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How To Identify Leather Handbag

Posted by admin on November 29, 2015
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Nowadays, more and more ladies love leather shoulder bags. Because there is no other texture can compare with it, and leather also has many kinds with different quality, which make ladies fall in with them. For example, in leather, slick-surfaced leather is often used, because its tension strengthen is good, it is able to bear or endure dirty, friction and has good air permeability. About nubuck, it not only has elegant surface, and good air permeability, but it still has weak points that is easy to be dirty and not good to take care, especially in bad environment, it is very easy to absorb dust, and after touched water, it also will fall over. And there is another leather called modified leather, which is made up by processing daub on the surface of leather, and it can press with different grains.

While, there are many fake leather mixed with real leather in market, we should open our eyes to discern leather. Below I will introduce several common ways to you when you buy a leather shoulder bag or handbag.

No. 1 Touch Feeling
When you touch the handbag’s surface, it is smooth (except grain leather), soft, plump and stretchy, thus it is real leather.

No. 2 Look
Look is mainly used to identify leather’s kind and grain leather’s stand or fall, to watch the surface of leather has obvious pores and lines, while fake leather is also imitated pores, but its pores are not realistic and clear. Moreover the reverse side of fake leather is a layer of fabric as baseboard, and this kind of baseboard is used to increase its tension strength, which is not existing in leather bags. Hence this is the simplest and most practical way to identify leather handbags.

No. 3 Odour
A good-quality leather generally has no peculiar odour, and if only it is leather, it will have leather odour. If there is acrid odour, it may be some chemical raw material is exceeding standard to use in wording process.

No. 4 Light
After lighted, leather’s odour is same as fired hairs, and won’t be lump, use fingers to pinch it can be powder. While, the fake leather, after lighted, will produce acrid odour, and form to lump.

Vintage Clothing Making a Comeback

Posted by admin on November 25, 2015
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It is often said that fashion is cyclical and that styles often come back around. That may be one reason why vintage clothing is so popular. There is something about a well-made dress or outfit from the past that makes people stand up and take notice. Is it the handmade quality that draws people in? Maybe it is the personalised touch of clothing made to measure. Or the nostalgia of bygone eras when things seemed simpler. Whatever the reason, vintage and vintage-inspired clothing is back in style again.

Collectible Fashions

Vintage clothing is sought after because it has a history to it that makes it unique. Often, the clothes were created for a specific person to wear, made to their measurements and hand-crafted. Some clothing may have been designed to be worn to a special event like a wedding or party. You can often find fashions that were worn for a specific purpose kept in a museum as a link to that event. Collectors are often willing to pay top dollar at auction to own vintage fashions that were worn by people who are considered to be style icons like Diana, Princess of Wales or Elizabeth Taylor.

Since fabric does not always age well, it can be difficult to find vintage clothing that is in wearable condition. Tears, rips, and holes are common problems for clothing that has been worn before. Fabrics may also become discoloured or faded in storage. If you are planning to wear a vintage outfit, you may need to have it restored first. On the other hand, if you are collecting and displaying vintage clothes, proper care will need to be taken to ensure that it stays in good condition for years to come.

Newer Options

For those who like the look of vintage clothing, but don’t want to go to the effort of locating, restoring, and possibly altering the clothes, vintage-inspired fashion may fit the bill. Designed to incorporate the lines and styles of vintage fashions, vintage-inspired clothes are a creative homage to the past. These inspired looks are unique because they combine the simplicity of design of the past with today’s fabrics and textiles to create completely new and fresh looks.

There are many up-and-coming, fashion-forward designers that incorporate vintage elements of style into their clothing. You can find many of their boutiques online and have their designs shipped directly to you for reasonable prices. This way, you can have a touch of vintage style in your modern wardrobe without breaking the bank.

Vintage clothing brings many memories and moments to mind and as fashion continues to be reinvented, it will always be in style.

Protective Clothing For The Workplace

Posted by admin on November 25, 2015
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A complete range of protective clothing is available for food processing, industrial maintenance and chemical processing. Products include aprons, sleaves, lab coats, gowns, coveralls, frocks, facemasks, bouffants, hair nets and shoe/boot covers.

Aprons are available in a range of styles: Vinyl-aprons have a seamless design and are available as a coat (with open or elastic sleaves) or a bib. PVC/Nylon aprons are heavy-duty, puncture resistant and provides protection against acids and caustics. Endurosaf aprons are lightweight and provide protection against chemicals, oils and abrasions. Hycar aprons feature a rugged design to withstand frequent use and provide protection against animal fats and oils. Neoprene aprons are heavyweight and resistant to acids and oils. Urethane aprons are a lightweight alternative to neoprene and Hycar. Cryo-apron aprons contain a 100% waterproof liner and provides protection against temperatures as low as -160 degrees C. Aluminized Zetex aprons are available with or without sleaves and provide protection against temperatures up to 426 degrees C.

Sleaves are available a range of materials: Tyvek sleaves have serged seams for extra strength and elastic closures for comfort. They provide protection against dry particulate hazard. Polyethylene sleaves are light weight and provide an economical protection against chemicals and oils. Polyethylene (PE) coated Polypropylene (PP) sleaves are light weight and provide protection against water based liquids.

Lab coats are available in a range of materials: Poly-cotton coats are light weight and stain resistant. They feature side slits for easy access to pants pockets, three spacious pockets and an adjustable belt. 100 percent cotton coats feature four pockets (three outside and one inside), a pen holder and a belt which is sewn down the back. Fluid resistant coats are made from poly-cotton which has been treated with Nano-tex protection at a molecular level. They have four pockets (three outside and one inside) and a two button swing belt for added style.

Disposable isolation barrier gowns are available in either Polypropylene or Polyethylene-coated Polypropylene (for added protection against water-based liquids and certain chemicals). They have elastic sleaves and ties at the back of the neck and around the waist.

Coveralls are available in Du-Pont Tyvek or KleenGuard. Du Pont Tyvek are chemically and biologically inert. The have a zippered front and are available with elastic wrists, elastic wrists and a hood or with elastic wrists, a hood, or boots. KleenGuard provide protection against dry particles and light liquid sprays. They are available in a variety of styles including A20 for protection against particles, A40 for protection against particles and liquids, A60 for protection against blood-borne pathogen and A70 for protection against blood-borne pathogen and chemical splashes.
Frocks are available in a three styles: IsoClean Tyvek has a five snap closure, elastic wrists, serged seams and a three snap adjustable mandarin collar. Pro/Clean has a zipper front, serged seams and elastic sleaves. ChemStat 909A-plus contains inset sleeves, a mandarin collar, snap front closure, three front pockets and snap adjustments on the collar and wrists.

Facemasks are disposable and fluid resistant. They are made of soft, non-woven polypropylene with a full-length aluminium bridge to fit comfortably around the nose and face. Styles include ear-loop, tie-on and shielded.

Bouffant and hair nets are light weight and keep your hair out of your eyes and away from samples. They are available in two sizes 21″ or 24″ for bouffants and 18″ or 21″ for hair nets.

Shoe and boot covers are available in three four styles: Polypropylene covers are made from 100 percent spunbond polypropylene, they are non-woven and are available in two styles regular or skid-free. Polyethylene covers are lint free and water resistant, they provide protection against splashes. Polylatex covers are durable, water resistant and lint-free. Du Pont Tyvek boot covers extend over your ankle to provide extra protection. An acrylic shoe cover dispenser is also available which holds over 50 pairs of disposable shoe covers.

Points on How to Buy Jewelry Online

Posted by admin on November 12, 2015
Posted in: Jewelry. Tagged: , .

If you’ve found a good deal on an engagement ring or a wedding band, try to first learn about the jewelry store. Call them on the phone and speak to a representative. Ask some questions about where they source their materials (Israel? China/Thailand? Europe?). Probe for information and make sure that they sell only “conflict-free” diamonds.

2. Study their return policy carefully. In case your purchase does not work out, you should always have a reasonable way out.

3. Don’t fall for huge discounts (Rule of thumb: scrutinize any discounts over 30%). With gold prices on the rise and jewelers hunting for profits, be sure that you are getting a quality product for a reasonable price. Large discounts are typically the result of an artificially inflated price on inventory, often with poor turnover, which is then put -on sale- and given an unreasonably large discount to make it attractive to bargain hunters.

4. When shopping online, have a general idea of the current cost of gold per gram. This number alone will often help you differentiate a bargain from a marketing ploy.

5. Be careful about purchasing from publicly traded jewelry companies as they are under intense pressure to increase profits for shareholders, look attractive to wall street analysts and to cut costs, which could translate into higher prices and lower quality for the end consumer.

6. When you finally receive your purchase, make sure that you got what you paid for. Use a magnifying glass and check for the metal stamp (14K or 585, 18K or 750, PT950, etc-). Even better, take your purchase to a local jeweler and have it inspected for quality and accuracy.

7. Ideally the jewelry you purchase should have a stamp of the manufacturer. (For example, -Encore DT-, -DT Collezioni- or -EDT- when space is limited).

8. Always inspect your purchase for dents, scratches or any other signs of wear and tear. We have heard of companies shipping out used jewelry that was posted and sold as new.

9. If the jewelry you purchased has diamonds or semi-precious stones (especially rings and earrings with sapphires, rubies, emeralds, etc-), have a local jeweler inspect to make sure that the stones are properly positioned in the setting and are not likely to fall out.

10. If you ordered a paired piece of jewelry (such as earrings), make sure that both are equal in size, have the same shape and are of the same color.

11. When you find an online jewelry store, look for signs of credibility. Online stores will often have icons in various places on their websites with logos of third party companies that guarantee the safety of your private financial information (SSL, Authorize.net, PayPal, etc-), previous customer testimonials and successful conflict resolution (Yelp, Facebook and BBB), and some assurance about dealing strictly with conflict-free diamonds.

12. When you finally decide to purchase, search for online coupons or promo codes on Google, Yahoo or any other search engine. Whether it’s a diamond engagement ring, a wedding band or a pendant, there is almost always a coupon out there you can use and save money with. Cheers, good luck and make it a great buy!

13. Nowadays many buyers chose engagement rings under $100 to make proposals with simply because they don’t want to make expensive decisions without their significant others. Later, a couple will chose a diamond ring together. This can be a perfect strategy to make a great gift and not spend more then you should.

Gold Jewelry Tragedy In Nigeria Leads To Severe Lead Poisoning

Posted by admin on November 7, 2015
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Gold Jewelry may be beautiful, but digging up gold can be very dangerous if you dont know what youre doing. In continents like Africa, which never really got out of the idol worship polytheistic the gods are in control of everything and history has no direction mentality, have never caught up with the rest of the world. They are, and have always been, people of the land. Make your living off the land, and thats it. So much of the poor countries make their living off of what they can dig up from the earth. Gold is one of those things, and gold jewelry is what they sell. The problem is, in order to make gold jewelry, you have to first separate gold form gold ore. And usually, this ore contains lead, which you definitely dont want as part of your gold jewelry, mostly since it is lethal.

But since countries like Nigeria rely on gold jewelry markets to make their living, they have to separate the ore, and with that comes lead into their soil, and from there, lead poisoning is not far behind. And so it happened that this year, 163 people were killed by lead poisoning in a village in Nigeria, after it had been discovered that lead made up 10,000 parts per per million in the soil. Thats 1% lead. Thats really, really high, and very, very deadly. The problem with the gold jewelry mining industry is that if its not regulated and its every family for itself, the lead has nowhere to go but down and into the drinking water. Aside from 163 people dying, thousands have been effected by the adverse effects of lead poisoning. And gold jewelry isnt going to make them feel any better about it.

Right now, theyre simple taking the top soil and throwing it into plastic bags to shipped off and forever unbothered like nuclear waste. What will happen to the gold jewelry industry there remains unclear but it probably wont end, since they have no way of making money and sustaining themselves. And even if the villagers know for now that gold ore can kill you if you dont extract the gold safely, there probably wont be much regulation, since African culture is a tribal culture, and governments dont really know what theyre doing exactly. It is likely that the gold jewelry industry will be slightly more safe as individual families do what they can to protect themselves against lead poisoning, but a concerted effort to regulate the gold jewelry industry in any African country save South Africa seems far fetched.

And we cant simply go in and build infrastructure for them. Western culture cannot be forced on African culture. Any initiative will have to be their own. All we can do is warn. So if youre wearing any gold jewelry right now, appreciate it. Someone may have gone through much danger to get it to you from the Earth.

A Look At The Most Unusual Handbags On The Catwalks Ss12

Posted by admin on November 5, 2015
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Investing in great new unusual handbags however can be an easy way to make exciting and interesting looks wearable.

There were some fabulously bright, colourful and interesting handbag designs sent down the Spring Summer 2012 catwalks, such as:

The Fendi Confetti Bag

Fendi managed to walk the fine line between exciting and versatile with this neutral bag decorated with rainbow coloured studs. The perfect bag to dress up even the simplest jeans and t-shirt outfit, this bright and beautiful piece provides a fresh twist on a classic Fendi look.

The Etro Printed Tote

This tote is no wallflower, with its distinctive multicoloured swirls and bow pattern. Great for those who like their prints bright and bold, this tote works best when allowed to do all the talking with a simple outfit.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Bright Pocket Accented Clutches

Available in a range of bold colourways, including jade green, orange and hot pink, this bright and beautiful clutch has a simple, yet vibrant design. Perfect for evenings out when cool and funky is the order of the night, this clutch is a modern day classic.

Blugirls Party Clutch

This cute clutch features an unusual lime, pink and yellow colourway. Ticking both the pastel and the brights trends, this clutch offers a fun twist on the classic chain handle bag design.

Chloe Accordion purse

As far as unusual handbags go, they dont get much more unusual than this little Chloe wonder. This purse shaped like an accordion is in the same vein as the book cover clutches by French designer Olympia Le-Tan that are currently being seen in the hands many fashion darlings, including Clemence Poesy and

Natalie Portman.

While it’s lovely to keep an eye on the latest unusual handbags by our favourite designers, the price tags can be overwhelming. If you want an unusual piece of arm candy at a more affordable price then the Vendula website is the place to head.

Vendula is master of the unusual handbag, with vibrant and unusual colours and patterns featuring on all its pieces. Those who love the look of the Chloe accordion, for example, could instead pick up the far more affordable Musical Appliqu crossbody bag by Vendula, which is designed in the style of a piano.

Similarly, those who love the lime and pink colourway of the Blugirl Party Clutch, could instead take a look at the pretty Retro Floral Appliqu bag at Vendula, or the new for Spring Butterflies Appliqu handbag, which have a similar colourway and come in a choice of styles.

So for unusual handbags with designer style at affordable prices, Vendula is your fashion saviour this Spring/Summer season.