A Special Kind Of Love
My grandmother taught me to crochet the moment my clumsy, chubby fingers could hold a crochet hook. By the time that I was six, she handed me her sewing needles to thread for her because her eyes could no longer see the needle's eye. When I was eight, my mother spent all of her precious off-work night-time hours making me a spring wardrobe that I can still describe in minute detail, right down to the rick-rack that trimmed the red kerchief that matched the tulip sprigged sleeveless dress. I can recall precisely the colors and patterns of the nightgowns my grandmother sewed for me. My brothers will tell you that they've never worn anything so warm and comfortable as Nana's knitted socks.
I even remember the weight of the stocking cap my mother knit to match the checkerboard cardigan - that matched the blue one she knit for my brother.There is a magic in handmade clothing that transcends the colors, the styles, even the quality of the handiwork. It's as if every stitch and every knot was imbued with the love of the hands that crafted them. And so it was only right that when I was carrying my first child, I picked up crochet hook and thread and started making the clothing she'd wear home from the hospital.I didn't stop there, though. Making clothing for babies is more than a way to save money or create unique clothing styles. It's a way to surround them with love, to weave your wishes into the fabric as you shape and create each piece.Over the years, I have sewn, knit and crocheted sweaters, sunsuits, dresses, short sets, blankets, quilts, hats and pants for all five of my children.
Beginning with their homecoming outfit, each of them had special clothes that I'd designed and created just for them. I would say that it is perhaps a conceit, a fond wish of my own that my feelings about dressing my babies with my own hands would have transferred themselves to my children - except:A month ago, I dropped by my daughter's apartment. The baby girl I dressed in a strawberry printed romper - each stich carefully placed by hand, each with a whispered wish and a blessing for her good fortune - is 22 now, a college graduate with a home of her own. Tossed over a table in the corner is a blanket I crocheted for her when she was three from odds and ends of yarn. On her walls are pictures of herself wearing a sweater I made for her - the same sweater, at 3, at 5, at 7.
The same sweater now clothes the teddy bear sitting on her dresser.Except:My 19 year old son, fully grown and living on his own, still owns the knit baby blanket that wrapped him on his trip home from the hospital. He creates and makes his own clothes - imaginative and unusual - and in the patches on his jeans and his jackets, I find bits and pieces of shirts and shorts and sweaters I made for him over the years.My 15 year old has tucked away the first party dress I made for her - when she was six months old. She never said a word to me about - I found it in her 'treasure memory box'. And the two youngest boys? At 10 and 12, they each have their favorite blanket - ones that I knit for them when they were born.There is magic in your hands when you create clothing for your baby, the magic of a mother's love that is never, ever completely forgotten..
Kirsten Hawkins is a baby and parenting expert specializing new mothers and single parent issues.Visit http://www.babyhelp411.com/ for more information on how to raising healthy, happy children.
Designer Kelly Nishimoto Retains aLine media for Public Relations Representation
(ContentDesk) March 21, 2006 -- Design maverick Kelly Nishimoto has retained aLine media public relations to assist in the launch of her newest fashion collection. Best described as simply elegant fashion with a creative flair, the line includes flowing hooded dresses and drawstring pants to backless blouses. ???The Kelly Nishimoto line offers women a way to add timeless pieces to their collection which are both comfortable and fashionable.
Designs utilize soft luxe fabrics of stretch silk and vintage t-shirts that are embellished with Swarovski crystals and abalone shells. Our partnership with aLine media will greatly enhance our brand recognition and continue to promote clothing for fashionable women everywhere, says owner/designer Kelly Nishimoto.
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Plus Size Clothing Online Fashion Bonanza
Have you been looking for the right fit in all the wrong places? Does your laughter echo throughout the mall when you hold up a size two halter-top and ask the sales-clerk if they have these toe-warmers in beige and purple? Are you tired of the lack of selections that Department Stores offer? Want to find, quality, name-brand, plus-size denim jeans, cotton tee-shirts, hooded and plain sweatshirts, knit tops, sweaters, blazers and much more at bargain prices without the hassle?
With today's high gas prices, why travel all over town when you can safely, easily and conveniently shop online and have your merchandise shipped right to your door?
Let's face it, wearing clothes that are made to fit means no longer having to lie on the bed and hold your breath in order to zip up your jeans. It's being able to reach for something without the seams coming apart. It means going out to dinner with friends and being able to order more than just a glass of water. It...
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The Metrosexual Man vs. The Cowboy- What Do Women Want?
The Metrosexual Man vs. The Cowboy- What DO Women Want?He always looks perfectly put together. He can be in a t-shirt and jeans or heading out to a black-tie event. His hair never has a bad day. His nails are clean and buffed.
His clothes are perfectly pressed and exquisitely coordinated. He smells like flowers and spice. Is he gay? No, he's the new metrosexual man.As many of you know by now, the term "metrosexual" was coined by a journalist (and gay man) named Mark Simpson, to describe a new kind of urban male who is straight, but in touch with his feminine side and not afraid to show it. Essentially, metrosexuals are guys who take on behaviors and show an interest in things that have traditionally belonged in the female domain.You may have a metrosexual brother, male friend or boyfriend (ex). These are the guys you can shop till you drop with.
They can discuss fashion, will notice your great new shoes, buy their grooming products from the same places you do and have no...
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Abby Z Prepares Plus-Size Fashion Extravaganza
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (ContentDesk) September 9, 2005 -- Abby Z. -- premier designer to Hollywood's women of size - will be debuting her latest collection of sexy, fun and fabulous clothing for today's plus size woman with a star-studded fashion show on September 13, 2005 at the Canal Room on West Broadway during NYC Fashion Week. It will be her first runway show. The spirit of the event, "It's Good To Be Me" will embody Abby's philosophy -
it is very empowering to see women of all sizes embracing their curves and being fashionable. Her line is just over a year old, but it has fast become a favorite among celebrities.
Many of these A-listers have already agreed to be a part of this exciting evening of class, style and sophistication. R & B songstress Angie Stone, actresses Rosario Dawson (accompanied on the runway by her mother Isabella), Ashlie Atkinson, Violator Entertainment's Mona Scott,
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Sell Your Bu** Off
Sell Your Butt Off================================================ On a recent television show "Girls Behaving Badly" a bewildered
public was caught on tape staring at the backsides of 4 women who were "fighting back" at those men who allow their pants to fall below their butt and show the famous "dent".
These 4 women paraded their behinds (their end results) around the streets of New York City. These ladies bent over provacatively to pick up imaginary dimes from the sidewalk.
The ladies did a slow roll downward to get a newspaper from a machine.
Exposing their butt thonged cheeks was the main goal of the exercise.
The reaction from onlookers ranged from outrage( mostly ladies)to sly smiles of amusement, smirks, and quick furtive glances from the men.
Ninety-eight percent of the people who glanced, snickered, or made comments about these ladies' exposed butts lookedfor 20 seconds or more. Commercials on TV don't get this...
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Bathing Suits
Bathing suits, also known as swimsuits, are worn for many purposes. Basically, for the general public, they are meant to avoid nudity or exposure when going for a swim or sun-bathing in public places like beaches and public swimming pools. Swimmers in a competition may wear them for thermal protection, and contestants in a beauty pageant, for displaying their bodies.
It is illegal to go swimming without a bathing suit in many parts of the United States, as it is considered to be a form of indecent exposure. There are special beaches and resorts reserved for people who wish to go nude while swimming. The number of nudist beaches has risen in recent years, and their popularity is still growing.
There are many types of bathing suits available for men, women and children.
Men's bathing suits may include shorts, trunks, board shorts, jammers, speedo-style briefs, thongs, or cut-off jeans. Women's bathing suits mainly consist of one-piece swimsuits, bikinis,...
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Plus Size Clothing Online Fashion Bonanza
Have you been looking for the right fit in all the wrong places? Does your laughter echo throughout the mall when you hold up a size two halter-top and ask the sales-clerk if they have these toe-warmers in beige and purple? Are you tired of the lack of selections that Department Stores offer? Want to find, quality, name-brand, plus-size denim jeans, cotton tee-shirts, hooded and plain sweatshirts, knit tops, sweaters, blazers and much more at bargain prices without the hassle?
With today's high gas prices, why travel all over town when you can safely, easily and conveniently shop online and have your merchandise shipped right to your door?
Let's face it, wearing clothes that are made to fit means no longer having to lie on the bed and hold your breath in order to zip up your jeans. It's being able to reach for something without the seams coming apart. It means going out to dinner with friends and being able to order more than just a glass of water. It...
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Is That My Butt?
Is That My Butt?By Is that my butt? Now that's an interesting question. But to be perfectly honest I'm not concerned with my butt. Not your butt. Not any one's butt.But...It sure got your attention. Just like it got mine.
And that is the purpose of a killer headline.Let's start this story from the beginning:Here I am sitting at the doctors office. I'm waiting for mywife to get done with her check up. And "no", we are not expecting a baby, thank you.Anyway... Here I sit. Notebook in hand.
I brought it towrite some content for a new website. So I'm looking aroundjust waiting (hoping?) for the creative juices to start flowing.You know how it is waiting at the doctors office. I startedstaring at all those magazines. You know... All those womenmagazines.
No Hot Rod or anything interesting like that.And then I saw it. "Is That My Butt?". Right on the frontcover of Seventeen, April, 2002 Edition.Normally that's not the type of reading I'm into. But I couldn't resist. I...
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