News @ 25 July 2010, “No Comments”

Whenever a celebrity does any kind of promotional event they get more than publicity..sometimes they walk away with trips, jewelry, and yes..handbags!

Many celebrities have started donating their promo handbags and gift bags to an online auction called Gift Bags for Good. Bid to win handbags from Fergie, Hugo Boss, Coach and many more! “All proceeds from the auction go to the Clothes Off Our Back foundation and Water Partners International.”

” The Clothes Off Our Back foundation hosts charity auctions showcasing celebrity attire. Items are put up for bid to the public with proceeds going to benefit children’s charities. Water Partners International is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization committed exclusively to providing safe drinking water and sanitation to people in developing countries.”

Bidding ends Thursday May 29th; so get out there and make a difference!
Who knew that your handbag could actually take someone out? While leaving the L.A. airport, Sienna Miller used her handbag to hit one of the paparazzo’s trying to photograph her. Not sure what started the incident, but what we are sure of is that there are more and more stories showing up about women using their handbags to protect themselves! Just one more reason to carry an oversized handbag right? You never know when you’ll need it! Here are a few good ones

News @ 25 July 2010, “No Comments”

 Check out the latest celebrity sighting with an amykathryn handbag!

It’s of Bridget Marquardt wearing Marigold Yellow on Sunset Blvd. Bridget

is from “Girls Next Door” and she has her own show coming out this

summer on Travel Channel called ” Bridget’s Beaches”.  You too can feel

like a celebrity and carry an amykathryn handbag!

Magenta handbags are everywhere right now and we want to be sure that you know where to get them! Of course we all can’t afford the same one that Lauren Conrad is carrying, but there are many alternatives that are just as cute! Check out these look alikes and you will soon be out on the town with your new magenta handbag!Francesco Biasia Violet Collection Satchel $238.00Kate Spade Evening Satin Amanda $179.99  
 
 Dan W. Bright Stripe & Tassel Tote $160.00 Roxy Neko Bag $42.00 
The newlyweds are out and about.. and while their recent wedding and pregnancy has been most talked about, I’m going to talk about her handbag(of course)! I love that it’s black; she can wear it with multiple outfits, multiple functions and still make it look good. I’m not for sure what this exact bag is that Ashley is carrying around Hollywood, but if you like her style, here are a few that are similar to it:
News @ 23 July 2010, “No Comments”

The countdown to the World Cup, although the stands after the meal, we failed to match the beauty, but more later are the most exciting. Team in decline, the more lively events, both fortunate to be present in the body, or only in front of the TV, only beauty escalating to match the passion from the football.

There is no bright spot in a group of French wife, and would like more Kanji Yan’s British wife, also were gone, and nothing later in English! Ebb Tide after the gang of WAG are, what we should learn from, in addition to glamorous very high quality and have bright people beyond reproach.

1. An out of place: knockout elected elite, also pay attention to beauty in makeup to streamline, to an out of place, full box liner suffice.
2. Wild lip: enthusiasm continues to climb, bean paste and your lip color can be coordinated with any Banmei take.

3. Touched upon the national flag colors: do not look all that support the national flag of Argentina  miu miu handbags

 , this is neither exaggeration another eye-catching eye makeup.

4. Weird “fake eyelashes”: watch coming to an end, really want to be able to just brush a spectacular eyelashes, mascara first, then with the slim-type model can be buttoned then thick.

5. Multiple guess: This makeup is put on the ball baby clothes, wear suit is OL.

6. Preference for wheat muscle: Legion of fluorescent orange clothing to wear yellow well, but the makeup the color of wheat such as their very fit.

News @ 23 July 2010, “No Comments”

Today I buy a lottery as usual, but also as usual, did not think I was offering love. Everyone knows that the lottery is a gamble, win probability is very small, small needle in a haystack. But the lottery but most people regard this kind of “know” rather than to reason “it.” Because they want to, if this lucky it happened to him. This money by working, to stay in the mothers of the. Lottery has become the hope and means of their wealth. Of course, people with high salaries, to buy lottery tickets as a form of entertainment, with no, does not much affect their lives. In a happy, do not, we did really love when the offer was. Can I find lottery stations in the Lottery, a lot of people who are smoking a cheap cigarette, eat cold food cold capsule could not bear a sense of health of people. They can not afford to offer extra money out of love. They did not win the lottery holding his mouth by talking about on, we show love and today the. That is what it feels.
    Wanted to write this than the lottery of the diary. A few days ago to write an article, write too boring. However, today I read an article of Lu Xun’s essay “China Fantasy”, including a passage that, but we recently there has been a big fantasy. It is a sort of salvation on the one hand they can make a fortune. Although a variety of lottery tickets, similar to gambling, but fortune is nothing but “hope.” But both have been associated with it is really up. While the world is also tapped by gambling to maintain that Branch of the Kingdom of Morocco, but the common sense that the gamble will probably follow suit small and large fall. Country. Salvation then, it inevitably involves a little sacrifice, at least, and the fortune of the road is very far.
    I could on the silly. A great thinker of my heart, a lottery is the social center of the new China. I know who to believe.
    Hopefully, Lu Xun said, lottery tickets, and we are not the same thing. Otherwise, I really can not tell good sense of Yuehuo Yue. Taken from the “lottery”

News @ 21 July 2010, “No Comments”

Pantone say that Majolica Blue, a deep, mysterious teal blue, has more vibrancy than the usual navy; they suggest it brings an exotic flair to Autumn 2009 fashion.Designer blue coat from Martin Grant sold by Harvey Nichols

At first glance Majolica Blue – PANTONE 19-4125, is a hue that looks uninspired, but you can see from the above pictures that the tonal offshoots that spring from this hue can be attractive. It is the texture of the material used that determines effectiveness of this colour. These first two fur jackets left and centre were on the Autumn 2009 catwalk from Blugirl and Ogawa. The far right jacket above is an Autumn 2009 high street buy from the Per Una range at Marks & Spencer.
Above left dyed lamb jacket from Blugirl and centre Ombre Mongolian fur jacket by Ogawa.

This shade of blue also suits the military look. Far right is a designer coat from Martin Grant sold by Harvey Nichols. The coat’s distinctive weave introduces a welcome softness taking us through tones of the blue.

The coat below has quite a different look, but is still a military line coat. It is a mini/three quarter blue military coat style from JOY Autumn Winter Womenswear 2009. You are reading an original article by Pauline Weston Thomas on Majolica Blue fashion trends for Autumn 2009, only for publication on www.fashion-era.com ©

Blue court shoe from Faith Footwear.  Blue bag from Oasis.  Miliatry coat from JOY. Blue buckle short boot from Moda in Pelle.  All autumn 2009 womenswear fashions.

Accessory manufacturers have latched on to Majolica Blue, so you will have no trouble incorporating this fashion look in your wardrobe scheme. Translated into accessories, Majolica Blue is a versatile colour.

Above Left – Faith Footwear – ‘Cembar’- £75 Suede and patent peep toe platform court. Due Mid Sept 09.Military Cardigan £14 AW09 - George Women George at ASDA.
Above Centre Left – Bag by Oasis.
Above Centre Right – JOY Autumn Winter Womenswear 2009 – Blue military coat.
Above Right – Moda in Pelle Autumn/Winter 2009 Suede biker boot with stud straps. Accent (blue) £95 – Due in: September.

Military looks have been translated across the board, and this longer line cardigan fulfils the trend of military.  Longer line boyfriend cardigans are also a strong micro trend this winter.
Right – Military Cardigan £14, AW09 – George Women, George at ASDA.

News @ 21 July 2010, “No Comments”

From the 1920s to the 1940s a variety of different styles of necklaces were made to cover the neckline. For instance, one necklace was designed with rows of semi-precious and/or precious stones (clear diamond like ones). These stones were set on pieces of different types of gold.

Other types of necklaces that were created during this 20-year time span include a necklace made from glass beads and enamel. These were strung on molded plated nickel, or lustred metals.

Large gaudy bracelets made out of a variety of hard plastics and faux gems. Metal ethnic-themed thick bracelets were often worn during this time as well, along with dangly, shiny earrings.

During the 1920s to the 1940s a variety of different types of hats were created, such as cloches and turbans. Wider-brimmed hats that covered over part of the face sometimes were worn as well.

Jewelry in the 1950s was modeling after similar trends as earlier decades. However, necklaces became thinner, often containing a strand of pearls, and sometimes accompanied matching earring designs.

A new shift in jewelry fashion had occurred again during the 1960s and the 1970s. Multiple strands of “love beads” were worn, as well as country-style female “farmer-style” straw (or straw like) hats.

News @ 18 July 2010, “No Comments”

Mauve to Purple Bridal GroupOlder mothers may look for more length in their pieces.  Lots of older women dislike their knees which get a bit more knobbly and fleshier with age.  Likewise some women carry excess water in midlife so flowing styles and tops with looser midriff designs help cover a multitude of figure flaws.  This may also be a time when Sculptz and Spanx products earn their keep.

If your shoulder and décolletage are still good, then don’t be afraid to show off your best features.  Enhance your best bits and play down the less attractive parts.

Far Left – Frank Usher Group SS10 Collection – Coterie SS10 Style No: CT842 Lavender Dupion Silk 3 Piece – Jacket available.
Centre – Halter Neck Dress £65 – Kaleidoscope Spring Summer 2010 – Kaleidoscope Chiffon Evening Dress Ref.26G501WK9.
Far Right – Formal Purple Strapless Waterfall Drape Gown by Coast at Debenhams.

Statement making colours like the lilac purple mauve tones here all add a special touch at any wedding or blessing ceremony.

Purple has thrilled women for several seasons.  Purple and all the soft pastel tones it produces have always been favourite colour choices for weddings.  My mother had a purple velvet bridesmaid dresses at her winter wedding decades ago, and when it came to my own wedding I chose an iris colour as shown below.

Colour selection and coordination planning for your wedding has never been easier.  When I planned my own wedding two decades ago I wanted blues, but not just any blue, my favourite blue and I kept referring to a small miniature iris my sister had growing in her garden border.  As a result my bridesmaids’ dresses were the colour of that particular little iris!  I can still see that iris now, dancing in the wind.Blue Fabric.Blue colour

The colour had to fit several criteria.  I had been looking for a colour that looked good on both blondes and brunettes, which I liked at the time, and would still like in years to come.  The colour also had to be acceptable to the young ‘fussy’ bridesmaids.  That iris and a reel of matching sewing thread was my reference for everything to do with colours and contrasts for the wedding.  On the far right is a swatch from a photo of the actual fabric, and near right is a tool picker swatch from one speck of the original. See what depth of colour variation can exist just within a small piece of fabric.True Iris Colour

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Pink is always a favourite choice for weddings, not just for the bridesmaids, but also for the guests.  More neutral outfits that will also make everyday wear can be jazzed up and enlivened with bolder, brighter accessories like this soft pink corsage which is so versatile! It can be used as a hair accessory and a brooch.
Pink Silk Flower Corsage – £10 From Bags of Sparkle Jewellery – Stockist Number: 020 8296 9939 or www.bagsofsparkle.com.

River Island Coral Petal Clutch Bag.Or if your pink has more red in it then add a touch of coral pink with this petal ruffle clutch bag or even mix and match and clash bold brights.  It is a bag that will get conversations going it’s so distinctive.  At just £29.99 from River Island SS10 WW Collection it is also quite good value for money.
River Island Stockist Tel: 0208 991 4904.

Pink has such a broad range from the softest nude tones to rich vibrant fuchsia. These short dresses are each very different within the pink range and each is occasion wear from the UK high street and also available online.

Bridesmaids and Guests - Occasion Pink Dresses

Stunning Dress and Coat from Hobbs.Above Left – Monsoon Summer Cocktail Party – Fusion Oops Dress £90/€153 Peach Pink Sequin Party Dress.
Centre Left – Super Ruffle dress, £75 at Mint Velvet SS10 Collection. Evening Fuchsia Occasion Pink Shift Dress.
Centre Right – Coral Pink Dress by Coast at Debenhams Summer Collections.
Far Right – Pink Autograph Dress £59 Marks & Spencer Main Occasion Range.Purple Dress and Jacket from Hobbs.

If a short dress is your occasion wear of choice then consider a matching dress and jacket or a Knee coat.  Two piece dressing is always so easy, and when it is in a rich lush fabric like this Hobbs purple outfit who could resist.

If you select a floral frock or maxi dress, you would not be out of place this year. Just make sure that the fabric is good quality and the print flattering.  Imagine how you will view the photos in a decade or two so make sure your outfit is the one you’ll remember for all the right reasons, not the wrong reasons.

Above Right – Still in the pinks but with a rich rose print. Stunning Dress £199 and Mac Coat £249 from Hobbs Limited Edition Collection. Hobbs say “This printed silk wool dress, is exquisitely seamed to mould to the body. A statement zip closure appears at centre of the back.”

Near Right – Hobbs Two Piece Purple Dress & Jacket.  What a marvellous rich tone of purple, enhanced by the shimmering finish of the silken material.  A young mother-of-the-bride would have heads turning with envy if she wore this ensemble.

News @ 12 July 2010, “No Comments”

I saw a post on further understand how far we live from the rich, that it is strange that some consumer prices arising from a strange, many are avoidable, but we do not have a. If someone says that my local prices low, but also the price of total income% of these places are cheap or expensive the next count.
    
    Do not say exchange rates. Monthly income of the United States and China are close to 3000. Americans are spending dollars earned dollars, Chinese renminbi earn RMB consumption. Americans and Chinese consumption spending knife is exactly the same as a dollar. Please do not be affected by exchange rates. (I first came to the United States, always a switch to the yuan, what the results are reluctant to buy)
    
Where can we have a difference?
    
In the United States buy a Mercedes-Benz E-320, 50000 knife, the equivalent of six months wages.
In China, buy a Benz E-320, 980000 yuan, equivalent to the wages of more than a decade.
    
A pair of Italian shoes in the United States, 50 knives up and down.
A pair of Italian shoes in China, down 1,500 yuan.
    
In the United States rent a three bedroom, 1,000 knives up and down. I now live in the house, four individuals, two-story, 700 knife / month
In China, rent a three bedroom, 2,000 yuan up and down.
    
In the United States were to eat McDonald’s Big Mac, 4 knives.
In China, McDonald’s Big Mac were to eat, 20.
    
In the United States sets a good home a little of the suit, almost 500 knives.
In China, home to pack a little of the suit, 2000 is not enough.
    
Country in the U.S. to buy an Apple computer 5, the top die cutter 1500, students have 10% OFF.
Apple Country in China, Taiwan, 5 to buy a computer, how have 30,000.
    
In the United States to buy pounds lean pork, Mito.
Buy kg lean pork in China, 15 yuan.
    
In the United States to place a large birthday cake: 20 knives.
Set in China, a big birthday cake: 200 yuan.
    
Buy a box of Haagen Dazs in the United States, four knives!
Buy a box of Haagen Dazs in China, 60!
     
In the United States HolidayInn (four-star hotel), 7, 80. I generally live 40 SKY knife one night’s hotel, pictures in my last blog post, the huge comfort. They share the knife down and only 20 per person.
In China HolidayInn, 7, 800.
    
In the United States to fill a tank of petrol, 30 knives enough.
Fill a box of Chinese gasoline, 300 is enough.
    
250 square meters in the U.S. buying a house, to spend 500 000 almost.
250 square meters in China, buying a house, spend almost 5 million.
    
In the United States to do a valid visa for one year, 120 knives.
In China, a valid visa for one more year, 1240 yuan.
    
In the United States use cell phones a month, basic knife can easily hit 50. My phone is 40 knives a month, after 9pm on weekends, free of charge! ! ! Oh, incredible!
In China, mobile phone, one month can easily beat 5000 basic.
    
Watching the film; new large children: 8 knife! Student tickets 7 knife. 5 knife elderly vote.
In China the movies; new large children: 80! Some places also 120.
    
Buy a cashmere sweater in the United States, almost 100 knives.
Buy a cashmere sweater in China, almost 1,000 yuan.
    
I bought brand stores in the United States the cheapest clothes, a small skirt, three knives. Brand stores in China, no matter how cheap, have 50 or more.
I am a month for food, including eating out, also about 150 – more than 200 knives. This is only the United States personal monthly income about 6%. In Beijing, 200 yuan, not enough time to do a large supermarket. From “friends living in America witnessed: China Price U.S. price VS”

News @ 12 July 2010, “No Comments”

1. Pay yourself first. Every time they told their pay set aside 15% -25% of the money for the purchase of investment funds. Remember that the money will pay their own future within the project included in the monthly fixed expenses.

2. Note the expenditure. Record your expenses will help you understand the importance of personal or family expenses, a clear bottom line of life and goals. Understanding of their consumer spending is carefully controlled a good start. Put right incentives, the location of fun and life goals. To do this, it must develop a plan to clear life goals, plans, of course should include the money for vacation travel, but also include leisure and entertainment project, should include savings and investment money. In short, enjoy the present, do not forget the long term and able to save a lot of money for their future.

3. Leaving only a credit card. If you hold a credit card, the more you spend the greater the opportunity and desire, the more savings to more overdrafts. Quickly write off the extra credit card and bank account!

4. Select an area of smaller homes. With the prevalence of individual housing loans, housing space and housing people, “style” of the pursuit is also expanding. Many young people from more than 20 years since housing began to struggle, work hard, earn money, most of his income to the bank. Personal financial advisors believe that the pursuit of a big house to show you the surface of the vanity of life. Some of the idle, empty room desperately accumulate mortgages, buy to fill the empty room with matching furniture, electronics, life is endless in a way become “hard labor.”

5. Avoid blind shopping. The only way to control the blind shopping is to make your purchase was complicated; if only with cash out, no credit card, there is no accompanying shopping partner. Many women do not need to go shopping only when shopping, and on them, the habit of shopping is a pastime, shopping is a hobby; buy things, life may have no access to. If so, I suggest you train other pastimes such as reading, chatting, sports and so on.

6. Reduce the demand for your life. Think you have a lot needs to be completely unnecessary. Without them, like you live and work, and perhaps life more easier. You can quit reading magazines of addiction, you can quit boring groups, to avoid unnecessary expenditure of time and money; you can buy as little as possible or not to buy clothes need dry cleaning to reduce the “maintenance” costs; you can use the up and down stairs, cycling, doing housework, jogging or walking exercise, etc., which can be exempted from the cost of health clubs … …

7. Extend the service life of articles. Institute of heart love your clothes, trying to extend their service life, which can help you save lots of money!

8. The windfall savings. A sum of money for the unexpected, such as dividends and bonuses. Personal financial advisors that the windfall should be used to save for retirement, investment projects.

9. Interest and dividend reinvestment. For the purchase of open-end fund investors, financial advisers recommend that individuals choose to reinvest dividends and back-end fees. Is simple interest bank savings, while the investment dividends reinvested automatically rolls, you can enjoy the effects of compound interest, in addition to interest-bearing capital, the interest will compound interest. In short when you get interest or dividends do not spend the money taken out, and to their re-investment, over time, the result will be very objective!

Excerpt from “Nine good financial habits”