How much importance do you attach to a piece of jewelry? Is it a means of investment for you, an heirloom that you will pass on to your next generation, an aesthetic piece that you wear to make yourself look attractive no matter what its value is? Or, are you a fashion-conscious person who likes to wear what's "in"? If the last reason defines your preference, then you are fond of what is popularly called "Fashion Jewelry".
Beautiful designs and affordable prices, a special something to wear with your favorite dress?these are what fashion jewelry is all about. You definitely would not want to spend too much money on something that won't be in style the next season. Obviously, a piece of expensive jewelry cannot be as easily discarded as a cardigan that is no longer in vogue. That explains why jewelry trends usually involve metals such as bronze, brass, silver, antiqued metals and even wood?something that most people can afford to buy.
Every season has its own fashion statement. Necklaces may be "out" one season and "in" the next season. This season, it seems to be the long, multilayered necklaces that will make you stand out. Nothing discreet please; bold is in, and the bigger the better. Try a multilayered bead necklace with a long, flowing skirt, and you are bound to be showered with compliments.
The same rule applies to your hand jewelry. Match your beaded necklace with a bangle covered with beads, wire or even colorful fabric. And how can we forget the most important accessory of all, the earrings! Long, linear hanging earrings (not the chandeliers that were "in" last season), with colorful stones look great on most women. Finger rings, brooches and pins?everything in bold and chunky styles and you are all set for this season.
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Happy Birthday Hef?Hugh Hefner
Happy 79th Birthday HefHugh was born April 9, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois the oldest son of conservative Christian parents who traced their roots to the Puritans of the Mayflower.Hef created the first issue of Playboy in 1953 on his apartment's kitchen table and published it for under $10,000. He spent $500 to buy the rights for the first centerfold--Marilyn Monroe, photographed before she was famous. The nude beauty helped make the magazine an instant sensation. Over 50,000 copies sold.Today Hef is the beneficiary of his huge Playboy Empire. It wasn't always money for nothing and chicks for free.
Hef had to earn his success. Just stop and think what kind of an up hill battle he must have fought. In 1953 when he started Playboy the country had Ike for President and men weren't getting laid much. Skirt hems were long and I am sure it took big balls to start Playboy.Today 50 plus years later Hef is living and enjoying the good life that no other man on earth enjoys. Now a days you...
Happy Birthday Hef?Hugh Hefner
Jazz Up Your Bedroom With A Bed Skirt
A bed skirt can add a decorative touch to your bedroom and give your bedding that complete look.
While bed skirts can go with many decorating themes, you do need to consider how your bedroom is decorated and think about whether a bed skirt will fit in or not.
Bed skirts are only good if they enhance your d?cor and not detract from it.
Some bedroom decorating themes that might benefit from the addition of a bed skirt include a Victorian theme, romantic bedroom theme, Shabby Chic bedroom theme, French or Paris apartment bedroom theme or any feminine theme.
On the other hand if you have a zen bedroom, a minimalist bedroom or a modern or contemporary bedroom then a bed skirt probably will not look good.
Bed skirts which are mainly designed to hide the box spring of the bed are placed under the mattress and then hang down to the floor.
They also do a great job of hiding "stuff" you might have stored under the bed.
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Survey Shows Rising Healthcare Premiums Forcing Employers to Cut Benefits and Pass More Costs to Employees - Trend That Began Several Years Ago Becoming More Prevalent
KANSAS CITY (February 19, 2004) - Rapidly rising healthcare costs are forcing employers across the country to pay double-digit premium increases, and in turn, employers are scaling back benefits and passing a larger share of the rising costs to employees. This is according to Compdata Surveys' latest annual survey of employers' compensation practices, the largest of its kind in the nation with data from nearly 5,000 organizations with more than 4.7 million incumbent workers.As employers struggle...
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Top Nine Characteristics of Great Speakers
1. Solid Content. Even a person lacking charismatic gifts can develop solid content. Always share something the audience finds valuable to their lives.2. Humorous.
It's hard to hate someone you laugh with. The best speakers find a way to get people smiling early in the program. It opens hearts and makes the group receptive. You don't have to be hilarious, just humorous. 3.
Organized. There's no excuse for rambling through a presentation. Have your notes structured in way that keeps...
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House for Smell: The Powers of Odors in the Real Estate Business
Article Written and Prepared by: Neoli Marcos
Have you smelled your house lately?
If it's a perfume you're buying, then there's certainly good sense in smelling it first. But if it's a house, what then?
Obviously, people usually buy houses because they look great, seems comfortable, is fully-furnished and well-taken care of, lies in a good safe neighborhood, is close to the workplace, has a good seaside view, etcetera, etcetera, among many...
Wise Fuel Saving Tips For Your Ride
A real budget buster these days is a trip to your local gas station. Where before you could have filled up for perhaps $25, today you probably are paying $40, $60, even $75 or more for every trip to the pump. Most people are having a difficult time absorbing the added blow that high fuel prices bring. You are paying more at the pump but a 4% salary raise just doesn't seem to cover it. Are you feeling squeezed? You are not alone.
However, there is hope for you in the form of a pair...
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