How grandmother, 72, who 'couldn't stand up from a chair' lost 115lbs and set a world record for the longest abdominal plank

A 72-year-old grandmother who weighed 250lbs has defied age, losing nearly half her body weight through intensive training sessions, and setting the world record for the longest abdominal plank.
Betty Lou Sweeney, who couldn't stand up from a chair on her own, would eat six donuts in under an hour and regularly consumed ice cream bars, fried chicken, and potatoes heavy with butter.
But with the help of a personal trainer, the registered nurse from Wisconsin lost 115lbs. She told the Huffington Post: 'I never eat sweets these days because when I did I found I craved them for almost a month... I don't miss them and can be at a party and not even feel tempted anymore.'

 

 

Great achievement: Betty Lou Sweeney, 72, weighed 250lbs (left) and lost nearly half her body weight through intensive training sessions and a change in her diet (right)

'I had been on diets my whole life,' she said.
'I'd lose weight, and then gain it back, plus more. It had become a vicious cycle for me. I must have tried every diet out there, and they all worked, I just couldn't keep the weight off.'
Raised as an orphan, Mrs Sweeney lived in 12 different foster homes before she was adopted at age 15. 'In that time, I had been abused many times,' she explained. 'My friends were [my] animals, and food.'
She added that she never felt attractive and was often teased as being a 'loser'.
'I never liked myself, except for those times when I had gotten down to a size 10 or 12. I could never maintain it, so it did nothing for my self-esteem,' she said.
At age 69, in 2009, she was hospitalized for a bladder infection which went to the sac that surrounds the heart. In treatment, her kidneys shut down as a result of the medication, and she put on 30lbs of water weight overnight.

World record: In 2011, she set a Guinness World Record for the longest time in an abdominal plank, at 36 minutes and 58 seconds. The previous world record was 33 minutes and 40 seconds

 

'I became septic and my temperature soared to 106. At first, I reacted to every medicine and got sicker and sicker. Finally a medication kicked in, and I started to get better.
'My doctors told my husband that they almost lost me. I felt my family deserved better than this,' she said.
So she asked a dietitian at her work to suggest an eating plan that would usually be given to a newly-diagnosed diabetic.
'I wasn't diabetic yet, but knew I needed to keep my blood sugars stable,' she said.
'On that day, I changed the foods I ate, the way I cooked them and my portion sizes. I got down to about 210 pounds.'
After an Anytime Fitness center opened near her home, she joined lost another 10lbs. But because the weight was coming off at a slow pace, she decided to enlist the help of a trainer.

 

Role model: But with the help of a personal trainer from Anytime Fitness, the registered nurse lost 115lbs

 

Change in diet: She said, 'I changed the foods I ate, the way I cooked them and my portion sizes. I got down to about 210 pounds'

 

Fit and fighting: Now,Mrs Sweeney is able to do a pull-up for the first time in her life, 20 push-ups and sit-ups, as well as run more than three miles regularly

'When we started, I couldn't get up from a chair to a standing position on my own. Everything hurt from my arthritic joints. Dave, my trainer, was very patient and encouraging as he slowly helped me get better,' she explained.
Now, she is able to do a pull-up for the first time in her life, 20 push-ups and sit-ups, as well as run more than three miles regularly.
In 2011, she set a Guinness World Record for the longest time in an abdominal plank, at 36 minutes and 58 seconds.  The previous world record was 33 minutes and 40 seconds
She added: 'Shortly after, a man broke my record, but I believe I still hold it for women.
'I feel younger than I have in years. I have pushed through several injuries, including a dislocated shoulder, a fractured left hand, a pulled calf and, most recently, a torn hamstring.'

Discussion Of Landscape Oil Paintings

Oil painting is used to quickly dry vegetable oil (linseed oil, poppy seed oil, walnut oil, mix the paint on canvas), linen cloth, cardboard or wood on a painting produced by species. There are many types of oil paintings, and landscape oil painting is one of them.
Landscape painting is the natural scenery to depict objects, using oil painting materials painting creation. Called landscape oil paintings, the early paintings did not the independent category, landscape oil painting is only in the number of characters in the background or foil form. Until the Renaissance later in sixteenth Century, landscape painting it as an independent painting genre appeared in European painting, and get a great development.
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Realistic scenery oil painting as a multivariate element, its artistic mission and artistic charm in experienced many ups and downs, still less of its style.It pay more attention to painting language expression, make full use of the art of oil painting carrier to love life, pay attention to the relationship between people and society.Painting emphasizes self outlook highlights. Realistic scenery oil painting of the absorption of various materials used, the picture processing effect is obviously better than other painting. In conclusion, realist landscape oil painting is an irresistible charm, plays an irreplaceable role, for users to show the endless scenery. Impressionism emphasizes the feeling and impression of the objective things, opposed to follow the beaten track, advocated the art innovation.On the painting technique of light and color are discussed, research with outside light description method of object, and recognize the color changes are caused by light, color is with the observation position, light conditions and environmental change, at the same time, the scientific principle applied to painting. Abstract landscape through the large area color contrast performance of spatial depth and breadth, from representational form to withdraw, or completely blocks of color to show, demonstrate the natural world from the original simple or is spectacular, magnificent.

Dinner for one! Glum Selma Blair shops solo for groceries after blowing off steam at the gym

She has been adjusting to life as a single mother since splitting from partner Jason Bleick in September.
And it seemed that Selma Blair was accustomed to her new routine as she got stuck into some solo shopping at the grocery store on Thursday.
The actress was seen picking up food and supplies at a shop in Studio City and left the store with a couple of carrier bags.

Going it alone: Selma Blair shopped for groceries in Studio City on Thursday

The 40-year-old had also been blowing off some steam during the outing and was seen leaving a West Hollywood gym.
She was dressed in exercise gear and wore a thick padded jacket over the top to keep her warm.
Selma was sporting cropped black leggings and matching trainers, along with an orange tank top.

Bare-faced beauty: Selma went make-up free to run errands and stocked up on supplies

Blowing off steam: The actress had also just enjoyed a workout and she was clad in gym gear

The Anger Management star went make-up free but covered her bare face with a pair of sunglasses, which she removed once inside the store.
Selma, who has a one-year-old son Arthur with Jason, has been showing of a frail frame in the wake of her break-up.
The Legally Blonde actress and her fashion designer partner, who had been dating since 2010, were alleged to have parted ways because they couldn't stop arguing.

Well-adjusted: The star appears to have grown accustomed to life as a single mother following her split from Jason Bleick in September

Working up a sweat: Selma was also seen leaving her West Hollywood gym after a rigorous workout

A source told Us Weekly magazine: 'They were fighting non-stop.'
Selma rather vaguely commented on her relationship status in September on Twitter, writing: ‘I never announced anything. They choose to write whatever they feel. I do not have a new boyfriend. My son is it.'
On Thursday she shared a sweet photo of little Arthur wearing a top with the words ‘lifelong friendship’ splashed across the back.
Selma wrote alongside the image: ‘Another important message from Arthur's shirt.’

Adorable: Selma shared a photo of son Arthur on Twitter and the 'important message' on his shirt

Attractive Lace Sheath Wedding Dress for Bride

As we all know, sheath wedding dresses are also called column bridal gowns. Maybe sheath gowns are not that popular among girls and women. Because it has a high requirement for body types, only tall and thin girl can hold it. Column design flows straightly from the neck to the hem. But sheath style is different from the mermaid type. Both of the two designs are elegant and attractive.
As a modern design take on the traditional wedding dress, the sheath is characterized by a slim profile that closely follows the curves of the body. It is completely fitted and looks perfect on ladies who figure as tall and thin as well as slim. The dramatic cut and lean shape just adds the length and create an illusion height for petites. On the other hand, due to its lean shape, this style does not flatter gals who have pear shape or apple shape.
The sheath or column design is fitted to your body tightly, so they can show off your body curves. Then if you have a confident body figure, you can take the column design into account. The slim figures cannot miss the column or sheath type. But if you are a petite girl, don't worry; you also can wear this type gown. It can make you look taller. Usually, sheath or column gowns won't be that complicated, instead, they are simple but attractive. So they are ideal for tall and thin girls who like simplicity. But if you are not confident, just think twice before you decide. Maybe sheath or column style is not a good type to hide weakness, such as wide hips, and it does not emphasize curves very well. How about an athletic figure? If you still want to create an illusion of a more curve design, it is also a good choice. The column wedding dress style also known as the mantle has a relatively narrow flowing down from the neckline to the hem. It is on all the curves of the body, a great alternative for brides who are very comfortable with their bodies and do so before the people for their big day at the show do not show.
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Tsunami survivor Petra Nemcova looks elegant in red dress at as she launches charity drive to raise funds for victims of natural disasters

Petra Nemcova wants the world to get happy for a good cause.
The Sports Illustrated model stepped out in New York on Friday to launch official Happy Day wearing a bright red dress and an even bigger smile at the Bloomingdale's Department store event.

Smiling stunner: Petra Nemcova's charity Happy Hearts has partnered with Clinique to launch Happy Day in New York on Friday

The 33-year-old has joined forces with beauty brand Clinique to raise money for her charity Happy Hearts, and encourage people to get happy.
Holding a bottle of the specially-made charity fragrance, Petra looked as bright and happy as her smile thanks to an off the shoulder cocktail-length red dress.
The dress had a modern twist to a Mad Men-inspired look, allowing the Czech beauty to show case her famous curves.

Lady in red: Petra donned a bright red dress for the happy event at Bloomingdale's teaming it with nude heels

The model finished her look with a pair of patent nude heals and wore her hair in a polished but still fun half up, half down 'do.

Petra recently partnered with Clinique as the beauty brand encourages its employees to spread happiness to others on official Happy Day.
The company will now spread their happy message world-wide by raising money for the model's charity Happy Hearts through the sale of specialty perfume and clothing.

Happy Hearts: Money raised from the sale of Clinique products will help the model's charity build schools in areas affected by natural disasters

The 33-year-old started her charity - which builds and rebuilds schools in areas devastated by natural disasters - two years after she was almost killed in the 2004 tsunami.
The model was with her fiance photographer Simon Altee in Thailand, when the Indian Ocean tsunami hit. Her fiance was killed and the model was lucky to survive after clinging to a palm tree with a broken pelvis and severe internal injuries.
Since the horrific event, Petra said she has strives to make the most out of life just like her late fiance:
'I try to live fully, as Simon always did. He always loved life and lived it every moment.'

Overcoming tragedy: The 33-year-old was the guest of honor at the New York screening of The Impossible, which stars Naomi Watts and is set during the 2004 tsunami

Trendy Column Wedding Dress for Special Day

Marriage may be considered the most important event and significant in the life of a person. Brides often try to better that is admirable to convey the big day. There is no doubt that the fabulous wedding dress in the eyes of the people comes first. He can still win the attention of people walking down the aisle. In fact, many brides feel at a loss as the choice of designs wedding dress. A column wedding gown will not fail if you have the perfect body curves. One of the best decisions you show your body functions.
The column dress style, also referred as a sheath, has a relatively narrow shape which flows straight down from the neckline to the hem. It is going to show all body curves, which makes a great alternative for those brides who are very confident with their bodies and want to flaunt them in front of people on their big days.
The column dress style is characterized by simplicity which allows many other designs to change the overlook of the dress. It comes into a wide range of necklines from spaghetti straps, strapless necklines, and halter necklines to boat necklines, sweetheart necklines, v necklines and dipped necklines. It all depends on what part of your body you want to enhance or conceal. The column silhouette also works well with many different skirts length. The floor length is most usual one. Besides, the dress with chapel train is quite normal. You can also choose a knee length skirt for a casual afternoon wedding ceremony. Due to the length of skirts, the column style wedding dress is appropriate for all types of weddings such as casual occasions on the beach or intimate evening on a banquet ball.
Gowns tend to be carried out upward along with silk, man made fiber, ribbons, and so on. Sensitive function is performed in it along with drops, deposits, ribbons, and so on. You may even get a custom. There are lots of creative designers obtainable that focus on all of your goals regarding your Column Wedding Dresses quick links. Empire waistline gown at present covers the actual graph with regards to modern trendy wedding gowns. You are able to select this within whitened perfect silk material or even get it done upward along with sensitive ribbons as well as very function. Adjust the actual neck of the guitar as well as masturbator sleeves from the gown in order to highlight your own figure. For those who have a brief waistline, you need to choose this particular design to cover which small disproportion involving the ribs as well as sides. You might request a marriage gown custom with regard to recommendations.

'I don't know how to make relationships last, wish me luck': Harry Styles' new squeeze Taylor Swift opens up about her past love life... and her hopes for the future

She's had her fair share of heartache despite only being 22-years-old.
And Harry Styles' new girlfriend Taylor Swift is the first to admit she isn't confident when it comes to love and making a relationship work.
In an interview with the British edition of Cosmopolitan magazine the American star has spoken out about her troubled love life in the past, as well as her hopes for the future.

Clueless: Taylor Swift has spoken out about how she doesn't know how to make a relationship last

When asked what she doesn't know about relationships she said: 'How to make them last. I’ve never had a really long relationship, so I have no idea what that’s like.'
She added: 'Wish me luck for the future!'
Despite being beautiful, successful and in great shape Taylor, who has been linked to Taylor Lautner, Jake Gyllenhaal and more recently Connor Kennedy, admits she doesn't look for the same high standards in a partner. Nor does she worry about an age gap, which is handy given Mr Styles in four years her junior.

She's got it all: Taylor reveals that she doesn't care about age in a partner which is lucky given the four year age gap between herself and Harry

Cover girl cutie: The 22-year-old singer has revealed her trips for fake confidence and admits she suffers from nerves before a performance

She said: 'I really don’t have any rules about dating when it comes to height, age, career choice, anything like that. It doesn’t matter. It’s really more about strength of character. When it comes to age I’ve been all over the map!'
The Love Story singer also admitted that she can't resist a bad boy or a rebel, which is handy given that Harry, who has enjoyed relationships with women 15 years his senior, doesn't play by normal rules either.
She said: The song I Knew You Were Trouble is about when I knowingly made the same mistake twice. I couldn’t resist it – there’s that temptation to push yourself into a risky situation with someone who is going to hurt you, and that’s what that song is about: not trusting your own instincts and ignoring all the red flag.'

New squeeze: Harry Styles was seen leaving Taylor's hotel on Wednesday morning after spending his second consecutive night with the songbird

Not looking his best: The One Direction singer's hair looked much more unruly compared to his usual hairstyle and he was seen trying to tame it

Harry has been seen leaving the singer's hotel in New York twice in the past week after spending the night together.
The pair have also been spotted holding hands and enjoyed a stroll in the park together earlier this week, confirming to fans that they are pop's hottest young pairing.
Despite her success and bagging one of the world's most desired young men, Taylor reveals that she has learned how to fake being confident when she needs to.
Her tips to hide any hint of nervousness include 'throwing your shoulders back' as well as 'walk like you belong there.
The full interview appears in the December issue of British Cosmopolitan, on sale 7th December.

Comfortable Leather Tote Bags for Your Beloved

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One of the appeals of leather tote bags, is that many things can be carried inside them without the fear of tearing up. All of the things you need can be carried with you. Since they have well made and slim designs, the many sections that feature, make it simple to organize and store the things you need. Softness and suppleness are other traits that it feature. Don't let the softness of the material fool you, since they are very strong. One more thing to consider is how well these bags will hold your items and are they safe? The good news is most of them have good zippers. One can also be certain that the lining in the bags is cotton, protecting your items and giving you comfort. For the weekend these are perfect.
Tote bags can be used at the mall or at the grocery store. They are great to use at the mall if you have a variety of bags to carry. Instead of carrying each bag separately they can be put inside of the larger tote for convenience. Tote bags also make for perfect reusable grocery bags. They are environmentally friendly when compared to plastic and paper bags and many stores nowadays offer a discount for using them. If you have a day planned at the park, a tote makes for an easy way to carry food, extra clothing, napkins, and fun toys to bring along. A tote bag can easily replace a picnic basket and in the end they are much easier and more convenient to carry. They also hold more than a picnic basket can!
If price worries you, look to online stores. It's not difficult to find Leather Tote Bags quick links, jackets, belts, etc. that provide the same quality product at a discounted price. Online retailers who do not own a brick and mortar store can easily sell these items at far cheaper prices thanks to low overhead costs. Find that perfect leather product to give your loved ones; they won't forget it.

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A good shoulder bag is very important for women. It can not only carry your daily personal objects, but also show your tasting and charm. Then, choosing the right is vital for you. Follow these tips below when you are ready to buy it, you will get more idea. They are the adorable little thing that perfects your outfits for an evening hangout or a romantic dinner for two. They are simply gorgeous to fit with your fabulous dress or any casual clothing you put on. Shoulder bags petite physical makes them highly fashionable and draws attention appealingly. Take your pick for these lovely handbags from various designers in town.
Shoulder bags come with different styles, such as cross body, hobo, tote, and barrel shoulder bags. Try to choose a shape that is the opposite of your body type. They are easily slung across the chest or back. And can be small or large, and are perfect for traveling. They are shaped like a crescent moon, which have become super popular. They are in the shape of a barrel and numerous designers have embraced this shape. And can have single or double straps. They can be used for school and are also an eco-friendly way to hold items while shopping.
Bags come with different materials, and you need to be aware and knowledgeable on the benefits and drawbacks of these materials before choosing. Leather bags usually have a stylish look and can reflect the owners' tastes. They are durable, and will last for a long time with the right care. However, they are cheaper, sturdier, and much more reliable than leather shoulder bag.
Designer Shoulder Bags for Women quick links are worth the price you will pay. These are made of the finest products and embellishments. You can most definitely choose to buy a designer inspired purse for a fraction of the price. However, purchasing a designer handbag at least once in your lifetime is a must. The sense of pride and glee you will feel is amazing! Check out these famous designer bags, and start saving your money! If you would like to look stylish and maintain up using the contemporary trends, there are more important things to become buying than costly purses. Find some stylish cheap purses and spend the rest of one's money focusing on things that are of much greater importance.

An Antique Oil Painting May Come Into Its Own As An Investment

Many people who operate in the upper reaches of the financial world regard an antique oil painting as a great investment. Very wealthy people sometimes collect paintings and in the corporate world it has become fashionable for firms to furnish board rooms that are both works of art and also considerable investments. Although major works by painters such as Rubens and Renoir are mostly owned by governments and nations there is nevertheless a healthy market for private collectors. Private individuals and some corporations with money to invest attend auctions either personally or through agents and pay very considerable sums to own a masterpiece. They understand the investment and aesthetic value of works that might grace a board room or private collection and at the same time constitute a growing asset.
In 2006 a work by Jackson Pollock, painted in 1948, was sold for $156.8 million. The price, when compared with the cost of materials used in the work is quite a dramatic illustration of why artists are actually among the highest earning professionals. They or their heirs are usually higher earners than the accountants, business people or investors who buy their works. The pecuniary worth of their work rests in rarity, originality and reputation. The real worth may have been best expressed by John Keates who pointed out that beauty and truth are synonymous.
An anecdote might serve to illustrate a point about why artists are special. A youth who enjoyed painting quick links wanted to make it his career. His father, a wealthy scientist, dismissed the idea contemptuously, advising his son that art was for 'no-brainers'. In doing so he demonstrate an attitude that prevails commonly in materialistic societies. The boy gave up and became a lawyer instead. If he had been a genuine artist he might have persisted. Many stories depict the incredible courage and dedication of real artists. They persist through poverty and hopelessness driven by something greater than themselves to create things greater than themselves.
Art investments might fall into many different genres but oil paintings are popular. They are portable, especially if painted on canvas, require relatively little maintenance and do not tend to attract the attentions of tax collectors, unless traded. Ownership of them affords economic, social and intellectual satisfaction. A painting graces a room every day and grows in value as it does so.
As a medium oil is favored for several reasons over water colors, acrylics and other mediums. It allows an artist to work slowly, adding textures and light that will endure without fading. It is said that one of Van Gogh's famous paintings survived a considerable time as the floor of a chicken coop before being recovered and returned to its pristine state. The Internet is a great way to find an oil painting that may be affordable and worthwhile. Although hand painted copies of great works may be bought online they are probably not good investments because they cannot easily be resold. An original work by a little known artist could be a better investment if it pleases. The pleasure that it gives will be worth what was paid for it and if the artist becomes famous its aesthetic worth may be enhanced by a considerable fortune.

Be a Modern Lady in this Winter

Do you still remember the lovely girl in Japanese cartoons? They are so charming and cute, which are a little different from our traditional princesses who are in princess skirts in rococo style and keep delicate parasols with elegant lace trims. Having seen so many Japanese animations about lovely girls, I draw a conclusion that they have many in common, such as their stories, characters, clothing and so on. As to clothing, they prefer Japanese school uniforms, which consist of navy bule coat with elements of sailor suites, pleated skirts with a short length and a pair of knee high boots.
I know that knee high boots are not native shoes for Japanese, but they have regarded the tall boots as a part of their life. Of course, most of boots fans are girls and women as they like wearing them in most time of a year. It is said that many girls and women in Japan don't have straight legs as their traditional life styles have a bad effect on their legs. However, you find that Japanese girls wearing high knee boots seem to own perfect legs. That is true high knee boots can make the legs of a girl look more longer and straighter, which is a good help to modicate the shape of the body.
As we all know, New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and HongKong are famous capitals of fashions. We have always worn clothing in our traditional way, why not make a chage and copy the Japanese style? It is said that our traditional styles are serious and mature, on contrary, Japanese one is more cute and lovely. If you change your appearance, you will be refreshed with a new look. There are many kinds of knee high boots which are designed with various materials and styles, so you can make different matches with all your clothing. Hence your styles are changed and you can be unique every day, such as lolita, punk, gothic, cosplay and so on.
Ladies Knee high boots quick links are so magical that they can make a girl so charming and attractive. You have entered the world of knee high boots and be prepared to enjoy the wonderful journey. Of course, you can be creative to make your own styles with some Japanese elements, keep in mind that the knee high boots are the most shining part of your style! Are you ready to be a modern girl in this winter?

Lastest Trend - Cheap Over The Knee Boots

Over the knee boots came into existence. So, now is the time to acknowledge them and learn on different varieties of over the knee boots and wearing them. Over the knee boots are great additions to every woman's wardrobe. So, now the time came for learning how to wear these boots. The signature description for the over the knee boots is that they are long and tall and cross above knees. Once there were days, whereas the low cost vinyl costume boots are a choice for wearing on the winter. But nowadays, some top designers are manufacturing stylish and sleek boots that can be worn by any woman.
Over the knee boots are considered as hot fashion items as they are popular not only with the "average" woman but also with the celebrities. However, it is important that you go for an outfit that will match perfectly so as to achieve that hot look. Stockings, leggings and skin tight jeans are perfect outfits to wear with knee high boots. You can also wear the boots with short dresses that are above the knee. You should also ensure that the color of your outfit matches with that of your boot. You should always go for a pair of boots that has the appropriate heel length so as to bring out the best in you. Over the knee boots come in a variety of sizes and they are perfect for all body types. The boots however tend to draw attention towards your thigh area and they may not be a perfect choice for those women who are not comfortable with their thighs.
The current trends in shoes for women are over the knee boots because of its versatile and chic look makes this shoe type a hot favorite of celebrities and stars. Over the knee boots are vogue this season so you should know how to wear them to look hot and sexy. These shoes undoubtedly a must have in any girls wardrobe. To wear these shoes and to carry these boots choose a perfect pair with a perfect dress to match with.
You can find Cheap Over The Knee Boots quick links in suede, shear ling and in fine leathers. Purchasing and trying Over the Knee Boots can be overwhelming for some people. So, there are some basic tips to wear these boots. You can wear the over the knee boots with any kind of jersey dress that has an ideal length of the edge being mid thigh. If you prefer wearing these boots with a short skirt, then you can try keeping the length of the skirt about one inch over the top of the boots. Along with the dress or a skirt, you have to wear a pair of opaque tights. You can also wear pants with Over the Knee boots; but you need to pair the boots with the leggings or skinny jeans that will match the boots.

Necessary Jewelry for Fashion - Cheap Bangles

Today, bangle have become popular with stylish women all over the world. People are only satisfied with traditional bangle bracelets. They are finding fashionable, personalized, affordable, elegant and etc bangles and bracelets. Many people and jewelry makers believe that bangle bracelets are the necessary jewelry for fashion.
Bangle are perfect for everyone because they can be worn anytime, anywhere and with anything. Bangles are typically made of rigid materials, and differ from bracelets in that they have no clasp. Common materials for bangles include gold, silver, glass, wood, metal, plastic, resin, gemstone and some others. Bangles can be simple bangs, or they can be elaborately engraved and decorated with gems. In modern fashion, bangle bracelets have been embraced by people of diverse cultures. Because they range in price from a few cents to thousands of dollars (depending on the quality of the metals and gems), and they can be enjoyed by a diverse range of users. Some people may like to wear one bangle or bracelet on one hand, and some other people like to wear a number of cheap bangles quick links together which also creates a pleasant tinkling sound whenever you move your arms, subtly calling attention to your every motion.
They are available in a seemingly endless variety of styles. Choose from diamond bracelets, gold bangles and beaded pieces. Silver bracelets with gemstones are luxurious, while gold bracelets that climb up your arm in spirals are edgy and sexy. While, how to choose a suitable size bangle bracelet? Many variables influence how a bangle will fit. Characteristics like material, shape and interior finish can prevent slip-on the wrist. The fit of bangle and bracelets, snug, average or loose, is determined by the wearer's wrist size and hand size. These measurements are needed to purchase the correct size and be satisfied with your new bangles and bracelets.
If you are looking for a fun project of jewelry that you can throw on with a jean in a hurry or carefully layer with other accessories for a special date, bangle bracelets will be your best choice, for they are simple and seamless. A bangle bracelet will either lip over your hand or have a hidden hinged opening. Worried about buying favorite bangle or bracelet? In fact, there is no need. There are so many Cheap Bangles available on the fashion jewelry market on both online stores and offline stores.

Silver Bead Necklaces The Hottest Trends of the Year

Silver Bead Necklaces: You can also get personalised necklaces where by you can engrave loving messages for your sweetheart. Similarly you also have necklaces personalised with your favored birthstones. In addition, you can also get them encrusted with cubic zirconia.
Purchasing necklaces on line: With the advent of World-wide-web, you can now buy them on line. For an additional touch of glamour you will appreciate to have on the double silver heart necklace. These work best with shorter chains above the neckline so that the pendant can be highlighted. You can even pick choker-duration silver necklaces with the double-heart motif if you're not chubby.
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She's a fame whore': Courtney Stodden slammed by co-stars of new reality series Couple's Therapy

Fellow cast members of the new reality series Couple's Therapy have rounded on Courtney Stodden calling her a 'fame whore' and accusing her of ruining the show.
Stodden,18, and her 51-year-old husband are among five couples featured in the VH1 show beginning this week.
But the teenager's appearance and antics angered the other on the series who said they were only on the show to promote themselves rather than seek genuine help.

Couple's Therapy: Courtney Stodden has been accused of ruining a new reality TV show which she appears in with husband Doug Hutchison

Stodden has made a name for herself by marrying Green Mile star Doug Hutchinson and parading around Los Angeles in a series of skimpy, flesh bearing outfits.
Blogger Nik Richie, who is on the show with his wife Shayne Lamas, winner of Season 12 of The Bachelor, accused Stodden of being a 'fame whore.'

'Doug and Courtney were acting like they were in love and everything was perfect,' Richie, 33, told The Daily Beast website.
'Courtney was just a creepy overtly sexual person. She wouldn’t open up and that’s what bothered a lot of us.

Is this normal? She was accused of being overtly sexual for a 17-year-old

'Obviously there’s something there. Why does this person crave so much attention? Why is this person so sexual at 17? Why is she wearing stripper clothes? I personally think they were there for the wrong reasons. They want to be famous and they’re getting the most out of it.'
His wife added that Stodden had to 'put on a show' for the first episode.
'Showing your deepest, darkest times in life with Courtney Stodden sitting there twiddling her f***ing thumbs, it was a definitely a challenging time in the first week,' said Lamas, 26.
During the series where the couples are counseled by psychotherapist Dr. Jenn Berman they undergo group sessions and individual sessions.
The five couples are followed everywhere by cameras for the reality show.

Superficial? Apparently the star didn't open up enough on the show which is meant to delve deep

The others taking part are Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen of Real Housewives of New York City,rapper Too $hort Shaw and his ex girlfriend, Monica Payne, back; and Joel 'JoJo' Hailey of K-Ci & JoJo and the former Jodeci and his wife, Tashaunda ('Tiny').
Dr Berman said he was surprised the animosity to Stodden and her husband.

'Fame whore':  Blogger Nik Richie (L) and his wife, actress Shayne Lamas are not a fan of Courtney

He said: 'I didn’t expect the extent of aggression and animosity in the house from the moment they walked in.
'It really surprised me, in all honesty. I was quite shocked. Courtney and Doug posed many challenges. 
'But we did what we therapists do—we processed it until a lot of people understood that they were allowing other stuff to be a distraction and that I was providing a safe environment for them to do all of the deep work they had to.'
Couple's Therapy begins on October 3rd on VH1.

Fellow cast members: Singer Dalvin DeGrate of JoDeCi and rapper Too $hort

Couple in therapy: Alex McCord and Simon Van Kempen also star on the show

Strictly over the top! A dress with a 15ft veil, Katy Perry flown in to sing, Elton and Cowell at daggers drawn. Oh, and a £3m bill. How Holly Valance bagged her billionaire

Happy ever afters come in all shapes and sizes, and when you have spent £2 million and rising on your big day, there is bound to be a sense that every last stop — however vulgar — has been pulled out.
And so it was at the wedding of ex-Neighbours sexpot Holly Valance to British property millionaire Nick Candy in Los Angeles this weekend.
It was, of course, outrageously over-the-top, starting with the bride’s Barbie-meets-Miss-Havisham frock: an ivory and grey J’Aton  Couture gown with cascades of pigeon-coloured frou-frou about the hem.

Pulling out all the stops: Holly Valance with her new husband Nick Candy at their wedding ceremony in Las Vegas this weekend. Guests were apparently overheard complaining that the gown showed too much cleavage

Some guests could be heard tutting that the dress showed too much cleavage — after all, it is a decade since Holly was at her peak as a pin-up poppet.
Others remarked that it looked as if it had been dipped in a puddle — but it is said to have cost over £35,000, so one has to assume that the grubby-hem look was intentional. And lest anyone think that she was not really trying, she added a positively regal 15 ft veil in shimmering white lace.

 

Her groom, 39 years old, weak-chinned and completely minted, made up for any deficiencies in his own exterior by putting on a really big show. He hired Katy Perry as their wedding singer, which is understood to have cost around £1.2  million for a brief 45-minute set.
He also footed the £60,000 bill for the fresh blooms on the day, which stood in great creamy columns, and included the bride’s decidedly modern bouquet of ‘black magic’ calla lilies.

Intimate: An aerial shot of the ceremony

The big moment: Holly and Candy exchange vows in front of guests

But that was a drop in the ocean compared to the cost of the four days of festivities, which included the serving of thousands of canapés, mounds of sushi, two pre-parties and two barbecues to boot.
Candy even flew in the cast of Jersey Boys, as his bride loves the musical. The final bill is said to hover between £2.5 and £3 million.
However, things felt a little less top-drawer when it came to the guest list.
For, although Candy has a reputation for shameless networking, his guests were a funny mix of the A-list and the I’ll-go-anywhere-for-free-Krug crowd of London-based ‘socialites’.
Nancy Dell’Olio, artist Tracey Emin, Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli and milliner Philip Treacy were among the lucky 300 invited.
Nancy met Holly when they were on Strictly together last year, as did Tonioli. How Nick and Holly know Tracey Emin is anyone’s guess.

Luxury: After-party guests relax in the hot tub at a grand LA manor called Fleur De Lys, one of Beverly Hills' most expensive homes

Their most A-list guest was Simon Cowell, who for reasons best known to himself, did not plead a prior engagement. Cowell, 52, turned up on Saturday afternoon and was among those who saw the couple plight their troth in a friend’s garden in Beverly Hills.
He was then free to mingle with their other most famous guest, Sir Elton John — and this was truly uncomfortable, as Sir Elton is vocal about how he hates Cowell and what his shows have done to the music business.
The last time the two saw each other was in St Tropez this summer, when Elton mooned at Cowell as they relaxed on their respective yachts.
I’m told Cowell spent much of the wedding day lurking behind floral arrangements with a cigarette, gossiping with Tonioli, who is an old friend.
He didn’t bring a date, despite being linked to model and actress Carmen Electra, although he was seen telling Nancy Dell’Olio that she looked ‘amazing’. Nancy, wearing an understated (for her) number — skin-tight, green and bronze, in a Roman style — was delighted to flirt right back.

Star guest: Pop svengali Simon Cowell was one of the A-listers in attendance

The other ‘big stars’ of the guest list were Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, with their mother Sarah Ferguson tagging along.
Fergie was spotted holding court by the pool of the Beverly Hills Hotel on Friday lunchtime. She talked about being able to sense the ‘inner pain’ of her fellow invitees, before announcing: ‘I always cry at weddings.’ She added, over a West Hollywood salad (£17): ‘Perhaps I need to get married next.’
In fact, the price of the salad may have been what was making her feel emotional as, a little unusually, Holly and Nick’s guests were asked to cover some of the costs themselves.
Those lucky enough to receive an invitation (each costing £300 and coming in a pale grey box, etched with the couple’s intertwined initials) had to pay for their own flights to LA.
They were then all requested to stay in the renowned Beverly Hills Hotel — the ‘pink palace’ favoured by everyone from Liz Taylor and Marilyn Monroe to Howard Hughes and John Lennon.
Rather surprisingly, considering Candy’s global property empire is worth £9 billion, guests were asked to pick up the tab for their own accommodation, and any meals on site.
Given that rooms start at £380 a night, there was muttering among some less well-heeled members of the party. ‘Even a glass of water on room service is 50 quid,’ wailed one.

Well, she is Australian: The set up for the pool party and barbecue following the wedding at the Fleur De Lys mansion

The festivities started on Thursday, when Candy hosted a party at Soho House in LA. Guests ate in the terrace garden, where giant lanterns hang from olive trees. It’s an intensely romantic space.
The following day there was an immense official ‘welcome party’ at Paramount Studios. The Jersey Boys performed, then there was a surprise screening for Holly. Her close family and friends had been filmed recording a version of the song The Most Beautiful Girl In The World in her honour.
Her parents — Rachel, a Southampton-born former model, and Rajko, a Yugoslavian jazz guitarist and model — took starring roles, as did Nick’s brother Christian.
Holly’s closest friend, Stephanie McIntosh, a fellow Neighbours actress, was also featured. The bride broke down in tears upon seeing it.
For that event, Holly wore a tight, short, hot pink Versace dress. She told guests that she was ‘very nervous’ about the wedding day, not least in case she messed up her first dance and was heckled by Bruno Tonioli.

Travelling in style: Blacked-out people-carriers ferried guests to the scene of the nuptials. Simon Cowell, of course, declined, and arrived in his own Rolls-Royce (pictured)

On the big day, the corridors of the hotel thrummed with activity. Blacked-out people-carriers ferried guests to the scene of the nuptials. Simon Cowell, of course, declined, and arrived in his own Rolls-Royce.
The bride cried tears of joy during the ceremony, and the groom was seen wiping his eyes after it.
To follow there was, of course, Champagne, plus cooling mojito cocktails. Then as the evening fell, there was a barbecue and dancing, before Katy Perry sang her short set. And the next day, everyone was invited back to the venue for a pool party and another barbecue. (Well, Holly is Australian.)

Posed: Just one official photo was released of the wedding. Guests were asked to leave cameras at home but it did not appear that the pair had sold rights to the wedding to any celebrity publications

The great topic of conversation, apart from the cost of attending the wedding, was why it was taking place in LA at all, as the couple, who like to be known by the blended surname Valandy, live in London. The word is that Holly has designs on a Hollywood career and that Nick is trying to raise his profile ahead of some expansion in America.
Raised in Surrey by a Greek-Cypriot mother and a father who worked in advertising, Nick went into business with his younger brother in the Nineties. They turned a £6,000 loan from their grandmother into a multi-billion-pound property portfolio in little over a decade.

Holly's huge engagement ring: She and Candy became engaged last December while on holiday at a £2,000-a-night resort in the Maldives

He is said to be worth £155 million, give or take. He travels by private jet and lives with Holly in a huge apartment in the Candy brothers’ signature development, One Hyde Park.
Holly, 29, made her name as Felicity ‘Flick’ Scully in Neighbours, before launching a pop career. Competing in Strictly in 2011 was her biggest public exposure in years.
The pair became engaged last December while on holiday at the £2,000-a-night Reethi Rah resort in the Maldives. Nick had staff write ‘Will You Marry Me?’ in fire on the sand and proposed to an ecstatic Holly with a ring sporting an enormous, pear-shaped diamond.
Wedding guests were told that instead of gifts, donations should be made to Disability Rights International or Alzheimer’s Research.
They were also told to leave their cameras at home, which usually means rights to the wedding photographs have been sold to a magazine. 
However, one guest tells me: ‘There wasn’t anyone who seemed to be interviewing the guests, so we actually think that apart from releasing one official photograph they are keeping this to themselves.’
Time, and Valandy’s imminent publicity needs, will tell.

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