Fashion Blog

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:25:12 GMT

Maggwire – sample magazines online

Maggwire is an online link list of glossy mainstream magazine articles presented for our reading pleasure in a trendy social networked way. Surprisingly it works. The format is easy to browse (a la Digg.com) and the idea that the system learns from your reading habits which articles to push up the page, might just make the whole thing quite valuable.

It’s all very wisdom of the crowds, with voting, sharing and discussion of course, but overall the combination of simple interface and popular content all categorised nicely for easy consumption should entice a growing visitor base. Definitely one to add to the list of worthy bookmarks.

 With over 10,000 magazine titles attracting 200 million American readers, Maggwire makes discovering magazine content a personalized experience. Utilizing social intelligence, our system recommends magazine articles you will enjoy reading from over 600 magazine titles. Posted by: Redferret      Read more     Source

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:59:03 GMT

How to Succeed at Getting Search Engine Traffic With SEO Services

You can opt for a good SEO service provider if you need customized search engine optimized solutions in order to drive traffic and meet your long term business goals. These companies work hard to help you maximize your return on investment in your efforts to increase traffic.

Some Common Strategies SEO Services Implement
Companies use diverse search engine optimization strategies to drive traffic. However, there are some common strategies most of the good service providers implement, these are:

• An SEO services company will ensure that major search engines can crawl and index your website pages. Also called website review, this process involves analyzing your code and finding potential spider stoppers that include missing tags, broken links and complicated link structure.
• Once the review is done, the service provider will analyze your goal behind the campaign such as increase in traffic, increase in organic search engine growth, or improvement in ranking and branding. Based on your goals, the company will design a strategy to help achieve your objectives.
• The SEO services provider will do competition analysis in order to see what your competitors are doing. They identify valuable search engine optimization and keyword insights from the websites of your competitors. Then the provider will suggest ways and means that would help you to do better than your competitors.
• The most important aspect is finding the right keyword so that you get enough traffic that can convert visitors into buyers. The service provider will do enough keyword research to bring targeted traffic with high conversion rate. Subsequently, your pages will be optimized for tags, images, link structures, body text and other invisible and visible parts.
• Building incoming links is another crucial element of SEO services. Incoming links play a major part in bringing you great rankings. A manual link popularity campaign can bring you great results. These incoming links can be one way or reciprocal links from articles, directories or news releases.
• Last but not least is constant analysis and tweaking of your website to keep it updated. Depending upon ranking and traffic trends, your site needs to be fine tuned constantly in order to stay on the top.

With these proven strategies, an SEO services provider can help you bring targeted traffic to your website. Although many other strategies exist, search engine optimization strategies are still the most popular ones in this area. Posted by: Heather      Read more     Source

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:51:47 GMT

Wardrobe Made Simple

When you"ve find the piece you"re looking for simply drag it over to the left side of the screen to add to part of your look and rinse, wash, and repeat until you"ve created your look. And since sometimes you really need a second opinion, you can save your outfit to your profile and have the Shmotter community vote on your wardrobe to determine whether it"s a fashion hit or miss. (The outfit that you"re viewing in the pic is one I put together. I call it Dark and Stormy. Thoughts?)

Posted by: Sarah      Read more     Source

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:34:11 GMT

Coco Avant Chanel @ ChinaShop

Most of us know that Coco Chanel was an important figure in fashion, but why? It"s not just that her fashion house, Chanel, has stood the test of time & continues to dictate moods, cuts & aesthetics. Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel truly revolutionised the world of women"s fashion. In fact, she was so influential that she was the only person in the field of haute couture to be named on TIME Magazine"s 100 most influential people of the 20th Century.

Coco Avant Chanel stars Audrey Tautou of Amelie fame. It is the story of Coco Chanel"s extremely humble beginnings, & it finishes just as her star is beginning to rise. Starting as a hat-maker, her romantic involvement with various wealthy men lead to her own shop in Paris, where her reputation was bolstered by her customers, many of whom were revered French actresses or aristocrats…

Read more at ChinaShop! Posted by: Gala      Read more     Source

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:28:27 GMT

Jill Stuart Jelly Eye Color N in 08 Crystal Sky

Jill Stuart"s Jelly Eye Color was a very popular item in the brand"s makeup lineup. Earlier this year, the new Jelly Eye Color N was released. I was instantly drawn to the lovely container. The previous version was cute, while the new one is more ornate.

08 Crystal Sky is a medium-to-dark mauve that has a slight grey undertone, and it is a color that I didn"t have before. (The purples I tend to go for are lighter than this.) It has a lot of sparkly particles, which are silver-toned under sunlight and beautifully multi-colored under certain kinds of artificial lighting. The particles are sparkly but not glittery.

It has a spongy jelly texture and is relatively easy to apply with fingertips. It dries up quite quickly, so blending has to be swift. Once it sets, the color is very long-lasting and it doesn"t crease on my eyes. The sparkly finish holds well too.

It has the same light floral scent as that in many of Jill Stuart"s makeup products. It is subtle and not overpowering.

For me, the shade is a little too dark and too sparkly to be worn as a shadowing shade on the lids (especially for daytime makeup). It is the kind of shade that I would usually only wear near the lashlines, and obviously it is difficult to keep the color very close to the eyes when I apply it with my fingertips. I find it much easier to use a cotton bud or a sponge eyeshadow applicator to apply the shade exactly where I want. Then I use the fingertips to blend and blur the edges.

I do really like it very close to my lashlines. As a soft eyelining shade, it is dark enough to gently frame and accentuate the eyes while still looking natural. The sparkles also look subtler this way.

I have mentioned before that I do prefer powder eyeshadows to non-powder ones. It is still the case with Jill Stuart"s Jelly Eye Color N and my powder eyeshadows, but I think Jelly Eye Color N"s formula does help hold the sparkly particles on the eyes. (There is almost no sparkle fallout.) If you like sparkly or very shimmery eyeshadows, Jelly Eye Color N is certainly worth your consideration. Posted by: PJ      Read more     Source

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:29:27 GMT

Baby gift basket- a wonderful gift for several occasions

Baby gift basket is a perfect gift which you can present on different occasions like baby showers, baby birthdays and baby christening. These baby gift baskets can also be gifted to expecting parents to express your love and care. A baby gift basket contains different attractive and useful items like soft baby blankets, changing pads, teething toys, baby wipes, baby sleeping bags and baby night clothes. Baby gift basket can be small or big size. It enables you to offer unique gift items that fulfil needs and desires of baby as well as parents.

You can also prepare a baby gift basket comprising of natural baby products, such as organic baby shampoo, organic baby soap, organic diaper powder, organic lotion, fragrance free moisture, oils for massaging and organic teething chews. You can add soft baby clothes, bibs and booties made from cotton to make it perfect baby gift basket.

A baby gift basket containing colorful soft toys, teddies made with soft fibre, cute baby dolls and animals made from pure plastics, can also make a wonderful baby gift. You can use other options like CDs of lullaby songs, non toxic baby games, number and animal blocks and organic baby foods to make an attractive baby gift basket. Baby gift basket can contain items not only for baby but also for the expecting mother. You may include skin products, night gowns, spa treatment coupons and books on baby care and express your love to baby’s mother. Select a beautiful basket in an attractive material, decorate it using colored satin ribbons and present it to the couple with lots of love.
Posted by: Heather      Read more     Source

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:09:02 GMT

A bra that offers support AND life support

What women need are more bras that offer not just support, but life support. A while back I wrote about a sports bra that monitors your heart rate. Now there"s a bra with more immediate life-saving potential.

This bra turns into 2 gas masks. One for you, one for a friend.

Behind this at-first-glance-ridiculous invention is a seriously unpleasant event: the 1986 nuclear accident at Chernobyl in Ukraine, usually described as the worst-ever. Scientist Elena Bodnar, formerly of Ukraine, the new bra"s inventor, says her design could have kept people from breathing in deadly Iodine-131. This radioisotope was a major contributor to the rise in cancer and other health effects among people in the vicinity. (Thanks to Elizabeth Anderson Moore, who blogs at cnet.)

Bodnar was one of the winners of this year"s Ig Nobel prizes. The Ig Nobels are an annual comic-kaze and always one of the highlights of the year in science. The Ig Nobels honor scientific achievements "that first make people laugh, and then make them think."

The photo shows Bodnar demonstrating her bra to three real Nobel laureates. All are wearing her creation, which comes in pink and black. That"s the high-profile economist and columnist Paul Krugman on the far right--not his usual position.

Another of this year"s Ig Nobel winners is anthropologist Liza Shapiro, who developed a theory about why pregnant women don"t tip over: Women"s back curves are anatomically different from men"s. It"s an evolutionary adaptation to upright posture and the need to carry a fetus out in front instead of underneath. Posted by: Sarah      Read more     Source

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:01:53 GMT

Davines No. 5 Mat Pliable Stucco

This guest post is courtesy of Thefind.com

This past week I was lucky enough to get an appointment with Jules Chan of Dekko Salon in San Francisco. After having a baby and juggling a busy work schedule I had put off a much needed haircut. My hair had grown out most of its layers and was getting heavier and completely unruly. I have very straight, coarse Asian hair. Jules specializes in styling Asian hair (check out her blog on Asian hair) like mine and had many opinions on the best style and how add layers, body and movement without making the end result look choppy and uneven. It takes a gifted and knowledgeable stylist to create subtle layers and movement within a becoming style that suits my face. The cut turned out magnificent and my hair no longer pulls my head like a ton of bricks.

To style, I just blow dry and scrunch with my hands. I also purchased a tube of Davines No. 5 Mat Pliable Stucco (100ml/3.3oz) to maintain my style and to make it more piece-y and textured. Jules cut a shoulder length layered style with a side swish of bangs. I"ve been using the Pliable Stucco for a few days now. I have to say I love how light it is compared to other pomades and moulding muds I"ve used in the past. It doesn"t weigh my hair down and it doesn"t have a strong or overpowering odor. It also keeps my hair put all day. I just apply a bit of stucco and rub it onto my palms. Then I take small gatherings of hair in my hands and also twist individual strands in the front and on my bangs. The tube, which I purchased for $27 will last me for months since I only use a very small dollop - about the size of a dime for my entire head of hair. It is also matte and not at all greasy which I love. I love this product so much that I"ll be trying other Davines products as well.

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Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:33:13 GMT

Price and printing of wedding invitations

One of the most important pre-matrimonial 'jobs to do list' is making the wedding invitations. The pricing and printing should be done with caution to avoid errors. Since creativity is the name of the game, today, innovative invites are a precursor to every wedding. The price and printing depends on the choice of paper, fancy letters, add-ons like photos, ribbons, scrolls, bells- the ultimate craft experience. One can also cut corners and get away with. The financial slowdown continues, but so do the 'wedding shows'! How does one consider the right price and printing and where to get it from?

There is a vast choice of wedding invitations styles. One can get a reasonable quote from the printer who specialises in printing fancy wedding invitations. Most people opt for colour hand paper or classic art paper. Some eco-conscious people even use recycled sheets. The price of paper, printing stationary and add-ons is available with the printer. He will show the sample paper and printed cards. This gives a good idea of the budget one can allocate to the making of invites. Smart people choose two different samples with different quotes. The expensive paper pricing can be used for exclusive guests like immediate family, important colleagues and business associates. Considering that the invitation will also reflect the personal tastes and sensitivity to the relationship shared, the guest may decide to attend or skip the wedding! If the wedding invitation is simple then add a box of chocolates.

Pricing and printing also depends on the number of programs listed in the invite. If it is a simple announcement with names and a program list it can look like any other open and shut card. It is the simplest way to announce the coming together of two hearts. If the wedding invitation reads like a menu or a photo album it means each one can cost the price of a dinner for two at a fine dinning restaurant! Decide how many such cards are needed. You will not be inviting all the guests for all the functions associated for the wedding. Some invitations are simple-announcing the date of wedding and reception only. Some communities have separate single page invites for different pre-wedding functions. This adds to the costs. Remember it is an once-in-a-lifetime event. The wedding invitation is a trailer before the movie. If it is good it promises a good show eventually.
Posted by: Heather      Read more     Source

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:42:21 GMT

Body piercing and craftsmanship

Body piercing involves puncturing a part of the body in order to create an opening where jewelry can be worn. It has become very popular with the younger generation that is keen to experiment with different fashion trends and styles. However body piercing itself is nothing new, in fact its early practitioners can be traced back to ancient Rome, as well as Native American and African tribal culture.

Though body piercing has been traditionally associated with ear and nose piercings, there are various other types of surface piercings such as corset piercing, neck piercing, lip piercing, wrist piercing, navel piercing, madison piercing, nape piercing, hand web piercing and hip piercing.

Contemporary body piercing methods
Body piercings are performed by puncturing a part of the body with the help of a sharp object. It can be either done using a scalpel, a hollow medical needle or by removing the tissue by means of a dermal punch. The various methods used for body piercing include standard needle method, dermal punching and indwelling cannula method. The use of internally threaded jewelry and piercing guns is also quite common. Surgical stainless steel and titanium happen to be the best materials that can be used as jewelry in a freshly pierced area.

Body piercing needs to be carried out with care and under professional guidance since it involves puncturing of body tissue. The wrong piercing tool or method, lack of hygiene or wrong selection of jewelry metal can lead to medical conditions like infections and allergies that might even turn serious.
Posted by: Julia      Read more     Source