Look Out People Are Keeping Tabs On Your Footwear

Recently I was with a Turkish friend of mine drinking a tea when a rather charming, smartguy sat at the table next to us. My friend took one glimpse at him and said 'time waster'. I asked why she said that, to which she just simply told me to take a look at his scruffy trainers.

My friend swears that taking a look at peoples footwear is frequent practice in Turkey. Both men and women, when assessing the social status and wealth of a person, always examine the shoes before anything else.

Ever since I can't stop myself taking a look at peoples' feet and I am surprised how right she is, very often a person's footwear can give a totally different message to the rest of their outfit.

There may be some truth in this. A study carried out few years ago by some college students found that from a group of 63 people looking at the personal favorite shoes of 200 people, they could accurately predict the person's social status and income ninety percent of the time. So what do your shoes say?

A lot of the findings in the study are more or less obvious for example, extrovert people often wear bright colors. People in comfortable footwear tend to be relaxed whilst higher earners prefer designer brands.

Having said that there are some surprises where the results are not quite as obvious, well cared for shoes tend to be worn by people with attachment anxiety very often having relationship problems. Whilst those in shabby shoes are considered liberal thinkers and people in uncomfortable footwear were found to be more calm than the rest of us.

Beware of a woman wearing ankle boots as according to the study ladies who like wearing these are looked upon as aggressive.

Obviously this can't be taken too seriously but it could explain why a lot of us girls love to buy so many shoes. We need different pairs to demonstrate our mood.

Either way next time you are out and about have a look at everybody's feet you will be surprised at what you see and perhaps look at certain people in a completely different way.

On a different note, the socks you wear with your shoes can make a big difference as well. Do you wear sock color to match your shoes or do you go for a crazy pattern in bright colors? Knee highs or ankle socks? I suggest that to keep people guessing opt for some no show socks even when wearing jeans or trousers that way you can keep everybody guessing. Although most probably this says something about your personality as well.

Marina Resides in Indiana with her husband James and works for Jay's Socks. In her spare time she likes to blog about all things shoes and fashion.

Top Five Shaving Foams for Men - Rated and Reviewed

Grooming is an important element of a man's attractiveness. Shaving forms one of the basic aspects of male styling. Shaving foams are greatly required to easily style and maintain one's facial hair. Whether you prefer a clean shaven look or you want to retain some of the facial hair, shaving foams comes in handy for a smooth and nick-free shave.

You would like to kick start your day with a soothing and refreshing shave. Other than a good shaving system, it is important to select a suitable shaving foam depending on your type of skin. Cuts and nicks are a standard hazard if you use a bad quality shaving razor and cream. Here are my top 5 shaving foams that can meet your expectations of a soothing and a comfortable shave.

My Top 3

1. Gillette Foam - Lemon Lime (196 G)

Gillette is a well known name in the men's grooming industry. Gillette Foam - Lemon Lime will make your skin feel fresh and radiant. This will also leave a delicate explosion of lemon-lime fragrance. This foam is enriched with the scent of lemons and limes. This shaving foam's thick and extra rich creamy lather also features the Gillette Comfort Glide Formula™ which includes glycerine and special lubricants. Glycerine keeps the skin hydrated and the lubricants ensure a smooth razor movement over your skin. This foam rinses off easily and leaves your skin soft and smooth for a long time.

2. Denim Awaken Him Black Shaving Foam (300 ml)

Denim Awaken Him Black Shaving Foam moisturizes your skin and protects all skin types, keeping it soft and fresh. The rich and creamy lather of this foam supplies hydration to your skin while you shave. This rich foam forms a shield over your skin and protects it from any irritations. Spread this foam on the area you want to shave using a brush to give you a clean shave.

3. Old Spice Shave Foam - Musk (250 G)

You must be familiar with the Old Spice brand. They have been in the men's grooming market for a long time. This foam comes with the clean and crisp scent of musk. This has a rich lather which offers you a comfortable and cool shave and provides protection against cuts, nicks, and shaving irritations. The musk fragrance stays with you long after you have finished shaving.

How to use to shaving foams for a clean and comfortable shave?

You should wet the area where you want to shave with warm water. Once this is done, apply foam directly on the face and slowly work up a rich lather using a shaving brush. The shaving brush helps in lifting every strand of the stubble from your skin. This also ensures that the foam is evenly spread all over the area you want to shave. Avoid the foam getting into your eyes or nostrils. In case it gets into your eyes or nostrils, wash it off immediately with clean and cool water. Use a good quality razor system with multiple blades. Remove the hair with the razor stroke going with the grain of hair growth. Shaving against the grain can result in damaging the upper layer of the skin. Do not put too much pressure on the razor system and let the blade do its work. Once you have removed all the hair and foam, repeat the process to get a smoother shave. Wash your face with cold water to close all the skin pores. Use a good aftershave lotion to protect your skin from any nicks or cuts.

My Next Top 2

4. Loreal Paris Men Expert Shave Foam (200 ml)

Loreal Paris Men Expert shaving foam formula is enriched with hydrating gelatin and comes with an active defense system that reinforces your skin's resistance. This foam also adds the desired amount of moisture and makes your skin soft and supple. This not only prevents skin dryness, it also softens your skin like never before. This foam is good for sensitive skin also. It spreads perfectly over your skin and allows easy gliding of the razor. Your skin will not feel tight even after rinsing.

5. Nivea For Men Extra Moisturizer Shaving Foam (200 ml)

Nivea Extra Moisturizer Shaving Foam is a rich moisturizing foam that contains Aloe Vera, vitamins and active moisturizers. This ensures a superior gliding of the razor and a very soothing shave. The vitamins helps in protecting against skin irritations. The active moisturizers help in preventing the skin from drying while shaving. It has an advanced formula with Ultra Glide Technology that softens the hair for a friction-free closer and smoother shave.

International Shipping: Little Known Service Gets Online Global Shoppers Their Parcels

The Problem: Most Online Companies Do Not Offer International Shipping to Global Shoppers

International shipping has been a problem ever since companies began selling their products on the internet. There are a few reasons for this. Companies get hamstrung with costs associated with exporting goods. Customs forms, require additional labor costs -- as does the additional reinforcement of shipping parcel in order to make an overseas or long-distant delivery. Then, there are the additional packaging costs. And there is increased risk of damage to the products being shipped, given the extensive handling of their parcels. Because of these costs and risks, many companies have said "no" to shipping to customers living in other countries.

The world is full of people who love certain brands and products, though. For them, being able to shop on the internet without being able to receive those items is like having one's nose pressed up against a candy store window with the store owner shaking his head "no" in return. For those global shoppers who just know there's got to be a way, they are right.

The Solution: Little Known International Shipping Service is Making Global Shoppers Smile

There is an international shipping solution to the dilemma presented to global shopping customers though. It just isn't that widely known yet. It is a service called parcel forwarding or mail forwarding. Recently, two of the largest corporations who do tremendous global business over the internet have developed global shipping programs based on the concept of this service. The concept is basically that the company ships its item to the service (or program) and the service (or program), in turn, ships the global customer his or her parcel. The end result is that global shoppers get their products internationally shipped to them.

Bigger Solution Than Realized: International Shipping Service More Than Just a Global Shipping Program

The rare few global shipping programs attached to the rare few companies that offer them are only aimed at international shipping. Parcel forwarding or mail forwarding services have more to offer global shoppers, though, than just international shipping. Many offer such perks as no memberships or free memberships, free addresses, free 30 day storage, per transaction fees only, free concierge services (i.e. hand-delivery, shipment expediting), personal shopper service (i.e. finding a specific item, finding best deals on desired items) and assisted purchase (also known as cash-to-credit) whereby the global shopper doesn't even need a credit card or account because the service uses its own credentials to purchase for the shopper.

Little Known But Gaining Popularity For Some Good Reasons

In recent years, more people have begun to hear of parcel forwarding (mail forwarding) thanks to the significant increase in online shopping. The internet has made it possible for people all over the world to have access to what companies offer. And with that has come the demand to fill the need to get these world-wide customers the products they love. As technology continues to develop new and more mobile products that makes the internet even more easily accessible, so will online shopping become easier. This will create even greater demand for international shipping to fill this product demand. With this, maybe in a few more years, parcel forwarding and mail forwarding will become household words.

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