Folks familiar with the waterfront location of Nippers Beach Grille at the Beach Marine

Posted on May 22, 2012 by sexyaccessories

Chairwoman Kelli O’Leary and co-chairwoman Oona Sidoroff had more pre-dinner surprises in store. A flash mob of 20 Douglas Anderson School of the Arts students, disguised as volunteers in black pants, white shirts and top hats, broke into a dance routine to a tune called Magic. They came together in the ballroom, where emcees Ronald McDonald and executive director Joy Hardaker, conducted a live auction of family sponsorships that raised $60,000. The Faze provided music for dancing. Desserts of Magic Dragon’s Breath, Bananas Foster and Sweet Pete’s Treats topped off the enchanting evening. Top sponsors were Children’s Cancer Cooperative, Vistakon and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
The venue was zany and the dress code cool and casual for the second annual K9 Gala at Fantasy Farm that has a barn filled with classic autos and a party house containing an amusing, bazaar assortment of props, manikins and toys. The privately owned, heavily wooded acreage is home to hundreds of birds and exotic animals, such as macaws, monkeys, lemurs and wallabies. Nevertheless, on May 7, the focus was on canines trained to serve wounded warriors suffering post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of service in Iraq and Afghanistan.Generation Y were leading a “casualisation” of dress codes in the workplace.K9s for Warriors, founded by Shari and Bobby Duval, trains the dogs and matches them with soldiers, who work with their dogs for three weeks. Many of the canines are rescues, but some come from private donors. Shari said, in its first year of operation, warriors have come from as far away as California and Oregon to be teamed with a service dog.
“Last year, K9s graduated 21 teams of dogs and warriors with a 100 percent success rate,” she said. “We hope to graduate 38 teams this year.”People made donations, but there was no set ticket price for the event that included music and a buffet catered by LuLu’s Waterfront Grill. Mid-party, a color guard from Jacksonville Naval Air Station filed into the party room followed by some wounded warriors with their canines and retired Rear Adm. Kevin Delaney, who said: “These dogs give them the confidence and courage to get back out in society. K9s for Warriors is making a difference — one warrior at a time.”
Folks familiar with the waterfront location of Nippers Beach Grille at the Beach Marine, Jacksonville Beach, knew the dress code would be beach casual for the May 8 Bad Habit Par-Tee benefitting the JT Townsend Foundation. Townsend suffered a spinal cord injury playing football for Episcopal High School. The accident left him paralyzed and changed his life, but didn’t deter him from completing his high school degree and going to the University of North Florida, where he is majoring in sports management. Top golfer Fred Funk befriended Townsend, and the community rallied around. Funk’s Punks raised money to help his family build a home equipped for someone with his disability. In appreciation, Townsend wanted to pay it forward by forming a foundation to raise money to give assistance and medical equipment for others with disabilities.

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My Hot Electronics Begins Carrying Wedding Dresses and Engagement Rings

Posted on May 17, 2012 by sexyaccessories

My Hot Electronics announced on Monday that the company will begin to carry wedding dresses and other items that are associated with the wedding process including bridal sets, wedding albums, engagement rings, wedding bands and more.Why expand into the wedding industry? According to DaVaughn Lucas, Owner of My Hot Electronics, the correlations between wedding planning and the ceremony and electronics shopping is very visible.
“Many couples look to streamline the wedding and engagement process as much as possible, especially in today’s very busy world. Almost everyone in the world uses a form of electronics, and just as many people are either planning on becoming engaged, dating someone that could turn into a serious relationship, beginning a new marriage, or have been many years of wedding bliss. We want to make the customer’s life and daily activities easier and by expanding our brand into this arena, it not only accomplishes that feat, but it makes the search process for the perfect dress, ring, wedding favor, much easier and smoother.”
To say it’s been a prom season to remember for the graduating class of 2012 would be a major understatement. From cardboard-cutout dates to tornado-interrupted dances to some totally epic prom proposals, high school seniors across the country had some truly epic stories to share this year.Now that most students have already posted their photo albums on Facebook and stowed their dresses in the back of their closets, we wanted to relive the prom memories along with them through a round-up of the amazing stories we heard this year. In the slideshow below, we compiled the 20 most inspiring, wacky, controversial and generally unforgettable tales of prom 2012. Get ready for some prom-night nostalgia, because these movie-worthy moments are a testament to why prom is considered the biggest event of your high school career.
Lady Gaga hammed it up at a recent concert in Tokyo wearing a second meat dress. On Monday, the controversy-courting singer tweeted a photo of herself—photographed by famed lensman Terry Richardson, no less—belting out “Americano” while standing between twin flanks of prop meat. While Gaga remained mum about the provenance of the sweetheart-necked frock, her original MTV Video Music Awards getup featured actual cuts of sirloin and rump roast. Let’s hope the bubble-skirted ensemble was a meat-inspired homage rather than the real deal. Given Gaga’s affection for shock tactics, however, we can’t say we’d be surprised either way.

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Generation Y were leading a “casualisation” of dress codes in the workplace

Posted on May 15, 2012 by sexyaccessories

A spokeswoman from Clayton Utz last week said: “My understanding is that Alex [Frampton] came in as an independent presenter many years ago, and the views she expressed were her own, not the firm’s. Our female employees are certainly free towear trousers as part of their corporateattire.”A personal stylist, Chris Rewell, who runs her own company, created a prescriptive style document that has been presented at many firms. The 11–page document, obtained by Fairfax Media, lists do’s and don’ts for women’s presentation in the workplace.
Ms Rewell said Generation Y were leading a “casualisation” of dress codes in the workplace. “We are a visual species and the way we present ourselves needs to be appropriate,” she said.One of the firms that used the Rewell presentation, investment bank Barclays, said the two-hour session, run in December 2010, was designed only for women in its women’s network.”It wasn’t a Barclays initiative for the presentation, the women’s initiative network thought they should put on the program for the women,” a spokesman said.Dress registries help keep big day special.A professor of employment relations at the University of Sydney, Marian Baird, said companies were outsourcing such presentations as “risk minimisation strategies”. When a third party comes into the office, the company can then distance itself from “sensitive issues” or the risk of facing legal action, she said.
“It’s a very difficult area to police and you have to be very careful,” Professor Bairdsaid.Professor Baird said she had also heard of young women in corporate workplaces being told they were not wearing enough make-up or their heels were not high enough. “I think it’s abhorrent,” she said.”The MCC seem to be living in some bygone era in where denim is the devil’s fabric and cravats are still an indication of a well-dressed man,” said the man who wished to remain anonymous.”You only have to look at the stewards in their black trousers and cream jackets to know that following the dress code is unlikely to leave you looking as smart as you might do for an evening at an exclusive restaurant.
“The idea of attending a sporting event in a three-piece suit does seem strangely anachronistic. Maybe it’s time that the MCC got some fashion advice.”The MCC, which owns Lord’s in north West London and was founded in 1787, has received calls before to relax its strict dress code, not least from former England cricket captain Mike Brearley.Brearley, who was president of the MCC in 2007, said he believed it was no longer necessary for members to wear a jacket and tie in the Pavilion.But his proposal was never acted on.

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Dress registries help keep big day special

Posted on May 10, 2012 by sexyaccessories

So, it’s no wonder many stores selling prom dresses now offer their customers the option of registering their dress on a web-site or log book to try and reduce the odds of having to share the stage with someone else.”It’s a special occasion for all the girls and if you can prevent duplication, then that’s good,” said Veronica Hosszu, owner of Elizabeth Noel. After 44 years in business it’s now one of London’s most popular stops for girls searching for that special dress.In fact, Elizabeth Noel has offered customers a prom registry service for more than 20 years, writing the style and colour in a log book that contains pages for every high school in the district, a system that is soon to go online.
“It’s all by school, it’s completely anonymous — no names or personal information,” Hosszu explained.”It’s a service people want. But the hardest thing to explain is that we can’t legally stop someone from buying the same dress anyway. However, we do try to dissuade and shame girls from the same school buying the same dress.”Students at some schools have even set up their own prom dress registry on Facebook.
It’s clearly not foolproof. One girl, 17-year-old Emilia, said she bought her dress in Michigan, posted a photo, then found out another girl loved it so much she bought one nearly identical.”Hers isn’t exactly the same, but they are close,” Emilia said.”The registries are great, except for people who love your dress and go out and buy the same dress.”One story circulating in the city is about a girl who bought and registered her dress only to have a more popular girl in the school buy the identical dress and whose friends started harassing the first girl to change her dress.
Le Chateau, another popular prom dress outlet, set up an online registry two years ago.”It was very well received,” said Marlene Robillard, director of public relations and communications for the Montrealbased chain.”Buying a prom dress can be daunting for girls to get fitted and buy a dress, only to go to the prom and find someone else wearing the same dress. We are one of the major prom dress retailers and we had a lot of customers bringing up the subject. It’s just an extra level of service.”Said Tracy Baltessen, manager of Le Chateau at White Oaks Mall: “It doesn’t stop someone from the same school buying the same dress, but it detours them. When the girls come in, they’re really excited. I mean that’s a big day in their lives and it’s a dress they’ll remember forever.”

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Maria Fowler in eye-popping dresses after reading all about her spat with Marcus Collins

Posted on May 8, 2012 by sexyaccessories

During the week she hit the headlines following a public bust up with Marcus Collins and yesterday Maria Fowler couldn’t wait to read all about it.The 25-year-old reality TV star was spotted heading to a local newsagents in Liverpool last night before enjoying a night out in the city.Maria and her glamour model friend, Gemma Massey, showed off their transformations as they went from their casual comfy clothes to eye-propping dresses in a matter of hours.But before heading to Liverpool club, Newz Bar, Maria had a good read of the Daily Star’s cover story  – which just so happened to be about her, and clearly it put her in a good mood for her night out.
Earlier that evening the pair wore Converse trainers and sheepskin boots as they made their way to a newsagents.Maria’s tousled hair had clearly already been styled as she clutched the newspaper andcarrying two handbags, but she couldn’t resist taking a sneaky peek at the story and even laughed as she did so.Powerful Patterns and Pretty Print-Cesses: Get Ready for Summer With New Look Dresses.Fast forward a few hours later, and the ladies emerged from their hotel and ready to have a good time.Wearing a figure-hugging black and white dress, the former TOWIE star showed off plenty of flesh that was tanned to perfection.
She teamed the garment with a pair of black platform heels and a skull-emblazoned clutch bag.
However, it was her friend Gemma who probably stood out more as she also wore a rather tight dress that highlighted her bust.Maria couldn’t stop smiling as she tottered to the nearby venue and clearly wasn’t bothered about her spat with Marcus.The feud between Maria and former X Factor star Marcus erupted on Thursday night after the two met at the launch of Desperate Scousewives’ Amanda Harrington, and Gill and Debbie O’Toole’s online store.Things took a turn for the worse after Maria asked Marcus for a picture with him and the singer reacted ‘rudely’ to the request.The war of words continued across the very public social network with both personalities racing to post abusive messages about the other one first.
After Maria had posted the problematic picture, Marcus re-tweeted it and made a sly dig at Miss Fowler’s appearance.He said: ‘Does anyone know who this girl is? Whoever she is she is very Very rude and needs to calm down #whythelongface’.The pair then continued to hit out at each other via the internet while standing in the same room for the entire virtual altercation.

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2012 White House Correspondent’s Dinner red carpet dresses

Posted on May 4, 2012 by sexyaccessories

Pocono Mountain East High School senior, Nia Rametta will be collecting gently used prom and bridesmaids dresses for the local chapter of Becca’s Closet at the Teen Dream Expo on from 1-4 p.m. today at The Garden at desaki on Route 611 in Swiftwater.Rametta, two year leader of the local chapter of Becca’s Closet, will be attending the Teen Dream Expo to raise awareness of the organization which was founded in 2003, and honors the memory of Rebecca Kirtman of Florida, who put together a dress drive at her high school and was tragically killed in a car accident shortly after distributing the gowns.The dresses collected at the Teen Dream Expo will eventually be distributed, next year, to girls who might not otherwise be able to afford to buy a formal dress for prom. Each person who attends the Expo and donates a dress to Becca’s Closet will be entered to win a styling session by Dawn of New York in Stroudsburg.This will likely be Rametta’s last collection effort as she will be passing the torch to another Pocono teen upon graduation this spring.
Instead, Cohen’s General Aladeen got off the plane in a tracksuit with his military epaulets, natch, along with his bevy of beauties and they pretty much took over the airport. This happened earlier today. How to store winter clothes safely?Talk about staying in character, huh? We find the fact that Cohen-Aladeen is holding a duty free bag rather hilarious. But in the face of all the (mostly negative) publicity he’s been getting from his stunts, do you think this latest move is hilarious … or tacky?If you had been invited to the wedding, your name would have appeared on the envelope, and since the words “and guest” were not written after your boyfriend’s name, he is invited solo. The RSVP card is printed for everyone — singles, couples, families — because the host will have to give an accurate headcount to the caterer: it is not an option for guests to invite guests. Nonetheless, don’t assume the exclusion was deliberate.
Sometimes a flash will interfere with the work of the official wedding photographer. The newlyweds would most likely welcome a couple of photos with another point of view. If it’s a really big wedding, you should call the wedding planner beforehand to get permission to take photos. Smartphones are in everyone’s pocket or evening bag, so most wedding couples shouldn’t have a problem with them because there is no flash. Just don’t post drinking-related photos of the bride and groom on social media sites.

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Powerful Patterns and Pretty Print-Cesses: Get Ready for Summer With New Look Dresses

Posted on April 28, 2012 by sexyaccessories

With the promise of good weather starting to flirt with our wardrobes, it’s time to get prepared for those lazy lawn days and sultry nights when only the best summer outfits will do. Summer brings with it the opportunity to splash ourselves with lively colours, bare our shoulders and swap boots for open sandals. However there is only one queen of summer: the dress! And this summer dresses just got powerful; with fiery prints, bold patterns and striking colours making their way from the catwalk to the high street. With songstress Jessie J recently sporting invigorating bold prints on BBC’s The Voice, there’s no denying that prints are reigning supreme. Favourite fashion retailer, New Look, are among the first to offer an array of powerful print dresses; from brightly coloured Mexican and Aztec inspired patterns to flattering asymmetrical wrap dresses.
A throw back to the swinging 60s, a time of self-expression and fun, prints have always held their place in the fashion stakes. Big, bold and assertive, prints have made their way from being used solely for shawls and scarves to owning individual garments. Miss Sixty, an advocate for all things 60s, offers a charming range of floral print dresses – available at New Look. From the one shouldered butterfly dress (GBP 79.99) with an elegant knot strap that exudes summer to mono-floral designs that bridge the gap between work and play. Rooted in 60s prints with a vintage feel that is simply timeless, Miss Sixty dresses will make this summer as memorable as the next.
Inspired by the catwalk, New Look’s 2012 summer dress collection is undeniably Central American in theme, with Mexican patterns and Aztec inspirations emboldening the line. A testament to the strength of individual designs, some garments carry single patterns. Maxi dresses are great at carrying bold designs, are flattering and create an immediate silhouette effect. The New Look Naomi Mustard Aztec Maxi Dress (GBP 34.99) is perfect for sultry summer evenings, with a T-bar cut out back and gorgeous, musky blues and beiges. Effortlessly flattering, halter neck maxi dresses pinch in the waist and sit below the bust. New Look’s Mizumi Blue and White Diagonal Stripe Maxi Dress (GBP 27.99) boasts a smocked bandeau bust that perfectly complements the confident wide stripes. Summer dresses provide the perfect vehicle for bright accessories. Adorn light summer dresses with stud earrings and simple necklaces, and embellish maxi dresses with bold bangles and dangly earrings.

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How to store winter clothes safely

Posted on April 26, 2012 by sexyaccessories

With cold weather finally out of the way in most parts of the country, it’s time to rotate the clothes in your closet. In fact, regardless of whether you live in a seasonal climate or a temperate one, cramming all your clothes in the closet all the time makes it harder to find what you want. Also, leaving your wool, cashmere and specialty fabric clothing out during the summer — when bugs are more prevalent — could leave you with moth holes when you pull those garments out later in the year.Many fabrics are edible and can attract bugs. Wool, linen, rayon, cotton and cashmere are all favorites. And it’s not just moths that will chew on your clothes; they’re just the most common culprits. Beetles, silverfish, termites and cockroaches may all find your wardrobe tasty. Putting away seasonal clothes keeps these pests away.
But out of sight shouldn’t mean out of mind. As tempting as it is to put plastic dry cleaning bags over your clothes and call it a day, or stuff them all into a space-saving bag, hold off. The best place to start is your closet. Start with a thorough cleaning. Begin by removing old clothes you no longer wear or want to thin out your wardrobe and create more space. Then vacuum the closet thoroughly.Make sure clothing is clean prior to storage, with all stains are removed. This will deter bugs and keep stains from becoming set in. Drawers are an option for storage, but they need cedar liners and should close tight. Store cashmere and other expensive fabrics in clear plastic locking tubs, which give the fabrics room to breathe.To keep garments fresh, use cedar blocks or lavender sachets. Avoid unnatural products like moth balls or dryer sheets. If you live in a humid area and worry that stored sweaters might mold, drop silica crystal packets like those that come in so many products today into your storage boxes.
Avoid storing sweaters and other hanging garments right after they come from the dry cleaners. The wire hangers can damage delicate fabrics and the plastic covering isn’t effective enough at keeping insects from working their way inside and eating your garments. If you have an extensive collection of cashmere items, it’s best to wrap each item in acid-free tissue to keep it dry and protected, and then store in a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.Avoid moving your cold-weather clothing out of the closet, though. Storing clothes under the bed, in the basement, attic, or garage is unwise, because these are places where bugs are more likely to be found and where temperature variations can damage your clothes.

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Wholesale Dresses are Available Online

Posted on April 24, 2012 by sexyaccessories

Wholesale evening dresses are mostly casual wear and needn’t be looked for more colors or designs. The prices of these wholesale evening gowns are reasonably priced. Actually there is no need to wait for a particular day to purchase these wholesale evening dresses. When we go out for a shopping or when we see sale put up we can simply buy these dresses. The ordinary prom dresses or casual dresses will certainly look grand on anybody because of its design. These dresses would be great for wearing as evening dresses or for the prom dresses because of its quality and attractiveness.
On the other hand the wholesale evening gowns can also be used as casual evening dresses or can also be used as party dresses. Usually the students of some model schools and the professional oriented people would mostly try the whole sale sales since they can get more dresses at lesser prices. In fact there are many wholesale cocktail dresses showrooms that offer the cocktail dresses at affordable prices. Students start own clothing line to help pay for college.The bridesmaid dresses with high quality and unique designs are at all times available in the wholesale party dresses sale. When looking for wholesale bridesmaid dresses it is apt to check them online before coming to a conclusion.
The party dresses are also available online, therefore when looking or planning to buy party dresses or any kind of dresses it is very important to check prior to buying. When buying the whole sale bridesmaid dresses online the brides will be very happy because they are available at affordable prices along with top quality. To find the wholesale prom dresses or wholesale prom gowns all one has to do is log on to the website with the right term entered and one would find a collection wholesale centers that offer the party dresses, wholesale prom dresses, evening dresses, party gowns, wholesale bridesmaid dresses etc at affordable prices and also with wide variety to choose from.
The wholesale prom gowns are in fact very gorgeous and they are very comfortable as well, the person wearing the prom dress would look very attractive. Any dress for that matter must be very comfortable and attractive to wear. The wholesale prom gowns are available at affordable prices. The material of the prom dress is of very high quality and would give better life to the dress and it can be used as party dresses or for any occasions. There are plenty of party wear dresses that are used for many occasions like the cocktail parties, evening parties, and birthday parties and so on.

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Riverside Clothing II Class learning and giving back to the community

Posted on April 19, 2012 by sexyaccessories

Riverside Clothing II Class, under the direction Tracey Haas, is taking their skills to the next level of helping others.Ms. Haas helped write the framework for the pilot Clothing II and Riverside is one of six high schools offering the Clothing II course in Arkansas.”This class has gone beyond what I thought,” Ms. Haas said. “The Clothing I class was not ready for the projects they have completed this year. They are eager and ready to go to work and they have certainly been successful in projects such as taking prom dresses from yard sales or donated and making them beautiful for young girls to wear to the prom.”
The GT teacher asked about creating bags for orphanages in Africa and within three days, 36 beautiful bags embellished with buttons and other decorative pieces were ready to be filled with tablets and pencils. One of the students, Lauren Weaver, has been to Africa on a mission trip and was especially pleased to be able to help fill the need working with her classmates.Brenda Buerkle, Riverside business teacher, asked the girls about cutting out fleece hats to be given to a local resident undergoing cancer treatments. The class did more than cut out the hats, they created a variety of fleece hats for the pink room at Clompton Clinic.”We were at a FCCLA meeting and the guest speaker was a representative from the March of Dimes and spoke about hats that would be needed. My girls looked at me and said we’re on this,” Ms. Haas said. “We began to look on the internet for measurements for hats and came across an article about making burial gowns out of wedding dresses. We contacted the March of Dimes and Share Hope and Jill Crews from Share Hope NEA spoke to the girls and gave them an idea and even a model baby doll for sizing.”
“The wedding dress was so beautiful, I had to shut my eyes to make that first cut. We got 17 dresses out of the first bride’s gown,” Ms. Haas said. “I was talking to a lady when I was visiting in Mammoth Spring telling about our project and she gave me a wedding dress with a long train. We got 18 dresses out of the second gown. The girls used lace, ribbon, buttons, and made the little gowns very special. Diane Powell, a secretary here at Riverside, crocheted blankets for us to match with the gowns. This has been a community project.” They also received a gift card from one parent to purchase accessories. Lace and ribbon was contributed from the Caraway Senior Citizen’s site.The garments will be placed in zip lock bags and will be distributed to Share Hope at NEA and March of Dimes for St. Bernards to be given to parents who have lost their babies.

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