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Convoy live-fire training – 25 March 2009 – 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion – Story Live-Fire Complex – U.S. Army Korea


Image by Morning Calm News
194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conducts
convoy live-fire at Story Range, Republic of Korea.

Story and photos by Edward Johnson
IMCOM-Korea Public Affairs
imcom.korea.army.mil

PANMUNJOM – With weapons at the ready, members of 194th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion set out at dawn to conduct convoy
live-fire training here, March 25.

The fast-paced exercise exposed Soldiers to many of the real-world
perils found on today’s asymmetric battlefield, culminating in a series
of drills designed to hone their skills in reacting to road-side bombs
and enemy small-arms fire.

"These Soldiers have been training for the past six months to prepare
for this day and their hard work is evident in the outstanding
performance I’ve seen throughout the battalion," said Command Sgt. Maj.
Nichelle S. Fails.

At times gritty and intense, the Soldiers worked in teams to zero in on
enemy targets with their rifles and machine guns.

"This scenario is interesting and very realistic," said Pvt. Jiwoo Kim,
a KATUSA assigned to the battalion.

Pvt. Dylan Florres, a battalion mechanic and one of the day’s enemy
combatant role-players, sees the training as realistic and a good way to
build unit cohesion. "What we are doing is basically helping Soldiers
learn how to train safely and work as a team," he said.

"Everybody is highly motivated and ready to fight," said Chief Warrant
Officer 4 Joseph Williams, HHC, 194th Combat Support Sustainment
Battalion, safety officer. "Taking care of our Soldiers is very
important, we don’t want any injuries. That’s why we do risk assessments
and go over all of the details to make this a very safe, yet realistic,
training environment."

Master Sgt. Kenneth Ashley, the day’s pyrotechnics NCO, described the
training as important in building teamwork within the battalion. "Here
in Korea and in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, we need to make sure
our Soldiers know how to react under fire and to ensure they are
prepared for anything the enemy throws at them."

For more news from the U.S. Army in Korea visit us online at imcom.korea.army.mil

Convoy live-fire training – 25 March 2009 – 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion – Story Live-Fire Complex – U.S. Army Korea


Image by Morning Calm News
194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conducts
convoy live-fire at Story Range, Republic of Korea.

Story and photos by Edward Johnson
IMCOM-Korea Public Affairs
imcom.korea.army.mil

PANMUNJOM – With weapons at the ready, members of 194th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion set out at dawn to conduct convoy
live-fire training here, March 25.

The fast-paced exercise exposed Soldiers to many of the real-world
perils found on today’s asymmetric battlefield, culminating in a series
of drills designed to hone their skills in reacting to road-side bombs
and enemy small-arms fire.

"These Soldiers have been training for the past six months to prepare
for this day and their hard work is evident in the outstanding
performance I’ve seen throughout the battalion," said Command Sgt. Maj.
Nichelle S. Fails.

At times gritty and intense, the Soldiers worked in teams to zero in on
enemy targets with their rifles and machine guns.

"This scenario is interesting and very realistic," said Pvt. Jiwoo Kim,
a KATUSA assigned to the battalion.

Pvt. Dylan Florres, a battalion mechanic and one of the day’s enemy
combatant role-players, sees the training as realistic and a good way to
build unit cohesion. "What we are doing is basically helping Soldiers
learn how to train safely and work as a team," he said.

"Everybody is highly motivated and ready to fight," said Chief Warrant
Officer 4 Joseph Williams, HHC, 194th Combat Support Sustainment
Battalion, safety officer. "Taking care of our Soldiers is very
important, we don’t want any injuries. That’s why we do risk assessments
and go over all of the details to make this a very safe, yet realistic,
training environment."

Master Sgt. Kenneth Ashley, the day’s pyrotechnics NCO, described the
training as important in building teamwork within the battalion. "Here
in Korea and in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, we need to make sure
our Soldiers know how to react under fire and to ensure they are
prepared for anything the enemy throws at them."

For more news from the U.S. Army in Korea visit us online at imcom.korea.army.mil

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Convoy live-fire training – 25 March 2009 – 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion – Story Live-Fire Complex – U.S. Army Korea


Image by Morning Calm News
194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conducts
convoy live-fire at Story Range, Republic of Korea.

Story and photos by Edward Johnson
IMCOM-Korea Public Affairs
imcom.korea.army.mil

PANMUNJOM – With weapons at the ready, members of 194th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion set out at dawn to conduct convoy
live-fire training here, March 25.

The fast-paced exercise exposed Soldiers to many of the real-world
perils found on today’s asymmetric battlefield, culminating in a series
of drills designed to hone their skills in reacting to road-side bombs
and enemy small-arms fire.

"These Soldiers have been training for the past six months to prepare
for this day and their hard work is evident in the outstanding
performance I’ve seen throughout the battalion," said Command Sgt. Maj.
Nichelle S. Fails.

At times gritty and intense, the Soldiers worked in teams to zero in on
enemy targets with their rifles and machine guns.

"This scenario is interesting and very realistic," said Pvt. Jiwoo Kim,
a KATUSA assigned to the battalion.

Pvt. Dylan Florres, a battalion mechanic and one of the day’s enemy
combatant role-players, sees the training as realistic and a good way to
build unit cohesion. "What we are doing is basically helping Soldiers
learn how to train safely and work as a team," he said.

"Everybody is highly motivated and ready to fight," said Chief Warrant
Officer 4 Joseph Williams, HHC, 194th Combat Support Sustainment
Battalion, safety officer. "Taking care of our Soldiers is very
important, we don’t want any injuries. That’s why we do risk assessments
and go over all of the details to make this a very safe, yet realistic,
training environment."

Master Sgt. Kenneth Ashley, the day’s pyrotechnics NCO, described the
training as important in building teamwork within the battalion. "Here
in Korea and in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, we need to make sure
our Soldiers know how to react under fire and to ensure they are
prepared for anything the enemy throws at them."

For more news from the U.S. Army in Korea visit us online at imcom.korea.army.mil

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A few nice african songs images I found:

Africa Day 2009 – Wassa Wassa (wide-angle)


Image by infomatique
Formed in June 2008. Wassa Wassa is a collective of people living in Dublin who, with growing numbers, have found a keen interest in the traditions and cultures of West Africa. Among them, singers, dancers, drummers and teachers of same, who together and separately have spent many months on end studying in the region. Using the basic traditional rhythms and dances, they have added some contemporary and some traditional African songs and added their own arrangements, traditional costumes and hats you wont forget! Also 10% of all Wassa Wassa profits go to La Roue Tourne-A charity to help musicians in Africa suffering with Polio and street children

Africa Day 2009 – Wassa Wassa (wide-angle)


Image by infomatique
Formed in June 2008. Wassa Wassa is a collective of people living in Dublin who, with growing numbers, have found a keen interest in the traditions and cultures of West Africa. Among them, singers, dancers, drummers and teachers of same, who together and separately have spent many months on end studying in the region. Using the basic traditional rhythms and dances, they have added some contemporary and some traditional African songs and added their own arrangements, traditional costumes and hats you wont forget! Also 10% of all Wassa Wassa profits go to La Roue Tourne-A charity to help musicians in Africa suffering with Polio and street children

Wassa Wassa – Africa Day 2009 (wide-angle)


Image by infomatique
Formed in June 2008. Wassa Wassa is a collective of people living in Dublin who, with growing numbers, have found a keen interest in the traditions and cultures of West Africa. Among them, singers, dancers, drummers and teachers of same, who together and separately have spent many months on end studying in the region. Using the basic traditional rhythms and dances, they have added some contemporary and some traditional African songs and added their own arrangements, traditional costumes and hats you wont forget! Also 10% of all Wassa Wassa profits go to La Roue Tourne-A charity to help musicians in Africa suffering with Polio and street children

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A few nice music images I found:

Scandinavian Music Group @ RuisRock 2009


Image by jeppe2
Scandinavian Music Group @ RuisRock 2009, Ruissalo, Turku, Finland

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Meaning of Music


Image by mare.bowe
Just a few "musical items" that are important to me.

I wonder what’d I’d be like without music… hmmm.
That might be weird.

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Convoy live-fire training – 25 March 2009 – 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion – Story Live-Fire Complex – U.S. Army Korea


Image by US Army Korea – IMCOM
194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conducts
convoy live-fire at Story Range, Republic of Korea.

Story and photos by Edward Johnson
IMCOM-Korea Public Affairs
imcom.korea.army.mil

PANMUNJOM – With weapons at the ready, members of 194th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion set out at dawn to conduct convoy
live-fire training here, March 25.

The fast-paced exercise exposed Soldiers to many of the real-world
perils found on today’s asymmetric battlefield, culminating in a series
of drills designed to hone their skills in reacting to road-side bombs
and enemy small-arms fire.

"These Soldiers have been training for the past six months to prepare
for this day and their hard work is evident in the outstanding
performance I’ve seen throughout the battalion," said Command Sgt. Maj.
Nichelle S. Fails.

At times gritty and intense, the Soldiers worked in teams to zero in on
enemy targets with their rifles and machine guns.

"This scenario is interesting and very realistic," said Pvt. Jiwoo Kim,
a KATUSA assigned to the battalion.

Pvt. Dylan Florres, a battalion mechanic and one of the day’s enemy
combatant role-players, sees the training as realistic and a good way to
build unit cohesion. "What we are doing is basically helping Soldiers
learn how to train safely and work as a team," he said.

"Everybody is highly motivated and ready to fight," said Chief Warrant
Officer 4 Joseph Williams, HHC, 194th Combat Support Sustainment
Battalion, safety officer. "Taking care of our Soldiers is very
important, we don’t want any injuries. That’s why we do risk assessments
and go over all of the details to make this a very safe, yet realistic,
training environment."

Master Sgt. Kenneth Ashley, the day’s pyrotechnics NCO, described the
training as important in building teamwork within the battalion. "Here
in Korea and in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, we need to make sure
our Soldiers know how to react under fire and to ensure they are
prepared for anything the enemy throws at them."

For more news from the U.S. Army in Korea visit us online at imcom.korea.army.mil

Convoy live-fire training – 25 March 2009 – 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion – Story Live-Fire Complex – U.S. Army Korea


Image by US Army Korea – IMCOM
194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conducts
convoy live-fire at Story Range, Republic of Korea.

Story and photos by Edward Johnson
IMCOM-Korea Public Affairs
imcom.korea.army.mil

PANMUNJOM – With weapons at the ready, members of 194th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion set out at dawn to conduct convoy
live-fire training here, March 25.

The fast-paced exercise exposed Soldiers to many of the real-world
perils found on today’s asymmetric battlefield, culminating in a series
of drills designed to hone their skills in reacting to road-side bombs
and enemy small-arms fire.

"These Soldiers have been training for the past six months to prepare
for this day and their hard work is evident in the outstanding
performance I’ve seen throughout the battalion," said Command Sgt. Maj.
Nichelle S. Fails.

At times gritty and intense, the Soldiers worked in teams to zero in on
enemy targets with their rifles and machine guns.

"This scenario is interesting and very realistic," said Pvt. Jiwoo Kim,
a KATUSA assigned to the battalion.

Pvt. Dylan Florres, a battalion mechanic and one of the day’s enemy
combatant role-players, sees the training as realistic and a good way to
build unit cohesion. "What we are doing is basically helping Soldiers
learn how to train safely and work as a team," he said.

"Everybody is highly motivated and ready to fight," said Chief Warrant
Officer 4 Joseph Williams, HHC, 194th Combat Support Sustainment
Battalion, safety officer. "Taking care of our Soldiers is very
important, we don’t want any injuries. That’s why we do risk assessments
and go over all of the details to make this a very safe, yet realistic,
training environment."

Master Sgt. Kenneth Ashley, the day’s pyrotechnics NCO, described the
training as important in building teamwork within the battalion. "Here
in Korea and in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, we need to make sure
our Soldiers know how to react under fire and to ensure they are
prepared for anything the enemy throws at them."

For more news from the U.S. Army in Korea visit us online at imcom.korea.army.mil

Convoy live-fire training – 25 March 2009 – 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion – Story Live-Fire Complex – U.S. Army Korea


Image by US Army Korea – IMCOM
194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conducts
convoy live-fire at Story Range, Republic of Korea.

Story and photos by Edward Johnson
IMCOM-Korea Public Affairs
imcom.korea.army.mil

PANMUNJOM – With weapons at the ready, members of 194th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion set out at dawn to conduct convoy
live-fire training here, March 25.

The fast-paced exercise exposed Soldiers to many of the real-world
perils found on today’s asymmetric battlefield, culminating in a series
of drills designed to hone their skills in reacting to road-side bombs
and enemy small-arms fire.

"These Soldiers have been training for the past six months to prepare
for this day and their hard work is evident in the outstanding
performance I’ve seen throughout the battalion," said Command Sgt. Maj.
Nichelle S. Fails.

At times gritty and intense, the Soldiers worked in teams to zero in on
enemy targets with their rifles and machine guns.

"This scenario is interesting and very realistic," said Pvt. Jiwoo Kim,
a KATUSA assigned to the battalion.

Pvt. Dylan Florres, a battalion mechanic and one of the day’s enemy
combatant role-players, sees the training as realistic and a good way to
build unit cohesion. "What we are doing is basically helping Soldiers
learn how to train safely and work as a team," he said.

"Everybody is highly motivated and ready to fight," said Chief Warrant
Officer 4 Joseph Williams, HHC, 194th Combat Support Sustainment
Battalion, safety officer. "Taking care of our Soldiers is very
important, we don’t want any injuries. That’s why we do risk assessments
and go over all of the details to make this a very safe, yet realistic,
training environment."

Master Sgt. Kenneth Ashley, the day’s pyrotechnics NCO, described the
training as important in building teamwork within the battalion. "Here
in Korea and in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, we need to make sure
our Soldiers know how to react under fire and to ensure they are
prepared for anything the enemy throws at them."

For more news from the U.S. Army in Korea visit us online at imcom.korea.army.mil

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Convoy live-fire training – 25 March 2009 – 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion – Story Live-Fire Complex – U.S. Army Korea


Image by US Army Korea – IMCOM
194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conducts
convoy live-fire at Story Range, Republic of Korea.

Story and photos by Edward Johnson
IMCOM-Korea Public Affairs
imcom.korea.army.mil

PANMUNJOM – With weapons at the ready, members of 194th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion set out at dawn to conduct convoy
live-fire training here, March 25.

The fast-paced exercise exposed Soldiers to many of the real-world
perils found on today’s asymmetric battlefield, culminating in a series
of drills designed to hone their skills in reacting to road-side bombs
and enemy small-arms fire.

"These Soldiers have been training for the past six months to prepare
for this day and their hard work is evident in the outstanding
performance I’ve seen throughout the battalion," said Command Sgt. Maj.
Nichelle S. Fails.

At times gritty and intense, the Soldiers worked in teams to zero in on
enemy targets with their rifles and machine guns.

"This scenario is interesting and very realistic," said Pvt. Jiwoo Kim,
a KATUSA assigned to the battalion.

Pvt. Dylan Florres, a battalion mechanic and one of the day’s enemy
combatant role-players, sees the training as realistic and a good way to
build unit cohesion. "What we are doing is basically helping Soldiers
learn how to train safely and work as a team," he said.

"Everybody is highly motivated and ready to fight," said Chief Warrant
Officer 4 Joseph Williams, HHC, 194th Combat Support Sustainment
Battalion, safety officer. "Taking care of our Soldiers is very
important, we don’t want any injuries. That’s why we do risk assessments
and go over all of the details to make this a very safe, yet realistic,
training environment."

Master Sgt. Kenneth Ashley, the day’s pyrotechnics NCO, described the
training as important in building teamwork within the battalion. "Here
in Korea and in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, we need to make sure
our Soldiers know how to react under fire and to ensure they are
prepared for anything the enemy throws at them."

For more news from the U.S. Army in Korea visit us online at imcom.korea.army.mil

Convoy live-fire training – 25 March 2009 – 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion – Story Live-Fire Complex – U.S. Army Korea


Image by US Army Korea – IMCOM
194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conducts
convoy live-fire at Story Range, Republic of Korea.

Story and photos by Edward Johnson
IMCOM-Korea Public Affairs
imcom.korea.army.mil

PANMUNJOM – With weapons at the ready, members of 194th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion set out at dawn to conduct convoy
live-fire training here, March 25.

The fast-paced exercise exposed Soldiers to many of the real-world
perils found on today’s asymmetric battlefield, culminating in a series
of drills designed to hone their skills in reacting to road-side bombs
and enemy small-arms fire.

"These Soldiers have been training for the past six months to prepare
for this day and their hard work is evident in the outstanding
performance I’ve seen throughout the battalion," said Command Sgt. Maj.
Nichelle S. Fails.

At times gritty and intense, the Soldiers worked in teams to zero in on
enemy targets with their rifles and machine guns.

"This scenario is interesting and very realistic," said Pvt. Jiwoo Kim,
a KATUSA assigned to the battalion.

Pvt. Dylan Florres, a battalion mechanic and one of the day’s enemy
combatant role-players, sees the training as realistic and a good way to
build unit cohesion. "What we are doing is basically helping Soldiers
learn how to train safely and work as a team," he said.

"Everybody is highly motivated and ready to fight," said Chief Warrant
Officer 4 Joseph Williams, HHC, 194th Combat Support Sustainment
Battalion, safety officer. "Taking care of our Soldiers is very
important, we don’t want any injuries. That’s why we do risk assessments
and go over all of the details to make this a very safe, yet realistic,
training environment."

Master Sgt. Kenneth Ashley, the day’s pyrotechnics NCO, described the
training as important in building teamwork within the battalion. "Here
in Korea and in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, we need to make sure
our Soldiers know how to react under fire and to ensure they are
prepared for anything the enemy throws at them."

For more news from the U.S. Army in Korea visit us online at imcom.korea.army.mil

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Check out these african songs images:

Africa Day 2009 – Wassa Wassa


Image by infomatique
Formed in June 2008. Wassa Wassa is a collective of people living in Dublin who, with growing numbers, have found a keen interest in the traditions and cultures of West Africa. Among them, singers, dancers, drummers and teachers of same, who together and separately have spent many months on end studying in the region. Using the basic traditional rhythms and dances, they have added some contemporary and some traditional African songs and added their own arrangements, traditional costumes and hats you wont forget! Also 10% of all Wassa Wassa profits go to La Roue Tourne-A charity to help musicians in Africa suffering with Polio and street children

Africa Day 2009 – Wassa Wassa


Image by infomatique
Formed in June 2008. Wassa Wassa is a collective of people living in Dublin who, with growing numbers, have found a keen interest in the traditions and cultures of West Africa. Among them, singers, dancers, drummers and teachers of same, who together and separately have spent many months on end studying in the region. Using the basic traditional rhythms and dances, they have added some contemporary and some traditional African songs and added their own arrangements, traditional costumes and hats you wont forget! Also 10% of all Wassa Wassa profits go to La Roue Tourne-A charity to help musicians in Africa suffering with Polio and street children

Africa Day 2009 – Wassa Wassa


Image by infomatique
Formed in June 2008. Wassa Wassa is a collective of people living in Dublin who, with growing numbers, have found a keen interest in the traditions and cultures of West Africa. Among them, singers, dancers, drummers and teachers of same, who together and separately have spent many months on end studying in the region. Using the basic traditional rhythms and dances, they have added some contemporary and some traditional African songs and added their own arrangements, traditional costumes and hats you wont forget! Also 10% of all Wassa Wassa profits go to La Roue Tourne-A charity to help musicians in Africa suffering with Polio and street children

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Convoy live-fire training – 25 March 2009 – 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion – Story Live-Fire Complex – U.S. Army Korea


Image by US Army Korea – IMCOM
194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conducts
convoy live-fire at Story Range, Republic of Korea.

Story and photos by Edward Johnson
IMCOM-Korea Public Affairs
imcom.korea.army.mil

PANMUNJOM – With weapons at the ready, members of 194th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion set out at dawn to conduct convoy
live-fire training here, March 25.

The fast-paced exercise exposed Soldiers to many of the real-world
perils found on today’s asymmetric battlefield, culminating in a series
of drills designed to hone their skills in reacting to road-side bombs
and enemy small-arms fire.

"These Soldiers have been training for the past six months to prepare
for this day and their hard work is evident in the outstanding
performance I’ve seen throughout the battalion," said Command Sgt. Maj.
Nichelle S. Fails.

At times gritty and intense, the Soldiers worked in teams to zero in on
enemy targets with their rifles and machine guns.

"This scenario is interesting and very realistic," said Pvt. Jiwoo Kim,
a KATUSA assigned to the battalion.

Pvt. Dylan Florres, a battalion mechanic and one of the day’s enemy
combatant role-players, sees the training as realistic and a good way to
build unit cohesion. "What we are doing is basically helping Soldiers
learn how to train safely and work as a team," he said.

"Everybody is highly motivated and ready to fight," said Chief Warrant
Officer 4 Joseph Williams, HHC, 194th Combat Support Sustainment
Battalion, safety officer. "Taking care of our Soldiers is very
important, we don’t want any injuries. That’s why we do risk assessments
and go over all of the details to make this a very safe, yet realistic,
training environment."

Master Sgt. Kenneth Ashley, the day’s pyrotechnics NCO, described the
training as important in building teamwork within the battalion. "Here
in Korea and in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, we need to make sure
our Soldiers know how to react under fire and to ensure they are
prepared for anything the enemy throws at them."

For more news from the U.S. Army in Korea visit us online at imcom.korea.army.mil

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by Ron Sombilon Gallery

Latest News on Fashion Accessories 2009 From Designer Runway

      Latest on Fashion Accessories 2009 From Designer

                                           Runway 

Accessories are rulling the Runway for 2009. Brilliant colors, exuberant prints, and statements of jewels lead off what hopes to be your best year yet.  A sophisticated and pulled together look will exude a strong confidence in any woman.  While the dress may be simple, your personality will shine through with the most current accessories.  
 Snakeskin, ostrich, crocodile, and plenty of cheetah will be found everywhere.  Shoes, handbags, bangles, scarves and belts will carry the motif in plenty, and I’ve found you can never have enough.  The fearless will wear their skin in one of the bright candy colors of fushia or canary yellow.

  Jewelry. Make a big statement with jewelry.  Make it big, and don’t be afraid to match the earrings, necklace and bracelet.   We’ll be seeing lots of colorful, painted costume jewelry make a comeback.  Natasha Leratti shows a crocodile cuff bracelet that creates a bold look at her website, Fashion Designer Accessories

   The Clutch.  Clutches will be your go-to handbag, and are small enough build a collection to go with you entire wardrobe.  Michael Kors’ snakeskin clutch, 95.00, adds an exotic touch that works for day or night.

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  Belt.  The 2009 silhouettes accentuate the waist, and belts are an instant update.  Wrap around jackets, sweaters, and fitted dresses to create an hourglass effect.  Belts range from metal, fabric, leather, woven fibers, faux stones and jewels.   

  Color, color, color.  Nothing updates your wardrobe instantly more than the use of a strong color.  Purple, fushia, canary yellow, orange, and turquoise will be strong this spring.  A khaki shift will elevated to a new level when you add your touch with bangles, belts, handbags or heels – be sure to keep to one color and don’t overdo it.  Tory Burch’s line is masterful in showing the new colors against neutral.

  Feminine ruffles will continue to be a part of everyday dressing.   As an accoutrement on heels, Christian Louboutin’s Petal Heels show a demure yet incredibly sexy side to a woman’s style.  Ruffles will be part of necklaces and neckware, and seen in day as well as night.

  The shoes for spring take bold steps.  Architectural heels, broad straps, graphic shapes, platform soles, and the continued popularity of the gladiator sandal create bold statements for any outfit.  A strong shoe adds depth to the feminine, fluid shapes that come with the spring lines.  

  Embellishment.  Accessories, handbags, and shoes will offer up plenty more when shown with fringe, bows, flowers, crystals, and ruching.  Paying attention to the small details when dressing will add miles to your overall look.  Sequins, beads, and lame’ made everything a show stopper – Ralph Lauren showed plenty of shimmer and richness throughout his runway looks.  

  Scarves and shawls will continue to be a welcome addition to dressing.  From feminine florals to strong, abstract graphics, women will find themselves reaching for a scarf to be the ultimate topping.  

 Show your environmentally conscious side.  As more and more consumers look to conserve, save, and reuse, one of the hot designer accessories will become the reusable tote.  By appealing to our sustainable side, designers are adding these to the mix.  While Chanel’s ,525.00 leather version seems a tad excessive, look for those with pretty prints, logos and shapes to make grocery shopping more chic.  

Today’s woman still wants to shop and update her wardrobe, even in this financially challenging time.   She will be looking for higher quality items that will be versatile and long lasting.   One of the most highly anticipated fashion influences will come from  Michelle Obama, with her focus on unusual details to liven up classic dressing.  Designers will be challenged to create a more versatile item that can work for day, office, and even evening.  
    When perusing the designer sites, look  to show you chic, well made items to add to your current wardrobe.  Miami based designer Natasha Leratti knows what makes a strong women look exceptional, and pays attention to those details.
 

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Some cool world news images:

World Food Day 2009


Image by DFID – UK Department for International Development
World Food Day 2009 is a chance to focus on the dire food aid needs of millions in the Horn of Africa but also look at the projects to ensure greater food production in the face of a changing climate.
For more visit www.dfid.gov.uk/Media-Room/News-Stories/2009/World-Food-Day/

Image copyright: DFID Kenya / Amanda Rose

Virginia’s World of Darkness


Image by Ryan Somma
Taken at the Virginia Living Museum

Visit my blog at ideonexus.com for daily science news and speculation.

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