The history of shoe wear has always been filled with the elegantly beautiful to the painful and hideous. Every decade retains a symbol of what fashionable people considered appropriate footwear that epitomized that moment in history. Even with the passage…
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DeBeers has been synonymous with quality diamonds for more than 100 years. Its reputation for the best diamonds in the world has even embedded itself in pop cultural references, as well. However, in addition to instant name recognition, it has…
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A luau, meaning feast in Hawaiian, is no longer a celebration arranged by the royals. People host Hawaiian luaus for all occasions, including weddings, family reunions, summer parties, graduations and other celebrations for which they want a festive, tropical atmosphere….
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We are all familiar with Peter Pan or the child-man. Either he’s a friend of ours or we’ve had the misfortune of dating him. He’s the fun guy who never seems to grow up, always sees the excitement in life….
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Whether we want to admit it or not, the way we approach relationships say a lot about aspects of our personalities. In a sense, our approach to relationships act as mirrors to our souls to reveal who we are. This…
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August 21, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
As I contemplate this question, I think of all of the times I’m talking to someone and realize they haven’t heard a word I’ve said. At work, people who are a few desks away from one another, e-mail instead of…
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August 16, 2015 Friends and Peers
The older I get, the more I feel that smaller groups of friend are better. We spend a lot of our early life wanting to be a part of something big, that we get lost somewhere in the process. It…
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Mesh shirts and tank tops seem to reemerge every now and then in the fashion world. For the most part, the people who choose to wear these items should have reconsidered their choice of clothing. Very few people can pull…
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Almost every woman likes to start a new season with a new pair of shoes to compliment their new outfits for the season. The past few years have been hard for many women, so what better way to start new…
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The best shopping sites for spring savings offer a variety of clothing at reasonable prices. With so many websites out there, sometimes it’s hard to distinguish one from another. However, a few websites stand out because they’ve made it their…
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As the weather begins warming up, many women want to strip away the heavy coats and warm ups in favor of warm-weather fashion and accessories. For most of us, wearing a bathing suit is part of our spring and summer…
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The top 2009 spring fashion trends for women offer something for every woman. Many of the fashion trends are reinventions of styles from the past. Many of the styles are fun and showcase the whimsical side of clothing. Some of…
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The saying that history repeats itself can also be applied to fashion. Past trends shape future fashion all the time, even during spring-summer 2009. This year, almost fashion trend, from clothing to hair styles, steals a little from past fashion…
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Spring 2009 fashion trends offers a variety of styles that different people will appreciate. This season, almost anyone who wants to update their wardrobe can try wearing some of the latest fashions. After last year, many people want fresh starts,…
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People take out the flip-flops and the sandals when the weather warms up. Both of them can be worn without socks. Because people don’t have to wear socks, their feet don’t sweat as much, especially if the shoes are made…
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As summertime approaches, many people ditch closed-toe shoe and wear flip-flops, inexpensive forms of footwear, allowing their feet a place to breathe. People can purchase flip-flops at many retail and online stores. In hard economic times, people look for deals…
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With concerns about the damaging effects of UVA and UVB sun rays, hats have become an integral part of most people’s wardrobe, particularly during the summer, when people spend a lot of time outdoors. Whether they are spending a day…
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African-Americans come in multiple shades, from very fair skin tones to rich, dark skin tones. The various skin tones illustrate the unique beauty that exists in this ethnic group. Because African-Americans come in so many multiple shades, it is often…
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T-shirts represent the all-purpose clothing items for men and women . Comfortable tees are the comfort food of clothing-trustworthy, cozy, relaxing, no nonsense. T-shirts and jeans work well when running errands or doing things around the house. A t-shirt and…
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Naturally, the older we get, the more our style of clothing changes. I just turned 35 years old, and I would not be caught dead in the same type of clothes I wore when I was 15 years old. However,…
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Body odor can be caused by a number of internal and external elements. For some unfortunate people, even after cleansing themselves, they still suffer from extreme body odor. Some people who never had problems may develop body odor due to…
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April 9, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
A few years ago, this study revealed that women wanted their husbands to help out more at home. I remember thinking that this was a waste of research dollars, if they spent any. When haven’t women wanted their husbands to…
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Men have a number of options when it comes to coifing their facial hair. They can go from the clean look to the extreme Grizzly Adams look to any style in between. The facial hair choice depends on what is…
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For most women, finding the right makeup is a time-consuming and sometimes frustrating task. With the passage of time, our skin changes and what looked good when we were 18 looks out of place when we are 30. Women have…
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Cosmetics are commonly associated with women. Most men would balk at the idea of wearing cosmetics, even in a world where the metrosexual has become the symbol of the well-coiffed man. The word cosmetics, though, do not necessarily refer to…
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February 25, 2015 Skin and Body
There are a number of facial and body hair removal techniques that men and women have at their disposal. The technique used depends on personal preference and, in some cases, a person’s pain threshold. Hair removal techniques also come in…
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February 25, 2015 Skin and Body
When it comes to purchasing beauty products, no place comes close to Sally Beauty Supply. They are one of the few stores that stock products that fit the needs of women and men of all ethnicities. Not only do they…
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February 4, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Turning 40 no longer has to be a death sentence, signaling the end of your days as a beautiful woman. If you look at a picture of your mother or grandmother at 40, more than likely, you look fresher and…
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February 4, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
The cosmetic industry creates products that promise women that they will look youthful and fresh at any age. Each year, women spend millions of dollars searching for the “fountain of youth” that these products claim to provide. Despite all of…
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Many African Americans have a love-hate relationship with their hair. One moment, they love the unique qualities of their hair. The next minute, they hate it because of the care they have to give it. The relationship African Americans have…
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