Happy Spring Day!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To mark the start of Spring, I am thrilled to be featured on the lovely blog, <a href="http://becomingyou.co.za/2011/08/31/what-i-sam-from-frills-and-thrills/">Becoming You.</a> Blogging supermum Kathryn asked me a few interesting things about myself for her interview series called "What I..." You can read it <a href="http://becomingyou.co.za/2011/08/31/what-i-sam-from-frills-and-thrills/">here.</a> I must admit that I hadn't really thought of any of these until she asked. It actually got me to philosophize a bit. Thanks Kathryn!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wishing everyone on the south side of the globe a Happy Spring Day! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmtk5Sx8kkW2p_sYvRxnGVoUhpWZtz2I3eNQT2zuBtq19nivtNwpTRVWMA7JuSzd8Imx1HsHMouyzFWI7HNUEm7Arpht5DtVq1ifdfIW_gXiVfzdqUwa1Pw1MsUEPr5hHsxc4b0_JvoPb/s1600/spring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmtk5Sx8kkW2p_sYvRxnGVoUhpWZtz2I3eNQT2zuBtq19nivtNwpTRVWMA7JuSzd8Imx1HsHMouyzFWI7HNUEm7Arpht5DtVq1ifdfIW_gXiVfzdqUwa1Pw1MsUEPr5hHsxc4b0_JvoPb/s1600/spring.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">"I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, </span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic</span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> waiting somewhere behind the morning."</span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">John Boyton Priestley</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span></div></span>

Happy Spring Day!

To mark the start of Spring, I am thrilled to be featured on the lovely blog, Becoming You. Blogging supermum Kathryn asked me a few interesting things about myself for her interview series called "What I..." You can read it here. I must admit that I hadn't really thought of any of these until she a…

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The Savvy Girls Guide To Purple Shaded Eyes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ-Rq26AVxqrSFL9vYUltIVspYz4mXogedF-1y83fPfU9hSXmqJuHNGkFpLqS7QUcXuMblhtNPnRyWY08fIZi6mc5_BHeLZlUjXSSwW_2D5SXsHZS6XVK_R2LEkuxoYh4VogxGNs0MX6LN/s1600/purple1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNObd-a6AYjgkQu5ZonRDV7er6VMrhZ3jPZIYEdQs3FwLLr6rWnhFfIjPGkSLIn6SPPGI7lMJFs8HljHF7AvBxIZ2SW_X5X7llsBPkXK07dLPqinEdnRpD011Q5Nv_Ycrhe6MeQP8GLOux/s1600/purple1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNObd-a6AYjgkQu5ZonRDV7er6VMrhZ3jPZIYEdQs3FwLLr6rWnhFfIjPGkSLIn6SPPGI7lMJFs8HljHF7AvBxIZ2SW_X5X7llsBPkXK07dLPqinEdnRpD011Q5Nv_Ycrhe6MeQP8GLOux/s400/purple1.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I noticed the gorgeous Katerina Graham wearing bright purple eyeshadow at the <i>Teen Choice Awards</i> earlier this month. It's a very bold look, definitely not one for shrinking violets. But Kat carried it off beautifully. The striking violet colour complimented her green eyes. She wisely kept the rest of her make-up very subtle, with dusky rose blush and nude lips.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Recreating this look can be quite tricky; you don't want people to stare at you and wonder if you've done your makeup in the dark. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Choose a matt eye shadow for daywear and a shimmery one for night time. Try a pale lavender to start, if you like the effect, you can experiment with darker shades like plum or mauve. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are some tips on how to keep it classy and pull it off as well as Kat.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Get The Look</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Use an eye primer or concealer to hide any dark circles under the eyes & brighten up lids.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Sweep a light lilac shade over your entire lid, stopping just under the brow bone.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Layer with a darker shade of purple, starting at the outer corner of your eye, blending inwards to the middle.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Add a shimmer or highlighter to the inner corners of your eyelid. Gold or silver works well. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. For more definition, line eyes with a dark grey or black eye pencil.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. To get Kat's complete look, use a purple eye pencil or the same shade of purple eye shadow to line your bottom eyelids. Alternatively, you can use a silver-grey liner. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. Finish off with a good coating of black mascara. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. Keep the rest of your make-up toned down with lightly blushed cheeks and clear lipgloss.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Nice To Try</span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqiHV6GlfsdtGWZtmbyTl7u-wbyGs9W1CNYHVfP_TstZ9FkWRgRe-Qlmq7UGJuqagd9xj6NKAq-m0BLNuY5LkUBp_mZ4LrbYxXoFU9KT05B4_WBMlgNeBlCSV9ho3HoA1gY8OfcEaAn1Xo/s1600/purple+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqiHV6GlfsdtGWZtmbyTl7u-wbyGs9W1CNYHVfP_TstZ9FkWRgRe-Qlmq7UGJuqagd9xj6NKAq-m0BLNuY5LkUBp_mZ4LrbYxXoFU9KT05B4_WBMlgNeBlCSV9ho3HoA1gY8OfcEaAn1Xo/s640/purple+5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Top Row</span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Kanebo</span></b></i> Eyeshadow palette ES04. Four blendable shades including a shimmery aubergine and soft pink highlighter.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Stila</span></b></i> eyeshadow duo in Orchid. Two complementary shades of purple.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Yves Saint Laurent</span></b></i> Ombres 5 Lumiéres in Lilac Sky. Five harmonious colours in brighter and lighter highly pigmented purple shades.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Middle Row</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Make Up Forever</span></b></i> eyeshadow in Deep Plum. A matt texture with a satin finish and a hint of shimmer.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Maybelline</span></i></b> Expertwear eyeshadow quad in Amethyst Smokes. A crease proof quad that instructs you where to place each colour.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The Body Shop</span></i></b> Baked to Last eyeshadow in Amethyst. An iridescent indigo eyeshadow duo.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Last Row </span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Dior</span></i></b> 5 Colour Eyeshadow in Petal Shine. Pastel shades for a more subtle look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Clinique</span></i></b> Colour Surge eyeshadow quad in Plum Seduction. Pretty purple powder shadows that can be used separately or all together.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Lancomé</span></i></b> Colour Design 5 Shadow & Liner Palette in Mauve Cherie. Long wearing shades to create a seamless, smokey look.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These eyeshadow palettes are available in department stores like <i>Edgars</i> or <i>Stuttafords</i>, and at <i>Sephora,</i> <i>SAKS</i> and <i>Harrods</i> overseas.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Celebrity Inspired Looks</span></span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These looks show that purple shaded eyes suit all skin tones, hair and eye colours. Notice that the rest of their make up is left soft and natural, with a dash of pale pink lip gloss.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSAx01XhgeDV6pWcg3ra7tNUbTn33-dIu0pJlaWnZ8Vw-VBYhhJjWp4F4luXfF6mYUqAlyM2yfdJoh7pZaPRtRg6WnIagxAuzKOSGOSctYrt32c4QHhfUM6RFP_0hZrzKlQ9K2i6jh677u/s1600/purple3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSAx01XhgeDV6pWcg3ra7tNUbTn33-dIu0pJlaWnZ8Vw-VBYhhJjWp4F4luXfF6mYUqAlyM2yfdJoh7pZaPRtRg6WnIagxAuzKOSGOSctYrt32c4QHhfUM6RFP_0hZrzKlQ9K2i6jh677u/s640/purple3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Top Row</span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Rachel McAdams'</b></span></i> orchid shaded eyelids work wonderfully with her blonde hair and blue-green eyes.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Redhead</span></span><b> Emma Stone</b></span></i> wears a shimmery lilac highlighter that extends up unto her eyebrows.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Keri Hilson's</span></b> hazel eyes are brightened by a vivid violet colour.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Scarlett Johansson</span></i></b> combined pink and purple to create a pretty and eye catching look.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Bottom Row</span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Emily Browning</span></i></b> wears a smokey aubergine look that accentuates her green eyes.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b><i>Katy Perry,</i></b></span> who is always one for the bold and unusual, mixed bright violet and lime.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Model <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Frida Gustavsson</span></i></b> shows off dramatic purple smeared eyes at <i>Jason Wu's </i>Spring 2011 fashion show.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Eva Longoria</span></i></b> bats her false lashes under a richly pigmented violet shade.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is not a look for everyday, but instead for an occasion where you would really like to stand out. It's also projects a youthful, playful image. I have yet to find the courage to wear it out in society. What are your thoughts on this beauty trend? </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

The Savvy Girls Guide To Purple Shaded Eyes

I noticed the gorgeous Katerina Graham wearing bright purple eyeshadow at the Teen Choice Awards earlier this month. It's a very bold look, definitely not one for shrinking violets. But Kat carried it off beautifully. The striking violet colour complimented her green eyes. She wisely kept the rest o…

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Who Wore The Fay Trench Coat Better?

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Who Wore It Better?</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Fay Metropolitan Folie Trench<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's Pippa Middleton vs Kylie Minogue on this version of 'Who Wore It Better?'. The Brit it-chick and the Aussie songstress were spotted in the same trench coat on the streets of London this week. Their black belted trench coat with cream piping is by clothing brand <i>Fay. </i></span></span></span></span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /><br /></i></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_fUJEN5cXewZp_JcHRh67rXbsnYgAyDukh-d1-IyiXNgRJdCvpSIw-gPZVCNdieFqPfan7ZSjzZG3b5wn1aePumGU7tYW0Zh9m3kiMxHLSS8yr_i4tbr9NmFC3v_lIhfCGEYg1pxVZix/s1600/fay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_fUJEN5cXewZp_JcHRh67rXbsnYgAyDukh-d1-IyiXNgRJdCvpSIw-gPZVCNdieFqPfan7ZSjzZG3b5wn1aePumGU7tYW0Zh9m3kiMxHLSS8yr_i4tbr9NmFC3v_lIhfCGEYg1pxVZix/s640/fay.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left: Pippa</b> wore her trench over a black and white dress, with a cream handbag, large sunnies and cream pumps.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right: Kylie</b> looked chic wearing her <i>Fay</i> Folie trench with black skinny trousers, a black handbag and high black heels.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can't decide on who wore it better because I think both ladies are spot on with their choice of styling. Do you agree?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Who Wore The Fay Trench Coat Better?

Who Wore It Better?Fay Metropolitan Folie TrenchIt's Pippa Middleton vs Kylie Minogue on this version of 'Who Wore It Better?'. The Brit it-chick and the Aussie songstress were spotted in the same trench coat on the streets of London this week. Their black belted trench coat with cream piping is by …

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Tuesday Thrills - Theodora & Callum Scarves

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of my favourite accessories is a pretty scarf. There are so many wears to wear them and a well-matched, beautifully draped scarf can brighten up any outfit. When it comes to designer scarves, <i>Theodora and Callum</i> are <i>the</i> brand to have. Based in New York, this design duo are creatively influenced by exotic cultures and locations like Bali, Morocco, Turkey, India and the Mediterranean. Their use of colours and eclectic, ethnic prints are a testament to their intercontinental inspired collection. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Theodora and Callum</i> scarves are loved by celebs like Heidi Klum, Jessica Alba, The Kardashian crew, Minka Kelly, Selma Blair and Julia Roberts. The 'Multi Tie All' scarves impress with their versatility - they can be worn as sarongs, dresses, shawls, scarves, skirts or even be used as a beach blanket. There is also a line of 'Wearable Art' scarves, that are all crafted, printed and designed by hand. The styles and prints are so distinct and unique, that you can spot a <i>T&C</i> scarf anywhere. The use of soft, luxurious fabrics like cashmere and linen render them slightly pricey; however each one is a timeless, investment piece. <i>Theodora and Callum</i> also make matching shoes, espadrilles, jewellery and bags. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are some of my favourite scarves from their current range.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgavZSgCKqSm06pAP9JpzkAm4l9wAf2kZa_8FYIlCRY3tL3ghgA0U6LCLPJZUAJv2TuremWP3HtLuZHO3zAqfvEv3oJSe8x3YW2FVVxXxAbuRupECfKUJnNYxkaLvWhg5IKuca5rw_xmQ/s1600/t%2526c1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgavZSgCKqSm06pAP9JpzkAm4l9wAf2kZa_8FYIlCRY3tL3ghgA0U6LCLPJZUAJv2TuremWP3HtLuZHO3zAqfvEv3oJSe8x3YW2FVVxXxAbuRupECfKUJnNYxkaLvWhg5IKuca5rw_xmQ/s640/t%2526c1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Magenta Theodora Lattice Fringe Scarf. Love the vibrant pink colour. $69 / R486</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Pink Multi India Fringe Wearable Art Scarf. $59 / R416</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Wisteria Theodora Lattice Fringe Scarf. $88 / R620</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Purple Multi Ikat Tie All Scarf. $175 / R1233</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_iqSQuVHuSBCVV5f06iIjYRaEeR-fZK7NVkpekCbYvuqtchD9isECOTUMBrQp4TcDFvTs-SaK2fOToQCGa5_k3mVr5SFnpbY74MyKRkKHPUBcUVU5zJSc9M5CqaQ-QCvEy-S1p2_XOI/s1600/t%2526c2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_iqSQuVHuSBCVV5f06iIjYRaEeR-fZK7NVkpekCbYvuqtchD9isECOTUMBrQp4TcDFvTs-SaK2fOToQCGa5_k3mVr5SFnpbY74MyKRkKHPUBcUVU5zJSc9M5CqaQ-QCvEy-S1p2_XOI/s640/t%2526c2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Teal Multi Tiger Key Wearable Art Scarf. $155 / R1092</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Blue Multi Navajo Tie All Scarf. $175 / R1233</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Cobalt C Cashmere Scarf. $298 / R2100</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Blue Multi Paisley Wearable Art Scarf. $89 / R627</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zTTywpZkGodq98RF-wMcYWNny5sQs3v2kLUuL2MloQck0JxNzAp5eLzxAv4CKb0mNd5fS2sy6w2XJPdZcj312rCF_qC-dfO2SDpiVEx0jiiKg0FTHqFgu25IpHnxGfZu8zmgqP6VbEA/s1600/t%2526c3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zTTywpZkGodq98RF-wMcYWNny5sQs3v2kLUuL2MloQck0JxNzAp5eLzxAv4CKb0mNd5fS2sy6w2XJPdZcj312rCF_qC-dfO2SDpiVEx0jiiKg0FTHqFgu25IpHnxGfZu8zmgqP6VbEA/s640/t%2526c3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Blue Multi Monaco Metallic Stripe Scarf. $49 / R345</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Pastel Multi Ombre Jersey Scarf. $79 / R557</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Rose Theodora Lattice Fringe Scarf. $88 / R620</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Purple Multi Feathers Wearable Art Scarf. $89 / R627</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegd3FG5zsbAxPLW1LK8OF39uaImEoBjISxdnv_gTyCeInWbOOUnz-jw8aYUdgwgWxjcBv4Q9xw61w5_Vys2mhoiDMogA66VqNtTyJNOJSyLYIfqIcl831au7wlJF_S46UB_yhHxme4Z0/s1600/t%2526c4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegd3FG5zsbAxPLW1LK8OF39uaImEoBjISxdnv_gTyCeInWbOOUnz-jw8aYUdgwgWxjcBv4Q9xw61w5_Vys2mhoiDMogA66VqNtTyJNOJSyLYIfqIcl831au7wlJF_S46UB_yhHxme4Z0/s640/t%2526c4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Camel Multi Paint Burst Wearable Art Scarf. $155 / R1092</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Olive Theodora Lattice Fringe Scarf. $88 / R620</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Olive Multi Batik Leaf Wearable Art Scarf. $89 / R627</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Black Multi Leopard Wearable Art Scarf. $155 / R1092</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Visit the <a href="http://www.theodoraandcallum.com/">Theodora and Callum website</a> to see more of their 'visually stunning' designs. And while you're there, click on the 'Ways to Wear' icon, which provides you with instructional videos on different ways to wear scarves - looped, knotted, belted, braided, draped, as a cape, dress or skirt. It's really enlightening, you will find so many more ways to multi-task the scarves you already have. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The online <i>Theodora and Callum</i> store only offers postage in the US, but you can purchase your T&C scarf from <a href="http://www.singer22.com/">Singer22</a>, as they provide shipping around the world.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span id="goog_563537969"></span><span id="goog_563537970"></span>

Tuesday Thrills - Theodora & Callum Scarves

One of my favourite accessories is a pretty scarf. There are so many wears to wear them and a well-matched, beautifully draped scarf can brighten up any outfit. When it comes to designer scarves, Theodora and Callum are the brand to have. Based in New York, this design duo are creatively influenced …

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Divas and Darlings - MTV VMA's 2011

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><i>MTV</i> Video Music Awards 2011</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The <i>MTV</i> Video Music Awards were held last night in Los Angeles, and as always there were a few surprises on the red carpet, not all of them good. These are the best, worst and outright insane outfits from the show.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Black & Embellished</span></span></b></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMiNFCkaiG73SWyMN5BZW3mYMCq7tfXRrneDkn6HShLmafaSQfwjlXp5n4_SJXvaHVCKCNvsDo0ODA7ilyBgeNygJb9NRZzZ4VYtKhkHG5vub1gtcQ_97i_KtL_slp851aYSi5WyPxCNkl/s1600/vma.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMiNFCkaiG73SWyMN5BZW3mYMCq7tfXRrneDkn6HShLmafaSQfwjlXp5n4_SJXvaHVCKCNvsDo0ODA7ilyBgeNygJb9NRZzZ4VYtKhkHG5vub1gtcQ_97i_KtL_slp851aYSi5WyPxCNkl/s640/vma.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Kelly Rowland</b> wore one of the more interesting black dresses of the evening. Her black and gold leather and feathered dress with plunging neckline is by <i>Falguni & Shane Peacock</i>. The black spiked heels are by <i>Christian Louboutin.</i> <b>Britney Spears</b> looked rather polished for a change in a black sequined dress by <i>Moschino</i>. Her heavy peep-toe boots let this look down a bit. <b>Zoe Saldana</b> chose a <i>Barbara Bui </i>LBD with beaded bodice and plunging v-neck. A gold cuff, black clutch and leopard print heels complete her look.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">A Short Story</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ObCnracUGM2m34djqCLY6hX7V8iYO78xpksVErl-pyJ97r7I79U_8c0PpjjBMeE1_2eiOT0k_nBI3_yUVY4MGPHjqlxoSwWOkVmZ3y35zQ1XjPaM8EzZGEPqwZU7PfuZA8NaBtkPADZi/s1600/vma1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ObCnracUGM2m34djqCLY6hX7V8iYO78xpksVErl-pyJ97r7I79U_8c0PpjjBMeE1_2eiOT0k_nBI3_yUVY4MGPHjqlxoSwWOkVmZ3y35zQ1XjPaM8EzZGEPqwZU7PfuZA8NaBtkPADZi/s640/vma1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Maria Menuonos</b> sizzled in an emerald green bustier mini-dress with zip-front and draping. She added silver and purple ankle cuff heels to her look. <b>Katy Perry</b> stayed true to her whimsical style in a sky blue Asian-inspired dress adorned with pink cherry blossom motifs. It's by <i>Atelier Versace</i>. Her pink hair matched her pink shoes. I do like the umbrella ;)  <b>Katie Holmes</b> was rather safe in an orange and black <i>Azzedine Alaia</i> dress. I don't know what is up with her and Britney and the chunky boots.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sparkly</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaQgZvs-V2G4E4cDjWTHfv59fm_SsaHRNUPAA-2ZqcEIP-oOTeidMk5zk30WK8tiE6btQoNc7U5VMWPnv9szC232NNfPpMHjwGdxbv9aGKUGILTfHnmD5bPsQP8ir-xtbR-pdKSrE3NP4/s1600/vma+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaQgZvs-V2G4E4cDjWTHfv59fm_SsaHRNUPAA-2ZqcEIP-oOTeidMk5zk30WK8tiE6btQoNc7U5VMWPnv9szC232NNfPpMHjwGdxbv9aGKUGILTfHnmD5bPsQP8ir-xtbR-pdKSrE3NP4/s640/vma+10.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Holland Roden</b> looked cute in a white satin bustier top with sequined charcoal mini skirt. <b>Demi Lovato</b> also opted for the deep V-neck trend. Her twinkly grey number is by <i>Mandalay,</i> with metal-tip heels by <i>Christian Louboutin.</i> <b>Victoria Justice </b>sparkled in a silver beaded mini by <i>Theia</i>. A metallic clutch and heels complemented her look. <b>Kim Kardashian</b> wore a shimmery grey mermaid dress by <i>Kaufman Franco</i>. She is yet another celeb to wear the V-neck trend at this event.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Long End Of It</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCsc7IsT4nciZiLMU8NWM9R99Tq7TyHo-pw4oVBjO2i9hYV3CvKl2KKdnik9lq0wAylw22zzLL-Km-izSBEbvak36FjjUWHUG1StGxxmJ-F6iSNxtKtLAp3h26HkhYGZ3Omib-N68-xdWX/s1600/vma+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCsc7IsT4nciZiLMU8NWM9R99Tq7TyHo-pw4oVBjO2i9hYV3CvKl2KKdnik9lq0wAylw22zzLL-Km-izSBEbvak36FjjUWHUG1StGxxmJ-F6iSNxtKtLAp3h26HkhYGZ3Omib-N68-xdWX/s640/vma+6.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mum-to-be <b>Beyonce</b> was positively glowing in a tangerine asymmetrical gown by <i>Lanvin.</i> Her side swept locks look lovely, along with those statement diamond earrings. This is most fabric I've ever seen on <b>Miley Cyrus</b>. Her floral and leopard print long-sleeved gown is by <i>Roberto Cavalli. </i>I don't really like the styling of the choker with the high-neck. <b>Selena Gomez</b> stunned in <i>Julien Macdonald. </i>Her black lacy dress was encircled by a long scalloped train. She contrasted this darker look with gold shoes and accessories. <i>MTV's</i> <b>Louise Roe </b>wore a taupe gown with multicolored beaded bodice by <i>Tibi.</i></span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">An Acquired Taste</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghMHWIIzby2sAIUjqy84SEOvd8ZwbpDe_C4v-SPPoJLW8KnVvguJwPyKUXt_jewDKVkxb-M5vS7Ezl4XRBPd4IozaBxMuQENlYky8dwB5STzQMb1AT9RGfxje9OBbAj8pOMAi0wpyw4iTf/s1600/vma+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghMHWIIzby2sAIUjqy84SEOvd8ZwbpDe_C4v-SPPoJLW8KnVvguJwPyKUXt_jewDKVkxb-M5vS7Ezl4XRBPd4IozaBxMuQENlYky8dwB5STzQMb1AT9RGfxje9OBbAj8pOMAi0wpyw4iTf/s640/vma+7.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><b>Jennifer 'JWoww' Farley</b> in a too tight, too low and too short shiny dress. <b>Bonnie McKee</b> chose a sketchy looking peach ensemble that seems like it's taped together. Then there's the leather spiked gloves and dangling chains. <b>Jojo</b> wore a strapless black dress with an overwhelming bubble skirt. No girl needs that extra baggage around the hips.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">What Were They Thinking?</span></span></b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU6DnvBOPzRQPdUPgEfXJntMeq_Fm1eYtNRXdHnA-aYVg4MUh58Q869KaZo7XtiwhhAavNndv1JmrY96OSd7oN30uxbvZcJ6ChOg2e6U4vDqIHIID027vBwRNPBRKf2wyCpK5N0tfNdsLW/s1600/vma5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU6DnvBOPzRQPdUPgEfXJntMeq_Fm1eYtNRXdHnA-aYVg4MUh58Q869KaZo7XtiwhhAavNndv1JmrY96OSd7oN30uxbvZcJ6ChOg2e6U4vDqIHIID027vBwRNPBRKf2wyCpK5N0tfNdsLW/s640/vma5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Jersey Shore's</i> <b>Deena Cortese</b> wears a sequined rainbow - I can't see the pot of gold at the end of this one. <b>Nicki Minaj</b> - sometimes you've got to look in the mirror and ask yourself, 'Is this outfit going to scare off little kids? Maybe that was the point? Rap singer <b>Kreayshawn </b>in a gold glittery dress, two-tone hair and red Nike sneakers. Mickey Mouse has never looked this bad.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span>

Divas and Darlings - MTV VMA's 2011

Red Carpet FashionMTV Video Music Awards 2011The MTV Video Music Awards were held last night in Los Angeles, and as always there were a few surprises on the red carpet, not all of them good. These are the best, worst and outright insane outfits from the show.Black & EmbellishedKelly Rowland wore one…

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Waiting For Irene

<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Ey4oeuQKbomUTkz1qPatxz_kNUVS-7qqww4L0pOa86TcuS_XidFUkwyLISadIuY0osgImbdLSj79ssCqWC13c_9TQR0fl2V0lpBJ9iE8cUyBaM6CK7I_NiO-vLyd7oNnaLWxI5kjLDY/s1600/Hurricane+Irene+2011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645731039326217074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Ey4oeuQKbomUTkz1qPatxz_kNUVS-7qqww4L0pOa86TcuS_XidFUkwyLISadIuY0osgImbdLSj79ssCqWC13c_9TQR0fl2V0lpBJ9iE8cUyBaM6CK7I_NiO-vLyd7oNnaLWxI5kjLDY/s400/Hurricane+Irene+2011.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 202px;" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">All stocked up</div><div style="text-align: center;">and totally freaked out.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Praying that the damage is minimal.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I doubt that we will be getting any sleep tonight.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I still can not believe this storm.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Never thought NY would see something like this.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I stopped to get milk and bread today...</div><div style="text-align: center;">big mistake.</div><div style="text-align: center;">No bread at all and the storm just</div><div style="text-align: center;">brings out the CRAZY in people!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We are staying put and praying that all our loved ones are safe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{My sister Riri - you lucky dog! Stuck in Vegas!!}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">wish I was stuck in Vegas right now!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><br /><br />

Waiting For Irene

All stocked upand totally freaked out.Praying that the damage is minimal.I doubt that we will be getting any sleep tonight.I still can not believe this storm.Never thought NY would see something like this.I stopped to get milk and bread today...big mistake.No bread at all and the storm justbrings ou…

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Looks Of The Week

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Who What Wear</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">My Favourite Fashion Picks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7GEHrZrkotgdBX6tQn2QOw5y3V0erVM-u0Jll5ZQQCMvRGhIQSOU5gEYpNj_tmW3BpaZxO4xIm7GlGip3PkwOUaIfWDRdZ3GSCt3hH_P1h7ZdjXSc1juyJVUCVZdZOmjyUaFeNNqzGYM/s1600/lotw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7GEHrZrkotgdBX6tQn2QOw5y3V0erVM-u0Jll5ZQQCMvRGhIQSOU5gEYpNj_tmW3BpaZxO4xIm7GlGip3PkwOUaIfWDRdZ3GSCt3hH_P1h7ZdjXSc1juyJVUCVZdZOmjyUaFeNNqzGYM/s640/lotw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Rose Bryne</b> is chic in New York, wearing a fern green and black leopard print dress by <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i>. I'm glad she added a belt for definition. High patent pumps by <i>Sergio Rossi</i> complete her look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Pippa Middleton</b> looks stylish on the streets of London. She wears a pale peach maxi dress with a cropped jacket, tan bag and white peep-toe heels. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Anne Hathaway</b> attended the UK premiere of her movie 'One Day', wearing an <i>Alexander McQueen</i> Resort 2012 dress. Her ivory baroque lace tea-length dress is worn with tan peep toe heels and a cream and gold clutch, also by <i>McQueen.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Leighton Meester</b> is lovely in lemon, as she attended the launch of Vera Wang's 'Lovestruck' perfume. The <i>Gossip Girl</i> star wore a softly pleated chiffon dress, with black leather wrap belt and <i>Brian Atwood</i> pumps. She wears this simple look so well.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span id="goog_455076173"></span><span id="goog_455076174"></span></b></span>

Looks Of The Week

Who What WearMy Favourite Fashion PicksRose Bryne is chic in New York, wearing a fern green and black leopard print dress by Dolce & Gabbana. I'm glad she added a belt for definition. High patent pumps by Sergio Rossi complete her look.Pippa Middleton looks stylish on the streets of London. She wear…

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Who Wore Marc Jacobs Better?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Who Wore It Better?</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 Dress</span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Two pretty actresses from two sides of the globe were seen wearing the same <i>Marc Jacobs</i> dress, which is from the designer's Fall 2011 collection. The knee-length navy blue lace dress has a scalloped neckline, sleeves and hem.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIN_pFsMBuKiPV4y0SmQGT032gJulmdmZZ7ZpxvX0oi38j_AGyDo89NMKKwtUuCLBAH5wCnvavSOcXHCWxPi80ddLl6wMFTQpJ2zTjAzENZm1J_PemWjLueQjAh8gbgqpIOc7NH2_CKGBA/s1600/marc+jacobs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIN_pFsMBuKiPV4y0SmQGT032gJulmdmZZ7ZpxvX0oi38j_AGyDo89NMKKwtUuCLBAH5wCnvavSOcXHCWxPi80ddLl6wMFTQpJ2zTjAzENZm1J_PemWjLueQjAh8gbgqpIOc7NH2_CKGBA/s640/marc+jacobs.jpg" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIN_pFsMBuKiPV4y0SmQGT032gJulmdmZZ7ZpxvX0oi38j_AGyDo89NMKKwtUuCLBAH5wCnvavSOcXHCWxPi80ddLl6wMFTQpJ2zTjAzENZm1J_PemWjLueQjAh8gbgqpIOc7NH2_CKGBA/s1600/marc+jacobs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><br /></a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left:</b> Australian actress <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Rose Bryne</b></span> wore the long-sleeved dress first to the premiere of 'X Men: First Class' in New York on 25 May 2011. She carried a matching navy <i>Kotur</i> clutch bag and wore nude platform pumps by<i> Brian Atwood. </i>Her eyes were lined with black, while the rest of her make up was kept subtle. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right:</b> South Korean actress <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Sung Yuri</b> </span>wore the dress to the <i>Marc Jacobs</i> Fall fashion show in Seoul on Tuesday this week. She complemented her red <i>Marc Jacobs</i> clutch bag with scarlet lips. Sung paired her dress with sheer polka dot tights and chunky black ankle-strap heels.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2GgzXWihYvNRpIGJb_h-swF0s_VGqepxwNECCiflZz2IoyLzRRUO8-IIetbtEkNHXmlXktE0UhtqjMxTNXjjBknEDnvef0_QLZ70ANVwitpgrOKLm8X-4FwHjs-SKmOESjIqVaKHm7Tj4/s1600/marcjacobs_fall2011.png.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2GgzXWihYvNRpIGJb_h-swF0s_VGqepxwNECCiflZz2IoyLzRRUO8-IIetbtEkNHXmlXktE0UhtqjMxTNXjjBknEDnvef0_QLZ70ANVwitpgrOKLm8X-4FwHjs-SKmOESjIqVaKHm7Tj4/s1600/marcjacobs_fall2011.png.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The dress as shown on the runway by Chinese model Fei Fei Sun. It was styled with an elaborate red neckpiece, the sheer spotted stockings and long black boots.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I like the dress on both ladies, but prefer it without the tights. Ideally, I would pair it with Rose's nude heels and Sung's red clutch bag. What do you think? </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Who Wore Marc Jacobs Better?

Who Wore It Better?Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 DressTwo pretty actresses from two sides of the globe were seen wearing the same Marc Jacobs dress, which is from the designer's Fall 2011 collection. The knee-length navy blue lace dress has a scalloped neckline, sleeves and hem.Left: Australian actress Rose…

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Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6X3iIqTN8ocdUO6LNZV5pEHTRrvfAI3_Li4sS-QMA21G2Nw6T60BquSlxhg8XiWM6uI37tvjD2x8VrO8TgYBdfuvd4HmV2QYT46gmeH9Mm4vMgff0pIP1svMCzlhIUeKX4nL8ex9e_O5k/s1600/image007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6X3iIqTN8ocdUO6LNZV5pEHTRrvfAI3_Li4sS-QMA21G2Nw6T60BquSlxhg8XiWM6uI37tvjD2x8VrO8TgYBdfuvd4HmV2QYT46gmeH9Mm4vMgff0pIP1svMCzlhIUeKX4nL8ex9e_O5k/s640/image007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience, </span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In which I must stop, and look fear in the face...</span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I say to myself, </span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I've lived through this and can take the next thing that comes along...</span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">We must do the things we think we cannot do.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;">Eleanor Roosevelt</span></div></span>

Friday Frills

I gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience, In which I must stop, and look fear in the face...I say to myself, I've lived through this and can take the next thing that comes along...We must do the things we think we cannot do.Eleanor Roosevelt…

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Olivia Wilde's Street Style

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Stylista of the Week</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Olivia Wilde<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The beautiful star of <i>House</i> has been photographed on the streets of Los Angeles, showing off her bohemian-chic street style. Olivia has a natural flair for piecing outfits together that reflect her folksy, free-spirited sense of style. Her current wardrobe is filled with maxi skirts and dresses, <i>Joie</i> ankle boots, her fringed <i>Ralph Lauren</i> bag and <i>Ray Ban</i> sunglasses.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUx6GnEp0gY0E7CjKdEAOiJaT0AnFISugikjU7rb54VnLIgbR2uKP2d_pNqOzNduI0Kq78D5FXeFl3W6iqDHIo9TegpHTBo1pncGjMEgLqJeE1m20L-gfsw_90JEoiqUvSssR5peGyyGzP/s1600/olivia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUx6GnEp0gY0E7CjKdEAOiJaT0AnFISugikjU7rb54VnLIgbR2uKP2d_pNqOzNduI0Kq78D5FXeFl3W6iqDHIo9TegpHTBo1pncGjMEgLqJeE1m20L-gfsw_90JEoiqUvSssR5peGyyGzP/s640/olivia.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">From Left:</span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Olivia wears a light grey maxi skirt with white tee, oversized brown jacket and chunky printed scarf. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. The actress wears a flowing printed dress in earthy shades of tan and brown.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. She pairs a printed navy blue v-wrap neck dress with her fringed bag and brown <i>Joie</i> cowboy boots.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Olivia's aqua blue paisley chiffon dress is by <i>Elizabeth & James</i>. She accessorizes with strappy brown sandals, her favourite fringed bag and a statement necklace.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. She pairs a black and white striped dress with a biker jacket, <i>Joie </i>'Garth' ankle boots and her must-have accessory of the season, the brown fringed bag.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Olivia Wilde's Street Style

Stylista of the WeekOlivia WildeThe beautiful star of House has been photographed on the streets of Los Angeles, showing off her bohemian-chic street style. Olivia has a natural flair for piecing outfits together that reflect her folksy, free-spirited sense of style. Her current wardrobe is filled w…

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Burlap Dreams

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />Have you seen Ballard Designs lately?<br /><br /><br /><br />They are always adding some new things that<br /><br />I just have to go and fall in love with.<br /><br /><br /><br />Here are a few that I am totally head over heels for:<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGPUUeVNDss4n4gUDr8gHEGs4qLy_dZSueu53FhvVVapygnYMKUF08Y6Arg158fwphbwpE5ejWutdvAGq_ake-OzOhKrkQsqectqvpqXzV5txgDHeGqe7eRV2GjylAR8IuI-7AyWVgZ4/s1600/WC135_main.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644822899523421058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGPUUeVNDss4n4gUDr8gHEGs4qLy_dZSueu53FhvVVapygnYMKUF08Y6Arg158fwphbwpE5ejWutdvAGq_ake-OzOhKrkQsqectqvpqXzV5txgDHeGqe7eRV2GjylAR8IuI-7AyWVgZ4/s400/WC135_main.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br />{Memo board}<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH1-66A86iUBNxMtfty_Tr6Q76LtLB6CI4Vbyu4ZfiPIjknWmfyUxdeQzkzATub_vaVYrZUw5m7q84_-HVuavma5HIUyImIz-vz_x0qEQSQBmVBurIz6mpcuumBOvKUopBTl6tiwtw5Fw/s1600/UO058_main.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644822899452356946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH1-66A86iUBNxMtfty_Tr6Q76LtLB6CI4Vbyu4ZfiPIjknWmfyUxdeQzkzATub_vaVYrZUw5m7q84_-HVuavma5HIUyImIz-vz_x0qEQSQBmVBurIz6mpcuumBOvKUopBTl6tiwtw5Fw/s400/UO058_main.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br />{Burlap Cube}<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtKj8M3KpyT-9GVh4FsXUjGepXy3aHRTc4QBZygTDfQdfDZB_HoGT5MGLYrUF6-CWg9WXNZtVRCpIZleNtaZz_moEK7xR1EpBnn7aVR0LBi8O-xXByoKwQHac2nywdzSY_n3FcFwE-bk/s1600/FP940_main.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644822863661323314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtKj8M3KpyT-9GVh4FsXUjGepXy3aHRTc4QBZygTDfQdfDZB_HoGT5MGLYrUF6-CWg9WXNZtVRCpIZleNtaZz_moEK7xR1EpBnn7aVR0LBi8O-xXByoKwQHac2nywdzSY_n3FcFwE-bk/s400/FP940_main.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>{sweet pillows}<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1gjFXrknvqjXl_nLZJTuKvjdr-OqzolKcaLWu8yIRMaN8nIXVrcdKLMdGLQnNGT7RuhGKTJWMlXZMEo_Px12dKViOhO6ALdWEhAsSTLW62QpM1ost9fkYRUW6XqP5GxAAuuPoaaQsdEs/s1600/UB024_main.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644822902181572498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1gjFXrknvqjXl_nLZJTuKvjdr-OqzolKcaLWu8yIRMaN8nIXVrcdKLMdGLQnNGT7RuhGKTJWMlXZMEo_Px12dKViOhO6ALdWEhAsSTLW62QpM1ost9fkYRUW6XqP5GxAAuuPoaaQsdEs/s400/UB024_main.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br />{storage bench}<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On my wish list...<br /><br /><br /><br />just saying!<br /><br /><br /><br />xo<br /><br /></div><br /><br />

Burlap Dreams

Have you seen Ballard Designs lately?They are always adding some new things thatI just have to go and fall in love with.Here are a few that I am totally head over heels for:{Memo board}{Burlap Cube}{sweet pillows}{storage bench}On my wish list...just saying!xo…

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Mango Fall/Winter 2011

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Mango Fashion Campaign</b></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">featuring Isabeli Fontana<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gorgeous Brazilian supermodel, Isabeli Fontana is the newest brand ambassador for <i>Mango</i>. The well-known Spanish clothing brand chose the <i>Victoria's Secret </i>model for "her extraordinary beauty and naturalness." Isabeli represents the two sides of their Winter 2011 collection; ultra sexy femme fatale and masculine elegance. Each side is differentiated by the styling - tousled waves with smokey eyes, and slicked back locks with striking red lips.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A primarily black colour scheme runs throughout the range, with dashes of leopard print and polka dots. The collection is a mix of glitzy cocktail dresses, leather and faux fur, classic coats, luxe knits, mini skirts and impeccably tailored suits. I love the gold-tipped black shoes and embellished clutch bags. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With their Winter 2011 range, Mango seeks to style the modern, dynamic and independent woman. While the rest of you dress for success in one of these polished looks, us in South Africa will only be receiving the range next year. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_zhipziOuDpU1rfmSuPiPY5B_pP4IY0GH4dcIXb2SXxwSsU0RdHEQkvqkYafr7Pl3qIxGUtJxIiDyGgHwMqVJYfjKOJL3Yu0wx40CIrifa0EocyoThqt6zk1WYYxQevwRF0_rFRYZWJW/s1600/mango+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_zhipziOuDpU1rfmSuPiPY5B_pP4IY0GH4dcIXb2SXxwSsU0RdHEQkvqkYafr7Pl3qIxGUtJxIiDyGgHwMqVJYfjKOJL3Yu0wx40CIrifa0EocyoThqt6zk1WYYxQevwRF0_rFRYZWJW/s640/mango+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMoadueTdCisV2j3pxJ6oGGFHuzrLs5HXgHwnFM1nY-YQ1bkxwo6Ih2PvMUB9FnnLhvw9MsYybDJfSydXSMTs49J_O-I7g1THuYPV9t6dkX5C5mLPM0mj_64HGTw6AGQIBMdJhe3XUJBS6/s1600/mango+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMoadueTdCisV2j3pxJ6oGGFHuzrLs5HXgHwnFM1nY-YQ1bkxwo6Ih2PvMUB9FnnLhvw9MsYybDJfSydXSMTs49J_O-I7g1THuYPV9t6dkX5C5mLPM0mj_64HGTw6AGQIBMdJhe3XUJBS6/s640/mango+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3B02EtCIj8joEfDxG1PE3NDhf990qEp0jXNq4Rm5g14Iz3n9GzlMcg3KoipZ1sb4Nc5kDi0Ry1GMxFMVHuTwkPjOYBeMBvItUY_p0kg3NqWlSx9KpGGjUyPJAQlcpcz-GfqndiKJzh-wN/s1600/mango3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3B02EtCIj8joEfDxG1PE3NDhf990qEp0jXNq4Rm5g14Iz3n9GzlMcg3KoipZ1sb4Nc5kDi0Ry1GMxFMVHuTwkPjOYBeMBvItUY_p0kg3NqWlSx9KpGGjUyPJAQlcpcz-GfqndiKJzh-wN/s640/mango3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfKXG3IKECLD0aQHRgJoZu6_hoboEvwlDkDA-jPhmUY48WnyzVSOEqNF4ThQL6c87y9gciGqadXIntcZAr845CKxTj76pBdY89IA_NKJ7o-8kL462h2CxlotmRpKZ6aJH7oU5fhnWMpNd/s1600/mango+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfKXG3IKECLD0aQHRgJoZu6_hoboEvwlDkDA-jPhmUY48WnyzVSOEqNF4ThQL6c87y9gciGqadXIntcZAr845CKxTj76pBdY89IA_NKJ7o-8kL462h2CxlotmRpKZ6aJH7oU5fhnWMpNd/s640/mango+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span>

Mango Fall/Winter 2011

Mango Fashion Campaignfeaturing Isabeli FontanaGorgeous Brazilian supermodel, Isabeli Fontana is the newest brand ambassador for Mango. The well-known Spanish clothing brand chose the Victoria's Secret model for "her extraordinary beauty and naturalness." Isabeli represents the two sides of their Wi…

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Who Wore Temperley London Better?

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Who Wore It Better?</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Temperley London Evening Gown<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What does a demure British sweetheart and a fallen Hollywood actress have in common? Answer: The same dress sense. Who would've guessed? I never thought I'd see Pippa Middleton and Lindsay Lohan wear the same evening gown. But here it is...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiCXAgbCWti8p9mnOmqAy3Ls0wrGpOTKFRwlhsWE0PrQJc3SL_yZBjICWKD-INJDuF6M0oe2AikNTen4CYLlhKH-VKqyGFOLEDD6PZyDVC14iT4aiHzS3HYBV6PM-e4l_dvWSf1KlYcacm/s1600/temperley+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiCXAgbCWti8p9mnOmqAy3Ls0wrGpOTKFRwlhsWE0PrQJc3SL_yZBjICWKD-INJDuF6M0oe2AikNTen4CYLlhKH-VKqyGFOLEDD6PZyDVC14iT4aiHzS3HYBV6PM-e4l_dvWSf1KlYcacm/s640/temperley+dress.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left: </b>The charming Pippa Middleton wore the emerald green satin gown to the royal wedding reception of her sister, Kate Middleton on 29 April 2011. The floor-length dress has a plunging neckline with crystal embellishing. Pippa paired the dress with strappy silver <i>Aruna Seth</i> heels and a silver metallic clutch bag.  </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right:</b> Lindsay Lohan wore the white version of the <i>Temperley London</i> gown to Kim Kardashian's wedding reception, which had a black & white dress code for all 450 guests. The dress appears to be very satin-bridal-nightie on her. The bridal-like upstyle isn't helping either.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I prefer the beautiful jewel-toned colour of Pippa's dress. She carries the gown off with grace and elegance. I don't share the same sentiments about Lindsay's look. What do you think?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Who Wore Temperley London Better?

Who Wore It Better?Temperley London Evening GownWhat does a demure British sweetheart and a fallen Hollywood actress have in common? Answer: The same dress sense. Who would've guessed? I never thought I'd see Pippa Middleton and Lindsay Lohan wear the same evening gown. But here it is...Left: The ch…

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Plum Summer Shoes 2011

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Summer 2011 Shoe Collection</span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">by Plum</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">September is almost on our doorstep, which means it's time to invest in some sexy summer heels. <i>Plum</i> have just launched their fabulous new range for Summer 2011, with the same exceptional quality & affordability that we have all come to love over the years. I am a <i>Plum</i> fan because they always on trend with the international fashion scene, and offer an extensive variety of splendid looking shoes, where everyone's tastes and personal styles are met.</span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Nudes</span></span></span></b></div></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmQB9OkTTUUaUmVU1kr3SDngKL_TwyM6tyGuVpO1bD242wU83p2D7-0ADEIeYRcIKzLTF8xtuQnncUh273i9lmkwub8IVCD72JetjDOWdESK5gCNstfGmQkS8jq5I7S_DmrjA2JoDEd_M/s1600/plum+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmQB9OkTTUUaUmVU1kr3SDngKL_TwyM6tyGuVpO1bD242wU83p2D7-0ADEIeYRcIKzLTF8xtuQnncUh273i9lmkwub8IVCD72JetjDOWdESK5gCNstfGmQkS8jq5I7S_DmrjA2JoDEd_M/s640/plum+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As we've seen on countless fashion sites and magazines, Nude is the new Black. The rule is that you pair any outfit, no matter the colour or style, with a pair of nude heels. It lengthens your silhouette and has a very 'uptown classy' look. I love the styling of the cream lace stockings and flair floral skirt with the perforated pumps (pictured top left). I've been searching for a decent pair for ages. <i>Plum</i> have some great choices with these neutral coloured heels pictured above. The laser-cut leather heels provide texture and interest, while the strappy nude sandals are perfect for a night out on the town.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Spring Colours</span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-B7HcpYfW4-INac0ujTrh2dZAN9ss9_MbcRaD6xicucQKBrjkknqKER8FF4FjgxNrI1eCT31e5SKhdFjRJF-0zIFWHNKar_vnQMOTU4jzjKWl5tqM63kPxnAtLktAfFbLn-WKaG9_T0/s1600/plum+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-B7HcpYfW4-INac0ujTrh2dZAN9ss9_MbcRaD6xicucQKBrjkknqKER8FF4FjgxNrI1eCT31e5SKhdFjRJF-0zIFWHNKar_vnQMOTU4jzjKWl5tqM63kPxnAtLktAfFbLn-WKaG9_T0/s640/plum+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What would Summer be without a pop of bright dazzling colour? I love these vibrant shades; seaside blue, sunshine yellow, citrus orange, a twist of lime and ravishing red. Another trendy element incorporated into the collection is the cork-heel (pictured bottom middle). These eye-catching pairs will add a zesty finish to any outfit. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Different Shapes</span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjD-0qoynawPeu0KQI50zc9Nu5J1uBnNBQ1AKE0Ww3Xl0rFEsbtw3noRTndzbTyS_Tfrv46z1rLfhJ66RXaEYndf1TKTWqceNvq0_1JZE1Q2LeniWSbcn91ugENgwok-_L222pRHQcE8s/s1600/plum+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjD-0qoynawPeu0KQI50zc9Nu5J1uBnNBQ1AKE0Ww3Xl0rFEsbtw3noRTndzbTyS_Tfrv46z1rLfhJ66RXaEYndf1TKTWqceNvq0_1JZE1Q2LeniWSbcn91ugENgwok-_L222pRHQcE8s/s640/plum+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A huge shoe trend this season are wedges. They provide balance and comfort while still looking stylish. Not to mention they make your calves look skinnier. For those of us who are not high-heel kinda girls, Plum has created a great range of flats especially for you (top left). There is also a 'Glamour' range with evening sandals for special occasions (top right). For something unusual, there is the multi-strap <i>Alexia</i> with twisted rope detail, and the bejeweled ankle strap <i>Aqua</i>, with a mesh leather finish (both pictured bottom right).<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Slip into summer with these fabulous heels, as shown in more detail on the <a href="http://www.plum.com.es/">Plum</a> website. Use the 'Store Locator' button to find a stockist closest to you.</span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span id="goog_1508430578"></span><span id="goog_1508430579"></span>

Plum Summer Shoes 2011

Summer 2011 Shoe Collectionby PlumSeptember is almost on our doorstep, which means it's time to invest in some sexy summer heels. Plum have just launched their fabulous new range for Summer 2011, with the same exceptional quality & affordability that we have all come to love over the years. I am a P…

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Fashion Accessories for 2011

<div style="text-align: justify;">The role of the stylish jewelry is much significant in giving your dressing a perfect style. Some people know this significance splendidly and they like to wear style jewelry that makes their clothing so impressive. There are many women who waste much time in the assortment of their dresses and but they’re unconscious of the fact regarding the value of stylish jewelry that will make their look 100% trendy and attention grabbing. After realizing the meaning of jewelry each one like to question what is <a href="http://candidcool.blogspot.com/" title="Fashion Accessories"><b>Fashion Accessories</b></a> of 2011?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSQHCq9Zfzel5O2mSKFjuhshuLJtEEVidYOl07kr4gD3jXOJqP_wZ9gy869y6sKoudEhaJOzlvNt75r5D3e1AJ1-c7bG5_d2dC1kX-j6-VySfmUYO35dXmbmDqmmCfT2ymD-Lp_Lpd5A/s1600/fashion-accessories.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Fashion accessories" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643897583829524722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikSQHCq9Zfzel5O2mSKFjuhshuLJtEEVidYOl07kr4gD3jXOJqP_wZ9gy869y6sKoudEhaJOzlvNt75r5D3e1AJ1-c7bG5_d2dC1kX-j6-VySfmUYO35dXmbmDqmmCfT2ymD-Lp_Lpd5A/s400/fashion-accessories.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" title="Fashion Accessories for 2011" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">In 2011 women are receiving high regard with wearing jewelry. In jewelry, they love to wear diamond, which are eternally in fashion and style. While for other jewelry style, they like to wear intense look bracelets, bangles and necklaces that are equally fit for girls as well as women of central age. You can wear this jewelry with maxi and with your informal jeans and Eid dresses 2011.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFuY72_6z5Yojg5gh9yIbe2hF7bhVbDTSQ3FDbPpT7jvs_bcwZEAt82yLuuvCFy5Zojly0BCixKutHn7EA5xp9SFM19LuJtr-wotOV6XfUy1ne_QKdgVIFWbDRncO8jF6ykSjWjf1CJH8/s1600/fashion-accessories-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Fashion accessories" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643897578903635826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFuY72_6z5Yojg5gh9yIbe2hF7bhVbDTSQ3FDbPpT7jvs_bcwZEAt82yLuuvCFy5Zojly0BCixKutHn7EA5xp9SFM19LuJtr-wotOV6XfUy1ne_QKdgVIFWbDRncO8jF6ykSjWjf1CJH8/s400/fashion-accessories-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" title="Fashion Accessories for 2011" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32vbN0hAhj6Setz2BWc0-etHX4ReYTzDVNwe0GMjbWAPxJM0ZXf7ckSujlYxT2M7S2dcAJ3DdwVO6ohFcRv3gSGCdhmYGSn7_rejdEFTa-rACAoYZ-hUhtNz6oq3frYyGqRBMgsyaUN8/s1600/fashion-accessories-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643897582138448130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32vbN0hAhj6Setz2BWc0-etHX4ReYTzDVNwe0GMjbWAPxJM0ZXf7ckSujlYxT2M7S2dcAJ3DdwVO6ohFcRv3gSGCdhmYGSn7_rejdEFTa-rACAoYZ-hUhtNz6oq3frYyGqRBMgsyaUN8/s400/fashion-accessories-2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJDhSNBXsopm6jEmzxEDBGtvy3OWWTEaKHkygJceZea2KYyKkQbScZE1RNLHPJG5rQ5Nbgvj-S2hbzC0r3mnl_7DgY33PFORoVfMsmAsXJlxNmlHRQxATmlTJPR-q4WpW_DK-tTy8SAE/s1600/fashion-accessories-3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Fashion accessories" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643897480268490386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJDhSNBXsopm6jEmzxEDBGtvy3OWWTEaKHkygJceZea2KYyKkQbScZE1RNLHPJG5rQ5Nbgvj-S2hbzC0r3mnl_7DgY33PFORoVfMsmAsXJlxNmlHRQxATmlTJPR-q4WpW_DK-tTy8SAE/s400/fashion-accessories-3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" title="Fashion Accessories for 2011" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnFZUXTsIoSzflU15lxOlfzTf-x_5TJZpYKi0usOayuvmAr5WMyDCiVdo0TrLyXZ3MRmccx1wdvujZIPmXqr5_lLr0UfCAfW9Ga40rggZbyWSIbvzACvG2uQB85mmlOQhTDv2eIeRqPB8/s1600/fashion-accessories-4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643897478130156258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnFZUXTsIoSzflU15lxOlfzTf-x_5TJZpYKi0usOayuvmAr5WMyDCiVdo0TrLyXZ3MRmccx1wdvujZIPmXqr5_lLr0UfCAfW9Ga40rggZbyWSIbvzACvG2uQB85mmlOQhTDv2eIeRqPB8/s400/fashion-accessories-4.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lTWr7_gXF8-COoi9ZIivDRbhOoZzOWHEgPaWWgET5z1HUdXjCIzgxVgJdHMqype4ghNF9LW3aIoxjWhFulNXErt2Cu9ctJZhMTN_SGXdkXnNqxwdieagcNLgfep5AfKDh8gY9GwiFws/s1600/fashion-accessories-5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Fashion accessories" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643897475572058338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lTWr7_gXF8-COoi9ZIivDRbhOoZzOWHEgPaWWgET5z1HUdXjCIzgxVgJdHMqype4ghNF9LW3aIoxjWhFulNXErt2Cu9ctJZhMTN_SGXdkXnNqxwdieagcNLgfep5AfKDh8gY9GwiFws/s400/fashion-accessories-5.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 340px; height: 340px;" title="Fashion Accessories for 2011" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYRAnICDlm8G4QVFy1b2DN77DDxr6S4W2F7mlJTrNTc2MkE_qT0K860GR3W31ioaHxwkKVZxSriGirzQzJDSVaRfTU0bCbKXmeP-Y9tKgI7oaDKb9Ojde0E5-mpyhT9ERWBrv4mYVAdUk/s1600/fashion-accessories-6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643897470710867090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYRAnICDlm8G4QVFy1b2DN77DDxr6S4W2F7mlJTrNTc2MkE_qT0K860GR3W31ioaHxwkKVZxSriGirzQzJDSVaRfTU0bCbKXmeP-Y9tKgI7oaDKb9Ojde0E5-mpyhT9ERWBrv4mYVAdUk/s400/fashion-accessories-6.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLwulLnc_GT5CX3KXDsuKwXiiUsDn5s_5cjQA_6BwadNPIyns-mmc3CHOygl2dALho8HVh6eMPw-m6YDSzf1qQPO04mWaGUMyUUwfhbSng696gz2ilO2pDQOcVRO0Sufn82h8Lkw_xugk/s1600/fashion-accessories-7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Fashion accessories" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643897466188955426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLwulLnc_GT5CX3KXDsuKwXiiUsDn5s_5cjQA_6BwadNPIyns-mmc3CHOygl2dALho8HVh6eMPw-m6YDSzf1qQPO04mWaGUMyUUwfhbSng696gz2ilO2pDQOcVRO0Sufn82h8Lkw_xugk/s400/fashion-accessories-7.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 398px;" title="Fashion Accessories for 2011" /></a>

Fashion Accessories for 2011

The role of the stylish jewelry is much significant in giving your dressing a perfect style. Some people know this significance splendidly and they like to wear style jewelry that makes their clothing so impressive. There are many women who waste much time in the assortment of their dresses and but …

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Tuesday Thrills - Mishah Designs

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Mishah Designs</span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Day Wear & Accessories<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm always excited about discovering fantastic new South African brands, and when I came across <i>Mishah Designs,</i> I knew I was onto a good thing. This Cape Town-based fashion brand has been creating trendy and exclusive womenswear since 2008. Zahra Effendi is a talented designer and stylist who works for the label. Her design principle is based on an instant response to the fashion market. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What I love about <i>Mishah Designs</i> is that all the pieces are so practical and wearable. There are pretty printed dresses that entice with it's feminine flair, and modern pieces that render a youthful charm. The typical <i>Mishah-</i>dressed woman is stylish and confident, without any airs. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The beautiful range also extends to accessories; bags, scarves and belts, all made with the same fine quality and assiduity. These are some garments from their Spring 2011 Collection.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1iRtUrXiKOWrY16DuxRfPDLSI31TVUBWrvUNzJ62iWtSDMLXM45bvv8lZrT2wh4XfG-GoZcNBQ73pOyg8pi1dbnUvsT-eH9p6wnZbhNUfgI9UkuEr2BCu6SQgyp67trmG0m64qzkHB3q/s1600/misha+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1iRtUrXiKOWrY16DuxRfPDLSI31TVUBWrvUNzJ62iWtSDMLXM45bvv8lZrT2wh4XfG-GoZcNBQ73pOyg8pi1dbnUvsT-eH9p6wnZbhNUfgI9UkuEr2BCu6SQgyp67trmG0m64qzkHB3q/s640/misha+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Casual Capri shorts</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">including belt. R465. Colours: Stone and Navy.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Racer-back striped dress. R599. Colours: Taupe & black and cream & black.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Pleated flare skirt, including belt. R580. Colours: Stone and Navy.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Stripe tunic, with belt. R550. Colours: Black & rust and charcoal & black.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Gypsy dress. R550. Colours: Ruby and Black.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpnhmsWAgwTkKUV0LBCXUYDblUWzoVgRYvkAFerp2B1kn0tLR1Z8ymrDF-ek-FKm3-HCPeFnH29ysxzqa0ntFuhxJ6wVbmdb_LBCFrqhderg39zXhoKJA5QR_EYCJXcXqk7YfPoxjPzM20/s1600/misha+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpnhmsWAgwTkKUV0LBCXUYDblUWzoVgRYvkAFerp2B1kn0tLR1Z8ymrDF-ek-FKm3-HCPeFnH29ysxzqa0ntFuhxJ6wVbmdb_LBCFrqhderg39zXhoKJA5QR_EYCJXcXqk7YfPoxjPzM20/s640/misha+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Chiffon floral maxi dress. R750. Colours: Pastel pink & blue and burnt orange & navy.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Lilly Dress. R480. Colours: Black & cerise, as well as chocolate & cerise.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Chiffon floral tunic with plaited belt. R550. Colour: Maroon floral.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Molly dress. R450. Colours: Stone floral and charcoal floral.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Chiffon printed tunic. R550. Colour: Olive floral</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTL_1X_njj1MZR17-446AuyOFuCqknNg6W7y7Tshc_GlIY-mvd6swF-um8NxK4IBtmvU6Z21OcJSS826CaEPQS-KZG4t8KI0nEQs9lNQhxjBwFdeb7yWzK1qrc0nIwirfAyBYoOIpFBbC/s1600/misha+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTL_1X_njj1MZR17-446AuyOFuCqknNg6W7y7Tshc_GlIY-mvd6swF-um8NxK4IBtmvU6Z21OcJSS826CaEPQS-KZG4t8KI0nEQs9lNQhxjBwFdeb7yWzK1qrc0nIwirfAyBYoOIpFBbC/s640/misha+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. The briefcase sling</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Leather pocket bag</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Leather flipped bag</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Country tassel bag</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Crinkle leather bag</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. Fringed leather bag</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Leather handbags are priced from R950. Leather and synthetic belts are priced at R199.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>A Word From The Designer</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvJ5-smS3qTMdVvGP23brCgr-VtJS5PR1TQGMhAab3HgAE28jNoEUifCZLVGJtZZh8mPWKtekVjbD-yvqwHULXuKO4vOeXUGkufNa0fhR3kd6qai5wxj3QTZL7eCRv4-EhaVbQZLo1K2L/s1600/mishah+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvJ5-smS3qTMdVvGP23brCgr-VtJS5PR1TQGMhAab3HgAE28jNoEUifCZLVGJtZZh8mPWKtekVjbD-yvqwHULXuKO4vOeXUGkufNa0fhR3kd6qai5wxj3QTZL7eCRv4-EhaVbQZLo1K2L/s320/mishah+4.JPG" width="204" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span>Zahra says that her love of sewing and design began at a very young age. What inspires her the most as a designer is people.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br />She says "I can get lost for hours watching people pass by, the way they are dressed, the way they carry the things they wear. There is nothing more inspiring to me than street fashion, the combination of colour and texture, the endless array of people's choices of clothing and accessores in their everyday life as they go about their days. Whether it be for work or fun or a quick run to the local cafe or market. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With a few of her fab outfits already featured in <i>Elle</i> and <i>Fairlady</i> magazine, Zahra has a bright and long future ahead in fashion.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Garments from<i> Mishah Designs</i> are available from selected boutiques at the V&A Waterfront, Canal Walk and Gardens Centre. The range is also sold at Cquinz at 182c Main Road Sea Point, Cape Town. For more information, you can contact Mishah Designs on (021) 434 7505. Alternately, visit their <a href="http://www.mishah.co.za/">website</a> or <a href="http://mishahdesigns.blogspot.com/">blog</a>, which is updated by Zahra.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm looking forward to seeing <i>Mishah Designs</i> expand, with more stockists in the rest of country. All the best.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span>

Tuesday Thrills - Mishah Designs

Mishah DesignsDay Wear & AccessoriesI'm always excited about discovering fantastic new South African brands, and when I came across Mishah Designs, I knew I was onto a good thing. This Cape Town-based fashion brand has been creating trendy and exclusive womenswear since 2008. Zahra Effendi is a tale…

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The Friendship Files

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Our Life Mottos</span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While cleaning out my storeroom, I came across a dusty box filled with all my old books from university. Among them, I found a valuable piece of paper, handwritten by my bff, Maya. It's a collection of sayings that our clique of close friends used to constantly use on campus. Each saying had a special meaning and befittingly applied to our lives at the time. Maya compiled a list of these 'little life mottos' for each of us, so that we could read through them whenever we needed some inspiration or encouragement. I'm sharing a few of these with you today, along with their significant meanings.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxkRw4OycFOZYcP5fpNZkLMXcYD1DstI1WUPj6F2ZWBFaI2YyQFAXnUEgXP4Q4JJ84wYWqXqLgA3nWUIRkhdi8REAiyInBlFrKlH4ct55k8cmUxkgGvCwhXdG0FXUJkWQ707WQw2OtK3I/s1600/blair+serena+college" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxkRw4OycFOZYcP5fpNZkLMXcYD1DstI1WUPj6F2ZWBFaI2YyQFAXnUEgXP4Q4JJ84wYWqXqLgA3nWUIRkhdi8REAiyInBlFrKlH4ct55k8cmUxkgGvCwhXdG0FXUJkWQ707WQw2OtK3I/s1600/blair+serena+college" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Live in the moment. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">(For the good times pass too quickly, and the sad times linger on.)</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Always look at the bigger picture. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">(Often we can only see the task or problem that's in front of us, we have to remember to remove the clouds and look at the bigger picture).</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Life is a journey, not a destination. There is no wrong direction, just a longer route.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Everything happens for a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Whatever happens, happens... <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">(This was said after every single exam paper ;)</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Exercise caution, for the world is full of trickery.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* You have the right to be yourself. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">(Don't pretend to be someone else just to fit in).</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Always take things in your stride and keep smiling while doing it.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Sometimes it's a just matter of 'the right thing, at the wrong time'.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Beauty is only skin deep.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Don't judge a book by it's cover.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> (You may never know how meaningful it's pages could be).</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Some risks are worth taking. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">(Like going out on a Friday night instead of studying for Saturday morning's exam).</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* You can't sleep in the middle of the bed, choose a pillow. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">(Meaning that you shouldn't leave anyone hanging or be two-minded about important issues. Eventually you have to make a decision, whether it's right or wrong for everyone involved.)</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Don't ever compare yourself to anyone. There will always be people out there are that better or worse off than you are.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Rainbows come after rainstorms.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Why settle for skim milk when you can have whipped cream? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">(This is my favourite one - because no should settle for less than they deserve).</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* There are plenty fish in the sea. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">(This one was used <i>far</i> too often).</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Sometimes, you've got to give Fate a little push. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">(If you really want something, don't just sit around and longingly wait for it to happen 'someday'. Get up, go out and make it happen yourself).</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span></span></i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These mantras have gotten us through the best and worst of times. What have been some of your life mottos?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

The Friendship Files

Our Life MottosWhile cleaning out my storeroom, I came across a dusty box filled with all my old books from university. Among them, I found a valuable piece of paper, handwritten by my bff, Maya. It's a collection of sayings that our clique of close friends used to constantly use on campus. Each say…

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