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I'm a freelance writer and as you can see my pen name is Maxwell Payne, which some of you may see as a play on a name of a popular video game character, but I assure you that it was chosen for reasons which may never be known. I write a variety of articles

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Style & Beauty > Shoes When you should use an arch support insert in your shoes: 1 of 7
Arch supports are excellent for people who spend long periods of times on their feet. They are also very useful for people with all kind of foot types from flat feet to high arches. I have high arches so I find them very beneficial for my particular style of shoes. The first sign that you should purchase some arch supports i... More..
Style & Beauty > Accessories Assessing the trend of designer eyewear: 1 of 6
There are two main problems with trends in the designer eyewear industry. First of all 'it' frames that are the current trend tend to be highly overpriced. Second of all these trendy frames are generally only considered 'in fashion' for a season or two making the high price hardly worth the investment. It seems that today ev... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Teenagers and body image issues: 12 of 30
All adolescents are susceptible to the psychological phenomenon known as 'the imaginary audience'. What this means is that most teenagers are extremely concerned with what others think of them because at this stage they really believe that everyone is constantly watching them, analyzing them, and making judgments about them.... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Men's shoes: Tips for buying an appropriate pair of dress shoes: 2 of 5
The men's dress shoe. A staple of any well dressed man's wardrobe and a classic fashion look that will never go out of style. There are two main colors of dress shoes or formal shoes for men, brown and black. There are also various levels of formality of dress shoes for various occasions. A man should own one pair for each l... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes When to replace running shoes: 8 of 14
Depending on how often you run and how far you run, your running shoes can last you 3 months or 3 years although the average time until replacement generally falls around 1 year. Noticeable signs that it is time to replace your running shoes are sponginess in their support when wearing them, highly worn down traction and sol... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care How to reduce and combat body odor: 10 of 17
There are ways to reduce and combat body odor without resorting to using abrasive substances such as vinegar and harsh body wash. It is important to note that removing all bacteria on your skin is not a healthy thing to do, many bacteria on your skin are actually helpful to the health of you and your skin. Showering regularl... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Why women buy shoes that hurt their feet: 40 of 59
Really it isn't that their buying shoes because they hurt their feet; rather they are buying shoes that look good and are super stylish. The bad side effect is of course that these shoes may look good but they are in fact very painful to wear. Pain aside wearing stiletto heels and high heels leads to major health problems la... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice How to care for jeans: 3 of 4
Caring for your jeans. Nothing feels quite as good to wear as a perfect fitting pair of jeans. You want all of your pairs of jeans to last as long as possible, which is why you shouldn't wash them often. You may be surprised to discover that many pairs of jeans are actually quite delicate due to the popularity of distressed ... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry How long will the bling bling trend last?: 3 of 4
Bling bling is clearly a trend and is prevalent in the 'hip hop ' culture that has been sweeping the world from inner city ghettos to suburban America to the cities of Japan and Europe. Bling bling is essentially a term used for excessive jewlery that 'blings' or sparkles and is shiny. Many rap and hip hop superstars spend u... More..
Style & Beauty > Accessories Men's fashion: How to choose an appropriate tie: 7 of 7
With many choices for which tie to select it can be tricky to pick out the perfect tie to go with the rest of your attire. One general rule when selecting a tie to wear is to stick with solid colors when you are wearing a solid color suit or when you want to convey an image of attitude and commanding confidence. Colors most ... More..