Thursday 31 March 2011

shop till drop (fashion)

Fashion Inspiration For The World


Dress, $2995, necklace, $2050, belt, $350, Dolce & Gabbana; sunglasses, $295, Dior.
Read more: Fall Fashion Inspiration - Fashion Designer Inspiration - Marie Claire 
koleksi ini bermain dengan proporsi baru , seperti bahu menonjol, dan memasangkan opposing prints


dress ini terinspirasi oleh bayangan matahari dan bumi di Santa FE

animal printed dress

black gladiator


animal printed clutch

bracelet

necklace


from Marie Claire magazine

inspirasi untuk dunia mode saat ini :)

Reasons for Wearing a Promise Ring


Just like the ordinary ring, a promise ring is worn in the left hand finger but specifically people prefer to wear it in the middle most finger. It is a pre-engagement ring worn to signify that there is commitment to a monogamous relationship. Anyone wearing this ring implies that he or she is engaged and will come to marry very soon. Since the world now has turned crazy due to the rise of immorality, many people especially the ladies wear this ring in order to scare away those men who are fond of approaching any lady whom they meet on the way. This means that people may wear it for their different reasons. When a man meets with a lady wearing this particular ring, he somehow respects her because he does not know how far her partner is. However, we can argue that through wearing this particular ring, respect is maintained and the rate of sexual harassment is also minimized.

This ring is similar to engagement ring although it symbolises a promise that will happen in a very near future. People feel very proud when they wear this particular ring because their friends will not notice any desperation in them that may be caused by lack of a partner. Many people especially ladies can stay for a long time without getting the men of their dreams and once they get them, the ring will make a mark on their fingers until the final day of marriage. This is good because marriage is very important in many societies since if one stays unmarried in a society can be regarded as an outcast and it is not really a good show.

It should also be noted that people wear this ring and match it with similar necklaces around their necks all having been made of the same material and the same colour. This justifies fully that there exists a particular promise with that particular person in a very near future. This sign is also a sign of purity in the sense that it is worn to signify a pledge to sexual abstinence until marriage.

Silver bracelets Designs


Silver is the most admired and precious metal used by people since many years. Sterling silver jewelry is always in fashion for both the girls and boys. Silver is also used to make bracelet. In the past, silver bracelet was regarded as the most beautiful precious metal.

The silver bracelets have several types and designs. Like the sterling silver rings, there are also sterling silver bracelets. These different types of bracelets are known as the beautiful bracelet, charm bracelet and link bracelet. All of these bracelets are unique and beautiful in their own way and add to the beauty.

Silver bracelets come in various shapes and sizes. Some are slim and some are thick. Some are simple and some are fancy with the stone and diamonds embedded in them. There is a cuff bracelet that is quite expensive than other types of bracelets.

Link bracelet is a very beautiful form of the bracelet. It is little intricate but it really reflect the elegancy in the personality of a women. One of the classic types of the bracelet is the chain bracelet. The chain bracelets are easily available in bulk in the market. Silver is also worn by the celebrities and they come under the celebrity inspired jewelry.

The pure form of the silver is the sterling silver. This silver is also used to produce the bracelets. The sterling bracelets really create a good impression of women. It is also highly considered by the celebrities. There are then different forms of the sterling bracelets as well. These forms are divided into the simple sterling silver bracelet, silver cuff bracelet, sterling charm bracelets.

There is also a gothic silver bracelet. This bracelet reflects the culture of the gothic and it is based on the theme. These bracelets have become so much popular and people share with each other occasionally. Thus when you are making a purchase decision for the silver bracelets, you should take care of the quality of the silver. The nature of the clasp is another important factor that you should consider with regard to the quality of the silver. The size of the silver bracelet also plays a crucial role.

Wednesday 30 March 2011

Greek & Roman Luster of Bronzite

In striking shades of brown, with flecks of golden and silvery slivers, bronzite is a bronze-like sub-metallic luster variety of Enstatite. The bronzite variety of enstatite has a semi-metallic luster which is formed through weathering of the enstatite mineral. The gemstone consists of magnesium and magnesium iron silicates and has an orthorhombic crystal structure. These are considered to be the ferriferous variety of enstatite.

The purest bronzite comes from Brazil, but is also found in India, Western Australia, China, and South Africa. It can be found in meteorites, leading some to speculate this means that other worlds in our solar system must have a similar composition to that of the earth.

The ancient Romans used to grind bronzite into powder form to protect against mental illness and confusion and as an effective treatment to strengthen the nerves. They also wore the stone as a protective amulet. Bronzite was highly valued by the Greeks and Romans as a decorative stone because of its particular brilliance. 

 

This new design features several stones in an octagon cut and faceted rondelles with a high polish to bring out the golden flakes. It has been paired with matching metal pendant and earrings in red enamel; tons of hand twisted charm crystals, rare Arizona ivoryite and cloisonne beads.

A rich and classy necklace set, sure to capture attention!
    







Find your next rare gem among our collection of finely artisan crafted jewelry!


Research various books and websites; bronzite rough picture by R. Weller/Cochise College

Eternity Rings for Special Occasions



Just like the wedding rings, eternity rings symbolize an everlasting love between individuals. We find that apart from in wedding occasions, these rings can be offered during some other special occasions for example anniversary of a prominent person, celebrating the birth of a child and many other special occasions which are meant to mark something important which should be remembered so as not to fade away from people’s minds. This means that there is no precise occasion when these rings are offered but it will depend on the interest of the people to offer them during any special occasion that they wish to hold. We know that engagement rings and promise rings are specifically for lovers who are preparing to live forever in love and their love and sign of purity is symbolised by these rings.

These rings also symbolises love by showing how much your lover means to you. A very expensive ring can signal in the mind of your lover that she is as expensive as the ring and this actually strengthens the love between the two of you. These ring come in different styles. There those which have precious stones around them and those stones have been modified into very fine shapes which actually make the rings look very attractive. There are full sized eternity rings whereby, they have stones all round the ring and are said to be very expensive. The other type is the half-sized whereby stones just cover the ring half-way and these are said to be somehow cheaper than the full-sized ones. It is recommended to buy the full-sized one for your lover since it is attractive, expensive and durable. Due to these qualities, your lover will feel much valued and the love will strengthen.

The stones bounded round these rings make them thick and when for example young people wear them, they appear to make no sense on their fingers due to their bulkiness. It is recommended that you purchase those with small-sized stones around them. In most cases you find that the full-sized rings and the half-sized ones are usually priced the same although the full-sized has stones all round.

Monday 28 March 2011

Get Celebrity inspired jewelry and Be Popular


Celebrity inspired jewelry is always in fashion and admired by the trendy people. There is always a long line of fans of this type of jewelry. This jewelry is available in the less expensive silver jewelry category and there is n need to go for the diamond and gold. People love to wear the jewelry their favorite stars wear. Finding such jewelry is therefore sometimes a difficult task. Celebrities mostly wear the silver jewelry as it is less expensive and designed in a beautiful way.

This type of celebrity jewelry is available in the market in different categories such as rings, bracelets, necklace, and many more. This type of jewelry is available in all kinds and in various styles. The silver jewelry category is the favorable option to buy as it is the most beautiful with the latest styles and designs. Mostly, people are inspired by the celebrity jewelry but they can’t afford t buy. Such people can copy the style and place the order for ring in the sterling silver jewelry that is the perfect to buy.

Silver always look very elegant and stunning. These rings are very good option to wear at the engagement functions. The sterling silver rings are also famous among the women to wear at the p[arties, engagement and other important occasions. Rather if you are confused about the jewelry to buy in the celebrity category, then you can also surf over the internet and find the best one.

Silver is a cheap metal to buy and the customization is also not expensive. Therefore, you can buy this category jewelry to enhance the personality and give more elegant look. Further, if you want to add stones and diamond into your jewelry then you can also add them. You can get information from several sites where the information about the favorite celebrity jewelry is given.

Silver bracelets are very famous in this category. Sterling silver jewelry is also very famous to buy for the engagement purpose. It looks very beautiful and enhances your personality. Therefore, wear the celebrity inspired jewelry and enhance your personality in the positive way.

Spring/Summer Essentials


Although Houston enjoys moderate winters, there's just something about Spring that puts a little bounce in my step. Perhaps it's the promise of summer (though my summer vacations have long since passed) or the newly budding flowers, but a gorgeous spring day never fails to put me in a good mood. And, of course, I love spring and summer fashions: the bright colors, the perky prints, fabulous sandals and wedges...it's just so refreshing after months of grays on black.

This Spring, I'm looking to update my wardrobe with some fresh new staples that are easy wearing...and easy washing (both Baby G. and I seem to go through several wardrobe changes a day now)! The type of clothes that will transition from mommy-hood to my pretty casual office. Navy and white (especially white jeans!) are my go-to's for warmer weather, but I'll be updating the classic nautical pairing with bright accessories like those gorgeous Tory Burch Sandals (orange and hot pink are both amazing with navy) and fun prints like Kate Spade's Daycation shopper. An on-trend maxi dress in a bold print is an easy weekend staple that will keep me cool and casual without feeling schleppy. Finally, I'm longing to swap out my everyday watch for something fun, light and a little bit different, like Michael Kors' resin and rose gold watch.

Clockwise (from top left): Coral Dress (Tory Burch), Jersey Blazer (Boden), Daycation Bon Shopper (Kate Spade), Denim Pleated Trouser Short (Gap), Gold Coast Lacey wallet (Kate Spade), Stripe Sunburst Tank (J.Crew), Horton Sandals (Tory Burch), Michael Kors Show Stopper Resin Watch (Nordstrom), Sexy Boot Surplus Jeans in White (Gap), and Dorrie Skirt (J.Crew).

What pieces are you craving this Spring? Any new trends you're dying to try out?

Heavy Metals Designs

Trendy and chic, moving beyond the traditional designs with stone pendants…these new designs feature metal pendants and matching earrings! This is a new line of designs that I’m testing the market with and so far, they are quite popular and going fast at our online Timeless Designs Ruby Lane shop!

Metal is a great way to showcase any mixture of stones, crystals and pearls. The different textures, and sculpture done with metal brings to life the art created by the artisan. These new designs feature different pendants and matching earrings, offering a collection of bold, classy, sassy and still classical looks for any occasion.

This first design (to the left) reminds me of the waters in the Caribbean….crisp cool teal blues of the Caribbean are always a fantastic palette to use. The pendant is hammered on one side and the front is sectioned with two different colors of blue – royal and teal. I’ve added in a clustering of hand twisted charms in faceted crystals and large nuggets of teal druzy agates, colorful faceted agate rounds, more crystals and spacey silver pewter beads finishes off the necklace.

Next up (to the right) is a lovely and very fun set all about the green of spring sparkle…..at center focal is a shamrock pendant and matching earrings, tons of hand twisted charms of creamy glass pearls and faceted crystals, lovely flowery lampwork beads, more crystals and marbled ceramic barrels finished off the necklace.


Bold and classy (to the left) in a stately metal two-tone cross and matching earrings…..featuring more hand twisted charms of cultured freshwater pearls, faceted crystals, two large marquee shaped agates with pyrite, bold deep etched barrel beads and finished with black tourmaline.




For these and many other artisan crafted designs, visit our online shop to browse our latest custom collections!

Wear Sterling silver rings and Look Beautiful


Sterling silver rings are the best to wear and give someone as a gift. The ramp walkers also use this ring. If you want to get the crowd attraction towards you, then this type of ring is the perfect choice for you. It is a silver kind of ring that is very shinning and look very beautiful. This ring is the perfect choice to gift your girlfriend and if you want to attract a girl.

In the present era due to the economic recession, it is very difficult to buy the expensive rings made up of gold and diamond. This is quite cheap than the gold and diamond and perfect choice to buy. It is the perfect valentine gift and you can give it the first night as well. These rings are very beautiful and elegant and everyone desires to buy these rings. The quality of the ring is very superior and that is why it is placed in the superior place in the jewel world.

Some people are very conscious and inspire by the celebrities. They follow and wear what celebrities are wearing and following. Among the celebrity inspired jewelry, this ring is very famous and top models us to wear this ring on the ramp. You can wear this ring at all the casual formal, trendy, seasonal, rock and other occasions. A girl looks like a princess wearing this type of ring. It gives you more stylish and trendy look with the elegancy.

You can buy this type of ring from any online store and place the order. It is quite cheap to buy if to go for the deals in the famous sites. Online stores would be cheap option for you as compared to the offline store. If you want to customize the ring, then you can also do it. Above 90 %is added silver in the sterling ring and other is included the nickel. What is the best thing for anyone if a elegant ring like a diamond is available at the ch3eap price. Order this ring and make your hands and personality the centre of attraction. It is included in the category of silver jewelry. The silver jewelry includes all the silver bracelets, silver rings, necklace etc.

Sunday 27 March 2011

Discount Shoes: The great deal


We are living the materialistic world and it is the human nature whenever it sees any product with new designs and features, it wants to purchase it. The only constraint at that time is amount of amount of money available in his wallet. Thus whenever the user or customers decide to buy a pair of shoes at the reasonable price he can easily look for discount shoes which are available in the market at fair price. The customer or user can look for the signboard or the promotional advertisements of different shoe shops which are clearing off their previous stocks. In the off season the retail outlets choose the option of clearance sales at very attractive price discounts. The main objective of these shops is to get rid of old stock with any margin and get the money and again reinvest it to buy the fresh stock with fashion trends. In this way fashion lovers of the shoe can also upgrade their collection in an economical way.

If the user of the shoes is fun loving or he is interesting in hiking then it is not a good idea to spend all the money in one time. The user can also find the discount boots in clearance sales of different retail or factory outlets. The spring and summer are the best suitable seasons for searching the boots at the reasonable price. But it is always a smart approach to go through the online reviews of branded shoes to look pros and cons of the product to get the good deal as much as possible. The users should also look thoroughly for the return policies otherwise if they are not fitting at all, then definitely the users will be on the losing side.

The users can opt to purchase cheap boots online, now a day many good deals are available on the internet. Many retail and factory outlets wants to promote their brands online to get the attention of the users globally and internet is the best way to handle it. In these promotions the retailers sometimes offer their products at the throw away prices. It is general perception that shoes which are sold at discount price quality wise they are not good. That is not always true; it is just the matter of sharp eyes to look for any product at right place at right time to get the good deal.

Thursday 24 March 2011

Pearl earrings are worth wearing


Being a couple the engagement rings or eternity rings are the first and most important purchase. This kind of ring is so important because it represent your decision of becoming husband and wife. A woman has to wear the engagement for the rest of life. It brings the memory of the happiest and most exciting moment of her life. So while buying an engagement ring, great care should be taken.

Before buying an engagement ring, you must decide whether you want to buy gold, white gold, diamond or platinum ring. This selection is based on your budget. If you can’t go for diamonds, you can take a ring with gemstones or can make it with precious metal. You can add more beauty by engraving words like “love you” or “forever yours” on the ring.

Pearl earrings are the most beautiful and exhilarating. These earrings can be worn on any occasion and all the times. Pearl earrings are available in number of styles and patterns and colors. While choosing pearl earrings from a collection, buy the one which is according to your taste and can boost your personality by making you more charming. One having round face structure can go for small pearls while women with square shaped face can take large pearl earrings. It is a good candidate for a gift item to sister, friend or love. You can also choose pearl earrings according to your dress attire. With formal dress simple studded pearls suits best while dangling pearl earrings looks good with evening dress.

Cubic zirconia earrings are the most gorgeous entity in jewelry items. They are replacing the original diamonds. They are not considered cheap, fake or less precious. Only professionals can differentiate between the real diamond earrings and cubic zirconia earrings. Women prefer them because of their low prices and the beauty. They are also free from the tension of losing them. They are flawless in appearance and are durable. The typical cubic zirconium earrings are usually colorless. They are white in color but like diamonds they glitter on exposure to natural and artificial light. These are also available in brown, orange, rose pink, blue sapphire colors. These earrings are available in different styles and shapes. Cubic zirconia earrings are set in gold, silver or platinum which add more to the beauty of these earrings.

Earrings Enhance Your Personality




Women are always looking for ways to enhance their beauty to look more beautiful than others. Earrings are the part of jewelry that can enhance the beauty of woman. These earrings are available in different colors and sizes according to the choice of woman. Some love to wear long earrings and some love to wear small.

These are many types of earrings that includes modern, traditional and antique. They play an important role in expressing your personality. A girl looks dull without earrings in ear. Every continent is famous for its own type of specialty in making earrings. Asia is famous for the traditional and antique type of earrings. A woman feels her part empty when she is not wearing earrings especially at the wedding ceremonies and other important occasions. This part of jewelry doesn’t go out of the fashion.

The occasion’s demands something very elegant to wear such as earrings such as earrings made up with the stones around. There are diamond hoop earrings that are very famous for adding elegancy to the women personality. Women are always fond of wearing the diamond in ears. These earrings are expensive and not every woman can afford to buy. You can also get silver earrings by searching for the silver jewelry category.

Hoop is another god type of earrings. These earrings are available in the market in different sizes and shapes. There are diamond hoop earrings that are also liked by the men to wear in the parties. They believe that wearing those earrings improve their personality and enhance their status. There are also earrings with cubic zirconia.

Celebrity inspired jewelry is always admired by women in enhancing their personality. Among these jewelry, earrings are also available in this celebrity category. Girls love to buy those earrings that celebrities wear. The craze and desire for earrings is also increasingly developing in the men as well. As the earrings have become the most important part of the women life, these are available in the cheap price as well to wear in the daily life. These are available in the beads, copper metals, jute, coconut shells etc. These all types are beautiful and they add beauty to the women personality.

Wednesday 23 March 2011

Elizabeth Taylor


I wanted to acknowledge Elizabeth Taylor's passing today. I was a huge admirer of her work, especially her title role in the 1963 version of Cleopatra, which ranks in my top 10 for all-time favorite movies. After all, with Elizabeth Taylor, Rex Harrison, Richard Burton how can you go wrong (especially when you put them into a 1960s epic with some seriously fantastic costumes and sets)? Besides, for Hollywood, it's fairly accurate insofar as it closely follows Plutarch and other ancient (albeit Roman and heavily biased) sources on the Queen.



Burton and Taylor set the screen on fire as Antony and Cleopatra. Fun fact: this is the film in which they first met and began their romance (though they were both already married!). If you haven't seen Cleopatra, I strongly encourage you to go rent it and watch it this weekend in tribute. In any case, as far as I'm concerned, few stars today possess Elizabeth's beauty, poise, style talent and star power. She will be both remembered and missed.

Why Sterling Silver Necklaces Are Considered As the Best Gift


Since a long time sterling silver has been used for making jewelry and is preferred by most of the people because of its low cost and good looks. The looks of sterling silver jewelry are just like platinum or white gold jewelry. The demand of sterling silver jewelry has increased a lot because people prefer to use sterling silver rings as promise rings and prefer to gift sterling silver necklaces to their wives or fiancées. These types of necklaces are considered among the most romantic gift to be given to your partner. This article will discuss some issues due to which the demand of sterling silver necklaces is increasing.

If we compare the prices of sterling silver with white gold or gold, it is very affordable and available in very reasonable prices. But the quality of the silver is just like that of white gold that is why people prefer to buy sterling silver jewelry, especially necklaces made up of sterling silver. The shine of sterling silver doesn’t fade easily and if tarnished, you can easily clean it.

The sterling silver necklaces are available in a variety of stunning designs. You can choose the design according to your taste. The most purchased design includes elegant designs, eccentric designs, rock style designs and vintage style designs etc. these necklaces are also available with the gem stones and birthstones embedded in them, you can also choose them for your partner if your partner love to wear stones.

Sterling silver necklaces are really light and occasional that you can wear them in every kind of party or occasion. You can also wear them casually to look tremendous. Sterling silver has a brilliant shine just like white gold that is why it is preferred to be worn on formal occasion also.

Keeping in mind all the above mentioned points, it is concluded that sterling silver necklaces are among the best jewelry item just because of its affordable and reasonable price, fabulous shine and looks, excellent quality, resemblance with platinum or white gold and outstanding designs. So don’t waste times in search of any other present, which you want to give to your loved one just go and buy a sterling silver necklace which will definitely make your loved one feel special and loved.

Internet has played a great role in popularity of celebrity inspired jewelry


Internet is one of the greatest blessings of the modern era. It has made our life very easy and comfortable. It is serving man in many ways. Let us start from communication; in past, there were limited means of communication and technology provided us the facility to talk to our dear ones on telephone. It was internet that made it possible for us to feel our dears as if sitting with us. It has made the world a global village and we are even well aware of the people living on the other part of the world. It provided us an opportunity to get education in many different ways. There are a lot many institutions that are teaching us about many subjects online. We can even get a number of degrees online with the help of internet. This technology is not only educating us about academic knowledge but it supported businessmen a great deal to search for buyers around the globe. It provided many chances to the poor to start their means of income and to be rich. We can say that internet is like a great revolution but the most important function of internet is that it facilitated people in the purchase of a lot many items and helped them saving their energy. Besides, it educated buyers about different available products in the market so it ensured the purchase of the right thing from the market.

Let us take an example of jewelry. It is mainly due to the blessing of internet that many of us could see Kate Middleton engagement ring and became highly popular among many. Replica of this ring is very famous in market and people are buying it with great zeal. Moreover, sterling silver jewelry got an immense fame due to internet where we can know each and every thing about our favorites and can decide to purchase identical items to that. Bracelets used by famous people are getting great popularity and earrings are also getting popular to many folds. Another great advantage of internet is that we can see all such items on line and we can even buy them too online.

Tuesday 22 March 2011

Shoes use for multipurpose


In the ancient times the introduction of shoes are mainly done with the sole interest of securing and putting safety measures for the feet. But down the years the concept of wearing shoes has gone through dramatically changes such that in today’s date there is lot more usage attached to the product. It has truly become multipurpose with safety measures and being a style statement. There are exclusive shoes available for running, jumping, playing, walking, party shoes, funky shoes, sneakers, office shoes and many others. Similarly like this there are skates shoes too which is exclusively crafted for skating purpose. These are special shoes with higher grips to hold different forms of skating difficulties, for skating dance and for high rated skating athletics. However common people who love skating may also taste the flavor of adventure with this skating shoes and it is found for all age groups.

The Skate shoes can also be found as discount shoes where the price is much reasonable and affordable for all. Skating is a favorite sport for every age group and that is why the demand is much more among kids to teenagers to aged men. And if a discount can be fetched then there is nothing like it. The skating shoes are designed keeping in mind the fun of the sports giving vibrant and bright colors to the shoe. The designs are also crafted with many thoughts by the manufacturers since the main aim is to cover the feet and give ultimate protection during skiing. The skating shoes are often of various designs and shapes which are quite attractive.

There are number of brands which are supporting the creation of skating shoes. It is however the sports shoe creators like Adidas shoes and its Adidas shoe company which forms the pioneer of this sport shoe. It is there that you can find excellent quality and absolute comfort with great style and grip unparallel to any other competition. There are discount shoes available but it is only at a specific period of the year. To crack a great deal the perfect combination of good quality, superior brand, comfort and lesser price is the ultimate mantra.

Miles Redd loves velvet sofas...and so do I


Most designers tend to have a few favorite things (be it a particular color, pattern or even piece of furniture) that they use over and over again in their work. And sometimes that repetition can become a designer's trademark, their personal signature on a space. For Miles Redd, there are a number of elements  that the New York based designer returns to again and again: bold color on the walls (often in high gloss), animal print and Chinoiserie all immediately leap to mind. But one thing I hadn't noticed until today was Redd's penchant for rich velvet sofas, often in bold jewel-tone hues. And like Miles, I can't seem to get enough.

Why velvet? Well you'd have to ask Miles himself; however, in my opinion, velvet has the perhaps unique ability to feel at once incredibly luxurious, but also incredibly comfortable and inviting. I can never keep my hands off of it -- and it's this gorgeous textural experience that I suspect keeps Redd coming back. Besides that, velvet works anywhere, from a TV room or study to a more formal salon or living room. It's unquestionably the star that plays so beautifully with Redd's maximalist style.


Is there anything sexier than red velvet? Maybe just red velvet set against pink walls. I love how Redd sets these feminine colors off against the serious artwork and otherwise more masculine feel of the room.


The rich olive green is a nice visual rest from the bold patterns of the rug and pillows. By repeating the wall color in the center of the large room, it also helps ground the floating seating group and keeps the space from feeling too expansive.


A rich chocolate brown velvet feels positively decadent, especially when played off against bold stripes and cheetah print chairs. The ruffled taffeta curtains in the icy blue bring in some coolness to the otherwise very warm space.


The shape of this sofa (enhanced all the more with the nailhead detailing) is absolutely to die for. The green is a nice counterpoint to the rich reds in elsewhere in the room. And those Elkins chairs? Love!


More red velvet, this time with a fringe skirt. The black and white fabrics and art are such a great balance, lending this room a decidedly modern edge despite the traditional furniture and layout.


When I think of orange velvet, I think of this hideous orange chair from the '70s that Dave had when I first met him in Austin. And yet somehow, this orange velvet seems to work. If I were that little girl though, I'd be napping on it rather than on the floor.


More olive green velvet! Such a rich pairing with the deep teals and oranges in the room. This has to be one of my all-time favorite rooms of Redd's.

So what do you think of velvet sofas? Love 'em, too, or hate 'em?

Passion for Modest Fashion Runway Show

Calling ALL  Modest Fashion Designers & Clothing Store Owners.  The Modesty Movement is looking for you to participate in our Passion for Modest Fashion Runway Show slated for the last Saturday in April, which will be held here in sunny Orlando, Florida. This show is open to designers and store owners of all faiths and walks of life. If you are interested in particiapting and having your styles featured in the show, or would like a booth to sell your products at the show, please contact me at beglamcosmetics@gmail.com Thanks!

Monday 21 March 2011

Eternity Bands: The Most Stunning Present


Most of the relations get a start with eternity rings or engagement rings. Exchanging a wedding band for starting a new life is also a good idea. These bands can also be used for engagement purposes. When you choose eternity band as a present to give to your life partner, then a long lasting bonding between you and your partner is guaranteed. Eternity bands are regarded as the sign of love and sincerity.

Most of the times people prefer to use a ring in which diamonds or gems are embedded as a present to be given on the wedding anniversary to display wealth and lavishness. But choosing an anniversary band as a present not only represent the richness but it also symbolizes trust. Eternity bands with diamonds can be used to represent the ultimate hope and sincerity between husband and wife. That is why this present is the most romantic one to be given to your wife on the wedding anniversary.

Most of the wedding rings are structured in such a way that they have a circular array of arranged diamonds and in this pattern the ring becomes so much costly that’s is why most of the people prefer to choose eternity bands as half part of them has diamonds fixed on it and that is why these bands are cost effective.

These bands are available in different designs such as: paved, raised, closed claw look. The diamonds or gems with different looks are also used in these bands like rectangular or square looks or cut pattern etc.

These bands are the best present to be given to your wife at special times like on the birth of a baby, wedding anniversary, birthday etc. as they will definitely reflect the passionate love and ultimate affection between you and your wife and your love for each other will grow more.

These bands can also be used as present when you are going to meet someone special for the first time. These bands are also used on engagement ceremonies.

So of you have some one special, for whom you care a lot, then don’t waste time and buy eternity bands for him/her in order to show your affectionate love.

Sunday 20 March 2011

The Shoes: choice from branded to discount shoes


The British were traditionally fond of boots and they were the main source of inspiration to make it fashionable. Although the basic objective o f the boot is to provide adequate safety to legs and they have serve this purpose for the every section of the society. In journey of civilization sports shoes also came into existence to increase the performance of players and athletics. The shoes in earlier days were available in the big stores locally, but the changing trend of the fashion and advertisement in media has forced so many fashion lovers to purchase shoes even from companies of foreign countries. Thus in current time the shoe is main expensive item in the fashion world. The shoes offered by manufacturers or retailers below their printed sales prices are known as discount shoes.Sometimes it is good idea to buy these shoes to give relief to your wallet.

The market is now a days also flooded with branded shoes of prominent shoe manufacturing companies like Bata, Adidas, Woodland, Nike etc. The Adidas shoes are very popular among the sports community of the world. The companies like Adidas or Nike spend millions of dollars just to advertise their brands to capture the mind of youth and other customers. As well as quality of these branded shoes are concerned it is really marvelous because the companies also invest a lot of money in research and quality control. Now it is not compulsory for the users to go to store and purchase it, the online shopping facility from online departmental stores or from factory outlets these shoes can be easily purchased. The other prominent varieties like diesel shoes, skate shoes etc are easily available in the market.

The high heel shoes are too much in demand and very popular among the fashion loving community. Particularly girls and ladies of young age are very crazy about this high heel shoes because it really gives them beautiful look and it also boost the confidence of their personality. Now day even the official shoes are also available in high heels. The only bottleneck with these high heel shoes is the user can not run very fast as he can loose the balance of his body.

Friday 18 March 2011

Vintage, yet modern kitchen


When you look at shelter magazines and design blogs as much as I do, it can sometimes feel like you've seen absolutely everything before. Been there, done that. Sometimes it feels like the more I dive into design, the harder it is for designers to truly knock my socks off and show me something I haven't seen before. Kitchens and baths seem particularly vulnerable to my growing design ennui as designers and builders continue to cling to the same predictable styles and materials.

But of course, every so often a room comes along that reinforces why I fell in love with interior design  in the first place. This updated vintage kitchen belongs to Bob Williams (of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams) and it, along with the rest of the home, is featured in this month's Traditional Home. And I love it. The mix of materials, from Carrara marble (an exception to my grip about tiring of seeing the same materials over and over again) to honed granite (a finish I'm loving so much more than polished right now!) and butcher block is superb, especially alongside those dark teal cabinets (brilliant!) and the mix of new and old appliances and lighting. It's the best of vintage and modern and perfectly suits an older, remodeled home. The overall effect is elegant, but also warm, inviting and intensely personal.


The modern red drum shades are a bold touch of color that matches the intensity of the deep teal cabinetry and beautifully sets off the black and white tile floor. The few upper cabinets along the back wall are painted off-white to blend in with the walls and help keep the room feeling open and bright.


While there's a lot to be said for ultra-modern, high tech appliances, they never have quite the same charm as a vintage piece. The concealed vent hood ensures that the focus stays put on the 1930s range.


In yet another nod to the home's period, Williams converted a vintage 1940s walk-in cooler into a pantry. Now how clever is that? I also adore the marble baseboards and wall-to-wall subway tiles. Talk about easy cleanup!

Thursday 17 March 2011

Prepare yourself for camping


One of the most popular recreational activities today, among people of all ages is camping. Spending quality time with friends and family in nature, preferably without any electronic devices, is something that everyone should experience. There are many different fun things you can do, such as hiking, climbing, canoeing, swimming, fishing, mountain biking, etc. Camping can be either primitive of modern, and no matter which type you choose, you should know that it is not risk free. There are some things you should consider when you want to go camping.

Everyone should prepare their own first aid kit which ought to include: Band-Aids, cleansing agents, sterile dressings and bandages. They also include some simple instruments such as tweezers, scissors, a needle, a tongue depressor, safety pins, latex gloves, a lighter, alcohol for sterilization, saline, a thermometer, aspirin and a space blanket. Of course, those kits can be bought, but it is cheaper if you make it yourself.

It is very important to have healthy food and clean water. Some food you can bring with you, but you can also find it in nature, depending on where are you planning to camp. You should plan in advance what to bring, so you never run out of food or water. Running out would not only ruin your vacation, it could be dangerous. Don’t forget to bring extra money for emergency situations.

Whatever type of camping you choose, don’t forget to bring camping gear, such as sleeping bags and sporting backpacks, along with survival essentials such as knives. When you get to the right place, first thing you should think about is setting up tent. Most camping tents today are really simple to set up take down. They key is to find somewhere flat to avoid problems with water if it starts raining.

One thing that people usually forget is how to protect themselves from wild animals. Wild animals, generally speaking, like to be left alone. It is extremely dangerous to feed them or disturb them. One should avoid leaving the tent alone during the night and try to walk in groups as much as possible. Other considerations should include handling fire and avoiding injury. Everyone should be cautious so that a wonderful vacation doesn’t turn into a nightmare.

Jewelries enrichment of modern ladies

Now day all of one can live in fashionable style, each one can want how I improve our body style with latest fashion. All one goes in newest trendy style, either for men or women all once can make our look much attractive. As day to day the fashion becomes changed to their time. The fashion word gives you feeling of modernized or touch in fresh creativity. Generally fashion is a version of old one, the old become ended the new things arrive at you. Fashion are not related only your cloths but in jewelries you found a lot of varieties in it. As time to time their also a must changing in the fashions of celebrity inspired jewelry, with your jewelry you can improve you looking style, now jewelries are found in market, with have different in design, looks, shape or in size.

Today a jewelry word not only relates to women but also it come in such form where men’s also wear it, a bracelet come across us which give you much blondish look at all time. Generally jewelry is made for ladies, as by a collection of earrings jewels they enhanced our beauty. In modern time jewelry come in different shape, size or in style look. Now some silver jewelry are comes in same pattern of dress colors or in same design. If you choose a cloth then this same type of jewelry also available at you. The matching of color or dress it give most perspective look to your whole body style. Such combinations make it latest blend stylish look, which attracting to a women in all over the worlds.

Fashionable Jewelleries with its unique style has attracted the eyes of present society in comparison to old jewellery model. Earlier day, the jewelleries are came only few of varieties, where you enhanced your beauty only fewer colour of jewels. So you not get much option to enhance your beauty style. But now day you have to get many of jewelleries option which matching to your dress colour. As you want a colour of jewellery, then you get many of pattern varieties from it.

Keep your shine jewelry all time


There are many procedures to keep your jewelry shine at all times. When you buy some special jewels but after few days the color of jewelry is dull or rush it for some other materials. So it is difficult to clean your jewelry from such dirty things. To clean you jewels you give in jewelry shop place, the shopper get a lot of money from you for such small process of cleaning metal. He gives much amount just only to wash your jewelries. But you not fear of such cleanness, many of the cleaning jewelry process you can do just in your home.

As with some baking soda, or use of salt you will wash your jewelries. The most problem arises with silver jewelry, because if there any black spot occur then it is difficult to remove it. But with a washing raspy of jewelries, you can wash your metals, earrings, or bracelet just by washing sodas. With mixture of salt or water you keep your jewelry as original one. This is simple process to keep your jewelry in clean form or save your money from outsider money getter. You can also use your tooth paste to clean your silver stuff. Just dip a little amount of tooth paste in your jewelry and polish it by soft cloth in circular motion.

Then after this, you just wash off it in running hand water and pat it to dry cloth. Cleaning or polishing of jewelries at home needs polishing or flatter cloths. After wash, you can keep your jewelry in most of the dry place, because if any water can remain in your jewels, then it dulls the color of your jewelry. It should be necessary to kept in wrap cloths and away from other metals. Here you will also clean your silver bracelets or rings from such washing process. This is simple one to those who can not get much effort to pay money to other jewelry shoppers for cleaning purpose. The silver jewelry is one of the metals which not are varnish at all time, if you decide to get jewelry then bracelets sterling silver rings are good option for you.

Wednesday 16 March 2011

Power of bracelets in your life

When there is nothing in your life, you will do some different event or situation in some personal life. To happy to your family or a wife, you should decide to give some surprise to them. As such you give some special gift but you don’t understand what type of gift I present to our family were they happy at most time. But in some situation you will find what gift is suitable in my pocket budget. So to happy your wife or family you should wear some special kind of gift, the bracelet is a one most suitable gift to your wife. You should give such important gift in some special occasion; you will do anything to wear for your wife in category of bracelets, you should find the entire category in form of silver bracelets or in stone type rings.

The silver bracelets are a one resorting to happy your partners. Generally the bracelets are more powerful or strong to other kind of metals, it also safe in hand and not more damages if it crash to other item. Most of the metal may generally crashes if the fallen on the ground or meet some hard items. Apparently, research has been finished on them and these power full balance bracelet are used as a substitute therapy. You will just out this ring in place of some costly metals. To get ideas of such power bracelets first you understand how it could be work.

These powerful bracelets use a hologram which embedded frequencies that have a positive reaction with some natural energy fields to the bodies. When the hologram comes in contact to the body energy, the body mixed with some natural energy, as it contracting in your body, it gives you energy that flow in your whole body. Some of the athletics can wear this bracelet to keep our energy level and enhance our performance. Some celebrities use Kate Middleton ring, this is much shower in style each one can wear this ring. Now some of the Kate Middleton engagement ring is found in term of engagement purpose. These rings are specially made for engagement time.

Tuesday 15 March 2011

Bearpaw boots and Winter


It is winter season again and many dread the whole idea of going out. It is essential to get ready for the season before it gets the better of you. Shoppers rush around trying to buyer heavy coats and jackets, scarf’s, gloves and the like. Foot wear is also a very essential part of the winter season and one should pick out the best pair of warm and cozy boots.

Bearpaw boots are sought out by many people. These boots are usually offered on discount and it is obvious that no one would mind making that little saving. The Bearpaw boots are popular because they are worn during winter. They provide a lot of comfort and warmth making winter a little bearable.

The Bearpaw boots are made out of sheepskin which keeps the wearer really warm during winter. These boots are very warm such that some people do not even wear socks. The boots are very comfortable, soft and cozy. The tender warm feeling is perfect during winter. One major advantage of the Bearpaw boots is the price. These boots are of high quality and yet very affordable. They can be classified under the category of cheap boots that are of reasonably high quality.

The Bearpaw boots can be worn with all kinds of winter clothes ranging from long coats, jackets, jeans and the like. There are decent and look fashionable and trendy. They are available in different sizes, shapes and colors and one simply needs to take his or her pick.

When trying to identify where to purchase discount shoes, the starting point would be the online stores. Quite a number of the online stores offer discounts and even coupons at very affordable prices. If you are lucky enough you may get a store that offers free shipping and in case you choose to return the shoes then they offer free return shipping as well. In order to get a high quality cheap boots then locating the online stores is a prerequisite. You can find someone who may guide you on discounts and coupons.

Shards of Glass – Dichroic Glass

Dichroic glass is glass containing multiple micro-layers of metal oxides which give the glass dichroic optical properties. The invention of dichroic glass is often erroneously attributed to NASA and its contractors, who developed it for use in dichroic filters. Dichroic glass dates back to at least the 4th century AD as seen in the Lycurgus cup.

Multiple ultra-thin layers of different metals (gold, silver), metal oxides (titanium, chromium, aluminum, zirconium, magnesium) and silica are vaporized by an electron beam in a vacuum chamber. The vapor then condenses on the surface of the glass in the form of a crystal structure. This is sometimes followed by a protective layer of quartz crystal. The finished glass can have as many as 30 to 50 layers of these materials yet the thickness of the total coating is approximately 30 to 35 millionths of an inch (about 760 to 890 nm). The coating that is created is very similar to a gemstone and, by careful control of thickness, different colors are obtained.

I love working with dichroic glass, just not really good at making any beads or pendants; however I’m in luck! A very good friend and fellow artisan Anna is a premier glass designer here in San Antonio, Texas. She makes some of the most incredible, gorgeous dichroic one-of-kind pieces (I know, I personally have quite a few of her pendant sets!).

From time to time I purchase her pendants and incorporate them into my own creative designs; accenting with wire, metals, crystals, or natural stones; drawing on the colors of the pendant to develop the jewelry.

These latest designs feature dichroic glass dichroic pendant and earrings sets; accenting with tons of crystals, lampwork beads (another fun glass to work with), metals, and cultured freshwater pearls, just to name some.


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*Research from various websites.