Living Green with your Clothing Choices!

If you would like to ‘live green’ with your clothing choices as well then you would want to choose from the right fabric types. The top two fabrics which are derived from plant fiber are cotton and linen. Cotton is the number one choice for environmentally friendly fabrics. According to Cotton Incorporated, cotton fiber is over 40% carbon, thus actually reducing the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. Another ‘green’ fabric choice would be a fabric from a protein fiber like silk or wool. The other fabric choices on the market are of man made materials. Acrylic, nylon, polyester, rayon, acetate and blends are all made from various man made fibers. If you are not so set on going ‘green’ but, would like to help our economy in some way then I would stay away from acrylic made from natural gas and petroleum; polyester which is produced from petroleum products, coal, air & water; nylon made from petroleum.

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The Plus Size Woman

Size 14 is the accepted size which begins the plus size women’s clothing line. Also known as Women’s size, plus size clothing has carved a niche in the fashion design world. More and more plus size clothing manufacturers are coming out with stylish clothing for the plus size woman as well as the plus sized youth. Some of the top online plus size clothing retailer are Avenue, Woman Within (formerly known as Lane Bryant Catalog), Jessica London, Roaman’s and Torrid for young women (aged 15 – 29). Check out the latest online coupons for plus size clothing at either ShopTopTen.com or SavingsCount.com two great sites that post the best online coupons! Free to use, no need to register an email address with them to save money. They are all about passing the savings on to you!

 If you would like to ‘live green’ with your clothing choices as well then you would want to choose from the right fabric types. The top two fabrics which are derived from plant fiber are cotton and linen. Cotton is the number one choice for environmentally friendly fabrics. According to Cotton Incorporated, cotton fiber is over 40% carbon, thus actually reducing the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. Another ‘green’ fabric choice would be a fabric from a protein fiber like silk or wool.  The other fabric choices on the market are of man made materials. Acrylic, nylon, polyester, rayon, acetate and blends are all made from various man made fibers. If you are not so set on going ‘green’ but, would like to help our economy in some way then I would stay away from acrylic made from natural gas and petroleum; polyester which is produced from petroleum products, coal, air & water; nylon made from petroleum.
 Women of our past who wanted to look healthy found it flattering to look plump and healthy as a way to attract men.  Nineteenth century artwork shows that during that era having a heavy figure was the norm and bigger was not only better but, bigger was beautiful. Today, plus size women are making a come back and some have even become positive role models in the media. American Idol’s Jordan Sparks and Kimberley Locke are both a positive role models for all women especially those who are plus size women. Hollywood also jumped on the band wagon with the recent comedy Hairspray. Featuring Nicole Blonsky, who played Tracy Turnblad, portrayed a confident, well adjusted plus size woman.
 It is important to be happy with who you are and confident in the way you look. Most often our image is based on what we wear and how we present ourselves. Choosing the right fitting clothes is an important step to looking and feeling good about oneself. Knowing what styles and colors look good on your body shape is the first step to dressing with confidence. The second step is to maintain a healthy self image. The best way to do this is to surround yourself with people who build you up and are a positive influence in your life. Also, it is important to be healthy and live a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy foods. The best way to determine if your weight is putting your health at risk is to check with your health care provider.

Womens Cothing Trends for 2008

If you want to dress in the latest fashions and do not have any extra money to go out and purchase a spring or summer wardrobe then it will be helpful to know what styles are in or out this year. If you would like to shop with an online coupon for womens clothing go to ShopTopTen.com to save money on women's clothing, plus size clothing for women and youth and lots more.

Knowing what is in or out will help you make the right choices with the clothing you already have in your closet. Perhaps some of your older styles are back in fashion or you may be able to add a few inexpensive accessories to what you already have to be right in style this coming spring and summer. Perhaps you will splurge and update your clothing wardrobe for this spring or summer with the latest trends. Either way, this article will help women make smart clothing choices this season.

Skirts. Here you’ll see lots of pleats and pockets with a cinched waist. The trend is a high hem at the bottom adorning a feminine lace and soft touch peaking below the skirt bottom. The skirt will have a look which is short (a few inches above the knee) and full. Worn with a belt and a cropped jacket you’ll be right in style.
Pants. The high waist is on the return as well as the full, flared look with a high heel to keep the look feminine. Since new trends in pants take a while to filter down the runway to the average consumer you may continue see the skinny look in the women’s clothing line.
Jackets. The tuxedo dress jacket or worn long as a dress for women is in style with a soft, lighter fabrics to prevent a masculine look. The cropped jacket will be a staple for this upcoming season as well.
Blouses. The underwear as outerwear look is still a trend but the look is covered with a light fabric giving only a hint of skin. The style is to show less skin this season and more sexy delicate pieces with lacey details. You’ll see sleeveless or the off the shoulder look for women’s tops this season.
The purse. This season’s accessory handbag is the clutch. You will see a huge color selection offering lots of bright colors.
Women’s Shoes. Popular shoes will have wedge heels and peep toes. The safari look is in showing up in a classic flat.
Hairstyles and makeup will be kept simple to balance out the explosion of art in the clothing.

Women’s clothing styles have a feminine look this season with lots of layers and light, sheer fabrics. Fabrics will include silk, lace, chiffon and lightweight suede. Floral patterns are also coming into fashion along with flared skirts with a swish and soft denim washes with frayed seams. The hot color this spring and summer is lilac and lavender or subtle amethyst tones. Women’s clothing styles are an expression of art this season with abstract designs mixing colors in either a soft wash look or a bright color statement. Looks will also be inspired with an international flare as well as a touch of safari. You will also see hand painted fabrics and star and stripe patterns are the styles of this coming summer. Always a classic look which never goes out of style is the black and white look – just add a feminine touch to your staple black and whites accessorize with a bright belt, clutch and high heel and you’ve got a great look that’s right in style!

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Buying the best cut of steak

Whether you are buying meat in a grocery store or out at a fancy restaurant, knowing how to choose the right cut of meat is essential in your enjoyment of your meal.

A general rule of thumb for selecting the best cut of steak is to consider the activity level of that particular part of the cow. Common sense will tell you that the parts of the cow that are not overly used or exercised will be more tender than areas that are used on a daily basis like the leg or shoulder. Starting with the rear of the cattle, the four main cuts are the round, loin (sirloin & short loin), rib and chuck. The round and the chuck are the tougher cuts while the loin and ribs are more tender. When choosing which loin section, it is best to remember that the tender filet come from the short loin yet are less flavorful and the most economical cut are the sirloin which have the potential to be the most flavorful and juiciest!

To help you pick a cut that is a good balance of tenderness and flavor you need to look at the marbling. Marbling is the white flecks of fat within the meat muscle. If the cut has a lot of marbling you can expect it to be more, juicer and more flavorful. However, make sure the marbling is in thin streaks. If it has thicker fatty looking marbling the cut will probably be tough.

In the United States, inspection is mandatory however, grading of meat is voluntary since each facility has to pay to have its meat graded. Most of the graded beef sold in supermarkets is USDA Choice or Select cut and the Prime cuts are sent to nicer restaurants and overseas.

Omaha Steaks, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is a well known, reputable company which sells steaks online. They have been offering a variety of premium steaks and other gourmet foods since 1917.

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