August 30th, 2008 by Alia Jae

This is one of those dresses that you can wear to a cocktail party or a wedding. This Jessica Simpson dress has a hint of sassy, but it is elegant too. It’s great that she can pull off her classic Bohemian look and then turn around and wear a babydoll dress.

The color combo is what was most attractive to me. Don’t get me wrong this dress is all around attractive, but you know we all have that one thing that gets us about a particular garment! The colors are gold, sea green, peach, blue and rose!

What I like about this dress is that it reminds me of a piece of artwork that Jessica Simpson would love to wear. The color combo is so fantastic, I would never have thought to bring them together.

There is no way that you can look past the florals on this dress, they are just too beautiful! The floral’s were printed on this dress with a chemical metallic technique that helps the flowers to show up incredibly.

The detailing on this dress is so creative with the twisting and pleating on the bodice. I love that the bodice is a little different from all the rest, it has great definition to it. All the twisting and pleating are very defined in the most beautiful way possible.

Whoever, came up with this twisting and pleating technique together is a genius! Also, the bodice has some boning on the interior to add extra support for us and maintain the right structure on the interior and exterior of the dress.

This is emprie waist dress was designed perfectly! It looks stunning. Have you ever seen Jessica Simpson sport an empire waist dress? She looks awesome. If you share the same body time as Jessica Simpson you will look awesome in this dress too.

Empire waist dresses turn me off most of the time because they tend to make you look pregnant when you are not! I am just not ok with that. However, the empire waist start below the breast bone line and fixes that little “pregnancy” issue.

Just in case you were wondering what this dress is made of, it is 73% and 27% gold lame. The lining of this dress is 100% polyester. Take of this dress by only dry cleaning it!

August 30th, 2008 by admin writer

Something as simple as having your employees wear company clothing can brand you as successful, before you even get there. And, perception in everything is business. Once you are perceived as successful, it’s but a hop, skip and a jump until you achieve it - if you work hard to capitalize on this success. Following are three bottom-line advantages of having your employees wear company clothing.

Less Expensive: Company clothing is to adults what school uniforms are to children. They are less expensive, which is one of the main reasons parents love them.

Company clothing means that your employees don’t have to invest in clothing for work, e.g., suits, ties, panty hose, dry cleaning, etc. The only investment they make is in keeping their company clothing - e.g., embroidered polos, custom company shirts, etc. - clean and ready to go.

This is a concept most all of your employees will be unable to resist.

Boost Employee Morale: One of the main reasons to have employees wear Company clothing is that it can boost employee morale. How? Basically, when employees are dressed in the same corporate shirts, for example, many of the differences that can lead to discontent disappear.

For example, an employee who doesn’t have the budget to invest in a $500 suit won’t feel inadequate because their wardrobe doesn’t measure up. Employees who don’t feel good about themselves, e.g., are insecure, perform poorer. Company clothing as simple as corporate shirts remove this barrier. The result is improved morale, which leads to better performance.

Presents Professionally Image: One of the best reasons for employees to wear company clothing is that it present a professional image to clients.

Akin to a suit and tie, corporate shirts, embroidered polos and other company apparel immediately signal that your company is professional, successful and can meet their needs.

As evidenced here, one of the best things you can do to boost sales and improve employee performance is to invest in company clothing.

August 29th, 2008 by Craig Walenta

Sixty years ago this week, the world’s first bikinis made their debut at a poolside fashion show in France. This particular swimsuit is now so common that it’s hard to understand how shocking people found it at the time. When bikinis arrived, its revealing cut scandalized even French fashion models who were supposed to wear it; the models refused, and the original designer had to enlist strippers! Bikinis slowly gained acceptance?first on the Riviera, then in the United States, and became a beachfront staple. When bikinis were unveiled in the late 1940s, it was not the first time that women had worn revealing garments in public. In the fourth century, for example, Roman gymnasts wore bandeau tops, bikini bottoms, and even anklets that would look perfectly at home on the beaches of California today. At the beginning of the 20th century, though, such displays would have bordered on blasphemy. Female swimmers went to great lengths to conceal themselves at the beach. They wore voluminous bathing costumes and even made use of a peculiar Victorian contraption called the bathing machine, essentially a small wooden or canvas hut on wheels. The bather entered the machine fully dressed and donned her swimming clothes inside. Then, horses pulled the cart into the surf. The bather would disembark on the seaside, where she could take a dip without being observed from the shore. In the decades that followed, the seaside dress code loosened up. In 1907, Australian swimmer and film star Annette Kellerman, an advocate of more hydrodynamic swimwear, was charged with indecent exposure for appearing on Boston’s Revere Beach in a form fitting, sleeveless tank suit. The ensuing high-profile legal battle led beaches across the nation to relax swimwear restrictions. By 1915, American women commonly wore one-piece knitted maillots.

Oddly enough, the two-piece swimsuit?which usually consisted of a structured halter top and modest bottom that covered the navel, hips, and derri?re?arrived with much less fanfare than bikinis. By the early ’40s, film stars including Ava Gardner, Rita Hayworth, and Lana Turner were all wearing two-piece swimsuits, and it was seen frequently on American beaches. Why was the skin above the bellybutton so much less controversial than below it? Hollywood’s Hays production codes allowed two-piece gowns but prohibited navels on-screen. That meant the rib cage earned a ho-hum reputation, but the bellybutton was terra incognito. In the 1948, as Kelly Killoren Bensimon details in The Bikini Book; attractive women were known as “bombshells,” and anything intense was ‘atomic.’ So, when two Frenchmen independently designed skimpier alternatives to two piece swimsuits in the summer of 1946, both suits got nicknames. The first designer, Jacques Heim, created a tiny suit called the atome. The second, Louis Reard, introduced his design on July 5, four days after the United States had begun atomic testing in the Bikini Atoll. In a rather bold marketing ploy, Reard named his creation ‘le bikini’, implying it was as momentous an invention as the atom bomb. Thanks to their provocative name and cut, bikinis made international headlines. Photos of Micheline Bernardini, the stripper Reard had enlisted to model it, circulated across the planet. But in the United States, women, including actresses in movies like 1947’s My Favorite Brunette and the model on this 1948 cover of Life magazine, stuck with more traditional two piece swimsuits. In 1950, Time interviewed American swimsuit mogul Fred Cole and reported that he had “little but scorn for France’s famed Bikinis,” because they were designed for diminutive Gallic women. “French girls have short legs,” he explained to Time. “Swimsuits have to be hiked up at the sides to make their legs look longer.”

Brigitte Bardot’s legs, at least, didn’t need any such help. A photo was taken at the Cannes Film Festival in 1953, just as the bikinis were becoming common on the French Riviera. Even so, it remained illegal in many States, where it was seen as a suspect garment favored by ‘loose moral’ Mediterranean types. A few years ago, Sports Illustrated dug up a 1957 issue of Modern Girl that declared: “It is hardly necessary to waste words over the so-called bikinis since it is inconceivable that any girl with tact and decency would ever wear such a thing.” Just three summers later, though, bikinis had established a beachhead here in the United States. This was in large part because of the increasing popularity of private pools, which gave women a secluded place to test out the new look. A Neiman Marcus buyer classified bikinis as “a big thing” for 1960. Brian Hyland also had a hit that year with the song “Itsy Bitsy, Teenie Weenie, Yellow Polka Dot Bikini,” which takes on new meaning when you realize the swimsuit was still catching on at the time. No wonder the song’s protagonist was “afraid to come out of the water.”

Bikinis soon became extremely common. In 1965, a woman told Time it was “almost square” not to wear bikinis, which, given the outlet, suggests she was correct. In 1967 the magazine wrote that “65% of the young set had already gone over.” The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue debuted in 1964, with a white bikini on the cover. And the swimsuit’s increasing popularity was reinforced by its appearance in contemporary movies like Annette Funicello’s How To Stuff a Wild Bikini and Raquel Welch’s One Million Years B.C. One of the bikini’s earliest and most memorable film roles came in the 1962 Bond film Dr. No. (A journalist who saw an advance screening reported, “Actress Ursula Andress fills wet bikinis as if she were going downwind behind twin spinnakers.”)

Bikinis definitely certainly complemented the va-va-voomery of Raquel Welch and her peers, who tended to be busty and a little soft in the middle. (In early bikini shots, stomachs are often evidently sucked in.) But the 1970s saw the rise of models like Cheryl Tiegs, who possessed the athletic figure that, for the most part, remains in vogue today. The advent of this lean ideal led many women to wonder: Who, exactly, should wear bikinis? In the 1960s, Emily Post decreed, “It is for perfect figures only, and for the very young.” Since then, though, a number of bikini designers (most notably Malia Mills) have encouraged women of all ages and body types to take up the style. Bensimon’s lively Bikini Book splits the difference on this question. In one Q&A, the author asks venerated swimwear designer Norma Kamali who shouldn’t wear the bikini. She responds, “Anyone with a tummy.” Eighty-odd pages later, though, professional beach volleyballer Gabrielle Reece (who competes in a bikini) declares that “confidence” alone can make the bikinis sexy. Easy for her to say. Today, you have to wonder whether thong bikinis, which first appeared in Brazil in the 1970s but has since made scant inroads here, will ever become common on American beaches. Never, you say? It’s a suspect garment favored by licentious Latin types? Exactly what Americans used to think about bikinis. Whether or not the thong ever makes it out of the lingerie drawer, though, bikinis are here to stay.

August 29th, 2008 by Sandra Sorenson

Authentic Coach bags are some of the most popular bags available today. The Coach company has been making unique bags since 1941, and over the years has become a premier handbag manufacturer.

These stylish handbags are known for being enormously popular with the rich and famous, and they are now increasing in popularity again thanks to the many stars and popular personalities that are photographed with their famous Coach handbags.

The high quality and extremely popular authentic Coach handbags are quite expensive. They usually vary in price anywhere from $250 to $500 dollars for just the basic handbags. The fancier bags may cost much more. While some people may consider the Coach handbags to be outrageously priced, these handbags will last for many years without exhibiting any signs of fatigue and damage.

Their extraordinary quality and ongoing popularity will help your Coach product to remain usable for many generations. When you consider how long you will be able to use it you may actually save money because you will not be forced to get a new handbag every year.

Keep in mind that each company and product have their own advantages and disadvantages. Do not get caught up with each and every feature and aspect of your authentic Coach Handbag. Spend some time with yourself and figure out your needs first. Then try your best to match your needs with the product; not the other way around.

The Coach Straw Motif Multicolor Tote and the Coach Small Optic Signature Flap are two of the best-selling authentic Coach handbags found on the market today.

The Coach Straw Motif Tote has psychedelic appliqus and metallic leather trim for people who want to make sure their Coach handbag draws attention. The inside of the bag is large, and it has added features which include: a cell phone or multifunction pouch, an inside zipper pocket, two added open pocket on the side with turn-clock closures, and dog leash clip closures. Also, the Coach Straw Motif bag is available in metallic calfskin, leather, nappa trim, and straw.

The Coach Small Optic Signature is a classic stylish coach bag. It is equipped with an inside zip pocket, a pocket designed to hold a cell phone, a clip ring, and a turn clock closure. The fabric on the inside is optic signature fabric sewn in the fabric lining of the bag and is overall a great purchase.

August 29th, 2008 by Alice Sy

An oval diamond engagement ring would look like what its name suggest because it is an engagement ring which is egg-shaped. Historically the oval engagement ring became popular choice for a diamond shape in the 60s.

The cut of the oval diamond engagement ring typically appears to have fifty six sides or faade that suggest a bow-tie manifestation when light reflects on it.

Looking for an engagement ring is a crucial decision, the size shape and color of the ring should be appropriate for the bride to be. It can be compared to shopping for clothes; you have to carefully choose the color, size and design of the clothes that would compliment your figure.

This scenario is true when deciding for the perfect engagement ring. Because of the shape of the oval diamond engagement ring, it flatters fingers and consequently the wearer as well. The elliptical shape of this ring makes fingers appear slender and sexier.

When deciding the setting for your oval diamond engagement ring, you can opt enhance or tame the brilliance of the stone by having a platinum, gold or titanium band and setting it in tiffany to emphasize the stone or have it set in bezel to achieve a more retro appearance.

Men who want to buy an oval diamond engagement ring may discover that it is difficult to look for this kind of ring especially if it is a diamond solitaire since it is a rare find.

Colorless oval diamond engagement rings are not easy to find thus, their value is higher than that of colored oval shaped diamonds.

The oval diamond engagement ring can also pass as an heirloom, because of its classic cut and shape that was perfected in the 60s. Any woman would treasure this ring forever and pass it on for many generations.

August 29th, 2008 by Donna Gibson

When the wind begins to blow, and the snow slowly falls, it is clear that winter is in full swing. But a woman?s approach to winter does not have to be as drab as the weather, and a sexy attitude with an even sexier faux fur winter coat can set the right mood for a flirty winter season.

Feeling and looking sexy, particularly in the winter, is a fairly new concept for women. The previous generation wore heavy winter coats and long minks, heading to events such as the opera or an expensive restaurant. What a lady has in mind for the after-show can be revealed, even when she bundles up. Throw that fox fur to the hounds, because the modern woman has a different idea in mind for jacket material.

A sexy and fitted faux fur coat is appealing to a wide variety of women, and the right look will make for an enchanting evening in the snow. Your partner can have fun peeling off the layers when he sees you in you sexy faux fur. Things will get really warm really fast, and I’m not just talking about your coat.

Rethinking the concept of the winter coat has made the entire cold weather season so much more fun and appealing to women’s fashion. A whole outfit could be based around these sexy faux fur jackets and coats, with a nice dress or nothing at all hiding underneath. How about bringing some holiday cheer with the best present you could unwrapYOU, in your fuzzy faux fur coat!

Feeling that soft faux fur material against your body, you are in the mood for a great time. Get out your long dark coat for a sweet, romantic evening at dinner, or put on a cute little jacket and head out for a night on the town at the club. No matter what the location, you’re up for a great time because you look sassy and sexy, and ready for anything.

The greatest thing about a sexy faux fur coat is that it truly has evolved into a fun and flirty fashion statement over the past decade or so. Instead of wearing it as an afterthought, now you should own it, and make the look your own. A jacket worn in the winter should not cover up your assets, but flaunt the sexy, sassy lady who is full of passion, fun and has a great attitude. Now gals, which coat will you choose for your next roll in the snow?

August 29th, 2008 by Alia Jae

I am usually not that big of a fan when it comes to wedges! To me they just seem big and clunky. I have really narrow feet and skinny legs so for me to wear them I feel a little unbalanced! However, when I saw BCBG’s Raisa Peep Toe Wedges, I think I changed my mind about how I feel about wedges.

These shoes are so attractive and just the right size.

I like that these shoes are not too bulky. They also remind me of the kind of wedges Cameron Diaz would wear. Although, her shoes probably cost a quite a bit more than BCBG, they still represent her personal style.

These fabulous wedges only come in black. These wedges are made from leather so get ready to look hot! The interior of these wedges are soft and they have a criss cross leather exterior. The peep toe on these wedges are a little bit different from the rest.

BCBG has done some experimenting with the peep holes. The peep holes on these shoes are rounded. Now, I really don’t keep up too well with new shoe designs, but it is not too often that I see squared peep toe. Usually, they are squared peep toe’s.

BCBG loves to spice things up when it comes to their shoe designs. These shoes have BCBG’s gold tone logo on the back of the shoes. The logo is subtle, but it does add a nice touch of flair to the overall design.

The design is not overly fancy so I am sure BCBG did not want to add anything to the shoe that would cause it to look gaudy.

These wedges have a plush insole and lining. These are some of the elements that make this shoe so great. Then the wicker heel looks fantastic against the black leather. BCBG was so creative with this element. It allows these wedges to have a greater appeal.

This Cameron Diaz shoe look a like normally retails for $210, but if you get it at bluefly.com you can get it for $126.00! Sounds like a great deal to me, this is a 40% savings on such a beautiful shoe! The sizes are 5.5, 6, 7 and 8. If you are looking for a nice wedge shoe for the summer time I would highly recommend this shoe!

If you would like to emulate Cameron Diaz style wear slim jeans with these wedges and a cowl neck shirt.

August 28th, 2008 by JD Theis

Most shoes look great on women and women know a lot about what goes in to most shoes. They’re the experts when it comes to style and fit and to that end it’s no surprise that the people who make Hush Puppies have designed a whole line for her that are great for walking shoes as well.

Take a look at the Hush Puppies Womans Amuse - Natural Linen Leather for example. There is a fine detail in stitching here and a casual style with soft leather. And these are not the only shoes from Hush Puppies that have that quality. There is also the Hush Puppies Womans Ardenica - Saddle Leather ? that are equally refined but would suit a business environment a little more. That’s the thing about the complete line that Hush Puppies has to offer in women’s shoes. Flexibility.

These are the shoes that have been designed with the woman’s comfort in mind. Remember that when you go to pick out any of these Hush Puppies shoes for her that’s it’s important that you get what you’re looking for in the shoe. In other words, it’s essential that the shoe be comfortable and that you know that it’s a great fit before you leave the store.

Here’s a few tips that you can use when you get into the store so that the people there know that you’re serious about getting the best shoe for your money and that the Hush Puppies that you leave with are the ones that you really want. Remember that you can and should take the shoes that you want to buy for a test drive. A nice pair of Hush Puppies Womans Amuse - Natural Linen Leather undoubtedly look great on the store shelf, but you’re more than allowed to slip them on your feet in the store and walk around to see how they fit while you’re there.

Remember that you need to be specific with the salesman and the more you know about the kind of gait and arch that you’ve got, the better it will be for the salesman who will recommend a pair of causal shoes like the Hush Puppies Womans Ardenica - Saddle Leather. When you’re looking for a great pair of shoes it’s best to go with the industry leaders like Hush Puppies as they’ve generally got all your best interests in mind.

August 28th, 2008 by Ben

In a span of more or less thirty years, fashion lovers and critics as well have seen the dramatic rise of troll beads and the rich stories ranging from children’s stories, animals, flowers, folklores, etc. that come along with it.

Genuine silver, glass, highly-prized stones, glimmering gold, etc.-these are just some of the things trollbead jewelries could be made of.

A quick glance at online malls and shopping sites will show you the many faces of trollbead jewelry made for different personalities and tastes, which is driving collectors crazy.

The idea of trollbeads popped out at around 1976 in Denmark. Soren Nielson created a small pearl from genuine silver using a wax model that became a silver pearl and was given the name “The Mask”. He put a hole into it and that started the idea of putting beads together.

Four years later - 1980’s, an apprenticeship on making different trollbead bracelets and jewelry was startedall thanks to Lisa Aagaard’s efforts. Lisa started to experiment with different materials that a trollbead jewelry could be made from and she ended up with the first glass trollbeads which took the world by storm in 2002.

With the technology advancing REALLY fast, it could only mean that trollbead jewelries of different shapes, sizes, colors etc. that fit different occasions and personalities will be out REALLY soon.

Not to mention these beads can be turned into bracelet, anklets, and even necklaces as you deem fit. Or if piecing trollbead jewelries together isn’t your cup of tea, you can get complete sets to save time and effort.

Let’s have a look at some of the trollbeads that you need to familiarize yourself with if you want to be a full-time collector of these wonderful pieces of jewelry

Trollbead Jewelry 1 - Glass Trollbeads

The first glass trollbeads were actually crafted in the 1980’s by Lise Aagaard. Unfortunately, due to the difficulty of creating designs in full specifications caused it to be released in the early 90’s.

But the good thing is - you can now actually choose from different varieties of trollbeads, each having their own designs and colors. Simply put, you can always have the one that suits your flavor.

Trollbead Jewelry 2 - Gold Trollbeads

The designs of gold trollbeads can be very different from each other. You get to choose from animal-like, fairy tale characters, or even just conceptual shapes. Gold trollbeads go hand in hand with glass trollbeads for you to make your own concepts for a necklace or even a bracelet.

Trollbead Jewelry 3 - Letter Trollbeads

As the name says, there’s a letter picked from the alphabet that’s built in the design of the letter trollbeads. You can buy separate beads that make up your name or initialsand in my book, that sounds like a great way to personalize your necklace and bracelet.

Trollbead Jewelry 4 - OOAK Trollbeads

These trollbeads are one of a kind since they’re made by bare hands and, with that in mind; they’re completely different from the rest.

Some are earlier versions of other beads while others have been rejected since the design turned out to be different from what was wanted. BUT those factors make these OOAK trollbeads even rare and prized.

Trollbead Jewelry 5 - Retired Trollbeads

Now it’s NOT like these retired trollbeads went out of business! BUT they’ve paved way for new designs to dominate the scene. They may still be availableHOWEVER it won’t take long before they’re sold out.

Trollbead Jewelry 6 - Silver Trollbeads

This sterling silver counterpart began in 1976. Many variations, shapes, and sizes, plus lots of years, paved the way for the silver trollbeads department. It also comes in many mythical and fairy tale-like characters that add MORE flavors into it.

Trollbead Jewelry 7- Trollbead Bracelets

Trollbead bracelets can be bought as a chain that needs to be fitted together or as a complete set of charms formed in a bracelet. The charms for trollbeads only fit in necklaces and braceletswhile the chains can come as gold, silver, or even leather according to your preference.

Trollbead Jewelry 8 - Trollbead Clasps

Gold or silver - trollbead clasps are structured so you can remove and rearrange them in a way that fits your mood or style.

It comes in various patterns like animals, flowers, etc. BUT if you prefer plain trollbeads, it would be just fine.

For sure, more faces of trollbeads will be added to this listBUT they’ll remain to be the best gift you can buy for a loved one or even for yourself.

August 28th, 2008 by Salvador Paez

Shoes are just about the last of your concerns when it comes to marriage. There are things such as the limo, the reception, the band and most especially the marriage partner to worry about so shoes get thrown a little bit by the wayside in these kinds of occasions. With so many problems and tough choices to beset you, it’s really understandable that getting the right shoes isn’t exactly on top of the priority list.

There is a popular belief that shoes aren’t something you should spend the most money on when it comes to wedding days. Most of them probably think that a long and beautiful wedding gown will hide lackluster shoes so the motivation to get great ones is definitely not there. But it always pays to come prepared for anything and with leather shoe dye, you are definitely as ready as an eagle scout.

Many special dress shoes out there can be dyed without a hitch. White on the other hand poses a problem because it’s a color that is notoriously difficult to match. A lot of wedding gowns have the additional problem of not being pure white so it’s definitely easy to get the wrong shade especially if you don’t have a guide with you to help.

The genius creators of leather shoe dye made it specifically to make sure that dresses matched the shoes flawlessly. A lot of professional botiques for wedding dresses really offer dyeable shoes! Because for them, it is of paramount importance that everything should perfectly match at a wedding.

Wedding shoes have the very big problem of being virtually useless once the ceremony is over. But with leather shoe dye, it’s not going to be a problem any longer! Dyeable shoes have the advantage of being able to turn into almost any color you can think of. Use beige or black for going to work, while gold or red can do wonders for a night out. The options with leather shoe dye are endless and give a newfound importance to something old but cherished.