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An Italian Vacation

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Italy, known to be the cradle of one of the ancient civilizations of the World is a top travel destination today. The country, located in South-central Europe has a large number of grand romantic ruins, millennium-old historical monuments and several stunning landscapes that attract tourists from all over the world. The resplendent natural beauty of Italy is not limited to ancient architecture and natural landscapes alone. The travelers can have their fill from the three incredible Italian cities-Venice, Florence and Rome. These cities house some of the greatest architectural gems on Earth. These historical monuments reveal the amazing and incomparable marvels of early Roman architecture. Italy boasts of more Unesco World Heritage sites than any other country in the World. Several photogenic landmarks such as the Colosseum, Roman Forums, the Pantheon, Grand Canal in Venice, the Sistine Chapel, St.Peters Basilica, Capitoline Museum, Trevi Fountain and ruins at Pompeii- contain major wor

Tribal Sleeve Tattoos

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Tribal sleeve tattoos are body designs which cover either half or the whole arm, as the name itself suggests. This type of body design often comes with different symbols. Runes are commonly used but you can also personalize your own through incorporating your design. This type of body design has long existed but its popularity still continues to spread even today. Tribal sleeve tattoos usually consist of various symbols or elements. Other people elect to use spiritual symbols, while others opt to include primitive writing styles as part of their tattoos. However, runes are by far the most common design selected by people to enhance their tattoos. Primitive writing styles are often utilized when a person decides to include his or her name as part of the tattoo. There are still other designs which can be used in enhancing tribal sleeve tattoos. For instance, nature motifs and animal drawings can also be used. Some would also include mythical creatures while some would select pictures of

Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress Pictures

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Kate Middleton Wedding Dress Source : firstclassfashionista.com Source : i00yvi.blogspot.com The Design The lace appliqu for the bodice and skirt was hand-made by the Royal School of Needlework, based at Hampton Court Palace. The lace design was hand-engineered (appliqud) using the Carrickmacross lace-making technique, which originated in Ireland in the 1820s. Individual flowers have been hand-cut from lace and hand-engineered onto ivory silk tulle to create a unique and organic design, which incorporates the rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock. Source : gossip.whyfame.com   Source : socialvixen.com Veil and Jewellery The veil is made of layers of soft, ivory silk tulle with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers, which was embroidered by the Royal School of Needlework. The veil is held in place by a Cartier 'halo' tiara, lent to Miss Middleton by The Queen. Source : fhapyme.blogspot.com

Green Travel Tips

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The planet isn't getting any cooler or less crowded. Travelers should be mindful of this simple fact, as we contribute to pollution, climate change, and other negative environmental impacts in our every day lives. Consider the amount of gasoline required just to take a weekend road trip, now imagine how much fuel is used if you want to fly around the world. You don't have to give up travel to be eco-conscious . Not everyone can afford to buy organic or purchase expensive eco-gear. However it is becoming easier to care about the environment, because the eco-travel industry has taken off during the last few years. Here are a few suggestions for painlessly lowering your carbon footprint while traveling: 1) Bring your own water bottle. It is a waste of money and landfill space to purchase bottled water. In some places in Latin America it can be unsafe to fill up your water bottle with tap water, but you can easily boil water, bring your own filter, or use iodine tablets. 2) Walk,

Cat Tattoo Designs And Ideas

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If you are a cat owner, or simply a fan of cats and kittens in general - then getting a cat tattoo design may be the perfect choice for you. In this article, we're going to take a look at some of common designs ideas that you often see for cat tattoos. So let's begin! Cat tattoos come in a number of popular varieties. One type of design is the "cartoonish" style of drawing. These will usually have some other kind of playful or mischievous theme - which is often shown in the eyes, or the facial expression of the cat design. Other designs feature a "portrait" type of cat image, which will usually resemble that of a pencil drawing. Not much color is used, as the outline and shading is often black and grey. Although the eyes are often filled with a vibrant color, as this is a very distinctive aspect of cat tattoos. A silhouette outline of a cat, often filled with black - and having white spaces for the eyes - is also a common cat tattoo to have. These can be pla

Vera Wang Bridal Gowns

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With your wedding day on the horizon you're getting everything ready for the big day. Your dress is your biggest concern. You want to be unique and stylish but not have to take out a loan to buy a dress. It doesn't have to be that way. There are many wedding dresses that convey your style and fashion for a reasonable amount of money. Read below to help find that perfect dress. The biggest concern on the brides mind is your wedding dress . You want to look your absolute best while walking up that aisle to your mate for life. Knowing that all eyes will be on you initiates a quest for the perfect dress. Style and fashion are important to convey how you feel about the man you're marrying and your own unique tastes. Vera Wang is one designer who knows this as she has broken away from traditional design and started her own unique designs. During the 90s, Vera Wang was often a celebs' best friend on their wedding day. Vera worked as a Fashion Director for Vogue magazine and a

Dragon Tattoos for Women

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Dragon tattoos have been popular for a long time due to the mystical features associated with them. Though they are some of the favorite tattoos among men, these days, even women are opting for these dragon tattoo designs. Read to know more about dragon tattoos for women... A dragon tattoo is known to be more common in men than in women. But recently, they have become some of the most popular tattoo choices among girls also. Dragon tattoo, along with some feminine designs like cherry blossom, blend well on a woman's body. These tattoos have even won the heart of female celebrities, like Angelina Jolie. She is a great fan of tattooing, has almost a dozen tattoos on her body. Her upper left arm bears a dragon tattoo. Before moving on to know more about dragon tattoo for women, let us take a look at a brief information on dragon tattoos. Dragon Tattoo A dragon is a serpent or a reptile like creature, that is said to bear some spiritual powers. This creature has scary looks with its sc

small cross tattoos

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If you’ve seen practically any movie or television show lately, you might be under the impression that certain types of people get certain types of tattoos. Women get butterflies or flowers; men get tribal armbands – at least according to the media. But if you look closely, you’ll see that there’s lots of flexibility, especially for small cross tattoos.    A cross tattoo is a good choice for both men and women. If you’re a man, you might feel pressured to choose a large design. But a nice tattoo doesn’t have to be one that covers your entire chest or back. You can make a statement that’s equally powerful if you select a small design. One important thing to keep in mind is that you have more freedom to choose where to place a small tattoo. Big tattoos necessarily require large patches of skin, but a small tattoo can be placed almost anywhere. If you want to place a tattoo on your arm or leg, for example, a smaller design will fit more easily than a large one. For ladies, a small tattoo

Scorpion Tribal Tattoos

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Scorpion tribal tattoos look very cool and are flaunted by many youngsters these days. They are trendy and it is believed to ward off the sting of the scorpion and often the evil spirits. Scroll down to find out more on scorpion tattoos.  These deadly creatures have been a part of many novels and movies with supernatural themes. The sting located at the end of the tail is a very prominent characteristic of this predatory arthropod. They are the ultimate epitome of death, danger, pain and so on. Yes I am talking about one of its kind, the scorpion. An amazing creature as it is, it has been widely explored. To add to the popularity of this lethal member of the family scorpions, people are now adorning their arms and any appropriate part of the body in the form of tattoos. These are being preferred by many tattoo enthusiasts lately. Amongst these, scorpion tribal tattoos are a hit. Let us check out what these mean and why people opt for scorpion tattoo art. Tribal Scorpion Tattoo Scorpion