I have read 101 tips about money saving, I have read a book with more than 500 pages about living a frugal life. There are more than 1000 ways to save money here and there. But if you would only take one advice about saving money, I would tell you to fall in love with saving money! One becomes an artist only if he/she loves it, one becomes an musician only if he/she loves it, one becomes rich because he/she love money. And one can only save money when he/she love the idea to save the money.

Love is the only motivation
Love is the motivation for everything. It is obvious that everybody loves money, but not everybody loves to save money. When it comes to money saving, you got to have the passion of collecting coupons from newspaper or online and looking for the best deals from different stores. Without the passion, why not just sit back and watch some TV with a soda? Without the passion, why not just get the first thing you saw without comparing the prices?

Love makes you try harder
Should I bother to save just $10 every month by refinancing again? Should I spend hours searching onlines for the best price? Should I go over the tax return again and again? If you love to save money, you will do anything to save any amount of money. Turning off all the electronics and lights any time you can be tedious for most of people, but not for people who loves to save money!

Love makes you enjoy saving instead of spending
Some people eat junk food or ice cream when they are frustrated, while some will swipe their credit cards without thinking. Do you enjoying spending, or saving? You need to change your mind set from now on. If you think saving money is something you need to do because you are short of money lately, you are not ready yet. You think spending on Black Friday sales will make you happy? You are not ready yet. Smarter one only spends on something that they absolutely need.

Well, you may not agree with me. But I have to say, if there is only one money saving tip, this is the one. Starting from today, tell yourself how happy you are after you saved a penney or two. Be proud of yourself by doing a math every week to see how many you have saved in one week. Share your frugal tips with your friends – you will find people sharing the same intersts of saving money. I am sure a few months later, you will fall in love with money saving!

As the beautiful autumn foliage reveals itself to the world, so does the wonderful autumn weather. The cold creeps in slowly and before anyone can blink the world is windy, rainy and there is a definite chill to the air. This weather can be frustrating, or a paradise depending on one’s wardrobe.  When the cold weather rolls in the warmer clothes come out of their summer hideaways, but often when last year’s clothes are tried on they do not fit quite the same.  It is a good thing that so many websites are now selling boots that would suit any cold weather needs at very low prices.

1. Shoes.com

Currently, shoes.com is offering more than 60% off some of their boots. One great pair of boots is the Janet & Janet Women’s 25505 brown heeled boots. These boots will make a fashion statement whether they are strolling in the park, or taking the floor at a business meeting. The sole of these boots allows for great traction, so they are great boots to wear during the rainy autumn weather. The heel is made at a comfortable level so they are great for all day wear, opposed to many pairs who are comfortable after a few hours. They also feature a cute braid that wraps around the outside of the boot. At a 60% price cut from $335 to $134 plus an added 10% off and free shipping for a limited time, these boots are simply a must have.

$335 -> $134

2. 6pm.com

The Minnetonka Matilda boots on 6pm.com are another fantastic deal. These shoes are great for wearing in the snow and the colder months of winter. They are made out of leather in a moccasin style that not only looks great, but functions well too.  The boots are made with a fold down top so they can be worn with jeans, skirts and dresses. The sole is man-made and has great traction so slipping in the slippery winter weather will not be a worry. They are stitched with the traditional Native American moccasin stitching and come in black and brown. At 50% off these boots will the star of the wardrobe for a mere $45.

$90 -> $45

3. Shoebuy.com

These great boots are inspired by the traditional riding boot, which is designed to keep both the foot and leg safe and warm. These boots are perfect to wear with jean and skirts for any occasion. They even come in five different colors to appease all personalities and fashion interest. The shaft of the boot rises a bit over a foot, which will cover most of the shin.  They are easy to put on though thanks to an inside zipper. Each boot has a leather strap inspired by western boots that rest above the heel and the beautiful Etienne Aigner crest engraved on the top of the boot.  At 20% off from shoebuy.com these boots are unbeatable at $149.

$186 -> $149

4. Onlineshoes.com

Combat boots are a great fashion trend, but often fail to add that certain feminine touch to an outfit. The Women’s Gentle Souls Would Indeed boots are a great alternative to the classic combat boot.  These boot not only feature the classic combat boot look from the top, but also features a great 2 ¼ inch heel that makes these boots perfect for women.  The boots have a deerskin lining and a Flaxseed memory pillow built in in order to keep the feet warm and comfortable. The boots also come in a traditional black and camel brown. At more than 50% off, taking a nose dive from $294.95 to $129.97, from onlineshoes.com these boots will suit any combat boot fan.

$294.95 -> $129.97

5. Zappos.com

The UGG boot has been a fashion phenomenon for the past 10 or more years.  These boots are known for their comfort as well as their warmth. The UGG Ultimate Short features all of the same wonderful features as the original UGG boot, but offers a lower ankle high boot, opposed to the original shin high boot. These boots are lined with sheep skin, which can be replaced as time passes, that helps maintain warmth throughout the coldest of months. The boots also provide great traction for any kind of weather the colder months may bring. At just under $160 this boot ships for free when ordered at zappos.com.

$220 -> $159.99

6. Jcpenney.com

Of course, great pair of stylish boots that can be worn all year round are also important. The Call It Spring Hrodywn Booties are a fantastic pair of boots for not only the chill of winter, but the warmer weather during spring and summer. These boots are perfect to wear to work on business casual days, or the typical business wear days. They come in black and brown to suit different wardrobes and occasions.  Not matter the color, each boot shows off beautiful design work that will leave any woman looking classy and well put together. These boots are now only $30, a 50% cut on the JC Penny website!

$60 -> $30

7. Nordstrom.com

The rustic style has become more and more popular over the past few months. These boots from Nordstrom are perfect for anyone interested in old fashioned boots, or even steam punk.  The Kork-ease Maxine boot features antique buckles, burnished leather on the inside and outside of the boot and an easy to wear zipper. The ankle high design buckles and small heel make these boots not only stylish, but easy to wear for almost anyone.  With the recent 33% off discount, now is the perfect time to purchase these fantastic boots from nordstrom.com for $197.61.

$294.95 -> $197.61

8. Famousfootwear.com

Every woman needs a decent pair of hiking boots, particularly hiking boots that will in the cooler weather. This pair of Rocket Dog Women’s Timber boots are fantastic not only for hiking, but for everyday life.  When hiking these boots will not only keep feet warm with their faux fur lining, but will also keep the foot cushioned and comfortable throughout a long hike.  Cushion and support is incredibly important when a person is walking for long periods of time, which also makes this boot great for city life, or just to wear to a soccer game. The boot also features superior traction that will keep a hiker safe and ready to conquer a mountain.  Now on famousfootwear.com these shoes can be purchased for $59.99, a 25% discount.

$79.99 -> $59.99

9. Macys.com

Style & Co. Shoe’s Jada Booties are sure to be the talk of fashion this season.  These round toed boots will make any wardrobe shine no matter the season or occasion. The booties come in four different colors and feature a truly unique design that will guarantee no one else at the party will have the same cut boot. The boot features a fold over detailed vamp that makes the boots look as if they belong on the red carpet. It also contains a zipper that not only looks great, but makes putting the boot on much easier. These booties are on sale at macys.com for a limited time only price of $75, so act fast!

$75

10. Shopwss.com

For those people who do not like the look of traditional boots there is the Sketcher’s Lunacy Sequoia Boot that features many of the characteristics of a sneaker.  This boot features the look of a black high top with the sole and lining of a great pair of boots. The boot is a complete lace up also giving it a traditional high top look while also making the boot easy to put on. It also features a plaid tongue that can be folded over in order to give the boots an extra flare.  These boots are currently half off, a mere $42.99, at the WSS website, so be sure to order a pair soon!

$89.99 -> $42.99

Although the cold weather is already sneaking up and the holiday season is just around the corner it is not too late to stock up on great boots for winter. There are many great sites offering discounts on boots throughout the web; however, these 10 fantastic deals are almost too good to pass up.

I don’t know about you, but I hate buying a product that says it will do wonders for my skin to turn out to be a waste of my hard earned money. There are some products out there that just don’t live up to the promise that they make to us. These are often the flashy and expensive products too. I have found some products that are expensive and don’t do what they say they will do.

There are all sorts of products available that say they will do amazing things for our skin, lips, faces and even hands. I have tried lots of beauty products and have come to the conclusion that the following 5 products are not worth buying. They are either an expensive version of a product when a cheaper one can be just as good, or they don’t live up to their promise. I tried lip glosses, cellulite skin firming creams, skin tanning creams, face mists and soap free hand washing liquids.

As far as lip glosses are concerned, I tried lots of great products with lots of lasting color and lip plumping effects. One product that doesn’t do what it says is from Smashbox. It is their lip enhancing gloss.

This product sounds great and at $18 a tube would want to be great. It promises lip enhancing effects and long lasting color in a variety of pinks. My lips looked exactly the same and the color wore off in about half an hour. It contains some good products such as Vitamin E which is an antioxidant and moisturizer. It also contains shiny polymers to enhance and add volume to your lips. As I said, my lips stayed exactly the same. They didn’t look enhanced at all. I also found that it had a real chemical smell to it and tasted like it too. Not a very pleasing product at an expensive price.

We all know about those ugly dimpled patches of cellulite we have on our legs and bottom. I tried some creams that said they would smooth the skin out and cover up blemishes such as spider veins and stretch marks. A product from Murad called Firm and Tone Serum was expensive and didn’t match up to the claims it made.

This tube comes in at between $60 and $75 depending on where you purchase it from. I tried a few of these cellulite creams and none did much to my skin but this was a pricey one too. This product is supposed to treat cellulite and stretch marks by making your skin more elastic and firmer, thereby decreasing the appearance of cellulite. It is also supposed to hide blemishes and bruises. It did none of this for me. It didn’t cover up any marks on my skin and the appearance of my cellulite on my legs didn’t change at all. And to make it work better, I was to purchase 2 more Murad products. This was getting to be an expensive trial.

I tried some skin tanning creams that promised to give you a beautiful subtle glow. They were all quite expensive but this one not only tanned my skin but tanned my clothes as well. This product from Nars called Body glow did not excite me one bit and it was on the dearer side at $59.

It is very thick and needs to be warmed up to use so it spreads over the skin evenly. I saw it on a model on television and thought how great she looked with just a touch of tan to her skin. I didn’t want to turn orange like some old creams made me turn, just a subtle tan to show off my legs and arms. It was okay to spread over my skin after I had warmed it considerably and I looked alright but then I looked at my dress after I had put it on. All up the short sleeve was light brown streaks. Yes, the tan came off on my clothes. I was not impressed at all.

A friend of mine swears by using facial mists. She loves the way they make her skin feel so I thought I would give some a try. Some smelt nice and refreshing and some felt just like being sprayed with cold water. That is what I thought of Skyn Iceland’s Arctic Face Mist. It felt just like icy water spraying on my face. This mist is supposed to calm my irritated and stressed skin with its mixture of vitamins A, B, C and E. I found that my skin stayed the same as it was before I had sprayed it on. Maybe after prolonged use there might have been some changes but at between $29 and $35 I wasn’t going to find out.

I think these work on your mind to make us feel better and don’t do much for our skin at all. I felt refreshed but my skin still looked the same, hot and blotchy.

I am a great fan of soap free hand washes as I am always washing my hands after gardening and they get very dry. So a soap free choice sounded great. I tried lots of these as they are quite cheaply priced except for one. I found this hand wash from Molton Brown called Naran Ji Fine Liquid hand wash costing between $23 and $39.

This is for a hand wash, not a magical cure for a complaint, and also a hand wash that mostly goes down the drain. Okay it smelt fantastic and came in 5 different scents but for me the price put me off more than anything else. It purported to reduce fine lines on your hands with continual use but didn’t contain any of the usual products like retinol or alpha hydroxy acid that other line reducing products contain. Guess what? I have been using for more than a year, it is no better any soap I used before.

I have been trying to save money on food and cooking at home. Food can be so expensive and waste can cost us even more money. I have put together a list of my top ten tips for saving money on cooking. Hope they are helpful for those who didn’t know how to start saving money.

1.     Bulk buying and special offers

When you see products that you use regularly on special and if you have room to store them buy a few extra. This will save you money in the long run as next time you shop you won’t need to buy it. Try saving a few dollars every week and going to a warehouse style supermarket such as Sam’s Club or Costco and stock up on the essentials for your pantry.  Sometimes there are 2 for 1 offer or 3 for the price of 2. And I have even seen “buy one and get something else free” very often. Make sure that they are the products you actually needed. Be aware though, just because it has a sign that says sale, it doesn’t mean that the price has been reduced.

2.     Vouchers and coupons

Whenever you see vouchers or coupons always check to see if you buy the products. This can save you a few dollars each week on the products that you regularly buy. Sometimes when a new product is released there will be a special money back offer, if it is a product that you need, take advantage of this offer.

3.     Plan your meals

If I write up a weekly meal planner and shop according to the plan, I don’t buy things that I won’t use. This saves a lot of wastage at the end of the week, particularly on fresh fruit and vegetables. If you haven’t used it and need to throw it out, it has cost you more money by not using it.

4.     Shopping list

I now make a shopping list every week with all the items I need to buy to cook my planned meals. This means I don’t buy too much of any one item and possibly have to throw it away. Even if you don’t do a meal planner a list means that you won’t impulse buy.

5.     Cheaper brands

I have been trying the cheaper brands and have been quite pleased with the result. As well as saving me some money each week, I have not noticed a taste difference. It is no good buying a cheap brand of something if you don’t like it much anyway. Just try the cheaper brands and you will find that most of them will be as good as the expensive brand. Over a year this could save you hundreds of dollars.

6.     Cheaper cuts of meat

You don’t always need to buy the expensive cuts of meat. Sometimes the cheaper cuts are tastier; they just need a bit longer cooking time. Buy chuck steak or shin beef for those hearty winter casseroles, they will cook for a few hours and the meat will be tasty and so tender. Instead of that expensive roast leg of lamb, buy some lamb shanks; they are so tasty when cooked for a few hours with some root vegetables.

 Buy chicken thighs instead of expensive breast meat. Thigh meat is tastier and juicier and is very quick to cook.

7.     Make your own products

I hadn’t thought of this before but it really makes sense, instead of buying bread and breadcrumbs, save the crusts and make your own breadcrumbs. Keep the crusts in the freezer until you have enough then toast or dry them in the oven, give them a whizz in the blender and free breadcrumbs. If the kids like popsicles, don’ buy them anymore. Buy yourself a Popsicle mold for a few dollars and make the kids healthy ones with fruit and juices or milk and flavoring.

8.     Leftovers

It is really easy to turn leftovers into new meals. If you cook a whole roast chicken, you can get up to 3 meals from it depending on the size of your family. Cook lots of vegies to have with it the first night and have a lovely roast chicken dinner. There will be enough meat left for a couple of sandwiches for lunchtime. If you strip all of the remaining meat from the carcass, make a tasty stir fry that night with some noodles or rice. Leftover pasta can be used in a couple of ways. Fry it up in the pan and add beaten eggs and add some more cheese for a tasty frittata. Make pasta bake with an extra jar of pasta sauce and serve with green vegies.

9.     Seasonal fruit and vegetables

Have you noticed the changing prices of fruit and vegies at the supermarket? If a product suddenly becomes more expensive then it is out of season. Only buy fruit that is in season, not fruit imported from overseas or grown out of season in green houses. This will be a lot more expensive as it is more expensive to grow. Sometimes the choice won’t be that great but you will save dollars every week when you only buy seasonal fruit and vegetables.

10.  Grow your own

I have started a little veggie garden at home. Nothing huge, just a yard or two and some large pots for herbs in my back yard. The kids’ love the idea of growing and eating their own veggies that they helped plant. I have put some herbs in like parsley and basil that are easy to grow and chives. Only plant vegies that will grow in your climate and there is bound to be some that your family likes. I have put in peas and beans; we all love to eat them and some lettuce that grows leaves that you can pick anytime. No waiting for a huge heart to form and have lots of lettuces ready that you won’t be able to eat.

I am always looking for ways to save money when I am shopping. One thing that seems to cost more each time I purchase them are ladies razors.  Most women shave some part of their body most of the year. Whether it is your legs and bikini area in summer and under your arms all year round, we all seem to buy razors of some sort nearly every time we go shopping. Some of us also have those annoying hormonal chin and lip whiskers that need to be kept at bay. The easiest way to get rid of body hair is to shave it off. You can choose from an electric razor from a well recognized company like Remington or disposable razors  made by brands such as Gillette, Schick, and BIC. These three companies make over 90% of ladies disposable razors.

Some lady disposable razors have a cartridge that you can change when the blades become blunt while others you just throw the entire razor away and grab another one. You can also choose the number of blades you want from one to 5 and some have a gel or moisturizing strip to give you a closer shave. Whichever one you buy you will have to keep buying all year long. Surely there is a cheaper way to keep ourselves hair free.

Fact 1 – Regardless of the razors, they all do the same job in the same way. It is just the cost that will vary. Razors become more expensive if they have multiple blades and when they have added gel or moisturizing strips. In my experience the razors with the added gel or moisturizer run out of gel before the razors are blunt. This means that I am wasting money buying the gel stripped razor over a disposable razor that hasn’t got a gel strip.

Fact 2 – Always make sure that your razor is dried properly after you have finished shaving. Run it under hot water to remove any hairs and shaving cream from the blades. When it is clean blot the razor on paper towels or tissues until the blade is dry.

Fact 3 – Keep your razor sharp. The barber always strops his razors on a leather strap to keep them nice and sharp. At home you can use an old leather belt or a piece of old denim from a pair of jeans. The denim will also help remove any debris left in the razor. Take your razor and press it lightly onto the denim and move it away from you. This will help it to stay sharp and you might notice some small bits of whiskers coming out that you thought might not have been there.

If you use a razor every day the cost over a year can become large, and like me, I am sure you would like to save some of your hard earned income. There are so many to choose from, made by only a few manufacturing companies. I get overwhelmed by the choice every time I go shopping. So I was looking online and found that Yahoo had a price comparison for ladies razors. It lists hundreds of types of razors from a single razor in a pack to multiple packs, replacement cartridge disposable razors, electric razors and safety razors and their replacement blades. Wouldn’t it be nice to compare prices at home without standing for ages in front of the shelves at the supermarket or pharmacies wondering which brand to buy this week. If you are like me, I forget the name of the last razor I bought or I can’t find the name I bought last time. The manufacturing companies seem to delight in inventing a new name each month or so just to confuse me.

The price of an electric razor varies between $20 and $40. This is not a bad price but if you shave every day, sometime over the course of a year you will need to replace the cartridge head and the foils. These replacement items are generally under $20. So this is probably cheaper than buying disposable or cartridge razors for a year but a lot of ladies I know, including myself, don’t think that they give a close enough shave. These razors are more suited to our legs and underarms than other parts like our faces and bikini lines.

The cheapest option is of course the disposable razors, followed by the razors that have replacement cartridges. The choice is huge as each company makes a selection of each style.

Let’s look at Gillette first with their Daisy and Venus brands. The Classic Daisy disposable razor is a reasonable $8 for a 12 pack which is just cheaper than the 5 pack for $5. You can choose either yellow or pink. The Venus brand name covers a lot of different razors. Some are disposable and others are available as a single razor and then you purchase extra cartridges. The disposable razors are Venus Embrace with a gel strip at $11 for a 3 pack, the Malibu, Tropicana and Oceanic are $9 for a 3 pack. They also produce a sensitive skin variety that is available as a 3 pack for $9 or a 6 pack for $15. So if you have sensitive skin a disposable is more expensive.

Gillette’s disposable cartridge razors come under several different names such as Spa Breeze, Breeze, ProSkin, Divine, Embrace and Original. All of these razors you buy as a single razor and then you purchase extra cartridges as they wear out and become blunt or the gel strip wears out. The cheapest razor is the Venus Original at $9 and cartridges are $12 for a 4 pack. The other single razors are between $9 and $12. A 4 pack of cartridges can cost you between $13 and $16.  The Venus Divine on the other hand is more expensive to buy and replace the cartridges at $21 for an 8 pack. All of these Gillette razors have multiple blades and some sort of shaving strip of gel so that all you do is wet the area, no need for any soap or shaving cream.

The Schick razors have a smaller range to choose from but are a similar price. Their disposable 3 pack of Comfort Plus that has a gel strip is going to cost you $6.50 and the Extreme 3 with 4 blades of the Quattro disposable razor is a 4 pack for the same price. It just shows that within the same brand we can save a few dollars just by comparing quantities. The popular Schick Quattro has 4 blades for a close smooth cut.

The BIC ladies razors are the cheapest of the disposables. A 12 pack of Lady Shavers is under $4.This is by far the cheapest ladies shaver on the market today. There is no moisturizing gel or strip just a single blade to do the job.

These razors can end up costing us girls a fortune over the period of a year even if we don’t shave every day. Here are some tips to save.

Money Saving Tip 1 – It is better to buy a bulk pack of whatever your favorite brand and razor is as this will be cheaper than buying a smaller pack more often.

Money Saving Tip 2 – The other way to save a few dollars is to buy the basic razor that has no gel or moisturizing strip as all this does it put up the price.

Money Saving Tip 3 – Razors with replaceable blades are more cost effective than the single or twin bladed disposable razors, and earth-friendly too.

Money Saving Tip 4 – The most cost effective way for all of us ladies to shave is to buy an ordinary safety razor. Probably like the one that your Dad or Granddad used to have.

You will only need to buy the razor once in a lifetime unless it is accidentally broken or the top piece is lost. Although this is dearer than one of the razors that you can buy replacement cartridges for it should not need to be replaced. It is a lot more hard wearing and made of steel so it much harder to break even if you tread on it for example. The blades are so reasonable too, just $10 for one hundred blades. If you look after the blade and take it out and clean it properly each time you shave, a single blade will last for a few weeks.

There is this video about the latest fashion craze, the return of the corset. Have you seen this video? I am not sure if it is a good idea to watch it if you have decided that a corset is the thing for you to wear. One of the reasons the corset has made a return is for a non-surgical way to lose weight and remove belly fat. Doctors are saying that this is not a good health choice as it restricts the lungs and liver and causes your organs to become deformed. If corsets are tightened up fully you can lose up to 60% of your lung capacity. This makes it hard to take a deep breath. You can only eat small meals as it has a similar effect on the stomach as lap banding. It is also a lot cheaper than lap banding so I can see the appeal. You will also surely suffer from heart burn due to the pressure on your stomach. It will be difficult getting into your car due to the restriction on the bend of your torso. They shouldn’t be worn by the younger teenager as their body is still growing and it will put unnecessary demands on the body’s organs.

Reasons of Wearing a Corset:

In order to get the hourglass shape, you will need to wear your corset for up to at least 10 hours a day. If you do this, then after a week you will see a small change in your waste measurement as the reporter in the video found. She didn’t find it very comfortable and after 6 days she experienced tingling in her leg. This meant that the corset was pressing on sciatic nerves in her back. But if you just want to wear one to feel sexy for your partner or just for a short time for some fun, a corset probably won’t do you much damage.

There also positive side of wearing a corset. These corsets don’t only give all of us girls an hourglass shape but they can also provide support for your tummy and back and aid in keeping your back straight. If you have a lower back problem, corsets act in a way that is supportive and stabilizing for your torso.

So girls if you watch the video and still want to wear a corset for whatever reason there is a great range out there for women of all sizes even the plus sizes are available. The appeal of the smaller waist is the main reason for wearing one all the time. Even some men are wearing them to give them a narrower waist.

As a plus size girl, it is sometimes hard to find sexy lingerie. All girls want to look and feel sexy and now we all can regardless of our size. Think back a couple of hundred years and every girl had a corset to give her a lovely shape. You had to have someone tie you in and give you that impossibly small waist. Look at Scarlet O’Hara in Gone With the Wind. She was tied in so tight she passed out. We don’t have to go that far girls but if we want that shape they do need to be snug. A corset can be part of your wardrobe that gives you a great shape but unlike other shape wear can be seen on top of your clothes as it is a style statement.

Corsets are not only worn as a part of a wedding dress but as part of your casual or elegant wardrobe depending on the style and material you choose. They go well teamed with trousers and jeans or full skirts for that peasant girl style. Of course you can buy one just to wear at home for your favorite partner to admire as well as wearing one out. The sort of corset you buy will depend on how often you are going to wear it and whether you will wear it under your clothes or as a statement piece of clothing. The more you want to wear it the stronger it will need to be as the doing them up tight puts pressure on the fabric and the bones.

Tips On How To Choose a Corset:

Here are some tips for choosing the best corset for you. It will depend on how often you want to wear it.

Tip no.1 – If it is just for the odd occasion you can choose a lighter weight one without bones that doesn’t have a steel buck fastener.

Tip no.2- If you are going to wear your corset every day you want it to last so buy one made of strong material like canvas or strong cotton. You won’t always be able to see the stronger material as it is underneath the patterned top covering. A strongest style of fastener is needed as it keeps the whole corset straight and stops it from bunching into folds at the waist. Here is a photo of a steel buck fastened corset with steel bones.

Tip no.3 –Make sure your corset has steel bones as they are there to stop the material from going into unsightly folds and wrinkles at the waist and at the back where it is tied up. They give it that lovely smooth look. If you won’t be wearing it that often plastic bones will be adequate to keep the shape.

Tip no. 4- If it is a tie up corset; make sure there are proper eyelets in the material for the lacing to go through. If there isn’t any eyelets the lacing can tear the fabric as they are tightened up. The lacing should be a strong flat woven kind like shoelaces. Some ribbons can be too slippery to give a good tight hold.

Tip no.5-Remember that corsets are sized by the waist measurement and not a dress size. In order to get a good shape the corset needs to be up to four sizes smaller than your waist. This will allow it to be tied or done up to give you that lovely curvy shape. If you will be wearing it every day maybe only a couple of sizes smaller as you will need to be able to breathe while you are working.

What You Need to Know About Corset:

Corsets come in many different styles and can be strapless or have detachable straps or non-detachable straps. They can do up in the front or in the back. You can buy a corset with steel bones that will give you that lovely hourglass shape more defined than one without bones. Some do up with little hook and eye catches and some are tied up the old fashioned way. Either way there are lots of different styles, materials and colors to choose from.

The traditional corsets come up under your bust and are can be worn over a loose top like a peasant blouse. This is what you want if you want to emphasize your bust and minimize your waist. It will be supportive enough unless you are really large breasted. There is also the style that comes up over your bust to give you a very smooth look.

Corsets come in many different types of material. Most were satin or a cotton polyester mix, but there was also spandex, cotton and spandex and I even found a sexy leather corset for the more adventurous girl out there. The leather one would look great teamed with a pair of jeans and cowboy boots and a short jacket. This is a real country sort of look for that barn dance or hoedown with your favorite partner.

Shop Corset Online:

I have been online shopping from my comfy couch once again. It is so easy, and saves so much time wandering around shopping centers only to find nothing in a plus size. I have some fantastic web sites for you to check out next time you want to buy something sexy to wear. These web sites also sold bras and panties and underwear in all colors and the plus sizes as well.

The corset shown below I found at a web site called Hips and Curves. This one is very pretty and is an example of a strapless boned corset that comes over the bust. Some corsets come below the bust in order to push you up and emphasize your bust.

This web site had many beautiful corsets in different colors, but if you were after a more traditional white, red or black there were plenty to choose from. This one is plain apart from the patterned material but some are very fancy.

Another really good web site with lots of colors and styles to choose from, also boned and unboned is Herroom.com. This site has some really pretty corsets that you could wear all of the time or just for that special occasion. You can choose from boned and unboned as well as different types of fastenings.

If you like lacy panels or lacy fringes there were lots of different plus size corsets to choose from. Some were an all over lacy pattern or with side panels in beautiful lace. Other corsets were decorated with bows and ribbons in different colors to the main body of the corset. You can also get matching panties in the same color as the corset if you like for that overall sexy look.

You can find corsets in all different colors or patterns too. There was a lovely teal colored corset with black satin ribbon and bows. It is really lovely and nearly all come in a huge range of sizes. There are jacquard tapestry patterns, paisley patterns, floral fabrics and solid colors. Many with fringes and bow details were in a different color to the body of the corset.

I checked out the corsets available at Macys too. One of America’s favorite stores for women’s clothing had plenty to choose from in different styles and colors. They had some beautiful white satin corsets for that special wedding day or night with tiny roses and bows. They were just stunning and in a great range of sizes.

The other great web site I found with lots and lots of corsets and under wear to choose from is Lightinthebox.com. This web site had a great range of sizes, colors and styles to choose from. They also showed you the back of the corsets to give you a great idea of the shape they provided. Again you could get ones with or without bones and lots of frilly and lacy designs for a really girly look.

Summary:

A corset is not for all of us. It really depends on how long you want to wear it for and what outcome you are after. For fun and on a special occasion it can make you look and feel good. Just remember those tips and you can’t go wrong. Decide how often you want to wear it and whether it will be for back support or just for fun at home, there are plenty of styles and colors to choose from so you will be able to find the perfect one for you.

Did you got the new iPhone 5? Are you going to shove about the iPhone 5 cases for girls? Yes, you have come at right place. I have been surfing the web looking for unusual iPhone cases for the new iPhone 5. I have looked at lots of different web sites and found some really interesting cases. These are not the cases you will see on another iPhone next to you on the bus or train; these are really interesting cases that will set your iPhone 5 apart from all of your girlfriends. I have chosen ten different cases and have included a picture of each case so you can see what sets apart each case from the rest. I hope you will have as much fun as I did looking for these different cases.

Whether you want a cute little animal, or a realistic representation of an animal like a wild tiger or giraffe that looks like it has just been snapped in the wild on your case or flowers of all types and colors or something that will make more of a statement, you will find something that will be unique and make your iPhone stand out. Don’t keep it in your pocket or hand bag; put it on the table when you are out with your friends somewhere. Let them see the great case design you have found. They will want to know where they can get an individual case for their own iPhone.

One of the great things I did find was that some web sites let you customize your own case. All you need to do is to upload a favorite photo or picture, follow the simple steps and you will get a definite one of a kind case. It is so easy to do. I found two fantastic web sites skinit.com and coveroo.com that as well as having lots and lots of styles to choose from let you make your own case. So for a truly uncommon iPhone 5 case get busy snapping some great photos of friends, family and pets and design your own case. You could even draw and color your own design to put on your iPhone 5 cases. Make it really an individual work of art that is only yours.

See a really stylish case of handcrafted quilted leather that is studded with Swarovski crystals at case-mate.com. This great site had lots of different categories like slim, fun, rugged, designer prints and artist designed cases.  You can get a slim case or a bit thicker silicone case; they will all protect your phone while making sure it looks great. I loved this leather one though. It looks so stylish, like a comfy but smart leather jacket for your phone. Did it remind you the luxury bags from Chanel?

This padded case would feel great to hold and looks great with the crystals setting it off. Now come on girls, this is not your everyday iPhone 5 case. This is a stylish and sophisticated case just right for those nights out with the girls.

Also at this web site I found some beautiful girly cases by some fabulous artists. I found this one, called Lucky Ling by Iomoi. All of the listed artists have several designs you can choose from. I thought this lovely elephant with a paisley styled background pattern was fantastic. The pinks and yellows showcase the elephant beautifully. She had other animal designs too, all along the same lines as the elephant. It is a lucky elephant so I had to vote him as one of the top 10 uncommon cases for the new iPhone 5.

If you are after something a bit out there, won’t fit in your pocket, but will look great on the side table at home or on your desk at work are these fluffy Woogie 2 cases. These are part fluff and part protection.

I found these at this cool web site at griffintechnology.com. This is more the one to leave at home when you have finished work for the day. It has 5 legs that let it sit perfectly in your lap or on a table at just the right angle to play a game or download some music or even talk to your friends. This is a huggable case like a cuddly teddy bear for your phone.

On the more practical side they have a great range of other sorts of cases. They have hard cases and softer silicone cases and lots of bright colors with clear fronts if you are after a nice case that is not too fussy and a bit over the top. There are these animal cases that are too cute. Some of these you can download an app so that your screen matches the case. This cute tiger and koala are just two that they have for you to choose from. The added ear features make them look more like an animal than just a plain rectangular case would.

Most sites have a fantastic range of hard and soft cases or skins and shells to choose from. So, first decide if you want a hard case or a soft case. I found a great selection of both of these types of cases at coveroo.com. The range here is huge from football teams, colleges, basketball teams and a great range of television shows like Cheers and Charmed. There are also lots of seasonal cases for fall, Christmas, Thanksgiving and also cases like this Barbie one I found. This solves two problems, you love Barbie, but you also love shoes. Which case will I choose? Well girls how about both, a Barbie shoe case for your iPhone 5.

It has great circles of black and pink shoes on a white background for everyone to admire. They also have action figures like Wonder woman and Batman to choose from. There are lots of bright colors and patterns to choose from for your case too.

For those of us who like a soft case like a rubber skin I found heaps at this cool web site accessorygeeks.com. They have a huge range of rubber skins for your iPhone 5 in lots of different color ways and lots of cute little animals. There are ducks, pigs, penguins, flowers and floral patterns, polka dots in all sorts of colors but I thought this pink penguin was pretty fashionable. It’s cute own to his or her little wings sticking out making the case look more realistic and not just a plain rectangle with an animal on it. Most of these rubber cases for animals come in a number of color variations.

Also at this web site I found a case like an ice cube tray. They come in different color ways and look really cool. I couldn’t resist this pink and white combination, thought you had to see what I mean by looking like an ice cube tray. On second thoughts could be Lego too. Any way I think this is cute for a girl’s phone.

Remember those design your own cover web sites I was telling you about? I found two that let you upload a photo or picture and they will make you a very unique and individual case for your iPhone 5. It can be any photo, just follow the link to the  “customize your own case”, follow the simple instructions and delivered right to your door will be the one and only iPhone case like it in existence. You will have a very uncommon and rare iPhone case and be the envy of your girl friends.

This is one of the great customize your own case web sites, go to the customize page at skinit.com . Of course I can’t show you one of these customized iPhone cases; you will need to make your own but there was so much to choose from here. Just upload a photo and you can add text and shapes and you have a custom made design.

Skinit.com also has a huge range of different ready-to-ship cases to choose from. If you can think of a category they probably will have it. Metal cases, silicone cases, whatever you like best. They also have a list of artists to choose from and a lot of styles of art too. They have Asian art, fantasy art, fine art, tattoo art, skull art, inspirational themes, vintage art and urban art. I found lots of photographs to choose from too, of animals, nature and flowers; lots of different colors and patterns; funny cases and cartoon cases. What I thought most unusual though were the etched metal cases below in different colors to choose from.

Here is just a small selection that I found. These are really gorgeous and different from those every day cases you see on a lot of iPhones. There are swirls and patterns and Japanese style scenes like the blue and silver case has on it. This is possibly my favorite so far. One of the lovely artist designs is this amazing blue butterfly. It could be a magical tattoo but what a great and unusual iPhone 5 cover it makes. There were hundreds of stunning designs to choose from. I could hardly decide which unusual one to include, so many were different span any I had seen before.

The other web site that has lots of designs to choose from and lets you customize your iPhone 5 case is Zagg.com. Same simple instructions to follow, just find the link to customize your case and you are nearly finished. I found some wonderful designs to choose from here that can be quite an individual statement. They had designs made in leather that look like a sporting ball; choose from football, basketball or baseball or a leather case with a snakeskin pattern or crocodile skin pattern. And of course they had plain dyed leather too in a range of great earthy colors. But much more girly were the whimsical animal designs like the one pictured. It is called “Bee wildered” and shows a gorgeous Siamese cat with a bee sitting on its nose in among the flowers.

There were lots of other designs to choose from. There were lots of animals including, cats, dogs, fish, frogs, tigers and penguins to name just a few. Most had one or two different color combinations to choose from. And for something a bit stylish what about the Taj Mahal, or Eiffel tower on your phone case. There are a lot of pictures of sites and famous landmarks from around the world to choose from as well as landscapes and nature designs. You can also have your high school emblem or college mascot on a case or one of the great range of solid colors.

Zagg.com is a bit different from the others as you could purchase a skin only, or add a screen protector altogether. The range of skins is enormous and you could match screens to go with your cases.

I found metal cases, leather cases, rubber skins and silicone skins and lots of different colors and designs. Some are purely decorative, but also protect, like the Woogie and others you won’t want to keep in your pocket. There are hundreds if not thousands of designs by artists, designs of art, and photographic cases of landscapes, nature and animals. You can have your favorite football, baseball or basketball team, the college you studied at, your high school or colorful designs and patterns. There are so many cases to choose from, you will spend hours (like I did) searching for something a bit different that will make your iPhone into a fashion statement. So just visit one of these great web sites and start looking for your ideal iPhone 5 case.

Halloween, all kids’ favorite holiday, is just two weeks away. I haven’t been trick and treat for about 20 years. Now it is my son’s turn to have fun, while I am the one doing all the shopping and budgeting. It is not wise to pick up the costumes or candies in the last minutes, trying to save some money. You may see many big sale signs, but the truth is the prices will only go down after the Halloween. Shopping online is always the best option to save money. Plus, with the onlines coupons we will provide today, you can save extra 10% to 40% off the original prices!

Costumes:
AnytimeCostumes.com

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Halloween Sale at Department Stores
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Don’t you love money? I think it is more important to teach our kids about handling money as they will become better savers if you teach them from a young age. They need to know about saving, spending, budgeting, investing and borrowing as they get older. I started teaching my kids about money when they started to count. Once they knew their numbers from one to ten we started looking at money. The coins first as they could play around with them and use them to count out loud. I have made a list of my twenty top ideas so you can teach your kids at home about money and what it means.

1.     Introduce them to money

Money isn’t evil, nor angel. There is nothing to be ashamed if you love money very much. Money is just one of tools you needed for your life. You need it for a better life. But it isn’t the measure of how success or how happy of your life.

2.     Teach them to about saving some each money each week

As my kids learned about the concept of money, I gave them a small allowance each week for doing little jobs around the house. They had to put their dirty clothes in the laundry basket and tidy up their rooms when asked. I would put two dollars in a money box for them every week. After a couple of months we took the money out and counted it. I told them how much they had and then we went to the shops. I told them they could each buy something out of their money, but they had to be sure it was something that they really wanted or needed as the money would go as soon as they spent it. Both of them bought a small toy. The next time I went shopping they wanted to buy a toy again. I explained to them that the money was gone and they would have to save up again. This was a bit of a shock; there wasn’t enough money this week to go shopping. I explained to them how saving money worked. That if they didn’t spend it all every week they could buy something bigger and better in a few months. This was the start of them saving money, hopefully for a lifetime. They each found something they would like to buy that was a few months worth of allowance and they saved all their allowance each week.

3.     Do I need that toy or do I want it? Saving and spending

As each year passed and my kids learned about saving for something bigger, I started talking to them about whether they needed it or merely wanted to have it. This made them think about what they would spend their savings on. I took them shopping with me and pointed out several things that I wanted to buy for myself. I found a really nice sweater, but I had already bought some new ones and didn’t need another one. I said mom would like that but mom doesn’t need another sweater. I said I would save that money because what Mom needed were some new curtains in the lounge room. I bought myself a money box and put the money for the sweater in it. I showed them that Mom was a saver too. In a few months we went and bought new curtains.

4.     Open a bank account

I took both of my kids to the bank and opened an account for them. Each week they could choose to bank all or some of their allowance. I did tell them that I expected some money to be banked each week. This gave them another record of how the money would add up if it wasn’t touched. They were also excited about earning some interest on the saved money. To them it was like money for nothing.

5.     Set a reachable savings goal

I made each child decide on an amount to save over a set period of time. They could do extra jobs around the house and yard that they would get paid for. It wasn’t long before they started to see the money grow.

6.     Set money boundaries

I explained to each child that I would pay for some things for them, such as a family outing but if they wanted to go to the movies with their friends that they would be expected to pay. They then had the choice themselves of what to save for and when to spend.

7.     Teach them about change

I told my kids that they would get change when buying an item. They would rarely have the exact amount with them. Teach them to work out the change from say a $5 note for something worth $3.75. This makes them aware of always getting the correct change when shopping. People can sometimes count out the change incorrectly. You want to always get the correct change from a purchase.

8.     Explain a budget

As my kids got older I explained to them about making a budget so they could save and still have some money to spend when out with their friends. I showed them the family budget and how we put money aside for the mortgage each month and the electricity and gas bills. They each decided on a budget for themselves and would save some money they earned each week. No real goals here, just the point of saving some of their hard earned money.

9.     Earning money can be hard work

To earn money, you need to work, and work hard. No one is just going to give you money for turning up. I suggested they ask the neighbors about washing their cars or mowing lawns for a reasonable fee. The harder they worked each weekend, the more money they would earn.

10.  Keeping records

As well as budgeting, I got them to keep a record of how much they spent each week and how much they saved. After a few weeks we looked at it to see how they had spent their money and if there was a way to save a bit more each week. Reminding them about college and cars helped. Both wanted to learn to drive and eventually buy their own car, this gave them an insight into how to spend wisely and save better.

11.  Value for money

Teach kids about value for money. When you go food shopping take them with you and explain about buying in bulk and looking for specials on the products you usually buy. Sometimes buying the larger amount is not cheaper than buying two smaller quantities of the same product.

12.  Research their costly purchases

I encouraged my children to look around for the best price on an item. If they wanted an MP3 player or an iPhone for example, I got them to go to more than one store and compare prices. Maybe one shop was a bit dearer but you got more with that purchase, a free case, or iTunes card for example.

13.  Impulse buying

Try to stop impulse buying. This will cost them money in the long run. Make them wait a few weeks before the latest gadget or DVD. Things always get cheaper the longer they have been for sale.

14.  Credit cards are not a good option

I taught my kids about credit cards and explained how they work. Yes you can buy whatever you want, but you are not using your money, it is the banks money and they will want it back. If you can’t afford to use your money it is not always a good idea to use the banks. They will charge you interest, but it will be more than they will give you for your savings. I sat down with them and worked out how long it would take to pay back for the bank $100, and how much interest they would pay.

15.  Loans can help you buy more expensive items

The kids know we have a mortgage on the house and we pay it back every month. Loans can be a helpful device for buying cars and houses as you might never be able to save that amount of money, no matter how hard you work. Teach them to shop around for the best deal interest wise. Don’t accept the first offer you see, a better one could be around the corner. Always use a reputable bank or credit union for a loan and help them with a new budget to pay the loan back.

16.  Charitable donations

I taught my kids about people who need extra to help them get through life. Not all people are as fortunate as them. They may have been born with a disability such as blindness and need help to live life to the full. It is always nice to be able to help someone worse off then you are. You can’t help everyone but choose a favorite and try to donate something each year. It doesn’t always have to be money. They could donate their clothes or books to a charity to sell or give away.

17.  Paying taxes

We all hate the tax man don’t we? We work hard and he wants his cut of our money. Unfortunately taxes are here for our lifetime. The government uses our tax money to fund various departments to provide us with services like roads and water. I recommend that they always put a bit extra aside just in case your 1040 form comes out with surprises. This is really important if you have changed jobs or had an extra job for a while.

18.  Budget for a holiday or large purchase

I also taught my kids about as budgeting for a holiday as well as their weekly or monthly budget. Holidays can be costly as you still have the same expenses at home on top of the cost of your holiday. It is like living in two places for a month. I opened another savings account that earned more interest if I made regular deposits and didn’t touch it for 12 months. Just a few dollars each week can make a huge difference to the price of a holiday, fridge or washing machine.

19.  Investing money for the future

Each time my kids had saved a few hundred dollars we looked at buying bonds or putting it into a different account that accrued a higher interest rate over a longer period of time. This is an investment account that will grow by itself to a certain extent and grow even faster the more money you add to it.

20.  Set your kids a good example

Above all, teach your kids about saving by setting a good example and saving money too. Show them your budget for the household and how you mange to save for a holiday. This will show them a budget in action.

This morning I was reading the article, Make Money While Unemployed, from Yahoo. The only thing I would agree is to apply for unemployment benefits. All other tips will probably get you unemployed forever. Why? Let me tell you what I thought.

Write for e-commerce sites? Do you know the average price of 1000 words article? $5! Just think how many words you can write everyday. Besides, the competition will come from India, Pakistan, and many other countries where people speak English. It can drive the price as low as $2 per 1000 words sometimes, depending on what types of articles you are writing.

Dog walker? Do you think you can get it easily? Every family who need a dog walker may have hired one. Why would they hire you? You may find one from your neighbor or your friends. It is no different from begging for a few dollars from them.

Sell on eBay? Don’t waste your time. If you want to sell your own household items, try a garage sale first. If you want to buy low and sell high and if you are new to this business, prepare to lose money in the beginning.

Odd job from Craigslist? Not to mention many how you can find in your city, just tell me what you can do. Maybe mowing a lawn, moving a furniture, painting a door? What else? Everybody can do that. Are you going to live with it in the future? If you are, go ahead. If not, read on.

People lose their jobs everyday, including me. You may become angry and frustrated in the first couple of days. After you calm down, please think:
1. What are you good at?
2. What do you want to do in the future?
3. What do I miss?
Losing a job isn’t the end of the world. Most people actually find a better job or establish their own businesses after losing their jobs. Think it as a change of your life, or an opportunity of your life. Now that you have the free time, spend them on improving yourself, educating yourself, looking for a better job, or starting your own business. Don’t waste your time on eBay, or as a dog walker.

What is Fall fashion? This Fall there are beautiful clothes to suit everyone and to make you feel special. I have been shopping online from my comfy couch and have found some clothes to suit every body shape. Not all current trends and styles suit everyone, you need to find what style suits your body shape and makes you look and feel good this Fall. Whether you are petite or full figured there is something special to be found online. We all like to look good and we need to find a style that flatters our figures. We aren’t all super models so don’t expect super model clothes to suit you. I have found some great fashion ideas for everyone. From the free and flowing BoHo look to a styled and waist fitted little dress, read on to see what suits your shape. I window shopped at three great web sites for fall fashion. They are shopbop.com, Yoox.com and ShopTheTrendBoutique.com. They all had some great new trends and styles for fall to suit us all.

I found some great BoHo or Bohemian clothes at ShopTheTrendBoutique.com. This style of clothing looks great on anyone who is apple shaped. These dresses help hide your tummy and give the appearance of longer legs with the flowing patterned fabric. Stay away from big bold prints but a subtle all over floral motif with some colored vertical stripes will look great. If you are apple shaped don’t choose anything that has a dropped waist detail or pulls in at the waist with a belt as this will only emphasize your tummy. A belt also cuts you in half and can make you look shorter. You want something to elongate you. There is also a great range under maxi dresses at shopbop.com.

If you have a pear shape body with larger hips and backside you’ll want something to take the eyes away from the hip area. This fall why not take advantage of a great jacket with a big collar of some faux fur detail at shoulder height. I found the following jacket at shopbop.com. The large collar and faux fur draws the eyes up to the shoulder area without lingering on the hips.

Leave this jacket undone and let it flow around and past your hips. Also look for a wide, long jacket shape that will lengthen your look. If you are pear shaped you will want to avoid any of the current peplum trend as this style emphasizes the waist to hip curve and will make your backside and hips huge. I also found some great jackets at ShopTheTrendBoutique.com. Pair the jacket with a pair of beautiful dress pants from shopbop.com and you will have a great outfit. Use a blouse to add some fresh color to your outfit.

I found some great military styled jacket, skirts and pants that will flatter the fuller figured girl. There are some great smart jackets and pants and Yoox.com and shopbop.com. These styles of clothes, especially with a longer style coat will make you taller and smooth out some of those curves. A structured jacket falling below the waist would be a great look over a pair of wide leg pants. No need for dark colors either, but choose any bold patterns with large shapes. And like the pear shaped body don’t go for the peplum look either as it will only emphasize your curves or make them appear bigger.

For those lucky girls with an hourglass shape you want to emphasize your waist. The new fashion sheath style dress that hugs your waist or a straighter style dress with a belt is perfect. Team it with a short jacket and you are set for fall. I found this great belted dress at shopbop.com.

There was a great range of dresses at ShopTheTrendBoutique.com as well. A real no no for the hourglass figure is a BoHo style dress. Your lovely small waist will get lost in the flowing fabric. Maybe a short BoHo style to wear to the beach or pool would be great.

If you are tall and thin, the new peplum will emphasize your waist to hip area and make you curvier. The accented hip area gives you a more hourglass shape by putting curves on your body. There is a great range of tops and jackets and dresses at ShopTheTrendBoutique.com and shopbop.com. You should avoid all flowing styles of dresses like the BoHo collections as you will get lost just like a woman with an hour glass figure. You should also avoid most military style clothing as you will look tall and straight with no curves to be seen.

For those petite women I found some great bold printed suits at ShopTheTrendBoutique.com and Yoox.com. These styles will make you look bigger than you are and with the great colors available this season you can’t go wrong. Also a nice pant with a long jacket will make you look taller than you are. You should avoid peplums as they are too busy at the waist and will tend to cut you in half.  Also avoid the sheath dress as they will overwhelm a small frame.

All of us need to avoid certain styles because they make us look to curvy and chubby or too tall and thin. We all need to emphasize our good body features and cover up or minimize the look of the bad bits we don’t like. If you need to wear the latest fashion trends for your shape, just visit shopbop.com, ShopTheTrendBoutique.com and yoox.com, you will find a great trendy outfit for fall and you won’t be disappointed.

Do you know about worst fashion? I have been shopping for some new clothes for the coming Fall season and I have found some shocking clothes. Specifically, I was after a dress to wear to a wedding that I could also wear on other occasions. I was after simple and elegant with no frills or overlay fabrics.

Do you have an experience of online shopping? Yes, I have been online shopping from my comfy couch and have visited different stores web sites. The ones I have visited include macys.com, jcpenny.com, Nordstrom.com and landsend.com.  I have seen some beautiful clothes but I have also seen some dreadful clothes. I would not be seen inside or outside my home in them.

I was looking for a nice unassuming dress or outfit for the warmer Fall weather. I didn’t want anything fussy or that I would need to dry clean and something I could see myself wearing to other outings not just my friend’s wedding. I wanted a plain but fashionable, wearable dress and came upon this creation from jcpenny.com.

This was listed as a mother of the bride dress or as a brides dress. It is so fussy; can you imagine trying to keep it looking nice on a warm Fall day? All of those frilly bits would drive me mad. I don’t think I would ever wear it to a wedding or anything else for that matter. It reminds me of a dressing gown. One of those chenille ones with all the lines running across it like my Granny used to wear.

There were several other dresses, one was an off the shoulder but only on one side. It looked a bit like a togas from Roman times and I could not see myself wearing it either.

Next I tried Nordstrom.com to see what sort of outfit or dress I could find. I came across a pair of checked flared slacks. Not sure who was going to wear them but I certainly wasn’t. I was thinking of maybe a nice pair of slacks and a cool top but these were not my style. I am not sure who would like them. I think checks are great on comfy flannel shirts for winter but not a pair of slacks for Fall.

I then noticed these new jeans that are coated. Some are coated to look like leather and there was one pair that looked the legs was wrapped in tin foil. Not a good look for this fall at all.

These jeans are all bunched up over her shoes and look uncomfortable. Maybe I could find a shirt to match and go as the Tin Man.

Sometimes I think new fashion is only made for the models because the average person is not going to wear it. Take the cut out styles for instance. I put all cut out clothing into a worst fashion list. This dress from Nordstrom was quite nice till I noticed it had cut outs at the top of the arms. It was a nice color and my style but for the cut out bits. Was there not enough material to finish it off? This is what I think of every time I see cut out clothing.

It even looks a bit matronly except for the cut outs. Not sure I would even like it with full sleeves.

Next shop on my list was macys.com. I was hopeful I could find something nice in fall fashion here. I was assailed by stripes. Not small subtle stripes, no wide bold stripes, like you see on toddlers jumpers.

This is a sweater dress and if I want to wear a sweater I usually wear it with slacks or jeans, not as a below the knee dress. There were short sweater dresses in bold colors again like your little cousin would wear when he was 3 years old. There were lots of dresses but the worst ones stood out over the better ones.

Well, my last stop for this shopping expedition was landsend.com. I was hopeful that I could find something nice here not just stand out worst designs. Maybe I am being picky but some of the new fashion for fall is not to my liking at all. I don’t mind bold colors but some of these are way out there.

I am not sure I will be able to find a nice outfit after all. I have been checking out landsend.com for a dress and all that has stood out again are worst fall fashion ideas. I have seen some nice clothes but the only ones that jump out of the page at me fall into the worst category. More check skirts and slacks but the one dress that stood out as worst fashion was this paprika colored number.

This was too boring for the fall season. I would look like a fallen leaf myself. This is such a dull color for clothes I don’t know why anyone would want a dress in it.

The fashion industry needs to take a good look at what fits the average person and choose nice colors for the designs. The worst fall fashions are either far too bold or shiny such as the metallic jeans or too bold with wide stripes that only look good on little boys less than 5 years old. Some of the fall fashions look good on the models but not everyone looks like a fashion model. The dresses are clingy and form fitted that is not going to suit a lot of women and do you no justice at all. The fuller figure dresses are a big like tents again with a belted waist. These fashions just cut you in half unless you are tall and slender and the size of a model.

For the latest fall fashion check out the store web sites but avoid the styles I have mentioned because they fit into the worst of fall fashion category.

I was reading news from Yahoo today, the article “The Best Beauty Products of All Time” attracted my attention. These are the best beauty products proved by time as well as millions of users. You have seen them from your mother’s dresser, now and they are on yours. If you have been using them for years, you should buy them online from now on, which will save you quite a bit money for sure. Let’s check out the online prices one by one.

Estee Lauder Beautiful Eau de Parfum Spray
If you are going to buy it from Neiman Marcus or Estee Lauder’s official website EsteeLauder.com, it will cost you $74 for a 2.5 oz bottle. Plus you have pay sales tax in most of the states. Check out Perfumania.com, the same product is only $62.99. That’s not it, check out the coupon codes here, you should be able to find a $5 off coupon to a 25% off, which will bring the price below $60.

Pantene Pro-V Classic Care Solutions Shampoo and Conditioner
For a lazy guy like my husband, get Pantene Classic Care Solutions 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner Pump, 40 oz, from Sams Club for only $7.88. But for a better result, you should buy shampoo and conditioner in separate bottles. The lowest price you can get in stores is from Walgreens, $4.99 each or $8 for 2 in the size of 12.6 fl oz. But if you buy from Amazon, you can get Pantene Pro-V Classic All Hair Types Shampoo, 25.4-Ounce (Pack of 2), for only $11.07, and the 2-pack 25.4-Ounce conditioner is only $13.98!

Revlon Nail Enamel
This one can be found in many department stores, such as K-Mart and Sears, all at $4.99 for a 0.5 FL OZ bottle. But at Amazon.com, depending on the color you like, the prices are from $1.99 to $4.63, all eligible for free shipping. Remember a few weeks ago, we wrote an article “what you should not buy from Amazon“? Apparently these beauty products are not on the list.

Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara
The lowest price in stores are from Walmart and Target, at $4.44 each, plus tax. At Amazon, it is $4.23. You saved a few cents, and probably some tax. Don’t try to get it from Drugstore.com, it costs $5.99, plus shipping!

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant
You can find it at Macy’s or Dillard’s for $19.50. But I recommend you to buy it at Elizabeth Arden’s official website elizabetharden.com. The list price is also $19.50, but you can find some 20% to 30% off coupons for Elizabeth Arden website. In case you don’t see these percentage off coupon, please wait for some days – there are always coupons for every national holidays.

Do you want to buy gift for your little girl? Yes, I was looking for something for little girls the other day and found some great items at really great prices. I was after some pretty little things they could make themselves, maybe some jewellery or a little sewing kit. I also found a huge range of pencils just the right thing for writing in their journals. I didn’t want to spend a lot of money and found three great web sites with lots of cute and pretty things for little girls. The web sites are partycity.com, joann.com and createforless.com.

I found lots of great items at partycity.com including makeup, temporary tattoos, hair bands and tiaras and cute little purses. I found some great little nail polishes that glow in the dark for only less than a dollar. In neon pins and greens just great for a little girl. There was also some pretty little lip gloss necklaces for less than $4. These were themes such as Brave and The Smurfs. They also had glitter lip gloss in pink and purple for less than a dollar. They have a fantastic selection of temporary tattoos at really inexpensive prices. Some were themed such as Hello Kitty, tangled and Tinkerbell for less than a dollar. The Tinkerbell and Disney princesses have 4 sheets in each pack for a low as a dollar. What little girl wouldn’t like to have these pretty temporary tattoos? There is a huge selection of these, some right to suit every little girls taste.

They have a huge range of pencils and crayons at partycity.com. All of the pencils are in packs of a dozen for less than $3. This includes brand names as well. There were Hello Kitty, Tinkerbell, Cinderella and Glitzy pencils all for this great price.

There is a huge range of hair bands and tiaras to purchase too. These range in price from a 5 packet of hair bands for less than a dollar to a fancy Little Mermaid tiara for less than $6. I found a birthday girl one for less than a dollar and I don’t know of any little girl who wouldn’t want to wear it. There is a picture of it below.

They had some cute little hair bands too. I found a pack of 5 thin headbands for less than a dollar. A little girl can co-ordinate her hair accessory to her dress. There were some with beads and bows for that special party or occasion. I found some cute little purses from as low as $0.50. Can you believe that price? They are so cute and come with a key chain to attach to bags. They also have a great range of other little purses for less than $4. You should check out partycity.com for a great selection of gift and party ideas for little girls.

Another great web site for the cutest plush animals is joann.com. They range in price from $5.99 to $8.99. There are lots of little birds and animals. I bought the cutest little owl, pictured below for my niece. She is in love with all things fluffy at the moment.

Isn’t this just the cutest little owl you have ever seen? I think it will be love at first sight. They also have little dogs and baby elephants and cheetahs. It is a great range with something plush for every little girl.

Joann.com also has some great craft and kits at less than ten dollars. I found a beading kit that makes crown jewels set for $9.99. They also had beading kits with horse motif for less than $9. This web site also had lots of fabric and felt to buy for crafts too. With just a little imagination Mum can help make some little puppets and do felt craft as well. Help your little girl learn to sew her own pretty little items. There were lots of different kits at less than $10. They even had specific jewelry beading kits too. I bought one to make some pretty blue metal flowers that could be used as a decoration or even ear rings or a necklace. These jewelry kits were less than $10 and that little girl can say look at what I have made.

The other great web site I found is createforless.com. They have a huge range of craft supplies and kits and accessories for everyone. There are lots of things little girls can make with very little experience needed. There is also a great collection of decorated journals for every little girl to write her secrets in. These have some lovely colorful covers with paisley patterns and spots. There are also some with nature themed covers with animals and plant life on them. Most of the pretty decorated journals are less than $6 and that is for a Bo Bunny journal. This web site, Createforless.com has a huge range of all sorts of things for little girls to make.  I also found a little sewing kit to make a little heart and kitten for less than $7 and a needlework butterfly craft kit for less than $6.

They have some lovely engraving art packs to choose from at createforless.com too. These are so pretty, maybe for the little bit older girl but I would love my niece to try these. When they have finished they will have something lovely to put on the wall. And they can say that they made it themselves. These engraving art packs are less than $5. What a bargain and they had several styles to choose from. I liked the garden ones myself but there are many others to choose from.

These three web sites, partycity.com, joann.com and createforless.com have a huge range of gifts and kits for little girls under $10. I say you will find something for any little girl at these web sites. They also have free shipping on some orders over a certain dollar amount and all are packed and sent quickly. And Halloween is just one month away, you sure can find many spooky gifts girls love at these websites.