Neon Trees

Ridiculously fabulous song and video by Neon Trees '1983'

Stunning

Natalie Portman is jaw dropping stunning in this Lanvin dress.

photo credit: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

Teen Suicide: The Signs

• Suicide rate in young people is increasing.
• Suicide is uncommon in children under the age of 10.
• There are many more attempted suicides than completed suicides.
• Between 60 - 80% of youth have sought help within the previous month before the suicide.
• There is an increased risk if the youth has a previous history of attempted suicide.
• Many competed suicides are well planned.

Risk Factors:

• Problems with school or the law.
• Break-up of romance.
• Unexpected pregnancy.
• A stressful family life (having parents who are depressed or are substance abusers, or a family history of suicide)
• Loss of security…fear of authority, peers, group or gang members.
• Stress due to new situations; college or relocating to a new community.
• Failing in school or failing to pass an important test.
• Seriously injuring another person or causing another person’s death (example automobile accident.)
• Major loss of a loved one, divorce in the family, a trauma.

Warning Signs:

• Abrupt changes in personality.
• Giving away possessions.
• Previous suicide attempt.
• Use of drugs and/or alcohol.
• Change in eating pattern.
• Significant weight change.
• Insomnia/oversleeping.
• Unwillingness/inability to communicate.
• Depression.
• Extreme or extended boredom.
• Accident prone (carelessness).
• Unusual sadness, loneliness, talk of wanting to die.
• Neglect of work/appearance.
• Rebelliousness.
• Reckless behaviour.
• Chronic pain, panic or anxiety

Call The Kids’ Help Phone: 
1-800-668-6868 (24 hours) 
24hr Distress Line:
1-866-661-3311 
Call 911 
Call 1-800-SUICIDE:
1-800-784-2433

"Silence Kills. Talk to your teens about suicide prevention."

(taken from Teen Suicide Prevention) 

Shoe Quotes

“You put high heels on and you change” -Manolo Blahnik

“If you haven’t got it, fake it! Too short? Wear big high heels, but do practise walking! -Victoria Beckham

“Terrorism, hurricanes, and acts of God can’t part a true Imelda from her shoes,” -Jane Blahnik

“I don’t know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot!” - Marilyn Monroe

“Give a girl the correct footwear and she can conquer the world” -Bette Midler

”Really and truly you can never have too many pairs; they are all different. You need a pair for every mood - and everyone knows that women have a lot of different moods.” -Unknown

ALDO Shoes

Fabulous shoes from ALDO to add to your closet...and the best news is they won't kill your wallet (which means you can buy more than just one pair...). It's affordable chic at it's finest.

Think of them as 'must have' staples for your wardrobe - key pieces in classic colours that will carry you through any fashion trend (soft and feminine or tough and edgy)...they are the perfect accent to any look.


You'll love them season after season.  Le sigh.


Signed,
An equal opportunity shoe lover.