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Avoid Buying a Fake Christian Dior Purse

December 19th, 2010 No comments

Any time you go on eBay or any other online marketplace looking for designer accessories, you are likely to find such an embarrassment of riches there – Christian Dior, Fendi, Chanel -they are everywhere. And then, just as you are about to click Buy Now on what seems like a steal great on a Christian Dior Cannage Tote that you’ve had your eye on ever since it came on pre-order, an unworthy thought comes up in your mind. This Christian Dior purse isn’t like those bags in Sex and the City are they? These don’t come out of the back of an old Cadillac in a seedy part of LA that belongs to someone who makes a so-so living importing fakes from China do they? You do want a real Christian Dior purse for the money you are paying. How do you tell a fake Christian Dior purse from the real deal? There are a few “tells” if you want to be able to see where the fiction ends and the genuine article begins. Read on for a few of the best ways that let you spot a fake when you see one.

The price of your Christian Dior purse could conceivably be a great indicator of its genuineness. Any time you find a great designer handbag going for less than $500, you should have your anti-counterfeit antenna perk right up. Original Dior bags going for less than $1500 are completely suspect. But price can’t ever be a dependable indicator of genuineness or otherwise. Some counterfeiters have products that are so hard to tell apart from the real thing at a casual glance that they will try to use reverse psychology on you.They’ll price their products like they were the real thing, only a little cheaper. There really is no substitute for actual intimate knowledge of what a real Dior bag is supposed to look like. Let’s little closer at that beautiful handbag that is to become part of your life soon, shall we?

If anywhere on your new Christian Dior purse is a sign that places your handbag’s place of origin as anywhere other than Italy, that should be your tipoff right away. How do you find out where it was made? Inside your bag is a little tag made of leather that mentions on the underside the fact that it is made in Italy. Look for a little serial number attached to the tag too. That’s a number that you should see matching the one on the card you get when you buy your handbag. But let’s take a walk through your fine Christian Dior handbag to gain a little familiarity with every part of this product of fine design.

Have you seen fakes with the interior lining tricked out with beautiful Christian Dior monograms? That’s your dead giveaway that you’re dealing with a fake. The real thing always has plain black nylon lining, and the Christian Dior label is marked in there just one. As with all of your designer purchases though, you’ll stay ahead of the counterfeiters if you keep educating yourself in the subject of what makes a real designer product the unique work of art that it is.

Pink Shoes Are Sizzling!

October 23rd, 2010 No comments

In case you’ve not been paying attention to shoe fashions, or are pondering what your next shoe purchase should be, the short answer is pink shoes! No longer are pink shoes something you buy for a child to wear on Easter Sunday, or a perfect match for that pastel pink suit. Pink footwear is hot! On a recent foray to a trendy department store at the mall, I was astonished at the number and type of pink items to be found in the shoe department. From baby shoes to sandals to racy on-the-town shoes, pink was obviously to be put on my most-desired shoe wish list!

When I got home, I couldn’t resist an online search to see what this new shoe phenomenon rated on the net. Wow, was what went through my mind as I pulled up over 14 million results. OK, now the question became what type of pink shoes would be my next shoe fix.

Let’s take a look at what’s out there, for your next shoe shopping expedition!

The shades available run the gamut of pink – from pastels to hot, hot pinks and magentas. In styles, you’ve got pumps, dress heels, sandals, platforms and even sneakers. Pink pumps, high heels and platforms in sport fabric, leather and glittery pink flower adornments to suit every taste and purpose. Gold and silver threaded fabric flowers add a provocative and sexy look to many pink heels, with more subdued ornamental stitched flowers suitable for pumps you might wear to a wedding or a night at the theatre.

If you favor shoes with ribbons or straps that wind up the calf, you’re in good company, with more than enough choices to satisfy the pickiest of shoe aficionados. These look especially good on sandals and platforms (IMHO). The ribbons, which wrap diagonally up your leg, enhance the attractiveness of a well-turned leg. They’re both slimming and eye-catching, a major plus for any woman.

Sneakers are no longer just something you wear to garden in. Try on a pair of hot pink shoes and go for your daily run around the neighborhood. Wearing such footwear can be a conversation starter – you may garner the attention of some new fellow you’d like to get to know.

As for dress shoes, there are some greats! How about an open-toed pair of patent magenta high heels – we’re talking high – with a helpful little platform sole in the front, for ease in walking. Another open-toed hot pink heel caught my eye, festooned with a circle of faux diamonds on the slim toe piece.

There are also lots of pink shoes for the younger set. One especially cute child’s shoe, in a Mary Jane take, sported leather soles shaped like little toes. So sweet.

It’s fairly apparent that this is a trend that will last for some while to come. The available offerings in pink shoes are hot, in shades that partner well with your LBD. Think it’s time to go shoe shopping! Ya think?

Buy Abercrombie Jackets

October 19th, 2010 No comments

If you are looking for stylish, affordable and easily available jackets, then you ought to consider purchasing one of the unique Abercrombie Jackets. It really does not matter whether you are a woman or man, you can be assured of getting the right jacket for you in the different store across the world that stock the designer jackets.  The Abercrombie designer line has further taken the needs of every person in the society to heart, thus providing clothes for all body sizes, age and gender.  This means you can easily get perfect jackets for your children, your husband or wife, or your parents.

The versatility in Abercrombie jackets does not end with different sizes. Rather, it can be seen in the different designs, which serve the diverse fashion tastes presented in the different countries where the designer line sells the jackets. More to this, there are jackets for each season. You can for example purchase heavy, hooded jackets to wear during winter, and lighter jackets for use during the warmer weather.  While shipping the different jackets to different oversees shops, the Abercrombie and Fitch, which is the designer line for the Abercrombie jackets considers the climate in the target-market countries. Lighter, casual jackets are for example made specifically for shipment to equatorial countries. A mixture of light and heavy jackets is on the other hand stocked in the different shops across countries that experience harsh winters, more pronounced autumn, spring, and summer.

The clothing line further acknowledges the difference in likes and preferences in its wide market. This explains why you can still get authentic retro Abercrombie jackets in stores that stock the designer line’s clothing. Such are available for both genders although men seem to have a strong liking for them. To cater for women’s liking for colors, the women-specific jackets are available in different colors ranging from black, red, white, maroon and peach among others. The jackets are also available in different lengths in order to cater for the varying tastes presented in the diverse consumer market.

In line with modern shopping trends, Abercrombie and Fitch together with its retail outlets across the world have set up easy and convenient online shopping outlets. The online retailers allow consumers to choose specific Abercrombie jackets, make an online order, pay for the same and provide an address where you want the jacket shipped to.  This method has proved to be effective for thousands of people who for some reasons lack the time to visit physical outlets. While this is a very convenient method, you need to make sure that you specify the specific size you want the jacket to be in order to avoid being disappointed should the jacket be too big or too small when you receive it.

Overall, you can be assured that you will find Abercrombie jackets that fit your taste among the thousands of designs released by the designer line. Perusing through catalogues with elaborate jackets designed by Abercrombie and Fitch can ease your decision making process.