Global Fashion Alert: The 'Skirt With No Name' Challenges Linguists -- and the Fashion Elite
San Diego, Calif. (ContentDesk) August 5, 2005 -- The 'Skirt With No Name' has become a linguistic wonder since, unlike most mass-merchandized products with apparent global appeal -- it has no name, or rather none generally accepted by the consumers, who have come up with a plethora of names to describe it. "It's as if Motorola has introduced a new model of its popular 'Moto' phones or Toyota a new Lexus sedan only to have the consumer ignore the names bestowed upon them by their respective marketers and insist upon using their own particular favorite," said Paul JJ Payack, President and the WordMan for the Global Language Monitor.Preliminary analysis using the Global Language Monitor's (www.LanguageMonitor.com) proprietary Predictive Quantities Indicator (PQI), have come up with the top names used to describe the apparel.
Using this analysis, 'tiered' seems to have settled in as the most popular description followed by 'peasant', 'gypsy,' and 'flouncy'. The PQI tracks specified words and phrases in the global print and electronic media and on the Internet.
The words and phrases are tracked in relation to their frequency, contextual usage and appearance. Apparently the skirt is selling well around the globe. It has been suggested that the skirt originated in Mexico, was inspired by the burgeoning Bollywood studios, is a throwback to California '60s Hippie Culture, or the sudden 'coolness' of all things Gypsy."There has been a global groundswell of demand for The Nameless Skirt, after having been by-passed on the runways of Milano, Paris and New York," said Millie Lorenzo Payack, Director and Fashion Correspondent of The Global Language Monitor, "And the fact that the 'tiered skirt' comes in such an unusually large number of variations that might be worn to work, dinner or dancing seems to account for the wide variation of names accorded the product".The complete list of names, and commentary, associated with the skirt follow.1. Tiered -- Though it's not always tiered only adds to the confusion surrounding the name.2. Peasant (sometimes Pioneer) -- Throwback to California '60s Hippie Culture.3.
Gypsy -- A tribute to the current popularity of All Things Gypsy.4. Flouncy -- A favorite of teenage girls who favor the short, circle cut (from 'flounce' meaning fringe, frill, trim, edging, and furbelow).5. Boho -- The 'Oh so cool' description (from Bohemian).6. Crinkled -- Actually meaning 'crinkle' as in 'wrinkle'.7. Voile -- Many 'high-end' shops favor the French mystique.8.
Gauze -- A thin or transparent fabric with a loose, open weave.9. Bollywood -- As in 'Hollywood,' the Mumbai-based film industry in India.10. Indian -- As in Bollywood, though some associate with a Native American influence.For more information, go to http://www.LanguageMonitor.com or call 1.925.367.7557.About the Global Language MonitorCalifornia-based Global Language Monitor analyzes and catalogues the latest trends in word usage and word choices, and their impact on the various aspects of culture. A worldwide assemblage of linguists, professional wordsmiths and bibliophiles, supports the GLM to help monitor the latest trends in the evolution (and demise) of language, word usage and word choices..
Brides.com’s Dress Gallery Presents Seven Steps to Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress
New York (ContentDesk) July 2, 2006 -- Youve heard of the four Cs of engagement ring buying, now learn the seven considerations to finding a perfect wedding dress. With these seven elements addressed, brides will have no trouble finding their dream wedding gowns when it comes time to visit the bridal salon. Below, Brides.coms Dress Gallery has your seven-step guide to what to look for in a wedding gown.Silhouette.
From airy and flowing to figure-hugging and sleek, deciding on a silhouette is the best way to significantly narrow down your wedding dress search. From ball gown to sheath, this Brides.com section teaches you the distinctions between different dress shapes, as well as which silhouettes best compliments different body types.
See something you like? Just double click on the term to roll over to dozens of wedding gown in your silhouette of choice.Length/Hemline. Do you know the difference between knee length and tea length? After youve chosen your wedding...
Brides.com’s Dress Gallery Presents Seven Steps to Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress
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Why Do Men Love Leather Mini Skirts?
It may seem like a fairly unimportant question, but have you ever thought about why men love leather mini skirts so much? Of course, there is the obvious answer that has something to do with the actual amount of a woman's body that is left showing by a mini skirt verses the amount of the body that is left up to the man's imagination. Or it could be because of a fantasy that has previously established itself deep in the mind of a particular man. Or it could be because of the prehistoric notion of leather and some ingrained instinct that draws a man to the supple, smooth surface. But whatever the reason is why men go wild over mini skirts, they are a definite hit!
Mini skirts have been around for years, and they never quite seem to go out of style. Of course, there are different arenas when a mini skirt is probably inappropriate, generally in any work place or public areas where your mini skirt is little more than a band of fabric that covers one the bare minimum.
However,...
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Wedding Dress Styles ? What?s Available
There are so many styles of wedding gown to choose from, which makes it difficult when deciding which type of gown is for you. What type of bride are you? Vintage couture, Romantic plush, or Simple elegance, what ever you fall under there is a gown out there to suit your style.Vintage GownsVintage gowns come in many styles from the medieval princess look, The Charleston swing era, or the Bohemian gypsy girl gown. The medieval dress is very popular usually designed around the Old English look in mind with wide bottomed sleeves and a high-banded waist, think Maid Merion and Princess Gwenevere. There are some very traditional gowns to choose from with the rich golden earthy colors with embroidered Basques and detailed designs. You can also take this style back to the 21st century with clean crisp simple white gown with a high waist and beautiful chiffon wide bottom sleeves.Another fashionable era that is being transmitted into the modern wedding gown is the sexy Charleston era of the roaring...
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When Skirt-Chasing Was Legal
We've come a long way baby...or have we? Despite our enlightened age and the remedies available, current surveys indicate that 62% of sexual harassment targets still take no action on their own behalf. The silence may continue for many, but not for Susan Cook. A sheltered small town girl, she left home after college graduation for her first big job, moving across 3 states to begin an insurance career in Salt Lake City, Utah. When her 50 year old alcoholic boss invited her to the opera her second week of employment, she thought she had to go. When he sexually assaulted her later that evening, and then launched it into a full-fledged affair the next day, she thought she had no other choice.
18 months later, her survival skills kicked in as she recruited his boss' boss to be her husband. He provided an escape from the awful abuse and a safe home. And even though her husband was in a position to professionally hurt her tormentor, she never told.20 mostly romantically barren years...
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Actress Anna Maria Horsford Joins Sofistafunk and Sofistafunk Girl Skirt Co. In Celebration of Their 2006 Fashion Week Debut
New York NY (ContentDesk) January 30, 2006 -- In celebration of Sofistafunk and Sofistafunk Girl Skirt Co. Fashion Week debut,
Actress Anna Maria Horsford will host a private Evening Tea Party and collection showing at an exclusive South Street Seaport loft in Manhattan. The celebrity event also will also pay tribute to 4 phenomenal women from New York and New Jersey's Law Enforcement Agencies. On Wednesday, February 8th, 2006, Sofistafunk Skirt Co. will present a buyer and press only fashion presentation featuring both the women and girls Spring/Summer 06 and Fall/Winter 06/07 collection from 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.
The Invite and RSVP only events will be held at 34 Cliff Street beginning with a Buyer and Press Only presentation from 12noon - 6 p.m. followed by a Cocktail Reception from 7 - 8 p.m. The Evening Tea Party and Collection Showing will begin at 9 p.m. Sofistafunk is the collaboration between Arlinda McIntosh and her daughter-in-law, Cheshire Mickens. This designing...
Actress Anna Maria Horsford Joins Sofistafunk and Sofistafunk Girl Skirt Co. In Celebration of Their 2006 Fashion Week Debut
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Optimize Your Article - The Forgotten Strategy
It's well known that article directory submissions are a great way to promote your site. But most people aren't taking full advantage of this powerful promotional strategy. One of the best ways to use articles to increase traffic to your site and move your page rank up is to fully optimize them. Below are some tips that I use to achieve success online when writing articles.
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Don't just write an article and send it out blindly and hope that you will gain good results from it.
Would you take out a shotgun, close your eyes and hope that one of the pellets hits something worthwhile during hunting season?
Watch your articles. Monitoring what happens with them, you may notice that some topics seem more popular than others. This is useful information. Once you know what people like, write more articles on that topic.
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Track the content web sites that give you the most traffic, you can do this by logging into your web...
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Bridal Shower Attire ? What Are You Going to Wear?
If you have ever stood in front of your nicely stocked closet, had a number of discarded outfits beginning to pile up on the bed, and still had no clue what to wear to the occasion that you are already running late for, then you should know that you are not alone!
As a matter of fact, there is not one woman alive who cannot boast the same difficulty at one point or another.
Of course, the other reason why the outfits are piling up could be the fact that a well-meaning spouse or friend took one critical look at the ensemble you were wearing and simply remarked "you're not wearing that, are you?".
While this indecisiveness appears to be an epidemic for New Years Eve parties, the company holiday party, and other assorted celebrations of friends and families, thus far a bridal shower has not really ranked as an event that required a special kind of attire.
Nonetheless, don't you wish somebody would have given you a hint as to what kind of dress would...
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Fashion Tips: Dress to Look Young
Dress to look young? Well think about it, how are you normally dressed? How do you normally present yourself to others? Unknowingly, a lot of us have been wearing clothes that made us appear older than we actually are, especially due to the nature of our work.To maintain a youthful look, a lot of women have invested heavily on skin care products. Many at times neglecting the very basic, the clothing they wore everyday, the way they are dressed. Some due to their profession didn't even realize that all these while; they are actually dressing to look old! Anti-ageing cream simply won't just do magic to them. To look young and pretty isn't really that difficult. All you need is to spend a little time & effort, giving yourself a little touch up.Tips:Try out a new hairstyle.
Visit a hairdresser, they will be able to advise and styled your hair to suit you, bringing out that radiant in you.If you are still wearing glasses, why not give it a try with contact lens? You can have excellent...
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