2012年9月13日星期四

Why Long Strap Bags Are This Season’s Fashion Must-Have

The hands free trend has extended well beyond cell phones – it now encompasses bags as well. More and more designers are realizing that both men and women need to have their hands free- to text, change iPod tunes, grab a coffee on the go, and hand over credit cards. The latest bags- laptop cases, purses, and even gym bags are coming with longer straps which can be slung over the shoulder or across the body, messenger style.

In a recent article in the Financial Times, designer and style guru Donna Karan claims she loves to keep her hands free, while European designer Anya Hindmarch recently expanded her ‘Handsfree’ collection to include, you guessed it, long strap bags. And when designers craft a new trend, can fashionistas stay away from it? Celebrities around the world are seen sporting long-strap bags, once again confirming this is the way Casual Watches to go. For his 2010 show, Gucci reinvented the 1973 handbag with a new twist – long straps which reach down to the hip. Other designers have been giving long Silver Watches shoulder straps an update in easy to wear neutral colors. And savvy designers are providing their clients an option – bags with handles and detachable straps. Wear them or carry them as your whim desires.

But apart from style and functionality, there are plenty of reasons why a long-strap bag works well. It eases the strain on the shoulder and neck, and allows you to distribute the weight evenly when slung across the body.

When selecting a bag, Zipit Zipper Bags has the following tips to offer:

Ensure the bag has enough room to accommodate its contents securely. If you overstuff your bag, you are likely to have its contents spill out or the bag itself may lose shape. A strong strap, if it is detachable should have sturdy clasps. The straps should be of the Ceramic Watches correct length – too long and it will feel uncomfortable, too short and it will look uncomfortable. The straps should also be of a steadfast color. Chain straps for example, can lose color quickly; so make sure they are a material that can be polished gently or doesn’t tarnish. Studs, grommets and other embellishments can Ceramic Watches be added to give new life to an old bag.

The advantage of a long strap shoulder bag is that it can work with just about any outfit – pants, a suit or even a dress, and is easy to carry and elegant to look at. If you Ceramic Watches are investing in a long strap shoulder bag, select one in a color and style that is classic and timeless. Doing so should take you through the current season and last for the next few years, allowing you to stretch your budget, and your style.

2012年9月5日星期三

Responsible Computer Recycling

As of January 2nd 2007, all businesses and organisations that dispose of WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) MUST comply with the new WEEE Directive, which lays down strict requirements for the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of such waste.The legislation will impact on any business or organisation that manufactures, assembles, imports, re-sells, retails, disposes of or receives these items for disposal.Non compliance could result in unlimited fines for offending companies and for individual Track Lights Directors and Managers on a personal level.So, what will be classed as WEEE?Well, the list is quite daunting, covering a Wholesale Health huge range of domestic and commercial waste, including:- IT and Telecommunications Equipment (e.g. PCs, copiers, phones, mobiles)- Toys, Leisure and Sports Equipment (e.g. video games, bike computers, slot machines)- Medical devices, except implanted and infected products (e.g. ventilators, analysers)- Monitoring and control instruments (e.g. smoke detectors, thermostats)- Automatic dispensers (e.g. drinks dispensers, chocolate dispensers, ATMs)Latest estimates put the amount of WEEE discarded in the UK every year at something approaching 2 million tonnes and escalating rapidly. Currently much of this goes unsorted to landfill, but an amazing 98 of the waste, in the form of raw materials such as plastic, steel, aluminium and copper, is sent for re-introduction into the manufacturing chain. This reduces the pressures on global raw material resources and the pollution created by the manufacturing of new supplies.Using Midex as your local WEEE processor will also reduce transportation and the associated environmental harm. Other disposal services are further afield and often transport their waste over long distances or export it overseas, where Spy Cam Clocks there is less control over its re-use, possibly for illegal scams Spy Cam Clocks and identity theft, or the involvement of child labour in its processing.Midex offers experienced, specialist and environmentally responsible local disposal, guaranteeing you complete compliance with the new WEEE directive.|||If you want to find out more about computer recycling visit http://www.midex-rt.com Spy Cam Clocks where we cover all electronic and computer waste.