Paul Linus, Author at News, Views and Reviews

Oct102020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to change shopping habits in recession

Lifestyle

There is no telling when it will happen; that light-bulb moment, when a woman finally realizes, although she has a closet full of clothes, she still has nothing to wear! For a lucky some this happens in their late 20s or early 30s— but for many, it happens around our 40s when it dawns on us that we can no longer get away with a lot of wacky seasonal trends and carrying off much of today’s cheap, disposable fashion. That light bulb moment, when it comes, is a realization that looking good is less about fashion and more about style and glamour. It is about looking at our overstuffed wardrobe, and discovering that by spending money on badly made and ethically dubious clothing, many of our garments have a short life span, are not particularly versatile, and don’t give us the wardrobe...

Oct72020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Layering jewelry on black and white garments

Lifestyle

Of course, there are really no new trends in jewelry or clothing. In the case of jewelry, prehistoric amulets and adornments have migrated and mutated through the centuries. Different fabrication methods and arrangements have been added in as time progresses but the basic article remains the same. While layering has been a top trend lately, the use of layering dates back centuries. Look at some portraits of Marie Antoinette – she was quite the layering whiz. Ditto portraits of English royalty from the 18th century. Layering Necklaces for Black and White Garments Black and white garments are awesome as they can be used as a blank canvas. Just about anything goes on these two colors and they also make an easy transition from office to party. Gold jewelry looks particularly good ...

Oct52020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Funny Halloween costume tips for female groups

Lifestyle

Funny Halloween costumes make everyone smile and clever outfits based around female pop groups can be used throughout the year, not just during the scary season. Choose a well-known band from the past or present to make an entrance as a group of 3, 4 or 5 women. Members of the opposite sex may also want to use these ideas as suggestions for dressing up in drag! Amusing Halloween Costumes for Women Here are some innovative ideas on fancy dress costumes for Halloween or any other time of year based around female pop groups. Spice Girls – perfect for a group of 5 women. Pick a favorite spice girl character whether Scary, Baby, Posh, Ginger or Sporty spice. Make a costume out of thin cardboard curved around the body to imitate a spice jar adding soft foam at the top to serve as th...

Oct32020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Seven deadly sins Halloween party ideas this October

Lifestyle

Halloween is a time for adults to indulge the kid inside. Why not dress up and have fun with a "Seven Deadly Sins" themed party? Getting inspiration from traditional views on cardinal sins, hell or the film Se7en can make a party that will be the talk of the town. Fancy Dress Costume Ideas for Seven Deadly Sins Theme There are different methods of representing the seven deadly sins as a theme for a Halloween party. Try a fat suit or pig costume for "Gluttony". A Scrooge costume is fitting for "Greed" or dress in luxurious fabrics with many gold chains and bundles of fake cash. For "Pride" keep a mirror to admire your reflection. Or wear a gown, sash and crown holding a trophy. An all-green outfit and contact lenses can symbolize the "green with envy" proverb. Try a dressing gown ...

Sep292020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Free family-friendly Halloween pumpkin carving templates

Entertainment

Halloween doesn’t have to be ghosts, ghouls and monsters that scare young children. Parents who want to make jack-o’-lanterns with their children can pick family-friendly pumpkin carving templates that won’t scare children. Look for the animal, Christian and Toy Story themes for carving stencils. Using Carving Stencils Free printable stencils range from the elaborate to the simplistic. Parents who are looking for family-friendly pumpkin carving templates should consider their own skill level at pumpkin carving before choosing pumpkin templates. The best pumpkin carving templates for beginners include more straight lines than curved lines and use simple designs. Keep in mind using pumpkin carving tools achieves the best results. When carving more advanced pumpkin templates, the...

Sep272020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to backpack in tight budget and travel world

Travel

Many travelers find backpacking a great way to travel because it is an affordable way to see the world. Air travel prior to a backpacking adventure can save some money if collecting travel rewards points with Aeroplan or a credit card such as the TD travel rewards card. Someone who is willing to sacrifice staying at a four-star hotel and for a hostel bed will be most suited to the backpacking lifestyle. Choosing the Backpacking Way A backpacker traditionally will carry everything packed in one or two bags on their back. Normally associated with a Canadian flag patch on the bag, the backpacker is a free-spirit with no set plans. A true backpacker will find ease in any difficult situation, will have flexibility in scheduling and a cool attitude. For example, sleeping with a bunc...