Fashion Trends Spring 2005Written by Lisa Jay
The spring 2005 fashion trends show clothing and accessories that are very feminine and full of color, style and patterns. What are experts forecasting for spring?Fabric – Romance is in air. The fabrics this season will be more feminine and light. We will see a lot of soft flowing fabrics such as chiffon and silk. A new trend this season is big bold prints in wild designs. No longer dubbed tacky, big animal and floral prints will dominate scene. Handbags – Handbags are once again going to be designed for use. Bigger is definitely better! Purses will be oversized and versatile, held in hand or slung over shoulder. A bag has to hold all of day’s necessities. Color – White will be all around us for spring and there will be no avoiding it. The color scene seems to be all over color pallet. Think citrus; alive, vibrant colors of oranges, limes and lemons will be everywhere. Corals, various shades of pink, blues, aqua, taupe and deep gold will also dominate this season’s fashion. Jewelry – Pearls are still a front runner in favorites for spring jewelry. Multiple layers of faux pearls and “real deal” pearls will be combined in a big bunch to create long layered necklaces. Ears are no longer focus this spring season, arms are. Bangles and bracelets, big and small will take center stage in jewelry industry. The earrings are moving from chandelier to long thin earrings and sapphires in pink set in gold will adorn many fingers this spring.
| | Essential Factors in Women’s Self DefenseWritten by Paul Smiley
Criminals are more intelligent than we give them credit for when it comes to their choice of victims. They do not typically choose a victim at random, but rather when they see a good opportunity available to them. It’s same scenario as low hanging fruit or mentality of a predator when he sees an injured animal in wild. They will prey on those who are vulnerable, unaware, or viewed as an uncomplicated target. If you act as if you are familiar with your surroundings, show strength, and walk with confidence, a criminal will not want to put in extra effort to fight you.Keep your attention on everyone around you. Do not assume that a well-dressed gentleman cannot be an attacker. If someone is approaching you in a confronting manner, look them square in eye, and yell “Stop” or “Go Away”. Almost every assailant that has agreed to an interview says that they will not pursue a woman if she shows self-confidence and mental fortitude to fight back. Verbal self-defense is a very strong weapon and many who have used this as part of their strategy say it was very effective when used in a strong and assertive voice. Using pepper sprays, stun guns and other such personal defense weapons can work in same manner. Just by pointing it at an attacker and telling him you have device can neutralize situation.
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