Dressing for Dating

As seen on ezRomance

Dating Tips .. Dress style.

You might have not ever thought about your "dating dress style" but this is 21st century and you need to keep pace with what the world is doing. What is your "dating dressing style" will have a impact on your date.

Remember the taste or nature of your date is very important while you decide that what is appropriate. If your date is serious type, you probably don't want "over power" them too soon. But maybe you do :) First, color and colorfulness is one aspect.

Take pink for instance. For girls pink goes naturally and is associated with "wholesome". While men wearing pink could send different messages (e.g, secure in masculinity, flair for color, daring, etc).

Another color for the dating can be red. Red is the color signifying action, power, passion, romance, sexuality, etc. Again, style of clothing and shoes matters when mixed with color. A woman wearing a fitted low cut red dress in heals is a different message than red turtleneck shirt with a slacks and black blazer.

As mentioned above, style of your clothes on your date matters. We all know sexy, conservative and successful. We also know notice many other things too :). Don't contradict your appear. Too often I hear woman say "he kept looking at my cleavage" and he was rather aggressive for a first date. In some cases maybe that low cut dress or baby-doll shirt was more YOUR fault. If you send a sexual vibe sometimes that is what you get back.

What you choose to wear includes more than clothing. Watches, pens and jewelry can also block getting to know someone. Wearing a Rolex or using a Monte Blanc can be fine -- it's the attitude you hold toward them: Is it important to you that your date notice them, or not?

As you stand in front of your closet deciding what to wear on your date here's a guiding principle you may find helpful: dress in an attractive but not attracting way. Not only does dressing in a manner that de-emphasizes your body, it conveys a confidence that you like who you really are and that there's more to you than meets the eye. And this type of confidence is attractive to others.

While physical attraction and often financial responsibility are important, they alone cannot sustain a lifelong marriage. And they are typically not reliable indicators regarding the potential for lasting love. So, it's key that you and your date get to know each other beyond the superficial before deciding to invest significant time with each other -- otherwise you risk temporarily falling for someone you later realize is not for you.

Read more over on ezRomance.

Celebrity Vacation Spots

As seen on Vacationzine's Blog

Do you spend your days staring longingly at glossy shots of celebrities lounging poolside?

Well, it's not too hard to join them.

Travel experts say there are a lot of tropical destinations you can go to that aren't very expensive, but let you vacation like a movie star nonetheless.

Florianapolis, an island off the coast of Southern Brazil, is the next "it" destination for celebrities, and it's still affordable for the rest of us, according to Jason Harper, editor at concierge.com, the companion Web site to Conde Nast Traveler.

“It’s the kind of spot where a lot of supermodels end up going,” Harper said, adding that Gisele Bundchen and her current surfer beau Kelly Slater have frequented Floripa, as it’s more commonly called. “It’s a hot surfing spot, so a lot of those people hang at the local bars.”

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Heidi Montag, it’s Against the Law to Even Look at Her

As seen on Fashionzine..

Apparently, even judges and law abiding citizens think even looking at Heidi Montag should be illegal.

During court proceedings in Rowan County, N.C., Judge Kevin Eddinger caught lawyer Todd Paris checking out a Maxim magazine with the topless Heidi Montag on its cover. The judge was so steamed about it, he threw the book (not the mag) at the attorney.

Salisbury Post reports,

"A Rowan County District Court judge held a local attorney in contempt Wednesday for reading a men’s magazine during a court session, according to a contempt order filed in the Rowan County Clerk of Court’s Office.

Judge Kevin Eddinger found Salisbury attorney Todd Paris in contempt after he saw him reading a Maxim magazine with “a female topless model” on the cover, according to the order. When Eddinger gave Paris a chance to respond he apologized and “stated in his view the magazine was not pornography, was available at local stores and that he did not intend contempt,” the order said.

Eddinger fined Paris $300, gave him a 15 day suspended jail sentence that remains in effect for a year and placed him on unsupervised probation, according to the order. In order to explain the disruption, the judge showed the cover to the courtroom, and to no surprise — the crowd erupted in laughter."

ALICIA KEYS SUPERWOMAN CONTEST

As originally seen on airlineonestop.com

If you're 18 or older and you or someone you know is a "superwoman," R&B singer Alicia Keys wants to hear about it. Upload a photo, video, image or text that explains what makes you or that special someone super and you'll be eligible for a chance to win one of 50 prizes, including two grand prizes of round-trip airfare anywhere in the U.S., hotel accommodations, two VIP tickets to one of Alicia's shows and more. Deadline is Feb. 28. For details, go to http://alicia.treemo.com.

'FASHION HIGH' CASTING

Got an eye for style? MTV is looking for high school and college students who are studying fashion. To make the cut, you must appear to be at least 15, have a huge personality and be gearing up for a debut show. If that's you, send an e-mail to fashionhigh@mtvstaff.com.

Miss Michigan Crowned Miss America

LAS VEGAS - Miss Michigan Kirsten Haglund, a 19-year-old aspiring Broadway star, was crowned Miss America 2008 on Saturday in a live show billed as the unveiling of the 87-year-old pageant’s new, hipper look.

Haglund, of Farmington Hills, Mich., sang “Over the Rainbow” and walked a crowd-pleasing strut in a black and gold bikini to clinch the title. She beat Miss Indiana Nicole Elizabeth Rash, the first runner up, and Miss Washington Elyse Umemoto, the second runner up for the $50,000 scholarship and year of travel that comes with the crown.

Haglund, who studies music at the University of Cincinnati, grew up in a pageant family. Her mother is an active volunteer, and her grandmother Iora Hunt, competed for the crown as Miss Michigan 1944. Hunt joined Haglund at a news conference.

“The only words that come to my mind is that this is a dream come true, not just for me but for my family as well,” Haglund said. “I’m not just standing up here alone.”

Haglund, a cheery, classic blond, wore a revealing silver sequined dress and black bikini during the evening gown and swimsuit portions of the pageant. As her platform issue, she promised to advocate for awareness of eating disorders, an illness from which she has recovered.

The crowning at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip was aired for the first time on TLC. It capped a four-week reality series, “Miss America: Reality Check,” which followed the contestants as they were pushed to shed the dated look of Miss Americas past and adopt a more updated style.

The show was the latest in a series of attempts to find an audience with a younger demographic after more than a decade of declining ratings.

The 52 newly made-over aspiring beauty queens who sought the top tiara sported updated hairdos, sassy attitudes and red carpet-worthy fashion throughout the competition.

Usually tame by modern TV standards, the swimwear competition kicked it up a notch. Most contestants wore black bikinis, and some struck provocative poses and twirled as the audience howled. Contestants also wore blue jeans and added a bit of humor to the traditional opening number, the parade of states.

Haglund’s moves won howls from the audience. “I think for the audience, the swimwear and evening wear was much more entertaining, am I right?” Haglund said when asked about the show’s new look.

The changes included a chance for “Reality Check” viewers to text message votes for their favorite contestant. Miss Utah, Jill Stevens, an Army medic who served in Afghanistan, was named “America’s Choice.”

Stevens did not make to the final 10, but she took the disappointment with pluck. She dropped and gave the audience push ups before joining the other losers on a riser on the side.

Producers added a twist to the interview portion, as well. They asked people on the street to pose questions, and the results were edgier than usual. Contestents were asked about binge drinking, HIV and Britney Spears’ pregnant younger sister, Jamie Lynn.

“No I don’t think she should be fired,” Miss Indiana Nicole Elizabeth Rash said. “They’re still people, they’re still human beings. We all deserve second chances.”

The long-struggling pageant had promised a new look for this year’s beauty battle. “Entertainment Tonight” reporter Mark Steines was the master of ceremonies of the show. Clinton Kelly of TLC’s hit “What Not to Wear” also helped with the hosting duties. Kelly had instructed the girls on how to update their looks during the reality show.

The pageant sounded different, too. A deejay spun dance music from turntables set up on stage. Contestants danced and waved to the audience during commercials breaks. The losers were seated on risers on one side of the stage, while the parents of the finalists, in black tie, were seated on the other.

The show was the latest in a series of attempts to find a new audience after more than a decade of declining ratings. The fading institution was dropped from network television in 2004. It spent a two-year stint on Country Music Television before being picked up last summer by TLC, a cable channel reaching 93 million homes in the U.S.

TLC added the pageant to its reality-TV stable, and announced plans to reinvent the look of the show and find an “It girl” ready for modern celebrity.

In addition to the $50,000 scholarship, Haglund will embark on a year of promoting the pageant, her platform issue and the Children’s Miracle Network, a pageant partner.

AIRA Cosmetics Company Sponsors the 2008 Golden Globes Celebrity Gifting Suite

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Even though the 2008
Golden Globes have been cancelled due to the writers' strike the Celebrity
Gifting Suite event is still on with a long list of celebrities, publicists
and press attending. This year's Celebrity Gifting Suite will be held
January 10th and 11th at an undisclosed location in Brentwood, California.
Only the elite cutting-edge national and international trend-setting
companies are invited to attend this event to display their latest and
greatest products. The most luxurious beauty product on display will be
AIRA Cosmetics Company's Signature Mink Eyelashes. They are absolutely
stunning on and come in 6 different lengths and styles from everyday wear
to nighttime glamour style.

The CEO of AIRA Cosmetics Company, Tonia Ryan, said in a statement, "We
are honored that AIRA Cosmetics has the opportunity to be one of the
sponsors for this year's Golden Globe Celebrity gifting suite event. It is
a shame that the Golden Globes have been cancelled but this particular
event benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation with a percentage of its proceeds
dedicated directly to this worthy cause."

Mrs. Ryan said that retailers interested in retailing AIRA Cosmetics
Signature Mink Eyelashes should contact AIRA's corporate office directly at
305-728-5147 or contact via e-mail at eliteretailers@myminklashes.com

To find out more information or to purchase directly please visit
http://www.myminklashes.com

About AIRA Cosmetics Signature Mink Eyelashes:

Until now, mink eyelashes were only being custom made for celebrities
like Oprah, Madonna, and Jennifer Lopez for $1000 or more a pair. AIRA
Cosmetics is now making them affordable for everyone. YOU NO LONGER HAVE TO
BE A CELEBRITY TO LOOK LIKE ONE AND WEAR THE HIGHEST QUALITY LASHES ON THE
MARKET TODAY! Note: Mink Eyelashes are made of individually selected mink
fur hairs that have been harvested by gently brushing live farm animals.
Mink eyelashes are not cruel to animals in any way! They are sterilized and
Hypo-Allergenic.

About AIRA Cosmetics Company and Tonia Ryan:

AIRA Cosmetics Company is a product development company that
specializes in the cosmetics and skincare industry. Tonia Ryan previously
worked for international beauty companies to create innovative new products
and now focuses solely on the AIRA brand with distribution to upscale
salons, boutiques and spas all over the country by giving them national
exposure through advertising and marketing campaigns. Tonia Ryan joined the
company in 2002 as CEO and is responsible for expanding sales and leading
the firm in a new direction. Ms. Ryan has previously licensed major
companies' names and launched national product campaigns for each company's
brand. Ms. Ryan will personally oversee the production and marketing of the
AIRA brand and continue to expand it into various markets. Not only has
Tonia Ryan been successful in the beauty industry, she received
international notoriety from co-authoring and publishing the biography "The
Way He Made Me Feel," which is making national headlines.

Cosmetic Surgery Among Ethnic Groups and Across Borders

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Whether you have had cosmetic surgery, are considering cosmetic surgery, or just enjoy watching one of the many cosmetic surgery television shows, you probably know about the countless types of procedures offered today. However, what many people do not realize is that doctors must make special considerations when working on patients of different ethnicities.

In recent years, cosmetic surgery has become overwhelmingly popular across all races and ethnic groups. According to the American Society for Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery, since 1997, the overall number of cosmetic surgical procedures has increased by 544 percent, with Botox leading the way. Twenty percent of cosmetic procedures performed in the United States are on patients from darker racial ethnic groups. Hispanics represent the majority of that group followed by African Americans, Asians, and other minorities.

Read more at Ivanhoe.com

Posh to be seen on Vogue cover soon

Victoria Beckham has finally cemented her place as a style icon - she will be soon seen on the cover of Vogue magazines British edition.

London, Jan 14 : Having spent a fortune on clothes for years, Victoria Beckham has finally cemented her place as a style icon - she will be soon seen on the cover of Vogue magazine's British edition.

According to a source, Vogue usually hires models to appear on its cover; therefore it is an accomplishment for Posh.

"Victoria's doing the fashion shoot this week with top photographer Nick Knight who's shot stars like David Bowie, Kylie Minogue and Kate Moss, the Mirror quoted the source, as saying.

"The cover will be on the April issue of Vogue and the magazine is planning to dedicate 12 pages to her.

"It's rare for Vogue to use someone other than a model for the cover, so it's a real coup for Victoria," the source added.

Hot Looks For 2008

(CBS) With 2007 all but over, you're probably thinking ahead to what you might be wearing in 2008.

On The Early Show Monday, Suze Yalof Schwartz,executive fashion editor-at-large of Glamour magazine, offered a sneak preview of next year's chic, "in" looks.

All the outfits Schwartz spotlighted can easily be incorporated in your existing wardrobe.

She didn't focus on prices as much outfits typifying trends.

Schwartz says the key to being a great shopper is to not only focus on the current season's trends, but the ones going forward.

The top trends she sees for the 2008 spring season include:

LOOK 1: MENSWEAR + SHINE

Mixing masculine and feminine isn't news, but stealing your boyfriend's blazer and throwing it over a sequin t-shirt dress is! Though this look certainly isn't office-appropriate, it definitely works.

SPORTCOAT -- Phillip Lim (wool/cashmere blend)
DRESS -- Banana Republic (sequins)
BAG -- Banana Republic
SHOES -- Stuart Weitzman

LOOK 2: RUFFLES + PINK

This look exemplifies the message of spring / summer 2008. The ruffled sleeve detail is a touch of 1940s glamour that feels modern in 2008. Add to it a high-waisted, above-the-knee skirt in the season's most important color -- pink!

TOP + SKIRT -- Khoon Hooi (silk blend)
BAG -- Hollywould for Target
SHOES -- Stuart Weitzman for ScoopNYC

LOOK 3: FLORAL ANY AND EVERYTHING + THE NEW PANT

Flowers never go away, but they can't be hotter than they are this season. The new shape pant is still straight, but cropped above the ankle. A pair of high heels gives a modern twist.

TOP -- DVF at Bloomingdale's (silk)
BAG -- Hollywould for Target
PANTS -- Theory at Bloomingdale's (wool and polyester)
SHOES -- Steven by Steve Madden

LOOK 4: ASSYMETRICAL TOPS + FULL SKIRTS

Give 'em the cold shoulder: This top is great paired with jeans and skirts, and will be a great transitional piece from winter to spring. A high-waist full skirt. touching just above the knee, is both the cut and length du jour.

TOP -- Banana Republic (cashmere)
BAG -- Rafe
SKIRT -- Club Monaco (silk and cotton)
SHOES -- closet

LOOK 5: THE ART--INSPIRED DRESS

Stefano Pilati created a movement when this dress appeared in his 2008 Cruise Collection, then magically appeared in spring collections all over the globe. Don't be surprised if you're walking through stores and feel like you're walking through an art museum; many of the season's pieces have been inspired by both modern and classic artists.

ENTIRE LOOK ---- YSL Cruise 2008 Collection