Fashion week feb 2008

February
21
Thursday

Isabella Tonchi Fall 2008 Presentation, 5 Via Maroncelli

Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2008 Presentation, 37 Viale Umbria

9:00 AM - DSquared2 Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Senato

9:45 AM - Max Mara Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Babila

11:15 AM - Emilio Pucci Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Montenapaleone

2:00 PM - Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2008 Collection, 24 Viale Piave

4:00 PM - Fendi Fall 2008 Collection, 3 Via Sciesa

7:00 PM - After Work Thursdays Social Networking Event for Fashion Industry, Star Lounge, 222 W. 23rd St., NYC
Open to the public, RSVP strongly encouraged. Half price drinks 7-8PM and $100 bottles of champagne and $150 bottles of Svedka all night. Bring your zest for adventure and willingness to expand your circle of friends!

7:30 PM - Gianni Versace Fall 2008 Collection, 1 Piazza Vetra

February
22
Friday

11:30 AM - Byblos Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Spiga

12:30 PM - Romeo Gigli Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Borgospesso

1:00 PM - Massimo Rebecchi Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Manzoni

7:00 PM - Roberto Mussi Fall 2008 Collection, 16 Via Vannucci

February
23
Saturday

February, 23th - February, 24th

Nikki Beach & Nikki Style Host 3rd Annual Model Volleyball Tournament, 1 Ocean Dr., Miami, FL
Saturday, February 23, 2008
10:30am Team Registration and Breakfast in Nikki Beach VIP Garden
11:00am Games Begin
1:00pm Lunch
6:00pm Games Conclude for the First Day
Sunday, February 24, 2008
10:30am Check In/ Breakfast
11:00am Games Begin
1:00pm Lunch
5:30pm Award Ceremony For 1st and 2nd Place Teams
6:00pm Wrap Up Party For All Team Participants and Sponsors

10:30 AM - Luciano Soprani Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Borgospesso

11:15 AM - Ab Soul Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Manzoni

12:45 PM - Klavers Van Engelen Fall 2008 Collection, 2 Via Valenza

1:30 PM - Mikio Sakabe Fall 2008 Collection, 2 Via Valenza

2:15 PM - Steinumm Fall 2008 Collection, 2 Via Valenza

3:00 PM - Alviero Martini Fall 2008 Collection, 1/A Via Argelati

February
24
Sunday

February, 24th 9:30 AM - February, 25th 5:30 PM

The Makeup Show Miami 20008, Miami Beach Convention Center, Fla
For more information go to: www.themakeupshow.com

February
26
Tuesday

February, 26th - March, 4th

9:00 AM - Paris Fashion Week, Paris

11:45 AM - 5:00 PM

The American Cancer Foundation Honors Cynthia Lufkin, The Plaza Hotel, FIfth Avenue and Central Park South, NYC
The American Cancer Society in New York City will host a Luncheon honoring cancer-survivor and philanthropist Cynthia Lufkin with the "Mother of the Year 2008" award. Individual tickets available for $500, $1,000 $2,500 and tables at $5,000.

February
27
Wednesday

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Preview and Shop the Lisa Perry Spring 2008, 383 W. Broadway, 2nd fl., NYC

February
29
Friday

Palm Beach Fashion Week, Palm Beach, FL
A week of luxury fashion and lifestyle events. . .

February, 29th 9:00 AM - March, 3rd 7:00 PM

Atmosphere d'Hiver, Paris Expo, Jardins des Tuileries, Paris
Please see website for more details and ticket purchases.

Fashion week feb2008

February
16
Saturday

February, 16th 9:00 AM - February, 18th 7:00 PM
Designers & Agents Show, Starrett Lehigh Center, 601 West 26th Street bet. 11th &12th, NYC
See website for more information on registration and tickets.

11:00 AM - Elena Miro Fall 2008 Collection, Moda Donna, Sala Spiga, Italy

11:45 AM - Roberta Scarpa Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Borgospesso

12:30 PM - Clips Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Montenapaleone

1:30 PM - Simonetta Ravizza Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Borgospesso

3:30 PM - Lorenzo Riva Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Manzoni

4:30 PM - Seduzioni Diamonds Valeria Marni Fall 2008, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Montenapaleone

5:15 PM - Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Fall 2008 Colection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Borgospesso

6:30 PM - Francesco Scognamiglio Fall 2008 Collection, 16 Corso Italia

8:00 PM - Doublemint Gum Presents the 2nd Annaul Jay Z and Lebron James Two Kings Dinner, Generation Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr., New Orleans

February
17
Sunday

9:45 AM - Enrico Coveri Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Borgospesso

10:30 AM - Krsitina Ti Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Manzoni

11:15 AM - Blugirl Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna Velodromo Vigorelli

12:00 PM - Frankie Morello Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Spiga

1:00 PM - Gaetano Navarra Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Borgospesso

2:00 PM - Thes & Thes by Thes Tziveli Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Manzoni

3:00 PM - Just Cavalli Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Senato

4:00 PM - Emporio Armani Fall 2008 Collection, 59 Via Bergognone

6:00 PM - Missoni Fall 2008 Collection, 34 Via Turati

8:00 PM - Moschino Cheap & Chic Fall 2008 Collection, 5 Via Bezzecca

9:00 PM - Derecuny Fall 2008 Collection, 58 Corso Italia

February
18
Monday

February, 18th - February, 25th

9:00 AM - Moda Donna, Milan

9:15 AM - Belstaff Fall 2008 Collection, 35 Via Solari

9:15 AM - Paolo Frani Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Manzoni

10:00 AM - C'N'C Costume National, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Spiga

11:00 AM - Giorgio Armani Fall 2008 Collection, 59 Via Bergognone

1:00 PM - Alberta Ferretti Fall 2008 Collection, 10 Via Senato

2:00 PM - Pringle of Scotland Fall 2008 Collection, Via Turati, 34

3:00 PM - D&G Fall 2008 Collection, 24 Viale Piave, 24

5:00 PM - Gianfranco Ferre Fall 2008 Collection, 21 Via Pontaccio

7:00 PM - Burberry Prorsum Fall 2008 Collection, 16 Corso Venezia

8:00 PM - Jill Sander Fall 2008 Collection, 5 Via Beltrami

February
19
Tuesday

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Bulgari Fall 2008 Presentation, 7/B Via Privata Fratelli Gabba

9:15 AM - Moschino Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Senato

10:00 AM - Sportmax Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Babila

10:45 AM - Blumarine Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna Velodromo Vigorelli

11:30 AM - La Perla Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Montenapaleone

12:15 PM - Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2008 Collection, 6 Piazza Affari

1:00 PM - Bottega Veneta Fall 2008 Collection, 15/17 Viale Piceno

2:00 PM - Etro Fall 2008 Collection, 14 Via Piranesi

6:00 PM - Prada Fall 2008 Collection, 36 Via Fogazzaro

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Celebrate 21 years of The Body Shop Community Trade program, Shop Studios on 442 W. 49th St., NYC

7:00 PM - Downy and GenArt Celebration of Emerging Designers and the Journey of How Fragrance Inspires Fashion, 116A 10th Ave., NYC
Lara Miller, Jerry Tam and Khary Septh embark on creating Radiance Collection inspired garments.

8:00 PM - 6267 Fall 2008 Collection, 12 Via Besana

February
20
Wednesday

Gianvito Rossi Fall 2008 Presentation, 3 Via Santa Spirito

Giuseppe Zanotti Design Fall 2008 Presentation, 18 Via Montenapoleone

Cesare Paciotti Fall 2008 Presentation, 8 Via Sant'Andrea

Sergio Rossi Fall 2008 Presentation, 9 Via Montenapoleone

Stuart Weitzman Fall 2008 Presentation, 1 Via Spiga

Salvatore Ferragamo Accessori Fall 2008 Presentation, 2 Via Borgospesso

Tod's Fall 2008 Presentation, 22 Via Spiga

Furla Fall 2008 Presentation, 18 Via Sant'Andrea

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What Comes Around Goes Around Fall 2008 Press Preview, 13-17 Laight St., 5th fl., NYC

9:00 AM - DSquared2 Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Senato

9:45 AM - Marni Fall 2008 Collection, 22/A Via Alserio

10:30 AM - Daks Fall 2008 Collection, 34 Via Turati

2:00 PM - Roberto Cavalli Fall 2008 Collection, Milano Moda Donna, Sala Senato

5:00 PM - Gucci Fall 2008 Collection, 2/B Piazza Oberdan

7:00 PM - Brioni Fall 2008 Collection, 34 Via Turati

8:00 PM - Alessandro Dell'Acqua Fall 2008 Collection, 51 Corso Venezi

Paris shows boast new designers -- aged 7

Paris shows boast new designers -- aged 7

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris Fashion Week is feted for boasting the world's oldest fashion names but the spotlight on Monday fell on a couple of newcomers -- Phoebe and Euan, aged 7.
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The pair, from a primary school in England, were enlisted by Vivienne Westwood, the grand dame of British fashion, along with 34 of their classmates to paint bugs, plants and snakes all over her collection.
The theme? Ecological crisis.
"It was just brilliant, and she was very nice and helpful," said Euan Bonser about working with Westwood who erupted to fame in the 1970s fomenting the punk movement and dressing the Sex Pistols.
Phoebe Ackroyd, seated beside him on the front row, also in her school uniform of green sweatshirt and grey trousers, said the experience of painting dots and dashes on dresses, jackets and a pith helmet left her wanting "to be a model."
Fashion has always been a vehicle for politics for Westwood, who, most recently in 2005, joined forces with British civil rights group Liberty with a series of T-shirts and babywear with the slogan "I am not a terrorist" to draw attention to the preservation of civil liberties post-September 11.
Monday's collection, titled "Chaos Point," was no different. Her vision was a group of freedom fighters trying to avert the planet from ecological disaster and included one model on stilts "distinguish the characters and their clothes," Westwood said.
Phoebe and Euan found their way to the front row of the world's premier fashion event because of their teacher, Madeline Bell, 25, who had her class write to Westwood after she taught them about the designer in a lesson on "Great Artists."
Bell, who studied fashion before training as a teacher and "absolutely loved" Westwood, said the thrill was as much hers.
"I'm living my dream through the children," she said. "She's given them such a brilliant chance to do something amazing."

(Reporting by Rachel Sanderson)

Japanese move to green beat at Paris shows

Japanese move to green beat at Paris shows
PARIS (Reuters) - Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake took to the Paris catwalk on Tuesday staying true to its experimental aesthetic with a series of disposable clothes made out of paper.

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Their design was a far cry from the 1960s heyday of paper clothing, when A-line sleeveless frocks were plastered with geometric designs and Andy Warhol prints, but designer Dai Fujiwara said the aim was to capture fears about the planet.
Fujiwara presented a series of dresses and bodysuits with paper stretched and ruffled so that it looked like blown glass orbs bubbling around models' bodies.
He said the theme for the show, set in the "Museum of Man," overlooked by the Eiffel Tower, was life and death in the light of concerns about ecological crisis -- a developing trend during this fashion cycle ending in Paris on Sunday.
Eco-warrior women starred at Vivienne Westwood, the grand dame of British fashion, on Monday, tramping down the catwalk clad in wide-shouldered velvet trouser suits, printed dresses, and faux bear fur capes.
Also showing on Tuesday was Tsumori Chisato, who worked at Issey Miyake before setting up her own label. She is big in Japan and increasingly popular among the U.S. fashion crowd.
Chisato's fall collection was in another voyage into fantasy land, but one of fairy tale, with its print heavy focus and playful style.
Embroidered dresses cut on the A-line stopped just on the knee and were set off with colorful, zig-zag patterned tights.
The Paris fashion season, following on from New York, London and Milan, marks the final leg of the catwalk cycle that will establish the trends for next season and provide vital inspiration for the world's biggest retail apparel chains from Zara and H&M to Marks and Spencer.
Stand out shows in Paris on Wednesday are Karl Lagerfeld, Christian Lacroix and Givenchy.

(Reporting by Rachel Sanderson)

A Race with High Heel Shoes

Germany:
Melan, A race was organized in Germany in the first week of the February. The uniqueness of this race was every player wore high heel shoes, Because it was the basic requirement or compulsation to participate the race, that women who participate should wore minimum 4 inches high heel shoes. So it was the desire of every participant women player that she wore highest heel shoes. A large number of women participated this interested race with high heel shoes. In the beginning of the race most of the women can't balance thierselves and put mouth to road, but some most excited women were able to reach at the ending point. Number was given according t the size of high heel. Organizing company says that this was the interested and unique race which is liked and appreciated by peoples and we will organize this type of race every year.

Home Remedies for Swelling of Feet/Legs/Breast during Pregnancy

Home Remedies for SWELLING OF FEET DURING PREGNANCY

Swelling or puffiness of feet is generally seen in the pregnant ladies. This swelling is because of excessive fluid retention in the feet and improper blood circulation.
Causes for Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy
Fluid retention is the main cause of swelling of feet during pregnancy. There is a high production of fluid during pregnancy.Continuous walking and be in upright position for prolonged period cause swelling of feet during pregnancy.
Hot atmospheric condition also causes swelling of feet during pregnancy.
Enlarging uterus during pregnancy applies high amount of force to the legs andits nerves,
and as a result there is improper blood flow which leads to swelling of feet during pregnancy.
Drinking less water, excess coffee, and tea lead to swelling of feet and ankles.
Hormonal actions also cause swelling of feet during pregnancy.
Diet for Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy
Eat food containing good amount of proteins like pulses, milk products, and fish.
Eat green vegetable like palak, beans, and cabbage.
Eat fruits like papaya, apple, and guava.
Eat vitamins, calcium, potassium, and zinc rich foods.
Exercises
Regularly do yoga as it improves blood circulations and reduces swelling of feet during pregnancy. Pranayama is good for body and mind.
Sit on the carpet and stretch your leg in the front, rotate your leg 10-15 times in a clockwise direction and then in the same way rotate in the anti-clock wise direction for 10-15 times. This reduces swelling of feet and improves blood circulation in the feet.
Swelling of feet during pregnancy is very common, you do not need to be frightened from this, and it only needs care and pampering to reduce irritation and pain caused due to swelling.
Symptoms for Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy
Swelling of the face, feet, and neck because of excessive accumulation of serum fluid in tissue, and hormonal changes are seen in the pregnant ladies.
Solid blood mass formation because of improper blood circulation, swelling in the both or one leg, headaches, felling that you will fall, high blood pressure, and improper vision are some of the symptoms which need a quick visit to the doctor.
Swelling of feet during pregnancy is common, try this home remedies to reduce feet swelling:
Moderate pain and swelling of ankles and feet and can be easily treated by some of the below
mentioned home remedies.
Take one glass of Luke warm water, mix one teaspoon of fresh lime juice in it and drink this liquid everyday. This is an effective home remedy in reducing swelling of feet during pregnancy.
Boil 1-2 glass of water containing half tablespoon molasses (gud) and one tablespoon saunf, and boil it down to half. Drink this natural homemade drink everyday for 2-3 times. This will reduce swelling of feet during pregnancy.
Boil 1-2 glass of water containing two teaspoon dhania seeds and boiled it down to half. Drink this one-two time for two-three days.
Do’s
Avoid staying in hot atmospheric condition.
rated and disease free.
Avoid tight elastic stockings and shocks.
Do not eat food items having excessive table salt content.
Massage your feet and hand for 5-10 minutes. This relaxes you and reduces swelling of feet during
pregnancy.
Light walking and relaxing in the sofa that supports theTry to sit in a resting position for long hours by keeping your feet up; this reduces swelling
of feet during pregnancy.
Take a good amount of sleep at night; this also reduces swelling of feet during pregnancy. Take proper rest and stay in cool and normal temperature.
Wear soft and comfortable cotton cloth.
Sleeping or resting in one direction of your body (side turn) and keeping your legs raised using soft cushion reduces swelling of feet.
Do some breathing exercises everyday this helps in normal and safe delivery of the baby.
Drink lots of water as it keeps the skin hyd leg of pregnant women is a good option for reducing the swelling of feet during pregnancy.
Wear comfortable footwear to avoid foot pain.
Relax your feet by keeping it in the luke warm water for 10-15 minutes. This also reduces swelling.
Don’ts
Avoid tea, coffee, and heavy physical activities during pregnancy as it reduces the swelling
of feet and ankles.
Do not smoke or drink alcohol during pregnancy.
Treatment for Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy
Given below are some of the effective and useful home remedies for the treatment of Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy. However, it is not necessary that all these below mentioned remedies will be effective for every Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy patient.
Dahi (Curd)
Make fresh glass of buttermilk from curd and drink 2-3 times a day.
Buttermilk is a healthy drink for Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy patient. It also cleans the toxic substance within the stomach and helps in digestion.
Vitamin E-rich food
It is also found that Vitamin E-rich food is good for patients suffering from Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy. Some of the Vitamin E-rich food is spinach, almond oil, sweet potato, sunflower seeds, and wheat germs.
Karela (Bitter gourd) Juice
Juice extracted from bitter gourd is an effective home remedy for the treatment of Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy. Patient suffering from Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy should take 1-2 cup of bitter gourd juice in empty stomach in the morning. Continue this for 5-6 months.
Patient may add a tablespoon of lime juice, if found difficult to digest the bitter taste.
Lecithin seeds
Lecithin seeds are another effective home remedy for the treatment of Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy. Take 3-4 tablespoon of lecithin seeds every day for 2-3 month. This has a magical effect and shows great result within 2-3 months.
(Til) Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds are good for the treatment of various skin-related diseases. Take 15-20 sesame seeds and soak in a glass of water. Keep it overnight and drink in empty stomach early in the morning.
Other vegetable seeds important for the treatment of Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy are sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

Beauty of pragnant women and Cloths during Pregnancy

BEAUTY OF WOMEN DURING PREGNANCY

February 5, 2008 at 1:08 pm (Beauty of women during pregnancy, Health and Beauty) · Edit

It is considered that a woman becomes especially beautiful while pregnancy. Sweet, smooth, feminine, inspired. She fulfils her missing - child-bearing. And it’s important for this little non-born creature to feel comfortable near mother’s heart, it’s also very important for a mother to be in a good and placid mood. How one can feel comfortable, when a whole organism is re-forming roughly? Hormones are boiling up, fevering and chilling you, causing groundless fits of merriment and crying one by one. Your greatly praised figure starts guttering slowly, and telltale spots appear on your always well-groomed, rosy (enviable) face. Willy-nilly, you’ll start doubting your attraction.
It is no secret that while pregnancy, woman’s organism withstands heavy duty, and it influences woman’s appearance not always the best way.
Such a double feeling seizes a pregnant woman: joy of soon baby birth and at the same time anxiety about her hair, teeth and skin condition during pregnancy. She looks through dresses she wore before pregnancy and asks herself, whether she’ll be able to put them on after giving birth. It’s time to calm down now, look around and see mothers of 2 and 3 children, whose figures are enviable for young girls. The main thing you should remember - is that an elementary care of your appearance and physical exercises will help to keep your beauty!

An elementary care of your appearance

The way to hold your breast’s shape

This question worries pregnant women a lot, as pregnancy and breast feeding worsen breast’s shape, in many people’s opinions. This is not quite right. Excellent physical state, good state of tissues and perfect work of endocrine system help to form a beautiful woman’s breast during post-natal period, even if a woman nursed her baby. In the beginning of pregnancy it’s difficult to foresee a form your breast may take after you stop nursing a baby, so you need to take some measures that will allow you to hold your breast shape.
Wear a good bra. During pregnancy and breast-feeding, breast increases in size and becomes heavy. It’s not recommended to put off bra before going to bed, so that the breast wouldn’t sag. Cups of bra should cling to your breast very well, but without squeezing it! You should change bras as your breast increases.
You need to wash your breasts off every day with warm water and soap and wipe them with tough towel. Don’t apply a wet compress on your breasts!
Several times a day arrange air-baths for your breasts during 10-15 minutes.
Bar from appearing of extensions on your skin. They can appear as a result of break of elastic tissues. Hormonal and vitaminous medicines, made on carotene, help very well. They are taken as pills. Vitaminous creams are also extensively used while taking care of breasts. Smear your breasts and nipples with a cream after hygienic washing with boiled water every evening before going to bed. Massage cream in your breasts and nipples softly with your fingers.

To prevent chaps on your skin and keep skin elasticity and tenderness, smear your skin with creams, based on hormones and vitamins.

The way to keep your hair beauty

Many women suffer from intensive hair shedding and worsening while pregnancy: grease hair becomes greaser, and dry hair becomes drier.
If your hair is too dry. Melt beef marrow, filter it and mix it with rum (4:1). Rub this mixture into your head regularly.If your hair is too grease. It’s not recommended to comb with a hairbrush. It’s advisable to wash your hair more often, than usually, using liquid acid soap or a special shampoo. Every night before going to bed, it’s useful to massage your head skin. During pregnancy it’s not recommended to make a permanent wave.
Hair condition will improve, if you make a short haircut.Shape of face changes often during pregnancy: face becomes wider, features become rugged.Consult your hairdresser as for an appropriate haircut.

The way to keep healthy teeth

During pregnancy teeth become very frail. So it’s very important to observe the following rules during this period:

- eat food containing calcium and vitamin C
- reduce sugar content in your food allowance, so that to prevent caries development
- remember to brush your teeth twice a day
- consult dentist for a preventive medical inspection regularly

Cosmetics

During pregnancy a rough hormonal reorganization takes place in woman’s organism, and as a result, cosmetic skin defects appear sometimes. Pigmentation is among them. In such cases it’s very important to increase coming in of vitamin C to organism and use a cream with UF-protection while staying at the sun.
Concerning different cosmetics, there’re no reasons to stop using it. However, it’s better to use well-known cosmetics, bought in special shops and not causing allergy.

The way to choose clothes and shoes

Women often consider that clothes are a minor question for a pregnant woman, especially at home. This is not quite right. A well-dressed woman has higher vitality, as she can overcome her pregnancy easier, being in good mood. At the same time, clothes should correspond to the state of her organism: it’s necessary for a dress to be loose, light, appropriate to a season and not restraining movement.
Bras should correspond to your size, not squeezing breasts and shoulders. It’s more preferable to wear cotton underwear.
If outer clothing is loose and not squeezing your waist, it will hide an increasing belly and make you more elegant.
The bigger your belly is, the stronger muscles of front abdominal wall stretch, and because of a belly lowering, fetus position in uterus changes. To prevent such complications, it’s recommended to wear a special belt - bandage that serves as an additional support for your belly and uterus. Moreover, it helps to keep correct bearing and slenderness. Put bandage on while you’re lying and lace it up according to your belly volume.

It’s not desirable to wear pants with tight garters that squeeze your body. But you can wear loose comfortable trousers, shorts, tights.
Tension of leg muscles becomes stronger and load on joints increases, when you wear high-heels. As a result, you get overfatigue. It’s necessary to wear shoes on low wide heel, to reduce the loud on front part of feet and obtain better steadiness.
Don’t worry your figure has changed its form during pregnancy. Try to wear fashionable and beautiful clothes, of course, minding your state. Moreover, today being pregnant means being fashionable: clothes strive to accentuate woman’s special condition, as never before. Translucent blouses, accentuating roundish belly, sun-dresses and slinky (notice: not squeezing, but slinky!) dresses, jeans with low waist. There’re collections of beautiful and fashionable clothes for pregnant women in many shops. So, it’s quite time to go shopping and give yourself a treat buying some elegant fashionable skirt or a striking pullover!

FASHION WEEK DAILY CALENDAR FEB 2008

The Following fashion Events are for industry participants only. Two forms of ID are required for entry to most Trade Shows and Runway Shows. All dates are subject to rapid change without notice and should be verified with respective Event Producers. Add or mail us latest listings to our calendar.

February

11

Monday

February, 11th - February, 13th

Salon 9 Showroom Sample Sale, 241 W. 37th St., ste. 923, NYC
Enjoy sipping bubbly champagne as you shop from top designer swimsuits, dresses, and tunics while expert stylists circle the floor to help you find the perfect fit available in sizes 0 to 12.
Up to 70% off all items!

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Nolcha Fashion Event, The Music Room - 26 S. Molton Lane, Mayfair London
7:30pm - 10pm Champagne Reception & Catwalk Show
Venue: The Music Room 26 South Molton Lane, Mayfair London W1K 5AB
Designers: Laurance Rassin | Selphie Bong

7:00 PM - Women's Expressive Theater LOVE Benefit, 172 Norfolk St., NYC
This exclusive one night only performance of short plays on love, written by some of the nation's hottest women writers and directed by Abby Epstein (The Business of Being Born), will be performed by a cast of stars. The after-party will directly follow.

February

12

Tuesday

February, 12th - February, 15th

Next Year's Model: The 2008 Lord & Taylor Model Search,
February 12; Prudential Center, Boston, MA February 13; Chevy Chase, Washington, DC February 14; Eastchester, Scarsdale, NY, February 15; and Garden City, NY, February 16. All calls will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM.

February, 12th 9:00 AM - February, 14th 6:00 PM

Accessories The Show, Venetian Hotel, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd South, NV
See website for more information on registration and ticket admission.

7:00 PM - Vaseline and Conde Nast Media Group's "Skin is Amazing", The Chelsea Arts Tower - 545 W. 25th St., NYC
The evening will benefit the Coalition of Skin Diseases. By invitation only.

February

13

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Rafe Fall 2008 Press Preview, 85 5th Ave., NYC

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

City Opera Thrift Shop spring shopping preview, 222 East 23 Street btween Second and Third Aves., NYC
featuring items from Burberry, Calvin Klein, Diane Von Furstenberg, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Manolo Blahnik, Marc Jacobs, and more! Proceeds help support the creation and design of costumes for new productions at New York City Opera

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Chefs et Chocs pairing party hosted by Hennessy, The Box, 189 Chrystie St., NYC
a sensual evening of chocolate and fine cognac

February

15

Friday

1:00 PM - Launch of Too Faced FUZE Slenderize Guilt Free Glosses, Sephora Anaheim, 1570 S. Disneyland Dr., CA

7:30 PM - Couture Fashion Show Palm Beach, The Colony Hotel, 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach, FL

The MB Fashion Shows Calendar

Here is the detailed of Mercadese Benz Fashion Shows Calendar fall in February 2008. You can see the venue and type of fashion shows are in this calendar. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2008 9 AM NAUTICa Salon 10 AM THE HEART TRUTH'S RED DRESS COLLECTION 2008 Tent 11 AM PERRY ELLIS Promenade Noon YIGAL AZROUËL 540 West 21st Street 1 PM DUCKIE BROWN Salon 2 PM RUBIN SINGER Promenade 3 PM BCBGMAXAZRIA Tent 4 PM YEOHLEE New Museum, 235 Bowery, Sky Room 6 PM NICOLE MILLER Salon 7 PM ERIN FETHERSTON Promenade 8 PM NA·BE BY VICTORYA HONG The Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street 9 PM VENEXIANA Salon SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2008 10 AM LACOSTE Tent 11 AM ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY Promenade 1 PM ABAETÉ Salon 2 PM ARAKS & MARA HOFFMAN Promenade 3 PM ALEXANDRE HERCHCOVITCH Tent 3-5 PM JUAN CARLOS OBANDO 28 West 36th Street, Penthouse 4 PM Z ZEGNA Industria Superstudio, 775 Washington Street 6 PM VERRIER Salon 7 PM SASS & BIDE Promenade 8 PM ROCK & REPUBLIC Tent 9 PM AKIKO OGAWA. Salon SUNDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2008 10 AM LELA ROSE Salon 11 AM HERVE LEGER BY MAX AZRIA Promenade 1 PM DKNY 711 Greenwich Street 2 PM TWINKLE BY WENLAN Salon 3 PM TRACY REESE Promenade 4 PM DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Tent 5 PM Y-3 Pier 40, West Street at West Houston Street 6 PM ANGEL SANCHEZ Salon 7 PM TULEH Promenade 8 PM MISS SIXTY Tent 9 PM TEREXOV Salon MONDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2008 9 AM PETER SOM Promenade 10 AM CAROLINA HERRERA Tent 11 AM R. SCOTT FRENCH Salon Noon JILL STUART New York Public Library 2 PM BETSEY JOHNSON Tent 4 PM PAMELLA ROLAND Salon 6 PM MAX AZRIA Tent 7 PM PORTS 1961 Promenade 9 PM IÓDICE Salon TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2008 9 AM TIBI Salon 10 AM BADGLEY MISCHKA Tent 11 AM MONIQUE LHUILLIER Promenade 1 PM CYNTHIA STEFFE Salon 2 PM DENNIS BASSO Promenade 3 PM DIESEL Tent 5 PM MATTHEW WILLIAMSON Lux Studios 456 West 18th Street 6 PM JOANNA MASTROIANNI Salon 7 PM VIVIENNE TAM Promenade WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2008 9 AM MALAN BRETON Salon 10 AM NANETTE LEPORE Promenade 11 AM MICHAEL KORS Tent Noon MILLY BY MICHELLE SMITH Salon 1 PM CARLOS MIELE Promenade 3 PM ANNA SUI Tent 4 PM RICHARD CHAI Salon 5 PM 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Promenade 7 PM TEMPERLEY LONDON Tent THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2008 9 AM TONY COHEN Salon 10 AM VERA WANG Tent 11 AM NAEEM KHAN Promenade 1 PM REBECCA TAYLOR Salon 2 PM BILL BLASS Tent 3 PM REEM ACRA Promenade 4 PM CALVIN KLEIN 205 West 39th Street 5 PM CALVIN KLEIN 205 West 39th Street 6 PM CHRIS HAN Salon 6 PM TOMMY HILFIGER Grand Promenade, Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center 7 PM CUSTO BARCELONA Promenade 8 PM ZAC POSEN Tent 9 PM JAYSON BRUNSDON Salon FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2008 9 AM PROJECT RUNWAY Tent 10 AM RALPH LAUREN Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson Street 11 AM RALPH LAUREN Skylight Studio, 275 Hudson Street Noon TADASHI SHOJI Promenade 1 PM CARMEN MARC VALVO Tent 2 PM WILLOW Salon 3 PM DONNA KARAN COLLECTION 711 Greenwich Street 5 PM ZANG TOI Promenade 6 PM SEAN JOHN Cipriani, 42nd Street SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ENTRY BY INVITATION ONLY. NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The Tent, Promenade and Salon are in the Bryant Park Tents, Sixth Avenue at 41st Street.

HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR BODY FASHION

Waxing

Waxing is a technique of hair removal for short term that takes away the hair from the preliminary place. Fresh hairs will not arrive back in the formerly waxed part of the body for 3-8 weeks.

Body Care

Mix six teaspoon of petroleum jelly, two-teaspoon glycerin and two-teaspoon lemon juice. Now apply this moisturizing lotion at least twice a week if the skin is dry and flaky, arms and legs. Another tip is just peel and grate a cucumber. Grip the juice to this, blend half-a-teaspoon glycerin and half-a-teaspoon rose water. Apply this on sunburns and leave it for some time.

Body Oil

Lost of the body oils are chemical free and safe for skin. Using such oils make skin soft, smooth and clean. There are many essential oils like coconut oil, almond oil, sesame oil, olive oils and tea tree oil for different parts of the body. If one has a cellulite syndrome, take a steam or hot bath with a few drops of any essential oil as they lean to block pores in the skin. One can use vegetable oil like jojoba oil or olive oil for the body.

Oils for the Feet

Essential oils are extremely useful to get rid of cracked heels. One should rub down with a few drops of essential oil frequently. Before going to bed, take a little tub and dip the feet in it. Put few drops of olive oil and transfer it into the tub. And then, dip the feet for a few minutes. Take out the feet and wipe feet with soft cloth. At last, rub with liberal quantity of cold cream and then, wear cotton socks.

Palm Care

For rough palms, use a mixture of glycerin and limejuice in equal proportion. Remove scars on hands and feet by rubbing them with lemon peel.

Care of Knees and Elbows

The skin around the knees and elbows are usually devoid of oil glands. That is why it gets dry so fast. This is the reason why elbows and knees get dark early. It is a simple grubby that is built up from dead cells and dirt. They give a horrible look if they are not properly cared.

1. Apply coconut oil on the elbows and knees to eliminate the dryness.
2. Using pumice stone is a good cure.
3. Knees and elbows must be cleaned daily with mild stone. Apply moisturizer after taking bath.

Put a blend of lime and juice on elbows and knee.

11 Health and Beauty tips for Fashion; Enhance Living

The health and fitness business are minting money every year on herbal supplements, fitness apparatus, gyms and special diets. There is always some fascinating commercial asking for money to help people get into shape. Few of these options are good and healthy. After enrolling for such health program and have made a commitment to take care of body, both internal and external, it is vital for overall health that one does it in the right way. Some tips for both health and fitness that will help losing weight, discover ways to maintain a better healthy lifestyle and be in the best shape for rest of the life.

1:- Eye Care

Dip roll of cotton in a ice-cold mixture of cucumber and potato juice. Keep this on eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and softly wash it off. Apply a little baby oil. For long eyelashes, apply a slight coat of castor oil each night. It strengthens lashes and cools eyes. Rub a few drops of coconut oil around the eyes to get rid off gloomy circles. To reduce blister of eyes, grate a potato and tie in a cloth and place the cloth over eyes for about 15 minutes. Add a little pinch of salt in water and wash for bright and radiant eyes. Mix tomato juice and lemon juice in equal measure and apply around the eyes, after 30 minutes wash it off with cold and hot water alternatively. Make a mixture of sandal wood and nutmeg. Apply it around the eyes previous to sleep and wash it off in the morning.

2. Fragrance and Aging

Do the age gracefully. One should avoid everything that has the fragrance or lotions of coconut oil and orange. The reason is that these perfumes contain a substance called psoralen that is known to speed up the aging process.

3. Hair care

Degrease oily hair with witch hazel when if there is no time to do shampoo. Apply to roots with a cotton ball. To help reduce dandruff, add 30 plain aspirin to a full bottle of regular shampoo. Apply and rinse as normal.

4. Curing Cellulites

To cure cellulite, scrub the skin with a bristle brush. Brush in slow sweep up, always toward the heart. Try to do this at least five minutes each day. For cellulite, get the costly herbal wraps offered by top spas. Mix a cup of corn oil with 1/2 cup of grapefruit juice and 2 teaspoons dried thyme. Rub into hip, thigh, and buttock areas. Wrap with plastic cover to lock in body heat. For extra results lay a heating pad over each area for five minutes. Raw potato slices contain potassium to take away dark circles under the eye.

5. Facial Waxing

Facial hair is one of the forbidden that prohibited women expression. Women with surplus facial hair always lack self confidence and suffer a lot. The unnecessary hair often appears on upper lip, chin, forehead and sides of the face. It is suggested to visit trained experts, and get it removed.

6. Caring for Teeth

People must brush the teeth two times for every day. The configuration of calculus expands after the breakfast and bacterial actions are happened at night. Before going to the bed at night, tooth brushing helps to fresh the surface of the tooth free from food remains. If any sign forms during the night period can be detached in the morning. People must brush the teeth after taking breakfast daily.

7. Nail Care

Taking care of the nails and applying nail polish is the first step which boosts beauty. First step is washing the hands by using unique hand creams containing aloe Vera that keeps the hands soft. Manicure must be done on the hands once in a week as it makes the skin of the hands soft and provide one to have healthy, beautiful and glowing nails. Apply cream or oil on the skin of the nail frequently. This will help in soothing the nail bed and growth of the nail. After this one can keep the lengths of the nails according to wish. Make use of a vibrant lacquer to rub the nails for the steep coloured look and put bright nail colours along with an elevated luster. To remove the nail paint, one must use a tranquil nail polish remover.

8. Beauty Sleep

Total and good rest is known as beauty sleep. It is useful for sinking hormones of stress. A deficiency of sleep can leave frustration. People must pursue the following tips while sleeping at night

1. The atmosphere of the bedroom must be cool and calm.
2. One should keep the bedroom dark with dark fabric of windows. If it is not possible, one can try dark eye shades.
3. Do not make a noise in bedroom. Sounds in bedroom must be consistent and low.
4. Do not keep computers and TVs in the bedroom for receiving beauty sleep.
5. One must make a bedtime routine.

One should cleanse the face with a gentle cleanser before going to bed at night.

9. Lip Care

Mix one-tablespoon cranberry sauce juice and two tablespoons Vaseline for a delicious home made lip balm. Now apply the juice of lemon skin for avoiding black colour of the lips. Massage lips with coriander leaf juice for soft and rosy lips.

10. Makeup Tips

If concealer is little heavy on the chick then try dabbing a little moisturizer and blending in the area to get better finishing on face. At the time of choosing makeup, moisturizers and sunscreens, make sure they are hypo allergenic and fragrance-free.

11. Foot Care

For cracked heels, melt paraffin wax; mix it with mustard oil and apply on the affected area. Leave it overnight. After 10 or 15 days, the heels will become smooth. Massage body with a mixture of coconut oil and any of favorite scented oils like lavender or rosemary. For cracked heals, rub the foot with coconut oil and keep the foot in temperate water for some time. Clean the water off the feet and apply a mixture of hibiscus flower, Henna and juice of half a lemon. When dry wash it off.