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East Coast High Tides a Mystery to Experts

Experts analyzing the Atlantic seaboard on the East Coast of the United States, from Maine to Florida, have determined that the average level of high tides on the entire stretch of land is about two feet higher than anticipated, for yet unknown reasons. The measurements were conducted during mid-season, when the tide...

31 July 2009
01:41 GMT

Female Fashion at the Workplace Going Between Extremes

In their desperate bid to avoid what is known as “office dress” and thus spark talk that they’re trying to emulate their male counterparts in everything, many women have decided to go with their feminine side and dress accordingly at the workplace. According to Maureen Rice of the Daily Mail, far fr...

20 July 2009
15:01 GMT

New Petascale Computer Can Model Humankind

It would appear that petascale supercomputers, able to perform one quadrillion (one million billion) operations per second or more, are no longer in fashion for studying black holes, the collision of galaxies, or the decay of protons in the magnetosphere, but rather for understanding things that were thought to be ou...

7 July 2009
06:55 GMT

Second Life Offers Window to Understanding How Trends Spread

Understanding how trends spread through society has been one of the main goals of social researchers for a long time, because the mechanisms involved in this are apparently extremely complex. Unfortunately, it's not like they can put a GPS tag on a trend and see what happens. So, they turned to the next best thi...

3 July 2009
03:01 GMT

Trendrr Launches Freemium Services

Trendrr, a service that lets users follow a number of statistics and graphs about a company or person, has just expanded its offering and introduced a set of freemium services, called Trendrr Pro, for those who want more functionality and data. The paid packages start at $49 a month and top out at $999 for the full-b...

29 June 2009
08:47 GMT

Placenta Facials, the IT Beauty Treatment in Hollywood

That celebrities would do and try virtually anything to maintain their youthful appearance for longer – or, at least, deceive themselves into believing that’s what they accomplish – is no longer a secret. Placenta face creams and treatments are not new either, albeit no one speaks of them, perhaps s...

24 May 2009
03:34 GMT

Obituary Pictures Show Bias Against Old Age

New studies, conducted over several decades, seem to suggest that people are now less likely to publish recent photos of the deceased with their obituaries, and that the friends and family would prefer showing a much younger image of their loved ones. Psychologists explain that this is a clear indicator of a growing ...

14 May 2009
06:24 GMT

Tips on How to Be a Man with Style

Stylists often point out that style, the genuine kind that can truly makes an impression, is nothing but an expression of one’s personality, and this applies to both men and women. Still, many continue to be at a loss as regards how to find and exploit their personal sense of style so as to keep up with the tre...

12 May 2009
14:31 GMT

Baby Name Trends Revealed

One of the most “difficult” things that new or soon-to-be parents have to do is name their child. While most couples easily decide on a name, a new study reveals that, in fact, the names given to children from a certain generation maintain a certain trend, as for instance if they start with a vowel or a c...

9 May 2009
18:51 GMT

On a Budget: Basic Fashion Musts for Spring and Summer

As we’re breaking out of winter, our wardrobes must undergo the usual “spring cleaning,” in preparation for the sunny days ahead. Being on a budget should, by no account, mean that we’re to limit ourselves to items we have from last year, or even older than that, or that we can settle for less...

23 March 2009
14:31 GMT

How Social Networking Influences our Choices

Researchers in the fields of psychology and behavioral studies are currently fascinated by the attraction that popular social media exerts on each individual, and are very surprised at the fact that it's not us who influence others, but others who make their point of view more clear than we do. So, in light of t...

23 March 2009
10:26 GMT

Tips for Office Hairstyles

Long hair has been, and will always be the epitome of femininity and utmost beauty. Yet, that is not to say that a long ‘do will not work just as well at the workplace. On the contrary, stylists say, the longer the mane the better, because it allows for a myriad of styles in as less time as possible. Spending e...

13 March 2009
15:31 GMT

Hair Trends for Spring 2009

Hair is said to be extremely important for a woman, and with good reason while we’re at it. A mane that looks all sorts of tangled or unkempt is anything but good on anyone, let alone a lady. On the same note, colors that were once all the rage, such as platinum blonde, fiery red or blue black, are slowly being...

4 March 2009
13:01 GMT

Winged Eyeliner, the Hottest Makeup Trend for 2009

When Amy Winehouse broke on the music scene with her beehive hairdo and dramatic makeup with winged eyeliner, she was seen as an oddity at best. Later on, as it became clear her own personal style was what made her such a fascinating celebrity, women all over started emulating her makeup and even her way of dressing....

20 February 2009
06:32 GMT

Adobe Predicts Online Marketing Trends for 2009

According to the Adobe Scene7 survey results, which have been made public recently, the major point of interest for most companies, in regard to online investment, is represented by mobile, rich media, personalization applications and social networking. The results of the third annual edition of the Scene7 survey a...

19 February 2009
08:04 GMT

Funky Spring Accessory: Nautical Shoes

For a long while, wearing nautically-themed clothes or accessories was considered to be a habit women should not leave home without when going on vacation – but that was supposedly packed with the bathing suit to be taken out only the following year. Nautical shoes and nautical everything is making a strong com...

18 February 2009
06:32 GMT

Fabulous Nail Trends for Spring 2009

The hands are the mirror into one’s soul, it has often been said. Not the eyes, as we previously believed, hold the key to how someone truly is, but their hands and, in this sense, it is essential that women have a perfect manicure. Beauticians and celebrities are again setting the trends for the spring of 2009...

16 February 2009
06:39 GMT

A Shift from Skinny Fashion: the Hourglass Dress

With size 0 models still walking the catwalk, much to the dissatisfaction of critics of this fashion trend, regular women are now given the opportunity to stop being ashamed if they have a fuller figure, and even to embrace it. The hourglass dress, famous back in the days when fashion did not encourage and promote sk...

13 February 2009
15:41 GMT

Eighties Power Dressing Is Back

It wasn’t until long ago that the world of fashion used to look back on the ‘80s with bewilderment and a certain sense of shame for the audacity of the outfits and all beauty trends. The ‘90s imposed a new tempo and a different type of woman, fashion insiders say, but that era has come to an end and...

13 February 2009
13:21 GMT

Short Shorts for Summer 2009

Summer 2009 will be all about daring outfits and about donning them proudly, if we’re to listen to what fashion designers are telling us. To do that, a pair of short shorts is a must in every woman’s wardrobe, of course, granted she has the right figure to pull such a bold piece off without looking ridicu...

4 February 2009
13:21 GMT

Top Three Deadliest Fashion Trends

While in a previous article we spoke of some of the most popular killer fashion trends throughout time, this is just the moment to bring to the table the three deadliest such trends, statistically speaking. Last time, we spoke about the crinoline, the corset and footbinding as having been popular dangerous styles &nd...

3 February 2009
15:41 GMT

February Must Have: Marc Jacobs Heart-Adorned Clutch

February 14 is an important day for most of us, being designated to show the loved ones just how much they mean for us. Of course, as fashionable ladies, we’re not to forget about ourselves either, which is why Marc Jacobs has come up with this adorable and very trendy heart-adorned, zipped clutch in the sweete...

3 February 2009
14:11 GMT

A Look Back: Three Most Deadly Fashion Trends

We all know that women would do virtually anything to keep up with the trends, from getting on almost impossibly high heels and running to catch a cab to work, to breaking their back by carrying huge bags in which they stuff almost everything they find around the house, just in case they might need it under a special...

3 February 2009
03:36 GMT

Fringed Bag – The Hottest Accessory for Spring 2009

A bag can sometimes prove to be a woman’s best friend, so it’s really no wonder anymore why they usually pay so much attention to this particular item. The handbag, however, can also be a statement of one’s trendiness factor and, if that be the case, then the fringed tote is a must on any woman&rsqu...

29 January 2009
15:31 GMT

Tips to Be Runaway Fabulous on a Daily Basis

Beauty comes from within is a line that has been said so many times that it almost lost all practical meaning. Yet, it is true, as model Tatyana Danilchenko tells AllWomen’sTalk in an interview about what being glamorous on a daily basis really means. Fashion is not science and style can definitely be acqu...

29 January 2009
13:41 GMT

Spring Cost-Effective Makeup Trends

Recession has not failed to leave its mark on the fashion and beauty industry as well, so we probably should not be too surprised that what stylists are now bringing forth in terms of spring makeup boasts of cost-effectiveness and guarantees beauty at low costs. Spring 2009 will be, experts are saying, about bright, ...

23 January 2009
14:31 GMT

Beauty Tips to Look Younger

Aging can be hard on anyone, not just women. However, it’s them who always have to come up with ingenious ways of slowing down the passing of time or, if not possible, to make its marks less obvious for others. If plastic surgery is not an option, and neither are expensive spa treatments, there are a few things...

22 January 2009
14:11 GMT

Tips to Getting the Perfect Haircut

Getting a cut that does not quite fit in with what we imagined about it or, even worse, something that looks downright atrocious can be an ordeal any woman would pay good money to be spared of. Marie Claire also knows this, so it has spoken to several celebrity stylists and has come up with several tips and things we...

16 January 2009
06:48 GMT

The Internet Will Double in Size Every 5.32 Years

Moore's Law was first used to predict the number of transistors that can fit on an integrated circuit, and argued that their number would grow exponentially over time. Indeed, current trends show that twice as many transistors can be placed on the same circuit in an interval of approximately 18 months. Now, newl...

15 January 2009
03:10 GMT

The Bob Hairstyle Turns 100, Still Reigns Supreme

In 2009, the bob, the once-dreaded hairstyle, turns 100 but is still in the top of women’s preferences, and will probably remain so for much longer. Throughout the years, the bob went from being somehow of a taboo subject and even reason for public opprobrium, to being a trademark for certain classes, and then ...

9 January 2009
16:31 GMT

How to Get the Perfect Hairstyle for an Oval Face

If yesterday we saw which was the most recommended hairstyle for girls with a square face, today we’ll see what the stylists are telling us to do if we have a more oval countenance. And what they’re saying is all only good news because, it seems, having an oval face is nothing short of a blessing, right t...

9 January 2009
15:41 GMT

Cashmere Knits for a Plus of Trendiness

Winter is all about keeping warm, but that shouldn’t necessarily mean it must also equal not being trendy all of a sudden. Being elegant should be a woman’s prerequisite no matter what, and this is why stylists are now urging us to turn our attention towards the somehow forgotten years of the ‘70s a...

8 January 2009
03:17 GMT

Stylists Urge: Banish Black from Your Wardrobe

Despite the fact that there are thousands of magazines out there telling us about the new pastel colors or strong, almost incandescent shades that are causing hysteria on the catwalks, black is undeniably the color of fashion. We may buy new clothes in pink, purple, or whatever other shade the industry tells us is tr...

6 January 2009
03:30 GMT

Do-It-Yourself Fashionable Straight Hair

Curls go in and out of style all the time, but straight hair has always been present on the scene, and will probably continue to be so forever. However, not all women have straight hair and, sometimes, getting it can be a real pain – not to mention the damage we can do to it if we don’t know what to do. L...

5 January 2009
03:01 GMT

British Law Firm Encourages Employees to Wear High Heels

In the increasingly cutthroat legal world, law firms are doing their best to outsmart competition and, at the same time, to gain a strong foothold on a terrain that has been previously unexplored. As it turns out, being smart is no longer of prime importance, which is why one of the most prestigious London law firms ...

23 December 2008
11:10 GMT

Helene Berman Chic Bow Beret

While hats are still struggling to make their presence on the scene properly felt, here comes yet another accessory with great potential of making a statement. Nevertheless, if hats may have seemed a bit inaccessible, this one beret is clearly an audacious piece that only the most daring and stylish can wear without ...

23 December 2008
08:17 GMT

How to Make the Perfect Ponytail

Ponytails have often been considered the quick solution on a bad hair day and, most often than not, that is precisely what they are. However, designers are telling us, a ponytail can now be a bit more than just a quick fix – a versatile and stylish do that, if done right, can work wonders for us. To make sure t...

22 December 2008
04:13 GMT

The Maxi Dress, a Must Have This Season

The catwalks might have moved on but designers still agree that, this season, the strongest item in a woman’s wardrobe is no longer the ubiquitous little black dress. As strange as that may seem, what was once the one piece no woman could do without has come to be replaced by something that, not long ago, many ...

22 December 2008
03:24 GMT

Kelly Osbourne Reintroduces Side Trimmed Hairdo

Despite being the daughter of iconic rocker Ozzy Osbourne, Kelly never quite managed to make a solid reputation for herself, either in the music industry, or as a fashion role model for other girls. With all the negativism being thrown at her, this is one celebrity that always remained true to herself, an attitude th...

20 December 2008
06:04 GMT

Making the Most of a Summery Outfit in Winter

With the passing of each season, many of us find it very hard to put away certain clothing items that we have grown fond of. Once fall and then winter fully settle in, it becomes clear that, for instance, a tee can only be worn when out on the town clubbing, and definitely not at work – at least, not if we don&...

20 December 2008
05:26 GMT

Antic Crystal Ballerina Slippers from Miu Miu

The age of flats, or ballerina shoes, seemed to have faded away this fall, when chunky or open toe pumps came to take their place, in what was clearly a compromise of comfort for glamour. With all these, the popularity that the Antic Crystal Ballerina Slippers from Miu Miu have enjoyed over these past weeks over at N...

19 December 2008
12:19 GMT

Bugs Render Cuteness Factor to Season Jewelry

Women are afraid of or sickened by bugs. That’s a truth as universal as that the Earth is round. With all that, it seems that, this season, as well as the next one most likely, bugs will represent a key element not only in accessories but also in clothing items. However, for the time being, if we want to be tre...

19 December 2008
10:39 GMT

Topshop Brings Pacman Leggings, for Utmost Geekiness

When leggings barged on the scene more than a year ago, and especially when it became clear that they were “persistent” enough to have good chances of making their stay longer, the fashion industry continued to stand its ground. There was no way for such items – halfway between pants and hoses ...

19 December 2008
10:12 GMT

Superstar Nail Lacquer, the Perfect Mood Fixer

All women out there who ever had their manicure done at least once in their lifetime (and it’s unlikely that there is one who hasn’t) know how annoying it can be when you either want a new color for your nails, or you want to have them done as quickly as possible. Thanks to StyleShoppe and its most recent...

19 December 2008
09:28 GMT

Hats – Even the Beckhams Are Doing It

Back in the days when troubled rocker Pete Doherty of the Babyshambles fame donned a trilby and something that vaguely resembled a military/detective coat, watchers in the fashion industry shrugged him off as a man who had no sense of style whatsoever. Now, almost two years later, Victoria and David Beckham have also...

19 December 2008
09:00 GMT

Revamp Last New Year’s Eve Party Dress

New Year’s Eve is drawing near and, as days swing by, so do the chances of finding that perfect outfit for the grand party. Extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary methods, they say, and we should not let the new outfit, or lack thereof, be a reason to bring us down and not enjoy what is undoubtedly ...

19 December 2008
08:33 GMT

Vivienne Westwood Talks About Her Fashion Beliefs

In a recent interview published by NZ Herald, the well-known fashion creator, also notorious for her extravagant public appearances and statements, revealed some of her opinions on topics such as the audacity of being true to yourself, the different ways someone's personal style gets into the spotlight, the hone...

18 December 2008
06:31 GMT

Hublot Black Caviar Bang, Another Million Dollar Watch

It's already common knowledge that there are presents and Christmas presents, as well as watches and Hublot watches. It has actually been proven once more that the reputed company knows just how to do things in high style. Their newest creation, the Black Caviar Bang, featuring all the characteristics of the Big...

18 December 2008
04:10 GMT

Good White Dress vs. Bad White Dress

One fashion rule that is completely out of style for quite some time now is “Never wear white after Labor Day”. Luckily, there are many examples to prove that white is in fact a year-round color, and that the white December clothes you've been wearing are not a fashion crime, but a fashion fine. Stil...

17 December 2008
10:23 GMT

Madonna Brings Feather Dresses in the Spotlight

Catwalks have been seeing lots of amazing feathered frocks this year, from Luis Vuitton, Sonia Rykiel, Roberto Cavalli, and, more recently, in Oscar de la Renta’s gorgeous exhibit of his pre-fall 2009 collection. Moreover, Marc Jacobs created for Luis Vuitton feathered accessories for bags and belts, and even t...

16 December 2008
05:52 GMT


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