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A Man’s Primer on Sexy Lingerie Styles

Posted on: Oct 20, 2008  By: admin  In all about  With: No Comments »

For the last couple years lingerie and sexy wear sales have been booming. Intimate apparel terms like bustiers, baby dolls and teddies have become part of the female vocabulary. And their admiring men, too! Both Penney’s and Spiegel have recently announced big plans for expanding their lingerie lines. On-line, top Internet-only firms such as Sensual Mystique, Poison Angel and Elegant Moments report booming sales. It appears more and more women are buying lingerie for themselves and accepting gifts of lingerie from their husbands or partners.

A Melbourne fashion retailer has even suggested that the Australian government subsidize lingerie makers to help save marriages. The managing director of Lethal Fashion Accessories, Gail Lee, says the bonds of marriage should be reinforced with satin, lace and marriage truckload of Federal Government cash. He wants the government to subsidize half the cost. Not surprisingly, the Government has not responded.

Lingerie has come a long way from the white bra and panties photos that graced our mothers’ Sears and Penney’s catalogs. Now firms such as Victoria’s Secret define what women want to wear to feel sexy and desirable to men. And, according to these sellers, it’s the men that are doing a good deal of the shopping lately, making purchases that replace flowers or candy for a hot bra/pantie set or a sexy see-through teddy!

Who are these lingerie buying women? That’s what Anderson Analytics, A Stamford, Ct marketing research firm, wanted to find out. The results of their research confirmed some assumptions and contradicted others. They found that the “average size” (meaning slightly plus size) American woman feels under served by firms such as Victoria’s Secret who cater to a smaller and younger woman. They also discovered that these marriage American women were surprisingly confident about their sexuality and had no qualms about buying and wearing lingerie. “Career women,” however, were more insecure about their body image that what was assumed. “Apparently, size has little to do with our image of ourselves, and corporate stress can have a negative influence on our confidence,” the report concluded.

Go to any lingerie store, whether it be a suburban mall or on-line, and you’ll be amazed at the variety of choices. The terms alone can be overwhelming especially for clueless males. OK men, let’s do some defining:

Baby Dolls – These are lacy short gowns that are typically open in front with a single tie. Most are sheer or semi-sheer. They usually come with a matching thong.

Monokinis – This is a one-piece swim type suit but with large openings to show more skin. Swimming is optional.

Jumpsuits/cat suits- One piece form-fitting head-to-toe suit, many with an opening in front to show skin, sometimes a lot of skin. Usually made of spandex.

Teddy – One-pieces, like the body suit; teddies are often adorned with lace and ribbon. A sexier style comes with garters and is worn with stockings.

Bustier – A figure forming bra with sides that come down to the waist. Think Madonna.

Booty shorts – This hot style is defined by ultra tight spandex shorts that ride high in the rear. Add a matching mini top and you’ve got a booty short set.

Chain mail- Bra and panty set of linked chain often laced with rhinestones – and little else.

Add in g-strings, mini-dresses, chaps, leather wear, and sleek fishnet hose and you’ve got a recipe for sexy fun that can infuse spice and variety into almost anyone’s relationship.

Gene Brenner is a former owner of an online bikini/lingerie store. Presently, he is webmaster of a company that offers train horns and train horn kits to car and truck drivers who want a true train horn sound.

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Lingerie – Will You Love it Or Leave It?

Posted on: Oct 20, 2008  By: admin  In all about  With: No Comments »

Lingerie can be worn for two purposes:

    1) Lingerie can be specially designed for a function, such as the camisole which is worn under sheer garments, or the bustier which many women wear under their wedding dress.
    2) Lingerie can also be worn for show or sex appeal; this includes garments such as the sheer babydoll, lace bra and panty sets, etc.

Selecting the right lingerie must be done cosmetics care as believe it or not, it will help define your overall look. Choosing the right color and style will help you look slimmer and sexier. You should never choose to buy a pair of cheap underwear thinking that no one will see them anyway. Just knowing that you are wearing quality lingerie will up your confidence, making you feel good about yourself.

Choosing the right style of panties will depend on the type of clothes that you wear. In the event that you are wearing form fitting skirts or tight fitting dresses, you will want to wear thongs or g-strings to ensure that there are no visible panty lines. If you are wearing jeans or a sun dress, then a boy short is a good option.

Wearing the wrong bra size will create bulges that are a depressing sight. If you are blessed with large breasts, wear a bra that gives you proper support and that doesn’t let the breasts sag or hang. You should also take note that push up bras shouldn’t be worn if your breasts are larger, as these types of bras were made for small and medium sized breasts to give them a push and make them look fuller.

As for selecting the right panty hose, the color is dependent on your natural skin color as well as the shape and the size of your legs. Panty hose can provide a slimming effect, especially if you are wearing a dark color such as black, as it will make your legs appear slimmer and shapelier. Neutral colors should be worn when you don’t want your legs to be an spa grabber.

If you are interested in purchasing lingerie that is made for everyday use, a bustier is your best option. It is a strapless bra that goes down to your waist. The bustier is mostly made out of shiny materials, such as silk, and it can be worn with all types of clothing, even with jeans. A bustier has a slimming effect that provides you with a very sexy look!

Lingerie can be daring or modest, depending on your mood and desires. It is extremely important that you know your size and that you are aware of which styles and colors look best on you, so that you can find the perfect lingerie outfit and feel your sexiest!

Heather Ponicsan is a former fashion model and owner of BestLineLingerie, specializing in erotic lingerie for women of all shapes and sizes at very reasonable prices. Check out why so many customers love shopping for lingerie at BestLineLingerie.

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Online Shopping – Some of the Pros and Cons of Shopping Online

Posted on: Oct 13, 2008  By: admin  In all about  With: No Comments »

As broadband and cable technology continue to improve, online shopping has become a major trend nowadays. Especially for young adults like us, we love to shop online and find huge discounts for things that we wish to get.

If you log on to the Internet, you can find tons of online stores that sell anything under the sun. A few popular ones are Amazon and eBay. If you take your time to search, you can actually discover huge discounts for things that you want to get. This will really give you more spending power to buy more things online.

When it comes to online shopping, there are many advantages to it. Other than being famous to find huge discounted items up for sale, you can also shop anytime and anywhere you want to. As long as you have a laptop and internet connection, you can log on to the web and purchase the things that you want.

This means that there will be no more long queue or dealing with rude cashiers, etc. With a click of your mouse, you are in control of your shopping experience. If you do not like a site, you can easily find another similar site that offers the same item that you wish to buy.

Moreover, you do not need to carry cash at all. When shopping online, you can use either your credit cards or Paypal account to make payment, which makes it even more convenient.

However, one thing to note when shopping online is to secure your identity and personal information to prevent anyone from stealing your credit card information. One way to secure your personal information is to shop only on sites which use security locks. The security lock will prevent hackers from stealing your credit card information. When you are at the check out page of a site, make sure that the page is a secured page before you provide your credit card information to them.

Other than saving your time and making your shopping experience more convenient, online shopping can also help to save fuel. As you do not need to drive and shop at retails, you are saving on fuel which in turn translates to money saved. Especially when the price of the fuel is getting higher nowadays, you should try online shopping to save more money on fuel.

Last but not least, the shipping cost that these online sites charges is usually not that high too. As they do not have a real physical store, they can pass on their savings to you by shipping the items at a reasonable cost.

So shop online now and enjoy the wonderful experience from it.

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Single Girl’s Guide to Makeover Magic

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Let’s face it, girlfriends. Thanks to cable TV, we’re now addicted to endless episodes of makeover shows where each “Plain Jane,” with her closet-from-hell, learns to choose the right clothes, makeup, and hair style, then right before our eyes, transforms into a real beauty! And, ever notice how looking great makes her feel empowered? And, all in less than an hour! Amazing!

But, what if this new self-confident charmer is one of the millions of your single sisters on the hunt for Prince Charming, who happens to be on the hunt for his Princess Charming? Well, in that case, this might be the perfect time to check in with your mirror, mirror on the wall to see how you fair with all this growing competition.

You know, Cinderella had this so easy. With the wave of a wand, and a bit of “bibbity bobbity boo,” her fairy godmother morphed her from rags to riches, then sent her off to the Ball looking like the Princess she was about to become, and the rest is history!

In the real world, this all gets a bit more complicated. For starters, chances are your prince will first see you dressed for the mall, not the Ball. Plus, your chances of being the next TV makeover are pretty slim. You could hire a fashion savvy godmother, AKA a fashion consultant, but if a fee of $200 + is not in your budget, what’s a girl like you to do when the whole point is to leave a first impression that leaves a potential prince wanting more?

Well, a girl like you will take charge of her life. Presenting the I’ll Do It MYSELF Makeover!

You start with your face. Of course, if you’re thinking, “How ’bout I start with something else,” remember Cindy Crawford’s immortal words: “Even I don’t wake up looking like Cindy Crawford.” So, again, your face is your focus, specifically the colors of your face. I promise you, when you learn how to use the power of color to compliment your eyes, skin, and natural hair color, just like on the makeover shows, magic will happen! Those eyes will sparkle and your complexion will glow. And, glowing is definitely a plus for first impressions, especially when your prince will remember forever the first time he saw your face.

On the other hand, glowing is practically impossible when you wear colors that plastic surgey with your own. For example, if you have watercolor eyes, translucent skin, and hair the color of soft wheat, imagine the catastrophe of deep bronze makeup, double black eyeliner, and a dayglow dress with dark chunky jewelry. Right! Not good! The strong colors overpower your own, and POOF! you disappear. Wearing colors paler than your own washes out your natural glow so you look tired and older than you are. Again, not good. To go for the glow, here are the “must knows” that make it happen!

UNDERSTANDING BASIC COLOR ANALYSIS

Many fashion consultants rely on the Munsell Color System to accurately determine a client’s color palette. This scientific system is based on three components: HUE, VALUE, and CHROMA:

HUE is simply the color’s name.
Simple Hues: Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and Purple.
Compound hues: Yellow-Red, Green-Yellow, Blue-Green, Purple-Blue and Red-Purple.
VALUE: How light marriage dark a color is.
The more white in a color, the higher the value. True black has the lowest value, true white has the highest.
CHROMA: The clarity or strength of the color.
Muted, grayed colors have low chroma; clear, vibrant, bright colors have high chroma.

HOW TO DETERMINE MAKEUP COLORS

FOUNDATION: Match to the skin tone at the outer corner of your eyes. Blend the makeup on your face and neck, and then match to your skin tone in both indoor lighting and sunlight. Hint: To ensure you choose the correct foundation color, take a friend along for a second opinion.

EYE MAKEUP: Use your lash and brow color for everyday mascara, eye liner and brow pencil. For a more dramatic effect, increase the makeup’s color value. Choose eye shadow in your eye or brow color. Hint: Your eyes contain a rainbow of complimentary colors. Use a magnifying mirror to see the full spectrum.

LIPSTICK and BLUSH: Match to your cheeks and lips. Gently pinch both cheeks and lips, noting if the color goes pink, red, or orange.

With a bit of practice, your makeup routine will take you from ordinary to glowing in five minutes or less.

HOW TO DETERMINE WARDROBE COLORS

If you’ve spent a lifetime believing you can’t wear certain colors, then understanding Hue, Value, and Chroma opens up a whole new world. Just imagine! Red is not just one color, but a full range of options from yellow-red to purple-red, from pastel pink to deepest burgundy, all from which you choose the reds that compliment you.

REDS: Your cheek and lip colors
GREENS / BLUES: For green or blue eyes, use your eye color. For brown or black eyes, use green or blue in your eye “rainbow,” or use a color wheel to match your eye color to complimentary greens or blues. www.realcolorwheel.com/colorwheel.htm
YELLOWS: Trickiest of all colors to determine. Usually Summers and Springs wear soft yellow; Falls wear golden yellow; Winters wear intense, bright yellow.
NEUTRALS: Current or former (if your hair is colored or grayed) natural hair color, and eyes if primarily brown or black. Use neutrals for suits, coats, skirts, pants, jackets, shoes and purses.

BASIC STYLE DESCRIPTIONS

Color analysts often use the four seasons to harmonize skin, eye and hair color with the complimentary fashion style. To define each season’s style, I’ve grouped celebrities by their season, based on promotional photographs. Note: About 50% of us also have a secondary season. If a celebrity’s photo exhibits a secondary, it is noted in parenthesis.

SUMMER: Look of Yesterday
COMPLEXION: Clear, cool, delicate
HAIR COLOR: Ash blonde, light to medium cool red or brown; matures to salt and pepper, cool or icy white
EYE COLOR: Iris -Soft green, blue, hazel, amber or cool brown; Sclera (white surrounding the iris) – Gray or white
COLORS: Minimal to moderate intensity, soft, grayed, translucent, water color tones
NEUTRALS: Cool tones of tan, beige, soft white, cool gray
FASHION STYLE: Soft, subtle, elegant, delicate, serene, nostalgic, blended tone on tone, minimal contrast
JEWELRY: Silver, white gold, crystals
BRIDAL GOWN: Cool white, silver
AVOID: High contrast, dark colors, warm/earth tones, gold and copper accessories.

Celebs: Jane Seymore, Charlize Theron (Spring secondary), Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Grace Kelly, Sarah Jessica Parker (Spring secondary), Scarlett Johansson (Spring secondary), Mia Farrow, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Queen Elizabeth, Diane Sawyer, Celine Dion (Fall secondary)

FALL: Look of Nature
COMPLEXION: Warm tones of olive or gold, may have freckles or appear mottled
HAIR COLOR: Warm gold, brown, red, chestnut, auburn; matures to warm white, salt and pepper
EYE COLOR: Iris – Warm gold, green, hazel, amber, brown; Sclera – Warm off-white
COLORS: Warm, golden colors; Falls are not limited to earth tones
NEUTRALS: Warm browns, tans, dark greens, khaki, dark rust
FASHION STYLE: Earthy, warm, fiery, golden, exotic, layered, sensual
JEWELRY: Gold, copper, tortoise shell, semi-precious stones, feathers, wood, shells
BRIDAL GOWN: Warm off-white, beige, champagne
AVOID: Black, black with white, pastels, clear chroma

CELEBS: Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lopez, Cindy Crawford (winter secondary), Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts (Summer secondary), Halle Berry, Salma Hayek, Julianne Moore, Sophia Loren, Annette Bening (Summer secondary), Queen Latifah (Spring secondary), Barbra Streisand (Summer secondary), Penelope Cruz (Winter secondary).

WINTER: Look of Sophistication
COMPLEXION: Pearlized, clear, cool, translucent
HAIR COLOR: Black, ebony, dark cool brown; matures to silvery or icy white
Note: Lightening or highlighting hair diminishes the POWER of Winter’s contrast.
EYE COLOR: Iris – Black or very dark, Sclera – Pure white = High Contrast
COLORS: Icy, high intensity, bright, jewel tones, clear and cool
Note: Only Winters wear black, or black and white as colors.
NEUTRALS: Black, cool gray, pure white.
JEWELRY: Silver, white gold, gem stones, rhinestones.
FASHION STYLE: Sophisticated, sleek, high contrast, dramatic, expensive, powerful, uncluttered, modern, angled, vivid
BRIDAL GOWN: Icy white
AVOID: Earth tones, pastels, fluff!!

Celebs: Snow White, Catherine Zeta Jones (Fall secondary), Elizabeth Taylor (Summer secondary), Lisa Minelli, Marlo Thomas, Eva Longoria, Lucy Liu, Elizabeth Hurley, Judith Dench (Spring secondary), Juliette Binoche (Fall secondary), Anjelica Huston, Isabella Rosselini (Summer secondary)

SPRING: Look of Today
COMPLEXION: Clear, moderately warm to moderately cool
HAIR COLOR: Golden, strawberry or ash blonde, auburn, red, light to dark warm brown; matures to salt and pepper, warm gray or white.
EYE COLOR: Iris – Green, blue, hazel, brown, amber; Sclera – Cream to white field
COLORS: Clear, warm, bright
NEUTRALS: Warm whites, beiges, tans, brown, navy, soft black
FASHION STYLE: Crisp, modern, bright, sunny, curvy, energetic, youthful
JEWELRY: Gold, silver, semi-precious stones, plastic
BRIDAL GOWN: Off-white
AVOID: Muted or high intensity colors

Celebs: Reese Witherspoon, Rene Zellweger (Summer secondary), Cameron Diaz, Rachel Ray (Fall secondary), Jennifer Aniston, Reba McEntire (Fall secondary), Ellen DeGeneres, Jada Pinkett Smith (Fall secondary), Meg Ryan, Katie Holmes (Winter secondary), Kirsten Dunst (Summer secondary), Dakota Fanning (Summer secondary), Debra Messing (Fall secondary), Diane Keaton (Summer secondary).

These descriptions only touch the surface of how color transforms your self image and creates unforgettable first impressions! The services of a professional consultant, preferably one trained in the Munsell System, are invaluable for assessing your color palette, complimentary prints, accessories, makeup, body proportion, and fashion and hair style. Fees can range from $200 to $1000+, but, considering the money you’ve wasted buying makeup that just never worked, and clothes still hanging with their price tags in the back of your closet as you cry “I have nothing to wear!”, a professional analysis is a bargain. In the meantime, here’s a list of shopping hints to get your transformation started!

SHOPPING HINTS:

* To build a coordinated, workable wardrobe, determine your basic needs based on your lifestyle, such as professional, casual, evening, hobbies and athletic clothing. For each area, purchase a core outfit, such as a professional suit, a cocktail dress, slacks and complimentary jacket, plus a few blouses, sweaters, and accessories.

* You don’t need a king’s ransom to look like a million! Even drug stores carry quality makeup. Shop end of season sales, and consignment and thrift stores for quality clothes and accessories. Many a Princess does!

* Collect fabric swatches by asking a fabric store or seamstress to save you scraps. Also, don’t forget your closet! If you own colors in your palette, just snip a swatch from inside the hem. Keep your swatches in an envelope to bring when you shop.

* When shopping, first match the item to your colors. Next, double check in a mirror. Hold the item by your face, then ask the $64,000 question: “Does this color compliment or clash with my natural coloring?” If “yes,” try it on to check that the fit flatters your body. If color and fit are both “yes,” buy it. If color and fit are “no,” no matter how much you love it, pass. Remember, you glow when the colors that you wear compliment the colors that you are.

* To spice up any outfit, think accessories. Before you run out to the mall in those great fitting jeans, add sunglasses and earrings, or throw a beautiful scarf around the collar of your coat. You will radiate “I care how I look, and I look and feel great”! Not a bad first vibe, especially for an unsuspecting prince watching extraordinary you emerge from an ordinary crowd of shoppers.

* Gather your “other seasons” sisters for a wardrobe “swap meet.” Some of my favorite clothes, scarves, and jewelry have come from just such an event!

One final fashion accessory that promises to get you glowing every moment of every day: Believe you are the Princess worthy of the Prince you dream of. Then, dress to prove it.

Relationship expert, consultant, and educator, Morgan Delaney, MS, empowers single women with the real secrets about dating and relationships, based on a decade of research in the fields of developmental psychology, brain-based gender differences, and the fascinating mysteries of the male psyche. To learn more about Ms. Delaney’s relationship research, and forthcoming books, visit http://www.SingleSisterhood.com

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Dooney & Bourke Handbags – Get Yours Online For Huge Savings

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Dooney & Bourke handbags have a signature look that is above the rest in style and fashion. One of the best reasons to love Dooney & Bourke is their availability online. You can make a search for Dooney & Bourke handbags and have the best bags show up within seconds for you to buy for huge savings.

Dooney & Bourke handbags have functionality, durability, and style all wrapped up into one bag. These are the bags that will definitely take you out of day into night. There are so many reasons to love Dooney.

The Dooney & Bourke Signature handbags can be matched up to any outfit and can be worn skin any style of fashion. Your best bet when wearing one of these is to have a bag in brown and black. That way you can be sure that your shoes don’t clash with your bag if you need to change them for a different place or scene.

Another great handbag that Dooney makes is the whimsical Dooney & Bourke Bumblebee. This handbag explodes with vibrant colors and gives life to any outfit that you are wearing. It’s fashionable style not only is popular with the young crowd, but is legendary with the older crowd.

The purpose of the Dooney & Bourke handbag is not just to look good, but to have functionality and durability. If you need a handbag for carrying multiple items around, like for the office, the Dooney Alto is the perfect bag just for that. It’s a handbag/briefcase all in one. Its functional and durable with its inside zip pockets, cell phone pocket, pocket for lipstick, inside key hook, and adjustable handles. The storage pockets make it easy to find what you need and quicker. This bag will keep you organized.

Dooney & Bourke also designs briefcases and travel luggage for you men out there who want a great designer bag, but don’t want to look too flashy while carrying it. There is a very fashionable and manly looking Dooney & Bourke Duffel bag that can be used for work, travel or play. Who says designer handbags have to be just for women?

Look for these and many more fashionable and classy Dooney handbags online to save money and time shopping. You can go to the store and spend a reasonable price on the Dooney & Bourke of your choice. But, why do that when shopping online will keep you at home or the office and save you another 30%-40% off of the store price. Plus, it will still be the handbag of your choice.

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Naot – Shoes You Like to Wear

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People, by and large tend to adopt shoes which are crafted with potent stitches, smooth and sleek leather, and gorgeous design. In fact, good quality shoes do not only elevate your personality; they also keep your feet healthy, relax and sunblock good shape. It is pertinent to note that ill-fitting shoes may cause discomfort or pain in your legs, hips, spine, shoulders and neck. Well-made, quality shoes like those made by Naot are beneficial for your feet. When shopping for Naot shoes, you are recommended to purchase them online, since online shopping is economic and hassle-free.

Since its inception Naot has been ruling the global market with its well-crafted products that demonstrate healthful, comfortable, and fashionable footwear at prices perfumes can easily afford. Blended with beauty, durability, smoothness and compatibility; Naot generates shoes for all age groups, irrespective of sex, profession and environmental condition. Flexibility and ease of use are the unique selling propositions of Naot shoes that can fit your feet with ease. The heel cup, for instance is designed to keep your heels steady, preventing your ankles from tilting when you walk. At the same time, the manufacturer has used authentic leather in shoes with a view to dry away moisture from your feet by letting air circulate around them. All in all, Naot blends the art of fashion and the science of comfort to create healthful, comfortable, and fashionable shoes, boots, clogs, and sandals for men and women.            

No doubt, Naot shoes are expensive. But if you purchase a pair of Naot shoes from an online retail outlet; you will relatively get it at a cheaper price. In addition, you will get an opportunity to read reviews, specifications and features of Naot shoes before purchasing your pair of shoes. What are you looking for? Order your favourite pair of shoes from your home itself. You are just a click away to change the world at each step

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Fireworks, Flirty Swimsuits and Fun For the Fourth

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If you really want to make a splash and be the center of attention like your favorite TV or movie star, be sure to pick a cute, flattering swimsuit that shows off your slimmer summer shape. Whether it’s the scantiest Brazilian bikini you can find or a more traditional one-piece, look for exceptional, creative touches that will help you stand out from the crowd, from a signature color to metallic ring details.

Which designs are popular this year? Here are some style categories that made Lucky Magazine’s Guide to the best Swimsuits of the Season (May issue) — and a few of the celebrities who wear them:

• Classic Halter — a marriages abroad that flatters just about any figure; a look favored by Liv Tyler

• spa Bikini — adjustable for a customized fit; recently worn by Lauren Conrad of “The Hills”

• Retro High-waist — old-fashioned glamour that also helps disguise a tummy; Kim Cattrall wore one as Samantha in the hit film “Sex and the City”

• Knit Bikini — perfect if you have a tiny figure and loads of self-confidence like “Laguna Beach” favorite Kristin Cavallari

• Ruffled Bikini — very feminine and flirty; Jessica Biel was recently spotted in one with an adorable flounced skirt

• Bright Bandeau – look for one with unique accents, like the one worn by “Grey’s Anatomy” and “27 Dresses” actress Katherine Heigl on her Mexican honeymoon

Whether you decide to cover up a bit or be a little more daring, at least one of these celebrity swimsuit styles are sure to work for you. And they are all easy to find instantly at Canyon Beachwear (www.canyonbeachwear.com)

Unlike department stores, specialty retailers like Canyon Beachwear offer an extensive selection of the most current swimwear designs and accessories. In fact, Lucky Magazine highly recommends Canyon’s website as a top resource in its Swimsuit Shopping Sourcebook, citing the easy-to-use search tool, which allows you to search by a variety of styles like the ones listed above, as well as by brand, price range, your favorite color or specific body type.

What’s more, www.canyonbeachwear.com’s wide selection and personalized customer assistance ensure that you can locate the perfect swimsuit that perfectly flatters your unique shape. You can even speak with a live customer service representative who is specially trained to help you pick out the best style for your proportions. Any time you are not happy with a swimsuit or accessory for any reason, all you need to do is return it, no questions asked, since Canyon Beachwear provides free shipping and returns standard with any online order over $200.

So, on the 4th of July and beyond, all through the long hot summer, why not create a few fireworks of your own at the beach or by the pool? Just find that special swimsuit that flatters your every curve at Canyon Beachwear.

Canyon Beachwear is a specialty retailer with nine swimwear boutiques located in California and New York as well as online. Unlike department stores, Canyon Beachwear carries hundreds of the most stylish swimwear and accessories from top designers all year round, including Anne Cole, Badgley Mischka, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Emam?, Gottex, Hot Kiss, LeTarte, Michael Kors, Pompei Beach, Robin Piccone, Salinas, Vix, Zoe NYC and many more. An online selection tool allows visitors to sort swimsuit styles by Body Type, Designer, Style, Color or Price Range. Staffed by trained and knowledgeable fit specialists, the Canyon Beachwear website provides free shipping and returns for online orders over $200. Visit http://www.CanyonBeachwear.com or speak to a live swimwear specialist at 1-800-863-6681, Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm and Sat-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm PST.

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When Is Lingerie an Acceptable Gift – and Where Can You Buy It?

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You may well know that the giving of presents is frequently dictated by custom. In most cultures there are occasions when gifts are expected. Such gifts may be meant as tokens of respect or expressions of love. Gifts can be categorized in two ways: gifts for those who are close to us (for close friends business family members), and gifts for others who are not close or well-known to us (such as giving a gift to ones boss or co-workers.)

Many lingerie gifts are given to recipients for the purpose that they will wear them to feel sexy. Gifts of lingerie are usually given as very personal gifts and are deeply appreciated when they are received from someone who is close to us. Bridal showers are a primary opportunity for family and friends to shower the bride with their affection, good wishes and gifts of lingerie for the many nights that the bride and groom will share together as husband and wife.

If you want to see what is fashionable in lingerie, attend a bridal shower. At a bridal shower you will see it all. From sexy little babydolls to flowing sheer peignoir sets, you may see it at a bridal shower. You might see a few gag gifts too, like crotchless panties, pleasurable toys, stripper wear and other erotic items. Other than bridal showers, you will find that there are other occasions when lingerie is a popular gift of choice. You have male shoppers that shop for lingerie around Valentines Day – and men don’t shop for women’s lingerie with HER comfort in mind! Men look for shoes colorful and trendy intimate apparel and don’t have a clue about size. They usually require the help of a sales associate to select a gift of lingerie. Unlike what most people think, a man can express love and gratitude with gifts of lingerie. Lingerie creates passion! With online lingerie stores, some men choose to shop online to get that special romantic lingerie for the woman in his life. Online outlets also have the advantage of being impersonal and less embarrassing to a man who might otherwise be hesitant to shop for women’s lingerie in person. There are quite a few websites that have taken the difficulty out of shopping for lingerie. They are very helpful when it comes to sizing and returns – trust me, guys, they understand how it is to be a man shopping for these types of garments, and they know how to help you best.

If you want to shop ‘in person’, then you may have some obstacles ahead of you, as women’s lingerie is often sold out of smaller businesses (shops and boutiques) that may not be well-known in your community. If you need help, search for some listings online to see if you can locate a store near where you live, work or shop.

It’s fun to go lingerie shopping — but many lingerie shops are hard-to-find. If you would like to locate some women’s lingerie shops in your state, why not visit the Womens-lingerieshop.com, where you can quickly and easily locate businesses selling women’s lingerie near you. You’ll be glad you did!

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4 Reasons to Shop for Lingerie Online

Posted on: Oct 13, 2008  By: admin  In all about  With: No Comments »

Before the Internet happened, shopping for anything meant that you would have to drive to the nearest mall or department store. It meant hours of walking around the shopping center just to find the one that looks good, fits good and priced fairly. It meant tired feet and even frustration when you fail to find the one that makes your heart skip a beat in an instant.

Shopping for lingerie and underwear wasn’t that different. You had to deal with a lot of limitations – in design, in size and so much more. But with the advent of online retail stores, shopping for your intimates is now like a breath of fresh air.

Buying lingerie online has its many advantages:

1. More variety – Online lingerie stores offer a wide selection of products, sizes, colors and designs that you won’t find in physical stores most of the time. Many plus size women find it convenient to shop online for lingerie in bigger sizes since they couldn’t find those in their sizes in a regular store. Some of the sexy lingerie that you’ll want to wear on a special night can only be bought in an online store. Most online lingerie stores are targeted to a specific market, which means you won’t have to jump from one shopping mall to another just to find exactly what you are looking for.

2. More privacy – It’s not only the women who buy lingerie. Men do, too. Shopping for lingerie as a gift for their girlfriends can be daunting – and even embarrassing for them when they have to enter a lingerie store in the mall. Buying lingerie online gives them the privacy they need as these guys shop for something they would want to see their girlfriends or wives wear.

But it’s not just the men who benefit from the privacy an online lingerie store offers. Women who wouldn’t want her shopping experience to be such a spectacle would want to buy their lingerie over the Internet.

3. At your convenience – Let’s face it, most of the time we don’t have the convenience of time to shop to our heart’s content. And sometimes the distance from the house to the department store could take much of your time. With an online lingerie store, shopping time is cut dramatically. No more walking or driving; just a few clicks and you’ve already shopped for your lingerie.

4. More savings – Not having to travel to a physical store cuts costs on energy and gas consumption. What’s more online lingerie stores allow you to compare the prices and features of the items. Plus many online lingerie stores offer deals that are exclusive to Internet shoppers only. You can use these electronic coupons so you can get perks and discounts when you shop for your lingerie.

When you feel limited with the selections in a regular store, or if you don’t have the luxury of time to go to the mall, try shopping over the Internet. You’ll be surprised that they carry a variety of designs and sizes that many physical stores don’t offer, and you’ll experience shopping convenience unlike any other. Online lingerie stores give you an easier and better way to shop in the comforts of your own home.

Shop for your lingerie online at Lauren Silva. We have regular and plus size bras, shapewear and other lingerie items for every day and every occasion.

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