Fashionable Summer Shoes, Sandals, and More

Shoes are important and very close to a woman’s (and probably man’s) heart. Especially with working women, shoes are an important factor to one’s overall style or one’s outfit of the day (OOTD).  There are times you have to change your outfit just because your shoes doesn’t look good with them or sometimes we have to change our bags because our shoes don’t look match the style or color.

I have to say there are a lot of shoe stores around and even online, so sometimes I ask which shoe store is worth browsing to. I’ve also seen dozens and dozens of shoe selections online and for me, they all offer the same thing. One common problem I always find is whenever I see the shoes that I like, there are no available sizes for me. Oh, by the way, I happen to have a big shoe size. My shoe size is size 11 (US).  I really thought when you’re past 30 years old, your feet would stop getting bigger, but I was wrong. From size 10, my feet even became a size 11.

So my problem is where do I find the shoes that fits me. That’s where FSJ Shoes come in. They offer customized shoe service for their customers. They can make any kind of shoes from classic shoes, to summer sandals, to formal shoes, and more. Instructions on how to order your customized shoes are found on their website.

Since summer is not yet over here in our country and we’re set to go to the beach by the end of the month, I was browsing for their summer sandals and I found some good ones. Here are some my favorite designs:

Green Python Jeweled Thong Sandals Flat Clear Summer Beach Sandals

 I really love how the "gems" just glow on these sandals. I also like the mermaid-ish color. It's really a great summer pair to wear at the beach.

Black Velvet Women's Slide Sandals Summer Flat Rhinestone Slides Shoes

These sexy black sandals are great for casual or semi-casual occasions. I would love to have a pair of these because I'm sure I'd wear it during dates or other special occasions. 

Well, in the end, it doesn't matter what you wear, what matters is you're comfortable with your style and you're confident with what you have. 

Tips for Driving Safe in the Rain

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One of the things that drivers detest most besides having to get the best speeding ticket lawyer to help them is adverse weather conditions while they are driving on the road.  When confronted with less than ideal weather conditions and your trip is not absolutely necessary, the safest choice you can make may be to cancel or delay your trip until conditions improve and the roads are safer. When you must drive in less than ideal weather conditions, there are a number of safety measures you should know how to execute. Your goal is to safely arrive at your destination.

Heavy rain is one of the most common adverse weather conditions that drivers face. From torrential downpours that result in flooded streets or heavy rain that blocks visibility, here are a few safety tips for driving in the rain.

Tips For Driving Safely In the Rain

Increase your following distance. 

Wet roads are slick surfaces that require special attention when driving on them. When the road is wet, it will take your vehicle a little bit more time to come to a complete stop. Practice safe driving by putting more distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. The average reaction time for drivers is 3⁄4 of a second. Allow yourself enough time to identify the hazard and a plan of avoidance. In the event a collision occurs because of wet road condition, stay calm. A police report needs to be made.When the storm has calmed, you may need to google for traffic lawyers near me to get a good traffic lawyer to help you.

Reduce your speed.

Speed limits are set for ideal weather conditions, not wet and slippery roadways. Speeding and over-confidence in adverse conditions can lead to accidents, sometimes fatal. If you do get into the inevitable situation of having your driving license suspended due to honest and careless mistakes, worry not and look for suspended license reinstatement ca for assistance.

Brake smoothly. 

You should never slam on the brakes, but this is especially true when driving on wet roads. Apply the brake slowly, smoothly and early. Try to avoid changing lanes abruptly.

Avoid standing water.

At night this can prove to be a bit more challenging to spot standing water clearly. A general rule of thumb is to scan ahead and anticipate where water might be accumulating.

Turn your headlights on

Day or night, keep your headlights on while driving in the rain.

Extra precautions might help ease the anxiety associated with driving in the rain, making it safer for everyone. If a crash does happen, make sure you know the steps to take after a crash.

Avoiding Addiction

Addiction can happen to anyone regardless of social status - rich, poor, man, woman, teen, or adult are very susceptible to it. It is also one of parents' greatest nightmares that might happen to their kids or in their family. 

In a study that compared the brains of cocaine addicts with the brains of their non-addicted siblings, researchers at Cambridge University found that both had abnormalities in a region of the brain that controls behavior, suggesting that some people are “hard-wired” for addiction.

Factors for Addiction

So does your biology mean you’re destined to become an addict? Not necessarily. In the Cambridge study, siblings who shared the same brain abnormalities turned out dramatically different. This is because biology is just one component of addiction. Like other chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, there is also a behavioral component to addiction. Thus, a genetic predisposition to addiction does not spell destiny. Your upbringing, personality, life experiences and other factors all contribute to your likelihood of becoming addicted.

Although science is a long way off from performing brain scans of every individual to determine their vulnerability to addiction, you can make a general assessment of your risk. Do you have a blood relative, such as a parent or sibling, who has struggled with addiction? Did you grow up with a parent who was addicted, abusive or uninvolved? Do you have depression, anxiety or other mental health issues?

Steps to Prevent Addiction

Here are a few precautions you can take to avoid a lifelong struggle with addiction:

1. Just Say No – Prevention is better than cure, so just say no. It may sound simple, but there are a lot of factors that a person may choose the other path. Such factors may 

2. Delay Alcohol Consumption – According to research, alcoholism is more prevalent among those who begin drinking at an early age. Delaying alcohol use until age 21 or later may reduce the risk of alcohol-related problems in adulthood.

3. Surround Yourself With Positive Influence – adolescents and adults are heavily influenced by their peers and their desire to fit in. Associating with people who abuse drugs or alcohol or who have accepting attitudes toward substance abuse increases the likelihood of drug abuse.

To know more steps on how to stop or prevent addiction, here are some helpful resources :

• https://www.addiction.com/4334/eight-tips-avoid-addiction/
• http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/
• http://www.samhsa.gov/
• http://www.samhsa.gov/prevention/
• https://www.rehabcenter.net/inpatient-rehab-centers/

No More Credit Cards For Me

I've been living for more than 5 years without using credit cards. I used to say to myself that I must have at least one credit card in case of emergencies. But what happened was the opposite; I used the card for "emergencies" like clothes and shoes that are on sale, items that are on "buy 1 take 1" deals, groceries, and things similar to that. I used to say to myself, "Oh, I can just pay my card when my salary comes." 

But when my salary arrives, other "needs" started pouring in like my daughter needed to buy new shoes for school, the bill for the gas or water had arrived, someone got sick and I need to buy medicines, etc.  As a result, I was not able to pay the credit card in full. I was only able to pay the minimum amount required. So the plan of having a credit card without a balance has turned into having another credit card that would pay for my other bills. 

So the pattern goes on and on, until I finally decided to save enough money to pay one credit card in full which amounted to P21,000 ( around $411). Once I paid in full, I told the bank to close my account permanently. I did the same to the other card after paying it in full. 

Vacations Should Have a Set Budget

So now, my husband and I don't have credit cards with us. We try to set our lifestyles within our budget. For example, if we wanted to have a staycation, we plan and save enough money to pay the vacation in cash. It's actually more worry-free for us because after the vacation, we forget about all the expenses incurred; no bills to haunt us for the rest of the year. 

For simply staycations, for example, on hotels, if you have a $200 budget for it, then you should simply look for hotels that offer $200 or below for a 3-day-2-night stay. Aside from board and lodging, you also have to consider your food and how many people are dining with you (e.g. your kids, relatives, etc.). 

Change Your Credit Card to Debit Cards

A lot of banks nowadays around in the world offer debit credit cards; cards that you need to fund in cash before using. For example, if you only have $200 debit in your card, then you can only use your card until your $200 , nothing more. It's like using cash, but in card form. Hotel reservations online, malls, restaurants, and others already accepts debit cards with Visa/Master card logo for your convenience.  

Shopping Online is Cheaper

Okay, this may be subjective, but in my experience, shopping online is cheaper. When I shop in a mall, I had to walk around, look for a cheap item. But after a few hours, I get hungry as well as my kids so I had to pay extra for food and my kids' playground time. I also had to pay for our transportation expenses. 

That's all I could think of that will help you save for 2019. Do you have any suggestions? List them down on the comments below and let's talk about it. 

Elevator Shoes : Better Than High-Heeled Shoes

Height is one the best physical assets a person can have. Most people who are taller become basketball players, models, contestants in beauty pageants, security guards, military, and so on.

But what if you’re not blessed with the height that you wanted? Is there still a chance? Most people, especially women, would wear high-heeled shoes, but let's be honest, they're not really comfortable. Thankfully, there is a less painful way to increase your height instantly thanks to elevator shoes!

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Your Eyes Deserve Some Love, Too

The eyes are the windows of the soul. This is a common saying that goes on for generations because when someone looks at your eyes, they see a million things such as honesty, love, sincerity, beauty, and a whole lot more. Even in businesses, it is recommended that you look at your clients eye-to-eye as a sign of respect.

Spoil Your Eyes

When was the last time you spoiled your eyes? When was the last time you ate carrot or even drank a carrot juice that's good for your eyesight? I personally am guilty of not worrying my eyes more. I can no longer emphasize how significant our eyes are. I'm sure you're already aware it by now. All year round, your eyes are probably exhausted from work or too much screen time. So this holiday season, why not forget buying that new iPad or anything that could stress your eyes more? Let’s face the facts.  If you fail to take care of your eyes, you wouldn’t be able to do the things you mostly do every day . Our eyes play a vital role in everything we do so I think they deserve to be spoiled.

Glasses That Suit Your Style

In an office setting, you would need glasses that look stylish and yet professional-looking. Thankfully, hard to find glasses are easy to find at voogueme.com. I personally checked their selection and I love how they give their customers a lot of options to choose from- from stylish glasses to eye wear accessories that you'll definitely have fun shopping. For a professional-looking glasses, here's one that I personally like: 

For special occasions, you may opt to choose this elegant-looking cat eye frames online. This would definitely suit your formal wear as you can see on the picture below. The stones attached to the frames would also match most diamond-themed jewelry you would wear. It will definitely give the user a powerful and strong impression that every woman deserves be it in the professional world or in their personal life. 

Combination of casual and elegance from eye glasses can be a challenge, but I saw this silver cat eye glasses and I knew it captured it.  I personally like this one because the cat eyes give it a playful image and the diamond stones give it the elegance that would suit all the ladies. I actually saw an office girl wearing one similar to this and she has long strong hair wearing professional attire. She actually looked nice and quite refreshing from the black framed eye glasses that I mostly see among people nowadays.  

When I visited the Voogueme website, I had fun looking around and trying out the glasses they offer. Yup, you can try the glasses by clicking the icon on the left that says "Try On" and then a pop up would appear where you can see how your selected set of glasses would look like on different shapes of faces.

This beige glasses looked really nice and natural on every face. I really wished I saw these glasses back in college because I'm definitely sure they would suit me and it looks lightweight, too.

Oh, you should also hurry! Register an account in www.voogueme.com so you could get more discounts!!!

Good luck on your Christmas shopping! Happy Holidays!