 2003, President George W. Bush signed the Clean Diamond Trade Act into law, creating restrictions on the importation of rough diamonds from Sierra Leone into the United States. The act strictly prohibits the importation of rough diamonds from Liberia into the U.S. The Clean Diamond Trade Act also bolsters KPCS by requiring an annual review of anyone in the U.S. who issues KPCS certificates.</p><p>But both the KPCS and the Clean Diamond Trade Act have loopholes through which conflict diamonds can pass undetected. Some organizations, including the Global Policy Forum, believe that the KPCS-established World Diamond Council is not monitoring the issue well enough and that many nations have done a poor job of applying KPCS.</p><p>Despite its strong implications, the Clean Diamond Trade Act does not require the inspection of sealed diamond containers. The law only calls for U.S. customs to review and record information on a form that accompanies the import. This can lead to false documentation, including inconsistencies between the form and the actual contents. Organizations like Amnesty International USA believe that occasional random checks should be performed on diamond imports to better regulate the industry.</p><p>The Diamond Industry Takes a Proactive Stand</p><p>De Beers, who controls over 60 percent of the world's diamonds, has performed many measures to help control this issue. The company has entirely embargoed diamonds from Angola and stopped purchasing diamonds from Liberia and Sierra Leone almost 20 years ago. De Beers only sells diamonds from its own mines, most of which are located in South Africa and Botswana, and provides guarantees that all of its diamonds are conflict-free.</p><p>Aside from De Beers, the diamond industry in general has a self-regulatory system that issues warranties for conflict-free diamonds. This system is a result of KPCS, which allows the government to trace your diamond back to its untainted origins.</p><p>Your Important Role</p><p>All of these regulations mean that you don't have to worry about conflict diamonds, right? Wrong. Neustaedter's Fine Jewelry encourages customers to ask jewelers the following questions when purchasing diamonds:</p><p>What countries do your diamonds come from?</p><p>Do not buy a diamond from areas of conflict in Africa, namely Angola, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone. Even if the jeweler says that the diamonds are from safe regions, most jewelers cannot trace their diamonds' origins since they travel through three to 15 middlemen.</p><p>Instead, people should look for jewelers with direct connections to the mines and cutting facilities. For example, Neustaedter's conducts business directly with Festdiam, the prestigious Diamond Trading Company sightholder. This means that Neustaedter's knows exactly where each of its diamonds comes from.</p><p>Have you visited the mines and cutting facilities that produce your diamonds?</p><p>A trip to the diamond mines allows the jeweler to personally observe how their diamonds are mined and how the workers are treated. As one of six American jewelers recently invited by De Beers to visit Bultfontein Mine in South Africa, co-owners Richard and Jacqueline Neustaedter received the piece of mind they needed, knowing that their diamonds are mined and cut in a safe, humane environment.</p><p>Do you have a conflict-free diamond certificate?</p><p>The most reputable jewelers provide customers with written guarantees or display certificates in their stores that attest to the non-conflict origins of the jewels. Without authentic and written certification, you will not know if a jeweler's diamonds are conflict-free.</p><p>While many important steps have been taken in recent years to end the distribution of conflict diamonds, we must all continue to play an active role in their elimination by educating ourselves. Patronize jewelers who are committed to combating conflict diamonds, and who can prove that they are taking steps to help end this tragic situation.</p><p>Jay Heiseler is the Operations Manager at Neustaedter's Fine Jewelry, a South St. Louis County jewelry store. Owned by Richard and Jacqueline Neustaedter, the firm has over 42 years experience in the jewelry industry. The Neustaedter's belong to the American Gem Society, a group dedicated to the highest industry standards which accepts less than 1% of the country's jewelers. For more information on Neustaedter's Fine Jewelry visit <a target="_new" href="http://www.wowdiamonds.com">http://www.wowdiamonds.com</a>

Pretty in Pink Contact Lenses

Want a different eye color than the one you were born with? No longer does anyone have to be satisfied with what biology gave them. Pink contact lenses, along with other colors, have found their way into the market and they are making quite a splash!</p><p>Pink contact lenses are mainly worn for cosmetic purposes and generally are not for those needing a prescription to improve eyesight problems. Although it must be said that pink contact lenses still must be fitted by a professional eye care specialist and all lens wearers must follow the same cleaning procedures as regular contact lens wearers do.</p><p>Pink contact lenses are in a category all their own- meant for effect and to alter one's eye appearance, say for example for a special night out. Many people go the pretty in pink contact lens route just because they want to show some variety and have some fun.</p><p>It should not come as a shock that young teenage girls and twentysomething women can more often be seen sporting pink contact lenses than young men. It is a fashion statement that eyes can be stylish too.</p><p>Pink contact lenses come in "enhancer tints" and "opaque colored." The opaque tends towards being a little more dramatic but not too much so. Pink lenses can be purchased through your eye doctor or over the Internet. It is advisable however to have regular eye check ups and discuss the "fun" option in contact lenses with people who know their business well and can answer any and all questions you might have.</p><p>So the next time you get decked out in a pretty pink gown ladies, don't forget that pink contact lenses are now an option to dress you up even more.</p><p>Timothy Gorman is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Vision-Doctor.com. He provides more contact lens tips and <a target="_new" href="http://www.vision-doctor.com/Discount-Contact-Lenses.html">discount contact lenses</a> that you can research and purchase in your pajamas on his website.

Why is Orlando So Popular?

Lets clear up a few misconceptions about Florida in general and Orlando and its attractions in particular.</p><p>Firstly for those of us from the U.K. or Europe, it is important to mention the sheer size of this place, although one of the smaller US states (22nd largest), Florida is roughly the same size as England and Wales combined, with Walt Disney World alone equivalent in size to Sheffield! Orlando itself is larger than many small countries.</p><p>The point I am making here is that Orlando is a BIG place, for those that have not made the "pilgramage" to Florida with the kids in tow, I cannot emphasise enough the relative difference in scale, a family could easily spend a whole week in Disneyworld, with plenty to see and do!</p><p>A popular conception in Europe is that Americans always seem to do things bigger and better, unfortunatley in this case its true! No matter which attractions or theme parks you may have visited previously in the UK, you will experience "shock and awe" as you see for the first time any of the larger Orlando parks.</p><p>These parks are so big that there are many full blown books and guides dedicated to each one, in fact, if you are planning a trip it would be advisable to read several guides and do lots of research on the web to plan your itinerary. Do not think for a minute that you can "do" a theme park in an afternoon, you will need a full day at least for the major attractions (of which there are many).</p><p>I would estimate it would take around 4-5 weeks for an average family to take in just the MAIN attractions. Many of the 34 million people visiting Orlando are repeat visitors, after a 1-2 week initial stay they want more, its not unusual to find yourself on the flight home thinking what a great time you have had - and at the same time feeling disappointed as you realise there is so much more that you missed.</p><p>For more info on Orlando, Florida visit <a target="_new" href="http://www.floridalog.com">The Florida Log</a>

Denim is Big This Season - Dress It Up or Down

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.</p><p>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 even shoes. So wear denim with the attitude it deserves.</p><p>Many celebrities are really utilizing denim - they're dressing it up with embroidery, lace, fur, jewelry, accessories. What ever the heart desires. Dark denim, light denim, stone washed denim, colored denim - all good to go this season!</p><p>So go crazy with the denim choices available. Dress it up or down. Denim can take you from the office to a night on the town.</p><p>The gals can dress it up with pearls, the guys with a tie. Crystal or rhinestone jewelry will make you dazzling! Add some long fun beads, a chunky necklace, or an armful of bangles.</p><p>Don't forget to accessorize. Add a hat, a belt, or how about suspenders just for kicks. Add a fitted blazer to that denim skirt, add some heals to your favorite pair of jeans. Try a pair of the ever popular wedge shoes with any of your denim items.</p><p>For women with small waists and wider hips Joe's jeans has a new jean line called "Honey Jeans" They are designed so they don't gape at the waist. They accomplish this by making a two part waist band which give them more of a curve.</p><p>Low rise jean that truly fits the feminine form. Check them out. They run around $148.00 a pair and can be found online.</p><p>Paper Denim has grown in popularity and offers great body fits - Super low rise, low rise, x-low slash pocket, and x-low flare. As well as the trouser and boot cut if your looking for something different.</p><p>Marc Jacobs has a form fitting dress that is ever so sexy. Add a light cardigan for those cooler evenings and you'll look sensational.</p><p>There are a host of denim designers and manufacturers offering jeans of various cuts, mini skirts, bustle skirts, form fitting dresses, flowing dresses, capri pants, denim shirts, vests, hats, denim belts, denim shoes, the list goes on and on.</p><p>If you want to get some great ideas of what you can do with your denim I recommend you visit Misssixty.com Very interesting and informative site!</p><p>Quite frankly, denim never goes out of style, but it's acceptance varies. Currently many companies are even allowing it at the work place if it has been dressed up.</p><p>Dressing up denim is very easy to do. Add a formal top, some heels, or a nice blazer and you've got a very polished look.</p><p>Denim is durable, wearable, comfortable, and now more than ever fashionable. So enjoy your denim and dress it up or down to whatever the occasion.</p><p>Be certain to accent it with your favorite jewelry and have fun! Make your fashion statement!</p><p>? Copyright Sher Matsen, All Rights Reserved.</p><p>About the author: Sher has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing affordable estate jewelry, and a wealth of information on jewelry, fashion, designers, and beauty with on staff industry professionals. Please visit us at <a target="_new" href="http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/">Estate Jewelry International</a>.

Mens Fashion Coordination on Solid Colored Mens Dress Shirts

It is common to find men choosing white for their solid colored mens dress shirts. They believe that it is the easiest with other outfits as well as creating a formal appearance. There are people who feel that white dress shirts projects radiance onto mens face.</p><p>However, there is an aspect that we need to take note in <a target="_new" href="http://www.mens-fashion-tips.com/mens-fashion-coordination.html">mens fashion coordination</a>, which is the skin tone as well as the hair color of the man. Imagine a blond man with fair-colored skin tone in a white shirt.</p><p>The direction of focus will on the shirt or tie rather than his face. The white shirt is not able enhance his overall light colored skin tone.</p><p>Instead solid colored mens dress shirts against the skin tone and hair color is supposed to bring the focal point to the man's face, not the shirt. It applies similarly to patterned shirts as well.</p><p>White is not the only ultimate choice for solid colored mens dress shirts, I would say blue color is the other must-have color for every mens dress shirts. It has the best blend into almost every mens skin tone and hair color.</p><p>It never seems to go wrong wearing a blue dress shirt to provide a warmer and richer overtone for any skin tone than white dress shirts.</p><p>Can all blue tones fit different skin tones and hair colors? Generally the best choice is going for medium blue and the suitable shade of medium should always bring the focus toward your face.</p><p>Men with tan or olive skin tones with contrasting hair color can afford to wear darker blue tones.</p><p>Fair skin men with dark colored hair have the best advantage in their choice of blue tones. Basically all the shades of blue are suitable for them especially the medium to dark blue tones.</p><p>Men with light colored hair and fair skin has to settle for light and soft blue hues. The overall blend between their hair and skin creates a muted contrast and the lighter blues will balance out this low contrast.</p><p>Copyright 2005, Leroy Fong and Mens-Fashion-Tips.com</p><p>Reprinting this article is allowed provided all references and acknowledgement to the author, the website, and the URL remain intact.</p><p>Leroy Fong<br> <a target="_new" href="http://www.mens-fashion-tips.com">Mens Fashion Tips: Mens Fashion Guide on Dressing for Success</a>

Five Must-Knows When Getting a Kanji Tattoo

Japanese tattoos are cool. But if a personal translator is out of your league how can you avoid becoming a kanji fashion victim and get stuck with a tattoo you will really regret?</p><p><b>1. Know the difference ? hiragana, katakana and kanji</b></p><p>Before you talk to your tattoo artist, make sure you know what you are talking about. You say you want a Japanese tattoo, but what do you know about Japanese characters? You need a quick stint in 2-minute Japanese boot camp.</p><p>First off, let's be clear that there is no Japanese &quot;alphabet&quot;. There are three sets of Japanese characters ? hiragana, katakana and kanji ? and each group has its own history, function and style. Get your head around these facts and you will already know more than 99% of the people walking around with Japanese tattoos right now:</p><p><b>Hiragana</b> ? These simple, rounded characters represent sounds, but have no independent meaning. They were developed by women in the Heian period and are still considered feminine by Japanese people.</p><p><b>Katakana</b> ? Developed by Buddhist monks around the same time as hiragana, these are simple, angular characters that also represent sounds and have no meaning of their own. You saw them cascading down the screen in Matrix (although they were backwards!)</p><p><b>Kanji</b> ? Originally from China, these characters are like pictures, representing a meaning and also several different sounds depending on the situation.</p><p>Just reading this has probably given you an idea of which style you might like for your tattoo ? but don't stop just yet! Now you know what kinds of Japanese characters there are, let's move on to?</p><p><b>2. Writing styles</b></p><p>Come a bit closer. Lean forward towards the screen. That's right. Now, look at the words in front of you. Take a good, close look at the shapes of these letters. OK? Now tell me honestly: Would you want a tattoo in Times New Roman? How about Tahoma? What's that? You don't want a tattoo by Canon or Epson? Sure you don't. And in the same way, you don't want to have your Japanese tattoo looking like a printout either!</p><p>So, now we move on to writing styles. Just like there are three kinds of Japanese characters, there are also three ways they can be written. Don't worry. This is easy! I know, you are thinking that you can't even read Japanese, so how on earth will you be able to recognize these different styles? Well, try this:</p><p><b>Kaisho</b> ? Block letters. You learned to write your ABCs like this, and Japanese kids learn to write their characters in just the same way: Like a Volvo ? boxy but good.</p><p><b>Gyousho</b> ? Cursive letters. You moved up to middle school and learned you could write faster by letting the parts of some letters flow into the next. Yes, you guessed it - the Japanese do the same thing, and they call it gyousho.</p><p><b>Sousho</b> ? Super-cursive letters. Ever seen a prescription from a doctor? Then you know what sousho is like in Japanese: Sure, the writer or some other trained person can (probably) read it, but no one else has a clue what it says!</p><p>Are you getting the picture? If you want to look like a computer printout, then be my guest and go for the kaisho style. That's your choice. But I think you probably want to use either gyousho or sousho for your tattoo. My personal preference would be gyousho: It's stylish, but it won't leave even native speakers baffled.</p><p><b>3. Real or fake?</b></p><p>Remember I mentioned Mel C at the beginning? Well guess what kanji she got tattooed on her arm? That's right ? &quot;Girl Power&quot;: Great in English, but show this kanji combination to most Japanese people and you'll get a blank look at best. Want a worse example? Try &quot;big daddy&quot;. Now, you know what it means in English, but put it into kanji and you end up with &quot;large father&quot;! It just doesn't work.</p><p>I'm sure you remember that kanji are the only characters that have meaning as well as sound. And their beauty means that they are what most people want for their tattoos. But watch out: As well as being popular, they can also be the most dangerous!</p><p>Let's see if we can find a pattern here: Look carefully at the examples above. What are they communicating - concrete concepts or abstract ideas? Can you see the difficulty the translators had? The kanji for &quot;dragon&quot;, &quot;samurai&quot;, &quot;love&quot; or any other concrete ideas are pretty easy to discover. But go for anything with an idiomatic meaning and whoever is trying to help you translate it is going to get a major headache!</p><p>Just an idea, but how about this suggestion: Rather than trying to force a round English peg into a square Japanese hole, why not find a real Japanese phrase that you like and get that instead? Bushidou (the Way of the Warrior) and Ninjutsu (The Art of Stealth) are two good examples of real Japanese terms that would make great tattoos.</p><p><b>4. Your name in Japanese</b></p><p>As I'm sure you remember from 2-minute Japanese boot camp, katakana are the characters usually used to write foreign words and names. So, if you want to get a tattoo of your name, technically these would be the characters you would choose. But I am guessing that, like most people, you want <a target="_new" href="http://www2.japanese-name-translation.com/jntshop/kanji_shop.html">your name written in kanji</a>.</p><p>Do a quick search on Google and you can find a number of sites that specialize in translating names into kanji. Basically there are two different methods that these sites use, so let's look at them here.</p><p><b>Translating the meaning</b></p><p>This method involves finding out the original meaning of the English name, and then researching the kanji equivalent.</p><p>For example, my name has its origins in Greek and means &quot;crowned one&quot;. The one who is crowned is the king, so I could translate my name into the kanji for king and call myself ohsama. (Perhaps a little pretentious ? and disturbingly similar to Mr. Bin Laden's first name!)</p><p><b>Translating the sound</b></p><p>This is a lot more difficult! Flick through a dictionary and you will find a bunch of kanji that can be combined to sound like your name. But sound isn't everything: Remember that kanji have meaning as well. In fact, it is even more complex than this! Be sure to check each of the following factors with anyone who translates your name like using this method:</p><p>1. <b>Sound</b> ? Does it sound like your name or not? I have seen my name &quot;translated&quot; on certain websites to sound like Stefan. Shame my name (Stephen) is actually said the same as Steven!</p><p>2. <b>On-yomi and kun-yomi</b> ? Yes, more technical words! But don't panic ? they are easy to understand: Basically, kanji have two kinds of reading. One kind, on-yomi, is their original Chinese sound. The other, kun-yomi, is their Japanese-only sound. What to watch is that (like oil and water) on-yomi and kun-yomi don't mix. Use either all on-yomi reading or all kun-yomi readings to make the sound of your name.</p><p>3. <b>Meaning</b> ? Do the kanji have a good meaning together? Now, it can be very difficult to find kanji that sound right and have a good meaning, so you may need to compromise a little on one of these.</p><p>4. <b>Masculine or feminine</b> ? I guess this is more like a sub-category of meaning, but it is something you need to check out to avoid embarrassment. For example, while &quot;Asian Beauty&quot; may be a great combination for a woman, I get the feeling most men would not be too happy about having that permanently written into their skin!</p><p><b>5. If in doubt, check!</b></p><p>First, use your new-found knowledge of Japanese to ask a few difficult questions to your tattoo artist or kanji &quot;specialist&quot;. If you get the feeling they don't know what they are talking about, you probably want to look elsewhere.</p><p>Next, before you get anything permanent done, use an online dictionary to check whether the Japanese really means what you want it to. You may not be able to input Japanese yourself, but you can copy and paste characters from an email or web page and see what they mean.</p><p>Finally, if you are lucky enough to know any, ask a Japanese person what they think. Their confused expression may tell you that you have come up with another &quot;big daddy&quot;!</p><p>Follow this advice and you will avoid the most dangerous pitfalls of Japanese tattoos and get a kanji tattoo you can be proud of.</p><p>Stephen Munday lives in Japan and is the creator of <a target="_new" href="http://www.japanese-name-translation.com/">http://www.japanese-name-translation.com/</a>, where you can download images of over 2,200 names in kanji or have a unique phrase translated into Japanese for a tattoo.

Celebrity Birthstone Jewelry

It seems that birthstone jewelry isn't just for us normal folk, celebrities have been seen jumping on the birthstone jewelry wagon. They claim it has more of a personal touch than other jewelry.</p><p>Most gems are steeped in mystery and are believed to have certain qualities such as healing properties or balancing properties. Some celebrities are very tuned to wearing birthstone jewelry. So lets have a look at which stars share your birthstone. Perhaps you can get some jewelry fashion ideas from them.</p><p>January birthstone is the garnet which is believed to purify the blood. January birthday celebrities include Kate Moss, Alicia Keys, Rod Stewart and Faye Dunaway.</p><p>February's birthstone is the amethyst which is believe to give the wearer tranquility. February celebrities include James Phelps, Clark Gable, and Drew Barrymore.</p><p>March's birthstone is blue aquamarine which is believed to protect sailors at sea. March celebrities include Joan Crawford, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Liza Minnelli.</p><p>April's birthstone is the diamond. Now what a perfect reason to own diamonds which are symbolic of everlasting love. April birthday celebrities include Doris Day, Betti Davis, Ashley Judd, Jerry Seinfeld, and Jessica Alba.</p><p>May's birthstone is the emerald which is believed to give the wearer psychic powers. May birthday celebrities include Audrey Hepburn, Candice Bergen, Katherine Hepburn, and Clint Eastwood.</p><p>June's birthstone is the pearl which is believed to give the wearer pure thoughts. June celebrities include Marilyn Monroe, Angelina Jolie, Jenny Jones, Cole Porter, and Judy Garland.</p><p>July's birthstone is the beautiful red ruby which is believed to enhance sexual prowess. July celebrities include Princess Di, Tom Hanks, Lizzie Borden, and Harrison Ford.</p><p>August's birthstone is green peridot which is believed to remove nightmares. August celebrities include Macaulay Culkin,, Halle Berry, Whitney Houston, and Martha Stewart.</p><p>September's birthstone is the sapphire which is believed to give the wearer precognition powers. September birthday celebrities include Gwyneth Paltrow, Jesse James, and Buddy Holly.</p><p>October's birthstone is the opal which is believed to keep the wearer pure. Celebrities include Julie Andrews, Neve Campbell, Chevy Chase, and Suzanne Somers.</p><p>November's birthstone is topaz which is believed to be a healing stone. October celebrities include Demi Moore, Stephanie Powers, and Patty Page.</p><p>December's birthstone is the beautiful turquoise which is believed to protect from dangers. December celebrities include Britney Spears, Bette Milder, Susan Dey, and Patti Duke.</p><p>So when it comes to your birthstone jewelry just follow the stars.</p><p>Sher from Estate Jewelry International have been serving customers for over 20 years, providing affordable estate jewelry, and a wealth of information on jewelry, fashion, designers, and beauty with on staff industry professionals. Please visit us at <a target="_new" href="http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/">Estate Jewelry International</a>.

Menswear ? Putting Together A Business Wardrobe

We're going to discuss some specific aspects of Men's business dressing, which has different rules than women's. Ladies, if you have a husband, son, brother, good friend or other relative that could use this information, please feel free to pass it along. Enjoy this segment, and come back for the others!</p><p>Whether you are a new college graduate, just joining the working world, changing jobs due to a merger, acquisition or &quot;dot-bomb&quot; or just feel the need to update your professional look, putting together a business wardrobe can be a scary prospect.</p><p>In the next installments of this article, we'll discuss the components of a great classic wardrobe that will have you well dressed for years, and will prove to be wise investments.</p><p>Let's start with the potentially most expensive, yet most important part of your business wardrobe ? your suits. Rather than buy the latest cutting-edge, designer look of the moment that will be dated and obsolete next year, select 3 ? 4 classically tailored suits in year-round fabrics and conservative colors.</p><p>If you've seen my articles about Color and it's effect on you, you'll know that men also fall into the color &quot;Seasons&quot;, and there are suggestions for colors in those articles. I'll also include some hints and tips in this article regarding colors for men's suits.</p><p>A popular choice of fabric in men's suits is 120's merino wool in a bengaline weave, which tends to resist wrinkling and provides a natural stretch for increased comfort. What's 120's merino wool? Well, Merino Wool is a specific designation for the wool grown and sheared from Merino sheep. It's very silky and soft, and the fiber diameter further distinguishes the various grades of Merino Wool.</p><p>There are three major classifications: Super 100 (wool fibers slightly thicker than 18 microns), Super 100s (wool fibers less than 18 microns thick), and Super 120's (wool fibers sheared only from the neck and shoulders of the sheep, under 16 microns thick).</p><p>The higher the grade number of the wool, the finer and more luxurious the fabric will be that is created from it and correspondingly, the higher the price for the garment! A suit made of a Super 120's wool will cost more, however, that same suit will last years instead of months. It is well worth the investment in yourself and your professional appearance.</p><p>Popular choices for men's suit colors include navy and charcoal grey, in a plain or pinstripe pattern, and make for a polished look. This is a terrific suggestion for men whose coloring is cool or blue-based. Winters and Summers are included in this color range. Additional popular colors for cooler-toned men are midnight navy, black, and gray navy.</p><p>Men who are warmer in their coloring could choose a bright navy, warm taupe or camel as a basic suit color, remembering that dark navy or black will wash out the coloring on these men and may make them look pale or unhealthy. Not exactly the impression we want to give, now is it?</p><p>Classic looks are ensured with a two or three button jacket, and current trends are favoring the 3-button style. More trendy looks have been seen with over 4 buttons on a single-breasted jacket, but these looks are best kept for evening activities and not for a business look.</p><p>Double-breasted suits can be problematic if your physique is not suited for them, and the difficulty of sitting in an always-buttoned jacket can cause extra wear and tear on your investment.</p><p>Business pants with a double-reverse pleat are a classic that will endure. You should be sure to have them tailored to fit your physique, as pulled-out pleats from an abundant abdomen or rear are sure to make you look even bigger, not business-like. An adept tailor is invaluable to a businessman, and the recommendations of friends and associates will help you find a good one.</p><p>Many suit retailers offer tailoring with a purchase, which can be a good way to start. Always test a new or unfamiliar tailor with one suit, so that if he / she doesn't work to your liking; they haven't affected your entire wardrobe!</p><p>Once you have your 3 or 4 basic suits, you can slowly add other suits to round out your business and entertaining wardrobe. Remember to keep your suit colors classic, and use what you know about your personal coloring (cool or warm) to choose shades and variations that will suit you best.</p><p>The best rule of thumb for Menswear: wear what is comfortable for you, remembering that classic tailoring and the right colors for you will best stand the test of time.</p><p>About the Author: Dianne M. Daniels is an Image & Color Coach, Consultant and Professional Speaker, and the author/publisher of "Polish & Presence: 31 Days to a New Image". She has helped individuals refine and define their personal and professional image, along with corporations and organizations. Learn how to create your Personal Climate for Personal and Professional Success at <a target="_new" href="http://www.imageandcolor.com">http://www.imageandcolor.com</a>

Earrings The Ultimate Fashion Statement

Earrings are an important part of every woman's wardrobe, whether we are headed for a day at the beach, to the office, or to a wedding. Your earrings give a subtle hint about your personality. You can change the entire look and feel of your wardrobe by adding the right earrings. You can bring out your softer feminine side, the sexy goddess, or present simple charm, sophistication, or elegance. For both men and women, today earrings are a definite fashion statement.</p><p>Earrings have been a part of human culture since 3000 BC. In past times, earrings actually established your position in society, because only royalty and very wealthy were able to afford expensive jewelry. Fine jewelry was worn by only the wealthy. The rest of the population also wore earrings to decorate their body, but they were replicas of high society jewelry.</p><p>There are many styles of earrings. There are quite literally thousands of choices. There is an earring style for every personality. Fine jewelry remains popular with precious stones such as sapphire and emeralds. Semi precious stones are also very popular. But even more popular are the costume jewelry earrings. These are affordable, look great, and are great for staying trendy and in style.</p><p>From dangles, to chandeliers, to droplets, to hoops, to studs. The choices and styles are never ending. If you don't have pierced ears, no worries! These days there is a terrific selection or clip on earrings available. You can be dazzling, subtle, glamorous, sexy. You can be highly refined, professional, high classed, or fun and funky, and trendy! You can never have enough earrings. Your earrings can add the finishing touches your outfit. Change your earrings and you can change the entire appearance of your look. Think about that little black dress you own. Add a pair of sapphire studs and you'll be highly refined. Add a pair of large chandelier rhinestones and you'll be Hollywood glamour. Add a pair of wood dangles, and a pair of flip flops and you'll look fun and funky. Add a pair of red button earrings with a red bead necklace and you'll be &quot;so sexy.&quot;</p><p>It's amazing what a pair of earrings can do to your look! So keep a good selection of earrings on hand to meet all your fashion needs. Earrings are the most important wardrobe accessory you can own. You'll get great value from your earrings. Choose earrings that meet your life style, your personality, and your tastes. There is no point in buying a pair of trendy earrings that you'll never wear because they don't feel like &quot;you.&quot;</p><p>Earrings also make a great gift as they can be very personalized. Choose a style to meet their personality. From gemstones to beads, you can spend a little or you can spend a lot. The gift recipient will be thrilled that you were so thoughtful as to buy such a personal gift. Use your earrings to make a lasting impression, from the board room to the beach. Be sure people remember who you are. It's important to always Make Your Fashion Statement!</p><p>? Copyright Sher Matsen, All Rights Reserved.</p><p>About the author:</p><p>Sher has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing affordable estate jewelry, and a wealth of information on jewelry, fashion, designers, and beauty with on staff industry professionals. Please visit us at <a target="_new" href="http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/">Estate Jewelry International</a>.

Mens Fashion - How To Create Lasting And Permanent Styles

Many men and women do not have much idea about <b>Mens Fashion</b>. Very often the advice I have been approached on are what men can wear to appear professional or what men should wear so that they do not look outdated but overtly trendy.</p><p>I would greatly suggest understanding the basics of men's fashion and put this knowledge into a permanent mens fashion style. There would not be anymore worry about following trends but perpetually looking stylish.</p><p>The basics of men's fashion boil down to knowing what each piece of apparel is made up of. The fabrics used determine a lot on the quality of the apparel. Good fabrics allow the apparel to withstand wear and tear.</p><p>If any men's clothing or accessories that wear out fast would naturally make it look old and badly cared. This does not reflect well of the men wearing it and easily put most men out of style just by looking shaggy.</p><p>The next important point we need to note are the details found in every apparel and accessories. Details can be subtle but it creates a very big impact in the eventual outlook of the styling.</p><p>So before we start playing with details, the knowledge of each detail's responsibility and how it helps in holding up the item or even gives significance to it in style can assist us in choosing the best men's clothing.</p><p>Learning how to coordinate is another tough thing for many men. It does not need to be if they just understand about the various concepts of coordination. Starting from differentiating the type skin complexion they belong to would be the most basic knowledge to acquire.</p><p>Then they just need to put on the right color clothing against their complexion that perks up their facial skin tone and brings the attention to their face.</p><p>After that, coordinating colors between the various men's clothing is another method. There are various ways to match different and similar or same hues as well as the shades of hues to achieve the nicest blend of colors.</p><p>If they are adventurous, then there are more that they can create that puts two very contrasting colors and yet a harmonious fusion of such colors without looking weird or clownish.</p><p>Putting patterns against each other is another challenging task in mens fashion. It is through the play of patterns that can make many men look very trendy and stylish.</p><p>If not properly done, those clashing patterns would be a very trying and poorly executed attempt. It boils down in knowing the types of patterns and their scale before choosing how to put them together.</p><p>Men can go for two to four similar or different patterns coordination without even looking overdoing the matching. It is fundamental to keep the flow of patterns as natural as possible and create a relaxing look from the combination.</p><p>It is good to have an idea of how to put all these mens clothing and accessories together. From there we can develop a permanent styling and never have to worry about the next trend or whether it is unprofessional. At least all aspects of men's fashion have been touched on. Therefore, if you are daring enough it is always possible to transform it into fashionable styling.</p><p><a target="_new" href="http://www.mens-fashion-tips.com">Mens Fashion Tips | Mens Fashion Advice | Guide on Mens Clothing</a></p><p>Copyright 2005, <a target="_new" href="http://www.mens-fashion-tips.com">http://www.mens-fashion-tips.com</a></p><p>Reprinting this article is allowed provided all references and acknowledgement to the author, the website, and the URL remain intact.

Your Fashion Style is Important

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 the cake. They are the finishing touch. Dress to Impress and Make Your Fashion Statement!</p><p>Fashion Tips</p><p><LI> Make sure your wardrobe has plenty of neutrals on hand - they are perfect for mixing and matching. They can be dressed up or down with the right jewelry additions.</p><p><LI> Not a one of us woman has the perfect figure. We all have flaws. Accept your flaws and work with them</p><p><LI> Know your body and what looks good. You are logically attracted to clothes, styles and colors that flatter your figure. Experiment a bit, and try something a bit off your normal habits</p><p><LI> Tailored outfits are flattering to most all figures</p><p><LI> Buy styles that flatter your figure and don't forget that finishing touch with your jewelry</p><p><LI> To make a short neck look longer wear a sccop neck or open collar shirt, complete the look with a long necklace</p><p><LI> Large breasted women and women with wide hips can optain balance by using shoulder pads</p><p><LI> Make sure your panty hose fits properly</p><p><LI> Don't bare all - leave something for the imagination. Entice with your a glittery necklace or choker, and don't forget the earrings</p><p><LI> Leather stretches so if your buying a leather skirt or pants make sure they are snug when you purchase them. There are also some fabulous faux leather products on the market that can give you great wear for a season or two without having to worry if they'll still fit next year</p><p><LI> Dress up your look with glittery jewelry, accent a line with a necklace. Don't forget your earrings and bracelets. They add the finishing touch to your look. You can completely change your look just by changing your jewelry. Dress it up or down!</p><p><LI> If you find an outfit in a magazine but its too pricey for your budget don't fret. There are terrific department stores and online sites that sell very similar for much less. Your jewelry is the same. That fabulous designer parure that costs way more than you can afford - your certain to find a similar in an online store for much less. Clip the picture and keep it with you so you can match</p><p><LI> Set your budget and stick to it. Purchase plenty of mix and match pieces to get the most for your money. And don't forget to complete your look with jewelry. Mix and match your jewelry pieces also.</p><p>Make your fashion statement! You are a unique individual with your own look. Portray your self confidence and turn those heads!</p><p>Sher from Estate Jewelry International has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing fashion, jewelry, and wedding help. So stop by and visit us at <a target="_new" href="http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/">http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/</a> We'll help you make your fashion statement! Remember looking good doesn't have to cost a fortune!