I have been hearing a lot of things about gold coins as investment products. There are lots of websites and blogger sites that tackle about this. From reading several articles, I came to understand the value of investing in this unique item.

There are also people who love to collect these coins not as investment, but as passion. However, seldom do I hear about collecting photograph coins. But, as I investigate further about the subject matter I came to realize that I am already left behind. The truth is, there is already a book in the market that teaches photograph collector the proper way to take coin pictures.

The book is called Numismatic Photography published by Zyrus Press and authored by Mark Goodman. It teaches the reader in an easy-to-read and visually rich guidebook format on how to image quality photos of coins with your digital camera. Whether the collector is using a digital camera for the first time or you already have experience in other fields of photography, Goodman addresses typical problems faced by the photographer, recommends ways of improvements and offers specific tips and techniques for raw and slabbed coins. (more…)

Do you want a wallet that doesn’t look like Bull? Well, rather than grin and Bear it, opt for new eco wallets – made with materials such as recycled leather, they’re now lining bitter pockets everywhere. Want to try these following wallets:

• DB Clay – made from tope (a green alternative to leather and toxic plastics), with embossing or retro images.
• Ashley Watson – for the ladies; made from reclaimed leather, with a knot or button closure.
• Dean Accessories – vintage leather jackets-turned-wallets.
• Vy & Elle Vyfold Wallet – recycled-billboard wallet with plenty of pockets for coins, biz cards, and more.
• Jimi – recycled, hard-plastic case (kinda like a money clip) that goes in your front pocket, purse, or on your key chain.
• Keen Marshall – constructed from surprisingly durable recycled rice bags.

Benefits would be style you’ll be Dow Jonesing for. And, you will be investing in a greener future. These wallets save landfill space by incorporating materials like recycled plastic and even, um, rice bags.

Recession has not failed to take a toll on the fashion industry, which just like any other segment, has been affected in unforeseen ways by the economic downturn. From the Italian fashion industry, arguably the strongest of the lot, seeking governmental assistance to pull through, to designers bringing back trends that focus on functionality and practicality, fashion has started to change to adapt. And so has the demand for male models.

Before the recession, male models were tall and slim, with hollow cheeks, plump lips and big, bewildered eyes. They had perfect hair and perfect everything, up to the point of being close to be mistaken for women. In fact, this was precisely the type of ambiguity that the fashion industry promoted and looked for in every newcomer. Models like the Russian, who was considered the epitome of masculinity a couple of years back, were everywhere –as we got richer and everything in our life gained proportions, the models got smaller and leaner.

Now, with fashion still struggling to come up with ways to survive the recession, the muscular model is making a comeback. It’s as if the industry is looking for strong arms and wide chests in the men it puts on the catwalk as an assurance of sorts that this too shall pass. And, if it doesn’t, at least they can find comfort in those strong arms.

Temporarily, of course! But, sometimes for the better. Permanent color removes the protective layer on your hair and lifts the cuticles so dyes are able to penetrate, while semipermanent dye deposits color onto hair and is less harsh. Both methods have benefits. Color can swell the hair shaft and give it body. The change is especially noticeable on women with fine or thinning hair, as well as those with gray roots.

Does your black, blonde or gray hair history showing? Try eco hair dyes next time you want to change your dark roots (or any colored ‘do, for that matter), so you can look fierce without the caustic chemicals in normal dyes.

Some benefits for doing these are: It’s healthier than watching a 12-hour miniseries in one sitting. Studies link the common hair dye ingredient coal tar to bladder cancer and lymphoma. Another thing is hair worthy of a 704-page novel. (Well, maybe not 704 pages…) Typical dye ingredients such as ammonia can dry out hair to the extreme. These won’t! And because the colors come from minerals and plants, they look far from synthetic. Lastly, it is biodegradable. When ingredients such as ammonia, chlorine bleach, and coal tar wash down the drain, they don’t disappear – but with eco-ingredients such as henna and wheat germ that’s not such an issue.

In fact one of my friends got her hair “did” using the natural color process, which covered up her gray perfectly. Her son opted for platinum blond using the same process and then proceeded to shave it off – but she said that it looked great while it lasted.

Wearing sheer and black tops should have an appropriate bras under. Bras can either make or break your outfit. Chose a bra that is color black bandeau, red bra, or nude but not satin.

Avoid using this satin bras because it tends to shine through the tops and it will looks terrible especially when photograph. But if you just want to go braless and use nipple tape, be sure that the fabric of your top is thick because: nipple tape under sheer and body hugging clothes is not good idea since they show through and they can see your twin giant areola.

Never used white color bra under black and sheer tops. Nude color is the best choice, perfect to wear under any kind of sheerest pieces. The matte finish is shine proof so you wouldn’t gleam where you shouldn’t whenever someone takes a snaps.