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Appearing Girlish By Dressing In A Girlish Style

It is not really startling that the fields of dermatology and cosmetic surgery are really lucrative, especially these days. It is not astonishing either that products such as Botox have gained popularity among so many kinsfolk, both women and men.

People want to remain looking youthful for as long as they can, and they would do anything to attain it at whatever price they can afford. A lot of them do not acknowledge that sometimes, all it takes is rethinking one's wardrobe and dressing young.

As we women reach our 30s, some of us start to see signs of ageing, especially on our skin. The fine lines, wrinkles and crows' feet begin to appear. If we have had a child already and we have not really focused on taking care of our bodies, we would notice a certain thickness around the middle, not to mention a few sags already forming here and there. Plastic surgery may be the answer you need to get your youthfulness back, but sometimes, just dressing young cuts it far enough.

Dressing young does not mean following current fashion trends too closely. No matter how trendy or fashion-forward we are, we would all reach a certain age where some fashion trends just do not suit us anymore. Dressing young is not an excuse either to pull out whatever remnants of the wardrobe we had as teenagers from storage and start wearing them again.

When we say "dressing young", what it means is updating our wardrobe with a few select items to keep us fashion-forward and adding a bit of spice to them, but without disturbing our own signature style. Because that is what we should do when we start reaching middle age. We should start adopting a signature style instead of being conscious about fashion. In more ways than one, this is the "dressing young" that we need to keep doing. Our signature style should show in our choice of outfits, but we should nonetheless keep moving forward with our choices.

Dressing Young with Jeans

Jeans are the staples when it comes to dressing young. Unfortunately, jeans are also the most unforgiving to a figure that has been thickened by age and perhaps maternity. If your jeans do not fit you, they will show every curve that must be hidden rather than revealed.

There is a trick to dressing young with jeans, however. If your middle has already thickened and your waistline is no longer as slender as it used to be, what you can do is to look for a pair of jeans that flatter your figure rather than stick to the old styles that you used to wear.

A pair of jeans with a bootleg cut will balance out the thickness in your body and will make you look voluptuous rather than dumpy. Pair it with a top that drapes and flows about you, and you would be good to go.

Pastels for Dressing Young

Perhaps nothing beats aging more than by dressing in light colors. When we were younger, we were compelled to wear darker colors like navy, black, maroon or chocolate brown because we wanted to be taken more seriously as we begin our careers. As we ride through middle age, however, we should start dressing young by lightening up.

You do not have to give up your dark-hued suits for this, however. Perhaps all you need to do is to pair them with a pastel-colored blouse with a few frills. Perhaps a few choice and colorful accessories would do it. Take care not to overdo it, however. You still want to look sedate and competent in your corporate duds rather than bubbly and flashy.

On casual days and on weekends, however, when you can shed off your suits, an awesome way of dressing young is to wear a pastel dress in light fabric, especially during summer. Tie back your hair in a ponytail and forget about putting on makeup for a day, except for a little face powder and shiny lip gloss. This is the best and most inexpensive way of beating aging, and you do not even need Botox for that.

All Natural, Chemical Free At Home Dry Cleaning Methods

This article highlights the environmental benefits of the latest home dry cleaning methods versus
dry cleaning methods which use harmful chemicals.

Perchloroethylene, better known as perc, is used by 80 percent of dry cleaners in the United States as a solvent to wash clothes that are “dry clean only.” Despite its effectiveness, the use of this chemical has been linked to a range of health side effects and has recently come under heavy public scrutiny. With heavy regulation from the Environmental Protection Agency, professional dry cleaners are seeking the use of a safer chemical—liquid carbon dioxide—to provide a green laundry alternative. At-home dry cleaning kits such as Dry Cleaner’s Secret are providing the option of affordable & environmentally safe dry cleaning, that cuts down the energy-burning, waste producing processes that the professionals use.

The first step to green dry cleaning is replacing harmful chemicals with natural cleaning products. Perchloroethylene (perc) is a synthetic chemical that is made from a reaction between ethylene and chlorine. Like many synthetic chemicals, it poses a threat to our health. Perc is a central nervous system depressant. Exposure to it can occur in the workplace or in the environment when it is released into air, water, land, or groundwater. It can also occur when people use products containing perc, spend time in dry cleaning facilities that use perc, live above or adjacent to these dry cleaning facilities, or bring dry cleaned garments into their home before they are properly aired out. Short-term contact can cause dizziness, headaches, nausea, and irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, and throat, while long term exposure poses greater threats, including liver and kidney damage and cancer.

Liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) appears to be the most practical green dry cleaning solvent to replace perchloroethylene. It is cheap, abundant, naturally occurring and can even be recycled from the industrial wastes from the manufacture of chemicals such as ammonia. Most importantly, exposure to carbon dioxide has no health side effects. The only drawbacks for dry cleaning with CO2 are that it does not clean as well as perc does and the machinery needed to use it is very expensive, thus a higher price is past on to the consumer.

A virtue of environmentalism is moderation. That being said, green dry cleaning is best achieved if you do not dry clean at all or limit the use of professional dry cleaning by using at-home dry cleaning kits for garments with smaller spots and stains or that need to be freshened. Professional dry cleaning is a large process that uses a lot of energy and produces a lot of waste in the form of powder residue, sludge and wastewater. If the dry cleaner is still using perc (it is still allowed in most states), these substances are hazardous. At-home dry cleaning involves no more than a Dry Cleaner’s Secret cleaning cloth and your dryer. There are no harmful chemicals involved and no waste.

While perc remains the most effective dry cleaning solvent, the use of natural cleaning products and at-home dry cleaning can only be beneficial to our health and our environment.

Adding Personal Touches to Your Wedding

A perfect wedding isn’t only beautiful, it’s personal. It’s got carefully selected details that are meaningful to you and your fiancé. Here are some very simple ways to add your own subtle, unique touches to your ceremony and reception:

•Write your own wedding vows. It doesn’t have to read like poetry; the important thing is that it comes from your own heart. Print it out on an index card and keep it handy during the ceremony.

•Compile a CD with songs that symbolize your relationship or how it evolved. Play this during your reception or even burn a copy and distribute as souvenirs. Insert a small piece of paper explaining why you chose those songs.

•Instead of tossing your bouquet, present it to your mother (or a dear friend or mentor) during your reception. You can also have an additional bouquet made for your groom to present his mother at the same time.

•Guests often have free time on their hands during their reception. In the center of the table, place several pens and small pieces of paper in a pretty basket. Ask them to write their wishes, prayers, or advice for you and your fiancé. Compile in a scrapbook.

•Most wedding reception programs revolve around the couple: friends give speeches. Do something for the guests. Make a video of you and your fiancé talking about the people who’ve taught you what true love means. Mention friends who’ve demonstrated real loyalty, or family members who made great sacrifices for you. Intersperse your video with their photos. This is your chance to say thank you to all of them.

•If you have a close friend or family member who passed away, make him or her part of the occasion by inserting a small photo in your bouquet, or lighting a tribute candle at the church ceremony.

•If you have ethnic roots, incorporate a marriage ritual from your culture into your ceremony or perform it during your reception.

•Wear an heirloom. For example, you can use your grandmother’s veil, or wear a locket that belongs to your mother. This is an excellent way of creating a sense of continuity between generations, celebrating your own family even as you go on to begin your own.

•Prepare an audio-video presentation that will be played during the last dance of the bride with the father. This can be just a simple montage of childhood photos. A guaranteed tear-jerker!

•If you have kids, help them feel like they’re part of the new family by asking them to stand next to you as you say your vows.

•Add little elements that say something about your relationship as a couple. For example, if you’re giving away picture frames, insert a poem that you wrote or a copy of your wedding vows. If you met at a beach (and would rather not have a beach-themed wedding) incorporate shells into your table centerpiece.

Accessorizing Your Leather: Great ideas to brighten your look!

Do you need some new ideas on refurbishing your wardrobe with leather accessories? This article will give you some fresh ideas to spice up your life!

Leather has been a favorite textile all over the world for thousands of years. It was used in England, Germany, France, as well as many other countries to make luggage, clothing, shoes, handbags, and other products as different cultures saw fit. The Indians used leather for their clothing, shoes, boots, jewelry, blankets, and homes.

The Indians made their leather look more colorful and appealing to the eye. They added beads on their boots and shoes, colorful dyes decorated the outside of their teepees, and feathers ornamented their leather head dresses. The Indians found many ways to accessorize their leather.

Today we have become accustomed to using leather for many aspects in life such as handbags, purses, shoes, clothing, coats, hats, jewelry, luggage, wallets, and fanny packs. It is so easy to choose what we will wear and carry with what. We have so many styles, colors, and different grades of leather to choose from. All we have to do is go online or to a mall and buy what we like. It is as easy as that.

Your ensemble may be easier to accessorize than you think. For instance, we use a certain style purse such as a clutch purse to wear with our evening wear. Trendy handbags and sporty purses will embellish your jeans and a tee. While a fanny pack or a backpack/book bag will work well on an adventurous hike or to a theme park. Or how professional would you look carrying a fine leather briefcase walking into a corporate business meeting. The way you accessorize your outfit says a lot about your personality.

Another way to accessorize your wardrobe could be with leather jewelry such as a chokers or leather necklace with a slide or beads on it. Leather jewelry is very stylish in today’s fashion world and when you think about it, it has for quite some time.

There are many ways to use leather to dress up your day, whether at work or at play. These are just a few ideas on how to accessorize your wardrobe with leather. Can you think of more?

Abundant Perfume Choices

There are so many scent and fragrance choices today as there is a great battle to capture our attention by the manufacturers of perfumes. How do we choose one over its competitor? For that matter, with the huge selection that there is, just getting started is a great challenge!

Let's explore some of the basic categories of perfumes and fragrances.

* Florals are the "all around" choice. That doesn't mean, however, that using a cheap version will do. High quality ingredie...

Let's explore some of the basic categories of perfumes and fragrances.

* Florals are the "all around" choice. That doesn't mean, however, that using a cheap version will do. High quality ingredients count for a lot, particularly when the consumer is searching for a distinctive feminine fragrance.

* Fruity perfumes and fragrances are different from their floral cousins in that they are best for warm weather. Also, the lady who likes tradition, yet a difference from the classic floral will enjoy the spicy, fruity difference.

* Younger consumers are drifting towards the more modern oceanic scents. They are unusual and intense and give off a nautical impression. A great choice for warmer months due to their outdoor-ish nature.

* The oriental varieties have a strong spicy scent. A choice of this variety is usually very personal as they are usually reserved for special events

* A pleasant refreshing choice is brought out by the earthy types of perfumes. Older folks tend to prefer these as they are traditional and less bold.

* Finally, the "green" varieties are a lighter fragrance that goes well on less formal, casual occasions.

So what to choose? Are you the type that doesn't like change? If so, use what you've always used, unless it no longer gives you the pleasure you once got from it. However, if you are of an open mind, expand your horizons and try something different...either from a different category or and different perfume from the same, time tested category.

A Silver Cufflink Can Bring Any Dark Coloured Attire To Life

Of all the many varieties available, silver cufflinks are very popular and come in a wide range of prices.

When you go for a pair of cufflinks, silver cufflinks really make a great choice. Silver cufflinks combined with exotic metals, diamonds, Gem sets, or Onyx make a stunning combination that is sure to bring your clothes to life. Here we have listed some for you, to help you to choose accordingly.

Of all the many varieties available, silver cufflinks are very popular and come in a wide range of prices.

When you go for a pair of cufflinks, silver cufflinks really make a great choice. Silver cufflinks combined with exotic metals, diamonds, Gem sets, or Onyx make a stunning combination that is sure to bring your clothes to life. Here we have listed some for you, to help you to choose accordingly.

Engraved Silver cufflinks:

These gorgeous simple cufflinks, go with just about everything in your wardrobe i.e casual to normal. Silver cufflinks with engravings (your initials or symbols) can cost you around £14.24 GBP, and half engraved sterling silver cufflinks can cost you around £56.99 GBP. Square shaped sterling silver cufflinks with three letters engraved in it, can cost you around £19.94 GBP.

Enamel cufflinks:

This silver framed enamel square cufflink pair costs around £45.00 GBP and is a perfect accessory in adding a splash of colour to your sleeves. The New York Yankees cufflinks can cost you about £25 per pair and silver cufflinks with an enamel flag of St. George can cost you around £33 GBP. This fabulous cufflink is in the shape of a Rugby ball.

Solid silver cufflinks:

If you are looking for unique shapes on your cufflinks, have a look at the following description in amazement. The fun pair of cufflinks shaped in the form of lions, made in sterling silver is exclusive, and may cost you around £55. The other forms of solid silver cufflinks shapes are bars, shot guns, ovals etc. which is a welcome unique accessory for your wardrobe. All these may cost you around £60.

Hall marked:

The hall marked sterling silver shirt button cufflinks costs about £47. The hall marked silver cricket bat and ball design cufflinks is around £39. The stone and ring silver cufflinks with a wide range of designs is around £99.