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Velvet - The Fabric Of Fall

by: Catherine Olivia

The history of velvet is somewhat fuzzy, but the first English reference to it was in 1278, when a king's tailor purchased the fabric in Paris for the kings bed. More than 700 years later you don't have to be a king to afford to wear velvet.

You're seeing it everywhere, in every shade. Carefully created into dazzling jackets, dresses, handbags, boots, pumps and flats. You will find velvet this fall in an array of rich, deep colors like navy blue, emerald and red, meant to make a fashion statement. You can't be shy and wear velvet this year!

Alice & Olivia offer a velvet military jacket in navy with leather piping. Nanette Lepore offers an embellished velvet jacket in muted shades with a peacock feather print. Moschino is showing a dress saluting the paisley craze. It's a lovely cognac velvet halter dress with a medallion print. One of the standout velvet creations this season has to be the Cynthia Steffe strapless velvet empire dress. It features a dark green bust trimmed with golden ribbon. The dress falls into a three tiered nutmeg colored velvet skirt which falls just below the knee. The bottom tier of this dress is beautifully embellished with gold and green floral embroidery. There are only two words to describe this dress - rich and opulent.

Shoe designers have always loved velvet. Yves Saint Laurent is offering a beautiful crossover velvet sandal in olive. Christian Lacroix offers an unexpected twist on chic with his dark brown velvet sandal which is made an absolute must have with the addition of a teal and black wool flower on the heel. You have to check this shoe out. Can somebody say perfect for any upcoming holiday celebration? Shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo is offering a Victorian inspired velvet pump in a rich wine color. He also shows a very strappy and sexy black velvet platform sandal, perfect for evening affairs. You can pair these sandals with a cropped jacket in teal velvet and black satin pencil pants, perfect!

Don't forget to check out the wide array of velvet bags. Hobo's, clutch bags and totes are shown in velvet. Giorgio Armani is offering his signature tote in croc-embossed velvet. Gucci is showing a green velvet shoulder flap bag accented with a crocodile trim.

Splurge and buy yourself a spectacular velvet piece this fall - you won't regret it!

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Catherine Olivia

Article courtesy of http://www.shoes-for-women.com.

7 Must Haves For A Beach Vacation Wardrobe

7 Must Haves For A Beach Vacation Wardrobe

by: Janice Wee

When you go for a beach vacation, the last thing you would want is to lug around tonnes of clothes. You can travel light when you go for a beach holiday, or anywhere warm. A capsule wardrobe of just 7 lightweight items are all you need, to stay chic throughout your holiday. Bring some detergent so you can wash each day's clothes after wearing it, and you should have enough to last through a long holiday.

With some clever coordination, 7 key items get you a myriad of looks. You look chic by the beach or in the restaurant. That capsule wardrobe goes a long way. The trick is to pick tops that go with all the bottoms in your travel wardrobe. Do that through your color scheme.

First of all, pick your color scheme. What colors look best on you. Pick 2 or 3 colors that make you look really good, and which go really well with one another. If you are uncertain, you could stick to just black...

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She?s Hot in the Road?

by: Maricon Williams

Every bystander that saw you wishes that they could also have a girl like yours and they exclaimed ?She?s definitely hot on the road?? and then you smile and said ?Wish on brothers?this girl is mine??

Have you ever wondered why most men refer to their bikes as a she or their girl? In order to satisfy my curiosity I asked some of the boys in the neighborhood with bikes why they have to refer to their bikes as their girl. And these are some of their explanations:

Boy 1: I call my bike my girl because it?s beautiful and shapely like you girls. ? I don?t know about this but if I?m compared to a bike I definitely would not want to be compared with those bulky big bikes. Just think of what that implies.

Boy 2: My bike is my girl friend because she?s hot?! ? Again, I don?t know what to think of this comparison but it must be because exhaust of motorcycles are hot when you get in contact with it...

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Wedding Dresses ? Getting the Best for your Budget

by: Elsie Gilbert

Weddings are a very expensive business and costs can quickly spiral out of control. Most brides want to ensure that they look their best, so it is little wonder that wedding dresses are the one area that seems reliably to run over budget in almost any wedding arrangement.

But, you don?t need to spend a fortune in order to look stunning and to generate admiring glances from all around. Wedding dresses are a matter of very personal choice and it is often the case that imagination can be a much greater asset than pure cash!

Wedding Dresses - Clever (and cheap) Ideas

Most weddings have an underlying theme and wedding dresses should be included within this theme. For example, if you are having a medieval theme, it is possible to choose a darker bodice or even an impressive hairpiece to accentuate an otherwise very plain dress.

As a general rule, wedding dresses do not need...

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Prom And Homecoming Dresses For The 2006 Season

Prom And Homecoming Dresses For The 2006 Season

by: Lynn Donn

Now is the time to start searching for prom and homecoming dresses for 2006. It?s nice to allow yourself plenty of time, so you can relax and enjoy checking out all those gorgeous dresses before you decide which one is going to be absolutely perfect.

Before you begin searching for your prom or homecoming dress, you should have a clear idea in your mind of whether you?re looking for a full formal, semi-formal or dressy casual style. Most high school proms are full formal, so it?s the perfect opportunity to wear that full length ball gown you?ve always dreamed of, or the kind of sophisticated formal dress you would reserve for the most glamorous occasions.

A homecoming dance or event will usually be less formal, but the dress code will depend on the event and on your particular school?s tradition. The best way to get an idea of the kind of outfit which will be most appropriate...

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Giving Your Home A New Image Can Be Quick And Easy With Furniture Slipcovers

Giving Your Home A New Image Can Be Quick And Easy With Furniture Slipcovers

by: Caroline Smith

By fitting furniture slipcovers over your worn or outdated upholstery you can give your old sofas and chairs a stylish new look in minutes.
Stretch slipcovers for furniture are designed to be really easy to fit and can be held in place with elastic or ties for a snug fitting finish.
If you?re keen to add some vibrancy and style to your home, without too much expense or effort, the answer could be simply adding some ready made slipcovers.
With chair and sofa covers you can give well used furniture a fresh lease of life,
and transform the appearance of your whole room.

Furniture covers come in a huge range of sizes and designs for all types of seats.
For your family room or den there are wing chair, recliner, loveseat and sectional couch slipcovers.
Additionally, loads of attractive kitchen and dining...

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How To Shop Online For Your Mother Of the Bride Dress

How To Shop Online For Your Mother Of the Bride Dress

by: Audrey Cheong

Your daughter?s wedding day is announced.
She is ecstatically happy and cannot wait to shop for her wedding dress.
However, you as the mother of the bride, may have doubts about finding your perfect mother of the bride dress.
After all, weren?t you the one who visited countless bridal shops, department stores, and boutiques, the last time so-and-so was getting married and could not find something to wear?

What about this special occasion now?
Your dress has to complement the color theme of the wedding and the chosen color is fuchsia and guess what, you look terrible in pink! Fret no more.
The internet revolution has been around for years and now almost everyone, including Grandmother Harriet, is really savvy in shopping online for anything and everything sold under the sun.
You can be too!

If you or someone you...

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