Why men love women

A few weeks ago I posted here Why women love men . Many readers asked me to write why we love women, but I don’t dare.Therefore, a reader (Julia) decided to do it for me. Of course, I don’t agree with everything, but this is a (relatively) free tribune. Let’s see what a feminine voice has to tell us:

We men love women because they still feel they are adolescents even after they grow old.

Because they smile every time they pass a child.

Because they walk down the street erect, always looking straight ahead, never turning round to say thanks or return the smile or compliment we make when they pass by.

Because they are bold in bed, not because they have a perverse nature but because they want to please us.

Because they don’t complain about the sacrifices they make for the sake of the ideal of beauty, facing up to waxers, Botox injections and menacing machines in gyms.

Because they prefer to eat salads.

Because they draw and paint their faces with the same concentration as Michelangelo working on the Sistine Chapel.

Because if they want to know something about their own appearance, they ask other women and don’t bother us with this type of question.

Because they have their own ways of solving problems, which we never understand, and that makes us mad.

Because they feel compassion, and say “I love you” precisely when they are beginning to love us less, to make up for what we can feel and notice.

Because sometimes they complain about things that we feel too, such as colds and rheumatic pains, and then we understand that they are people just like us.

Because while our armies invade other countries, they remain firm in their private and inexplicable war to put an end to all the cockroaches in the world.

Because they are capable of going to work dressed like men, in their delicate little suits, whereas no man would ever dare go to work wearing a skirt.

Because in the movies – and only in the movies – they never take a shower before making love with their partners.

Because they always manage to find a convincing defect when we say that another woman is pretty, making us feel insecure about our taste. (So true!!!)

Because they manage to fake orgasms with the same artistic quality as the most famous and talented of movie stars.

Because they just love exotic cocktails with different colors and delicate little ornaments, while we always have the same old whiskey.

Because they don’t waste hours thinking about how they are going to approach the pretty young man who has just come on the bus.

Because we came from them, will go back to them, and until that happens, live in orbit around the feminine body and soul.

How to get Slim without dieting

It’s been said that it’s easier to change a person’s religion than their diet. It’s no wonder that people jump from diet to diet. Dieting just doesn’t work for most people. So the question I’m often asked is, “How can I lose weight without dieting?” I gave this a lot of thought and I’ve compiled a list of 10 keys that will slim your body. Here they are:

Get Slim Key #1: Cut Food Proportions. If you were to start cutting your food portions by 10% to 20% I guarantee you will lose weight. That’s because most of the food portions served in restaurants and even at home are bigger than you need. So what happens when all that food is sitting on your plate? You feel compelled to eat it. Pull out the measuring cups to get a handle on your usual portion sizes, and work on paring them down. Another tip is to use small bowls, plates, and cups.

Get Slim Key #2: Control Your Environment. If you go to a party or an “All You can Eat” restaurant, then you will feel tempation to eat more than you should. So what you need to do is one of two things. You either avoid the places where high calorie, tempting foods will be served or you eat a snack before arriving and drink lots of water while there.

Get Slim Key #3: Be Careful with Liquid Calories. Studies have shown that children who drink a lot of juice may become overweight. And the same logic applies to you. If there’s a certain drink that you often order, do some research first and find out how many calories are in it and then decide if ordering that drink in the future is really worth it. Then explore other options. Satisfy your thirst with water, sparkling water with citrus, skim or low-fat milk, or small portions of 100% fruit juice. Try a glass of low-calorie vegetable juice to hold you over if you get hungry between meals.

Get Slim Key #4: The Fork Trick. This is a simple weight loss technique that pays off handsomely. When eating, in between each bite you take – put your fork down. This will slow your rate of eating down and you won’t shovel as much food into your mouth. It’s simple, obvious but effective. Develop the habit and see for yourself.

Get Slim Key #5: Moderate Fasting. Many cultures practice some form of fasting. And for some people it’s part of a healthy lifestyle. One of the biggest advantages of fasting is that it can help you lose weight fast and it can discipline your cravings for food. Fasting also tends to detox the body, which is another bonus. You need to check with your doctor and do research on “moderate fasting” to lose weight before you start.

Get Slim Key #6: Live with Not Feeling Full. You can train your body to accept the feeling of not always feeling full. Put another way, trying eating till you’re only 80% full and learn to be comfortable with that feeling.

Get Slim Key #7: Smaller Dishes. If you use smaller plates, cups, and utensils and don’t go back for seconds, you will undoubtedly lose weight.

Get Slim Key #8: Eat Breakfast Every Day. One habit that’s common to many people who have lost weight and kept it off is eating breakfast every day. Many people think skipping breakfast is a great way to cut calories, but they usually end up eating more throughout the day. Studies show people who eat breakfast have lower BMIs than breakfast-skippers and perform better, whether at school or in the boardroom. A good breakfast to start with is yoghurt with cereal flakes or a bowl of whole-grain cereal topped with fruit and low-fat dairy for a quick and nutritious way to start your day.

Get Slim Key #9: Discover Why You Overeat. To solve a problem you must get to the root of it. Same with weight loss. You’re going to need to do self-analysis, perhaps even brainstorm with a caring person to find what impels you to eat more than you should. Then once you discover why, correct it.

Get Slim Key #10: Do Not Eat in Front of the TV. Actually you should not eat in front of the TV or computer. When you sit in front of a TV or computer, you can slip into a subtle trance while you eat. When this happens you’ll usually eat far more than you should and this results in extra calories. So make TV and the computer a food free zone. However, if you absolutely have to eat in front of the TV or computer then use the above techniques of eating smaller food portions, and using smaller bowls and plates.

Now that you know these ten keys to getting slim, what does this mean for you? For starters it means you don’t have to force yourself to follow diets – you now have freedom from diets. Plus you won’t waste money on the latest diet book being peddled. I have given you a complete toolkit of techniques that will make your body slimmer. It’s up to you to try them, will you?

Behind the Collaboration

At the start of the summer, we learned about the collaborative project between Edwin and Folk. Blending a harmonious balance of respective talents, the product stemming from the meeting is designed to allow each brand a look at the others core offering. Shoes from Folk. Denim from Edwin. The first pieces from the collaboration will release next Spring. Rather than altering aesthetic, each aspect of the project is hinged on celebrating the shared ethos of craft and modern styling in both brands. With the shared work being revealed to the world at trade shows around the world we chatted with Edwin’s Creative Director, Rey Gautier, and Folk founder Cathal McAteer about the EdwinFolk exchange.

Swimsuit trends for summer 2009

Sunny and warm days announce to us that the summer is comming soon. We want to share with you the hottest swimwear trends. Let's greet the summer while being stylish and fashionable!

This year swimsuits are made according to the main fashion tendencies of the season. They include bright and lively colors, emphasis on one - shoulder, cut - away pieces, sheer fabrics and a large amount of jewerly. You are invited to choose monokinis as well as bikinis.

• One - shoulder swimsuits. This type of swimwear is especially popular this year. One - shoulder bikini or monokini will make you look originally and elegantically. You can find examples of such swimsuits in the collections of Herve Leger, Victoria's Secret, Max Azria, Gottex and Gucci.

• Cut - away pieces. Cut pieces in various shapes and size will make your swimsuit playful and sexy. This type of swimsuits is presented by Amanda Wakely, Carmen Marc, Dsquared, Herve Leger by Max Azria. Besides, a lot of famous designers such as Gottex, Victoria's Secret, Marios Schwab, Max Azria suggest that you may choose a swimsuit that combines several stylish styles. For example, this summer will also be fashionable swimwear that contain the motives of one - shoulder and cut - out pieces at the same time.

• Bright colors. Rocha Cha, Gottex, Beach Bunny and others invite to choose bright and vivid colors in bikinis or monokinis. One or more bright colors may dominate there. Red, pink, violet, yellow, blue or emerald - all these colors will look splendidly this season!

• This summer it is also important not only the stylish type of a swimsuit but also variations of wearing it. When you do not plan to swim in the sea or lake, put a sheer fabric dress or tunic on your swimsuit. This magnificient combination will emphasize your tan and make you look really fashionable! In his collection Max Azria offers light and nude tones of share fabric in clothes. Milly by Michelle Smith, converesly, invites to dress in colorful and decorated with flower prints sheer clothes.

• Famous fashion designers also suggest to wear massive jewelry together with swimsuits. The other stylish details include sunglasses, handbags, panama hats or belts. Moreover, do not be afraid to put a leather or silk jacket on your swimwear. One more important accent for your image is high - heeled sandal shoes. Thus, let your imagination flow and pick the most lovely and fashionable items for you. With them you will look modern and stylish this year!

Next to the tendencies mentioned above, there are and other fashionable trends for swimwear. They include various geometrical ornaments or leopard prints, details of jeans, fishnet, not ordinary and unexpected color combinations.