It’s getting hotter everyday from where I live and that just means one thing – summer is near! Families are planning trips to beaches and travels to somewhere colder. Since we live in the mountains, I think a trip to the beach is in order!
But first we need to make sure everything is complete – from accessories to summer flip flops!
I think the most widely used summer accessory is a pair of sunglasses. Ranging from the usual sunnies to aviators to celebrity sunglasses, make sure that what you get is has at least 99% UV protection or else it would be practically useless!
Thankfully, fashion has made sunglasses for every occasion (and women)!
The next thing would be a great (colorful would be nice) pair of sandals for the summer! Whether it’s going to be a pair of Havaianas or sexy strappy sandals, remember that your feet need to clean and your toes well-kept! A foot spa and a pedicure is a must!
Here is some summer style guide tips for you:
Stars and stripes are nice.
Floral prints are trendy too. Mini-florals!
Paint drips everywhere!
We all know that contraceptive pills, albeit having certain side effects, are generally safe for use everyday. That is why FDA regulates medicines in the first place, all medicines in the market need to be screened and regulated before public usage.
Yaz, a newer oral contraceptive pill manufactured by Bayer, has been under a lot of fire lately with more than 50 different lawsuits (around 50 have been dead) because of its hazardous side effects. What is worse, Bayer has proactively advertised the pill to consumers already before corrective action has been taken. Now, the FDA has ordered them to spend $20 million on corrective advertising alone.
Yaz Problems have been underscored with advertising. But generally, Yaz has a tendency to form blood clots leading to deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, heart strokes and gallbladder stones formation.
One would have thought that prescription drugs in the market are safe, but 50 deaths over a single drug is alarming! I hope the FDA is stricter with its rules and regulations next time. Studies have proven that a single ingredient called Drospirenone is present in Yaz that makes it hazardous. It can increase blood potassium levels, known as hyperkalemia, which can result in the Yaz heart problems and other side effects.
Chinese New Year is only a week away and I thought I’d share the lucky things for you this year. You can adopt these with your clothes and shoes! (and everything else)
The Chinese New Year happens to fall on Valentine’s Day this year – all the more for people to wear red, don’t you think? There has been a couple of features on TV and the newspapers about how to attract positive karma in one’s life this year. The Chinese believes that each year, the strategies for acquiring peace, luck and good karma change so they advise new feng shui tips, especially if it involves homes.
One of the feng shui enhancers are wind chimes. One must choose balanced wind chimes, with the appropriate number of tubes and material. Sometimes, they would advice wood chimes or metal ones, depending on the year on the Chinese calendar.
Wind chimes have always been part of different cultures. Originally made to drive away evil spirits and birds, they have also been used for meditation. Nowadays, they make wonderful home accents, with its sounds soothe tired spirits. Wind chimes have always provided calm, that is why it has always been place strategically around the house, mostly in lanais, porches, decks or in balconies, where the breeze enters a house.
The bamboo wind chimes are usually seen outdoors, specifically in the garden, as they seem to blend within the environment and make pretty, decorative accents. You can make a Hawaiian paradise with these adorable accents from Outdora:
The sound of aluminum wind chimes are a different sound altogether. For example, Corinthian Bells wind chimes are tuned to sound like the ringing of distant church bells. You can also choose between alto and soprano wind chimes, complete with 10 musical scales. Usually these types of wind chimes have adjustable activity control.
- Here are some samples of the Spheres Soprano Wind Chimes:
Pentatonic
Chinese
Quartal
Mongolian
Aquarian
Hawaiian
Balinese
Japanese
Gypsy
Whole Tone
I personally like the wooden types as I think they produce more natural sounds and would make me imagine I am close to nature like the mountains and seas.
Korean fashion has invaded Manila, owing in part with Pinoy’s addiction to the famous Koreanovelas on TV. Ever wanted to dress that way in such a cheap price? Go here and add her as a friend, she sells clothes like these!
Ok, so I’m late blogging about the very much publicized iPad – I am pretty sure all of you have heard it at some point. I am just NOT getting all the hype though. It has all the features of the iTouch – it just got bigger, so you can read books easier. Didn’t they launch it to rival Amazon’s Kindle? It is just better because you are ultimately carrying a virtual computer, provided it has access to available internet. Tell me ONE thing that is has that isn’t really just a modified feature of the iPhone and iTouch.
I am not against it, I do not hate it – I really just don’t understand the hype. But I have always been late with the trends, with the ps3, wii, xbox and iphone, I never really had time to appreciate up until the next new one came along.
The predictably unpredictable Lady Gaga arrived looking like a space-age Tinkerbell with sunflower-yellow, shoulder-length locks. In her right hand Gaga held a giant, chrome-spiked star. She wore an Armani-designed sheer, pink dress ringed with Saturn-like circles.
Only Lady Gaga could have pulled this off (did she?) I honestly thought she looked weird, but she has always looked weird so I was expecting something out of the very extraordinary for her. I will be SHOCKED if she came into a lovely gown. I am just a tad bit disappointed that somebody like Armani designed this – which really reminds me of ceiling fans, I’m sorry to say.
Speaking of memorable Grammy outfits, two come to mind: 
Michael Jackson and his historic glove.
And J.Lo’s Versace gown (2000):
I will be back with pictures from the red carpet, here is just a rundown report on the winners:
Performers
Travis Barker, Jeff Beck, Beyoncé, Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. Blige, Andrea Bocelli, Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews Band, Drake, Eminem, Green Day, Roberta Flack, Jamie Foxx, Doug E. Fresh, Elton John, Lady Antebellum, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, Maxwell, Jennifer Nettles, Imelda May, Pink, Slash, T-Pain, Taylor Swift, Zac Brown Band
Michael Jackson Tribute
The Recording Academy will honor the late Michael Jackson with a tribute during the Grammy telecast. It will feature a 3D mini movie that was designed for his This is It Tour of his song Earth Song. This piece has never been seen before but it will be seen for the first time ever at the Grammy telecast. It has been confirmed that Jackson’s kids will receive a reward in honor of their father
The following will perform alongside the mini movie:
Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, Carrie Underwood, Usher
Presenters
* Simon Baker
* Kristen Bell
* John Legend
* LL Cool J
* Jennifer Lopez
* Ricky Martin
* Lea Michele
* Chris O’Donnell
* Katy Perry
* Lionel Richie
* Carlos Santana
* Ryan Seacrest
* Seal
* Sheryl Crow
* Kaley Cuoco
* Miley Cyrus
* Plácido Domingo
* Robert Downey Jr.
* Josh Duhamel
* Wyclef Jean
* Norah Jones
* Ringo Starr
* Quentin Tarantino
* Keith Urban
* Justin Bieber
* Jeff Bridges
* Jonas Brothers
* Stephen Colbert
* Alice Cooper
* Juanes
* Ke$ha
* Miranda Lambert
Nominees
For the full list of nominees please click here.
Winners
Album Of The Year
I Am…Sasha Fierce, Beyoncé
The E.N.D., The Black Eyed Peas
The Fame, Lady Gaga
Big Whiskey And The GrooGrux King, Dave Matthews Band
WINNER: Fearless, Taylor Swift
You might have noticed that earning a degree (even with honors) these days would fail to impress most employers today. The trend for education these days is to at least get masteral units and moreso, finish a Master’s program. It is no longer common to know and meet women who hold high-positions in their careers studying. One might wonder how one can do (and handle it all). I’ve got an answer for you – online colleges.
Studying online has never been easier today than it was before, with convenience being the first advantage among many reasons. You can study at your own pace, at any time so career women, or even those who stay at home to take care of the kids, are able to study. The key here is to be matured enough and disciplined to actually take time to read your books, even if curling up with your favorite book (non-school related) after a grueling day at work is more attractive.
Time management would be easier as you get to choose your own schedule and you literally cut your time in half because you do not need to commute going to school! It will also be a lot cheaper in the long run.
So, if ever you are interested, here are the top 10 online schools:
1. University of Phoenix
2. Kaplan University
3. Capella University
4. Colorado Technical University Online
5. Everest University Online
6. South University
7. Florida Tech University Online
8. Westwood College
9. American Intercontinental University
10. Ashford University