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Jewellery in Other Cultures In Britain today it is typical to associate jewellery with special occasions such as weddings, gifts given to a person of importance, or as a symbol of belonging such as a cross worn around the neck. In other cultures however jewellery can be used in different ways and types of gems and stones can be regarded quite differently. Cinderella Syndrome: Shoe Fanaticism Today In the 21st Century fandom exists in all shapes and sizes. There are groups devoted to everything, from Ford Mondeos to Poodles to music released only on unplayable formats. Indeed, the fandom of shoes is nothing new. Admissions of Shoeaholism have become as everyday as Carrie Bradshaw’s indecisiveness but in recent months a number of news stories have brought to my attention the notion that there may well be many specific different types of Shoeaholic. Is Men's Designer Clothing IN For Troubled Times? How mens fashion designers are putting a practical spin on fashions for the economic downturn Lingerie Shopping - How to please your girlfriend How to browse for a bra when you're a man. Confessions of a TV addict Getting over an addiction to TV is harder than just leaving yours in your parents' garage. Fun and Games with TomToms and Satcoms Danger on the roads with TOM-TOM and Satcom Elle ‘the Body’ and Money Model ways to spend money in a depressed economy How to pretend that you’re interested in furniture How to select furniture - a beginner's guide When paying the bills gets in the way of my shopping Sarah Maple talks about the lure of the high street. Discovering the most satisfying way to shop Every time I set out on a shopping trip of late I am beset with feelings of guilt that I can’t seem to shake. As a westerner privileged enough to have a television, access to the internet and free press I can hardly ignore the fact that many of the cheap high street clothes we enjoy could have been made in unsafe and cramped factories by children. Perfect presents for women- avoid the present pitfalls How DO you buy presents for women? Why do pubs show football? Would you ever own up to wanting to stay in to watch TV, instead of meeting friends in a pub? Sad as it might sound, it's a dilemma that we've probably all faced at some point. It got me to thinking about how many pubs have TVs these days – the Plasma TV Takeover. But why is it that they're only ever used for sport? How picking the right perfume can change your life I've never actually bought perfume or fragrance ever, at all, actually. Don't get me wrong I use olive soap and essential oil shampoo and lots of things that might contain some kind of fragrance. But I've never gone and bought a bottle of actual pure perfume, either for men or women. My old Television vs a new Plasma TV Visiting my parents today, my son stared in awe at the large Plasma TV my Dad has just bought. I made the mistake of telling him how dodgy my television is, and spent the next five minutes listening to his search for the best price for a television. Having embraced the technological age far better than his daughter, he started telling me which price comparison sites offered what discounts on online shopping sites. Washed out shopping on foot Having recently got wired up to broadband Internet at home, and having dabbled in a little online shopping already, I knew I could sit in the comfort of my own living-room, in my own time, without hassle, noise or interruption and make a considered, researched and best value choice of a new washing machine. And I did. Clothing shopping – The easy way Until I can afford my own personal Bond street tailor the web is my shopping mall when it comes to clothes. Why? Because it means I can, in the comfort of my own home, (importantly) find those clothes I like (you know, without silly slogans on, frilly bits, etc) and browse through without the worry of getting shouldered by some over-zealous mother dragging her screaming kids down the clothing aisle. Smell Nostalgia The same way different music reminds us of different periods of our lives, so do different smells. Maybe, if we talk about soundtracks to our lives, we should also talk about smell-tracks – and truly realise how important smell is to our memories and sense of nostalgia. The Green Side of LCD TVs So, I started looking into energy efficient options for new TVs. Given that TVs are pretty much prerequisite in every home in the Western world, the statistics for energy use are scary; in the UK we waste over one billion pounds keeping appliances on standby alone. My research was interesting though, because it seems that if I buy an LCD TV, it will use 50% less power than other types. Clothes, Chat and Cosmos The waiting is over. Not only is the football season finished, the Sex and The City movie is finally here. Apparently, there’s still some ‘important’ football going on in Europe. That’s fine, it creates the perfect excuse to leave the house and indulge in more cultured activities: shopping for clothes, chatting with friends, drinking Cosmopolitans. Finding Treasures: On-line and off-line Whilst normally I do most of my shopping online, I always make an exception for car boot sales. I love the randomness of car boot sales – never knowing what potential treasure you're going to find. Being perpetually skint, I also enjoy the cheapness. Passing On Generational Crafts I'm still tempted by bead shops, still find myself drawn through their doors before I know what I'm doing. I realise there's no point, but it doesn't stop me ogling the neat rows, fantasising about what I could make. How to find the perfect perfume at the perfect price. Perfume bargains used to be the sole territory of duty-free, however, in the days of Internet shopping, prices vary enormously. Rather than using your precious lunch hour to scout for good deals, shop online. This way, you’ll get the best perfume, for the best price. The Secret Lives of the Lingerie Ladies. With the recent revival of Burlesque (or though some would argue that it never really went away) there’s never been a better time to indulge in draping your frame in the most seductive lingerie. Glamour is back. Class or Bling? Jewellery Can Win Friends and Influence People. It might seem like a lot of fuss about nothing, but the old adage ‘first impressions do count’ really is true. This is because of what’s known as the ‘halo’ effect. In the mere moment that it takes for someone to form an impression about you there follows a ripple of associated ideas and opinions.