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Patagonia Clothing is a brand internationally associated with outdoor clothing. They offer clothes for skiers, campers, surfers, and hikers. Patagonia can be considered a designer brand for adventure lovers. Their clothing has the sporty yet classy look that is difficult to achieve in outdoor adventure clothing. Patagonia clothing mixes form and function for the right blend of beauty and utility. Patagonia Jackets combine reliable protection from the weather and lasting comfort. They are waterproof, breathable and are perfect for hiking and trekking. They come in comfort fit sizes for men and women and are perfectly engineered to keep you warm and comfortable even in windy weathers during journeys across the wilderness. Their fleece jackets are some of the most widely worn apparel for adventure lovers. The R2 jacket for women is stylish and light weight. It keeps you warm and comfortable without the excessive bulk padding that is common in mountain jackets. The fabric is light, stretchy, compressible, and has a matte finish. It is an excellent jacket for women.

For men, the Patagonia R4 fleece jacket is a great option. This light-weight jacket has a unique combination of stretchy fabrics. It has a micro-fleece shell to help retain body heat. The jacket also has a layer of Windbloc laminate to stop cold blasts from hitting the core of the body. On the inside is the famous Patagonia Clothing R1 grid patterned polyester that efficiently wicks your sweat.

Patagonia is a major contributor to environmental groups. It gives away 10% of its profit to environmental groups. They have donated over $25 million to more than 1000 organizations. So when you are buying Patagonia clothing, you are contributing towards a better future for our world. So hit the outdoors in style with Patagonia clothing and feel good doing it!

Guest Blogger: Anirudh

Gwen Stefani perfumes are perfect for a teenagers or tween girls, or just those who are still very young at heart! I am sure that when Gwen Stefani,the lead singer of No Doubt, was approached by Coty to make a perfume line she wouldn’t have dreamt that she would be launching six perfumes in a span of two years!

Stefani’s first perfume, “L LAMB Perfume”, christened after her solo album, L.A.M.B, was launched in 2007. It is a floral perfume with a citrusy touch. It has top notes of sparkling green freshness, leafy water hyacinth, white freesia, fresh pear, and violet leaves. This light, clean, and fresh smelling fragrance is ideal for day wear.

Stefani introduced five perfumes at one go in 2008! These perfumes reflect the different personalities of the four Harajuku Girls–her back-up dancers and herself. The Harajuku Lovers collection has five distinct perfumes namely, Love, Angel, Music, Baby, and G. Each of these perfumes comes in bottle that is in the shape of a Japanese doll. These dolls are all dressed in styles that are inspired by Gwen’s dresses. The packaging is sure to appeal to all young girls.

Love has a floral fragrance with the top notes of sparkling bergamot, peach, bamboo mist, sensual musk and blond wood. It has a distinct smell of vanilla too. This subtle perfume reminds you of the smell of spring.

Angel is a sweet smelling fruity perfume with a blend of raspberry, cranberry, blackberry, pineapple and lollipop. It is perfect for those who love to smell as sweet as candy.

Music is a delicate perfume with notes of clementine, sparkling pear, jasmine sambac, sweet pea and honeysuckle. Bring in the freshness of flowers with you, when you put on this perfume.

Baby is a musky fragrance with a hint of flowers. It is a blend of freesia, soft woods, vanilla and violet.

G ( for Gwen) is a tropical perfume that reminds you of the sun and the sand! It has notes of crisp mandarin, fresh coconut and apple skin.

If you are planning to get yourself a Gwen Stefani perfume or as a gift to someone else, be sure to see which of them suits the personality of the wearer. These high quality perfumes last long and are quite reasonable for a celebrity perfume. It’s a great way to smell sweet, especially on Valentines Day!

Guest Blogger: Runa

These tips are simple and easy, requiring almost no time, and items you may already have around your house.  Don’t worry about red and pink not matching the rest of your home’s décor.  This holiday is more fleeting than Christmas, so it won’t affect your overall decorating scheme.

• Instead of dining where you always do, choose a new spot. Move a small table in front of the fireplace or into the center of your living room.  If the weather permits where you live, go out onto a porch, patio or deck.  A beautiful view, whether mountains, city lights, or the stars will add an ambiance that no amount of decorating can top.
• Create a romantic atmosphere with music wafting through the room. Dim the lights or turn them off, use the glow of candles to not only enhance the romance factor, but to add that attractive glow to your own face.
• When setting your Valentine table, use your good linens, dishes, silverware and glasses.  A small vase of flowers and candles on top of a mirror placed in the center of your table will reflect the candlelight as well as the flowers. Read more…

It is winter and that time of the year when people love to go skiing. Men’s ski gloves are one of the most sought-after products during the winter season and are available in a variety of styles and colors.

I bought a pair for my husband since he’s having a weekend off with others guys from work. The Grandoe Renegade men’s ski gloves are awesome. They are tough and extremely durable. The gloves are usually water proof to ensure no leakage of water takes place and the shell fabric material ensures that it keeps you warm and comfortable. The DuPont technology found in many latest gloves helps in retaining the heat and then releases it when you need it for a consistent temperature. A unique kind of leather resists moisture and a water wicking liner ensures that your hands will stay dry. Ski gloves come in many sizes but if you’re unsure of what size fits you, pick for a smaller one. It might seem uncomfortable in the shop but I’ll be perfect in the snow!

Slits and cuts are a common sight during skiing caused by ski edges and the strong power pod palm of the glove rids of that risk so you can enjoy the snow without having to worry about any accidents.

Ski gloves are an important part of the skiing wardrobe unless you want to have cold, blistered hands.

Guest Blogger: Hina

How exciting! Become.com and Sephora, with the help of a trusty random number generator, has drawn its first $50 Sephora eGift Certificate winner. Remember! If you weren’t picked this time, you are still viable for the next drawings.

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Cupid is going to be one busy little angel soon, because Valentine’s Day is approaching much faster then you think! So it’s time to start thinking of just what to get your sweetheart on the most romantic day of the year.  With the new decade upon us, here’s a list of the top ten Valentine’s Day gifts of the decade.

1. It may be a bit cliché, but there’s a reason red roses are a Valentine’s Day staple.  Whether you go for a single red rose, a dozen or splurge with 2 to 4 dozen, you can’t go wrong.  Another romantic idea is to pour red rose petals all over her home or room.

2. Scent is the strongest sense tied to memory, so perfume or cologne is one gift that will last long after the bottle is empty.  Plus you’ll get to pick the perfume or cologne that they will smell like.  She’ll probably love the Estee Lauder Sensuous holiday gift set.

3. The iPod is the perfect gift for a music lover.  There are many to choose from, such as the iPod Touch or the iPod Nano to name a few.  You’ll score extra points if you pre-program it with your girl or guy’s favorite tunes and “your song.”

4.  Teddy bears are a crowd favorite with the ladies, especially with the Build a Bear craze.  You can use the Build a Bear teddy to custom make your own plush bear to suit your Valentines’ personality or you can choose to pick out one that’s pre-made just for Valentine’s Day.

5.  Charm bracelets are a sweet and simple Valentine’s Day present.  Get a plain bracelet and fill it with charms, each one being something that reminds you of your relationship.  Like a silver charm of a teddy bear signifying the first gift you gave her.  Plus she’ll think of you every time she wears it (bonus points)!

6.  Satisfy your love’s sweet tooth cravings with chocolate.  The chocolate rose bouquet features what appears to be roses, but is actually artificial stems with foil wrapped chocolate buds at the ends.  Go with one that features dark chocolate, white chocolate or whatever her favorite is.

7.  Mobile phones are a sweet way of showing your partner you care and want to stay in touch all the time.  Cell phone accessories like a car charger is an additional benefit and convenient.  LG phones are a good way to go because they are durable, have long lasting battery power and come in tons of different models.

8. A laptop computer is always a nice gift, Valentine’s Day or not.  Laptops are a useful and thoughtful way to go.  Stumped by so many brands?  Why not go with a HP laptop.  They have tons of models with a bunch of cool features to choose from.

9.  A timeless way to show your guy you love him is to give him a men’s watch.  There are all types of watches and watch brands from silver and steel to leather and gold.  A perfect example is the Invicta Stainless Steel watches, which are manly, and durable.

10.  Whether you want to get an engagement ring or not, diamond rings are one of the best gifts to give a girl on Valentine’s Day.  If you’re on a budget don’t think you still can’t get her one because there are alternatives.  For example a ¼ carat three stone diamond ring is not too hard on your budget, but still just as beautiful.

I love dogs. I have two Labradors at home. They are both very active and very destructive. I lost countless pillows, newspapers, and socks in all sorts of canine rituals. They love greeting guests but their hyperactive jumping does tend to scare my guests a little. I still love them very much and I can’t bear to tie them up when I am not at home. So how do I get them to stop declaring war on the cushions? I tried a lot of ideas which never worked. I even dropped them at a doggie day care. But the lady called me and said the two Labrador terrorists disrupted the entire day care and they were banned from the day care. I lost all hope of ever training these guys. That was when I found Pet Gates!

Pet Gates are easy to install gates that gently remind your pets that there are areas of the house they can’t enter. These gates helped me handle my dogs easily. I installed pet gates across the back section of my living room. So my dogs stay behind the barriers and they can run into the back area of the house and the living room but they know they can’t come to the sofas where I put my cushions and where my guests can sit. So if you too have dogs in the house, then consider pet gates. They are pet friendly and at the same time, effective at telling your pet that there are places they can’t enter. There are great pet gates available such as the North States 5-Way Pet Gate which has a swing gate and is easy to install. The One Touch Pet Gate is also a good looking gate made of wood and is ideal for most homes. It is tall enough to keep large pets confined and the wood finish goes well with the interiors. If you need something wider, consider the Four Paws Extra Wide Slat Pet Gate. It is wide and mounts easily in doorways, hallways, or larger openings. So stop tying your pets and let them have their own space, get pet gates.

Guest Blogger: Anirudh