When we got up it wasn’t raining and we decided to go to the natural history museum (sp?) Anyway it was wonderful and the kids enjoyed it but after a few hours plus 1 hour waiting to get in! we decided maybe we should see some other sights so we walked to Harrods then got a taxi to westminster which we went passed Buckingham palace on the way.

We then saw Big Ben, westminter abbey and the London eye. We then had tea in the most horrible chinese i have ever been to, yuk!

It was raining again by then and also nearly 6pm so we decided to head back the hotel. Was hungry as we had had nothing to eat really so we got room service and i had the most delicious club sandwich ever!

This is another set i have made which are also on the website but not a feature. They are called grey clouds, hmm maybe i should of featured them lol.
Not sure what i’m going to be doing today as it’s a bank holiday and it is actually sunny, it has completely thrown me lol.

The critical steps remain the same across all marketing channels:
– Drive Visibility/Awareness
– Generate traffic
– Increase conversion

Let’s have a look on 5 trends for 2010 on how brands would connect the dots:

TREND #1: CONSISTENCY OF BRAND EXPERIENCE ACROSS CHANNELS
The consumer will go through different steps before, during and after its purchase. The nature and the type of experience across those different points of contacts are crucial for the brand and the client. Especially as clients expect a richer, more honest and mature relationships with their brands whatever the type of products (from FMCG to Luxury brands). This Relationship Building would need to match the diversity of attitudes and behaviors of clients but with one common factor: consistency.

Microsoft transformed a digital experience into a concrete one by establishing the Windows Café in Paris for supporting the launch of Windows 7.

I have done in a previous post an analysis on Nespresso as a good example of this trend (analysis available on my Blog).

TREND #5: TARGETED OR SEGMENTED OFFERS
Consumers look for more and more specific and specialized products. It could go beyond the well developed approach of customization.

Capitalizing on nostalgic consumers
Vintage products are more and more popular. Market Publique is a market place specialized in this product category and gathers buyers and sellers into a community around premium and high end fashion vintage collections.

The cosmetic brand Body Shop has decided to target their nostalgic consumers and to re-launch a successful product line from the 80′s which had been discontinued.

TREND #2: ENGAGING CONSUMERS ON RELEVANT TOPICS FOR THEM
Consumers expect interactions with brands which promote their areas of interests.

Etam (French lingerie brand and retail chain) has multiplied by a 3 its Facebook community by organizing an online “fashion defilé”. The initiative was aligned with the target audience as 85% of the new members were women.

In France, Coca Cola and Skyrock (leading FM radio and blogging platform amongst teenagers) joined their forces for setting-up a Community to promote active engagement of young people for supporting social projects. This collaboration on the social responsibility theme between 2 brands having the same target audience but not competing directly could be a source of inspiration for other business sectors.

TREND #3: HELPING CONSUMER’S MOBILITY WITH MOBILE SERVICES
The Warm Cookie Radar from Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery sends email alerts to consumers when fresh cookies have just been prepared.

Lufthansa launched in October 2009, a mobility service MySkyStatus. Travelers are informed in real time on the status of their flights via email, Facebook or Twitter.

Obviously, Foursquare is a good illustration of “what’s coming next” in terms of localization and interactivity. This service allows you to tag interesting places in your city (restaurants, bars, shops), share it with your friends and stay in contact with them when you are mobile. Meanwhile, you collect points to discover new places from other communities.

TREND #4: EXPERIENCE AT RETAIL IS A MATTER OF INNOVATION AND EXCLUSIVITY
Sephora have launched their new concept of flagship stores in Italy (Milan) . In this new shop everything is done to transform the client’s visit into an outstanding experience where services take a major role: Beauty Bar, make-up school, shows and even pop-up Spa.

Products are not neglected as exclusive collaborations have been enriched over years with Marc Jacobs and Laduree (luxury cookies…but delicious) in Paris for developing special product lines.

The store moves from a retail place to a lifestyle place. In the meantime, the synergy with ecommerce has been reinforced. In France, the online sales channel represents the #1 shop in terms of traffic and the 4th in terms of turnover.

In the luxury industry, Fabergé decided to push exclusivity to its limit. The brand’s website does not display the collection of products without an individual registration done by a sales agent. This step will trigger a private appointment for a presentation of the collection online. The rest of the website  focuses on the history and the philosophy of the brand.

Community targeting
Community of clients or users could be the back-bone from product development to dedicated commercialization models.

The direct-sales cosmetic brand Mark (sister brand of Avon) launched an eShop on their Facebook Page. Their young consumers can identify their nearest sales rep amongst their community or take benefit of the Fan page to purchase directly.
On the other hand, the US retail chain Marbles offers games to support and develop mental agility amongst senior people. 200 products are categorized by the type of mental function to maintain or improve.

The fashion sector is advanced in this practice. Clients amongst their community could lead the product design before sharing their creation (Trendy Workshop)  or voting on different designs before initiating the final production (ModCloth.com).

We will see over 2010 how those trends would be confirmed…or not!

When you are looking for a swimsuit, pick the suit that can cover the shortage of your body. Make your body look attractive when you are wearing the swimsuit. To make it easier, here are some tips that you can follow.

1. If you have short body posture, do not choose swimsuit with shorts. This is because it can make your body look fat.
2. Choose a swimsuit with halter-neck model. This model of suit will make you look sexier.
3. If you have small breasts, you should choose a swimsuit that has pattern. This pattern will make your body look fuller. However, if you have fatter body, avoid the patterned suit especially horizontal line or large flowers pattern. These patterns will only make you look fatter.
4. It is better for you to choose the size of the suit under your normal size. Leave the bigger size. This is because the suit will not perfectly fit with your body.
5. In choosing a swimsuit, you also have to consider the color of the suit. In this case, dark color of suit can make the effect of slender body for you. Thus, you will look slimmer.

However, the most important thing in choosing swimsuit is to select the most appropriate and comfortable suit when you are wearing it. It is no need to force yourself to buy sexy swimsuit but it makes you look embarrassing.

The above general tips are valid and will help if you’re willing to do them. However, the following 3 skin care tips are more specific in how they can help you achieve a healthier more youthful looking skin.

Tip 1. Moisturize your skin… Probably the biggest skin issue people complain about today is dry skin.

Most women will moisturize daily or at least a few times a week. Most men on the other hand, probably don’t use a moisturizer at all and suffer with their dry skin unnecessarily.

Use good quality natural emollients, anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals daily to moisturize, hydrate and nourish your skin. Ingredients like… avocado oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, macadamia oil, crodamol CP and D-Panthenol are good ones to look out for.

Tip 2. Re-build collagen and elastin skin cell proteins.

Fine lines and wrinkles start appearing on most people around 40 years old. This depends of course on whether you looked after your skin when you were younger.

The main reasons your skin deteriorates and gets wrinkled, are natural aging, exposure to daily environmental pollutants, harsh chemicals and sun damage. This results in a gradual degradation of your collagen and elastin skin cell proteins.

Collagen, elastin and keratin are responsible for your skins underlying structure, strength, thickness, spring and elasticity. To regain these skin attributes you need natural ingredients that are capable of producing new skin cells.

Two substances that can stimulate new collagen and elastin cell re-growth are Cynergy TK”(TM)” with functional keraton”(TM)” and Coenzyme Q10 in a special nano-emulsion form.

Another substance Phytessence Wakame an extract from Japanese sea kelp helps collagen and elastin fibers retain their glue.

Tip 3. Commit to a daily skin care regime.

It’s absolutely pointless taking any notice of skin care tips if your not willing to make a commitment to doing them daily.

You can go out and buy the best most fantastic skin care creams ever made and not get any positive results if your don’t use them daily and as instructed by the manufacturer.

The line of skin care products and supplements I am getting results with, and chose to use daily come from a small manufacturer in New Zealand. They have a complete range of all natural women’s and men’s products including active day and restorative night creams, body lotions, eye contour gel, deep cleansing and hydrating masks.

Finally, if you really want to get positive results from your next skin cream purchase. Chose the best range of active natural skin care substances you can get. Start and continue with a proper daily skin care regime.

At my website, you can find more skin care tips and information on ingredients that can contribute to you getting a healthier more youthful looking skin, that I chose to use daily.

The more embellished, the better! Embellishments can be engravings, gemstones or a mix of metal finishes. Go for big cuffs, like the Samuel B 925 Sterling Silver Flower Bangle. Or add gemstones to add colorful flair, like the Samuel B 925 Sterling Silver 18K Gold Multi-Colored Gemstone Bangle. Don’t let your bracelets be shy this year! Wear them big and wear them bold!

Bangles

Celebrities have been piling multiple bangles on their wrists. With the right combination, a series of bangles can be a fashion statement of their own.  Cirque Jewels has a collection of bangle bracelets to suit all tastes and budgets. Simplicity can be found from an understated Sterling Silver Slip-On Cuff and interest can be added with a simple Twist. Together, they add music and harmony to your wrist. Mix and match according to your outfit, day or night, or to reflect your mood.

Cocktail Rings

Do cocktail rings really ever go out of style? The perfect cocktail ring is something every woman needs in her jewelry collection. The Rock Candy collection at Cirque Jewels showcases the hottest cocktail ring fashion trends for 2010, with plenty of oversized gemstones and funky, eclectic patterns. Trends lean towards mixing metals—sterling silver, white gold and yellow gold—as seen in the 18K White and Rose Gold Diamond Ring. Mixing gemstone colors also draws attention to the beauty of your cocktail, as seen in the Multicolored Sapphire Ring. Elegance can be found in triplicate in the 18K Gold, Pearl and Chocolate Diamond Cocktail Ring which is trendy enough for 2010, yet beautiful enough to wear for years to come.

Follow the Leader’s (Wife)

American women have historically taken fashion cues from the First Lady. Michelle Obama favors simple earrings, like Cirque Jewels’ 14K Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Earrings or the Sterling Silver Citrine Earrings. She also loves pearls which Cirque Jewels uses as accent stones for bold gemstones, such as their Red Tide collection of rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings in rubies and sapphires. The combination is timeless.

Cirque Jewels – Always In Style

At Cirque Jewels each designer jewelry piece is handcrafted, so no two pieces are exactly alike. Each Cirque Jewel investment is therefore unique, as well as beautiful and affordable. Visit their website at http://www.cirquejewels.com today to view their entire selection of designer jewelry, including 2010’s top jewelry trends.

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