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Plus Size Fashion Shows and Events to Get You Into the Industry

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

A vibrant lifestyle living in the heart of New York City isn’t a pre-requisite for breaking into the world of plus size modeling, and neither is snagging an agent.

Entering a few local plus size fashion show and events are toted as the best way to get started in the arena of fashions for the full-figured woman. There are a number of plus size fashion shows and events that sport an open door policy, requiring aspiring models to take a crack at the business without professional training or even pictures.

Charity auctions, and the lavish luncheons that accompany them, also double as some of the plus size fashion shows and events in the industry. While not marketed as plus size events, approximately half of the attendees at such events tote designer labels in plus sizes. Fashion committee heads generally cast a number of plus size models for the events-which doesn’t hurt in encouraging higher auction bids.

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Choosing the Right Diamond Earrings For Her

Friday, February 12th, 2010

It is a well known fact that diamonds are a woman’s best friend. If you are looking to purchase a pair of diamond earrings for your girlfriend, wife or significant other, it is important to consider the different styles. While diamond cut, size and clarity are all important factors in your buying decision, choosing a stylish and appropriate type of earring is a must.

When the precious gem is set in luxurious yellow gold, diamond earrings undoubtedly make the most precious gift a woman can receive. Dangling diamond earring studs in yellow metal have been one of the favorite pieces of jewelry amongst women across all ages and cultures. The beauty and elegance of these stud earrings is unmatched and they can never fail to win over a feminine heart. It is a timeless style that will remain in your loved one’s jewelry case. However, yellow diamond earring studs metal are not preferred much as most women like a diamond earring set in white metals like platinum. This is because the silver or platinum diamond earrings provide a greater flexibility of being worn with any kind of attire.

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Vintage Jewelry – Highly Collectable and the Current Rage – Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

The history of jewelry – Throughout time – man (and woman) has sought to make themselves stand out from the crowd. Even animals will preen and parade around in a mating ritual. It is a natural occurrence for both man and beast.

Early man decorated himself with whatever available – sometimes seashells on a string, fish bones or even animal claws. The documented examples of “jewelry” can be dated back to around 20,000 BC. Man used whatever might make him stand out. We are not much different – only our available ornaments are much better and more diverse.

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