18 May 12 Make like Middleton — embrace nude hosiery

Sue

Dear Sue: First of all, I think that bare legs are vastly overrated. Dont listen to the fashion tribe. Listen to common sense. Listen to me. After all, if hosiery is good enough for Queen-of-England-to-be Kate Middleton, its good enough for the rest of us.

Furthermore, Kate wears nude hosiery which many fashion experts hold up to special ridicule. I think it looks great as long as its sheer and matches your flesh tones.

I just read in Britains Daily Mail that sales of nude hose once the preserve of grannies and frumps are soaring thanks to trendsetter Kate. At the giant UK grocery store chain Asda, sales of the George house brand of nude hosiery are up 500 percent!

As for leg makeup, I say use it as a last resort. My friend, Kit, who has prominent pale patches on her legs where there is no pigment, has tried many alternatives and had the best results with Dermablend, which has a huge color range. Kit uses Dermablend Smooth Indulgence foundation ($30) followed by Dermablend setting powder ($23), available online (dermablend.com) and at Ulta, Macys and elsewhere. Kit finds that it covers pretty well, doesnt smear much on clothes and stays on OK in a quick shower.

Another alternative for a special occasion is a sunless airbrush tan. But for best results plan ahead. You shouldnt shower for eight hours after treatment. And remember that the tan looks better on day two and fades gradually over a week or so. To find a place, search for spray on tan and your town.

Dear Answer Angel: Is it my imagination or are womens trouser socks meant to be worn only four or five times before developing holes near the toe? Since I dont wish to while away the hours darning socks, are there some brands out there that toe the line (pardon the pun)? Ive tried quite a few. Thanks!

MM

Dear MM: Speaking of the George hosiery brand I mention in the answer to Sue above, I love their trouser socks which Ive found really hold up for many, many wearings and machine washings. And, heres the great news: You can buy the brand at Wal-Mart. A five-pack costs just $5.97. My only caution is dont buy one-color multipacks with five different patterns or textures (stripes, herringbone etc.) You will never ever find the mates. Stick with no-pattern solids.

Dear Answer Angel: Just double checking. Is it OK to wear a black skirt in spring and summer? Also, what color hose goes with a black knee-length skirt?

Linda

Dear Linda: I would be in terrible trouble if a black skirt were a spring/summer no. Its my uniform and it is a total yes year round. A sheer light, pearl gray is a good hosiery color choice since black sheer looks too hot to me in the summer. But always sheer and do not show your toes if youre wearing hose.

Dear Answer Angel: Can I buy from Goodwill digitally, without having to paw through old prom dresses and such?

Margaret Ann

Dear Margaret Ann: I love pawing through old prom dresses and everything else that Goodwill has to offer. I once found a pair of Manolo Blahnik pumps in navy suede for $6.99 and practically danced out of the store.

But back to your question about digital. Shopgoodwill.com is the first Internet auction site created, owned and operated by a nonprofit organization. Theres a Hot 50 Items auction section that has an elite selection from participating Goodwills across the country. I saw offerings ranging from a 2005 Volvo to a Christian Dior wedding gown. But for me, nothing beats thrill-of-the-hunt hands-on thrifting.

Dear Answer Angel: Ive always been wary of shopping online for stuff you can theoretically buy at the corner store. Whats your advice?

LKK

Dear LKK: As I said to Margaret Ann (above) nothing beats hands-on shopping. Except when youre wasting time looking for boring stuff that should be on store shelves but isnt. I cant tell you how much time I spent looking for Brachs cinnamon disc candy that used to be available at every grocery and drugstore. What happened to it? Then the light bulb went on. A quick Internet search solved my problem. Same goes for Calvin Klein bras I used to buy at Macys. Now, they always seem to be out of the size or color I want. So, just yesterday I bought two from zappos.com. They were at my front door 36 hours later. My best advice is to always look for free shipping. Many online retailers try to gouge you there. Shopping online for routine purchases is liberating. And it leaves you more time to browse in stores for the fun stuff.

Dear Answer Angel: Whats with tops/shirts lately? Cant find a single one that Id want to wear. In my search, I have found the following: cut-out shoulders (ugh); one shoulder (double ugh); tops so colorful they look like flowers threw up on them; elasticized hemmed bottom as if I want to highlight my hips/bottom or have the thing ride up all day. Do you have any ideas on where to shop for tops?

Pat W.

Dear Pat: Totally agree. Other tops that people cant (or shouldnt) wear that abound in stores: see-through blouses and empire-waist items that look like maternity clothes. Who needs that? Ive had some luck at discounters like Marshalls and T. J. Maxx and for something a little dressier, I like Zara (zara.com).

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09 May 12 Home/garden shopping stars align next Saturday

Have a friend or loved one with a birthday coming up? A garden begging for some greenery? Or want to get that Mother?s Day present-piling trip out of the way?

If so, the shopping stars align for you next Saturday, which is unusually full of opportunities. From pottery to plants and toys to trinkets, you?ll find just about anything with this list of wallet-friendly events.

Anderson Center Station Yard Sale, 8 am-2 pm, 7832 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township. Up to 25 vendors. Rain or shine. Other yard sales throughout Anderson Township on same day. Free. 513-688-8400.

Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair, 11 am-5 pm, DeSales Corner, Woodburn Avenue and Madison Road, East Walnut Hills. Selection of pottery, from functional wares to decorative art pieces, created by more than 60 clay artists. Includes artist demos, children?s activities, music from Jake Speed and the Freddies and more. Rain or shine. Free. 513-777-1559; www.clayalliance.org.

Crafty Supermarket Spring Show, 11 am-6 pm, Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave., Clifton. Features 50 crafters, live DJ, craft demos, treats and more. Free. 513-541-2394; craftysupermarket.wordpress.com.

Community Garage Sale, 8 am-4 pm, Anderson Township, Anderson Township. Locations scattered throughout township. List of times and locations available online. Free. 513-688-8400.

Craft/Vendor Expo, 10 am-3 pm, Timberhill Baptist Church, 144 Timberhill Drive, Hamilton. More than 25 local crafters and vendors. Concessions available. Free. 513-284-9233; www.timberhillbaptist.com.

Inside Rummage Sale, 9 am-3 pm, Christ, the Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 10507 Colerain Ave., Colerain Township. Fellowship Hall. Lunches available. Children?s items, toys, household items, furniture, holiday decorations and more. 513-385-7883.

Rummage Sale, 9 am-1 pm, Pleasant Run Presbyterian Church, 11565 Pippin Road, Colerain Township. 513-825-4544; www.pleasantrunpc.org.

Rummage Sale, 9 am-2 pm, Grace Lutheran Church, 3628 Boudinot Ave., Westwood. Variety of items available. Benefits High School Youth Group trip to the National Youth Gathering in San Antonio. Free. 513-661-5166.

Spring Bling Series: Tea and Tiaras, 11 am-1 pm, Sharonville Executive Center, 10948 Reading Road. Suites 310/311. Learn and see latest bridal attire, accessories and attitude for your special day. Specialty teas, treats and tiaras. $15. Reservations required. 855-323-4968; d2dteatiaras.eventbrite.com.

Spring Boutique, 9 am-5 pm, Sarah Center, 1618 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. Features hand-crafted fine jewelry and other hand-made products by women seeking to improve their lives. Benefits Sarah Center. Free. 513-651-1532.

Spring Fest and Yard Sale, 9 am-4 pm, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 6081 Ross Road, Fairfield. Petting Zoo 10 am-2 pm Concert 1-2 pm Split-the-pot raffles and food available. $1 for petting zoo, $1 for concert. 513-860-4114.

Home Garden

Granny?s Spring Plant Herb Sale, 7 am-5 pm, Loveland Primary/Elementary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland. Granny?s Garden School. Annual, perennial, herb and vegetable plants for the home and professional gardener. Free food from the Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati and Mark Metcalf from VegHead. Garden experts will be on hand both days to answer questions. Workshops available. Free. 513-324-2873; www.grannysgardenschool.com.

Greenhouse Sale, 10 am-1 pm, Grants Lick Elementary School, 944 W. Clay Ridge Road, Alexandria. Student-run greenhouse sale. Hanging baskets and ferns, Marigold packs, tomato plants and more. Benefits Grants Lick Elementary School. Free admission. 859-635-2129; www.campbellcountyschools.org.

Herb Society of Greater Cincinnati Herb and Plant Sale, 9 am-1 pm, Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave. More than 100 varieties of herbs and plants and garden-related crafts. Free. 513-891-4043; www.herbsociety.net.

Perennial Plant Sale and Flea Market, 9 am-3 pm, St. Andrew Church, 552 Main St., Milford. Assortment of inexpensive perennials and bulbs. Craft items, dishes, collectibles, antiques, unique items and more. Benefits St. Andrew Church. Free. 513-831-3353.

Plant Exchange, noon-5 pm, New Richmond Branch Library, 103 River Valley Blvd. Bring plant from your garden and exchange it for another plant. Bring plant in pot or container. Label plant with name and any other useful information. Ages 18 and up. Free. 513-553-0570.

Plant Exchange, noon, Goshen Branch Library, 6678 Ohio 132. Bring plant from your garden and exchange it for another plant. Bring plant in pot or container. Label plant with name and any other useful information. Ages 18 and up. Free. 513-722-1221.

Spring Garden Party, 11 am-4:30 pm, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Trunk shows featuring newest collections in jewelry, decorative glass, home and garden accessories, childrens books, vintage prints, and more. 20-percent discount for members (10-percent non-members). Music, tea, tea cookies, complimentary gift wrap and door prizes. 513-639-2958; www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Spring Plant Sale, 7 am-5 pm, Loveland Primary/Elementary School, 550 Loveland-Madeira Road. Select from wide array of tomato plants, annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs and compost by the bucket. Free. 513-324-2873; www.grannysgardenschool.org.

The Plant Sale, 9 am-3 pm, Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Road, Avondale. Thousands of plants from 14 booths offering a wide variety of annuals, perennials, bloomers, climbers, herbs and hard to find plants. Special vendors will be available. Lunch from Cafe de Wheels available. Benefits Civic Garden Center. Free. 513-221-0981; www.civicgardencenter.org.

Farmers Markets

Anderson Indoor Farmers? Market, 9:30 am-noon, Anderson Center Station, 7832 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township. Rain or shine. 513-688-8400; www.andersonfarmersmarket.org.

Findlay Market Farmers Market, 8 am-6 pm, Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. Local vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, flowers, cheese and cottage goods. 513-665-4839; www.findlaymarket.org.

05 May 12 Mariah Carey’s Parisian Shopping Spree

Lovely mom, Mariah Carey was spotted out shopping at the Azzedine Alaia Store in Paris, France on Sautrday afternoon (April 28) topping off her romantic weekend.

The “All I Want for Christmas is You” signer brought along her twins, Moroccan and Monroe but left her hubby, Nick Cannon after the two renewed their vows on Friday night (April 27), and she tweeted, “Tonight was an incredible night, I cant express how amazing it was to renew our vows in Paris at the top of the Eiffel tower.”

04 May 12 Businessman John Edmond upset by police, fire fighters reaction in Las Vegas riot

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John Edmond stands in front of Nucleus Plaza in West Las Vegas. Rioters set fire to the shopping center, which Edmond owned in 1992. Buythisphoto

02 May 12 SL’s largest shopping mall to begin construction later this …

A property development comprising what is anticipated to be Sri Lankas largest shopping mall will start construction later this year, according to Singaporean property tycoon SP Tao, the non-executive Chairman of Overseas Realty, the propertys developer.

Quoted in Overseas Realtys 2011 Annual Report, which spanned the 12 months to end-December 2011, Mr. Tao stated that Havelock Citys commercial mixed use development, which will accommodate Sri Lankas largest shopping mall of 560,000 sq ft and two towers of office space of 750,000 sq ft, has received necessary preliminary regulatory approvals and construction is scheduled to begin 3rd quarter 2012. The report also went on to add that this commercial development, which will entail a total of six retail floors, two office towers of 20 floors each, a multiplex cinema and restaurants, would be completed by the beginning of 2016.

Also emerging, 216 out of 225 residential apartments in Havelock Citys phase one were sold, with 25% more pre-sold out of the 218 units making up the projects phase two, which is scheduled for completion in early 2014. This is with a further 85 perches of land adjacent to the current development also being acquired in 2011 to pursue other options of development to complement the total project.

Mr. Tao also indicated that the Overseas Realty group had recorded Profit after Tax (excluding fair value gains) of Rs. 584 million, a 32% increase compared to the previous year. The concomitant increase in demand for quality office space in the World Trade Centre Colombo and residential apartments in Havelock City enabled the Group to record a Gross Revenue of Rs. 2,491 million, an increase of 47% compared to that achieved in 2010.

Further, he attributed this uptake mainly to [significant] twin increases in occupancy (89% achieved in December 2011) and average rental rates in WTC Colombo contributed to a strong performance for the Company. Office rental generated Rs. 847 million in revenues, which was a 21% year-on-year increase. Also, the report noted that, while occupancy at the start of 2011 was only 72%, a 90% occupancy level was expected over 2012.

However, Mr. Tao also revealed; Group profit was affected by an exchange loss of Rs. 39.8 million consequent on the depreciation of the Sri Lanka Rupee (SLR) in 2011 compared with an exchange gain of Rs. 83.7 million in 2010. Due to further depreciation of the SLR in the 1st quarter of 2012, foreign exchange risk will have to be carefully monitored and managed.

01 May 12 Council eyes program to help struggling shopping plazas

Commercial rehabilitation districts to encourage the revitalization of two older Farmington shopping centers are being considered by Farmington City Council.

I think this is a creative incentive to help grow the revenue stream, Councilman Greg Cowley said. I see it as a tremendous opportunity.

The proposal would potentially give tax abatements to the Grand River-Halsted Shopping Plaza and the Drakeshire Shopping Center.

A commercial rehabilitation district encourages the rehabilitation of commercial property by abating the property taxes generated from new investment for a period of up to 10 years.

Council members adopted a resolution to schedule a public hearing regarding the establishment of the commercial rehabilitation districts after hearing the proposals from City Manager Vince Pastue.

Pastue said that a set of criteria for the districts will have to be established.

City council still has the discretion to lay out the general terms of what the agreement would look like, he said.

Pastue said he met with the owners of the Grand-River Halsted Shopping Plaza and they were very interested in looking at this in order to try to market the property.

The plaza at Grand River and Halsted has been languishing since the closing of Kmart there a couple of years ago.

Pastue said he also met with the owners of the Drakeshire Shopping Center, at Grand River and Drake, who were also interested.

Im not sure they are looking to market it, but if they were looking at improvements, something like this would help, he said.

Pastue said it would help them if they needed to underwrite a loan for such improvements.

I think this is very proactive, Councilwoman JoAnne McShane said. We are working as hard as we can to re-establish the commercial base in our city.

The resolution will be considered at the May 21 council meeting.

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01 May 12 Companies attracted to the malls

CORPORATE tenants are joining retailers in taking space at shopping centres, which are becoming mixed-use venues, according to Colliers International.

Colliers associate director of office leasing, Travis Myerscough, said this trend was driven by businesses desire to attract and retain quality staff, prompting them to look farther afield.

It used to be only retailers who would take up residence in shopping centres but now most medium-large companies will consider it and a growing number of businesses are making the move, he said.

01 May 12 Report: Cowboys shopping CB Jenkins

The Dallas Cowboys were widely reported to be looking to shop cornerback Mike Jenkins during the 2012 NFL Draft, following the arrival of LSUs Morris Claiborne.

The Cowboys traded up eight places from No. 14 to select Claiborne, the consensus top cornerback in the draft, with the sixth overall pick Thursday night.

His addition appears to have made Jenkins surplus to requirements in the teams secondary, given the arrival of free agent Brandon Carr and the extension of Orlando Scandricks contract.

Both Pro Football Talk and NFL.com quoted sources confirming that the Cowboys were looking to trade him, apparently to recoup a draft pick they gave up to sanction the blockbuster Claiborne trade.

Jenkins is entering the final year of the rookie contract he signed with Dallas as a first-round pick out of South Florida in 2008s draft and was expected to want a hefty deal to re-sign.

As a Pro Bowl selection in 2009, Jenkins was thought to seek more than the $50.1 million handed to Carr, who has not been to the Pro Bowl.

30 Apr 12 What Businesses Should Move into the Shopping Plaza at 24 Mile and Garfield?

What Businesses Should Move into the Shopping Plaza at 24 Mile and Garfield?

The shopping plaza at the corner of 24 Mile Road and Garfield has several vacant stores. What businesses would you like to see in this area?

30 Apr 12 Top Rated Hunting Gear Available Through New Ultimate Internet Shopping Mall

Businessman John Perkins is proud to announce the launch of his online shopping mall, TheUltimateMallOnline.com. Customers are invited to browse the virtual shopping emporium for incredible savings on quality goods for the home, office, and outdoors. A particular emphasis has been placed on affordable name brand hunting supplies. Visit the site’s new blog, TheUltimateMallOnlineBlog.com, for details.

Wasilla, AK (PRWEB) April 29, 2012

Web entrepreneur John Perkins is pleased to debut his online shopping mall, http://www.TheUltimateMallOnline.com. Living up to its name, the website features thousands of items for the home, office, and outdoors with a particular emphasis placed on affordable hunting goods.

“Using the Internet to fulfill all your shopping needs is cheaper and more convenient,” said Perkins. “You don’t have to leave your home if you don’t want to or can’t. Instead of running all over town, you can check out my online mall and have your items shipped right to your door.”

Particular attention has been paid to developing a comprehensive collection of outdoor items. Shoppers can choose from quality, affordable camping, hiking, fishing and hunting supplies. Among the coveted items available are Pyle PFSH digital fishing watch, Pentax binoculars, MeyerCo knives, and Do-All target machines.

In addition to outdoor gear, TheUltimateMallOnline.com carries a vast selection of goods for the home and office. Outfit the whole family in chic apparel, furnish a home with fashionable furniture and accessories, and stock up on name brand health and beauty supplies. Top rated consumer electronics from digital cameras to laptops to scanners are available, too.

“My website has more variety than any other discount store I’ve been to,” said Perkins. “At a traditional discount store you maybe have dozens of options; here you have hundreds of options.”

Customer service is of the utmost importance at TheUltimateMallOnline.com. Each of the thousands of discounted products are screened for quality. Orders are filled and shipped promptly in keeping with the company’s commitment to complete customer satisfaction. Feedback is always welcome and responded to in a timely manner.

For hunting tips and product reviews, visit the site’s brand new blog, http://www.TheUltimateMallOnlineBlog.com.

About the Company:

TheUltimateMallOnline.com is owned and operated by Web entrepreneur John Perkins.

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