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Make Your Statement With Personalized Fragrances

As women we have a fashion sense, and thats not just about the clothes we put on our body. Its about our hair color, the cut of our hair, the type of makeup we wear, the way we walk, the shoes we choose, and the fragrances we choose. Wouldnt it be nice to complete that fashion statement with personalized fragrances?

Online is a great place to round up some of the discontinued fragrances that are no longer that easy to find. This can give you less of a chance of running into someone wearing the same fragrance, but it definitely does not match the appeal of a personalized perfume.

Think about it. How long does it take you to choose that perfect pair of shoes or perfect handbag thats all about you? You dont just settle for any pair of shoes, right? Why wouldnt you take the same amount of interest in choosing your perfume? In fact why would you settle for anything less than a personalized perfume thats all about you?

Theres nothing like the scent of a woman, and with personalized fragrances, its all about you. You choose the blend of fragrances that says you. Choose from single note or complex expressions to express yourself.

What will your personalized perfume contain? You might fit your personality to your fragrance.

- Are you the earthy type that loves the scents of the outdoor? Then try musk - its sensual and earthy, and not soon forgotten.
- If you are free spirited, then why not mix up your favorite floral scents and fruit scents for an irresistible fragrance thats all about you.
- If you love to show you love a radiant and fresh fragrance, then consider a mix of beautiful floral fragrances. Why not wear your favorite flower scents wherever you go?
- If you love the orient and have a bit of a sassy personality, consider a fragrance made from the spices of the orient.
- If you have a dreamy soul, then choose clean fresh scents Like lavender or baby powder.
- If you are a sizzling, energetic lady, then consider sophisticated floral arrangements.
- If you are a lady of the past when bonnets and parasols were the norm, then consider a lovely mix of soft rose petals.
- If your idea of a perfect night out is taking the kayak out or going for a 10 mile run, then you should consider some of the fresh and invigorating scents.

There are a variety of scents that you can add to your personal fragrance that come together to make your statement about who you are. Thats much more appealing than buying discontinued fragrances; although those are also available online for substantial savings, just in case you already have a fragrance you cant live without.

Personalized fragrances are unique, and say just who you are. In fact you can have a different personalized perfume for your different moods. After all we dont wear the same outfit, jewelry, or shoes every day, and you certainly arent in the same mood everyday, so why would should you settle for only one personalized perfume?

Online has changed the way we buy many things and that includes the fragrances we wear. Thanks to the internet, personalized fragrances are more affordable than ever. Are you ready you make your statement with your very own personalized perfume?

Personalized fragrances are unique and say just who you are. Visit Vinci & Rakos Fragrances at http://www.whomakessense.com to choose the blend of scents to make a statement. Spices, florals, earthy, fresh and invigorating fragrances can all help emphasize your personality.

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Jewelry - What's Today's Fashion Statement?

The appearance of jewelry has changed dramatically over the centuries, but the fact that men and women have sought beautiful things to adorn themselves hasn't. From centuries ago, master craftsmen have woven precious stones and beautiful metals into designs fit for kings and queens.

Expanding technology over the past couple of centuries has wrought some important changes. Most notably, jewelry has become more intricate and elaborate. Custom designs are highly prized as more of the jewelry manufacturing is done by machine.

Materials have also changed. Instead of pure gold which is not always durable, chains and other jewelry are often made of tougher materials and plated with gold. New materials have also emerged, including titanium - one of the hottest new jewelry trends on the market.

Titanium comes in several colors, is very durable and - most importantly - is considered extremely fashionable.

Fashion trends are the most important thing to shape the jewelry industry. From one decade to another, the trends have changed. Often, jewelry trends reflect the ideas, passions and goals of the times. Who can forget the terrific jewelry of the 1960s and 1970s? The peace sign, flower power and other symbols of the hippie era were all the rage. And many of those designs are seeing a return to popularity, along with some of the clothing fashions of the day.

The stones of jewelry have also changed over the decades though some classics remain constant. Pearls, diamonds, emeralds and rubies have remained important. A half century ago, no self-respecting socialite had a jewelry box without a string of pearls - though some were faux pearls.

But pearls didn't have their first chance at popularity in the 1950s. Thirty years earlier, strings of pearls (or beads if pearls were just out of the question) were a must for those enjoying the Flapper phase.

The costume jewelry of that period, along with jewelry fashions distinctive to other times, have become collectors' items. Entire businesses are built around the ability to provide those pieces to the movie industry.

What will be next year's fashion statement? You may think we've seen it all with multiple ear piercings, belly button rings, nose rings and tongue rings. But it's pretty much guaranteed that those trendsetters who start the fashion rages already have something new in mind.

Jeff Lakie is the founder of jewelry Resources a website providing information on jewelry

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Holiday Gifts For Nursing Home Residents

The holiday season is again approaching. Every year, as the calendar inches closer to the Big Day, the dilemma of what to give someone in a nursing home resurfaces. Birthdays and Mother's Day/Father's Day bring up the same questions. It's challenging to find the right gift for someone in a nursing home.

Take this list with you when you shop for any occasion. Pick up one or two items for simple gifts, or bundle several together in a decorative container for a custom gift basket that is certain to delight your favorite nursing home resident.

Entertainment:

Subscriptions on meaningful topics. Sports magazines, news magazines, womens' publications, the local newspaper, large print digests

Large print fiction or non-fiction books

Large print crossword or word-find books

CDs of favorite music from the 30s, 40s or 50s

DVDs of favorite television shows or movies

A radio, CD player, CD player or even a new television

Games such as checkers, chess, parcheesi, pokeno, dominoes and card decks

Photo album with dates and names clearly labeled

Clothing and Toiletries:

Sweat suits, cardigan sweaters, robes and pajamas. Look for items that have stretchy fabrics and loose arms so that they are easy to get on and off

Slippers or shoes with backs and rubber soles

Hand or body lotion

Facial tissues with lotion

Brush and comb with long handles for those with limited arm mobility

Hands-free pedestal mirror

Electric razor

Gift certificate for the nursing home gift shop or beauty/barber shop

For The Room:

Framed family photographs

New afghan or lap robe

Large number clock

Small lockbox for securing personal treasures

Earphones for television or radio

Large number amplified phone

New large print calendar with important dates marked

Large print address book with addresses and phone numbers already written in

Greeting cards for all occasions and stamps

For loved ones in a nursing home avoid highly fragranced gifts such as cologne, perfume or after shave. These can be annoying to other residents even if your loved one enjoys them. Residents with dementia may accidentally swallow these, too.

Food items can be difficult because of dietary restrictions. If you are certain your loved one will be able to enjoy them, remember to avoid anything that might be difficult to eat with dentures, such as caramels.

If the person you are shopping for has a roommate who gets few visitors (or none at all) consider "adopting" him or her. A little something from you may be the only recognition this lonely person gets on an important day.

Do your best to deliver your gifts in person. Most nursing home residents appreciate visits much more than gifts of things.

What if your senior isn't in a nursing home but you still need holiday gift inspiration? The Eldercare Team has gift ideas for every senior at http://www.eldercareteam.com/resources/gifts.htm

The Eldercare Team invites you to learn how to help an elderly parent or other relative deal with all the ins and outs of the eldercare maze. Pick up resources, more articles and plenty of tips about helping seniors at http://www.eldercareteam.com

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Men's Facial Hair Styling

Moustaches and beards have seen an increase in popularity in the last several years. While you wont see a lot of goatees these days, you will see a great number of soul spots, small patches of hair in the center of the chin. Oh, and the ZZ Top beard is definitely out - though you have to wonder why it was ever in in the first place.

Mens facial hair styles come in a wide variety. Choosing the best facial hair style is actually more than just letting the hair on your upper lip grow out. And there are several things to consider before deciding on a facial hair style. Some things to consider are:

Length of your mouth
Size of your nose
Fullness and size of your upper lip area
Thickness of facial hair
Texture of facial hair
Color of facial hair
Shape of jaw and chin lines

These things are important because, for example, you can grow a moustache to help balance a large, round face. You can disguise a soft jawline with a beard. You can also round out a square face or pointy chin with a beard. Facial hair is a great way to camouflage a wide variety of flaws, including acne scars. To help you decide what facial hair style is best for you, consult your hair stylist or barber. Theyre great resources and can be a big help.

Having facial hair does take time and effort. First you have to grow out the hair and endure the scruffy look for a while. Then youll have to shape and maintain your facial hair style with regular trimming. How often you have to trim depends on how fast your hair grows. Hair tends to grow a little faster in the winter, so be prepared to do your trimming more often. Youll want to invest in a good, high-quality trimmer for your moustache, beard, goatee or soul spot. You can also use a comb and scissors, but trimmers are generally a little faster.

Be prepared for your facial hair to grow in different directions. This means, especially if you have a beard, that you will most likely need to use a combination of trimmer and scissors techniques for facial hair maintenance. You may want to plan for quick trims with the trimmers during the week, with a longer session on a weekend morning for full trimming.

If you find you have bare patches in your moustache or beard, you can blend the hair using the trimmers blending attachment. You can also use colored eyebrow pencils that match the color of your facial hair to fill in any blank spots. Just be sure to use a waterproof pencil so that it doesnt run if you get sweaty during a work out. You can find eyebrow or facial hair colored pencils at beauty supply stores or online hair supply websites.

To make facial hair style work Its also very important to take care of every other grooming aspect as well. Your skin care, hair styling and your entire picture. You can find more helpful information about grooming at http://www.mensflair.com/grooming-abcs.php.

With so many celebrities sporting moustaches, beards, goatees and soul spots, facial hair has never been more popular. Just dont grow your moustache or beard thinking you wont have to care for it. Facial hair does take time and care. You will even want to shampoo and condition it to keep it looking its best, but its well worth the admiring looks you get, now, isnt it?

Bilal Babic is co-founder of http://www.MensFlair.com - Applicable Fashion Advice eMagazine for Men. Visit NOW to Download FREE Report that converts You from fashion faux pas to Master of style. http://www.mensflair.com/style-advice.php

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