it's GIVEAWAY time.....!!!!!

Today I have an amazing giveaway sponsored by the lovely people at SkinCareRx to giveaway a $25 gift card to reward one of my dear readers, available to use on Apothica.com, SkinCareRx.com, or SkinBotanica.com.

What I love most about this retailer is its tireless focus on the skin. From acne to aging, SkinCareRx is a veritable gold-mine of some of the best skincare products available!

But you can spend it on skin care or an amazing selection of makeup products! Completely up to you!

Kinerase, La Roche-Posay, MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross are just a few brands SkinCareRx features. On makeup you can find some brands like Estee Lauder, Clinique, Yves Saint Laurent, or in fragrance Agent Provocateur, Dolce & Gabbana or Bvlgari just to name a few.

Rules:

Giveaway is open internationally, to all countries SkinCareRx ships for
Mandatory Entry must be completed before other entries count.
Each entry must be made as a SEPARATE COMMENT
Participants must be followers of Searching the Inner Me… on Google or Facebook (write it on your entry)
Giveaway will end on May 14th, 2011 at 11:59 PM (GMT-1)
The winner will be chosen by Random.org, announced here and contacted by email.
The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize.

Mandatory Entry:

Participants have 3 options of different places to get the word out for SkinCareRx’s site, but are only required to complete one and report it.

Option 1: Facebook
1.Visit SkinCareRx.com
2.Write on SkinCareRx’s Facebook wall about what you think of SkinCareRx
Bonus entry: Opt in to SkinCareRx’s Newsletter

Option 2: Twitter
1.Visit SkinCareRx.com
2.Tweet about SkinCareRx on your own Twitter Account
Bonus entry: Retweet SkinCareRx’s tweet about this giveaway

Option 3: Blog
1.Visit SkinCareRx.com
2.Write something on your blog about what you think of SkinCareRx
Bonus entry: Write about this giveaway on your blog, must link to this post

That's it! Let’s get those entries in and good luck! :)

ATTENTION – After doing one of the tree options you must come here and do the mandatory entry.

Edit: It already passed 0:00 GMT-1 May 15th, so comments are closed. Latter we'll know the lucky winner chosed random with random.org.

The Evolution of Blue Jeans

Chances are you’ve got a favorite pair of blue jeans in your closet. Hip huggers, skinny jeans, Western wear, you name it. Jeans have changed considerably over the years, reflecting American culture and attitudes.

That pair of jeans you love actually has a history dating back to the days of the California Gold Rush. Miners working in tough conditions wanted a pair of pants that could stand the wear and tear of the hard work they performed. Strauss used sturdy cotton fabric from France, which was called “denim” in America. He dyed the fabric an indigo blue and added copper rivets to the stress points. Eventually, his denim pants became known as “Levi’s,” and workers appreciated that they were made to last.

The 1930s brought Western movies, and Strauss’s creations were incredibly well-liked. Western clothing represented an independent, rugged lifestyle, and was popularized by people like John Wayne and Gary Cooper. Easterners seeking authentic cowboy experiences at Western dude ranches made sure they outfitted themselves with jeans right away.

Sailors, miners, cowboys, and factory workers used blue jeans the most before the 1950s. In certain cases, those sporting men’s jeans weren’t really respected. Some school administrators, worried about the behavior of their students, banned the clothes as “motorcycle boys” and “juvenile delinquents” wore them in movies. Even the performer Bing Crosby was nearly turned away from a hotel after showing up in the lobby wearing jeans. In the 1970s, though, a fashion revolution took over and many groups of people took a liking to jeans. The pants were made in a bell bottom or flared style. Jeans became “play clothes” and were decorated to reflect attitudes. Embroidery, sequins, beads, and paint all added to the individuality people could showcase in their wardrobe.

Tight, designer jeans took over during the 1980s. People wore them everywhere. Even in upscale restaurants, where men’s and women’s jeans might have been banned before, the clothing staple was becoming more widely accepted.
Jeans have only continued to grow in popularity. In fact, the average American today has seven pairs of jeans, according to the PBS Web site. This trend is one that was predicted decades ago. An American Fabrics writer wrote in 1969, “What has happened to denim in the last decade is really a capsule of what happened to America. It has climbed the ladder of taste.”

References

http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/strauss.html

http://www.levistrauss.com/sites/default/files/librarydocument/2010/4/History-Denim.pdf

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/tg/levisadbanner.html

http://www.biography.com/articles/Levi-Strauss-9496989

http://inventors.about.com/od/sstartinventors/a/Levi_Strauss.htm

dressing corporate….

In opposition to yesterday I wore a more corporate outfit today, clashed by the yellow of the handbag.

I still haven’t decided if I will continue to post the brands of my clothes. I really would like to know your opinion, if you’re a follower on Facebook there’s a pool there, so please go and vote.

And be alert…. By the end of the week we’ll have a surprise for you…..

purple and black snakeskin shoes
purple tights
black pencil skirt
purple with black lace belt
gray lace shirt
lavanda button down shirt - PTN
tweed black and white jacket (Chanel alike)
yellow with black and white details handbag

making a short prom dress with five basic steps...

In attending a prom, wearing a unique dress is probably one of the most important concerns for most girls. However, it’s surprisingly difficult to find short prom dresses that are unique in style. You can make a fashionable and unique prom dress if you have basic sewing skills, and even a small budget.

The 5 basic steps to create a short prom dress include readying everything that you will need, getting your dimensions, using the first scarf to create the top of the dress, starting tailoring the skirt, and crafting the second scarf.

You will need to prepare the following materials to make your own short prom dress: 3 elegant 36 or 48-inch scarves, a measuring tape, scissors, sewing machine, thread, double-sided tape, and elastic with a 2-inch allowance than your waist size.

Before you start working with your materials, you will need to take your measurements so you will know the sizes of the fabric you will be using. Measure your natural waist with a measuring tape. The distance of the middle of your bust and armpit should be measured next. Multiply your height in inches by 1.5 to get the measurement of the dress’ length.

To make the top part of the dress, fold one of the scarves corner to corner. Make the point hang over your belly by laying it over your bust. Hold both ends, join them behind your back and then tie them up. Attach the double-sided tape to the inner part of the scarf fold and the part over your bust to keep the fabric from falling off your body.

The skirt is crafted in two phases. Fold one scarf in half, and then seam one side, leaving the remaining 18 inches. For ease of movement, a 2-inch allowance in the hip area should be included. Stitch 4 inches of the edge after doing a 2-inch casing on the top. Turn over the casing edge twice to adjust the skirt’s length. The elastic can now be inserted and, once in place, its ends should be sewn together. Complete the sewing of the casing.

Cut the diagonal of the second scarf and hem one of the resulting pieces using a rolled handkerchief hem. Using a 3-inch finished hem, hem the raw end of the second side. Attach the upper edges by sewing them together. When doing this, be sure to lay the shorter part over the longer one. Go into the dress where the elastic is inserted. Tie the triangle-shaped second piece in a way that the knot is over the right side of the open seam.

Add your own personal touch and be creative so that you can come up with a beautiful and unique prom dress.

I’ve decided that it was definitely Spring…..

So, despite the cold I had I went to the bright colours and colour blocking (with some flowers in the mix).

black booties - local store
red pants
black belt
flowers printed button down
orange shirt
turquoise blazer
Cat eyes sunnies

how you can turn a long flight into a comfortable trip...

Some of the tips you can follow to have a comfortable flight is to use the pillow that you are provided with, do stretches and flexes from time to time, use a moisturizer if your skin becomes dry, bring along chewing gum, put on slip-on shoes, carry your prescription pain medicine if you suffer from a broken bone, and consider flying by charter plane.
Many travelers tend to dread the idea of taking a long flight. Regardless of whether you fly by New York Air Charter or book an economy class seat, long flights don’t have to unpleasant. Here are some ways to help you have a more comfortable trip:

- Use the pillows that you are provided with

- Do stretches and flexes from time to time

- Use a moisturizer if your skin becomes dry

- Bring along chewing gum

- Wear slip-on shoes

- Carry your prescription pain medicine if you suffer from a broken bone

- Consider flying by charter plane

By preparing for your trip, you can avoid any discomforts and make the most out of your flight.

have you ever had the feeling….

…that you have been used and then got dumped?