Look dapper at parties

While ladies have a huge variety to choose from for parties, men are seldom left with choices beyond suit, kurtas and t-shirts, inevitably leading to the notion that parties are ladies’ forte; but not anymore. Breaking down such misconceptions are these collection of apparels you can sport to look dapper.

Waistcoats
This resourceful piece of clothing comes in handy for professional as well as informal occasions, for it can give a simple shirt/t-shirt and trouser combination a complete makeover. Fold your sleeves up till your arms to enhance the look.

Nehru jackets
Nehru jackets can take your look to another level, giving an impeccable ethnic touch to the outfit. The formal trace it offers to your get-up doesn’t stop you from sporting it on occasions either.

Mandarin Collar
This collar style resembles the Nehru jacket a lot, except that it is not a jacket. Also known as Chinese collar, it also gives an attractive ethnic touch to your attire. You can wear it to casual, as well as formal parties and still stay simple.

Leather jackets
The leather jackets have withstood the tides of time and are as sexy as ever. You can wear anything from a shirt to a t-shirt with jeans and all you have to do to up the fashion quotient is pull a jacket over.

Bomber jackets
There’s no better choice if you want to look badass in the party. Also known as flight jackets, they were originally created for military pilots, before they became part of popular culture. This jacket tightly gathered at the waist and cuffs by elasticated bands has a zip in the front and makes you look well-built.

Resource: https://telanganatoday.news/look-dapper-at-parties

Pigg River pageant queens crowned

Ajah Wright, 16, of Roanoke is Miss Pigg River 2017 after being crowned at the pageant held April 15 at the Pigg River Community Center.

She also received awards for talent, evening-wear, casual-wear and on-stage question.

Wright is the daughter of Christy Wright and is a junior at Patrick Henry High School.

First runner-up is De’Anna Harootunian of Rocky Mount.

Tamia Gilbert of Rocky Mount is Petite Miss Pigg River. Gilbert received an award for talent, as well. She is a fifth-grader at Lee M. Waid Elementary and is the daughter of Marquetta Williamson and Thomas Gilbert.

First runner-up is Jamya Bond, daughter of Carla Edmonds of Roanoke.

Jaylah Tyree received an award for casual 70s-wear. She is the daughter of Crystal Tyree and Somner Martin of Rocky Mount.

La’Miya Lee, a Kindergartner at Callaway Elementary, is Little Miss Pigg River. She received awards in casual-wear, evening-wear and on-stage question. She is the daughter of Latoya Mattox and Deon Lee of Callaway.

New to the pageant this year was the category of Senior Ms. Pigg River, for women ages 26 and up who are single, divorced, married or widowed.

Women in the Senior Ms. category can be with or without children.

The new Senior Ms. Pigg River is Marquetta Williamson of Rocky Mount. She is the daughter of Eugene and Brenda Williamson, and the mother of Gilbert.

First runner-up is Linda Coger of Rocky Mount, who also took home an award in the category of casual 70s-wear.


Winners in each division received a sash, crown and other gifts.

The winner of the Miss division also received a $500 scholarship.

“It is our mission to build self-esteem, character, confidence and leadership,” said Luci Cobbs Thomas, pageant coordinator. “Helping young women and young girls grow to their full potential is our way of making a positive difference in the world. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dream.”

The pageant showcases girls from Franklin, Henry and Roanoke counties.

This year’s pageant consisted of nine contestants who were judged for their charm, poise and talent exemplified in the categories of creative expression, casual wear and self photogenic, Thomas said.

“We’re very proud of our girls and we look forward to the continued support from family, friends and the Pigg River Community Committee,” Thomas said.

Miss Pigg River 2016 was Kazia Crump of Rocky Mount, the daughter of Tasha Crump and Charles Tinsley.a

Resource:   http://www.thefranklinnewspost.com/news/pigg-river-pageant-queens-crowned/article_f2dede90-28f8-11e7-af5c-cf46926381a7.html

Lauren Singer talks about her new zero-waste store, Package Free

In an exclusive interview with TreeHugger, the waste-free lifestyle pro explains what's gone into creating this unique shop.

Yesterday I wrote about Package Free, the zero-waste pop-up store coming to New York City this spring. It’s the innovative brainchild of Lauren Singer, of Trash is for Tossers fame, and Daniel Silverstein, a.k.a Zero Waste Daniel, a fashion designer who uses discarded textiles to create his funky clothing line. After publishing that introductory post, I caught up with Singer over email to learn more about the project firsthand. (Responses have been edited for length.)

TreeHugger: Has this project been in the works for a while?

Singer: Daniel and I have been friends for years which all started because I was in love with his clothing and begged him to let me wear it for my 23rd birthday. Three years later, we are still friends. We have both been involved in the zero-waste space for over five years now and realized that, while it is easy to live a zero-waste lifestyle, finding everything that you need to do it is not always so convenient. You have to go to lots of online stores to find the tools that you need.

TH: Are there any similar zero waste stores in NYC yet, or is this the first of its kind?

Singer: Package Free is the first such store in NYC, and maybe in the country, and maybe in the world! Most zero-waste stores integrate grocery, whereas Package Free is exclusively lifestyle-based. We have all the products and tools that you need to live a zero-waste lifestyle, ranging from reusable coffee cups and refillable dental floss to reusable toilet paper (yes, a thing!)

TH: Do you hope to open a permanent location, if the pop-up is successful?

Singer: Daniel and I started with a pop-up to test out this concept in NYC. Since the response is already incredibly positive, and Daniel and I work together so well, we are definitely open to creating a permanent location for Package Free after July 2017.

TH: Who will be teaching the on-site DIY classes?

Singer: At Package Free, we will offer a variety of classes, panels, and workshops to equip our customers with the skills they need to be successful. These include, but are not limited to, classes like soap-making, cooking, sewing, and more. We hope that Package Free will become a nucleus for the sustainable community.

TH: How did you select brands to feature?

Singer: I have personally used the products of every single brand that we’ve chosen to feature at Package Free. I have vetted and studied them extensively. To say that I am particular is an understatement. I chose these brands not just because their products are sustainable, but because each brand in the store is a problem-solving company.

For instance, Bureo, company that we are featuring, aims to reduce ocean plastic pollution and does so by making their products from reclaimed fishing nets. (Read TreeHugger’s article on Bureo.) Daniel's company, Zero Waste Daniel, uses discarded cutting room scraps destined for landfill, recovers them, and uses them to make his clothing.

Daniel and I believe in knowing your makers and we want every customer that comes to Package Free to learn about the incredible brands that we are featuring, connect with them personally, and create lasting relationships.

TH: How do you approach the issue of 'intrinsic' waste, i.e. the waste that is embedded in the production process or packaging before the item is displayed package-free on your shelves?

Singer: All brands at Package Free already have very strong plastic and waste reduction philosophies, which is what drew us to them in the first place. When we received samples from each of the brands, they were almost all packaged in recycled packaging with paper tape and paper wrapping.

With every one of our brands, if a product comes in packaging (i.e. because of FDA regulations), we take the responsibility upon ourselves as a store to ensure that it is recycled or composted properly, instead of putting that burden on our consumers. We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone that walks into Package Free to shop and walk out with tangible and simple ways to reduce their waste, not give them more waste to deal with. We truly want to show that living a zero-waste or low-waste lifestyle is simple, cost effective, fun, and sexy!

If you're in NYC this spring, then stop by Package Free to check it out. Opening May 1st at 137 Grand Street, Brooklyn. Follow @packagefreeshop.

Resource: http://www.treehugger.com/green-home/lauren-singer-talks-about-her-new-zero-waste-store-package-free.html

Wyuen Tattoo Sticker offers its Collection of Designer Tattoo Stickers Online

Wyuen Tattoo Sticker is a Chinese company that is involved in retail and wholesale of different tattoo stickers through their online portal. From this year onwards, the company has started selling its stickers globally.

Body arts have been popular since ages and the growing popularity of having tattoos on your body shows its presence till today. Body tattoos can both be permanent and temporary and one may choose depending on his/her requirement. If one is looking for a temporary tattoo, then the tattoo stickers are the one to go for. There are a number of companies that are offering a huge collection of body tattoo stickers. Wyuen Tattoo Sticker is one such brand that has been offering its products throughout China. Recently, the company started selling its collection of tattoos to customers across the world through its online store. The store features some extensive collection of tattoo designs for almost every age group.

The company is headed by a reputed professional designer named Ada. The tattoos that has been featured on the online store have all been created by Ada himself. The store primarily offers its collection under the categories of Tattoo stickers, nail stickers, and arm sleeve stickers. Each of these categories feature hundreds of options to choose from. To facilitate the user in selecting from the vast collection and ensuring they get to choose the design they are looking for, the listed products come with descriptions and HD images. Moreover, the site runs exclusive discounts on a regular basis besides adding new and updated designs from time to time. Any of the temporary tattoo sticker that the company has featured on the website is made from skin friendly materials to ensure that the wearer does not get any sort of irritation when wearing these tattoos.


An exclusive collection of nail stickers is also one of the most popular sections on the website. Under this section, women can find some great looking nail paints to enhance the look of their nails. Making a purchase from the website is quite simple as customers need only register with an account and add their preferred designs to the cart. The site accepts payment through multiple channels and customers are free to choose their preferred options. All orders are shipped in two business days after receipt of the payment and it could take as many as 15 days to reach the destination to any part of the world.

About Wyuen Tattoo Sticker

Wyuen Tattoo Sticker is an online retailer of a wide range of tattoo stickers and nail stickers from China. The company is presently shipping its products to different countries of the world and presents an exclusive collection of tattoos to choose from. For more details about the products on offer and to select from the designs featured on the website, customers can visit their website.

Media Contact
Company Name: Wyuen Tattoo Sticker
Contact Person: Ada
Email: info@adatattoosticker.com
Phone: +86 13735283215
Country: China
Website: http://www.adatattoosticker.com
Resource:http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/3306817

Savvy new housewares brand more than just decor

We are a nation in love with home decor and there’s always room for one more. Merchant Sons is Canada’s newest home decor retailer, a Toronto-based company founded on looking for smart and subtle ways to improve how homewares work — like moisture-wicking bed sheets, extra-absorbent towels, and stain resistant throw cushions as soft as velvet.

The Merchant Sons summer 2017 collection manages to combine a clean and modern look, with a timelessness that will appeal to the urban male demographic and beyond.

“I’ve been involved in homeware design for years, and creating a high-quality home that manages to exude a relaxed masculine style is difficult with the products currently offered in the market,” said co-founder Greg Robson, adding “all our products are genuinely beautiful, well-made, and practical, and are available at a price point that makes them significantly more accessible.”

The Merchant Sons’ team researched materials and established partnerships directly with family-owned factories around the globe, including local Canadian businesses. Bed sheets are a custom blend of the performance fibre Tencel, sourced from Austria, and long-staple cotton from Egypt, which is then woven, dyed and finished by a family-owned mill in northern Portugal. Quick-drying, absorbent towels are made in Turkey with 100% combed Turkish cotton, while home accents are produced by workshops in the GTA — the sweatshirt fleece used for the signature Merchant Sons blanket is custom-made by one of the last knitters and dye houses in Ontario. Available online, plus there’s a bricks-and-mortar shop coming to Richmond St. W. on May 11.

    Check out Merchantsons.com for more details.

L’OCCITANE FOR MOTHER’S DAY: I love wandering into a L’Occitane store — it’s like stepping through those delicate shops you find in France, where the company has its roots. Created in 1976, L’Occitane en Provence is an award-winning company that specializes in both beauty products and natural fragrances made with essential oils. From soaps to creams to hair products, the products are based on timeless tradition, and products that are a pleasure to use. And everything smells magical. For Mother’s Day, L’Occitane is offering a variety of options for every budget; gift sets include the Terre de Lumiere collection — the first gourmand aromatic fragrance from the company that “captures the most magical hour on Earth, the Golden Hour in Provence.” Comes with matching shower gel and beautifying lotion, and is exclusive for Mother’s Day. There’s also the Neroli & Orchid collection, a feminine, delicious fruity floral scent collection that also includes eau de toilette, body milk and shower gel. Other items include the Shea at-home manicure set and the Savons de Provence — a collection of four, vegetable based bar soups made with shea butter in lavender, milk and two verbena scents. Numerous other ideas, perfect for mom!

    Check out Ca.loccitane.com.

DIAMOND SMILE: Electric tooth brushes seem to be all the rage, with advanced technology that even a few years ago could only be dreamed of. The latest is the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean that says it can remove 10 times more plaque than a manual toothbrush, whitens teeth in one week and can improve gum health in only two weeks. A new study recently commissioned by Philips Sonicare revealed that improving oral health is a major concern for Canadians, with a whopping 78% of Canadians surveyed mentioning they plan to improve their oral health care habits over the coming year. Health care is more than just achieving a pretty smile — it reflects on your overall health.

The Sonicare DiamondClean comes in a variety of beautiful colours including in rose gold, amethyst and pink, for those looking for a truly unique gift idea for Mother’s Day, or perhaps as an investment in your own oral care. Retails for around $240; available where most electronic toothbrushes are sold including London Drugs, Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond and Amazon.ca.

    Check out Philips.ca for additional details.

SEAFOOD DEPOT — FISH AND A LOT MORE: Well, for many of us, it’s fish for Good Friday, so you may want to check out this award-winning seafood emporium in Vaughan. Seafood Depot carries all sorts of terrific stuff, including one of the biggest seafood counters in Ontario. This place is a real shopping find, as not only is there plenty of fresh and frozen seafood but also one of the best olive oil and pasta selections in town. You’ll also find everything from herbs, spices, lots of kitchenware, gift items, coffee, cookies and more.

    81 Aviva Park Dr., Vaughan (near Steeles Ave. and Weston Rd.); 905-856-2770; HOLIDAY HOURS: Thursday, April 13, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Good Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call or check the website for regular business hours. Seafooddepot.ca.

ICED: There’s a new men’s fragrance on the horizon — Hugo Iced, geared towards the millennials who have grown up with legacy of Hugo Man. This powerful new fragrance is a unique blend of invigorating icy ingredients of a multi-layered scent that inspires confidence as it develops. With invigorating notes of iced mint, it comes alive with a cool, cutting-edge fusion of freshness and energy. Infused with clean, crisp notes with the heart of wild tea, a potent and exotic ingredient that embodies an ice-cold earthy frozen effect, and finishes with calming notes of wild vetiver. Even the packaging is an icy-looking and metallic version of Hugo’s iconic flask-shaped flacon. A stimulating new fragrance for an increasingly fast-paced world. Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart, Hudson’s Bay, Hugo Boss Boutiques and Jean Coutu; priced $72 for 50mL and $95 for 125mL.

The famous Baci Perugina’s Easter Eggs (with the secret surprise inside) and mini eggs are now on the shelves in Canada, just in time for chocolate’s favourite season. The large (266g) eggs retail for around $18, and are considered one of the finest expressions of Italian craftsmanship in chocolate. The shell of the traditional chocolate egg is made with premium-quality chocolate, with a delightful surprise of four Baci chocolates inside. Variations include dark, milk and extra dark chocolate. The mini eggs are available in four different variations including dark chocolate filled with a chocolate-hazelnut cream centre and chopped hazelnuts; milk chocolate filled with the same centre; Fondentissimo – dark chocolate filled with a chocolate-hazelnut cream centre and chopped, caramelized cocoa nibs, and the assorted, a mix of all three. These chocolates are made exclusively in Perugia, Italy, and sold during the Easter season only. Look for them wherever fine chocolates are sold.

    See Baciperugina.com

DESIGNER SHOE WAREHOUSE SALE 2017: Spring always means new shoes! Head on over to the International Centre starting today (VIP Day — see website for details) for the Designer Shoe Warehouse Sale, with over 30,000 pairs of shoes to choose from, at prices 50% to 80% off the retail. Name brands include Franco Sarto, Fergie, Dr. Scholl’s, Naturalizer, Via Spiga and more.

    DESIGNER SHOE WAREHOUSE SALE 2017, April 13-17, International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd., Hall 1. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday-Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Designershoesale.ca.

NORDSTROM WAREHOUSE SALE: While you’re in the neighbourhood buying shoes at the nearby warehouse sale, check out this other famous sale, now on until April 17.

Savings are up to 80% off the retail on your fave Nordstrom designers and labels, including clothing, footwear and accessories for the whole family.

    Nordstrom Warehouse Sale runs to April 17, International Centre, Hall 6, Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Resource: http://www.torontosun.com/2017/04/13/savvy-new-housewares-brand-more-than-just-decor