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2006-07-30T12:36:00.000-07:00

The basic quilling shapes are made by taking strips of paper and rolling them into tight or loose coils. These coils are then shaped into various shapes. These shapes are grouped together to make any design or pattern that you can imagine.

The paper is typically cut into strips of varying widths, these are 1/8" (.3 cm), 1/4" (.6 cm), 1/2" (1.3 cm), and 3/8" (1.6 cm). The 1/8" (.3 cm) width is most commonly used for quilling and referenced in many patterns.

There are generally two types of tools that are used, they are the Slotted tool and the Needle tool. It is not necessary to use mechanical tools, many quilling use their fingers, or finger rolling, in addition to hat pins, straight pins, toothpicks, needles, dowels, or any thin, stick-like object that can be used to wind the paper.

Papers today come in many colors and types. Although some people cut their own paper, there are a growing number of retailers that offer a variety of papers.

2006-06-19T11:15:00.000-07:00

Just a quick heads up:

When it comes to swimwear, you simply have to look the part. Bikinis and thongs are not very large, so you to choose your swimsuit carefully. Bathing suits come in all kinds of styles and colours, but what you choose is a very personal decision.

A racerback is a type of women's swimsuit design common today among competitive swimwear and incorporated into some types of women's clothing.

Some retailers who sell swimwear and accessories in the UK are Allens of Kingsbury, La Redonte, Wiggle and Figleaves.

2006-06-16T23:50:00.000-07:00

Swimsuits from California's past.

Changing styles were in part the result of an expanded postwar market. A review of bathing costumes featured in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar during the 1920s and 1930s reveals that "taking the sun" at spas along the Riviera or in Florida had simply replaced the earlier pastime of "taking the waters," engaged in by the privileged few with sufficient wealth and leisure to travel or cruise to resorts. As a result, high fashion bathing costumes long remained the elite domain of the couturier. By the 1940s, however, Schiaparelli and Lanvin had given way to such exclusive ready-to-wear lines as Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord and Taylor. A decade later the industry was dominated by California swimwear manufacturers as revealed in Vogue's June 1953 "Coronation Issue" which featured jewel toned suits of shirred silk velvet, nylon taffeta and faille, providing a "corner on curves" and "fluid unbroken lines," manufactured by Cole of California, Caltex, Catalina and Rose Marie Reid. The broader opportunities afforded by postwar American life further stimulated the expanding sports apparel market. Americans became eager consumers of the luxuries denied them during the war years. Furthermore, nylon, rubber and various scarce fabrics were again available, allowing for "dressed up" swimsuits evocative of Polynesia and the Caribbean. Other influential trends included America's move to the suburbs, making not only backyard living, but also a backyard pool, a reasonable middle class aspiration. The postwar years also witnessed increased ease of travel, acknowledged in a Vogue editorial declaring that where traveling was once a weighty affair, the new speed and shrinking fares can lead to exotic settings where "compactness, uncrushability and lightness are of concern."

2006-06-16T15:50:00.000-07:00

Love To Flatter Your Figure in Swimwear by Amber Heil

Instead of worrying about your body and wishing you had another one, work with what you have to accentuate the positive and downplay the negative with the following swimwear fit tips.

Tops
You can never go wrong with a halter top. Halters are flattering on everyone from AA cups to DD cups and they provide great support or a little lift if you need it. For extra support for larger cup sizes try a halter with a wide band across the bottom. Triangle tops are best meant for cup sizes B and lower. If you do have a larger cup size and want to wear a triangle top, try to find one with an underwire. With a larger cup size, wearing a triangle top without an underwire may cause your breasts to fall out of the bottom of the swim suit. An underwire, bra-style top would best suit those with narrow shoulders and larger cup sizes. If you want a tankini, it is best to go with a v-neck line and a longer top.

Bottoms
Tie side bottoms, whether string or chunky, are the best way to go because you can adjust the ties so they do not cut into your sides. Brazilian-cut bottoms may make your behind look like it takes up a smaller amount of space, but beware - they ride up very easily. As far as boy shorts go, if you are buying them to cover up something, they will actually accentuate what you are trying to cover. A better alternative to the boy short is the skirted bottom. They have built in bikini bottoms and the skirt covers up the upper thighs that you may be trying to hide with the shorts.

One Pieces
When choosing a one piece it is always a great idea to go with a solid color. If you do decide that you want a printed one piece, patterns that are centered on the middle of your body are the most flattering. The best one piece you can buy is a wrap one piece. Just like a wrap dress or shirt, it creates a wonderful waistline for anyone.

Another thing to note is that when choosing a cover-up, you can never go wrong with a simple sarong. Draped around your waist or hips, the fabric fashionably covers your trouble spots to conceal and keep you looking cute at the same time.

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2006-06-13T14:42:00.000-07:00

great swimwear resources

When it comes to swimwear, you simply have to look the part. Bikinis and thongs are not very large, so you to choose your swimsuit carefully. Bathing suits come in all kinds of styles and colours, but what you choose is a very personal decision.

There is so much variety on the web, that you may not know where to turn. We have plenty of resources that will enable you to swim in style.

2006-06-13T14:38:00.000-07:00

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