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November 30, 2009

How does wearing the right underwear improve your body shape?

Filed under: Uncategorized — admin @ 10:44 am

When it comes to choosing underwear, every woman knows that the right underwear will give her confidence and make her feel great, but that isn’t all – wearing the right underwear can actually improve your body shape and appearance so it’s worth making the effort to discover which bras and knickers suit your body shape and bust size so that you not only feel confident, but look great too.

For the woman with the more petite figure and smaller breasts, there are plenty of bras out there to help enhance your size and shape, together with styles that enhance the cleavage. The triangular bra is a great style to give a better outline and support, or the air inflated bra is a modern alternative to the silicone pads.

For the larger chested lady, bras are even more important because without the right support this can lead to shoulder or back problems. Look for bras with full coverage, and wide straps to support your breasts properly. For the more sexy look, balconette bras offer great support and are the perfect style for those plunging necklines. Gone are the days when a larger breasted woman could not wear a backless bra, because bras have come a long way in recent years and even a backless bra can give support nowadays.

Knickers should fit comfortably so as not to show through tighter fitting clothes, and support can be given in all the right places with this underwear too.

The most important thing is to make sure that you have the right sized underwear and underwear that makes you feel great; the rest as they say is easy.

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November 25, 2009

Top tips for buying him the best scent for Christmas

Hello ladies, it’s Christmas! Time to do some serious shopping!
Always try to find a unique and personalized gift for your man even though an electronic helicopter and a couple of chocolates would do!

Remind him how lucky he is to have such a caring partner!
Plus, if his gift doesn’t compete with yours, you can still negociate extra hours of dishes during the upcoming months. Definitely worth the effort.

However, do not cross the “girly” line. Clothes are completely out of the question unless you know exactly what he wants. Guys don’t generally spend a long time picking clothes but that doesn’t mean they would wear anything.
The dark side of men is not to look fussy but we all know some are even worse than we are.
So be sure to offer something simple but thoughtful.
A good way to go would be a male fragrance.
As for women, you can pick a personalised fragrance. However, be sure the scent matches their current perfume as most men are not the “changing type”.

Here are a few tips when finding the best men’s perfume or men’s aftershave.
Men are usually not as picky as women when it comes to scents. They generally do not give it much thought. Consequently they may end up using one fragrance as a cologne and another one as an aftershave. Bad taste and horrible smell for you! A gift set combining both would be ideal.

Here is a list of the most popular men’s fragrances.

Eternity - Calvin Klein : A versatile fragrance, the Eternity can be worn for any occasion and by man irrespective of his personality. It has a mild and refreshing scent with notes of greens, crisp jasmine, sage, basil, and rosewood.

Aqua Marine - Bulgari : An exploration of the freshest and purest water. A contemporary aromatic aquatic signature. Dedicated to men seeking a unique crisp.

Hugo - Hugo Boss : for men who like to be in control and be noticed in a crowd.

Light Blue - Dolce&Gabbana :for men who usually live very busy and energetic lives and like the fresh scent to help them feel more refined and exuberant.

Good luck and Merry Christmas!

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November 24, 2009

Ascension is Dedicated to Eco Chic

Filed under: ethical fashion — Tags: , , — admin @ 3:49 pm

The world of fashion isn’t noted for its care for the environment, but as some fashion retailers ignore eco fashion and Fairtrade workers in favour of cutting costs and maximising profits, other fashion retailers such as Ascension embrace the environment.

Ascension clothing is made to be beautiful and inspiring, of course, but beauty and style doesn’t have to come at a price when that price is the exploitation of workers and destruction of non replenish-able sources. Ascension online is dedicated to offering quality fashion items that are organic and that have been produced fairly so that no workers have been exploited. This means when you wear Ascension clothing, you know that you are supporting the environment and supporting Fairtrade workers throughout the third world.

Ascension clothing gathers together some of the finest fashion labels in the industry that have adopted Fairtrade policies, offering shoppers the chance to purchase Eco Chic products that are both stylish and organic.

In addition to using well known fashion brands, Ascension has also produced its own eco fashion label, offering stylish fashion items from areas of the world such as Colombia, Nepal and Turkey. The eco fashion offered is extremely stylish, displays elements of the local styles and skills of the countries of origin, and represents the best in organic fashion available in the UK.

By supporting Fairtrade and purchasing eco fashion items such as those available on Ascension online, you’ll know that you’re doing your best to save the earth, while still looking good in the process.

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Top tips for buying her the perfect fragrance for Christmas!

It’s that time of year again!

Same old story…the missus has been dropping hints that you have completely missed so you have absolutely no idea what to get.
It’s working out to be an expensive month so jewellery is out.

What else could you get?
Clothes? Don’t want to get the size wrong. If it’s too big, she’ll think she’s too fat, if it’s too small, she’ll think you want her to loose some weight. Either way, it’s a serious red flag!!!!

What about perfume??
Yeah.. You can’t go wrong with perfume… plus you can go that extra mile by giving her own personal scent. A non generic gift always carries that individual sentiment that you can get brownie points.
Offering perfume is a loving gift, if not generic. Perfume with a unique scent made especially for your partner is going to make you more of a favourite then Rudolph is to Santa. However, this piece of gold gift giving information is not as easy as it sounds…

This is a very personal gift and should only be a gift for someone you are intimate with. (Partner, close friend)
You can just play it safe and buy her current perfume, but isn’t it more pleasant to introduce her to her next favorite scent?
So how do you do that??
By planning!
Its worth it, the rewards are limitless!

We have combined a few tips to help you choose the perfect women’s perfume.

The first most important thing is to know which perfume she currently uses and try to get a sample from a store. You will then be able to determine which type of scent she is into.
Here are the different types of odors:
Floral : most popular category created mainly from flowers, such as roses, orange blossoms, gardenias, jasmine and carnations.
Summer (Kenzo)
Vera Wang (Vera Wang)

Oriental : warmth and exotic sensuality perfect during winter. Mixes spices, amber, balsams and resins.
Obsession (Calvin Klein)
Euphoria (Calvin Klein)

Citrus : sharp, tangy aroma perfect for women who don’t like overpowering fragrances.
Be Delicious (Donna Karan)
Eau de Cartier (Cartier)

Chypre : bergamot, oak moss, citrus and patchouli most commonly called woody.
Lovely (Sarah Jessica Parker)
Cashmere Mist (Donna Karan)

Green : Sharp, grassy notes blend with pine, juniper, leaves and herbs. Great for outdoorsy women.
Gucci by Gucci

Fougere : A combination of fresh herbs and mossy ferns that come together in a sophisticated urban style.
Cool Water (Davidoff)

A few tips when testing the perfumes :
- the best time for it is in the morning as your nose is not so badly damaged by other odors
- the wrist is the best place to apply a perfume, because the temperature of this location enhances the fragrance (Belzahi Badell)

Don’t forget to get it nicely gift wrapped!

Happy Christmas Shopping!

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November 12, 2009

Ascension Flagship Store Now Open

Filed under: ethical fashion — Tags: , — admin @ 11:27 am

Pioneering ethical retailer Ascension (formerly Adili) have now opened their debut flagship store on St. Christopher’s Place, in the heart of London’s West End.

The 1800sq ft. space is the first dedicated ethical destination store in Central London offering carefully edited fashion and lifestyle collections, previously only available online at www.ascensiononline.com.

The shop is a haven of beautiful eco chic fashion for both women and men. It celebrates the Ascension and Ascension Originals own label collections, complemented by chic eco designers like Bllack by Noir and Edun, emerging sustainable brands including Beautiful Soul and covetable favourites namely Kuyichi, Annie Greenabelle and Stewart & Brown. Add a good sprinkling of exclusive pieces, on trend designs and surprisingly accessible price points and you can ensure Ascension is a ‘must-visit’ for every style-savvy shopper.

Offering a fun and exciting shopping experience, this dedicated eco fashion store always has something new to see as well as the latest ‘eco lust-have’. Whether it’s a sumptuous, naturally dyed silk dress, cool Fairtrade denim or dreamy, organic bed linen, there surely will be something to catch your eye. And at Ascension, you will enjoy a truly personal experience. From knowledgeable staff to answer all your eco queries to the ultimate in personal shopping and a seamless multi channel approach to product returns and exchanges.

Take a look at Ascension Online for more information about Ascension.

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