Watch Out For Women With Purses!
Many of us have seen the emails that warn women not to park near a van; that your elbow is the strongest part of your body; be aware of your surroundings, etc.
These are all valid points.
However, when faced with real danger will you remember that email you skimmed last year?
Not likely. You need to practice self defense techniques.
Why do you think schools have fire drills? Hopefully by walking the children through an actual emergency, they will remember what to do.Your best defense is to avoid situations of vulnerability.
I am always amazed at the number of females walking or jogging alone, both early morning or late at night, when it is dark outside.
Or the mother with her baby in her arms, toddler in tow, carrying shopping bags.
Her position is screaming, "I am helpless against defending myself at this moment."
Ladies, use a shopping cart or stroller to keep your hands free.Your Purse Doubles As a WeaponYou have a whole arsenal of items in your purse that can be used to defend yourself, should the occasion arise.
Your purse itself can be used as a deterrent.
Loop the handle around your wrist so that you have a good grip on it.
Not only will this avert any would-be purse snatchers, but you can swing your hand bag around and swat your attacker. We know how heavy our purses can be.
This is a perfect impromptu weapon. Next carry your vehicle door key between your first and second finger. Make a fist around the rest of your keys so that the long skinny part of the key is pointing outward as you walk.
You can still open your door holding the key this way.
Should someone come up from behind you, you are in a perfect position to jab his eyes with that key.Get Some Popcorn and Watch MoviesDid you know an ink pen can save your life?
If you do not believe me, rent The Borne Identity, with Matt Damon.
It is startling how much damage a small thin writing implement can cause.
Hold it in your hand as you walk.
If need be, jab it into the eyes, the temple, or up the nose.
I am telling you, that kind of pain will cause your attacker to back down and will give you a chance to run.Another good movie to glean some self defense moves is Enough, with Jennifer Lopez.
The movie is about a woman with an abusive spouse. She had enough of his abuse, so she learned to defend herself.
One key element in her technique is that when her estranged husband took her on, she always, always, had her hands up in front of her midsection, palms facing out.
That way she could protect her vital organs but also had her hands in the perfect position to throw jabs.
Again, your first instinct should always be to get away.
If you are unable to do that, you need to be prepared to defend yourself.Knowledge Isn't EnoughUse your purse, watch movies, and then what?
You definitely need a little more advice than that, right?
Call your local YMCA.
Most have self defense classes, martial arts classes or both.
Enroll and practice, practice, practice.
You cannot learn everything about defending yourself by reading.
You need to DO IT.
I have been practicing martial arts for years.
I often get asked if I have ever had to use my training, "for real."
I am fortunate in that I have not been placed into a situation where I have needed this training.
But I now have the confidence that I will not panic.
I know that I first must try to get away, and if that does not work, I have a few tricks up my sleeve and am not afraid to use them!.
When she?s not parenting or writing, she enjoys practicing Tae Kwon Do and teaching self defense to women. You can learn more about her by visiting www.LaurieAyers.com.Copyright 2005 All rights reserved. info@LaurieAyers.com
Celebrate Discount Designer Purses eFashionHouse.com Named 'Best of the Web' PEOPLE Magazine Plus 10% Off Shopping Spree
Santa Monica, CA (ContentDesk) August 15, 2006 -- eFashionhouse.com has been renowned by fashionistas worldwide as an online leader in providing designer handbags and accessories at a discount for over 10 years.
Now, PEOPLE magazine is recognizing eFashionhouse.com as "Best of the Web" in its Fall 2006 special edition of StyleWatch which hit the newsstands August 4, 2006. People StyleWatch page 40, Best of the Web, Clip & Click -- save page 40 for future reference.
"I have a dear friend fighting breast cancer right now.
If my site can do anything to help her, and every other woman who will ever face breast cancer, then I have to try."DivaTribe's online boutique (http://www.divatribe.com/catalog/) will donate 10% of all sales in the month of October to the Susan G.
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In addition, Ms. Thompson will donate 30%...
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Wayne Brady's 2003 Holiday Wish List Episode featured Lauren Scherr floral handbags.
Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk) December 19 2003--Buena Vista Television's Emmy award winning entertainment talk series, The Wayne Brady Show featured Lauren Scherr's handcrafted, floral handbags on a special episode entitled Holiday Wish List 2003.
Lauren's purses were selected from over 100 different companies and products for Wayne Brady's exclusive gift giving segment that aired on December 17, 2003.
The Wayne Brady Show, which was honored for its fresh approach to daytime talk, is seen nationally on ABC owned stations as well as an impressive listing of stations throughout the country. Lauren Scherr's signature line of floral handbags blends the sophisticated beauty and elegance of flowers, fringe, feathers and Swarovksi crystals.
Her designs are exquisite, one-of-a-kind originals that are truly works of art.
A holiday selection of evening bags adorned with her signature silk flowers were chosen specifically for the Wayne Brady show and included...
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foneGEAR? Launches foneBLING!™ and podBLING! ™ At CES; Cute, Sparkly and Flashy: Accessories enhance the look of phones and MP3 players
December 27, 2005 - Troy, MI foneGEAR? LLC (Troy, MI) a leader in mobile communications accessories - today announced the product launch of foneBLING!" And podBLING! ", two new lines of accessories to enhance the look of mobile phones and music players.
foneBLING! charms add a sparkly touch to any mobile phone, and are available in a wide variety of current styles.
foneBLING! adhesive charms brighten up any phone, and are removable when the wearer wants to update their look.
The foneBLING! line also includes the foneGEAR-exclusive line of foneFINDER" bag carriers for mobile phones.
foneFINDERs, available in a range of cute styles, are affixed to mobile phones and attach to the inside of handbags, and make finding phones ringing inside purses a snap.
The podBLING! line includes a diverse array of sparkly accessories to dress up Apple iPods? and MP3 players.
Full rhinestone covers in a variety of colors and patterns are available...
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eFashionHouse Designer Handbag Pioneer Celebrates 10 Years Online
Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk) February 24, 2006 -- To celebrate its 10-year anniversary of offering authentic designer handbags and accessories at a fraction of retail prices, eFashionHouse.com is taking 10 percent off the entire site. An additional 10 percent discount means even more savings of up to 80% off the latest styles from high-end designers like Celine, Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Tods, Bottega Veneta and many more of the hottest brands decorating the arms of celebrities and fashionistas alike.To help us celebrate with a 10 percent savings, simply type in 10Anniversary at checkout and receive an additional discount off eFashionHouse.coms already extremely low prices.With over 10 years experience providing AUTHENTIC merchandise, the always fashionable team at eFashionHouse.com is dedicated to providing our clients with the most-sought-after designer handbags without the designer price tags.So why wait another 10 years to get the bag you deserve, visit
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What Your Handbags Say About You
You can tell a lot about a person from the clothes they wear, but you can also tell a lot about a person simply from the handbags they carry. Its hard to believe, but you can find out a number of things about a womens personality just by looking at the type of handbag she sports. Below you will find a number of handbag styles and colors as well as what each specific type of handbag says about the owner.Styles:Under-the Shoulder Handbags which are smaller and fit tightly underneath the shoulder indicate class and sophistication. A women working in an upscale office or someone of high stature would choose this form of handbag.Big and Bulky Big, bulky and oversized bags are casual and are often associated with younger individuals. These are used for individuals who carry a number of things (binders, books etc) and require a lot of space.
Down-to-earth, lower-maintenance women would carry this type of handbag.Designer Designer handbags often cost an arm and a leg and therefore...
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Handbags, Purses and Toolboxes, Oh My!
Never send a man to do a woman's job.
You'd think I would have figured that out by now, but I haven't made my quota of mistakes just yet.Somehow I got it into my head to buy my friend a handbag.
It seemed simple enough.
I've never had a problem buying toolboxes, cabinets or file folders, so how hard would it be to pick up a handbag?"I would like to buy a handbag for a friend, please.""What kind of handbag," the smiling sales lady asked helpfully."Uh...one that carries stuff in it, I suppose.
Is there any other kind?""There are very many kinds," SalesLady enthused.
"There is at least one for every occasion and several for every personality.
What is your friend like?"I tried to think.
Unfortunately, the only thought that wandered into my cerebrum was that maybe I should go across the street to the hardware store and just buy her a sturdy 205-piece socket set on sale for $74.99."Is she a bit wild?" SalesLady probed.
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