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When you have met someone for the first time have you ever wondered and caught yourself thinking 'What are their true colours and what really makes them tick?'

This is a quick guide to understand and get the measure of a person as it's often the first impression can lead to a match made in heaven or a clash of wills.

People will often wear a social mask when you first meet them or even a coat of many colours depending on how they want you to perceive them.

You can change your persona by the colours that you wear such as blues or greens that will give the impression of being a cool and calm individual likewise when you introduce red, orange or yellow this can appear to energize and uplift your image.

Colour can also have an effect on enhancing your mood, changing your thoughts and even influencing your feelings by coinciding with the seven colours of the Chakras. Colour can play an important part in understanding yourself and others so you may like to consider the seven ways to discover your true colours.

RED passionate, energetic and fun

Red people are often passionate, energetic and fun partners with plenty of fiery ideas and they often have high sex-appeal. They love to take charge and revel in the earthly physical pleasures that life has to offer them.

ORANGE vitality, vibrant and vivacious

These people love adventure with a capital A and they are vibrant with a vivacious spirit that loves the sense of play. Orange people are creative and intellectual with ideas that can inspire positivity in everyone they encounter.

YELLOW stimulating, sassy and confident

Yellow people have an abundance of confidence that exuberates dynamic energy and drive that can empower everyone they meet. If you are a yellow person you will be a stimulating, and inspiring partner who can sweep a person into a whirlwind of fun and romance.

GREEN caring, compassionate and calm

Green people are known for their caring, considerate and compassionate ways with others. They can bring harmony, balance and are generous with their love and time. Often green people will bring a sense of peace and tranquillity into your home.

BLUE cool, independent and individual

These people are cool customers with an air of independence and individuality and are good communicators so expect a lively and quick-witted conversation. If you are a blue person you will always give your support and be a good listener.

INDIGO understanding, vivid imagination and highly intuitive

These people have a very vivid imagination that can often border on daydreams and fantasy that can create their reality. They have an incredible highly intuitive and sensitive nature with an understanding of the needs of others.

WHITE graceful, alluring and humanitarian

These people have an alluring quality and an unconditional love for humanity that is based in giving without expectations. They are graceful, generous and have learnt the art of loving and living with extreme comfort and ease.

Susie Newman, author of Simple Guide to the Chakras at http://stores.lulu.com/simpleguidetothechakras designed to show you how to heal and balance the seven chakras coupled with powerful meditations. She is currently working on other projects helping to integrate tools and techniques to encourage awareness and enhance day-to-day living.

With all of the television buzz and celebrity gossip that surrounds us, not to mention our fast-paced lifestyles, we are sometimes left with little time to focus on fashion. Maybe that's why when a brand comes along that demands our attention, we can't help but jump on the bandwagon. Ed Hardy's unmistakable style and passion will draw you in whether you are seeking it out or not. Whatever the reason, Ed Hardy is a brand that the world just can't seem to get enough of.

Don Ed Hardy, the "godfather of the modern tattoo", took his California influence and combined it with Asian inspirations to come up with the unique style that defines the Ed Hardy clothing line. Hardy began his career as a tattoo artist in San Francisco, and later decided to merge his artwork into fashion design. The rest is history.

In 2002, the Ed Hardy brand came into the public eye when Don Ed Hardy was approached by Ku USA, Inc. The company was interested in producing a clothing line that would feature Hardy's artwork. Hardy Life immediately took off, and in only two years became a major fashion spotlight.

The Ed Hardy line skyrocketed in 2004 with the help of French designer Christian Audigier, who shares Hardy's passion for bold, colorful art and design. The primary force behind the rise of Von Dutch, Audigier linked Ed Hardy to the celebrity world, pushing the brand to the same, if not higher status that he helped Von Dutch to reach.

Madonna, Paris Hilton, Shaquille O'Neal, Busta Rhymes, Britney Spears, Alicia Keys, Denise Richards, Pharrell, Sylvester Stallone, and Shakira have all been seen sporting Ed Hardy.

The major defining point of Ed Hardy clothing is that the pieces are modeled from original tattoos, making them truly unique. Ed Hardy's mesmerizing imagery and vivid colors yield a clothing line that is not only trend setting, but industry changing.

Ed Hardy is more than just clothing...it's art, its counter culture, it's a world wide phenomenom. The Ed Hardy line has become an authority on what's hot and cool in the trendsetting urban markets. It's clear that their sucecess will continue to build momentum and the Ed Hardy / Christian Audigier team are revolutionizing modern fashion design, as the create fashion history.

Ed Hardy Bags are designed by Christian Audigier. Every Ed Hardy Bag is based on an original tattoo design by artist Don Ed Hardy.

Clarks Shoes is one of those companies that every now and then come up with a masterpiece that takes the world by storm. This has been the modus operandi since way back in the beginning when the first footwear was designed and made by the man who started it all; Mr. Cyrus Clark. It happened over 180 years ago and today Clarks Shoes has become a household brand in many parts of the world.

When the Clark brothers started their business in the 1830s sheepskin slippers were one of their first projects. Humble beginnings indeed but with no lack of determination they set forth at a more rapid pace when Singer sewing machines made their appearance. Hard work and continued improvement of the product as well as customer satisfaction guaranteed long term success.

Inventions that placed Clark firmly ahead of the pack

The next major breakthrough came when the "Desert Boot" made its appearance. During the fifties Nathan Clark designed this boot after being inspired by British Army boots for simplicity and comfort. This was a smash hit. Apart from the fact that Clarks was already a household name in many parts of Europe this invention ensured their continuing success locally as well as abroad.

During the sixties one of the Clark descendants, namely Lance Clark, created what became known as a "Clark Classic". The moccasin style shoe, named "The Wallabee", came into existence. At the time this particular style became enormously popular all over the west, and Clarks' popularity and success continued to grow and expand. The high standard set by the company in providing quality products as well as offering terrific customer service has become synonymous with the Clarks name.

One of the many reasons for their growing success is the fact that Clarks remains up to date with all aspects of existing as well as developing technology. Continuous research into all levels of manufacturing has led them to discover and use polyurethane in the shoe soles. The lightweight and hardwearing sole has remained popular up until now since its discovery in the early sixties.

The comfort that is provided by this particular sole has remained unsurpassed, and has become synonymous with the Clarks brand.

By today's standards, Clarks is up there with the best. No shoe company could survive for long if it did not keep up with the trends and fashions, and Clarks has done all that and more. The company's main focus is on comfort, quality and style, rather than glitz and glamour. Everything from casual to dress casuals, informal, sandals and clogs, pumps and boots and many more "everyday" shoes are available, for women, men, and children too. The huge range gets supplemented on a regular basis to meet the ever increasing demand for a quality as well as comfortable shoe. New styles are also regularly advertised and available online. Buying online has become a very convenient way to shop indeed. Clarks has made provisions for this situation as well as for those that find it difficult to get to a Clarks store. Every purchase comes with a money back guarantee if it does not meet the required standards. Service deliveries for online shoppers are known to be prompt and efficient.

Children's shoes are another division of Clarks that is not only sought after but a preferred first choice of many parents. The added bonus is that they will most likely find everything needed and suitable for all ages and does not have to go hunting around. Clarks have always paid careful attention to all aspects of improving children's shoes over the years. They remain up to this day the most popular shoe store for children in England.

Where are they heading?

Clarks ranks at the top of the shoe trade of the world. Over 40 million pairs of shoes are manufactured on a global scale annually. Amongst their success stories they have also managed to help under privileged and disadvantaged communities. One such community is in a township in South Africa where many adults have died of AIDS. Those that remain are left to take care of the many orphans and this has become a huge burden for the women that have taken on the responsibility.

Lance Clark came across this particular township and its plights and went on to establish a shoe manufacturing company called "Soul of Africa". This wonderful opportunity enabled the creative township women to be trained in shoe making and eventually improve their living conditions on all levels. This they have managed to achieve, and production has expanded to the United States.

Well done, Clarks. Definitely another success story! Clarks Shoes has managed to evolve with the times and stay in fashion with comfortable, attractive styling as well as a corporate culture that is equally innovative.

Jeremy Foster writes articles about a wide range of subjects including the business world and companies in the fashion industry such as Clarks Shoes.

With all of the television buzz and celebrity gossip that surrounds us, not to mention our fast-paced lifestyles, we are sometimes left with little time to focus on fashion. Maybe that's why when a brand comes along that demands our attention, we can't help but jump on the bandwagon. Ed Hardy's unmistakable style and passion will draw you in whether you are seeking it out or not. Whatever the reason, Ed Hardy is a brand that the world just can't seem to get enough of.

Don Ed Hardy, the "godfather of the modern tattoo", took his California influence and combined it with Asian inspirations to come up with the unique style that defines the Ed Hardy clothing line. Hardy began his career as a tattoo artist in San Francisco, and later decided to merge his artwork into fashion design. The rest is history.

In 2002, the Ed Hardy brand came into the public eye when Don Ed Hardy was approached by Ku USA, Inc. The company was interested in producing a clothing line that would feature Hardy's artwork. Hardy Life immediately took off, and in only two years became a major fashion spotlight.

The Ed Hardy line skyrocketed in 2004 with the help of French designer Christian Audigier, who shares Hardy's passion for bold, colorful art and design. The primary force behind the rise of Von Dutch, Audigier linked Ed Hardy to the celebrity world, pushing the brand to the same, if not higher status that he helped Von Dutch to reach.

Madonna, Paris Hilton, Shaquille O'Neal, Busta Rhymes, Britney Spears, Alicia Keys, Denise Richards, Pharrell, Sylvester Stallone, and Shakira have all been seen sporting Ed Hardy.

The major defining point of Ed Hardy clothing is that the pieces are modeled from original tattoos, making them truly unique. Ed Hardy's mesmerizing imagery and vivid colors yield a clothing line that is not only trend setting, but industry changing.

Ed Hardy is more than just clothing...it's art, its counter culture, it's a world wide phenomenom. The Ed Hardy line has become an authority on what's hot and cool in the trendsetting urban markets. It's clear that their sucecess will continue to build momentum and the Ed Hardy / Christian Audigier team are revolutionizing modern fashion design, as the create fashion history.

Ed Hardy Bags are designed by Christian Audigier. Every Ed Hardy Bag is based on an original tattoo design by artist Don Ed Hardy.

One of the major fashion developments of the late 20th and early 21st Centuries has been the growth of the so called designer fashion label now emerging in a form that is financially more affordable for the everyday shopper. One such area where the designer label has started to make its presence felt is that of male underwear.

There is no doubt about it. Male Underwear has come along way from the days of the humble undergarment to the wide selection of Briefs, Boxer Shorts, Boxer Briefs that we see available today from mass suppliers to the more upmarket garments with designer labels such as Calvin Klein et al.

The history and use of undergarments has always been the same. They were designed to be clothes worn under the other clothes, often next to the skin and the original purpose was to keep outer garments from being soiled by excess perspiration. The underwear was also designed to keep the wearer warm in colder climates.

Certainly design has come along way since the simple loin cloth but the principle is the same. Protection of sensitive parts of the body!

Modern men's underwear was (as they say) largely an invention and development in the 1930's with the emergence of what we would now call briefs and heralded an age where comfort was now the byword and functionality though still important now started to take less of an influential role in design.

In the 1970's health and practicality began to be replaced by an increased focus on fashion, design and sex appeal and as such designer labels such as Calvin Klein began to assume an increased profile amongst suppliers.

It was also from the 1990's onwards that saw the rise and rise of the boxer briefs. Made popular by many of the music and film stars of the era this was now when men's underwear really started to establish itself as a fashion force in its own right.

There are a great many health and leisure aspects to men's underwear ranging from the argument about whether or not the emergence of tight fitting underwear really has been responsible for the lowering of adult sperm counts. There are countless pieces of research in this area of men's health and to be honest opinion is divided with a great many persuasive arguments for and against and as many would say, at the moment the "Jury is still out" in this matter.

What cannot be disputed is the negative effect that increased bodily heat and temperature has on decreasing levels of active sperm in men and therefore anything that good design and well manufactured garments can contribute to the overall health and well being of men has to be applauded.

With regards to men's underwear and sports activities it can be argued that it is by and large down to the growth in the mass popularity of many sports activities. These activities such as running and some of the more traditional sporting activities such as boxing have shaped (in more ways than one) the very nature of the underwear that men wear nowadays on a day to day basis.

Stephen Morgan writes on a number of men's issues concerning fashion and health and more on the above can be found at Calvin Klein Underwear and Designer Underwear

A single strand of classic cultured pearls is always in fashion. Any woman who is looking for her first pearls will choose a white cultured Akoya pearl necklace. Their luminosity, simple elegance, and grace have made cultured Akoya pearls a top fashion pick, year after year.

Pearl jewelry with more designs is also a fashion trend in 2005. These designs take a classic style and make it even more sophisticated.

Below is a list of this years trends in pearl jewelry:

Pearl earrings accented with diamonds, sapphires, or rubies. Gemstones add color brilliance to pearls, while bringing out their warmth and softness.

Dangling pearl earrings or dramatic pendants. They move with you and are always eye-catching.

Pearl jewelry in two-tone white and yellow gold settings.

Pearl necklaces with diamond gold clasps, showing off the sparkle of the clasp and adding a distinctive look.

Pearls in heart-shaped pendants or earrings, showing your love.

Exotic South Sea or Tahitian pearl necklaces, white, golden, and multicolor, are simply breathtaking.

Freshwater pearl necklaces with the look of South Sea or Tahitian Pearls are more affordable than ever.

Black pearl necklaces showing the coolness and mysterious beauty.

Necklaces or bracelets made of pearls and gold links are always luxurious and fashionable.

A single pearl or several pearls on a gold chain prove yet again that less is more. A black Tahitian pearl on a leather chain looks wonderful on men.

Signature pearl jewelry, fashionable and irresistible, can express your individuality, and have made the 2005 fashion year one of the most exciting ever.

About the author:
Yan Berry is a pearl expert from Premium Pearl, an online pearl jewelry retailer featuring fine cultured pearl jewelry, pearl necklaces, pearl earrings, Tahitian pearls, Akoya pearls, and more.

Would you describe yourself as extremely busy? Do you often feel tired and
stressed out? Sometimes our ambition is our worst enemy. Many of us with big
goals try to do way too much. We spread ourselves a mile wide and an inch deep.
We are involved in many different things, but aren't excelling at any one thing.
Beware of mediocrity. Most of us want greatness. If that describes you, then you
must prioritize your endeavors and adjust your schedule accordingly.
Assess your current schedule. Make a list of everything in your life that takes time.
This includes school, work, extracurricular activities, sleeping, eating, studying,
exercising, talking on the phone, hanging out with friends, chores, bathing, etc. List
EVERYTHING. Then note how many hours per week you need for each item to do it
well. Add up the hours. While there are only 168 hours in a week, many of us need
two or three times that to accommodate our schedule. This is where stress and
mediocrity come from.
Make your list again, but this time, find a way to limit yourself to 168 hours. There
are only two ways to do this: reduce the number of weekly hours per item, or
reduce the number of items. I recommend the latter. Cutting activities you enjoy
out of your life can be painful, but it's necessary.

Then, to work more efficiently, try some of the following tips:

1. Make a daily to-do list. This will help you organize your day and prevent
you from forgetting important tasks.

2. Prioritize your to-do items. Some tasks are not as critical as others.
Assign each task an A, B or C rating. A items are important tasks that must
get done right away. B items are important, but not as important as A items.
C items are things that need to get done at some point, but there's no rush.
Once you've assigned a rating to each task, re-write your to-do list with all
the A items on top (in order of importance), then the B and C items.
Complete the A items first. This may seem obvious, but think about how
many times you've put off an important (sometimes unpleasant) task so you
could call a friend, clean your room or do something else that really didn't
need to happen at that time. Stick to what's important.

3. Group similar activities together. Make all your phone calls at once. Run
all your errands at once. Transitioning from one type of activity to another
takes time, so group like to-do items together and complete them at the
same time.

4. Overlap. Sometimes you can do two things at once. For example, you can
read while you do the laundry. You can write a letter while you're on the bus.
Be careful about doing multiple tasks if one of them requires your focus.

5. Identify and avoid time wasters. We all have them. I like to check my email.
Some people like to take unnecessary naps. Some people look for
things to clean and organize as an excuse not to work. See what you do that
wastes your time and stop doing it.

6. Identify and avoid distractions. My cat likes to jump onto my lap when I
work. Some people work with music on, but then start singing. Maybe your
phone rings a lot and you always answer. Eliminate these distractions when
you need to get stuff done.

7. Find a good place to work. See where you're most productive and focused.

8. Organize your workspace.

9. Keep flat surfaces clean.

10.Use an effective filing system. Make sure you know where everything is.

11.Take pit stops. Sometimes taking a 5 minute snack break or a 60-second
breathing break can re-energize you and improve your efficiency.

12.Do more during your most productive hours. Some of us are morning
people while others are night owls. Work during your best time.
Many people think they must work harder to be successful. In most cases, they just need to work smarter. Take time to manage time. Otherwise, it will manage you.

Motivational speaker Scott Greenberg gives live presentations and workshops all over America. For more information on Jump Start Performance programs and leadership books, visit http://www.scottgreenberg.com.

It's one of the saddest things that can ever happen in a mall setting. You see an amazing looking shirt of your favorite rock band. But sadly it's so amazing that consequently it's a rather pricey buy for you and your meager budget. So you save up for weeks just to buy that shirt. Some days you don't even go out for lunch just to have enough to buy the best shirt you've ever seen that features your rock idols. But after losing about 30 pounds and a whole lot of sleep just trying to earn enough to buy it, you find out that it's gone out of stock. Just your luck.

But why let financial problems get you down when with a little bit of artistic effort you can make a shirt of your own? It's not that hard to create your own shirt from inexpensive materials or those that you can find lying around the house. You have the added advantage of being able to customize your shirt and design it any way you please. So how do you go about it?

You're going to need the following:

fabric
needle
thread
scissors
pencil
tape measure
paper
sewing machine (optional)

The first thing that you have to do when you have to create your own shirt from scratch would be to get the measurements of your arms and body. After which you proceed with sewing your shirt. Draw an outline of your shirt on the fabric. Refer to your plan to ensure that you have the dimensions right. Once you've done that, cut your shirt's outline which would include everything from the front to the back, to the sleeves. You can now sew the front and back together, while providing a one inch hemline at the bottom of both sleeves. When you're done, you can sew the sleeves on without any problem.

Making the shirt though is just the first step in creating your ultimate getup. You still have to design it with rad colors and patterns to make it complete. And if you'd like to know how to do that, ten visit: http://howtomakestuff.com/2008/04/16/clothing-and-accessories-20/