Have You Spent Three Years Of Your Life Shopping?

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Two words come to mind when pondering the results of the latest poll on women's shopping habits: No. Way. Do all those hours spent shopping for bargains really add up to three years? According to a new survey conducted on 2000 women by OnePoll.com, yes they do. In fact a woman living up to 63 years old is expected to spend 25,184 hours and 53 minutes or three years of her lifetime shopping.

Per year that's 49 hours spent window shopping, 40 hours trying on shoes (this is justifiable, we can prove it), 36 hours picking out gifts, 31 hours browsing books and 17 hours buying toiletries.

We can just see the news headlines now: Women wasting away their lives in pursuit of a bargain. We're not buying it. It's too easy to cast women as frivolous spenders who devote their lives to shopping for clothes and shoes, but we know that's not the whole truth. Even a spokesperson for the survey specified that most women "quite often shop for the entire family and that can be incredibly hard work." Take the fact that the average woman spends 94 hours and 55 minutes at the grocery store every year, just a few hours less than the 100 hours and 48 minutes she spends shopping for clothes. So men, there you have it: women spend almost as much time making sure there's food in the fridge as they do making sure their shoe game is on point.

Take that, boyfriends and husbands.

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Spring Forward Transformation

One of  the first things we think about when Spring arrives is spring cleaning. Not only cleaning out the cobwebs in the attic but also cleaning out our closets and fashion cobwebs.

Do you sometimes feel like you are wearing the same fashions that you wore 15 - 20 years ago?  When is the last time you updated your closet to compliment changes in your style and sophistication?  Do the colors and styles you wear date you and make you look years older than you feel?  If you answered "yes" to any one or all of these questions,  it's time for your Spring Forward Transformation!

First take a long look at yourself in the mirror.....  Is your hair shinny and flowing? Or is it dull and limp?  Youthful hair is light, flowing and full of fun.  Get rid of the grey, add a little gold highlights, some length and a bang!  I bet that made you feel 5 years younger just thinking about the transformation.  With today's new technologies, you don't even have to wait for your hair to grow a few inches.  Now spring into action and schedule an appointment with your hair stylist.  Get extensions, whether you need one, two or 12 inches, it can be achieve immediately!

Your complexion is the next most important item on our Spring Forward agenda.  Your skin must radiate from the inside out.  Nothing says cobwebs like dry, patchy, rough skin. Which means first and foremost a healthy diet.  Start eating plenty of fresh fruits and veggies.  I don't mean drink them in juices, but actually eat 3 or 4 servings per day.  Also, add a multivitamin, vitamin D, and echinacea to your morning regime.  Getting enough of the proper vitamins will help to cut down on cravings for unhealthy snack foods.

In addition to diet, exercise is important to keep that glow in your cheeks.  Staying active is not as difficult as it sounds. During spring cleaning, running errands and cooking, incorporate your workout within these chores. If you bend over to pick up an items, do it 5 extra times.  When going on an errand, park a block away from the place of business.  When cooking, march in place in front of the stove or sink while washing dishes.  These are little tricks you can use to stay fit and eliminate another 5-10 years.

Now for the most important part of our Spring Forward Transformation...Fashion Sense.  Fashion is a very individual and unique attitude that each of us possesses.  Begin your Fashion Transformation with the enhanced confidence that you have spent years perfecting.  You have it, now use it.  Be daring, be different, be the you that you have always wanted to be!  Everything you need to show how beautiful you feel is available right at your fingertips.  Start here and don't stop until you feel another 5 years have just been eliminated.

Now,  take a long look at yourself in the mirror.....Yes, your hair is shinny and flowing! Yes, your skin is radiant! Yes, you have relentless energy!  Most of all....Yes, you are once again showing your sense of style and sophistication.

Once you Spring Forward, you can view the authentic you by looking exactly as wonderful as you feel.  Enjoy your Spring Forward Transformation!


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Are You PLUS Size?

No Need To Sacrifice Fashion
 

Locating plus size clothing for larger women can be a difficult endeavor. Fortunately, more businesses have begun to cater to this previously under-served segment of the population with attractive and well fitting garments in a variety of styles and sizes.

Plus size clothing should be selected according to your own personal preferences such as vibrant colors or flagrant prints. Accessories such as belts and scarves can update an outfit that was in a style that is now out of fashion.

Is there a plus size bra in your lingerie collection? Recently, a study showed that 70-85% of women's bras are the wrong size. Getting measured for a well-fitting bra isn't embarrassing. Usually, you won't even need to take off your shirt. Most plus size clothing stores have someone on staff that's trained to find your bra size, and the perfect bra for you.

It's nearly time to set forth on your large size clothes shopping spree. Consider the events in your future. Are there any weddings on your calendar or maybe a cocktail party at work? This is the time to buy that perfect large size outfit.

Take the time to select a dress that's just right for you now that you can choose from so many large size fashions. Perhaps you would look best in an elegant gown with empress sleeves or maybe you'd enjoy a sexy little short-skirted shift. You may be a larger woman, but you needn't wear garments down to your ankles because of that.

Do not fear joining completely different eras and designs. Purchase items you enjoy wearing, and that complement your body type. Bigger ladies can more easily wear daring dresses and show more cleavage. That can be emphasized with showy necklaces to draw the eye to that area.

You should make sure to be honest with yourself. For instance, simply try clothes on and ignore the size numbers. If the item fits and feels good, buy it. Don't be upset if you are a size 18 and the item says a size 20. Remember, you are not your dress size, so make sure to buy what feels and looks best on you.

Celebrity Weight Loss

If you've seen photos of Glee's Amber Riley at the NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 17, you probably noticed that the 26-year-old actress looked a bit different. "I dropped two dress sizes!" she told People, about her new, slimmer figure.

Photo Gallery: Check out other dramatic celebrity weight loss

But how exactly did she do it? Riley credits the weight loss with a new diet and exercise plan. She cut out fast foods and "decided I was going to make a change and eat healthier."

The actress has been sticking with her regimen since last July, after she was forced to see a doctor due to chronic stomach pains.

Jersey Shore's Snooki reveals dramatic weight loss

The seven-month health kick has obviously paid off. Riley says the costume department on set has had to tailor a lot of her pants and dresses to accommodate her slimmer frame. They've also had to buy "a lot of new clothes for me."

Even before losing weight, the Los Angeles-born actress considered herself a confident woman. "I've always been comfortable with my size," says Riley. "I just decided it was time to get healthy."

Get Your New Outfits Here

Congrats, you are going to have a baby!

You will need lots of things for the baby. And now let the checklist making start. You want to make a couple of lists, one will be necessities that you will wish to get, along with a second list for objects that will go on your registry for the baby shower gifts you would really like to receive. Do not feel guilty about the second list. Friends and relatives want to celebrate the upcoming birth of your baby, and most wish to help you prepare by giving you baby gifts. Assist them by letting them know what you really require and want. So let’s go over the things that ought to be in your necessities list.

Clothing is the first thing for the ‘must have’ checklist. And honestly who can resist all of those sweet little outfits, but remember that babies develop quickly so don’t buy a lot of those -3 month size, and baby clothes shouldn’t be tight fitting. Also resist the urge to purchase a lot of those little socks and booties, they're adorable, however the child won't be in them long.

So what should you purchase? Let’s begin with the basics; each and every child needs oneses and bodysuits. Because this really is an everyday item you want to have 7- 12 on hand. The reason I recommend so many is that infants do get messy, so you may need a couple of every single day. Secondly those first couple of weeks at home with baby can be extremely hectic and you might not get a chance to do the laundry as often as you would like.

You need clothes for child that makes your life easier and gowns do just that. Gowns are wonderful for nighttime. Those overnight feedings and diaper changes could be a bit groggy and gowns will assist with those diaper changes. Gowns supply easy access and a great deal less fumbling. You will want seven of these on hand. Infants grow out of gowns quickly so you want to possess sleepers are on hand. Simply because you will find so several fairly sleepers available these days many moms have infants in sleepers all day long. With this in mind you will want to have a dozen of those on hand.

You see many things come and go when it comes to what is used for infants, but some thing never change and baby bibs are one of those things. Some days it'll appear much more is coming out of baby’s mouth than is heading in. Bibs help to maintain your baby clean. You want a least a dozen of baby bibs on hand and this really is 1 thing you should not worry about having too many of, you will be amazed how many bibs you'll use throughout the course of a week. One more thing to include on your must have checklist is those adorable newborn hats. These hats will help baby keep warm, and they look so cute.

There are many other things that you will want to purchase, but the above will get you started. You will purchase and obtain many adorable outfits for the new child, the best advice I can give you would be to wear them on your child. Several new moms save outfits for special occasions, only to have baby grow out of them before they had been ever worn. There will be a time soon enough when your little 1 will be vocal about what they want to put on, so take the time now to dress them how you please.

Piercing All In the Name of Fashion

It has never ceased to amaze me how we often take everything to the extremes in order to be the best of the best when it come to making a fashion statement.

Take for instance the new fashion trend of piercings. At first it was that everyone had to have his or her ears pierced. Then it turned into more than one hole in each ear. When did it go from three to ten.? That's right, I have seen many women with as many as ten holes in each ear. Now that is a little extreme.

Then the start of piercing the lips, nose, nipples, belly button and who knows what else also became fashionable. I have heard rumors, and I am sure you have too! And lets not forget the tongue. How can anyone pierce their tongue. I hate to even get a blister on my tongue, it is so painful, indeed.

Not to mention the amount of jewelry that is needed to compliment all of these holes in the body. It makes it so unimportant to get a pair of earrings when you actually needed 10 pairs. Or how do you find a ring for someones belly button? I have yet to go into a department store and see a display for them.The fact is this is making it awfully hard to figure out those who are just ordinary folks from the ones that are bikers, or punk rockers, or just plain thugs. Everyone seems to be getting into this fad.

What are these folks going to do when they turn 50 or 60 years old and all of those holes are letting out some of the good nutrients and letting in a lot of germs. It is difficult enough to stay healthy without putting holes in your body that can become infected or just be a nuisance when it comes to hygiene and proper body care.

I hope these folks think of this when they are standing in the mall trying to think of another place to put an extra hole in their bodies.

Next I'll have to think about tattoos, which is another crazy idea. Not only is it painful, but how awful it must look on an old swiveled up body. That's something to look forward to as a senior citizen, a wrinkled Betty Bop, or Mickey Mouse, or Snake all over your back and belly. And what are Belly Pockets? You can read about it, if you'd like. Just Click the book title on your left. You'll say Wow!

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What happened to good Fashion Sense when it comes to our bodies? How can one be so particular about clothes and careless about their bodies? Do you have piercings? How about tattoos?


P.S. I have three holes in each ear....Cool huh?

How's Your Fashion Sense?

The word "Fashion" usually applies to an expression and often applies to a personal expression that may or may not apply to all. In society the words "fashionable" and "unfashionable" are used to describe whether someone or something fits into the current popular fashion culture.

The term "fashion" is frequently used in a positive sense, as a synonym for glamour and style. In this sense, fashions are an art through which a culture examines its notions of beauty and goodness. The term "fashion" is also sometimes used in a negative sense, as a synonym for fads, trends, and materialism. Fashion is a term usually used to describe what everyone is wearing or doing at a given time.

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One of the main reasons I wanted to produce a web site pertaining to fashion was to keep up with the current trends for my own personal style and preferences. I have gone shopping on numerous occasions and found myself very disappointed with the current trends in fashion. Every style does not compliment every individual's body shape, taste or fashion sense. How's your fashion sense?

If you are like me, you don't want to spend a lot of time or money updating your closets with the comings and goings of each and every fashion trend. Choosing your particular style should be at the top of your agenda. Once you have developed your own style, you become a fashion setter, instead of following one trend after another. Clothes are a statement that we make about ourselves and we each need to have a fashion statement of our own.

Why not let Best3 Fashion Sense help you develop your style and fashion presence. You can make a statement that says you are fashionable and glamorous. This can easily be done by subscribing to Couture Fashion Stylists. The service is free to you and you can gather all the advice you need to create and maintain a fashion sense that will be envied by everyone you meet.

So go to the experts and you will never need to wonder if you have that special "Sense of Fashion." Thanks to Couture Candy every women can be "Fashionable!"

How to Always Have "Something to Wear"

Here's How:

1. Stop impulse buying. Every $10 mistake you would have picked up in the bargain bin goes to a really great fashion wardrobe.
2. In the first step of cleaning out your closet, eliminate everything that doesn't fit or that you haven't worn in a year.
3. A few weeks later, go back and get rid of all the stuff you fudged on the first time around.
4. With what's left, begin identifying a theme to your wardrobe, relying on favorite looks, colors and lifestyle pieces.
5. Decide on three colors that either match or will coordinate with what you own and buy only those three colors for apparel.
6. Establish a workable budget.
7. Make a "Most Wanted" list of all the items you need in your wardrobe. (For example: solid blazer, wool pants, white shirt)
8. Set aside an hour of time each week to shop -- online or off -- to buy the items you put on your "Most Wanted" list.
9. Avoid trendy items.
10. Buy fashionable, but timeless clothing that will span two to three seasons -- like wool crepe or matte jersey.
11. Purchase only clothes that work with something that you already own.
12. Pass on anything that doesn't fit -- no matter how great a buy.
13. Try to add only one or two well-thought out items per month.
14. Add punchy color and trendiness with accessories, shoes and handbags.

Tips:

1. Ignore that advice about buying "the best" of everything. Regardless of how well-made a garment is, moths, coffee spills and kids take their toll. Never choose between a mortgage payment and a cashmere sweater.
2. Try to plan your wardrobe around three neutral colors like black, white, khaki, navy or brown.
3. Buy more solids than prints - you won't get tired of them as quickly.  
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WORST BODY IMAGE LOOKS FOR 2009

While 2009 may just go down as the Year of Scandalous Photoshopping, the past year has been filled with celebrity diets, fat-vs-fit debates and, of course, moobies. Mad Men helped curves shine, ESPN The Magazine convinced America’s top athletes to strip down and pose naked and the massive weight losses celebrated on Biggest Loser had viewers crying “eating disorder!” 
But those are practically baby potatoes compared to some of the whoppers that went down. Without further adieu, I present you with the Top 10 Craziest Moments in Body Image, Version 2009:

10. Oprah still can’t believe she’s talking about her weight
January 
The queen of talk shows publicly lamented her ever-yoyoing waistline. A few months later, she chatted with Kirstie Alley about falling off their respective wagons.

9. Michelle Obama’s arms are named Vice President and Secretary of State (photo credit: Getty Images)
February 
Toned biceps are OK, but knee-length shorts? Oh, no she didn’t!
8. Susan Boyle gets a makeover
April 
Britain's Got Talent's hottest (but homeliest) star was no longer a "hairy angel" (as she was called by the British press) after nabbing herself an astonishing makeover, complete with newly brunette hair, plucked eyebrows and Burberry scarf.


7. Glamour features Lizzi Miller in the buff (photo credit: Glamour)
August 
Real women everywhere cheered for the mystery woman on page 194 of the lady mag’s September issue.

6. Ralph Lauren model Filippa Hamilton was digitally whittled and twisted into a comically carnivalesque Laffy Taffy of a human being   
September 
She later divuldged that she’d actually been fired, at 5’11” and 120 pounds, for being “too fat.”

5. Barbie has cankles
October
That sound you hear? It’s my old childhood Cabbage Patch Kid, Melody Reindeer Goldenstein, weeping softly.

4. Fox NFL and Burger King openly mock Jessica Simpson's weight  
October
Responding to public outrage, Fox quickly apologized, admitting, “our poor attempt at humor was insensitive.”

3. In Precious, Gabourey Sidibe  offers viewers a leading star unlike any we’ve ever seen (photo credit: Getty Images)   
November
I just wonder how long until she gets a Susan Boyle makeover and loses weight? 


2. Researchers conclude even preschoolers get depressed by airbrushing 
November
Whatever happened to believing in the Tooth Fairy and coloring inside the lines?


1. Demi Moore loses a chunk of hip in a freak Photoshopping accident 
November
Maybe it’s hanging out with Filippa Hamilton’s pelvis?

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Plus-Size Model Anansa Sims Talks Fashion, Body Image and Her Famous Mom

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The Science Behind the Beauty

Women everywhere want products that deliver results. Mary Kay’s expert team of scientists uses the most advanced skin care technology available to ensure that consumers get what they want: innovative products they can believe in.

Product safety is our highest priority. Our expert team of scientists not only tests each product, they start by testing each ingredient to ensure its safety and effectiveness.

When you have cosmetic or perfume allergies, trying a new skin-care product or mascara can result in an itchy rash; puffy, watery eyes; and even asthma. Being trapped in an elevator with four or five people wearing different scents can be quite suffocating. In fact, fragrances and other chemicals in beauty products permeate this list of the top 10 causes of contact dermatitis.

If you notice your allergies or asthma flare in response to fragrances or makeup, consider these avoidance strategies to breathe easier and stay clear.

With Mary Kay there is a science behind the beauty to protect you at all time. Click here to see how Mary Kay works hard to make your like safe and healthy. Here at Best3 Fashion Sense we will work hard to bring Mary Kay and research information to you. The real solution to keeping you and your family safe.

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What Does Skin Care have to do with Fashion?

Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and facial makeup, permanent waves, hair colors, hair sprays and gels and sprays, bath oils, bubble baths, bath salts, and many other types of products. Their use is widespread, especially among women in countries worldwide.

A subset of cosmetics is called "make-up," which refers primarily to colored products intended to enhance the user’s appearance. Many manufacturers distinguish between decorative cosmetics and care cosmetics.

So don't simply dress you body! Learn how to apply makeup like a professional with easy-to-follow tips and techniques that will help perfect your total fashion look!

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Smell as Good as You Look!

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Perfumes are popular with the young and old. Perfumes have been in use since ancient times and now wonderful fragrances are available online at prices that are affordable. Fragrances for men and women are special and what suits one person will not suit the other. The World Wide Web is the marketplace to buy perfumes. Exotic and simple fragrances are available at discounted prices. If you are a newbie to the world of perfumes all you need to do is log on to your favorite search engine and type the word perfume or cologne. And in a second thousand of websites dealing with the world of perfumes will become available.

1. Be a smart shopper and read up on perfumes and articles and tips written by famous people and fashion gurus on how to wear and select a perfume.

2. Browse through sites that specialize in perfumes and check whether hey send out small samplers for a cost.

3. Otherwise make a list perfume brands that appeal to you and go to the nearest shopping district or mall and view the brands first hand. Most malls have perfumery counters that allow customers to take a whiff of fragrances.

4. Think carefully whether your sense of style matches romantic, casual, flowery, or citrusy.

5. Use online tools to find the kind of perfume you like. Compare costs for the brand at different websites.

6. Check whether your favorite perfume is on special offer at auction sites or other websites selling perfumes.

7. Find out whether shipping is free or extra and what kind of packaging they are offering.

8. Find out whether the website will ship from a local site or from offshore.

9. Ask about return policies and guarantees. Find out whether they will give a credit for a returned perfume.

10. Check about the safety of the payment gateways.

Before buying a perfume brand find out whether it is eco-friendly and hypoallergenic. Consider if you have any allergies or special requirements. Think about whether you want a bottle, purse vial, or large spray. Always buy a small quantity first so that you have the option of changing the perfume you wear seasonally. There are people who like to try new fragrances and others ho always wear only one brand. So find out which kind you are and order the perfume accordingly.

Before choosing a perfume or cologne think about your skin types. Choose a perfume that suits you and matches your pheromones. Always test a perfume by applying a dab on the inside of your wrist and see how long the fragrance remains fresh and inviting.

Online stores sell discount perfumes, designer lines, as well as exotic fragrances from all over the world. Most websites also host articles and cataloges describing the different types and give tips for buyers on which perfumes are the best. In case you like exclusivity there are online stores that will mix a perfume just for you.

So the choice is yours whether you want to smell special and distinctive or buy from readily available brands of perfumes and stay within your budget.

How Safe is Online Shopping?

Holidays or not, online shopping is fast becoming the main shopping choice for many people. People prefer online stores for their shopping needs over the brick-and-mortar stores for a variety of reasons - discounted prices, quick price comparisons, unavailability of desired items in the retail stores, 24 hours shopping convenience, etc. Whatever the reason is, before you jump into the online shopping bandwagon, you must consider a few things to avoid frustration and monetary loss.

Before you pull out your credit card to buy an item at an unbelievably reduced price, think about the reasons why the merchant is throwing out his profits. Maybe it is a total scam and they want your credit card number to rip you off. Or maybe they want your personal data. If you find a shopping site, usually advertised in a spam e-mail, that sells for example $100 software for $10, look out! You can bet that this is a scammer's site. For this reason it is safe to stay with the big online shopping sites. Sites that are publicly traded or reputable private companies do not spam your email inbox with unsolicited advertisements. And these big online shopping sites have a state of the art secure checkout systems.

Before you select sites that are worthy of your hard earned money, ask your friends about their experiences with online shopping sites. Another approach is to use a search engine like Yahoo to search for items you plan to purchase. When you use Yahoo to search for an item, you will get advertised and non-advertised sites offering your searched items at different prices. Don't simply jump to the first website that offers your searched item at the lowest price. Check out a few sites before you decide where to make the purchase.

Many sites like bizrate.com or nexttag.com offer price comparisons, reviews, and shopping site ratings. Use these sites to read reviews and to do a price comparison. Sites like techbargains.com publish information on latest bargains, coupons, and discounts offered by various online shopping sites. Websites like deals2buy.com offer everyday hot deals and coupons. Monitoring this type of sites provides opportunities to get great bargains. One comparison shopping site, buysafeshopping.com, provides information on qualified shopping sites that have gone through a screening process for merchant's identity, online sales experience, and the ability to deliver purchased items.

If you have to shop with an unknown online merchant, check for their telephone number at their website. Contact someone at the merchant's physical location and talk to them. Ask them about their privacy and refund policy. If you cannot find a phone number or the phone number goes to a voice mail instead to a live person, go shopping somewhere else. There are dozens, if not hundreds, good online merchants for any items you want to buy.

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At the online checkout counter, you have to use a credit card to pay. When you use your credit card, make sure that your credit card and personal information are sent using encryption to avoid someone intercepting your information for unauthorized use. To check for encryption, look for https in the URL. It is perfectly safe if the site has http in its URL for all pages except the order page - the page where you enter your credit card and other personal information like address, etc. Also, look for a closed lock icon in the bottom right corner that indicates the webpage is secure. Avoid public computers at cafes, airports, etc. for your purchases. The danger is that hackers can install key-loggers to log your key strokes before they are encrypted.

Always use a credit card to pay for your online purchases. Most credit cards have online purchase protection. If something goes wrong, you can always call your credit card company and dispute the charge. You do not have to pay for your disputed charges till the dispute is resolved. Federal laws limit your liability to $50 in charges should someone uses your card fraudulently. Never use a debit card. Debit cards pull money out of your bank account as soon as the transaction is made. If you are ripped off, it may take months before you get your money back - that is if you ever see it again.

How safe is online shopping? If you are careful, you can guard yourself against identity and credit card thefts by following safety tips, such as the ones discussed above. A big safety tip is that you have to have a firewall, antivirus software and anti-phishing software on your computer to be completely confident that your online transaction would be processed securely.

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Essential Steps For Buying Perfumes Online

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Perfumes are popular with the young and old. Perfumes have been in use since ancient times and now wonderful fragrances are available online at prices that are affordable. Fragrances for men and women are special and what suits one person will not suit the other. The World Wide Web is the marketplace to buy perfumes. Exotic and simple fragrances are available at discounted prices. If you are a newbie to the world of perfumes all you need to do is log on to your favorite search engine and type the word perfume or cologne. And in a second thousand of websites dealing with the world of perfumes will become available.

1. Be a smart shopper and read up on perfumes and articles and tips written by famous people and fashion gurus on how to wear and select a perfume.

2. Browse through sites that specialize in perfumes and check whether hey send out small samplers for a cost.

3. Otherwise make a list perfume brands that appeal to you and go to the nearest shopping district or mall and view the brands first hand. Most malls have perfumery counters that allow customers to take a whiff of fragrances.

4. Think carefully whether your sense of style matches romantic, casual, flowery, or citrusy.

5. Use online tools to find the kind of perfume you like. Compare costs for the brand at different websites.

6. Check whether your favorite perfume is on special offer at auction sites or other websites selling perfumes.

7. Find out whether shipping is free or extra and what kind of packaging they are offering.

8. Find out whether the website will ship from a local site or from offshore.

9. Ask about return policies and guarantees. Find out whether they will give a credit for a returned perfume.

10. Check about the safety of the payment gateways.

Before buying a perfume brand find out whether it is eco-friendly and hypoallergenic. Consider if you have any allergies or special requirements. Think about whether you want a bottle, purse vial, or large spray. Always buy a small quantity first so that you have the option of changing the perfume you wear seasonally. There are people who like to try new fragrances and others ho always wear only one brand. So find out which kind you are and order the perfume accordingly.

Before choosing a perfume or cologne think about your skin types. Choose a perfume that suits you and matches your pheromones. Always test a perfume by applying a dab on the inside of your wrist and see how long the fragrance remains fresh and inviting.

Online stores sell discount perfumes, designer lines, as well as exotic fragrances from all over the world. Most websites also host articles and cataloges describing the different types and give tips for buyers on which perfumes are the best. In case you like exclusivity there are online stores that will mix a perfume just for you.

So the choice is yours whether you want to smell special and distinctive or buy from readily available brands of perfumes and stay within your budget.

WORST-DRESSED WOMEN LIST

MR. BLACKWELL'S 48TH ANNUAL WORST-DRESSED WOMEN LIST

10.) Alison Arngrim: Little Nellie of the prairie, looks like a 1940's fashion editor for the Farmers Almanac.

9.) Lindsay Lohan: Lindsay the fashion frenzy strikes again! Lohan takes fashion to a new low -

8.) Jessica Simpson: Forget the Cowboys. In prom queen screams, can it get any worse? She's a global fashion curse!

7.) Avril Lavigne: Gothic make-up courtesy the mad spatula-Fashions provided by…The house of Dracula!

6.) Eva Green: Stuck in neon nightmares not fit for the sane. Fashion this loud could give Bond a migraine! A profusion of confusion from toes to nose!

5.) Kelly Clarkson: Her heavenly voice soars above the rest…but those belly-baring bombs are hellish at best! She may be the queen of “Pro-Active” - but that wardrobe looks downright radioactive!

4.) Fergie: Another style-free “Fergie” in fashion's hall of shame? Yes, when it comes to couture chaos, guess it's all in a name!

3.) Mary Kate Olsen: YIKES! In layers of cut-rate kitsch, Mary Kate's look is hard to explain…she resembles a tattered toothpick-trapped in a hurricane!

2.) Amy Winehouse: Exploding beehives above…tacky polka-dots below…she's part 50's car-hop horror.

1.) Victoria Beckham: Forget the fashion spice - wearing a skirt would suffice! In one skinny-mini monstrosity after another, pouty posh can really wreck-em.

*** Britney NOTE - For those of you who were expecting to see Britney's name adorn the 2007 list, I felt that it was in appropriate at this time to make comment, when her personal life is in such upheaval. I hope 2008 is a better year for her.

Fabulous Fashion Independents for 2007:

Reese Witherspoon, Jemima Khan, Beyonce, Angelina Jolie, Helen Mirren, Nicole Kidman, Katie Holmes, Kate Middleton, Katherine Heigl and Cate Blanchett.

--January 8, 2008

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