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This year's fashion trends for men are following the same path as last year with a few new twists. Preppy is still in but don't pull out your old high school cardigan. The styles have been smartened up a bit. Argyle sweaters are back again this year along with cardigans and sweater vests. Pair them with suits, sports jackets or a pea coat. The western look is also in but don't overdo it. This is still the east coast.

The season's male fashions continue with paisley, checks, plaids and even florals for men's button down shirts. Pair these with black chinos (yes it says black not khaki) or grey jeans (the new in color for men

And speaking of color, dark reds, black, navy and purple in addition to grey are making the scene for men this fall. If you aren't brave enough to wear a purple shirt, then try it in accessories like a tie. Grey is back in a big way in the grey suit. Pinstripes are still going strong but grey flannel suits are in with a vengeance.

The other "in" fabric this season is velvet even for men, but if that is a little too over the top for you, then stick with corduroy.

No matter what you do for fall fashion, be comfortable, be yourself and look good!

Indra A Books, author of this and many other lifestyle articles, is the owner and founder of ON THE GO 4 U, Personal Shoppers & Concierge Service in the Washington DC metropolitan area. The companys creed is to provide its clients with the ultimate life management experience. In addition to its shopping and concierge services, ON THE GO 4 U also publishes a monthly e-zine and conducts workshops on wardrobe, entertaining and decorating. For more information about the author and ON THE GO 4 U, please visit http://www.onthego4u.net

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Herbal teas have long been known to have medicinal benefits as well as being tasty to drink! Some of my favorite teas are chamomile tea, jasmine tea and ginger tea. Each of these has a distinctive taste as well as health benefit.

Chamomile tea is a favorite herbal tea that many use if they have trouble sleeping. It has natural sedative, antiinflamatory and antispasmodic properties so is also good for cramps. Due to its calming benefits it is often used to help relieve anxiety. It is rich in essential oil and can help the digestive system function properly. Chamomile is also very good for your skin and you can wet a cloth in the tea and use it as a skin cleanser or compress.

Jasmine tea is a combination of green tea leaves and jasmine flowers. It has a lovely jasmine scent and flabor with all the wonderful antioxidant properties of the green tea. Jasmine tea has long been used for its relaxing and warming qualities and is also soothing to the digestive system. This tea also may help lower cholesterol according to recent studies and may even help with longevity.

Ginger tea has powerful medicinal properties. It is reputed to be a aphrodisiac and can help freshen your breath! It has anti fungal and anti spasmodic properties and can help sooth stomach upset by neutralizing acids and aiding digestion. Ginger is also reputed to help relieve nausea, motion sickness, dizziness, flatulence and even help to ease muscle pain.

To properly make herbal tea, use 1 tea bag per person or, if you are making it from the dried herbs, use 1 teaspoon of the herb. Add boiling water to the herb mixture and let sit for 5 minutes. Dont let it sit for too long or it will start to taste bitter. Dont drink it too soon or the herb wont have imparted its flavor into the water enough. Typically herbal teas are taken black but you could add a little milk or some sugar or honey to taste if you like.

Lee Dobbins is owner and editor of Vitamin and Herb Guide For Natural Care and Healing where you can find out more about the healing benefits of herbs.

The internet opens up a whole new world when it comes to getting the best and cheapest bargains and when it comes to getting car finance you can use it to get the cheapest car finance quotes possible. A much better way than searching through the vast amount of lenders yourself is to go with a specialist broker. A broker has the knowledge and means to find you the best deal in the shortest time possible which can help to save you a great deal of money.

While car finance isnt that hard to find when you go online, sorting through the vast amount of online insurers does take time and you will have to search if you want the cheapest car finance quotes. Knowing where to look for the best deals can be a problem and very often while you get a cheap quote; it isnt the cheapest out there.

A car loan is always to the best way when it comes to getting cheap finance. If your broker searches for a fixed rate loan then you can take advantage of the fact that the repayments on the loan will stay the same despite what the rate of interest does. Perhaps the only downside to a fixed rate loan is that if the interest rates are particularly high at the moment then this will reflect on the quote and if they should come down, then you are stuck paying more.

Some providers will also throw in extras to entice you to go with them when taking out a car loan, for example they might offer 6 months free insurance alongside the loan or so much off the cost of tax. Again, a broker will be able to find these deals along with a low rate of interest for you.

One of the biggest advantages of taking a car loan is that you are able to shop around when it actually comes to buying the car. Very often you will be able to get something knocked off the asking price of the car at a dealership or you have the option of going to a private buyer. A car loan is the cheapest way of financing your new car and going with a broker to find you the cheapest car finance quotes is the best solution.

Louis Rix is a Director of NetCars, one of the UK's leading motoring websites. First established in January 2000, it provides a used car search NetCars also provide finance, loans and insurance.