Todays Lady

Women complain about premenstrual syndrome, but I think of it as the only time of the month that I can be myself.

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We have women in the military, but they don't put us in the front lines. They don't know if we can fight, if we can kill. I think we can. All the general has to do is walk over to the women and say, "You see the enemy over there? They say you look fat in those uniforms."

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The woman who tells her age is either too young to have anything to lose or too old to have anything to gain.

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Behind every successful man there is a surprised woman.

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Don't give a woman advice; one should never give a woman anything she can't wear in the evening.

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I am not a cat man, but a dog man, and all felines can tell this at a glance -- a sharp, vindictive glance.

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Women are never disarmed by compliments. Men always are. That is the difference between the sexes.

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Between men and women there is no friendship possible. There is passion, enmity, worship, love, but no friendship.

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No woman should ever be quite accurate about her age. It looks so calculating.

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Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere.

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Cosmetics is a boon to every woman, but a girl's best friend is still a nearsighted man.

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A woman can smell mink through six inches of lead. (Double Dynamite)

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The soundtrack to 'Indecent Exposure' is a romantic mix of music that I know most women love to hear, so I never keep it far from me when women are nearby.

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Women want to be treated as equals, not sequels

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Age to women is like Kryptonite to Superman.

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Women have a passion for mathematics. They divide their age in half, double the price of their clothes, and always add at least five years to the age of their best friend.

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My understanding of women goes only as far as the pleasures. (Alfie, 1966)

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Brigands demand your money or your life; women require both.

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Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.

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Women are like Elephants. I like to watch them, but I wouldn't want to own one. (Mississippi, 1935)

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No woman can be handsome by the force of features alone, any more that she can be witty by only the help of speech.

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Every time a woman leaves off something she looks better, but every time a man leaves off something he looks worse.

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There's two theories to arguing with a woman. Neither one works.

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One should never trust a woman who tells her real age. If she tells that, she'll tell anything.

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Man has will, but woman has her way.

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Give me golf clubs, fresh air and a beautiful partner, and you can keep the clubs and the fresh air.

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The age of a woman doesn't mean a thing. The best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles.

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A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle.

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Women... can't live with 'em... can't shoot 'em.

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You can never tell what's in a woman's mind, And if she's from Harlem, there's no use o' tryin'

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Being a woman is a terribly difficult task, since it consists principally in dealing with men.

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If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.

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The female sex has no greater fan than I, and I have the bills to prove it.

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Women now have choices. They can be married, not married, have a job, not have a job, be married with children, unmarried with children. Men have the same choice we've always had: work or prison.

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Women are like cars: we all want a Ferrari, sometimes want a pickup truck, and end up with a station wagon.

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Never comment on a woman's rear end. Never use the words 'large' or 'size' with 'rear end.' Never. Avoid the area altogether. Trust me.

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I could sooner reconcile all Europe than two women.

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Women dress alike all over the world: they dress to be annoying to other women.

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Americans like fat books and thin women.

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Why should I limit myself to only one woman when I can have as many women as I want?

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When women are depressed they either eat or go shopping. Men invade another country.

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Guys are like dogs. They keep coming back. Ladies are like cats. Yell at a cat one time...they're gone.

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Girls have an unfair advantage over men: if they can't get what they want by being smart, they can get it by being dumb.

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n our electronic age, it seems that everyone is either Twittering, Facebooking, MySpacing and so on. If you're not on the net, well, you're not connected. Guess who else is joining us on the net? You guessed it - the sexual predator.

A recent study done in February 2009 by MySpace revealed that they had over 90,000 registered sex offenders on its site. This is after a strict policy of not allowing sex offenders access. They promptly removed them. Guess where they went? Sentinel SAFE, a security technology firm that helps social networks identify sex offenders, found over 8,000 of them were lurking on Facebook. Needless to say, this is just the tip of the iceberg.

So you know they exist, but what can you do to protect yourself? Here are a couple of common sense checkpoints to keep in mind when you are posting online.

• Make sure that your "friends" are your trusted friends and note your security protocol as to what folks can and cannot see on your page
• Take a look at the pictures you are posting, especially of your kids. Are there bus numbers, school names, house numbers, recognizable landmarks in the background?
• Eliminate dates and times of where you are going or have been. It makes it way too easy to stalk you.

Remember, that once a predator can connect you with your child, all they need are a few basic details regarding pets, vacations, schools, employment and friends to convince your child they are not a "stranger" and to let them in the house, pick them up or leave your neighborhood.

Always look at what you are posting from the other side. Ask yourself, if I wanted to hurt my family, how could I use this information? Once you have the answer, fix it so it cannot be used or limit who has access to the information.

In today's world, sexual predators have more access to information about us than they ever did. Let's not make their jobs any easier by leaving the "internet door open" for them to come in.

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Fall is a time of transition. Not only do you need to prepare your skin for the cold months ahead, but it's time to transform your look from light and airy to soft and classic.

Focus on a few beauty basics - skin, make-up, fashion and fragrance - and you'll have all you need for a fantastic fall.

Great skin is always in

As the weather gets cooler and drier, your skin needs extra moisture to keep it supple. Keep warm weather memories alive with a scent reminiscent of summer and try Coconut Milk Body Lotion from The Body Shop. Treat yourself to the finest ingredients

- ethically sourced community trade virgin coconut oil from Samoa - and get soft, smooth and deliciously scented skin. Pucker up Autumn lips are washed in soft color. International make-up artist Chase Aston says this fall is all about the perfect pout and recommends Colourglide Lip Color from The Body Shop. Aston shares his tips for luscious and gorgeous lips: * Use a lip liner for added definition and to help prevent feathering. * Enhance the natural color of your lips by gently gliding on lip color. For added pout power, use a lipstick/concealer brush. * Look for a shade that complements your skin tone . With 37 shades, you can easily find Colourglide Lip Color that works for you.

Ultra-modern eyes

This fall, dramatic smoldering eyes are what's fabulous.

To achieve fall's hottest eye looks, Aston gives these sizzling tips:

* Smudge together forest green, shimmering grey and lilac to create a chic, modern, smoky eye.
* To create an intense, sultry eye look, look for a palette that features a warm trio of rich brown, golden copper and shimmering sand hues.
* Try a metallic eye definer. Alone, it can be used to line and define or use it to complement your favorite eye shadow. "Choose shades that contrast your eyes to make them pop," says Aston. "Apply color to the eyelid or along the lash-line as an accent for impact."

Bundle up

Classic, "back to basics" clothing was all the rage on the fall runways. This season's must-have piece is the crisp white jacket that works with everything from jeans to a little black dress. The key accessory to sport is perfectly fitting with the chill in the air - gloves. Half gloves, fingerless gloves and long gloves are gracing the arms of starlets walking the red carpet and go with everything from rugged parkas to dainty and ladylike skirts. If you've got a special occasion to dress for, or if you're just plain feeling glam, the gold dress, inspired by the rich tones of autumn, is the choice for your holiday parties.

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Don't rely on someone else, like a husband or boyfriend, for your financial security. Educate yourself about money management and investing..

Set goals - it's key to financial success.

Don't use money to make yourself feel good. That type of high is fleeting. Instead, do things that promote self-respect and creativity so you don't have to seek those feelings through spending money.

Spend less than you earn - it's the secret to creating wealth..

Get an education. People with college degrees make on average significantly more money than those who don't have degrees.

Build an emergency fund. Without one, losing your job or incurring a large unexpected bill could force you to take on heavy credit card debt, and could put you into a financial hole that will be difficult if not impossible to dig your way out of.

Be involved in the day-to-day management of your family's finances, and talk about money with your spouse.

Don't take on your partner's or spouse's debt when you marry. Wait until you're both out of debt before tying the knot, or protect yourself with a pre-nuptial agreement. They're not only for the rich.

Don't let the fear of losing money, fear of failure, or fear of the unknown stop you from investing.

Learn from your money mistakes. Don't let them hobble you.

Your financial security is dependent on your attitudes and beliefs about money and your willingness to take your financial future into your own hands.

I was due for an appointment with the gynecologist later in the week. Early one morning, I received a call from the doctor's office to tell me that I had been rescheduled for that morning at 9:30 a.m.

I had only just packed everyone off to work and school, and it was already around 8:45 am. The trip to his office took about 35 minutes, so I didn't have any time to spare.

As most women do, I like to take a little extra effort over hygiene when making such visits, but this time I wasn't going to be able to make the full effort.

So, I rushed upstairs, threw off my pajamas, wet the washcloth that was sitting next to the sink, and gave myself a quick wash in "that area" to make sure I was at least presentable. I threw the washcloth in the clothes basket, donned some clothes, hopped in the car and raced to my appointment.

I was in the waiting room for only a few minutes when I was called in. Knowing the procedure, as I'm sure you do, I hopped up on the table, looked over at the other side of the room and pretended that I was in Paris or some other place a million miles away. I was a little surprised when the doctor said, "My, we have made an extra effort this morning, haven't we?" I didn't respond.

After the appointment, I heaved a sigh of relief and went home. The rest of the day was normal... some shopping, cleaning, cooking, etc. After school when my six year old daughter was playing, she called out from the bathroom, "Mommy, where's my washcloth?"

I told her to get another one from the cupboard. She replied, "No, I need the one that was here by the sink, it had all my glitter and sparkles saved inside it."

The Difference Between Small Breasts and Large Breasts

Women with big breasts…

• ..can get a taxi on the worst days
• ..have a neat place to carry spare change
• ..have always been the centre of the arts
• ..make jogging a spectator sport
• ..can keep a magazine dry while laying in the tub
• ..usually can find leftover popcorn after a movie
• ..always float better
• ..know where to look first for lost earrings
• ..rarely lack for a slow dance partner
• ..have a place to set their glasses when sitting in an armless recliner

Women with small breasts…

• ..don’t cause a traffic accident every time they bend over in public
• ..always look younger
• ..find that dribbled food makes it to the napkin on their lap
• ..can always see their toes and shoes
• ..can sleep on their stomachs
• ..have no trouble sliding behind the wheel of small cars
• ..know that people can read the entire message on their t-shirts
• ..can come late to a theatre and not disrupt an entire aisle
• ..can take aerobic class without running the risk of knocking themselves out.

Understanding a Woman

We need
REALLY MEANS
I want


You want
REALLY MEANS
You need


It's your decision
REALLY MEANS
The correct decision should be obvious by now.


We need to talk
REALLY MEANS
I need to complain


Do what you want
REALLY MEANS
You'll pay for this later.


You're ... so manly
REALLY MEANS
You need a shave and you sweat a lot.


Sure... go ahead
REALLY MEANS
I don't want you to.


I'm not upset
REALLY MEANS
Of course I'm upset, you moron!


You're certainly attentive tonight.
REALLY MEANS
Is sex all you ever think about?


I'm not emotional! And I'm not overreacting!
REALLY MEANS
I'm on my period.


Be romantic, turn out the lights.
REALLY MEANS
I'm Embarrassed


This kitchen is so inconvenient
REALLY MEANS
I want a new house.


You have to learn to communicate.
REALLY MEANS
Just agree with me.


Yes
REALLY MEANS
No


No
REALLY MEANS
No


Maybe
REALLY MEANS
No


I heard a noise
REALLY MEANS
I noticed you were almost asleep.


Do you love me?
REALLY MEANS
I'm going to ask for something expensive.


How much do you love me?
REALLY MEANS
I did something you're not going to like.


I'll be ready in a minute.
REALLY MEANS
Be patient I'll be a while.


Am I a little fat?
REALLY MEANS
Tell me I'm beautiful.


I'm sorry.
REALLY MEANS
You'll be sorry.



Do you like this recipe?
REALLY MEANS
It's easy to fix, so get used to it.


Was that the baby?
REALLY MEANS
Why don't you wake up and deal with the baby.


I'm not yelling!
REALLY MEANS
Yes I am yelling because I think this is important.


All we're going to buy is a soap dish
REALLY MEANS
Major shopping trip. Did you bring your checkbook?

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When it comes to 2010 fashion trends we're facing a year of subtlety and tradition. And while many of us will be wearing classical silhouettes and subdued colours we'll all be in need of making them pop; after all, doesn't every fashioniser want to stand out from the crowd?

For women that 'stand out' look is just about to get a whole lot easier thanks to the hottest trend for shoes in 2010: thigh high boots.

Originally I tipped that this trend would enter the wardrobes of fashion forwards women in Autumn (Fall)/Winter 2009/2010, but you've all gone ahead and worn them anyway. Yes, Summer may just be about to reach the Northern Hemisphere but seasons be damned. You want your thigh-high boots, and you want them now!

It didn't seem all that long ago that boots on women fell strictly into two domains: equestrian pursuits and 'come fuck me' boots. Thankfully society's hang ups about women in knee-high boots have long since vanished, as has a penchant for overly conservative boots. And women's boots in 2010 will be anything but conservative.

Yes, over-the-knee boots are back with a vengeance but this 2009/2010 shoe trend won't stop there. In fact, the top of your boots will be going much higher: thigh-high boots are going mainstream.

Over-the-knee and thigh-high are undoubtedly the hottest shoe trend for women in the Autumn (Fall)/Winter season, but while they scream 'sex' make sure they don't do it in the wrong way. Let's not forget, that both styles of boots are also the domain of those lovely women one sees quite frequently at night ensuring that cars don't linger for too long near street corners. So to avoid the "I wonder how much she charges" glances I recommend you also avoid two main things with any pair of over-the-knee or thigh-high boots you decide to invest in: chunky heels and a high-sheen patent finish.

Materials

If patent is to be avoided (and PVC never to be considered), then what materials do I recommend? Genuine leather, of which you're safest investment choice is classic matt black or brown. If you want a more unique colour leather, your other big choices for 2009/2010 are olive greens, greys (see Rodarte and Topshop Unique) or cream/neutral tones. Suede, the other big choice for this trend, is very much the go be it in black, brown, grey, maroon, or pretty much any other colour variation. One other material you might look at incorporating into your 2010 over-the-knee boot collection is shearling or wool lining, which makes for cosy aviation-inspired looks akin to those seen at Antonio Berardi.

Styles

Classic: for a classic or elegant take on the over-the-knee boot, your best bet is to go for a slim-fitting suede pair with a round or tapered toe. Look no further than Hermes or Isabel Marant for some perfect examples of styles that will stand the test of time.

Rock: the right pair of tight black leather over-the-knee boots screams rock-chic; tough, but sexy. Check out Ohne Titel, Yigal Azrouel, Barbara Bui and Jean Paul Gaultier for some key examples.

Futurism/Cyberpunk: building upon the cyberpunk influences of recent years, some designers have thrown an element of dark futurism into the thigh-high boot mix. Particularly evident in the wound-and-bound effects of boots by Rodarte and Topshop Unique, this is a trend I expect we'll see more of in coming seasons.

Quirky: if none of the above is quite bold enough for you, and you really want to stand out this winter, there have been many other less subtle takes on this trend to hit the runway. Louis Vuitton introduced metallics and top-to-toe laces, while Hussein Chalayan's garter-topped thigh-highs are nothing short of brazen. Do be warned though; if long-term wearability is what you're after then this is probably not the road to go down.

One other thing that you should avoid: wearing thigh-high boots in place of pants, leggings or other form of leg covers as we saw on the Prada 2009/2010 catwalk.

Where To Buy: This far out from the 2009/2010 collections actually hitting stores it's hard to guess how many smaller boutiques are already stocking above-the-knee and thigh-high boots. So do what you should always do: seek out that 100% unique vintage pair.

If vintage footwear is not your thing than refer to any of the collections from the aforementioned designers to get some more inspitation.

Article written by Daniel P Dykes.

Traditionalist and futurist are two of the labels applied to Daniel, but he sees the two as being in perfect balance. With a keen eye on the future and his finger on the pulse he helps keep fashionisers everywhere ahead in the fashion stakes as Fashionising.com's lead fashion trend analyst. Believing that the late-2000s credit crisis will be ultimately good for fashion, Daniel sees a future for fashion where grounded in traditional values; where luxury fashion again comes to represent quality production as opposed to being solely label driven.

Currently based in Melbourne, Daniel is Fashionising.com's Editor in Chief and Chairman.

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