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Are you inthe market for shoes?  If you are anything like me, you just can’t get enough footwear.  I’ve found a gret shop online called “What A pair!”  They have everything you could possibly think of (and my guess is many styles you cannot even conceive of) in their online shoes store.

The store covers many of the brand names you have heard of, and some new entrants like Rocket Dog Shoes (see the pic on the left for one of their cuties).  One of my other favorite manufacturers are the Jeffrey Campbell Shoes who make a great new rendition of the old “wellington boots” in a variety of styles called “rain shoes..” some of which have heels!

 Their huge range of cute and inexpensive Discount Shoes will ensure that you can always find something fun and new to wear on your feet without having to spend a fortune. 

What you need to do is figure out what is important to you, and what kind of life you want to lead. If work is the most important thing to you, do a little more work and cut back in other areas. If you feel like work is taking over your life and not leaving enough time for family, try to use your time more efficiently at work. Or leave community involvement out altogether so that if you cannot take time off work you are spending time with your family instead of rushing back out the door to plan some event.

In a society that emphasizes the beauty of those six-foot tall supermodels who weigh in at a light 120 pounds, it is becoming all too easy for the average woman to feel inadequate and not very beautiful.  Pictures of super thin models plaster the covers of popular magazines and the screens of television sets around the world with the message of ‘this is what beautiful is.’  However, for the average woman in today’s world looking in the mirror does not result in seeing the reflection of a six-foot tall, 120-pound woman.

  The average American woman stands five foot four and weighs 140 pounds, seven inches shorter and twenty three pounds heavier than the average American model.  The fact that the entertainment industry uses models who are, on average, thinner than 98% of American women puts an unrealistic image of what is beautiful in the heads of Americans.  In fact, studies have shown that four in five American women are not satisfied with the way they look.  In fact, obsession with being ‘perfect’ can be the downfall in women finding their own beauty.  You will surely find that the real secret to being beautiful is a positive outlook on your own image.

Monograms have been used for many years as signatures for many things, but gained the most popularity and use in the early 20th century. In the 1920’s and 1930’s the monogram was in the height of fashion and the classiest gentlemen and ladies had theirs on their most fashionable pieces. The classic monograms most people will recognize are monogrammed towels or the always classic monogrammed piece of jewelry. A monogram is made from two or more overlapping letters to form a symbol or design. The most recognizable would be the first, middle, and last initials of ones name.

Monograms on gravestones were very popular not more than 200 years ago and are now being used for history buffs looking for information about their ancestors. A family monogram was especially popular with the Irish and many families had their own unique monogram designed to separate them from others.

Louis Vuitton is a company known for its line of French fashion products. From their stylish handbags to their cool looking sunglasses, their line of items is respected greatly in the fashion world. In fact, the brand is so strong that the Louis Vuitton monogram was designed not just for style, but to prevent any counterfeits. It’s ironic that this famous brand also sports the most knockoffs. That just goes to show how recognized the brand name is.

Taking a closer look at the Louis Vuitton items, their winter 2006 show collection revealed the Monogram Miroir style of products. This style would breathe new life to the classic handbags such as the Alma and the Speedy 30. The Louis Vuitton Monogram Miroir products all share an eye-catching reflective gold or silver coating.

The Louis Vuitton Boulogne Purse is from the famed handbag and leathergoods company’s 2007 catalog. The Boulogne comes in 4 styles all of which have the same basic design, but feature different fabrics and accents depending on which bag you choose.

The two largest purses in the Boulogne collection measure 11.8″ x 11″ x 3.5.” The basic designs of the bags are the same, but are very different because of the details. One of the Boulonge purses is black monogrammed Mini Lin cotton and linen canvas. The fabric on this Louis Vuitton Monogrammed Boulogne purse is very elegant and rich. The bag is lightweight and perfect for summer. Brass hardware and black leather strap and corner reinforcements only add to the look and make it a well rounded bag. This particular bag would look great with almost anything and any outing.

Today I came across this website:  Eris Apparel.

The clothing is designed for women like me that have, er.. more “generous” busts.  Not for your standard larger sizes, this site caters exclusively for those with a cup size from D-G.

I’m looking to get some shirts that DONT have that stretched at the seams look at the front – I’ve never really been able to find clothes that fitted me that didn’t look like sacks – especially shirts as I mentioned.  That pulled across tight look with gaps between the buttons always turned me off. I don’t like peeking at other womens undergarments and I’m sure they feel the same about me!

So WOOHOO!!  I may be looking professional in no time!!

 I just bought myself a stunning pendant from eBay.  I love buying stuff off eBay.  I’m addicted..

The “blob” at the bottom is druzy quartz – natural tiny quartz crystals that ar really sparkly.  I’ll have to see if I can get some cream pearls or something to string it on.  Silver does not suit me so I don’t want to put it on a silver chain.  I guess a black cord would work.