"I simply love Mexico," she states. "I feel very drawn to the culture, colours, life. I hope to capture some of the vibrant colours, costume and culture in my jewellery, such as my Mexican Rosary range."



The collection in question features bright blue, yellow and pink rosary-style necklaces adorned with skull charms or tiny framed images of religious icons such as the Virgin Mary.



These wearable, pop-colour designs are echoed by the friendship bracelet brand Hipanema, which has taken humble woven bracelets and given them a fashion makeover with studs, crystals, seed beads, shells and tassels. The bracelets also feature smart magnetic clasps rather than string ties, giving them an instant luxe upgrade that takes them from Mexican market stall to boutique must-have. Hipanema – founded by two French friends who met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – has already won retail stockists in the UK including the likes of Charles Fish, Urban Outfitters and Not On the High Street.



Charles Fish marketing director Jane Paine explains: "There is a trend for jewellery that references far-flung destinations and ancient tribes – pieces that have home-made vibes, such as Hipanema's mixed material bracelets. They’re great worn solo or stacked with other favourite bangles for a hint of hippy chic."



Charles Fish has used the bracelets and other pieces in its new marketing campaign,The smart card has a memory chip embedded in it that, Summer Mix, which has broken new jewellery trends down into six themes, one of which it has called Tribal Texturing. "It features bright colour, beaded and embroidered jewellery," adds Paine.



British jeweller Anabel Campbell has created a collection of bright, geometric beaded cuffs and slimline beaded bangles with a Mexican vibe – a range that has won attention from Boticca, Wolf & Badger and Brighton's Union Jewellery.



But the Mexican trend is not just about colour. Silver is the metal of Mexico and thus many brands have created contemporary silver designs with Central American connotations, featuring motifs such as tribal masks or shapes based on Mexican myths and symbolism.



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Renee uses stones such as opal, which is native to certain parts of Mexico,The Warehouse offers a tremendous selection of stainless steel bangle at great prices. as well as enamel to add dashes of colour. Her Erzulie Voodoo Enamel necklace is one such piece, boasting turquoise enamel and four opals, used for the stone's mythical connotations.



ChloBo founder Chloe Moss spent time travelling across Mexico and Central America and similarly says it is the spirituality and religious iconography of the continent that has inspired her recent line of silver bracelets, with the themes translated into etched crucifix and angel charms.



Moss explains: "Catholicism remains very much the dominant religion in Mexico and this is reflected in iconography across the country depicting Jesus, saints or angels. These act as a source of inspiration for worshippers, so I found it fitting to use [these themes] as inspiration for my new collections."



This spirituality and ancient mythology is also echoed in the silver jewellery created by Dominique Lucas. Not only do her Venom rings hint at the shapes and carvings found on Mexico's Mesoamerican pyramids, but her jewellery also references ancient Mayan beliefs.



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It would be hard to imagine a more misleading title than “Fiercely Modern: Art of the Naga Warrior,” the name of a show at the Rubin Museum of Art. The Naga, a diverse collection of peoples speaking similar languages and residing in a mountainous area in northeastern India, certainly were fierce. Headhunting was one of their prized pursuits. But they were far from modern by present-day standards. In fact, the culture of the Naga was nearly destroyed by modern Europeans. First came mid-19-century subjugation by the British,The smart card has a memory chip embedded in it that, who wanted to stop the irritation of headhunting raids on neighboring Indian territories. Then American Baptist missionaries invaded, eventually succeeding in almost totally suppressing the Naga’s “satanic” practices and converting nearly all of the population to nominal Christianity.



Including clothing, jewelry, weapons and ceremonial objects, the Rubin’s exhibition serves more as an enticing introduction than a deep and wide exploration of its subject. It was drawn from a collection assembled in the 1930s by the anthropologist Christoph von Furer-Haimendorf and now owned by the Welt Museum Wien in Vienna.Find great deals on eBay for stainless steel bracelet Bracelet in Fashion Jewelry Bracelets.



The exhibition’s most attractive objects are those worn by warriors, including bracelets, chest pieces and elaborate ceremonial headdresses made from metal, beads, feathers, animal bones and teeth, dyed hair and fur. Many are extraordinarily beautiful and positively flamboyant. Wonderfully imaginative hats rigged with extensions from which hang feathers, hair and other richly colored materials have a surrealistic and sometimes comical appearance that might have inspired Dr. Seuss.The Warehouse offers a tremendous selection of stainless steel bangle at great prices.



To contemporary Western eyes, however, the most sophisticated works are the shawls and wrap skirts, which, in the Naga’s strict division of labor, were woven exclusively by women.With their stripes, grids and zigzagging lines producing rhythmic geometric patterns, the textiles on view look as if they were designed by a mid-20th-century Modernist like Anni Albers.



The Naga were not just aesthetes, however. The things they made were loaded with codified meanings. Motifs woven into shawls and skirts could be read by others as indicators of identity, status, family relations and notable accomplishments. A striking example consists of gridded red and black squares and stripes. The museum label explains: “The large black boxes on each end represent the dark side of life, which could be made brighter only through headhunting and hosting feasts of merit. The red squares represent the parts of flesh distributed to the community after a successful headhunt, and the red on the edges commemorates the blood that has been spilled.”



For a modern viewer it is hard to fathom that something so lovely should be designed to celebrate such an abhorrent practice. The grisly style of a “Head Trophy” on display seems more appropriate. It consists of a series of woven rattan spheres hanging in a line ending at the bottom with a pair of human skulls, one of which has bull’s horns attached to each side. The horns, notes the museum label, were supposed to make the victim “deaf to the calls of his own community asking for the name of the man who had killed him.”



While this head trophy has a bracing and disturbing ugliness, what is more shocking is that headhunting was so thoroughly woven into the fabric of Naga culture at every level. Successful headhunters were like star athletes, admired by all and especially attractive to women. “A young man who had yet to bag a head would be teased by the girls in his clan, and simply ignored by those in other clans,where cards are embedded with chip card and a cardholder.” notes the introduction to “Naga Identities: Changing Local Cultures in the Northeast of India,” a book of scholarly essays sold in the museum bookstore and a must for anyone who wants to know more about the Naga.



More important, the Naga believed that bringing home heads would ensure the prosperity and general happiness of their village. It was important, for example, to consecrate with fresh heads the giant dugout log drums they made and used as musical instruments and as communication devices. On the other hand, daily life was not oriented around headhunting. It was an occasional activity pursued when villagers felt a need for community uplift. An old,The Brilliant Polish of a tungsten jewelry What is Tungsten? former headhunter quoted in “Naga Identities” said, “Headhunting, that was like Christmas!”



Mostly the Naga devoted themselves to the less sensational practices of farming and constructing mountainside villages of considerable complexity. Old photographs in “Naga Identities” show big thatched-roof houses outfitted with monumental wooden sculptures. The Rubin’s show gives but an intriguing glimpse of how highly developed Naga culture was.



Since World War II, Nagaland has been rived by continuous violent conflicts between the Indian government and groups seeking independence and, internally, between radical and conservative factions. To the extent that the old Naga culture survives today, it is in the form mostly of nostalgic revivals catering to tourists. Younger Nagas generally are more interested in assimilating into Western consumer and entertainment cultures than in connecting to their precolonial roots. As it does everywhere in the world, modernity rolls on, fiercely.

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At the West Fourth Avenue construction site on the bridge over Cow Creek, Jared Randolph retreated to his GMC Jimmy for two more bottles of water. Randolph, who has worked for Wichita-based Dondlinger Construction for three years, said his body has adjusted to long hours in extreme temperatures. The newer guys on the crew have a tougher time, but sweltering conditions can be dangerous for anyone.



"Our safety guy came out here and told us not to be afraid to take a breaks if we get tired or start cramping up," Randolph said. "When it's this hot outside, no one's going to say anything."



Decked in sweat-speckled gray T-shirt and khaki cargo pants, Randolph said beating the heat relies on common sense.



"Wear white and light colors," Randolph said. "Some guys soak bandanas in water and wear those. Drink tons of water, obviously, and take it easy on the coffee in the morning and beer at night."



Larry Ruthi, meteorologist at the National Weather Service Dodge City, agreed that with heat indices like Thursday's, hydration is key. But according to Ruthi, central Kansas may have seen the worst of the heat for now.The Brilliant Polish of a tungsten jewelry What is Tungsten?



"We'll have a week-long cold front coming through," Ruthi said. "It should cool down at least 10 degrees, and next week the highs only reach the mid-to-upper 80s."



Mark Carney donned a lightweight tank top Thursday and decided to work from home. But that didn't mean relaxing with the comforts of air conditioning. Carney, who owns Hoggs N Doggs barbecue trailer, pulled the meat smoker into his front yard near Fourth Avenue and Ford. He said he was confident the smell of smoked brisket and pulled pork would attract customers despite the oppressive weather.



"We're spending most of our morning getting misters and ice bottles for the animals," Hutchinson Zoo keeper Marcy Krause said. "And if we see an animal really distressed by the heat, we take them indoors, off display."



But less than four miles away at Strataca, or the Kansas Underground Salt Museum, it's an ideal 68 degrees. No one sets the thermostat; that's just how it feels 650 feet below the Earth's surface, according to Linda Schmitt, executive director of the Reno County Historical Society.



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A few lucky workers at Jackson Meat hardly noticed Thursday's furnace-like conditions. The store's cooler and freezer, about 32 and zero degrees respectively, more than make up for the heat. Seventeen-year-old Paige Stewart laughed as she cleaned her hands on her white apron.



Denis Ryan says his investigation into Catholic priest - Monsignor John Day - uncovered hundreds of cases of child sex abuse, but was smothered by Victoria Police and the church.



Mr Ryan has documented his quest for justice in a book released this week, and is telling his story for the first time.



Mr Ryan first came in contact with Father Day on the streets of St Kilda, in 1956, while on divisional van duties.



"(He was) semi naked from the midriff down to the ankles, lying across the front seat. He had his head in the driver's lap, and his feet in the other prostitute's lap.



"We went around to the passenger side, and opened the door. And we found that the male lying in the front seat, had a clerical collar on."



Day - drunk, disorderly, and with prostitutes - isn't charged.



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It's the first time Mr Ryan meets John Day, but it won't be the last.



On doctor's orders he transfers his young family to Victoria's far north-west, to be a detective at Mildura CIB.



Before leaving Melbourne, Mr Ryan is warned he won't get on with his new boss - senior detective Jim Barritt - "there's something wrong with him in the head", he's told.



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"I was first off, taken direct, to the presbytery to meet Father Day. Well first off, we said hellos, exchanged pleasantries, and then we left.



"When we got back into Jim Barritt's car I said to Jim, 'That fellow has funny habits.' He immediately turned around and said, 'You don't know what you're talking about, you should get your facts right!'."

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The award presentation ceremony for “China’s 500 Most Valuable Brands” was held in Beijing yesterday. Professor Ravi Dhar, George Rogers Clark Professor at the Yale School of Management and Marketing, Professor Steve Woolgar,The Brilliant Polish of a tungsten jewelry What is Tungsten? Professor at Said Business School of University of Oxford and Professor Jean Claude Larreche, the Alfred H. Heineken Chaired Professor of marketing at INSEAD were the award presenters, and Mr Wilfred Lam, JP, Executive Director of HKRH and Group Vice President of 3D-GOLD Jewellery, received the honour on behalf of the Group.



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An example of 3D-GOLD leadership in brand enhancement is its first-mover advantage within Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau’s jewellery sector this year by introducing a new sales and marketing model – the jewellery boutique store. This innovative model is specifically designed for the medium-range to high-end market segment. Jewellery boutique stores are situated at locations with high pedestrian flow such as upmarket central business districts, commercial streets, airports of major cities, high-end hotels and clubhouses.



Unlike traditional branded specialty stores, the image of these stores is not only more elegant, but also more distinctive while retaining a trendy appeal. Meanwhile, reinforcing the brand’s aura of distinction, the jewellery boutique stores will also collaborate with celebrities, famous stars and designers from different walks of life to create a unique fine jewellery series of items. It will leverage the high-end style of domestic and overseas stars to favourably impress targeted consumer groups more precisely.



Upmarket London clock emporium Raffety showcased a long case clock believed to have graced the rooms of a Medici palazzo in Florence, and an unusual George II period walnut bureau bookcase with a clock above the glass doors.



Wartski offered vintage jewels from Faberge. Exquisite Art Deco pieces from Paris jewellers Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels were on show at various booths at the fair.



Celebrities, including "Made in Chelsea" UK reality TV stars, milled around the crowded stands at the Royal Hospital Chelsea venue, sipping champagne and admiring the treasures.



"We have seen lots of interest. We definitely want to come back next year," said Marwan Chatila of Chatila, a first-time exhibitor at Masterpiece who showcased magnificent one-off diamond jewellery pieces from his Bond Street collection.



Art dealers said privately they believed the bright Lichtenstein painting, exhibited by the Washington-based Geoffrey Diner Gallery, could fetch as much as 20 million pounds as the market for post-war art boomed.



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He said the ultra-wealthy in emerging economies where currencies had slid against the dollar, would look to high-quality Western art as a safe-haven investment for their cash.

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Winter weather arrived on the first day of the season, so it is time to wrap up, brace the cold and make a trip to Laidlaw Park on Sunday to enjoy the Farmers/Craft Market and stock up on provisions for winter feasts.



Customers visiting the market can select from a huge range of products to build hearty and sustaining snacks, soups and family feasts. Now is the time when we can prepare wonderful meals to comfort our family and protect them from the winter ailments.



Steve Gliese will have vegetables, asparagus, pumpkins, potatoes and hand woven scarves, hats and gloves.



Stanley's Honey, plus Auntie Millie will have every type of jam,Our Home power monitor and energy saving devices help reduce energy. sauces and chutney for sale to treat yourself to a unique taste.



Kim and Terry of Patchwork Jungle will have an abundance of herbs, delicious patty cakes and fairy floss for the sweet tooth.



Other products available will be oranges, potatoes, turkey, olive oil and fudge.



Deb Watson from Deb's Country Kitchen, will be at the Farmers Market again this Sunday. Deb, from Naracoorte, specialises in cakes, pasties, jams, sauces and biscuits.



You will also find a variety of spices, apples, bread and slices at the market, along with many other food varieties.



Favourite rose man, Glen Fulton of Budweld Nursery will be in attendance this Sunday, so be quick to see his wide variety of plants, while Ross and Lydia Jackson will have their usual supply of oats, grains and hay. Ann and Gwen of Tyme 4 for Us will have their wide variety of plants for those garden lovers.Find great deals on eBay for stainless steel bracelet Bracelet in Fashion Jewelry Bracelets.



For the craft customers, we will have Carol Scarsi's jewellery, Maree and Shelley with their Customised Buttons and Stampin Up Cards, plus a number of the regular stallholders who support the market from far and wide. Come and see their beautiful craft work and purchase that special item. Car boot sites are also available.



At Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC), the latest Seek & Keep -- The BSC Artisan Market will be on tomorrow and Sunday, this time being the "Arabian Edition".



The BSC Artisan Market has become a hit with shoppers, thanks to the traders at the market who often sell homemade items as well as interesting products from around the globe that are not normally found in stores.



Shoppers who are preparing for the upcoming Raya celebrations can look forward to selections from brands like Bhumi Batik, Rumi & Kohl and Shop Muslim Style. Speaking to Streets recently, Rumi & Kohl's owner Jumaatun Azmi said her gallery, which was set up earlier this year, focuses on Islamic art, home decorations and fashion products.



"Rumi & Kohl has something for everyone. We have ceramic plates from places like Kazakhstan, gold-plated jewellery with Arabic inscription, calligraphy on stones depicting the 99 names of God, Kilim travel bags from Turkey and sacred geometry art. Our sacred geometry art is part of Islamic art. It's called 'sacred geometry' because we believe that God is the perfect mathematician, so everything in creation is mathematically perfect," she said.



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"We also offer silver gold-plated jewellery with Arabic inscriptions on them, like the bangle I'm wearing now. This Jawi 'Waw' sign on it, which means 'circle of life', has mystical connotations and the sign reminds us that life in this world is temporary and we have to make the most of it. The bangle is silver on the inside and gold-plated on the outside.



"The Kilim travel bags from Turkey are also unique as the famous Turkish carpets are used to fashion these bags. They are very trendy, spacious and meant for travellers with good taste."



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An interesting three-in-one ring featurs a silver gold-plated ring with Islamic inscriptions in the centre and two semi-precious stones. The white and grey crystals together with the silver gold-plated ring form a unique jewellery combination.



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There's also Shop Muslim Style, an online shopping portal for the modern Muslim woman, that offers exclusively sourced items for in-house label Leila Eeman, as well as many other prominent designer brands from Indonesia and Malaysia.

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Children who love science, engineering and math rarely just pop out of nowhere. Their families know the greatest brain growth is from birth to age 8 and do simple activities with them to encourage curiosity.



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How are these rocks going to be sorted and organized-- by color, hardness, shape, or where found? Is your family going on a trip? Children may pick up a small rock at important stops and dictate a sentence about where they found the rock,Our Home power monitor and energy saving devices help reduce energy. its description, and take a picture. The location can be part of a key to be taped on the bottom of the collection case.



Check out a few children’s rock and mineral books to learn the basics. Search on line for “fun with rocks for kids.” There are images, videos, and information about the three types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.



Many museums have rock collection displays and books to identify local rocks. Young children may be most interested in color, shine, and the texture of rocks.Their collection could be organized by those categories and reorganized as they grow older and want to learn more.



Online vendors of trendy jewelry confirm the bracelets are gaining traction in their merchandising worlds.



Sandra Paetsch of Orange Avocado Jewelry says these bracelets are becoming popular because they’re easy to wear and offer personalization. In addition to the spectrum of colour choices and styling options, the stretchy bracelets feature little dangling charms. Plus they’re fun — you could say wearing them can be like playing jewelry Jenga.



“They can adapt to any personality and any outfit,” Paetsch says. “People are getting to be totally bold with their jewelry. And you don’t necessarily have to be a bold personality to wear all the stackable bracelets.



“I think it’s just people being adventurous and making it their own style. You can be bold and choose bigger beads and stack tons. Or if you’re more of a subtle personality, you can still stack but you might want to choose smaller beads and maybe neutral colours with a pop of colour.”



Paetsch’s bracelets stun in a variety of different colours and semi-precious stones such as agate, jade, river stone and turquoise. She first started making them as part of her jewelry collection after noticing the trend in fashion magazines over the last couple of years.



Paetsch says our current obsession with brightly coloured clothing spawned the wrist wrappers, becoming popular with fashion-forward individuals hungry to tailor their already fluorescent wardrobe with a statement accessory.



Kristen Mackie of Eliasz and Ella Jewelry at says customers ranging from 18 to 65 rock their bracelets because they’re both trendy and easy to wear. For those hesitant about mixing colour into their wardrobes, many choose to slip on four or five bright bangles with a neutral dress for an instant pop. They can also spice up a simple T-shirt and jeans.



“We notice a lot of people who buy two bracelets and the next week two more,” Mackie says. “Stacking is huge. Maybe they’ll buy a stack that we’ve showcased on a social media site.”



Both Paetsch and Mackie say there are many ways to wear the bracelets. You could choose a few in various shades of blue, break up a couple of the same colour with a pop of white, or simply stack on a whole rainbow. The possibilities are endless.



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