Celtic Jewelry - A Beautiful Mystery Unraveled

Posted by Unknown at Monday, July 21, 2008

Celtic jewelry like the Celts themselves has a rich history and a proud tradition. Immensely beautiful with intricate Celtic symbols and delicate designs, Celtic cross jewelry, Celtic knot jewelry, and beautiful Claddaugh rings have been admired and desired for thousands of years.

Celtic Cross Jewelry

One of the most enduring, and coveted "gifts" of Celtic culture is jewelry featuring the Celtic Cross. According to Irish legend, St. Patrick created the first Celtic cross by drawing a circle over a Latin cross.

For an Irish Catholic, the circle in the Celtic cross may be a symbol of eternity and the endlessness of God's love. It can even represent a halo emanating from Christ.

Some say the four "arms" of the Celtic Cross represent the elements (fire, earth, air, and water). Others believe the cross denotes the four directions of the compass, and still others feel it is a representation of human existence - mind, body, soul and heart.

Celtic Knots

The most distinguishing characteristic of Celtic knots is their intricate patterns and design…and the debate as to the meaning of those designs. While it is unquestionable that many of the ancient designs had some significance, those meanings changed from tribe to tribe and location to location.

Many believe that the intricate looping in knots was a way to keep out evil spirits. It is also generally accepted that the looping Celtic knot design denotes eternity and interconnectedness. Still, there is no definitive guide as to the meaning of Celtic knots which, adds, perhaps to their mystery and appeal.

Claddagh Rings

Named for the town of Claddagh near Galway in which they are said to have originated, Claddagh rings are beloved Celtic symbols of Irish culture and sentiment. Unlike other Celtic symbols, the meaning behind the Claddagh ring is well-documented. The Claddagh design has a heart (symbolizing love) topped by a crown (symbolizing loyalty) held in two hands (signifying friendship). The phrase that is usually associated with the giving of a Claddagh ring is "Let love and friendship reign."

It's not surprise that the Claddagh is a popular marriage band. In Celtic times, it was worn on the right hand with the heart turned outward to show that the wearer is unattached or with the heart turned inward to show he/she was "spoken for." If the Claddagh ring is worn on the left hand with the heart turned inward, it shows that two loves have been joined in marriage.

Celtic Then and Now

At one time, Celtic people could be found throughout Eastern and Central Europe, as well as in the British Isles, where the earliest examples of Celtic jewelry originate. The emergence of the powerful Roman Empire encroached on the lifestyle, traditions, and homeland of the Celts who were forced to move to abandon their homes and relocate in remote areas in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Cornwall in southern England.

Despite their hardships at the hands of the Romans, Celts endured, thrived…and continued to produce Celtic jewelry. The tradition has remained strong for centuries. Irish Celtic jewelry and Scottish Celtic jewelry have enjoyed a huge resurgence in their homelands and with "ex-pats" around the world, as people seek to rediscover and celebrate their cultural traditions.

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Louis Vuitton Handbags - Unique Fashion That Enhances Your Sense of Style

Posted by Unknown at Monday, July 14, 2008

One of the top designers in terms of travel bags and leather goods is Louis Vuitton. If one of your goals is to enhance your wardrobe then Louis Vuitton handbags are definitely a must-have. You can choose from several different varieties of bags, and the new up and coming season brings about great new designs from the manufacturer that you will love, no matter what your style. This article goes into some information about the new arrivals, in addition to the best places to buy your new purse.

Wallets by Louis Vuitton are just as fashionable as the purses, and there are a quite few styles that are available as well. You can buy the conventional design wallet, which is dark brown leather with the tan Louis Vuitton symbols appearing throughout the wallet. The Pochette is another type of Louis Vuitton wallets for you to take a look at; the wallets are small enough in size for you to carry anywhere, but will certainly fit all your important items, so some individuals just use it as a small purse.

Various Lines and Styles

Louis Vuitton handbags are classic in style, but the appearance is always changed somewhat in order to give you something fresh and new to select from for the season. The Tivoli GM, for instance, has the classic Louis Vuitton print, but is has a shape similar to a bowling bag, giving you extra room to store your items. The purse also has base studs so that you can sit it on the floor or other flat surface without having to concern yourself about it tumbling over.

The Palermo PM is one of the new Louis Vuitton handbags that is excellent for traveling, since it comes equipped with an added strap for you to wear across the shoulder in case you are carrying any heavy items in the bag, but the Beverly handbag line is smaller and more pragmatic for everyday use. It has a more vintage shape to it, and is very feminine. These bags all have a similar print, but the design and shape of them make them oriented to different styles and preferences.

Places To Research and Buy

If you want to find out where you can purchase Louis Vuitton handbags, you can visit the designer online resource at Louisvuitton to get descriptions of each handbag and to find out about the various costs and other great Louis Vuitton accessories. You can also visit the online destination Handbagcrew and Overstock to find reduced prices on wallets and purses by the designer. You can also discover other great designers on these sites that have the same quality, and you will be able to see just how much you will save by buying on these sites--the prices you would actually pay in a department store are ordinarily much more. Happy shopping!

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Red Accent Marks - Business Women's Guide to Fashion

Posted by Unknown at Tuesday, July 08, 2008

In the business world, women are making their mark when it comes to fashion and style. They are stepping into the boardrooms and heading meetings with a chic and glamorous presences. Professional women are bending the rules and taking fashion risks that are making a profitable return. The color red is just one of the colors that women are using to enhance their everyday look. Red is bright, vibrant, energetic and striking when incorporated to any business ensemble. The color is a symbol of power and boldness while still being considered feminine. This primary color adds a bit of flair without compromise.

Listed below are ways that professional women can incorporate red into their everyday wardrobes for fashion and style success.

Over the Top

Red is such a fun color to use for accessories in the hair as well as jewelry. It can be striking and bring attention to a woman's face. Red accessories in the hair include headbands, scarves and barrettes. Women can even play with shapes and designs as well as other accent colors along with their red accessories. Red jewelry could include ruby earrings, beaded earrings and necklaces, or glass/crystal designs for a modern and eclectic feel.

Red should not just be restricted to hair accessories and jewelry, women can also wear red lipstick, glosses and blush. Red lipsticks can bring attention to the lips and makes teeth appear whiter and brighter. Red blush can give an instant lift to the cheek bones and create a slimming effect for the face. Red lip gloss can be a little more subtle for a relaxed but still professional look. To get the best effect, women should only one of these make up applications at a time for a good impact.

Red Highlighter

Red is also a fantastic color for highlighting an outfit or ensemble. Women can wear an all black suit and pair it with a red, skinny, shinny belt and red pumps. Or, a woman can wear a black and white suite and match it with a red scarf, red belt and red shoes. Women can wear a red blouse that is silk or has lace trip for a more elegant feel. The red provides a high contrast to the outfit that is bold and not loud. It also serves as a splash of color to a once dull or plain outfit. Women can also wear red purses and tote bags to complete their outfits. These bags can be great for work or for after work events. There are different shades of red to choose from and women should pick brighter reds for daytime and deep tones of reds for evening, social or formal events.

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Fake Human Skin

Posted by Unknown at Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Ever wonder what technology can do to fashion?
Or shall we say it's the unlimited creativeness of human mind that unleashes the oddness in the latest fashion world? To most of the ladies or self-proclaimed fashionista (in the fashion industry), the outfit created by a French company named SkinBag might give them a great shock or set them aback. Peculiar to most of the eye, the outfit created featured a common design so common that it is owned by everyone (never been so close) and yet it gives a quirky feel to those who set their eyes on it. The descriptions of this piece of outfit sounds like a riddle to you? You might frown for a second or two and even get startled by the answer when you were told the answer.

Fake human skin is the answer! (Counting 1 second..2 second) How would you feel to wear a second fake skin onto your real skin? Does this new fashion item make your adrenaline gushing through your veins or it gives creeps you by giving you goose bumps over your body? If you ever had any imaginary thought of wearing it this is the chance for you to have it as SkinBag produced a collection out of the synthetic material. As synthetic as it is, the skin feels nonetheless so real to the touch. Once you have a hand of it you would never stop exclaiming the realness it possessed by resembling the real human skin. The original idea was founded by Olivier Goulet, a transmedia artist by French origin. The idea is so odd that it has captured public attention in Europe when the series of collection was released in French. Up to date, SkinBag has several retail shops (some under experimental stage) across Europe. To get overwhelm attention in today's world, it is essential to have your product as unique as possible, so as to create a huge publicity out of it.



A variety of series has been offered by SkinBag, namely sling bag, small coin pouch, jacket and etc. These series are suitable for both ladies and men. According to the Olivier Goulet, most people felt uneasy to even touch the outfit at their very first encounter, the touch of it provoked their fear and disgusted feeling towards the fake skin. However, once the consumer understand the story behind the creation of these outfits - to decipher the true self of one's identity, they no longer refrained themselves from this of art. They have, nevertheless accepted this fusion (between digital and organic media) design and learned to love this fascinating design of Goulet.

Besides from the outfit, SkinBag also feature a series of imitates organ accessories to be owned by their die hard fans. These accessories are wholly hand made and crafted as nearly as possible to the real organ! If you are those people that thirst for attention, wear an organ accessory and you are guaranteed tones of stares when you go on street wearing it. To top it, SkinBag promotes originality to their customer by providing customary service, where SkinBag also has a line of para-organic design.

Due to vast demands from design industry, SkinBag provides their raw material as well for their customer who would like to incorporate the material into their design and turned it into perceptible existence. SkinBag aimed to induce individuality and influenced personality in their customer design thus Goulet has come out with the idea of supplying raw material to extend his unbound creation for the betterness of others.

Never want to be left out and being tagged as outdated? Try considering Goulet's design and you might starts to love yourself and your surrounding more.

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