Category: Fashion

How To Determine Your Sterling Silver Jewelry Is Real

Jewelry

Sterling silver is not so expensive nowadays, but there are still large amount of replica jewelry existing in market, one example is tiffany replica. So it is necessary for the customer to know some easy techniques to determine your sterling silver jewelry is real.

In 1851 Tiffany and Co launched the first tiffany jewelry which contained 92.5% silver. Since then the sterling silver had become popular. Sterling silver can also be called 925 silver, which consist of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other alloy. The added alloy is used to improve the luster, brightness and hardness of the silver.

After polishing, the sterling jewelry can show a very pretty metallic luster. It can also be set with precious stones to become a high-end jewelry. To maximize profits, some jewelry maker may mix cadmium, iron, copper or other cheaper metals in silver. For example, the fake cheap tiffany jewelry is produced at a very low cost, while sold with the price of real tiffany jewelry. Although this phenomenon is not widespread, but consumers should still have some way to identify silver jewelry. When a customer buys sterling silver jewelry, he can use the following 5 ways to determine the sterling silver jewelry is real.

1. Checking the color:
The higher purity of silver, the whiter color the jewelry has. Real silver jewelry usually shows a uniformly brightness. While it will show blue gray if mixed with lead or show brisk red if mixed with copper.

2. Checking the weight:
The density of the silver is slightly larger than other common metals like copper and lead. So checking the weight of the sterling silver jewelry can be the initial step. If a jewelry has a large size but relative light weight, it is probably made of other metals.

3. Checking the hardness:
The hardness of silver is lower than copper, but higher than lead and tin. Using a pin to scrape an inconspicuous place in jewelry, if it is very difficulty to leave a mark on the surface, the jewelry is probably made of copper. If a mark can be made by scraping and the mark is also very obvious, the jewelry is probably made of lead or tin. If the mark is not so obvious, then the jewelry is probably made of silver.

4. Checking the metallic sound:
The real sterling silver metallic sound is usually light, soft and clear. While other metals are usually sharp, boring.

The above four methods are effective in most cases. But the best way is to do chemical test directly. This test can be performed by some official authorities. When customer buys tiffany silver jewelry, he or she should also check whether the tiffany jewelry has some relevant certifications or not.

Why Indian men love voluptuous women

Men Fashion

The Indian man has always harbored fantasies of full bodied voluptuous women like Madhubala, Hema Malini, Madhuri Dixit, Zeenat Aman, Kajol. Kareena Kapoor may be size zero and pencil slim, but the average India would always love the big breasts of Ayesha Takia or the voluptuous Amisha Patel. Baby making big hips of women like Riya Sen, Katrina Kaif, Sushmita Sen and south Indian beauties like Namitha Patel or Anushka Shetty are always admired by Indian men. India has always been enamored by full figured women who look well fed and strong, at the same time feminine and graceful. Voluptuousness is associated with sensuality and womanhood. Suraj from Delhi says, “I love Namitha Patel’s figure because she looks like a woman to me”. Nisha a woman from Kanpur agrees, “When I put on little weight, my boyfriend goes bonkers over me” Alok from Madras is zestful when he says, “Give me Katrina’s hot figure anyday over the stupid Kareena thin figure”

Models and supermodels are supposed to be slim to the point of being anorexic. Indians however has been traditionally lovers of the voluptuous figure. That is the reason why mostly Bollywood women and women on television are on the voluptuous side, even the lot who were slim during their modeling days like Tanushree Dutta or Lara Dutta tend to put on a little weight when they are in the main-stream entertainment business. A curvaceous figure is also associated with fertility (baby making hips) though it has not been scientifically proved. d.

V.S.ARUNRAJ, in his entertaining blog Hot Girls of Bollywood gives a low-down on some of the most beautiful and glamorous babes of Bollywood.

Using Stone For Interior Design

Interior Design

Using natural materials in your interior design project can be a great way to get an interesting design that will last the test of time. From wood to stone, natural materials look great and can suit nearly every design theme imaginable. But using stone in your design can be a challenge, especially if youve never worked with it before. Use this guide to using stone in your design and youll be sure to get a design that you will love for years to come.

Tiles:

One of the most common and affordable ways to decorate with stone in your bathroom or kitchen design is by installing stone tile. Stone tiles can come in a wide variety of materials from granite to marble and can be used in shower enclosures, countertops and backsplashes to create a powerful design element that suits nearly any design theme or dcor. Stone tiles can be more expensive than conventional tiles but last longer and can be more durable than ceramic tiles.

Large Stones:

A common way to decorate around fireplaces and mantelpieces is by using large stones set in mortar. Rustic living room designs especially benefit from stone interiors. And since larger stones come in such a wide variety of materials, you can be sure youre going to choose a stone texture and color that suits your design theme perfectly. When installing any stone material, be sure to choose a local stone quarry for the best savings.

Medium Stones:

Medium sized stones are typically around 6-8 inches in diameter and can be used for many different design ideas from bathroom designs for the shower enclosure to outdoor areas for walkways and patios. Medium sized river rock are smooth and round stone materials that work great for floors, but can also be used on walls to create interesting vertical, diagonal or random patterns. Choose a colored mortar mix and add to the luster of any medium stone design.

Small Stones:

Smaller sized stones make for a unique textured look that makes an appealing addition to most design themes. Small river rock can be manipulated together on walls and floors using a clear coat of laminate to adhere the stones in place. These smaller stones work best in dry areas like bedroom or living room designs. Wet conditions should be avoided when using smaller laminated stones as they can get very slippery underfoot. Add a mixture of colorful river rocks or a few medium sized river rocks to break up the monotony of the smaller river rock look.

Get the look with bling jewellery

Jewelry

Fine Accessories Inc. has the biggest collection of head-turning necklaces with crisp and smart detailing, and flamboyant embellishments. Their ensemble has distinct pieces to suit the androgynous western country look to the quintessential feminine charm of the orient. This online boutique has every tone, texture and style and the old and new blended to create a new attire language, so that you can incorporate the styles you saw on screen or the ramp, in your wardrobe to feel with it and in style.

Choker necklace is a trend carried forward from the past and has got a twist with distinct appearance in construction and form. The store’s latest choker collection brings raw sensuality and liberalization of the body. There is a play of neon green acrylic necklace with black stones and pearls, modern and vintage style blended together in unique grace; gold choker with clasp-effect chain and dangling streams of multicolored beads, for the bold and audacious girl who wants to be the center of attention always; bib-styled choker with a ribbon tie at the back and colorful rhinestone charms–the list is jaw dropping if you want to experiment with your personal style and are tired of the same old repetitive patterns at most other shopping destinations. Pick up your choker according to your neck length – a slim one for wider or shorter neck, and a wider choker if you have a slender and long neck. The necklaces for women here have caught the interest of international buyers and celebrities, too. Most of the neck adornments are designed to fasten at different lengths. If you want to go for statement pieces that have a life of their own then fineaccessories.com has tapped on visual pleasure with silver and black stones grooving with a gold chain, and perfect size stone danglers! None of the pieces are on the expensive side yet can make you shine and sparkle in any crowd! Each is a meaningful custom necklace and can make great gifts for every occasion – daily wear, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Daughter’s Day, Friendship Day, bridal party, Marriage Anniversary or a sentimental gesture to brighten up somebody’s day.

The gold chain statement necklaces with bright royal-blue rhinestones and royal-blue earrings are perfect for your night or evening outing. If you want an awesome bling look then grab the multicolored beaded chain, or a chunky beaded necklace with dull-gold toned chain, or a teal crystal and neon pink three-layered necklace that will pop up with statement trousers, casual tees and baroque prints in the day. For the sartorial festive trend you have the opulent the beautiful long necklace in gold chain charmed by an oval pearl and surrounding mini pearls and rhinestones, or the sophisticated gold and black animal print metallic necklace with rhinestones.

Dressing is personality driven and this online boutique store has every necklace to work out various permutations and combinations and create different ensembles! Fine Accessories has been selling its fine jewellery line locally and nationwide for years, and has an updated stock of vintage-inspired lockets; tiffany-style necklaces with cross pendant, gold/silver/pink bow, triangle pendant and what not for all age groups. The exquisite pieces are up for grabs at never-seen-before prices because the company believes it has all to bring out the exciting, beautiful and enigmatic fashion pulse of every gal and woman!

Rogaine Different for Men and Women

Men Fashion

Rogaine Treatment for Men & Women: The Differences

Rogaine 2% is for women, and Rogaine 5% is for men, but there’s more …

Rogaine originally received FDA approval for Men’s Rogaine and Women’s Rogaine with a 2 percent minoxidil solution and Men’s Rogaine Extra Strength Topical Solution and Men’s Rogaine Foam with a stronger 5 percent minoxidil solution for men only. But, many doctors use them for both sexes, so whats the difference?

“Simply stated,” says New York City board-certified dermatologist and hair transplant surgeon Dr. Eric Schweiger, “thats just how Rogaine currently has the FDA approvals, and it would be very costly and time consuming for them to go through the clinical trials to approve the 5 percent minoxidil solution for women. I use both for women in my practice, depending upon the specific hair loss, sensitivity and scalp situation,” he states.

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicines National Center for Biotechnology Information, the generic active ingredient minoxidil was approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for use topically in Rogaine for mens hair regrowth in 1988, and later, in 1992, the same 2 percent minoxidil formula was approved for women. This identical Rogaine 2 percent minoxidil formula for both men and women was approved in 1996 for over-the-counter sale. The stronger (5 percent minoxidil solution) Men’s Rogaine Extra Strength Topical Solution was introduced, tested and FDA-approved for men only in 1997, and in 2006 Men’s Rogaine Foam was introduced.

According to Schweiger, another difference in the formulas aside from concentration of the minoxidil hair regrowth ingredient is that the 5 percent solution contains propylene glycol for better skin penetration, which makes the medication more effective, whereas the 2 percent solution is alcohol based. Although both the alcohol- and propylene glycol-based preparations can irritate the scalp, propylene glycol can cause actual allergic reactions in those who are sensitive, which is where evaluating a patients skin and scalp carefully becomes important.

Rogaine testing for women

A 2002 clinical trial conducted on men only at the Duke Dermatopharmacology Study Center in Durham, North Carolina, compared the 5 percent minoxidil to results using the 2 percent minoxidil solution. The study showed that men experienced 45 percent more hair regrowth with the stronger solution. Additionally, users of the stronger solution experienced results sooner than did users of the 2 percent one. And although those study results were published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, according to Dr. Schweiger, preliminary trials on women had not shown any increased effectiveness with the stronger 5 percent minoxidil solution, so the product was never further developed for women.

But a 2004 study by the Cincinnati, Ohio-based Dermatology Research Associates tested 381 women to find out whether the 5 percent minoxidil solution would be more effective in the treatment of female pattern hair loss than the 2 percent minoxidil solution. The study results also were published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and it was determined that the 5 percent topical minoxidil groups hair regrowth results were superior to those in the 2 percent topical minoxidil group. It should be mentioned that both studies were “funded by Pfizer Inc., original maker of Rogaine products.

Is Men’s Rogaine Extra Strength Topical Solution too strong for women?

The 2004 study also found an increased occurrence of local irritation and the observation of facial hair growth with 5 percent topical minoxidil that were not experienced in the 2 percent topical minoxidil or the placebo. Schweiger agrees that the stronger concentration can irritate womens more delicate skin tissues, and therefore he evaluates each patient accordingly. “A small percentage of female patients experience facial hair growth as a side effect of using either Rogaine, which is more common when using the 5 percent solution, but this side effect subsides once the medication is discontinued.”

Effective Rogaine usage for both men and women

Dr. Schweiger says, “The most important consideration is that the active hair regrowth ingredient minoxidil, no matter what the concentration, must reach the scalp twice per day in order to be effective. For some women, the foam formula will not be as effective as the liquid formula because it gets caught in the hair and does not reach the scalp.” In addition, the stronger 5 percent minoxidil propylene glycol formula is greasier than the 2 percent minoxidil alcohol-based formulation. Because of this, he states, “For patients who complain of the greasiness, we advise minoxidil 5 percent at bedtime and 2 percent in the morning.”

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