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Archive for July, 2009

i am quite petite in size, with skinny arms and legs. i am short but lately i started having a tummy.

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
punker r asked:


its bulging out of mi pants!
anione noes how i can not grow fat in size but end up havin a big tummy?

and how to have a flatter tummy? (not including exercise/dieting)
im still a virgin. -.-

i tink im eatin too much
lol

thanks for helpin me out guys!

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How to Find an Excellent Wedding Dress for Yourself

Monday, July 20th, 2009
Kingtian asked:


It’s not nearly possible every girl has a perfect figure. However, it is almost every girl’s dream to take a most wonderful appearance when she is in the wedding dress. Girls about to marry think of all measures to shape her months before that big day.

In fact, you can not spare so much time and strength to implement all your great resolutions. But it’s all right, still you can show your best. The design of the wedding gown can tell your difference. A gown totally to your shape could do you a great favor without twisting your shape.

Do not worry about that you have to choose from  wholesale wedding dresses that is beyond your size. You may cautiously pick out your dress and have it fit for you. Some designers suggest that petite brides keep themselves away from the straight sheath dresses and choose a ball gown style. Thin brides should also select a wedding dress along with a cut swoop train. Small girlds may as well not not choose a over large train since that overwhelms them. They think thin girls look most terrific in a Basque waistline. 

 

Larger sized girls should pick out dresses that would lengthen their shape for example gowns designed with an A-line waistline. It’s fairly in fashion nowadays in bridal shops. Full-figured brides and bridesmaids prefer a dress with some kind of sleeve, and this is another hot feature for this time. It might excite a lot of girls that lots of larger sized brides look elegant in the prevailing style of strapless.

Larger girls can do a strapless but they|most of them don’t find that they can do this only if the brides show their confidence in this style. And talking of girls, it is usually kind of the shop’s tailor to buy lace to match the dress and decorate the neckline so as not to reveal too much cleavage. Larger busted girls go for the high neck gowns designed with netting, but some designers said this kind of style is already out of fashion nowadays.

Reversely, having too little in the chest area can also become a trouble. Most gowns could just best show off their specifics when it is appropriately filled out, consequently it’s imperative to deal with this problem from within. Many wedding gowns shops will insert padded bra cups into the wedding dresses to make sure the bride look great.



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If your a petite 22 year old female that is 5′1 how much should you weigh?

Saturday, July 18th, 2009
XoxBabii GirlXox asked:


Ok,well im a petite 22 y/o and I weigh 125…OMG! And I still wear a size 1 pants the same size I wore at 108 lbs. would that be overweight for my height and being that I am so small boned/? What could I do to get back to 108…thats losing 17lbs:(

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Yukata Buying Tips : Things you want to know to get the right Yukata

Friday, July 17th, 2009
Kumi asked:


Yukata is a type of Japanese Traditional Clothing, commonly known as Kimono.Yukata is considered as a Summer Kimono and it is the most casual Kimono. Even though Kimono has changed from everyday clothing to a ceremonial clothing, Yukata is still the most popular type of Kimono and worn by many Japanese and foreigners today.  The reasons for its popularity are probably because it is easy to wear, relatively inexpensive, requiring fewer items, and requiring fewer rules to follow.

If you are interested in Japanese Kimono, Yukata is always the best one to start with.

Here is what you may want to know before purchasing a Yukata.

1.    Fabric

If you already started to search for Yukatas, you might have come across with Yukatas (so they call) with satin like fabric. Those are NOT Japanese Yukatas. There were some silk yukatas back in a day however, cotton, linen, polyester blend are the ones we see today.  So watch out for shiny satin like Yukatas (?)  !!   Yet, please note that most (but not all) of the Yukatas in the market today are patterned in foreign countries using Japan made fabric under Japanese Company’s supervision. I would still considered this type of Yukata authentic since they are distributed to Japanese market and worn by many Japanese just like other Made in Japan Yukatas.

2.    Items Need

Unlike all other types of Kimonos, the numbers of items (accessories) you will need in order for you to wear a Yukata is just a few.

*** Yukata

*** Koshi Himo (2)  (cloth string to adjust and stable the Yukata length)

*** Obi (Hanhaba Obi or Pre-tied Obi)

*** Geta (Sandals for Yukata and Kimono)

and that’s it !!   

The additional items you could use are:

***Kanzashi (Hair Piece)

***Erishin (Collar piece to make the collar shape nice)

***Datejime / Magic Belt (Wide flat belt to stable the Yukata or Kimono)

***MaeIta / ObiIta (Flat plate used to make the Obi look neat)

***Kinchaku Bag (Small hand hold bag for Yukata)

and so on… but they are optional.

3.    Size

Yukata size is much flexible compared with western clothing because you can adjust its total length and Ohashori (folded Yukata fabric area under the Obi Belt) length by using koshihimo.

Women’s Yukata sizes are based on the height and they are normally these three.

Petite (S)       4′9″ ~ 5’3”

Regular (M)   5’ ~ 5’6”

Tall (L)            5’5” ~ 5’9”

If your height runs into two sizes, pick smaller one if you are slim or medium build and pick larger one if you are large build.

4.    Design

Yukata shapes are all the same.  It is not like western clothing where there are round neck, v-neck, turtle neck, short sleeve, long sleeve, boots fit to skinny fit….   So enjoy the styling by picking the color and design you love !!

Many Kimono masters believe 3-1 rules. 3 Obis for 1 Kimono (Yukata).  The different Obi could give your Yukata a totally fresh look ! After you get your Yukata, find more Obi, Obi, and more Obi !!

5.    Price

All the kimono related items are relatively expensive. Many ceremonial Kimonos can be easily over $10,000. Even though Yukata is considered reasonable, the average single Yukata price range would be somewhere from

$70 ~ $ 800.  I understand there is a big difference in $70 and $ 800. Yukatas around $70 is probably the good quality non-brand items and the Yukatas around $800 is the name brand Yukatas which are made using well-known weaving or dyeing technique. So below this range, you will probably get what you pay for…

6.    Dressing

One problem all the kimono starter may face is to dress the yukata. Luckily, Yukata dressing is not as complicated as other types of Kimonos because you do not have to wear layers of Kimonos and also you don’t need much dressing items. However, it will not be like western clothing where you just have to put your head, arms, and legs and ready to go. You will need some practice especially if you never worn a Yukata before.  If you are planning to wear your Yukata for certain occasion or event, my advice is to purchase it in advance so that you have time to practice dressing. Oh!! and if you want to wear a yukata but don’t have time to learn or don’t want to spend time on tying your Obi, look for pre-tied Obi which has a pre-tied Obi knot. This is especially handy for yukata/Kimono starters.

I hope you will find the Yukata that you really love and enjoy your Kimono Life !!



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West Ottawa – the City’s Trendiest Place to Live

Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Nina Seidl asked:


West Ottawa – it’s perhaps the city’s trendiest area to live. But what exactly makes it the hot spot for Ottawa apartment seekers? Is it the large variety of shopping? Perhaps it’s the abundant green space, bike paths and breathtaking views of the Ottawa River? Or maybe it’s the fact that West Ottawa is brimming with culture, hosting arts and theatre festivals all year round? Regardless of the reason, it’s hardly a mystery why so many people choose to call a West End Ottawa apartment their home.

Paramount Properties has four apartment buildings for rent in Ottawa’s West End – Greenbank Towers, The Maples Apartments, Carling Park Apartments and Wellington Towers. Perfect for students, artists and outdoors enthusiasts, an apartment rental in West Ottawa has everything you need – and a lot more!

Transportation

The West End is easily accessible by bus via the Transitway – OC Transpo routes 95, 96 and 97 all pass through Lincoln Fields station (near Richmond and Carling). If you’re renting an Ottawa apartment near Lincoln Fields, you’re right beside one of the major transit hubs in the city, as the station connects dozens of local and citywide buses in one convenient location. If you have your own vehicle, both the Queensway and the Ottawa River Parkway are just minutes away, quickly connecting you to the rest of the city.

Major Shopping Centres

If you’re looking at an apartment for rent in Westboro or Nepean, you’ll be glad to know that those neighbourhoods are bustling with numerous shopping opportunities. In addition to the many small independent shops (including several outdoor sports stores), there are many larger shopping centres in the area, including Bayshore Shopping Centre. A three-level mall containing more than 150 stores and services, it is ideally located just off Highway 417. You should also check out Carlingwood Shopping Centre, which contains more than 125 stores and services with plenty of free parking.

Other West Ottawa malls include Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre (which contains a Wal-Mart and a Loeb), Pinecrest Shopping Centre (with the famous IKEA store overlooking the Queensway), College Square (a favourite destination for Algonquin College students and those with apartment rentals near Baseline and Woodroffe) and Westgate Shopping Centre (featuring a very useful 24-hour Shoppers Drug Mart).

Schools

A Paramount Properties West Ottawa apartment is perfect for students attending Algonquin College, as our Maples Apartments are within walking distance of the school and our Greenbank, Carling Park and Wellington apartments can quickly get you to campus by bus. And for those with young families, West Ottawa also has over 20 public elementary schools, 9 Catholic elementary schools, 5 public high schools and 2 Catholic high schools.

Museums and Art Centres

For those living in a Nepean apartment and looking to learn a little bit more about the history of their community, the Nepean Museum (16 Rowley Avenue), which is home to several antiques (including some over 100 years old), is the perfect afternoon getaway.

For the outdoor sports enthusiast, head over to the Canadian Ski Museum (200-1960 Scott Street). Founded in 1971, it’s the largest public collection of skiing memorabilia in Canada, housing over 6,000 photographs and ski equipment dating back over 150 years.

Theatre-lovers will want to check out the Centrepointe Theatre (101 Centrepointe Drive). This 1,000-seat theatre is the home of several excellent local performing groups, including Orpheus Musical Theatre Society, Savoy Society and Les Petits Ballets.

Festivals

West Ottawa is known for its many festivals – and if you’re living in a Westboro apartment building, you’ll find yourself right in the middle of the excitement. Every year, the Ottawa Folk Festival takes over Britannia Park, showcasing Canada’s folk traditions through music, dance, storytelling and crafts.

WestFest, Ottawa’s newest large-scale festival, is a diverse three-day celebration that includes music, visual arts, dance, spoken word and performance art right in the heart of Westboro along Richmond Road. It features several concerts by top-level artists and is free for the general public.

Other Attractions

If physical activity is more your thing, and you’re looking at an apartment for rent in Nepean, you can’t go wrong by spending a day at the Nepean Sportsplex (1701 Woodroffe Avenue). This huge facility contains everything you need to enjoy a game of baseball, hockey, soccer, basketball, curling, football, squash, lawn bowling and much more! The Sportsplex also offers a host of wonderful programs for children and seniors.

Along the Ottawa River is the beautiful Westboro Beach, which is run by the City of Ottawa and has been a venue for public swimming since the early 1920s. The beach, which is surrounded by hiking and biking trails, also includes a spot for canoe and kayak rentals as well as a café complete with patio and kitchen.

Britannia Park is a picnicker’s paradise, with numerous tables scattered on the grass and plenty of trees to offer shade on those hot sunny days. There are two play structures and a swing set for children to play on, and it’s a great place to go swimming or windsurfing, as there is a lifeguard on duty from mid-June through to Labour Day. Also at the Park is the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, a banquet hall and community centre that holds up to 300 people for special events.

The Ottawa River Parkway is a limited-access parkway that runs from Carling Avenue to the Portage Bridge near Downtown Ottawa. Packed with scenic lookouts, the Parkway is maintained by the National Capital Commission (NCC) and is complemented by over 20 km of bike paths, making it possible to ride all the way from Downtown to Kanata. On Sundays during the summer months, the Parkway is closed to all vehicle traffic for the Alcatel Sunday Bikedays – the favourite day of the week for pedestrians and cyclists alike.

Work, Play, Explore … West Ottawa Has It All!

There is always something new to discover in Ottawa’s West End – from great shopping to the great outdoors, a West Ottawa apartment has it all. See what you’re missing – take a look at Paramount’s West End apartment rentals today!



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Petite clothing? Stores I used to go to don’t have my size anymore?

Thursday, July 16th, 2009
I Like Reading asked:


I used to be able to wear jeans and clothes from stores such as Express, Banana Republic, etc. Granted it would have to be the smallest size they had, but still.

Now I’m finding that sizes seem to be made bigger! Pants are too long and shirts that are supposed to be form-fitting are loose!

So now I find it very hard to find clothes, even from stores that supposedly carry petite lines. (Ie, Banana Republic, Gap, department stores, etc.)

Any suggestions? Anyone else go through the same thing?
Sadly, I often need the smallest petite size, 0 or 00. Even then I sometimes find the pants too big or too long. Ergh.

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petite girls.about how many calories a day do you eat to MAINTAIN your weight?

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
Sunisshining asked:


just wondering…i’m 5′3 very fit 115…i still want to lose about 2 pounds but after i’m through losing weight how many calories a day should I consume to maintain my weight?…i always seem to have trouble finding the right balance of food and exercise. I work out about 4 times a week on average. any other petite girls around my size who have figured out the balance?! i know no two people are exactly the same but i’m sure it would be pretty close…thank you!

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Where can I find church suits for petite woman?

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
Meesh-A asked:


I’m a size 4 and I need some church suits!

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Now that Petite Sophisticate closed, where can I find small dress clothes, size 0?

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
lil’ fiddler asked:


Hi, I live in the middle of nowhere. Is there a web site or store that has small dress clothes for women? I wear a 0 now, since they enlarged the sizes of everything. Not everyone got larger over the years.

I’ve been wearing girls clothes, but they fit terrible. The waist is too big, the hips fit okay which is a good thing since my hips are keeping up the pants.

I can’t get to New York, Chicago or any other large city that might actually have a small size shop, I really need an online source or a store that has a web site.

I’m trying to find clothes to wear to work. I don’t want Junior pants that are ultra short waisted and trendy. I teach college students, and I need to dress in business casual.

Petite Sophisticate was around here and went out of business. I bought a size 0 pair of pants at their going out of business sale, and they are actually just a little big. There used to be 5,7,9 shops around but they closed too.

Help… Small women UNITE!!

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Diamond–a True Gift, a True Friend

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Raisa Raima asked:


Diamonds can never go wrong in portraying your feelings but choosing the right diamond is not something every tom, **** and harry can do. However, there is hardly anything that can break a smile on your loved ones’ face instantly, but a diamond. Unlike gold, diamonds are judged on a number of criteria. Brilliance of a diamond is the key to its beauty and it is enhanced by four factors, cut, colour and clarity. A diamond is cut keeping in mind that every face of the geometric shape given to it, is able to refract maximum possible light, hence enhance its brilliance. Coming to the colour, the colourless diamond is valued much more than the coloured diamond owing again to its ability to refract more light. The carat weight of the stone is equivalent to its size and weight. Quite clearly, the larger the diamond is, the higher it costs. For genuine pricing, true diamonds and a best deal, one must always insist on diamond grading certificate. The certification generally comes from three world’s most respected laboratories, GIA, AGS and EGL. So, now when you are all equipped with the insights of diamond as a jewel stone, how about buying one for that special someone? Taking the Online route to the best diamond jewellery shop, one can come across scores of Online shopping portal selling diamond accessories that are best in every term. If you prefer predominantly silver jewellery, then perhaps you will halt at a platinum or white gold setting. On the other hand, if your inclination is more towards yellow gold, then you’ll prefer a 14 carat yellow gold setting for your diamond. The Online shopping portals have plenty of options for buyers of varied choices and preferences. The diamond earrings are practically irresistible. Beautiful, petite, artistically shaped earrings with small elegantly placed diamond on them, picking the best among them is not easy at all. Breathtaking designs, artistic shapes and brilliant quality, you will wish to have them all!. The diamond and gold earrings from Asmi, the renowned brand in exquisite jewellery are so irresistibly beautiful that it is hard to suppress your desire to grab few of them. Not only earrings, you can find an array of ornaments like diamond rings from the largest brands in jewellery, in these shopping portals. Gold rings with diamond studded on the top with extreme elegance, is a dream of every bride-to-be. Perfect prices and exhaustive collection; the Online shopping is the best way to shop for diamond jewellery. Diamonds are the best friends for every women. So, why not surprise your mother on her birthday with a splendid diamond ring? Her face gleaming with the brilliance of the diamond and her eyes welling up with tears of happiness, what can be a more perfect return gift for you? So log on to any of the Online shopping portals and feast your eyes on the comprehensive range of diamond jewellery. Be assured, you don’t need to be prompted again for buying them.



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