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Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 7:33 AM Posted by kennydinh
Here are 10 reasons why you should.
Reason 1: COMFORT Bean bags are the new solution to all your comfort problems. If you feel that your conventional chair or couch doesn’t do justice to the word comfort, try a bean bag. Its filled with soft plastic pellets which makes the bag mould itself according to how your body curves, thus making sitting not a rough experience it used to be. The bean bag is good for your back and joints and makes you comfortable since it places you near the ground.
Reason 2: DURABILITY Bean bags are made of leather or vinyl which makes them durable for a long time. It also makes them free of all problems of wooden furniture. The soft pellets which bean bags have get crushed over a period of time due to rigorous use. These need to be changed from time to time to keep the bean bag soft and comfortable. Nowadays bean bags are also available with foam filling, which lasts for a very long time.
Reason 3: STYLE Bean bags give you a wide variety to choose from. They come in all sorts of colors to match your fashion sense or your drawing or bedroom wall paper. Moreover the bags themselves have become a fad of sorts with the young and old alike due to its noveau styling.
Reason 4: COST Bean bags come at a price range which varies roughly within $150 to $400. The costlier bean bags are bigger, branded and can be used sitting, sleeping and lounging. Usually branded bags like love sac, or foof sacs are costlier, but unbranded bags are also available. These bags are comparatively cheaper.
Reason 5: AVAILABILITY Bean bags are widely available. Since it begun to gain popularity, manufacturers have started to produce more and better bean bags for use. Just visit your nearest furniture shop and you should get a bean bag. In the remote possibility that you ‘t find a bean bag seller in your vicinity, just log on to the internet, and visit the website of any manufacturer and order a bean bag online.
Reason 6: WASHABLE One of the reasons why parents find bean bags ideal for their children’s room, is that bean bags are washable and thus easy to clean and maintain. Children are naturally careless and spilling food or drinks on a couch can very easily ruin it. Bean bags score here since whatever you spill, you can always wash it off.
Reason 7: ERGONOMIC If you have to sit for a long period of time on a chair, you should definitely get a bean bag. It helps your back to a natural position while sitting, which saves you from disorders of joints and spine. Doctors have recommended ergonomic chairs like bean bags keeping in mind their health benefits.
Reason 8: MOVABLE Bean bags are very light and thus easily movable whether you want to move it in front of the TV or to your bedroom or to the porch. The multiple uses you can put a bean bag to, are accentuated by this immense flexibility in location.
By: Pattrick Jhonson – chillsac.com
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Wedding rings – What’s the best way to wear them?Although you may have some pre-conceived notions of how you are supposed to wear a wedding ring, did you know that there are a variety of different methods used that people all around the world and from different religious groups have established as tradition? Most people wear their wedding ring according to how their parents wore the ring or how a ring is predominantly worn in their country. However, if you are looking to find a different way for wearing a wedding ring, possibly the best way that you can think of, consider the following ideas for how to wear a wedding ring:
Closest to heart is traditional. Many people wear their wedding ring around their neck on a chain. This ensures that the ring remains as close to the heart as possible. After all, the ring is a symbol of the never-ending love that those who are choosing to marry feel that they share. Some who have had their spouse pass away wear their late husband’s or wife’s ring around their neck for the same reason, to ensure that their memory remains close to the heart.
On same finger as engagement ringSome couples have both an engagement and a wedding ring. The engagement ring is worn for the length of the engagement and the wedding ring is then worn after the marriage ceremony on whatever finger that the engagement ring was worn on. The two rings are worn together in this manner.
Can be a good idea to select a matching set – nice symmetryThe best way to wear both a wedding and an engagement ring would be to try to coordinate the two rings in some way. This is not to say that the two rings have to come from a perfectly matched set, but more that the symmetry of the rings should be something to be considered both for aesthetic and for functional appeal. Jewellers are well aware of this trend to have both an engagement ring and a wedding ring that coordinate and are therefore creating pieces that are designed to be able to mixed and matched to create a cohesive set.
Consider the metal type of the engagement ring compared to the wedding ringThe design of the ring or rings that you choose is important but so too is the metal that you choose to have the ring be made of. Typically a wedding band and an engagement ring will be made of the same metal or at least of metals that are similar in color. This decision to match the metals of your rings may dictate how much you are able to spend with more expensive metals and is therefore an important consideration to make before making a final purchase decision.
Wearing your wedding rings on your “ring finger”There is some debate about how the fourth finger on the left hand came to be recognized as the wedding or ring finger. Some insist that there is a vein that goes directly from the left fourth finger to the heart. Others say that the ring finger was the last finger that the ring landed on as the old world English ministers w
ould recite the names of the God head. In some cultures not having your wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand is a sign that you were not married in the English church and are therefore unclean or somehow unworthy of marriage. Historically the wearing of a wedding ring is relatively new. Not everyone was able to afford a ring and so one was only given in the case of rare wealth or station. A ring was by no means an expected exchange as it is now.
By: Leigh Maher – lovemyteas.com
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You are petite and wear clothes in a size 6 or size 8 but his need not be your defining characteristic but it may be something that you are subconsciously much more influenced by than you realise when it comes to defining your look.
You sometimes wear oversized clothes that look like they don’t quite fit you. You feel you can never look authoritative enough. You like colour and pattern but find it can make you look childlike and because you want to avoid that, you stick to darks and plains. Fashion confuses you. It might look all right on models but you can’t work it in to your wardrobe.
I’ve worked with a lot of women who say they feel short and insignificant and have no idea how to use clothes to create the illusion of height. As you work your way through this book you will learn how to pick clothes confidently but first let me empower you immediately with some key points.
Don’t
Wear clothes that are baggy and long. It is far better to have fewer clothes in your wardrobe that fit you well rather than many that don’t.
Reach for bold primary colours the sort that are often used in children’s school uniform.
Mix fabric textures so that your body is full of busy eye catching materials.
Choose shapeless clothes or clothes that are too busy and fussy with too many details.
Wear your skirt lengths too long.
Rely upon the limited collections that shops carry.
Do
Make sure you get the fit you need searching out the labels that cater to your size and if this means still having to get them altered in length then so be it. Many dry cleaners will do basic alterations on skirts, trousers and cuffs and this will make an enormous difference not just to the look that others see but also to your own perception of yourself.
Add colour to your wardrobe but consider your choices so that the colours you choose have a level of sophistication. Any flat colour that looks as though it could have been used as part of a school uniform choice needs to be avoided – you will look like a schoolchild yourself in a primary or royal blue for instance. Seek out the more contemporary tone. Iced colours are better than pastels, rich opulent hues look mores sophisticated then washed out flat tones.
Consider fabrics and the qualities they have and be aware that many garments are made of materials with sheens, metallic finishes and handmade uneven weaves. Too many different fabrics on your body will look indecisive and cluttered.
Choose clothes that have definition. Children’s clothes are often cheaply made and are plain. Never wear a plain t-shirt for instance when you can wear a top that has a feature around the upper body to create focus and pick a neckline that will flatter your shoulders and bust line. Check the illustrations on neckline to see which shape is right for you and implement it now!
By: knowmysize.co.uk
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 10:16 PM Posted by kennydinh
With so many authentic designer handbags for sale on the market, you will surely be totally spoilt for choice. So how do you exactly choose one that is right and fitting for you? Well, it depends on a few factors actually; the look of the designer handbag, how it can match with your fashion style and one of the most widely ignored factor; your body type. It is important to match the bag according to your body type as well. Most women often overlook this.
A lot of women make this mistake of purchasing a handbag that is way too big for their body size or way too small for their body size and this could have a negative impact on their whole outlook when they go out to flaunt latest prized purchase only to make a fool out of themselves. You don't want to be a talking point just because you carry an awkward looking bag. If you are short, do not pretend to be tall. You should instead choose a bottled-shaped designer handbag or a knapsack which is not that large. With that being said, if you have a model-like figure, tall and slim, you should aim for round or square-shaped handbags. The right shape will fit in with your body size.
The right color for your authentic designer handbag is another important criteria you have to think about. If you need a handbag which can match most of your dresses, you should select a colorful style handbag. Do keep in mind to match the color well with dresses that you own. Before going out shopping for a handbag, try to put on the kind of dresses you'll want to match with the new handbag.
Do not overlook your budget as well. Some may even opt for replica designer handbags but is it really what you want to blow your money on ?
It can look the same and have the same appeal with great prices to boot but certainly you will feel awkward when walking beside a friend who holds an authentic designer handbag. However, if that doesn't faze you, just go with it.
Not all authentic designer handbags have to be very expensive though. There are many vendors selling them at wholesale prices if you can find them. Remember to also select an affordable authentic designer handbag for your needs. Don't buy something which you cannot afford and then starve for the whole month.
By: Sofia Saliem - GetDesignerHandbags.com
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 7:39 PM Posted by kennydinh
There is always that woman; you know the one I am talking about. The one who seems to always look good, the one who can take an ordinary outfit and make it seem as if it was meant just for her, the one with that innate fashion sense. What is it that makes her outfit look so good? Chances are that it is that she pays as much attention to her accessories as her choice in clothing. One accessory that can make the difference between ordinary and fashion chic is a handbag. Choosing a handbag that will go with your body type, your outfit and still hold your essentials for going out is an interesting task. To help you in your search here are the basic types of handbags:
• Tote – A bag with traps or handles and an open top.
• Hobo bag - A crescent-shaped shoulder bag with little structure.
• Duffle - Tall shoulder bag, often with a wider opening on top.
• Field bag - A flap-top shoulder bag with some way of closing it (buckles, snaps, etc).
• Clutch - A small, handheld bag (most often used for evening wear).
• Satchel- A large, handheld bag.
• Baguette - A bag that looks a lot like the bread; long and rounded.
• Messenger - A large, soft shoulder bag with long straps (often worn across the body).
• Cigar Box - A small, boxy, hard bag.
• Pouch - A soft, small bag.
• Kelly bag - A style named after Grace Kelly; a large, structured handbag with distinctive closures.
• Jelly Kelly - A bright rubber tote.
Here are a few tips that will help you understand when short handbags should be chosen over your normal handbag.
You should look for a bag that is opposite of your figure. If your tall and thin look for something rounded, if you’re a bit shorter and a little more round look for a squarer or more rectangular bag like a clutch. However, you also want to think about proportions. A very petite woman should not be carrying round a huge bag and a tiny bag next to a more curved woman will give the illusion that she is bigger than she really is.
Now, comes the rule for bag length. What parts of your body do you like and want to accentuate? Having a handbag at this part of your body will accentuate the feature. Generally short handbags will make your chest area look larger, so if this is not a part of your body you want looking bigger, I would suggest trying a bag with a little longer straps. With short handbags you will also want to try it on. Fashion may be important, but you also want comfort, and if the bag is too cramping around your arm or keeps hitting your chest the bag will be a waste of money no matter how fashionable.
Remember that the “in” style may not always be the best style for your figure, your outfit or your needs. So be sure not to just pick up whatever everyone else says is fashionable; take your time and find the bag that is perfect for you.
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Pearls are very alluring and hold a quality that both defines elegance and natural beauty. There are more varieties and availability of pearls today than ever before. The cultured pearl now rivals with fine diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies.
Today most pearls are cultured, meaning that the mollusk is purposely inserted with an irritant or nucleus from which it creates a pearl. A better way to think of the difference between natural pearls and cultured pearls is to think of the natural pearl as a result of the mollusk working alone and the cultured pearls as a product of nature being helped by science. Cultured pearls are not fake like many people may think. The culturing process takes from two to three years and is a very delicate process. The pearl farmers have little control on what the outcome of the pearl will look like or if the mollusk will reject the nucleus. Not all pearls are fine quality or even desirable at all. The end result is ultimately a consequence of nature.
Choosing pearls that are of the best quality are determined by luster, nacre thickness and quality (the outer layer), color, surface perfection, shape, and size. The biggest factor of pearl quality is nacre thickness and quality which determines how long the pearl will last. Nacre thickness determines the longevity of the pearl and nacre quality determines how light reflects through the layers of the pearls. High luster and iridescence come from high quality nacre and any pearl with these characteristics has quality, thick nacre. When judging nacre look for uniform iridescence, intensity of luster, cracks and peeling, estimate thickness near the drill hole between the nacre and the shell bead (nacre is lighter). Pearls are very thick with at least .5 mm on all pearls, thick with at least.5mm on most pearls, medium with between .35 and .5 mm on most pearls, and thin with .25 mm or less on most pearls.
Luster is also important and one of the first factors to notice. Luster is an intense brightness that illuminates from within the pearl rather than just being shiny like in imitation pearls. The intense brightness results from light being reflected throughout the numerous layers of nacre. Quality pearls will have a sharp contrast between the brightest area where direct light is hitting the pearls and the shaded area creating an illusion of a ball within the pearl. Check for luster by examining them under a fluorescent lamp and rolling them from side to side to examine uniform luster. Examine pearls over a light gray or white material and never black because it is harder to see the true quality of the pearl.
Pearl color is also important. When choosing pearls note there body color and overtones. The most desirable and more rare white pearls have rose colored overtones. Cream colored pearls are more affordable because they are less rare. Also, pearls can have tones rated in intensity. Darker toned pearls are more desirable and expensive compared to lighter toned pearls. Many natural body colors are available in pearls including white, black, gray, blue, gold, pink, and green. Distinctive colored pearls are rarer and harder to find. Have a qualified gemologist check the pearls to make sure they have not been dyed, especially for costlier pearls like the black or golden varieties.
Examine pearls surface for blemishes. Although is best to check for most pearl characteristics on a light background, it is best to check for blemishes on a dark background. Check in both intense and diffused light. No pearls are perfect and small blemishes can be sacrificed for more important quality like nacre and luster. Pearls with higher luster conceal blemishes better.
When choosing pearls also consider shape. There are three pearl shapes including symmetrical, spherical, and baroque. The spherical is the rarest and most desirable. Symmetrical pearls include teardrop or pear-shaped pearls and desirable but usually less expensive than spherical pearls. Baroque pearls are irregularly shaped and often the least expensive.
Size should also be taken into consideration. Larger cultured pearls are rarer and more expensive. Akoya pearls over 7 millimeters are much more costly and prices dramatically rise with each millimeter over 8 millimeters. South Sea and Tahitian pearls also have high increase in price when size is over 15 millimeters.
One more factor to consider in pearls is the precision in matching the pearl quality in a string of pearls. It is important to take all of the above factors in consideration when matching the pearls. Graduated pearls also take careful matching. Pearl matching affects the value of the jewelry because when pearls are not matched properly it takes away from the appearance of the jewelry. Also, make sure the pearls are all drilled in the center so they lay properly. Off-center drilled pearls will not lay correctly and reduces the value of the piece.
It is always important to get a independent laboratory report when in doubt of pearl enhancements that may have been employed to make the pearls appear more valuable. Make sure the person appraising the pearls is a Graduate Gemologist (GG) which is the Gemological Institute of Americas (GIA) highest award.
Other things to consider when purchasing pearls include finding out what the merchants return policy is. Make sure they have at least a 30-day full refund policy.
Monday, April 21, 2008 at 8:26 PM Posted by kennydinh
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