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You’ve probably seen Madonna, Shakira and Mena Suvari sporting those wonderful pants and shirts from Ed Hardy. It’s really no surprise that these superstars are wearing the vintage tattoo wear from Christian Audigier; because the designs are really eye catching. Ed Hardy has a clothing and accessories line for males and females. They also have a children’s apparel line that will make any kid look like a mini punk rocker.

The clothes, especially the pants, are quite comfortable. But the styles and fits of the jeans leave something to be desired. I’ve only been able to see straight cut jeans, baggy jeans and the usual flared bottoms for girls. I’d like to see Ed Hardy skinny jeans on the racks soon; or at least in online stores. The shoes are very comfy, and you wouldn’t really know it from just looking at the pictures. Some look like they’re made from cheap materials, but believe me, they’re not. The shoes are really “hardy”, durable enough to wear everyday. If you haven’t seen the designs or don’t have a pair yet; try visiting the various Ed Hardy online shop. I’m sure you’ll be captivated with the intricate vintage tattoo designs, and you’ll be sporting one of these babies soon.

If you live in a place where you won’t be assassinated for being unfashionable, the UGG Short Boots are for you. Made with a sheepskin sockliner, UGGs will keep your feet warm and comfortable all year round (well, maybe just during colder months). Best of all, you don’t need to wear socks because the sheepskin draws the moisture away from your skin. The fleece footbed will adjust to your foot’s form, giving you individualized comfort. It comes in different colors and patterns, and looks actually good with a pair of jeans or a skirt. Just don’t forget to treat the suede before you start stomping on snow because the nasty water stains will be hard to take out.

The UGG Classic Short Boots fall under the Classic Shoe Category; it’s a pair that you would never really throw out. Not only because it’s hard wearing and lightweight, but it gives you the kind of comfort that strappy heels and sandals can’t give. The UGG Boots however were not made for fashion enthusiasts, but more for the well being of your feet. So if you can sacrifice fashion for the sake of comfort and durability, say hello to the UGG Classis Short Boots.

Popular brands like Cover Girl, L’Oreal and Christian Dior have been found to contain lead. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a coalition of public health, environmental and women’s groups, stated that tests done on 33 brand name red lipsticks done by Bodycote Testing Group showed that 61% had evident levels of lead, 0.03 to 0.06 parts per million (ppm). A third of the tested lipsticks contained lead that exceeded the FDA limit of 0.01 in candy. As you know, lipstick like candy can be ingested, thus the cause for alarm. Those most at risk to exposure are children and pregnant women. The manufacturers however countered that the amount of lead from a lip product a woman can get exposed to “is hundreds of times less than the amount that she would get from eating, breathing and drinking water.” This did not appease the growing number of concerned citizens as lipstick is used several times daily and lead can build up in the body over time. This significantly increases the risk of lead exposure, and there is actually no safe level of exposure when it comes to lead. Of note, the more expensive popular brands had higher levels of lead than the less expensive brands.