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Genuine purses and handbags from Gucci are very stylish.

Women who know what’s hot and who like designer bags and sunglasses seek these Gucci bags.

Designer handbags, such as Gucci handbags, represent a status of wealth and style for many women

Savvy women also know that these bags hold their value, and so make for good investments.

There isn’t any shortage of knock-off designer bags in the market today.

Women are spending hundreds of dollars buying these replica purses since they can’t afford real ones that tend to cost thousands of dollars.

For many consumers, a knock-off designer purse is a decent substitute to an original.

Many of the knock offs look almost like the genuine bags and are quite well made.

But if you already own a real brand name purse, you’ll be able to spot the difference pretty easily.

Knock-off purses and other designer knock-offs can be very well-made.

Consumers are generally very happy with their designer knock-offs since they can look identical to the real deal and can last for quite a long time.

If you put an authentic designer bag alongside a well-made knock-off, the genuine purse will be easy to identify.

So what makes original ones a much better buy than the fake ones?

Genuine designer purses are original creations of the designer.

In the world of fashion, owning an original item is tantamount to having superior style and the height of sophistication.

In the fashion world, an original design is seen as art.

What would you rather have — a Van Gogh print or the original to display in your living room?

Genuine handbags are limited items, and because of this they are sought after by collectors

Despite the abundance of quality imitation bags, it is often money better spent when choosing an original over a replica.

While a knock-off handbag may be built to last, it is still a mere shadow of the branded real version when you consider quality.

In addition, so many people can tell a fake handbag with just one glance.

Even women who don’t know a lot about fashion can tell the difference between a knock-off and a genuine designer piece.

If you carry a genuine designer purse, you will be amazed at the jealous looks you get from people who know the value of a real designer handbag

It might just be women’s intuition, but a vast number of the female sex instinctively can tell a real from a fake handbag.

If you are attuned to value, you will see the positive aspects of owning a genuine bag, which can hold its resale value over time.

There are stores, both online and offline, that sell nothing but used knockoff Gucci handbags as well as other designer handbags.

But even a used authentic purse can command a price much higher than its knock-off counterpart.

For many women, owning a genuine version, even though it’s used, is still much better than owning a knock-off.

The chic Speedy Bags of Louis Vuitton are provided in a variety of sizes including 25, 30, 35, and 40.

Since its conception in 1896, Louis Vutton’s trademark has been praised for the flexible and highly resilient material used; the Monogram Canvas that is.

Resisting scratches and being completely waterproof makes it the perfect companion for the stylish 20th century lady.

The hand-held Damier Canvas Speedy 25 is a harmonious blend of delicate design and tenacity.

Additional features include rounded leather handles and canvas lining.

The sparkling golden brass pieces enhance the aesthetic appeal of this bag.

Its practicality is ensured by the zip closure and an inside pocket.

It also comes with a convenient padlock and is available in size 35 and 40 as well.

The Damier Azur Speedy 30 model is a terrific travel bag at a smaller size.

This tote has a textile lining and supple leather trim that lends to its sensuous appeal.

The Monogram Lin Cotton Speedy 30 is delicately designed and is available in dune and ebene.

It is trimmed with a textured calf leather that matches the linen canvas interior lining.

Epi leather variations of the Speedy 25 and Speedy 30 are embellished with the LV initials delicately carved onto its surface.

The textile lining of this bag gives it a feminine touch.

Another variation is the Speedy 30.

Ten pieces of the Speedy 30 in Monogram Denim variation were crafted by Marc Jacobs.

It is lined with Liberty Pepper cotton and the natural cowhide trimmings complete the rugged but stunningly fashionable product.

The Speedy 30 is decorated with lingerie lace in Monogram Dentelle canvas.

It is stunningly embodied with a sophisticated lurex thread.

Designed by Takashi Murakami, the Monogram Multicolor canvas Speedy 30 is the perfect modern day expression.

Four golden brass corners help to preserve its base and the outside pocket is secured by an S-lock.

We’ve all seen women who just plaster their makeup on, looking more like a mannequin than an actual person. If you would rather have a natural beauty, you don`t need to go completely bare, it`s all in how you choose and apply your makeup. Here you`ll learn a few tips to keep your face glowing and lovely without resorting to heavy handed techniques. The trick is to keep it light and to highlight just one area of your face, your eyes or your mouth.

Coverage

When it comes to concealer and foundation, many women tend to cake it on in an attempt to hide blemishes. That tends to result in the cracked face issues that occur a little later in the day. By using the following tips, you can make your face look natural while still covering up those spots and blemishes.

- Opt for tinted moisturizer, it blends and evens out the skin while moisturizing and is so thin that it`s literally unnoticeable. - For heavier coverage, use concealer chosen to blend with your skin to dot over spots and then finish the face with a tinted moisturizer for a lighter look. - Concealers with yellow undertones tend to hide blemishes best.

Eyes

Your eyes are one of the first things people notice, so the last thing you want is for them to focus on how much makeup you`re using! - For long lashes, consider using clear mascara to give them volume without adding too much. - Use foundation lightly applied to your lids for a natural boost. This also brightens the eyes and lays an even foundation for any shadow you wish to apply. - Choose eye shadows that enhance your eye color, blue or green eyes look smoking with pink or brown shadows and brown eyes work well with darker plum shades. - When using eyeliner, stay away from black and unnatural shades. Opt for brown or charcoal grey instead and blend slightly to create a natural line.

Lips

Lips don`t have to be bright to be noticeable. If you want your mouth to stand out, but still aim to looknatural make up, leave your eyes simple and focus the color on your mouth.

- Avoid glittery or super glossy lipstick, which looks very made up. - To choose the appropriate color, bite your lips gently to see what color comes up. Match the lipstick color to this. - Make your color last longer with a clear lip gloss to set it. - For days when you want your eyes to be the focus, stick to just a transparent gloss for your lips and let your natural color shine.

Cheeks

Blush should give the impression that you`ve just jogged half a mile, with a natural glow spreading over the cheekbones. Be sure you choose the right colors and don`t overdo it, the attention should be drawn to your eyes or lips, not your cheekbones.

- Check your cheek color after a bit of exercise to choose the right blush. Alternatively, you can just pinch them to bring up the color, but this won`t tell you where the blush should be applied. - Apply blush in the same areas that you naturally color when exercising for a truly natural looking makeup. - Keep it light. You just want a dusting of color, nothing too obvious.

Natural looking makeup lets you look your best without making it appear that you`ve had help. People will be impressed at how fresh your face looks. Even with a very little amount of makeup, you`ll feel beautiful and ready to face the world.

For years contact lenses were designed with only function in mind. Anyone with vision problems who didn’t want to wear glasses could consult their eye care professional and make the change. Contact lenses were an unnoticeable and convenient way to correct vision.

Now even people with 20/20 vision are lining up for contact lenses. Why?

The latest, greatest fashion trend: colored contact lenses.

What Are Colored Contact Lenses? Colored contact lenses have a tint, color or design embedded right on the contact lens itself. The center portion that fits over your pupil remains clear to allow your vision to be unimpeded. The tints can enhance your natural eye color, completely change your eye color or for a really wild look, imprint crazy designs or logos right on the iris.

For example: you could have blue eyes one day, brown eyes the next and cat eyes on the weekend. They are versatile, flexible and fun!

When buying colored contact lenses there are two main categories of contact lenses to choose from: Enhancer Contact Lenses and Opaque Contact Lenses.

What Is The Difference Between Enhancer and Opaque Colored Contact Lenses? Enhancer colored contact lenses use translucent tints that allow certain wavelengths of light to pass through while absorbing others. This results in a vivid enhancement of your natural eye color. It can also change the way the iris looks underneath making your eyes clearly stand out.

Enhancer colored contact lenses cannot change your eye color; only enhance what you already have. They work particularly well for people with green, blue or light colored eyes, creating dramatic and intense looks.

Opaque colored contact lenses use opaque tints that completely mask your underlying iris. No light can pass through the opaque tint, which means your natural eye color is no longer visible. Regular opaque lenses are carefully designed to mimic the natural look of the eye while completely altering eye color. You can go from brown-eyes to green, blue-eyes to purple, there is no limit to the color changes available.

Natural looking opaque contact lenses are also used for cosmetic purposes to cover up any eye disfigurements a person has that would usually be visible. For a more fun appearance you can use costume or theatrical lenses. These opaque colored contact lenses are used all the time to create special effects in the movies and for Halloween. Special effects lenses can turn you from human to vampire, give you alien eyes, or allow you to have your favorite logo visible in your eye. They can also be ordered with customized iris flecks for a unique appearance.

There is also a new development in colored contact lenses designed especially for the sports enthusiast. They have what are called light-filtering tints. These tints enhance the visibility of certain colors for the wearer and enable them to more easily see objects such as tennis balls. The tints effectively separate the object from the background giving you an advantage during play. There are a number of light-filtering contact lenses being designed for a variety of sports.

Who Can Wear Colored Contact Lenses? Many colored contact lenses can be ordered in ‘plano’ form for people who do not need vision correction. There are also designs for people who require bifocal correction and for those with astigmatism.

For anyone wishing to use colored contact lenses you do require an appointment with an eye care professional and a prescription, even if you have 20/20 vision. Contact lenses need to be fitted properly to the curvature of your eye for a safe and comfortable fit.

If you pride yourself on having clean and healthy looking hair, looking after your locks is a top priority. So using good shampoos, conditioners and hair care products on your hair is important. But when it comes to price and the quality of hair care products, how do you know which hair products to use?

Cheap hair products available from the average high street store might appear to be better value for money because of their lower cost, while professional salon hair care products often appear to be pricier, with the average salon hair products priced at $20/GBP10, and a similar size cheap hair care product costing $4/GBP2.

Comparing these prices it seems as if the high street products are better value at about a fifth of the price of salon professional hair care products, giving the impression that they are much better value for money, because you would be getting 5 times the amount of product as you would compared with professional salon hair products.

When you look more closely at the comparison between the effectiveness and the quality of high street hair products and salon hair products, does the comparison end up in the favour of cheap hair care products, or do the cheaper high street products turn out to be a false economy?

To find out whether the premium brand salon hair products provide better value for money in both the short and long term when compared to cheap high street hair care products, we decided to test them to find out the real truth about hair products, and whether the high street products are as good a deal as they initially appear.

We tested a 300ml bottle of shampoo from the high street and a 300ml salon professional shampoo. With the high street product a 50ml application is standard to clean hair where with the professional product a 10ml application was all that was required to clean the hair to the same standard.

The high street hair shampoo, using a 50ml application, provides 6 applications per 300ml bottle (approximately). The professional shampoo, using a 10ml application, provides around 30 applications per 300ml. Hence the high street shampoo worked out at $0.64c/GBP0.32p whilst the professional shampoo came in at $0.66c/GBP0.33p.

Summary: at first glance, cheaper high street hair products appear to be a better buy and provide value for money, but on closer scrutiny there is but a hair’s breadth of difference in the price of salon hair products, and cheap hair products. When you add the better quality and effectiveness of salon products into the equation, the salon products turn out to be much better value for money. Q? Why would you use anything other than the highest quality hair care products on your hair?

You know you’ve got it all: a killer personality, a gorgeous wardrobe and the perfect, womanly physique. There’s only one problem when it comes to your bod: You often have a hard time finding yourself sexy, plus-size bras. So what exactly should you be looking for to ensure you find the perfect bra with the perfect fit?

One of the most important aspects of a bra is the cup. Make sure you know your correct cup size before embarking on any bra-fnding venture. Then, decide the type of cup that will work best for you. Full cups are very desirable for full-figured women because they give great coverage, provide ample support and often offer underwire. Other options include a demi-cup or soft cup. A demi-cup bra is quintessential if you like to wear shirts with a low, dipping neckline. Soft cups are great if you’d like to keep your natural shape.

You hear it all the time: Underwire is key! Unlike your fellow flat-chested friends, you have a lot more “lady lumps” to support and sometimes a regular old bra just won’t do. Underwire will cradle and lift your breasts with comfort and style. Underwires look fabulous under clothing as well. And wearing underwire doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice any sexiness. Try a lacy underwire in simple black, white or red. Another plus? Underwire will help create fantastic cleavage - as if you needed any help.

Another factor to consider: wider straps. What woman hasn’t experienced the discomfort of bulging, red bra strap marks? When a bra isn’t strong enough to support the twins, it will cause the straps to dig into your shoulders creating those unsightly marks. Get rid of the strain, back problems and ugly bra bulges by purchasing a bra with wider straps. Wider straps will support your breasts and help prevent you from experiencing back pain and other annoyances.

Decided you definitely need a new, sexy plus-size bra? Get out there and start shopping! Why not try a lacy number in rich, bold colors? Ignite your senses with a bra that looks — and feels - great against your skin. Lacy bras are impressive, because they both support the breasts and let some sexy skin show through the fabric.

So go ahead and toss out all your old, stretched-out, too-tight, too-small bras and purchase some new, sexy plus-size bras tailored specifically to your buxom bosom. Just make sure you feel comfortable, confident and sexy in your plus-size bras because comfort is especially important.

There is a new brand of makeup appearing everywhere. Average people want to look like the stars. Thanks to Esca this is now possible! You can look like you rolled out of bed looking perfect and your skin will appear to be flawless. Esca is getting to be more and more popular among those that have discovered it.

Electron Spectoscopy for Chemical Analysis is what Esca stands for. High quality all natural makeup is associated with this term every time it is heard. There is a chemical mixture in the makeup that the majority of people use that is taken in through the skin causing damage. Esca is a fairly new company that performs no animal testing. A major attraction to them in addition to this is that they do not add things that cause irritation of the skin or produce negative effects in the body; this is where the natural part comes in. Minerals and antioxidants are found in the makeup instead of oils, dyes and other harmful ingredients.

Esca makeup has numerous advantages. The first is that it is dry therefore it absorbs both oil and moisture from the surface of the skin. The need for continuous touch ups through out the day is eliminated. The skin is protected from the suns harmful rays and the makeup does not expire since it is dry. The premature aging that other products produce is eliminated due the skin being covered by natural agents.

The time spent getting ready is reduced since it can be applied quickly. It is even said that Esca is so kind to the skin that it may be applied before bed at night in order to wake up and get going. Not only is your face creating the illusion of being perfect by having imperfections covered, but it is allowed to breath under this makeup.

By allowing the skin to breath Esca will not clog the pores and is great for those suffering from acne. There are some that claim to have seen an improvement in the condition of their skin after using it for just a brief time. Positive results from using Esca’s makeup where even seen by those that had years of skin conditions. The all natural ingredients make the benefits amazing.

The correct product to suit any type of skin is easily found. The fast and complete absorption of the powder makes this an error free process.

Every product imaginable is sold on the Esca line. The face is fully covered from all angles with this amazing unmatched line of skin care. Minerals are what give the color to the makeup; so the natural beauty is accented instead of being covered by heavy layers. Even the aging process can not take away from the glamour that Esca adds to the face.

So take a look at Esca makeup for yourself. You will find something to suit you no matter what look you wish to achieve. Your face will thank you by being clearer and healthier. So check out Esca and get a new height in makeup.

20’s In your 20’s you can pretty much get away with practically anything make-up wise. This is the time to experiment with any of the catwalk looks. There are no strict rules to comply with. But you may want to get rid of the all over excesses that you sported in your teens. Like loads of glitter and a saturation of colour on eyes, cheeks and lips. Shimmer, glitter and sparkle still look great but decide a couple of areas to accent on the face not everywhere. As for colour, this is the time to play. You can be as daring or innocent as you want. The one thing that is an exact must every day is a sunscreen SPF 15 at least. Prevention is better than cure. Well shaped brows are a must. You may find your skin is not as oily as in your teens but you still have the occasional brake out and oily t-zone. Don’t be tempted to control excess shine with powder this is very ageing. Keep skin looking fresh by using a pre-base or one of the many mattifiers available. Dab on the t-zone either before of after foundation. Don’t pile on the foundation, it looks too heavy and ageing instead use a light weight balancing one. Apply only to the areas that need it. And for blemishes apply concealer after foundation. Lips should be glossy. Avoid heavy matte lipsticks these can may you look old before your time. Cheeks are fresh, use either a cream, gel or powder on the apples of your cheeks for modern flush.

Musts get into a good skin care routine have well groomed brows that suit your face shape - good tweezers use a sunscreen every day experiment lips gloss mascara Look to Celebs like Cameron Dias, Kate Hudson or J-Lo for inspiration.

30’s As you get into your 30’s life is getting much more hectic. You’ve experimented in your 20’s now you have an idea of what works for you and what doesn’t. Now you are likely to be juggling a career, relationships and a family you products that deliver results fast and last. If your skin is not looking as radiant as it used to, try a skin illuminating product neath or mixed with foundation. This will help take years off. You should also invest in a light defusing foundation and concealer (this hides dark circles and helps soften fine lines).

If you’ve over plucked your brows when you were younger fill them in using one of the many brow powders / kits around. When it comes to colour for the day time opt for easy to wear neutrals such as brown-pinks, soft plums, espresso browns and taupe shades. Mix shades that have a hint of sheen with matte colours for a modern textured feeling. For speed you may want to use a 2 in 1 or three in 1 for eyes, cheeks and lips. If so decide a wearable neutral shade, then finish off with a little gloss and mascara. In the evening you can still go wild with a touch of sparkle but use it sparingly. Run a glitter pencil or a metallic liner along the base of your tops lashes to make your eyes pop. For blush opt for cream to powder formulations these are easy to use and colours such as corals and pinks look youthful. Don’t be tempted to get rid of lip gloss too soon, heavy lip sticks tend to make you look old. If gloss are not for you then try a sheer colour wash lip stick. Finally forget powder all it will do is settle into the fine lines making appear more obvious instead use a shine absorbing sheet to eliminate excess shine especially on the t-zone.

Musts refine / define your look light defusing foundation cream to powder blush shine absorbing sheets 2 in 1 or three in 1 product skin illuminating lotion brow kit

Look to Celebs such as Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jennifer Aniston and Joely Richardson for inspiration.