Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:28:56 GMT

Aube Couture Holiday 2009 Collection

(images/info from fanet.jp)

Aube Couture will release 4 Designing Jewel Compacts for the holiday 2009 season in Japan on November 1st. Each compact includes 4 eyeshadows (arranged in the same way as those in the Designing Eyes palettes) and 3 lip colors.

The four variations are:

- Pink (lip)/ Brown (eye) Variation (above)

- Rose/Purple Variation

- Red/Gold Variation

- Beige/Silver Variation

Other seasonal collections from Aube Couture:

Spring 2020 Collection

Fall 2009 Collection

Summer 2009 Collection Posted by: PJ      Read more     Source

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:43:37 GMT

New Western Digital External Hard Drive for Photographers

This is something that should pique the attention of digital photographers who are also Macintosh computer users.

Western Digital has expanded its popular line of, "My Book", external hard drives, to include its, "My Book Studio External Hard Drives With E-Label Display", which accommodates Mac users requirements.

The drives, which are available in 1, 11/2 and 2TB models, are capable of continuous backup for video and still camera files, and whatever else you want to back up, have a Firewire 800 Interface for added speed.

Check out this Western Digital Mac compatible external hard drive here.

Take a camera with you whenever possible, and look around, you"ll find a picture somewhere.

Photo Source:www.slipperybrick.com Posted by: Karen      Read more     Source

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:10:24 GMT

Delight your kids with baby toys

One thing that attracts kids most, after mom and dad, is baby toys. Kids are always darlings of everyone in the family and friends. Whole family wants them to keep gurgling with joy, all the time. Baby toys are the best things that keep kids not only happy but also contribute in development of their body and mind. Selection of right type of baby toys therefore needs to be done more carefully. Kids need tender care and have to be protected from injuries, abrasions, cuts and rashes. Manufacturers ensure this by using virgin plastic or soft material for baby toys. They produce baby toys in bright and contrasting colour since these colors attract baby’s eyes most. Baby toys which produce soothing sound in handling, capture kids’ attention and keep them busy listening to the sound. You can also find special chewable baby toys to help babies during teething.

As caring parents while shopping for baby toys, or when you receive toy gifts from your friends and relatives for your kids, ensure following considerations for baby’s safety.

• Material should not cause rashes or abrasions


• Material should preferably be carcinogenic and washable for keeping hygiene


• Should have no detachable parts


• Avoid metal toys for small kids


• Buy baby toys of good brands

Baby toys should also be suitable age wise. It should suit changing needs of a baby as it grows. While baby toys with contrasting bright colours will be attractive for babies in 0-2 months’ age group, movable toys and balls will be good entertainment for crawling babies, 6 to 9 months old.
Posted by: Heather      Read more     Source

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:09:25 GMT

The RollTop laptop wraps up like a banner

Some geeks are crazier than we imagine. Thanks to their craziness and some great OLED technology, we might soon have laptops that have gone the way of those charming papyrus scrolls of ancient times. Ah yes, if Orkin Design"s Rolltop ever comes into our lives, even the zippiest laptops of today may become pieces of history that our children will learn from a trip to the museum.

Okay, that"s easier said than done, but no harm in letting ourselves oggle and drool over this crazy German invention that looks (and functions) like a laptop/tablet, but rolls up like a hedgehog when you are done. The Rolltop is the concept for a laptop/tablet PC that has a flexible, multitouch OLED display that spreads out in a 17-inch screen when open, but rolls up into a 13-inch portable cylinder when closed. The stylus, power adapter and USB ports are all on a detachable stand while the other standard accompaniments such as the mouse, keyboard, webcam and power cable are integrated beautifully into the Rolltop itself. And the OLED display also means a much lower power consumption and an "outstanding" battery life.

Is that the most awesome design we"ve set our eyes on lately? Nah. That"s an understatement.

Catch the Rolltop video after the break.

Via Gizmodo.

Continue reading "The RollTop laptop wraps up like a banner, sports a flexible OLED display" Posted by: Sarah      Read more     Source

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:02:21 GMT

Get a FREE Makeover to Look Your "Social Media" Best!

Look what our friends at Estee Lauder have come up with! Brilliant!
Estee Lauder’s Your Beauty. Your Style. Your Profile. events can help with simple makeup looks that
make you look just right for just the right site. Then a professional will take your photo, provide you a hard copy, and even e-mail it to you so you can immediately upload it to your social network profile, cell phone or smart phone – all FREE! With the increasing popularity of sites such as Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn, women around the world are in constant need of photos that show them in their best light. Not only will you leave with your best look and a photo to prove it, Estee Lauder’s makeup artists will show you the simple techniques to get the look yourself.

Now you can never complain that you hate your Facebook or Twitter picture :)
This FREE customized makeup service and photograph* is available at select Estee Lauder counters in the United States. For more information on Your Beauty. Your Style. Your Profile. events happening in your area visit http://www.esteelauder.com/ or www.facebook.com/esteelauder. Make sure you take advantage of this offer.... - RLB*By appointment only. No purchase necessary. One per customer. Posted by: Palacinka Beauty      Read more     Source

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:54:18 GMT

Personal wedding invitations

The matrimonial alliance is a personal affair and sometimes it is necessary in certain families to expand business relationships too. It becomes necessary to give out personal wedding invitations to some guests whose presence is important. Even closer relationships call for observation of protocol for such an important occasion. It may make or break some hearts and relationships. Personal wedding invitations to some guests should be given for these reasons:

1. Has the guest facilitated the wedding which was the most important aspect? Such a person deserves a better treatment. This rule can be broken when it involves the marriage bureau or professional broker or matrimonial portal.
2. Sometimes a guest is the most respected member of the family and needs to the given the honour of some important function in the wedding. For example in Punjabi Indian traditions, the mother’s brother is required for the pre-wedding ceremony. He should be given due respect with a personal invite no matter where he resides. He should be well looked after too.
3. Some guests may not be a part of the family but they are important business associates. They matter due to the matrimonial alliance. Personal wedding invites to them are also a must.
4. The bride needs bridesmaids and they also need personal invitations.
5. Marriages are great equalisers and time for bonding. Estranged brothers, sisters, families can revive their good days and forget enmity when invited personally.
6. Respecting tradition is important. Most young people do away with rituals and ceremonies. But will opt for traditional personal wedding invites without blinking. When a bride requests the pleasure of a relative’s company for her wedding she is seeking blessings in advance.

Giving a souvenir with the personal wedding invitation- like a box of sweets, chocolates, or a memento is good. It serves as a great reminder to the person being invited. Catchy personal invitations ensure that the wedding will be attended. With many people opting for cheaper courier invitations and emails, a personal invitation is a pleasant surprise. Of course it will be hard to extend a personal invitation to someone important who lives far. But if it is your old granny who cannot move, she will appreciate the sweet gesture. She may be invalid, but will be proud to receive a personal invitation. And for all you know, the shower of her blessings will light up the wedding. Posted by: Heather      Read more     Source

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:57:03 GMT

Piercing - A popular art

Body piercing is the process by which soft tissues of the body are perforated in order to provide new apertures in which external objects like jewelry can be placed. There are various cultural facets that are reflected through body piercing. It can be associated with spirituality, conformism, religion, fashion, eroticism or sub-cultural identification. Different types of body piercing include ear piercing, navel piercing, nose piercing, tongue piercing, eyebrow piercing and lips piercing.

The history of body piercing dates back to the era of ancient Romans who used to pierce their nipples for wearing special rings that would help them keep their cloaks in place. The Africans had much more diverse reasons for body piercing - reasons which even the western body-art devotees can't dream of!

In Western countries, the art of body piercing is going through its second birth. Due to the efforts of a few fine high-end fashion craftsmen, body piercing has gradually repositioned itself to lawful luxury, from being looked down upon as belonging to the punk-style category. This has also led to its sky-rocketing popularity.

From the medical point of view, the art of body piercing requires specialized knowledge and skills on the part of the performer. The process involves cutting or puncturing body tissues followed by inserting a piece of jewelry into it, if it's not handled with care, it might lead to medical complications like allergies or infections. Hence it is advisable to go for body piercing only under professional or clinical supervision.

Posted by: Lolita      Read more     Source

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:02:58 GMT

Need New Clubs? Check Out the Golf Channel

Summer might be technically over, but there's still plenty of good golf left to play this year.

If you've worn your old clubs out over the summer and you're considering a new golf driver, or maybe you're looking at putters or even whole golf sets, you need to check out the Golf Channel's online shopping. They have pages and pages of golf equipment to pick from - whether you're looking for Adams Mens IDEA Pro Gold Hybrid Utility Clubs or Wilson Staff Mens Spine Fairway Woods.

It's a great time of year to play golf. Watch the leaves change and try to beat par. Good clubs make that a more enjoyable experience....


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Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:45:29 GMT

Types of Facebook Users

CNN had an interesting analysis recently of different types of Facebook users. CNN calls them "annoying" types of users - and then goes on to describe almost every type of Facebook user I can think of. Some examples:

• The Self-Promoter


• The Friend-Padder


• The Town Crier


• The Bad Grammarian


• The Sympathy-Baiter

In all they list a dozen types of users. And since they're all annoying, it makes you wonder whether they think Facebook in general is annoying.... Posted by: Nancy      Read more     Source

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:55:18 GMT

Things to remember while choosing outdoor playground equipment

For most parents, their children are top priority. So, it is only natural to look for ways to improve the environment at home. Building an outdoor playground is one of the best ways to accomplish this. In fact, most parents agree that investing in outdoor playground equipment beats spending money on a lawn or a video game.

A children's playground is the perfect way for children to learn how to play, how to stay fit, how to develop motor skills, how to use their imagination and how to explore their environment. They also learn to understand the limits of their bodies and enjoy unbridled freedom.

When it comes to outdoor playground equipment, there are many options available for the backyard. Before you choose outdoor playground equipment, there are certain factors to be kept in mind.

The most important of these are:

• Age of children
• Size of children
• Number of children using the playground equipment

In case the children using these equipment are too varied in their ages (like 5 year olds and 12 year olds), then, choosing outdoor playground equipment is something of a challenge. Even so, here are some options.

Swings: Swings are ever popular. They are loved by all and kids of all ages like to play on them. For infants and small kids, there are plastic swings with bucket seats and safety belts. Thus, even a young infant may use the swing if he or she is supervised by an adult. For older children, there are bigger swings. If you are choosing outdoor playground equipment for children of different ages, you can fix different kinds of swings on the same beam. Children may then use the swings they want.

Trampolines: Everyone loves these and they are a great addition to the outdoor playground. But equipment such as these require close inspection. Even older children and teens require adult supervision when using these.
Posted by: Julia      Read more     Source