Nokia 8800 : Glamour Has a New Name

November 26, 2009 by admin  
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Bradley Ben asked:


The Nokia 8800 Sirocco Edition targets individuals who sport handsets that accentuate style and glamour and are designer artifacts in their own right. The design aesthetics of the phone draws its inspiration from modern watchmaking and jewelery techniques and is sure to entice connoisseurs of quality and taste.

The design highlights of the Nokia 8800 are its stainless steel cover and the unique pop up slider mechanism. The slider uses a spring mechanism with stainless steel ball bearings that makes the phone glide gracefully. The abrasion resistant protective glass is tempered with sapphire, similar to the one used in clock industry. Finesse and artistry is also seen in the signature thumb rest and the undulating keypad.

Besides its fashionable profile, the Nokia 8800 also boasts of an equally impressive feature set that include Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE and GSM for voice and data connectivity. The multimedia features of the phone are also of a very high quality. The 2 megapixel camera can capture images of a very high quality and the same applies for the audio quality produced by the music player. The graphics and visual performance are enhanced by the integration of a 3D image engine which makes playing games a pleasurable experience.

The Nokia 8800 is positioned to cater to a niche clientèle who crave for a phone that is more of a fashion accessory but also heavy on technology. Speaking on the branding strategy, the director of the design team at Nokia, Alistair Curtis says “ The Nokia 8800 is as much an object of art and desire, as it is an advanced piece of technology … crafted of modern materials like stainless steel and mineral glass, the Nokia 8800 brings a new elegance to the art of personal communication”. (mea.nokia.com/A4211184?newsid=-953)

This designer handset indeed complements a fashionable lifestlye.



Wedding Planning On A Budget – Information on Wedding Presents

November 17, 2009 by admin  
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Angela J. Brinker asked:


When you start thinking about presents for wedding, many people tend to get over confused that they lose their heads. They no longer know what do buy and therefore, their heads are full of mixed ideas. The thing is that when trying to buy something for the wedding, you need to think about the money.

It is a convenient idea to buy gifts for the newly wed couple, something that they might find practical and that they might use in the near future. For instance, something would show your affection for the couple and your sentiments for them.

Therefore, when you are thinking about what presents to purchase for the couple, you might want to think about something that they will lose for a long time. Meanwhile, you might also want to buy something to show a sparkle of affection and of feeling for them. Therefore, we might always tend to look for things that the two partners might find relate into. You need to buy something that will be of practical use to both bride and the groom and thus, you might want to think about something  practical but offered with a lot of affection.

Below, you will find some suggestions regarding gifts that are both practical but that are also of great value to the couple for the time in the future.

Jewelery, rings or necklaces

Precious items such as jewelery and all the items associated with it are considered to be priceless and valuable gifts. Any woman  to whom jewelery is offered would appreciate enormously your act of kindness and therefore, the bride would feel extremely excited and pleased about such a gift being offered to her. Try looking for something that looks cute but is also highly sophisticated. Something like a shiny item of jewelery that comes with that extra touch of elegance will definitely be appreciated by the bride. Diamonds are a timeless gift so, if you can afford to buy such expensive gifts, then you could also consider diamonds.

Purses

This gift is extremely well appreciated by women across the world. The ladies might want something that keep in touch with fashion but that is also elegant. If you are just looking for one tiny thing, perhaps an evening purse might do the trick for you.

Gifts for the bridegroom

For the bridegroom, it is important that you look for something special and elegant; men do not usually put that much value on presents and they certainly do not make a lot of fuss about it. Therefore, if you can choose something to make the groom happy, then you have scored a hit. Something like a cravat, a suit, or wristwatches made from either gold or silver or even something like belts or clothes accessories. Therefore, it is not that complicated to think about something useful for him and once you have found something elegant enough, then you should buy that thing.

Playful things as gifts

Some people that are invited to the wedding might want to be more playful and they might show up with special types of presents for the groom and the bride. For instance, giving the couple panties, bras, boxers or other items of lingerie is considered to be something playful and is perfectly acceptable. You are allowed to make this bold statement only if  couple is close friends with you and you have known each other for quite a long time. You wouldn’t want them to become embarrassed all of a sudden.

Art as gifts

Other types of gifts for people might include drawing, art make by yourself or someone you know or even small things to decorate their home with. While some people might think of art as having no practicality, many couple appreciate being given art because it is something elegant and special and it will help make their house feel more personal to them.

Special gifts to be offered

Besides the ideas mentioned above, there are also a lot of other things that you might offer to a couple. For instance, buying them things such as small frames for their wedding photos would seem to be like a simple but elegant attention. Also, you might be aware of the fact that they are  special shops with gifts to be offered during weddings and you might also want to take  a lot in those shops to see if you will have the perfect gift for the couple.



Jewelry Books

November 15, 2009 by admin  
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ANIL SETH asked:


Jewelry is now being part of our everyday life no matter expensive it is because it reveal the woman inner beauty. Wearing jewelry is the most popular way to adorn to oneself. And necklaces is a such kind of personal ornament made from various kind of gemstones including diamonds, silver,and gold. It is made of every material and has been made to adorn nearly or everybody part.

 

Jewelry Making Books    

 

Jewelry Books

Here’s a list of popular books that give you comprehensive knowledge on jewelry making. You may find tips from the industry expertise, strategies and a lot more on how to make jewelry tapping the ongoing trends, positioning them in the market and finally how to be a successful sales person of your jewelry. Each book gives a step-by-step knowledge on the basics to the latest technologies used in jewelry making and designing. Have a look:

 

The Design and Creation of Jewelry (Jewelry Crafts), by Robert Von Neumann Jewelry Making Techniques Book (Quarto Book) by Elizabeth Olver The Complete Book of Jewelry Making: A Full-Color Introduction To The Jeweler’s Art by Carles Codina Silversmithing (Jewelry Crafts) by Rupert Finegold Art Jewelry Magazine Subscription Kalmbach Publ Co Jewelry Concepts and Technology by Oppi Untracht Jewellery (Design Sourcebook) by David Watkins Jewelry Design in the 21st Century by Claude Mazloum The Art of ****** Jewelery by Claude Mazloum The Art of Jewelry Design: From Idea to Reality (Jewelry Crafts) by Elizabeth Olver Jewelry Making Techniques Book (Quarto Book) by Elizabeth Olver The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques by Jinks McGrath The Metalsmith’s Book of Boxes & Lockets (Jewelry Crafts) (Jewelry Crafts) by Tim McCreight Creating With Precious Metal Clay by Jeanette Landenwitch Crafting for Dollars: Turn Your Hobby into Serious Cash Art Marketing 101: A Handbook for the Fine Artist by Constance Smith Thomas Mann: Metal Artist by Andrei Codrescu