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Black Dresses for Your Body Type

Black dress is a must in a modern woman's wardrobe nowadays. A black dress can complements any kind of skin tone and body shape and even hide the love handles and bugles with smart using. What you have to do is just to pick a black dress that suits you so that the black dress can remains chic, elegant and classic.

Flabby Arms
You don't have to look matronly to cover up flabby arms. The trick is to keep the sexy element with embellishment or peekaboo cutouts on the little black dress. Like the longer-sleeve dress RM38 shown below from Vogue will do cover up your fatty arms nicely.


Petite
Look for a dress with a lot of shape, here it has horizontal seaming and is scaled just right for your figure. The perfect little black dress for a smaller frame elongates and flatters like this clean-lined sheath dress from Angel Glory RM49, more flattery.


Wide Shoulders
You don't need to hide your upper body in a little black dress if you have wide shoulders. Instead, look for body-balancing details like the trendy asymmetrical neckline, like the one-shoulder style from Daily Boutique RM34 and The Dressing Ruum RM32.


Unattractive Legs
Don't want to show off your legs? You can still look gorgeous in a little black dress, instead of hiding your legs in pants. Try wearing a longer skirt (midcalf or longer) like this Sexy Toga Long Maxi Dress RM38 from De Mythz.


Full Bust
Balance a top-heavy figure in a little black dress by opting for the most flattering necklines for the full bust: the V-neck, square neck, wrap or portrait style like this V-neck lace dress RM55 from Grazioso and victoria secret sexy black dress RM35 from Elegant-Extravaganza.

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Slimming Tips

Weight control has always been a problem for everyone. In this article, we are here to make sure everyone can still fit into their old dresses by sharing few useful slimming tips here.

Tip 1: Water Power
Did you realise that by drinking a glass of water before you eat a meal could decrease your appetite? The result will be that you’ll have a harder time eating too much since your stomach is full of water. Besides, drink more water will keep us away from dehydration during this extreme weather.

Tip 2: Evening tea.
Join Mad Hatter’s tea party, Woooho! Why? This is similar to the first one. Often in the evenings, we’ll start feeling hungry. If you give in to this temptation, that’s where the trouble begins because it's almost guaranteed that whatever you eat in the evening will be added on as extra bodyweight since you won't have time to work off the calories consumed. So have an evening tea break and you won't be able to eat more during dinner.

Tip 3: Eat more often.
By eating five to six small to medium sized meals per day, you will prime your metabolism to burn calories faster than you would if you eat three meals a day. It will also fix the your problem so calleditchy mouth.

Tip 4: Always exercise.
It's important to engage in some form of strength training and cardio based exercise. Strength training builds lean muscle, which burns calories at a faster rate. And cardio helps to quickly burn excess calories.

Tip 5: Early big meals.
Many people eat their biggest meal in the evening. As such, your body has limited time to make use of the tremendous calorie dump from that large evening meal. You simply won't do enough physical activity in the evening as our body's biorhythm usually slows down. Those excess calories will turn into fat.
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The Truth: Buyer 002

Since a few months ago, I've been receiving emails from Sista Closette, telling me about their updates, sales, etc. The thing is, I never signed up or been asked to signed up their mailing list and I didn't buy anything from them also, then how's my email will be subscribed to their mailing list?? I guess they steal or get my email from the cbox from the other blogshops where I might have inquired on some items. I understand that they want more more explosures for their blogshop, but it is ok for sending one time but not keep on continue sending even I've asked them to remove me from their mailing list (at least 2-3 times I've asked them to unsubscribe me)!!

Sista Closette, if you're reading this, please unsubscribe me for real this time, thanks ya!

* To voice out your e-shopping experiences as the above, click here for details.
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Clarification received from Sista Closette
Hi De Fashion News,

Thank you for notifying us.

First of all, we would like to apologized for any inconvenience caused to anyone. Usually when we receive any emails regarding removing them off the mailing list, we will do it on the spot to remove it. If we didn't do so, maybe because we missed out that email. We have also thoroughly check through our inbox, and we cannot find any multiple emails for a same buyer asking to remove her from the mailing list. May we know what's your email address so that we can remove you? So sorry to cause any trouble to you. Hope you understand.

Cheers,
Sista closette
* To voice out your e-shopping experiences as the above, click here for details.

** In order to protect the sender's interest, sender can request for his / her stories to be posted anonymously. If the sender has choosen to be anonymous, the sender's name and email will not be posted and shared with readers in the post.
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Sunny Side Up: Summer Wears

Fashion is for everyone regardless you are tall, short, thin or fat. Everyone should learn how to be fashionable and looked best. It's about being inclusive, not exclusive. In this article, we will make fashion more accessible to Malaysia women, hence summer wears were chosen because of its suitability for Malaysia weather.

This season everyone loves dresses because it is slip-on-easy, go-anywhere chic and definitely more forgiving than pants and jeans.

1. Maxi Dresses - the must have this summer!
The maxi’s halter, bandeau and strap tops reveal just the right amount of flesh. The empire line accentuates the narrowest part of women's bodies thus flattering most shapes and that full-length skirt keeps any lumps and bumps well hidden. If you are short you can still wear a maxi but make sure you choose a style that skims your figure rather then swamps it. Add a pair of look-at-me heels and walk tall! Darker, single block colors will make you appear leaner and more slender than summery prints.

Tunic Black Chiffon Dress RM49 from Trendz Fashionz

Bohemia Maxi Tube Dress RM35 from De Mythz

Vintage Maxi Dress RM38 from De Mythz

2. Prom Style Dress / Tube Dress
Obviously, prom dresses are at the top of any checklist for girls' prom plans. Remember that prom dresses can also be just right for dressing up for homecoming night, holiday festivities, and other special occasions, like weddings or parties. It's all about style, elegance, and the head-turning art of creating a fashion statement.

Flowery Prom Style Dress RM39 from Straw Berry Bunga

Tube-Top Style One piece Summer Dress RM128 from Korean Fashion Station

3. Deep V Dress
Don't you know a deep V dress will surely accentuate your curve better and you will look slimmer yet elegant? Yes, indeed it is, it assures a great fit on all body shapes. You will get so much use out of the deep V dress, it perfect, yet simple, and it surely to make you look amazing, just like a classic Hollywood starlet.

Elegant Deep V Dress RM75 from Irenelim Fashion

Polka Dots Deep V Dress RM42 from Dress Forever

Now you discovered that there were more to summer wear than just mini skirts and hot pants. Aren't the dresses above are becoming lovelier by the minute? And now it's time for you to span your summer season!
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Hing Yiap Group Super Value Sale


Super Value Sale from The Hing Yiap Group
Day / Date: Thursday - Sunday / 27th May - 06th June 2010
Time: 10am - 10pm
Venue: Hing Yiap Group Berhad, Lot 46 Lorong Kuang Bulan, Taman Kepong, Kuala Lumpur

How to get there?


Highlights of Super Value Sale from The Hing Yiap Group:
* Apparels from RM8
* Leather Accessories from RM10
* Bags from RM10
* Undergarment from RM10
* Home Furnishings from RM8
* Brands offered: Antioni, Bontton, B.U.M. Equipment, Diesel, Unionbay, Swiss Polo, Sentini, Revival, Obermain, Ferrero Collections, Jean Perry, Novelle
* Click here for details.
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Chic Pop Street Market


Chic Pop: Street Market
Day / Date: Saturday / 29th May 2010
Time: 10am - 8pm
Venue: Sunway Giza, Kota Damansara
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Youth Festival 2010

Have nothing to do this coming weekend?
Check The Youth Festival 2010 out!


Youth'10
Day / Date: Friday - Sunday / 28th - 30th May 2010
Time: 10am - 11pm
Venue: Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur


Highlights of The Youth Festival 2010:
* 6 Festivals where there'll be over 170 events
* 5 Conferences
* 3 Music Concerts
* Shopping Bazaar where there'll be over 70 blogshops
* Click here to find out more!
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The Truth: Buyer 001

Hello Defnewz,

This is May, and this is the first time I came across Defnewz (De Fashion Newz) where there's a place named The Truth for buyers / sellers to use it as a platform to show our angriness regards our bad online shopping experiences and to share our good e-shopping experiences here.

I can still clearly recall my memory back to early of Feb 2010 where I came across a blogshop named LadiesFash. I was interested to buy few items from their site that time and as usual I sent my order in. After 7 days sent in my order, yet I got no reply from them. I guess the blogshop owner was too busy to reply or miss out my order, so I resent my order in again and again.

Guess what? The LadiesFash only replied me on the fourth email I sent in on early of Mar 2010.

CM32c Pink RM25 -- available colour: green, pink (sold), blue, grey
Belt18a Black / White RM20 -- ok
Belt13a RM22 -- no more
CB27a RM15 -- no more dear
AV7 Black RM18 > no more dear, only Pink
BX1b Blue RM12 -- size?
BX2a Pink RM12 -- size?
B1a Black + White RM20 -- ok
above dear..
sorry dear,
not sure why didn't notice your previous mail T_T~~
However, I was so so so upset with their reply after my order sent in for a month plus, so I decided to pull my order back by replying them that I'm no longer interested to place my order with them.

Lastly, I hereby would like to state that everything I stated here is 100% truth and I apologize should there be anything that I said are offensive or misjudged in anyway.

- May -

* To voice out your e-shopping experiences as the above, click here for details.
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Clarification received from LadiesFash
Hey dear

I really not sure why I didnt reply in this mail, not sure why this email uncomplete,
I am afraid we have some technical problem
Because sometime customer reply me regarding uncomplete mail,like the acc send half, or write RM didnt write anything~and blank email too
So they will reply me again and sure I reply again to them
well, Every mail I will reply within 24 hours, some time internet problem will reply within 2-3days, wont miss any mail ,cus all tick reply
my blog also stat below
Who havent received my email,please resend~~
thanks a lot
because too many enquiry,afraid miss out someone.. hope this won't happen ^^
Lastly,sorry to let u have a bad shopping experience
I hope it wont happen in the future~~

Loves,
Kate
http://www.ladiesfash.blogspot.com/

* To voice out your e-shopping experiences as the above, click here for details.
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The Truth: Seller 001

Hi Defnewz, we would like to be the first one to speak out for ourselves and other sellers who have come across some of the hardships that buyers put us on.

1. MIA Buyers / Backout Buyers
We've come across buyers who ask us a billion questions in few emails about one item, and then went MIA with no reason given. Yes, we know it is buyers' rights to get as much information as you could before deciding on a buying, but please do inform the sellers if you're no longer interested to have it rather than just went MIA!

Besides, there's buyers who asked for restock with their promising of no backout last minute by providing all their contact details and backout last minute when the stock has arrived, you got no ideas why you couldn't get them! You tried to contact them via email, sms or call, they just don't reply and answer you at all. To backout buyers, please be considerable on the sellers who spent their time, their efforts and their money to restock the items you requested!! What would you feel if you're one of the sellers? Be considerable please!!

2. COD Buyers
Yes, we all know some of the sellers provide COD for buyers, but not all the sellers do. Come on! This is internet / online shopping where the main mode of delivery is by postage. Please do not request unnecessary COD arrangement from those sellers who don't provide COD. Please be understandable.

3. I want it now! Buyers
We also come across with few buyers who want their order the next day after payment made. Please be understandable that most of the sellers are students or full time employed, hence it is obviously we got classes, assignments, exams or works. Hence, some sellers (which included us) only ship / send the orders out on Saturday except the first Saturday of the month (please read the terms carefully, we did remark it at our blog), so please be considerable.

Thanks you for time and consideration. Peace!!
And, thanks Defnewz for posting it up! Thanks again!

- from one of the blogshops in Malaysia -

* To voice out your e-shopping experiences as the above, click here for details.
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Japanese Diet Secrets

We have written in the past about the "Korean Diet Secret" on how Korean women and men stay fitness. And, in this article we will write about the "Japanese Diet Secret".

Well, if you travel to Japan, you will be shocked by how healthy and slim Japanese people are, and you will definitely see an extremely small percentage of people who are obese or over-weight and even when you do, you will see that their bodies are still nothing compared with what you will see in the United States where as many as 60% of the population has some kind of a weight problem.

Naomi Moriyama, the co-author of "Japanese Women Don't Get Old or Fat: Secrets of My Mother's Tokyo Kitchen" shared the secrets in greater details on how healthy and slim Japanese people are.

Moriyama writes in a very simple format, it is a pleasure to read her book. In her book she describes the Japanese diet along with a bit of Japanese culture.

Below are the key points of her book:
- Japanese eat small amounts of many foods in each meal. Americans eat big amounts of the same food in each meal (e.g. pasta). There is a very old saying in Japan "Hara hachi bunme" (translated as "stop eating when you are 80% full").
- Japanese cooking is very light. They use broths to flavor the food instead of heavy sauces. One of these broths is dashi - it is sold in many gourmet stores or you can make it yourself.
- Japanese eat rice, instead of bread. Rice is better than cheap bread full of sugar, though not superior to all bread.
- Japanese eat fish, vegetables, rice, soy, noodles, tea, and fruits.
- Japanese bring beauty and harmony to the dining table. They use pretty sets of small dishes with different purposes.
- Japanese eat a heavy breakfast. The breakfast in Japan is a complete meal similar to dinner, along with fish and miso soup.
- Japanese do enjoy desserts but not very often and in a smaller amount.
- Japanese walk a lot. Walking or going on a bike is very much a part of daily Japanese life, although they do manufacture a lot of automobiles. Many old buildings do not have elevators and Japanese regulation does not insist on elevators for building with up to four floors - which means, plenty of opportunities to burn calories if you live / work in one of these apartment / office buildings.
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Korean Diet Secrets

Korean women are famous for their slim body and tall.

And the Korean men are well known for their fitness.

How Korean women and men stay fitness? Here are some "Korean Diet Secrets":
- They eat a lot of fish.
- This diet comprises of all the nutrients in a proper ratio.
- It limits your cholesterol consumption as well.
- While the Europeans strive to cut the carbohydrates in their food, the Koreans have an upper hand as their food comprises of 70% good carbohydrates in the form of vegetables and rice.
-The fat content in their meals is also balanced that is 13%.
- The proteins are some what similar to the Europeans that is 14 to 17%.
- Their diet does not have any sugar while the usual European meals have 15% sweeteners. Also these people realize the importance of peace and relaxation inn their lives and they actively work towards spiritual peace in the form of yoga, meditation, etc. They lead almost a stress free life that adds to their health & emotional quotient as well.
- Korean likes to eat Kimchi. Korean Kimchi - Kimchi, sometimes spelled 'kimchee', is a basic staple of the Korean diet.
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Healthy Eating for Your Diet

We all know that we are supposed to eat more fruits and vegetables during our diet. We all know that fruits and vegetables are low in calories and high in fiber, and they contains unique phytochemicals, or antioxidants, that boost your health during our diet.

But which kinds?


Well! It's important to eat a wide variety of colourful fruits and vegetables everyday, because each color contains different sets of phytochemicals that provide different health benefits.

Super Red: Pink grapefruit, red bell peppers, tomatoes and watermelon
Lycopene shows promise in fighting lung and prostate cancers. Lycopene is actually more available after cooking or processing so don't ignore canned tomato paste!

Super Purple: Concord grapes, blueberries and prunes
The anthocyanins that give these fruits their distinctive colors may help ward off heart disease by preventing clot formation. They may also help lower risk of cancer.

Super Green: Spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collard greens and bok choy
Lutein appears to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke as well as guard against age-related macular degeneration. Dark green leafy vegetables are usually high in folate, a B vitamin that shows promising results in preventing heart diseases. In addition, Sulforaphane, a photochemical present in cruciferous vegetables, was found to detoxify cancer-causing chemicals before they do damage the body.

Super Orange: Carrots, mango, pumpkin and oranges
The beta carotenes in these orange super fruits and vegetables may prevent cancer, particularly of the lung, esophagus and stomach. They may also reduce risk of heart disease and improve immune function.

Super White: Cauliflower, mushrooms, banana and onions
These contain anthoxanthins and allicin, which can help lower blood pressure and protect against stomach cancer.
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The Truth about Fashion

Fashion plays a major role in today's society. But who can keep up? There are plenty of options and trends than ever before. And, the key to looking great and shopping smart is being aware of the facts over fiction in today's styles.

In this article, we are going to share a few of the essential tips from the Woolite Fashion Forum new booklet, "Dispelling the Myths about Fashion and Fabric Care".

True or False?

1. Monotones can make you look like you shed up to 10 pounds.
True - You will look pounds thinner if you dress in one tone with just a splash of colour. Create an unbroken line by dressing in a neutral shade like black, navy or beige. Also, adding color with a bright jacket or accessories draws the eye away from your trouble spots. A neutral-toned, longer tailored jacket over a colorful tank or turtleneck can also be slimming.

2. Layers can make you look thinner.
False - This is a big mistake you make when you tie sweaters around your waist to hide your problem areas. Wearing clothing that is baggy or even too tight will accentuate heavier figures. Most women look beautiful in structured, not oversized, clothes. Fitted jackets, tops with scoop necks and blouses with ruffled edges will create a more slimming effect than layers.

3. Your Shoes and Handbags should always match.
False - This is a tale from the past. The days of matching all your accessories are over. You no longer have to worry about finding the perfect shade of green to match your green suit. Don't be afraid to pair a pink clutch when wearing black stilettos. The spring is going to be filled with bright accessories so take a chance on color this season.
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Directory under One Roof

Accessories
Tinkerbell.jo
The Lollipop House
Blinker Bell
Seonmul Shop
Ellie's Charms
Misaki Gallery

Bags or Shoes
The Bag Galore
Triple A Boutique
LoveBag LoveBag

Beauty Products
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Handmade Goodies
One Love Cottage

Apparels
Trendz Fashionz
Balilyder
Pretty Edelweiss Shoppe
Firdainn Korean Fesyen
Jacy Queen
Dress Forever
Grazioso
Black Milk Project
Cutie Fashion Wonderland
Shop-a-holic
Yee Pii's Closet
Kaleidoscope Sunday

Muslim Chic
book.and.mark

Plus-Size
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Lingerie or Swimwears
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Mums, Babies, Children
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Men's Wear
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Second Hand Items
Shopping Gazebo
Tweede-hands
Macam Macam Ada Pre Loved

Mixed
De Mythz
Korean Fashion Station
Irenelim Fashion
Strawberry Bunga
The Rhythm of Closet
Trend Heaven
Anything To Shop

* Click here to find out how your e-shop be listed under our Directory!
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Overweight or Underweight?

A lot of people think they're overweight even though they aren't. Just because you don't measure up to a supermodel doesn't mean you're bigger than you should be! In fact everybody should have some body fat.

How to get to know whether you are overweight or underweight? Calculate your BMI! 
 
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement tool that compares your height to your weight and gives you an indication of whether you are overweight, underweight or at a healthy weight for your height.

Calculate your BMI by entering your height and weight below and find out whether you are overweight?


BMI Categories:
* Underweight = <18.5
* Normal weight = 18.5 - 24.9
* Overweight = 25 - 29.9
* Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

If the BMI-test shows that you are overweight (a BMI number exceeding 25) you should consider doing something about it for the sake of your health.

** This test is meant as a guide only, and should not replace a visit to your doctor to discuss weight problems. The BMI test should not be used by body-builders as the weight of the extra muscles could interfere with the calculation.
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The Truth

"The Truth" is a place where both buyers and sellers can voice out their opinion, their experiences on e-shopping, and letting Defnewz and the readers endeavour to find out the truth.

What is it all about?
* Buyers: Being scammed? Experienced a bad services from an e-shop? Express it here! Worthy services and good deal from an e-shop? Share it here!
* Sellers: Customer backout last minute? Encountered 'puke blood' situation but still need to service your customer with a smile? Just mail in and shout!!

True or False? Defnewz and the readers endeavour to find out the truth about e-shopping for grouses.

Email us your story at defnewz@gmail.com today!

All buyers and sellers are welcome to send in your emails. Should the need arises, these emails will be moderated.

Regards negative emails sent in on a particular e-shop or a customer, the said email would be forwarded to the respective party for clarifications and he / she will be given a grant period of 7 days to clarify. Should the respective party fail to respond within the granted period, the email will be published on "The Truth" in defnewz.blogspot.com.

** Please note that not all stories will be published if the emails are deemed irrelevant, unsuitable or too many similar stories.
** By publishing an email does not indicate that we support any allegations contained within. We also reserve the right to remove any post due to confidential reasons that shall not be revealed.
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I want more traffic in my site!! Where can I advertise?
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Why should I advertise?
* We are Malaysian fashion and lifestyle blogazine that having most of the readers from Malaysia. We have a list of e-shopping directory that operating in Malaysia, and currently all e-shops get to be listed for free on our e-shopping directory and reach out to a majority of tech savvy ladies who loves to shop!

But I can get listed for free, why advertise?
* This is because, you would want to stand out from the whole list of e-shops!

Who is your viewers?
* Our viewers and targeted demographic are:
- Girls / women between age of 15-35 years
- Students from Secondary, College and Undergraduate level
- Young working adults
- Guys / men between age of 15-30 years
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How much do I have to pay for advertising here?
* We have many advertisements slots:
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* Hire an expert to help you then! We do provide banner design service from as low as RM20, mail us at defnewz@gmail.com for the service.

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About Defnewz

Defnewz, a.k.a De Fashion Newz, a Malaysian fashion and lifestyle blogazine, started up on May 20, 2010 because we realised there was no touch base for fashion news in Malaysia. Hence, we will write about fashion in Malaysia, the trends, tips and tricks of fashion, as well as fashion events and sales. And, we will have an extensive directory of online shopping sites for Malaysia over here. So, with the birth of in Defnewz, you can now read and shop at your fingertips for Malaysia's fashion and lifestyle.

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