2012年6月7日星期四
Prom Dress Shop
Your 2012 graduation will be one of the biggest and most memorable days of your life, so you want to make sure you look and feel great! Prom Dress Shop has a wide variety of graduation dress styles and colors to choose from, but how do you know which color is best? The most popular 2012 graduation dresses tend to be lighter colors such as light pink, lavender, white, and light yellow… but which color is best for you? The first thing you must take into consideration when choosing your dress for graduation is the color of your graduation gown. Gown fabrics range from thick to thin and come in assortments of colors, often matching the school’s colors. If your graduation gown is a dark color and thick fabric, then you can wear any color graduation dress you desire, but be careful; you want to make sure your 2012 graduation dress doesn’t clash with your gown’s color!
Here are some good graduation dress and dark gown color combinations:
Red graduation dresses are perfect for black graduation gowns with red accents.
A green graduation dress is great for an emerald green graduation gown.
Gold graduation dresses are perfect with brown graduation gowns or any color gown with gold accents.
If your graduation gown is a light color, that means that it may be easy to see your dress through the fabric. In this case, it is important to have the right graduation dress color that will not show through and look “tacky”.
Here are some graduation dress ideas for light colored graduation gowns:
If you have a light blue or light yellow graduation gown, a white graduation dress is perfect to wear underneath.
A white graduation gown pairs perfectly with a silver graduation dress or a graduation dress with sequins!
Graduation is most certainly a milestone that you want to remember for the rest of your life, so why not make sure you look at feel the best? Our wide selection of graduation dresses for 2012 at Prom Dress Shop will make finding your perfect graduation dress easy… just make sure you pick out the right color!
White sundress allure of summer
White dress, or in this case, white sundress is almost a mandatory dress for every girl. Perhaps this is the only clothes that can endow a woman with lightness and freshness, femininity, and at the same time, with shrewdness.
Sundresses are mostly made of natural fabrics, so it will be comfortable at all times. White is a color that repels sun: there you have coolness, the concept that is not ephemeral, but very practical.
White sundress has an amazing ability: it emphasizes your tanned skin perfectly, so it makes impossible to refuse this dress!
White is a neutral tone. That is why it is combined perfectly with almost all other colors and types of physical appearance.
White color is present in almost every summer collection of women’s clothing, so it will not be very difficult for you to find a model. Difficulties may begin when choosing tone of clothing. Did you know that there are more than forty shades of this color? Here is just a small part of them:
White as foam is the most snow-white color. This color is neat and cold. It Suits to all girls with a winter look.
Blanched. This is a warm shade for a spring-girl. Cream color.
Bisna. Gray-haired, or rather, silvery tone, perfect for summer beauties.
Elephant ivory. This color will suit to an autumn girl, mixed a little with a warm yellow.
There is also amiant (dingy white), lily-white (slightly grayish), milk (everything is clear here), opal (diverging to yellow, or blue) and many-many others.
When choosing a shade, take a look closer to yourself (it is desirable to make fitting in the natural light or approximate to it light). How does white color influences your appearance? Does it make you older? Don’t you look fat in it? Does it make you fresh? If the shade does not fit you- do not hesitate to look for other tones.
As a rule, our imagination draws such white dress: a free and flying skirt to the floor, thin or medium thick straps, a fitting bra … in fact, there are a lot more models of this dress.
White sundresses can have a length of mini and midi, fluffy or modest direct skirt, have wide straps, or don’t have them at all … do not limit yourself with stereotypes!
What kind of long dress you should wear
If you are tall slender girl, you are very lucky. Almost any model of the dress will fit you. But if you have more angular shape, avoid tight clothes. Your choice are flared, flowing, slip-on or sundresses.
If you can not impress with a tall height, do not experiment with wide skirts. It will emphasize horizontal lines that will visually make you shorter. Empire dresses, tight-fitting or just empire waist are what you need. They will look especially good, if your waistline will be strongly market. You will look taller, if you have a: V-shaped neckline, flowing draperies, vertical lines and drawings, puckers, sabot shoes or heels.
If you have ample curves, plain dresses without a large print will suit you. Look for such colors like: black, brown, olive, purple, orange or green. Pay more attention to the legs, do not mark out the “weak parts” by trimming or drapery. For sure, you should emphasize the breasts by necklines, interesting collars, wrap over or bright straps. Look for models a la Greek, that are narrowed under the breast.
If you want to mark and reduce the waist, look for a model with a broad dark maxi-belt. By the way, the correct placement of accents can be associated accessories like short large beads that will draw attention to the swan-neck, long beads will remark chest, the bracelet – to the elegant wrist.
There is one Golden Rule for the selection of long dresses, either a complex style, or material. If you ask them to make for you a dress of unusual, bright fabrics terminated with lots of details, you will look ridiculous! A simple silhouette is good in combination with sophisticated materials and, conversely, a complex dress – with a plain fabric.
2012年6月6日星期三
Here are our picks for best fashion dressed
Here are our picks for best fashion dressed at this year’s Grammy Awards, in no particular order:
Adele in Custom Giorgo Armani
What a night for Adele — she won a total of six Grammys, including album of the year for 21! She definitely didn’t disappoint in the fashion department either with this lovely custom three-quarter sleeved black sequin gown by Armani. But pictures don’t do this dress justice — it looked so sparkly and glamorous as Adele was walking down the red carpet. She completed her look with a retro-inspired hairdo and a classic red lip.
Carrie Underwood in Gomez-Gracia
Carrie Underwood chose to wear a gorgeous white Gomez-Garcia gown and looked positively ethereal. While the dress looked a little conservative in the front, the cut-out back showed some skin and added a hint of sex appeal. Carrie also wore her hair pulled back into a soft and romantic ’do and accessorized with statement earrings and a black clutch.
Corinne Bailey Rae in Christian Siriano
“Best R&B Performance” winner Corinne Bailey Rae went with a fun and flirty black ruffled cocktail dress designed by Christian Siriano. This LBD had a classic-meets-quirky vibe, which Corinne complemented beautifully with sky-high platforms, a bold lip and side-swept hair. Taylor Swift in Zuhair Murad
T. Swift wears lots (and I do mean lots) of sparkly dresses, but this one really knocked it out of the ballpark for me — she looked amazing! This high-neck Zuhair Murad gown had some really interesting cut-outs and the beadwork looked absolutely exquisite. Taylor wore her hair in a no-frills bun and only accessorized with a pair delicate drop earrings, allowing her gown to be the true focus of the look.
Styles of evening dresses of 2012
There are lots of styles for evening dress. On the fashion wave of 2012 there stay balanced the following:
Empire or Greek style (streaming materials, high waist, cut, that underline your breasts, a light skirt). You need a special underwear for such dress, that lifts up your breasts –corset, bustier or bra.
Vintage (it is a chance to look original and natural – a redundant skirt, bouffant sleeves, small pleats, ?sharp? collars, synthetic material). There can be lots of options, charleston dress, strict silhouettes, or on the contrary, flared hem. By the way, these dresses belong rather to the new vintage (style that was created nowadays), but does that change things? It is important that the other components of the image answered your chosen period, like accessories, hat, shoes and even hairstyle.
Young style. You can get lost in a set of sub-styles, ranging from the bohemian and ending with eclectic ?baby-doll?.
Cocktail dresses. This is a special category of evening dresses. Initially, women were putting them on for going to cocktail parties, but today the range of their “use” has considerably expanded. Cocktail dresses are light, coquette, have some a kind of lightness.
A disco style is celebrating again its return! Embossed materials, shiny fabrics, shine, shine, shine.
Prom Gowns Make Your Prom Night Wonderful
Prom Dress 2012 is one of the most meaningful events loved by teenage girls. Thus with regards to a prom, you would absolutely like to make good arrangement for it and make your prom night much more special. So you must choose charming prom gowns, but what should you attention before you buy it.
The Prom night just appears from time to time, and it is certainly worth the time dedicated to proper planning. For the best look that is elegant and also cozy, you really should start off searching for a wedding dress shop for new prom gown models one or two months just before your prom. This can permit you to come across the best attire without feeling pressured. By seeking your charming prom gowns a few months previous to your prom, you will have enough time to plan any necessary changes for the ideal look.
Prom outfits are available in a number of distinct types. To feel cozy plus look stunning at the prom, it is crucial that you choose a prom gown that is within your comfort and ease, yet just a bit more attractive when compared with what you’ll commonly put on. It doesn’t matter how fashionable the apparel is, if you can’t feel cozy in it, you’ll not feel stunning.
2012年6月5日星期二
Plus size dresses
A dress – is one article of wardrobe that makes a woman feel like a real woman. Should you forget wearing womanly dresses, if your sizes are far from the standard 90-60-90? Of course not! Today, you can easily find the perfect beautiful and stylish dress for stout women.
Every woman has a highlight, it is only necessary to find it. Do you remember this axiom when choosing a dress for stout women? What is the best part of your body you need to highlight, and what to hide?
If you have a figure like an “apple” (the fat accumulates mainly on the belly part), the Greek-type dresses with high waist and light vertical folds will suit you. This type of cut will hide all your excess fat;
If you have a figure like a “pear” (your hips and buttocks put on weight), long dresses of A-shape, slightly close-fitting in waist and form-fitting to the bottom;
If you have the figure of a “carrot” (heavy dinners are laid on your chest and shoulders), you can divert attention from the problem part by using the cloaks and tippets. If you want to visually make your arms slimmer, you should choose long flared sleeves.
This is what concerns the best silhouettes. But the devil is hidden in details; that is why you have to pay a special attention at these details, for example, a line of cleavage. If you have splendid breasts, try to underline it with the V-neck, boat neck, or a brooch. In general, look for your advantages and highlight them.
Do not forget about the impact of the color. The bright colors make you look overweight, dark and cold – visually slim. Vertical stripes lengthen your silhouette, large pictures and horizontal details split the figure in half figure, expanding it.
What should be the length of the plus size dress? You’d better not wear mini skirts. The best for you is length below the knee. This will make your figure slimmer, especially if the material of a dress is dark.
Avoid heavily flared dresses or skirts with elastic. Do not wear knitted dresses with large knitting. Do not buy products that are sewn diagonally: they will fit too close to your figure. Forget about dresses with yokes – an extra horizontal line on your thighs will not make you thinner.
And, the most important thing! Do not put on models that do not suit you because of your age. Nothing looks sadder than the adult, luxury woman struggling and dreaming to look like a twenty-year old girl. Every age has its own peculiarity. You just need to learn how to find it and just accept it.
Plus size cocktail dresses
This is a special outfit for a special occasion, which looks a little bit more modest than the evening outfit. It is necessary to choose a cocktail dress (for the full ladies in particular) with not less thoroughness.
Usually these dresses differ by length up to the knee or around it. Rarely can you find nice long cocktail dresses. But this fact arouses some reflections to stout ladies: the hems to the floor will be the best way to slim your figure. So you have two choices: either ignore the unwritten rule and find an evening dress of the right length or to be patient and choose from what you have.
The cut of cocktail dress, comparing to its length, can be anything. However, for stout women the best models are:
Dress of the “case” type, that are not tight, but with a fairly clear line silhouette: narrowed at the waist, expanding on the hips. The trick is that this dress outlines the silhouette, without going into unnecessary details. If you take a one-color fabric, the task will be performed in double measure.
Dresses with a slight flare at the bottom. Such models will make your figure a little more light.
Laconic outfits. Laconism is the main required quality of the plus size cocktail dresses. The extra details are unnecessary attention to the imperfect shape.
Dresses with vertical lines – drawing, cut features, draperies, etc.
Dresses up to the ankles. Everything is clear here: the lower the hem the slimmer looks the figure.
As for the fabric, you should not take a stretch fabric, knitted fabric, and very shiny satin. It is quite possible that lace, taffeta, velvet and silk will fit you.
Remember another rule of the cocktail dress that will fit for stout and slender girls. The more the dress has a décolleté, the lower its length. And vice-versa. This is the only way you’ll avoid of feeling vulgarity and cheapness.
You should remember that cocktail dresses for different levels of events must be different. For a formal meeting, you should pick up a closed on the top one-color dress with a laconic cut. Do not underline your waist with a small strap or a belt. As for the chest line, it can be “highlighted” for example with a string of pearls.
Bright colors will suit those who want to meet with friends and acquaintances. And for secular parties you can choose light, airy dresses with no hint for excess candor.
2012年6月4日星期一
Long evening gown
What girl does not dream of dressing up in a long evening gown, go to a real ball, and, of course, become a queen there? You should also get a suitable outfit. Just do not deny that you don’t go to balls: if you have a dress, you’ll get the occasion!
What you should pay attention for, when you are choosing an evening gown?
To details. Believe us, you will be observed by hundreds of attentive eyes. Do your best, so that no single detail stays out off your cleverly tuned appearance.
Unfortunately, many women imagine their evening gowns like this: a scarlet, white or deep black skirt to the floor, straps or a corsage … It becomes boring, doesn’t it? In fact, the evening dresses are much more diverse.
Long evening dresses can be made not only from the above mentioned colors of silk, but from chiffon, lace, velvet, taffeta and even knitting fabrics! And it is better with the colors too. It can be gold of fallen leaves, olive tender of spring grass, and fire of flaming sunset … do not rush to try the standard “tricolor”, look deeper at the issue of choosing the range of material! The main thing is that it should:
suit your type of appearance;
cover all your disadvantages and underline the advantages;
was appropriate to the forthcoming event.
Cut– is the second, but not less important. Redundant, tight fit will emphasize your slim figure, and an elongated semi fitted -will hide your disadvantages. “Boat” collar will make your shoulders more feminine, and your neck like a swan. V-neck, is rightly considered as universal, it will draw attention to the neckline, and, again, it will visually lengthen the neck. You see, where we are heading? Choose a cut that is right for your figure.
How to wear an evening gown
First of all, you should wear it with grace and dignity. You can be wearing the most gorgeous dress that you could only find in the boutiques of the city, but the hasty movements, diffidence and unbecoming formality of the situation can grease away the whole impression.
You can accompany the dress by palatine in summer and a fur coat in winter.
It would be appropriate to wear tightening underwear especially with a push-up effect even if you have a great body for wearing a long and tight dress.
And, of course, do not forget about the appropriate accessories. The main thing is that they do not conflict with the style, colors, and the cut of the dress. The same thing can be said about the shoes, you can wear shoes, boats, sandals.
Oh, and remember the important rule of etiquette: a deep low-necked dress on straps or with short sleeves should be worn only when there is an artificial light!
Colorful Special Occasion Dresses take you to experience a sensual endless travel
Each color has its own romantic way. Hot Red, sweet pink, yellow, vivid green, rich blue, purple mysterious … Colorful Special Occasion Dresses, take you to experience a sensual endless travel.
The pink color overflow the sweet flavor like princess, this is a beautiful Phantom of childhood nostalgia. The simple design Prom Dresses is enough to highlight the noble and beautiful dress.
Most mysterious purple Evening Dresses added a touch of elegant charm, shoulder design is closely integrated fashion, so that all fashion lovers fascinated.
Four Seasons can be accompanied by the beauty, the land away from the gorgeous colors every day can be decorated in the body. Quiet colors shimmering Floor-length dresses, beautiful and seem readily relative to skim, can hold in general.
Saturated colors oozes pure. Whether can see the fine details – the atmosphere cut, fine grasp fold, sweetheart neck ingenuity, a better approximation of an illusion, a slight, often without.
All the colors are able to meet the different styles of dress, and interpret a wonderful combination to bring you the most direct visual joy. Glass-like fantasy of love, the sun color of youth, was built in the heart of the beautiful and the persistent pursuit of above. Colorful Special Occasion Dresses tours, is always sensual you should not miss the endless travel.
2012年6月2日星期六
Colorful Special Occasion Dresses take you to experience a sensual endless travel
Each color has its own romantic way. Hot Red, sweet pink, yellow, vivid green, rich blue, purple mysterious … Colorful Special Occasion Dresses, take you to experience a sensual endless travel.
The pink color overflow the sweet flavor like princess, this is a beautiful Phantom of childhood nostalgia. The simple design Prom Dresses is enough to highlight the noble and beautiful dress.
Most mysterious purple Evening Dresses added a touch of elegant charm, shoulder design is closely integrated fashion, so that all fashion lovers fascinated.
Four Seasons can be accompanied by the beauty, the land away from the gorgeous colors every day can be decorated in the body. Quiet colors shimmering Floor-length dresses, beautiful and seem readily relative to skim, can hold in general.
Saturated colors oozes pure. Whether can see the fine details – the atmosphere cut, fine grasp fold, sweetheart neck ingenuity, a better approximation of an illusion, a slight, often without.
All the colors are able to meet the different styles of dress, and interpret a wonderful combination to bring you the most direct visual joy. Glass-like fantasy of love, the sun color of youth, was built in the heart of the beautiful and the persistent pursuit of above. Colorful Special Occasion Dresses tours, is always sensual you should not miss the endless travel.
2012年5月30日星期三
Unforgettable with Printed Prom Dresses
Printed prom dresses help express your unique personality as well as offer you a new look. It is often seen that popular elements are added to prom dresses to add fashion such as floral and animal prints. The designs are really appealing to a number of females. Both floral and animal prints have their own glamour, conveying different feelings. And the ultimate goal of your short prom dresses 2012 is to create you an unforgettable night.
Choose a suitable prom dress need a lot of consideration. No matter whether the color can fit you well, your skin color, your personality even the length of your dresses. If you have no idea of which style is your best choice, keep the following tips in mind that will be helpful to you to make a right option.
First of all, in most people’s opinion, the floor-length floral print gowns appear elegant and classical while the short ones look flirty and lovely. Either way, the key is to make sure it is flattering and fits you well. If your look forward to creating a wonderful look in the long style when you are featuring short legs, you can take the empire waist attire that is sure to balance the proportion of your body. Wearing perfect high heels will make you appear charming when you are in the short style. In addition, it is not right to pursue the fashion blindly, as some girls would like to choose the mini skirt which can’t work well for the special occasion.
In a general way, those printed clothing are in high prices so that you need to spend much money on purchasing one. So you should keep your budget in mind. I believe that lots of women hope to get the cheap print prom dresses in good quality. You might notice that there is plenty of variation in pattern. Some may feature pretty print in solid colors. In such condition, take the factors into account. If you plan to highlight your perfect curves, the diagonal print will help you. Referring to the animal prints, unless you have attitude to match, it is not advisable to consider the clothing with the cheetah, tiger designs.
2012年5月27日星期日
Girl Seeks Modesty During Prom Season
As Spring rolls around, so does prom dresses under 100 for many young women around the country. Yet, for girls of many faiths, finding a modest dress can be quite challenging with today’s fashions.
We believe our body is God’s sacred creation and for this reason we dress modestly to show respect for Him. As the Apostle Paul taught in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, “Know ye not that ye are the temple? of God, and that? the Spirit? of God dwelleth in? you? … The temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.” We believe that modesty – for men and women – is always in fashion.
Our standards for modest dress are outlined in the For the Strength of the Youth, a pamphlet that is given to all young men and women ages 12 and up, but is equally applicable for adults. https://www.lds.org/youth/for-the-strength-of-youth?lang=eng
In the Dress and Appearance section, it states that “Young women should wear clothing that covers the shoulder and avoid clothing that is low-cut in the front or the back or revealing in any other manner.” In other words, no dresses that are strapless, sleeveless, or have spaghetti straps. And, with today’s fashions, dresses meeting these standards are nearly impossible to find.
For my Prom many years ago, my mom ordered me a beautiful white dress with a lace overlay out of a catalog. When I received the dress, I excitedly tried it on only to be disappointed. I realized that it did not fit me like it did on the model in the catalog and was not modest–it was too low-cut and had shorter sleeves than I originally thought. Fortunately for me, my mom was a talented seamstress and was able to make the necessary alterations so that my dress fit modestly.
Altering clothing, especially dresses, is nothing new to many Mormon women and teens. I recently watched this video about an LDS high school senior who ran into the same problem with Prom dresses that I did, but went the “extra mile” in solving the problem.
The girl in the video reminded me of what Proverbs 31:10 is talking about where it says, “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” I loved how this young woman understood the importance of her virtue and helped others to understand theirs! Watch this video and tell me what you think.
2012年5月16日星期三
Fall Colors Complement Elite Hannah S Homecoming Styles
Fall colors reflect the season: summer is over, and various foliages are turning into stunning earthy tones, such as red, orange and gold. Compared to summer colors, fall trends tend to be slightly more muted. For example, a bright purple worn during the summer can translate to that of an orchid tone during the fall. Choosing your color is just one part of the homecoming dress process. Since homecoming occurs in autumn, it is generally more fashionable to dress for the season. If certain colors don’t pique your interest, there are alternatives you can wear that are still appropriate for fall. prom dresses 2012
Dresses in brilliant gold and silver reflect the very essence of autumn. These tones also exude a formal aura for special events like homecoming. Certain styles of homecoming dresses, such as this strapless homecoming dress by Hannah S, feature hints of other fall colors throughout its details. To make your look more formal, try accessorizing with complementing colored accessories such as chains, earrings and broaches.
Red and purple are colors that are appropriate for a fall homecoming dance. The good news is that these two colors also flatter every complexion; therefore you can ensure that you will look your best in either tone, while
conforming to a traditional fall palette at the same time. For your best bet, choose a traditional lipstick red and an eggplant or royal purple dress. These tones represent fall the best, and will likely be the most flattering at a
homecoming dance.
It can be difficult to choose a fall dress if you don’t care for autumn colors. When all else fails, the little black homecoming dress is always the go-to choice. Black dresses with intricate features, such as this design by Hannah S, are appropriate for formal dances held during any time of the year. To keep your look from falling flat, add on funky accessories and don’t be afraid to wear bold makeup. Since homecoming is so close to Halloween, you will want to ensure that your look remains lively without being too dark.
2012年5月15日星期二
Stylish, Beautiful and Unique Mermaid Prom Dresses
Prom is the greatest event inside a girls’ life. It’s the greatest and a lot elaborate dance she’ll attend during her secondary school career. You’ll discover tons associated with forms of Prom Dresses to select from using this enchanting greater dance, but surely one of most likely essentially probably the most well-loved alternative may be the Mermaid Prom Dresses. Among the various attires, mermaid type Evening Dresses get noticed inside the style gown arena. Just as the name implies, mermaid style short prom dresses 2012 display appear the same with sea-maids. Mermaid prom gowns are formed inside unique way. The dress clings to our body among the chest to the knees, or below. Light material like satin or silk enables you to build a more loose-fitting appearance, causing the dress just to hug the most extreme curves of the body. Online shopping is becoming more and more popular, so it is advisable to look for a beautiful mermaid prom dress on the internet. It offers you a wide range of options of the styles, colors and prices. You will dazzle as well as confuse what you wear stylishly, beautifully and unique. So it is better to decide what style firstly according to your body shape.
2012年5月14日星期一
Simple and Popular Column Prom Dresses
Prom night is never without the Prom Dresses 2012. These Evening Dresses are basically designed for that special night that is why millions of teenage girls coming to age become anxious about what to wear on their most unforgettable night.
A Column Prom Dresses features a figure-hugging silhouette with a defined waist no belt or waistband. This short dress works well in sleeveless styles on well-toned bodies. Strapless prom dress with asymmetrical embellished borders and ruching along the bodice and column style prom dresses under 100 with layers in hi to low hemline, impeccably tailored fascinating strapless bodice prom dresses in light green soothing hue complimented by a graceful ball gown silhouetted pleated net skirt.
Column evening dress is a very simple and popular style which is like by many women nowadays. It really is also smart to allow plenty of time for any required alterations that can make the dress match perfectly.
2012年5月13日星期日
Green Prom Dresses Showing your Beauty
Going to the prom is one of the most special memorable occasions that will stay carry with you for the rest of you lives. An ideal prom dress to suit your needs doesn’t must be highly-priced. The most important matter in earning you alluring is staying self-assured and comfy in whatever you are sporting. A Green Prom Dresses would be the fantastic selection. It never ever is outside of trend.
There are numbers of various green Evening Dresses styles available so that you have a wide range of options. First of all, you should know whether you look forward to buying a short skirt or a long one. If you are looking at long green short prom dresses 2012, it is important to remember that you simply are looking at dresses which can are available in a wide variety of shades of green. Although there are a number of green attires available for prom, it doesn’t mean all of them are suitable for you. You had better take your body shape into consideration when choosing. Showing your beauty in a kind of way that can’t be explained in words, combine sexy and lovely beauty that every lady is dreaming of.
You desire to visual element classy and stylish on the army ball. The garments used at this celebration are typically conservative styles. Various shades of green inspire thoughts of nature and the world around us and make you fit into it beautifully.
2012年5月11日星期五
Tips Towards Finding Your Perfect Homecoming Dress
Homecoming dresses has now reached towards a cutting edge of fashion and style. The new dress trend has moved towards short type of dress. However, it is important to pick short dress which perfectly fits your body. You should keep up with the latest dressing style and trend. However, whatever dress pattern you choose, ensure that the dress makes you feel special and you feel comfort wearing it. You can now reflect on the following points in order to get yourself a perfect homecoming gowns
.Give yourself proper time to shop:
Get yourself the opportunity to choose among various options in order to arrive at a dress that is outstanding. Take your own time towards selecting the appropriate short prom dresses 2012 for you.
Choose the right colored dresses:
The color and print design of the dress should be chosen wisely. You can choose a solid color, multi-colored or a dress having stripes. It is better to choose a color that matches the tone of your skin.
Give a bit of sophisticated look:
You can wear a long dress which has a slit on one side. Also, a dress which has bows, brooches, sashes, slits or belts can definitely give a sophisticated feel.
Shorter homecoming dresses are incredibly trendy at the moment. Celebrities and musicians alike have emulated this particular style. There are several steps that should be followed during the shopping process. Deciding on the length of one’s homecoming dress is half of the battle. The next step will be to choose its color. For this season, bright colors, like jewel tones or metallic fabrics, are in style. Dresses that feature sequins in bright colors are also especially trendy. However, for this season, the embellishments and detailing that are featured on homecoming dresses tends to be rather minimized. To keep in time with the style, it is important for a young lady to ensure that she does not go overboard with the details.
Although a young lady has already decided that she will be choosing a short prom dresses 2012, she will need to determine the exact length of the dress’s hemlines. The term “short” can encompass hemlines from two inches below the knee to the mid thigh. It is imperative that a girl ensures that her dress is not too short. If the hemline is too short, a young lady may appear somewhat cheap or trashy. The hemline should be long enough that a young woman can dance and perform other activities comfortably. Additionally, a student’s school may also have a dress code enacted, and the dress should be in compliance with these suggestions.
There are also a wide variety of fabrics for the young woman to choose from. Most short dresses are created from silk or satin. While beautiful, these fabrics are not always very breathable or stretchy. If a dress is too tight, then it can restrict a young woman’s movements on the dance floor. The final decision to be made when choosing a shorter homecoming dress is the type of neckline that the dress will have. First and foremost, a young lady should choose the style that will most adequately suit her figure. The fit of the neckline is also important, because she will not want to be tugging or readjusting her dress all evening. As a general guideline, the shorter the hemline of one’s dress is, the more modest the neckline should be. There are numerous aspects to be considered when choosing a shorter homecoming dress, and each one should be treated with consideration so that a girl is not “shortchanged” on her special night.
2012年5月10日星期四
The Best Way To Express Individuality
1. Color
You can notice prom outfits in many different color schemes. You need to be very careful while selecting these dresses. White colored prom apparels can add charm and grace to your personal looks. You can make yourself look bold and energetic with black colored apparels. Orange colored prom gowns are also very much in demand these days. They look like a ray of sunshine. You can dramatically highlight your feminity with pink one shoulder dresses outfits.
2. Material
Quality of wedding and prom apparels may vary from brand to brand. You must never compromise with the quality of these outfits. Most of the prom dresses are made from good quality fabrics like silk, nylon, cotton and synthetic fibers.
3. Budget
Different prom dresses are available at different price rates in the market. You need to fix your budget before purchasing them from the wedding dresses shops. You can also buy them from various discount stores at reasonable price rates.
4. Size
These marriage apparels are available in different sizes. You need to be very careful while purchasing them. You must always look for the perfect fittings. Extra lose dresses can make you feel uncomfortable. You can take the help of professional fashion designers if you are facing any problem in selecting these outfits.
Well, all these points will greatly help you in selecting the right wedding outfit. You can also take suggestions from fashion designers. These dresses can really add beauty to your personal looks in a stunning manner. I am sure that you will have a lot of fun with these elegant apparels.
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2012年5月6日星期日
If you are looking for the evening gowns, you will have a lot of them. Over the years, designers have constantly focused on the evening wears for both men and women so that there is no shortage of varieties in terms of the designs, shapes and colors. However, there is one thing that needs to be considered carefully – whether the dress is complementing your look. That is why offering a general guide to buy these dresses can be a tricky task. After all, different people have different choices. Some want long evening dresses while some others are comfortable with the short ones. So, it is really up to you to choose the dress that you want to wear in the evening formal parties.
When it comes to the short prom dresses 2012, understanding the shape of your body is very important. Remember, the evening dress, as most of the other outfits, is not meant for any particular body shape. So, it is not that you can’t wear them because you are plus size or you are too thin. However, when you recognize the body type that you have, it becomes easier for you to choose the shape and design of the dress that will compliment you. Different designs of the evening dress enhance different areas of the body. So, you can use them to hide or highlight your weaknesses and strengths.
For women with beautiful bosom, the neckline and strap dresses are ideal as they support the bust with a feminine touch. On the other hand, the strapless evening dresses are perfect for those who have broad shoulders, though they should avoid the necklace dresses. If you want to hide the belly, use puckered fabric dresses. It is important in this regard to find the right design for the dress as well. If you want some embroidery on your cloth, make sure it is placed on that part of your body that you want to highlight. This is because the eye will follow the embroidery naturally. However, if you have a well defined body, you can flaunt it with the mermaid cut dresses.
Do You Have an Hourglass, Pear, Or Apple Shape
With an hourglass shape, you are curvy with a medium-to-large sized bust. Your bottom is rounded and you have curvy hips. You can show off the curves with a sheath dress or de-emphasize them somewhat with a ball gown or a-line dress. To place more emphasis on the upper portion of your body, choose a dress with an embellished neckline.
With a pear shape, you are probably bottom-heavy, meaning your hips, thighs, and bottom are larger than the upper portion of your body. Choose prom dresses that flatter the upper half of your body such as a-line, empire, or ball gown dresses with a circular halter neckline. Or, a strapless dress might do the trick.
If your body is apple-shaped, your mid-section is probably heavier or thicker than other parts of your body. Maybe your tummy is larger than you would like. Choose prom dresses that take the emphasis away from your mid-section. An empire gown might work best with this type of figure. An a-line dress can work well too if you have a bodice with boning to give it a slimming effect.
2012年5月5日星期六
Choosing A Dress For your homecoming
School always brings about more formal occasions than you might think. For most girls, homecoming is one of the most memorable events of their school life. But the most important preparation for girls is usually choosing perfect homecoming dresses.
Perhaps you will be very confused when starting shopping for the prom dresses 2012, because there are so many kinds of styles for you to choose from. Frist , you’d better listen to the chatter amongst the upperclassmen if this is your first homecoming. Be aware that whether your school hosts a semiformal or a dressy homecoming dance. Then, you can check out photos to get a feel for how people dressed. Was it very formal with girls donning floor-length gowns? Or was it more casual than you’d expect, with knee-length dresses and flats? Last year’s homecoming can often be a good indicator of this year’s.
Give yourself plenty of options, and try on a dress no other girl will be wearing. You can go to the department stores and boutiques, and also can search online to select dresses not carried in your local shops. Choose a style that hits at or just below the knee when the event calls for semiformal. Opt for a full-length dress when the invitation says formal or black-tie. And choose colors that complement your complexion. Black, as well as sapphire, emerald, burgundy and deep purple, will have a slimming effect on your figure. In addition, if your can’t find your homecoming dress, you can pick one from prom dresses. As long as appropriate, that will be all right.
Finally, you should not forget to accessorise your dress. Pick out suitable jewelry and shoes to match the dress so that all attention will be focused on you.
Choose a Pageant Evening Gown
The evening gown portion of a beauty pageant is all about poise and grace, and one of the best ways to ensure you display these qualities is to choose the perfect dress! When choosing a gown to wear, it’s important to find a good balance between expressing that you’re standing out from the crowd and reflecting the kind of poise, natural and inner beauty judges are looking for. While the pageant evening gown you choose should be a reflection of your own unique style, there are some common rules you should follow when choosing a dress.
Above all, your pageant evening gown should flatter your figure and fit perfectly. An ill-fitted, standard sized dress will be easy for the judges to spot, and it will make you stand out like a sore thumb – not the way you want to stand out! A dress which is custom-altered to fit your body exceptionally well will make you feel more confident and will give you more physical poise and grace.
The same goes for dress style. The style of your evening gown should compliment your body type, not fight against it. If you want to minimize broad shoulders, choose a dress with a scoop or sweetheart neckline to draw attention away from the shoulders, and consider a halter-top style dress or a dress with sheer sleeves. Likewise, if you want to minimize hips and backside, choose a strapless dress made from a flattering, non-clingy fabric which draws attention to the bodice and waistline. A front slit in the dress is always a nice touch, allowing you to showcase your legs and the elegance of your walk. The skirt of your dress should have movement, complimenting your steps.
2012年4月25日星期三
Early retirement Early retirement
Many men yearn for a retirement filled with travel, golf and relaxation, but they might want to think twice before ending their career for good.
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A study by Austrian researchers revealed that men who retire early have an increased risk of dying before age 67. According to the research, this can be attributed to the negative health habits adopted by retirees, including smoking, drinking, unhealthy eating and infrequent exercise.
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"We find that a reduction in the retirement age causes a significant increase in the risk of premature death for males, but not for females," the study reported. "One additional year of early retirement causes an increase in the risk of premature death of 2.4 percentage points."
【英语单词系列:酸甜苦辣咸鲜香,各种菜的味道英语。假如你是个幸福的小吃货,这些单词必须学会,不能就会吃而不会用英语说。】
taste 味道
Heritage turkeys have a stronger taste that some people like .
传统火鸡的味道更美味,受到一些人的喜爱。
tasty 美味的
Dried cuttlefish is tasty snack .
鱿鱼丝是很好吃的点心。
delicious 味道好的
The food here is delicious . How do you think ?
这里的食物很可口。你觉得呢?
sweet 甜的
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Lemon tastes a lot different , I think it is slightly sweet lemon to eat the best .
柠檬的口味也有很多不同,我认为微微有一点甜的柠檬最好吃。
sour 酸的
I like fruit . But I don't like grapes . They 're sour .
我喜欢水果,但我不喜欢葡萄。它们是酸的。
bitter 苦的
In the past , however , most medicines were very bitter tasting .
然而,在过去,大部分的药都是非常苦的。
hot 辣的
And the food ! I hear the cuisine is quite hot .
还有食物也不同!我听说川菜很辣。
salty 咸的
The meat is tender and tastes sweet outside and salty inside .
让人感觉肉的口感是外表松脆香甜,里面略带咸味。
spiced 加香料的
He did have too much spiced curry chicken earlier that evening .
那天晚上早些时候他的确是吃了太多香辣咖喱鸡了。
fragrant 香的
Coffee is a fragrant beverage .
咖啡是一种香味浓郁的饮料。
seasoned 加作料的
It is made from finely minced pork meat and seasoned with ground pepper , chilli pepper , garlic , salt , herbs , spices and wine .
以高质量的碎猪肉为料,加胡椒、红辣椒、蒜、盐、香草、酒以及料等腌制。
tasteless 无味的
It 's colourless tasteless . It can flow . we drink it when we thirsty .
它是无色无味,它可以流动,我们渴了可以喝。
flat 淡而无味的(如走了气的啤酒)
A flat stew that needs salt.
味淡需加盐的炖肉
greasy 油腻的
I like the heavy greasy foods like hamburgers and fried dumplings .
我喜欢油脂很重的食物,例如汉堡包和炸团子。
bland 清淡的
Most vegetables in the U. S. are rather bland in taste .
美国的大部分蔬菜味道很淡。
light 清淡的
Eating a light meal with some fruits allows us to sleep well .
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What is called a woman
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2012年2月24日星期五
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2012年2月22日星期三
Roses and Valentine's
1 rose: love at first sight,you are the only one
2 roses: Mutual feelings,a commitment, an engagement or coming marriage
3 roses: I love you
5 roses: I love you very much
6 roses: I love you, I miss you
7 roses: I'm infatuated with you
9 roses:I'll love you forever
10 roses:You're pretty
11 roses:You're my treasured one
12 roses:"I love you" and I am grateful for your presence
13 roses:Forever friends
15 roses:I'm really sorry
20 roses:I'm sincere towards you
21 roses:I'm committed to you
24 roses:You're always on my mind
25 roses: Congratulations.
36 roses: I'll remember our romantic moments
40 roses: My love is genuine
99 roses: I'll love you till the day i die
100 roses:100% love, I'm totally devoted to you
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101 roses: Best of all, you're my one and only
108 roses: Proposal,"Will you marry me?"
365 roses: I love you every single day
999 roses: my love will last till the end of time
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3 roses: I love you
5 roses: I love you very much
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10 roses:You're pretty
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15 roses:I'm really sorry
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21 roses:I'm committed to you
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The Challenge
Let others lead small lives, but not you.
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2012年2月20日星期一
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Idiom
During the late years of the Qi Dynasty(221-206BC), Xiang Yu led a rebellion. After crossing the Zhang River, Xiang Yu ordered his men to sink all their boats and break their cooking pots. He issued each soldier three days' rations and warned them that there was no way to retreat; the only thing they could do to survive was to advance and fight. After mine fierce battles, the Qin army was finally defeated.
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This idiom is used to indicate one's firm determination to achieve one's goal at any cost.
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New Zealand
In the beginning was the word -- yes, but where exactly? Last year, Quentin Atkinson, a cultural anthropologist at Auckland University in New Zealand, proposed that the cradle of language could be localized in the southwest of Africa. The report, which appeared in Science, was seized upon by the media and caused something of a sensation. Now however, LMU linguist Michael Cysouw has published a commentary in Science which argues that this neat "Out-of-Africa" hypothesis for the origin of language is not adequately supported by the data presented. The search for the site of origin of language remains very much alive. Atkinson based his claim on a comparative analysis of the numbers of phonemes found in about 500 present-day languages. Phonemes are the most basic sound units -- consonants, vowels and tones -- that form the basis of semantic differentiation in all languages. The number of phonemes used in natural languages varies widely. Atkinson, who is a biologist and psychologist by training, found that the highest levels of phoneme diversity occurred in languages spoken in southwestern Africa. Furthermore, according to his statistical analysis, the size of the phoneme inventory in a language tends to decrease with distance from this hotspot.
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To interpret this finding Atkinson invoked a parallel from population genetics. Biologists have observed an analogous effect, insofar as human genetic diversity is found to decrease with distance from Africa, where our species originated. This is attributed to the so-called founder effect. As people migrated from the continent and small groups continued to disperse, each inevitably came to represent an ever-shrinking fraction of the total genetic diversity present in the African population as a whole.
So does such a founder effect play a similarly significant effect in the dispersal and differentiation of languages? Michael Cysouw regards Atkinson's finding as "artefactual." Cysouw, whose work is funded by one of the Starting Grants awarded by the European Research Council (ERC), heads a research group that studies quantitative comparative linguistics in LMU's Faculty of Languages and Literatures. He says he has no objection in principle to the use of methods borrowed from other disciplines to tackle questions in linguistics, but that problems arise from their inappropriate application.
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For example, he finds that if Atkinson's method is employed to examine other aspects of language, such as the construction of subordinate clauses or the use of the passive mood, the results "do not point in the same direction." Indeed, in their article in Science, Cysouw and his coauthors Steven Moran (LMU) and Dan Dediu of the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Nijmegen show that, depending on the features considered, Atkinson's method places the site of origin of language in eastern Africa or the Caucasus or somewhere else entirely. As Cysouw points out, linguists have long sought to throw light on the origin of language by analyzing patterns of language distribution. The problem is that such relationships can be reliably traced only as far back as about 10,000 years before the present.
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To interpret this finding Atkinson invoked a parallel from population genetics. Biologists have observed an analogous effect, insofar as human genetic diversity is found to decrease with distance from Africa, where our species originated. This is attributed to the so-called founder effect. As people migrated from the continent and small groups continued to disperse, each inevitably came to represent an ever-shrinking fraction of the total genetic diversity present in the African population as a whole.
So does such a founder effect play a similarly significant effect in the dispersal and differentiation of languages? Michael Cysouw regards Atkinson's finding as "artefactual." Cysouw, whose work is funded by one of the Starting Grants awarded by the European Research Council (ERC), heads a research group that studies quantitative comparative linguistics in LMU's Faculty of Languages and Literatures. He says he has no objection in principle to the use of methods borrowed from other disciplines to tackle questions in linguistics, but that problems arise from their inappropriate application.
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For example, he finds that if Atkinson's method is employed to examine other aspects of language, such as the construction of subordinate clauses or the use of the passive mood, the results "do not point in the same direction." Indeed, in their article in Science, Cysouw and his coauthors Steven Moran (LMU) and Dan Dediu of the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Nijmegen show that, depending on the features considered, Atkinson's method places the site of origin of language in eastern Africa or the Caucasus or somewhere else entirely. As Cysouw points out, linguists have long sought to throw light on the origin of language by analyzing patterns of language distribution. The problem is that such relationships can be reliably traced only as far back as about 10,000 years before the present.
2012年2月16日星期四
Avon
Federal prosecutors have presented evidence to a grand jury against U.S. executives of cosmetics company Avon Products, in a case that probes whether those executives broke foreign bribery laws, the Wall Street Journal said.
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U.S. authorities are studying a 2005 internal audit report by the company that concluded Avon employees in China may have been bribing officials in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Journal said, citing three people familiar with the matter.
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She declined to confirm to the paper whether there had been an audit in 2005 and declined to discuss how executives handled any such audit.
In January, Avon's former CFO Charles Cramb left the company amidst a probe initiated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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U.S. authorities are studying a 2005 internal audit report by the company that concluded Avon employees in China may have been bribing officials in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Journal said, citing three people familiar with the matter.
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President Obama
President Obama, a noted passionate hoops fan, has been swept up in the Knicks rookie Jeremy Lin’s remarkable run, his Press Secretary Jay Carney said.
"The President is an avid sports fan and particularly avid basketball fan and we were speaking about Jeremy Lin on Marine One as we flew here to Andrews Air Force Base this morning,” Carney told reporters en route to a campaign event in Milwaukee.
“It's just a great story and the President was saying as much this morning,” Carney said. “Obviously terrific for the New York Knicks but it's the kind of sports story that transcends the sport itself." plus size evening dresses
Though Obama is a Chicago Bulls booster, the First Fan made certain to catch the highlights of Lin’s buzzer-beating three-pointer to best the Toronto Raptors Tuesday night, Carney said
"It's a great story and yes, he's very impressed and fully up to speed,” Carney said. “I know he's watched Lin play already.”
The Knicks do not have another game in Washington this season, but if the President wants to catch Lin in person, he can travel to his hometown to watch the Knicks play in Chicago on March 12. formal evening dresses
"The President is an avid sports fan and particularly avid basketball fan and we were speaking about Jeremy Lin on Marine One as we flew here to Andrews Air Force Base this morning,” Carney told reporters en route to a campaign event in Milwaukee.
“It's just a great story and the President was saying as much this morning,” Carney said. “Obviously terrific for the New York Knicks but it's the kind of sports story that transcends the sport itself." plus size evening dresses
Though Obama is a Chicago Bulls booster, the First Fan made certain to catch the highlights of Lin’s buzzer-beating three-pointer to best the Toronto Raptors Tuesday night, Carney said
"It's a great story and yes, he's very impressed and fully up to speed,” Carney said. “I know he's watched Lin play already.”
The Knicks do not have another game in Washington this season, but if the President wants to catch Lin in person, he can travel to his hometown to watch the Knicks play in Chicago on March 12. formal evening dresses
2012年2月15日星期三
Mr. Eastern (二)
After she left, people went to the palace to show the emperor the decree which reads "The capital city is in trouble. Fire burns on the palace, and fire from Heaven burns all night long on the 15th." The emperor of Han Dynasty was very shocked. He called and asked Mr. Eastern for advice. After pondering for a while, Mr. Eastern said, "I heard that the God of Fire likes to eat Tang-Yuan (Sweet dumpling). Does Yuan-Xiao often cook Tang-Yuan for you? On the 15th lunar day, let Yuan-Xiao make Tang-Yuan. Your Majesty will take charge of the worshipping ceremony and you will give an order to every house to prepare Tang-Yuan to worship the God of Fire at the same time. Also, deliver another order to ask every house in the city to hang red lantern and explode fire crackers. cheap prom dresses 2012 Lastly, everyone in the palace and people outside the city should carry their lanterns on the street to watch the lantern decoration and fireworks. If everything goes this way, the Jade Emperor would be deceived.Then everyone can avoid the fire accident."
The emperor happily followed the plan. Lanterns were everywhere in the capital city on the night of the 15th lunar day. People were walking on the street. Fire crackers kept making lots of noise. It looked like the entire city was on fire. Yuan-Xiao's parents went into the palace to watch the lantern decorations, and Yuan-Xiao made a big lantern and wrote her name on the lantern. They happily reunited together after her parents called her name. Everybody was safe during the night. The emperor of Han Dynasty had a new order that people should do the same thing every year. Since Yuan-Xiao cooked the best Tan-Yuan, people called the day Yuan-Xiao Festival. purple prom dresses
The emperor happily followed the plan. Lanterns were everywhere in the capital city on the night of the 15th lunar day. People were walking on the street. Fire crackers kept making lots of noise. It looked like the entire city was on fire. Yuan-Xiao's parents went into the palace to watch the lantern decorations, and Yuan-Xiao made a big lantern and wrote her name on the lantern. They happily reunited together after her parents called her name. Everybody was safe during the night. The emperor of Han Dynasty had a new order that people should do the same thing every year. Since Yuan-Xiao cooked the best Tan-Yuan, people called the day Yuan-Xiao Festival. purple prom dresses
Mr. Eastern (一)
There are many stories on how this festival was created. One other story is about a maid. In the Han Dynasty, Mr. Eastern was a favorite advisor of the emperor. One winter day, he went to the garden and heard a little girl crying and getting ready to jump into a well to commit suicide. Mr. Eastern stopped her and asked why. She said she was a maid in the emperor's palace and her name was Yuan-Xiao.
She never had the chance to meet her family after she started worked at the palace. She missed them so much every 12th lunar month. If she couldn't have the chance to show her filial piety in this life, she would rather die. Mr. Eastern promised her to find a way so she could reunion with her family. Mr. Eastern left the palace and set up a fortune-telling stall on the street and disguised himself as a fortuneteller. Because of his reputation, many people asked for their fortunes. red prom dresses
But every one got the same prediction - a severe fire accident on the 15th lunar day. The rumor spread quickly. Everyone was worried about the future and asked Mr. Eastern for help. Mr. Eastern said, "On the 13th lunar day, the God of Fire will send a fairy lady in red to burn down the city. If you see a lady in red wearing green pants riding a black horse on that day, you should ask for her mercy." On that day, Yuan-Xiao pretended to be the red fairy lady. When people asked for her help, she said, "I'm the messenger of the God of Fire and came to check on the city and I'm going to set up fire on 15th. This is an order from Jade Emperor. He will watch from the heavens."I will give you a copy of the imperial decree from the God of Fire. You should go to ask your emperor to find a way out." prom dresses under 100
She never had the chance to meet her family after she started worked at the palace. She missed them so much every 12th lunar month. If she couldn't have the chance to show her filial piety in this life, she would rather die. Mr. Eastern promised her to find a way so she could reunion with her family. Mr. Eastern left the palace and set up a fortune-telling stall on the street and disguised himself as a fortuneteller. Because of his reputation, many people asked for their fortunes. red prom dresses
But every one got the same prediction - a severe fire accident on the 15th lunar day. The rumor spread quickly. Everyone was worried about the future and asked Mr. Eastern for help. Mr. Eastern said, "On the 13th lunar day, the God of Fire will send a fairy lady in red to burn down the city. If you see a lady in red wearing green pants riding a black horse on that day, you should ask for her mercy." On that day, Yuan-Xiao pretended to be the red fairy lady. When people asked for her help, she said, "I'm the messenger of the God of Fire and came to check on the city and I'm going to set up fire on 15th. This is an order from Jade Emperor. He will watch from the heavens."I will give you a copy of the imperial decree from the God of Fire. You should go to ask your emperor to find a way out." prom dresses under 100
Lin
Lin is the first Chinese-American player in the NBA, and spent his first season with the Golden State Warriors, who signed the undrafted Harvard graduate in 2010 to fill out their roster. He saw limited minutes with the Warriors, but was cheered in arenas around the country, particularly in cities with large Asian communities, as fans came out in droves to cheer their homegrown star. prom dresses 2012
To be sure, Lin is a different kind of Asian basketball player from Yao Ming. While Yao's size put him in a somewhat self-selecting group--people north of seven feet tall can certainly do a wide range of things, but they're frequently drafted into playing basketball--Lin went from Palo Alto High School to an economics degree at Harvard, but remained committed to making it as a professional basketball player. (Yao recently enrolled at Jiaotong University's Antai Economics and Management College as his post-retirement career rolls on.)
It hasn't been an easy road for Lin. He has made several trips to the NBA's Development League, a minor league for players who show promise but need seasoning before they can compete at the highest level.
It appears to have paid off. After keying the Knicks victory over New Jersey, Lin was named the starter for the Utah game, a position he appears to have a hold on in the shot term, as Baron Davis, signed in December to play the position, lingers on the disabled list due to a herniated disk in his back.
If he can stick with the Knicks, the stars may have aligned for Lin. Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni made a name for himself with a frenetic style of play that puts particular focus on the point guard position.
After collaborating with guard Steve Nash for five successful seasons with the Phoenix Suns, D'Antoni moved to New York, where he hasn't won as much but has coached up previously middling point guards into stronger players. Chris Duhon and Raymond Felton both overcame images as limited talents under D'Antoni, blossoming into playmakers. prom dresses on sale
Lin's knack for driving to the basket and finding open teammates makes him a good fit for the D'Antoni mold, but he still has a lot of work to do before he's a proven NBA star.
The constant running in D'Antoni's offense, dubbed 'Seven Seconds or Less' for the time expected in which the team should shoot the ball, demands great fitness--Lin appeared winded at the end of the Utah game. But he'll likely get stronger the more minutes he plays, and even if Davis returns, spelling the older, recovering player could be productive for Lin, a proven good student who can learn a lot from practicing against a veteran.
And should things not work out for him in New York, he would almost certainly giver former Knick Stephon Marbury a run for his money as the biggest star in China's own basketball league. long prom dresses
To be sure, Lin is a different kind of Asian basketball player from Yao Ming. While Yao's size put him in a somewhat self-selecting group--people north of seven feet tall can certainly do a wide range of things, but they're frequently drafted into playing basketball--Lin went from Palo Alto High School to an economics degree at Harvard, but remained committed to making it as a professional basketball player. (Yao recently enrolled at Jiaotong University's Antai Economics and Management College as his post-retirement career rolls on.)
It hasn't been an easy road for Lin. He has made several trips to the NBA's Development League, a minor league for players who show promise but need seasoning before they can compete at the highest level.
It appears to have paid off. After keying the Knicks victory over New Jersey, Lin was named the starter for the Utah game, a position he appears to have a hold on in the shot term, as Baron Davis, signed in December to play the position, lingers on the disabled list due to a herniated disk in his back.
If he can stick with the Knicks, the stars may have aligned for Lin. Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni made a name for himself with a frenetic style of play that puts particular focus on the point guard position.
After collaborating with guard Steve Nash for five successful seasons with the Phoenix Suns, D'Antoni moved to New York, where he hasn't won as much but has coached up previously middling point guards into stronger players. Chris Duhon and Raymond Felton both overcame images as limited talents under D'Antoni, blossoming into playmakers. prom dresses on sale
Lin's knack for driving to the basket and finding open teammates makes him a good fit for the D'Antoni mold, but he still has a lot of work to do before he's a proven NBA star.
The constant running in D'Antoni's offense, dubbed 'Seven Seconds or Less' for the time expected in which the team should shoot the ball, demands great fitness--Lin appeared winded at the end of the Utah game. But he'll likely get stronger the more minutes he plays, and even if Davis returns, spelling the older, recovering player could be productive for Lin, a proven good student who can learn a lot from practicing against a veteran.
And should things not work out for him in New York, he would almost certainly giver former Knick Stephon Marbury a run for his money as the biggest star in China's own basketball league. long prom dresses
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