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Steps Involved in Strategic Planning

With any recession in business activity, luxury goods lose sales volume much more quickly than do necessities. Luxury items carry a much higher markup than necessities. In hard times the demand for diamonds decreases very rapidly, while the demand for foodstuffs is only slightly affected. Diamonds show a much higher percentage of profit than: foodstuffs, […]

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Vintage Plastic Jewelry

The first pieces of plastic jewelry I bought were made form a material invented by the Belgian chemist, Dr Leo Baekeland around 1908 that he named Bakelite. Bakelite did not readily conduct electricity or heat and consequently it was used extensively in the manufacture of electrical products. It could be moulded into extravagant shapes, perfect […]

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Wholesale Wigs

Wholesale wigs can be purchased from local stores as well as online. When selecting, potential customers may choose from available designs or opt to place special orders. It is important to find a reputed manufacturer, as the need for wholesale wigs may be sudden. In such instances, it is advisable to verify the manufacturers reputation, […]

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Corsets and the Movies

In the fetish and BDSM literature, there is often much emphasis on tightlacing. In this case, the corset may still be underwear rather than outerwear. There was a brief revival of the corset in the late 1940s and early 1950s, in the form of the waist cincher sometimes called a “waspie”. This was used to […]

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Cloth Dolls

Cloth dolls are not also just meant as toys but as work of arts as well. Soft bodied dolls have been used in centuries past to display elaborate costumes and dresses. Some of these dolls are sold to enthusiasts and collectors while some are made for the enjoyment of the makers themselves. Vintage cloth dolls […]