Christmas is approaching and we will soon have to brave the stores for gifts. Some of these gifts will be for loved ones; other gifts will be for people who have made some contribution to our lives. Perhaps you need to buy a colleague a gift or perhaps you want to say ‘thank you’ to that customer service representative who made you feel special. [Read more…] about Christmas gifts for her
How to wear leggings in the summer
Leggings are the staple item in many women’s wardrobes, no matter their age. Women in their 50s and women in their 70s all feel comfortable wearing leggings. This should not surprise anyone, though: leggings are not the exclusive domain of the forever 21 crowd who have limited experience with frown lines and crows’ feet. Leggings are immensely slimming, or can be slimming if they are worn in a certain manner.
There is, however, a trick to wearing leggings with the appropriate amount of style and panache, and this is never truer than in the summer: leggings generally look better as part of an outfit that consists of layering. Summer temperatures may make this slightly more difficult.
Not all of us can look as elegant as a young Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s so it only makes sense that for some of us, there are different guidelines that we may want to take a look at before we wear our favourite new leggings.
The one most important guideline, which might actually be termed a ‘rule’, is that leggings are leggings, they are not pants. Adhere to this rule and nearly all other fashion faux pas can be forgiven. The reason why this is important is so that your bottom is covered.
Wear dresses and long tops over the leggings in the hot summer months. The trick is to wear something that is loose over the leggings. Anything with volume will do and make sure that it is long rather than short.
An option for summer is to wear ¾ leggings instead of ones that cover the entire leg and ankles. This will help you to stay cool and will also ensure that you can still wear your favourite outfits with the same amount of style and panache as Audrey Hepburn displayed.
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Gray & Osbourn wrote this article about how to wear leggings in the summer months.
Fashion tips for women
If you are anything like the majority of women out there, you need a couple of fashion tips that can get you through all the seasons with only a minimum of fuss. There are, however, no ‘one-size-fits-all’ rules that apply to all [Read more…] about Fashion tips for women
How good is your pet’s ID tag?
Now that many more people are buying pet ID tags for their pets, there are many shops that sell these products to cater to the demand that has increased in recent years. Not all of these companies sell the best quality ID tags; some sell ID tags that can only be described as sub-par in quality.
One of the things that any pet owner who is contemplating buying an ID tag for their pet should consider is that of the split ring. This little part is one that very many pet owners tend to overlook. Not everyone considers that an ID tag is only as good and strong as the split ring that it is attached to.
The worst case scenario is that the ID tag falls off because the split ring was bent out of shape or because it fell off the collar. This can have tremendous repercussions for the pet and for the pet owner alike. These are possibly a step up from the ‘s hooks’ that some companies use; however, there are benefits and disadvantages to nearly anything, and these items are no exception to this rule.
You want to ensure that the pet ID tag is fastened to the collar with something that will remain in place, and will not slip out – at inopportune moments or situations. The best way to ensure this is to check the tag frequently. Once a week may be enough for most animals, though some animals just do not justify such regular checking and once a month may be enough for them.
Find out from your supplier what type of fastening they offer and demand only the very best that you can get. Your pet’s life may depend on that one little piece of wire at some stage.
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Pet Tags wrote this article about the quality of your pet’s ID tag.
Disabled pets can also benefit from ID tags
The vast majority of discussions around getting pets ID tags focus on pets who do not have any type of disability. This type of discussion effectively erases the many pets who do suffer from some sort of disability: blind, deaf, or the ones with only 3 legs instead of the usual four legs. Some cats and dogs also suffer from diseases from an early age. These diseases can make it difficult to walk properly and the pet might need assistance in some form or another. This is especially true in situations where the pet’s life may be in danger or where they have been lost: animals that are deaf can’t be called easily for example.
Other pets are simply more ‘mature’ and they have the ailments to prove it: they’re hard of hearing or they walk with a limp from their younger, sprightlier days. And still other pets sustained injuries from some type of accident – car accidents are not uncommon.
All these pets can also benefit from ID tags: the tags can state the pet’s disability and this will help tremendously should the pet go lost. The people who find the pet will be able to give him or her the best treatment and care because the pet ID tag tells them what to expect in their interactions with the animal or animals should there be more than one.
Cats and dogs that happen to be disabled are just like the other cats and dogs that are not disabled: they have the same aspirations (climb Mt. Washington, for example) as those other pets. This means that these animals run the same risk of getting lost on their way back home after they conquered yet another mountain. Or some small lizard in the field.
And this is why it makes so much sense to get Fluffy that special pet ID tag with the pink glitters.
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Pet Tags wrote this article about how all animals can benefit from pet ID tags.