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shivamsingapore · 2 years
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Why you should visit Singapore's Little India?
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Little India in Singapore is a historic, buzzing area that shows off the best of Singapore's Indian community. Explore various famous vegetarian restaurants in Little India Singapore and know their rich and deep culture. The place has extremely narrow and small lanes, and thus the community is completely unlike the rest of orderly Singapore. However, Indians were among the first migrants to Singapore in the early 19th century, and till now Indians have kept their culture intact.
Well, if you are stuck in Little India, you could spend an entire vacation sampling the neighborhood’s varied cuisines. Food is what makes Little India famous, so keep your cameras and your appetites ready.
Here we will discuss why one should visit Singapore's Little India and what to eat.
Why is Little India in Singapore a well-known place?
Little India is a vigorous cultural enclave with temples and mosques, street art, and brightly painted shophouses. On Serangoon Road, unfussy canteens and hip eateries sit next to shops selling gold jewelry, colorful silks, and fresh flower garlands. Therefore, the street looks mesmerizing and colorful. Mustafa Centre welcomes shoppers 24/7. Whereas, the ethnic district is most energetic during Hindu celebrations like the Deepavali festival of lights.
So, if you are planning to visit Singapore, make sure you plan to explore Little India. This place has the best vegetarian restaurant in Singapore and is surrounded by street shopping, temples, and many more.
What to Eat in Little India - Singapore?
Little India is guarded by Kitchener Road in the north, Jalan Besar in the east, Sungei Road in the south, and Race Course Road to the west. The community's food offerings differ from east to west and north to south.
Let’s take a deep dive into the food.  
1)The Southern End of Little India
A large number of vegetarian eateries are at the southern end of the neighborhood. Komala Vilas on Serangoon Road is one of them and started its journey in 1947. The food joint is a favorite among Tamils who miss home-cooked food. You can order the Dosa meal. The collection of vegetables offers a tour of diverse flavors and textures.
2) North and South Indian Cuisine: Race Course Road
You can find Indian vegetarian restaurants in Singapore on Race Course Road and Serangoon Road. They have branches of regional and international Indian restaurant chains. But several gems serve a wide range of regional cuisines along this congested stretch. Explore various types of North and South Indian vegetarian cuisines.
3) Gujrati Cuisine: Shivam Restaurant
The restaurants at the northern end of the neighborhood, around the Anguilla and Abdul Gafoor Mosques and Mustafa Center, have great eats. Shivam Restaurant is known for vegetarian food, and its most delicious and iconic dish is the Gujarati thali. This is the place for rich comfort food that tastes like home. It is one of the must-visit places for Gujaratis.
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In Little India, you will find Indian foods from the northern and southern regions. Little India is also known for being one of Singapore’s most popular pastimes. There are many top restaurants in Little India Singapore, like Shivam Restaurant, where you can try out the best vegetarian foods in Singapore. Explore some of their iconic Gujarati thali, masala dosa, and chole puri at the restaurant.
We can’t wait to see you inside.
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tafadhali · 3 years
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sukitte-ii-na-yo · 3 years
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I saw your recent post about sending in a request, so I hope you don’t mind 😅 but I was thinking a fluff with either IwaOi/DaiSuga/BokuAka for just a slice of life with them (definitely don’t mind if it’s post canon). If it’s not post canon, it could be maybe a fluffy lil sleepover. But yeah, you don’t have to if you’re not feeling it
surprise surprise I did BOTH iwaoi (just a heads up there might be angst sorry not sorry) and bokuaka! I couldn’t think of anything for daisuga (I’m so sorry 😔) and post canon scenes but I hope this will make it up to you!
bokuaka sleepover
bokuto’s wrapped in his blanket while sitting on his sleeping bag, waiting for akaashi to return with food for their movie marathon. bokuto has his laptop in his lap to seek a movie for them to watch.
bokuto, internally: what movie should we watch? or what movie would akaashi wanna watch? does he enjoy adventure? maybe he enjoys fantasy. I don’t wanna watch a horror movie tonight by a mile. but he did mention that he enjoys mystery movies. what about romance?
akaashi, entering bokuto’s room with snacks and drinks in his arms: I’m back.
akaashi bends down to position the food beside his and bokuto’s sleeping bags.
bokuto, looking up from his laptop and smiling: akaaaashi!
akaashi, focusing on the snacks and drinks: yes?
bokuto: I was wondering what movie genre you’d like to watch.
akaashi: surprise me.
bokuto, tilting his head: surprise you?
akaashi stands back upright once he’s done putting down all the food, looking down at bokuto presently.
akaashi: yes.
bokuto remains speechless.
bokuto, internally: “surprise me”? how do I surprise him? with confetti? a cake? all I asked for was a genre for the movie...
bokuto, tentatively: uh, o-ok.
akaashi: but before that, do you mind if I use your bathroom?
bokuto, in a state: no! I mean, yes! I mean, please, use my bathroom whenever you want!
akaashi walks towards the bathroom. he enters and closes the door, locking it furthermore. bokuto’s left still thinking about what they should watch.
bokuto, internally: ooh! there’s this romance movie called “rejecting my admirer”. sounds pretty interesting but... would akaashi wanna watch it? but he’s never voiced his views on romantic stuff. but I’m his boyfriend! I should know what he enjoys!
the flush is heard and akaashi unlocks the door, opening it and stepping out. he walks towards where his sleeping bag is and sits down beside bokuto whose eyes are glued to the screen.
akaashi: bokuto-san.
bokuto, startled: akaashi! y-you’re back! I didn’t see you there!
akaashi: have you found a movie to watch?
bokuto sighs and his body begins to sink. akaashi presses his lips together, knowing quite what bokuto’s going to do.
bokuto: I should—
akaashi, bringing bokuto to a halt: let’s watch a romance movie.
bokuto softly gasps, staring back at akaashi in confusion.
bokuto, internally: he actually wants to watch a romance movie!
akaashi: bokuto-san, is something wrong?
bokuto, rubbing the nape of his neck: I don’t know what you’re talking about. nothing’s wrong!
akaashi narrows his eyes at bokuto, making him feel even more bothered.
akaashi, internally: something is wrong.
akaashi, furrowing his brow: what romance movies are there?
bokuto: oh, there’s one that caught my attention, “rejecting my admirer”.
akaashi: I’m just going to conclude it’s in connection with rejection.
bokuto: I don’t know. I guess we’ll find out when we watch it.
in no time at all, bokuto yawns and rubs his eyes, akaashi noticing this.
akaashi: what time did you sleep last night?
bokuto: why?
akaashi: just curious.
bokuto, crossing his arms and whispering: 1 am.
akaashi, eyes enlarging: you narrowly slept for five hours?!
bokuto: I couldn’t sleep, ok? I got extremely excited when you agreed to sleep over!
akaashi: why wouldn’t I?
bokuto, leaning towards akaashi: moreover, you’re my boyfriend! I wanna make you feel like royalty, even if it’s at my house!
akaashi, barely smiling: thank you, but for the last time, as much as I’d like to share a bed with you, I have to turn down the offer.
bokuto: but why?! you have my complete consent!
akaashi pushes on with staring at bokuto’s eager eyes.
bokuto: if you don’t wanna sleep with me on the bed, then... then I’ll sleep with you on the floor!
this surprises akaashi, considering they’re sleeping over at bokuto’s house, in bokuto’s room, in the presence of bokuto’s bed.
akaashi: ok.
bokuto, furrowing his brow: “ok”? you mean—
akaashi: ok. you can sleep with me on the floor.
a whopping great smile etches on bokuto’s mouth, making akaashi happy as usual.
bokuto, clenching his hands above his head: hey hey hey!
akaashi, gazing at the laptop’s screen: so, we’re watching “rejecting my admirer”, right?
bokuto: yeah! I seriously can’t help but guess it’s about the main character rejecting their admirer, don’t you agree, akaashi?
akaashi, internally: well, I was the one who concluded the story’s in connection with someone rejecting another...
akaashi, accepting the situation: indeed.
bokuto clicks on the link to watch the movie. as soon as the movie starts, he grabs some snacks and drinks for both him and akaashi. the room’s generally speechless, only the sound of the movie playing and bokuto chewing happily on his snacks.
bokuto, breaking the silence: akaashi?
akaashi, turning to look at bokuto: yes?
bokuto, turning to look at akaashi: why would someone reject their admirer?
akaashi, furrowing his brow: well... not everyone in this world experiences reciprocal love.
bokuto: reciprocal love?
akaashi: when love is given, felt, or done in return.
bokuto: like our parents?
akaashi: our parents are an example.
bokuto: oh, oh, like us too, right?
akaashi doesn’t say anything, worrying bokuto.
bokuto, with clammy palms: akaashi? you love me, right?
akaashi: we’re already dating.
bokuto: but you love me, right?
akaashi, internally: so pure...
akaashi: yes, of course.
bokuto, smiling: aww! I love you too, akaashi!
bokuto goes on to hug akaashi tightly, nuzzling his head in akaashi’s neck.
akaashi: where was I? oh, right. when someone’s not able to reciprocate someone else’s feelings, they reject them.
bokuto, sitting back upright: but why can’t they reciprocate their feelings?
akaashi: there are many reasons as to why people can’t reciprocate other people’s feelings, but the more repeated ones are either because they’re not interested in the person or a relationship, they’re not ready for a relationship, or they’re already dating someone else. all these factors have a part in rejection. it’s not like you’d expect someone who’s already in a relationship to break up with their parther, right?
bokuto: I guess... but can’t the others try to reciprocate those feelings? I mean, I was single, you were single, and when I told you I liked you, you reciprocated them.
akaashi: that was just a coincidence.
bokuto, twisting his lips: you make it sound as though liking each other was a bad thing.
akaashi: it’s not, in truth. I was pretty reassured that you felt the same way... (holds bokuto’s hand) and I guess I’d be devastated if you hadn’t.
bokuto, blushing: akaashi...
akaashi: anyway... (kisses bokuto’s hand) let’s continue watching the movie, shall we? then maybe I’ll think about sharing the bed with you.
bokuto’s smile is even wider than earlier as he nods.
bokuto and akaashi, internally: I’m so happy he’s my boyfriend.
iwaoi sleepover
carrying a sleeping bag with him, iwaizumi enters his room, only to find oikawa relaxing on his bed.
iwaizumi: (presses his lips together) oi, trashykawa, what’re you doing on my bed?
oikawa, smiling with his eyes closed: mmm, what took you so long? I almost fell asleep.
iwaizumi: I wasn’t even gone for three minutes.
oikawa, sitting up: I got tired of standing and walking around your room,so I thought I’d relax on your bed for a while.
iwaizumi: what for?
oikawa, slumping his shoulders: I missed you... and your bed smelled like you...
iwaizumi, internally: seriously? this boy’s extremely cute he surely displeases me at times.
iwaizumi, narrowing his eyes: get off my bed. you haven’t taken a shower.
oikawa: oh, c’mon, can’t your boyfriend, your cute and lovable boyfriend, relax on your bed that reminds him of his hot and affectionate boyfriend?
oikawa, internally: even though we’ve been dating each other for a couple of months now and he’s been to my house several times, I’ve never in truth been to his house before. this is my first time sleeping over at his house and I’m just really jolly that I get to spend some more time with him.
iwaizumi: no, because you’re dirty.
oikawa: “dirty”? (smirks) “dirty” in what way?
iwaizumi, shaking his fists: cut it out.
iwaizumi, internally: he flirts with me over and over. it’s bothersome, but oh well. it’s oikawa tooru alright.
oikawa, noticeably playing dumb: cut what out?
iwaizumi, pointing a finger at oikawa: cut it out with the sexual remarks.
oikawa: what sexual remarks?
iwaizumi: (groans) just get off my bed before I throw your sleeping bag at you!
oikawa, hand over his mouth: ooh, kinky.
iwaizumi, face flushing: SHUT UP, TRASHYKAWA!
iwaizumi launches oikawa’s sleeping bag at his face, earning a yelp from him.
oikawa, taking the sleeping bag off his face and whining: but I don’t wanna sleep in this!
iwaizumi: well, too bad! it’s either that or the couch!
oikawa: can’t I sleep here?
iwaizumi, tilting his head: what’re you talking about?! you are sleeping here!
oikawa: no, I mean your bed.
iwaizumi’s eyes enlarge as he tries to process what oikawa just said.
iwaizumi: but I sleep on it...
oikawa: duh, I know! but your bed’s softer and more comfortable than the cold, harsh floor.
iwaizumi: then sleep in the living room.
iwaizumi, internally: what’s so nasty about an unfussy couch?
oikawa, mouth open: you’re asking your boyfriend to sleep on the couch?!
iwaizumi, forthrightly: yeah.
as iwaizumi comes closer to oikawa to grab the sleeping bag, oikawa’s body droops. iwaizumi notices this and bites his lip, feeling contrite at what he said. he stands beside oikawa and rests his hand on oikawa’s hair, running his fingers through it.
iwaizumi: oi, what’s wrong?
oikawa, whispering: nothing.
iwaizumi: I can tell when you’re lying, you know?
oikawa, internally: goddamn it.
oikawa remains mute as he looks down at his hands just to avoid eye contact with iwaizumi. it vexes iwaizumi that his boyfriend’s miserable, largely on the strength of iwaizumi.
iwaizumi: oikawa, look at me.
iwaizumi, internally: I desperately screwed up.
oikawa doesn’t move which vexes iwaizumi even more. he holds oikawa’s chin and upraises it, necessitating oikawa to look at iwaizumi.
iwaizumi: you wanna sleep on my bed?
oikawa only nods.
iwaizumi: with me?
oikawa nods again, weakly and narrowly this time, making iwaizumi’s heart skip a beat. he goes on to pat oikawa’s head and ruffles his hair, not taking his hand off just yet.
iwaizumi: then I guess we can do that.
oikawa, enlarging his eyes: but, you don’t want to, do you?
oikawa, internally: is he serious about sleeping together now?!
iwaizumi, narrowing his eyes: what makes you think I don’t want to?
oikawa, stuttering: w-well, y-you were shocked when I suggested the both of us sleep together.
iwaizumi: I was shocked in a good way, but I didn’t know how to answer. plus I just never expected you to suggest something like that, considering your unfaltering flirtatious behavior.
oikawa: is that supposed to be an insult?
iwaizumi: is it?
oikawa, pouting: mean!
iwaizumi smiles and kisses oikawa’s forehead in the plan of making him feel better. oikawa laughs, hugging iwaizumi around the waist.
iwaizumi: why don’t you go and shower first? then we can cuddle as much as you want.
oikawa, smiling: ok!
oikawa grabs his clothes for the night and enters iwaizumi’s bathroom, not bothering to close the door behind him.
iwaizumi, internally: my god, can’t he close a door properly? lazykawa.
iwaizumi lounges down on his bed and decides to scroll through his phone while waiting for oikawa. in no time at all, the shower stops.
oikawa: iwa-chan?
iwaizumi looks up from his phone and at oikawa who has his head peeking through the bathroom door.
oikawa: can you promise something?
iwaizumi: what?
oikawa: you won’t laugh?
iwaizumi: ok.
oikawa steps out of the bathroom and reveals what he’s wearing: alien-printed pajamas. iwaizumi wheezes, cupping his hand around his mouth to quieten himself down.
iwaizumi, internally: what on earth is he even wearing?!
oikawa, clenching his fists: you promised you wouldn’t laugh!
all at once, iwaizumi bursts out laughing, unable to subdue his amusement. oikawa can only bow his head with shame.
iwaizumi: I’m sorry! it’s just, (laughs) I never thought you’d wear something like that!
oikawa, covering his red face with his hands: ugh, I probably look weird in this! I knew I shouldn’t have worn it!
iwaizumi: no, no, you look cute in them!
oikawa, twisting his lips: you’re lying, aren’t you?
iwaizumi, maintaining eye contact: I’m not. you actually look really cute in pajamas. they make you look like a five-year-old.
oikawa, blushing fantastically: IWA-CHAN!
iwaizumi: what? don’t you want my forthright view? there you have it.
as iwaizumi turns his regard back to his phone, a smiling oikawa climbs into bed, crawling towards iwaizumi and relaxing on top of him. he shifts a shade upwards to poke his head between iwaizumi’s arms.
oikawa, wrapping his arms around iwaizumi: iwa-chan, you said we’d cuddle!
iwaizumi, looking down at oikawa: right. I forgot.
oikawa: how could you forget something you just promised your boyfriend?!
iwaizumi: shut up.
iwaizumi positions his phone on his side table and wraps his arms around oikawa, making him smile and giggle.
oikawa: could you play with my hair?
iwaizumi concurs and brings a hand up to oikawa’s hair, rubbing his fingers through it again. oikawa sets his head on iwaizumi’s chest and closes his eyes.
iwaizumi: you surely enjoy it when I play with your hair, don’t you?
oikawa: it feels nice.
iwaizumi chuckles and kisses oikawa’s ear, earning himself a kiss on the cheek from oikawa. they stay in this position for a while before oikawa breaks the silence.
oikawa, looking up at iwaizumi: I love you, iwa-chan.
iwaizumi, smiling: I love you too.
iwaizumi and oikawa kiss each other on the lips before going back to cuddling each other, gradually drifting off to sleep.
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crowngrip6 · 2 years
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3 Types of Tattoo Apparel to Wear During the Holidays
The holidays are a great time to connect with friends and family while you eat excellent food, wear casual clothes, and get through the hustle of the season. If you have tattoos, it’s a whole lot more than that. Your friends and family might have preconceived notions about tattoos and the people who get them. This season, show them that your tatts mean a lot to you. With straightforward tattoo fashion clothing like a premium curved hem Tshirt, you can show off your tatts, stay comfortable, and help others see that the ink hasn’t gotten in the way of achieving your goals.
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Festive Red Short-Sleeve T-Shirt A great option for holiday tattoo apparel is a solid red T-shirt. You could find one with a graphic if you want, but make sure it’s representative of what you stand for—something along the lines of professional triumph and thoughtful tattoos, maybe? It could be a talking point if you wear this kind of red T-shirt to a laidback family gathering. Try to get a shirt with a smooth combed cotton blend material. It should feel soft, lay well, and fit your arms in a way that comfortably displays your half sleeve. Tapered Zip-Up Hoodie If you have to layer with something warm, a zip-up hoodie can keep things open and easygoing at any holiday event. You may be covering some tattoos in the process, but you don’t have to hide the fact that you have them (even if you’re at grandma and grandpa’s house for a holiday dinner). There are extremely high-quality zip-up hoodies with understated graphics that literally say you have tattoos, but they’re not getting the way of your lifestyle. You continue to be polite, but there’s no reason to be modest about personal and professional accomplishments. You’re tattooed, you’re successful, and you’re proud of it. No-Fuss Curved Hem TShirt Sometimes all you need to send a message about your tattoos is a minimalist T-shirt. Wearing a festive red T-shirt is one thing, but when it comes to wearing white and black T-shirts, even the little details matter during the holidays. Shop for a pre-shrunk, curved hem Tshirt to look clean, cut, and a little tatted up this holiday season. It’s approachable and relaxed but not overly casual. Women can rock this style as well in a more informal setting with a pair of leggings. You might want to use the holidays as an excuse to stock up on some premium tattoo apparel to help you get through the season comfortably without taking attention away from your ink. This apparel may be just what you need to get a message across to friends and family. Your tattoos are a part of what makes you an awesome, successful, and caring individual. You put a lot of thought into spending time with your family and the clothes you wear—it just so happens that you put a lot of thought into a dope sleeve as well. About Tattooed & Successful If you have tattoos, your clothes should help them stand out. Tattooed & Successful is a premium tattoo apparel company offering clothes and accessories that can show that you’re proud of your ink. Their minimalist approach to casual and athletic wear is perfect for motivated tattooed individuals trying to make a difference at home, work, and the gym. Their unfussy, easy-to-wear pieces feature top-quality materials empowering those who take pride in their work and their tattoos to also take pride in their appearance. Tattooed & Successful can help you redefine how tattoos are perceived in a workplace. Show that your ink represents you and prove that tattoos can’t hold you back from accomplishing personal and professional goals. Shop tattoo apparel and accessories for holidays and everyday life at https://tattooedandsuccessful.com/ Original Source: https://bit.ly/3dPkfNb
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Other than the discussion, the second biggest takeaway of any star-studded award show is the notorious “best dressed�?list. When you think about it, ranking women's appearances on the night where they're supposed to be celebrating major achievements in their careers is just a little outdated. And I specifically say women because let's face it �?no one cares about the dreary black suit each Best Actor recipient wears year after year. Incorporate seasonal trends You can ensure you remain chic by incorporating seasonal trends into your closet but only invest in those that you really love and feel comfortable in. Another must-do is to build a basic wardrobe like a great fitting tee, denims, dresses and shorts, before incorporating trends. This adds value to your wardrobe miraculously.
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Buying bras can be an arduous and tricky process. Sizing, coverage, and fabric vary greatly from brand to brand, and it can take an exhausting amount of trial and error to find the perfect one for you. Moreover, not all bras are created equal, and choosing a bra that’s right for your body type and possesses the features you desire is a matter of personal preference. In order to make the bra-shopping process somewhat easier, today we’re sharing the top nine best-selling bras of all time on Who What Wear. These are bras that you—our dear readers—have loved and bought in abundance since we launched our site. In order to give you extra insight into the qualities of these top-selling bras, we editors put them to the test ourselves. Scroll on to see the top-selling bras of all time listed in order of the number of units sold, and read our personal thoughts on each bra. (And if you're keen on knowing more about our most popular products on site, check out our best-selling jeans , white tees , and shoes as well.) "I have to admit I've only purchased maybe one new bra since college. I worked as a sales associate for three years at Victoria's Secret, so during my college years, I not only became well-versed in fit, sizing, and styling but also accumulated a large stockpile of bras that still serves me well. My bra and body size haven't really changed, and I'm also really picky when it comes to the fit, comfort, and look of a bra. Either I'm going for ultra-comfy and unfussy or I want something beautiful and care less about comfort. "In terms of my bra size, I don't have a lot to work with in that area, and I'm pretty much a 32C across all brands and styles I try. Even though the cup size looked bigger on the bra from Wacoal, I was super happy to find that it managed to fit perfectly even without any padding. (For the record, I'm used to wearing bra styles that have at least a teeny bit of somethin'-somethin'.) There was no gapping in the cups, no bunching in the back, and overall, it fit pretty perfectly and lay flat in all the right places. I also appreciated the simplistic style and think bra is the perfect basic (but still pretty) black bra. My only complaint was the comfort factor. To be honest, I found something about the fabric a little itchy—I was very aware that I was wearing a bra—and I even found it a little uncomfortable in the cups, mostly on the sides where the bra hit near my underarms. (But again, that will probably depend on the person and the way your boobs are shaped.) However, I still wore it two days in a row and appreciated the support it offered and the smooth, clean shape it lends under your outfit." "I was an instant fan of this bra. Even though the padding is very light, the fit of the bra gave me an almost push-up-like effect—a minor miracle considering I have a very small chest. I also like the deep V, which will make it easy to wear under a lot of different tops and dresses. Finally, I like the delicate lace and classic design." "Right off the bat, I realized why this is such a top seller: The material is silky-smooth and breathable, and the straps are on the thicker side, which is always a plus in my book. Usually, with unlined bras, there's a chance it won't look as smooth as if it had padding, but that's definitely not the case here since it's clearly so well-designed. The only con? I thought that there was oddly too much material in the cups, but maybe it's just because I'm not used to wearing such a full-coverage style. Either way, I'm thrilled to have this as an (actually cute) everyday bra." "I like that this bra has the pretty lace detail on the side but a rather straightforward strap. This one gives great coverage, the fit is flawless, and it has that underwire support that many women want. My only other note is that you may want to store this bra properly to keep the cup material from rippling. After it spent a little time jumbled in my underwear drawer, I had to smooth out some lines that appeared.” "It has always been a struggle for me to find a strapless bra that actually stays in place, but this one doesn't fall down, unlike other ones I've tried." "I cannot say enough great things about this bra. It's no wonder it's on our top-sellers list! Not only does it fit beautifully, but it's also completely invisible under my tops and shirts. When I first put it on, I thought the fabric was a little stiffer than other bras I've worn in the past, but once I broke it in, I didn't notice this at all. I literally wear this nearly every day because it is so comfortable and seamless. Moreover, it's super pretty! I'll be purchasing it in black as well." "A truly great everyday bra that is super comfortable and supportive even without an underwire." “This bra has officially been adopted into my weekly rotation of favorite bras. It is slightly more padded than I usually like, but I often go for cups that are barely lined. It's just lined enough to stop nipples from making themselves known, and there are definitely some situations where that's preferred. It does have the support of an underwire, so that inherently makes it a little less comfortable than bras without a wire, but I still found it to be very comfortable. The best part to me is the shape and how seamless it looks under a white T-shirt. It molded to my shape completely so I didn't have any gapping, which is something I'm no stranger to in bras. It's definitely now one of my go-to nude bras." "Light-as-air, delicate, and extremely pretty! I tend to wear bralettes and very lightly lined bras, so this was the perfect thinly padded bra I've been looking for yet still provided enough support and nipple coverage. If you're needing a bra to wear with sheer tops and fabrics, then this is without a doubt your best choice. Not only is it super soft and comfortable, but it also looks nice and smooth under tops and shirts. I love the nude rose color for its versatility." Up next, the 10 best-selling jeans on Who What Wear.
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Welcome to the latest edition of a new series in which I’ll test out a variety of items from different brands that you want to know about. I’ll give you my honest take in my quest to find the best of the best for you, dear reader. WWW Reviews encompasses everything from trends to staples to fashion utility items and more—basically, anything and everything a fashion girl would want to know about. Next up: leggings.
Aside from being the stretchy pants I wear to exercise, leggings weren’t something that I gave much thought to until the world became obsessed with them circa 2015. Suddenly, my collection of years-old, slightly stretched-out leggings didn’t feel adequate. And since the legging trend has reached a fever pitch, thanks in part to legging-crazed It girls like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, I decided that the time had come to put some of the top brands to the test in hopes of finding the crème de la crème. My quest gave me newfound knowledge of what makes a successful pair of leggings, and it also led me to a couple of pairs that check all the boxes. (Although, you truly can’t go wrong with any pair in this batch, depending on what you’re looking for.)
Without further ado, read on to get my honest take that resulted from wearing leggings for approximately two weeks straight, and shop them all for yourself.
Fit: True to size, but the fabric is very stretchy, so consider sizing down if you’re in between sizes. Fabric: Luon . Comfort: The Luon fabric is extremely soft and weightless. It's stretchy without stretching out. Rise: High; Length: 28 inches. Price: $98. The Verdict: 3.5/5. Lululemon has always been my go-to legging brand, but this was my first experience with one of its much-lauded Luon options. While these were incredibly comfortable, thin, and breathable, I found myself wishing for a little more structure in the boot camp class that I wore them to. They’d be great for something like yoga or even just lounging or running errands, as you’re not moving around much. For more vigorous workouts, these might not be your best bet. Fit: These run a bit small, but I didn’t need to size up. Fabric: 86% polyester, 14% spandex. Comfort: The fabric is firm yet flexible and weightless, so I didn’t feel constricted. Rise: Mid; Length: 3/4 (23.5-inch inseam). Price: $85. The Verdict: 4.5/5. I’d admittedly been dying to try this much-buzzed-about brand and finally got the chance to test out the Warmup Leggings and the ¾ Warmup Leggings. The ¾ option proved better for me, as I’m 5'4". These ended up being one of the most flattering pairs that I tried. They feature Outdoor Voices’ textured compression fabric, which made for a very slimming look. My lower half felt almost too compressed at times, but I didn’t mind. They’d be perfect for almost any type of workout or just for going out and about. They’re definitely cute enough for that.  Fit: They’re Spanx, so it’s normal for them to feel a little snug. Fabric: 60% nylon, 40% elastane. Comfort: They’re on the firm side. Getting them on takes some muscle. Rise: High. Price: $102. The Verdict: 3.5/5. If you’re seeking a pair with high-tech shapewear-like capabilities, look no further. Spanx’s Active Compression leggings feature Slim-X fabric that smooths and supports from top to bottom. There’s a wide-set gusset, which adds to the flattering look. That said, they’re not for the faint of heart, as they’re quite firm. I loved that they looked clean and unfussy, despite the shapewear-like factors.  Fit: True to size. Fabric: 84% nylon, 16% lycra. Comfort: Very silky and breathable. Rise: High; Length: 26.75-inch inseam. Price: $198. The Verdict: 4/5. Ultracor leggings are very stylish and feature special compressive fabrics that sculpt the body like shapewear without constricting movement or suffocating your legs. They feature a built-in thong, which helps to achieve a smooth look. The price point is on the high side for these, but they do feel quite luxe, as the name claims, and I loved the subtle star pattern. My take? They’re worth the splurge. Fit: A bit snug. I’d consider sizing up if between sizes. Fabric: 62% polyamide, 38% elastane. Comfort: More supportive than comfortable, but not uncomfortable. Rise: High; Length: 7/8. Price: $100. The Verdict: 3/5. I had some trouble getting these on, and they felt a bit on the thick side. That said, they were very flattering thanks to the supportive yet stretchy construction, a backside-enhancing seam, and the slightly cropped length. They also did a great job of wicking away sweat. These are great Spin class leggings.   Fit: True to size. Fabric: 88% nylon, 12% elastane. Comfort: These were very comfortable. I could barely feel them. Rise: High; Length: 23-inch inseam. Price: $85. The Verdict: 4/5. I’m happy to say that New Balance leggings didn’t disappoint. They’re just a solid, no-frills, sturdy pair. The NB Dry fabric absorbs sweat and resists odors, while contour seams make them flattering and the NB Fresh antimicrobial treatment repels odor and inhibits bacterial growth for prolonged freshness. Win-win. Fit: True to size. Fabric: 87% nylon, 13% elastane. Comfort: The fabric was soft and stretchy, but the waistband felt a bit bulky. (It was developed for yoga practice.) Rise: Mid. Price: $70. The Verdict: 3/5. The relatively low price point is definitely a plus, as was the cooling mesh detail. I would’ve preferred for the fabric to be thinner and a bit more supportive, but for the price, these are tough to beat. I recommend them for yoga or Pilates.  Fit: True to size. (I wouldn’t size up with these.) Fabric: 87% polyester, 13% spandex. Comfort: This was the most comfortable pair that I tried. The fabric was incredibly soft.  Rise: Mid; Length: 25" Price: $97. The Verdict: 5/5. I don’t know how Beyond Yoga managed to make these so comfortable and stretchy yet compressive at the same time. They bunched a tiny bit at the ankles for me, but they’re so tapered that I didn’t mind the look of it. I’ve been wearing these to a barre class, but they’d be great for any other workout or just running errands.  More sizes of a similar style available here. Fit: Size up if you’re between sizes. Fabric: nylon spandex/glossy performance fabric. Comfort: I was pleasantly surprised by how stretchy and soft they were. The high waistband added to the comfort factor. Rise: High; Length: 27.5- to 28.5-inch inseam. Price: $114. The Verdict: 5/5. I suppose the Kendall/Gigi/Bella/Hailey gang circa 2017 is to thank for my curiosity about this model-off-duty go-to pair. The moto detail has a leather-like look, but you don’t even feel it. Besides looking quite elevated, these lifted and contoured to a T and wicked away sweat. They felt almost too cute to wear to a Spin class, but at least I could proudly wear them to brunch afterward.  This post was originally published at an earlier date and has been updated.
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5 Reasons To Deal With Cash House Buyers
There are numerous reasons why individuals are selling their homes at the minute. Many of the reasons are based on financial resources. For instance foreclosures at the minute are extremely high. Banks are taking belongings of houses that lag with home loan payments due to redundancy or the higher expense of living.
The Norway property market has risen ahead by 9% in the second quarter of 2010 according to the latest stats that have actually been exposed by the country. The housing market and the Norway residential or commercial property forsake have actually performed well through 2009. Representing the fall in the prices in global property for sale, the prices for Norway residential or commercial property listings also fell throughout mid 2007 - 2008. The Norway the best price for buying a condo rates for row houses has actually increased at the rate of 10%, detached homes at 9.2% and the multi dwelling homes increased by 8%. All rates are YOY basis.
The trend now is with buyers buying a condos and town homes instead of separated single family homes. There has been a decline of Alberta with the purchase of housing single household homes. This decrease was 84 percent in 1996 to 78 percent in 2006. Calgary and the decline in house ownership of condominium home was decreased from 79 percent to 75 percent given that 2001 and this pattern is not likely to alter in the near future.
Rather of remaining at a hotel when you are visiting a brand-new place, attempt a condo rather. This is a fantastic choice for those who are traveling with large groups. It is also a great option for those who are trying to find large lodgings on their trip. Selecting a condominium instead of a traditional hotel room makes sense if you want to take advantage of large bedrooms and a full kitchen area. It provides you the gain access to you want to beaches or other tourist attractions. It likewise offers you with more space to expand and be comfortable.
School age kids in the household make it even more difficult to discover a new place. Find a school district that you are pleased with, and discover an buying a apartment a apartment or private home for rent within the limits of the district. Try to move during summertime since switching schools, particularly with high school age children, is much simpler during summer season break.
De-clutter. The style in interior decoration at the minute is towards unfussiness. Fussy interiors with great deals of patterned furnishings and wall paper can be less likeable, particularly to youths. So it pays to consider getting rid of some products from fussy NovaBeach Cam Ranh Villas Novaland có nên mua không? spaces. Nevertheless, redecorating is not suggested; concentrate rather on eliminating smaller decorative items and possibly some furniture. This will also have the effect of making your spaces look a little bigger.
"If a home sits on the market, people begin to wonder, 'what's wrong with that home. How come it's not selling?'" discusses Elizabeth Weintraub a representative for Lyon's Property in Sacramento.
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Bill Belichick is unknowingly playing with one of his Super Bowl rings. The ring is the size of a shot glass, and each time he turns it in his hand, light dances around the room. His other hand is draped casually over the shoulder of his longtime partner, Linda Holliday, and clasps hers. They’re sitting on a casual, unfussy couch in the Belichick’s living room in ‘Sconset. The space is quaint and comfortable. An antique Wurlitzer jukebox stands quietly behind them and there’s a seascape painting hanging over the mantel. Beyond locker rooms, practice fields and stadiums, this is the inner sanctum of arguably the greatest coach in the history of sports.
“I started off in Detroit, then Denver, then the Giants, then Cleveland, then the Patriots, then the Jets, and then the Patriots [again],” Belichick says. “But at the end of every one of those years I was here.” He slaps his knee. “Nantucket has always been a constant.” Belichick first discovered the island while he was in high school in Annapolis, Maryland where his father was a football coach at the US Naval Academy. His high school friend Mark Fredland had a family home on the island and invited him to join one summer. In 1979, he and Fredland purchased this plot of land off Sankaty Road and developed it together. Fredland still lives nearby. It’s a charming property that harks back to the old Nantucket when screen doors clapped closed and unpretentiousness was a community ethos.
“This is where everybody flocks home,” says Holliday. “No matter what everybody is doing during their busy lives, Nantucket is where family comes together as a unit again.” If there was ever kryptonite to soften the steeliest coach in the game, it’s Linda Holliday. Warm and vivacious, she pairs well with Belichick — or as he put it earlier in the day, “She’s the rose next to the thorn.” The couple appear completely at ease with one another and share a playfulness and unabashed affection that belies Belichick’s stern on-field persona. Indeed, Holliday knows a side of the coach that very few do, and she smiles widely when asked what most people would be surprised to learn about him. “I’ll tell you something about Bill,” she says with a hint of Tennessee twang in her voice. “He can sing. And he can sing well. You won’t hear it. You won’t see it. But he can sing well.” A boyish grin spreads across Belichick’s face, and for an instant, one almost forgets that this is the same man who leads 350-pound behemoths into battle.
Belichick is coming off what is widely considered to be the greatest victory in Super Bowl history — perhaps the greatest comeback in all of sports. His improbable win over the Falcons — clawing back from a 28-3 deficit with less than a half to play—only further cemented his legend. If there’s ever a question of how many championships he’s won in his forty-two-year career, one only needs to find Belichick’s fishing boat—now renamed VII RINGS — bobbing in Nantucket harbor to get the official count. And yet despite being one of the winningest coaches in NFL history, Belichick has earned a reputation for not relishing his victories.
It begs the question whether he allows himself to savor victory at all? Or is his taciturn demeanor a deliberate part of his coaching style to keep his team level? “It’s definitely part of keeping level,” Belichick responds when asked these questions. “Part of my job is to tell the truth to the team, because I feel I know the truth. When we win — and we’ve won a lot fortunately — there’s a lot of accolades of how great things are. The team gets plenty of that from outside sources. I think the pendulum swings a little too far that way in general. And so I try to swing it back a little bit the other way. Now, it’s important to celebrate wins, but not for very long.”
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When asked how long his team can afford to soak up a victory, Belichick says, “For the most part it’s brief because you have to move on. If you win on Sunday and you have another game on the following Sunday, you can’t hang on to [the win] for very long. I’d say less than twenty-four hours because you have a new challenge ahead.”
Instead of reveling in the touchdowns and goal-line stops, he focuses on dropped passes, missed tackles, and botched plays. “We’re going to point those things out,” he says. “We’re going to work on them. We’re not just going to be happy that things went our way. The truth is if we don’t do better than this, we’re probably not going to win too many more games.”
He continues, “Now when things go the other way. When things aren’t going well. When the pendulum is swinging down on your team and everybody is pounding on them — the fans, the media, maybe a little bit of self doubt or lack of confidence — then that’s when they need to be brought up. I try to keep it on an even keel.”
Perhaps the most extreme example of Belichick swinging the pendulum back to center came the day after his most recent Super Bowl win. “As great as today feels,” he famously told a pack of reporters, “we’re five weeks behind the other teams for the 2017 season.” Instead of basking in the afterglow of such a biblical accomplishment, Belichick already seemed to have his eyes set on the next game eight months away. Was this statement calculated or would he simply not allow himself to revel in what many considered the greatest victory of all time?
“I definitely can hang on to that game,” he says when asked these questions. “I mean I wasn’t saying [that statement] critically or with remorse or anything; that was just a point of fact. Had we been eliminated from the playoffs in the regular season like twenty of the thirty-two teams did, we would have started immediately working on the draft, free agency, going back over the previous season. When you play an additional five weeks, and then if you win the [Super Bowl]… the reality is once you pick up the pen and paper and start going to work for the next year, the other teams are six weeks ahead of you. I was just pointing that out.”
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“He can separate enjoying the win, and realizing that he has to get back to work, too,” says Holliday, who has witnessed this up close during their ten-year relationship. A former boutique clothing store owner and television personality, Holliday has brought her own unique air to Patriots Nation. This Super Bowl she grabbed fashion headlines with a custom-made Swarovski crystal Patriots hoodie, complete with BELICHICK in big sparkling letters bedazzled from shoulder to shoulder. Now she has two of her own custom-engraved Super Bowl rings to match.
“I grew up in the south, so I was an SEC football girl and never paid attention to pro football,” Holliday says. “They didn’t have pro football when I was growing up in Tennessee, so Bill has brought me into that world.” Today, Holliday serves as the executive director of the Bill Belichick Foundation, an organization Belichick credits her for starting. The organization has helped change the lives of hundreds of students from Nantucket to Uganda.
“The foundation all came together around Bill’s sixtieth birthday,” says Holliday. “In lieu of birthday presents, friends gave the first donations to the foundation.” For years, Belichick awarded scholarships in honor of his father to student athletes at his alma mater Annapolis High School. Holliday saw an opportunity to expand upon this through a nonprofit that would not only continue to award scholarships to Annapolis students, but to students across the country. “Bill and I handpick every single person,” Holliday says. “It’s not something that we take lightly. We want to know who the person is on a first name basis.”
The foundation also awards grants to help programs such as The Nantucket Skating Club, which gained vital support in 2015. Beyond Nantucket, the foundation’s reach has expanded across the country and around the globe, particularly in supporting football and lacrosse programs. “We built a field in Uganda,” Belichick says. “We’re in foreign countries. We’re national and we’re local. In particular, we try to help out Boston’s underprivileged lacrosse teams.” With a faint glimmer of pride in his voice, he adds that the lacrosse team they support in Croatia recently won the European championship.
The Bill Belichick Foundation was established in memory of Belichick’s father, Steve Belichick. Steve’s parents immigrated to the United States from Croatia at the turn of the twentieth century, and he grew up in the thick of the Great Depression. Football became his saving grace, earning him a partial athletic scholarship to college and eventually a season playing with the Detroit Lions before the war. After serving in the Navy during World War II, Steve Belichick coached for a number of college teams before assuming his thirty-three-year post as coach and scout for the US Naval Academy. Bill Belichick was four years old when his father took the job, and he grew up absorbing formative lessons from his dad on and off the field.
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“When I look back on it, one of the things I learned at Annapolis, when I grew up around the Navy football teams in the early sixties — Joe Bellino, Roger Staubach, Coach Wayne Hardin and some of the great teams they had — I didn’t know any differently,” he says. “I just assumed that’s what football was. Guys were very disciplined. They worked very hard. They did extra things. They were always on time, alert, ready to go, team-oriented, unselfish. I thought that’s the way it all was. I wasn’t aware of it at the time, but I can see how that molded me.”
The military mindset Belichick witnessed at the Naval Academy is now a trademark of his coaching style. Watching him stalwartly prowl the sidelines directing his players, it’s not hard to imagine him as a field general in another life. In fact, Belichick is passionate about military history, and even narrated a PBS documentary about World War II called D-Day: Over Normandy that premiered this spring. His coaching style and personal interest in military history begs the question whether the coach could ever have pictured himself as a military leader? Could Bill Belichick see himself as a general leading troops on the battle field? “I probably wouldn’t have been a general, because I wouldn’t want to be in the Army,” Belichick says, when asked this hypothetical question. “I would have wanted to be in the Navy. I’d want to be an admiral.”
“You’re my admiral,” Holliday laughs.
There’s a certain military mentality,” Belichick continues. “When you join the military and make it a career, you’re doing it to defend the country from all enemies foreign and domestic. Basically you want to fight. That’s what they’re trained to do: to fight and to win battles and not to lose them. I’m not sure that I have that type of mentality. It’s not quite the same in business or in sports. I mean, there’s certainly things that are similar, but that fighting and playing for keeps is a little bit of a different mentality. I’m not sure that’s really the way that I’m wired.”
When asked which feeling is more intense, the thrill of winning or the pain of defeat, the coach responds without hesitation: “The disappointment of losing. The lows are lower than the highs.” He contemplates it more and continues, “But when the last game turns out like it did this year, or like it turned out two years ago — or, you know, I’ve been involved with seven championship seasons — those last a little bit longer. At some point you’ve got to move on from them, but you can hang on a little bit longer.”
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Here in his home in ‘Sconset, there’s an airiness to Bill Belichick that television cameras don’t capture when he’s pacing the sidelines or stonewalling reporters after the game. Sitting next to the woman he loves, still hand in hand, he’s quick to laugh. While the conversation may have begun in true Belichickian fashion, with his responses clipped and measured, there’s now an undeniable ease to his demeanor. He’s talking about Nantucket and no question seems out of bounds.
Then, this question: “Bill, you’re obviously very well compensated for what you do…” The conversation suddenly groans to a halt. The interview has just entered uncharted waters and an uncomfortable silence floods the room. Waiting for the rest of the question, Belichick stares back with a look that could stop a bullet. “…But are you paid well enough to shop at the ‘Sconset Market?”
The coach throws his head back and breaks out into a full belly laugh. Holliday joins him. “The market is great, but the prices…” he jokes, continuing to chuckle. “That place could be a study in monopolies!” Belichick clearly loves what the ‘Sconset Market represents. Like so many spots on the island, the ‘Sconset Market connects him with his past, conjuring fond memories of when his children were young and began the day by scampering up to buy warm baked goods for breakfast. “The baked goods there are pretty hard to resist,” he says, smiling, “especially their muffins or cookies.” “And the ice cream,” Holliday adds. “Nothing better than walking down there to get ice cream.”
The exchange illustrates why he and Holliday love this island so much. Belichick appears to still relish the folksy charm and simplicity that drew him here nearly forty years ago. “The island is spectacular,” he says “The people are great, fishing, bike paths, the lighthouses, the beach, the history — I mean it’s got it all.” Holliday smiles in agreement. “It’s the feeling of getting over here and having that island factor,” she says. “You’re away from everything and yet you’re still among friends.”
“You know how it is,” Belichick continues. “When you drive along the moors, you’re going to pull over for me, and I’m going to pull over for you. It’s just a question of which one of us is finally going to go first. Because you always want to be courteous and polite to the other guy.” This good will and sense of community continues to afford Belichick and Holliday an escape from the flashbulbs and microphones that define much of their year. So no matter how many more Super Bowl rings he collects, no matter how far and wide his foundation reaches, life will always return to this quiet retreat in ‘Sconset where the most enigmatic, scrutinized coach in the game can enjoy a long, much-deserved timeout.
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