An Interview With John Sencion, Sencion is the co-owner of the travel-accessory boutiques Flight 001. Source: Allure magazine
A suitcase often represents all that is frustrating about travel—the packing and unpacking, the small overhead compartments. Having good luggage doesn't solve all these problems, but it eliminates some of the stress along the way.
• Roll with it. There's a reason why you see flight crews with rolling bags: They're extremely easy to handle. Look for pieces with steel-axis wheels, which provide good maneuverability. The retractable handle should extend to a comfortable height and be made from durable aluminum, not flimsy plastic. If you want to carry it on, make sure the bag is no longer than 22 inches, the maximum size limit for most flights.
• Judge its cover. A sturdy exterior adds years to the life of luggage. Lightweight leather is always good, but it can be pricey. I've found that ballistic nylon, a heavier weave than basic nylon, is practically indestructible and less expensive. Yet minor scuffs and scratches are inevitable with any surface, so avoid light colors.
• Inspect it closely. Don't overlook important details: Coiled plastic zippers are less likely to snap than metal ones; expanding compartments allow extra packing space; and straps hold small bags on the expanded handle.
• Store it well. Oil leather exteriors every six months, wipe nylon in and out with disinfectant towelettes, and tuck a sachet inside. Once you find great luggage, you'll want it to stay that way for as long as possible.
3/04/2008
3/03/2008
Clothes Shopping Tips: Be a Super Shopper
By: Susan
Wouldn't it be great to have your own personal shopper? Someone who can go through all the items in a store and pick out exactly what you want without any hassle? Well, you can be this person too.
Dress for success
If you're planning a day of shopping, ensure that you are wearing comfortable shoes and clothing. If you are planning on shoe shopping, don't wear closed shoes as it will be more difficult for you to try on other shoes. The same applies to clothing; try to choose an outfit that will allow you to get in and out of it with ease, especially if you're the type of girl who likes to try everything on.
Choose the right shopping
buddyIf your boyfriend hates shopping (as most of them do), leave him at home and instead, take a friend who is keen. The last thing you want is someone rushing you because they are bored and irritated. If all else fails, a shopping spree with yourself alone can be just as much fun, plus you get to decide when to stay and when to go.
Narrow it down
This rule does not apply if you are shopping for fun. However, if you are looking for something specific, don't go around the store looking at every other item. Go straight to the section that keeps the item you are looking for and if they don't have it, move on and make your way to the next store. Don't spend hours looking at everything; rather leave that for one of those days when you need a bit of retail therapy.
Don't let temptation get the better of you
Stores and merchandisers are experts at tempting you into buying something you absolutely don't need. Don't let this happen, and stick to buying what you've intended initially.
Try the whole thing on
If you are looking to team a snazzy new top with a pair of black pants or jeans, instead of just trying on the top (in your baggy pants), rather take the top, a pair of black pants and jeans into the change room and get a better idea of the full picture. You may find that the top doesn't go with either one of the items and could just end up being a waste of money.
Beware the bargain bin
The bargain bin is another trick that merchandisers have created to help get rid of their unwanted stock. They often mark these items down so cheaply that you just can't resist. And, while we love a good bargain, don't buy it just for the sake of buying it. Ensure that it is something you want, something you'll wear and more importantly, try it on before you buy as sale items are often times non-returnable.
Be sure
If you're having any doubts, take a walk around the shopping center and give yourself time to think about it. If you really want the item, go back and buy it.
Play it safe
or not you love your new purchase, it's always a safe idea to ask the sales assistant about their returns policy. If the store does not offer a refund policy or does not accept returns, take another look at your purchase and be 110% sure.
Visit Susan's website http://health.learninginfo.org for information on health and beauty, nutrition, fitness, skin care, weight loss and more. This article can be freely used as long as a link to "A 2 Z of Health and Beauty" (http://health.learninginfo.org) is provided. Source: Article Depot - Search Free Articles
Wouldn't it be great to have your own personal shopper? Someone who can go through all the items in a store and pick out exactly what you want without any hassle? Well, you can be this person too.
Dress for success
If you're planning a day of shopping, ensure that you are wearing comfortable shoes and clothing. If you are planning on shoe shopping, don't wear closed shoes as it will be more difficult for you to try on other shoes. The same applies to clothing; try to choose an outfit that will allow you to get in and out of it with ease, especially if you're the type of girl who likes to try everything on.
Choose the right shopping
buddyIf your boyfriend hates shopping (as most of them do), leave him at home and instead, take a friend who is keen. The last thing you want is someone rushing you because they are bored and irritated. If all else fails, a shopping spree with yourself alone can be just as much fun, plus you get to decide when to stay and when to go.
Narrow it down
This rule does not apply if you are shopping for fun. However, if you are looking for something specific, don't go around the store looking at every other item. Go straight to the section that keeps the item you are looking for and if they don't have it, move on and make your way to the next store. Don't spend hours looking at everything; rather leave that for one of those days when you need a bit of retail therapy.
Don't let temptation get the better of you
Stores and merchandisers are experts at tempting you into buying something you absolutely don't need. Don't let this happen, and stick to buying what you've intended initially.
Try the whole thing on
If you are looking to team a snazzy new top with a pair of black pants or jeans, instead of just trying on the top (in your baggy pants), rather take the top, a pair of black pants and jeans into the change room and get a better idea of the full picture. You may find that the top doesn't go with either one of the items and could just end up being a waste of money.
Beware the bargain bin
The bargain bin is another trick that merchandisers have created to help get rid of their unwanted stock. They often mark these items down so cheaply that you just can't resist. And, while we love a good bargain, don't buy it just for the sake of buying it. Ensure that it is something you want, something you'll wear and more importantly, try it on before you buy as sale items are often times non-returnable.
Be sure
If you're having any doubts, take a walk around the shopping center and give yourself time to think about it. If you really want the item, go back and buy it.
Play it safe
or not you love your new purchase, it's always a safe idea to ask the sales assistant about their returns policy. If the store does not offer a refund policy or does not accept returns, take another look at your purchase and be 110% sure.
Visit Susan's website http://health.learninginfo.org for information on health and beauty, nutrition, fitness, skin care, weight loss and more. This article can be freely used as long as a link to "A 2 Z of Health and Beauty" (http://health.learninginfo.org) is provided. Source: Article Depot - Search Free Articles
The Latest fashion trends
By: Charlie Goldie
One of the latest fashion trends to hit the women categories are namely turtlenecks and cashmere wraps. Both of these classic pieces can be worn with just about anything.
Cashmere wraps are great to project that kind of vulnerable look great in romantic settings. They come in very handy too in complimenting any kind of otherwise bland and dull pieces of clothing.
Not only do they add more color to your total outfit but it also gives you something to hide a bit of your clothing to give that extra mysterious appeal men find so adorable. As for the turtlenecks, there is no debate that they can certainly highlight any accessories that you have near your face and neck area.
The focus on the face area works very well for those with a pretty face to show. Even if you don't wear too much make-up, you can't possibly go wrong with wearing a turtleneck to brighten up your outfit. Any colors would be enough to set the tone for the day that you wear it. Bright turtlenecks automatically give off a high-energy aura.
Neutral toned pieces gives off a sense of relaxed atmosphere. With this kind of effect achieved, you can now decide what kind of accessories you can wear to put that extra touch of style in your fashion statement.
Also, fitted jackets are very popular with the rest of the population as this is one of the few pieces that offer versatility that you can wear from work to play. You can easily convert it into a formal wear into something that you can fashionably wear in outdoor trips and fun activities.
The fitted jacket also has the advantage of giving off that extra focus on the waistline of a female form and it conveniently hides any extra lumps and bulge in your figure. You can choose from a variety of material when you are picking up a fitted jacket. You can choose from satin to polished leather and you will still get that ultra feminine look you have always liked best.
Invariably, this goes well with boots that are also the season top choices in work and play attires. A simple variation on the texture and material and also the colors of your jacket can do the trick. Boots perfectly complement this clothing accessory since they cover both the top and the lower portion of the body of the wearer.
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One of the latest fashion trends to hit the women categories are namely turtlenecks and cashmere wraps. Both of these classic pieces can be worn with just about anything.
Cashmere wraps are great to project that kind of vulnerable look great in romantic settings. They come in very handy too in complimenting any kind of otherwise bland and dull pieces of clothing.
Not only do they add more color to your total outfit but it also gives you something to hide a bit of your clothing to give that extra mysterious appeal men find so adorable. As for the turtlenecks, there is no debate that they can certainly highlight any accessories that you have near your face and neck area.
The focus on the face area works very well for those with a pretty face to show. Even if you don't wear too much make-up, you can't possibly go wrong with wearing a turtleneck to brighten up your outfit. Any colors would be enough to set the tone for the day that you wear it. Bright turtlenecks automatically give off a high-energy aura.
Neutral toned pieces gives off a sense of relaxed atmosphere. With this kind of effect achieved, you can now decide what kind of accessories you can wear to put that extra touch of style in your fashion statement.
Also, fitted jackets are very popular with the rest of the population as this is one of the few pieces that offer versatility that you can wear from work to play. You can easily convert it into a formal wear into something that you can fashionably wear in outdoor trips and fun activities.
The fitted jacket also has the advantage of giving off that extra focus on the waistline of a female form and it conveniently hides any extra lumps and bulge in your figure. You can choose from a variety of material when you are picking up a fitted jacket. You can choose from satin to polished leather and you will still get that ultra feminine look you have always liked best.
Invariably, this goes well with boots that are also the season top choices in work and play attires. A simple variation on the texture and material and also the colors of your jacket can do the trick. Boots perfectly complement this clothing accessory since they cover both the top and the lower portion of the body of the wearer.
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2/04/2008
How To Collect Photography
Photography has been around for almost two centuries, but only recently has it been considered a fine art. Photographs are less expensive than paintings—the record price for one is $2 million, compared to over $100 million for a canvas—but that differential is rapidly shrinking, so now is a good time to get started.
• Expose yourself. Take the time to visit museums, galleries, and auction houses. Photograph magazine lists all of the American galleries, and the better ones usually take out full-page ads. Gallery owners often have the time, knowledge, and inclination to talk to a potential client. (You're not likely to get that kind of personal attention at an auction house or art fair.)
• Ask the right questions. If you're interested in a photographer's work, ask about print runs, books published, and which museums own the artist's work. In the not so distant past—the 1970s—traditional photographers might do large or even unlimited editions. Henri Cartier-Bresson and Ansel Adams sold thousands of prints of their best-known images, but because of the quality of their work, it never saturated the market. Art photographers such as Cindy Sherman and Richard Prince, and other contemporary photographers, typically sell work in much smaller editions.
• Trust your instincts Allow yourself to discover what really appeals to you. Whenever we do a show, the crowd favorite is usually the best photograph. Don't be afraid to be adventurous. Beginning collectors often fall into the trap of assembling a greatest-hits collection—acquiring only iconic images. Look for photography in which the artist somehow furthered the medium. Some young photographers to watch are Idris Khan, Beate Gutschow, Tanyth Berkeley, and An-My Le.
• Pick a genre. As you build a collection, stick to a broad theme rather than a specific one or none at all. Fashion photography, for example, is definitely a booming area, but don't limit yourself to shots of models on beaches. Building up a range of fashion photographs from the midtwentieth century to the present might be smarter. Works from countries outside of America and Europe are also worth exploring, as are contemporary color pictures. There used to be a prejudice against color photography, but now it's as hot as black-and-white.
[source: An Interview With James Danziger
Danziger is the founder of Danziger Projects, a Manhattan-based photography gallery. He has shown work by Annie Leibovitz, Abelardo Morell, and Paul Fusco, among others.]
• Expose yourself. Take the time to visit museums, galleries, and auction houses. Photograph magazine lists all of the American galleries, and the better ones usually take out full-page ads. Gallery owners often have the time, knowledge, and inclination to talk to a potential client. (You're not likely to get that kind of personal attention at an auction house or art fair.)
• Ask the right questions. If you're interested in a photographer's work, ask about print runs, books published, and which museums own the artist's work. In the not so distant past—the 1970s—traditional photographers might do large or even unlimited editions. Henri Cartier-Bresson and Ansel Adams sold thousands of prints of their best-known images, but because of the quality of their work, it never saturated the market. Art photographers such as Cindy Sherman and Richard Prince, and other contemporary photographers, typically sell work in much smaller editions.
• Trust your instincts Allow yourself to discover what really appeals to you. Whenever we do a show, the crowd favorite is usually the best photograph. Don't be afraid to be adventurous. Beginning collectors often fall into the trap of assembling a greatest-hits collection—acquiring only iconic images. Look for photography in which the artist somehow furthered the medium. Some young photographers to watch are Idris Khan, Beate Gutschow, Tanyth Berkeley, and An-My Le.
• Pick a genre. As you build a collection, stick to a broad theme rather than a specific one or none at all. Fashion photography, for example, is definitely a booming area, but don't limit yourself to shots of models on beaches. Building up a range of fashion photographs from the midtwentieth century to the present might be smarter. Works from countries outside of America and Europe are also worth exploring, as are contemporary color pictures. There used to be a prejudice against color photography, but now it's as hot as black-and-white.
[source: An Interview With James Danziger
Danziger is the founder of Danziger Projects, a Manhattan-based photography gallery. He has shown work by Annie Leibovitz, Abelardo Morell, and Paul Fusco, among others.]
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