Baseball Cap Turns Fifty
Golfers wear them and so do Brownies. Every Hollywood director since Steven Spielberg did ?Jaws' considers it part of their work wardrobe. It's a US import which like jeans, has become a design classic and an integral part of global culture. And this year it has a special birthday. The baseball cap is fifty.Up until 1954, it was up to individual baseball players to choose a hat to keep the sun out their eyes.
Some went for straw boaters, others preferred jockey caps. There was no consistency amongst players, let alone teams. So, in 1954, a hat company came up with the standard issue cap known as the ?59Fifty'. This brought uniformity to the game and fifty years on, it's still the official cap of Major League Baseball.In the late 70s and early 80s the American public became interested in wearing the caps worn by their favourite team and the big names in the game. The trend took hold and the baseball cap eventually made its way into every part of American society, including Hollywood and most importantly, the music scene.
In 1994, New York film maker Spike Lee asked the cap manufacturers to make him a fitted Yankees cap in 'unofficial' colours. At first they thought it was a strange request ? who'd want a cap that's not identical to the Pros? But Spike got what he wanted, people noticed, and demand for hats like his took off making Spike Lee the founder of the fitted fashion cap.Ian Spencer of UK cap specialists, www.Capitate.co.uk, said "The baseball cap made its way to the UK a while ago, but the last 4 years has seen extraordinary growth. Largely due to the increasing number of homes with satellite TV. Through MTV, artists like Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst helped introduce the UK to the New York Yankees cap. This was around the time when the British public were keen to show their solidarity with New York after the 9/11 tragedy."Baseball caps continue to grow in popularity and the music industry retains its influence over what's hot.
Usher is currently doing his bit for the Atlanta Braves while Britney flies the flag for the Birmingham Barons in her video for every time. Hats off to the baseball cap..
School is in Session--Tips From Consolidated Credit Make Costs Less Burdensome Now and Throughout the Year
(ContentDesk) August 24, 2005 -- To avoid your budget being blown throughout the year, prepare a checklist of needed items and establish a budget each time before you go shopping. "A budget enables parents to set a good financial example for children.
It's an excellent opportunity to teach young people about the importance of paying attention to prices, controlling spending and knowing the difference between needs and wants", says Howard Dvorkin, founder of Consolidated Credit Counseling Services, Inc. Shopping advice: 1) Let kids pay for some items with their own money. If your fashion-conscious son or daughter wants a pair of pricey designer jeans, for example, you might offer to pay up to the cost of a less expensive non-brand pair and let him or her pay the difference.
2) Consider teaming-up with another family and buy
items needed in bulk quantities.
By shopping at warehouse discount stores, two or even three families can divide purchases
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Holey Denim, Britney!
Houston TX, November 9, 2005-- Denim has come a long way from the gold mines of California. Mega stars Britney Spears and Tara Reid can regularly be seen sporting the hole denim look. Ripped pant legs and starched denim jeans have comeback with a passion in recent years. Denim has been around for a long time, and now that the stars have rediscovered it, it doesnt seem like its going away anytime soon, Said George Johnson of yourdenim.com.
Some designers have really capitalized on the ripped jeans fashion trend.
Top fashion stores in New York have been rumored to be selling pre-ripped jeans for more than $150 a pair.
$150? For a pair of used jeans?
Dont tell your college economics professor.
Thats how...
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Ode to Chocolate
Chocolate delays reality.
When I am eating chocolate, everything is on hold: anxiety, panic, frustrations, and insecurity.
Chocolate offers a profound richness, a sweetness of life, a euphoric sensation of luxury.
I love chocolate in many forms, from M&M's, to imported Lindt balls, to dark fudge frosting in a pop-top can, to Hershey's dark chocolate bite-sized morsels.It is difficult to eat only a little chocolate.
I cheat myself when I chew it up quickly and swallow it like other food.
To eat chocolate correctly, one must let it melt in the mouth with eyes closed, feeling the tasty, thick smooth velvet coat the tongue.
It is also difficult to eat really good chocolate silently.
I usually purr a long ummmmmmm of feminine satisfaction when enjoying such a pleasure.I have strategies to keep from eating chocolate.
I meditate after lunch, enjoying the sweetness of life without calories, I brush my teeth after drinking...
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A Mass Customization Revolution
A Mass Customization RevolutionThe Industrial RevolutionThe great social and economic changes due to the introduction of machine and power tools and large-scale industrial production began in 1760. Through the first 70 years of this century, the US was the industrial giant of the world. In 1960 the words "Made in Japan" was thought to be a joke. By 1980, those same words had become the standard for manufacturing. In 1985, U.S.
manufacturing was in a deep depression. Products were too costly, of poor quality and not innovative enough.Now, again, America is ranked No. 1 in manufacturing (World Competitiveness Report, 1996).Mass customizationAmerica's No. 1 standing is primarily due to the manufacturing revolution that has been under way since 1985. This quiet revolution is built on the unsurpassed innovative spirit of the American people.
Innovation is one of the qualities upon which America is founded. American manufactures are the world's leading innovators. The right combination...
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Embellished Belt Buckles from hhh Enterprises: Add Some Glitz to your Hips!
hhh enterprises is pleased to present our exciting new fashion accessory idea of the season: embellished belt buckles and belts. Hip Hip Hooray! Now anyone can give their belts an extreme makeover and turn a regular belt into a glitzy, glamorous fashion accessory. An embellished belt buckle can add instant sparkle to a casual pair of jeans or can glamourize your little black dress or any party outfit. The perfect accessory for your holiday parties, these belts and buckles really stand out in a crowd!Our cast pewter belt buckle can be embellished with almost anything - semi-precious stones, crystals, metal castings, pearls...your imagination's the limit. The silver-toned 93mm buckle is interchangeable with our snap belt.
Buckles are $3.89 each.
Available at: http://estore.hhhenterprises.com/e/G321.htmlThe snap belt is made of calf leather and is designed with a snap for use with the interchangeable...
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Who are the Deal or No Deal Models?
Deal or No Deal's massive success is not something anyone could have predicted. Let's be honest here, the actual Deal or No Deal game is pretty darn stupid. There is no skill involved, unless you count "not being a moron" as a skill. It's the equivalent of watching someone play roulette or blackjack; sure it's intriguing, but it's not intellectually stimulating. So, why is it so popular? One answer is that we are a nation of idiots and simple, mind-numbing shows are the ones best suited for the masses.
However, I think that explanation is needlessly cynical. One of things that certainly contributes to the success of Deal or No Deal are the Deal or No Deal models.
Yes, the models. They are beautiful and abundant. The way they slowly open those briefcases with their signature deft touch is truly awe inspiring. Frankly, the Deal or No Deal models make the show.
Without them, what would you have? A lot of unopened briefcases, for one. My interest in the Deal or No Deal...
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Underground Denim's College Tour Hits UCLA Campus
Underground Denim is making UCLA the next stop on its 2005 College Tour.
The event, featuring the hottest designer denim brands at affordable prices, will visit UCLA May 10th - 11th.Underground Denim produces the only sample sale tour directed solely at the college market.
The tour runs in both the spring and fall semesters, visiting more than 50 schools in 35 states.
The company has taken the ?shopping as entertainment' concept to a whole new level with unique events that feature hot clothes, cool music, and a thriving social atmosphere.
College students attending an Underground Denim event can purchase the latest and hottest denim brands at wholesale prices right from the comfort of their own campus.
Some of the designer denim brands that can be found at an Underground Denim event include:
True Religion, James Jeans, Jet, Chip and Pepper, Sacred Blue, Blue Cult, Joe's Jeans, Yanuk, Jean Paul Da'mage Jeans, J & Company, Da Nang,...
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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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