Unique Girl Gifts

With the weather getting warmer, here are some tips I found on About.com on how to dress to beat the heat.

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6 Style Strategies to Beat the Heat

1. Skip dark colors and opt for white or light-colored neutrals. They’ll absorb less heat.

2. If sweating is a problem, avoid solid silks or heavy linens. They’ll both show stains.

3. Opt for natural fabrics like cotton. There are synthetic, high-tech materials on the market, but it’s hard to improve on cotton, which works to wick away moisture from your skin.

4. Take advantage of open-weave fabrics like mesh or pieces made of eyelet. The looser weaves have built-in ventilation.

5. Choose relaxed silhouettes like gauze sundresses, filmy camisoles or breezy skirts. Avoid too-tight anything: it’s unbearable in the heat.

6. Lighten your load by trading a huge handbag for a smaller, lighter bag. (Click here for handbag ideas.)

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Send the gift of pampering with this gift that contains an inflatable bath pillow covered in a waffle weave - pillow case embroidered with “Relaxing Bath,” large tub of Body Bliss Ginger Lavender Body Scrub, Body Bliss Ginger Lavender Body Cream, large jar of rejuvenating therapeutic Dead Sea Bath Salts, and Body polishing loofah.

This gift comes packaged in an aluminum and brass bath pail.

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Here are some great tips on girls fashion I found on talkinmince.com and how to stay up with the fashion trend throughout the year.

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Keeping Up With Trends in Girls Fashions

One of the most important things to girls is fashion, particularly if a girl is in her teens and going to college where the majority of people talks and wears the latest trends and styles everyday. Here are some suggestions and tips on girls fashion, which will help you to stay up with the fashion trend throughout the year.

The majority of designers will take out at least two collections per year, spring and fall, while the rest will introduce four; spring, summer, fall and winter. With numerous different styles and unique designs for boys, girl, men and women you will notice that first and foremost it is very challenging to stay up with every seasonal trend for one primary reason; all styles do not work for everyone.

How many times have you watched a fashion show and thought; who can wear that dress besides a model. The reality of this is that some of those styles that are shown are made specifically for modeling purposes only and the entire selection is slightly different than what you actually see on the runway. Nevertheless, the number one most important rule is to wear clothes that suit your weight, height, character and personality.

Ways To Always Dress Fashionably

Classic fashion is always in style and if you do not want to make a lot of mistakes when dressing up for a social event, you can always rely on classic clothes. Nevertheless, girls are not always interested in wearing classic clothes so, what is the best way for them to always be fashionable?

An easy way to make girls fashion work well for you is to select from an assortment of clothing that suits you best. For instance, if a specific color suits you well, you can buy a blouse and wear it with a pair of jeans or black pants, which do not have to be in the same type of collection.

An additional way to keep up with the latest girls fashion is with accessories. This way you don’t even have to keep up the latest trends. It is important that you realize both good and bad points when it comes to your own body so you can work with it and improve you best features.

No person is perfect, including gorgeous models you watch on the runway, since they all have flaws that are cautiously covered up with either make up and/or the clothing that they wear on the runway.

Hence, you can make the fashion work for you by using accessories such as a scarf, belt, shoes or hair clips. Shoes are a whole other category when it comes to girls fashion and they function on the same principals of accessories and clothes. You shouldn’t acquire a pair of shoes simply because they are in fashion but because they work to complement your personality and style.

What a great gift for any young girl or teen! Our Bath Set in Green Tote Bag is a psychedelic green tote decorated with the love child flower designs of the 60’s and holds a set of peaceful tea rose scented bath products. Set includes gel, lotion and body spray. 8″ x 4″ x 13″ high.

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Need help finding the right handbag for your body? Here are some great tips I found on About.com.

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Choose the Right Bag for Your Body
No More Unflattering Lengths or Sizes!

You probably don’t give handbags the same scrutiny you give a pair of jeans: if a handbag is cute or fits your lifestyle then it works. But did you know that a handbag can flatter your shape almost as much as the right pair of jeans? Apply these easy steps to getting bag in proportion to your figure. It can not only knock off pounds visually (no kidding!), it’ll polish up your style in a flash.

Shapes

Try to choose a shape that is the opposite of your body type. If you are tall and thin, look for a slouchy, rounded hobo bag to compliment your figure. If you’re short and voluptuous, play off opposites by choosing a handbag that is tall and rectangular or long and sleek (like a clutch).

In general, the rounder your figure, the more structured your bag should be. That doesn’t mean that you have to carry a hard box around to counterbalance your womanly shape: rectangular or square silhouettes in soft leathers or fabrics will do the trick.

Some popular shapes:

- Tote - An open-top bag with straps or handles.
- Hobo bag - A crescent-shaped shoulder bag.
- Duffle - Tall shoulderbag, often with a wider opening on top.
- Field bag - A flap-top shoulderbag with utility-type closure (buckles, snaps, etc).
- Clutch - A small, handheld bag or a larger, geometric shape that is tucked under the arm.
- Satchel- A large, handheld bag.
- Baguette - Long and rounded shoulder bag resembling the namesake bread.
- Messenger - A large, soft shoulder bag with long straps (often worn across the body).
- Cigar Box - A small, boxy, hard bag.
- Pouch - A soft, small bag.
- Kelly bag - A classic Hermes style named after Grace Kelly; a large, structured handbag with distinctive hardware closures.

Scale

While the shape should oppose your body type for maximum flattery, the size of the bag should be in proportion to your figure. Think scale here: a woman who is 6 feet tall and a size 14 would look lost with a teensy hand-held bag. A petite size 0 would look overwhelmed by an enormous slouchy bag. A shoulder bag’s length (where the bottom of the bag hits your body) will accentuate whatever part of the body it comes near.

For example, a shoulder bag that ends around the hips will play up your hip width (the eye is drawn to the bag). Most women look great with a bag that hits mid-torso because it flatters the waist.

Tips

- Take time in a store to try on handbags in front of a mirror just like you would apparel.
- Don’t be tempted by trendy shapes that don’t suit your figure: there are plenty of great alternatives that will work.
- Think lifestyle when shopping for handbags: if you’re toting diapers and graham crackers, an artsy vintage bag won’t hold up.

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To find the right bag for your body, click here.

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Ahoy, Mate! Make bath time extra special with our SpongeBob Square Pants Towel Cake.

Girls (and boys) will look forward to bath time with their favorite character, as well as enjoy playing with all their treasures of character figures, toys, art supplies, candy and accessories that fill the cake.

This Towel Cake is made up with 100% Cotton Bath Towel, SpongeBob Bubble Bath, SpongeBob Toothpaste, Timer Toothbrush with a light that flashes for the recommended teeth brushing time for children, an assortment of character figures, toys, art supplies and other novelty-themed items. Free Gift Card included with purchase.

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For those who love to garden, you know that gardening can take its toll on tender skin, roughening and drying areas that are exposed to sun, wind, and soil.

Our Gardener’s Relief Hand Care Set is an herbal treatment specially formulated to cleanse and moisturize your hardworking hands and body after a long day’s yardwork. Set includes Antibacterial Herbal Hand Wash, Herbal Moisture Cream in a fresh lavender-blend fragrance. Packaged with plastic nail brush in a handy carrying caddy. 6 3/8″ x 3 1/2″ x 5 12″ high.

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It seems like girls these days love to be pampered. No matter the occasion, you can’t go wrong with an At-home spa party. Here are some great tips I found on About.com.

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Some girls just love to be pampered. A day at the spa with a group of best friends is the ideal way to share girl talk and feel special together. The day could include any or all of these beauty treatments: facial, manicures, pedicures, hairstyling, massages and a special lunch if the Spa has the facility.

If your budget is limited, but this is the celebration that your daughter would love best, create a day spa in your own home. Many of the products used in spas can be purchased for home use. Set up the spa in your kitchen, and let the girls help each other out with the treatments. For a simple lunch you can serve a Chicken, Apple and Smoked Gouda Salad, bread, fruit salad, juice drinks, and brownies.

Planning Elements

First decide on your budget. This will be important since spa services can be expensive. Make reservations at spa, or purchase spa supplies for home.
Issue invitations.
Pre-order lunch at spa, or prepare lunch for spa day at home.

Party Favor Suggestion

Send the girls home with a gift bag of mini spa products will help them remember the day. You might include a small bath gel, shower puff, and an aromatherapy candle.

Here’s everything you need to treat yourself to a luxurious bath. Our 6-piece Bath Set comes in a charming wooden bucket and includes two loofahs, nail brush, hair brush, and mirror. What a great gift for the woman (or girl) on your list. Hair brush: 6 1/4″ long, Mirror: 6″, Nail brush: 4″, Bucket: 5 3/4″.

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