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Friday, November 30, 2012

Summer Fun in the Sun and Sand: Skincare-News.com Presents Flawless Melt-Proof Makeup Tips

As the days heat up, keeping up a cool and stylish appearance can be a challenge. The latest article by Skincare-News.com Melt-Proof Summer Makeup: Flawless Beauty for the Sun and Sand provides six sun-proof makeup tips and product recommendations to withstand the hottest of temperatures.

Maintaining a flawless face – with shine-free foundation and clear, radiant skin – can be a daunting challenge in the summertime, with the heat causing makeup meltdowns. What are the best foundation formulas to outlast a sweaty face in the hot sun? How can women use concealer in a way that keeps blemishes invisible all day? To find out, visit Skincare-News.com or click skincare-news.com/a-9772-MeltProof_Summer_Makeup_Flawless_Beauty_for_the_Sun_and_Sand_.aspx

One of the most common cosmetic pitfalls during the summer is eye makeup that smudges and melts, creating unsightly raccoon eyes. How can women avoid an unattractive mascara faux pas? In what ways can eyeshadow be used to outlast any temperature? To find out, visit Skincare-News.com or click skincare-news.com/a-9772-MeltProof_Summer_Makeup_Flawless_Beauty_for_the_Sun_and_Sand_.aspx

A polished and classic look is a favorite for many women. Unfortunately, maintaining this style is difficult as the temperatures soar. What's the best type of blush to use in the summer heat to avoid smearing? How can women maintain perfectly applied lip color that also locks in moisture? To find out, visit Skincare-News.com or click skincare-news.com/a-9772-MeltProof_Summer_Makeup_Flawless_Beauty_for_the_Sun_and_Sand_.aspx

Find answers to many more women's jackets questions about melt-proof makeup and the hottest products for summer at Skincare-News.com or skincare-news.com/a-9772-MeltProof_Summer_Makeup_Flawless_Beauty_for_the_Sun_and_Sand_.aspx

Thursday, November 29, 2012

idolookgood.com Launches New Online Women's Clothing E-commerce Site

Women's clothing retailer, idolookgood.com, announced today the grand opening launch of the new idolookgood.com e-commerce boutique that will enable the company to enhance its merchandising and marketing efforts and deliver a more personalized and relevant consumer experience.

The new idolookgood.com was designed so that the custom women's coats er experience couldn't be easier. The combination of intuitive navigation--by style and by brand, along with social media interaction and shopping cart makes finding and purchasing boutique women's clothing effortless.

Since it's founding in 1995, idolookgood.com has featured some of the finest boutique women's clothing including brand names:

COMFY USA Is designed for customers who want modern, trend-appropriate clothing that balance casual and career with an eye for fashion. Young in spirit, realistic in fit...and tremendous qulaity. COMFY USA is seasonless, timeless, ageless and sophisticated. Mix and match the pieces.

CUT LOOSE Cut Loose is known for their fabrics, flattering fit, and colors. The shapes are simple, and easy to combine pieces for a sophisticated look. Cut Loose has a philosophy of "implied shape", meaning the shape of the body is implied in a flattering way. Cut Loose clothes skim the body for a fluid silhouette. When a Cut Loose garment "fits," it simultaneously flatters the figure and allows room to really move.

The name "Cut Loose" is figurative, so that you will have fun dressing in a relaxed style, with a bit of individuality. Each season offers new wardrobe workhorses, pieces you can wear over and over, and combine to create your "go to" outfits. Cut Loose clothes are simple to launder and easy to pack and wear.

PARSLEY & SAGE A wonderful collection of Women's fashion tops . Uniquely styled tops are all hand woven which add both to the character as well as style and beauty. Made from 100% cotton these tops are comfortable to wear and present a casual elegance coupled with unique style seldom found in most other types of printed tops. Parsley & Sage tops reflect an easy, casual, classic look that is up to date and easy to wear incorporating style as well as comfort.

ART OF CLOTH Art of Cloth is the source for incredible women's clothing made from the most gorgeous handmade textiles on the planet! Their purpose in the world is the art of cloth--that speak to a deep connection with the spirit..as well as the beauty of the women wearing them. Incredibly comfortable and flattering, allowing you to make an artistic, creative statement that is all about you. Art of Cloth fits and flatters women of all sizes.

HEARTSTRING A collection of soft silhouettes, unbelievably soft cottons, flattering fit and easy to wear. Superb cotton that is yarn-died for fade resistance. Every woman loves Heartstrings.

ELEVEN STITCHES Woven cotton shirts that are the most flattering shirt in the world..adorned with hand-painted mother of pearl buttons--a must have piece. Once you own an Eleven Stitches shirt...you will never want any other shirt. Simply...the best.

NORTH STAR BASE BY GERTIES Known for COMFORT and superb styling in all type of knits. Exceptional comfort in fit and fabric...you'll wear your North Star Base knits season after season.

idolookgood.com edits the best collections of artisan designers from around the world to bring women's clothing and accessories with a unique point of view to the market. idolookgood.com is dedicated to dressing the woman who wants to look good, feel comfortable, wear color and own clothing with a flattering fit. In addition the clothes are easy to care for and pack and travel well. Who doesn't want and deserve that?

Over the past decade, idolookgood.com has grown from a premier Washington, DC area boutique destination, with a reputation of offering the "Best of the Best" to now an "in-the-know" on-line women's clothing boutique.

As Demand for Men’s Business Wear Grows, Alan David NYC Let’s You Stand Apart from the Pack

Recently Barron's, the journal of American business, announced an uptick in the sales of men's business wear, sparked by the need for men to look their best while going back to work, with a better-than-expected jobs report for August. Leading the way for these sales was an increase in slimmer fitting suits, and there is no reason to settle for "off the rack" when getting down to business. Alan David Custom tailor-makes suits and garments, for a unique fit and style that can't be replicated anywhere else.

At Alan David, nothing is pre-fab or ready-to-wear. Instead, the process begins with a carefully drafted, individual pattern for fashion jackets online each client, producing unique individual garments which are hand-sewn in the Alan David New York City workshop.

Alan David NYC offers traditionally fitted suits, as well as slimmer styles or a "basted fitting" for the best possible fit on your body. The "basting" occurs when the fabric is hand-cut and then temporarily sewn together with white thread. This guarantees the client complete satisfaction with the final fit and appearance. Without this step, no suit can properly be called '"custom". In an age where men are once again dressing for success, only "custom" can set consumers apart from the pack.

Alan David also makes custom-fitting clothes for boys and women. To learn more, visit Alan David at http://www.alandavidnyc.com

About Alan David NYC
Since 1926, Alan David Custom has been producing the highest quality, hand-sewn, custom suits New York has to offer. Their tradition of dressing men is backed by four generations of fitting, pattern making and custom-tailoring experience. Our custom garments range from men's suits, formal wear, women's shirts, boys' suits, trousers, and more, all made at our family owned New York City factory, and hand sewn by our old world custom tailors. To learn more, visit http://http: //http: //http://www.alandavidnyc.com or phone for your custom fitting at (212) 227-4040

Ojai Visitors Bureau Announces Annual Ojai Village Merchant Sale and Holiday Season Kick-Off on November 3 in Ojai, California

When thinking of the holidays, thoughts of snow-capped mountains and cool temperatures may come to mind. But imagine a destination with a Mediterranean climate filled with enticing visitor opportunities, spectacular spas, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and passionate shopkeepers who have special finds, maybe just that perfect gift for the season! Shopping in Ojai itself is a gift to oneself– away from the hustle and bustle of rushing through malls and navigating giant parking lots. Ojai is a reminder of what life - and holiday shopping - was like before the big box bargain shops paved over much of Main Street USA.

There's no need to wait for 'Black Friday' to shop and celebrate the season. Beat the crowds and come to Ojai the first weekend in November for the 4th Annual Ojai Village Merchants Back Yard Sale on Saturday, November 3, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Arcade Plaza. Visitors can meet local merchants and take advantage of pre-holiday bargains from the 25 participating Ojai businesses, offering an array of collectables and gifts galore including art, jewelry, boutique clothing, beauty supplies and home décor. While browsing, shoppers will be entertained with live music – pop, jazz, Celtic and bluegrass.

For those spending the night or the weekend, Ojai has a variety of overnight accommodations to choose from – from cozy inns and B & B's to a 5-star luxury resort. Hotel packages and special rates are offered this time year.

Holidays tend to give way to thoughts of toys, and Serendipity Toy Store, an Ojai staple for 34 years, offers a variety of trendy and traditional favorites. Owned by Joe & Lili Barthelemy, the independent shop contains the once-popular slinky (the walking spring toy), 'Magic Rocks', 'Sea Monkeys', 'Jack-in-the-box' and tin toys, to name a few. In addition, the toy shop sells old European toys, wooden classics in addition to Matrushka's, Russian dolls, part of Lili's Russian heritage. Current favorites like Beanie Ballz are also available.

How about bacon candy canes? Or nostalgic circus cookies? Kingston Candy Company is a tasty paradise that appeals to the kid inside of everyone. Owned by Holly Thrasher, the sweet shop features an abundance of old-fashioned styles of boxes of candies and treats including such favorites as 'Snaps' (sugar coated licorice filled tube - so hard to find) and salt water taffies in every imaginable flavor and color. Kingston also has an amazing variety of glass bottled sodas, lunch boxes, gift baskets. New to their line are Lynn's Chocolates, Seattle Chocolates, and "Pink Mo-Mints" in collector's tins in celebration of Ojai's famous pink moment sunsets.

A stop at Rains of Ojai is a must for all Ojai shoppers. This 100-year old plus department store sells fashionable clothing for men and women, house wares, shoes, gourmet gifts, beautiful candles and more. The store started in 1874 as a small hardware shop and later became Ojai's general store, evolving into what it is today – Ojai's very own department store.

Ojai is home-grown and Made in Ojai speaks to that with the many 'Ojai only' products and gifts that can be found there. Shopper women's coats s will find Ojai's own olive oil, yummy chocolates, Lavender jam, honey and teas, soaps, candles, plus books and art from local authors and artisans. It's a great place to gather gourmet gift items to share with friends and family during the season.

Ojai's Spanish-style Arcade is a great place to wander about and find some incredible gift selections. The Lennon Closet consignment store is where designer goods can be found at bargain prices. Name sound familiar? In fact, the family descends from the famous Lennon Sisters singing group, making for an interesting stop.

Kava Gifts owned by Hildegard Tallent is the place to find custom sofas & chairs and ever-changing home décor. During the holidays, the store is decorated for the season with brightly lit Christmas trees on display and fun and interesting ornaments to choose from. Shoppers can also find a number of holiday home décor items to help make the season complete!

Ojai is an easy 90-minute drive north of Los Angeles and 50 minutes south of Santa Barbara. The closest airports are Santa Barbara (45 miles), Burbank (70 miles), and Los Angeles (85 miles).

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Keeping Feet Pain-Free While Shopping on Black Friday and Throughout the Holiday Season

It's holiday season – the time of the year when most people are on their feet more often than any other time of the year.

It takes staying on your toes to manage the holidays – standing in long checkout lines, attending holiday parties, cooking, traveling to friends and relatives, lugging goodies to the post office and a whole lot of running around. Usually while sporting the season's fashionable boots, heels and other footwear that can cause tired, achy feet.

It is possible to go shopping without dropping. Lou Paradise, president and chief of research at Topical BioMedics, makers of Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream, offers tips to get through the holiday season pain-free.

Holiday Foot Do's:

--Leave the heels at home and wear comfortable shoes for spending hours on your feet. Walking or running shoes are most preferable to help increase comfort and prevent ankle and foot pain that results in wearing heels.

--If shoes are tight, use a shoe stretcher to make them more comfortable before heading out the door.

--Wear cotton-based socks to absorb moisture and keep your feet dry.

--Lighten the load of your shopping bags and make frequent trips to the car to drop off packages.

--Distribute the weight of shopping bags on both sides of your body

--Consider using a shopping cart to not stress your back with heavy packages.

--Keep your back straight and relaxed when walking. Try not to slouch as your weight is shifted forward.

--Women should consider carrying a small backpack rather than a heavy purse.

--When shopping, ask for assistance shopping to lift heavy objects.

--Keep up your energy and take frequent breaks to enjoy a snack, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and rest your feet. If possible, elevate your feet to help reduce swelling during your break.

--Apply Topricin Foot Therapy Cream before heading out for heavy day of holiday shopping to maintain happy, healthy and pain-free feet.

--After a long, punishing day on your feet be sure to stretch and flex your toes with controlled movements. (Don't bounce!). Soak your feet in a warm Epsom salt bath, dry, and massage in Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream for soothing relief. Running your feet over a reflexology roller or golf ball after applying Topricin gives feet a great massage.

-See your doctor or podiatrist immediately if you have concerns about any foot issues.

HOW TOPRICIN WORKS AND USAGE:
Don't pop an ibuprofen or simply just soak your feet in Epsom salts – minimize pain and pamper your feet with Topricin Foot Therapy Cream.

Topricin Foot Therapy Cream specifically targets ankle and foot pain and is safe for diabetics. The product's fourteen natural biomedicines naturally support and assist the body by helping the subcutaneous skin layers of the feet drain toxins and excessive fluids from the tissues that increases blood flow and helps heal the damage that is causing the pain.

Apply Top women's coats ricin Foot Therapy Cream in the morning before heading out for heavy day of holiday shopping, periodically throughout the day and at night to maintain happy, healthy and pain-free feet. As an added plus, Topricin Foot Therapy Cream treats dry, cracked skin of the feet. hroughout the day.

Topricin Foot Therapy Cream also relieves foot pain symptoms associated with Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, sprained and swollen ankles, forefoot pain, blisters, aching feet, flat feet, hammertoes, corns and calluses and other painful foot conditions and injuries.

Free of parabens and petroleum, Topricin is safe and natural and doesn't use any volatile oils such as camphor, menthol, petroleum or lanolin, fragrances or irritating chemicals. The cream is fast absorbing, odorless, and greaseless and will not stain clothing.

The product is formulated for maximum absorption can be applied many times as needed to relieve foot pain with no fear of overuse or interference with other medications, and is safe for diabetics and pregnant and nursing women.

To learn more about Topricin Foot Therapy Cream, go to http://www.topricin.com.

About Topical BioMedics
Topical BioMedics is the research and development leader in topical regulated natural biomedicines for pain relief. The company's flagship product, Topricin? Pain Relief and Healing Cream, was introduced in 1994 and is now a leading natural therapeutic brand. A combination homeopathic formula, Topricin has been awarded a patent for the topical treatment of pain associated with fibromyalgia and neuropathy.

All Topricin products are made in the U.S.A., formulated with approved medicines as found in the HPUS (Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States) and are in compliance with federal rules for homeopathic over-the-counter medicines. Safe for diabetics and pregnant and nursing women, the products contain: no parabens, petroleum or harsh chemicals, are odorless, greaseless and non-irritating, and produce no known side effects.

Topricin is available in pharmacies, natural food stores and other fine retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods, Vitamin Shoppe, Vitamin World, Duane Reade, Fred Meyer, Wegmans, and other retail stores throughout the U.S., as well as direct from the Topical BioMedics' online store.

Topricin can be found in the 2012 Physician's Desk Reference (PDR). For more information visit http://www.topricin.com.

Friday, November 23, 2012

Senior Pet Tips: Simple Things You Can Do To Make Your Senior Pets More Comfortable

As our beloved companions get older they begin to slow down and many suffer from the same age-related wear and tear as we humans do. Arthritis, gastric upsets, diminished senses, sensitivity to extreme heat and cold are just a few. Below is a list of tips you can use to make your senior pet more comfortable, happy and healthy.

Feeding the best diet

Feeding your pet high quality food not only makes them feel better, but can reduce the chances of illness and disease in the future. Raw food, home-cooked meals or premium commercial food will go a long way in keeping your pet happy and healthy. And don't forget to add variety to your pets diet. By rotating what you feed you are insuring that your pet gets a more balanced array of vitamins and minerals. Not to mention, how would you like to eat the same thing day after day year after year. Be careful, however to introduce dietary changes gradually to avoid tummy upset and diarrhea. Begin by adding in 1/4 of the new food to what you currently feed for between 5 to 7 days. The second week feed 1/2 new food to 1/2 the current diet and so on until you have made a complete change. Once your pet gets used to more variety they will more easily tolerated dietary changes.

Consider adding supplements

Adding natural vitamins and supplements can also be of great benefit to our pets, especially seniors. My personal "Holy Trinity" is a good Mulit-Vitamin, EFA's (essential fatty acids) and a Plant Enzyme and Probiotic Supplement (such as Animal Essentials). A good multi-vitamin will ensure your pet receives adequate daily amounts of necessary vitamins and minerals. EFA's do more than keep skin and coat healthy. EFAs are the building blocks for prostaglandins, which work to regulate hormones, immune and nervous systems and cardiovascular function. People and pet's bodies cannot make them and so they need to be added to our diet. Enzymes and Probiotics help enhance your pet's health by promoting the proper balance of good intestinal flora and by supporting the digestive systems that aid in the assimilation and utilization of vitamins and nutrients. Enzymes combine with food and water to aid in the breakdown of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.

Even if your dog or cat is not displaying signs of arthritis you can help prevent or slow the onset by starting them on a natural supplement designed to promote joint and cartilage health. Look for supplements that contain ingredients such as glucosamine, chrondroitin, MSM, vitamin C, white willow bark, boswellin, yucca powder, manganese ascorbate, bromelain, selenium (especially in conjunction with vitamin E), vitamins C, A, and E. In addition, Omega 3 fatty acids from fish oils has shown promise in treating arthritis in animals and humans.

Buy an orthopedic pet bed

Beds made out of convoluted foam offer greater support for sore achy joints and muscles. Soft fluffy beds may look and feel appealing to us, but as anyone with back problems will tell you, a nice firm bed is much more comfortable. The same is true with our pets.

Raise your pet's food and water bowls

Raise your pet's food and water bowls to provide the height that your dog (or cat) needs for healthy eating and drinking. Raised feeders minimize neck strain and reduce air ingestion making them ideal for senior and large breed pets.

Be aware of diminishing sight and hearing

Don't drastically rearrange rooms and furniture as your pet has probably learned to navigate his/her environment quite well and sudden changes can lead to fear and confusion. When approaching your older pet make sure they can see or hear you coming. A pet with sight or hearing loss can become very startled by an unexpected touch. Clapping your hands or making some other loud noise can help alert pets of your approach. The vibrations created by walking heavy-footed also work well to alert pets that someone is coming.

Just like people, our pets become more sensitive to extreme heat and cold

Provide pets with a warm place to lie and sleep in the winter, away from drafty windows and doors. Consider buying a heated bed or insert to keep them cozy. In the summer, make sure outdoor areas have plenty of shade and cool fr women's coats esh water available at all times. Indoors, make sure they have a cool spot away from direct sunlight.

Ramps and special harnesses can make life for seniors much easier and less painful

They can help them climb stairs, get in and out of vehicles, rise from lying down and provide extra support while standing or walking. Cats can greatly benefit from portable stairs that aid them up and down from the bed, couch or other favorite cuddle spot.

Don't forget about exercise

Your older pet still needs to get out there and be part of the world; drinking in the fresh air and soaking up some sunshine. It's just as important for them to keep moving as it is for us when we age. Be aware, however that you need to adjust the length and strenuousness of their exercise. Shorter distances and less challenging terrain may be needed. And, definitely be careful in any extreme weather, as older animals cannot tolerate extremes like when they were younger. Also, make sure you always have an ample supply of clean water for you and your pet.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

What Bridal Shower Favors should I pick?

Bridal Shower favors have evolved a lot over the last forty to fifty years. When I was a small child, the winner of the bridal shower game usually got to keep the household item. They where considered the Bridal Shower Favors. They arranged from a lot of different cooking utensils, to household cleaning products such as a toilet scrub brush, and the ever so popular a box of Hammer Baking Soda with a hand printed list of all its usefulness.

I remember when I was a small child my mother and the rest of the groom-to-be aunts gave his bride-to-be a family and friends a bridal shower. A lady who had children older than I was at the time, won one of the shower games and was tinkled pink that she won a toilet scrub brush; ?€?Oh my,?€?she claimed, ?€?I was just about to buy a new one, my old one that I received as a shower gift twenty years ago is loosing all its bristles. This is wonderful, now I don?€?t have to buy a new one.?€?

Cleaning ones house has evolved into disposal materials that?€?s better for the environment. In fact a lot of woman don?€?t even clean their own homes, these days. I can imagine a younger lady getting a regular old toilet brush for a bridal sho wer gift and not knowing what the thing was for.

So, what?€?s left to give out as bridal shower favors. Well you could get online and type in Bridal Shower Favors like I did and buy everything to theme soaps to little candles. You could give something out as elegant as wine stoppers to something as domestic as beer bottle openers. You can even give them heart shape measuring spoons for their own kitchen (if they cook and bake). My personal favorite for over indulging is the little monogrammed bags with any letter(usually the first letter of the bride-to-be?€?s new coming last surname)and filled with candies of your choice.

Or, you can go the same route I always did for the bridal showers I helped give to the brides-to-be in the past. I always found homemade bridal shower favors a more personal touch for the guest and for the bride and her mother and future mother-in-law. For insistence with a garden theme bridal shower, the favors could be a mix of flower seeds slipped into cellophane and the ends gathered together and tide with ribbon that also holds a personalize note from the bride or the bride?€?s mother or even written by the people that are giving the bridal shower. Just a simple thank you for coming to the bridal shower and making the day special for the bride-to-be and her mother.

The company called Pamper Chef also does bridal showers. The one I helped give I made twenty cut out cookies in five different shapes and20wrapped them individually in cellophane with color ribbon I attached the matching cookie cutter. The guest got to enjoy the bridal shower favor in two ways instead of one way. They got to eat the cookie and use the women's coats cookie cutter for their own baking. The quest that didn?€?t bake, I noticed they did two things; they kept the favor or gave it to a relative they knew loved to bake.
My mother always prefers the eatable bridal shower favors, especially the chocolate kind. However the problem with that bridal shower favor once the food item is gone my mother would throw away the container that held the food item. No matter if it held a personal note or the bride-to-be?€?s name.

Which brings us to that special bridal shower favor that the guest will want to hold on to for quite sometime. And the most famous question bridal shower givers ask is how much money do we want to spend. Of course it all begins with how many people are giving the bridal shower and how much money can they afford to spend. I personally have done the bridal shower where the bridesmaid gave the party. To the bride-to-be?€?s family live out of town, however the groom-to-be?€?s family lives in town so they give a bridal shower to the bride-to-be as a welcome to the family party. I find giving a bridal shower as the bridesmaid gives you less money to work with, since you already have pay over a hundred dollars for the bridesmaid dress, than another forty dollars for the shoes. And don?€?t forget the twenty dollars for the matching purse. Than theirs that wrap or coat you need to get for the winter weddings. Plus your bridesmaid are usually limited to two to four women. Where as a family bridal shower you can have two to ten women helping pay for the bridal shower. Once you decide on a budget you need to make your list of things you need. Food, game prizes, cake, and serving ware. What money is left over is usually what you use for decorating and the favors.

So, you can spend as much or as little money you want on bridal shower favors. However this writer believes in the more personal touch of the bridal shower favors. Weather they are eatables or the throw in the draw kind of bridal favors. By adding bridal shower favors for the guest to take home with them, that makes it more personal for the bride-to-be and to me that?€?s more important.