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Keeping active is essential to good health The majority of us buy one pair of athletic footwear. We wear this whenever we are planning on doing something active. Be it taking an evening walk with our spouse or riding bikes with our toddler. However, you should have a separate pair for when you want to do an indoor activity, such as jogging the track at the local fitness club or even walking on your treadmill at home. You can do that if you purchase a couple of pairs of discount running shoes. There’s really no need to spend a small...

Update Your Look For Less!! You don’t have to spend a mortgage or rent payment to have a fresh, updated wardrobe this spring and summer. All you need is a little creativity. New stylish jewelry will add a fashionable “pop” to your Spring look for 2006. Necklaces are making the biggest comeback and fashion statement this season. Bold in expression, the most au courant women are wearing them in layers. Metals are back in vogue, so layer them around your neck or your wrist. Adding a few well chosen pieces to your current wardrobe will spice it up and make...

Short biography of Giorgio Armani Born on July 11, 1934 in a small Italian town, Giorgio Armani has become a symbol, an ambassador of Italian fashion all over the world. Particularly known for his stylish suits worn by top Hollywood actors such as Mel Gibson or Richard Gere, Armani never even thought of becoming a fashion designer in his youth. He went to college to become a medic, but he soon realized that hospitals weren’t for him. He quit in favor of taking photography courses. However, that was not meant to last much either as in 1957 he had to...

Get Red Carpet Glam Without Paying Designer Prices Some say getting red carpet glam is close to impossible on a tight budget. But it actually can be quite simple if you know exactly how to stretch your wardrobe dollars. It’s trendy to try to get a good deal and the savviest shoppers take pride in paying next to nothing for their fashion finds. Whether you’re getting ready for a wedding or high school prom, or just want to freshen your wardrobe, here are some tips to help you create your own personal style on a budget. * Give online auctions...

Ballroom Dancing-Let’s Talk Shoes Ballroom dancing, like most other sports, (and if you don’t believe it’s a sport, get out there and do swing dancing for an hour or so and see if you don’t work up a sweat) has it’s own ‘uniform’ of sorts, including the style of clothing as well as the type of shoes worn. That varies, of course, depending on whether you’re going to class, a studio dance or a competition. I often hear the question – ‘What kind of shoes should I wear to dance in? It’s my opinion that the very best choices for...

Performing Ballet On The Big Stage The dance of the ballet is a dance is beautiful movements and graceful flowing moves that beautifies the body. Ballet is a dance that you cannot learn in a couple of months, it is a graceful and beautiful dance with incredible moves, ballet takes years to learn and many hours of practice. After ballet dancers graduate from dance schools, the dancers will audition for dance companies with the hope of performing on stage.. When looking at dance it is very structured in its movements, dance is performed to a musical score and this enhances...

White shoes are the new black First popular among hip-hop and rap enthusiasts, the white shoe became a symbol of two things: wealth, and cleanliness. The white sneaker proclaimed clean lines and soon became part of the hip hop image of well-to-do. The rap community, wanting to showcase their taste for a pure, keep-it-real attitude, donned white shoes. While the shoes sent out a message of simplicity, they also provided a sharp contrast to the wearers’ dark baggy pants. Since white shows up so clearly, the shoes made a nice addition to the profile. From this avant garde celebrity fashion...

Ebonite Bowling Products Summary: Ebonite bowling products like shoes, bags, balls, and many other bowling accessories are available both in your local sport shops and online. To the bowling enthusiast out there, you must be longing to own some of the many bowling accessories, or bowling products for that matter but are not sure what brand to choose. You can shop all the bowling products and accessories you want with the same brand- Ebonite. Ebonite is a manufacturer that produces almost all of the bowling–related products you can think of; from balls, shoes, to accessories like shoe slider and towels....

Do you ever get stoked about running or jogging when you watch those cool ads on television? I will admit that I do Have you checked out the new and improved mens new balance running shoes? Hey, just a heads-up; these contemporary sneakers are always improved with each new model. It’s all about vying with the competitors like Nike and Addidas. Mens new balance running shoes have to stay on top of the game just like any other shoe. I chose these particular sneakers because I thought they were light, performed well, and looked great. Oh, and of course the...

Men’s Running Shoes Summary: Men require an entirely different kind of shoe than women. One thing is certain: A woman’s foot isn’t a scaled down version of a man’s foot. So, traditionally, wearing shoes not intended for the specific sex isn’t beneficial. On some occasion a woman may find a certain running shoe flexible and sturdy enough but a man will find it too limp that it wouldn’t even provide minimal motion control. By nature men’s running shoes are for all intents and purposes made tougher since it gets rough up more often than a woman’s shoe. Manufacturers for several...

How To Pick The Right Shoe/Footwear The Importance of Picking the Right Shoe Every so often it happens that you land up buying the wrong pair of shoes that not only hurts your wallet but your feet as well. Wearing the wrong shoe especially on an everyday basis may not just aggravate foot problems; but may also become the cause of foot ailments. However, with the right shoe; the wearer can always prevent foot ailments and depending on the type of activity that he/she indulges in; should pick a shoe that best suits his nature of activity, foot type and...

Shoes and the people who wear them It was my fist day back to school. I stood outside my classroom, waiting for the instructor to unlock the door. I looked around at my fellow classmates. I suppressed a laugh when I noticed one girl and her outfit. She was very stylish in a bright sundress, and looked like she could have stepped out of a fashion magazine. She was dressed to the “T”, including her silver pointy shoes. I have to give her credit for not having heels, at least they were somewhat sensible. I stood in my Skechers sport...

Fitting Pointe Shoes Pointe is considered to be one of the hardest moves in ballet to master. Students in this area of discipline generally need to have several years of basic ballet classes to reflect on. They average age for Pointe is ten but some students start around age eight if their instructor thinks they are ready. Others are fifteen or sixteen when they begin to learn this particular element of ballet. A dancer must have strong legs and good balance in order to master the art of Pointe. One of the most important things with Pointe is to have...

5 Insider Beauty Secrets Other Women Don’t Want You To Know! Part 1 Imagine what you would do if you knew miracle working beauty secrets. And if you had the self confidence that comes with being beautiful. Now before you laugh and say you’ll never be beautiful, listen up. I know where you’re coming from! At one time I didn’t know any beauty secrets. Before I learned any beauty secrets I was plain, even bordering on ugly. I had acne, chapped lips, weight issues, wardrobe disasters, and not so white teeth. But thats all become past with the 5 beauty...

Pearl Jewelry – Fashion Trends For Modern Age The classic elegance and luster of pearls has become more of a curse than a blessing. They may be considered lovely jewelry but are usually relegated into the background, in stuffy events like weddings, christenings and coming out balls. Pearl necklaces have sometimes been equated with “squares”, spinster aunts, grandmothers and the old South. Pearls have had a hard time competing with more edgy jewelry like the luscious and high-class gemstones like diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and even semi-precious stones like opal and garnet. Pearls have therefore become remnants of the past than...

Proper Shoes On The Course Pay Off. Too often do I walk on the course and see people playing golf in their Tennis and running shoes. It’s ironic, if you contemplate how much time and money they’ve invested in just getting to the greens and they haven’t settled in a good pair of golfing shoes. Unfortunately it’s more often that I see a female member of the group committing this common mistake. Not only do golf shoes provide the support and balance you need to make the proper shot. Golf spikes offer better traction than offered by sneakers or shoes....

Athletes At Greater Risk For Foot Problems Approximately one-quarter of all the bones in the human body are located in the feet. When these bones are out of alignment, so is the rest of the body. While 75 percent of the population may experience serious foot problems, it’s usually not a genetic matter. Most foot problems are brought on by neglect and a lack of awareness of proper care-including ill-fitting shoes. Your feet mirror your general health. Conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, nerve and circulatory disorders can show their initial symptoms in the feet-so foot ailments can be the first...

Looking For A Great Casual Womens Shoe? Then Online Shoe Stores Are For You “Casual shoes” means many different things to all women. Gone are the days when women had to wear their athletic shoe just to have some comfort. “But what about the style or the look”, women say. Shoe companies are recognizing this and are supplying shoe stores with casual and stylish, yes stylish womens shoes. With the advent of advanced comfort technology casual shoes for women are fast becoming the latest rave with style and flare. Style and look is no longer associated with the word “discomfort”....

Fitting Pointe Shoes Pointe is considered to be one of the hardest moves in ballet to master. Students in this area of discipline generally need to have several years of basic ballet classes to reflect on. They average age for Pointe is ten but some students start around age eight if their instructor thinks they are ready. Others are fifteen or sixteen when they begin to learn this particular element of ballet. A dancer must have strong legs and good balance in order to master the art of Pointe. One of the most important things with Pointe is to have...

Wrinkle Remover That WORKS!! That’s a pretty optimistic statement, isn’t it? But yes, in my opinion, this cream does work and no I’m not an agent or in any way tied to the manufacturer financially, but as a fitness and health consultant I am always looking for any “edge” to help my clients, and this product fits that criteria. Now I had thought about writing a bit about fashion and how it’s really all about “the ladies”, and rightly so (‘cos who really cares about what guys are wearing anyway) but then you already know that. And then I thought...

If The Women’s Dress Shoe Fits, Buy It! In this age of enlightenment, how come we still call them women’s dress shoes? Sure, most of the time we wear our women’s dress shoes with a dress, but more often than not we also wear them with our tailored trousers, business suits and jeans. But we don’t call them “tailored trousers shoes” do we? And how come we’re still wearing those four-inch stiletto heels, when we know how hard it is to stay out of the cracks in the pavement, even in our flats? Don’t you think we might have learned...

Wicker Laundry Basket Laundry is something we all must do, but most of us don’t really like doing, laundry duty, or laundry day is something most of us prefer to avoid whenever we can. You will be surprised to learn that laundry is one of the main causes of disorder and mess around the house, laundry that is not taken care of can sometimes be a burden on all family members. How many times did you want to explain to one of your family members that the laundry does not end its life when simply inserted into the laundry basket,...

Getting your Best Running Shoes Summary: Selecting a shoe is never a tough task as long as you know what shoe types are optimal for you. Selecting a shoe is never a tough task, if the choosing would only include your favorite color with the fanciest design. But when you add factors like running requirements, existing problems and past experiences with other shoes, plus the price you’re willing to shell out, you will begin to understand how complicated the intricacies would be. To make this process simple, an outline of needs versus availability should be drawn clearly. Ok, let us...

Shoes Gone Astray Dorothy lost hers. I forgot mine. My wife broke hers. I speak of shoes, of course. So why are we all smiling? Dorothy is that sweet little girl who broke in that bustin’ bronco of a tornado, landing in Oz and inheriting magic ruby slippers from a dead wicked witch. For most people, the story ends when Dorothy loses her precious slippers somewhere over the scorching desert that surrounds Oz … much like a Congressman loses his power when he flies out of Washington and crosses over the gridlock on the scorching mid-summer Beltway. Just as a...

Shoe-Shopping Tips for Back-to-School As the dog days of summer start to dwindle, parents everywhere will scramble to outfit their children for back-to-school. Stores will be inundated with moms and dads in search of the latest fads and fashions for their little ones, and shoes are sure to top the list. Children’s feet change rapidly as they age, so it may be necessary to revisit the shoe store every few months. The American Podiatric Medical Association provides the following tips for parents to ensure the shoes they buy make the grade: * It’s important to measure a child’s foot before...

Online Shopping For Shoes The wanton advancement of science and its application has allowed the modern civilization to view everything and to lead the life in the most technical way. The global business is of no exception. The World Wide Web has brought the revolutionary impact to the business all over the world. Selling and purchasing have become far easier with the development of the Internet system. Shopping for shoes over the Internet does not necessarily mean that it would be always easier for all. Sometimes it proves to be too tough for the general flock to shop for the...

Gearing Up for Fitness with Online Sports Apparel Getting in shape is much easier when you have the appropriate sports apparel to wear. With so many online resources, you can now find almost any type of clothing for fitness and exercise, running, playing sports games, etc. Many of these items can be found online at a sports shopping mall in a variety of brand names such as NBA, NFL, NASCAR and NCAA, and at a reasonable price. Here’s a quick guide to sports apparel, and how to choose the clothing and accessories that are right for you. Apparel for Playing...

Traveling with a large group of friends can make for a really amazing vacation. There is nothing better than going on vacation with friends, and there are lots of travel destinations that can accommodate large groups. This article will give you some ideas for maximizing your fun on your next group adventure. The best part of traveling is being able to spend freely once you get to your destination. While the hotel and the flight are usually the most expensive part, the best trips usually involve spending a ton of money out and about. So before you travel set up...

I’ve been a running fanatic ever since my high school days when I was on the cross country team However, it was obvious that my friend had gone to a lot of time, trouble, and expense to get this present for me, so I felt that I had to at least give them a try. I told myself that I would wear the Asics shoes on one short run and then come up with some reasonable-sounding excuse as to why I couldn’t wear them anymore. I could just say that they didn’t fit right, didn’t offer enough protection, or simply...

Kids Clothes: Making Smart Choices For Younger Kids Kids clothes are available in a variety of styles and looks, but what is right for your child? As you consider some of today’s fashion trends, you may be a bit skeptical about allowing your child to wear them. With suggestive wording, short skirts and pants that expose their boxers, you may be leery about what is okay and what is not for your child. Before you start shopping for kids clothes this year, take into consideration a few details. Battling Fashion Trends Over Your Beliefs Even young children, as young as...

Fashion sunglasses Sunglasses are shades for the eyes that offer protection, better vision, comfort, or just a chic look. They are different from spectacles which only function for people with disorders of vision. Sunglasses are more associated with fashion rather than function. It is surmised that the idea of sunglasses took birth from the Roman Emperor Nero who liked to watch gladiator fights through emeralds and rubies. But the modern sunglasses took shape only in the 1940s where the movie pop fraternity has had a huge contribution in making them so popular. Today, sunglasses are available in all perceivable colors,...

Teaching – A Survival Guide for Students and New Teachers (Part 2) The advice may sound silly, but take notice anyway, because it is based on 28 years of teaching experience and listening to students discussing teachers’ appearances. When you start teaching your life will be much easier if you conform to student expectations. The time to be different is after you have established yourself. Children are very traditional in their expectations of what teachers should wear. They react in a more positive way to a teacher wearing a suit. If suits are not your style then look for an...

The authentic Fendi Spy Bag is a fantastic addition to this Italian designer’s ensemble The Italian designer is known for its many different products for good reason. Socialites, celebrities and models adore this powerhouse of fashion. An authentic Fendi Spy Bag is the epitome of attitude and looks that represent this designer’s overall personality. You can find this item on a number of people in the spotlight. The first rate authentic Fendi Spy Bag is well named. There is wit and humor blended with high fashion. The mix of humor and elegance makes for a very attractive accessory indeed. Ladies...

Making Hemp Jewelry Is Fun and Easy Making our ideas come to life and creating them with our own hands is a great source of satisfaction for many of us. Handicrafts such as making hemp jewelry have been and continue to be very popular among both hobbyists and would-be entrepreneurs alike. Aside from being a productive way to pass time, making hemp jewelry encourages creativity and is a great and inexpensive way to have fun either by one’s own self or with friends and family. Growing hemp is illegal in the United States because it comes from a variety of...

They say that travel broadens the mind, but it’s hard to expand your horizons when you’re dealing with endless hassles or trying to figure out where your luggage went. Before you take that next vacation, save yourself the headache with the tips in this article. They’ll help make your trip go smoothly. To be truly prepared for travel when packing your clothes, have something for all seasons. Even if its summer where you are going, the climate can still be very different than you are used to. Include both the swimsuit and a good jacket just in case. Even the...

Men Fashion Accessories and Clothing Tips Are men fashionable? A few decades ago if you would have asked this question, the term fashionable more or less was associated to women. However with growing times the word fashionable can now be heard in men’s vocabulary too. If you have a look at the Men clothing catalog you will notice that it is very large and encompasses innumerable items ranging from designer watches and leather wallets to sleek eyewear, trendy belts, comfortable socks, exciting ties and fragrance perfumes etc. Fashion Man Accessories • Designer belts for men: Designer belts for men are...

Work Apparel Any job you do will require some type of apparel or clothing. Work apparel can be used in all work functions. You can get apparel for work and school. Work apparel is offered for all industries from service companies, hospitals, restaurants, assembly lines, painting companies and many more. Work apparel comes in many sizes and shapes. Women and men alike have come to rely on their work clothes to complete their daily jobs. Men have long been offered many more styles than women, but that is changing, more and more women are taking different positions in the company...

The Secrets Of How To Make Money The Quick And Easy Way Revealed Know all about what it takes on how to make money the quick and easy way. We share with you details that no one else will! Have you always wondered why some people seem to make money all the time while you struggle it out? Well, now you can learn all about the secrets of how to make money in a very short time span! Fashion designing If you love clothes and designing them by yourself, then fashion designing might just be the job for you! You...

Kayaking Footwear Kayaking footwear comes in several different designs, to keep your feet safe and, in some cases, warm. Kayaking will obviously not require the same type of footwear that you would wear to the store or on the street. However, since you will not always be in the kayak (eventually you’re going to have to come back to land and get out of it), you’ll probably want to have some sort of shoes just in case you have to come back to a rougher part of the beach. You don’t want to hurt your feet just because you have...

Be Prepared for Your New Baby If you are expecting a new baby you have probably already been preparing for your little one for quite some time. Packing for the hospital and preparing your home for the new baby are the most important things you can do to make your transition from the hospital back home smoother. Here are some preparation tips that I found the most helpful before the birth of my daughter. Pack for the Hospital Use the checklist below as a guide when you pack your bags for your hospital stay. A checklist will ensure that you...

Designer Fur Coats Fur coats are one of the hottest crazes in the fashion industry today. Thousands of people throughout the world have considered it for several good reasons. They are not only used for warmth on the coldest of days, but the use of fur coats has moved even into the must have category of today’s fashion. People are looking for designer fur coats and it’s interesting to know that the coats are worn not only during special occasions, but from day to night across all seasons. Speaking of designer fur coats, a number of designers holding the famous...

Online Sports Apparel Getting in shape is much easier when you have the appropriate sports apparel to wear. With so many online resources, you can now find almost any type of clothing for fitness and exercise, running, playing sports games, etc. Many of these items can be found online at a sports shopping mall in a variety of brand names such as NBA, NFL, NASCAR and NCAA, and at a reasonable price. Here’s a quick guide to sports apparel, and how to choose the clothing and accessories that are right for you. Apparel for Playing Sports (Sports Jerseys-Apparel, etc.) When...

It is just so nice to be able to stay within the comforts of your own home. You really just do not feel like going anywhere when you think of all the stress that is involved with traveling. However, it does not have to be that way. The following tips will help make traveling a lot easier on you. Show your loyalty. Even if you are only planning to stay one night, if your hotel has a loyalty program, it can be worth it to join. In addition to additional amenities, such as garment pressing or free meals, a guest...

Apply This Information To Your Pregnancy And Learn Take the time to really enjoy your pregnancy. The nine months will seem like an eternity when you are going through it, but soon enough, you will miss that kicking in your belly. As blessed as carrying a child is, there is a lot to consider, do and deal with. This article will give you some tips on how to handle it all. Do not feel required to announce your pregnancy to everyone as soon as you know. All women have their own comfort zone regarding when they want to tell everyone....

You’re Wearing Crocs? Crocs shoes are becoming more and more popular everywhere you go. When I say “Crocs shoes”, I don’t mean shoes made of crocodile skin, but rather a new shoe trend that is sweeping the nation Crocs shoes originally came from Canada. Now, the Crocs company is based in Boulder, Colorado. Crocs are made from a patented closed-cell resin, which makes them comfortable and pliable. They are especially great for people who are on their feet all day, like food service personnel, medical personnel and others. I’ve heard from doctors and nurses that after wearing Crocs all day,...

When Passion For Fashion Is A Health Menace You will never understand up to what extent women are willing to do for the sake of beauty. They will brave undergoing through the knife for the purpose of cosmetic surgery. The risk-taking involved is a case of the end justifying the means. However, a new concept of suffering for passion does not follow the same argument. Suffering for fashion is not just about the perils that being eternally stylish can pose to your bank accounts, but about the damage that your passion for fashion could be doing to your health. Talk...

If you suffer from acne, you know how it can affect your life. Your confidence suffers, and people see you in a different light. If you’d like to cure your acne, read on. This article will go over many proven tips and techniques to clear up your skin and help your life. If you have the problem of forehead acne, you may want to check out your favorite accessory, your hat. If you like wearing your favorite sports cap, the oils from your hair and hair products could be deposited to your forehead. Also, wearing a hat traps the sweat...

Until you are a parent yourself, you can not possibly imagine how hard it can be to buy your children shoes You see, when you go to the childrens shoe store, you want to do everything in your power to make sure that you pick out the right pair of shoes for your kid. Adults know how to buy their own shoes. You feel the way it fits your foot, walk around in it, check for extra space or too much tightness, and try adjusting the laces. If it feels alright, it is the shoe for you. With childrens shoes,...

Designer Envy CHANEL, VERSACE, DOLCE & GABBANA, VUITTON, GUCCI, DIOR, FENDI, PRADA, COACH, MARC JACOBS et al. As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, these are the brand-name clothing and fashion accessories that women will expect. But with the average cost of these items ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, how can the average woman afford these at all? Add to the mix the celebrity endorsements. Paris Hilton wears CHANEL sunglasses, Jessica Simpson totes a VUITTON Speedy bag, Jennifer Lopez wears a DOLCE & GABBANA dress. “What’s Jennifer Aniston got on?” “Oooh what’s Madonna wearing?” Stars don’t...

Spring Is Here; Buy Your Man Crocs Shoes! You think Crocs Shoes are just for women? Don’t let the bright colors fool you! I buy my man Crocs shoes every spring. Why? Because I was tired of his stinky smelly feet after spending his days at work. Crocs has men’s flip flops and clogs that will keep his feet cool and help prevent that horrible odor that comes with the heat of spring and summer. My man works hard as a medical technician at the local hospital. He is on his feet all day and most men’s shoes just do...