Fashion & Style

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Amaretto and Cherry Tokyo’s Kimonos will wrap up their inventory reduction and clearance sale on Sunday evening at 9:00pm SLT. Lux Yao and Cherry?  have lowered prices to the “might as well buy everything” level? we love so much. Clearance items are under L$50, a lot of items are marked down as far as fifty percent and there are, as always, great? freebies to be had.

Amaretto & Cherry Tokyo’s Kimono, Boracay Island (155, 112, 21)

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I hit the master jeweler show this morning at Venus Nights Club and was quite impressed by a number of the works by the graduates. I was a little bummed that it wasn’t an actual show, it was more of a meet and greet for people to meet the new jewelers and peruse their creations.? The? collection is definitely worth a looksee, and there was a giant box of freebies that will hopefully be there a while.

In all, I found too many things for one poor blogger to write about in any detail, so I’ll give a shoutout to a few you might want to keep an eye on. All the grads are obviously new to the jewelry biz? but? it should certainly be fun to watch them? develop as designers.? 

In particular I liked? the works of Kyrinnia Desmoulins, whose work will be on sale through Kalon. There are many cute things there by Shenandoah Saintlouis (pictured? above wearing her cool silver hoops and the necklace from her London Collection) who will be selling her stuff at Absolutely Fabulous (Syrus 32, 251, 22).? ? I also liked Jordan Morgenrote? of Jordan*s in Shephard. Her Amethyst and Pearl Necklace is? to the left to the left (sing it with me).? Bella Ahn of LusaBella Jewels in Lugubris made a number of great things as well. I was particularly taken by a big and versatile set of Native American themed turquoise jewelry called Lua.

From there I jumped to the Mirage Silks Show in Dublin, but a sim restart pushed that back a bit so I hopped over to see a show of limited edition gowns by artist Josina Burgess. After the show, the gowns went on sale, and when Josina says limited, she means limited. Ten copies of each gown were to be sold for L$ 5000 each. Should they not sell out after the show, interested Fashionistas can make an appointment to visit her in her studio.? I liked a couple of the gowns a lot, such as Alaska, shown left.

I went back to the Dublin sim and caught the end of the Mirage silks show.?  Solange Cerveau of Solange had a couple of designs that were truly breathtaking, and new artist ally Chevalier, whose butterfly themed silks closed the show, made good use of the? colors and textures of nature to make silks something fun, light and beautiful. If you’re a fan of butterflies or of silks you have to see her shop, House of Chevalier, in Catalpa. Her Blue Morpho Butterfly Silks are shown left. The silks show repeats, and will be shown again tomorrow at noon!

Finally I ended the day at the Simone! sim for her Summer Sizzle show and it was fantastic. It got off to a bit of a late start, which I’m sure was frustrating to some but a welcome relief to me who has many many notes to go over from a full day at fashion shows. The Simone! summer collection is a lot of fun. Nice tops and cool jeans that are simple, casual and inexpensive.

To the left you can see the? Black Jacket Set paired with Goddess Jeans, one of my favorites from the show and representative of? the look of the Sizzling Summer Casuals Fashion Show.

So many clothes, so little time!

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Since I live on an island here on Northwest Florida, I see beach weddings all the time. They are very popular here as well as in other beautiful coastal areas all over the world. These wedding can range from very casual and inexpensive to sophisticated and very costly. Either way, the beautiful view and the whole ambiance of the setting is free and at the same time priceless.

Beach weddings can present a bit of a dilemma for the bride as far as shoes go. I know when we had ours on the beach my wife just went barefooted and so did I. We had a very casual wedding though, she wore a beautiful sexy prom gown she borrowed from a niece, and I wore shorts and a pastel polo shirt.

For most people they will want shoes, plus not every one has the powder soft sand that we have. The best bet for a simple beach wedding is probably to just go with a simple pair of slip-ons that can be matched to whatever your wedding’s colors are. If you go with a slip-on bridal shoe it will be easy to get the sand from between your toes and shake off your feet when you get out of the sand and begin entertaining guests. They are also very good if your feet get wet as they will dry quickly so you don’t have to worry about getting your feet wet during or after the ceremony if you choose.

If you haven’t chosen a color for your wedding yet, some good suggestions for beach wedding shoes are gold, white, and silver. However, if you have a certain color theme in mind slip-ons come in a wide variety of colors so that even if you want to go with a light teal or aqua to go along with the beach scene you can do it quite easily.

Feel free to customize and accessorize your shoes as well. You can play around with things like rhinestones and other gems that will add a little playfulness to the whole ensemble. To keep it toned down so that they don’t compete for attention with your wedding gown keep them clear and colorless.

Stay away from any kind of leather as far as the material they are constructed from. Satin and synthetics are best since they dry easily and do not hold water. Whatever you choose just be sure that the shoes are simple, open, and easy to remove sand and water from so that your beach wedding will be as enjoyable and care free as possible.

Autor: Gregg Hall

Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about shoes as well as beach wedding shoes at http://www.shoesforeveryoccasion.com

Added: July 15, 2007
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Perfume atomizers have always been an odd mix of elegance and chemistry lab utilitarianism. The graceful scent bottles of old were produced in a variety of shapes and sizes and a variety of materials including m crystal, cut glass, porcelain and enamel, with delicate filigree, or gold, silver, and jewel accents, paired with Bunsen burner-like tops connected to small rubber turkey baster-like rubber bulbs. When the bulbs were squeezed, they sent a fine mist of perfume through the nozzle of the Bunsen burner-like top.

The De Vilbiss Perfume Atomizer

It all sounds rather cumbersome, but the perfume atomizer has been around in the US for nearly a century, ever since the doughboys of WWII brought exquisitely designed perfume spray bottles back to the US from France. The De Vilbiss Company of Toledo Ohio adapted their medical atomizers to the perfume dispensers, and by the middle of the Roaring Twenties the flappers of America were buying the perfume atomizer to the tune of a million a year.

The earliest De Vilbiss perfume atomizer held its perfume in a glass salt shaker, as they were the only suitable sized containers available in large enough numbers to meet the demand. But as business picked up, De Vilbiss would create a design for each perfume atomizer and send it one of the major glass factories to be turned into miniature glass works of art and delivered back to De Vilbiss for sale.

Perhaps the best known perfume atomizer from De Vilbiss was of Steuben Aurene glass, with its blue or gold iridescent finish. But their cranberry glass perfume atomizer with the rotten acid finish and gold overlays is also highly collectible, and there are many other De Vilbiss atomizers waiting for new homes in the antique shops and auction houses of America.

The Perfume Atomizer Today

While the perfume atomizer of today has sacrificed elegance for convenience, it remains an essential part of a woman’s travel kit. Resembling an extra large tube of lipstick when closed, the modern perfume atomizer, with its top removed has a spray nozzle cap like those on spray mousse cans. The cap can be unscrewed so that perfume can be poured into the base through a small funnel included with the perfume atomizer. Most of these atomizers hold between one and two ounces of perfume, which should be enough to last for two to four weeks of travel.

The perfume atomizer is ideal for storing perfume, because it does not have to be opened once it is filled, and keeps evaporation to a minimum. It also allows the user to spray a fine mist of perfume into the air and simply step through it, achieving an even distribution of perfume over her body instead of having it concentrated at the pulse points. And it’s a great way to turn a signature body scent into a signature air freshener!

Autor: David Faulkner

You can also find more info on Perfume Bottle and Pheromone Perfume. Onlineperfumereview.com is a comprehensive resource to know about Perfumes and Colognes.

Added: July 15, 2007
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Cosmetics are defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as:
(1) articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance, and
(2) articles intended for use as a component of any such articles; except that such term shall not include soap.

In the United States, cosmetics are being used by teens at a younger and younger age, and cosmetic safety has become quite an issue. Cosmetics can become contaminated with bacteria that the brush or applicator sponge picks up from the skin. Wearing cosmetics to bed, sharing cosmetics, scratching yourself with a mascara wand, and aerosol fumes are the top dangers of cosmetic use.

The most irritating ingredients in cosmetics are talc, dye, fragrance and preservatives. It is unfortunate that the preservatives which prevent bacterial build-up are also very bad for your skin.

It is not surprising, therefore, that there is an increased interest in natural and organic cosmetics. The two main categories of safer cosmetics are mineral cosmetics and hypoallergenic cosmetics.

Mineral Cosmetics

Mineral cosmetics are quickly coming out of dermatologist clinics and high-end spas to retailer near you. Certified organic products and non-toxic makeup are becoming more mainstream as they demonstrate that they are as effective as those of the leading cosmetic companies. Women who use mineral cosmetics are said to experience fewer break-outs, as they are not affected by chemical preservatives.

This natural makeup is the simplest, most natural, and non-reactive form of cosmetics. Mineral cosmetics are made from minerals and inorganic pigments that exist in nature. Because it is not made from organic materials it cannot produce bacteria and there is no need to add chemical preservatives. Endless combinations of beautifully colored minerals, such as mica, titanium dioxide, zinc and iron oxides, and ultramarine pigments, can be used. These elemets are created to make every cosmetic from foundation to eyeshadow to shimmer powder for the body. They are finely milled and purified, treated or coated with other pigments to create different colors and effects. Mica, for example, is a transparent mineral which is mined from the earth in thin sheets. Due to the sheer, translucent, and skin-hugging effect of the mica mineral, your natural skin tone shines through.

With mineral makeup you get all of the coverage, color, and finesse, without the chemicals, synthetics, and dyes. Mineral foundation looks and feels much more natural, without sacrificing any of the coverage. It allows the skin to breathe while balancing and protecting all skin types. The light mineral powders let skin breathe naturally and it does not settle into pores. If you’ve ever had trouble finding a foundation that matches your skin tone or locating that perfect eyeshadow color, you will love mineral cosmetics.

Hypoallergenic Cosmetics

Hypoallergenic cosmetics are products that makers claim cause fewer allergic reactions than other products. They are a greathelp to those with sensitive skin. Hypoallergenic cosmetics contain a minimum of allergenic ingredients, such as perfumes and preservatives, which will cause skin irritation and other allergic reactions.

However, there is a controversy about the labeling of hypoallergenic cosmetics. Manufacturers of cosmetics labeled as hypoallergenic are not required to submit substantiation of their hypoallergenic claims to the Food and Drug Administration, (FDA). For the past four years, the FDA has been working to clear up this confusion of claims by establishing testing requirements that would determine which products really are hypoallergenic. A cosmetic would be permitted to be labeled hypoallergenic or make similar claims only if scientific studies on human subjects showed that the product caused a significantly lower rate of adverse skin reactions than similar products not making such claims.

The manufacturers would be responsible for carrying out the required tests. The guidelines have not been finalized yet, and manufacturers may continue to label their cosmetics as hypoallergenic without any supporting evidence. Undoubtedly most products that claim to be hypoallergenic actually are, but be an intelligent consumer; read labels carefully, do some studying yourself, and do not rely solely on manufacturers claims.

Consumers concerned about allergic reactions from cosmetics should understand that no cosmetic can be guaranteed never to produce an allergic reaction. Even products that have natural ingredients can cause allergic reactions. If you have an allergy to certain plants or animals, then you may have an allergic reaction to cosmetics containing them. If you do have an allergic reaction to a cosmetic, you should stop using all cosmetics until you and your doctor can determine which ingredient or combination of ingredients caused the reaction. Even if you have used a particular cosmetic for years with no problems, you can develop an allergic reaction. This occurs as you become sensitized to one or more of the ingredients.

Autor: Stephen Dolan

Steve Dolan is a cosmotologist who likes to experiment with the latest in cosmetics. Find out the latest and greatest at Cosmetics and Mineral Cosmetics and stay healthy at Healthy Living Healthy Heart

Added: July 15, 2007
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