Top Designer Fashion House Yves Saint Laurent Reveals New Logo

For designer fashion lovers, Yves Saint Laurent ha women's jackets ndbags, clothing and accessories are among the most desired luxury items available. The company drew a bit of backlash, however, after it announced that its ready-to-wear line would be retitled Saint Laurent Paris, one of several changes initiated by the iconic label's new creative director, Hedi Slimane. Today, Rodeo Drive Resale, premier seller of discount designer handbags, clothing and accessories, takes a look at a few changes taking place within one of the world's most beloved names in upscale fashion.

While many brand loyalists were pleased to learn that Yves Saint Laurent would remain the official name of the popular Paris fashion house, Saint Laurent Paris, the new, rebranded name of the label's ready-to-wear line, will take a bit of getting used to.

"I think this is a slap in the face of one of the greatest designers [that] will ever walk this earth," one commenter wrote on the Saint Laurent's Facebook page. In addition to the name change, the label's logo has been given a makeover; its iconic YSL logo replaced with the Saint Laurent Paris name written in small white letters. "Yes, this was originally what he named his company but the fact that they're changing it back and removing his first name [post death] just seems straight up disrespectful," the commenter continued.

Despite the opposition, Slimane presses forward in his efforts to rebrand the company. This September, he will unveil the spring/summer Resort 2013 collection, his first for the label, during Paris Fashion Week.

"I approach this via a wardrobe codified to the extreme, almost ritualistic," Slimane told WWD, adding that, under his direction, the brand would be placing more emphasis on its ready-to-wear line. "Haute Couture is a legitimate subject for Yves Saint Laurent and could resume one day. The priority today is to revamp and redeploy the luxury ready-to-wear."

Companies like Rodeo Drive Resale, who buy and sell Louis Vuitton, Chanel and similar luxury designers, are preparing to familiarize their large client base with the name Saint Laurent Paris.

"We will basically have to invest in educating customers of this change," RDR co-founder Raya Jaffer explains. "It will take some time, possibly years, for everyone to get used to the name Saint Laurent Paris. Some buyers will assume it is a lower brand of Yves Saint Laurent, or a different company altogether."

Slimane, a newcomer to women's clothing, does have one very notable name in his corner: Yves Saint Laurent co-founder Pierre Bergé. During a recent interview with WWD, Bergé expressed confidence in Slimane, convinced the creative director could restore the brand to glory.

"I'm very happy," Bergé said, dismissing the tenure of past YSL decision makers. "Anything that makes the house more Saint Laurent is welcome ... I am happy that Stefano Pilati is gone, just as I was happy when Tom Ford left."

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Fashion Sales Hit Virtual Demographic with Low Cost Flash Sales and New Aggregator Makes It Easier

RetailFetish.com targets the virtual shopper by featuring deeply discounted fashion sales from various online stores. Consumers are able to quickly sift through the hundreds of deals in order to find those that interest them. Consumers rely heavily on the information provided by flash sale websites to gather the latest information on the clothing they wish to purchase. RetailFetish has come up with a solution to eliminate having to visit to several the sites, by simplifying and consolidating the flash sale process into one comprehensive website.

Many savvy consumers are flocking to flash sale sites to find the best deals available. Flash sales are a low-cost option for retailers to get their products and brand out to the public. A heavy demographic of females 18-32 are flooding the sites in an effort to find the brands and deals they crave. With a fashion aggregator such as RetailFetish, all the deals are presented in one simple location, with the ability to set and customize which deals clients would like to see the most. Retailers and advertisers are looking for ways to capitalize off the high volume women's coats of female and male demographics that are visiting these websites to shop.

A fashion flash website offers designer merchandise discounted up to 80% for members. Deals typically last 24 to 48 hours and offer inventory from more than 1,000 popular brands at steeply reduced prices. Over 5 million individual users flock to these various sites to snag the perfect deal each year and the numbers show no signs of stopping (Time, 2011). Deep discounts on fashion and accessories can be found on these flash sale sites, but finding the best deal is cumbersome for consumers. RetailFetish.com has simplified the process by allowing consumers to quickly browse all the daily deals within one site and customize the information they receive through daily emails based on their specified interests.

RetailFetish.com is a fashion deal aggregator that pulls the latest deals from the best online shopping sites for both men's and women's fashion deals. RetailFetish features over 20 retailers including all the top flash sales sites like Gilt.com, RueLaLa.com, Fab.com, Indeeli.com, HauteLook.com, JackThreads.com, BeyondtheRack.com, TheFoundary.com, MyHabit.com, plndr.com, FreshShades.com and many others. Users may select womens or mens clothing sales and are only alerted when there's a deal that they might actually be interested in purchasing.

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EcoFabrik Joins FashionHaunt to Bring Eco-friendly Products to the Customers of FashionHaunt; FashionHaunt Welcomes Sellers to Sell Eco-friendly Products on the Site

FashionHaunt is a premier shopping site with unique stores that allows sellers to sell varieties of products, one such kind is Eco-friendly products. Ecofabrik is one such store which sells varieties of Eco-friendly items such as shopping bags, tote bags, t-shirts, polo shirts for men and women, hand towels and towels. You can checkout EcoFabrik store and buy with confidence as the store has 100% positive feedback.

Eco-Fabrik is a California (USA) based small business offering bamboo clothing, hemp clothing and organic cotton t-shirts and other accessories. They have developed their business plan by recognizing the needs for more fashionable styles and business casual designs in organic clothing. Their business philosophy is in harmony with the preservation of our beautiful planet earth and its ecological needs. They deal exclusively in bamboo clothing, hemp clothing, organic clothing and accessories made from renewable fiber sources, grown without the use of harmful pesticides and processed without the use of chemicals that are harmful for people and the planet. By carefully selecting only the best products, they offer you the finest quality in Hemp Clothing, Bamboo Clothing, 100% Organic Cotton clothing and other products made of Eco friendly blended fabrics.

Organic clothing is manufactured to last, enduring the wear & tear of normal life cycle and finally reaching a bio-degradable end. Unlike their synthetic counterparts, organic products do not deplete the planet's resources. At the end of their life cycle they blend back into the soil, joining the natural process of re-invigorating the planet earth. We hope, you will enjoy browsing through the Eco-fabrik product line and will have a very pleasant and satisfying online shopping experience with them. Recently, they have added bamboo towels to their Eco offerings. You will find bamboo sports towels, bamboo golf towels and talk of the town luxuriously soft bamboo bath towels. -source ecofabrik.com

If you like to sell and shop online just learning how to shop for Eco-friendly products, starting with FashionHaunt is a fun way to do it.

Selling Eco-friendly products can be tricky as the risk associated with selling the items. One such study called the "The Checkout" concluded that people aged 55 and older had a "higher Eco-consciousness" than younger ones. They found that shoppers between the ages of 18 and 34 are "slower to embrace" paying more for environmentally friendly merchandise than those between the ages of 35 and 44, and 55 and 64.

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ShopRDR.com Favorite St. John Knits Unveils Limited Edition Gold Standard Collection

Rodeo Drive Resale (http://www.shoprdr.com), the world's largest consignment reseller of 100% authentic discount St. John Knits, including St. John Knits pant suits, St. John Knits skirt suits and other designer fashions, shares with luxury lovers around the globe more info on the limited edition Gold Standard Collection from St. John Knits.

"Shop these opulent evening styles that lend indisputable luxury and richness to your wardrobe," Reads the promotion on http://www.discoverstjohn.com. "Redefine American glamour."

On October 10, 2012, the popular high-end fashion label launched a national campaign to promote its Gold Standard Collection, which offers a modern take on a few classic pieces. Throughout the month of October, boutiques in San Francisco, Houston, Las Vegas and Maui will be showcasing the limited edition pieces as part of an event dubbed the "American Icon Celebration."

Founded half a century ago by husband and wife team Robert and Marie Gray, upscale fashion brand St. John Knits has come a long way. What began as a modest merchant of knit suits and dresses quickly exploded into an industry powerhouse. Other collections past and present collections from the world-renowned label include:

1)    ST. JOHN BASICS: Because items from the St. John Basics label are considered seasonless, they are never given a retail markdown or put on sale. Their classic jackets, skirts, and pants serve as the building blocks of any St. John lover's wardrobe with pieces that can be dressed up or down and, as mentioned before, work beautifully from one season to the next.

2)    ST. JOHN SPORT/YELLOW LABEL: Designed with the younger woman in mind, this label illustrates a modern and casual approach toward clothing for the iconic fashion house. Comprised of coats, novelty, sweaters, jackets, pants, and jeans, the St. John Sport is considered by many to be the brand's most versatile line. Line is now known as Yellow Label.

3)    GRIFFITH-GRAY: St. John Knits loyalists may recall the Griffith-Gray Line – a collection of woven sportswear which, like St. John Sport, also targeted a "younger" demographic. Formed in 1994 by Kelly Gray, daughter of St. John Designer Marie Gray, Kelly took on her ambitious venture alongside longtime SJK designer Diane Griffiths. Although no longer in production, the Griffith-Gray line is remembered for its tailored, contemporary appeal.

4)    COUTURE: Considered the upscale offering from the St. John label lineup, pieces from their Couture Line are typically the priciest of the bunch, and feature items including jackets, dresses, skirts, tanks tops and more. It is not uncommon to see these pieces adorned with paillettes, Swarovski crystals, and similar embellishments, which only add to its regal charm.

5)    ST. JOHN COLLECTION: Seen by many as the standard pieces of St. John Knits. Classic pieces of elegant, ready-to-wear styles with identifiable embellishments such as accents or gold and enamel buttons. The St. John Collection Line is still in production and remains a favorite among many fans of the brand.

6)    ST. JOHN EVENING: Skirt suits, long sleeve tops, floral pants, and dresses are just a few items available from the St. John Evening label. Like St. John Basics, many of the items that fall under the St. John Evening umbrella can be worn throughout the year. Classy and elegant, yet less expensive than the Couture Line.

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Spiritual Autobiography Shares a Woman’s Quest to Fulfill God’s Plan

For those women who don't want to settle for anything less than they deserve, author Audrey Flowers writes Made in Waiting, an inspiring and motivational book about dreaming, achieving, and not settling.

Many single women feel that they are not complete because they have not yet been found by "Mr. Right" by the time they reach their thirties. Due to pressure from society, their families, and even from the church world, a lot of these young women are panicking and settling for counterfeits instead of waiting for their true soul mate.

The author, in a spiritual autobiography, courageously and humorously shares her quest to fulfill God's plan for her life. After struggling as a young woman between normal desires and her destiny in the Kingdom of God, she shares what it means to be "made in women's jackets waiting."

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Audrey M. Flowers, BRE, D.D., has written her first work, a spiritual autobiography, Made in Waiting. This manuscript depicts the joys and growing pains she encountered as a child in racist Alabama and her trials, tribulations, and determination to make it in New Jersey as she developed into a young woman. As the story unfolds, you'll see her evolving into an anointed, spirit-filled woman of God, serving in the ministry as a missionary; evangelist; teacher; hospital chaplain; facilitator of a single parents group and various other aspects of Christian ministry.

Elder Flowers is a graduate of the Deliverance Bible Institute, Newark, New Jersey; Manhattan Bible College, New York City and earned her Bachelor of Religious Education from the Christian Bible Institute, Newark, New Jersey under the tutelage of the late Dr. Donald Womack. In 1991, Audrey moved to Trenton, New Jersey to assist her father at his church and later taught at the Deeper Life Family Worship Center where Bishop John D. Brown and Dr. Bobbie J. Brown are the Pastors. In 2004, after being awarded a Doctors of Divinity from the International Christian University, under the auspices of Drs. Harold Jameson and Bryon Jameson, the author moved to Jacksonville, Florida. Currently she is pursuing a career in writing, ministering to single parents and individuals suffering with depression and/or bipolar disorder.

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Anti Aging Foods

I am a firm believer that the first and foremost of any anti aging regiment should be working from the insides out. Researchers in search for the fountain of youth keep coming back to one fact: you are what you eat. What you eat has a tremendous impact not only on your health but also on your life span. Why would you put a nice fresh coat of paint on your house if it is infested with termites? It may look good for a short time but if the underlying foundation will not support it then it will not last long.

Anti-aging foods are known to give you better endurance, prolong your lifespan, obtain a better quality of sleep, feel vital and energetic, and they can promote a sense of calmness and well being. You get quite a few advantages when you consume anti-aging foods, and you should remember that anti-aging is not an illness in fact many healthcare professionals do not consider the aging process natural and than it can be avoided.

Anti aging foods can reduce the effects of aging and in some cases ever reverse the damaged to your body caused by a stressful life style. Anti-aging foods can help all of the bodies' functions by giving blood formation a boost and helping to rebuild damaged tissues.

Some of the more notable anti-aging foods are fish, avocado, berries, carrots, nuts, whole meal pasta as well as brown rice, and finally, drinking plenty of water to detoxify as well as keep the skin smooth. Including these anti-aging foods in your diet on a regular basis will soon show positive results.

Fish oil contains omega 3 and fatty acids, which have been shown to stimulate the brain and increase memory and mental awareness.

Avocado oil can also be used as a skin moisturizer. Keeping your skin properly moisturized is the best way to make sure it does not age prematurely.

Blueberries and Blackberries contain a large quantity of antioxidants, which may help reduce the effect age related memory problems. They contain a chemical called anthocyanins which are very powerful antioxidants.

Vitamin A deficiency may increase the risk of cancers of the lung, larynx, bladder, esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum and prostate. Carrots are a good source of natural Vitamin A.

Phytosterols is found in flax seed and peanuts, which are suggested to help lower serum cholesterol.

All of the different Vitamin Bs taken together as B-Complex work together as a team to perform vital biological processes, such as energy production and efficient metabolic function. Vitamin B boost energy levels and help fight fatigue.

Bananas have long been recognized for their antacid effects that protect against stomach ulcers and ulcer damage. Bananas can help improve your body's ability to absorb calcium. Women eating bananas four to six times a week halved their risk of developing kidney cancer.

Cranberry Juice may also help prevent kidney and bladder infections. If you are taking COUMADIN then check with your doctor before using cranberry.

Studies of the Greenland Eskimos lack of heart attacks have show that Eico-Sapentaenoic Acid (EPA) lowers blood cholesterol considerably, even more than polyunsaturated fat does. It also triggers a major drop in triglycerides. Salmon Oil is one of the best known sources of natural EPA.

Flavonoids are the brightly colored pigments found in most fruits and vegetables. When consumed, they have antioxidant properties and have been associated with improved lung junction.

Eating 3 or more servings of fruit per day may lower you risk of age-related macular degeneration, the primary cause of vision loss in older adults.

Garlic can counteract the usual result of high fats in the diet and to help reduce high blood pressure.

Green tea extract contains natural antioxidant compounds know as polyphenols useful in fighting tumors as well as helping prevent and treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Oat Bran helps to regulate blood glucose levels, aids in lowering cholesterol, and helps in the removal of toxins.

Rosemary stimulated blood circulation and the nervous system and enhances memory and concentration. The ancient Greeks women's jackets called it the Herb of Memory and they wore a stalk in their hair to increase memory.

A 2006 article in the Journal of American Medical Association suggested that by periodically restricting our caloric intake to as little as 890 calories a day, or fasting, resulted in a decrease in insulin levels and body temperatures, another two biomarkers of longevity. Restricting calories helps to eliminate the free radicals by burning off more calories than you take in thus reducing the amount of fat stored in the human body. Skipping a meal here and there from an evolutionary point of view would be beneficial. The human body is used to going days without eating anything but today we have constant access to food and we are taking in calories all day long.

If you just feel that you need vitamins, supplements or herbs to fight the aging process then find a good health care professional prior to starting any type of home treatment.

Always consult your doctor before using this information.

This Article is nutritional in nature and is not to be construed as medical advice.

What's More Important Than Bathroom Accessories?

The secret to a successful bathroom renovation is to plan your work, and work your plan. There are as many different styles and combinations out there, as there are bathrooms to be renovated. Whether you prefer low cost functionality or mind blowing pampering, there are bathroom accessories to bring your dream to reality. Window dressings around mirrors are a simple, yet effective improvement.

If you rent your home, however, your choices for reviving your bathroom are greatly narrowed. You'll most likely have a bathroom that is either plain white or a pale neutral color. Don't get me wrong, there are still numerous combinations you can choose from to accentuate your bathroom and bring it to life. From garbage cans to floor mats. Mirrors to cabinets. The choices are endless. In bathrooms with limited space, cabinets not only bring the room alive, they organize the necessities, and reduce clutter.

For a low budget bathroom renovation, there are many options. A coat of paint will liven up a dull room, or change your faucets, your towel rack or your shower curtain. Don't forget about the mirrors, lighting or vanities. There are many soap dishes, cups, toothbrush holders, towel hangers,

Meanwhile, if you happen to have a spacious bathroom with windows, you can take advantage of natural light. On the other hand, you need to make sure you have proper lighting for all the different times and functions of your bathroom. Scented candles along with soft lighting provides a relaxing mood. Remember that the area around your mirror will need adequate lighting for all the different activities that involve a mirror.

Now consider this, if your bathroom renovation is your 'treat', then you may want to go with a self serve toilet. Believe it or not, they have toilets out there that not only clean and dry you, but will do everything from warming the seat to putting the lid down. Now how's that for hygienic pampering. You could always go for some ceramic tiles. Perhaps a retro look would work for you, nothing better than black and white tiles for a real retro look.

For the bathtub you have many choices, from the famed claw-foot to the whirlpool. If disabilities are a concern there are numerous designs that make access to the tub easier. Showers, built in seats, one piece tub surrounds, these are all options you can choose from. Stand up showers, sit down showers, it really is amazing all the different choices there are.

When planning your bathroom renovation, you should keep in mind the many different uses your bathroom will see. Consider how you feel when you return from work. There are numerous air fresheners, candles or other bathroom accessories that can make your bathroom a relaxing comfortable room.

Don't be afraid to compare bathroom accessories. Ask lots of questions, and talk to people who know about bathroom renovations. You could be the one that comes up with the next amazing breakthrough in bathroom renovations.

The perfect bathroom is mainly a balanced one, as the colors and furniture must match the bathroom accessories. Most of us desire to turn our bathroom into an oasis of comfort, but there are too many unanswered questions regarding its decoration.

Do you have an austere bathroom? Well, you're not the only one, as most people find complicated and expensive to change something. However, there are plenty of bathroom accessories that can make miracles for your bathroom.

fashion jackets online First, let's learn something about colors and styles. A bathroom designed in neutral colors needs colorful accessories. Replace the old shower curtain with a new one that has floral prints and add a small carpet in similar colors.

It's easier to start by choosing a theme for your bathroom. You can try to recreate an Asian or a rustic bathroom. What matters is to add the other objects depending on this theme.

Why don't you try something special when it comes about the bathroom? Don't be afraid that your bathroom is too small, as it allows so much creativity! Forget about faience and use instead other materials: granite, marble, mosaic or parquet. You can also consider a painted floor.

Before choosing the right materials, focus on a certain theme. Think about a bathroom in a Victorian style or just about something modern. Take into account the most important feature of the perfect bathroom; yes, I'm talking about safety. Opt for non-slippery surfaces and textures.

If you decided to have a French bathroom, you must focus on details. The predominant color is cream; paint the walls in this color. Mix modern pieces of furniture and bathroom accessories with antique elements, bringing a touch of luxury and elegance. The French bathroom must have a central piece, such as a small antique closet or a mirror with gold frames.

When it comes about large bathrooms, you are allowed to try everything, from various types of furniture to the most interesting combinations of colors. The only rule is to focus on a certain style, as there shouldn't appear any discrepancies. For example, a square sink matches a bathtub that has the same shape. In this case, use only geometric shapes.

The Horse in Myth and Fable

The horse has been, over the ages, variously a symbol of: courage, strength, speed (swifter than eagles), the passage of time and human life, pride (get on your high horse), death (Book of Revelation, horses of The Apocalypse), and war (sacred to and sacrificed to Mars).

In the Bible, persons with military rank were generally mounted on horses - those women's jackets without rank very seldom; and the association of horses with war is frequent.

A white horse signified conquest and victory and was a good omen. In medieval days (chivalry) a white horse also signified innocence and chastity.

The ancients attributed special sanctity to a vow taken on horseback - one that could not be violated.

The horse was frequently the emblem of the sun, symbolizing creative life and giving solemnity and fruitfulness to the marriage vows. The Ruler of the Day - the Sun - was drawn in his chariot by celestial horses in his daily journey across the skies. The Dawn (The Goddess Aurora) was called the "White Horse" and had Pegasus as her steed after he had disposed of his earthly rider.

To the ancient Norsemen and the Romans (Diana) the horse was also similarly associated with the moon - drawing that god's chariot across the skies.

The horseshoe in mythology represented the crescent moon. Nailed on doorways it was deemed to ward off witchcraft, the evil eye and Satan. It is still, today, a symbol of good luck. Attached to a wall or doorway, the open end should be up, otherwise "the luck will run out".

Horses disturbed and restless in the morning and with their manes and tails tangled and twisted are supposed, according to old English legend, to have been ridden in the night by the pixies.

Superstitions about color include these: A good horse is never a bad color.

ONE white leg, buy him.

TWO white legs, try him.

THREE white legs, send him far away. (Sell him to your foes)

FOUR white legs, keep him not a day. (Feed him to the crows)

(He's sure to cause you woes) The Hungarians and Spanish believe all black horses are lucky - the French think the reverse.

There is an Irish superstition that a pure white horse - when ridden by the owner - confers upon him the special gift of advising how to cure physical ailments.

The White Horse - The Saxon King Alfred in the ninth century had carved in a precipitous chalk cliff on the Berkshire Downs in England an enormous white horse, 374 feet long and 120 feet high, to commemorate his victory over the Danes at Ashdown. It is still visible today. The "Tale Horse of the Saxons", in varied forms, is found in the coat of arms of several British Regiments, of noble houses descended from the Saxons and in the ensign of Kent.

The Trojan Horse - The Trojan Horse is well known to all who have read Greek history. This was the tremendous image of a mare, built of wooden planks, concealing a group of Greek soldiers. The Trojans were led to believe that this was a peace offering to the goddess Minerva by the Greeks as they ostensibly abandoned their ten year siege of Troy and sailed home.

The stratagem worked. The Trojans opened their gates and widened the gap in their walls to take in the wooden mare (and its soldiers). The Greeks, under Ulysses, returned from their nearby island hideout - and Troy fell!

According to legend, Troy - built by Neptune who was the god of horses as well as the sea - was taken three times and each time a horse was the cause of its downfall. First, when the Trojan king refused a promised reward of six sacred horses to Hercules for the rescue of his daughter; second, the Greek's wooden mare (The Trojan Horse) and third, when a Greek horse stood in the gates, preventing the Trojans from shutting them against their enemies!

The horse has indeed figured in many superstitions and fables!

Pointer Dog Breed Health Issues, Grooming Tips, Description and Personality Traits

The Pointer is a medium to large dog with a height of 22-24 inches in the male dogs and 21-24 inches in the female bitches, and weighing 55-66 pounds for males and 44-60 pounds the females. The Pointer is gracefully athletic in appearance with sleek muscular back legs. They are a brave dog and socialises well with other dogs and people, although the earlier they are introduced the better. Pointers are quite famous for the straightness of their head to tail profile; their average sized proportional head sits on a long muscular neck leading down to the deep chest and muscular upper legs. Pointers can even manage to run with an air of grace about them.

History. Pointers as they are today were associated to the American kennel club in 1975, at that time it was decided to bring all the sub breeds under the one title. The name originated pursuant to the way the dog stands stock still when it spots its target, it is as if the dog is pointing to the game with its nose. The earliest mention of the pointer was in England in the vicinity of 1650. Due to their excellent ability to catch a scent and point in the direction of the game, they have become very popular hunting dogs. The dogs can run at great speed, covering long distances in a short period of ti women's jackets me, although they are not retrievers, and are not expected to bring the kill back.

Temperament. Pointers are well tempered dog and friendly, they are happiest in a home, as a member of the family. Unusually, for a hunting dog, the pointer, although very energetic and enthusiastic in their hunting, they are reasonably happy with just an adequate amount of exercise, it does not have an uncontrollable urge to hunt smaller animals. They adapt well to their surroundings, although can be a little shy of strangers. You need to ensure that you are master over the dog, as they are themselves strong minded, to lack mastery over this or any other hunting dog is asking the trouble. Whilst they are not watchdogs, they will react to, and probably bark at, unusual noises or activities.

Health issues. As a breed the pointers are very healthy dogs, with a 13 to 14 year life span, that have few illnesses associated to them. As with all largish dogs they can suffer hip dysplasia, they are predisposed to epilepsy. Apart from these they can be prone to some skin problems, although not particularly serious; they will need attention if contracted.

Grooming. This is probably one of the simplest breeds to groom a simple brushing, or even just a rub down with a cloth, every week or two is normally adequate care for their short coat. You should, however, inspect your dog regularly for skin problems; they can be prone to fleas and the like, because of their delicate skin it's quite important to ensure they are adequately protected from such attacks. As they are floppy eared dogs, care should be taken in the inspection and cleaning of their ears every couple of weeks. Bathing of the pointer is rarely required, and due to the problem of washing the healthy oils from their hair and skin a bath should only be given annually.

Living conditions. These are active and energetic dogs and on occasions can appear tireless; they will require a couple of hours exercise every day. Playing in the garden is an effective way of providing some of the exercise requirements, but a long brisk walk will also be necessary. If you are a jogger you will find the dog has no problem keeping up with you, in fact, it may end up being the other way around.

Having said that they are quite happy, for a reasonable period of time, to just lie on your favourite couch watching television with you. This is definitely not a dog to own if you live in an apartment, although they are happy for their rest periods they do require an exceptional amount of exercise and space.

Winter Health Tips For Children-6 Ways to Keep Your Child Healthy During Winter

Winter brings crisp, cold days, and stunningly beautiful landscapes of ice and snow, which for your child probably means building snow men, making snow angels, ice skating, skiing, drinking hot chocolate, and lots of other fun activities. But your child can only enjoy all of this if they stay healthy. Here are 6 fairly easy ways to keep your child healthy during winter.

1. Hand washing is still one of the best ways to eliminate the spread of germs from one surface to another. And with the creation of soaps that foam, smell good, come in engaging and kid-friendly containers, and the high-tech motion activated soap dispenser, hand washing has never been more glamorous. Let your child pick out a couple of favorite choices for soap and maybe even splurge and get a lotion for them to use after each wash. Teach them how to blend the hot and cold water so the temperature is warm rather than bone-chilling cold. You'll be amazed how these seemingly small perks will motivate your child to wash their hands more often.

2. Hand sanitizer is a wonderful and effective addition to the arsenal against germs. Keep a bottle in the car so they clean their hands immediately after school or other activities, and before you hand them a snack to eat. Be sure to monitor its use with smaller women's coats children to make sure they use it on their hands and rather than inhaling it.

3. Dressing in layers even on warmer days helps children stay healthier. It's often such a temptation for children to dress too lightly during the winter when the weather is unseasonably warm. Many inside spaces are still cold and drafty, so insisting that your child wear or be able to add a shirt with longs sleeves, and/or a sweater when needed (lots of times on the same day), will go a long way toward keeping them healthy.

4. Covering their mouths when sneezing or coughing is still high on the list of things to do, and covering with your arm rather than your hand is better. Sneezing and coughing into hands and then touching door knobs, phones, and other hands just spreads the germs. Just this one action probably keeps hands 50% cleaner.

5. Keep small boxes of tissues open and ready in every room. Again, let your child help pick out the designs on the boxes. This may seem like overkill, but often children (and adults) know they need a tissue, but can't find one. Stock their coat pockets with extra tissues so they are sure to have one on the playground or in your car and when riding in a friend's car. Having a tissue available when they need it is a simple but effective way to stop the spread of germs. The old adage keeps coming back because it's true-an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure!

6. When they are sick, keep them home. Their eyes and activity level are great indicators of how sick they are. If their eyes look heavy even though they are awake, and they are content to just sit and be quiet (sometimes referred to as looking puny) keep them home to avoid exposing their weakened immune system to all the germs they will certainly encounter in their daily routine of preschool, school, and other after school activities. This will help others stay well too. Children's systems are generally incredibly resilient and will bounce back pretty quickly in a less germy environment, with lots of rest, and a well-balanced diet that includes lots of fluids.

Abyssinian Cat Breeders - Abyssinian Cat Breeders Have A Wild Time

If you hang around Abyssinian cat breeders you will be convinced that must have raised squirrels at some point in their lives. Abyssinian cat breeders and owners say that living with an Abyssinian is like living with squirrels.

Abys have the wildcat look of felis lybica, the African wildcat ancestor of all domestic cats. You might think they bear some resemblance to a mountain lion, a mini-cougar. Unlike their wild cousin, they area very sweet and affectionate animals that love to interact with their human families. Images in ancient Egypt show cats with a very similar appearance, right down to the ticked appearance of their coats. In the early eighteen hundreds, the first Abyssinian cats arrived in England from Ethiopia on trader ships

The Abyssinian cat has a graceful tail that is as long as the rest of its body. Although Abyssinians can have coats in several shades, including ruddy, red, blue and fawn, they all are tabbies with a ticked appearance. This means that each individual hair has four to six bands of dark and light color. This cat breed has a wedge shaped face with eyes that are green, amber, or hazel colored.

It is no surprise that such a curious breed is also extremely active. While they will spend some loving t fashion jackets ime in the lap, do not consider them a lap cat. You should also put up your breakables, and rethink your decorating. It may be time to add some cat furniture decor for climbing.

Owners spend a lot of time playing with these 'feline squirrels'. Abyssinians can scale any fences, rail or wall trim as they explore their surroundings. If you adopt an Aby, you'll grow accustomed to seeing her cross shelving and even jump several feet in the air.

Did I mention toys? These cats need lots of toys. If you don't provide playthings, your cat will use your belongings to create his own toys. There goes your necklace, earrings and grandmother's ring.

Perhaps more than any other breed you must keep a close eye on your Abyssinian if you allow him to go outdoors. He is an escape artist. Plus he has to introduce himself to the neighbors.

This breed's personality means that it needs a lot of attention and affection from its owner. An Abyssinian is the wrong choice for anyone who spends most of their time away from home at the office or traveling. This breed does enjoy playing and interacting with other cats. You could add another Abyssinian to the fray, but an Aby really doesn't make a good latchkey kid.

It won't take long for you to teach your cat a few simple commands. He can learn to come to you when he is called, fetch and chase. This helps keep him trim too. It shouldn't be a chore to spend time playing and training this agile descendant of Ethiopian wildcats.

As a breed, Abyssinians are very healthy. The breed can be prone to kidney problems (feline renal amyloidosis), become anemic, have a tendency to develop gingivitis, and develop a degenerative eye disorder (progressive retinal atrophy) which can end up in blindness.

With its short sleek coat, the Abyssinian needs very little grooming. However, they have been known to love water and have fun in the bath -- with or without their human bather.

All Abyssinian cat breeders know, their felines probably won't spend a lot of time in your lap, but they will learn quickly and have a wild time with you and your family.

How To Liven Up Your Relationship With Adult Fun

Sometimes people feel very uncomfortable talking about adult subjects but there's no reason to be intimidated, they can add wonders to you and your partner's night life. It might be a surprise to find out that a simple adult toy can greatly improve the quality and successfulness of your loving, but such is often the case.

Adult toys can come in a variety of forms, from simple items to complex goodies and gadgets. If you log on to this site I heard about, you and your significant other can browse through the list of items at your leisure, and discuss the benefits that could be gleaned from each one before deciding on the best item to purchase.

One benefit of a web site like this is the privacy that is available for a couple to openly discuss how a particular item might enliven the evening.

This simple fact may provide new outlets for sexual adventure in their women's coats own right, as avenues of conversation may be opened up the lead to new bedroom adventures. And to shop anonymously means you won't run into unexpected acquaintances with a package in hand, since the items you purchase can be discreetly shipped direct to your door.

Something as simple as just a blindfold may provide literally hours of adult stimulation encouraging interaction through loving touches and caressing. Then there is the assortment of other adult oriented items that can add to the pleasure of a quiet evening.

I have come across a very resourceful website recently and one which offers a huge array of engaging temptations, a fantastic discovery for my lady and I, and I would readily recommend it other couples.

For women with partners, a vibrator can help them build up to a peak, without the partner trying too hard to provide the pleasure needed. There are different vibrators available in the market today and you can find a wide variety of sizes, shapes and colours.

The mini vibrator is very popular, because it fits into a pocket or purse easily. The penis-shaped vibrators are also commonly purchased. You can get various vibrators for yourself from a speciality sex toys store or order discreetly via the internet.
Some people are shy or reluctant to try a vibrator at first, especially when there's a partner. It can be awkward if the partner is not willing to try a vibrator as something different.

Try to introduce any new sex toy gradually, explaining why you'd like to use it. Vibrators are the easiest to find, buy and start using in consensual sex.

Adult relationships are shaped on many levels of perception. Women, especially, are far more receptive to gentle touches and romantic dinner dates. Instead of the courtship ending when you have become a couple, the intricacies are really only just beginning.

It is through constant communication and endless flirtations that strong relationships continue to evolve over years of personal contact.

For women, it is very important to feel as though she is the centre of her mate's world.
Loving conversation, an evening at the local clubs, or just a romantic meal in a quiet restaurant are all ways that a man can demonstrate that he cares. And it is daft to say that such attention will not go unrewarded, as they will make your lady more romantic towards you, as well.

The site has more to offer, as well. There are books and magazines, adult games, sexy outfits, and more. The alone time of a loving couple should be a time for exploring each other, mentally and physically. With a little shopping on line, an open minded couple can discover new ways to show each other how much they care.

Now, going on and on about a web site is not my normal way of doing things, but this site that I'm talking about was truly an eye-opener. My lady and I ordered a few intimate items, but, and this is even more important, we learned more about each other than we'd ever known, and that has proven to be a tremendous benefit to our relationship.

Make Wedding Planning quickly and More Enjoyable

You have to spend some time choose your wedding shoes. Aren't you? Has your boyfriend recently proposed to you? Are you planning on getting married sometime soon? If so, there's definitely a lot to think about! When planning a wedding there's just so much for a bride-to-be to plan for: From wedding invitations to the bride's cake to flowers to bridesmaid gifts to wedding shoes, everything must be planned down to the last detail. Weddings of all sizes can take months to plan and prepare for; the date must be set, location must be reserved for both the wedding and the reception, invitations must be selected and ordered, along with every other detail.

When most girls are children and encounte women's jackets r their first fairytale about a princess being rescued by her prince from a faraway land, they begin to dream of someday marrying their prince in a wedding of similar fairytale proportions. As they grow up, their perception of reality changes, and their ideas may change drastically as to how they want their wedding to turn out. Some girls still want a grand fairytale wedding while others are quite content with a small, intimate family wedding, and yet others simply elope. Most weddings turn out to be a mutual decision between the engaged couple based on their specific tastes and what they can afford. Regardless of what size a wedding will be, it takes time and effort to plan.

In the early stages of planning a wedding, a date must be set, then the couple must deal with issues of coordinating the events. Once these plans are secure and in order, the bride-to-be can move on to other stages of planning. Not only must she choose her dress, but she must also select her bridesmaids' dresses, the flowers, and the color scheme, theme and decor for the reception. Among the many plans she must decide on, she must also pick wedding favors for those who have helped her in planning the wedding and for those who helped carry out all these details and dreams that she could not do on her own.

Choosing the best favors for people can be tricky. A traditional favor for wedding guests is a bag of rice or birdseed to be thrown on the newlyweds as they leave the reception, but times have changed. It's not uncommon to blow bubbles these days! For more intimate gifts, brides often choose a nice piece of jewelry for their bridesmaids to help accent their bridesmaids' dresses, but will also be something they can wear for many years to come. Favors for flower girls and ring bearers can be anything from personalized candy to toys to accessories for the wedding. Favors for the bride's mother and mother-in-law-to-be are often jewelry to accent their dress for that special day.

When it comes to a more personal level, all brides want to look their best. Choosing the best wedding dress is extremely important, as the dress must look awesome and feel good, too. Not only is choosing the dress important, but so is choosing comfortable bridal shoes! Too often shoes are purchased for how they look with the dress, but not so much on how they feel. This is one area that should be considered as the bride will be wearing these shoes for many hours and will be on her feet almost the entire time. With many brides being of the younger and less formal generation, many are choosing to buy a pair of bridal flip-flips to change into after the ceremony and photography shoots are over. No matter what your plans are, be sure to relax and enjoy the day. And, by all means, don't forget to take a comfortable pair of wedding shoes!

Staging Your Home For A Quick Sale

So you've finally decided to sell your home. What is your next step? Research indicates that a home that has been prepared for a sale, in both inside and outside areas, actually sells quicker and for a better price than homes that haven't been prepared. This process is called staging, and it can be as elaborate as a complete renovation of the home, including installing new flooring, adding or removing walls to create a better space, and updating all appliances and kitchen cabinets. Or your staging plan could be as simple as removing clutter, and bringing in a few plants to enhance the look of your home.

Some buyers might balk at the thought of spending money, which might not be freely available, without any guarantee that there will be a return on that money. In fact, how do you actually quantify something like this? You can't sell your house twice; once with staging and once without staging to see which method yields the better offer. But there have been numerous studies that yield the simple truth that, yes, spending the money to properly stage your home will result both in a faster and higher priced sale.

So let's see what you can do to properly stage your home for that quick and more profitable sale.

A prospective buyer pulls up to your home and, in most cases, has already formed an opinion of the house. That is why you must do your best as a seller to make the buyer see a home that they will want to live in. So we have compiled some staging tips that you can apply to the outside of your home first, because we want the buyer to actually come in and see how beautiful your home is, rather than drive away, thinking of what an eyesore the place is.

First look around the outside of your home, and look at your home with the eyes of a buyer.

1.Is there clutter that takes away from the beauty of the home? Do you have garden tools and hoses scattered around your property? Purchase a shed and use it to store these and other outdoor items.

2.How does your landscaping look? Are your bushes overgrown, or dying? Is there a mix of colors that is pleasing to the eye, or are all your plants green or worse, brown? You would be surprised how far a good landscaping job will go towards making those buyers park their car, eager to see if the inside of your home matches the outside. So if you don't want to hire a professional landscaper, then at the very least, pull out all gangly and dying plants, prune whatever remains, and put in some colorful plants and ground cover like cypress mulch. You can also consider putting in some external low level lighting for the buyers that might decide to see how your property looks in the evening hours.

3.Do you have any broken window shutters? Any unsightly wires such as, cable or telephone wires, hanging from the eaves? Are your front porch steps broken or shaky? All these things need to be addressed for you to get top dollar for your home.

4.Let's not forget that after fixing everything on the outside, you also want to give the home a fresh coat of paint. This by itself can make a big difference to a prospective buyer but you have to remember to use a good conservative color. Otherwise that buyer will only be thinking about how much he hates the color and that he'd have to repaint.

Now look once again with the eyes of a buyer as you enter your home. What do you see?

1. Is there any clutter that takes away from the beauty of the home? Do you have clothes, toys, or books lying around, or even worse, that you have to step over, as you move from room to room? Can you see a big pile of papers on your desk or on the dining room table? Is your kitchen space free or do you have counter space taken up by all your cooking paraphernalia? All these things will give the buyer the impression that there isn't enough space for your things, which is NOT what you want the buyer to think.

2. Pick up EVERYTHING off the floors and put it away.

3. If you don't have the space for these things then get rid of them. You could have a massive yard sale, or donate everything to a charitable organization or if you can't part with anything, then rent some storage space.

4. Any over sized furniture you might have should also be placed into storage. Remember the trick is to make your home se women's coats em light, spacious and airy and it won't look that way if you have too much furniture.

5. Painting the inside of your home will also help you improve the odds of selling your home quickly.

6. Make sure all the plumbing and electrical outlets work.

7. You might also want to consider upgrading the kitchen and bathroom areas as these are so important to prospective buyers. Changing the cabinet doors might suffice in a pinch, and can be done for a fraction of the cost of a complete kitchen renovation.

8. Replace any worn or frayed carpet. If you have hardwood floors, then get them refinished and give them a fresh coat of shellac or polyurethane.

9. How does your home smell? Get rid of any unpleasant or musty odors, and when buyers come calling during your open house, consider baking a cake or some cookies, as these aromas have been proven to induce feelings of contentment.

These tips will help to inform the buyer that here is a house that can be the HOME he is looking for. You get a buyer thinking this way and you'll have sold your home!

Top Dog Accessories for a Clean and Healthy Pet

The pet accessories market has expanded significantly in recent years, making it confusing for pet owners to decide which accessories are essential or optional.

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Dog Beds

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A suggestion for a dog bed is one that has an exterior made of eco-friendly recycled cotton which is more gentle on your dog鈥檚 skin and is machine washable. You can also check if the product or brand has been endorsed by reputable veterinarian associations or dog health organizations.

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Dog Tent

If you like to take your dog outdoors during extremely hot and cold weather, a portable tent that can be used outdoors, indoors and inside the van will come in handy and will protect your dog from the elements.? It is an umbrella-like mechanism that props up at the flick of a button. A dog tent serves as an extension of your dog鈥檚 house or bed; most dog tents come with claw-proof windows made of soft mesh material and a 鈥減orch鈥?in the front.? This makes travelling with your dog easier, particularly when your car breaks down in extreme weather conditions and you鈥檙e waiting for help to come.

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Pain Relief

If you have an older dog, their joints and muscles can suffer from pain and swelling.? Obesity, seniority and a sedentary lifestyle can trigger arthritic symptoms.? Note that young dogs can also have pain symptoms.? Choose a product that is made mostly of natural ingredients and which has been tested for effectiveness.?

A pain relief product for your dog is your 鈥渇irst aid鈥?chest.? Select a product that also has antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal properties.? Use it when your pet is injured and is bleeding, has swollen joints or itchy skin.

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Bathing Products

If your pet is suffering from even the most minor of skin irritations, use gentle coat shampoos that will not have an abrasive effect on skin. You can choose a shampoo that not only cleans but also disinfects your pet against flea dermatitis or infestation including hives, hot spots, odours, ringworms, thrush, wounds and sunburn.

Thousands of pet owners prefer natural oatmeal preparations for their pet鈥檚 shampoo because it does not irritate dry skin.? You may also buy shampoo and body wash products that will untangle hair and give it a good shine.

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Grooming Accessories

You want a stripping comb that will cover large areas of hair to quickly remove loose and falling hair especially if your dog has a thick undercoat.? You may also want to consider a lava stripping stone which helps eliminate dead hair to improve the look of your dog鈥檚 coat.

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Ear and Mouth Wipes

Like humans, dogs are susceptible to dirt and wax build-up in their ears.? There are ear wipes that are made with non-allergenic ingredients so that you need not worry about whether the wipes are safe and natural.? You need a brand that is hypo-allergenic, is free from soap ingredients and by-products, contains no parabens, sulfates or artificial colours and are bio-degradable.?

And dogs, like humans, can also have bad breath.? Pet owners tend to overlook this; they become worried only when they kiss their dog and smell a foul odour.? Enter mouth wipes.? Choose mouth wipes that have been pre-moistened with botanical ingredients to keep your dog鈥檚 gums healthy and to give him or her fresher breath.? Most mouth wipes are flavoured with peppermint for long lasting freshness.

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Reflective Dog Collars

If your dog likes to wander around at night and has a dark coat, reflecti women's jackets ve dog collars are true life savers.? Dog collars are inexpensive and are a good investment.? Choose brands that are soft to the skin so they don鈥檛 hurt your dog鈥檚 neck, and collars that are odor-resistant.

Given recent innovations in pet products, you can now buy dog collars that are made with a special kind of material.? There are some materials that have tiny invisible chamber holes to absorb water and to provide proper airing, preventing the formation of mildew.

How To Paint Your Interior

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The most common reason a homeowner paints their interior is to freshen up the appearance of a room. A new coat of paint can give add new life to a drab room. To achieve a great finish you should take a some time to prepare the walls properly. Often times homeowners will try to cut corners in order to save money and time but by doing this, it can make your job more difficult and you may not like the results that you end up with. Here are a few tips which can make your next painting project go more smoothly and help you to acheive that beatiful finish.

It is best to use a good brand of paint. You don't need to spend a lot of money on paint, but you should purchase a quality product. Check around with friends and neighbors and ask them what brand of paint they have used and have had success with in the past. There are many quality paints on the market today but just because one brand cost more than another does not always mean that its better.

Once you have decided on the brand of paint you are going to use, now you will need to decide on color selection. You probably already have an idea of what colors that you like so I would recommend that you buy paint samples to test out before you purchase several gallons of a paint color that you may end up bei fashion coats online ng dissapointed with. Many paint stores make it easy to test interior paint colors before you buy a whole gallon. You can buy a few pints of paint testers and paint a small section on the wall to see how you will like it .This is the best way to see how the paint will look like on a wall.

After you decide on a paint color and have purchased your paint, it is time to prep the room before you began painting. First, you need to move all of your furniture to the middle of the room, away from the walls and cover it with paper or plastic dropcloths. Remove outlet covers and doorknobs, and patch all holes in the walls. If you do these things first, it will help to ensure a better outcome of any interior painting project.

Next, clean all areas to be painted. Clean walls and woodwork to get rid of dust and grease from all of the areas that you will be painting. Any grease that is not cleaned up will keep the paint from adhering to the surface properly. Dirt and dust that is not cleaned up properly will bind itself to your freshly painted surface. Clean with a mild detergent and allow the surface to completely dry before you begin to paint.

To begin painting you will need to cut in all corners before you use a paint roller to paint the larger areas.To do this, start at a corner and cut in the paint with a 2- or 3-inch trim brush. Use long strokes, smoothly blending each stroke into the next. Only cut in as much of your wall that you will be able to roll on while still maintaining a wet edge. After you have an area cut in you should now begin to roll. To do this, you will need to fill a paint tray with paint. Load up the roller by dipping it into the tray and then roll the paint roller up the tray's ramp until the roller is full but is not over saturated with paint. Now you can roll paint onto the wall, working the roller into the wet section of the wall that you have just cut in. It is always best to roll in three foot square sections, moving from top to bottom rolling on more paint as you go. Continue to roll the paint roller along the wet edges of your wall. If your walls need an additional coat, allow the paint to dry and repeat the same steps.

Using these few simple steps will help you acheive a fresh, beautifully painted room.

Breast Health Is Vitally Important To Every Woman

Did you know that only 10% of breast health issues are attributed to family genes, the higher percentage due to environmental, dietary or lifestyle issues. Antioxidants are intimately involved in the prevention of cellular damage -- the common pathway for cancer, aging, and a variety of diseases. Antioxidants are key elements in preventing cancer, because they stabilize highly reactive free radicals that can otherwise damage our DNA and begin the process of cancer development.

Breast health is very important to adult women and good self-esteem about breasts and all physical features are very important for younger girls. The key to breast health is recognizing changes in how your breasts look and feel. Breast health is an important part of women's lives as they age and face increased risk of breast cancer. With current women's health statistics in the United States, the need to educate and provide effective nutritional supplements to maintain breast health is a necessity. The primary step a woman can take to maintain breast health is to take the time to unde women's coats rstand the anatomy of the breast and schedule regular physical exams.

Prevention

The best policy for breast health is prevention with self-examination and using thermography to screen for trouble areas, which might show up as fibrocystic conditions or general inflammation. Your life and breast health is too important to not know the latest and greatest about womens health issues and the tried and tested. We do know that diet, lifestyle and stress relief play important roles in disease prevention, and these are places in our daily lives where we get to have a say.

Furthermore, it is believed that women should not rely on mammograms either. Women are only screened every three years and, usually, a mammogram can only detect a breast tumour once it has been growing for 8 years. By the time the tumour reaches 10 years, it could be too late. The other thing to remember is that a mammogram can only screen the part of the breast which can be put into the "clamp". It cannot screen under the armpit or between the breasts for example.

Conclusion

Every time someone's chest catches your eye, remember how important breast health is to your happiness. In the Chinese medical view, all elements of the body are interconnected, leading to the conclusions that breast health is connected to menstruation, exercise, diet, and mental health, just to name a few. The single most important way for you to actively pursue breast health is with regular breast cancer screening. Lowering excess weight with healthy foods is a major part of prevention and treatment.

Because the breast belongs to the energy field of the heart, breast health is subject to our diet, circulation, emotions, and belief system. Being vigilant about your breast health is especially important for women at high risk, so knowing your risk factors for triple negative breast cancer is important. Your breast health is not only necessary for your self but is quite important for your baby because you breast health concerns with you baby if you are feeding mother.

Fall Fashion Basics To Splurge On

Trends in women's fashion come and go, but there are some that never go out of style. Granted, some styles can come back, years and even decades later, but some basics are classic fashion year after year: a little black dress, the turtleneck, a trench coat, trousers, the sheath dress.

Because these fashions never go out of style, you can afford to splurge a little and get a good quality piece. The fun thing is that you can take these classics and mix them with the current trends for a fashionable and contemporary outfit.

1. The little black dress: Coco Chanel created this versatile dress in the 1920s. But, Audrey Hepburn put this fashion "do" on the map as Holly Golightly in an elegant Givenchy number in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's". With a simple black dress as your canvas, you can add color and current fashion trends with your accessories.

2. A great pair of calf-high boots: In black or brown, this boot is timeless and versatile. It can be worn with jeans, trousers, skirts and dresses (no matter what the hemline is doing this season). Yes, boot trends come and go- this year the ankle boot and the knee-high slouch boot are in. Next year-who knows. But the classic calf-high boot can always be found in stores. You can find them in every heel height, so pick what is most comfortable for you.

3. A basic trench coat: Again, in a nice black, camel or chocolate brown, the trench coat is a classic. Unlike some of the coat and jacket trends of late, not only does the style have staying power, but it fits any shape and size. It goes with every occasion - from the office to a night out. Dress it up with a trendy scarf and gloves or a bright handbag.

4. The sheath dress: With this one, you can combine two must-have's, if you get a little black sheath dress. If you want some color, go with a basic color like red or navy. Because they are not trendy kooky colors, they should carry you from year to year. You can also have fun with the fabric by going with a satin or bamboo, the hottest trend in fabric right now for its "green" appeal. Put some kicky ankle boots with it or a trendy wrap so you'll still look like its 2008.

5. A good pair of trousers: This is essential for any work wardrobe. Face it - it is not often appropriate to wear some of the latest trends in pants wear to the office. Have some basic trousers in a gray, black or brown tailored to fit you. You can trend it up for 2008 with a plaid coat or a funnel neck sweater in the burnt orange, one of the season's hot colors.

The point here is that there are some items you want to spend a little more money on women's jackets because they are timeless. You do not want to spend a lot of money on a trendy item that will sit in the closet or the jewelry box after one season.In five years, you'll probably dig it out and put in a yard sale, getting only get a fraction of what you paid for it. Shop the discount and wholesale stores for the trendiest fall fashions. Take your hard earned money and splurge on the classics.