The Alternative Wedding Event

Most people spend their Sunday afternoons over family lunches or brunch with friends or browsing the Sunday papers over coffee and croissants, me? Well I spend most of my Sunday's at Wedding Fairs! Ok, not every Sunday, I do spend some doing the other things too, but during 'Fair Season' [as I call it], its mostly Wedding Fairs.

Today's was a little different.... well it was the Alternative Wedding Event - organised by the wonderful ladies at One of a Kind Weddings and also it was a bit of a Wedding TweetUp - with some wonderful Wedding Bloggers and Suppliers from Twitter.

So what were we treated to at the Alternative Wedding Event? It was a boutique event, beautifully presented in the stunning location that is the Guinness Storehouse, with a select few wedding vendors, each offering slightly alternative goods and services to those looking for something a little different for their wedding.

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For me the highlight [apart from meeting some of my twitter peeps] was the fashion show. Despite actually walking 'into' the fashion show on my arrival - the catwalk was the room, I loved the alternative dress and style! See for yourself;

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And finally some pics of our little wedding tweet up at the Alternative Wedding Event:

The Wedding TweetUp at the Alternative Wedding Event

 

The fabulous Aisling Nelson of Rangoli and Marie Bradley of Finer Details and Annie from Aislinn Events

Little pic of me!

Me chatting with the fabulous Authors of  Tink's Bridal Blog and Bride and Joy

These amazing photos were kindly taken and shared by the amazing Lisa O' Dwyer of Lisa O' Dwyer Photography

Presenting: A button for my blog

I've always wanted one of these for my blog and after this weekends 'mini blog makeover' I decided it was the prefect time to investigate making one.

So here it is? What do you all think? [Please be kind, its taken non-techy me hours to do!]

I've now got to figure out how to produce the html code so that you can all 'take a button' and display if on your blogs and websites [of course, only if you want to!]

Several minutes later... 

I figured it out! Me! I'm so ecstatic! If you would like to use my little blog button on your site... you can find the html code on the right hand side bar a further down!

Blue Wedding Dress anyone?

One word: 

A-Maze-ing! 

-no?  

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A little bit of 'Jane Austen' inspiration for your wedding

Jane Austen is one of my favourite writers. Pride & Prejudice is perhaps amongst my top rated novels of all times. And when it comes to inspiration for your wedding is there anything more grand, decadent and delicate?

Before I share the little Inspiration Board I've put together this morning a few words of guidance on wedding inspirations. 

'Inspired Wedding' does not mean replica wedding. Inspiration implies touches or ideas; obviously the stronger and more widely you use your inspiration the more telling it will be, but having an inspirational theme or idea to your wedding does not mean you need to become a leading expert in your chosen idea.

And now for some inspiring wedding ideas 'a la Jane Austen'. 

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Pronovias Fashion Video

With our Pronovias Trunk Show starting tomorrow, I thought you might enjoy the 2011 fashion show video.
Pronovias Trunk Show

Fraudulent Bridal Website

The Bridal Boutique received a notice from one of our bridal lines that there are several fraudulent bridal websites who are attempting to sell knock-off gowns. The websites are touting that they are selling the designer lines when they have no contract with the bridal companies. I was given a list of the websites to warn brides.  The following sites are currently facing legal action and you are highly recommended not to do business with following:

www.ubrides.com
www.bridalgown.net
www.buyer100.com
www.dresstimes.com
www.made-in-china.com
www.mingyanbridal.com
www.peridress.com
www.weddingo.net
www.duosheng.cn
www.moonbasabridal.com
www.fashionlande.com
www.dailymoda.com
www.dragonoriental.com
www.2010romdresses.org
www.dodressme.com
www.bridalme.com
www.elledream.com

If you fall in love with a specific bridal gown, go to the manufacturers web page and look under "Authorized Retailer".  This is where you will find a list of authorized bridal shops.  If something seems to good to be true, it probably is!

As always,

...be timeless,

Jenny

Pakistan - Punjab plans to double cotton output

Punjab plans to double its cotton production from 8 million bales to 16 million bales by 2015 by ensuring availability of the best biotech cottonseeds and agriculture extension services, Punjab Chief Minister advisor Zulfiqar Khosa said on Wednesday.
 

The government has paved way for introduction of biotech seeds by enacting bio safety laws Khosa said speaking at the fifth meeting of Asian Research and Development Network.

The three-day international conference of cotton research scientists has been jointly sponsored by the Government of Punjab, International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) and Centre for Agricultural Bioscience International (CABI). Fifty delegates from 15 countries are participating in the conference and would read their research papers.

Khosa said that enacting of relevant law has helped in approval of 8 local BT cotton varieties developed by domestic seed companies. He said Punjab government is also negotiating with Monsanto for introduction of latest biotech cottonseed varieties.

The head of ICAC research wing Dr Muhammad Rafiq Chaudhry said there has been an unusual increase in global cotton rates. He said last Friday cotton was quoted at $2.36 a pound.

Cotton crop needs more insecticides than other crops. This high use has been reduced by pest resistant BT cotton varieties. He said global pesticide use on cotton crop has declined by 26 per cent in past one decade. This year 62 per cent of all cotton cultivated in the world was from BT cottonseeds. We could live without use of insecticides by developing required technology.
 

CABI Director Dr Julie said that controlling primary pests and diseases has increased the incidence of secondary pests that needs attention of cotton scientists.

Punjab Secretary Agriculture Arif Nadeem said that many farmers were devastated due to adverse traits of uncertified BT cottonseeds.

Now, with the approval of tested BT cotton varieties, the agriculture extension department would be able to advise the farmers on use of each of the eight approved varieties.

Two million bales were lost annually due to curl leave virus, two million bales due to attack by other insects and one million bales owing to water shortage. Use of pest and virus resistant varieties would avert most of this damage, Nadeem said.

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association Chairman Gohar Ejaz deplored that the cotton production in Pakistan has declined from 70 kilogram per hectare in 1992 to 560 kilogram per hectare this year. Real boost to cotton productivity would come from research by local scientists, Gohar said.

Source: the News, Pakistan

Apparel - List of Companies, Distributors, Suppliers, Manufacturers, Importers, Exporters

Dean Textiles Buying Service
Buying agents of ladies wear, mens wear, kids wear, beach wear, formal wear, sports wear, sleep wear, home furnishings, bathroom furnishings, kitchen linen available in a variety of colors, designs and patterns.
Address:  Kumar Nagar East, Tiruppur - 641 603, India Send Enquiry
Phone: +(91)-(421)-4341312/4341314 Fax: +(91)-(421)-4341313
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(91)-9843047484
Website: http://www.dean-textiles.com/


Glory House Apparels Inc
Providers of variety of services including selection of vendors, sampling, quality management, timely management of orders, pilot run, status reporting, shipping co-ordination, laboratory tests etc.
Address:  Kurunji Nagar Extn, Sheriff Colony, Tiruppur - 641 604, IndiaSend Enquiry
Phone: +(91)-(421)-4325717Fax: +(91)-(421)-4326717
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(91)-9894420000/9894343717
Website:http://www.gloryhouse.in/



Mars Shipping Agency,Mumbai
Indian buying agent involved in offering services like arranging meeting, co-ordinating for samples, quality assurance, consolidation of shipments, risk management and also helps in sourcing all type of products from all over the world
Address: A/8, Sai Sadguru Apartments, Andheri Ghatkopar Link Road, Asalpha, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai - 400 084, India
Phone: +(91)-(22)-25158796
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(91)-9867356187
Website: http://www.marsshipping.net/palletization-funigation.html

Savvy Sourcing
Buying agents of table napkins, home furnishing, home textile, decorative handicraft, fashion accessories, decorative wooden furniture, bed linen, bed cover, home textiles, handicrafts & furniture, fashion accessories and garments & fabric yardage
Address: Building No.78, IInd Floor Main Market(Above AXIS Bank), Old Rajender Nagar, New Delhi - 110 060, India
Phone: +(91)-(11)-42430003/42430004/42430005 Fax: +(91)-(11)-42430268
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(91)-9811455669
Website: http://www.savvy-sourcing.com/aboutus.html

Team Work Inc.
Indian buying agents offering sourcing services for christmas gifts, candle, candle accessories, garden accessories, nautical gifts, lighting accessories, wooden furniture, kitchen textile, home furnishings, rugs, bathroom accessories and housewares
Address: No. A-70, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi - 110 019, India
Phone: +(91)-(11)-26278240/26278241 Fax: +(91)-(11)-41604195
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(91)-9810077941
Website: http://www.teamworkinc.com/

Max India
Buying agent deals in home furnishing, handicrafts and apparels, men apparel, women apparel and kids apparel, school uniforms, security uniforms, hospital uniforms, antique furniture and artificial jewelery
Address: No. 321, Vikas Surya Complex, Manglam Place Sector 3, Rohini, Delhi - 110 085, India
Phone: +(91)-(11)-47243438 Fax: +(91)-(11)-47243438
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(91)-9811044448/9311112302
Website: http://www.indiamart.com/maxindiadelhi/

Orion Overseas Exports
Offering buying consulting services such as engineering goods, leather products, handicraft items, industrial tools, industrial equipments, automobile components, consumer goods, chemicals, agro products, industrial consumables and foundry materials.
Address: 302, Rizvi Heights, 3rd Floor, Gabriel Lane, Off. L. J. Road, Mahim W, Mumbai - 400 016, India
Phone: +(91)-(22)-24473702 Fax: +(91)-(22)-24465542
Website: http://www.indiamart.com/orionoverseas/

Khem Chand Jain
Sourcing and buying agent of cotton fabrics, silk fabrics and mill made fabrics such as organdy, voile, cambrics, poplins, cotton sattin, velvettes, flannel, crepe, fine silk, organza silk, dupion silk, nylon sattin, poly sattin and texo linning
Address: 1290, Vaidwara, Maliwara, Chandni Chowk, Delhi - 110 006, India
Phone: +(91)-(11)-23252625
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(91)-9811017801
Website: http://www.indiamart.com/khem-chand-jain/

Cherubic India
Sourcing agents for home furnishings, rugs, bed linens, table linens, upholstery fabrics, kitchen linens, floor coverings, stainless steel cookware, scarves, ladies bags, bathroom accessories, wooden furniture, art ware and kids accessories
Address: 57-A, 2nd Floor, Khizrabad, New Delhi - 110 025, India
Phone: +(91)-(11)-65688330/69419518 Fax: +(91)-(11)-26921630
Mobile / Cell Phone: +(91)-9810245172
Website: http://www.indiamart.com/cherubicindia/

Were you as disappointed by the Royal Wedding invite as I was?

I've long said that no matter what Kate and Wills do for their wedding will set the trend for years to come. I've often also said that for me a wedding invite is [perhaps] the most important aspect of a wedding; it sets the tone of what is the come. When I caught my first glimpse of the Royal Wedding invite this morning I must say I was disappointed, very disappointed. [And I hope the only trend this invite is setting is -what not do have as a wedding invite!]

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For the couple who have the world's leading Wedding Suppliers and Vendors at their feet and the rest of the world watching their every [wedding] move, this was chosen! I ask you - what were they thinking!

In my [humble] opinion its boring, lack lustre and I really hope it is not a taste of what is to come. Wills and Kate are supposed to be the monarchy of the 21st century and at their first chance [hurdle] to shine, be different and reassure, that yes, they can take us forward, they fail, abysmally. OK, yes, I know, its only an invite... but I think you all get where I going with this.

Lets say a little pray that the rest of the wedding is something to speak of.... and the right kind of something too!

Individual Bridesmaid Dresses

Right now I am loving individual bridesmaid dresses in complimentary hues, tones, colours, shapes and sizes!

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Lawson launches cloud-based PLM product

Supply chain software provider Lawson Software has announced the general availability of its Lawson Fashion PLM on the Cloud solution.

Lawson said the solution offers fashion companies a lower entry cost to product lifecycle management software.

Its specific software modules include Line Optimizer, Storyboard, Fabric & Trim, Product Manager, Workflow and Source.

Because it is deployed via the Amazon EC2 cloud infrastructure, Lawson said fashion companies can extend or reduce their use of on the Cloud as their business and requirements change.

"Lawson Fashion PLM on the Cloud helps simplify software ownership because customers do not need to worry about the hardware and system management – Lawson takes care of that for them through the Amazon infrastructure," said Frédéric Champalbert, general manager of Fashion for Lawson.

"Customers deploying Fashion PLM on the Cloud also benefit because they access their applications via a stable and secure Amazon platform with flexible computing power and 99.95% uptime."

List of Buying House/Agent of Bangladesh

Garment buying house directory provide Garment Buying House Directory, Garment Buying Agents, Garment Import Consultant, Garment Service Provider, Garment Buying House, Buying House Company Listing, Garments Sourcing company, Garment Buying Agents, Apparels Buying House........

 Sears Buyign Services, Inc.
Contact Person: Ho, Vincent Wing Kin, General Manager
Address: Erectors House (7th Floor)18, Central Avenue,Banani, Dhaka
Tel: 8853086
Fax: 8811178

Season Apparel Services Ltd.
Contact Person: Md. Nuruzzaman, Managing Director
Address: House # 6, Road # 10,Block-H,Banani, Dhaka
Tel: 8854034, 0189411492
Fax: 9885699

Sentier Mode Apparels
Contact Person: Mohan Mia, Country Manager
Address: House # 132 (3rd Floor), Lane # 5,New DOHS,Mohakhali, Dhaka
Tel: 9884800, 8814242, 018-213156
Fax: 9883245

Seung Ryong Ind. Co. Ltd.
Contact Person: S.M. Lee, Managing Director
Address: House # 5, Road # 28,Banani Model Town,Banani, Dhaka
Tel: 9881751
Fax: 9881750

Seven Step Apparel Export Import Ltd.
Contact Person: Masudur Rahman Khan, Managing Director
Address: 152/2D, Green Road,3rd Floor,Panthapath, Dhaka
Tel: 9119307
Fax: 9114739

Shade Business Line Ltd.
Contact Person: S.B Naik, Managing Director
Address: House # 15/A,Road # 35,Gulshan-2, Dhaka
Tel: 8823180
Fax: 8824509

Shahin Traders Co.
Contact Person: Hasanur Bari, Proprietor
Address: Alamin Center,25/A. Dilkusha C/A, (10th Floor)Dilkusha, Dhaka
Tel: 9564513, 9667704
Fax: 9565894

Shaiva Mode Inc.
Contact Person: Shalivahan Singh Parmar, Resident Director
Address: House # 8A,Road # 90,Gulshan-2, Dhaka
Tel: 9880120, 9896510, 0171-520871
Fax: 8823357, 9880119

Shamaftex
Contact Person: Faruque Ahmed Khan, CEO, Pro
Address: House# 18 (G. Floor), Road # 16, Sector # 04,Uttara, Dhaka
Tel: 8959137
Fax: 8959167

Shams Design & Marketing
Contact Person: Mohammud Monir Uddin, Proprietor
Address: House # 30/A, Road # 2,Sector # 3,Uttara, Dhaka
Tel: 8955196
Fax: 8931881

Shamtex International
Contact Person: Md. Ali Azam, Managing Director
Address: South Halishahar,Halishahar, Chittagong
Tel: 741733
Fax: 741809

 Shathi Fabrics International
Contact Person: Md. Amjad Hossain, Managing Director
Address: Karim Chamber (5th Floor)99, Motijheel C/A,Motijheel, Dhaka
Tel: 9558041, 9567693, 01715043758
Fax: 9565090

Shell Co.
Contact Person: Ghulam Kabria Khan, Proprietor
Address: House # B-185 (1st Floor)Road # 21, New DOHS,Mohakhali, Dhaka
Tel: 9891706, 8829383, 011-801787
Fax: 8812950

Shinhwa Exim Ltd.
Contact Person: Jong Heung Lee, Managing Director
Address: Montecristo B/D 3F,Plot NE (K)-10A/2, 176, Gulshan-2,Gulshan, Dhaka
Tel: 9880137, 9882269
Fax: 9882269

Shukti International
Contact Person: Suchi Brata Saha, Proprietor
Address: House # 4, Road # 1, Lane # 1, Block-G,Halishahar Housing Estate,Halishahar, Chittagong
Tel: 725704, 018-317730
Fax: 725704

SHYAM
Contact Person: Md Mokhlesul Haque, Proprietor
Address: Block# F, Road # 11, House # 02,Banani, Dhaka
Tel: 8850418
Fax: 8821813

Siatex (BD) Ltd.
Contact Person: Pranub Dutta, Managing Director
Address: House # 466 (3rd Floor)Road # 31, New DOHS,Mohakhali, Dhaka
Tel: 8816439,9893689, 0171-594686
Fax: 8813993

Sierra Style
Contact Person: A.S.M. Hasan Zaheed, Managing Partner
Address: House # 3 Road # 17,Block # C,Banani, Dhaka
Tel: 8816589, 01713069508
Fax: 8857239

Silk Route Design Ltd.
Contact Person: A.H.M. Monirul Islam (Bappy), Managing Director
Address: Firoz Tower (6th Floor)152/3-B Green Road,Panthapath, Dhaka
Tel: 8120584, 8151491, 8126090
Fax: 8125410

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Pronovias Trunk Show

It's hard to put into words the excitement that is building  at The Bridal Boutique as we ready our shop for the upcoming Pronovias Trunk Show, next weekend.  To make things even more exciting, we had the pleasure of meeting with our Pronovias Sales Rep. Beth yesterday to view the 2012 Avance' Collection.  In fact, we were able to order six 2012 gowns that should arrive in April or May of this year.

You might be asking yourself, why attend a trunk show?  Well, let me tell you that it is well worth your time.  Although we carry gowns from each bridal line, trunk shows fill in the gap by allowing brides to view the entire or close to the entire collection from the current season.  As the bride, you have the best selection of  from the Pronovias line.



Why Pronovias? This is one of the oldest designer bridal lines in the world.  Located in Barcelona Spain, they are able to keep a close eye on fashion and bring the best elements into the bridal line. Beyond design, their gowns are made from high quality fabric and there is no detail left unfinished.


If you are still deciding on your bridal gown, make an appointment to view and try on the Pronvias gowns.

Until next tme,

...be timeless

Jenny

10 Wedding Mistakes YOU do not want to make.

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1. Misunderstanding what a wedding budget is and how it works.

Having a budget for your wedding does not mean that you are having [what has been become known as] a 'Budget Wedding' [i.e. wedding on the cheap]. A wedding budget is the specific amount of money you have, will save or have set aside to spend on your wedding. Before finalising what you budget will be, it is very important to establish what are your priorities for your wedding and also to have a rough idea what various wedding suppliers in your chosen area charge. Just because you have allocated €500 for a wedding dress doesn't mean one exists. Know your wedding market.

2. Booking 'Weekend Warrior' Wedding Suppliers

The Wedding Industry is an industry that generates billions worldwide each year. Many weddings take place over the weekend and over the years 'Wedding Weekend Warriors', who have full time paid jobs as Accountants, Shop Assistants, Engineers etc brush up on their hobby skills and book themselves out as professional Photographers, Videographers, Planners, Chauffeurs [and much more]. Many of these 'Wedding Weekend Warriors' [on the face of it] seem like excellent value, often charging up to half the price as their professional counterparts - an attractive proposition to any cash conscience bride. But what few brides realise that these [mostly] unqualified 'wedding suppliers' lack the proper resources, experience, connections, insurance and equipment to provide the service they have advertised and brides only discover this when its too late: after their wedding!

3. Taking forum advice as gospel!

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Wedding discussion forums are a terrific resource. Brides and grooms share great insights, ideas, advice, feedback and recommendations at will. Forums greatest advantages and disadvantages is their anonymity.

Competing wedding suppliers and vendors often register as brides and grooms and belittle and in some cases write slanderous views and posts about competitors. If you ask for advice or recommendations or read something that appears to a 'fact' - do not take it as gospel. Do your own research too.

4. Your wedding is not your life.

A wedding is but one day of your life. Yes, you've possibly dreamt of it all your life, but don't loose sight of the fact that your life will continue afterwards, as will all your friendships and relationships [hopefully]. Don't strain friendships because your bridesmaids aren't as excited about your day as you are, or that they aren't willing to drop everything to run over and see if the latest shade of nail vanish you have bought will bring out the colour of our eyes at the Rehearsal Dinner. Be considerate, remember why you are getting married and don't sweat if those who you were sure would attend can't you have the rest of your life to spend with them.

Be a gracious bride, not a grumbling bride.

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5. Starting wedding dress shopping too late. 

A designer wedding dress can take between 6 - 8 months to order through a designer or bridal shop. The average bride will visit between 3-5 wedding dress before she orders a wedding dress and will have some 1-4 additional fitting and alternation appointments, collecting her finished wedding dress 3-6 weeks before her wedding.

With this in mind, realistically you want to starting wedding dress shopping some 9-12 months before your big day. Of course there are 'off the peg' dresses, and seamstresses who can make the dresses in a shorter space of time but these are all things to bear in mind when you start to look for that all important dress!

6. Do not keep your guests waiting for you at the ceremony. 

It is often said that a Queen is never late, that everyone else is merely early. It is also said that it is a brides prerogative to be late. When you are the ruler of your own country you can [pretty much] 'get away with murder', it is not the same when you are a bride, - remember this. 10 minutes is the ideal length to keep your guests waiting, anything beyond 15 minutes is plain rude.

7. Having a facial the day before the wedding. 

If you plan on have a facial or treating yourself to some nice beauty treatments in advance of your wedding day, do so a minimum of a week to 5 days out from the wedding. The last thing you will want to wake up to on your wedding day is a break out that would give any pizza a run for its money, which is what could have if your have a facial too close to your wedding day.

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8. Going on a crash diet the month before your wedding. 

Of course we all want to look our best on our wedding days, and for some of shedding those last few pounds will give is that extra confidence and boost we need.... remember though, wedding dresses are not as easily [or cheaply] altered as a normal dress and if you drop a dress size before your big day, you could have some serious wardrobe malfunctions the day of your wedding if your wedding dress does not fit the way its suppose to.


9. Not telling the Grooms-men what colour shoes and socks to wear.

Men are great. I love men, but lets face it, sometimes they can get it wrong. White socks and brown shoes with the grey pinstripe trousers might look great in their eyes. And they probably wont see your eyes bulge and widen when they reply to your 'What the hell were you thinking' - 'Sure it'll do' [a common response I got]. Take the time to tell them what will be supplied for them and what [exactly] they will need to bring. One way of getting beyond all this is to buy black underwear and socks for them all, even the novelty grooms-men/ best-men range and look at hiring shoes through your Tux hire if you are particularly concerned.

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10. Not hiring a Videographer. 

Your wedding day is but 24 little hours. You wont get to see it all. I'm sorry, you just wont. You'll be off having your photo taken, being nabbed by Auntie Doris in the hotel lobby, wrestling in the loo with your layers of taffeta and taking a moment with your new husband in the bridal suite and everything else will be going on all around - all part of your wedding day. Have a videographer - see the extra things that are happening on your big day, here those messages your loved ones will leave you, capture the silly dance your granddad thought no-one else saw - you'll be sorry, after - when its too late - trust me.

Upcoming International Trade Fair on Garments and Textiles.

A complete listing of fabric shows, textile expos, thread & yarns trade events, textile mills & manufacturing exhibitions, fabric weaving or printing trade fairs, printwear shows and garment textile trade shows along with their  details like organizer, event, venue & participant profiles. An array of worldwide B2B expositions and business meets related to textiles, fabrics and yarns at one-place helps you to pick one most suited to your profile thereby, saving your time, effort and money.


BYTEX
Date: 08-MAR-11 to 13-MAR-11
The Bytex is the 11th Exhibition of decorative textiles industry in Nita. The event will showcase Home Textile & Decorative Products Fair - Interior, carpet coverings and interior takes a leading place at unique in Slovakia specialized exhibition Home Textile-Interior.
Venue: Nitra Agrokomplex, Nitra, Slovakia




Interhometex Shenzhen Hometex Fair
Date: 07-MAR-11 to 10-MAR-11
Interhometex Shenzhen is the largest home textiles fair for import and domestic sales in China, organized by China Guangdong Hometextile Association. The exhibition is held twice a year in March and August, showcasing the latest products and design of curtains, gauze, blinds, upholstery fabric, toweling, bedding, furniture and kitchen linen, home textiles and accessories. Last year 400 exhibitors participated at a 60,000 sq.m. exhibiting area attracting 40,000 professional buyers around the country and over the world. It is recognized as the most effective must-attend home textiles trade fair in China.
Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Knit World
Date: 04-MAR-11 to 07-MAR-11
Knit World is an exhibition on knitting garments, allied machines and accessories industry in India. This is the 16th edition of the session which will be held at the Dana Mandi, Ludhiana. The exhibition will attract many visitors from different parts of the globe. For 4 days the trade show is being organized by The Journals Publication.
Venue: Dana Mandi, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Megatech Pakistan
Date: 03-MAR-11 to 05-MAR-11
Megatech Pakistan (International Garment, Textile & Leather Machinery & Accessories Exhibition) is designed to be the ideal one-stop sourcing centre targeting at the all-important local and international buyers from the Pakistan, South Asian and Middle East markets.
Venue: Karachi Expo Center, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

International Exhibition for Textile Fashion Accessories
Date: 02-MAR-11 to 06-MAR-11
It made a reputation as one of the important exhibitions for the textile, knitwear, leather, shoe industries and accessories, which is characterized with: good conditions for concluding contrancts, establishing business contracts exchange of information, opportunities for direct sales, specialized seminars and presentations of companies.
Venue: National Palace of Culture, Sofia, Bulgaria

TEX-STYLE
Date: 01-MAR-11 to 03-MAR-11
TEX-STYLE show, The Fair of Clothing and Fabrics in Poznan is an excellent venue to hold business meetings with domestic and foreign traders, to strengthen the company's position on the market and to present collections.
Venue: Poznan International Fair Grounds, Poznan, Poland

We strives to keep the information on the pages updated and current. However, please confirm trade show dates and venues directly with the organizers prior to attending the events.

7 Steps to the perfect Champagne Tower

There was a time when I used to think that Champagne Towers were insanely tacky and only used by those who [I thought] were 'trying' to hard. Now? Now... I kinda love them again. [Yes, I know, shock horror, I'm prone to changing my mind ... I am a woman guys!]

I'm often asked by clients if their venue can do one for them, or if they are hired in... or how it works. Basically, many clients in the past wanted them. For awhile I tended to steer them clear, [not for personal reasons], mostly for practical reasons; champagne fountains are easier to set up, easier to use and [in some cases] more cost effective. And of course champagne fountains had a novelty factor - for a while.... [for me], that is now gone and like with most things, [for me] Champagne Towers are back in vogue.

So how exactly does one make a Champagne Tower? Easy! Ok... not easy peasy... but in principle it sounds simple... the execution however is a little more [time consuming, frustrating, potentially damaging] 'involved'.

Step 1

You need a good firm solid base. I recommend a separate table with a spillage tray to catch overflow.

Step 2

Only use coup champagne glasses. [You know them, the retro rounded ones, - look like you should serve ice-cream in them] Your glasses should all be identical as well.

Step 3

Start by making a square using the glasses. Essentially the tower is just successively smaller squares on top of each other. So if your bottom square is 10 glasses by 10, your next will be 9 by 9 and so on until you have just 1 on top.

Step 4

In making a champagne tower, placement is key. You'll notice from your bottom '10 glass by 10 glass' square that as each glass is touching a small diamond shape is formed. Its over this 'diamond shape' that you want to place the stem of your next glass.

Step 5

Repeat step 4 until you have but 1 glass on top.

Step 6

Very slowly pour Champagne into the top glass and watch it 'flow' downwards. Larger champagne bottles or magnums are best for this.

Step 7 

If  the Champagne Tower is for decorative purpose only 'fill' with champagne in advance. If the Champagne Tower is part of or is your drinks reception have a waiter there to hand out the glasses - the last thing you want is Aunt Flow or Uncle Bob knocking over the whole Tower as they take their glass!

Image from Pink Peony

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Self Tanner Tops the List - TOPS

When it comes to tanning without the sun, the self tanner comes at the top of the list of alternatives. The sun can cause rashes on the skin and sometimes also cause diseases like cancer. Due to this reason, alternate tanning solutions were required.

People first came up with tanning beds. Tanning beds have powerful light source that emit ultraviolet rays to create the same effect as the sun and give the skin a good tan.
However, it was discovered that these ultra violet rays are highly dangerous and they are the primary reasons for all the diseases caused by the sun.
So tanning beds took a backseat as they had the same effect as the sun. The discovery of sunless tanning lotions and sprays was therefore a welcome addition to the tanning world.

A self tanner works in a quick and harmless way and gives the person using it a beautiful complexion.
The tan given by these tanning products are perfect and movie star like. The tanning lotions do not make the skin dry and brittle. It keeps the skin soft and moist and many of them come with aftercare moisturizers that can me spread on to the skin after the tanning process.

Many of them also come with built in sunscreen and protects the body from the sun. These products are relatively low cost and can be afforded by all.

This means that even the low income group can get a great tan without much effort. Some of these self tanning products are apply and go types and do not need 24 hour duration for the tan to set in.

This makes it perfect for the working class who do not have time to go for elaborate tanning sessions at a salon.

So it can be said that a self tanner is the right path to get a beautiful tan now-a-days when the ozone layer is depleting and the sun is becoming more and more harmful.

Convertible Tops Are Fashionable - TOPS

A convertible is known to be as a kind of automobile, which has a roof that is flexible in its movements. This flexible roof is referred to be as a convertible top.
Such flexible movements will allow the owner(s) of the car to retract and fold away the roof whenever they feel to do so.
Hence by this one can change the looks of a car from a normal vehicle to a luxurious open air vehicle and vice versa.

Today many car models are designed in this format (i.e.) in convertible or in a flexi form. It is one of the best luxuries that a person can go for.

You have a facility to cruise all along the highway by detaching away your flexi device and enjoying the weather and sightseeing that comes all through your way. If you are willing to add more enjoyment in your travel then replace your seat covers with premium quality of auto seat covers. This will not only help you to enjoy the travel but it will also offer you a comfortable travel.

In case if you are the proud possessor of a luxurious car likes Mercedes, Porsche, or Jaguar then it is essential for you to select convertible tops that are of high quality. By doing this it is of sure that your device will surely symbolize the spirit of your car. If you are going to buy this flexi device for the first time or you are going to replace your old device then it is wise to go with the best option available.

Cars with Convertible tops were in fashion from the year 1980's. From statesmen and sports person to celebrities and industrial persons this type of model was highly in fashionable among all of them. And now the same flexi device is playing its major role among the younger generation. There are many options available with one to choose for and go with that style which suits your pocket too.

Numbers of factors are involved while selecting and making a decision on any one of the convertible tops design. The first and foremost thing that you are required to make a note of it is to remember the year and make of your vehicle. Such details are termed out to be as very important because the requirements of one vehicle will always differ from the requirements of other model. Following details will help you in selecting out a top which goes well with your model.

Convertible tops are available in materials like canvas, vinyl, cotton, etc. Once you have got them installed you have are required to take care of them. To take care of them it means you are required to maintain this flexi device in a best possible manner. Maintenance can be done by cleaning the device every now then and a complete cleaning has to be done in few months of time. Keeping them free from dirt and dust will surely enhance their life which in turn will be with you for longer years.