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This article is about the cultural time period. For the 1960-1962 ABC television program, see The Roaring 20's (TV series).

The Roaring Twenties is a phrase used to describe the 1920s, principally in North America but also in London, Paris and Berlin. The phrase was meant to emphasize the period's social, artistic, and cultural dynamism. 'Normalcy' returned to politics in the wake of World War I, jazz music blossomed, the flapper redefined modern womanhood, Art Deco peaked, and finally the Wall Street Crash of 1929 served to punctuate the end of the era, as The Great Depression set in. The era was further distinguished by several inventions and discoveries of far-reaching importance, unprecedented industrial growth, accelerated consumer demand and aspirations, and significant changes in lifestyle.

The social and societal upheaval known as the Roaring Twenties began in North America and spread to Europe in the aftermath of World War I. Europe spent these years rebuilding and coming to terms with the vast human cost of the conflict. The economy of the United States became increasingly intertwined with that of Europe. When Germany could no longer afford war payments, Wall Street invested heavily in European debts to keep the European economy afloat as a large consumer market for American mass produced goods. By the middle of the decade, economic development soared in Europe, and the Roaring Twenties broke out in Germany (the Weimar Republic), Britain and France, the second half of the decade becoming known as the "Golden Twenties". In France and francophone Canada, they were also called the "années folles" ("Crazy Years").^[1]

The spirit of the Roaring Twenties was marked by a general feeling of discontinuity associated with modernity, a break with traditions. Everything seemed to be feasible through modern technology. New technologies, especially automobiles, moving pictures and radio proliferated 'modernity' to a large part of the population. Formal decorative frills were shed in favor of practicality in both daily life and architecture. At the same time, jazz and dancing rose in popularity, in opposition to the mood of the specter of World War I. As such, the period is also often referred to as the Jazz Age.

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Actress Alice Joyce, 1926

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The first appearance of the word and image in the United States came from the popular 1920 Frances Marion movie, The Flapper, starring Olive Thomas.^[2] Thomas had starred in a similar role in 1917, though it was not until The Flapper that the term was used. In her final movies she was seen in the flapper image.^[3] Other actresses, such as Clara Bow, Louise Brooks, Colleen Moore and Joan Crawford would soon build their careers on the same image, achieving great popularity.^[2]

In the United States, popular contempt for Prohibition was a factor in the rise of the flapper. With legal saloons and cabarets closed, back alley speakeasies became prolific and popular. This discrepancy between the law-abiding, religion-based temperance movement and the actual ubiquitous consumption of alcohol led to widespread disdain for authority. Flapper independence may also have its origins in the Gibson girls of the 1890s. Although that pre-war look does not resemble the flapper identity, their independence and feminism may have led to the flapper wise-cracking tenacity 30 years later.^{[citation needed]}

Writers in the United States such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Anita Loos, and illustrators such as Russell Patterson, John Held Jr., Ethel Hays and Faith Burrows popularized the flapper look and lifestyle through their works, and flappers came to be seen as attractive, reckless and independent. Among those who criticized the flapper craze was writer-critic Dorothy Parker. She penned "Flappers: A Hate Song" to poke fun at the fad. The secretary of labor denounced the "flippancy of the cigarette smoking, cocktail-drinking flapper."^[4] A Harvard psychologist reported that flappers had "the lowest degree of intelligence" and constituted "a hopeless problem for educators."^[4]

A related but alternative use of the word "flapper" in the late 1920s was as a media catch word that referred to adult women voters and how they might vote differently than men their age. While the term "flapper" had multiple uses, flappers as a social group were well defined from other 1920s fads.

[edit] United Kingdom

The term flapper first appears in an early Sports Illustrated magazine (not the same magazine in print today) ^{[citation needed]}. It is commonly supposed to be in reference to a young bird flapping its wings while learning to fly; it may however derive from an earlier use in northern England to mean "teenage girl" (one whose hair is not yet put up), or "prostitute".^[5] The slang word flap was used for a young prostitute as far back as 1631^[6]; by the late 19th century the word "flapper" was emerging as popular slang both for a very young prostitute^[7] and in a more general sense of a lively mid-teenage girl^[8].

The term is documented as in use in the United Kingdom as early as 1903, when novelist Desmond Coke used it in his college story of Oxford life, Sandford of Merton: "There's a stunning flapper"^[9]. By 1908 newspapers as serious as The Times were using it, although with careful explanation: "A 'flapper', we may explain, is a young lady who has not yet been promoted to long frocks and the wearing of her hair 'up'"^[10]. By November 1910 the word was popular enough for the author A.E.James to begin a series of stories in the London Magazine featuring the misadventures of a pretty fifteen-year-old girl and titled 'Her Majesty the Flapper'^[11]. By 1912 however the London theatrical impresario John Tiller, defining the term in an interview he gave to the New York Times, described a 'flapper' as belonging to a slightly older age group, a girl who has "just come out".^[12]An advert in The Times in 1914 suggests the word was still largely understood as referring to high-spirited teenagers^[13] but by the 1920s in Britain the term could describe any impetuous immature woman, often including women under 30. Usage increased during World War I, perhaps due to the visible emergence of young women into the workforce to supply the place of absent men: a Times article on the problem of finding jobs for women made unemployed by the return of the male workforce is headed "The Flapper's Future"^[14]. By 1918 however the word could also be used teasingly of a "pleasure-loving" older woman: a Dr. Whatley, accused of adultery with the wife of Major Sydney George Everitt, of Knowle Hall, Knowle, was asked in court why he had begun a verse to her with the words "There once was a flapper named Mary"^[15].

By 1920 the term had taken on the full meaning of the flapper-generation style and attitudes. In his lecture that year on Britain's surplus of young women (caused by the loss of young men in war) Dr R. Murray-Leslie criticized "the social butterfly type...the frivolous, scantily-clad, jazzing flapper, irresponsible and undisciplined, to whom a dance, a new hat, or a man with a car, were of more importance than the fate of nations."^[16]

[edit] Behavior

"Where there's smoke there's fire" by Russell Patterson, showing a fashionably dressed flapper in the 1920s.

Flappers' behavior was unheard of at the time and redefined women's roles forever. Flappers went to jazz clubs at night where they danced provocatively, smoked cigarettes through long holders, sniffed cocaine (which was legal at the time) and dated freely. They rode bicycles and drove cars and drank alcohol openly, a defiant act in the American period of Prohibition. Petting became more common than in the Victorian era. Petting Parties, where petting ("making out" and/or foreplay) was the main attraction, became popular.

Flappers also began taking work outside the home and challenging women's traditional societal roles. They also advocated voting and women's rights. With time came the development of dance styles then considered shocking, such as the Charleston, the Shimmy, the Bunny Hug and the Black Bottom.

[edit] Slang

Flappers had their own slang, with terms like "snugglepup" (a man who frequents petting parties) and "barney-mugging" (sexy). Their dialect reflected their promiscuity and drinking habits; "I have to go see a man about a dog" often meant going to buy whiskey, and a "handcuff" or "manacle" was an engagement or wedding ring. Also reflective of their preoccupations, they had many ways to express approval, such as "That's so Jake" or "That's the bee's knees," or a more popular one, "the cat's pyjamas."

Many terms still in use in modern American English slang originated as flapper slang, such as "big cheese," meaning an important person; "to bump off," meaning to murder; and "baloney," meaning nonsense. Other terms have become definitive of the Prohibition era, such as "speakeasy," meaning a place to purchase illegal alcohol and "hooch," which means liquor.

Flappers have become the icon of modernity.

[edit] Appearance

Actress Norma Talmadge, a prototypical flapper

In addition to their irreverent behavior flappers were known for their style, which largely emerged as a result of French fashions, especially those pioneered by Coco Chanel; and by the effect on dress of the rapid spread of American jazz and the popularization of dancing that accompanied it^[17]. Called garçonne in French ("boy" with a feminine suffix), flapper style made them look young and boyish: short hair, flattened breasts, and straight waists accentuated it. By at least 1913 the association between slim adolescence and a certain characteristic look had already been made. A woman commenting on New York fashions that year referred to

"a thin little flapper of a girl donning a skirt in which she can hardly take a step, extinguishing all but her little white teeth with a dumpy bucket of a hat, and tripping down Fifth Avenue".^[18]

At this early date it seems that the style associated with a flapper already included the boyish physique^[19] and close-fitting hat, but a hobble skirt rather than one with a high hemline.

Although the appearance typically associated now with flappers - straight waists, short hair and a hemline above the knee - did not fully emerge until 1926^[20], there was an early association in the public mind between unconventional appearance, outrageous behaviour and the word "flapper". A report in The Times of a 1915 Christmas entertainment for troops stationed in France described a soldier in drag burlesquing feminine flirtatiousness while wearing "short skirts, a hat of Parisian type and flapper-like hair".^[21]

Despite all the scandal flappers generated, their look became fashionable in a toned-down form among even respectable older women. Most significantly, the flappers removed the corset from female fashion, raised skirt and gown hemlines and popularized short hair for women. Among the actresses most closely identified with the style were Olive Borden, Olive

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Lady GaGa claims she has wonderful fashion sense. Despite her outrageous dresses sense, the "Poker Face" singer insists she is inspired by high-end fashion designers.

She said: "I do have a bit of a rock and roll heart even though I'm a pop artist. But I'm a different kind of punk. I like clean, sophisticated lines and detail, which is why I love Chanel and Versace!"

The star feels flattered if people start to copy her distinctive look because it means she's having an impact on society.

She said: "If people are inspired by my looks, then I love that I'm affecting culture. But I do think that whatever your influence you have to be careful to execute properly."

Lady GaGa, 23, has been experimenting with her look since she was 13 and insists she always had the ability to shock people with her fashion choices.

She said: "I wore acid wash jeans, tank-tops, sneakers. Stuff inspired by the 50s, clubby stuff. But I'd mix it up, some days I'd be in fishnets with bright red lips

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Top 2010 Fashion Trends
February 17th, 2010 | Fashion Trends, Women Fashion | admin | No Comments

I’m not quite sure what the Auld Lang Syne song means but if you “forget old acquaintances” be sure to remember our fashion forecast! It’s been said that “function is the new luxury.” Wooooooohoooooo FINALLY clothes every-day women can actually WEAR. Minimalism is in folks and like it or not the following trends are on the horizon:

Military, khaki, and the like. Atteeeeeeeention! Ralph Lauren, Céline, and Chloé are those top designers whose collections are based on this utilitarian style. Look out for military jackets styled with lots ‘o buttons or embellished shoulders. In fact, I just bought myself one super cute navy number with blinged-out shoulders (WITH shoulder pads). I love it and I can’t help but feel as though I’m paying homage to Mr. Michael Jackson when I wear it (So sad L). On a lighter note, expect to see a fare share of khaki dresses- not my fav so hopefully they won’t last beyond this season. Wait I take that back. Ms. Kate Bosworth was sporting a great khaki one-piece with exposed sides in my latest Harper’s Bazaar issue. I admit there are some exceptions. Just be sure not to invest a more traditional version, a.k.a. a short-sleeved, collared, button-up with a sash around the waist.

Denim. We all know the runway has long avoided blue jeans, but this year we’re seeing a new take on baby blues. Look out for vests and denim dresses in a variety of cuts and washes. Sorry Guess, you’re not the only one producing this look anymore. Since we’re talking denim, anyone watch the “potato sack challenge” Project Runway? Yes, yes Ping probably should’ve gotten kicked off that time and although I didn’t like Miss Pamela’s dress (the girl who got kicked off), at least she was on trend! Also, am I the only one who thinks Heidi is extra talkative this season? Put a sock in it Klum, I wanna hear Michael and Nina too!

Sorbet. No not the ice cream, the color! Last year we saw that great electric purple and this year isn’t very far from it. Pinks and purples are on the same side of the color wheel and this year is all about the “harmonious” colors—lavender, fuchsia, and sorbet. Mary J. Blige knows what’s going on. She wore a fuchsia gown to the Grammy’s this year. You go girl!

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Trend #1 - School girl look. Classier and more sophisticated than the Japanese school girl look.

Trend #2 – Photoprints. You started to see this look on bags years ago and you may have even it seen a few glimpses from your famous vintage store. The look has now matured and we think you’ll love it.

Trend #3 – Boudoir goes public. Normally this would not be a good thing, but connecting a lace top with a blazer can give a flirty, feminine look that is hard to duplicate.

Trend #4 – Ikat. According to Wikipedia ikat or ikkat is a style of weaving that uses a resist dyeing process similar to tie-dye on either the warp or weft before the threads are woven to create a pattern or design. In other words, tie-dye meets the runway.

Trend #5 – Slouchy Menswear. We’re seeing it everywhere and done right it can be exceptional.

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hat’s next for fashion? Dressing in your undies! Okay, okay may be not so literally but Marc Jacobs, Valentino, and Christian Dior are just a few designers whose latest fashions are inspired by undergarments. Need me to be more specific? No problem. I’m talkin’ ‘bout lace shirts, tap shorts, and pj bottoms (yes pj bottoms!)

K lets break it down. Lace shirts are pretty self-explanatory but if you don’t know what tap shorts are (love them), they’re adorable little, ruffley shorts that are usually made out of silk or lace. They come in a variety colors but pastels seem to be the most common. Diesel Black Gold, Sunner, and Alexander Wang (this man can do no wrong) each have their versions in the February issue of ELLE. I’ll take a pair! Too bad I’ll have to wait until a more affordable brand comes out with them L Moving on…

Who doesn’t love jammies? No one, that’s who! Ok please pay attention because I’m not suggesting you take your plaid, flannel numbers and strut your stuff around town. No, no. Remember the operative word here is INSPIRED. We don’t want you looking like a co-ed who just rolled out of bed and didn’t bother to get dressed for class. These “jams” are actually MEANT to be worn during the daytime and are usually floral with an occasional subtle polka-dot in the mix. I want a pair of these too! Ugh.

Share my frustration with sky-high designer duds? Not to worry because one little company which brands itself with red and white circles has our backs. Target, or “tar-zhay” as I like to call it, has partnered with Rodarte to deliver us some quality bedtime-inspired looks. SUPER CUTE and they’re in that sorbet color which is the color to dress is this season. Want to find out more? Visit http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html?node=16275561&ref=sr_shorturl_gointernational

Interested in find which other designers are designing for us every-day women? Read our Fabulously Frugal article. Ta-ta for now.

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Fashion and beauty go hand-in-hand, right? It can even be argued that both (beauty and GOOD fashion) are in the eye of the beholder. I mean, on several accounts I have disagreed with Heidi, Michael, and Nina on which designer should be sent home and almost never do me and my girlfriends agree on which guys are cute (I’m all about the Eric Danes and Jared Letos of the world). Sound familiar? It just proves my point—we live in a subjective world, so don’t sell out. Be you.

I was watching Coco Before Chanel the other day (not the Shirley MacClaine movie but the French film) and Coco, born Gabrielle Chanel, wore men’s clothes in a time when women decorated themselves with pearls, feathers, and other frills. Now she is recognized as a 20th century icon and her name resonates with the best of the industry. Way to go Coco, I want one of your bags!

I think it all has to do with vision and if I may borrow a line from The Holiday, (I’m a big movie buff if you can’t tell) “gumption.” If you’re lacking a bit on the vision side, that’s okay; you can always gather inspiration from someone else’s vision. Don’t even try to tell me you don’t have chutzpah—I’ll call your bluff.

So who are the great visionaries of today? They’re the masterminds behind what you see on the catwalk, of course! North of the neckline, Chanel and Zac Posen are all about amethyst eyes and a red pout. Frame out these features with a messy updo, braid, or sleek ponytail to unleash your inner siren. No no matter who’s your type, you’ll have your pick of the Johnny Depps and Matthew McConaugheys of the world. Knock ‘em dead

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Jenna Leigh Lingerie and TY KU Asian Wine & Spirits have partnered with The Silver Spoon for their Oscar Weekend Suite Retreat to help raise money for the Red Cross Haitian Relief Efforts. This exciting event will be taking place on March 3rd & 4th from 11am to 5pm. The invitation-only event will be displayed throughout Hollywood’s Interior Illusions, presenting a one-of-kind gifting experience from top fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands including Jenna Leigh Lingerie, Tres Glam Jewelry by Brittny and Lisa Gastineau, Perry Ellis for Men, Skagen Watches, Aiaiai earphones, Gypsy 05, Life after Denim and cocktails by TY KU.

In 2005 The Silver Spoon was able to raise $25,000 in two days at a similar type of event for the Red Cross Katrina Relief fund and together we hope to engage Hollywood around this year’s Red Carpet season to make a difference once again.

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If The Shoe Fits
March 2nd, 2010 | Designer Shoes | admin | No Comments

I’m gonna go out on a limb and say I’m not the only one whose frustration intensifies when I see pictures of celebs traipsing around in killer heels (and when I say “killer,” it’s in a literal way). How do they do it? I’ve narrowed it down to three explanations:

1. Their heels are photo shopped in
2. The pics are snapped during their only few strides of the day
3. They are willing to endure the pain in the name of their careers

Well we can’t all have the luxury of door-to-door service, so we usually wind up opting for function over fashion, right? I particularly empathize with those that live in snowy areas (like mine). I mean, come on, Uggs or galoshes? Gimme a break! If I sound bitter it’s because I am. Grrrr.

While fashion and comfort might be direct contradictions, at least SOMEONE in the industry is ready to meet the needs of every day women. Cole Haan pleeeeeeeeeeease get your fashion colleagues to follow your lead! The Yarmouth, Maine-based brand has recently collaborated with sneaker-giant Nike to create (drum roll)…a comfy heal! Hallelujah! These shoes, retailing around $328, combine Nike Air technology with Cole Haan’s aesthetic. Interestingly enough, CH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nike (learn something new every day).

If you can’t afford a pair of Cole Haans, there are other tricks of the trade that allow us rock a heel without the pain. Follow these rules-of-thumb and get the best of both worlds: style and comfort:

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Ok, guess- what do you think is THE most essential item in your closet? Great pair of jeans? Wrong. Basic black pumps? Wrong again. It’s an item not many see (or at least hopefully not but no judgment here). It’s your bra silly! Spend $100 if you have to- it’s worth the investment. Why? 1) You wear one every day and 2) if that’s not right, nothing is. So you think this doesn’t apply to you? Wrong AGAIN. I found several sources which claim 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size so PAY ATTENTION. Odds are you’re guilty as charged.

So why not go for a fitting? I read one blogger who said she didn’t want some old lady groping her twins. I’m here to set the record straight. I had a fitting done at Victoria’s Secret and it’s not what you think. If you’re a Sex and the City fan (which I’m guessing most of you are), ixnay the lingerie saleswoman/Miranda scene from your brain. At VS, I kept all of my clothes on and didn’t even need to go into a fitting room. A salesclerk measured my ribcage and then the widest part of my chest. Done! Can you believe it? It took all of two seconds.

Here are some things you ought to know. I was even surprised the first time I heard them.

1. Your bra should not be held up by your straps. Rather, you should be supported by the band (the part which hooks around your ribcage). If your bra doesn’t stay up on its own, ya know, without its straps, you’re due for a new one.
2. The piece that rests in between the girls should be flush against your skin. This prevents your bra from rotating side to side.
3. Because our bras go through the wash and we stretch them when we put them on, it is recommended to buy one size smaller. Not a smaller cup, but a smaller band (i.e. if you’re a 34, get a 32. If you’re a 36, get a 34, etc).

Now finding an appropriate “brassiere” might be easier for those carrying around plums or apples versus grapefruits and melons. I guess the Big Guy had to even it out somehow! Visit our Shopping for Bras sister site.

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Small Fry – What’s Wrong with Petite Fashion?
March 25th, 2010 | Fashion Trends | admin | No Comments

As a recent college graduate and new member of the corporate world, I requested gift cards to buy myself new work attire. I was looking forward to going to some of my favorite department stores to find some great pieces. So, one afternoon I dragged my fiancé to Kohl’s to aid in my search for some new dress pants, skirts and tops. After walking circles and circles around the Junior’s I was becoming increasingly irritated. I felt like a majority of their clothes were aimed at girls in High School, not college graduates. So I decided to venture over to the Petite’s section to see if I could at least find dress pants that fit me. After browsing their small section, I realized their clothes were more for women my mother’s age. Now, I’m not saying, by any means that fifty is old, but let’s be honest, my mother and I are not wearing the same style pants and blouses.

After talking, and complaining, the entire way home to my fiancé, it dawned on me, petite women my age have been overlooked. It’s one thing to assume that all skinny and short people can just fit into anything, but it’s another thing to not offer wardrobe options that fit a petite body. I’m used to having my pants hemmed so they fit, and finding tops usually isn’t too difficult, but finding nice suit pieces, blazers, slacks, blouses, or anything this says “I’m young and successful” without saying “ I shop in the old lady section” is a huge plus. It sort of feels like I’m stuck in the middle and my body type has been overlooked and neglected. It’s kind of a sad place to be. Nothing is worse than looking forward to a serious shopping trip, only to wind up empty handed because nothing fit. I just wish you didn’t have to be qualified for a Senior Citizens discount to shop in the Petite section. When will they make an adorable business-casual line for us vertically challenged girls of the world!

WFO Update – We hear you and we’re actually in the process of creating a Petite only online store dedicated to making sure you have fashion forward options. Look for it May 2010.

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TALCO has failed to publish an external audit after it promised to do so. [Nazim Kalandarov]

DUSHANBE – The Tajikistan Aluminum Company (TALCO) is months behind in its obligation to publish the findings of an external audit. Meanwhile, some politicians have proposed selling off the company, saying it does nothing for the public good.

An audit by Britain’s Moore Stephens Company was due last December, Luc Moers, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative in Tajikistan, said.

“We are concerned over the lack of transparency in a company that is one of the country’s major taxpayers and provides more than 75% of the republic’s hard currency revenues”, Moers said.

“The IMF’s arrangement with the Tajik government on mandatory audits of TALCO and Barki Tochik dates back to 2008”, said independent economist Karim Pulatov.

In 2008, the IMF demanded repayment of more than US $47m borrowed by Tajikistan under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and recommended an audit of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT).

“The audit exploded like a bomb, revealing a number of schemes involving the National Bank’s former management, including NBT President Murodali Alimardon, who was later replaced as the bank’s head but appointed vice-premier”, Pulatov said.

“If a scandal flares up around TALCO, it may have even broader repercussions than the NBT scandal”, political scientist Rustam Samiyev said.

A TALCO scandal could cause “deep internal resonance: if information surfaces about the company misusing state budgetary funds, mass protests may follow”.

The TALCO management explained the delay in publishing the audit by referring to a January 1 government decision.

“In line with that decision, we were to reappraise our fixed assets, for which purpose the U.S. firm American Appraisal Inc. was hired”, TALCO spokeswoman Sayokhat Kadyrova said.

“Comparing the reappraisal and audit results will help avoid misreporting and prevent the auditors from making (mistaken) conclusions. … Besides, the IMF insisted on having our performance audited for two years, and we did a three-year review, for 2006-2008”, Kadyrova said.

For Georgy Koshlakov, a Tajik economist, TALCO’s transparency is unquestionable: “The delay in publishing the audit is completely justifiable because reporting on the audit without first settling the issue of reappraisal doesn’t make sense”, he said.

“The report will be published, after all”, he said confidently. “TALCO is …half the national economy. So why act hastily?”

TALCO’s fixed assets on December 31, 2008, were worth US $615m, versus TALCO’s own book listing of US $180m, according to American Appraisal Inc.

After publication of the reappraisal data, Khodzhi Akbar Turadzhonzoda, a politician and religious leader, suggested selling the corporation:

“While it is being appraised, we’d rather sell this company that doesn’t pay anything into the state budget”, he said. “The plant brings profit to individuals, not to the state”.

Samiyev agreed.

“Most likely, TALCO is trying to conceal its ‘tolling system’ of partnerships with raw material suppliers that helps deflect hundreds of millions of dollars into tax-free zones”, he said. “Nothing is wrong with that practise in the eyes of international business and donors. … Yet it betrays the Tajik people’s interests”.

Since the company reports directly to the government, a scandal could lead to a replacement of its management or even to political problems for President Emomali Rakhmon, Samiyev added.

“Another version is that TALCO is heavily indebted to its tolling partners and actually flat broke. It has not been declared bankrupt only because those tolling companies belong to the same Tajik citizens who run the aluminum plant. This status is being maintained as insurance against the loss of control over the company for some reason or other”, Samiyev said.

Many Tajik observers express certainty that TALCO eventually will publish the audit. Koshlakov predicts publication by the end of the summer.

“There will be some interim or full-scale report that … that will hardly tell the people much – definitely not who the beneficiary of TALCO is or who owns the offshore companies controlling the plant”, Samiyev said.

“If the report is not published or fails to satisfy international financial institutions”, he said, “some government initiative is likely to be advanced to distract public attention – for example, replacing the general director, who does not decide anything important, or passing a resolution to privatise the plant”.

Pulatov is more sceptical about TALCO’s intentions of publishing the report. The firm has such serious financial problems it might never publish a report or will delay publication as long as possible, he said.

TALCO has a history of confounding the Tajik people’s expectations, observers noted. Some point to how the company sued two alleged embezzlers (Avaz Nazarov and Abdukodir Yermatov) in 2008 yet ended up settling amicably with them.

“TALCO’s procrastination in publishing the audit is rooted in ongoing negotiations with the auditor … whom it must be persuading to adjust the final data”,

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American style tends to revolve around the “more is more, new is best” idea, which is the absolute opposite of French style. French women know that, when it comes to style, the thing to do is buy one perfect, timeless item that will last truly all your life. In four or five years, buy another item that complements the first one. Perhaps it’s this fashion ethic that enables French women to purchase costly French real estate on middle-class salaries.

Exquisite moderation in fashion is reflected in another French attitude: French cuisine takes the part of the carcass we usually throw away—the marrow, the intestines, the fish heads—and creates magnificent dishes that are then priced at top-dollar in bistros. There is a charming sensibility in which a woman in a three-hundred-dollar dress sits down to a luncheon of delicately prepared tripe. Add wine, Chardonnay, I think, and a cheese plate. After which she returns to her job as a sales woman at the local gift shop. Just another day in Aix…

The classic French hair style comes in two versions: one for short hair, one for long. Short hair is severely bobbed: long hair is worn in a twist. Chignon is for evening, bien sur. What else could you possibly need?

If you are considering embracing French style, your wardrobe will tend towards neutrals, which are all-season and cannot go out of fashion. Black, and white, red or blue accents for scarf, purse and maybe (if you’re the daring type), shoes. Red lipstick, which works on most women. Mascara, but no eye shadow, except maybe for evening.

Don’t be fooled by American television design shows that purport to advance ideas of Parisian or French Country chic. Twelve layers of toile is not chic: painting your living-room red to mimic bistro walls will only give you eyestrain when you try to read your Vogue (which also is not French, unless you happen to buy the French Vogue.) (Also, research shows that people fight more in red rooms.)

I hope this short discourse on French fashion gives you something to muse over when considering ways to simplify your life without sacrificing style or life’s pleasures

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French Fashion Style. So sleek. So chic. That's what I associate with French womenswear. The main reason why I created this page is to simply inspire you to implement the "less is more"-philosophy French women have had for several decades.

The French have been the pioneers of chic fashion for hundreds of years. From Chanel to Givenchy, they all share the same vision:

Smart, timeless, sophisticated yet feminine style!

You can easily notice French womens simplicity in their style. Yet they ooze of discreet sexiness that can make any man fall off their feet.

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Not Every French Woman Dress Alike
Have in mind that not all French women dress like this. This is just a guideline that describes the foundations of French clothing style -- and you know, what's "typical" French.

Our world is pretty globalized so different types of ethnic cultures and younger generations have affected the way younger French women dress.

Like for example, take a look at these unconventional French fashion outfits:

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As you can see, French fashion isn't always sleek. But you can still see some French hints in their outfits. Like the beret hat and couture'ish fur jacket to your left. And do you notice that the other girls are wearing blazers? But in different, slightly trendy designs?

Anyway. Let's put urban and grunge style to the side. You and I are going to focus on sleek, sophisticated French style:

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Way of living of individuals, families (households), and societies, which they manifest in coping with their physical, psychological, social, and economic environments on a day-to-day basis. Lifestyle is expressed in both work and leisure behavior patterns and (on an individual basis) in activities, attitudes, interests, opinions, values, and allocation of income. It also reflects people's self image or self concept; the way they see themselves and believe they are seen by the others. Lifestyle is a composite of motivations, needs, and wants and is influenced by factors such as culture, family, reference groups, and social class. The analysis of consumer life styles (called psychographics) is an important factor in determining how consumers make their purchase decisions. See also values, attitudes, and lifestyles system

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Today's women are busy, on-the-go, multi-tasking, being pulled in different directions all day long. Whether its working at a career, working to raise children or both, the women of today have more stress, more opportunities and more to do than anytime in history. So when its time to relax, women deserve the ultimate in comfort to reenergize. We asked a broad spectrum of our customers, friends, strangers, parents, co-workers and women online across the country what they look for in women's pajamas to get the most out of their downtime. Time for themselves is so rare and so treasured that the women we asked had no problem telling us exactly how they like to wind down from all that they do every day. Here is a list compiled from the responses that paints a clear picture of what women today want in ladies loungewear:

Comfortable Women's Loungewear - without question, most every woman we spoke to desired comfort as the number one quality in their pajamas. While the women varied on the fabric that defined comfort for them: cotton, silk, sheer - they all agreed that the demands of their day required that they be able to slip into luxurious pajamas made just for women.

Loose-fit Women's Pajamas - even when the day is done, women still have things to do: read the kids a bedtime story, finish the dishes, complete that budget report. With all these tasks still needing to be accomplished, most women agreed that loose-fit women's pajamas were the way to go.

Durability - today's women are knowledgeable about their money. This means they want their loungewear to hold up wash after wash and get good use out of their pajama purchase. Most women shied away from the frilly negligee garments that required hand-washing or dry-cleaning, opting instead for all cotton fabrics that can be tossed in the washing machine and dryer and hold their shape and colors wash after wash.

Stylish Women's Loungewear - even with all the roles that today's women play, women of today still want to be feminine and stylish. They prefer women's loungewear with a stylish cut, luxurious feel and stylish pattern that flatters their feminine curves. Women want the comfort of sweatpants with the style and femininity of a fun pajama set made just for women.

Fun Ladies Pajamas - most all women agreed that it was imperative to wear women's pajamas that are fun. 'Fun' was defined in different ways for different women. Some thought fun was sexy while others thought fun pajamas meant colorful patterns and cute expressions. The most fun pajamas are those that include the whole family: matching family pajamas, mother-daughter matching pajamas, mom and baby matching pajamas and matching pajamas for the whole family!

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Perhaps the most overworked and erroneously applied term in all the world of antiques and collectibles is "Art Deco."

This phrase is applied willy-nilly to a variety of objects found in antiques shops, antiques malls and online that are described as being anywhere from the "early 20th century" to the 1950s — or even beyond, in some instances.

Some say the roots of Art Deco point to the aftermath of the Universal Exposition held in Paris in 1900, when a group of French artists loosely banded together to form La Society des Artistes Decorateurs. Others say that the beginnings of Art Deco can be traced to 1909 and the stage settings created by Sergei Pavlovich Diaghilev for his Ballets Russe in Paris.

The new "modern"look was designed to supplant the sensuous tendrils of Art Nouveau, which had overtaken French fashion in the 1890s. Actually, there were two components to the new style.

The first was a voluptuous look that featured lush depictions of geometrically stylized representations of flowers and fruit. Its icon became the bobbed-hair flapper attired in scant clothing, dancing with the moon as if it were a beach ball or elegantly posing with a wolfhound. This woman can be contrasted with the Art Nouveau woman who was all curved lines — and instead of playing with the moon, she stared at it languidly.

The second branch of Art Deco took its inspiration from industry and the machine. It espoused straight, clean lines; squares, rectangles and triangles; chrome; glass; and no nonsense.

World War I stunted the development of Art Deco, but after the war, members of La Society des Artistes Decorateurs organized the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Decorative et Industriels Modernes. This was the great flowering of the Art Deco movement, but it fell out of fashion in Europe quickly thereafter.

However, it remained popular in the United States until the beginning of World War II. But after that, it was no longer an important influence in American design. It should be strongly stated that Art Deco was an artist's movement and that true Art Deco is artistically made with good-quality design and materials.

The two chandeliers in today's question are considered to be Art Deco by most sources we checked, but they are probably from the 1930s and were manufactured much closer to 1925 than to 1945. Sadly, it is impossible to tell from the photographs from which materials these chandeliers might have been made.

The glass appears to be custard yellow, while the metal may be bronze — which would be desirable — but some of the parts look as if they might be plated. We find this pair to be attractive, with five slip shades in grooved half ovals radiating from a shallow, domed circular center.

At auction, we feel this charming pair should bring between $450 and $650 and retail in the $1,000-$1,500 range.

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