Big Handbags Could Mean Big Medical Woes

A friend of mine brought up this article, which he found through a blog entry. After some searching on the net, I found that this Marie Claire article came out in 2008. Nevertheless, the same concerns brought up in the article are now more prominent today - with gadgets becoming more and more portable with every version released.

Recently I have been trying to de-clutter my life, largely being unsuccessful. I am still on a quest to be able to bring everything with me, without the accompanying weight. I encourage everyone to go on the same quest, especially given the new reflected in this review:

Today's woman is often "super-woman" -- mom, partner, business person, host, friend, and more. She isn't leading the life of yester-year. Her life, like her purse, is over-crowded and full. And she "needs" and "wants" a large purse.

Designers conscious of this have turned out some amazing oversized bags and have turned them into the "it" bag.

In general, what makes these bags weigh a lot is the thickness of the leather, the hardware, and even the interior pockets' lining. These are things to watch out for when purchasing a bag. One of the drawbacks about the designer bags is that many of the more expensive ones have more ornate detailing or thicker leather, and so are considerably heavier.

Celebrities have grabbed hold of the trend. Take Nicole Richie, for instance: Half the time, you're not sure who's bigger or weighs more -- her or her bag!

Since large handbags are fashionable, with bargain brands and expensive labels alike offering the bulky bags, and since they're roomy, they can tempt women to carry along those extra sneakers to walk on a lunch break, an umbrella in case of a sudden shower, or even a stock of snacks or a bottle of water.

But, says Coles, just because the space is there doesn't mean women really need to use all of it.

Trouble is -- a cool accessory is turning into muscle mayhem.

Many women are complaining of neck, shoulder and back pain. Physical therapists claim an aggravated neck or shoulder can lead to upper-back problems, from which pain can be felt long after the purse is back on the coat rack. The pain can be felt, they explain, while playing sports, exercising, or even working at the computer.

Other symptoms that your bag is too heavy and creating problems could include tingling fingers and headaches.

Experts suggest avoiding bags that weigh more than three pounds, and say the ideal bag should weigh two pounds, total -- yes -- total! That doesn't seem possible, partially because most of the new, fashionable bags weigh more than three pounds empty!

The absolute maximum should be no more than 10 percent of your body weight, experts emphasize which would mean, for instance, a maximum of 13 pounds if you weigh 130 pounds.

If you have to follow the trend, Coles say, try to buy a big bag, made from light material. Also, experts say to try exercising and stretching your neck throughout the day. Try to avoid overloading your bag. You don't need your entire kitchen sink with you! And try to change the shoulder on which you carry your big bag every ten-to-15 minutes if you're walking around.

10 Worst Fashion Crimes At Work

This article on Yahoo! was brought to my attention by one of my friends. In this day and age, and with the newest fashion trends, it becomes harder and harder to decide what is truly office attire, from casual attire. This article sums up 10 basic office attire mishaps which would apply in any office, no matter what the fashion trend is.

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Every office has that ultra rad co-worker who refuses to bow down to The Man by parading around in totally appropriate office wear, much to the confusion, amusement and annoyance of everyone else involved. Like the chick who wears sexy camis and no bra (crime #1, above), God bless ‘er. We identify nine more visual assaults to our workspaces.

2. Sure, everyone appreciates Casual Friday. But some folks abuse the privilege by going full-on foot commando in flip-flops. It’s not the weekend yet, kids!

3. Yes, hot pants are “back!” and designers are churning out well-tailored shorts that may be tempting to wear to your Monday meeting. Please, do yourself a favor and resist the urge.

4. Yet another tricky trend coming to a mall near you is see-through tops the likes of which haven’t been seen since the height of Paula Abdul’s pop star fame. Unless you’re pairing one with a buttoned-up jacket and there is just a bit of froth at the neck peeping out, skip it.

5. Sure, plenty of people go straight from the gym to the office. Some of those workout-aholics also forget to shower and change clothes. Are you trying to impress us in your sweat pants? Because you haven’t.

6. Do you work in construction? Are you a professional gardener? If the answer to these questions is no, please don’t show up in overalls, no matter how “cute” you think they make you look.

7. Yes, "Gossip Girl" actress Taylor Momsen may wear garter belts to work as her off-duty casual clothes. But unless you’re a teenage TV star, there is never a time that visible garter belts is office-friendly attire.

Neon: Some colors just aren’t made for doing business in. Anything that glows is one example.

8. Some colors just aren’t made for doing business in. Anything that is neon and glows is one example.

9. General rule of thumb: If you’d wear it out to "da" club (ahem, mini skirts), it’s probably NOT OK to wear it to work.

10. Too much perfume is really more of a beauty crime, but note to the lady whose personal scent wafts through to our cubes: please, go easy, sis!

Freego Jeans Vacancies

My latest pair of jeans come from freego, and I love the texture of my jeans. its not too rough on my skin, plus they still have flare designs which is perfect for me! So let me give my additional support to them by giving you some of their current job vacancies:

Accounting Supervisor - (preferably CPA but not required), preferably not more than 35 years old, with strong background in General Accounting and Financial Statement Preparation, experience in manufacturing industry, at least 2 years experience in handling a teamFashion Merchandizer - exposure in product design & development, costing and budget allocation, specialization in jeans / pants

Location: Franco St. cor. Moriones St., Tondo Manila (Near Pier and Tutuban)

Interested candidates may submit inquiry and CV to nina_larosa@oticonsulting.com or joanne_beato@oticonsulting.com or call 888-4490 for further details