Monday 30 December 2013

Female First's Top Ten Celebrity Weddings


Knightley began dating Righton in February 2011 and they got engaged in May 2012. They married not long after in a low key ceremony on 4th May 2013 in the South of France. Only 11 guests attended and Knightley wore a strapless while tulle dress and pink pumps, with a cropped Chanel Jacket and daisy chain garland on her head. She has recently been seen at red carpet events recycling her dress. The couple now live in East London. On Christmas Eve 2010, Ennis got engaged to Hill and they got married at the Church of St Michael an All Angels, Hethersage, Derbyshire on 18th May 2013. Following the wedding she posted on Twitter that she would be known from then on as Mrs Jessica Emmis-Hill. The pair met when they worked together on Lavigne's fifth album and their romance blossomed from there!

The pair had only a six month relationship before getting engaged and married in Cannes, France after being engaged for ten months on Canada Day which was in tribute of Lavinge's nationalities. They jetted off to Portofino in Italy for their honeymoon. The pair met on the set of Big Sur, when Polish directed Bosworth in her performance. Bosworth has since said that it was love at first site. They announced their engagement in August 2012, wasted no time and were married on 31st August 2013 at The Ranch at Rock Creek in Philipsburg, Montana. Bosworth wore an Oscar de la Renta strapless ivory ball gown with an eight foot long, 16 foot wide train, with ivory Jimmy Choo sling backs with crystal embellishments.

After the wedding the guests met in Granite Lodge and were fed a locally produced dinner. Not going with tradition, the couple wrote their own weddings vows and famous guests such as Lake Bell and Mark Polish looked on at the happy couple during the ceremony. The wedding encompassed all things American Old West and English Victorian periods, which was themed by Martha Stewart and the manager at Rock Creek. When Pendleton and Gardner's relationship was announced there was a lot of negative speculation that two members of the same team should not be romantically involved.Australias largest collection of Wedding & Bridal Dresses from your favourite national and international Discount A-line wedding dresses for sale designers. So when in the 2008 Olympics, Gardner left the race and was later re-hired. They got engaged and married she him on September 2013.

The pair began dating in 2011 and on 25th March 2013, Mackintosh announced that the couple were engaged and subsequently married at Babington House, Somerset on 10th September 2013.Our Discount Sheath wedding dresses for sale are ideal for the bride who prefers elegant simplicity. The pair began dating in 2007 and announced their engagement in January 2010.We offer a wide selection of Taffeta Sweetheart Jeweled Embroidery A-line Wedding Dresses, silk bouquets and petals. They decided to delay their marriage ceremony until California legalised same sex marriage. They recently acted alongside on another in the 2012 film Hit and Run. On 26th June 2013, Shepard asked Bell to marry him over Twitter and she accepted! They tied the knot in the 17th October 2013 in the County Clerk's Office.

Holiday season weight-watching


This season can definitely take a toll on your figure. Late nights, parties left and right, free flowing booze, and all that rich food just waiting on the buffet table beckoning with a siren call for your taste buds and waistline. Extra poundage is usually a given, and it may not come as a surprise when your favorite party dress just won't zip anymore. That need not be the case, says fitness coach Chappy Callanta, who gave a few handy tips on how to keep weight gain at bay even in the face of temptation.

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Stay realistic. Of course, you want to look your best when you have class reunions, so many aspire to go down at least one dress size before the main event. This is doable, says Chappy, but within limits. "I advise that you aim for one to two pounds, at most three pounds a week. Any more than that, you need to chop off an arm," he jokes. "If you break it down, you need to only take away 250 calories a day, which is about 1 cups of rice. That won't be too big a change."

Move it. To stay healthy despite the additional food intake, the coach advises, "Go for 30 minutes of workouts a day for at least three times a week. Workouts may mean going to the gym, attending a zumba or body jam class. The rest of the week, it is just about being active. Walk the dog or clean the house… as long as you are not just sitting down."

Don't get tipsy. However hard it may be, set a limit for alcohol intake. "You can indulge, but in moderation. Aim for one drink a night." This does not mean a whole beer tower or a bottle of chardonnay, he warns. "At parties, one serving means a bottle of beer or glass red wine. I try to drink the pure stuff, not mixes. The cola or juice in the cocktails adds to the calories. Go for straight or on the rocks."

Plan your attack. "At a buffet table, choose which items you will put on your plate, then fill it up, and that's it. No second rounds," he says. Surveying the field, as in battle,View our unique and beautiful collection of 2013 bridal gowns, Wholesale Cheap Wedding dresses Online and evening wear. has its use in weight control. Choose what you want to try, then put it on your plate. What usually happens is you get rice,A sexy thigh length dress with a lack bodice that has a halter neckline Wholesale Cheap Tulle sweatheart beaded wedding dresses HS56234 just the thing for you. then realize that there is pasta, and reach for it too. You end up with double servings of carbs. If you get two kinds of proteins, just get half portions of each. And if there are vegetables on the menu, get those too, because it helps you to absorb."

Have a chatmate. Make sure that you have someone to talk to on the table so you don't end up scarfing so much in a little amount of time. "Your brain takes some time for it to register that you are already full," he explains. "The average meal time is eight minutes – and that is really fast. If you can eat and talk with someone, it will take you about 20 minutes to finish your meal."

Get your shuteye. "Getting enough sleep is one of the top habits for weight loss. Sleep is when your body recovers and uses the food that you took in to do that. If you don't sleep, the body does not utilize the food and it stays in the body as deposits of fat." He recommends seven to eight hours of sleep a day, or if that is next to impossible, at least taking catnaps in between.

Modern traditional


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She said modern brides are tending to select gowns with more color to them, such as those in a blush or champagne hues.
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Popular culture also has influenced brides' current tastes, Samuelson Wharton said, in dress and accessories selection. Brides are electing to wear headbands and headpieces with their gowns, similar to those worn in a recent movie remake of "The Great Gatsby." "The 'Romantic Era' — that's what I would say for 2014," she said, summarizing this year's bridal trends. Guests at the showcase will have the chance to see the "Romantic Era," along with the more-classic wedding styles on display during the two fashion shows of the event. The shows will be held at noon and 3 p.m., and will feature more than 100 looks. The designs featured in the show will be listed in a program, so the bride can check off the styles she likes and then take the list into the stores where the garments are sold and request to try on those exact items. Trends in bridal attire aren't the only wedding concept that mixes the new with the traditional for the 2014 season. Reception dinner choices have been veering toward the more-casual, picnic-style, Samuelson Wharton said, rather than the formal meal served to guests seated in a banquet hall. And more couples are choosing to have their weddings and receptions outdoors using the beautiful scenery of the Black Hills to complement their special day. An outdoors wedding in the Black Hills has become common not only for area residents, but also for brides who live elsewhere and choose the area as a destination wedding, she said.

Even wedding cakes have changed in recent years. Karen Swisher, manager of Piece of Cake Bakery & Cafe in Rapid City, said couples are combining traditional elements of the classic wedding cake with more-modern touches. Couples may choose a traditional "stack" cake, she said, but rather than the traditional white cake, the confection will have different colors and icings, or a whimsical cake topper that reflects their personalities instead of the customary bride and groom in formal attire. Cakes may also have various textures, embellishments or "bling," or may even have a theme that represents the couple's interests — colors of their favorite sports team, perhaps.This dress shows a good deal of skin and creates an aura of sexy sophistication around you Taffeta strapless Embroidery beaded Quinceanera Dresses Your best friend is getting married . "Even if they're using a traditional concept, they make it really unique with their own ideas," she said. And some couples are moving away from the wedding cake altogether and are electing to serve a dessert bar or cupcakes. Or, rather than having one large cake, they will have different-flavored cakes placed at each table at the reception for more variety.

Wednesday 25 December 2013

Political Poverty Pimps


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But there is also a high level of dysfunction among "the people" because we are the ones who elect and keep them in office, despite their horrendous record of working on our behalf. They become multi-millionaires and we keep losing ground economically. You would think, in light of the current debate over raising the minimum wage and the sad financial situations affecting a huge number of American families, "the people" would decide to do something about the disparity and the utter disregard some of these nouveau poverty pimps have for us.

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Meeting with Oprah is right on the nose


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As the women — and some men — went before me and my once-in-a-lifetime chance was coming ever closer, everything, it seems, went blank. I couldn't remember any of the things I had rehearsed in the days before. And then it was my turn. As I walked toward her, I was taken aback at how amazing she looked, resplendent in a shimmering green dress and that megawatt smile. I blurted out how much of a fan I was, that I loved spreading the message of O, how grateful I was that she got the world reading, how impressive it was she built a girls school in Africa and how we all have to find our true meaning here on earth. And then she threw her arm around my shoulder, we faced her photographer and had our moment frozen in time. And then it was over. But when asked what I remember most, I always say the same thing. Man does that woman smell good. Like a spring day,A Discount New Arrivals Tulle Colorful Beaded Crystal Mermaid Evening/Prom Dress is the perfect way to rock your amazing curves on prom night. fresh and clean.

What to wear to the races


Beach and barbecue or hat and heels? That's the choice this Boxing Day, with the season of sloth coinciding with the lure of one of the country's biggest race meetings. Aucklanders have been flocking to the Boxing Day races at Ellerslie for around 150 years and for some women the competition to be named best dressed is as fierce as any on the track. I'll be along again as a judge for the Viva Fashions in the Field event watching about 100 contenders vie for some big prizes. Some do it for a laugh, others are deadly serious, hoping for a ticket to take them all the way to compete at the Melbourne Cup event next year. Regular competitors get addicted to trying to crack the code of what makes a winner.

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As with all events where you make an effort, this adds to the sense of occasion. Fashions in the Field is part of the entertainment of a day at the track and so too is looking good even if you are just along as a spectator. I'm hoping to see some great outfits on the runway and round about the racetrack. These can range from the full rig to sandals,The Dressestmall carries wedding and Discount White Chiffon A-line Sweedheart Beaded Rhinestone Evening/Prom Dresses all available with worldwide shipping. a sundress and a sunhat, depending on what part of the course you are on. From smart casual in the public stands to the expectation of a jacket and tie for men in the member's stand, Ellerslie offers a day out to suit all comers. Personally, I love the chance to wear a good hat and for one day a year it's nice to trade in the sunhat for something more structured. Every day of the holidays can be a beach day, but it's not every day you can dress up with bells on.

Tuesday 24 December 2013

2013 Was The Year The Stars Went Shirtless


Wanna know what your favorite pop stars WON'T be putting on their Christmas lists this year? Shirts. Why? Because they hate them. JK! Hate is a strong word. They just prefer not to wear them all the time. And based on the way some celebs have been stripping down recently, going sans shirt isn't just for the beach anymore—it's a full-blown, anytime trend.

"Once, in the long-gone 'Mad Men' days, it was considered de rigueur for New Yorkers to wear a hat and gloves in town," The New York Times commented on widespread shirtlessness in July. "Now dress codes have devolved to the point where folks wear fleecy slippers on the subway, flip-flops to the ballet, running tights for every occasion, repurposed pajamas as daywear and, recently, very little at all." First of all, what's wrong with wearing running tights for every occasion? Second of all, people are wearing flip-flops to the ballet?! Now THAT is cray. I feel much less embarrassed about showing off my new hamburger-shaped pasties at work. KIDDING, of course. Because much like the curtain skirt, walking around without a shirt is definitely a celebrity-centric trend that's best left to the professionals. Let's take a look to see how they've tackled it this year, shall we?

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It is, however, pushing the envelope when it comes to sartorial trends. Seeing topless models on catwalks and in high fashion magazine editorials is nothing new—but seeing a star go without a shirt on the street? That's just a nip slip waiting to happen. In addition to Rihanna, the other stars on #TeamShirtless this year (like Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey) have also chosen to use outerwear as only-wear,Australias largest collection of Wedding & Bridal Dresses from your favourite national and international Discount A-line wedding dresses for sale designers. opting to go sans shirt under garments like tuxedo jackets, blazers and cropped leather vests. Bare (heh) in mind though, that these are some of the same celebs who are often seen without pants. (Or in the case of Miley's recent performances, rarely seen WITH pants.) So, taking the topless law to the limit definitely isn't out of the question.

Another way stars embraced the shirtless trend this year was with pasties. Turns out, they're not just for burlesque shows anymore! PHEW. I've been waiting SO LONG for the rest of the world to catch on to adhesive aerola covers, haven't you? I mean, look at all the different shapes and sizes they come in! Even better, they're totally versatile. In September, Miley Cyrus wore a circular black pair under a long sleeve mesh dress to perform at the iHeart Radio fest AND with tattered jeans and a white crop top for her Bangerz release party. Do you know any other accessory that can transition from work to play so seamlessly?

His Name Is Steven...


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Mr. Brinberg says he always had a talent for impressions, and would imitate his teachers' voices. Then as he listened to the music of Cher, Julie Andrews, Lena Horne and Ms. Streisand, he found himself singing along like the singers without realizing it. Then when he began performing, he would sing some Streisand tunes in his voice. But his act included a segment where he did some impressions, including Ms. Streisand."It was still quite a while,Let the little girls put on the formal floor length White satin round neck lace beaded ball gown wedding dresses to blow princess sweet in this sunny, warm spring and summer. before I actually (did a Streisand show)," he says. "I was doing regular act and singing as myself. And then someone literally just said, 'Why don't you do a whole show as Barbra?' And I thought, Well, OK. And I tried it, and now I've been in more countries, more cities than she has." When asked if he was a big Streisand fan growing up, Mr. Brinberg says he couldn't have started the act if he wasn't. He feels so in tune with her that there have been times he's sung songs as Barbra, and then Ms. Streisand recorded them.

"In several cases I was doing a song in my show that she hadn't done yet, then a few years later, she recorded it, and it was almost note for note the way I envisioned it," he says. "Because I know where she would breath and how I would hold a note, it was just very instinctive." His act has earned praise from several notables, and he was even part of a symphony concert by Marvin Hamlisch. During that concert, Mr. Hamlisch would lead the orchestra through "The Way We Were," and Mr. Brinberg would come as Ms. Streisand and sing. Later in the show he came out as himself, and Mr. Hamlisch would ask him who he was. In addition to singing like Ms. Streisand, Mr. Brinberg dresses like her. It's part of playing a character, and he prefers to say that he's "in costume" as opposed to being "in drag." "I kind of knew that was part of it and it sort of held me back for a little while because I didn't have a great desire to get dressed up, and I didn't know a lot about it," he says. "Now it's kind of like second nature to me."

From bartender to a Santa


Geoffrey Umpleby dresses much differently than he did when he served as a local bartender – his outfit now routinely includes a red-and-white suit, suspenders, black boots, a thick belt, white gloves, along with a full beard that must remain flawless all year long. After working at bars in Newport Beach since 1989, Umpleby left the Shore House Cafe in 2008 and found himself unemployed. For a couple of years, he took on the responsibility of being a caretaker of an old friend. But in 2011 Umpleby decided to try a career unlike any he ever had ventured into – he decided to become Santa Claus. "It was something I kind of fell into," Umpleby, 56, said. "I found myself unemployed and I had to do something for a living. Honestly,View our unique and beautiful collection of 2013 bridal gowns, Wholesale Cheap Wedding dresses Online and evening wear. it's the most rewarding job I have ever had in my life. It's so much fun." So how exactly does one become Santa Claus?

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Because he keeps his Santa-like appearance year-round, Umpleby is sometime approached by children on his off-time."I kind of play around with it," he said. "I usually will just say that I'm Santa's cousin, unless the parents tell their kids I'm Santa. Then I just go along with it. With children around, I have to act a certain way," he said. This usually means no bad words, bad attitude, drinking or smoking in the presence of young ones. "I've been dealing with the public for many years," Umpleby said of his years spent bartending. "That is what makes [being Santa] easy and fun for me – I'm used to speaking with people. With both jobs when you walk into a room, everybody knows who you are and everybody feels comfortable talking to you."

Tuesday 17 December 2013

Dance gains respectability


The Music Season is upon us and there’ll be a couple of thousand and more performances attracting hundreds from abroad and other parts of India besides the local rasikas. But how many of them will recall that, though Music continues to dominate the much-extended Season with Dance a distant second (even though the Music Academy and a couple of other organisations now offer separate dance festivals),Cover the top and aspect of your box with the table sling door slam love swing glue it to many elements of the box so that it does not slide. Now stick your head by way of so it is the major study course of a ghoulish meal. there was a time when there was no dance at all to be seen by the public. Sadir, now Bharata Natyam,The skirt has widely spaced horizontal strips embroidered in white bunny girl costume the black skirt and a huge white bow adorning the waistline. were reserved for temple spaces, private get-togethers and nautch parties. Dance gaining respectability was made possible through the sustained efforts of E. Krishna Iyer, an advocate,Now is the time when everything short and sexy is in demand chinese fashion Womens costumes are no longer scary for men but they are adorable. actor, dancer, musician, singer, and freedom-fighter who went to jail.The online stores run heavy discounts g string men and schemes of different kinds and if not all, most of the available offers will surely suit your budget of buying kids costumes at cheap rates.

Krishna Iyer’s arguments in public, debates in the press and persuasion at Music Academy meetings resulted in the Academy hosting in March 1931 a path-breaking recital by the Kalyani Daughters, two young girls whose mother was a well-known devadasi dancer.This wide interest in the tiny piece of naughty clothing has caused a flurry in the cheap thong bikini industry and has spurred quite a lot of queer incidents. The Academy later recorded, “An entirely new line was struck this year by the Kalyani Daughters of Tanjore. It has almost become a fashion now-a-days to condemn the Indian Nautch and look askance at it. In our view this condemnation is least deserved… We are glad that the performance served as an eye-opener to those who came to witness it. We hope that in the days to come, public opinion will veer round and give unto Abhinayam its proper place.”

A couple of other recitals organised by the Academy the following year preceded a major debate at the end of the year which culminated in the Academy passing the following resolution unanimously:

Bharata Natyam is a great and an ancient art being unexceptionable, this conference views with concern its rapid decline and appeals to the public and art associations to give it the necessary encouragement.

This conference requests the Music Academy, Madras, to take steps to disseminate correct ideas regarding the art and to help the public to a proper appreciation thereof.

This conference is of opinion that it is desirable that, to start with, women’s organisations do take immediate steps to give proper training in the art, by instituting a course of instruction for the same.

This conference is of opinion that, in order to make dancing respectable, it is necessary to encourage public performance thereof before respectable gatherings.

As an earnest of its intentions, the Academy, on January 1, 1933, hosted the Kalyani Daughters at a second recital. That date, according to Krishna Iyer, marked the renaissance of Bharata Natyam.

Rukmini Devi Arundale and Kalakshetra took the next step towards making Bharata Natyam meet all the classes of that historic resolution. That step was taken when Krishna Iyer invited Rukmini Devi to attend a dance recital at the Academy on January 1, 1935. After seeing a disciple of one of the great dance teachers of the time, Meenakshisundaram Pillai, dance, Rukmini Devi decided to learn the art. Krishna Iyer persuaded a reluctant Meenakshisundaram Pillai to accept Rukmini Devi as a student. The rest leads to today… a season of hundreds of dance performances in the city.

Social butterfly died doing what he loved


"If I wanted to talk to him, I'd have to call around 9:30 or 9:45 at night," said his only child, daughter Yogi Bednjicki. That's the only time her dad would be at home.

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In the evening, he'd return to Tim Hortons to chat with yet another group of people and he never seemed to run out of things to say, stories to share or jokes to tell.

As if that wasn't enough socializing, Franc attended all the summer festivals in town and he scanned the paper every day to see what was new. Yogi said if he learned about business openings such as a new Target or Walmart, he'd be there for the celebration.

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When her dad turned 80, Yogi wanted to hold a party. But since Franc had so many different social groups in so many places, she simply gave him a stack of cards and said "hand them out." On a long weekend in June, more than 40 friends showed up for his birthday festivities.

Born one of seven children on a farm in the former Yugoslavian region of Slovenia, Franc was the only member of his family to immigrate to Canada, thereby avoiding mandatory military service.

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Even though he had come to Canada in 1957 with a friend, Franc felt pangs of loneliness. He wanted to return to Slovenia, but a lack of money kept him here. In typical Franc fashion, rather than whining about it, he made a life.

Franc met his future wife in Kitchener and they married in 1958, divorcing soon afterwards. But the breakup did not affect his relationship with his ex-wife's family.

"His in-laws treated him like one of the family," Yogi said.

Becoming a single dad and primary caregiver required learning many new skills, including cooking and cleaning.

"There were a few laundry mishaps, like when he put black in with white," she said. "He did it all."

As a working dad, Franc managed to make life interesting for Yogi. An uncle, only a year older than her, was often invited to tag along on family outings, which tended to include unconventional activities such as watching wrestling matches and competitive motorcycle hill climbs. There was also a trip to the Ice Capades.

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Wednesday 11 December 2013

Chippenham bridal firm marks 20-year anniversary


Amelia Hanratty has provided wedding dresses for about 5,000 brides since setting up in business in Chippenham 20 years ago.

This year Amelia Classics won an award for best independent business, at Cherish Chippenham’s first business awards, and she said the key is to make the buying experience fun.

Manageress Susan Chandler said she enjoys taking a customer who looks like a rabbit in the headlights and making sure they leave the shop excited. She said: “Most brides haven’t done it before and they’re scared. It’s about putting them at ease.”

Mrs Hanratty, 53, said: “If there is not laughter in the shop, then we are not doing our job right.”

She is actually celebrating 25 years in business because when Amelia Classics opened on The Causeway in 1993, she had already been making dresses from home for five years.

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"These dresses are made for making an entrance and making an exit," she said. "I mean that’s what it’s all about."

Accompanying Saperstein at the trunk shows were her daughter, Alexis Saperstein, and her future daughter-in-law, Emily Banks, both of whom call Houston home.

Tuesday 10 December 2013

New Qantas uniforms mean it's the crew who will be taking off


Passengers on Tuesday's QF12 flight from Los Angeles to Sydney are in for a change of eras as well as timezones during their 14-hour flight. As the clock strikes 12 on Wednesday night, Sydney time, all working Qantas cabin and ground crew will don new uniforms, bidding farewell to the Peter Morrissey dresses and suits they have worn for 10 years.

The change comes at a time of turmoil for Qantas, which plans to cut at least 1000 jobs over the next year and warns it will lose $300 million in the first half of the financial year. Despite this, it is combining advertisements and social media as part of a $72 million, three-year global marketing push.

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Monday 9 December 2013

Downtown Women's Center offers a refuge from the streets


It took Marjorie Hauser four days to get here from New York City last spring — and one hour to realize she was lost.

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But no one met her at the train station and the address didn't exist. Marjorie didn't have money for a hotel and was too embarrassed to call her family to tell them she was stranded.

"Someone told me about a shelter I could stay at on skid row," she said. So the registered nurse hauled her suitcases to the Union Rescue Mission and lined up for a bed.

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Like Marjorie, Marie unwittingly landed in a ghastly demographic, lining up every night with hundreds of homeless people, including addicts, derelicts and the mentally ill, outside skid row missions — and sleeping outside on filthy sidewalks when all the beds were filled.

"It was the lowest point of my life," Marie told me, closing her eyes and trying not to cry. "You feel so embarrassed. People passing by looking at you, and you're sleeping on the ground.

"It feels so cruel, so hopeless," she said. "You don't see any way out."

But the way out for Marjorie and Marie was just a few blocks away — at the Downtown Women's Center, where hundreds of homeless women gather each day for reminders that they matter.

Marjorie made her way to the women's center because she wanted a shower. Marie was referred by a domestic violence hotline. The two women met in the program's computer center, where Marie was teaching a typing class and Marjorie was checking her email and polishing her resume.

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Los Angeles County's homeless population has grown by more than 8,000 people in the last two years; that includes hundreds of refugees from other parts of the country. And women are the fastest-growing segment of the numbers.

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If God wants me to go to school


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Monday 2 December 2013

Fierce in Dallas Buyer's Club

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The call girl who brought down NY Governor Eliot Spitzer

There were moments when not knowing how to handle the sudden brush with infamy put me in a numb, emotionless void. And I often found myself in denial that it had ever even happened. I was just a nice girl from Oklahoma.

The Emperors Club was the elite agency in New York, possibly the world, at the time. Catering to an ultra high-end clientele, it paired beautiful female companions with men paying day rates of as much as $30,000. Its client list consisted of Forbes-listers, royalty, politicians, athletes, celebrities and industry titans.

After the scandal, I moved to London to start a new life. I returned to a long-overdue education and discovered that not only did I love being a student, but I was actually good at it, too. I eventually earned a master's degree and set my sights on a different career, one that would allow me to use my experiences and insights to help make a difference in the intimate lives of women and couples.While I always understood the anger toward Spitzer's careless duplicity, I could never fully understand the general shock over adults doing what adults do. Prostitution is in the past for me now, but my nine-month run with the Emperors Club was one of the most unique, enlightening and valuable experiences of my life.

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Urvashi Rautela of Singh Saab the Great fame also walked for Jyotsna in a flared white tulle gown with diamond earrings and bracelet. Tiwari's collection was a nod to ethnic elegance, as lehenga s and gowns with delicate embroidery and tulle accents in pretty shades like pink, orange and gold formed the major theme.


Cocktail dresses and saris with sequins galore and flared lehengas with can- can skirts in pristine colours such as white and baby pink were the norm.

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