Spring is here, which means summer is right around the corner. So, how does that affect our wardrobes? Getting dressed during the time of year when it is not that hot anymore – but not chilly either can be quite tricky. However, a few key pieces can smoothen the transition – and maintain your comfort level on cold mornings as well as warm afternoons.

According to last year’s preemptive runways, we will be looking at a season filled with delicate pastel shades, whimsical frills, lots of plastic, among others. Let’s take a look at the top 8 spring/summer women’s fashion trends that you are sure to fall in love with.

1.P astels

Hardly unfashionable, but generally overshadowed by their Crayola counterparts, sherbet shades are making a major comeback this summer. And instead of accessorizing or accenting a look with just one piece, the runways have verified the power of head-to-toe pastels. Whether pink, lemon, or lilac, you can expect to see a range of fashion’s prettiest shades this season.

2. T-Shirt Dresses

A T-shirt dress is an ideal wear for the in-between weather because it acts as a perfect layering piece. It is light enough to wear under sweaters and jackets, and also looks fantastic on its own. There’s no better way to kick-start your spring day than by throwing on a casual t-shirt dress and pairing it with your favorite accessories. This clothing item has become a versatile go-to wardrobe must that easily earns style points, regardless of the occasion.

3. Maxi Skirts

Tights are so last month, but it is still a little cold for a mini skirt. However, a skirt with a longer hemline, such as a ruffled maxi, will prevent your legs from getting exposed to chilly winds (and also acts as a good cover-up if you just have not gotten the time to get a tan yet). You can easily pair a maxi skirt with a plain T-shirt and suede or faux leather jacket.

4. Power Shorts

Ah, shorts! So basic, so bland. Simply hiding in the back of the drawer just to be pulled out for a lazy Sunday night. Or so you thought. The spring/summer fashion trends for 2018 have already experienced a rise in the Statement Shorts. St. Laurent’s high-waisted leather shorts and Louise Vuitton’s silky boxer-style shorts, along with an array of other tailored power shorts are something to look forward to this season.

5. Embroidered Tops

An embroidered top with a little cold shoulder action going on can instantly update everything in your closet, from jeans to skirts. Plus, it makes an excellent layering item under jackets and sweaters.

6. Checks

When we think of checks, winter comes to mind. This year, however, checks are everywhere. Whether they are neutral, pastel or punchy, if your wardrobe has anything in the geometric print, then rock it today while it is trendy. You can find simple ginghams at Loewe, while blue plaid shirts at Alexander McQueen, and bag checks outfits at Mary Katrantzou, along with an array of other designs at Fendi, including checked tights.

7. Satin

During the London shows, satin was the most prominent fabric for two whole seasons. First and foremost, its sheen immediately accentuates any silhouette; and second, its innate lightness and fluidity make it an incredibly comfortable option to wear throughout the night. Designers from Roksanda and Chris Kane opted for liquid evening dresses and gowns.

8. Jumpsuit

Whenever it is one of those lazy mornings, a jumpsuit is your best friend. That’s because it is a one-stop shopping – you just need to put it on and voila! You are all set to go. Plus, they are polished enough for work and at the same time casual enough for regular events. With so many options featuring minimalist styles, bold prints, menswear-inspired tailoring, and much more, there is a jumpsuit for practically every occasion, from work and travel, to even black-tie events.

So there you have it – 8 trendy and stand-out fashion options that will likely have a big impact on your wardrobe choices this season. Get ready for spring with a killer closet!

“Speaking a Second Language DOES NOT make you an Interpreter, anymore than having ten fingers makes you a pianist”

Are you bilingual and want to start a career as a professional interpreter?

Want to learn the ins/outs of this billion dollar industry?

Do you want to learn what it takes to start your career?

Do you want to start your own business?

Are you ready to start your career and take it to the next level?

In this 60-MINUTE LIVE TRAINING I will share my experience as a Freelance Interpreter and Chief Executive Officer and Interpreter Trainer.

I will share with you how I got started and what it takes to become a Good, Professional Interpreter.

I will share with you what it takes to promote your services and what interpreter recruiters look for in an interpreter. I will provide you with an actionable plan that will get you started as a Professional Interpreter.

I will reveal career secrets, through specific, real-life examples and strategies that will help your career.

The list includes:

What it takes to become an Interpreter

The Do’s and Don’ts of an Interpreter

How to market yourself

How to set your market rate

How to work with top agencies

What to look out for when accepting assignments

Note: The advice shared in this course is not found anywhere else. The other “guys” will provide you with certification training (which is great)!, However, without experience, not knowing what it takes to Start this Business, or what you need to become a Good Interpreter, then you are setting yourself for failure.

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Attendees will have a chance to schedule a 1 hour private consultation with me (a $650/dollar value), to discuss strategies tailored to their specific needs in areas such as:

Career goals

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How to evolve in this industry

Marketing yourself and getting paid “Your worth” and so much more…

FAQs

Is this teaching tailored to all bilingual interpreters?

Yes, the training is for anyone who is bilingual and wants to start their own business as a professional interpreter or translator. Interpreters who are also working in the legal, medical, or any related field, will also benefit from the advice shared through the course.

Is this a sales and marketing course?

Yes, it will provide you with information on how to sell and market your services.

What’s the refund policy?

No refund available.

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Forty may be the new thirty and fifty may be the new forty but nobody told our reproductive systems. And never has society provided more assistance in convincing us of our new younger status, via the mega industries of cosmetic enhancement and reproductive assistance.

Botox is to the face what IVF is to the ovaries – they both involve needles, both hurt like hell but one has a far greater success rate. No prizes for guessing which one. It's far easier in your forties to look like Nicollette Sheridan than to reproduce like Cherie Blair. And the success rates with IVF, the most assisted of assisted reproductive techniques, is negligibly more than natural rates.

For instance at 45, there is a one percent chance of getting pregnant at all and then at least a fifty percent chance of miscarrying. The chances of IVF success between 40 and 45 is averaged out at ten percent but really starts at this and diminishes dramatically each year which is why many clinics will not perform a cycle for women over 42 using their own eggs.

They say it's due to not wanting to take large sums of money in return for little or no hope but possibly they don't want to deflate their own success rates as it isn't good for business and this is understandable – they need business in order to improve their services.

By the time I was ready to embark on fresh rounds of IVF at the age of 41, having succeeded at 38 *, my potential success rate had practically halved and the potential miscarriage rate had risen by fifty percent – hardly encouraging. Yet had I not been lucky enough to conceive a child already, no doubt I'd be in California now, having mortgaged my house and busy organizing an egg donor.

We can turn back the clock in so many ways but our eggs remain the same. I can only assume that in future more women will freeze their eggs when young, having learnt from a generation of women who found themselves, via modern circumstance, able to rid themselves of frown lines but unable to conceive a child.

Ask any woman biker about what she adores about her activity, and she's expected to go on explaining its numerous gifts – the sense of liberty, the feeling of exploring someone's limits and being tougher, the gorgeous vista, the delight of endorphins, the acquaintances and community she has met through biking on carbon wheel set and trail running. They get the identical questions repeatedly: How will I identify where I am going? Is it secure? What about wild animals or snakes? What if I collapse? The list goes on. And yet, at first, many women have no reservations about biking and trail running.

These apprehensions are convincing, surely. But overcoming these can be a vast foundation of empowerment and, by doing so, will encourage you into the convivial arms of the utmost outdoor pursuits on this earth. Experts genuinely consider that any individual's life can be better by cultivating a biking and trail-running routine. Just find your clan. Not all cities are as lucky to have something like Women on the Trails curriculum, but perform a little investigation in your town to notice if any beginner trail-running sessions exist. The majority of trail runners shall inform you you'll be pushed to locate a more hospitable group of people.

If no groups are found, assemble some like-minded acquaintances, or a reliable buddy, and start your own casual adventure faction. Participating in a neighborhood trail race on your carbon road bike wheels is also a grand way to get together with other runners and bikers. It's the ideal occasion to be familiar with trail running in a completely supported situation, inclusive of directional signs to make sure you are never gone astray, support stations to make sure you won't run out of provisions or water, and gracious companionship along the way to make sure you won't be by yourself.

Understand perils (or lack thereof!) And chart everything accordingly. In comparison to numerous activities we might employ repeatedly, driving a vehicle, whereas trail running and biking are reasonably low-risk activities. Certainly, it is also not devoid of any risks. Depending on the environs, think of the chances of wildlife encounters, injuring an ankle in the country, running out of food or water, getting lost, needing to stay alive for a night out in the wilds, lacking good equipment like carbon fiber bike parts , getting caught above the tree line in a heavy downpour. Thus, plan accordingly.

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Imagine something for a moment. The wife who lives next door, the housewives who live down the street, the wives you see in the mall on a Sunday morning, every wife you know or could ever bump into: imagine if you had the know-how to seduce half of them; heck, imagine if you could seduce just one percent.

This short article is my attempt to boil down everything you need to know to attract a married woman.

Let me ask you this: why would any guy want to seduce a wife?

Now let me give you some food for thought.

Most men – and, I’m guessing, this applies to you – who want to have relationships with wives do so for sexual encounters or, as they are more commonly known, hookups. A wife, unlike a single woman, is the perfect woman for a man like you or any man. She has no real interest in your career; she could care less if you drive a sports car; she has no interest in the bank balance or the size of your home. The married woman is, in fact, not interested in most things that would interest a single woman. She is, in fact, interested in the same thing as you: a sexual meeting.

It is for these very reasons that clever men like yourself want to learn how to attract a married woman.

These ladies want what you want and they are infinitely easier to seduce than women without husbands.

So let me now give you the information you came here to read: my boiled down tips to seduce wives.

To make things more digestible, I’ll give you three tips. And these are really all you need to know.

Firstly, married ladies have anxieties about cheating.

It is your job to get rid of these fears. She will worry about being caught, about how it will make her feel, about whether another man can find her attractive, and whether or not she will have regrets. You need to tackle each anxiety. Once she has no fears, she becomes many times more likely to cheat with you.

Secondly, you need to make it very clear to her that you have no intention of wanting more than a fun fling.

Married women looking to cheat want men who are seeking casual relationships. Give her the impression that you want marriage or that you are seeking love and you stand very little chance of seducing her.

And, thirdly, my final tip for how you can attract a married woman. It is a sad fact of life that married relationships become stale.

What I mean is the excitement disappears. And, compounding this, both parties stop making an effort. So what can and should you do? You should bring excitement and fun to her life. Take her on a surprise date to something totally unexpected. Notice her beauty and let her know. Make an effort yourself to look the best you can look (new clothes and men’s fragrance work wonders).

Wife seduction always boils down to these three principles. Remember them and you will instantly put yourself ahead of the game!

Anybody getting back in the dating world will find they encounter many challenges. But for women over 40, the challenges are different. After all, things have changed since they were in their 20's, when life was more carefree and simple. Here are a few of the most common concerns when entering the dating world.

I'm not a size 4. Will anyone be attracted to me?
If you think like this you need to do the inner work to get to a place of confidence and comfort with who you are. There are many women who are not strikingly beautiful, long or lean and yet they are married to wonderful men who love who they are and how they look. Stop wasting your energy worrying about looking different and start being different! Radiate the essence of who you really are and you will start attracting smart, relationship-minded men who are looking for a sharp, compassionate, fun-loving person like you!

How do I meet singles around my age?
You have to put yourself out there, especially in places that are of interest to you – classes, sporting events, book stores, political organizations, gyms and clubs. Once you're with people, start up a conversation by asking a question, offering an opinion or seeking some kind of help. Be sure to make eye contact, smile and show you are interested in the conversation. You can do that by paraphrasing what's being said and by keeping your body language open and receptive. Remember, nothing gained, nothing lost if you don't meet someone. At the very least, you are socializing and honing your skills!

I can't seem to get past first dates. What am I doing wrong?
You must be doing or saying something that is turning off your dates. See if any of these ring true for you:

Are you coming across too needy or desperate? That would cause your partner to find you unappealing or intimidating.
Are you talking too much? It's always a good idea to limit your responses and be a good listener so you don't dominate the entire conversation.
As a woman, are you offering to pay your way too soon? As a man, are you expecting a woman to pay her own way? Most men feel they want to be in control of the first date and like being generous and chivalrous.
Are you picking a partner who isn't the right "fit" for you?
Are you sending negative vibes about what you don't like about him / her – and your partner senses it?
Is your voice tone or body language cold or stand-offish?
Are you overstepping healthy physical or verbal boundaries without realizing it?
Are you sharing too much about yourself and not leaving anything to your date's imagination?
Are you too negative, cynical or sarcastic about dating and relationships and letting that come across?

Dating should be a fun and exciting experience and if you plan ahead, are aware of what you think and how you feel and are open to just having a good time, you will overcome the many challenges mature women experience in the dating field.

The normal representation of Indian women is that of a loving mother, a dutiful wife, an obedient daughter and someone who stays at home, completes all the chores at home, is an all-forgiving figure and is selfless. But the truth is that with time, these women have transgressed from being a nobody lost in the crowd to a somebody who people revere and respect; someone with a name and a designation that is more than just a relationship tag.

This liberalization of women in this country is not a recent activity; it had started way back when ladies like the Rani of Jhansi, Pritilata Waddedar, Usha Mehta and Sarojini Naidu toiled sweat and blood with others of the same league to free India. There is hardly an Indian soul who is unaware of the Rani of Jhansi. An independent India saw leaders like Indira Gandhi, Aruna Asaf Ali and Sucheta Kriplani. They showed how a saree clad woman could do more than cooking, cleaning and raising kids and become great leaders to govern a country. As time passed, the women of India started to venture into several other fields. Though not originally from India, Mother Teresa accepted this country as her own and gave a home to several homeless kids, setting an example before the others about social service. But this was just the beginning as Nirupama Rao shone bright as she assumed the role of the Indian ambassador to the USA after holding positions like the Indian foreign secretary and the Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka. There are also ladies like Kiran Bedi who emerged as a solid rock and turned around the police force by introducing corrective measures in the prisons and giving a new meaning to the infamous convicts. But if you thought that the ladies were only running the show in the political and administrative scenario, you will be awed to learn that their prowess is in diverse fields.

There are several ladies who have found a place in the sun in fields of science, music, dance, painting, literature, sports, fashion, beauty and entertainment. Names like Mallika Sarabhai, Indra Nooyi, Kalpana Chawla, Arundhati Ray, Shehnaz Hussain, Mira Nair, Sania Mirza, Aishwarya Rai, Anoushka Shankar, Sonal Mansingh, Gurinder Chaddha and Jhumpa Lahiri so prominent in the international horizon that it is a no brainier that these women are not typecasts. Indian women have woken up to a whole new world of education and enlightenment and that is what has given them the strength to evolve and

become self sufficient. They are not just famous, they are inspirations to hundreds of women out there.

Though the treatment of village women differ from that of urban women, these ladies present a ray of hope and give a reason to look forward to development.

A woman has to feel good in order to look good, and to wear something they're comfortable with determines their mood for the entire day. It's important for every woman to find her signature skirt that will complement hers figure. Apple shaped women have many choices when it comes to skirt styles in order to butter up their figure or bodies. On the other hand, it's important for women to know which skirt suits their figure best and which skirt doesn't.

There are top 5 skirts that apple shaped women should avoid. These skirts will make an apple look even bigger and hide her curves at the same time:

1. Full Skirt

Full skirts must be avoided by women with bigger chests than hips. This is because these hide their figure and will make them appear heavier. In addition, it's best that women with smaller hips and thighs avoid skirts that are darker in color. Dark colored skirts will make their bottom part appear smaller.

2. Pencil Skirts

It may be tempting to wear pencil skirts these days as they are one of the most fashionable skirts to go for. However, these skirts should be avoided by inverted triangle shaped women, because it will make your already slender lower half look even smaller; plus it will even show off your round figure.

3. Mini Skirts

Skirts that are too short or too tight should be avoided by women with inverted triangle body shape. It's best that the outfit creates an illusion of bigger hips to avoid focusing the attention on the top body part.

4. Skirts with round patterns

Women with inverted shape or apple figure need to downplay their round figure, and wearing skirts with round patterns won't help them achieve that at all. Apple shaped women must stick to graphic or solid patterns instead.

5. Ruffled or Tiered Skirts

Most inverted triangle or apple shaped ladies have narrow or small hips and for them to create an illusion of a small waist, they need to steer clear of tiered or ruffled skirts as these tend to make them look heavier.

For women with apple shaped physique, skirts that are at calf or knee length will make up for their body shape. It's important for apple's to wear skirts that will keep the balance between their chests which is larger than their hips. Skirts with a lot of fullness can show off their hips and balance their shape at the same time.

I suggest that women with less than perfect figures, read some articles from experts at making the most of your figure type, such as Oprah's page on dressing to look 10 pounds thinner , or the dress sense team on styles to hide your waist .

Healthy self-esteem is a key to women's holistic health. Self-esteem issues are the most prevalent mental health problem among women. Body image is very important; it is one of the factors that affect a woman's self-esteem. In this day and age, women should build confidence in their relationships, jobs, personal lives, parenting skills and the ability to live their dreams. This will help them to be in-charge of their applecart. To a woman, how she looks matter a lot. A woman can spend minutes to hours in front of the mirror just to make sure she is looking her best before going out. A healthy self-image positively influences a woman's self-esteem.

The term self-esteem is used to describe a person's overall sense of personal value or self-worth. It is a personality trait which involves a variety of beliefs about self, such as behaviors, emotions, habitudes (habits and attitudes), beliefs and the appraisal of one's own appearances. Confidence and satisfaction in oneself impacts all areas of one's life. This also boosts your self-regard and self-respect. Humbleness, modesty and humility help you improve your self-esteem. Self-esteem is a sense of personal worth and ability that is fundamental to a person's identity. Your self-concept has a great effect on how and what you feel about yourself. By loving yourself you boost your self-esteem!

As a woman, the best way to live a beautiful and blissful life is to believe in you. Every woman has the power and potential to live the life of her dream, but many are not because of the problem of low self-esteem. You can boost your self-esteem and improve your life and living through these means listed below.

# 1 Appreciate Your Physique:
Those females you see in the pages of some newspapers, magazines and TV ads are often not realistic representation of real women. When you are always seeing size 4 women and you are a size 10, it can make you to start feeling undesirable or less good about yourself. Don't mind the media! Walking around your community, you will see women of different sizes, shapes, colors and heights; know it that being beautiful and sexy comes in different forms including your own. Appreciate and celebrate yourself because you are wonderfully and beautifully made by God – the master designer. Fell good about yourself. Note: the value you place on yourself matters a lot in life.

# 2 Have Positive Thoughts and Beliefs:
Replace negative and disempowering thoughts with life-uplifting and enriching thoughts. For example, if you think you are ugly, this will become real to you because your mind paints your world. Even if you have made mistakes in the past, forgive and encourage yourself. When things aren't going well, relax and give yourself pep talks. Positive thought, confession and doing yield positive result. Affirm, "I am beautiful and unique!"

# 3 Avoid Unhealthy Comparison:
Unhealthy comparison of yourself to another person will only make you feel bad. No two people are the same; every woman is unique and special. You can't be like Ozichi Onuoha, Tammie Roundtree, Mitchell Obama, Georgenia Chigozie Onuoha, Angelina Jolie, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Noni Ntaka Camagwini, Agbani Darego, Paula White, Dora Akunyilu or Naomi Harris and they can never be like you. Be the best you! You were born an original; don't die a copy.

Though women are called the weaker sex, they are endowed with great potentials that are enriching lives 24/7. Self-esteem gives power and vigor to a women's life and it can be boosted with self-confidence. Do those things that empower and make you happy; these boost yourself-esteem.

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Cervical cancer is completely treatable and preventable, but only if detected early on in its development. Tests such as pap smears have helped bring down the number of deaths attributed to this sexually transmitted infection; yet the ignorance of early warning signs leads to many deaths- deaths which can be completely avoided with just a little bit of information and vigilance.

Cervical cancer is an infection caused by the human papillomavirus, which comes in many types and few of which cause cancer. The symptoms of this disease are a lot more subtle than some other cancers, but can be clearly spotted nonetheless to save lives. Here are 8 signs of cervical cancer that women need to observe and watch out for.

1. Unusual Bleeding

The most common of all early onset symptoms, unusual bleeding between menstrual cycles or following sexual intercourse can signal trouble. This symptom becomes even more important in post-menopausal women.

2. Unusual Discharge

It is normal for women to have a nominal amount of clear and odorless discharge. But watch out for foul smelling and irregular looking discharge, particularly if it is increased in output as this could be an early sign of cervical cancer.

3. Pain in the Legs and Lower Back

With swelling up of the cervix, blood flow to the legs and lower back can get obstructed. Tis often results in pain and swelling in the legs and lower back with a sore, painful sensation. Swollen ankles and pain in the hips too can be attributed to this factor and must not be ignored.

4. Pelvic Pain

Cramps and pain in the pelvis is not unusual for women, especially at certain points of their menstrual cycle. But if this pain is more acute or frequent, lasts longer than usual, or comes at a strange point in your cycle, then you are better off booking a checkup with your doctor.

5. Uncomfortable Sex

Painful sex, referred to as dyspareunia, is a common side effect of cervical cancer and can be attributed to the swelling and discomfort caused by the infection, as well as other medical conditions associated with it. If you are experiencing uncomfortable or painful sex, waste no time in getting a thorough check up.

6. Discomfort in Urination

Urinary symptoms indicate that the cancer has spread to a nearby tissue and must not be ignored. Stinging sensations or other discomfort when passing urine is a clear sign or trouble, as is irregular urinary habits such as incontinence, change of frequency and discoloration (especially with blood).

7. Irregular Menstrual Cycle

Your menstrual cycle can directly reflect the rhythms and state of your body, and as such cervical cancer can cause fluctuations and disruptions in it. Any marked inconsistencies can be a sign of cervical cancer and are best not ignored.

8. Undue Loss of Weight and Fatigue

Coupled with the other signs listed above, drastic and unexplained weight loss and fatigue can signal cervical cancer. Cervical cancer can cause a rise in white blood cell count to fight the infection; this can be accompanied by a drop in the red blood cell count in the blood, leading to anemia and resulting in a lack of energy or appetite, weight loss and fatigue.