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Glitterati Defined

July 13, 2011
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Plenty of TWEGTY!

It seems like Kim Kardashian always looks fabulous, no matter where she happens to be.  Jessica Alba maintains that same flawless charm and it leaves us all wondering how these celebrity superstars manage to look beautiful at any given moment.  Is it the clothes?  The makeup?  The work out routines or the skin care regimens?  We want to know the secrets that these celebs use to look their best!  At twegty.com, we are studying fashion and culture related to celebrities and uncovering the secrets of this privileged life that we all admire.

January 31, 2013
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Hoping to Meet Some Celebs on My Trip to Hollywood

I just found out that my boyfriend has booked a trip to California for my birthday! I am so excited because I have never been there before. I have told him over and over again that if he ever wanted to get me a trip for a gift that I wanted to go out to California and stay in Los Angeles. I can’t believe he actually did it! He is the best boyfriend ever.

I don’t know where we will be staying yet, but I know that I am going to want to go on one of those tour buses that drive through Hollywood and point out the homes of celebs. I know they are really just regular people like you and me, but I am somewhat obsessed with the Hollywood lifestyle. It seems so different from mine. All of the fame and glamour seem awesome to me. I wonder who I will see on my trip!

I have a few favorite celebrities that I would love to catch a glimpse of, but I am sure that it would be pretty improbable that I would see any of them. I would be happy just to see a few of them or any celebs at all. Even if we just the homes of where some famous people live I would be happy. We have a whole week to hang out in California so I am sure that if I keep my eyes open I will be able to spot some awesome celebs.

June 28, 2012
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The Path to True Happiness

Happiness, what is it? The dictionary defines happiness as the quality or state of being happy. Good fortune, pleasure contentment and joy. How do we find true happiness?

Spending your paycheck on the newest and greatest flat screen TV may sound like finding happiness to you, no, it’s only fleeting happiness. Once the newness wears off it’s just a TV. How about if you indulge your chocolate fix by eating the whole box, it’s Godiva. No, it only makes you miserable when the sugar rush fades a way. Having money to spend, the key to happiness, no, again it’s fleeting.

What is the secret to true happiness? Happiness is something you may have to work on. Thinking you have to work on finding happiness can make just the opposite, miserable. Let’s think of happiness needing ingredients to make it happen. Two key ingredients to mix together are having a close circle of family and friends and finding your purpose in life.

Having a close network of family and friends. These people will be there to help lift you when needed and walk along side of you laughing or crying, what ever the case may be. They will be there, never alone. With your friends you can shop till you drop and eat till you pop, both make you happy but the food made those new clothes not fit any longer, but the friendship and relationship is still there. Along with a few memories shared together.

Finding your purpose in life may not seem like happiness but it is. It may take you awhile to find out what it is but when you know, life is great. You may be a teacher, nurse, doctor, Pastor, missionary or stay at home mommy or the valet. When it’s your purpose you know it. No matter the title your purpose gives meaning to living.

Combine your purpose in life with your friends and family and you have created a dish that is your secret to happiness.

May 16, 2012
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What’s Up With Hollywood Splits?

I would like to see a few more Hollywood couples make it, wouldn?t you? I mean, in this world where a person?s word means very little these days, I just think it would be nice to see some couples make it. The ones that shocked me were the ones I really thought would make it. Like Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins. I really thought that if you were with someone for twenty-three years you might as well just stick it out, and at his or her age really? Who is going to date you now? Just hang in there. Work it out!

Another couple that still flabbergasts me even now is Ryan Philippe and Reese Witherspoon. They made it nine years before throwing in the towel. Don?t get me wrong; I am sure they had some irreconcilable differences. I just think if you have small children or if you have been married that long you could hang in there.

I?ll pause here and take a break from the negativity. There are a few couples that I deserve a little recognition. Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi are one couple that jump to mind. They made it through thick and thin. Lisa stayed with Patrick right up to his death. She sacrificed her own needs to be there for her husband during his long fight with cancer. That?s love right there! Here?s a blast from the past. How about Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Guest? Want to take a guess at how long they have been together? A Whopping twenty-eight years! Then there were Activia and the six-fingered-man. Who would have thought? Way to go to the couples that made it! I know it can?t be easy to stay married in Hollywood, but here?s a round of applause for those who have!

March 2, 2012
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3 Celebrity Fashion Icons

Some celebrities always seem to have a great grasp of what they should and shouldn’t wear. It doesn’t seem to matter if the paparazzi takes a shot of them jogging or leaving the gym, or if the celebrity is working the red carpet, some of them always look great.

Blake Lively might not be a name that everyone is familiar with, but the up and coming star is on the tip of every fashion journalist’s tongue. No matter what the occasion, Lively always looks great. One reason Lively always looks great is because when she’s dressing casually, she doesn’t get to crazy, and sticks to classic, proven looks. On the red carpet Lively will occasionally take a risk with a plunging neckline or thigh high slit, but she has the confidence that makes these looks work on her, even when they don’t on other celebrities.

George Clooney never looks bad. Granted, the argument can be made that when it comes to fashion, men have it a lot easier than women, but other guys have shown it’s possible to make a fashion misstep, but not Clooney. There are two reasons (okay genetics can’t be ignored so maybe three reasons) Clooney always looks fantastic. First he sticks to classics and makes sure that everything he wears fits him really well, nothing is ever too tight or two baggy. The second reason Clooney looks good is because he’s a self-assured man. Since he knows he looks good, everyone else picks up on the same thing.

Catharine Zeta Jones is a third celebrity that rarely takes a fashion misstep. She also proves that a girl shouldn’t be ashamed to show off her curves. Jones has done an excellent job of finding some styles that work really well on her body and sticking to them. She’s alos really careful about making sure her hair and fashion accessories match both the clothing she’s wearing and the event she’s attending.

December 13, 2011
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Today’s Growing Entertainment Business

Entertainment has changed through the years. Entertainment used to be going outside and playing baseball or swimming at the lake. Some people remember days when going to movies was a treat and was only done on special occasions. There were days when sitting and talking or rocking on a front porch was fun and done on a daily basis.

The entertainment business had changed quite a bit. Now, we are bombarded by action and thrill on the big screen. The shows on TV are more and more addicting. We see the preview and we cannot wait to see the movie in theaters or buy the DVD on the day it comes out.

The entertainment business is booming at our expense. We love to get all mixed up in celebrities and their lives outside of the movie we see them in. They get paid a ridiculous amount of money to entertain us with “reality” TV and make us feel like we are somewhere else while we watch.

The entertainment business is continuing to set the stage for how we should live and act. We watch celebrity’s cues as to how to dress and what is a cool place to eat. We watch their lives and see how much money they have and we strive to get that place in our own lives so we can have all they do.

We make the entertainment business what it is. We want to see more thrilling movies and have become accustomed to being entertained at all times. The entertainment business is thriving by how much we thrive on what they put out. What happened to the days of playing outside or getting a pick up game of baseball started in our neighborhood?

September 16, 2011
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Getting Assistance with Choosing an E Cig

Deciding that you are going to give e-cigarettes a chance is easy. The hard part is choosing a brand of electronic cigarettes that you should use. There are LOTS of different brands of electronic cigarettes currently on the market. It is believed that there are currently more than 100 different brands of electronic cigs on the market and you need read something like Electronic Cigarettes Reviews to pick the one that is right for you.

One of the reasons so many people discover that they do not like eSmoke electronic cigs is because they don’t take the time to properly research their options. This is not something that you should leap into unprepared. The more time that you spend carefully going over your options, the more likely it is that you will find a brand of electronic cigarette that perfectly suits your needs and taste. I suggest you read a Green Smoke electronic cigarette review and also do some research on SmokeTip E-Cigarettes before you buy. These are two of the top brands out there.

The first thing you should do is read through the information that can be found on the official websites for each brand of electronic cigarettes. Make a list of the brands of e cigarettes that you think sound interesting. Once you have a list, you need to turn to electronic cigarette reviews to help your further narrow you choices.

When you are reading through the various reviews, there are several things you are going to want to look for. One of the things you are going to want to know is what kind of traditional brand of cigarette the reviewer smoked prior to moving to the electronic cigarette. Knowing this will help you determine if the vapor that the reviewed e cig produces is going to be comparable to the cigarette smoke you’ve grown accustomed to.

The quality of the e cig is going to be important, but so does the feel of the cigarette. You want to make sure that you are going to be using an e cigarette that feel comfortable and well balanced in your hand. Make sure that you are clear on whether or not the reviewer is reviewing the standard sized vaporizer or the notebook cig that many of the e cigarette companies are starting to market.

Different brands of electronic cigarettes produce different types of vapor. The companies are supposed to provide you with a vapor density rating, the review that you read should provide you are far more reliable opinion not just about how dense the vapor is, but also the type of throat hit the vapor provides.

Once you have selected a brand of electric cig that sounds promising, you should place your order. Keep in mind that if you don’t like the e cig, you have thirty days to return it, at which point you can select a different brand.

July 25, 2011
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Internet Shopping

In the traditional sense, shopping actually required you to get ready, pack the kids up into the car, and head out to a store or, if necessary, to multiple stores.  With the advent of the internet, shopping has now become something that you can do from the comfort of your home without ever having to leave the front door of your house.

Whether you need groceries, household items, electronics, pet supplies, or even appliances, you can go online and shop around for the best bargains, and once satisfied with the item and price that you have found, make the purchase.

I find that shopping online takes the stress out of getting ready, fighting crowds, and standing in long lines to pay for the merchandise that I have chosen to buy.  Also, I no longer have to worry about pesky salespeople following me around bombarding me with questions as to what I am interested in, and if I am ready to checkout yet.

What I love about shopping online is that I can pick out the item that I want to purchase, and then compare prices at multiple vendors; all within minutes.  Typically, I am also able to find a coupon code for a site that I can use to bring the already low price down even further, or that will allow for free shipping.

Another benefit to online shopping is that depending where I make a purchase; I don’t have to always worry about paying sales taxes on the items that I am buying.  Unless the merchant has a physical operating location in my state, then they cannot charge sales tax on the total purchase price, and that can quickly add up to savings.  For example a computer purchased from a website for $500 will be that price at checkout, not $500 plus sales tax, bringing the total up a significant amount.

Although shopping online is very convenient, and is often less expensive than heading out to my local stores, there is a downside.  I love instant gratification, and with internet shopping, I lose out on that.  I often find myself sitting in anticipation for anywhere from 2-3 business days to a week or more having to wait for the delivery of my goods that I have ordered.  This, to me, is a definite hardship, especially when I want or need the item immediately, but is usually well worth it in the end.

June 25, 2011
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Personal Shopper

Many busy people in society just have no time left in their schedules to do their own shopping.  This may include shopping for clothing, for gifts, or for travel arrangements.  In fact, personal shoppers are becoming more common for busy executives today than ever.  It used to be that only the wealthiest of the wealthy would have a personal shopper, but nowadays, personal shoppers can be utilized for a wide range of clients from the elite to the busy mom that just doesn’t have the time to do her own shopping.

As a personal shopper, a person has to be able to learn and anticipate the needs of their employer.  They must also have a keen eye, and able to discern between what they like for themselves and what the client for whom they work likes.

When a personal shopper is given a task, say for example, to go out and select a new outfit for an upcoming event, they must be able to pick out something that is appropriate for the event, and not just choose anything that the client may like.  What is acceptable for one occasion, a beach dinner, for example, is definitely acceptable for an awards dinner.  So, as a personal shopper, the person has to distinguish between types of attire that are acceptable for one occasion over another.

As previously mentioned, personal shoppers also are asked to buy gifts for the clients loved ones, or perhaps for a business acquaintance.  When undergoing this task, the shopper must know the intimate details of the person for whom they are buying the gift.  After all, the client that they work for has hired them to be an extension of them in essence, and the gift is actually coming from the client not the shopper.  So, the personal shopper needs to know what the likes and desires are for the gift, and must choose a gift that is representative of what the client would have bought had he or she actually gone out and done the shopping themselves.  This area is very important when working as a personal shopper, as the gift that is bought could end up making the client look bad if it is something that the recipient already has, or does not like.

Lastly, personal shoppers are often utilized in the capacity of a vacation planner as well.  They are given the responsibility of seeking out a destination of choice, and planning the trip from beginning to end to suit the client’s tastes and likes.  In this role, the personal shopper, again, must know the personal preferences of the client, and must make the trip that has been planned as one that is memorable and at the same time, one that the client would have planned himself or herself had they had the time to do so.

Being a personal shopper, one must work closely with their employer to learn the likes and dislikes of the person, and must make sure to take note of the little intricate details that make everything seem special and custom at the same time.  Although very rewarding, being a personal shopper is no easy task, and can even be a chore at times.  However, at the end of an assignment, seeing the client happy will surely make the entire experience a rewarding one.

May 25, 2011
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Update Your Wardrobe for $50 or Less

Are you tired of wearing the same old thing every single day?  You don’t have to spend a fortune to update your wardrobe.  In fact, you can do it with less than $50!  All it takes is a little creativity and some careful planning and you can get a new look without breaking the bank.  Here are four simple steps to help you get started.

First, shop for accessories.  Instead of buying new clothes, use your money to buy accessories that change the look of your existing items.  By adding a belt, you can change a dress, blouse, or even an old pair of jeans.  Add a scarf to turn a casual outfit into a more formal look appropriate for church or the office.  Add some bold jewelry to turn a simple conservative pencil skirt into a funky stylish weekend outfit.

Second, look for items you can use to mix and match.  By buying versatile pieces, your wardrobe will last longer and stretch further.  A simple button up white blouse can work for the office, the club, or a casual Saturday shopping with your friends.  It’s all a matter of whether you pair it with jeans, a skirt, or a funky modern belt.

Third, shop your closet first.  Before you hit the stores, know what you already own.  You might have totally forgotten about a few of those items hiding in the back of your closet.  Maybe you haven’t worn them in years.  Try them on and decide if you can make a few small alterations or add a new accessory to make them look brand new again.

Fourth, try looking at thrift stores.  You can find lots of second hand treasures if you are willing to comb through the racks for awhile.  Don’t assume you can only look good if you shop in department stores!  The thrift store has some of the same items at a fraction on the price and most of them have barely been worn before they were donated!