Bold and Beautiful Fashions That Hug Your Lucious Curves

If you are a curvy woman you know how difficult it can be sometimes to accentuate your beautiful curves without drawing attention to extra weight you would prefer to minimise. Thankfully, there are wonderful styles out that are perfect for the vivacious, curvy woman and can help you accomplish these two all important goals with near effortless aplomb. Let's take a look at some of these.

Belted Trench

An all time classic is the belted trench. There is a reason this coat has endured for so many years in women's fashion. This wardrobe basic may only be surpassed by the famous little black dress. It is flattering, functional, and timeless. For the curvy woman, the belted trench is particularly wonderful. Cinch that belt around your waist, and you will instantly look all the more shapely. The cinched belt helps define your figure and creates the illusion of a smaller waist and classic hourglass silhouette.

Bootcut Jeans

Bootcut jeans are another perennial classic. These jeans have legs that begin to widen out from the knee down. You can find them in a lot of different leg sizes with names like boot and barely boot, but, unlike their more narrow legged cousins, these jeans help balance out the size of your thighs and hips by increasing the visual size of your lower leg. While you might thing you do not need to look any bigger, the end visual effect actually will make you look smaller and nicely proportioned. Flare jeans and wide leg jeans can also be similarly flattering for curvy women. Try on a few and go with the cut that looks best with your individual curves.

Curve Hugging Leggings

Leggings are quite trendy and hot, and they can really make a curvy women beautiful. Leggings hug your curves and help smooth everything out just like a good pair of tights. One of the popular choices right now are black wet look leggings. The wet look shimmers and adds a snazzy feminine touch. The black colour will also help make your thighs and hips look slimmer. Pair it with a pretty statement top that drapes over your hips and a set of spunky, unique heels for a truly fabulous look.

Wrap Dress

If you are considering dressing up, you can really flatter your curves with a lovely wrap dress. For some women, this is an all time favourite. It is flattering on nearly any body shape, and the simplicity of pulling the dress on and tying it is certainly another selling point. A wrap dress is particularly wonderful on a curvy woman because it drapes and highlights all your curves while camouflaging any little defects in your figure that you would prefer to keep hidden. Wrap dresses in dark colours can help slim and trim, and a dress sporting a pretty print can help further hide weight problems like a little extra around the tummy. Pair your dress with heels or boots, and you will have this look clinched. Another wonderful, dressy option for the curvy woman is a structured sheath dress. Unlike a shift, this dress is cut to fit closely and hug all your curves. Buy one that is made of a thicker fabric such as cotton twill. Unlike thinner, flimsier fabric, a good cotton twill or other heavier fabric has a more flattering drape, looks classy, and, best of all, will not cling to any lumps or bumps you might have. You can wear this look as is, or pair it with a structured cinch-waist blazer for a look that is a bit more business appropriate. It is totally up to you. As with the wrap dress, picking an outfit in a darker colour can also help slim your figure and make you look smaller than you are.

And Lots More

These are just a few suggestions, and there are many more styles out there that can look stunning on a curvy woman. Pencil skirts, colourblock dresses, and pinstripe pants are a few more fashion trends that will hug your curves and make you look amazing. When in doubt, take a friend with you when you go shopping. Their opinion is probably more accurate than your personal opinion. So, get out there and do a little fashion experimentation.

About the author: Megan Barnes has a passion for flattering style. She frequently writes about trends and beautiful looks on fashion blogs.

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Steps to Becoming a Yummy Mummy

Okay ladies, I’m putting you all on notice. Do any of the following article titles strike a nerve, stir a memory or send your insecurities into overdrive?

Feed on Demand and Drop the Baby Weight in Six Weeks!
Cut Out Sugar and Regain Your Pre-Pregnancy Body!

Look At Me Now! Kim Kardashian’s Post- Baby Eating Plan
Look down at your body. Your breasts are probably swollen, sensitive to touch and leaking more dairy product than a split two litre carton in the middle of the freezer section; your once slender stomach in no longer pulled taut and smooth, your abs have been pushed apart and rearranged, swimming in a sea of loosened flesh, tired muscles and inevitable stretchmarks. Your feet, you’d think they would shrink, currently squeezing into sensible sneakers or convenient slip on’s and let’s not get started on the indignity of your nether regions – stitches, tears and the dreaded prospect of sex too soon after the fact. It’s just too much.

Every day you pick up a new magazine detailing the successes of famous women, conquering childbirth and beyond, sporting washboards and box gaps mere weeks after leaving the delivery suite and here you are, exhausted in your lounge room, disgusted by the folds of skin rolling over your maternity jeans. You’re failing. Even with a snap of exercise here and there, and cutting all of the crap from your diet, the weight won’t budge. Stop comparing yourself to cashed up cover girls, spoiled with a personal staff of cooks and personal trainers, nannies and dieticians, all bent on carving out the best product possible. Stop it now. Instead take up these five life changing tips and be surprised by how easy it can be to change your life – you won’t slide into a size ten to twelve straight away, but you’ll be happier, healthier and sexier within a couple of weeks

Get More Sleep

I know, I know, you’re trying, right? Sleep and newborns are contradictory creatures, particularly after another early morning feed; short of cloning your boobs, there’s not much you can do in the shut-eye department, or so it would seem. Yes, it SEEMS that way. Solution? Two options. Express a bottle or two and call your partner to arms, laying down the realities of parenthood – it took two to tango, time to do his part – or sleep fifteen minutes earlier, every night. Fifteen minutes. Not a huge amount of time really; after seven consecutive nights of an extra fifteen minutes, you will notch up an extra two hours of sleep a week.

Buy Smaller Plates

After a day of doing a million things at once, it’s hard to measure your own appetite, assuming you need volume calories to cope with the demands of a baby. While you will crave a pick me up every now and then (Milk Way chocolate bars, anyone?), cut back on meal time overloads and downsize your plates. Really. Take your own crockery out the back and smash it over the tile, cleaning up the mess and replace it with a serving friendly dish. We are visual creatures, attracted to large portions, particularly when we’re trying to survive, thrive and recover. A small dish will make portions seem larger and more filling, satisfying our psychosomatic desire for sustenance.

Spoil Yourself

While a spa treatment may be out of the question at the present moment, spend an extra ten minutes in the morning slathering yourself in your favourite lotions, while your partner, mother, friend or mammary stand-in entertains the little one. Or why not treat yourself at www.maternitysale.com.au ? It’s important not to lose yourself in the Mummy identity, you are much more than your biological and social function and ten minutes being kind to yourself will ground those feelings of uncertainty. Remember, you’re awesome, before and after birth, no amount of stretchmarks will change that.
Being “yummy” is a state of mind; are you ready to change yours? Let me know how you feel below.

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Recordable Media Online

With the advent of digital recorders such as digital cameras that can take photos and video cams for videos, there's no doubt that most of us own any of these devices to capture life's precious moments. It's easier for us now to take lots of photos or videos using our gadgets for we can always buy memory cards with high capacity.

For recordings it's always practical to save them on various places like on our pc harddrive, external harddrive and by burning them on CD or DVD to have multiple back ups. We can now buy DVD or CD on various stores and even online. You can also find recordable media at musicians friend aside from various musical instruments and music stuff.

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Fab Find: Forever 21 Fit & Flare Dress

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TAG Heuer AQUARACER Watches

Watch has long been worn by most of us for decades already. It's one of the most important accessory every man and woman should have. It's timeless and a great investment that you can give to yourself or to your love ones.

Classy and branded watches have been coming up with beautiful and durable collections like these tag heuer aquaracer watches that are perfect for men and women. You can wear them on formal or casual occasions and they will fit in to your attire of the day.

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Jazz up your Homes this Holiday

Christmas is slowly creeping in and in no time the most wonderful time of the year will here once again for us to enjoy. Each year, almost every household gear up and prepare their house for the holidays. Setting up the Christmas tree, putting the lights and Christmas decors keep homeowners busy. During the holidays, parties, reunion and get together are always happening and it's time to bond to together, reach out and have fun.

You can always make your house presentable and beautiful by setting up your living room with nice throw pillow covers, new decors or new lights. Dining room should not be forgotten, dining in style with nice table cloths and napkins will certainly make your lunch or dinner much more pleasing. Check out burlap-tablecloth.com for they can be a great source of various table linens and other stuff for your house.

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Gift Ideas for Music Lovers

Christmas is fast approaching and in no time it's here once again. For some shoppers (like me), listing and buying their gifts as early as this month can be an advantage for you can still pick from wide range of colors and sizes, stocks are still plenty and there's not much crowd yet at the stores. When Christmas draws near, some items will not be available anymore so you'll end up buying something that you don't really like.

Anyway, here are some gift ideas for music lovers.

1. Earphone or headsets - perfect when they are listening to music.
2. For advance music lovers or professionals, a korg volca bass at musicians friend can be an option. 3. iPod and other gadgets
4. Musical instruments (guitar, drum, flute, violin) . Know what they like first before buying.
5. Speakers

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Cozy on a Rainy Day

When it's raining and cold, nothing beats drinking a hot chocolate or coffee to make us warm. These past few days have been raining a lot due to storms and all. It's always a must to keep warm while outside by wearing something comfy, warm and can withstand wind as well.

For some, being fashionable even if it is raining is a must so here are some set that will still make you look chic even it's raining and cold.

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Taylor Swift, Her Guitar and Music

If there is one young singer, composer and musician that most teens and young should idolize these days, it should be Taylor Swift. She's an enigmatic young singer-composer of her generation, bagging numerous music awards. Her youthful clean music draw crowds all the time.

Her grandmother influenced her musicality while she was growing up and her singing at the church choir serves as her early exposure to music. I hope the young ones will get inspiration from her, you can own a youth guitar but you need to strive hard to pursue your dreams.

Dream big and love music just like Taylor Swift did!

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Get the Look: Jessica Alba

Sometimes wearing just a simple plain shirt and jeans can be more appealing than being so dressed up. This simple and comfy style can be so relaxed just like what Jessica Alba is wearing.

Ripped washed jeans, plain t-shirt, ankle boots and button down shirt. To complete the look wear a crossbody bag, hat and simple accessories to match the whole casual look.Great for quick errands, or a day out with friends.

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Securing Our Data Files

In today's world, having a computer has already become a necessity for many of us because we can do almost all the things with the use of our computers and other gadgets. For many companies and offices, their data and important files are also being input on the computer for easier access. We always need to secure all our personal stuff in our computer especially if we also use some of them online. There are many anti-virus, anti-malware software and other secure data tools to protect our files on the computer.

We also need to practice proper use of computer such as not clicking links from unknown sender on email, not downloading stuff on not-secure sites, changing passwords on all your accounts from time-to-time and more. These methods can help prevent loss of data or worst the phishing and identity theft.

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Cabinet Organizers: Making our Kitchen Neat and Organized

Our kitchen is probably one of the busiest rooms in our house as it is where we prepare our meals, eat and dine with family. It's also the place where keeping it neat, clean and organized can be a tasking job. No foods or clutter should be left just laying on the table for it can make the food rotten and will also make it untidy apart from it can also attract bugs or insects.

Thanks to kitchen cabinets that can make our kitchen organized. There are many types of cabinet organizers that we can actually have in our kitchen as it can also free up some space and can hide kitchen utensils and other kitchen stuff.

Take for example that pots and pans organizer that is very easy to access because it's a part of a kitchen cabinet. Your spices and other dry herbs can be neatly organized with a spice rack inside your cabinet. They can make every household's life easier and house neater.

spice rack

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In Style: Stacked Look

I have always love oversized watches eventhough I only have small wrist. It makes a beautiful statement apart from giving me the time easily.

This stacked look consists of silver Michael Kors watch, silver chained bracelets (one with stones) to complete the look. Just love this!

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Thinking about Investing in a Badger Hair Brush?

A badger hair brush absorbs water, perfectly applies shaving cream or soap, lathers well, and leaves your facial hair and skin prepared for a clean, close shave. It is worth the investment to get one for every man’s shaving toolkit and can transform your morning routine into a relaxing experience.

 When shopping for a new brush, choose the finest grades of hair, which includes any of the following badger hair grades:

• Pure badger 
• Best badger 
• Super badger 
• Silvertip badger 
• Special grades 

Pure badger is usually of medium length, while super badger has the longest and softest hair. You may want to visit a shaving store to feel various brush options so that you can more easily determine which grade of hair you like best.

Choose a Quality Brush

High-quality brushes can be expensive, but are usually well worth the investment. Cheaper, plastic brush handles can peel after repeated use or washing, so they won't offer the same value as a quality brush. It is normal to see some shedding, but if you find that your brush is shedding significantly within the first year, then it most likely won't provide the results that you are looking for.

Caring for It

Regularly clean your brush with water and a mild soap. Borax can also be used for an intense cleaning. Allow the brush to hang upside down to dry. If you leave it right-side up while it is wet, the water can drip into the handle and begin affecting the glue. This will cause the hairs to fall out faster and can lead to a number of other problems with your new brush.

Ask an Expert

Ask your barber or an expert at your local shaving store about what they recommend for your skin and facial hair type. There may be specific shaving products and brushes that can help to enhance your daily shave.

Once you have made the investment in a quality badger hair brush, it is important to properly care for it going forward. Consider investing in a holder or stand that will keep your brush hanging upside down whenever it is not in use.With good care, a brush can last 10-15 years.

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Outdoor Canvas Art

Not only the inside of house needs some nice touch whether it be a furniture or painting. Our garden or our backyard is considered as an extension of our house for there are also many family activities that we can do there. Apart from that, it's a great place also to entertain our friends and relatives for a weekend lunch or any occasion.

Our yard also needs some touch of glamor by putting an outdoor canvas art. These are made of durable materials that can withstand different weather conditions that can last for many years. These art paintings can be installed at the patio, pool area, and anywhere you desire in your yard.

Here are some beautiful photos printed on a canvas.

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Maul Regular and Boring with a Workaholics Bear Coat

Everyone needs a little time to wind down and relax at the end of a hard day’s work. Many people choose to watch TV shows to ease their mind and forget about their worries. Stress can really derange a good night’s sleep, so it is important to relax before bed. This type of tradition has been going on since man began telling stories around a campfire. The art of storytelling has evolved to what it is today.

Many people choose to watch shows that are funny before bedtime so that they can have a good laugh and go to bed happy. Face it, that guy Blake from “Workaholics” is really funny. You’ll get tired from uncontrollably laughing after watching any episode and that is “fur sure”. TV shows can give you great ideas on how to dress up for your next wild party or Halloween bash. Showing up to a party wearing a Workaholics bear coat could be the best idea you’ve never had.

Next Level Wardrobe and Fashion
Your spirit journey with your power animal doesn’t have to stop at parties and Halloween. You can wear the bear every day. Imagine how awesome your co-workers will know you are when you show up to work with full-on claws. Taking your outer layer of clothing to the next level will not only impress friends and family. It will make you look sweeter than honey. No person, male or female, can resist the animal attraction. Carry a jar of honey around with you in your pocket for the full effect.

Have Fun and Let Your Wild Side Out
One thing is for certain. Life is short and having fun is awesome. People spend too much time worrying about the future or regretting the past. Animals don’t care about anything but the present. They’re all about getting their shelter, eating, and reproduction. Many people could do well to remember a bit of their animalistic nature. Take your stand against lame and boring right now. Don’t give another second of your life to the negativity that is not having a Workaholics bear coat.

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4 Ways to Style Boyfriend Jeans

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Apart from skinny jeans, I love boyfriend jeans cut. In fact, I have bought another pair of jeans few weeks ago that is on sale. The hem is just too long for me but I managed to just fold it just like the one in the image above and paired it with a nice wedge.

I love wearing boyfriend jeans for quick errands and meet up with my friends. Nothing formal but not too dowdy.

I love how this jeans is paired with a blazer as it makes the whole look casual but sophisticated which I love the most.

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How to Plan and Prepare for a Day Spa Visit

Day spas in PA are often the perfect escape for those who need a relaxation after a long, grueling day. However, in order to enjoy that moment of total freedom and comfort, you need to know how to plan for a trip to the day spa. Otherwise, you’ll come unprepared, and you won’t be able to make the most of your experience. So follow these tips and suggestions for the ultimate escape!

Decisions

First things first, choose a spa you wish to go to. You’ll want to find out which spas are in somewhat close driving distance and have decent reputations. Among these spas, see what services are offered. Some spas are designed to be more like beauty salons, while others relate more to holistic healing. Look online to see if the spa offers that mud-bath treatment you want, and don’t forget to examine the prices. Some services may come in packages, so see what these are and what you’ll have to pay for them.

Also research what the facilities are like and who will be administering these services. Look at the staff’s credentials and qualifications. Go with the spa that appeals to your body’s needs and wallet the most. Then decide on a date to go. Confer with your group so you can pool schedules and decide on the best time. Aim for a weekday morning, when the spa is usually less busy. Set up an appointment when you’ve made these decisions.

Preparation

You might wonder how you should prepare your body for an appointment at day spas in PA. For one, know that you should shower as well as shave your legs and armpits prior to the appointment. Put on deodorant and take care of other hygiene needs. Staff will be in close contact and touching you, especially if you’re undressed, so you will want to look and smell okay. There will be a locker at the day spa, so keep in mind these size limitations when you’re storing away your clothing; they may not fit or may wrinkle if you bring the wrong clothes. Don’t neglect to pack your bathing suit, workout clothes, or even your own spa robe if you prefer it. Remember to dress comfortably and leave jewelry at home.

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Rock Chic Style

You don;t éven need to be a singer or a rock star who sings or carrying a resonator guitar hard case to pull this style. All you have to do is to find rocker chic clothing like leather pants, black tops, boots, studded bracelets and more.

There are affordable clothing on various thrift clothes, so if you are patient enough you can score nice pair of jeans and tops to wear.

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Lusting for a Maxi Dress

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I know it's not summer anymore in our part of the woods but this chevron maxi dress had me lusting over it since last night. I'm already missing summer where we can wear dresses and shorts, wearing comfy and carefree clothing.

Chevron prints are really in fashion these days. Actually, I have seen quite a lot of tis prints on various items such as clothes, bags, curtains, even on gadget accessories.

I might have to put this on my list so next summer if maxi dresses are still in fashion (even if it is not), I'll have to make sure I get one of this.

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Accent Pillows for the Home

In the past few days, I spent my time browsing online for various home inspirations. I bought some memory foam toppers for my room and i have yet to find a nice case for them.

In the meantime, I'm actually getting bored with the way our living room looks like so I thought I should give it a make-over soon. Our plain looking ginger colored sofa needs some upgrade. I can't change it to white color because I don't want to end up preventing not to get it too dirty all the time that's why the old color will stay.

The only thing that came to my mind is to put beautiful accent pillows that can make our living room more lively. The picture above will serve as my inspiration. However, I need to choose some other colors because our sofa is not white. Now, I have to think what colors will match our ginger-colored sofa... hmmm.. let me search for more.

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Bracelet Layering

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These bracelets layering craze has bitten me too. I found myself going to the malls like Forever 21 and other shops to find some nice bracelets of different sizes, colors and thickness.

I was so delighted that I can layer each of them and paired it with my watches and my whole attire. The leather bracelets with studs are perfect to pair with chrono or oversized watches like that of Michael Kors and more.

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How to Rock Your Style Without Breaking the Bank

Looking Good!
You’re a fashionista and you make no apologies for your love of style. However, you acknowledge the fact that your budget is limited. You don’t have to settle for dowdy, outdated clothes just because you don’t have a fortune to spend. Instead, by investing your dollars wisely and engaging in a few simple strategies, you can look like you stepped out of the pages of a fashion magazine, without busting your budget.

Shop Your Closet
You may want to empty your entire closet and start over from scratch, but there is really no need. After all, you chose the clothes in the first place.  By shopping your closet you can rediscover that cute skirt that always draws glances from that cute guy you see on the bus every day, or that gorgeous cashmere sweater that exactly matches the color of your eyes. After you pick out all the “keepers” in your closet, go through the rest and donate those items that are wearable.

Afterwards, you will have more room in your closet. As a bonus, you will know exactly what pieces you need to fill any gaps in your wardrobe.  You can shop for staples like pumps and blazers or accessories like scarves, belts and cute hand bags with the knowledge of the exact colors and textures that will match the pieces you already have.

Shop Discount Stores and Consignment Shops
Savvy shoppers know that it is not always necessary to pay designer prices to maintain a fashion forward look. Discount stores are ideal sources for trendy items that you don’t expect to wear for more than a season or two. Consignment shops, on the other hand, often contain gently worn designer and other high end items at bargain basement prices.

Invest in Quality
While it is possible to save money on many wardrobe items, the saying “penny wise and pound foolish” also applies. Especially when purchasing wardrobe staples such as an overcoat, an interview suit or even foundation garments, purchase the very best quality that you can afford.  Stick to natural materials such as wool, cotton, silk, linen, leather and cashmere. Seek out details such as matching patterns and deep hems that signal that a garment is well-made. By spending a bit more money now you will have garments that you will be proud to wear for years to come.

Tailor-Made to Fit
One reason that celebrities and very rich people always look so well put together is because of how they look in their clothes. Workouts and personal trainers help, of course. However, there is another factor that enters into the picture – many outfits that celebrities and wealthy people wear are tailor made.  While you probably cannot afford an entire outfit of tailor made clothes, professional alteration services are often available at very reasonable prices at your local dry cleaning establishment. In addition, many better-quality department stores will hem pants legs and alter suits for free or for a nominal charge. Once you see the difference a few nips and stitches make in how your clothing fits, you will never be satisfied with wearing anything straight off the rack again.

Sophie Smith has a passion for fashion and clothing design. Her articles mainly appear on style blogs.

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How Fire-Retardant Clothing Is Becoming More Comfortable

Fire-retardant clothing is important to factory workers, car mechanics, electricians and any other worker in an environment that has a risk of flash fire or arc blasts from electricity. Most clothing is not fire proof, which means that should a ball of fire suddenly appear around you, your clothes could catch on fire. Wearing protective clothing might not mean you get away completely injury free, but it can be the difference between minor and serious burns, or even the difference between life and death. For a long time, clothing that was resistant to fire was bulky and uncomfortable to wear, but today, work uniforms are being adapted in a few ways to make workers more comfortable.

Lightweight
A big factor in the comfort of work clothing is weight, and fire resistant clothing is getting lighter. Jobs can require carrying all sorts of weights, and at the end of the day you’re exhausted, so the last thing you want is a pound of extra weight from your thick clothing. There are materials that are light and comfortable to wear that are still fire retardant.

Breathable
The breathability of a garment is another major factor in its overall comfort. Breathability is the ability of an item of clothing to retain or disperse heat. On a hot day, you want a garment that will disperse your body heat and prevent you from getting uncomfortably warm. On a cold day, you want to keep some of that heat inside and prevent cold air from penetrating. A perfectly breathable garment will provide a good balance of cooling and warmth.

Manages Moisture
The ability to manage moisture is the final component of comfortable fire-resistant clothing. The jobs that require protective clothing also tend to require a lot of hard work, which means sweat is an inevitability. Cotton-based fabrics tend to get saturated in sweat, but they never really dry out. Fire-retardant garments can be made to remove moisture from the skin, spread it out along the surface of the garment, and then let the moisture evaporate. There’s no longer any reason you have to sacrifice comfort for protection.

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How to Roll Sleeves like J Crew

I love wearing long sleeves and rolling it up until my elbow. Sometimes I have a hard time doing it that will  look like it's neatly done.

Thankfully I saw this tutorial on How to roll sleeves like J Crew... I'm sure you also want to learn how to this way.

How to Roll Sleeves - The J. Crew Look

Step 1. Start with sleeves unrolled and unbuttoned
Step 2. Roll sleeve up to about two widths of the cuff
Step 3. Roll again to the bottom of the cuff
Step 4. Roll once more leaving the top of the cuff exposed

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Campus Book Rentals

Going to college can be so expensive for a lot of students. Not getting a scholarship means that you need to pay full price of your tuition fees. Aside from that, acquiring books that you’ll be using during your studies is needed.

Some books are extremely costly and not every college student can afford to purchase them. Most college students also worry that the books that they bought will lose its value at the end of the term and selling them at lower price is something that they don't want to consider.

The thought of renting books will come to the picture as it can extremely help college students to save money while studying. Campus Book Rentals has a wide selection of text books that any college student will need.

Here are some perks that you can get when you rent books at Campus Book Rentals:
~Lower cost. You can save from 40 and up to 80% when you rent books because new books can cost much higher than renting.

~Convenient. Books that rented online will be sent through mail and delivered in front of your doorstep. No need to go to your local bookstore to find and buy your book. Shipping (both ways) is also for FREE so this is a plus!

~You have the options to choose how long you want to keep the book

~Books can be highlighted and underlined for your convenience

~You can avail of their Rent Back program. This program allows students to have their own books rented by other students and as a result, students can earn from that.

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With all the savings that students can get from renting books, every college students should know that they don’t need to break their bank just to acquire the books that they need.

Campus Book Rentals not only rent out books but they also do humanitarian missions. For many years, they have partnered with Operation Smile, an organization that helps poor children with cleft lip and palate to get surgeries. This year, they are dedicated to set aside $90,000 in textbook scholarships that will be distributed to students in many communities. I Love their mission to help students and children that need help.

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The Importance of a Manicure

Aside from keeping our body clean and fresh, we should not forget that our nails should be properly trimmed, clean and if possible manicured. Our hands and nails can also indicate how well we take care of ourselves, dirty and chapped nails are unsightly to see in a woman.We really need to take care of our hands and one of the best thing to do is by putting lotion or cream all the time especially at night to keep it soft and healthy.

Nothing beats nails that are well taken cared of. You really don't need to go to the salon just to have a manicure and pedicure for you can always do it at home.

You can purchase a manicure set that includes cleaning set that you can use. Just remember to carefully cut and file your nails to avoid cuts. It's even pretty if you can put some colors in your nails as it can add beauty in it.

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Rocker Chic Fashion

Rocker chic fashion are for those individuals who loves to be different and unique when it comes to fashion and style. This edgy and rough sense of style are not for the faint of heart, only those with  great self confidence and edginess can pull this off.

You don't even need to learn how to play Jackson Guitars, drums and bang your head to achieve this style. Leather pants, boots, cuff, dark make up, blings and other not usual accessories can be used to create this look.

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Classic Black and White

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I have always been in love with color white. In fact, I have several pieces of tops with white color. I personally love wearing 3/4 sleeves blouse as it really looks so classic for I can wear it with just about anything.

This white blouse can be paired with black shorts, skirt and jeans with wedges, flats and even high heels shoes. Dress it down or up.

The simple white blouse can also become fab with a nice and colorful necklace for added touch.

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Online Printing Technology

With the advent of modern technology and the internet, shopping and business have never been the same. Shopping is made easier with the use of online carts on various online stores that sell almost anything that we can also see on local stores.

Businesses have also increased, more and more online stores that cater to various industries have been serviced. Online printing shops like Zoo Printing have also come in full gear. Various services are offered from business card, flyer to large format printing that we normally can just order at local shops. It’s one of the few good options that we can have our printing jobs.

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Summer Denim

I have always loved denim!

Love those denim shows and denim bag. I think I can't live without a denim jeans as it is one of my staple outfit in my closet. I've yet to master the art of wearing a denim skirt but I guess I just need to wear them all the time so I can feel more comfortable in it.

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Efficient Carpet Cleaning Tips and Tricks

If you are sick and tired of looking at the stains on the carpet that surrounds your home, try several easy methods to remove the unwanted look of old dingy spots that you may think are difficult to banish. Bradenton carpet cleaning can give you advice so you can kiss your cola and mud stains goodbye.

Scrub and Wash

If you have several spots that are embedded in your carpet, you may think that it is impossible to remove them without professional help. You have even resorted to moving a carpet or table over the spot so you do not have to look at it anymore. There are a few methods you can try at home to get some of the color out and to lighten the area. Depending on what the stain is, you may have to try each step a few times to see results. Begin by mixing baking soda and water in a bucket. Dissolve the solution until the water looks clear and translucent. You can apply some of the solution to the stain and let it penetrate for a few minutes. Remember, it is vital that you blot the stain and not scrub it to death. When you treat a stain, your initial reaction may be to scrub it profusely with all of your might, but in the end it may do more harm than good. Your force will push and embed color into the carpet fibers making it more difficult to remove.

Clean with Care

Try purchasing a carpet cleaning solution from your local store to remove the stain. Once a spill happens, immediately tend to it, because the longer you wait, the greater the chance the stain will stay on your carpet and soak into the fibers or the pad. Use a soft cloth or towel to get the job done. It will be easier on the carpet and it will soak up the cleaner quicker than a paper towel. Once you have tried one of these methods, let the area air dry and repeat if you are not happy with the results.

A Fresh Look

If you have tried a few Bradenton carpet cleaning methods with minimal results, repeat the process as necessary, and your carpet will look clean and spotless as the day you had it installed.

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Uniqlo Philippines' Anniversary Offer

It's been a year now since UNIQLO invaded the Philippines and as a way of saying thank you to their Pinoy customers, they are having a sale from July 12- August 15, 2013.

Get loads of discounts on shirts, pants, polo shirts and more. You'll even get a FREE umbrella when you purchased P2,500.00 worth of items : single receipt purchase.

Uniqlo Branches that are offering this sale are:
SM MOA
The Block
SM North EDSA
SM Fairview
SM Pampanga
SM Aura Premier
Glorietta 5

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Shopping Some for the Home

Just some of the many exciting things as a homemaker is to be able to shop for home furniture that can add beauty to our home. It is seldom that I find a nice piece that will suit my budget and my taste.

There are so many websites that I always visit from time to time where I can get tons of inspirations for the home and wishing that one day I will be able to imitate it on our own house. Wishing there’s no financial constraint on my part so I can freely buy a side table, a new sofa, bathroom vanity, solid machine handles for my bro and an ottoman soon.

Just visited ETSY.COM and I’m loving these:

Custom Gray Desk, Vanity, Entryway Table, Changing Table by MidwestRevivals

Moroccan Ottoman fby MoroccanTribal

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Wear Your Work Boots and Stay Safe

There is something extremely rewarding about hard work. Spend a full day outside hammering away at a construction job. Come home and take a well earned and relaxing shower before dinner. Go to bed and then get up early and do it all again the next day. Staying active is a great way to keep your mind sharp and your body strong. This is part of the reason why physical labor is so rewarding. Another reason could be that the progress of this type of work is easily visible. Each day, a construction site will look more and more like the finished building.

Finally, the job will be done and you will be able to walk through a building that you helped create from a pile of metal and stone. Working outside is always going to be more dangerous than a sit down job. Heavy objects can fall and damage your feet. Injuries to the feet take a long time to heal. Be smart and wear your work boots in Butler, PA.

Take Precautions to Ensure Safety

Safety is important whether you’re on the ground with a jackhammer or on a roof with a half ton of shingles. Protective gear for your eyes should be worn at all times. Small pieces of wood or metal shavings can fly off at random and strike you anywhere. This can cause serious injury to your eyes. A hard hat is also recommended for most construction jobs. Debris can fall from on high at random when you are in the process of building something. Be prepared for anything and everything that can go wrong.

Be Prepared for Any Accident

Be sure to take every precaution necessary when you begin work. Accidents can happen anywhere. Even in your own basement. A little safety can go a long ways in protecting your health and well being. Hard work is a great and respectable way to earn a living. Don’t let your career be cut short by any circumstances. Don’t let your work boots get too worn down from constant use. Protect your feet by visiting a store that sells work boots in Butler, PA.

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Silver and Amber Jewelries

Accessories can add beauty to our wardrobe and I personally love to wear bracelets from gold, with stones or anything that I fancy. Every time I went shopping at the mall mostly in Greenhills, I never fail to stop by the jewelry and stone sections eventhough I will not buy something. I l just love taking a peek at all the different designs and styles of the jewelries that was displayed in the stalls.

Checking for new designs and other unique creations online fancy me too and I just found some nice amber jewelries and I thought it’s nice to share here. I particularly love this amber necklace that seems to have a unique shape and style, not an ordinary piece I can say. They not only sell high quality and modern amber bracelets but cufflinks, earrings, amber bracelets, rings and even sets of them, so you’ll have many choices. They uses natural Baltic amber and 92.5% sterling silver.

If i were to choose, amber jewelry sets are also perfect to collect and a nice gift as well. I have also learned that Amber stones have also 'healing powers' as believed by the Europeans and they were even called a "lucky stone". I know there are lots of women out there that love accessories and getting these amber jewelries will go well into your collection.

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Modern Lighting Fixtures for the Home

Illumination is very important in every house, therefore having lights in various areas can actually make any room bright and cheerful. These days, more homeowners are also understanding the value of adding various lighting fixture that they can install in their house not just to illuminate the room but also can serve as a decoration or accent piece in their homes.

With so many lighting fixture designs available in many home depots today, homemakers have all the advantages of choosing what they like. These modern lighting have contemporary designs that can perfectly match any homes and can add drama to any rooms.

There are various modern lighting at lighting55.com that you can pick depending on your taste and budget. The wide array of indoor and outdoor lighting can leave you with so much options. Choose from chanderliers, spot lights, lamps and more.

Here are just some of the modern lighting that are available.

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How to Dress Up a Maxi Dress

I've always wanted to wear a maxi dress but being small and petite hinders me from buying one. I'm just too scared to wear one for fear that the whole dress will "swallow" me hehehe. However there are some petite celebrities that can wear maxi dress elegantly. I guess I just need to find the right length for me.

Not everyone can pull a maxi dress too, so here's a useful tip on how to dress up a maxi dress.

Source: thelifeoftheparty.polyvore.com

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Clean Up with Rubbish Removal Company

Every house, office or any establishment accumulate tons of rubbish or garbage each day and when it is not properly dispose, more junk will occupy space. Apart from that, formation of molds and build up of insects and parasites on those waste are very possible. It may even pose harm to our health and even to the environment when it is not really manage well.

Just imagine all the rubbish that will pile up in your garage, backyard or storage area if you don’t clean up from time to time. Old appliance, furniture, broken computers, gadgets and other materials need to be disposed properly as some of these materials have some harmful components that can pose danger to us. Other things are recyclable as well that is why it is also best to segregate our waste so we can know which things can be donated, recycled or just thrown away.

Cleaning up may be a hard thing to do for some people but if we do it on a regular basis, we can clean a lot and can create more space. If cleaning massive area is very impossible, hiring professional can always help. There’s a rubbish removal edmonton company to help if you are in that area. They offer various domestic and commercial rubbish collections in Edmonton.

If you need garbage pickup edmonton or want total removal of junk on your basement, yard, garage or establishment, it is always best to call professionals to do the dirty job for they have professional staff and equipments to do the job much easier and faster.

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Alvarez Guitars

Whether you're a professional, novice or a student wanting to learn how to play the guitar, owning a piece of good quality guitar or any instrument that you would want to play is always a must. Practice always makes perfect so acquiring musical instruments of your choice can greatly help you hone your skills.

A lot of musical stores have been selling all kinds of instruments and you must also be on guard in purchasing items that are not of high quality. Start by checking out various cheap alvarez guitars at guitar center and  other music related stuff and knowing more about what they can offer.

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Skydome Mega Shoes and Bags Sale 2013

Here's another big sale to watch out for this month. Aside from Megamall's Freedom sale from  June 8-June 12, 2013, SM Skydome at  SM NORTH EDSA will be having MEGA shoes and bags sale for everyone.

Sale will be up to 50% OFF on great selections from June 6 - 9, 2013!

Brands like Nike, Adidad, Reebok, Ipanema and more will be on sale. Hurry this is going to be fun shopping!

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Energy Efficient Window Replacement for the Home

These days, more house owners are renovating their houses either for aesthetic purposes, to increase the value of their house or make their houses eco-friendly than before. Furthermore, homeowners thought it would be much better to just renovate some parts of their house that need attention rather than buy a new house that also need to be repaired according to their liking.

Windows and doors are often the main concerns of every home owners. Apart from ensuring that they are safe but more house owners are thinking of ways on how they can reduce their energy bills as well. Window replacement now comes into the picture for it has become one of the most common home renovation services these days.

Window can provide good illumination, ventilation and warmth in the house and by replacing them with energy-efficient windows, the chances of having energy bills drop tremendously over the years is very high. These kinds of window can reduce your energy consumption because more light and air can come in.

Contacting a professional window replacement company that can discuss with you all the benefits of window replacement will greatly help you in your home project.. Accent Windows, a denver window replacement  company can provide various window and door services that you need. Every home owners need to have various home renovation options that will suit their budget and needs.

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Father's Day Gift Ideas from TOMS

Here are various Father's Day Gift Ideas that you can get from TOMS www.toms.com

1. Sunglasses
2. Shirts
3. Hoodies

4. Shoes
5. Money Clip
6. Journal
7. Gift Cards

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Choosing the Courier Services to Help You

Moving from one place to another is never an easy thing. Aside from allocating a budget for that it also requires a careful planning and research so you’ll have a stress-free and easy moving. You can start by asking some friends if they can recommend a moving company that they have used before. Also try to research online to know which courier services will fit your budget and your added specifications.

If you want to pack your things on your own, buy all the necessary things that you will need like boxes, packing tapes, packing papers/foams, cords etc. before starting. Purge, segregate and put away things that you will not need in your move. Always make sure to pack gently and carefully so that your precious stuff esp. those that are fragile will not be damage while moving. Label each boxes for easy recognition. Packing can be tedious job and if possible ask someone to help you.

If packing is not your thing because you also lack time to do so, there are some companies that can do it for you. They have the right packing tools and professional staff that can do it for you. So, by allocating extra fund for that, you’ll be assure that packing and moving will be done in professional way.

At ANYVAN, http://www.anyvan.com/courier-services, a delivery auction courier site you can get free quotes from thousands of courier companies in their network that is within UK and Europe using their online quote form. Moving from one place to another or just simply moving a piece of furniture to a designated place will be much easier for there are qualified and professional moving companies that are ready to solve your moving woes.

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What to Wear in Hot Summer Days

Summer can be hot and humid especially here in our country where temps can go as high as 38C couple with extreme humidity. What to wear during these days?

Light Fabrics
Wear light materials that can also absorb your sweat and can keep you cool most of the times. Wearing thick can make you sweat more and uncomfortable.

Bright Colors
Though wearing white is very advisable , wearing bright colors are eye catching and can make you cool too.

Summer Dresses
These are perfect to wear to be comfy and stylish as well

Source: mydailyrandomness.com via Britt Stager on Pinterest

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Plus Size Yoga Wear

These days, a lot of people are into yoga exercises for it can strengthen anyone's muscles, flexibility, balance, posture and over all well being.It's a different kind of exercises that involves stretching, breathing and concentration and does not involve too much physical exertion that can hurt the body. it only means that even plus size women and men can enjoy this exercise.

Women also will not have an excuse why they can't enjoy exercise and as to why they don;t have anything to wear. Check out some plus size yoga wear online to wear during your class or even  if you are at home. No matter where you'll exercise, proper attire is a must so you'll be more comfortable to move.

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