Earth Day Organizer Opens Up Shop: 'Natural Clothing Company'

Natural Clothing Company, owned by "Earth Day in Snohomish" organizer Alina Bartell, announces the Grand Opening on Friday, July 6 through Sunday, July 8, 2012 of the new shop location at 1020 First Street in Snohomish. Highlights of the Grand Opening include an exciting introduction of brand new, Paris-designed, organic fair trade clothing. These are fashions you will find nowhere else in the Puget Sound area! Event attendees get a chance to win a $100 gift certificate.Natural Clothing Company specializes in organic fashion made of hemp, organic cotton, and linen, as well as newer fibers - bamboo and soy. After four years of online presence and a previous smaller location, the shop's owners are thrilled to be opening the doors this month at Riverside Plaza, joining two other earth-friendly favorites right next door: Grilla Bites Cafe, specializing in fresh and local organic and natural food, and Little Shop of Light with its beautiful collection of stones, natural jewelry and healing gifts.
Even though Snohomish, WA is famous for being the "antique capital of the Northwest," it is a center of rich agricultural traditions and getaways to mountains and lakes. "Snohomish has a very special place in my heart. The beauty of Snohomish River, the spirit of its history, the bounty of the farms create a community that is down to earth and very receptive to organic clothing. Many people are aware that conventional fabrics are heavily sprayed with chemicals, harsh on peoples' skin. There is a lot of interest in better alternatives, safer for people and the planet as well, while designs are timeless," says Alina. "That's why we call it Nature Approved. Clothes made from plants are truly renewable, unlike oil-based polyester or nylon."
"Natural clothing fits also perfectly with the spirit of tradition and history. After all, hemp and linen are one of the oldest sources for clothing on Earth. Interestingly, after all the centuries, these are still the most promising fibers of the future because they are eco-friendly and biodegradable. They last a long time and once they wear out - you can throw them into compost. That is sustainability." MyBatua online store offers customization of clothes for plus sizes and lengths. There are many women for whom standard, off-the-rack outfits pose sizing or fitting limitations. They need a certain level of customization for a better fit of garments. If you happen to be someone who has always experienced difficulties with standard sizes, tailor-made abayas, jilbabs & sherwanis might be just the right choice for you. It is now possible to order custom-fitted clothes online specially abayas at Mybatua.com up to 7 XL plus size.

Colors and fashion: When to wear green

During the Renaissance, green was the symbol of fertility and was sometimes chosen in wedding gowns by women to indicate they were ready to bear children. Nowadays, green is sort of an icon for ecological awareness. One might wear green to indicate that. Green is also good if you're going for a specific look, such as the military camouflage motif.Certain shades of green work with other colors, for instance a dark, forest green goes well with black. Shades of tan and brown also go well with dark green. Colors you should not mix with green in an outfit are yellow, blue, orange and any shade of green opposite each other. You shouldn't mix and match a cool green with a warm green.Also, certain fabrics look very good in green. Linen, cotton, silk benefit from a rich green texture. Silk has a sheen that makes dark green look particularly appealing in a woman's blouse or shell, though this should be avoided in a man's dress shirt.
Another fashion statement that should be avoided is a green shoe. Green in a shoe, even tennis shoes, makes the entire clothing attire look unbalanced unless it is all green itself. However a woman's dress pump, if part of a pants suit, dress or skirt, looks very good.Vote machine company holds off on machine inspection pending lawsuit outcome.Usually the darker greens work well with this, touched with a contrasting color, like white. The skirt or dress may have a fine pattern of tiny polka dots and the pump or flat may be two-toned.Not usually recommended in this type of environment, green still has a place, mostly for women. A dark green dress or skirt contrasted with black or white, or any of the lighter shades of tan, work well in this setting. Men should avoid green altogether, except maybe in a tie, and even then, the tie shouldn't be entirely green. Also the green shouldn't be the dominant color in the tie. An exception to this, despite the earlier assertion that green should be avoided in a dress shirt is a very soft pastel green. This goes well with various shades of gray in a suit or just slacks.
These are probably the most forgiving settings for wearing green in any amount. Khaki shorts, sundress prints, light cotton pants are excellent outfits for the various shades of green available. You probably don't want to go totally monochromatic with green unless it's a specific outfit like a cotton top and pants ensemble. Green should still be avoided in footwear however.Probably the second best forgiving setting for the color green. As in outdoor outings, you may want to make a statement with a rich green color in your attire. Children's parties are particularly ideal for an abundance of green; usually the brighter spring greens. Dark green is too somber for this setting.

High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale dresses as hooker for Sons Of Anarchy guest role

Her fans know her best as the villainous Sharpay Evans in the hit High School Musical series.But her latest role in the Sons Of Anarchy is as far away from the world of Disney as you can possibly get.The 26-year-old actress is starring as a high-class escort on two episodes of the hit show, which follows the adventures of a loose-knit outlaw motorcycle club.And she certainly looked the part as she pranced around the set in North Hollywood today.
She wore a racy pink mini-dress, though she also made sure to carry a woollen pullover just in case the temperature dipped.The pretty star topped off the look with a particularly high pair of stacked stiletto heels.But she was not the only big name on set for the exciting days shooting.For former Married With Children star Katey Sagal, who plays the club's matriarch Gemma Teller Morrow, was also spotted on set looking great at 58 in tight jeans and a black pullover.Meanwhile Beauty and the Beast favourite Ron Perlman, who plays badboy vigilante Clay Morrow, also seemed in good cheer as he worked out a scene with Katey.This dress silhouette makes us think of Dior - think Paris couture in the '50s. Think when Carmel Snow called Dior's work in 1947 the "New Look," because the contrast in the new hemline. It was an instant success that was dubbed the "New Look" for its voluptuous silhouette and luxurious fabrics. Dior explained the dress was perfect for his "flower women." It's a flattering way to show off a whittled waist, and there is nothing more feminine than a full flirty, flowy skirt.
"I molded my dresses to the curves of the female body, so that they called attention to its shape. I emphasized the width of the hips, and gave the bust its true prominence; and in order to give my models more 'presence' I lined nearly all of them with cambric or taffeta, thus reverting to an old tradition."The look started showing up in collections early this spring – even Jason Wu featured a sleeveless dress in his collection for Target – and it shows no signs of slowing down. Just about everyone has taken a page out of 1950's fashion with this look.After you reach the age of 40 its best to wear full skirts that have a ladylike quality to them. Make sure the dress or skirt has a fun up to date print and show off your bare legs with a nude open heel, it gives off a fun casual elegant vibe.

Vote machine company holds off on machine inspection pending lawsuit outcome

Davison County Auditor Susan Kiepke told the county commissioners Tuesday that Election Systems & Software has postponed inspection of the county's M650 ballot counting machine, pending the outcome of a civil suit by former school board candidate Craig Guymon.Guymon filed a complaint in district court Friday contesting the results of the June 5 school board election. Guymon has stated that the ballot counts by the M650 were inconsistent.Guymon, who finished third in a four-way race for two seats, has said he doesn't expect to win the election; he just wants an accurate vote count.He is asking the court for a hand recount of ballots or a new election.
"(ES&S) was going to come today and look at the machine's log, but they put that all on hold," Kiepke said. "They said they won't touch anything until after the lawsuit is finalized."There is no estimate on how long that might take, Kiepke said.Following state law, board members-elect Neil Putnam and Theresa Kriese were named as defendants in Guymon's vote challenge.They have 10 business days to respond.The M650 ballot counting machine currently sits in the middle of the auditor's office. Kiepke said she has not been asked to secure the machine. She received no such directive from the commissioners on Tuesday.Mayoral candidate Jerry Toomey congratulated Mayor-elect Ken Tracy at the Mitchell City Council meeting Monday night.
Toomey, who finished second in the six-candidate field, told The Daily Republic he will not contest the election results.He said hiring a lawyer would cost "thousands" and he does not intend to invest that money. This research is part of a contemporary movement that recognizes language acquisition does not occur in a void, but in the real world with embodied creatures -- whether they're humans or robots, said Yaki Dunietz, president of Ai Research.
"In the past, most research in automated language acquisition was done with computer software -- there was no need for a physical counterpart to the logical learning machine," Dunietz told TechNewsWorld."Robotics projects, on the other hand, focused on the physical aspects: vision, motor control, etc. The iTalk program merges the two together: It tries to teach a physical robot to use natural language," he explained.
"It is unclear why iCub should do any better than a non-physical counterpart -- i.e., a software program designed to engage in conversation with a human trainer, and learn from him to speak in a manner similar to language acquisition by infants," noted Dunietz. "It will be interesting to see how a bot who also possesses a physical body learns to speak better than a bodiless one."

Carrol Vertrees: Clothing still makes the man

Watching the bright red cardinal and his lady friend at the bird feeder is educational. First, just see how handsome he is ― she is cute, maybe, but conservatively dressed.Sometimes, he feeds her a seed ― he's a gentleman, you know. She seems to expect it. It may be biblically linked ― the first organ transplant came from a male ― maybe not voluntarily, but it still counts. A treetop tryst probably is part of this routine.Historically, males have been the providers, but that is changing. Fashions are changing, too, and we males are being left behind. Way behind.
It bothers me, although at my age, almost everything bothers me. Looking at an old photograph of a daytime baseball crowd (baseball is supposed to be played in daylight) and you see a veritable sea of guys wearing their felt hats. What has happened to the hat thing? Now, guys wear caps, often backward, or no hat at all.Then look at events like the Kentucky Derby ― women wear skimpy clothes and huge hats that they have to hold against the wind. It is a style show and we males lose. What is it about female hats? Why don't women have to remove their hats when the national anthem is played? Do female candidates throw their hats into the ring? No, they just smile and we cave in.
One of these days we may have a female president. I wonder if she will wear trousers or stick to dresses.The clothes thing is a puzzle. Take sports, for example. Years ago, girls who played basketball wore bloomers ― hardly any part of their anatomy was visible ― you know, it was all so ladylike. Guys wore short shorts ― I did in my non-illustrious high school career. Now, look ― guys wear long floppy things that reach to their knees and female players wear shorter things that leave some of their anatomy exposed ― like their muscles. What is going on?
On our golf courses, females wield their mashies and niblicks and putters almost as well as the fellows. But check the sartorial bias. Women golfers wear shorts ― or some may wear nifty slacks ― they choose what they think will break par, beauty wise. I say, hurrah.But look at the men. Pro golfers have to wear long pants, no shorts. But their caddies can wear shorts. This suggests that it is a gentleman's game, but we realists know better. Years ago the pro guys wore neckties! s I watch the busy redbirds at the feeder, I notice a bit of cockiness ― they seem to think they are No. 1. Their female friends know better, but they just pretend, as it seems to be in real life. Hardly anybody notices what we guys wear, unless it is awful. Women know this. Wearing those crazy, but interesting hats and clothes that we guys notice is part of the plot.