Tips, Reviews, and Everything Lingerie!Jan 29, 2008
Web Checkup
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Jan 24, 2008
Lingerie Body - Post Baby
By now most of you have probably seen Maggie Gyllenhaal's lingerie photos from last fall for Agent Provacateur. What many of you may not know is that at the time the photos were taken, Maggie had an 11-month old child, Ramona, with Peter Sarsgaard. She looks shockingly good for a woman who just had a baby! Heck, she looks amazing for a woman who has never had a baby! Many of us haven't been as fortunate as Maggie to have such a great lingerie figure so soon after delivering a baby.
What does a woman do who wants to get back in shape after a baby and look fabulous in lingerie?
Step One: Nutrition & Portion Control
If you change a few simple habits regarding nutrition and food portions, then you can have a large impact over time with your figure. Some of the most helpful I've found are the following:
- Bye Bye Sugar. If you can't go cold turkey, then start off slowly like cutting out all sugary sodas and try eating fresh fruit for dessert
- After 6 p.m. only drink water or eat fruit or vegetables
- Watch your snacking. Make sure that you aren't snacking on the left overs from the baby
- Put your food on a smaller plate, it makes the potion look bigger and will make you think that you ate more
Step Two: Exercise
Get your body moving! If you can run five miles, then do it. But, if you're like most women after a baby, take it at a pace that feels good for you. I know some women who could only walk out to the mail box after having a child and years later have worked up to marathons and triathlons. Sometimes baby steps are best, even for us grown ups.
Step Three: Drink Lots of Water
Water replenishes your body, helps it maintain itself and curbs hunger cravings. It also makes your skin look radiant and glowing. Water is key to loosing weight and looking great!
Step Four: Buy Yourself a Pair of Priceless Panties!
Know that you'll get back to your pre-baby body but treat yourself in the meantime--without the calories! Find a pair of priceless panties that flatter your figure and make you feel like a million bucks. It will do wonders for your self-image and be an incentive to help you loose the extra baby weight!
Congratulations to Maggie for looking so stunning post-baby! For the rest of us, I hope we're all as fortunate as Maggie in our post-delivery days! In the meantime, be kind to yourself, know you'll get your shape back, and celebrate your inner Eve!
Gayvin Powers is a writer and lingerie guru.
What does a woman do who wants to get back in shape after a baby and look fabulous in lingerie?
Step One: Nutrition & Portion Control
If you change a few simple habits regarding nutrition and food portions, then you can have a large impact over time with your figure. Some of the most helpful I've found are the following:
- Bye Bye Sugar. If you can't go cold turkey, then start off slowly like cutting out all sugary sodas and try eating fresh fruit for dessert
- After 6 p.m. only drink water or eat fruit or vegetables
- Watch your snacking. Make sure that you aren't snacking on the left overs from the baby
- Put your food on a smaller plate, it makes the potion look bigger and will make you think that you ate more
Step Two: Exercise
Get your body moving! If you can run five miles, then do it. But, if you're like most women after a baby, take it at a pace that feels good for you. I know some women who could only walk out to the mail box after having a child and years later have worked up to marathons and triathlons. Sometimes baby steps are best, even for us grown ups.
Step Three: Drink Lots of Water
Water replenishes your body, helps it maintain itself and curbs hunger cravings. It also makes your skin look radiant and glowing. Water is key to loosing weight and looking great!
Step Four: Buy Yourself a Pair of Priceless Panties!
Know that you'll get back to your pre-baby body but treat yourself in the meantime--without the calories! Find a pair of priceless panties that flatter your figure and make you feel like a million bucks. It will do wonders for your self-image and be an incentive to help you loose the extra baby weight!
Congratulations to Maggie for looking so stunning post-baby! For the rest of us, I hope we're all as fortunate as Maggie in our post-delivery days! In the meantime, be kind to yourself, know you'll get your shape back, and celebrate your inner Eve!
Gayvin Powers is a writer and lingerie guru.
Jan 22, 2008
Spain Non-Standardized Clothing Measurement System - One Size Fits
Who would think that Spain still had a non-standardized clothing measuring system, but I’m pretty sure they’re not the only country that lacks in the fashion industry department.
According to The Independent consumers have a better chance at winning the lottery than finding their correct size in a timely manner while shopping in Spain for the new fashionable items. Because one stores 12 will be another stores 14 and another stores 10 so it is not unusual to see women rushing to the dressing room with more than three of the same item (different sizes) in hand.
The countries government has grown tired of the complaints and finally plans to make a change with the help of some of their more prominent clothing brands, leading retailers, and manufacturers including: Inditex empire – owner of the fast-fashion giant Zara, Mango, department store El Corte Inglés, and clothing chain Cortefiel and http://tinyurl.com/2lhacomany more will most likely follow suit since these businesses dominate the Spanish market, but also have a strong international appeal.
They have started the initiative by having technicians from Spain’s health ministry visit the first of 59 towns across the country to measure 10,415 Spanish women, aged between 12 and 70, to find out what size and shape the nation’s females really are. The results will be announced Spring 2008 and a better standardized measurement for the Spain fashion industry should follow soon after.
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According to The Independent consumers have a better chance at winning the lottery than finding their correct size in a timely manner while shopping in Spain for the new fashionable items. Because one stores 12 will be another stores 14 and another stores 10 so it is not unusual to see women rushing to the dressing room with more than three of the same item (different sizes) in hand.
The countries government has grown tired of the complaints and finally plans to make a change with the help of some of their more prominent clothing brands, leading retailers, and manufacturers including: Inditex empire – owner of the fast-fashion giant Zara, Mango, department store El Corte Inglés, and clothing chain Cortefiel and http://tinyurl.com/2lhacomany more will most likely follow suit since these businesses dominate the Spanish market, but also have a strong international appeal.
They have started the initiative by having technicians from Spain’s health ministry visit the first of 59 towns across the country to measure 10,415 Spanish women, aged between 12 and 70, to find out what size and shape the nation’s females really are. The results will be announced Spring 2008 and a better standardized measurement for the Spain fashion industry should follow soon after.
Jessica & Alan Katz
eBay PowerSeller
ID: lingerieexposure4u
www.lingerieexposure.com - Shop for your Perfect Bra - up to 70% Off!
www.Lingerie-Exposure.com - Save 15% Off your next order
I am a Trading Assistant
- I'll Sell Your Stuff For You
http://tinyurl.com/2lhaco
Jan 16, 2008
Watch Buying Guide
Watch Buying Guide from LingerieExposure.com
Ever since the Egyptians used sundials to mark the solar calendar, humankind has asked, "Do you have the time?" It became much easier to find the time in 1868 when Patek Philippe & Co. of Switzerland crafted the first wrist watch. Since then, the wrist watch has gained in popularity as consumers discovered the convenience and beauty of these timepieces. This watch buying guide includes some basic information to help you wade through the options.
What you need to know
Fine watches display the engineering skill and craftsmanship of the watchmaker, and each watch model contains a unique combination of materials and movement. Possessing some information on materials, movements and components before purchasing a watch will help you make a more informed buying decision.
Materials
To protect the movement and dial, most watch cases are made of metal. Stainless steel is the most popular metal used in better watches. Stainless is attractive and resists both tarnish and discoloration. However, titanium is gaining in popularity as a material for men's watches. Titanium is durable as stainless steel but lighter. Gold sets the standard for truly luxurious watches. Watchmakers craft these models in 14k, 18k or 22k gold of yellow, rose and white hues.
A fine gold watch is a major expenditure, but well worth the investment to create a treasured heirloom that will be loved for generations. For most people, buying a gold watch is a once-in-a-lifetime, don't worry about the price event. Of course, at LingerieExposure.com, you never have to worry about the price. Gorgeous jewelry watches are also available in sterling silver and platinum. For the look of a fine precious metal, choose a goldtone or silvertone watch -- a brass or steel timepiece electroplated with gold or silver.
Watch bands are available in many materials and feature two distinct styles: the bracelet and the strap. A bracelet is a series of interlocking metal links. A strap is leather, fabric, nylon, rubber or synthetic. Leather and fine animal skins, such as lizard or alligator, add beauty to a casual everyday watch or a dress watch. Some timepieces also feature fine faux leather or fabric straps. Avoid exposing a leather or fabric strap to water and perspiration. Sports watches are designed for outdoor activities and generally feature a durable rubber strap, nylon strap or a metal bracelet. Expand your style options with extra watch bands for each case.
Watch components
* Band: The cuff that wraps around the wrist making the piece a wrist watch. Metal bands are called bracelets. Leather, rubber or fabric bands are called watch straps.
* Bezel: Ring that attaches the crystal to the watch case.
* Case: Frame that houses the watch mechanism.
* Case Back: A removable cover that allows access to the internal mechanism of a watch.
* Clasp: The hardware that fastens the band together; a buckle.
* Crown: A button on the side of the case that adjusts the time and date. The button also winds many mechanical watches.
* Crystal: The clear protective case over the watch dial; usually a Plexiglas or mineral disc. Hardlex crystals, a heat-treated mineral crystal, and sapphire crystals are especially scratch-resistant.
* Dial: The face of a watch case that displays the timekeeping functions.
* Subdial: A small window or register with its own hands that is placed on the main dial. Chronograph watches have three or four subdials to display multiple functions.
* Lugs: The hardware that connects the case to the watch band.
Watch terminology
* Analog: The traditional dial; keeping time with hands.
* Aperture: The date display window on a watch dial.
* Calendar: Displays featuring the day, date or year in addition to the hour; analog watch dials show this feature in apertures or subdials.
* Caliber: The configuration and size of the watch movement.
* Countdown Timer: A chronograph function that measures how much of a preset period of time has passed.
* Chronograph: A watch with multiple functions measuring specific durations of time, often in fractions of a second. Subdials and hands measure the time periods; such as the stopwatch of a sports watch.
* Chronometer: A high-precision timepiece whose movement has been quality-tested by the Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres [COSC], a Swiss laboratory. The COSC tests the movement at five different positions and 3 different temperatures for several consecutive days to determine accuracy. Timepieces qualifying as chronometers include a COSC certification number.
* Digital: A dial that shows the time and other features in a LCD (liquid crystal display) or LED (light emitting diode) display. This feature is useful displaying information on a multifunction watch.
* Dual Time: A display that shows two time zones on the dial. The feature can have two dials, a subdial placed in the main dial, or analog and digital displays on the same watch.
* Guilloche: A pattern of ridges that ripple outward from the center of a flat surface; a sunburst pattern. This texture is common on the dials of dress watches.
* Jewels: The jewels form the bearings in a mechanical or automatic watch. The movement generally will have at least 17 jewels.
* Kinetic: A watch mechanism or battery that is powered by natural movements of the wearer's arm. A quartz watch with kinetic movement never needs a new battery.
* Lap Timer: A chronograph function that measures segments of a race; it can stop to show the time for each lap without losing track of the total race time.
* Mechanical: Watch movement using a spring that must be wound by hand. The spring slowly unwinds to release the energy that powers the watch.
* Moon Phase Dial: A subdial that tracks the phases of the lunar month. Some watches have a Sun and Moon subdial which tracks the 24-hour day.
* Perpetual Calendar: Automatically resets the day at the end of the month or year, including leap years.
* Power Reserve: The amount of energy, notated in hours, that a watch has stored in its movement. The average mechanical or automatic watch has a full power reserve of about 36 hours.
* Skeleton: This case design displays the watch movement with an open dial or with a clear crystal placed on the case back.
* Sweep Hand: The marker that denotes the seconds as it moves around the dial of an automatic watch. Also called the sweep second hand, this marker moves in a smooth arc on the dial. The second hand of a quartz watch will click forward in second-long increments.
* Tachymeter: A register set on the bezel that measures the distance covered over a specific period of time.
* World Time: Found in digital watches, this function features a list of the current times in major cities around the world.
Watch care
Good watches are examples of fine craftsmanship and will last for decades with proper care. Clean a watch regularly with a soft cloth to remove dirt and oils and use a mild soap and water solution to clean metal bracelets. Avoid exposing your watch to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Even water-resistant timepieces should not be worn in a hot tub or hot shower. Chlorine, perfumes, and other chemicals may damage the finishes and sealants. Always rinse a water-resistant watch in fresh water after swimming or snorkeling. Finally, keep the watch case away from magnets; they can damage the movement of quartz watches.
Other features - Movement
The "movement" refers to the interior mechanism of the watch that drives the timekeeping functions; in other words, the watch engine. Watches have quartz, mechanical or automatic movements.
A quartz movement is powered by a battery. In this design, a vibrating quartz crystal drives a step motor to move the hands at a constant rate. Passing an electric current through the crystal keeps it oscillating at over 32,000 vibrations per second, which makes the movement extremely reliable. Quartz movement is also a cost effective design for the manufacturer, and the most affordable watches usually have this feature. Swiss quartz combines the movement with the chassis and jewels of a mechanical watch to form the most accurate and most durable quartz watches. On average, the battery needs to be changed every 1.5 years; however, a few quartz watches have solar-powered rechargeable batteries.
A mechanical movement uses a spring that must be wound by hand using the crown. The spring slowly unwinds to release the energy that powers the timekeeping functions. Consumers who appreciate the skill of gifted watchmakers choose these fine watches for their intricate composite of gears and other parts. Well built mechanical watches can last for generations.
Automatic watches have mechanical movements that harness the energy produced by the wearer's arm to wind the spring. Thus, the wearer does not need to manually wind the watch every day; however, it is recommended that you manually wind the movement every two weeks or use a watch winder. Also, adjust the time once a month as automatic and mechanical movements can gain or lose a few minutes per month.
Common watch questions
What do the water resistance ratings mean?
A water-resistant watch will have rubber, nylon or Teflon gaskets set on the case at the case back, crystal and chronograph pushers. A screw-down crown also has these gaskets. In addition, a waterproof sealant lines the case. A screw-in back withstands pressure better than a push-on back, thus increasing the water resistance. Watches should have gaskets changed whenever the battery is replaced or when doing routine maintenance. Chlorine, perfume, and other chemicals can harm the gaskets or sealant. Limit exposure to these materials or have your watch tested often for water resistance.
Water resistance is tested in measurements of atmosphere (ATM). Each ATM denotes 10 meters of static water pressure. Note: This is not the depth to which a watch can be worn! Many watch cases will list the basic measurement of 1 ATM as "water resistant." These watches will withstand small splashes of water but should not be worn while washing the hands or submerging the hands in water.
Purchase a diver's watch if you spend a lot of time snorkeling or deep sea diving. A dive watch usually has a screw-down crown and a screw-down case back. The water resistance rating for these watches will be at least 20 ATM (200 meters/660 feet). Many high-end watches feature a helium release valve.
Common water resistance ratings:
* 3 ATM = 30 meters/100 feet: Suitable for everyday use. No swimming.
* 5 ATM = 50 meters/165 feet: Suitable for short periods of swimming. No diving or snorkeling.
* 10 ATM = 100 meters/330 feet: Suitable for swimming and snorkeling.
* 20 ATM = 200 meters/660 feet: Suitable for high-impact water sports and some diving.
* Diver = 150-200 meters/500-660 feet: Suitable for scuba diving and passes ISO regulations.
How is a watch sized?
Case size is an important factor in the watch style. On average, men's watches have a case width or diameter of 35 millimeters or larger (just under 1.5 inches). Women's watches have a case width or diameter of 34 millimeters or smaller. The thickness measurement refers to the width between the case back and the top of the crystal.
The watch band is measured from the buckle to the last hole in the watch strap or from clasp section to clasp section. In general, a watch band will measure 7.5 inches to 8.5 inches for a men's watch and 6.5 inches to 7.5 inches in length for a women's watch. (Some high-end petite models can be significantly shorter.) Be sure to check the sizing disclaimer in the product description for a listing of the band length.
Sometimes a metal bracelet needs to be resized to fit an individual wrist. A reputable jeweler can remove links from the bracelet, often for a small fee. Unless the watch has an adjustable bracelet with easily removed links, it is best to have a professional resize it. Be sure to keep the extra links as they can replace any links that may be damaged in the future.
Ever since the Egyptians used sundials to mark the solar calendar, humankind has asked, "Do you have the time?" It became much easier to find the time in 1868 when Patek Philippe & Co. of Switzerland crafted the first wrist watch. Since then, the wrist watch has gained in popularity as consumers discovered the convenience and beauty of these timepieces. This watch buying guide includes some basic information to help you wade through the options.
What you need to know
Fine watches display the engineering skill and craftsmanship of the watchmaker, and each watch model contains a unique combination of materials and movement. Possessing some information on materials, movements and components before purchasing a watch will help you make a more informed buying decision.
Materials
To protect the movement and dial, most watch cases are made of metal. Stainless steel is the most popular metal used in better watches. Stainless is attractive and resists both tarnish and discoloration. However, titanium is gaining in popularity as a material for men's watches. Titanium is durable as stainless steel but lighter. Gold sets the standard for truly luxurious watches. Watchmakers craft these models in 14k, 18k or 22k gold of yellow, rose and white hues.
A fine gold watch is a major expenditure, but well worth the investment to create a treasured heirloom that will be loved for generations. For most people, buying a gold watch is a once-in-a-lifetime, don't worry about the price event. Of course, at LingerieExposure.com, you never have to worry about the price. Gorgeous jewelry watches are also available in sterling silver and platinum. For the look of a fine precious metal, choose a goldtone or silvertone watch -- a brass or steel timepiece electroplated with gold or silver.
Watch bands are available in many materials and feature two distinct styles: the bracelet and the strap. A bracelet is a series of interlocking metal links. A strap is leather, fabric, nylon, rubber or synthetic. Leather and fine animal skins, such as lizard or alligator, add beauty to a casual everyday watch or a dress watch. Some timepieces also feature fine faux leather or fabric straps. Avoid exposing a leather or fabric strap to water and perspiration. Sports watches are designed for outdoor activities and generally feature a durable rubber strap, nylon strap or a metal bracelet. Expand your style options with extra watch bands for each case.
Watch components
* Band: The cuff that wraps around the wrist making the piece a wrist watch. Metal bands are called bracelets. Leather, rubber or fabric bands are called watch straps.
* Bezel: Ring that attaches the crystal to the watch case.
* Case: Frame that houses the watch mechanism.
* Case Back: A removable cover that allows access to the internal mechanism of a watch.
* Clasp: The hardware that fastens the band together; a buckle.
* Crown: A button on the side of the case that adjusts the time and date. The button also winds many mechanical watches.
* Crystal: The clear protective case over the watch dial; usually a Plexiglas or mineral disc. Hardlex crystals, a heat-treated mineral crystal, and sapphire crystals are especially scratch-resistant.
* Dial: The face of a watch case that displays the timekeeping functions.
* Subdial: A small window or register with its own hands that is placed on the main dial. Chronograph watches have three or four subdials to display multiple functions.
* Lugs: The hardware that connects the case to the watch band.
Watch terminology
* Analog: The traditional dial; keeping time with hands.
* Aperture: The date display window on a watch dial.
* Calendar: Displays featuring the day, date or year in addition to the hour; analog watch dials show this feature in apertures or subdials.
* Caliber: The configuration and size of the watch movement.
* Countdown Timer: A chronograph function that measures how much of a preset period of time has passed.
* Chronograph: A watch with multiple functions measuring specific durations of time, often in fractions of a second. Subdials and hands measure the time periods; such as the stopwatch of a sports watch.
* Chronometer: A high-precision timepiece whose movement has been quality-tested by the Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres [COSC], a Swiss laboratory. The COSC tests the movement at five different positions and 3 different temperatures for several consecutive days to determine accuracy. Timepieces qualifying as chronometers include a COSC certification number.
* Digital: A dial that shows the time and other features in a LCD (liquid crystal display) or LED (light emitting diode) display. This feature is useful displaying information on a multifunction watch.
* Dual Time: A display that shows two time zones on the dial. The feature can have two dials, a subdial placed in the main dial, or analog and digital displays on the same watch.
* Guilloche: A pattern of ridges that ripple outward from the center of a flat surface; a sunburst pattern. This texture is common on the dials of dress watches.
* Jewels: The jewels form the bearings in a mechanical or automatic watch. The movement generally will have at least 17 jewels.
* Kinetic: A watch mechanism or battery that is powered by natural movements of the wearer's arm. A quartz watch with kinetic movement never needs a new battery.
* Lap Timer: A chronograph function that measures segments of a race; it can stop to show the time for each lap without losing track of the total race time.
* Mechanical: Watch movement using a spring that must be wound by hand. The spring slowly unwinds to release the energy that powers the watch.
* Moon Phase Dial: A subdial that tracks the phases of the lunar month. Some watches have a Sun and Moon subdial which tracks the 24-hour day.
* Perpetual Calendar: Automatically resets the day at the end of the month or year, including leap years.
* Power Reserve: The amount of energy, notated in hours, that a watch has stored in its movement. The average mechanical or automatic watch has a full power reserve of about 36 hours.
* Skeleton: This case design displays the watch movement with an open dial or with a clear crystal placed on the case back.
* Sweep Hand: The marker that denotes the seconds as it moves around the dial of an automatic watch. Also called the sweep second hand, this marker moves in a smooth arc on the dial. The second hand of a quartz watch will click forward in second-long increments.
* Tachymeter: A register set on the bezel that measures the distance covered over a specific period of time.
* World Time: Found in digital watches, this function features a list of the current times in major cities around the world.
Watch care
Good watches are examples of fine craftsmanship and will last for decades with proper care. Clean a watch regularly with a soft cloth to remove dirt and oils and use a mild soap and water solution to clean metal bracelets. Avoid exposing your watch to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Even water-resistant timepieces should not be worn in a hot tub or hot shower. Chlorine, perfumes, and other chemicals may damage the finishes and sealants. Always rinse a water-resistant watch in fresh water after swimming or snorkeling. Finally, keep the watch case away from magnets; they can damage the movement of quartz watches.
Other features - Movement
The "movement" refers to the interior mechanism of the watch that drives the timekeeping functions; in other words, the watch engine. Watches have quartz, mechanical or automatic movements.
A quartz movement is powered by a battery. In this design, a vibrating quartz crystal drives a step motor to move the hands at a constant rate. Passing an electric current through the crystal keeps it oscillating at over 32,000 vibrations per second, which makes the movement extremely reliable. Quartz movement is also a cost effective design for the manufacturer, and the most affordable watches usually have this feature. Swiss quartz combines the movement with the chassis and jewels of a mechanical watch to form the most accurate and most durable quartz watches. On average, the battery needs to be changed every 1.5 years; however, a few quartz watches have solar-powered rechargeable batteries.
A mechanical movement uses a spring that must be wound by hand using the crown. The spring slowly unwinds to release the energy that powers the timekeeping functions. Consumers who appreciate the skill of gifted watchmakers choose these fine watches for their intricate composite of gears and other parts. Well built mechanical watches can last for generations.
Automatic watches have mechanical movements that harness the energy produced by the wearer's arm to wind the spring. Thus, the wearer does not need to manually wind the watch every day; however, it is recommended that you manually wind the movement every two weeks or use a watch winder. Also, adjust the time once a month as automatic and mechanical movements can gain or lose a few minutes per month.
Common watch questions
What do the water resistance ratings mean?
A water-resistant watch will have rubber, nylon or Teflon gaskets set on the case at the case back, crystal and chronograph pushers. A screw-down crown also has these gaskets. In addition, a waterproof sealant lines the case. A screw-in back withstands pressure better than a push-on back, thus increasing the water resistance. Watches should have gaskets changed whenever the battery is replaced or when doing routine maintenance. Chlorine, perfume, and other chemicals can harm the gaskets or sealant. Limit exposure to these materials or have your watch tested often for water resistance.
Water resistance is tested in measurements of atmosphere (ATM). Each ATM denotes 10 meters of static water pressure. Note: This is not the depth to which a watch can be worn! Many watch cases will list the basic measurement of 1 ATM as "water resistant." These watches will withstand small splashes of water but should not be worn while washing the hands or submerging the hands in water.
Purchase a diver's watch if you spend a lot of time snorkeling or deep sea diving. A dive watch usually has a screw-down crown and a screw-down case back. The water resistance rating for these watches will be at least 20 ATM (200 meters/660 feet). Many high-end watches feature a helium release valve.
Common water resistance ratings:
* 3 ATM = 30 meters/100 feet: Suitable for everyday use. No swimming.
* 5 ATM = 50 meters/165 feet: Suitable for short periods of swimming. No diving or snorkeling.
* 10 ATM = 100 meters/330 feet: Suitable for swimming and snorkeling.
* 20 ATM = 200 meters/660 feet: Suitable for high-impact water sports and some diving.
* Diver = 150-200 meters/500-660 feet: Suitable for scuba diving and passes ISO regulations.
How is a watch sized?
Case size is an important factor in the watch style. On average, men's watches have a case width or diameter of 35 millimeters or larger (just under 1.5 inches). Women's watches have a case width or diameter of 34 millimeters or smaller. The thickness measurement refers to the width between the case back and the top of the crystal.
The watch band is measured from the buckle to the last hole in the watch strap or from clasp section to clasp section. In general, a watch band will measure 7.5 inches to 8.5 inches for a men's watch and 6.5 inches to 7.5 inches in length for a women's watch. (Some high-end petite models can be significantly shorter.) Be sure to check the sizing disclaimer in the product description for a listing of the band length.
Sometimes a metal bracelet needs to be resized to fit an individual wrist. A reputable jeweler can remove links from the bracelet, often for a small fee. Unless the watch has an adjustable bracelet with easily removed links, it is best to have a professional resize it. Be sure to keep the extra links as they can replace any links that may be damaged in the future.
Jan 13, 2008
Newbie Blogging Moron
I'm evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they're letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog.
It covers:
- The best blogging techniques.
- How to get traffic to your blog.
- How to turn your blog into money.
I'll let you know what I think once I've had a chance to check it out. Meanwhile, go grab yours while it's still free.
Jan 12, 2008
Bra Descriptions You Should Know
Descriptions of different styles of bras available
By www.LingerieExposure.com
Balconette
Balconettes, also known as shelf bras, are a more revealing demi bra that provides minimal coverage. Balconettes are uplifting creating a nicer looking cleavage.
Bralette
A bralette can be used as a training bra or a perfect addition to your sleepwear. It is a soft cup bra that also resembles a crop top.
Contour Bra
A contour bra is a molded bra with padded or lined cups. These are often worn by women who do not quite fill the cups as well as they would like because the bra gives the appearance of breasts. These also work well for women who have one breast that is slightly smaller than the other.
Plunge Bra
Plunge bras are bras that create the look of an increased cleavage using a deep front and angled cups with a thin center gore. Plunge bras not as heavily padded as a push-up bra.
Seamless Bra
A seamless bra does not have any seams in the cups, seams are in other portions of the bra but not in the breast area. This keeps from having seams show through your blouse when you wear tight fitting or thin clothing.
Sports Bra
Sports bras are made to offer more support and are worn during moderate to intense physical activity including running, playing sports or working out at the gym.
Triangle Bra
A triangle bra is a bra that has triangle shaped cups. They offer the right amount of coverage/support for a petite to an average figure person. A triangle bra may be padded or lined and usually do not have under wires. Most Triangle Bras have thin straps, center gore and back wings.
T-Shirt Bra
This bra is designed to appear invisible under even the thinnest fabrics. T-shirt bras are seamless and usually made with contour cups. A t-shirt bra is seasonless, since it can be used as a sweater bra as well during the colder months.
Racerback Bra
It is a back silhouette that curves between the shoulder blades, this can be worn with a tank top (or similar garment) and not show straps. Many convertible bras can be worn crossed in the back converting to a racerback.
Full Figure Bra
Full figure bras are designed specifically for women who wear large and plus sizes.
Demi
Demi is for petite to average figure women. These bras offer a less coverage than a full cup and offer more support than a balconette. Demi bras cover the nipple and approximately 50% to 75% of the breast. If your demi has an overflow problem, you are wearing the wrong size.
Full Cup
A full cup bra completely covers most of the breast with more coverage and support than a demi cup bra gives. It is not good with a low cut top or halter top. They are really good for regular or high cut shirts.
Soft Cup Bra
Soft Cup bras are cloth and do not have under wires. They may be padded or lined but they don’t have any under wires so they are soft.
Molded Bra
Molded bras have the cups machine molded for different sizes. Molded bras have a natural breast shape with no seams or lines in the cups. These are available in soft cup and under wire versions.
Padded Bra
Padded Bras have padding lining in the cups which is thicker at the bottom of the cups making the breasts look larger. This bra is for women who want to look as if they have larger breasts.
Foam Lined Bra
Foam lined bras have a thinner lining opposed to the others. This lining doesn’t add size but provides shaping and as well as protecting against the nipple showing through. A feature to look for in foam lined bra is the stretch foam lining. Stretch foam creates a natural good looking silhouette. It will keep the shape even after repeated washings.
Push Up Bra
Push up bras create the look of increased cleavage and bigger bust by using padded and angled cups. They usually have under wires and a variety of types of padding, including the graduated, cookies, and demi cups.
Underwire
An underwire is a thin, flexible wire located under the cups. They offer added support to the cups of the bras. The wires are flexible and covered with fabric to keep them from poking the wearer. Underwires are for any woman who wants support.
Inner Sling
Inner slings are a support feature made of fabric strips that follow the natural curve of the bra. An inner sling is similar to an underwire bra but softer. This soft fabric is in the bottom of the cup giving invisible support.
Bustier
A bustier is made to go from the bust to the hip to help shape your torso and lift your breasts. This garment closes in the back with traditional hook-and-eye closures. Some are strapless or convertible and most have boning throughout the sides for additional support and shaping.
Corset
A corset is a bustier that has lacing along the sides to provide more support and an increase the slimming/shaping effects.
Minimizer
A minimizer is a bra for large breasted women who want to look smaller. The minimizer reduces the look of the bust by up to one cup size without causing discomfort.
Convertible
Convertible means the garment can be worn with or without the straps. This feature allows the wearer to use the garment with more clothing options than they could otherwise.
Comfort Straps
Comfort Straps are a wider strap that is padded or lined to even out the pressure caused by holding the weight of the breast to maximize comfort. These straps are helpful to large breasted women and women who get shoulder pains from their bras.
Rigid Straps
They are Non-stretch straps that are adjustable. Rigid straps also offer more support than the stretch straps do. Rigid straps work well with full figure bras.
Center Gore
Center gore connects the cups in the center of the bra. This fabric comes in two different styles, stretch and non-stretch. For more support choose non-stretching center gore. The width of the center gore effects cleavage, thinner center gore is used to increase the closeness of the breasts to give a fuller look that works well with low cut tops.
Back Wings
Back Wings are the fabric strips that connect the outer base of the cups to the hook-and-eye closures. These come in stretch and non-stretch fabrics with the non-stretch being the more supportive of the two.
Cookies
Cookies are oval shaped and removable demi pads. These are used in bras which are already padded to make it look bigger in that area. For women who are trying to enhance the size of the breasts. Cookies are inserts that make you look fuller for women who are smaller.
Moisture Wicking
Moisture wicking fabrics are fabrics that draw the moisture away from the skin. This type of fabric is a popular choice for sports bras.
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Balconette
Balconettes, also known as shelf bras, are a more revealing demi bra that provides minimal coverage. Balconettes are uplifting creating a nicer looking cleavage.
Bralette
A bralette can be used as a training bra or a perfect addition to your sleepwear. It is a soft cup bra that also resembles a crop top.
Contour Bra
A contour bra is a molded bra with padded or lined cups. These are often worn by women who do not quite fill the cups as well as they would like because the bra gives the appearance of breasts. These also work well for women who have one breast that is slightly smaller than the other.
Plunge Bra
Plunge bras are bras that create the look of an increased cleavage using a deep front and angled cups with a thin center gore. Plunge bras not as heavily padded as a push-up bra.
Seamless Bra
A seamless bra does not have any seams in the cups, seams are in other portions of the bra but not in the breast area. This keeps from having seams show through your blouse when you wear tight fitting or thin clothing.
Sports Bra
Sports bras are made to offer more support and are worn during moderate to intense physical activity including running, playing sports or working out at the gym.
Triangle Bra
A triangle bra is a bra that has triangle shaped cups. They offer the right amount of coverage/support for a petite to an average figure person. A triangle bra may be padded or lined and usually do not have under wires. Most Triangle Bras have thin straps, center gore and back wings.
T-Shirt Bra
This bra is designed to appear invisible under even the thinnest fabrics. T-shirt bras are seamless and usually made with contour cups. A t-shirt bra is seasonless, since it can be used as a sweater bra as well during the colder months.
Racerback Bra
It is a back silhouette that curves between the shoulder blades, this can be worn with a tank top (or similar garment) and not show straps. Many convertible bras can be worn crossed in the back converting to a racerback.
Full Figure Bra
Full figure bras are designed specifically for women who wear large and plus sizes.
Demi
Demi is for petite to average figure women. These bras offer a less coverage than a full cup and offer more support than a balconette. Demi bras cover the nipple and approximately 50% to 75% of the breast. If your demi has an overflow problem, you are wearing the wrong size.
Full Cup
A full cup bra completely covers most of the breast with more coverage and support than a demi cup bra gives. It is not good with a low cut top or halter top. They are really good for regular or high cut shirts.
Soft Cup Bra
Soft Cup bras are cloth and do not have under wires. They may be padded or lined but they don’t have any under wires so they are soft.
Molded Bra
Molded bras have the cups machine molded for different sizes. Molded bras have a natural breast shape with no seams or lines in the cups. These are available in soft cup and under wire versions.
Padded Bra
Padded Bras have padding lining in the cups which is thicker at the bottom of the cups making the breasts look larger. This bra is for women who want to look as if they have larger breasts.
Foam Lined Bra
Foam lined bras have a thinner lining opposed to the others. This lining doesn’t add size but provides shaping and as well as protecting against the nipple showing through. A feature to look for in foam lined bra is the stretch foam lining. Stretch foam creates a natural good looking silhouette. It will keep the shape even after repeated washings.
Push Up Bra
Push up bras create the look of increased cleavage and bigger bust by using padded and angled cups. They usually have under wires and a variety of types of padding, including the graduated, cookies, and demi cups.
Underwire
An underwire is a thin, flexible wire located under the cups. They offer added support to the cups of the bras. The wires are flexible and covered with fabric to keep them from poking the wearer. Underwires are for any woman who wants support.
Inner Sling
Inner slings are a support feature made of fabric strips that follow the natural curve of the bra. An inner sling is similar to an underwire bra but softer. This soft fabric is in the bottom of the cup giving invisible support.
Bustier
A bustier is made to go from the bust to the hip to help shape your torso and lift your breasts. This garment closes in the back with traditional hook-and-eye closures. Some are strapless or convertible and most have boning throughout the sides for additional support and shaping.
Corset
A corset is a bustier that has lacing along the sides to provide more support and an increase the slimming/shaping effects.
Minimizer
A minimizer is a bra for large breasted women who want to look smaller. The minimizer reduces the look of the bust by up to one cup size without causing discomfort.
Convertible
Convertible means the garment can be worn with or without the straps. This feature allows the wearer to use the garment with more clothing options than they could otherwise.
Comfort Straps
Comfort Straps are a wider strap that is padded or lined to even out the pressure caused by holding the weight of the breast to maximize comfort. These straps are helpful to large breasted women and women who get shoulder pains from their bras.
Rigid Straps
They are Non-stretch straps that are adjustable. Rigid straps also offer more support than the stretch straps do. Rigid straps work well with full figure bras.
Center Gore
Center gore connects the cups in the center of the bra. This fabric comes in two different styles, stretch and non-stretch. For more support choose non-stretching center gore. The width of the center gore effects cleavage, thinner center gore is used to increase the closeness of the breasts to give a fuller look that works well with low cut tops.
Back Wings
Back Wings are the fabric strips that connect the outer base of the cups to the hook-and-eye closures. These come in stretch and non-stretch fabrics with the non-stretch being the more supportive of the two.
Cookies
Cookies are oval shaped and removable demi pads. These are used in bras which are already padded to make it look bigger in that area. For women who are trying to enhance the size of the breasts. Cookies are inserts that make you look fuller for women who are smaller.
Moisture Wicking
Moisture wicking fabrics are fabrics that draw the moisture away from the skin. This type of fabric is a popular choice for sports bras.
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Jan 11, 2008
Perfect Fit Checklist EVERY Woman MUST Have!
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The truth is that women claiming to be a Bra Fitter may not always be providing you
thorough fitting information. For starters, many of them are paid to be fitting you by
a specific manufacturer. Thus, they are motivated to try to fit you in a specific brand
not always the best brand for you. A Bra Fitter who works for the lingerie store has
the primary goal of selling you merchandise. If she doesn’t have your size or the best brand for your figure, she may encourage you to consider something simply because she has it in stock. The goal of a Bra Fitter is to make the sale even if its not
necessarily the best choice for you. Heres another example. When someone comes in
needing a larger cup that the store doesn’t carry (most department stores only carry up to size D or DD cups), the sales person will keep moving a woman up in band size
until the cups (sort of) fit.
You’re a smart person. Since you’ll be wearing the bras, you’re better off taking a few minutes to understand what a perfect fitting bra should look and feel like, and
recognize the signs if your bra is the wrong size for you. Here is a checklist of what to look for:
[ ] Smooth fitting cups: If you don't fill out the cups, you need a smaller size. If
you are "overflowing" in the cups, try a larger cup size or a style with a fuller cup
design. The edges of the cups should also lie flat against your breast. If there is a gap (especially with padded bras), you should go down a cup size.
[ ] Center panel lays flat against your breastbone: If it does not, this could be a
sign that your cup size is too small, or the panel is not large enough to accommodate
the separation between your breasts.
[ ] The bottom of the bra in the front and back is parallel to the floor or
slightly lower in the back:
The lower edge of the band should anchor below the shoulder blades. The lower the
back fits, the better the support.
[ ] Straps stay put and don’t dig into your shoulders. Consider a different bra
style with straps closer together if straps keep falling. A smaller band size should
reduce the straps strain on your shoulders.
[ ] Cup fabric should be stable enough to give support as well as a good breast
shape.
[ ] An underwire should encircle your breast without poking, protruding or
pinching.
[ ] Good breast uplift so that the apex of your breasts is mid-way between your
shoulders and your elbows. Uplifted breasts look more youthful and give a slimming
appearance.
[ ] Breasts face the front and do not sag or fall to the sides.
This breast position allows you to freely swing your arms.
[ ] A finger can be run under the front band:
Your bra should be snug, but not too tight. If it's tight, you need a larger band size or a looser hook placement.
[ ] Feels comfortable when sitting. Our ribcages tend to expand when we are
seated. If you’re not sure your band is big enough, this quick test will answer your
concern.
[ ] Consider an alteration. Still not the perfect fit? We alter our clothes for a better
fit, why not a bra? One woman in our office really measures to a 35 band size. She
therefore buys a 36D and has a dart put in at the sides.
An important point when zeroing in on your correct bra size is when you try on a bra
and go one cup size larger, you are keeping the band size the same and increasing
your bust line by 1. However, when you go up a band size (keeping the cup size the
same) you are increasing your band circumference by 2 AND increasing your bust line circumference by 2 as well. The point here is that changing a cup size within a band size is fine-tuning your bra size. Changing a band size is a much more significant size
change.
Best regards,
Jessica Katz
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Jan 10, 2008
Custom Listing Templates
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Hello,
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The Wiz has been providing training courses and help to eBay sellers for most of the last decade and is referenced in Michael Miller's book: Tricks of the eBay Masters, Copyright © 2005 by Que Publishing. Using his easy to understand, non-technical approach, the Wiz will teach you to create professional quality listing templates that will provide branding and identity for your business, will improve your online sales, and will make your listings memorable to your customers.
Here are some comments from a few of his many satisfied clients:
Best regards,
Jessica Katz
eBay ID: lingerieexposure4u
Hello,
We are excited to have received the exclusive selling rights (to sell on eBay) from one of the most famous internet webmasters. His name is Steve, known online as the HTML Wizard, or just the Wiz for short. He has been creating eBay listing templates, me pages, websites and more for individuals and businesses all over the world. He has been providing the very best quality online products and services for nearly 20 years.
The Wiz has been providing training courses and help to eBay sellers for most of the last decade and is referenced in Michael Miller's book: Tricks of the eBay Masters, Copyright © 2005 by Que Publishing. Using his easy to understand, non-technical approach, the Wiz will teach you to create professional quality listing templates that will provide branding and identity for your business, will improve your online sales, and will make your listings memorable to your customers.
Here are some comments from a few of his many satisfied clients:
- Great eBayer, very, very pleased with template. You truly ARE the WIZ!
- Awesome work! Very creative! Would buy from again. Easy to work with and fast
- A true WhiZ!!!!! Patient and Delightful to work with. Thanks!
- Absolutely Love the Template!!! Fantastic Work!! Definately the WIZ!!!!!!
- Excellent! This guy never say: "I can't do it"
- WIZ IS THE GREATEST DESIGNER AROUND!!!! Great person to work with.
- Worth every penny! Highly creative. Outstanding customer support. Very Friendly
Best regards,
Jessica Katz
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