http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985 de alan985 alan985 Wed, 13 May 2009 07:14:07 +0200 daily 1 Established in July 2006, Asian fashion retailer YesStyle.com offers a wide range of high-quality fashion jewelry , accessories, and beauty products, all carefully selected by in-house stylists. YesStyle.com currently features more than 300 fashion brands from Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and more, and launches over 20,000 new arrivals for fashion, jewelry, and beauty per season. Highlighting the latest trends and styles, YesStyle.com is dedicated to providing the best platform for designers and fashion brands to connect with international customers. YesStyle.com is the sister website of leading Asian entertainment retailer YesAsia.com, named as one of the "Top 50 Retail Sites" in the U.S. by Internet Retailer magazine. For more information, go to http://www.yesstyle.com. Wed, 13 May 2009 07:14:07 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/About-YesStyle.com/26/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/About-YesStyle.com/26/ Established in July 2006, Asian fashion retailer YesStyle.com offers a wide range of high-quality fashion jewelry , accessories, and beauty products, all carefully selected by in-house stylists. YesStyle.com currently features more than 300 fashion brands from Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and more, and launches over 20,000 new arrivals for fashion, jewelry, and beauty per season. Highlighting the latest trends and styles, YesStyle.com is dedicated to providing the best platform for designers and fashion brands to connect with international customers. YesStyle.com is the sister website of leading Asian entertainment retailer YesAsia.com, named as one of the "Top 50 Retail Sites" in the U.S. by Internet Retailer magazine. For more information, go to http://www.yesstyle.com. Wed, 13 May 2009 07:07:52 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/About-YesStyle.com/25/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/About-YesStyle.com/25/ While fashion jewelry is also commonly referred to as junk jewelry and costume jewelry , both terms that make the jewelry sound worthless, taking good care of it is an absolute must. One of the most important things you should remember about fashion jewelry is that unlike fine jewelry that is made of precious metal and stone, it will tarnish and fade and can look quite unsightly if not cared for well. Fine jewelry can be restored to its original state by polishing and buffing. You will have no such luck with your fashion jewelry. Cleaning agents Cleaning agents that are used for fine jewelry can also be used to clean fashion jewelry. However it is very important to check the ingredients of the cleaner before using it on a piece of jewelry. Products that have acid, alcohol, ammonia and vinegar are an absolute no no as these can corrode and damage your jewelry beyond your imagination. Homemade cleansers - soap vs. toothpaste While a lot of people believe that a mild soap and water is good... Sun, 10 May 2009 08:42:57 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Caring-For-Jewelry/23/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Caring-For-Jewelry/23/ Blue Moon Beads®, the craft industry leader for fashion jewelry -making components, shows its dark side with Noir™, the seductive new collection of pendants, charms and accoutrements. Inspired by the popularity of dark and sophisticated styles seen in fashion shows around the world, Noir™ brings a piece of the glamour into craft stores across the country. Van Nuys , CA ( Vocus / PRWEB ) April 21, 2009 -- Blue Moon Beads®, the craft industry leader for fashion jewelry-making components, shows its dark side with Noir™, the seductive new collection of pendants, charms and accoutrements. Inspired by the popularity of dark and sophisticated styles seen in fashion shows around the world, Noir™ brings a piece of the glamour into craft stores across the country. The collection's pendants feature bold black finishes and rhinestone details that evoke a feeling of luxury that is not conveyed in the pricing, starting at only $4.99. Also included is a surprising mix of glossy black icons such... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:17:22 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Blue-Moon-Beads-Gets-Dark-And-Sultry-With/22/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Blue-Moon-Beads-Gets-Dark-And-Sultry-With/22/ On the day of the Inauguration, there was much intrigue about the necklace - or was it a pin? - worn at the collar of Mrs. O’s Isabel Toledo lemongrass dress. Questions would be answered soon enough. The mystery accessory proved to be a Victorian sash pin, acquired through the Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection. The discovery of Carole Tanenbaum’s collection, a finely curated , hand-picked selection of costume jewelry has opened up a new world for us. We now often visit the collection’s site to admire the distinctive pieces, or to read updates on Carole’s blog (the Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection provided jewelry worn in Grey Gardens, which premieres this evening on HBO). The collection has also revealed a few more secrets about Mrs. O’s enviable brooch collection. On a campaign stop in Pittsburgh last October, Mrs. O wore an orange flower pin at the shoulder of her Abstract rose print J.Crew dress. We recognized a similar pin on Carole’s site - a rare Hattie Carnegie... Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:00:08 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/In-Search-of-Hattie-Carnegie/21/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/In-Search-of-Hattie-Carnegie/21/ Costume jewelry is used specifically to dress up an outfit. Sequins, beads, and brooches are some examples of costume jewelry. People tend to look down on costume jewelry and dismiss it as cheap trinkets and baubles. The fact is that Fashion Jewelry is a very popular form of jewelry and its low price should not be held against it. Jewelry has been part and parcel of human attire for thousands of years. It is well known that the right piece of jewelry can adorn a plain outfit and beautify it. Conversely, the wrong piece of jewelry can spoil the effect of even the well-designed outfit. Towards the end of the 1800s, costume jewelry made its first appearance. It was made of general material, nothing valuable. It imitated the style of the fine jewelry then in vogue. Though the material was cheap, the time and effort that went into its making was enormous. A common misperception is that costume jewelry is cheap jewelry. The material used may be cheap, or, more appropriately, low-priced. But... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:25:36 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/How-Healthy-Are-You/20/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/How-Healthy-Are-You/20/ In spite of hourly checks last week of the campus status information page as well as my eden mail for a possible note from my professor, I realized there was, in fact, class. I decided, in spite of my better judgment, to head out to my 7:40 p.m. “Sociology of Deviant Behavior” class in Murray 221. I had my trusty snow boots with the all-terrain grip soles and I thought nothing could possibly happen in the two blocks between my close apartment and Murray. The University had surely cleared the paths. “ Maybe when I get there, it’ll be canceled. I just can’t imagine the University not canceling class in this weather, as there is more than 6 inches of fresh snow.” These were the thoughts in my head as I crossed George Street and headed toward Murray across Vorhees Quad. The ground was deceptively slick, as the earlier snow had frozen to a sheet of ice topped by seemingly innocent fresh powder. As I rounded the corner after passing Scott Hall I slipped for the first time, a victim of the... Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:12:31 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Student-hurt-during-bad-weather/19/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Student-hurt-during-bad-weather/19/ NEW YORK It's probably safe to retire - or at least put to rest for a long winter snooze - your skinny-leg pants. Once the first signs of spring start to stir, the favored silhouette will be loose. "Wide pants - if you invested in the dramatic floppy-leg pant that just skims the ankle, you are in luck. These are still a big trend," said Avril Graham, executive fashion editor at Harper's Bazaar. That's the thing about fashion: Almost every look comes back, even if it's slightly tweaked. Take Uggs , for example. Constance White, eBay style director, said the cozy, furry boot is already a must-have item again for many women - and it's a trend driven by consumers. "The fashion gods forgive me: I will not throw out a pair of Ugg boots . . . . They dipped - came off the radar and weren't 'it' anymore - but they've had the huge rise in popularity again, White said. Some other likely top (and not) looks of 2009: ·   Sandy neutrals and... Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:57:00 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/What-about-those-Uggs/18/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/What-about-those-Uggs/18/ • Police who stopped a vehicle at University and Meadow drives confiscated a bag of marijuana and a .45-caliber Taurus handgun. • A Remington .12-gauge shotgun and Ugg boots valued at $250 were stolen from a Chevrolet Sierra parked outside Shogun Japanese Steak & Sushi, 3991 University Drive. • A convenience store customer in the 5000 block of N. Memorial Parkway tried to pass a counterfeit $50 bill. • Three bowling machines valued at $4,500 were stolen from a business at 2000 Country Club Ave . • Police confiscated a bag of marijuana and a partially smoked marijuana cigarette from a vehicle outside a Sparkman Drive business. • One of two drivers involved in a wreck at Jordan and Shields roads left the scene. The accident damaged the bumper of a Ford Ranger driven by a 16-year-old boy. The report says the other driver may have been drinking. • A 1995 Lexus was stolen outside a Pulaski Pike convenience store. • A purse was stolen from a vehicle in a Jordan Lane... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:24:19 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Huntsville-s-Monday-crime-report/17/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Huntsville-s-Monday-crime-report/17/ Dry the ugg boots Stuff your boots with recycled paper towels to allow your uggboots to keep their shape, and leave them to dry in a clean, warm place. How Not to Dry Sheepskin Boots Avoid direct heat sources like a fireplace, radiator, or blazing sun here, which can cause the sheepskin to pucker or crack. How to Deodorize ugg boot Now, what if you got a bad case of the ol ' smelly dogs? Well, there's hope here, too. Once your ugg boot are dry, sprinkling a couple tablespoons of baking soda inside then giving them a shake and letting them sit, should kill any funky odors overnight. Be sure to gently brush the outsides of your cheap ugg boots with a suede brush to restore the pile, and you're good to go. So just stay on top of ' em from here on out, and these boots can last you nearly a lifetime. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:23:52 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/The-Ugg-Boots/16/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/The-Ugg-Boots/16/ For those of you who know me, you know I’m a raging Republican whose main goal is to coerce The University of Montana to become the most conservative college campus in the nation. In fact, I support assistant law professor Kristen Juras ’ attempt to remove the Bess Sex column from this ragingly-liberal college newspaper so much that I’m going to take her old-fashioned principles one step further. Students, in order to save your souls from the propaganda of America’s MTV culture, I’m determined to see a dress code enforced on this campus. That’s right, girls. No more slutty outfits that make you look like you should be on the Stockman’s dance floor on a Saturday night instead of in Anthropology 101 on a Wednesday afternoon. No more outfits that merely consist of a t-shirt, tights and Ugg boots , which make you look like you forgot to put pants on. No more Chacos or flip-flops before May and no more skirts that show your coochie when you bend over. Unless you’re a... Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:10:44 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Modern-dress-is-code-for-sinful-sexual-desires/15/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Modern-dress-is-code-for-sinful-sexual-desires/15/ It's usually new mothers who look a little bedraggled - so what's Gareth Gates' excuse? After becoming a father for the first time yesterday, the former Pop Idol runner-up emerged from his London home looking a little more than scruffy in ripped jeans - and Ugg boots . Uggh !: Tatty Gareth Gates leaves his house wearing ripped jeans and Uggs The 24-year-old was on his way to hospital to see his newborn daughter Missy. His wife Suzanne gave birth to their 7lb 8z child yesterday. The singer and former lover of Jordan is currently starring in the title role in the West End production of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat . The 24-year-old star, who shot to fame in the first series of Pop Idol, said: 'We are so excited, Missy is beautiful and we can't wait to spend time together as a family.' In a recent interview, Gates said of dancer Suzanne: 'She's like my mum, really. I always wanted to be with a woman who has the same mindset and wants to... Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:13:23 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/New-father-Gareth-Gates-steps-out-tatty-jeans/14/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/New-father-Gareth-Gates-steps-out-tatty-jeans/14/ Less than three months ago, Robbie Savage was spending time during his loan period at League One side Brighton and Hove Albion mulling over the possibility of a move to Lebanese club Al- Ansar in an attempt to prolong his career. Fast forward to the present, and the midfielder is back at Derby County, with the opportunity of assisting the club to the Carling Cup final at Old Trafford on Tuesday night, after their astonishing 1-0 win at Pride Park nearly a fortnight ago. But for the arrival of Nigel Clough as new manager of Derby County two weeks ago, Savage would probably have been shopping for a new pair of UGG boots in Manchester rather than making it into the stadium. As it is, Clough's arrival has brought Savage back in from the cold, an experience he has likened to being pardoned from enforced exile in Siberia. It has saved him some money in the process, he jokes. "The gaffer has saved me a lot of dough because I am usually in Manchester shopping, spending my money," Savage... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:42:42 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Robbie-Savage-back-shop-window-Nigel-Clough-picks/13/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Robbie-Savage-back-shop-window-Nigel-Clough-picks/13/ As a student, you may find yourself spending more time planning than doing anything else. A typical day may involve devising a study timetable; thinking that you really ought to ring your parents; emailing friends about where to go for a night out; writing an essay plan; deciding what to do with the rest of your life; going through the TV schedules; and planning to get out of bed. One useful way to start is to buy a diary. Creative types worried that planning is for squares might like to buy different coloured pens for different activities. But resist the temptation to buy different diaries for different facets of your life. You will waste too much time trying to decide which bit of your life goes where and remembering where you put the right diary to note it down. Then you need to think about goals. If you make these too vague, such as wanting to be rich, or too ambitious, such as wanting to be prime minister, you will need to break them down into smaller, more precise goals, such as getting a... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:35:57 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/The-art-of-planning/12/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/The-art-of-planning/12/ X FACTOR stars Ruth Lorenzo, Daniel Evans and Laura White went on a shopping spree before they left Scotland. And big-hearted Ruth splashed out on a pair of Ugg boots for her fellow performer Rachel Hylton . The stars of the reality TV show were splashing the cash at Xscape , Braehead , near Glasgow, after their two sellout gigs at the city's SECC. They will return to the Braehead Arena for two more sold-out shows this weekend. The singers enjoyed a bite to eat after their shopping, and Ruth put her recent 10k training to good use as she whizzed round shops including designer store Gravity. The Spanish singing sensation was keen to get her hands on a pair of Ugg Cardigan boots and couldn't decide what colour to buy. It turned out generous Ruth wasn't eyeing up the boots for herself - she was looking to purchase presents for fellow performers Alexandra Burke and Rachel Hylton . Gravity manageress Paula Strange said: "They just came into the store and it was really... Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:15:25 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Exclusive-Factor-stars-Scottish-shopping-spree/11/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Exclusive-Factor-stars-Scottish-shopping-spree/11/ The Colombian novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez once wrote that, "one does not love one's children just because they are one's children but because of the friendship formed while raising them." The 81-year-old Nobel Laureate has a wife and two sons. If Marquez had had a daughter, I'm not so sure he would have written such a clinical assessment. A daughter's love is different from a son's. Men often form close friendships with their sons, friendships that in some ways resemble the loving relationship they might have with a family pet or a remote control. The relationship is simple and transparent. But daughters present a different set of challenges. The father-daughter friendship is more one-sided and complicated. The clever daughter quickly learns to reduce the disparity in age and experience of the father to level the playing field in her favor. She does this by constantly testing and winning her father's heart. She hones her conspiracy by becoming a perpetual... Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:57:16 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Daughters-rule-dads-with-cunning-Phillip-Morris/10/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Daughters-rule-dads-with-cunning-Phillip-Morris/10/ WASHINGTON — With all the warnings about traffic restrictions and human congestion surrounding inauguration activities, shoppers could be scared off from venturing out to the stores to buy that new evening bag for a ball or commemorative baby bib to bring back home. Guests at the St. Regis Hotel, however, have no excuse. A miniature version of a Neiman Marcus department store has been set up in the lobby since Thursday and it will remain open until the last ballgoers have their Manolos shined and their bow ties tied. And what if you can't make that perfect bow? Young women in gowns are on hand in the evening to do it for you on your way out the door. Female party attendees - or those happy to watch festivities on one of the many TVs set up at every turn in the hotel, including the lobby, bar and restaurant - can sidle up to the Eye Bar for eyelash application or a makeup touchup, for free. "The makeup artist has been very, very busy," said St. Regis general manager Laura... Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:03:59 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Shop-elevator-ride-away-for-inaugural-guests-staying/9/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Shop-elevator-ride-away-for-inaugural-guests-staying/9/ On Tuesday we secured our place in the World Cup Final by beating the West Indies by 146 runs. It will be the first time we have been in a World Cup Final since 1993 and is a massive achievement for all the girls. For me this meant an unrelenting list of interview requests which is phenomenal and showed that all the hundreds of people I have contacted over the past four years have been taking notice and are cottoning on to how good these players are. First up were rights holders Sky Sports followed by Sky Sports News and then Sky News. We also fitted in BBC, various national newspapers as well as the Loughborough Echo, the Leicestershire Mercury and other regional press. I’m always keen to continue to provide for the regional press as they cover us year in, year out, so it’s great to reward them when things are going well. By 9.30pm the interviews were just about finished and England had just woken up. Cue 52 more interview requests for the players. This was brilliant even if it did mean a... Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:46:53 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/She-going-extremely-busy-over-the-next-few/8/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/She-going-extremely-busy-over-the-next-few/8/ HOORAY FOR panic and pleasure and sweet palpitations! Oh, but it did the heart good to feel the heart flutter and skip a beat and almost stop, before the triumphant roar of those brave enough to look made it race again and nearly burst with joy. At long last – a chance to celebrate. Good news, for once. Great news. News to put a smile on your face, and make you sing and cheer and do silly dances. The sort of headline news that has nothing to do with budgets and pay cuts, unemployment figures and politicians’ expenses. The blessed relief of sporting distraction. It didn’t matter if you never set eyes upon an oval ball or knotted an old school tie. Whether you are into rugby, soccer, Gaelic, bog- snorkelling or tiddlywinks – it didn’t matter. This was a nation responding, admittedly belatedly and in a different fashion, to their Finance Minister’s call to “patriotic duty”. Thanks to the outdoor exploits of a rugby team and the indoor exploits of a boxer, Ireland grabbed the... Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:24:07 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Heroes-lift-our-spirits-higher-than-Paul-Connell/7/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Heroes-lift-our-spirits-higher-than-Paul-Connell/7/ At more than $100, they're not cheap but they've become a must have -- especially for teenage girls. What many Ugg lovers don't realize though is, according to one podiatrist, the flat, shear ling lined boots are actually bad for your feet. "They keep your feet warm in the winter and summer. You don't have to wear socks with them, that's the main reason I bought them," said Crystal resident Angie Peterson. "They're comfortable," said Minneapolis resident Amanda Weinkauf . They're a major fashion trend that hasn't gone out of style yet in Minnesota. "I think they're ugly," said Weinkauf . That doesn't stop thousands of women and girls from wearing and loving the Ugg boots . "Very comfortable, they feel like pillows on your feet," said Peterson. However, podiatrists warn the shear ling boots are actually hard on your feet. "The biggest problem with them is the fact that they have no support.... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:12:14 +0200 http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Podiatrist-Ugg-Boots-Do-Uggly-Things-To-Your-Feet/6/ http://www.blogigo.co.uk/alan985/Podiatrist-Ugg-Boots-Do-Uggly-Things-To-Your-Feet/6/