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Bodyshapers and Shapewears for a Perfect Figure

Sunday, November 7th, 2010
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Bodyshapers and Shapewears for a Perfect Figure

Are you looking for intimate wear that can help you get that perfect shape? Bodyshapers and shapewears can do wonders in reshaping your structure by optimizing your assets. Uncomfortable bodyshapers are always a hindrance, whereas fitting shapewears help enhance your body shape.

LingerieMart offers a wide range of body shapers to best fit your needs. You can lift a sagging derriere, reduce a bulging tummy and hip by using these bodyshapers. If you’ve had bitter experiences in trial rooms to get into your favorite dresses, wear shapewears to hide those extra curves. Soft and comfy, you’ll not even feel that you’re wearing them under your outfit.

The versatile collection of shapewears available at this e-store include body suits, derriere enhancers, panty shapers, boy short girdles, body briefers, back support vests, waist cinchers, and more. From latex to powernet to slim fitting microfibers, you have intimate apparel in different materials in this online store. Picking the right kind of bodyshaper depends on your body type, body shape, and the kind of outfit you’re planning to wear.

While the Ann Michell Amalia Capri Pant is ideal for those looking for body shapers to shape the abdomen and lift the derriere, the Ann Michell Faja Reductora Braless Body Shaper reduces waist, smoothens the abdomen, and improves posture. It’s not that only full figured women should go for bodyshapers and shape wears to get the pear-shaped or hour-glass shaped figures, even petite women can pick these suits to enhance their curves.

Men too, who are mindful of their body shape and structure can go for body shapers. For full compression of the upper body and correct posture, men choose the Leonisa Upper Body Full Compression Men Shaper. Those looking for shapewear to mold and control the abdomen and waist can pick the Co’Coon Men’s Thermal Tank.

Why worry about your body structure, when you have bodyshapers to help you out? Just go ahead and pick your favorite dress and wear it with the confidence that you have the perfect figure to show it off!

Smashing Lingerie for the Perfect Picture

Thursday, October 28th, 2010
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Smashing Lingerie for the Perfect Picture

Doesn’t the idea of wearing sexy lingerie like body stockings sound great? It doesn’t leave a mark and you can stop worrying about your panty lines or bra straps being spotted out through your figure hugging dresses. Most women models feel that wearing lingerie leaves marks on the skin and they prefer going bra less. But those who are hesitant about doing this can wear body stockings that offer more support.

Body stockings are ideal for a neat look. They remain discreet under any clothing and typically offer a comfortable fit. Even if you are slightly on a heavier side, you can still go for body stockings from the plus size lingerie collection. Even though this plus size lingerie snugly fits against the body covering it from neck to toe you can still look sexy in the sheer material. Sexy plus size lingerie can be worn as such as intimate apparel to enhance your curves or as a sexy secret under any clothing.

Sexy plus size lingerie such as body stockings come in fishnet and crochet net designs with different neck lines. If you plan to wear this lingerie under your garment, then go for body stockings with necklines suitable for the outfit. You can wear them for a flawless picture during your photo shoots and also can stay confident that you will look great on fashion catalogues. Try this intimate apparel to work out magic in your boudoir! Impress your partner and set the fire with the plus size lingerie. With the fishnet design, there’s no doubt that you’ll set his pulses racing.

For neat picture and tantalizing looks, check out LingerieMart.com for an exotic collection of sexy lingerie to flatter any sized woman. Take a bold step and sexy plus size lingerie today to show the fashion world how cheeky and groovy you are.

Give the perfect gift this Valentine’s with sexy Valentine’s Day lingerie

Thursday, September 9th, 2010
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Give the perfect gift this Valentine’s with sexy Valentine’s Day lingerie

It’s Valentine’s Day. It is the day that symbolizes love and companionship. Most people associate the day with a guy buying his sweetheart roses and chocolates. But, men are notoriously overlooked on this very special day. It doesn’t have to be this way. Valentine’s Day is for lovers, so ladies don’t forget your man. One way of impressing your sweetheart is to wear sexy lingerie around the house or to bed. Sexy lingerie always gives that special feeling to a woman. Woman’s lingerie even when alone makes a woman more sure of herself and sexier. Women love to wear special lingerie for different occasions to impress her partner, so it is not unusual for her to want to wear sexy Valentine’s Day lingerie for making the day special.

Sexy Valentines Day lingerie is the perfect gift for your man. Imagine the surprise he will feel when he sees your touching gesture to make his Valentine’s Day special, too. Today, a woman doesn’t have to have a perfect body to wear sexy women’s lingerie. If it has been a while since you’ve shopped for lingerie, you will be amazed to see that now women’s lingerie come in all sizes and styles. So now every woman regardless of size or style can wear intimate apparel and still feel confident and make their partner happy at the same time.

Women’s lingerie comes in a number of varieties. The everyday bra, panty, garter belt, and even thong are present in nearly every woman’s wardrobe. Life can be made exciting if you choose your everyday lingerie with care. Who says that even your everyday lingerie can’t still be sexy? They can still be stylish, colorful and sexy. But, for Valentine’s Day you want something special. Valentine’s Day lingerie should be noticeably different and sexier than your standard everyday panties and bras. Corsets, baby dolls, teddies, chamois and camisoles are types of women’s lingerie that flatter most women’s bodies and are typically worn on special occasions. Most are made of sheer material or satin smooth fabric with laces and ribbon to enhance the look. These types of women’s lingerie are cute and sexy and make a woman irresistible to her partner, especially on Valentine’s Day.

Sometimes a woman’s partner is brave enough to venture into the lingerie store to purchase lingerie as a Valentine’s Day gift for his special lady. If that is your case, here are a few tips for the man in your life to help them shop with confidence. Thongs and g-strings are great because they serve two functions. Not only are they sexy, thongs are worn by women who don’t want their panty line to show under their pants. Demi-cup bras are worn with low-cut necklines when you don’t want the top of your bra-line to show. Some bras, corsets or camisoles can be worn as street wear or club wear. They can be matched with jeans, for example, to give a more unconventional look.

Guys, lingerie is an ideal gift for your sweetheart on a special occasion. What can be more special than sexy Valentine’s Day lingerie for the woman you love? Think about it. Flowers die. Chocolates are quickly eaten and ironically end up leaving a woman feeling guilty for the indulgence of consuming the treat. But lingerie not only is a gift that lasts, it reinforces that you appreciate the woman you love’s body. However, men, you must know all the options before you go shopping for lingerie. Start your search online. There are numerous informative sites where you can research sizes and styles before you head out to the local lingerie store. Or if you are the type who is easily embarrassed by shopping in the lingerie store, you can choose from the incredible variety available online.

Choosing the right kind of sexy Valentine’s Day lingerie is very important. Here “sexy” does not mean something outrageous that may not compliment your girlfriend. Remember, this is a gift for your lady and you should consider her needs and tastes. The lingerie should be chic and pretty so as to be worn long after Valentine’s Day. Now you get the pleasure of seeing her in the sexy gift and she can feel proud that you were so thoughtful to get her a piece she really likes. And if you still feel inclined to get a piece that is totally risky and you are dreaming of seeing your loved one in, then buy a leather corset with feathers too as an unconventional sexy Valentine’s Day lingerie gift.

While selecting sexy Valentine’s Day lingerie go for silky, shiny material that clings to the curves. Colors such as pink, white and red are liked by nearly all women. Women’s lingerie with lace or floral accent is also typically a favorite. Prints like hearts, cupids and lips are also quite popular at Valentine’s Day.

Ladies, while your boyfriend is busy buying your Valentine’s Day gift it would not be a bad idea to shop for your own sexy Valentine’s Day lingerie. Surprise him with something unexpected and a little daring such as a heart-themed satin chamois, lacy and sheer baby doll set, sexy corset, romantic slip, or sexy and lacy bra and garter belt.

Matching Lingerie Sets: The Foundation Of The Perfect Lingerie Collection

Saturday, September 4th, 2010
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Matching Lingerie Sets: The Foundation Of The Perfect Lingerie Collection

Matching lingerie sets make it so easy to shop for intimate apparel that there’s no excuse for drab drawers. Even the guys can get in on the shopping fun when the mixing and matching has already been done. As easy and convenient as could be, these sets make getting dressed in the early morning hours a piece of cake.

Sheer erotic lingerie will never go out of style. There’s just something about see-through lingerie we can’t get enough of. Check out any online lingerie gallery, and you’ll see the abundance of sheer lingerie. Perhaps it’s because it’s got just the right “tease” factor. You see some but not all. Sheer erotic lingerie gives the illusion of nudity, yet the fabric barrier saucily says “not yet.”

The simplest way to purchase sheer lingerie is to buy a matching lingerie set. Sometimes both pieces are sheer; sometimes one piece is see-through and the other piece is solid. Matching lingerie sets are available everywhere, from your favorite department store to a specialty lingerie gallery.

Part of the appeal of womens lingerie sets is that you just can’t go wrong. An intimate apparel expert has already put together the perfect pair for you. For that reason, matching lingerie sets are ideal gifts.

Shopping for lingerie for his girlfriend or wife can be a terribly intimidating, even embarrassing, experience for a man. Men feel like fish out of water in the lingerie department. With womens lingerie sets, they can simply grab and go. They only have to know their honey’s size and favorite color. Voila! The shopping is done!

Lingerie sets also make very nice bachelorette party gifts. On our honeymoons, we all want to have perfectly lovely undergarments. A polka dot bra with flowered panties is a no-no. Save the mismatched drawers for after the honeymoon is over – and has been over for 10 years. We can all help save our girlfriends from un-sexy clashing undergarments with the gift of a nice matching lingerie set.

Matching lingerie sets also keep your undergarment collection evenly balanced. Ladies, how many times have you gone to get dressed and found a drawer full of knickers but no bras in sight? We women have a tendency to shop “a la carte,” so to speak. A sassy thong will catch our attention. Before we know it, we’ve bought one in every color. Now we’ve got thirty pairs of panties and only ten bras. That’s never a problem if you’re buying matching lingerie sets. You’ll always have an even number of bras and panties.

Plus, if you’ve got coordinating lingerie sets, you can easily get dressed for work in your 6 am semi-conscious state. Feel free to hit the snooze button one last time. You can just slip on your matching bra and panties (you should probably cover them with a top and pants) and dash out the door.

Not all lingerie sets are sweet and simple bras and panties. Like we’ve already said, sheer erotic lingerie is a favorite in the world of womens lingerie sets. But remember that you can take a foray into the world of exotic lingerie with matching sets, too. You can easily find leather lingerie as part of a matching set. For instance, if you’re in the mood for exotic lingerie, try a matching leather corset and leather thong. Not into leather? Get daring with a red deep V teddy with a matching garter belt and stockings.

To sum it up: matching lingerie sets are all you need to build the perfect lingerie collection!

Reflux Gone Forever Presents the Perfect Holiday Dinner Menu

Friday, June 11th, 2010
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Reflux Gone Forever Presents the Perfect Holiday Dinner Menu

When the brilliant colors of autumn are gone and the weather starts to turn a bit nippy, we look ahead to the holiday season with wonderful images of the past dancing in our heads. It’s a magical time when we are reunited with friends and family; a time when children are the happiest and all of us are at our very best. Needless to say delicious food will be the cornerstone of all this festivity.

Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years, it’s truly a challenge to prepare food that is acid reflux friendly. During the holiday season, we are tempted to indulge in all those fatty, sweet and acidic foods that we enjoyed so much in childhood. We like to think of this as comfort food, however, acid indigestion is anything but comfort to those who suffer from it.

Complete abstinence from acidic, fatty and sweet food would defeat the purpose of celebrating the holidays. Dishes that do not bring back memories of childhood would do the same. Thankfully, there are simple ways to make seasonal dishes healthier without ruining all the fun.

If you can’t resist that holiday drink or chocolate dessert then it would be wise to let moderation be your guide. Also, keep in mind that eating too much of even the most alkaline food can cause indigestion, as well.

I have created what I consider to be the perfect holiday menu. The dishes below retain the important flavors of the season, yet are healthy enough for most acid reflux sufferers to enjoy in comfort. The entire family will love this dinner. It’s also quick and uncomplicated to prepare. This menu will feed six easily with leftover beef.

Bon appetite!

SOUP COURSE

Country Style Creamed Pumpkin Soup

1 pat of unsalted butter

¼ cup natural chicken stock (Kitchen Basics, if possible)

1 Cup finely minced yellow onion

15 oz can pure pumpkin

Chicken stock (fill empty pumpkin can)

½ cup maple syrup

¼ tsp. cinnamon

Freshly grated nutmeg

¼ cup half & half

Crumbled nitrate free bacon, chopped chives and ¼ sour cream in squeeze bottle (optional)

In a 2 qt. soup pot heat butter and stock to the simmer.

Add minced onion and cook covered stirring occasionally until tender and translucent.

Blend in pumpkin and can of stock. Cook at the simmer for 10 minutes.

Blend in maple syrup and spices. Simmer another 5 minutes.

Take off heat and add half & half and mix well.

Note: This dish is best made the day before. Reheat in a double boiler.

Serve in a soup terrine and offer garnish on the side. Garnish with bacon for the non-gerd guests and chives for others. After plating the soup, make decorative zigzag patterns with sour cream from the squeeze bottle.

MAIN COURSE

Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Caramelized Root Vegetables

1 (4 to 5 pound) trimmed & tied tenderloin roast

Olive oil

Head of garlic, peeled and sliced

Salt and pepper

Fresh rosemary chopped

3 parsnips & 3 turnips peeled and cut into 1” pieces

½ pound peeled baby carrots

15 small pearl onions, peeled (make an X with knife at the root end)

1 pound new potatoes cut in half

Olive oil

Salt and pepper

Fresh chopped thyme

Parsley for garnish

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.

Place roast in roasting pan.

Massage thin coat of olive oil into roast.

Rub sliced garlic over roast and discard.

Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Insert meat thermometer into thickest area of roast.

Place vegetables in bowl & coat well with olive.

Season with salt & pepper to taste and mix well. Sprinkle with chopped thyme.

Empty vegetables into roasting pan around beef.

Roast for 40 – 50 minutes until the thermometer reads 140 degrees F.

Stir vegetables several times to keep moist.

When beef is done, remove to warm platter and tent with foil.

Let roast rest for 20 minutes.

If vegetables are not done, stir and continue to roast until tender and caramelized. Garnish with parsley.

Serve with horseradish sauce to those who are non-gerd and au jus from the cutting board, for those more sensitive.

Note: If using a convection roasting oven, adjust the cooking time accordingly.

SALAD/CHEESE COURSE

Belgium Endive, Toasted Walnuts & Blue Cheese with Walnut Vinaigrette

6 heads Belgium endive leaves washed & dried

1 cup toasted walnuts (toast lightly in heavy pan and shake skins off)

½ pound crumbled good blue cheese (Gorgonzola, Stilton or Roquefort)

4 tbsps. Sherry vinegar

1 large shallot finely minced

¾ cup walnut oil

¼ cup olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste:

In a bowl, whisk vinegar & shallots together. Slowly drizzle oil whisking continually until dressing becomes thick & creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

Toss together in a salad bowl; endive, walnuts, blue cheese and dressing.

DESSERT COURSE

Rustic Apple Tart with Apricot glaze

5 Golden Delicious apples, cored, peeled, quartered & sliced ¼ inch thick (toss in bowl with a little lemon juice to retard discoloration)

¼ cup sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

½ cup apricot jam

¼ cup dark rum

1 sheet commercial puff pastry (Dufour if you can find it, or any brand in the super market freezer case)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Slice apples with a mandolin or by hand and place in bowl tossing with lemon juice.

Place sheet of pastry on floured surface and turn edges in to form a border.

Place pastry on parchment paper covered cookie sheet & adjust.

Arrange apple slices neatly overlapping in alternate rows.

Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

Place on middle rack of hot oven.

Bake for 40 – 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

Microwave apricot jam & rum in plastic wrap covered bowl on high for 30 seconds. Whisk to blend.

Paint finished tart with apricot mixture with pastry brush while still warm.

Serve with ice cream or crème fraiche. Garnish with a sprig of mint or fresh raspberries.

Note: This wonderfully festive dessert can be prepared hours before dinner is served. If you should use the wrong apple and, or if your apple patterns go amiss, don’t despair. You can’t go wrong with this rustic dish. It will look appetizing anyway it turns out. Just say that you intended it to be that way!

Bon appetite!

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