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Andrey chegodayev asked:


The use of sheer lingerie or other types of intimate apparel can really boost your self-confidence in the bedroom. Both men and women wear sheer lingerie or some other type of bedroom clothing to feel more attractive and comfortable, in a tasteful sort of way.

Women’s lingerie made from sheer fabrics are made into a variety of one and two-piece outfits. One of the most classic of women’s see-through lingerie outfits include the classic bustier and/or corset model. These often come equipped with garter belts and nigh-high stockings.

Another type of lingerie wear that women might wear laced, lined one-piece bodysuit that reveals skin from the top of the bust on upward. Similarly-designed bodysuits might also come in two or three piece sets.

Sometimes the two and three piece bedroom lingerie sets are fitted tight, only covering a minimum of skin. These types are meant to hide just enough of the private areas of a body in order to create some mystery. Other types of lingerie may be more comfortable and still are sexy enough to help a woman feel her best.

These multi-piece sets are often designed into a bikini or chemise style, showing off a woman’s best assets. Men have their share of intimate apparel outfits and pieces to pick from as well.

Of course, the most obvious is the silk or cotton boxer, brief, or bikini underwear and robe. Some of these pieces may come with body-enhancing elements, such as padding or shaping. These are designed for attractiveness as well as comfort.

The above men’s lingerie items describe perhaps a more “traditional” but sexy wear for me. A new trend of men’s clothing is also available. For instance, more risqué see-through pieces made of a lace material are available.

Other exotic men’s lingerie pieces include the nylon men’s nightshirts. These are very similar to the soft and silky-like women’s nightgowns designed primarily for comfort. However, these pieces have often been created for bedroom pleasure. Some of these items open in the back while others have front closure.

Both men and women lingerie-sheer or otherwise-are made from a variety of different materials. Some of the fabrics most often used to create these pieces include satin, silk, cotton, and rayon.

Sometimes synthetic materials are used in the making of these intimate pieces of clothing as well. Nylon, polyester, and spandex materials have all proven to be very useful in making comfortable and sexy bedroom clothing.

John Smith asked:


It’s always pretty safe to say that gentlemen are usually interested, and more than a little intrigued, by ladies stockings. And, while it’s probably safe to say that most women these days prefer the simplicity and comfort of tights for day-to-day wear, the charms of the humble stocking have still to wane.

But what about the Christmas Stocking? It might not be the item that immediately comes to mind when contemplating hosiery, but these little festive socks are essential items during the Christmas period – after all, where else is a girl to store her Stocking Fillers?

However, when it comes to items of clothing for the feet, it’s not all about stockings – whether or not we’re talking about variety that happily accepts Stocking Fillers. There are other vitally important pieces of clothing that we happily place upon our feet, such as socks. Available for pretty much everyone, socks can be manufactured from any number of materials; in their earliest incarnations they were actually made from pieces of animal skin. These days, socks are made from fabrics such as cotton, wool, nylon and polyester, and are available in any number of weird and wonderful designs – there are even some that fit the toes rather like gloves fit fingers, and others that look a little bit like Tabi.

Tabi are traditional Japanese socks. And while not particularly good for use as Stocking Fillers – unless you know someone who would appreciate a pair – they are fantastically useful items of clothing for anyone who likes to wear socks with thong-style sandals such as zori and geta. However, another type of Tabi exists; used by workers such as gardeners, construction-sector employees and farmers, these so-called Jika-Tabi are constructed from an altogether more robust material, and are more likely to be worn as boots, rather than socks – especially as they have a rubber sole.

But, back in the world of stockings, with Christmas fast approaching, you’re going to need something pretty special when it comes to Stocking Fillers. And, whether you’re looking to buy for a loved-one, or even a younger member of the family, making sure your Stocking Fillers score well on the sweetness factor is sure to be the secret of success this Christmas.

So, if you’re buying for a younger member of the family, why not opt for the fantastic Flying Monkey? With the ability to fly over a distance of up to 15-metres, and at the same time able to make hilarious ape-like noises, Flying Monkey is guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face – no matter what the age. And seeing as Flying Monkey has a number of cute friends, including Flying Chicken and the incredible Flying Frog, these fantastic Stocking Fillers are more than capable of trebling the fun this Christmas.

But if you’re looking for cute Stocking Fillers this Christmas, why not go for a cuddly Teddy Bear? With a name that reportedly goes back to a hunting trip in November 1902 that involved former US President Theodore Roosevelt, Teddy Bears are predominantly made for children; however, a number of notable exceptions have become expensive collectors items, and museums have even been created in honour of these tiny toys.

So, this Christmas, for the ultimate in cute and cuddly Stocking Fillers, why not give the Personalised Christmas Teddy Bear a try? Sporting an attractive red jumper – that can be personalised with any name, up to 15-characters in length – the Personalised Christmas Teddy Bear is a wonderfully sweet addition to any family. He even wears an attractive red Christmas hat, which more than slightly resembles a traditional Camauro hat. Worn by the Pope, Camauro hats are customarily constructed from either red velvet or wool, and sport a trim made from white ermine – although they’re only usually worn during the colder winter months.

However, this Christmas, hats might not be the best type of Stocking Fillers – although they might make an amazing gift providing they’re neatly wrapped and placed underneath the tree.

Michael Marchese asked:


People use denier nylon to measure the weight or thickness of spun fiber. It also measures durability, yarns and fineness of the fiber filaments of both synthetic and natural materials. Materials high in denier have characteristically thick fibers and materials that contain a small amount of denier have thinner fibers. People use them to make items such as tents, taffeta floors, stockings and other forms of clothing. A person may dye nylon especially when the fabric contains a small amount of denier. When the fibers are thin, the dye easily penetrates each fiber thus making it easier for it to dry. When dying fabrics or materials that have high denier content, one should heat up the dye in order to increase the speed of the dyeing process.

When shopping for fabrics rich in denier nylon, a person may browse the internet to locate online fabric companies that vend them. There are two main classifications of denier nylon namely total denier and filament denier. When fibers measure less than one denier, specialists term it as a micro fiber. Normal nylons that have denier measure about ten micrometers. Designers, those specialize in making pantyhose and tights, use denier to quantify the density of the woven fibers. This assists in determining the elasticity and opaqueness of the fibers or clothing in general. Denier nylon is similar to ‘mommes’, which is a measurement unit for silk density in fabrics. Estimating the denier content in nylon assists one, in making materials that are durable and easy to clean.

Depletion of the denier content in nylon material or fabric may cause the material to appear old. Denier nylon fabrics that have thick fibers are more durable, though they may cost slightly more than those that contain thinner fibers. Items such as shawls, scarves and leggings have strong and thick fibers that make them durable and warm. Denier nylon determines the texture of materials made of nylon thus; fabric-manufacturing companies use it in accordance with the standard procedures. Each classification of nylon materials has a particular texture. When using the correct standard measurements, a person should be able to produce items that have suitable texture, elasticity, firmness and a suitable degree of penetration. Manufacturers have a standard quantification that they use when producing denier nylon.

Many manufacturers use nylon to produce materials such as parachutes, and bulletproof garments. People initially used silk to produce the latter and as time elapsed, they discovered that nylon fibers behaved in a similar manner to silk fibers. This prompted them to start using nylon, silk or a mixture of both in making tents and other waterproof materials. Inferior materials or products in the market may be due to low denier nylon content. To know whether nylon materials are of quality, one should hold them up to compare the weights. Those that are heavier probably have stronger and thicker fibers while those that are lighter might have thinner and weaker fibers. Most, if not all nylon materials, are waterproof and this is why manufacturers make raincoats using this material. Others who use it include fashion designer use it to create unique designs.

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


Ikea is one of the most popular stores that you can find in the world. This store was founded by one Swedish businessman named Ingvar Kamprad. The store was first launched in 1942. At this time the products that were sold were pens, watches, nylon stockings, jewelry, picture frames and table runners. The other products that have made Ikea famous namely their furniture line was introduced to the world at a later date.

The furniture was unique as opposed to the usual run of the mill furniture. With your usual furniture the products are fully assembled and in one piece. The Ikea furniture on the other hand was produced in the Ikea factory and sold to the customer in a condition that made it easy for the customer to decide how to place and fix their new furniture up.

This line of Ikea furniture was released during the time period of 1955. Today while these goods are the staple products of the Ikea stores there are many different products that are introduced. These are all made with the idea of giving customers good quality yet very affordable.

As you enter an Ikea store you will notice some arrows or footsteps on the ground. These are the store guiding markers. With these you will be able to make your way through the entire store. As you pass the many sections you will see many different products that you can use. These items are excellent for your personal life, decorating your home and even providing great solutions for creating a business environment where you can work successfully.

The Ikea stores are laid out in manner that allows people to see what they want and then feel how these products actually fit them. You will be allowed to relax on sofas, chairs, and beds and see if they are as comfortable as you like. You will also be able to see how a certain living room arrangement will work. The many products that are available at Ikea are all designed to combine elegance with space saving functionality.

This means you will find many types of furniture that will provide storage space at the same time as they serve a decorative function. When you start shopping in Ikea you will see many items that you will want to have in your home.

So why are you waiting. Grab hold of a golf pen – supplied by Ikea – and a store map. Now armed with these and your trusty measuring tape see what great products you will be able to find. Remember to stop by the Ikea restaurants and try out their great tasting Swedish foods to satisfy your shopping induced hunger pangs.

John Smith asked:


The history of the humble stocking goes back a long way. Designed to cover the foot and part of the legs, this item of ladies apparel – although, it has to be said that men can also wear stockings if they so choose, but that’s another story – can be made from materials such as silk or nylon, and come in a variety of styles; they can be worn as either self-supporting hold-ups, garments that require a suspender belt, stockings which require support from a garter, and even as tights – although the latter are not designed as separate garments for each leg.

Interestingly, the world of stockings and tights has a complete lexicon of terminology, which many men may or may not be entirely familiar with. Thigh-high and knee-high options are pretty much self-explanatory – as should be seamless varieties – but there are terms which might be more confusing to the non-expert. Fencenet stockings, for example, are similar to their well-known cousin the fishnet, but have a far wider pattern. Then, of course, there is the fully-fashioned stocking, which are knitted flat. However, after knitting, the fabric is cut and then sewn with a seam at the back. This type of stocking should never be confused with the mock seam variety, which is a seamless stocking that has been kitted out with a false seam.

However, perhaps unbelievably, these garments do have a relevance to the Christmas period. Indeed, our whole tradition of hanging Christmas stockings, and stuffing lots of amazing Stocking Fillers inside, does have its origins in the hanging of stockings over the fireplace to dry. But now, times have changed, and things have moved on a little bit. Whether or not ladies still choose to hang their stockings over – or in front – of a fireplace to dry, Christmas stockings are often placed at the top – or foot – of a bed, and can be styled into all sorts of weird and wonderful designs.

But what about the gifts? Well, when it comes to stocking fillers for her, it all depends upon the personality and tastes of the person you’re buying for; having an idea of the type of message you’re looking to convey also helps. If you’re looking for a gift with a romantic edge that is guaranteed to make her heart melt, why not opt for a My Last Rolo? Made from either hallmarked silver or gold, the My Last Rolo is presented in a beautiful presentation gift box and is arguably one of the best stocking fillers for showing someone how much you care.

Now produced by Nestle, the Rolo came to symbolise true love after the introduction of an advertising campaign, where it was asked if the viewer loved “anyone enough to give them your last Rolo?” And as it’s certainly true that Rolos are tasty chocolate treats – not to mention fairly irresistible –to offer someone something that you ultimately crave yourself is surely one of the most unselfish acts of love possible? And if this ultimate act of love comes amongst stocking fillers – and made of much more durable material than chocolate – so much the better.

In the US, the rights to the Rolo brand are held by the Hershey Company, an American manufacturer of chocolate since the company was created in 1894. The company even has its own process or manufacturing chocolate; dubbed the Hershey Process, the method makes it possible to create milk chocolate in a manner that makes it less vulnerable to the freshness of the milk used. However, as the process is still a trade secret, the exact details of the Hershey Process remain unclear.

Chocolate treats aside, however you plan to thrill her this Christmas – and whichever stocking fillers you eventually opt for – make sure you give her a Christmas holiday to remember. Treat her to breakfast in bed, humour every whim and wish – no matter how small – and you’re sure to get all of your Christmas desires fulfilled in return. After all, it is the season of goodwill!