Women's Dresses - Know Your Type

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What Size Am I?

Women who shop online for clothes usually know their dress size or US size, but not their full body measurements. It is already puzzling to have to shop at different stores like Forever 21, Zara, H&M, ASOS and have to deal with non-standardized sizing, but to not have your own body measurements and wanting to shop online to find affordable and chic clothes would be a disaster.

I would like to highlight that the best way to shop online is to know your own body measurements and then shop at online stores that provide good clothing measurements. The more detailed the clothing measurements the webstore gives, I believe, the more serious they are of making sure you fit into the piece you are thinking of buying.

Finding your own dress size gives you a good starting point to finding a good fit. Just knowing your dress size though, is only good at brick and mortar retail stores where you can try them on. If you buy online, two stores selling a US size 6 may have totally different measurements entirely! So get your own body size.

Here's how to measure your body size:

What you need?

1. A tailors measuring tape (those soft flexible fabric looking ones)

2. If you don't have a measuring tape, find a string or thin rope. Use it to take point, then measure the points with a ruler.

Upper Body - For tops, shirts, blouse, tees, tunics, cardigans

1. Measure your bust/chest size which is the fullest part of your chest. Bust/chest size.

2. With help from a friend, measure your shoulders from tip to tip. Shoulder length.

3. Measure around your waist at the smallest part of your mid section. Waist size.

4. Measure your upper arms (bicep area). It is useful to know how the armholes fit in that top. Arm.

Lower Body - For pants, skirts, tights

1. Measure your waist at the smallest part of your mid section.

2. Measure the widest part of your hips. If you do not know where to measure, try around 6-7 inches below your waist.

3. Measure your inseam which is the inside part of your leg from the crotch to the feet. This measurement will let you know whether you need your pants hemmed or not or if it is too short for our height.

4. Take note of the rise of the bottoms you plan to purchase. If it is a low rise pants, then the waist size provided for the pants would be larger depending on how low it rests on your hips.

For an illustration, this is how retailers measure the clothing they stock. By understanding how retailers or manufacturers measure the clothing pieces and knowing your own body measurements, hopefully the next time you purchase something online, that piece should fit you to a T!

Now you are ready to take on the online women's clothes shopping world by storm!

If you want to find clothes that fit you when it arrives in the mail, find a Women's Fashion Online Clothing Store that takes clothing measurement details seriously.

Status of Widows In India And How They Are Treated

On April 29. 2012, I went to bed troubled in spirit. You see, there are THOUSANDS of women in India who are abandoned, cast aside, ostracized, and left to spend their remaining lives as beggars. All because they lost their husbands. In the holy city of Vrindavan, otherwise called "City Of Widows", women come together for 3 hours a day and chant to the girlfriend of their god in return for a scoop of rice and several rupees (in US currency, about 6 cents). Yes they may have extended family, children and the like, but because they are WIDOWS, their families believe they are financial burdens.

My first question was who decided this would become the tradition of India? Someone had to come up with the ideology that women who lose their husbands are burdens, worthless, and unfit. THAT is the danger of ideology. It starts as a thought, and if BELIEVED, begins to shape the mindset and actions of the individual. If that individual happens to be a person of power, the beliefs spread and can infect an entire society. Think Hitler. And if not challenged, it can infect generations and generations to come. It's understandable why many people won't challenge an ideology. If this is "just how we do things" or "this is how it's always been" why challenge it?

Normally people in positions of power benefit from the ideologies. It takes someone in that position of power to step OUTSIDE of themselves for the greater good. For example, the men of India obviously benefit more than the women in terms of status and other cultural benefits, so why would a man challenge the status quo? It would take a man to step OUT of his cultural comfort zone, put himself in a woman's shoes (so to speak), and challenge the system of his society. It takes guts, courage, and compassion to do so.

Ideologies come in many forms: political, cultural, racial, gender, religious, familial, marital, etc. Again, the ones who benefit are normally the ones who are in some position of power. That position of power is sometimes by choice or by default. For example, if you're born white, whether you want to admit it or not or even realize it, that puts you in a position of power and privilege here in America. If you're a man, same thing, if you're heterosexual, if you're non-disabled, etc. Whatever group is in the majority, that group is in a position of power. NOW what are you going to do with that power? Will you continue to spread certain ideologies that aren't beneficial for the greater good? Remember all it takes is a thought that was passed on to you or me that continues to spread throughout society. Those ideologies are triggered when we come in contact with groups of people that go against what our ideology says. For example, I'm told that disabled people can't do much. That's probably how I would treat them as well. Not in a negative way, but I would likely pamper and treat them as if they're hopeless, and would try to do everything for them. BUT that ideology has been challenged in many many ways. Great examples are Helen Keller, Michael J. Fox, Itzhak Perlman, Toni Erickson Tada, etc. So NOW I have the choice: am I going to continue to spread my ideology or am I going to SHIFT MY THINKING and spread what has been proven otherwise. It doesn't matter what the majority of a group does or doesn't do, if ONE person does something different, then that means there are OTHERS who can do the same or are doing the same. I hope this makes sense. It takes EACH of us to change the status quo, to change the negative traditions of our society, to HELP those who are being targeted by our thinking.

The flip side, it is up to the "victims" NOT to believe what certain ideologies say about them! If you're a woman, you don't have to believe that all you're good for is getting married and having babies. If that is your choice, that is one thing. If you're black, you don't have to believe that it's the white man's fault the reason you don't prosper or get ahead in life. Again, you have a choice! What do YOU believe about YOURSELF?

One thing I LOVE about Christianity is I believe it's a religion of freedom! Any pastor or church that preaches otherwise, RUN. LOL My heart goes out to the widows in India, because I KNOW God sees them differently. The first part of James 1:27 (Amplified) is: "External [a]religious worship [[b]religion as it is expressed in outward acts] that is pure and unblemished in the sight of God the Father is this: to visit and help and care for the orphans and widows in their affliction and need". I'm sure God in all His awesomeness doesn't mind if this pure outward expression of worship extends to ANYONE who is in affliction and need. ALL GROUPS who are "victims" of erroneous ideologies. Let's pray that the widows in Vrindavan will see themselves the way God does, and that India be changed for the cause of Christ.

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

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Saturday, March 9, 2013

How to Be Trendy This Summer

Women like fancy outfits and they want to be trendy all the time. Well, at least this is the case with most women. If winter is all about feeling warm and comfortable, things change when the first rays of sun show up in the sky. But, don't forget, for each spring summer season, the fashion world has new rules. What was in last year is not necessarily trendy this year. Although you cannot change your wardrobe on an annual basis, there are some tricks you can use to remain trendy.

So, which are the main fashion trends for spring summer 2013? What kind of outfits are we going to put on this year? Take a look at the main tendencies and you will certainly find something for you as 2013 is a generous year when it comes to fashion.

Flowers, tropical jungle and ethnic inspiration

These are the main three concepts you have to consider if you want to be trendy this summer. While floral patterns are practically a leit-motif for each hot season, this year's novelty lies mostly in the inspiration fashion designers found in the unexplored jungles as well as in the distant Asian continent, from where they brought a wide range of prints: peacock, snake, leopard, hibiscus or lotus flowers, etc. They feature dresses, shirts, but also accessories like scarves and bags.

Another thing coming from the fascinating Far East - the kimono cut is very trendy this year. If the traditional kimono type is too much for you, just take it as a general guideline. A glance at this season's collections will show you that the kimono cut is suitable for dresses, jackets and shirts equally.

Retro, vintage... 50s and 60s

Another thing to consider if you want to be trendy during the spring summer of 2013 is that fashion trends work in cycles. The designers find inspiration in the surrounding world as well as in the past. This year the preference goes to the 50s and 60s and you can be in fashion wearing an A-shaped skirt, a psychedelic patterned outfit, orby adopting the famous yé-yé look once embodied by Twiggy, Francoise Hardy and Jane Birkin.

Remember Audrey Hepburn's dress? This iconic cut is very fashionable, too. Combine it with polka dots and you are will make many pairs of eyes turn after you.

But the retro trend does not refer solely to cuts and iconic items. It can come in the form of a fabric, or technique, such as knitting or crocheting. Many years considered grandma's thing, crocheted dresses are back.

Color block, pastel, total white, black and white, red, iridescent...

Indeed, the chromatic palette of spring summer 2013 is very generous. All the above mentioned themes are in. So, there is something here for everyone. Whether you prefer a more daring look with color blocking patterns, you want to go for total purity and innocence, or, on the contrary you are more into red dresses, anything is permitted. When it comes to pastel colors, remember the nude pink is the tone for 2013.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Single Moms For Financial Freedom

Chances are, you've considered or daydreamed about the possibility of "working from home online." Wouldn't it be amazing to work out of the comfort of your home, doing work you love that inspires you, while creating your own schedule that allows you to be available for your kids and best of all, make some reliable automated income so you can finally get some sleep at night?

Here are some things to consider when turning your daydreams into reality:

1. Your mindset includes your thoughts and beliefs and whether you know it or not, these thoughts and beliefs are controlling you, dictating your behaviors moment by moment. It's important to evaluate your beliefs and where they stem from. When it comes to money, most people adopted their parents' beliefs before they were old enough to go to Kindergarten. If you have the belief that there is "not enough money" guess what's going to show up in your life? Not enough money. It's extremely important to change your "relationship" and beliefs about money, first and foremost, or it's never going to matter if you have a brilliant entrepreneurial idea. Emmanuel Dagher's "4 step process to heal your relationship with money" is amazing.

2. Your Faith is more important than ever right now. Trust that whatever financial hardship you are going through is/was designed for your greater good, essentially purifying you from old negative beliefs. The deep yearning for more is calling you to take massive action! Your faith will keep you focused and bring you back from fear and despair. Your faith assures and reminds you that you are a magnificent being sourced with abundant love; therefore judgment has no business putting you down. Your brilliance is emerging, regardless what is going on externally.

3. The more you remind yourself of your magnificent love, the less you'll have to worry about self-doubt and judgment. Remember, like attracts like, so if you stay stuck in self-loathing, you'll attract more of it into your life. Instead, be more "like" the people you like! If you want to earn more money, study and learn from people earning more money! There are countless FREE trainings, teleseries, blog posts, tutorial videos, etc. All you need is a willingness to learn and expand and let a Google Search lead the way.

4. Your skill set must include communication and connecting. You're going to have a very hard time making money online if you can't stay connected with people longer than the initial interaction. People do NOT open up their wallets to strangers very often. You must build a relationship with your leads and help them solve their problems. You must be a "pain killer" in some way, shape or form.

5. If you're going to be a stellar "pain killer" you'll need a stellar product or service that you wholeheartedly believe in; preferably something that you use and love.

6. Lastly, to earn money online, you need people (in other words "leads"). Preferably NOT your friends and family.

Once you find a product or service that you are passionate about and your "WHY" is crystal clear, hand-written on paper, find someone you respect and admire who's in the "online money game" and start paying attention! You don't have to re-invent the wheel, just simply do what they do!

To learn more about financial freedom and income opportunities, please join and "like" the "Single Moms for Financial Freedom" Facebook community.

Tips for Purchasing Quality Women's Tops

Women all over the world like wearing tops. They usually look elegant and sexy when they put on quality tops. Oftentimes, buying such female dresses can be very challenging especially if you don't know the right steps to take. Given below are simple tips that can be very helpful.

• Know your size

Women's tops showcase in a variety of sizes. You need to know your actual body size when looking for such dresses. There are tops meant for fat ladies. There are also the types meant for skinny ladies. Each of them comes with a definite size. If you're obese, you may not have a particular clothing size. You don't need to panic about that. There are plus-size dresses available for obese people. You can always go for them. You can always engage a tailor to help you re-shape them.

• Choose a favorite style and color

Tops showcase in a variety of styles and colors. Some of them are designed with V-neck. Others come with round-neck design. There are several colors of such dresses available. You can go for the lone colors or the mixed-colored types. You simply need to choose your favorite color and style when searching for them.

• Consider the quality of the fabric

Women's tops are made of different kinds of fabric materials. They can be made of cotton, wool, linen and other materials. Some of them are made of thick materials while others are made of soft materials. You have to choose the best dresses that will suit your condition. You can have a combination of the light and heavy tops. You can always use them during different weather conditions. You can put on the light dresses during summer season while you wear the heavy ones during winter.

• Shop Around

You've got to shop around when looking for quality female tops. There are several fashion shops that market such female dresses. You can see them around your vicinity. However, the internet offers you easy access to several online fashion shops where female dresses are sold. You can easily browse through them online. You need to compare prices as you check through the shops. You're sure to locate a reliable online shop that will give you quality dresses at affordable prices when you come online.

With these tips discussed above, you can always purchase quality women tops. You can also get them in bulk especially if you're a dealer on such female dresses. All you need is to locate a reliable online vendor.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

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Monday, March 4, 2013

What Is Mother's Day All About?

Breastfeeding is a natural process which babies rely on to survive. Many mothers breastfeed their babies for the first year of their lives, moving onto formula and pasted foods before giving them chunks of food and whole pieces of food. For many mothers, Mother's Day is no day to relax, and instead is a day like any other when they spend every waking moment caring for their child as it has no way of caring for itself.

Fathers of new born babies can help to make Mother's Day more enjoyable by buying presents for the new mother from their new baby. These presents can be anything, something the mother really wants usually, as the mother won't have had time to get anything for herself for a while with a new born baby. Fathers need to make Mother's Day as enjoyable as possible, which is their responsibility for at least the first five years of a child's life.

For new mothers the opportunity to live Mother's Day will be a concept they can't comprehend, as they're too busy caring for their child, but this is living Mother's Day. The day is about celebrating all that mothers do for a family, and what is more essential to life than giving birth and feeding a baby? Breast milk is food produced by a mother, meaning there's nothing better for a baby to drink, and by breastfeeding on Mother's Day they can really get into the theme of the occasion by being all that they can be as a mother.

Breastfeeding on Mother's Day has nothing to do with the washing up or cooking, meaning it's one of the few things that a mother can do and think that she is really making a difference to the life of what will grow up to be a person. Without breastfeeding children would stand little chance of growing to be healthy and happy human beings, and even if mothers are using formula they can still get that feeling of providing something essential to life on a day that celebrates how much they do. The first Mother's Day for a mother will always be unappreciated, as they won't have been doing a lot of different things for the family yet. As time goes on mothers pick up more jobs and they get much busier, meaning they have many more jobs and responsibilities to the family, and need to take them seriously to provide for their family properly.

Friday, March 1, 2013

Oh the Humanities: The Horrors of a Magnifying Mirror

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