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<div style="text-align: justify;">Realistically every day spent with your partner should be one filled with romance, however, the ever popular Valentine’s Day is only a week away, so here are some great gift ideas for this Hallmark <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E5N0MG?ie=UTF8&tag=alph075-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000E5N0MG"></a> holiday. <a href="http://alpha-lifestyle.blogspot.com/2010/01/valentines-day-gifts.html">Read more...</a></div>Metropolitanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930671689482089397noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266741719643128411.post-31923666548048674692010-02-07T01:47:00.010-05:002010-02-07T12:12:09.332-05:00Mirror Mirror On The Wall, NYC Fashion Week<a href="http://www.ipings.com/act/add?what=http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/lLck?format=xml"><img alt="iPing-it!" border="0" src="http://out.ipings.com/addipings.gif" /></a><br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Ivy League, Campus Cool </b></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">This spring/summer be on the lookout for some classic Americana with polos featuring popped collars, plaid-on-plaid, and denim shirts, cuffed trousers and shorts. White denim, <a href="http://alpha-lifestyle.blogspot.com/2010/01/product-focus-ray-ban-aviator.html">aviator sunglasses</a>, and boat shoes will be making it big this summer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9zAXU1vZ_kOhXwSCF7rtCCMAIcgF555PacYE_pDNOUu4_QalZmuUlL30DKoTHcFlY3-fNwQuiNoCKRcyzWoTByGVFEZv_ab73uzS73eVrnzbt9jqUWFAuXYtwy-bd7X_KKyXFPHlRqao/s1600-h/1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9zAXU1vZ_kOhXwSCF7rtCCMAIcgF555PacYE_pDNOUu4_QalZmuUlL30DKoTHcFlY3-fNwQuiNoCKRcyzWoTByGVFEZv_ab73uzS73eVrnzbt9jqUWFAuXYtwy-bd7X_KKyXFPHlRqao/s400/1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: red; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Leather Biker Jackets</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Already in full swing in continental Europe, the leather biker jacket will be popular in North America during the cool spring months. Layer it over t-shirts and a scoop necked shirt or turtle neck to create a classy look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUvoNGAJ1fBpUprThD6HPY5HdER-fa04IMH5nzQwotqbSEjrwyeK3O34VgNaxJCVrkdkGzjaHSI4h46Yvmfs7hSNlloL85u84jVGS2rjP3W0AhmbT_3WfNVpKc5UH6FfQUYjl-sbVPVnMP/s1600-h/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUvoNGAJ1fBpUprThD6HPY5HdER-fa04IMH5nzQwotqbSEjrwyeK3O34VgNaxJCVrkdkGzjaHSI4h46Yvmfs7hSNlloL85u84jVGS2rjP3W0AhmbT_3WfNVpKc5UH6FfQUYjl-sbVPVnMP/s400/4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>So stick with me during the upcoming season when we explore these concepts in more detail, but for now rate, subscribe and comment! Let me know what you think of these trends, are you going to rock any of them?<br />
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Metropolitanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930671689482089397noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266741719643128411.post-54994253865141574002010-02-06T21:57:00.008-05:002010-02-07T03:10:34.924-05:00Kris Van Assche Sneaker For Dior<a href="http://www.ipings.com/act/add?what=http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/lLck?format=xml"><img alt="iPing-it!" border="0" src="http://out.ipings.com/addipings.gif" /></a><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Belgian designer Kris Van Assche a graduate of the prestigious Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts, who now works for Dior in addition to having his own label, has just unveiled his new sneaker for Dior. This high top sneaker has a very boot like silhouette and unusual stitching, typical of the avant-garde styling that is to be expected from Dior. The ankle section is also reminiscent of the recent gladiator trend. This shoe retails for $550 USD and is perfect for those trying to stay on top of the urban military trend.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="color: red;"> <span style="color: #f6b26b;">Kris Van Assche, pictured above.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #f6b26b;">Some of his earlier work, pictured above and below.</b></div><br />
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</div>Metropolitanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930671689482089397noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266741719643128411.post-50638724126780777652010-02-06T20:48:00.004-05:002010-02-07T00:06:50.552-05:00How I Got My Start Designing Clothes<a href="http://www.ipings.com/act/add?what=http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/lLck?format=xml"><img alt="iPing-it!" border="0" src="http://out.ipings.com/addipings.gif" /></a><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Since the tender age of ten I understood the power of appearance. I realized that if you wore nice clothes, people are more likely to give you what you want because you leave a good impression on them. Later in life while studying courses about sexual attraction to complete my degree in psychology I learned that my childhood beliefs were in fact true! First impressions are lasting, so it is always a good idea to put your best foot forward. I have always been fashion conscious and that is why I would get certain pieces in my closet such as my suits altered by a professional tailor. My tailor is great, he can take any suit off the rack and modify it so that it fits me like a glove. The only problem is that my tailor lives in another country so I only get to see him about once a year. Not the most ideal of arrangements.</div><div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">A very intimate female friend of mine let me in on her secret for looking so dapper all the time, she makes her own clothes, or alters garments that she purchases at the store. Wow! I thought when I first heard this. Think of the potential of creating something that nobody has, it would be more exclusive than the latest Louis Vuitton or Gucci collection, assuming you are good of course. When I was a small child my mother would make clothes for me on her sewing machine, so I decided to go into my closet and pull out an old pea coat. I drew up a design and gave it to her. I watched her all day as she patiently recreated an exact replica of my design! Unfortunately this was to be a one off experience because I was not planning to give my mother my entire wardrobe to redo. I decided to take one of my favourite leather jackets to a local tailor who does alterations. He told me that he had 45years of experience, that’s more than my regular tailor I thought to myself as I gave him my design and my precious jacket. A week and $56 later when I picked up my leather jacket I was horrified at what he had done. He had butchered the jacket and it only remotely resembled what I had asked him to do for me. He had also daftly cut and threw away a lot of leather so it was impossible to go back to the original design. I then vowed, never again!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The next day I went to my local fabric shop and stocked up on some supplies. Big metal buttons, red piping, red string, gold string, etc. and then I into my closet yet again, and this time pulled out a drab black topcoat. I pulled out my mom’s sewing machine and did the unthinkable. I began to sew! I watched my mother work her magic on my pea coat previously, and asked questions along the way, so I knew exactly what I wanted to do to my overcoat and I knew how to do it. Slowly but surely I started to see the image in my head manifest into something beautiful and tangible in front of my very eyes. I stayed up until 3am, and then decided to crash for the night. In a few short hours I single handily altered half a coat. I plan to finish the one side before starting the other. I am not even close to finishing because I plan to make the collar larger and add leather detailing, but this is what I accomplished in 10 hours of labour. Upon completion of this project I will make an entire coat from scratch. Not another alteration job. The take home lesson from my topcoat experiment gentlemen, when somebody hands you a lemon in life don’t just sit there and cry about it. Learn something new from it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQeXstptFbUbl0rz50QmOGlXwmS9d-FI2U7AVDIlZqd9_4m4FvLLRbt2yAhXHhsnH5hI2qF7rXNkUCLZpesN9t8bhgAQgI9hm1B26cVIh524tC0Hk4XNtcCmAmQcMFU3pxgI5azr2aQBdx/s1600-h/coat1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQeXstptFbUbl0rz50QmOGlXwmS9d-FI2U7AVDIlZqd9_4m4FvLLRbt2yAhXHhsnH5hI2qF7rXNkUCLZpesN9t8bhgAQgI9hm1B26cVIh524tC0Hk4XNtcCmAmQcMFU3pxgI5azr2aQBdx/s400/coat1.JPG" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Metropolitanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930671689482089397noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266741719643128411.post-76815255731442238892010-02-06T20:44:00.006-05:002010-03-04T09:27:07.798-05:00A Generation Of Men Raised By Women<a href="http://www.ipings.com/act/add?what=http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/lLck?format=xml"><img alt="iPing-it!" border="0" src="http://out.ipings.com/addipings.gif" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">“We are a generation of men raised by women” Arguably the most powerful quote from the movie <i>Fight Club</i>. So what did Tyler Durden mean when he said that? Traditionally when a man and woman would get married, they would stay together. For life---not this Mickey Mouse I love you, I hate you, screw you we’re getting a divorce business that is tragically so common today. Ask any psychologist specializing in the study of children and they will undoubtedly inform you that for a child to have a healthy upbringing he/she requires to be raised in a household by BOTH parents who will shower him/her with love and compassion. Since the dawn of civilization the model for family structure has been patriarchal, and this kept the divorce rate in check. </div><br />
<div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fast forward to today and what do we see?--A Matriarchal model where women believe that they should be leading the family because they were raised by a single mom who taught them that they have to fend for themselves. And the man in the relationship doesn’t know how to lead it because he is sitting around licking his own balls because he too was raised by a single mom and is tired of being “controlled” by women, and ultimately bails on the relationship—perpetuating the viscous cycle. You aren’t being controlled by anyone tough guy....you are just lazy. Women are not to blame, you are buddy. Is it any surprise that the divorce rate is at its current abominable level, of course not! In the 50’s and 60’s if your mother said to you “Wait until your father gets home” you’d have pissed your pants because that was the ultimate threat. Today, mothers have become more disciplinary than fathers, and this is all too frequently depicted in the media as well. Many movies and television shows depict a confident, capable mother and a totally incompetent oaf of a father—Just look at Peter Griffin from Family Guy or Homer Simpson from The Simpsons, and compare them to their respective counterparts Lois and Marge. Who really wears the pants here boys?</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There was a time when men would hold meetings in the town square, men only. These meetings were designed to generate business, provide mentoring, and support. Society has evolved negatively where leadership roles are no longer assumed—the lines are blurred, granted there is some good in this but this article is focusing on the negative effects on men when they allow themselves to become emasculated. In early civilizations men were the hunters, travelling in packs, leading society in a dignified manner fulfilling the needs of society. Get off the couch boys, become the men that you were supposed to be. Work <b><i><span style="color: red;">with </span></i></b>your woman to move your family forward.</div><br />
One of the important factors in taking control of your life is taking control of your image. If you dress well you will build and regain confidence. For excellent tips on this topic visit the <a href="http://cafecouture.co.cc/" style="color: red;">Metropolitan</a>. <br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Alright so you admit that you don’t exactly pay attention to <i><b>everything</b></i> that your girlfriend says.... but you should at least pay attention when she talks about Edward Cullen. Who is this Cullen guy you ask? Simply every woman’s fantasy. Edward Cullen is a fictional character from Stephanie Meyer's best selling books known as the Twilight Series, which have now been made into a set of major motion pictures starring actor Robert Pattinson. Edward is depicted as a handsome, intelligent, wealthy, articulate, and impeccably dressed vampire. Did he just say vampire? Yes! Desperately craving the blood of his human lover Bella, this vampire is a total contradiction to all things vampirish because he is constantly brooding and sadistically preventing himself from devouring the woman who he so easily seduced. Ahhh the perfect gentleman! Now some photographs for your viewing pleasure, before we get to the look that women crave so badly.<meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: #f6b26b;">Should we even ask what is going on here?</b></span><span style="color: #f6b26b; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">By the way they are both wearing </span><a href="http://alpha-lifestyle.blogspot.com/2010/02/college-casual-chuck-taylors.html">All-Stars</a><span style="color: #f6b26b;">, check out the blog</span></b><b> <span style="color: #f6b26b;">on that.</span></b></span><br />
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</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Hate him as much as you want, but in the Twilight series this man knows what women want, and knows how to deliver. Actor Robert Pattinson is also followed around by groupies in real life because of his portrayal of Cullen. So lets dress you up so that your girl can feel like she too is dating a real live Edward Cullen. Here are some tips on how to pull off his style. The picture below is essentially the look that we are aiming to replicate. We have chosen this look because it is how he is dressed for much of the first film.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">This piece is critical if you want to get the style right, so make sure that you invest in a quality grey double breasted woollen <a href="http://alpha-lifestyle.blogspot.com/2010/01/military-fashion-pea-coat.html">peacoat</a>. <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>
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</style>You can skimp on the other pieces but invest as much money as you can on a quality coat. You get what you pay for, and the price range for these coats is phenomenally varied, but here are two examples on both ends of the spectrum. </div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red;">These pants from</span> <a href="http://zara.com/">Zara</a> <span style="color: red;">go for around $70.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGsVu-BU9eVsxRUWzes-Dx8FFzDICBny-k4U29XdIwz5wc_Pvu9TFQRkeWbYqypbUGzkWlRlQ3p_Iir-RdJ8CMdafHzp1yMoPN6OPD6Zl48vEQsIFLdNOrVuvR16hEJBELNrtj7kPWknem/s1600-h/h&m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGsVu-BU9eVsxRUWzes-Dx8FFzDICBny-k4U29XdIwz5wc_Pvu9TFQRkeWbYqypbUGzkWlRlQ3p_Iir-RdJ8CMdafHzp1yMoPN6OPD6Zl48vEQsIFLdNOrVuvR16hEJBELNrtj7kPWknem/s320/h&m.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red;">Or pick up these from</span> <a href="http://www.hm.com/">H&M</a><span style="color: red;"> for $34.95. </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Pair this all off with one of your dark coloured t-shirts and there you have it gentlemen! The look of a badass romantic vampire that is followed around by groupies. Enjoy! <b> </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">So let us know what you think. Is Edward Cullen really all that? Is there a deeper reason why women are drawn to him? Can any "real man" live up to the expectations set by him? Leave your comments below, and as always, rate, comment, and subscribe!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojsBuA537H_wib3yLlrhmpYojRg8p0T-JusYX9hZLUvDs_Cmnt_ETaPvGPiHsCbOIMXzO08EbUteXuqw3JPjNco_ZuNhE50s7esZ16zbAXanZCSxtezRhc5eNDkXozZsIqbJpWLCc0VVm/s1600-h/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojsBuA537H_wib3yLlrhmpYojRg8p0T-JusYX9hZLUvDs_Cmnt_ETaPvGPiHsCbOIMXzO08EbUteXuqw3JPjNco_ZuNhE50s7esZ16zbAXanZCSxtezRhc5eNDkXozZsIqbJpWLCc0VVm/s400/6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</style><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The iconic "Chuck Taylor All-Stars" or Converse "All-Stars" are a symbol of Americana and college life and were first created in 1917, but popularized and brought into pop culture by pro-basketball player Chuck Taylor. Chuck was so impressed by their performance that he made it his weapon of choice while on the basketball court. He proposed some modifications to the original design to enhance flexibility and provide more ankle support, and thus in 1923 the Chuck Taylor name patch was to be forever emblazoned on every pair of Converse All-Star to be sold thereafter. 600 million pairs of All-Stars have been sold since that faithful year that Chuck signed on to work as a salesman but unfortunately for him he only received salary and not a penny in commission for having his name immortalized on such a famous piece of American history. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">During the 1950s All-Stars became ever popular with the Rockabilly and Greaser subculture of America, before gradually becoming accepted by mainstream society as a fashion forward shoe. This brought about to the market many different varieties of the shoe in both high top, and low cut traditional sneaker styles. Their extreme comfort, affordable price, and ease with which one can customize the shoe to create their own unique design has resulted in All-Stars re-emerging every few years in popularity with different subcultures such as with the grunge rock bands like Nirvana in the 1990s, punk bands such as Rage Against The Machine, and pop rock bands such as U2. </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The choice of fabric for All-Stars has always been a 2-ply canvas, except for a brief period where 1-ply was favoured to lower cost, however, a return to the original 2-ply was implemented to satisfy the demands of All-Stars die hard aficionados world-wide. A recent resurgence of All-Stars in Europe has been fuelled by massive consumption of All-Stars in Scandinavian and Mediterranean countries to fuel the current trend, a revitalization of 1980s style of fashion. It is only a matter of time till these stylish shoes are once again seen adorning the feet of stylish people in North American cities. You heard it here first!<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmOX3mG3ZCT2_0uc-tY6-SGrSM_t8SgO0iwwCC5bm5C9GV39disGbk9hhvgW5M4_e5jOyTxBpFkQ19XLcgUyn-sYIg0OGYoEr_ZMPrB1Z5EnGwdZcqXzHD9Il9oyibGidZTOCj62du2Cs/s1600-h/converse.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmOX3mG3ZCT2_0uc-tY6-SGrSM_t8SgO0iwwCC5bm5C9GV39disGbk9hhvgW5M4_e5jOyTxBpFkQ19XLcgUyn-sYIg0OGYoEr_ZMPrB1Z5EnGwdZcqXzHD9Il9oyibGidZTOCj62du2Cs/s320/converse.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">These shoes are one of the few examples of truly unisex fashion as they look stylish on both guys and gals. Women often pair these with leggings, and guys prefer to wear them with skinny jeans. We will now show you three ways to wear your All-Stars. While these shoes are available in a wide variety of colours we have opted for white as they give you that all around badass look.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Almost identical to the first look but to make it even more casual all you need to do is change the shirt to a graphic t-shirt. This is ideal for a meeting with the guys. This is a re-creation of the look that "The Edge" is modeling in a photograph above.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">For our third and final look we recommend adding a biker jacket over top of the t-shirt to create a trendy masculine look reminiscent of what was popular during the Greaser era. This style is extremely popular in Europe right now amongst fashion forward gentlemen. This "biker style" has yet to hit the shores of North America, so if you reside there and pull this off you are ahead of the curve!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Check out the <a href="http://www.converse.com/#/products/collections/specialcollection7/M9160%20">Converse</a> website to purchase your own pair. To learn more about these shoes and get some great free fashion tips visit the <a href="http://cafecouture.co.cc/">Metropolitan</a>.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Founded in the Swedish town of Uddevalla in 1903 by Markus Schwarmann and Hjalmar Nordström this brand is known for making trendy menswear for the fashion forward gentleman. Classic fashion staples are updated by Tiger with a modern metropolitan twist. They have a unique collection of business casual clothing with contemporary cuts such as quarter length coats and tapered pants that are as perfect for the office as they are for a weekend jaunt to town. They started off making suits exclusively, however, because of their great attention to detail and quality, their slim-fitting parkas, coats and other items are now very popular with fashion conscious males throughout the world.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6-1xlPua-Re3K-uR6P3oROcjsmBFX5aNNcp_nvRKzkr2FX4tuMhHhYCwDtshyphenhyphenNZQ_neX0Ydv0NzNlbktYUA14rm9u4zG-s1AZzB76QCZdcgodIe_IAPESPNKllJqCTMNTLxGF5Pen1Jv/s1600-h/tiger1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6-1xlPua-Re3K-uR6P3oROcjsmBFX5aNNcp_nvRKzkr2FX4tuMhHhYCwDtshyphenhyphenNZQ_neX0Ydv0NzNlbktYUA14rm9u4zG-s1AZzB76QCZdcgodIe_IAPESPNKllJqCTMNTLxGF5Pen1Jv/s400/tiger1.jpeg" width="262" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>
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</style> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The picture above illustrates a typical business casual look that can be put together with clothes from Tiger. A structured blazer with broad shoulders and a tapered waist will create a very manly physique, and then paired with tapered <a href="http://alpha-lifestyle.blogspot.com/2010/01/suit-fabric-selection.html">glenurquhart check</a> pants to create a sleek silhouette. Tiger of Sweden also has a broad selection of stylish footwear. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisE1Xd4zQo3_8aHRjxIZEAtVpGEHdfyAsDdpj1csQ8U69rpcTO_dtH63BWlzL8AiRKgZCzRodzLGg9pU2ldDtilnbV2OgBd9B2fyytYZSiEYEQwXRNLsDBe3Ls-xTrwr4A8y8aV8hLiiVZ/s1600-h/coat.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisE1Xd4zQo3_8aHRjxIZEAtVpGEHdfyAsDdpj1csQ8U69rpcTO_dtH63BWlzL8AiRKgZCzRodzLGg9pU2ldDtilnbV2OgBd9B2fyytYZSiEYEQwXRNLsDBe3Ls-xTrwr4A8y8aV8hLiiVZ/s320/coat.jpeg" /></a><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">It is also worth checking out their unique form fitting coats which are made of high quality wools and will pair nicely with your suit, or weekend wear.</div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">For a more trendy European look, consider Tiger of Sweden. </div><br />
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Visit the <a href="http://cafecouture.co.cc/">Metropolitan</a> for a great article about Tiger of Sweden, and to learn some excellent fashion tips as well! </div><br />
Metropolitanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930671689482089397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266741719643128411.post-79755222158484787612010-01-31T01:53:00.001-05:002010-02-01T03:05:19.926-05:00Fashion Porn: EOS New York<a href="http://www.ipings.com/act/add?what=http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/lLck?format=xml"><img alt="iPing-it!" border="0" src="http://out.ipings.com/addipings.gif" /></a><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">EOS New York has a truly unique line of timepieces that are sure to turn heads. Ideally suited to casual wear, these watches are a great accessory to pair with your jeans and sneakers when going out to town with friends as they are sure to add some flare to your style. The youthful company is based in New York City and their designs have a truly urban trend setting flavour. The next time that you are in NYC check out your local EOS store, or alternatively visit their website to browse their unique designs.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://store.eosnewyork.com/">http://store.eosnewyork.com/ </a></div>Metropolitanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930671689482089397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266741719643128411.post-11767413646294418582010-01-30T22:33:00.007-05:002010-01-31T00:35:25.324-05:00Dress It Up With These Dress Shoes<a href="http://www.ipings.com/act/add?what=http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/lLck?format=xml"><img alt="iPing-it!" border="0" src="http://out.ipings.com/addipings.gif" /></a><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">So you are at the shoe store shopping for a good pair of dress shoes, but are totally clueless by the selection. What shoe is best suited for your particular event? Well let’s have a look at some of the classic dress shoe designs offered for men. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>Monk Strap</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Lacking laces these are similar to loafers except that they have a buckled strap over top. These shoes are sure to give your suit that extra bit of character.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8vHnOOSfjRAbkPeNp7cyqNCRumx_ObwrPMVfSH_mn3PdWF5R0YPkq4W8f2AR-EhB-foIvLCfXczSIMDYIaenH76lt-ORz-TExsP2Y7RzksRyJ-pSX62HZUMZLY9Oq5eRKIIu1rPxN-uB/s1600-h/monkstrap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8vHnOOSfjRAbkPeNp7cyqNCRumx_ObwrPMVfSH_mn3PdWF5R0YPkq4W8f2AR-EhB-foIvLCfXczSIMDYIaenH76lt-ORz-TExsP2Y7RzksRyJ-pSX62HZUMZLY9Oq5eRKIIu1rPxN-uB/s400/monkstrap.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Conceived in the year 1983 by Franco Moschino this provocative couture Italian fashion house was launched in 1985 and quickly attained a cult following because of its youthful, and colourful designs that criticised the established fashion industry. The company is known to apply humour to everyday objects and clothes through inspiration from artists such as Salvador Dali who was instrumental in catapulting the surrealist movement of the 1920s. Examples of this are the use of dice as buttons ,and faucet handles on jackets. Innovative social awareness campaigns of the early 1990s brought Moschino into the limelight, and it has stayed there ever since. Moschino has designed one off pieces for such superstars as Kylie Minoque and Madonna. His company also designed the outfits used for the opening ceremony of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. As mentioned previously Moschino’s rebellious anti-establishment focused fashion designs were infamous for generating rifts against the more established fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton and Chanel.<br />
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In the photograph below, U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama is seen wearing a pink dress by Moschino, taken from the pre-selection of the 2010 Spring/Summer Moschino collection. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4W-J4eC-Rg3NPLyz1-BOpPS_z6G9a17ET1y2_U6Xcf7svLnkGKWPMJtS4kPLMMDTdTQvOLmkzeGNGQSMEIepnxxJh8-3HNHDevDIw-gmkakdQ-nlXOImpzK0yrCmhNPYqeWvYXrJMvwyd/s1600-h/obama.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4W-J4eC-Rg3NPLyz1-BOpPS_z6G9a17ET1y2_U6Xcf7svLnkGKWPMJtS4kPLMMDTdTQvOLmkzeGNGQSMEIepnxxJh8-3HNHDevDIw-gmkakdQ-nlXOImpzK0yrCmhNPYqeWvYXrJMvwyd/s320/obama.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The brand is made up of three main labels Moschino (women’s and men’s flagship line) Moschino Cheap and Chic (women’s line) and Moschino Jeans (men’s and women’s line). But to keep in line with its eccentric past, Moschino also designs motorcycle helmets, perfumes, and owns a concept hotel called “<a href="http://www.hotelphilosophy.com/maison_moschino_design_hotel_milan-776.html">Maison Moschino</a>”. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4yBJ_SWFGMX7VY5FkJg1xXL_020dNUJ9f0DRuAOhysQKwS8Z08NUPcC31Taa-oKf8hB1Q3qNIlTTfpi-RLaJMhcYYFPEdH0fc0E8awfvfEdLSDmf4fOlUefABAd8obij4yTiBj76ohrV/s1600-h/love.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4yBJ_SWFGMX7VY5FkJg1xXL_020dNUJ9f0DRuAOhysQKwS8Z08NUPcC31Taa-oKf8hB1Q3qNIlTTfpi-RLaJMhcYYFPEdH0fc0E8awfvfEdLSDmf4fOlUefABAd8obij4yTiBj76ohrV/s320/love.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">To find out more about this fashion powerhouse, visit their website.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.moschino.it/">http://www.moschino.it</a><br />
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For some great fashion and style tips visit the <a href="http://cafecouturestyle.blogspot.com/">Metropolitan</a>. </div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">You may get to learn a lot about somebody by spending hours “talking” to them in a chat room, but have you ever observed that conversations that you hold face to face are always far more rewarding? Doesn’t it feel much better to hold her hand, see her smile, and listen to her beautiful voice? Of course you have made these observations! This is because proximity is very important when it comes to developing a relationship with someone. Numerous studies have found that we tend to form intimate relationships with those who are near us....just look at how many of your friends have found their long term lover at school or work! </div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">There is a direct correlation between interpersonal attraction and physical proximity. A very famous study where strangers were randomly assigned seats in a classroom found that people are more likely to become friends with those seated next to them, as opposed to those sitting across from them, even if the classroom was very small. This study was then replicated on a large scale at a dorm of 270 students in MIT where students were asked to list their closest companions. Here are the findings from that study:</div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>1 door away 41% of the time</b></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>2 doors away 22% </b></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>3 doors away 16%</b></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>4 doors away 10%</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yRpdvKoSfM0ZsxO00oHtLKLPGXzManKUCaprQf3OEVe7mHVh6Y5-eiLKipBRcwd137DEuI7N2z9QB1apdpuR5MHPhmWb4Vt6wrb6lyJhsLUECryaSXKYfM1qMLZOq23B0xVjICfD7pdS/s1600-h/dorm.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yRpdvKoSfM0ZsxO00oHtLKLPGXzManKUCaprQf3OEVe7mHVh6Y5-eiLKipBRcwd137DEuI7N2z9QB1apdpuR5MHPhmWb4Vt6wrb6lyJhsLUECryaSXKYfM1qMLZOq23B0xVjICfD7pdS/s400/dorm.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The college dormitory was quite small with only 88 feet separating those living four doors apart, yet most people were closest to those living next door. Can we draw any conclusions from this study, or others similar to it? Yes! Proximity is rewarding, and distance is costly. Proximity increases the probability that two people will cross paths. Studies have found that familiarity through repeated contact increases attraction. So the more often that your flame is exposed to your presence during the initial stages of the relationship, the greater her interest in you will be, hint, hint. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Please subscribe and comment and let us know if you found this article helpful!</span> </div>Metropolitanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930671689482089397noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266741719643128411.post-78698877674860632402010-01-30T01:21:00.003-05:002010-03-04T09:27:49.063-05:00Show Me The Money Honey! Wallet Alternatives<a href="http://www.ipings.com/act/add?what=http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/lLck?format=xml"><img alt="iPing-it!" border="0" src="http://out.ipings.com/addipings.gif" /></a><br />
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If you are like most guys you carry a black or brown coloured bi-fold wallet like the one pictured below. Inside this obese wallet you have stuffed all of your personal effects such as cash, credit cards, driver’s license, etc. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTk-BqoYTFf_DL4Nrw2PbLwwBshqsP1H1V1RnCRRIiu3SXCUCdjsNvx9-yLfJvosqSNlbpxntEwfgbdreSyHg2zNcpeiKEU2ZNR7bNiP02NpLoRFifW4tkXbVBEagjEzoVBqQRbg4uM5o2/s1600-h/blackwallet.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTk-BqoYTFf_DL4Nrw2PbLwwBshqsP1H1V1RnCRRIiu3SXCUCdjsNvx9-yLfJvosqSNlbpxntEwfgbdreSyHg2zNcpeiKEU2ZNR7bNiP02NpLoRFifW4tkXbVBEagjEzoVBqQRbg4uM5o2/s320/blackwallet.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The bi-fold wallet became standard issue for men some time during the 1950s with the introduction of credit cards. They were simple, and housed many slots for credit cards, and if of the tri-fold variety would often come with a transparent window which was perfect to house any identification such as a bus pass that would have to be flashed with any great frequency. The problem with the bi-fold is that it encourages you to stuff the whole world into it so that it starts looking something like in the picture below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidqchMRNolRm-9wUKm2K_vuZAzQkaVD7BPb0rxsCaAicHHtXy7CysrUpsBXKpEhO4VYTHOEd0t5_NiDvgfeBWvzCbCCU7xPDuY8b6cyRJU6F9zNwaApxGe4FxWzkcweYvu72eqtyocEEKB/s1600-h/obese+wallet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidqchMRNolRm-9wUKm2K_vuZAzQkaVD7BPb0rxsCaAicHHtXy7CysrUpsBXKpEhO4VYTHOEd0t5_NiDvgfeBWvzCbCCU7xPDuY8b6cyRJU6F9zNwaApxGe4FxWzkcweYvu72eqtyocEEKB/s320/obese+wallet.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>
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</style>So let’s have a look at some more stylish alternatives to the hideous bi-fold in your back pocket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8x2c5Gvh7RHYc2T5z-z7SxnqfGteJnralB5U1d2zalJC9cSa5n_ZPT4wIQ2f_Q9bXM77NoyeHxtcogg4BOFEcwKVUQocRx7i4ujErZHcdpmAyevJQyHVwSiJ2gE-tvKeiHrkTi3wST-B-/s1600-h/makr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8x2c5Gvh7RHYc2T5z-z7SxnqfGteJnralB5U1d2zalJC9cSa5n_ZPT4wIQ2f_Q9bXM77NoyeHxtcogg4BOFEcwKVUQocRx7i4ujErZHcdpmAyevJQyHVwSiJ2gE-tvKeiHrkTi3wST-B-/s320/makr.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>
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</style> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">A very stylish alternative to the bi-fold would be to fold up your bill notes and put them in your pocket, and then carry your credit cards in a stylish card carrying case such as this one by <a href="http://www.makr.com/">Makr</a>. <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>
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</style>This will encourage you to carry less useless junk, and house your cards in an attractive case. </div><br />
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</style>Another option would be to fold up your bill notes and put it in a stylish money clip such as in the sterling silver one by <a href="http://www.canali.it/">Canali</a> pictured above. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">If you work in an office and carry an attaché your most stylish option is to carry a zippered wallet such as this one by Japanese fashion label <a href="http://www.doverstreetmarket.com/">Comme des Garçons</a>. A model such as this one can easily accommodate your cheque book. <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>
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</style>Hopefully you can see that there are many stylish alternatives to the boring American bi-fold, so shop around and see what suits you best.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">A lot of people have been getting engaged or married lately, and as unfortunate as it may sound many of these guys have been ripping off their woman when it comes to selecting a wedding ring. Your girl has been dreaming about her big day ever since she was a child, so don’t let inadequate research on your part spoil her dream of a beautiful ring. Here is a short guide on how to choose a wedding ring for your lucky lady, because when you think about it, this is the one gift that she will wear for eternity. You only get one chance, so get it right!</div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Because of their value we are going to assume that you will be choosing a diamond ring for your girl. Diamonds were first discovered by the inhabitants of the Indian subcontinent 6000years ago and were used by the locals as both a religious icon, and as an engraving tool because of their hardened strength. Because of their immense value the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) developed in the 1940s a system for grading the gemstone that is now an international standard. This system is known as the 4c’s: Carat, Colour, Clarity, Cut.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>Carat</b> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Just like other precious gems, diamonds are weighed in metric carats (one carat is equal to 0.2g, approximately equal to one paperclip). So why do we have such unusual nomenclature? The name takes its origin from the carob seed. Carob seeds are always of similar weight and size, early jewellers used these seeds as a counterbalance in their scales. It will be much easier to understand the concept of a carat if you compare it to a Dollar which is divided in to 100 equal portions by 100 pennies, one carat is also equally divided by 100 points. For example a 0.50 carat stone is equal to 50 points. Because of their extreme value where even fractions of a carat can change the cost of a ring significantly the industrial standard is to measure the gemstone to the hundred thousandth of a carat. And remember this fact, no matter how much you hear in the movies....carat weight alone is not the single determinant of how valuable the ring is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh22D3C3Mo853w2vWS2RRq3QrUJWlNataD7PKC1I_Al3VE4qElrDDHScW21gnZY4zyhysbVYrz63sN24paHFVWvPZDAuj1UwI9-b28NCbuLAUG9rE3esZOv3ujPLY0r7tnyt0h1tWVUt9Xq/s1600-h/carat.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh22D3C3Mo853w2vWS2RRq3QrUJWlNataD7PKC1I_Al3VE4qElrDDHScW21gnZY4zyhysbVYrz63sN24paHFVWvPZDAuj1UwI9-b28NCbuLAUG9rE3esZOv3ujPLY0r7tnyt0h1tWVUt9Xq/s320/carat.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</style><b>Colour </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">As paradoxical as it may sound at first, diamonds are measured by what you can’t see. This means that the less colour that is visible the greater the value of the gemstone. An expensive stone is determined by how closely it can approach being colourless, unless it is a “fancy-colour” gemstone meaning it is pink or blue. The majority of stones that you will encounter while shopping for your girl will be close to colourless with slight hints of a yellowish tinge of colour. The GIA scale commences at D (colourless) and with each incremental amount of colour tainting the stone proceeds up to Z (near-colourless). You as a layperson will not be able to detect some of the slight differences in colour, however, they will make for a large difference in price. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidPOvN2de9z7LIXWi0zbB-aLFJj36KeyyLOJJZN1ZLAioDgUjZ9ChevXLtdE7f_rqZdcpP2TpgLdLA2BUqJQoNPy6LA64XuckGE5vTvZMalKsdBtohwIoMX4gdJlCn9W4n1scI4c8_a35e/s1600-h/colour.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidPOvN2de9z7LIXWi0zbB-aLFJj36KeyyLOJJZN1ZLAioDgUjZ9ChevXLtdE7f_rqZdcpP2TpgLdLA2BUqJQoNPy6LA64XuckGE5vTvZMalKsdBtohwIoMX4gdJlCn9W4n1scI4c8_a35e/s320/colour.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cab06gr%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>
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</style> <b>Clarity</b> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The most complicated of the four C’s, clarity refers to the absence of small inclusions and blemishes. Due to the fact that a diamond is formed deep within the ground, small birthmarks such as blemishes are often included within the structure of the stone. The gemstone is graded from Flawless (FL) to obvious inclusions (I<span style="font-size: x-small;"><sub><span style="line-height: 115%;">3</span></sub></span>). 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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b> Cut</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The allure of a diamond depends a lot on the cut, and the traditional round brilliant diamond will have 58 facets to bring out that sparkle that women so desire. The cut of a diamond posses three attributes: the brilliance (total light reflected from the stone), fire (dispersion of light) and finally the scintillation (flashes of light when the diamond is moved. The sparkle of light that you see emitted from the ring when she shows it off to her friends).</div><div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">In a well cut diamond the light will enter the upper facet (called a table) and travel inside the stone reflecting off the various facets, and ultimately be reflected out of the stone and into the viewer’s eye. In a poorly cut stone (too shallow or too deep) some of the light will escape or “leak” out of the stone through the sides or bottom and not reflect into the viewer’s eye. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The standard cut that you will find at your local jewellery store is called “standard round brilliant” and all other cuts are known as fancy shapes such as, marquise, pear, oval and emerald. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">So that covered the basics about stone selection, but a good idea when purchasing a wedding ring is to ask the salesperson to show you the GIA certificate. This is essentially the blueprint for the diamond, and it will give you details about the diamonds dimensions, cut, quality, and weight. A certificate is very different from an appraisal because it tells you about the quality of the diamond without putting a monetary value on the stone. By seeing the certificate you will have a better understanding of the quality of the stone in the ring, and you can use this information to shop around. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_A3rFn6pwFs0_VkQv3wa71kJMUN6g3dQ8TNfZe2O7QmlYe9Zd9cGDTdTSC1x8yc4aRSmCa1I2FQUwxoAd-oXQVk8cmvywJP-PIQbXF6j6WCjVxKvwlJ3Ai7b0eT-6uK4vs18Q6Noq8GyR/s1600-h/diamond+cuts.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_A3rFn6pwFs0_VkQv3wa71kJMUN6g3dQ8TNfZe2O7QmlYe9Zd9cGDTdTSC1x8yc4aRSmCa1I2FQUwxoAd-oXQVk8cmvywJP-PIQbXF6j6WCjVxKvwlJ3Ai7b0eT-6uK4vs18Q6Noq8GyR/s320/diamond+cuts.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">So now you know the basics about the 4C's of wedding ring purchases. If there is enough demand in the comment section below future articles will discuss the various diamond cuts that are availble on the market today. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Please subscribe and comment and let us know if you found this article helpful!<o:p></o:p></span> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div>Metropolitanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15930671689482089397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8266741719643128411.post-85571963892073674162010-01-28T12:39:00.001-05:002010-01-28T12:49:39.341-05:00Getting What You Want In Life, Motivate With Maslow<a href="http://www.ipings.com/act/add?what=http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/lLck?format=xml"><img alt="iPing-it!" border="0" src="http://out.ipings.com/addipings.gif" /></a><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">In the year 1943 Dr.Abraham Maslow a prominent psychologist of the time, published his influential article “A Theory of Human Motivation” in the prestigious journal, <i>Psychological Review</i>. In his piece Maslow outlined his framework of human motivation which he developed after conducting extensive studies through use of clinical experiments. The core philosophy behind Maslow’s theory of motivation was that people are motivated by a drive to fulfill needs that are unsatisfied. There is a hierarchy of needs and a person cannot move up a rank in the hierarchy until a lower need is first satisfied. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The word “jeans” originates from the French phrase <i>bleu de Gênes </i>which translates to “blue of Genoa” because the material hails from the town of Genoa. The fabric used to manufacture jeans was also historically produced in the French town of Nimes and that is why jeans are sometimes also called “denim”. As an interesting side note, dungarees (known as overalls in North America) which are also made of denim were originally worn by sailors hailing from the Indian town of Dhunga, hence the nomenclature. As you can clearly see the iconic blue jeans has enjoyed a truly universal international appeal as a fashion staple, but then why do so many men get it all wrong? In this article we are going to a take a closer look at jeans, and teach you how to select the perfect pair.</span><br />
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</style><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Shopping For Jeans</b></span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Writing a style guide about shopping for jeans is no easy feat because they come in a plethora of cuts and a multitude of colours which come in and out of fashion depending on the prevailing trends. The three classics colours that are here to stay are:</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Original Blue/Raw</b></span></i><span style="font-size: small;"><b></b></span> <br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The original jeans were only available in these colour and hailed from the town of Chieri in Renaissance Italy. These pants were sold to sailors whose port of call was Genoa. The Genoese Navy of the time also issued pants of this type to their sailors because of their unique property of being extremely durable when either wet or dry. Members of the navy would wear these rugged pants while swabbing the decks of ships. It is estimated that presently 20 million tons of indigo dye annually (almost exclusively cultivated in modern day India's Bengal region) are used to colour jeans blue. In modern times the Original Blue Jean is the most adaptable of the three classics as it can be paired with almost any type of clothing. </span> <br />
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</style><b><i>Faded Blue </i></b> <br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Slightly more casual than the Original Blue Jean this colour is sometimes paired with blazers to take the formality up a notch. But it is recommended to stick to Original Blue for the more formal affairs. </span><br />
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</style><b style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Dirty/Rust</i> </b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Faded till the blue turns to a more rust like colour similar to leaves in fall, these jeans are the most casual of the three classics, and often used by fashion designers to create more unique styles. </span><br />
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</style><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">A factor that you must consider when purchasing your jeans is whether or not comfort is extremely important to you, or can you sacrifice a little comfort for more style? This is because you cannot have both. If for example the jeans are for lounging around the house you may opt for more comfort, however, if the trousers are for use at a workplace that requires semi-formal attire, you should opt in favour of style. So what consitutes style when it comes to jeans? The fashion industry is cyclical meaning a certain trend will be popular for a few years, until it is replaced by the opposing trend for another few years, only to be then replaced yet again by the original trend. "Flare" refers to the width of the bottom-most portion of the leg on the pants. The bottom will taper out slightly resembling a bell (hence the origin of the term "bell-bottom") in styles known as "boot cut", "skinny jeans" and "straight cut" styles there is a lack of this tapering. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Regardless of whether you choose to wear flared or non flared jeans you must ensure that you select a pair that will give you a proper fit. Key areas such as legs, crotch, and waist should not be excessively tight and restrictive. The rear of the pants should nicely package your backside. When making your purchase keep in mind that after the first few washes the jeans will shrink slightly even if it says "pre-shrunk". on the label. The best way to test fit is to bring with you to the store everything that you plan to carry with you when wearing your new jeans. Is the potential candidate able to accommodate your wallet? Car keys? Cell phone? These are some of the questions that you should be asking yourself. Also bring with you the belt that you wear most often because often times the loop holes in designer jeans can be too large or too small to ensure a good fit, so it is important to test this out beforehand. And finally, when shopping make sure to wear the shoes that you plan to wear with your new jeans and check out the pants in the mirror to see if you like how the pants fall over top of the shoes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">There are a large variety of cuts for jeans, but here are a few of the most popular: </span><br />
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<b><i>Bootcut</i></b> <br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">A more rebellious old school style with a tighter fitting thigh and slightly flared bottom to allow for the wearing of boots. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Always in style, these can be worn for semi-formal and casual occasions alike. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><i>Slim/Skinny/Drain Pipe </i></b> <br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Similar to the straight cut, but exceptionally narrow to provide a very trendy silhouette of the leg. Often the denim in these jeans is mixed with Lycra to give it a more stretchable property which helps the jeans mould to the contours of the wearer's leg. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><i>Relaxed Fit</i></b> <br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">They are the widest of all the cuts, and in all parts of the world except North America they are exclusively worn by elderly men. President Obama was on one occasion ridiculed for donning a pair of these as the media dubbed it his "<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_pl827">mom jeans</a>". It is best to steer clear of this cut unless you are over the age of sixty and require the extra leg room. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><b><i>Low Rise</i></b> <br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">Usually combined with another style such as "Low Rise Boot Cut" or "Low Rise Straight Cut" this term simply denotes that the hips are positioned lower on the trousers. <br />
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In terms of durability of the fabric opt for jeans that have rivets in strategic locations to reinforce the garment. Invented by the German-American, Levis Strauss these are metal pieces applied to points of strain to prevent tearing of the trousers. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Caring For Your Jeans</b></span> <br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">There are only a handful of simple instructons that need to be followed in order to ensure that your jeans will be maintained in that crisp and fashionable state even after multiple wears. The very first time that you wash your jeans make sure to wash them inside out and alone as there might be some dye transfer to other garments, and in order to minimize this transfer for the first washing you can add a cup of vinegar to help with dye retention. For all subsequent washes the jeans should be washed inside out with like colours. Never dry your jeans in the dryer as this will ruin the structure of the garment, rather the best way to dry is by hanging the jeans outside on a clothes line or over your bathtub. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Things To Avoid</b></span> <br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">There are a few things that if avoided like the plague will ensure that your style sense will not be penalized by a visit from the fashion police. Factory manufactured distressing and holes like in the picture below are unsightly, rather let normal wear and tear create a more natural look. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Pay attention to how the jeans hug your backside unless you want to look like the character pictured below. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Steer clear of bad washes like the one worn by the person in the picture below. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: inherit;">Avoid high waisted "<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ynews/ynews_pl827">Mom Jeans</a>" at all cost. <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">So you’ve decided to upgrade your Timex Ironman that you had since grade ten, but aren’t sure how to select a watch that is more grown up. This article is going to teach you everything you need to know in order to get that perfect timepiece.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The first step in purchasing a decent watch is to acquaint yourself with some of the terminology that is used in the business.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>Complication</b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This term refers to anything that your watch is capable of doing above and beyond the simple task of time keeping. Examples are a chronograph feature, stopwatch, calendar, laser beam (yes those do exist).<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Movement</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The little tiny gears and cogs that make your watch tick. Swiss movements are the best, followed by Japanese in second place.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Quartz</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Quartz is a type of crystal, and some watches keep time by measuring the oscillations of the quartz crystal inside the watch. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Self-Winding</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Also known as kinetic or automatic, this refers to a type of mechanical watch that is powered by the normal movements of the wearer’s wrist. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Water-Resistant</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pretty self explanatory, but please do not confuse this to mean that your watch is “water proof” so it is advisable to remove your watch when taking a shower or swimming, unless your watch is rated 5Bar or water resistant to one hundred meters.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Collectible watches are those that were made between 1935 and 1985, anything older than that is a vintage. A few years back a vintage watch sold for $11 million dollars. If you are one of the fortunate few who are able to get their hands on a true vintage watch make sure to ask for original documentation to back up the dealer’s claims about the authenticity of the timepiece. This paperwork will have a serial number that has to match with what is imprinted on the body of the watch. It doesn’t matter if you are purchasing a $100 watch by Fossil, or a $65000 masterpiece by Patek Philippe your watch is a valuable instrument and that is why it is important to make this investment at a reputable seller that can provide certificates of authenticity. Spending money on a counterfeit can prove to be a costly affair if the knock off is unable to accurately track time. And a true watch connoisseur will easily be able to expose your fake.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Metal straps are considered bold, and leather more elegant. A gentleman invited to a tuxedo mandatory party will always wear a watch with a black leather strap. A watch with a metal strap pairs well with jeans, however, if it is a sleek and strong design it can go well with a suit for the office. Watches with rubber straps are ideally suited for athletic activities as they have the ability to sustain the trauma that can be unintentionally thrown at them.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In terms of value a watch that is fully mechanical is of more value than one that has a quartz movement, and that is why these watches also command a higher price. So if purchasing a time piece that is to become a family heirloom select one that is mechanical. You may also choose to opt for a watch that has a chronograph function (stop watch and distance measuring features), and these watches are typically large and will get much attention from people because of its muscular stance on the wearer’s wrist. However if you purchase a fine time piece it is imperative to maintain your complex piece of machinery by having it oiled and cleaned every three to five years because the internal oils will have started to break down by this time. Find a reputable watch repair centre to perform this type of work, and usually you can find qualified professionals that are trained to work on your particular model if you carefully read the service manual that came with your watch. Depending on the quality of your watch the average repair can cost anywhere from $400 to half a million dollars. If you own a Swiss watch it can take up to a period of four months to overhaul your watch and re-lubricate the internal components because the entire watch is carefully taken apart, and then lovingly put back together. <br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">During the cold winter months layering your clothes will allow for a trendier look that will also serve to keep you nice and toasty. The sweater is ideal for creating this look, but do you know about the different types of necklines found on this ever popular winter staple?<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The neckline on these sweaters is in a “V” shape, hence the name. This type of neckline is a style classic, because of its adaptability. It can easily be worn underneath a blazer or suit jacket for a semi-formal event, but should be avoided for formal events. When paired with jeans or slim fitting track pants you will create a trendy casual look. <br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The turtle neck sweater is the most casual sweater on the list and is characterized by the tall, tubular collar which accentuates the neck of the wearer. While sometimes worn with a business jacket, it is not recommended to wear to business meetings, unless the dress code at your place of work is relatively lax. This type of sweater can be paired with jeans to create a nice effect.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This type of negative attitude forces most guys to convince themselves every time that they see that woman they are interested, that they are “not good enough” for her because “she’s out of my league”. We’ll I’m here to tell you that if you present yourself properly, no girl is out of your league. Most guys falsely assume that a gorgeous, intelligent woman requires some special things that they don’t possess or can’t hope to possess, and that approaching would lead to humiliation and certain failure. Wrong!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A sexy car, six packs abs and a big bank account will most definitely give you a tactical advantage, but only with the gold digger types. These types of shallow women are not worth your time anyway because they will just sap you of your resources and not offer up anything in return, and when they money runs out...they are going to disappear quicker than your funds during your college days. From a purely psychological and biological standpoint what is it that all women seek out in a male partner? They seek out a mate that can father them children, and then stick around to raise the offspring. A man provides comfort and security. You can provide that just as well as that cocky kid in university with the flashy car, or your boss at work who is always upgrading to an even more expensive cell phone.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first step to valuing yourself is to identify the positives qualities that you possess. You need to make what is known in the world of psychology as the “self-inventory”. Grab a pen and a piece of paper, and generate a list of your five greatest qualities, start with the one that you value the most. Asides from yourself, nobody is going to see this inventory so be as truthful as possible (and yes you need to actually write this down to truly benefit from this exercise). Are you an honest person? Good with money? Humerous? Do you stay in great shape?<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next step is to write the ten things that you’ve done in the past year that you feel are positive. These “positive things” can be anything major or minor, but that you feel are of impact. Now make a list of your favourites, your personal favourites. These personal favourites define your personality. They are what make you interested in the world that surrounds you. Favourites are extremely important when interacting with women, because a guy who can’t decide on his own favourites is one who has no idea what he wants in life, and this is a really big turnoff for women. Women appreciate a man that is passionate about life, and holds opinions and is ready to defend them (even if they are in contrast to her own). Your list of favourites will look something like this:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Type of music</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Musical artist</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Book</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Writer</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Movie</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Television show</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Actor or actress</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Sports team</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Place to go on vacation</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>City</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Car</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Type of food</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Restaurant</i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Bevarage</i></b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As an example imagine that you are chatting with a girl and the topic of music arises and she asks you what you listen to, a beta male would say “ I don’t know----I like all types”. Really? All types...bull! nobody who is really into music gives that sort of response. If a guy supplies an answer like this lame one he is simply trying to cover his bases and not give her an answer that he thinks will backfire. Newsflash, this makes you less appealing. All women appreciate music on some level, and most certainly you do also, but your perspective might be limited because of limited exposure to the various genres. The next time you are at the mall, step into the local record shop and take the time to browse through the new music releases. Ask the store clerk if you need some help, and listen to some new CDs at the listening station. You might not like everything you hear, but at least you are now more aware of what’s out there and being listened to by different types of people. Just as an example you may not be the biggest fan of rap music, but you should at least have a basic idea of who is the top-selling rap artist. The next time that you visit a bookstore take some extra time to check out the latest bestsellers, so if in the future you are asked “What book are you reading now?” you have some idea of what’s popular right now...you don’t want to appear illiterate by not responding to that question. After visiting the bookstore enough times and checking out the bestsellers eventually you will find a book that interests you, and reading it will expand your horizons. So you can clearly see that the first step in letting others appreciate you is to appreciate yourself, and take the time to make a self inventory. This will also lead you to learn more about yourself, and provide you with some basic tools to carry out an engaging conversation with that beautiful stranger.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Realistically every day spent with your partner should be one filled with romance, however, the ever popular Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so here are some gift ideas for this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E5N0MG?ie=UTF8&tag=alph075-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000E5N0MG">Hallmark</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=alph075-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000E5N0MG" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> holiday.
</div><div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>Chocolates</b>
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The clichéd chocolates are a gift suited for someone with whom you are not yet committed. Just don’t pick up something you find at the local drugstore, opt for a more exquisite chocolate found at a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00066P6SO?ie=UTF8&tag=alph075-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00066P6SO">gourmet</a> chocolatier.
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Another non committed gift, but they can work at all levels of the relationship. Make sure to do the background research before selecting the bouquet because each flower has a symbolic meaning. Ask your florist for assistance.
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">A <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012O4EVY?ie=UTF8&tag=alph075-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0012O4EVY">heart shaped pendant</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=alph075-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0012O4EVY" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> is perfect for a burgeoning romance, and a symbol of the love that is just beginning to form.
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Nothing spells seduction like a box of hand dipped chocolate coated strawberries. Strawberries are a well known aphrodisiac because the fleshy fruit is similar to a certain female body part, this present is sure to get the heart racing without being as obvious as some sexy lingerie.
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Perfect for a more established relationship a night of pampering in a fancy hotel is sure to excite and stimulate the senses, and solidify an already strong relationship.
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The perfect gift for a serious long-term relationship, this is a gift for both you and your woman...
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Perfect for newly weds, this present is sure to excite both your hearts as you are pampered by the many treatments that are sure to help you relax and feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The pea coat has a rich history of badass. Taking its original roots from use as a protective garment worn by the legendary Arab horsemen of the Muslim armies, it was later popularized by European navies because of its unique protective features. Made of heavy high quality wool it is identified by the double-breasted front, slash pockets, and large, bold in your face buttons. The lapels are always broad, with a large collar. If there was ever a collar that was made to be popped, this is it gentlemen! Unlike the Gino lack lustre polos, popping the collar on one of these bad boys will protect you from the elements such as rain, wind and heavy snow. A good quality pea coat is made of durable wool which is water-repellent and designed to protect you in the high seas. The modern name pea coat originates from the fact that the Dutch navy had manufactured their coats for naval officers out of a heavy duty fabric called a “P-cloth” (pijjekker in Dutch). They make this style staple for all budgets from $100 coats at H&M to $5000 pieces of art by Tom Ford, so if you want to bring presence to your outfit, rock the classic pea coat this winter.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Find out what is the itinerary of the crew after servicing your current flight, as this is the ideal ice breaker. Is the crew stopping over for a few days at the destination?---because in this case she will be looking for something to do while there... The ideal case scenario is when the flight is destined for your hometown because in this case you are the perfect person to show her a good time in your city. You can gather all the intel by asking any of the other flight attendants in a non-imposing manner. When picking the time to chat up the flight attendant make sure to do so when she isn’t busy serving the other passengers with food and drinks, and be extremely casual and nonchalant. Remember you are making a new friend, not trolling for sex. It is not all that difficult, just be yourself, be smooth, and have something interesting to talk about!<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Having great hair is critical for leaving a positive impression on the people that you meet. When talking to your potential barber for the first time, think of it as a date because you need some talk <i>before</i> the actual body contact. If your barber is a good listener and seems to grasp what it is you are saying, there is a higher probability that you will walk away satisfied. Choose a barber with a large clientele, as this directly co-relates with customer satisfaction.<br />
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Although a small minority may disagree, women make far better barbers than men because generally they pay more attention to detail, and will provide you a more honest opinion on what hairstyles will make you look most attractive—generally speaking you will receive far more compliments about your hair if it is cut by a woman (especially if you build rapport with her, as this will encourage her to perform a better job). If you are lucky enough to find a good female barber she may throw in a few extras every time you get your haircut.....such as a free hot lather shave, amongst other enjoyable things.... A truly dedicated barber will give you her mobile number so that you can contact her if you need an emergency haircut before a big appointment. Another helpful tip is to take a look around at the products that are stocked on the shelves of the barbershop, expensive hair gels don’t always imply that you are going to get a great haircut, but you should be wary if the majority of the products are of cheap quality. And the golden rule of choosing a good barber is to find one who will use scissors because this will add greater depth to your hairstyle that can't be achieved with hair clippers. Exceptional barbers will also be extremely skilled at using a razor for cutting your hair to create those more unique styles.<br />
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