It's A Boy! Meet The Latest Porter 2011

(NEW YORK) LAtest Men trend to mature at a slower rate, and today's debut of Mr Porter, the masculine counterpart to luxury online retailer Net-a-Porter is no exception. With an editorial voice to rival the leading fashion books and the advantage of offering peruse-click-buy means of bagging the latest Balenciaga, Net-a-Porter has shaken up the designer shopping experience since its launch by Natalie Massenet in 2000. Massanet reinvented the e-commerce wheel once again in April 2009 with the launch of a delightfully discounted younger counterpart, The Outnet, helmed by Vogue PR and marketing alum Stephanie Phair. Over a decade later, the boys can now partake in their own elegant and exorbitant e-commerce adventures.

How will Mr Porter stack up to Net-a-Porter's impressive style stats, including three million unique visitors monthly and a roster of over 200 designer brands? The dapper endeavor is kicking off with 80 brands to start, with intentions to keep it fairly intimate so les hommes don’t get hung up on too many options. The site’s sharply designed service features make a lot of sense under the helm of Mr Porter editor in chief Jeremy Langmead, who decamped from British Esquire last September to take on the new position.

Following suit with stylish women’s affinity for coopting the best of menswear and softening it up around the edges, there’s plenty that the fairer sex will want to crib from Mr Porter. For example, The Essentials list could be just another staid rundown for the style illiterate man, but it’s well-written and punched up by cool photos—Dustin Hoffman in slimcut swim trunks in The Graduate, say, or a perfectly preppy Slim Aarons shot. Perhaps the most unisex offering of all is a feature called “The Knack (and How To Get It),” which literally sketches out the minutiae of properly shucking an oyster.

Now for a bit of family competition between the eldest and the youngest Porters! [note: Wallet-friendly and fabulous The Outnet may be, but it’s all about the deals for the middle child of the proverbial Porter clan, sans any “retorial”—retail editorial, of course!—in the mix]
Print Design Inspiration:Net-a-Porter: Lucky’s objective under the art direction (and raiding the closets) of the best fashion bibles globally
Mr Porter: A crisp, clean broadsheet newspaper for Esquire’s target audience, filled with GQ’s breadth of style coverage

Sample Editorial Headlines: Net-a-Porter: "25 Ways To Be A Modern Bride"
Mr Porter: "Supersize Bags: Why Sometimes Big Really Is Better"

Multimedia Prowess: Net-a-Porter: A separate tab for its Fashion TV videos, covering runway, trendlets and designer Q&A’s
Mr Porter: Videos are included in the mix on the homepage, but as instructional cues for getting it right instead of getting a peep at a favorite designer’s studio.
Overall Vibe: Net-a-Porter: Shopping in stilettos from the electronic pages of a fashion mag and being outfitted by the editors and stylists themselves.
Mr Porter: Shopping in your boxers with discretion, nods to (and photos of) the most dapper Dans throughout history, and chic CliffNotes-esque cheat sheets that Barneys or Bergdorf just can’t provide.
ALEXANDRA ILYASHOV

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Kate Hudson having a girl sex 2011 Article

Kate Hudson thinks that she is expecting a baby girl. The 31-year-old actress, who is currently pregnant with Muse rocker Matt Bellamy's child, says that she has become "witchy" and recently carried out a pendulum test that indicates the sex of an unborn child.

"You take a piece of hair and you take a ring, and you string it through," she reveals. "This is very witchy of me! And then what you do is you hold it over your stomach. And then if it moves in a circle, it's a girl and a boy goes back-and-forth."

Kate also said that when she was pregnant with 7-year-old son Ryder, the pendulum went "back-and-forth" and she also had "dreams" that she was having a boy.

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A Marriage Sex 2011

• What You Need To Know
• Once a child comes into the picture, you can't walk away from a marriage with clean hands.
• When your marriage is at risk, attempt to reignite the flames.
• Adultery never saves a marriage.

"Only 10% of all American families know how to work things out properly. The rest of them holler and yell."

This week, a reader is ready to call it quits with wife. But she recently announced she was pregnant. Is it possible to save a marriage? Doc Love, author of "The System," has the answer. 

reader’s question

Hey Doc,

I’ve been in a relationship with Isabelle for seven years and have been married to her for two-and-a-half years. A year and a half ago, we had one of those arguments where at the end of it you don’t know if you want to be with that person anymore. While my gut instinct was to leave the relationship, I decided to try to save the marriage because of everything that we had been through together.

falling out of love

Months passed, and things seemed to get better. Meanwhile, I changed jobs (twice) and spent almost all of my time working in order to secure my position at the office. This last summer we finally had some financial stability and things calmed down a bit, but it became obvious to me that I did not feel the same way about my wife and that things weren’t going to change.

About the time that I started to consider leaving the relationship, my wife became pregnant. I’ve been doing my best to take care of her and be supportive during this pregnancy, but it’s becoming all too clear that I don’t want to stay in the same household. I say this because I have spent two nights with another woman, and while that relationship isn’t going anywhere (an ex-boyfriend showed up one day, and I’m no fool), I am not going to avoid future liaisons with other women.

I feel that I should stay in the relationship with my wife until the child is six months to a year old to show that I can be a responsible father and that I can take care of the child. I feel this is important for when there is a divorce and child custody comes into question. I want to be part of my son’s life, to see him daily and take care of his needs, even if it means that during this time I’m not going to be a good husband.

I suppose my question is, am I going about this the right way? What are your thoughts? Do you have any suggestions on how to save a marriage?

Yaz - who has heavy decisions to make

doc love’s response

Hi Yaz,

When you argue with a woman, it does nothing whatsoever but lower Interest Level in both people -- you and her. And that’s really sad, because rather than sit down and talk things out calmly, the volume rises in the voices, then it turns into screaming, and the entire situation deteriorates. Like my cousin General Love says, “Very few people know how to sit down and negotiate.” Only 10% of all American families know how to work things out properly. The rest of them holler and yell, and when that happens, the man withdraws. Like I said, this is very sad.

Doc Love offers his advice on how to save this marriage The consequence of letting your relationship with your wife fall apart is that you're not going to be able to be a good father to your child. "

giving up on your marriage

Let me ask you a question, Yaz. Are you trying to make this relationship work? Are you giving your wife affection and romance? Are you taking her out once a week? Or are you nothing more than a male roommate to this woman? What have you tried to do to save this marriage?

Now, let me get this straight. You fight with your wife all the time, but she happens to get pregnant in the middle of all this warfare? Wow, you sure found time for lovemaking, didn’t you? Like my cousin Fast Eddie Love from East L.A. says, “I’m surprised you didn’t ask her how she got pregnant.”

And at the same time, you found the time to cheat on her with a babe whose ex-boyfriend is around. Great! At least your life isn’t a mess. When you should be working on saving your marriage with your wife, especially since she’s pregnant, you’re out messing around with some ding-dong. Like my Uncle Jethro Love says, “All this does is muddy the waters, boy.”

But I shouldn’t jump to any conclusions, right? Because you have a plan, Yaz. You’re going to get a divorce from Isabelle after six months with your child. Let me ask you this: How is it going to make you a responsible father when you split from your baby after six months? Like my cousin Rabbi Love says, “Whose system of logic are you following, my son?”

plan for the future

Guy, you have to stop thinking about yourself and start thinking about your kid. You’re being incredibly selfish here. Secondly, you have to try and put the relationship with Isabelle back together by getting “The System” as soon as possible and studying and following the maintenance program, no matter how tough it is.

Dude, you have to force yourself to try and be a good husband. You have to tough this thing out and learn how to save a marriage. You have a commitment with Isabelle, who happens to be your wife. Like my cousin Brother Love down in Watts says, “What happened to ‘for better or worse,’ dawg?” Remember those words that you said to the preacher, Yaz? The consequence of letting your relationship with your wife fall apart is that you’re not going to be able to be a good father to your child when you’re living in another house, another town or state. Again, where’s your logic?

Here are my suggestions. Get my program ASAP and start dating your wife and do your best to be nice to her on account of your child. That’s what you have to do. You have to forget your own needs for a change. Like my cousin Sal “The Fish” Love says, “Once you have a kid, your needs go out the window.” If your wife weren’t pregnant, things would be different. You could walk away from this relationship with Isabelle with a clear conscience. But that’s not the case. Everything in your life now has to be geared to your child instead of to you, and that means no messing around with women who aren’t your lawfully wedded spouse in love.

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Latest Hot (and Cold) New Sex Tricks 2011

It is your pursuit of becoming a great lover, there's an important lesson to be learned: It really helps to mix things up and vary your technique. "By experimenting with different degrees of touch and temperature, you will expose your man's body to a variety of thrilling physical reactions he hasn't felt before," says biopsychologist Mark S. Blumberg, PhD, author of Body Heat. "These diverse sensations dramatically increase arousal, heighten skin sensitivity, and release pleasure-fueling endorphins." To find out how to treat your guy to some of the most electrifying sensations he's never experienced, read on.

Heat Him Up!

Why it works: Adding heat to the right spots on your guy's bod will actually boost his sensitivity to touch. "Applying warmth raises his thermal temperature, causing his blood flow to increase, which, in turn, makes his skin more receptive to stimulation," explains Blumberg. And a little heat goes a long way.

Mind-blowing moves: Fire up your sack sessions by breathing new life into foreplay...literally. "When you blow on his skin, your warm breath creates a change in temperature, which heightens arousal," says Stella Resnick, PhD, author of The Pleasure Zone. Simply let your parted lips linger over his more sensitive spots, like his stomach or neck, and gently exhale. Juliana,* 23, swears this technique is not all hot air. "My guy actually quivers whenever I blow on his earlobes and nipples while we're fooling around," she says. "He always tells me he gets such a rush when I do that."

If you want to bring your man to the boiling point, try this hot-water trick. Put a warm — not scalding — cup of H₂O by the bed. Before you go down on him, take a sip to get your mouth nice and toasty, and swallow. Then take another small sip, but this time hold on to the liquid as you take him in your mouth, swish the water around his member for a few seconds and then swallow. If any of it spills on him, just lick it off; we promise, he won't mind one little bit.

Another trick that's sure to raise his temperature: Use heat-activated lube. Squeeze a nickel-size dollop onto your palm and rub your hands together. Then gently massage it all over his shaft and testicles. But take your time. The longer you rub, the warmer it gets, and what you really want is for him to enjoy the slow burned in sex.

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I don't want to swallow 2011

I love giving my guy oral sex, but I don't like when he comes in my mouth. Can you give me sexy ways to end the session without swallowing?
While most guys find it incredibly erotic to watch a woman swallow their ejaculate, it doesn't increase the physical pleasure they experience. In fact, when the ending isn't so predictable -- as swallowing can sometimes be -- the encounter can be a lot more exciting.

One way to give your man earth-shattering oral pleasure without having him come in your mouth is to finish him off manually. Next time you go down on him, ask him to signal you when he's about to climax so you can move your mouth from his member and stimulate him with your hands. Simulate his favorite oral sex moves; use your fingertip to massage his nerve-packed perineum as you simultaneously stroke his shaft with your other hand. Add some water-based lube, which resembles the warmth and wetness of your mouth, and you'll really make his head spin. But just because you move your mouth out of the line of fire, doesn't mean you can't continue to give him some tongue action. You'll send him right over the edge if you suck his balls and lick his raphe (the vertical line in the middle of his scrotal sac) as you manhandle him. When he finally does hit the big O, cup your hand over the head of his penis to catch his semen as he ejaculates.
Another way to send him into orgasmic bliss: Let him come on your chest. Start pleasuring him orally, and when he's close to climax put his penis between your breasts. (Amp up the heat factor by slathering your cleavage with lube.) Then, place your palms on either side of your breasts and push them together as he slides his shaft back and forth until he peaks.
Just remember, whether you swallow or not, sexually transmitted diseases can be transmitted through oral sex. So use condoms unless you and your partner have been tested and are STD-free Dating tips.

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How to Be Ballsy — in Any Situation 2011

"Wow, you've got balls!" This is the typical response when people find out I make my living as a stand-up comedienne. "Nope," I say. Well, at least the last time I went in for a Pap smear, my doctor didn't mention anything. What I have is unbridled confidence. I am one of the lucky women in this country who can look in the mirror and like what I see.
I think of myself as a fairly attractive girl and always have, thanks to my mom. I was brought into this world thinking I was gorgeous because my mother was extremely devoted to this notion. I remember being 8 years old, and she would say to me, "Look at you. You're an angel. You sparkle!" I bought it. I believed I was God's gift to the world.
I'll never forget the day I realized I wasn't quite the Ford model I thought I was. It was the first day of middle school, and I was ready for my debut. I had on jorts (jean shorts) and a huge fanny pack, because where else are you gonna keep your slap bracelets? I walked in as if it was a runway. I was like, "You'll all get to meet me, kids. Just form a line." But kids are mean; they let you know what your mother is too blinded by love to see. They told me, "Um, no, you're gross!" I thought, What? But my mom thinks I am so pretty! Maybe they didn't get a good look at my curly bangs and Cats (the musical) sweatshirt. I thought they were mistaken. Looking back at pictures, I realize they weren't. I remember going home and crying not because I felt ugly, but because I was confused.
My mom told me they were wrong and I was beautiful. This time, it didn't work. She was no longer the authority. I thought of other things she had not been honest about: Santa Claus (lie), Fraggle Rock (not a real place), what really happened to Bambi's mom (she didn't go to rehab). I took a long look in the mirror, frowning at myself and my ruffled socks and frizzy hair. I stood there until something caught my eye. It was my eye. I looked at my little blue eyes reddened from crying and thought, No, they are wrong. I like my frizzy hair. I like how this fanny pack makes Mr. Mistoffelees look. I am pretty, and I'm gonna be just fine. I marched into school the next day with twice as much confidence. I had found it in myself. That day, my confidence was shaken but not blurred. It rarely has been. That's counting the times I've been rejected by a guy or an audition or even a credit check. I have never thought, What's wrong with me? I always think, What's wrong with you aho?

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Latest Introducing our new series on teens and sex | Editorial 2011

One of our duties as a community newspaper is to report on and illuminate relevant, topical issues.

This is our goal with a new two-part series called “Student life: let’s talk about sex.” We interviewed parents, teens, teachers, and physicians to get the scoop on the reality of being young and having sex, what resources are available, and what parents can do.

We hope our reporting sparks conversation between parents and their kids. Understanding sexuality helps kids deal with their feelings and with peer pressure. It helps them take charge of their lives and have loving relationships.

We think the most important place to learn about sex is at home. If we can help our children feel good about their sexuality from the very beginning, then they are more likely to trust us enough to ask questions about sex later on in life.

We hope our coverage of this topic will help open the door for a conversation between parents and their children. It might be uncomfortable, but your kids will thank you later on.

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Latest Fashion Trends For Girls Clothing In 2011-2012

Latest Article Summary: Every teenage girl certainly wants to look gorgeous as a girl and step out in style. So, get going with the latest fashion trends of girls clothing in 2011 and look gorgeous all the way.

You certainly want to look gorgeous as a girl and step out in style. The fashion trends for girls seem to change from one year to the other. There are a variety of fashion trends which have emerged for girls clothing in the year 2011. When you are looking for the latest fashion trends which are associated with selecting the best clothes for girls in the year 2011, you can discover a fine variety of them. Soft colored girls clothing is one of the in things this particular season. Along with the various soft colors which are on display you will also find the picture styles which have emerged very popular this particular season.

Among the various soft colors of girls clothing which have emerged quite popular this season, yellow, green, pink and blue are some of the preferred choices. You will find a variety of girls' clothes like tops, jeans, short pants, skirts and even trousers in these peppy colors. As climate change and environmental impact is one of the most discussed topics of the season, you will find the usage of eco friendly items which is one of the latest fashion trends for 2011. The usage of these items on the various styles of clothes for the girls makes them environment friendly indeed.

Some of the eco friendly materials which have been used on the clothing patterns are cotton and bamboo. Mixed style of clothing is also one of the in things of the season and a latest fashion trend. For example when you are wearing a top and a jeans you should keep a close eye on whether the color tones match. For girls who are very young or just in the teenage period, the look of the 80's is in this season.

There are a variety of punk rockstar dresses of the 80's which are available in the fashion stores. You can pick them up and look very stylish as a variety of funky designs are available. Flower dresses are also one of the in things of 2011 as far as girls clothing is concerned. You will find a variety of dresses with floral prints on them. These dresses are the latest picks of the season.

Pattern prints on your dresses with a variety of animal figures have also attained a great degree of popularity. You can find these dresses in all premier fashion stores. There are a variety of high profile brands which sells this type of clothing. Skirts are also one of the most popular fashion trends of the season for the girls. There are a variety of skirts portraying different styles, sizes and patterns which enjoys a high demand in the market. Some of the variations of skirts which are available can be termed as twirls, bubbles and tutus.

The lace styled Victorian clothes is also one of the most sought after fashion trends among girls clothing this season. You can find these clothes in the various retail and online fashion chains. The clothes are quite popular and act as the best picks of the new season.

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Latest Girls Clothing – Have the latest fashion articles for cheap 2011

Since the start of the civilization it is noticed that the female gender is all the more fashion conscious that the male ones. The fashion content level is very high in the girls. While boys are fit to wear any kind of clothes for all types of occasions the girls clothing is kept a bit precise in terms of style and fashion. There are a good number of types of clothing and accessories for the girls in the online market as well. There you also get to choose garments fro different brands and of different qualities.

Party Dresses includes garments like tops, skirts, jeans, trousers and more. The formal occasion parties may have the formal shirts-trousers or formal long skirts. But most of the parties include various kinds of fashion articles. The girls clothing over here is kept quite casual until and unless the occasion is very formal. Unlike the boys clothing where most of the party dresses are formal only.

The girls fashion dress includes a lot more than just skirts and tops. They have the long and short skirts with some girls even wearing mini skirts. The mini skirts are now in fashion due to the style up-liftment in the society. The young girls of this generation do not mind showing bare legs to the world. Even in semi-formal parties, girls are seen flaunting in mini skirts with tank tops and tube tops.

  cheap fashion clothes is now getting more and more famous among the younger generation. The designer clothes may seem to be expensive but the parents need not worry about it. The online shopping portals offer the customers lot many types of girls clothing from the greater designers in the world at very cheap prices. Time to time special discounts and offers are there in the portals which make the deals all the more attractive and lucrative. Shopping online is fast more easy and cheap. This is because here you get to read the review of the previous customers. And once you are satisfied with one particular brand then you can easily go the section where you can get products from only that latest and new brands.

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