Whether it's to excite and indulge someone special or just to add a sexy little edge to an otherwise everyday outfit, there is no doubting the universal appeal of these incredibly versatile little numbers.
Andrew Brown, creator and managing director of Lea Beau lingerie was quick to realize that bodystockings were an essential addition to any sexy wardrobe and has ensured that what Le Beau has to offer is as diverse, exciting and engaging as possible, all at highly competitive prices.
The result? A fantastic opportunity for customers all over the world to purchase Le Beau's high quality sexy bodystockings without breaking the bank.
One of Le Beau Lingerie's biggest selling categories and for good reason - they are an obvious choice that flatters all shapes and sizes and the extensive catalogue of products available offers erotic attire with a big appeal at very low cost.
Aschildren we were incapable of understanding how the thermos that accompanied us on every family outing managed to keep juices and cordials icy cold and yet miraculously could serve up a cup of cha piping hot several hours into the journey.
It was apparent that that our father didn't know either as when called upon to explain (his primary function aside from being guardian of the remote) he said that it didn't matter how it happened, not t women's jackets o look a gift horse in the mouth and that I should just be happy that everything didn't come out lukewarm.
We never did get told how a thermos worked and so, for many years, was none the wiser –but we do know that when we first saw bodystockings our minds were thrown back to those road trips in the back of a Ford Cortina.
Le Beau bodystockings are undoubtedly the thermos of the lingerie world – they always manage to get the absolute best out of what's inside. It may be convoluted but it's also undeniably true.
What they offer is a tantalizing glimpse of what lies beneath, providing the possibility of discovery and experimentation. They hide imperfections, real and imaginary, and allow women the opportunity to display their bodies in a way that is still semi-clothed and is, as a result, less intimidating. As a result they feel freer and less inhibited than in many other forms of revealing lingerie.
Bodystockings at Le Beau have been specifically chosen because they provide the dual function of minimizing what we may not like about our body while at the same time making the most of what God gave us. And no matter how much we like or how much we think we are been blessed with, slipping into one of those Le Beau bodystockings will make people look and feel like the greatest thing on earth.
And there lies the other part of their allure: making us feel good.
The psychology behind it is really rather simple: if welook sexy, we feel sexy and if we feel sexy, then we sure as hell look sexy.
The range of bodystockings from Le Beau lingerie guarantees the latest design of sexy lingerie and bodystockings on the UK market today, all accessible at a click of a button.
The variety and versatility of so many designs, able to be worn alone or as part of part of an ensemble means the sensual possibilities are practically endless.
Add to that the simple sizing choices available (meaning that one size really does fit all) so whether a beanpole or a butterbean girls will definitely be able to find a little something that ignites their imagination.
They're waiting for the UK's orders so go take a look.
I guarantee that there'll be nothing lukewarm about the evening.
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WhyHunger is partnering with legendary musician Carlos Santana and http://www.NatNast.com ], the iconic American men's sportswear brand, to produce a collection of limited edition shirts inspired by Santana's music. A portion of proceeds will go to WhyHunger, an organization that fights hunger and poverty in the United States and abroad.
Nat Nast will launch the collection in the first quarter of 2011 and it will be available to the consumer at select retailers, at Nat Nast.com, Santana's concerts and other venues. embroidered silk shirt.
Santana is a member of WhyHunger's Artists Against Hunger & Poverty initiative, which counts Bruce Springsteen, Michael McDonald, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Joss Stone, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Jackson Browne, O.A.R., Papa Roach, and many others among its members.
"It's truly exciting for Nat Nast to be partnering with the legendary Carlos Santana and WhyHunger to raise awareness and money to combat hunger and poverty", said Lawrence C. DeParis, President and CEO of Nat Nast. "Enjoying great music and sharing your blessings with those less fortunate are two essential elements of 'the good life', expressing the spirit of our brand", DeParis added.
"Combining Santana's broad, multi-generational appeal, his extraordinary artwork, WhyHunger's track record with Bruce Springsteen and other artists, Nat Nast's unique design sensibility and everyone's passion for this project, we have a recipe for success", said DeParis.
"I am extremely honored to be partnering with Nat Nast and WhyHunger," Carlos Santana said. "I first became involved with WhyHunger last year when they introduced me to Three Square in Las Vegas women's jackets during the holidays to help provide wholesome food to those in need in the Las Vegas area. Having Nat Nast take our participation to help feed people across the country is joyous."
"It is rare to work with a legendary rock star who is personable, genuinely spiritual, and deeply committed to bringing peace and love to our troubled world," said WhyHunger Executive Director Bill Ayres. "WhyHunger is proud to partner with Carlos and Nat Nast on a project that will bring beautiful clothing into the world and help many of its poorest people."
About WhyHunger: WhyHunger is dedicated to fighting the root causes of hunger and poverty by supporting grassroots organizations that create self-reliance, economic justice and equal access to nutritious and affordable food. Founded in 1975 by the late musician and activist Harry Chapin and current Executive Director Bill Ayres, WhyHunger works to put an end to the hunger suffered by 49 million Americans and more than 1 billion people worldwide.
About Carlos Santana: Forty years and as many albums later, Santana has sold more than 90 million records and has performed to more than 100 million fans at concerts worldwide. To date, Santana has won ten GRAMMY? Awards, including a record-tying nine for a single project, 1999's Supernatural (including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for "Smooth"). In 1998, the group was ushered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, whose web page on their induction notes, "Guitarist Carlos Santana is one of rock's true virtuosos and guiding lights." Among many other honors, Carlos Santana has also been cited by Rolling Stone as #15 on their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time," and #90 on their 2005 survey of the "100 Greatest Artists Of All Time."
About Carlos by Carlos Santana: Carlos by Carlos Santana offers women fashionable footwear, handbags and headwear inspired by the passion and energy that surround Santana's music. Carlos footwear, handbags and headwear are designed for women who demand fashion and love accessories that will make an outfit – not match it. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of Carlos shoes, handbags and hats is donated to the Milagro (miracle) Foundation, a charitable organization founded by the Santana Family in 1998 that makes grants to community based organizations around the world, working with children in the areas of the arts, education and health.
About Nat Nast: Nat Nast is an authentic American men's sportswear brand renowned for its attention to detail, exceptional quality and unique sense of style. The collection is designed "For the Good Life?", inspired by men who live life to the fullest.
Originally founded in 1946 by Nat Nast in Kansas City, the company developed the first bowling shirt, bowling shirts which became an icon of vintage Americana. Re-launched in 2000 by Nat's daughters, Nat Nast Luxury Originals offers a full collection of sportswear epitomizing casual elegance.
Contacts:
WhyHunger:
Lisa Ann Batitto
Communications Director
212-629-0853
lisa(at)whyhunger(dot)org
Carlos Santana:
Michael Jensen
Jensen Communications
626-585-9575
mj(at)jensencom(dot)com
Nat Nast:
Betsy Baron
Director of Marketing
203-820-5560
bbaron(at)natnast(dot)com
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Exclusively.In, the first web destination to bring Indian-infused fashion, jewelry and home décor to a global audience, today announced a $2.8 million round of institutional and angel funding from Accel Partners India and Helion Venture Partners. Exclusively.In will use the funding for marketing and to expand its technology platform and consumer markets.
Online private sale sites have been growing in popularity over the past several years, characterized by successful companies such as Gilt Groupe and Rue La La in the U.S., and Vente Privee in Europe. Exclusively.In is one of the first to bring luxury ethnic fashion and lifestyle products to the U.S. via the members-only, private-sale format. The company has already experienced strong demand from a broad base of consumers, not just the Indian Diaspora, as "Indian-infused" fashion goes mainstream.
Inspired by popular films like Eat Pray Love and Slumdog Millionaire and style icons such as First Lady Michelle Obama and celebrities Uma Thurman, Katy Perry and Rihanna sporting Indian designers, Indian-infused style has emerged as a global trend. Condé Nast Traveler recently called India "the new Italy", with its fashion making waves worldwide. The styles, colors and patterns of the subcontinent have reached every major U.S. retailer – from Saks Fifth Avenue to Target – indicating a strong market around the world. Interestingly, almost half of Exclusively.In's customers are not of Indian origin.
"We're bringing the highest level of Indian design and workmanship to the world, which was previously only accessible to a select few who could visit India multiple times a year," states Exclusively.In co-founder and CEO Sunjay Guleria. "We've created our own 'passage to India', connecting the global fashion consumer with Indian fashion in a simple, fun and intuitive online shopping experience."
The site offers new sales every day featuring unique items such as inspired jewelry and intricately embroidered contemporary clothing for men, women and children, bejeweled accessories like handbags and clutches, in addition to ethnic selections – like saris and luxury Indian bridal wear. Travel deals at top Indian luxury hotels, exquisite home décor pieces and limited edition art collections, photography and collectibles can also be found on Exclusively.In.
The site's subscriber base is growing at a rapid pace, and over 65 percent of its members make repeat purchases. Currently Exclusively.In ships orders directly from Delhi to the doorsteps of customers in the United States in as little as three days and in under a week on average, and has plans to expand to Canada, the U.K. and India in early 2011.
Although Exclusively.In launched less than five months ago, the company has quickly become the industry standard for Indian fashion, jewelry, and lifestyle products, featuring limited edition art and home decor. Additionally, it has been designated as the official online retailer for India's premiere fashion week, the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. Renowned designers such as Tarun Tahiliani, Rohit Bal, Manish Arora, Ashish N Soni, Raakesh Agarvwal, Gaurav Gupta and Payal Singhal feature their work on the site.
"I think it's good that more and more people get a chance to own some of the best things from India because of Exclusively.In," famed designer Manish Arora added. "Whether it's my collection or more traditional clothing or unique pieces for the home, they've given the world an all-access shopping pass to India."
As part of the funding round, Ashish Gupta of Helion Venture Partners and Prashanth Prakash of Accel Partners India will be joining Exclusively.In's board of directo women's coats online rs.
"Exclusively.In has the potential to disrupt a massive market of global ethnic retail and in them we see some of the early traits of success that mirror our other global social commerce investments," states Prashanth Prakash, Partner at Accel India.
"We're very excited to be investing in a company that has created the right recipe for success," Ashish Gupta of Helion Venture Partners said. "A strong team has intelligently identified a market niche, sensed a global trend where growing demand had virtually no convenient supply solution, and applied it to a proven business model."
About Exclusively.In
Exclusively.In offers the best in Indian fashion, jewelry, home decor and travel. From the frontlines of the most inspired styles coming from the Indian subcontinent, they discover and deliver the latest designs and truly unique experiences. Launched in June 2010, Exclusively.In has featured over 200 different vendors in the first four months of sales.
To learn more, visit us at http://www.exclusively.in or join over 55,000 Facebook fans at facebook.com/exclusively.in. To start enjoying the Exclusively.In experience right away, go to bit.ly/instantlyin to register instantly and use the code "IWANTIN" to receive 10 percent off your first order.
About Accel
Founded in 1983, Accel Partners has a long history of excellence and innovation in venture capital, and is dedicated to partnering with outstanding entrepreneurs and management teams to build world-class businesses. Accel today invests globally using dedicated teams and market-specific strategies for local geographies, with offices in Palo Alto, California, London, UK, New Delhi and Bangalore, India as well as in China via the IDG- Accel Partnership.
With over $6 billion under management, Accel has helped entrepreneurs build over 300 successful companies, many of which have defined their categories, including Actuate, Acopia, AdMob, Agile Software, Alfresco, AMCC, Arrowpoint, BBN, Brightcove, ComScore, Etsy, Facebook, Foundry Networks, GlamMedia, Imperva, Infinera, Interwoven, JBoss, Kayak, Macromedia, Maven Networks, metroPCS, Polycom/PictureTel, Portal Software, QlikTech, Rapt, Real Networks, Redback Networks, Riverbed, UUNet, Veritas, Walmart.com, Webroot, Wily Technology, XenSource and Zimbra. Accel India's portfolio includes Chakpak, DoveTail, Enstage, Flipkart, HealthcareMagic, HolidayIQ, Inbiopro, Kaati Zone, Kirusa, Mitra Biotech, MuSigma, Myntra, Perfint, Sconce and Virident. For more information, please visit the Accel Partners web site at http://www.accel.com or find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/accel.
About Helion Venture Partners:
Helion is a multi-stage, India-focused venture fund with $350 million under management. The fund invests in businesses that are either technology-powered or catering to the Indian consumer services space. The focus sectors of investment include - outsourcing, internet, mobile, technology products, retail services, education and financial services. The fund's investors are well-respected global institutions including top tier university endowment funds, foundations and family offices. The fund and its portfolio companies are advised by an experienced and industry renowned team of professionals based in India which include Sanjeev Aggarwal, Ashish Gupta, Kanwaljit Singh and Rahul Chandra. For more information, please visit http://www.helionvc.com.
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Leggings are a hot trend again this season and come in a variety of styles and materials to suit any outfit. Jeggings and treggings are the more modern take on traditional leggings and can be dressed up or down with a pair of lace-up ankle boots or platform courts. MarshallWard.com offers you the popular style and gives you a cover on the fashion.
Team a pair of Jodhpur leggings with a pocket knitted tunic and a pair of studded ballet pumps for a relaxed day out with the girls. Studs, diamantes and eyelets are very popular for both accessories and clothes this season and can be styled in many different ways.
Women with fuller figures should always aim to wear elongated clothes that maximise vertical lines to give the illusion of height. This can be achieved with a boyfriend jersey cardigan, another popular trend this season. For an evening out, swap the jersey for a waterfall cardigan. Opt for a denim biker jacket and a pair of slouch knee boots for a more sophisticated look.
For women who prefer warmer single pieces as opposed to layers, a sweater tunic may be the perfect solution. Marshall Ward provide women's jackets s a number of tunics in different shapes and styles that include all the latest embellishments and feminine trims such as lace and fur.
Trench coats are also making a comeback this season, but for an interesting alternative, why not purchase a knitted cape? Easy to match with almost any look, capes add a classic touch to modern outfits. When paired with another versatile favourite, jeans, a cape can also add a sense of glamour to an ensemble.
Marshall Ward offers a wide selection of size 16 plus women's clothing that will give you the confidence to step out in style this winter. Visit http://www.marshallward.co.uk for all the latest season fashion trends and inspiration.
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Fit Activewear, LLC, the Orlando, Florida designers of a fashion forward line of pe women's coats rformance apparel proudly announce its clothing has been featured on its first fitness magazine cover. Two pieces from the Fit Activewear clothing line are displayed on the cover image of the February 2011 issue of Natural Muscle Magazine.
The magazine cover prominently showcases fitness model and WBFF Pro Athlete, Kim Dolan Leto wearing Fit Activewear's Fit Spider Sports Bra and the newly introduced two-toned Mini Fit Shorts. The cover photo was shot by Florida-based photographer Eva Simon of Eva Simon Photography.
"It's a pleasure to shoot such vibrant, form-fitting athletic clothing from Fit Activewear. My models are always raving about how amazing and comfortable they feel in their clothes," said Simon.
"I am incredibly passionate about designing innovative and affordable fitness apparel that makes women look and feel beautiful in and outside of the gym or yoga studio. My fitness routine includes a combination of weight training, cardiovascular training and hot yoga, so I have an appreciation of the fit, style, and performance women crave from their athletic attire," says Zeudy Mars, founder of Fit Activewear.
In addition to Natural Muscle Magazine, Fit Activewear has also been worn by fitness model Ava Cowan in advertisements for Gaspari Nutrition.
Fit Activewear's line includes sports bras and shorts, tank tops, capris, leggings, and pants made with supplex lycra.
About Fit Activewear
Founded in 2010 by fashion designer Zeudy Mars, Fit Activewear, LLC boasts an innovative line of athletic clothing for the active and fashion-forward women. The unique line of performance clothing includes sports bras, tank tops, capris, leggings, yoga pants, fold over pants, gym shorts and more. Made with Supplex lycra and a quick dry fabrics that will keep you dry and comfortable during any workout. For more information about Fit Activewear please visit http://www.fitactivewear.net.
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After Maria Beal, 38, of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, had stomach stapling and dropped 175 pounds in a year from her 352-pound, five-foot-five frame, she thought she would make a fine looking bride. After all, she went from a size 32 dress down to an eight.
What she didn?抰 expect: loose, hanging skin all over her body that flapped around when she moved and ruined a chance to wear newer, stylish clothes. There was so much excess skin on her upper arms ??doctors call it ?揵at wings????she stood no chance at all of wearing a sleeveless dress at her wedding. As it was, the excess skin made it difficult for Maria to get her arms into any sleeve of any garment.
So she took a $20,000 second mortgage on her home to undergo a surgical operation known as body shaping to remove the excess skin.
Known alternatively as a ?揵ody lift??when skin all over the body is removed, the procedure is already one of the fastest growing areas of plastic surgery as more people give up on failed diets and exercise programs and opt for the gastric bypass operation made famous by NBC?抯 Al Roker and other notables.
Gastric bypass ??it?抯 also called ?搒tomach stapling??and ?搒tomach banding??-- creates an egg-sized pouch in the stomach so a person eats drastically less, causing the loathsome pounds to finally come off.
However, in most cases where the person has lost at least 100 pounds, the skin has been so stretched, no amount of exercise can ever again reduce it back to a normal size. The gastric bypass patient is usually left with massive hanging skin running from the chin to the knees. In a few extreme cases, the patient pulls up the hanging skin like a long skirt to allow unobstructed walking.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, about 52,000 people had some type of body shaping surgery in 2003, the first year the association has tracked the category. While The American Society of Bariatric Surgery reported 103,000 stomach stapling operations in 2003, they expect 144,000 such procedures for 2004. And, as more people choose gastric bypass, ever more plastic surgeons will be removing excess skin.
Moreover, the procedure is not cheap; a total body lift in most parts of the nation averages about $30,000 with the low end of the spectrum priced at about $20,000 while in plastic surgery hot spots like New York City, a total body lift by a top doctor can cost upwards of $50,000. Medical insurance coverage is iffy, with many companies turning down any purely cosmetic operations.
Benjamin Hornik, M.D., a plastic surgeon at the WISH (Weight Intervention and Surgical Healthcare) Center in Downers Grove, Illinois, has seen such an increase in body shaping procedures in the last year; he offers seminars so patients can learn en masse about the procedure.
?揂ccording to our best estimates, upper arm skin contouring was up 1300% in the last decade,??says Dr. Hornik.
Also seeing increases in 2003 over 1992 levels were breast lifts, up 700 percent, while buttock shaping and tummy tucks rose 500 percent and thigh shaping patients increased 400 percent.
?揧ou could almost call the skin reduction operation a ?慺acelift for the figure,??#194;?says Dennis Hurwitz, M.D. the Pittsburg plastic surgeon who performed the six-hour operation on Maria Beal, taking off almost 20 pounds of skin.
?揂fter I dropped 155 pounds, it was like having a size 26 skin on my size 8 body,??says Sally Stewart, 42, an administrative assistant at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburg. ?揂fter I got dressed in the morning, I found myself tucking excess skin back into my clothes; plus, it seemed like I always had a belly button infection, caused by all the skin folds making it very hard to get that area clean. And, my excess skin flapped all over when I jogged.??/p>
Sally says after body shaping, she now wears with confidence shorter skirts, goes to yoga daily and takes aerobics four to six times a week. And nobody looks at her oddly any more.
Fairly clear guidelines apply to both men and women who want body contouring, experts say.
?揟he person should have lost at least 100 pounds, had a stable weight for 12 to 16 months after the gastric bypass operation, be in good health and not planning on becoming pregnant,??says Dr. J. Peter Rubin, M.D., an assistant professor of plastic surgery at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center. Good candidates for a body lift should also have no medical problems that prevent them from going under anesthesia and should not smoke, a habit which decreases blood supply to all tissues in the body and slows healing.
The most common ??and usually first ?朾ody shaping procedure after massive weight loss is often the tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) which removes the apron of skin hanging from the stomach.
The average woman?抯 skin loss is about seven to 15 pounds, says Dr. Rubin who also runs a research program, studying the metabolism of human fat, donated by his thankful patients.
The WISH center offers a hint of what weight loss patients may see during their course of treatment: Prospective body shaping patients are screened for their tolerance to exercise, have a minimum of two visits before surgery to learn about risks, complications, recovery, diets and exercise and the psychological aspects of maintaining a new weight and appearance.
Other weight loss patients want excess skin removed from their sides and back and their buttocks reshaped. Yet others need a lower body lift, which includes removing and lifting the skin up from the knees to the crotch, almost like pulling up a pair of pants. Some surgeons do all the procedures at once while others complete the job in two to four sessions.
Recovery usually includes several days of hospitalization. In four to six weeks, the patient can return to work, with other normal activities being resumed at about eight weeks. Scars can take a year to completely heal and usually fade after about three years. One possible downside is when surgeons tighten the skin too much. Then, the patient will have difficulty bending forward and feel constrained until the skin stretches somewhat.
According to Valerie Ablaza, M.D. of the Plastic Surgery Group in Montclair, New Jersey, celebrities like Queen Latifa, Carnie Wilson and Patti Parshall (the once 300-pound actress seen on ?揈verybody Loves Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) Raymond?? who have had gastric bypass operations and then body shaping procedures have captured more of the public?抯 attention.
?揑 have several middle age patients who once weighed over 300 pounds,??says Dr. Ablaza. ?揂nd now they feel confident enough to wear low rise pants that show their belly button. One or two women ??with grown children -- have had their belly buttons pierced with diamond studs.??/p>
Says Susan Downey, M.D., a staff plastic surgeon at the University of Southern California: ?揟he body shaping operation creates long scars down the arms, up the legs and across the lower stomach,???揥e hide the scars as well as possible, putting them under bikini and bra lines and on the insides of arms and legs about where clothing seams would be.??/p>
Adds Pasadena, California, plastic surgeon Jeannette Martello, M.D., editor of Skin Deep Magazine, a consumer magazine about cosmetic and plastic procedures: ?揗any female body shaping patients have reported back to me that sex is better. Patients no longer worry about special positions because of overweight and too much skin getting in the way, so they are able to get closer to their partners. And, when I do a tummy tuck on a woman, the clitoris is brought higher, toward her stomach, where it receives more stimulation and friction during sex.??/p>
Remember our bride Maria Beal and her problems fitting into clothes because of too much skin?
After her body shaping, she wore a blue sleeveless gown at her wedding, wowing the 400 guests.
Medically Reviewed by David M. Metzner, MD (http://www.cosmeticsurgery.com/find/cosmetic-surgeons/Louisiana/r~131/dr~info/)
For more information, http://www.cosmeticsurgery.com
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