Birthdays and Bucket Lists

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This birthday, instead of making up a wish list of material things that don't matter, I decided to write down my bucket list. Because experiences hold far more value than any shoe/bag/ring or other sparkly things ever can.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><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/AVvXsEgAV_Q72cCIx-vBBStR4T0p-Co5Xb5P4w-F39u_GVwnP942JOvPpQOYql-7blt-7OG7UkLfOzlY1r9D9M6t8YIx-iB7RanVUL8NiWwuDWgItiXR1noxJd76rnvYZvQkwriMyfnULutS5N8D/s1600/bday4.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/AVvXsEgAV_Q72cCIx-vBBStR4T0p-Co5Xb5P4w-F39u_GVwnP942JOvPpQOYql-7blt-7OG7UkLfOzlY1r9D9M6t8YIx-iB7RanVUL8NiWwuDWgItiXR1noxJd76rnvYZvQkwriMyfnULutS5N8D/s640/bday4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>On My Bucket List...</b></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;">* Work at a fashion magazine. It may not be obvious on this blog (hahaha) but writing about fashion is my greatest passion, I'd love to live that dream. Do you remember in the movie 'The Devil Wears Prada', everyone tells Anne Hathaway's character Andy, "A million girls would kill for this job"? Well, I am one of them.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Volunteer at an animal shelter. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have a love of cats and all things furry, and this </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">is something I've wanted to do for ages. Unfortunately there isn't a shelter near where I live, so starting one here would be even better.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Take creative classes - anything from art to origami, photography, floral arranging, tap dance (seriously, I've always wanted to try it), </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">cooking and cake decorating.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I truly believe that you will never what you like or what you're good at until you try everything!</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Visit the magical city of Prague. It's been my dream destination since I was young, I even started a 'Prague Fund' while I was in school. I want to immerse myself in the glorious historical architecture and bohemian streets of this enchanting city.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Attend the couture shows at Paris Fashion Week, especially that of Elie Saab. The designer gowns are spellbinding on-screen, but to truly appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship, I would love the opportunity to see them up close. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Master another language. I tried French while I was in school...only to find that I would need some sort of nose-and-throat operation in order to properly pronounce the words. So I'm thinking maybe Spanish, as it's one of the world's Top 3 most widely spoken languages.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Learn to make authentic home-made Italian pasta in Florence or Tuscany. Pasta is my staple diet, so it would only be fitting that I learn to do this.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Publish my series of children's books. I have yet to find an illustrator for them. I had written the series a while back, I just need to muster up the courage to show them to a publisher.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Audition for SA Idols. I think this would be a nerve-wrecking, pulse racing but nevertheless exciting once-in-a-lifetime type of experience. I know that I don't have a snowball's chance in the Sahara of making it past the first round. But you never know, I may stand a chance at winning the highly coveted wooden mic award (for the worst singer of the season). </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Aim high, Shoot Low ;)</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Switch lives with Elena in '<a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20Vampire%20Diaries">The Vampire Diaries</a>'.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, so I must admit that this one is on my things-that-will-never-happen-but-a-girl-can-dream-anyway list. I don't even know a thing about acting. But Nina Dobrev has <i>the</i> best job in television series. She gets to play two completely contrasting but magnetic characters - the sweet, lovable Elena and feisty Katherine; and she has the unconditional, eternal, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(and literally) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">undying love of both Damon <i>and</i> Stephan Salvatore. A role made in TV heaven, don't you think?</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;">If you're also celebrating your birthday today or in February, wishing you a wonderful one!</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;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>P.S</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of my best friends read my bucket list yesterday and decided to help me out on my last wish. It may not be the real-life Stephan Salvatore...but it's a good start! Thanks Ms Mocha, That's what I call a really great friend :) Most Thoughtful Gift Ever! </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNH6Uf7-TBGy9aWdFRCj-hfTWQGvdJg2XtDimZ6XmKcXmwAXynePBgD44dSw7zaa-_2VGs3OUuYXyb0qCvOoWtSmsThCr6KgRaCm166WhG3oGMlXpvo7LpFkMdBBvXzeiTHYQqxW05taQ/s1600/stepahn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNH6Uf7-TBGy9aWdFRCj-hfTWQGvdJg2XtDimZ6XmKcXmwAXynePBgD44dSw7zaa-_2VGs3OUuYXyb0qCvOoWtSmsThCr6KgRaCm166WhG3oGMlXpvo7LpFkMdBBvXzeiTHYQqxW05taQ/s400/stepahn.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Birthdays and Bucket Lists

This birthday, instead of making up a wish list of material things that don't matter, I decided to write down my bucket list. Because experiences hold far more value than any shoe/bag/ring or other sparkly things ever can.On My Bucket List...* Work at a fashion magazine. It may not be obvious on thi…

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Who Wore Chanel Better?

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Who Wore It Better?</span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Chanel Fall 2011 Dress</span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my fashion coverage of the SAG Awards <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/01/divas-and-darlings-sag-awards-2012.html">yesterday</a>, you may have remembered seeing British actress Emilia Clarke wear this black and white dress by <i>Chanel</i>. It wasn't the first time we've seen this feathery gown. Zoe Kravitz wore the same dress 2 months earlier.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBGd3Gw4DPtJNLqolpY72uPL0JrPDhjbAiSAw7aoNjFYzdK2olTgVFTSNEEcCrpRIVMN116xH1-N9vWWi8vmz40UYeY9dW1jXyNoHAu8E48LKatlNaaRX6IA-HeeOiXNDQ3uDfi_Y6epmM/s1600/wwib.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/AVvXsEgBGd3Gw4DPtJNLqolpY72uPL0JrPDhjbAiSAw7aoNjFYzdK2olTgVFTSNEEcCrpRIVMN116xH1-N9vWWi8vmz40UYeY9dW1jXyNoHAu8E48LKatlNaaRX6IA-HeeOiXNDQ3uDfi_Y6epmM/s640/wwib.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;">Left:</span></b> <b>Emilia Clarke</b> wore the Chanel Fall RTW frock to Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles (29 January 2012). The '</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Game of Thrones' actress looked charming in the organic cotton and voile dress, which has a fully feathered black skirt. Emilia's dress features a leaf-motif waistband.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Middle:</span></b> <b>Zoe Kravitz</b> wore the same Chanel dress on the 30th November 2011, to Unicef's Snowflake Ball in New York. She omitted the belt from the sculpted white bodice, which has a high collar and puffy shoulders.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Right: </span></b>Latvian model <b>Ginta Lapina</b> wears the dress on the Chanel Fall RTW 2011 runway, paired with black lace-up boots and sheer hand gloves. A very girly-grunge look. </span><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/AVvXsEjTDqzZHENFpAjdgK-P79CNtYwTX83jkGqWFUiifMTVYF_6t_j2dgM35vYz6BU6q8sBJrLO16lrxkksZGyQ2JMcrrIX2IHlE34_aNtMbUad2nzuJT_J6nxhoCQyYMtn9JJ3lIyUp_nTFw72/s1600/wwib2.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/AVvXsEjTDqzZHENFpAjdgK-P79CNtYwTX83jkGqWFUiifMTVYF_6t_j2dgM35vYz6BU6q8sBJrLO16lrxkksZGyQ2JMcrrIX2IHlE34_aNtMbUad2nzuJT_J6nxhoCQyYMtn9JJ3lIyUp_nTFw72/s640/wwib2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Both girls wore their look with a strong red lip colour. You will notice that the black ruffle detailing along the sleeves are different on each dress. Emilia's is tucked in, while Zoe's features an outer ruffled trim. Emilia wore her hair up in a loose upstyle and Zoe kept it clinical in an edgy tied-up bob.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Who Wore It Better? </b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I prefer the dress with the waistband so my choice is Emilia. She makes it look demure and ladylike. Also, I can't get past Zoe's mullet-fringe hairstyle. What are your thoughts?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Who Wore Chanel Better?

Who Wore It Better?Chanel Fall 2011 DressIn my fashion coverage of the SAG Awards yesterday, you may have remembered seeing British actress Emilia Clarke wear this black and white dress by Chanel. It wasn't the first time we've seen this feathery gown. Zoe Kravitz wore the same dress 2 months earlie…

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Divas and Darlings - SAG Awards 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Red Carpet Fashion</b></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>Screen Actors Guild Awards 2012</b></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;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All the glamour and gowns from the 18th Annual SAG Awards 2012 Red Carpet.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Biggest Trend - Braids</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/AVvXsEhFrBI46BhVeuGSnQhKHfDrlURPYZ67NT9eD33DM3sjQyw-p-pe5NTXz0_XRQmdqq0v9RuNeHq8WtMS724TBtlkm1zkSy5RFatcJWljF0nGhad3g30HKNSW7cG6JK4LYeh0uEF-0_Dp3KcL/s1600/sag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrBI46BhVeuGSnQhKHfDrlURPYZ67NT9eD33DM3sjQyw-p-pe5NTXz0_XRQmdqq0v9RuNeHq8WtMS724TBtlkm1zkSy5RFatcJWljF0nGhad3g30HKNSW7cG6JK4LYeh0uEF-0_Dp3KcL/s640/sag.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; font-size: small;"><b>Kaley Cuoco</b> enchanted in an aqua-mint confection by <i>Romona Kerveza, </i>with textured skirt and strapless<i> </i>draped bodice. TV Presenter <b>Renee Bargh</b> was beautiful in a purple lace and draped dress by <i>Basil Soda</i>. <b>Ariel Winter</b> looked delightful in a smokey grey <i>Collette Dinnigan</i> dress with beaded bustier and knee-length lace skirt. <b>Dianna Agron</b> was pretty in a deep pink <i>Carolina Herrera</i> gown with ruffle neck detailing. All ladies wore braided hairstyles.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Scene Stealers</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/AVvXsEjx-HoSpoy1qEHqOpZ2STEdeuVpHF3krGZBFNO9B8-1G__ENlTXqkoncNDO1ZOA2D0nuX8fIzwVlCVXL21C6iDNlvA7yb2jBQ9vqHYbdfdqLAmfOoTNxeKhRe2Hip5hZDtc2vYK-OFcED77/s1600/sag2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx-HoSpoy1qEHqOpZ2STEdeuVpHF3krGZBFNO9B8-1G__ENlTXqkoncNDO1ZOA2D0nuX8fIzwVlCVXL21C6iDNlvA7yb2jBQ9vqHYbdfdqLAmfOoTNxeKhRe2Hip5hZDtc2vYK-OFcED77/s640/sag2.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; font-size: small;"><b>Emma Stone</b> was perfection in <i>Alexander McQueen</i>. She chose a black tea-length dress with ruffled lace bustier neckline, pairing it with a McQueen clutch and floral adorned heels. <b>Rose Byrne</b> pioneered a new red carpet trend, wearing an ivory embellished <i>Elie Saab</i> jumpsuit, with plunge neck and wide-leg pants. <b>Emily Blunt</b> stood out in a revitalizing shade of vivid green, wearing a one-shouldered <i>Oscar de la Renta</i> gown.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b> Black & White</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/AVvXsEiBwZgOrgFjnABR4KmaWoizPxLkgFDFzmCL4XjiidbyX76cg0zy0N_hqsMUmK47tSZEKMNuBzaKGHdOoJZR-ZmOAQaEj6J1B5sMZ-0HusUC0JK-sShXoGH_ger4iFq_X_KpJu7LgD7aS7xK/s1600/sag3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwZgOrgFjnABR4KmaWoizPxLkgFDFzmCL4XjiidbyX76cg0zy0N_hqsMUmK47tSZEKMNuBzaKGHdOoJZR-ZmOAQaEj6J1B5sMZ-0HusUC0JK-sShXoGH_ger4iFq_X_KpJu7LgD7aS7xK/s640/sag3.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; font-size: small;"><b>Zoe Saldana</b> opted for a white silk organza <i>Givenchy Couture</i> gown with crystal beading and a sheer netted top. <b>Paz Vega</b> looked glamourous in a glistening black and white gown. Although slightly bridal, I loved <b>Judy Greer's</b> angelic white <i>Collette Dinnigan</i> dress. <b>Emilia Clarke </b>donned <i>Chanel</i>, showing off accentuated shoulders and a black feathered skirt. <b>Viola Davis</b> put on a white strapless <i>Marchesa</i> gown with gold embroidered bodice.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Into The Blue </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/AVvXsEik3_25FwVRFrekLqSiehs1_NGELvq9NwPVzQYTnt3f3_TgYjdlBmhCweeaNt0KnQGsidlYZNkt5GCU3BpuJLuIviKOL6AYkBwgtnI7mD4o0R2ZMYMV-H0FogdXJpiRR5pQLgs8fASNpAP7/s1600/sag4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3_25FwVRFrekLqSiehs1_NGELvq9NwPVzQYTnt3f3_TgYjdlBmhCweeaNt0KnQGsidlYZNkt5GCU3BpuJLuIviKOL6AYkBwgtnI7mD4o0R2ZMYMV-H0FogdXJpiRR5pQLgs8fASNpAP7/s640/sag4.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; font-size: small;"><b>Jessica Chastain</b> in a sapphire blue fitted corset gown by <i>Calvin Klein</i>. <b>Jane</b> <b>Lynch</b> chose a royal blue V-neck <i>David Meister</i> dress. <b>Diane Lane</b> wore a blue satin one-shouldered dress, which is also coincidentally by <i>David Meister</i>.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Glee Girls</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/AVvXsEjFKMpFCrc7BOhxxWt47zGq2oPuj8B__QzFR1bW6FNjC0OyRAt28gmtrbAsaFS3oqiI2dgKOHAJecstpRiFW4kgpplJUX7zzxAB3bzcGZLTVpCbPDf5T2LWEBYeamENifCUDpek6U_fC5cV/s1600/sag5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFKMpFCrc7BOhxxWt47zGq2oPuj8B__QzFR1bW6FNjC0OyRAt28gmtrbAsaFS3oqiI2dgKOHAJecstpRiFW4kgpplJUX7zzxAB3bzcGZLTVpCbPDf5T2LWEBYeamENifCUDpek6U_fC5cV/s640/sag5.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; font-size: small;"><b>Naya Rivera</b> wore sparkly ice grey embellished <i>Naeem Khan</i> gown with deep plunge-neck. <b>Jayma Mays</b> dazzled in a black sequined <i>Reem Acra</i> gown, with the back covered in lace. <b>Lea Michelle</b> showed off some serious leg in a pale grey <i>Versace</i> dress with woven bodice.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Black Out</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/AVvXsEjovlPboVhqhCvvHRFH5flox-BvptqC5KImc41vsTznlOeuLOtkJ6aOdH-sHivpxXGV0MspfF76jyJQvQtCJrVoAUC_JMLIBD-InImNfdj1egv5jV_41qSIGA5Rr7_4wkkKNL66d1QTUKKJ/s1600/sag6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjovlPboVhqhCvvHRFH5flox-BvptqC5KImc41vsTznlOeuLOtkJ6aOdH-sHivpxXGV0MspfF76jyJQvQtCJrVoAUC_JMLIBD-InImNfdj1egv5jV_41qSIGA5Rr7_4wkkKNL66d1QTUKKJ/s640/sag6.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; font-size: small;"><b>Amber Heard</b> looked alluring in black silk-faille cut-out <i>Zac Posen</i> gown. The always elegant <b>Angelina Jolie</b> wore a fluid liquid-look <i>Jenny Packham</i> gown. <b>Ashlee Simpson </b>pleasantly surprised style critics in a beaded <i>Jenny Packham</i> dress with sheer capelet. <b>Stacy Keibler</b> was a safe bet in a lace off-the-shoulder <i>Marchesa</i> gown.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>TV Presenters</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/AVvXsEhlA0u6eLYoni83d0oUEpTMbUxe1xAYA6c8BVqlT7Zi0ng4j2_I_UbXlW9RVS8NTzg3x4UpKFCWuL27jv27yKMqHjuq9UKdVFDls3ej9e8oMNGkhzNNHAcaWDF9pS6C6MdiD8sF1msO5LDe/s1600/sag12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlA0u6eLYoni83d0oUEpTMbUxe1xAYA6c8BVqlT7Zi0ng4j2_I_UbXlW9RVS8NTzg3x4UpKFCWuL27jv27yKMqHjuq9UKdVFDls3ej9e8oMNGkhzNNHAcaWDF9pS6C6MdiD8sF1msO5LDe/s640/sag12.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; font-size: small;"><b>Kelly Osbourne</b> was refined in a cream <i>Badgley Mischk</i>a gown with tassel belt and embroidered sleeves. <b>Giuliana Rancic</b> wore a red <i>Basil Soda</i> gown with alternating panels and a metallic belt. <b>Maria Menounos</b> flaunted her stunning figure in a form-fitting <i>Dolce & Gabbana </i>gown. <b>Nancy O'Dell</b> wore a fire-engine red tiered gown.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Too Much Champagne Makes  Everything Look The Same</span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVwxfVdaF3lJyajyFjb0Q5EjuobKQIT201wvoXXMfUiEGfmTuGOSNxEkoX8ENugyKycbm3Ah1OczfUEy3x-p7mV2rgzNXd2FmrXUwGHfGkOOpDFxqxHiRIAvdKNl7RPnlACmTh_I94Qzj7/s1600/sag7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVwxfVdaF3lJyajyFjb0Q5EjuobKQIT201wvoXXMfUiEGfmTuGOSNxEkoX8ENugyKycbm3Ah1OczfUEy3x-p7mV2rgzNXd2FmrXUwGHfGkOOpDFxqxHiRIAvdKNl7RPnlACmTh_I94Qzj7/s640/sag7.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; font-size: small;">If I see one more gown in this dull champagne shade, I will pass out from boredom. <b>Julianna Marguiles</b> wears <i>Calvin Klein</i>. <b>Katrina Bowden</b> in strapless lace <i>Amsale</i>. <b>Kristen Wiig </b>in a halter-neck <i>Balenciaga</i> gown. <b>Sarah Hyland</b> in an age-accelerating dress by <b>Temperley London</b>. <b>Berenice Bejo</b> was shimmery in <i>Ralph Lauren</i>. Yawn.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Berrylicious </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/AVvXsEiqO47mycdr_oDLgQm_vyV38rpezGqv9YWX_kh8EEtE1uQaDmkJK9-WrLQXLq_Tb2yByhF6MQTwCj4_gfVE0ackbs_456-PwFXZI6bYnE5iky7v6CAhQ6nGEZHBLbspAabLgR9VJcOJLoEf/s1600/sag8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqO47mycdr_oDLgQm_vyV38rpezGqv9YWX_kh8EEtE1uQaDmkJK9-WrLQXLq_Tb2yByhF6MQTwCj4_gfVE0ackbs_456-PwFXZI6bYnE5iky7v6CAhQ6nGEZHBLbspAabLgR9VJcOJLoEf/s640/sag8.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; font-size: small;"><b>Julie Bowen</b> was beautiful in a magenta gown with split sleeves by <i>Temperley London</i>. <b>Michelle Williams</b> wore a strawberry red <i>Valentino</i> gown with asymmetrical hem and lace neckline. <b>Natalie Portman</b> looked gorgeous in a strapless plum silk-chiffon <i>Giambattista Valli</i> gown with large floral motif. <b>Sofia Vergara</b> stuns in raspberry gown with folded strapless bodice by <i>Marchesa</i>. <b>Kyra Sedgewick</b> was chic in a cherry red <i>Emilio Pucci</i> dress with cut-out back.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><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;">Who was your favourite pick at the 2012 SAG Awards?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Divas and Darlings - SAG Awards 2012

Red Carpet FashionScreen Actors Guild Awards 2012All the glamour and gowns from the 18th Annual SAG Awards 2012 Red Carpet.Biggest Trend - BraidsKaley Cuoco enchanted in an aqua-mint confection by Romona Kerveza, with textured skirt and strapless draped bodice. TV Presenter Renee Bargh was beautiful…

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Shoe Art Imitates Life

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found this creative, shoe-tastic drawing while surfing the Net today. Each image depicts the designer's style so perfectly, with a whimsical spin. Based on just the designs, I'd like a pair of those <i>Viktor & Rolf</i> fantasy pink heels. I wonder how it would translate in reality?</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/AVvXsEi26szUNdQ2pzf2nhKXZKrI45UogfD77Q4MX0BlI4Tj5opZQU8psOfdzoYPhhHUoYc3hx3coUFXXFotKdSv04dvY5YxZERIxyx_V1jVdWp5PlIzC7bD3oY6ui0A_HMvRI43TyR2ww3Pk9mw/s1600/shoe+deisgns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi26szUNdQ2pzf2nhKXZKrI45UogfD77Q4MX0BlI4Tj5opZQU8psOfdzoYPhhHUoYc3hx3coUFXXFotKdSv04dvY5YxZERIxyx_V1jVdWp5PlIzC7bD3oY6ui0A_HMvRI43TyR2ww3Pk9mw/s1600/shoe+deisgns.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">* I couldn't find any artist credits, if you have any idea, please let me know.</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /></span></span>

Shoe Art Imitates Life

I found this creative, shoe-tastic drawing while surfing the Net today. Each image depicts the designer's style so perfectly, with a whimsical spin. Based on just the designs, I'd like a pair of those Viktor & Rolf fantasy pink heels. I wonder how it would translate in reality?* I couldn't find any …

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Looks Of The Week - 28/01/12

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A round-up of the weeks most notable looks.</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: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Photo Ready</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwyWKpJfxgY1rjxOoQbcvI7SsuuyncidQFhxM6cv-82sGbPbEtQA7jT5twbclKuMiQs2SoBtM77acITm_7dwz4jViFwWuRDTJFgY9pctuVMY88In_ls2jIhNJ1Rh1zr0R5XonuNH-Cdnq/s1600/lotw1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglwyWKpJfxgY1rjxOoQbcvI7SsuuyncidQFhxM6cv-82sGbPbEtQA7jT5twbclKuMiQs2SoBtM77acITm_7dwz4jViFwWuRDTJFgY9pctuVMY88In_ls2jIhNJ1Rh1zr0R5XonuNH-Cdnq/s640/lotw1.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;"><b>Diane Kruger</b> turned heads at the 'Sidaction Gala Dinner' in Paris, wearing a gauzy grey lace <i>Erdem</i> dress with puffy shoulders and an asymmetrical mini underneath</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jessica Alba</b> was elegant in a black and white silk colour-blocked dress by Chanel Resort 2012. Her choice of accessories was exemplary, with <i>Chanel</i> jewellery and clutch bag, as well as black bow-trimmed <i>Giuseppe Zanotti</i> heels.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Cara Delevigne</b>, who also attended the 'Sidaction Gala Dinner', was alluring in a beautifully draped emerald green Grecian gown. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bright violet pumps were her choice of footwear.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Black Lively</b> sets off the peplum-skirt trend, in a white and black ensemble by <i>Jason Wu</i>. She paired it with sparkly leopard print pumps by <i>Christian Louboutin</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Fearne Cotton</b> posed at the National TV Awards in Britain, in a 20's inspired flapper look by <i>Temperley London</i>. Her silver-grey embellished and fringed dress was paired with a white <i>Chanel</i> bag, and colour in the form of red lips and heels.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Chic Street Style</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXAoK_DASmXsB7X-0x4B7B4dmMmqsJO9I5iV3-I2GRRVqXMPVoplqMzB1nQNNuBxnmWUyyt9GgZoJl2qmRk97AUMdrW3FzIwm7862ovFIKAk85aC0VMeIRbc6bLSVkAtsgcf__M-eXndRT/s1600/lotw2.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/AVvXsEiXAoK_DASmXsB7X-0x4B7B4dmMmqsJO9I5iV3-I2GRRVqXMPVoplqMzB1nQNNuBxnmWUyyt9GgZoJl2qmRk97AUMdrW3FzIwm7862ovFIKAk85aC0VMeIRbc6bLSVkAtsgcf__M-eXndRT/s640/lotw2.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;"><b>Rachel Zoe</b> looks 70's sleek in an abstract print top, brown jacket and flare bottomed dark denim jeans. She carries a <i>Hermés</i> Birkin bag.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Taylor Swift</b> was adorable in a quirky cat-print dress by <i>NW3</i> at Asos, teamed with a fitted black leather jacket by <i>Rick Owens</i>, brown crossbody bag, black tights and lace-up oxfords.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Katherine Heigl</b> braved the New York cold looking casually chic in cream <i>Max Mara</i> coat,<i> J Brand</i> skinny jeans and a cozy beige wrap-around scarf. She matched her tan-edged coat with knee-high <i>Christian</i> <i>Louboutin</i> boots and a tan <i>Rebecca Minkoff</i> satchel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Olivia Palermo</b> was spotted at the Menswear 2012 Fashion Week in Milan. The reality star looked sophisticated in a white belted blouse worn with grey tailored trousers, a fur-trimmed coat and <i>Mulberry</i> animal print heels.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Trending Topic: Blazers</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9oRBwGr6xEq3wXNfm0xtoGPAmwXht5-jmFYzCCM9Ml6KpHoozAW6jDjPmFu5G-axOtZNIUaWULxyXUHrCEsqEtfDkiiYGaML8sBhQOtFSiaCEB4bocWVv2Hjh7kexBXUHAFKGAoJONe5L/s1600/lotw3.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/AVvXsEi9oRBwGr6xEq3wXNfm0xtoGPAmwXht5-jmFYzCCM9Ml6KpHoozAW6jDjPmFu5G-axOtZNIUaWULxyXUHrCEsqEtfDkiiYGaML8sBhQOtFSiaCEB4bocWVv2Hjh7kexBXUHAFKGAoJONe5L/s640/lotw3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jessica Alba</b> features in another colour-blocked outfit, this time at the 'Good Day LA' talk show. The actress wore an oversized aqua blazer with a tangerine and black shirt dress. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Sarah Jessica Parker</b> paired her navy blue velvet <i>Yves Saint Laurent</i> blazer with a sequined wavy-striped <i>Tory Burch</i> dress. A brown belt, <i>VBH</i> sling bag, <i>Manolo Blahnik</i> heels and <i>Fred Leighton</i> jewels complete her unique look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Elizabeth Olsen</b> attended the Chanel Couture 2012 show in Paris, tastefully dressed in a dark blue double-breasted <i>Chanel</i> blazer, worn over black skinny pants and boots. I admire her stylish simplicity with this look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Alesha Dixon</b> was snapped outside the 'Britain's Got talent' auditions. The show's newly appointed judge opted to wear a black suit blazer with a snazzy white crystal-gem embellished shirt and coral skirt. This is a cute outfit, but don't you think that she and Jessica Alba could have swopped shoes?</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;"><br /><br /></span>

Looks Of The Week - 28/01/12

A round-up of the weeks most notable looks.Photo ReadyDiane Kruger turned heads at the 'Sidaction Gala Dinner' in Paris, wearing a gauzy grey lace Erdem dress with puffy shoulders and an asymmetrical mini underneath.Jessica Alba was elegant in a black and white silk colour-blocked dress by Chanel Re…

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Sweet Spring Couture by Elie Saab

<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know that the images from <i>Elie Saab's</i> phenomenal Spring 2012 Couture show will be posted on thousands of other blogs, but I couldn't hel</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">p myself. It has left a lasting impression on me, with sensational gowns that are only imaginable in your wildest Midsummer's Night Dreams. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><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 maven of couture, Saab one again whets our fashion palates with a delectable array of dessert shaded designs, finely crafted with the utmost dexterity and impeccable detailing. Sheerness was a theme throughout, artfully ornamented by crystal floral appliqués and delicate hand beading. I've paired the designs with the sweet treats they remind me of. Enough from me, I'll let the dresses speak for themselves...they do so in volumes.</span></div><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="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Sugar Cookies</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72Dg32FLeoTJzA2PQja6gS_4Wt0z6emD-uA28k5ivabGF0jOQC006ormUMU1_dqIkuqESc-IXsrfuyTVmSbh6_De5Tz8EIT3SkJPeNI2RXFU9zRouZzrZrl__qe6QyCJtctf7atRA2wYW/s1600/elie1.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/AVvXsEh72Dg32FLeoTJzA2PQja6gS_4Wt0z6emD-uA28k5ivabGF0jOQC006ormUMU1_dqIkuqESc-IXsrfuyTVmSbh6_De5Tz8EIT3SkJPeNI2RXFU9zRouZzrZrl__qe6QyCJtctf7atRA2wYW/s640/elie1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Peppermint Tart</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsKr7inUqJ-UzK_V0vyjbA5y2ALqaV17StwNReib-eZgyAYeMp2Yz-iMHY8Kcjy1UplKGScmt27a4M_s8gfcslSRfIBHWdfZZQlukuD8ObpDH04aiWSIVbmVDvAhazRvHo8_KsByGNsxHW/s1600/elie2.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/AVvXsEgsKr7inUqJ-UzK_V0vyjbA5y2ALqaV17StwNReib-eZgyAYeMp2Yz-iMHY8Kcjy1UplKGScmt27a4M_s8gfcslSRfIBHWdfZZQlukuD8ObpDH04aiWSIVbmVDvAhazRvHo8_KsByGNsxHW/s640/elie2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Bubblegum Milkshake</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-VS0T007oxUJbeR9RZRIVz1C1UAFg3zTzCs0obxmAMII1kERrgb1YXMOPkz0eRgqdrLh1ZYhLN0FBMkMW4x-HV2NHXNKuUq8PuTHjF2QgBHiE4bTHhjCTuY_DYq94vYuI2PkDlERZdLlj/s1600/elie3.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/AVvXsEg-VS0T007oxUJbeR9RZRIVz1C1UAFg3zTzCs0obxmAMII1kERrgb1YXMOPkz0eRgqdrLh1ZYhLN0FBMkMW4x-HV2NHXNKuUq8PuTHjF2QgBHiE4bTHhjCTuY_DYq94vYuI2PkDlERZdLlj/s640/elie3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Candied Ginger</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8mA07OsbFdYhMvn4hqRKnDvKW8vhbpc7lxVyqcyjMcdv-NbYYjbW9NpZPvupU6ZZyfqdrYQaRzciiqYB8lPgKZMaaeQ73B_j7zuwjYpJ3kV1i6oUBYqPCnYnowDNAeZ-x3tOIWZWoeJ2/s1600/elie4.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/AVvXsEj_8mA07OsbFdYhMvn4hqRKnDvKW8vhbpc7lxVyqcyjMcdv-NbYYjbW9NpZPvupU6ZZyfqdrYQaRzciiqYB8lPgKZMaaeQ73B_j7zuwjYpJ3kV1i6oUBYqPCnYnowDNAeZ-x3tOIWZWoeJ2/s640/elie4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Peach Cobbler</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkCqK5RXJE6FDzuE5NaPfGA-pD3OIeulby4DDmrhspYVd5YkvslBjoLQBkQuTc9ZcyIu5JOHrolM3i6l4gOp56EumWLL9ugqDgj34h9TPG1oF0w9xz-5f9qPZrDXnBhIuGIjXTecGis3D/s1600/elie5.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/AVvXsEjDkCqK5RXJE6FDzuE5NaPfGA-pD3OIeulby4DDmrhspYVd5YkvslBjoLQBkQuTc9ZcyIu5JOHrolM3i6l4gOp56EumWLL9ugqDgj34h9TPG1oF0w9xz-5f9qPZrDXnBhIuGIjXTecGis3D/s640/elie5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Lemon Meringue </b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtBYJsbiaDjlMXXjp90J7AkIyHczOfTWw_Xg3zEWhLeY4DUg7vNXUfz9lxm2YGbEhtSOqdY8nJsF30sDL7Jls3Ytqk0ENgtWdYhyAbi4nHw__ny1gtJAMtVx-_37BOedLCay4SVXpY0ta/s1600/elie6.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/AVvXsEjGtBYJsbiaDjlMXXjp90J7AkIyHczOfTWw_Xg3zEWhLeY4DUg7vNXUfz9lxm2YGbEhtSOqdY8nJsF30sDL7Jls3Ytqk0ENgtWdYhyAbi4nHw__ny1gtJAMtVx-_37BOedLCay4SVXpY0ta/s640/elie6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Strawberry Cheesecake</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnRZdrdLpIjDM-FA43c9A3nhGw4T6-rgTdZRUlOcRqTNZHc3i2yGIYQAYyhv38XEMfTmdXs3B0dsqc1M9EyGzXoo6PaK0xZiZZeMsa0hHR_RPA-lq2qxNAm8cdXO2Jj-HLKfnGfpYlDmjk/s1600/elie7.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/AVvXsEjnRZdrdLpIjDM-FA43c9A3nhGw4T6-rgTdZRUlOcRqTNZHc3i2yGIYQAYyhv38XEMfTmdXs3B0dsqc1M9EyGzXoo6PaK0xZiZZeMsa0hHR_RPA-lq2qxNAm8cdXO2Jj-HLKfnGfpYlDmjk/s640/elie7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyone else craving something sweet?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><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; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Photos courtesy of Style.com</i></span></div>

Sweet Spring Couture by Elie Saab

I know that the images from Elie Saab's phenomenal Spring 2012 Couture show will be posted on thousands of other blogs, but I couldn't help myself. It has left a lasting impression on me, with sensational gowns that are only imaginable in your wildest Midsummer's Night Dreams. The maven of couture, …

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Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLz-67t95OLyqC4XmyNGe9Ko1_pHw8m4tniw_R1yMJOflx2qTLMjZXUgqjuRv8yPWkItjdDrZMKrXGhzPv2MI6a_s71Ug8GfeDay6sXoh3G4J_oKfAKCpI94UuqFbKp9DNaBhdhEBXERV/s1600/friday+frills.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLz-67t95OLyqC4XmyNGe9Ko1_pHw8m4tniw_R1yMJOflx2qTLMjZXUgqjuRv8yPWkItjdDrZMKrXGhzPv2MI6a_s71Ug8GfeDay6sXoh3G4J_oKfAKCpI94UuqFbKp9DNaBhdhEBXERV/s1600/friday+frills.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Image via Weheartit</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span>

Friday Frills

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Paris Couture Fashion Week 2012

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Paris Haute Couture Week 2012 officially opened it's doors on Monday to world class designers and stunning supermodels, displaying an array of exquisite clothes. This is an updated view of some of the most impressive collections. Click on the pictures for a larger view.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Versace</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCh7jDLpZvTJwFFX7pWi3yUhHSQvbuKO6PRNjQeZSJ_vScHBreVYjYlqgCRKtxzldgupC3wV_oZ10_Ada4t9joumrpSWtc-TM9ypPMskJvmtBeR2jLtVO9z_50n7T_pRzqSWgFYbEGU15/s1600/couture1.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/AVvXsEihCh7jDLpZvTJwFFX7pWi3yUhHSQvbuKO6PRNjQeZSJ_vScHBreVYjYlqgCRKtxzldgupC3wV_oZ10_Ada4t9joumrpSWtc-TM9ypPMskJvmtBeR2jLtVO9z_50n7T_pRzqSWgFYbEGU15/s640/couture1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Donatella sent a small group of Glamazons down the <i>Versace</i> Haute Couture runway for the the first time in 8 years. Glistening dresses seemed to be moulded onto the models, with sculpted corsets, extended hip flounces and rounded strapless necklines. Subtle metallics paled in comparison to the striking shades of tangerine, yellow and lime. High pony tails and smokey eyes completed the glam-warrior looks. I wished for more pizazz, less shine.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Chanel</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEsNaCu2nqB-9L8V44cRWR4-aLePcRZOLhouWOB2rtMK75Hz2rBVXIH_bU3VLdt3tF429LCDF8xQzMU-rzaq-6Bb7wsE7vQbCDHJh7tTqZnhwGbdZgfbwwjWPrDsEdvhm_fe8RZFnUq64i/s1600/couture3.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/AVvXsEjEsNaCu2nqB-9L8V44cRWR4-aLePcRZOLhouWOB2rtMK75Hz2rBVXIH_bU3VLdt3tF429LCDF8xQzMU-rzaq-6Bb7wsE7vQbCDHJh7tTqZnhwGbdZgfbwwjWPrDsEdvhm_fe8RZFnUq64i/s640/couture3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Azure skies to starry nights - every shade of blue was represented at <i>Chanel's</i> 2012 Couture showing. Models in faux mohawks and fascinators walked down the aisle, set to look like the inside of an airplane. Tweed dress suits in powder blue, drop-waists and pocket seamed shifts with high cuffed necks, a scattering of blue sequins that shimmered like the sun on an ocean wave. Longer length gowns were displayed in midnight blue and the palest shade of blue chiffon. A couture take on air hostess outfits - if only!</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Giambattista Valli</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijkP4CeHap7WqGEH8GcV9jfO8uKIwDmPOT-rz-_7y-m9BlwxjfDZgbNWbOCz3YzpdQZpYVr6-9LBXEbFuDxDFi_F6H79UU6lzw1wfkawZ-fEXcRRAYufhFWBAuozbGKZbyZc2W8XYMwC6f/s1600/couture2.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/AVvXsEijkP4CeHap7WqGEH8GcV9jfO8uKIwDmPOT-rz-_7y-m9BlwxjfDZgbNWbOCz3YzpdQZpYVr6-9LBXEbFuDxDFi_F6H79UU6lzw1wfkawZ-fEXcRRAYufhFWBAuozbGKZbyZc2W8XYMwC6f/s640/couture2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Giambattista Valli</i> Couture show expressed sensual femininity: cream and black sheer lace dresses, petal-smothered skirts, sequins, satin and bows. I can picture someone like Olivia Palermo in the feathered frock, pictured second on the top row. Splashes of raspberry red, plum and fuchsia stole the scene with billowy evening gowns. Models wore elaborate floral headpieces, cohesively fitting in with the summery floral print gowns.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Christian Dior </b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLxtewRdaYjSH2qNyEvpULZMV1UmBbZT5xKMDvD7GW9EJ1ky8EfUYWwKzsetN4EtPh-bV9lC21feoRVHPzP0y_loMv-T8vTGdnVhMo0d5W2xmhAXkrwH199HGwCm0aiZ4i37z4iMoWo32/s1600/couture4.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/AVvXsEifLxtewRdaYjSH2qNyEvpULZMV1UmBbZT5xKMDvD7GW9EJ1ky8EfUYWwKzsetN4EtPh-bV9lC21feoRVHPzP0y_loMv-T8vTGdnVhMo0d5W2xmhAXkrwH199HGwCm0aiZ4i37z4iMoWo32/s640/couture4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> Christian Dior's </i>Haute Couture collection brings forth vintage-inspired shapes, from the swanky 50's to the more opulent Victorian era. A-line dresses were embroidered with floral designs, while pencil skirts were seen in houndstooth and grid prints. There was an interesting juxtaposition of 'heavy' sheerness. Layers and layers of see-through tulle were skillfully constructed into dramatic gowns with sizable skirts. Ruffles are certainly having a moment.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Armani Privé</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAMy19WlIzmfqk_2KuVDERa6YAzUYh96I9P9zY_J6s-cnbrHPTO3BEZDu7LQUGXVUoptSsyV2CoAzhFHhYzvof7UAM8xk-l7z-ahPjY_WJ-vG7U_lT_UIYObcL-ceyzwthUmkHsHCrMxH/s1600/couture5.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/AVvXsEgpAMy19WlIzmfqk_2KuVDERa6YAzUYh96I9P9zY_J6s-cnbrHPTO3BEZDu7LQUGXVUoptSsyV2CoAzhFHhYzvof7UAM8xk-l7z-ahPjY_WJ-vG7U_lT_UIYObcL-ceyzwthUmkHsHCrMxH/s640/couture5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blue was to Chanel as green is to <i>Armani</i> this Couture season. Viridescent shades of green illuminated the striped catwalk, bringing with it chic reptilian-like jackets over mesh shirts and folded silk skirts. The under-the-sea extravaganza continued with a blinding neon gown rolled in sequins, graphic prints unfolded to reveal an inner black bodice, multi-layered mermaid gowns wrapped to resemble seaweed and a conspicuous shade of chartreuse which will ensure that <i>this</i> is an Armani range to be remembered.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Stephane Rolland</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGzW4CBgAMCz8RpuBWZtsiUIr849_qYA3TcDreP4dc2EnrCiLpaUHtN9AjWg1hc1ttSvStrZWw55bp29LGAHIxaemL7G3wVyubpkpnglxLsd06ESPaKFbhtJrwmyeZMLZ4jySqa9ZPaQO/s1600/couture6.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/AVvXsEjKGzW4CBgAMCz8RpuBWZtsiUIr849_qYA3TcDreP4dc2EnrCiLpaUHtN9AjWg1hc1ttSvStrZWw55bp29LGAHIxaemL7G3wVyubpkpnglxLsd06ESPaKFbhtJrwmyeZMLZ4jySqa9ZPaQO/s640/couture6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Stephane Rolland's</i> Couture collection is one of my favourites from all featured in this post. Because he reimagined the basics, creating avant-garde designs and innovative silhouettes. Exaggerated origami-folds, geometric cut-outs, gold metal panelling, unfurling ruffles and architectural shapes. He chose to express these spectacular designs using a simple colour palette of black, white, red and lime green (which has been quite popular so far). Beautifully draped gowns swept the floor in silk jersey, gazar and organza. A masterful collection with an aura of confidence and allure.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Valentino</b></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhunc77q5aZgp24imaZnaOloe511MBs3voEj0YgvWaMW5dp05KswMT7vHJ4KjvQHMBvhg09GfhZvNRfcNtWqiqUotVQBzpolslJGESJqfhg1CFMuM6lH370vwI2fZXq6hdErN6IFYa4UCu5/s1600/couture7.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/AVvXsEhunc77q5aZgp24imaZnaOloe511MBs3voEj0YgvWaMW5dp05KswMT7vHJ4KjvQHMBvhg09GfhZvNRfcNtWqiqUotVQBzpolslJGESJqfhg1CFMuM6lH370vwI2fZXq6hdErN6IFYa4UCu5/s640/couture7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There was a feeling of regal antiquity surrounding <i>Valentino's</i> Spring Couture collection. If modern monarchy existed today as it did in the 18th century, I can imagine that this is what real-life princesses would wear. Prim white-to-ivory knee-length dresses, woven from the finest cotton and latticed lace. Feathery light floral frocks, demure as can be with high-frilled collars and sheer organza sleeves. A range that charms with it's maidenly grace.  </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Zuhair Murad</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8adCd6x1NDCR4H0BWZks-Oj8hkLYq_olRZsFwhqkfZFC0xdPHZNKdQ9R84WLinwScFE9dHcjxASLd1EwS-lfUK41CATmmsPH_rPao5KRy5ppYa9b_A4wCgktTy-DAhayjfrlVSj9QZbr/s1600/couture8.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/AVvXsEga8adCd6x1NDCR4H0BWZks-Oj8hkLYq_olRZsFwhqkfZFC0xdPHZNKdQ9R84WLinwScFE9dHcjxASLd1EwS-lfUK41CATmmsPH_rPao5KRy5ppYa9b_A4wCgktTy-DAhayjfrlVSj9QZbr/s640/couture8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Zuhair Murad's</i> Couture collection is 'glitzy as charged' for Spring 2012. Extravagantly beaded gowns were dipped in champagne golds and varnished metallics. Black floral embroidery was starkly contrasted with nude-tone slips, while hourglass-enhancing silhouettes were shaped to perfection. Crystal-embellished gowns featured plunging necklines and tails of tulle. It's luxury meets sensuality. I can see many a country-singing-star lapping this one up.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Paris Couture Fashion Week 2012

Paris Haute Couture Week 2012 officially opened it's doors on Monday to world class designers and stunning supermodels, displaying an array of exquisite clothes. This is an updated view of some of the most impressive collections. Click on the pictures for a larger view.Versace Donatella sent a small…

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Taylor Swift Rocks in Rodarte for Vogue

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Cover Girl Taylor Swift</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Vogue US February 2012</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There isn't a persona Taylor Swift can't play. She has portrayed many different types of characters in her music videos and for magazine shoots, proving that she is adaptable to any style. The 22-year old</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> shows off her versatility once again in the February 2012 issue of <i>Vogue</i> magazine. Taylor is transformed into a 70's style Rock Star for the shoot, photographed by the legendary Mario Testino. Interestingly, Taylor wears focal pieces from US design label <i>Rodarte</i> throughout the editorial. It's almost as though this was intended as a campaign to promote the brand, with Taylor Swift as their ambassador.</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/AVvXsEiHLrhAoyfT-419SR-68sWgMCGFPpd1MMA_-5HErx-QOjLLXdZHvXWGyuTxJ4FtPwVpDRpRhFNa1Sz0eLaP41ZFQMgtiZ5nb6uVCr2luWFx16QaXHca0liNSPcVx8aQBOoVeKdIXrXvTJnW/s1600/taylor1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLrhAoyfT-419SR-68sWgMCGFPpd1MMA_-5HErx-QOjLLXdZHvXWGyuTxJ4FtPwVpDRpRhFNa1Sz0eLaP41ZFQMgtiZ5nb6uVCr2luWFx16QaXHca0liNSPcVx8aQBOoVeKdIXrXvTJnW/s640/taylor1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On the cover, Taylor wears a purple and yellow hand-knit basket stitch <i>Rodarte</i> sweater with a camel coloured floppy felt hat. To the right, she wears a marigold and blue flower print paneled top, from <i>Rodarte's</i> Spring 2012 range.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrz7h7tZZB6TYoCkxgNWti98eZYdoqIunZ3YsmovZYLfyPbs9sKoClGJwV-Tg8vQyYOpDE-cpDicCRwZa1B_4GMv6B5gkOBg1NBLFA-s77r0fDY8BHnH0GtbADNz2XdxIixN2fLuCPkRS2/s1600/taylor2.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/AVvXsEgrz7h7tZZB6TYoCkxgNWti98eZYdoqIunZ3YsmovZYLfyPbs9sKoClGJwV-Tg8vQyYOpDE-cpDicCRwZa1B_4GMv6B5gkOBg1NBLFA-s77r0fDY8BHnH0GtbADNz2XdxIixN2fLuCPkRS2/s640/taylor2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A psychedelic background frames Taylor, who is dressed in a cream leather and wool trimmed jacket and hand-knit top from <i>Rodarte's </i>Fall 2009 collection, teamed with <i>Rag & Bone</i> tights and rose embroidered cowboy boots by <i>Miu Miu</i>.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuvGXzvYxOq_kImZ6kRkwyEFceiNTKzexctCQBl9BW8xMnJaYQpqhWYsWl4Al7h7a5z1wdAc_aUmSKCkDWSemzR5cX_1Z1VHU2RjiPHd0aBcmETjG-5oWyEfbMH0ixvJakmrWI8O4c-ycD/s1600/taylor3.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/AVvXsEjuvGXzvYxOq_kImZ6kRkwyEFceiNTKzexctCQBl9BW8xMnJaYQpqhWYsWl4Al7h7a5z1wdAc_aUmSKCkDWSemzR5cX_1Z1VHU2RjiPHd0aBcmETjG-5oWyEfbMH0ixvJakmrWI8O4c-ycD/s640/taylor3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Continuing with the seventies boho vibe, Taylor is decked out in a floaty navy and lime brushstroke print <i>Rodarte</i> dress, worn over <i>Levi's</i> jeans and <i>Miu Miu</i> boots. She dons a floppy <i>Patricia Underwood</i> hat, with <i>Rayban's</i> and a fringed <i>Andrew</i> <i>Marc</i> bag. I prefer her belted look compared to the one on the runway.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJWGTITtkl9iBvwovE5bmBqWqn4vuTobl1186xQfn9WrBtmJYApiUuIUQlvXHTbb-1F16KLDI-VKxipSfyDZexx3FNVLR0RnRFh5RFmLLBQnN5ZRoE45W2IWVtuX4nsu2FTNVkKHhyphenhyphen3Exg/s1600/taylor4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJWGTITtkl9iBvwovE5bmBqWqn4vuTobl1186xQfn9WrBtmJYApiUuIUQlvXHTbb-1F16KLDI-VKxipSfyDZexx3FNVLR0RnRFh5RFmLLBQnN5ZRoE45W2IWVtuX4nsu2FTNVkKHhyphenhyphen3Exg/s640/taylor4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even in black and white, this bronze beaded lamé leather 2009 <i>Rodarte</i> dress shimmers on Taylor. Her black thigh-high boots are by <i>Michael Kors</i>.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH2Oulbkh0IGdjaS2aee6ViQU8LvqBAG7MvPpsGKzhf1jKzJR28K9VWJ7YjTJFdCSNc1yqnq3mRExhFjUXyvBGZEuqAKHd3ht3MjDvHVjc1zqEWu7Ss0QjukwI4u1VOyfbJ5GsS3UUkfbx/s1600/taylor5.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/AVvXsEjH2Oulbkh0IGdjaS2aee6ViQU8LvqBAG7MvPpsGKzhf1jKzJR28K9VWJ7YjTJFdCSNc1yqnq3mRExhFjUXyvBGZEuqAKHd3ht3MjDvHVjc1zqEWu7Ss0QjukwI4u1VOyfbJ5GsS3UUkfbx/s640/taylor5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Taylor is hippie chic in an off-white embroidered prairie coat, paired with a marbled wool mini, both by <i>Rodarte</i>, once again. The look is styled with floral cowboy boots by <i>Miu Miu </i>and a tasseled<i> Carlos Falchi</i> bag. Don't you love her straight locks and new blunt fringe?</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHshwbqSksiRH60Ts2EnXJkxh4hu7CSW5enNYMBnRobWAUEK7Csn5m_2u5QpHN3is4ep3X6R-u5D87SSidYcZuo_8vOqsKVcQ8uYYFDRgmXnJ2CFkjp6qjRa90joiXfSUIEX7TguVgMhRW/s1600/tayor6.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/AVvXsEhHshwbqSksiRH60Ts2EnXJkxh4hu7CSW5enNYMBnRobWAUEK7Csn5m_2u5QpHN3is4ep3X6R-u5D87SSidYcZuo_8vOqsKVcQ8uYYFDRgmXnJ2CFkjp6qjRa90joiXfSUIEX7TguVgMhRW/s640/tayor6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If this dress looks familiar, it's the same one <a href="http://style.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/elle-fanning-critics-choice-awards.jpg">Elle Fanning</a> wore to the Critic's Choice Awards two weeks ago. This mint green <i>Rodarte</i> silk chiffon dress is imprinted with yellow sunflowers and has a sheer peasant style neckline. Taylor wears white cut-out boots by <i>Jil Sander</i>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><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;">Do you think the focus of this photo shoot was to put <i>Rodarte </i>back on the fashion map, using the star power of Taylor Swift? Well, we can expect to see much more from the brand after this exclusive feature in <i>Vogue</i>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Taylor Swift Rocks in Rodarte for Vogue

Cover Girl Taylor SwiftVogue US February 2012There isn't a persona Taylor Swift can't play. She has portrayed many different types of characters in her music videos and for magazine shoots, proving that she is adaptable to any style. The 22-year old shows off her versatility once again in the Februa…

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Tuesday Thrills - Designs by Jane Norman

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Love high-end designer looks...but without the exorbitant price tags? Then British brand <i>Jane Norman</i> is right up your alley. <i>Jane Norman</i> seeks to style the young, ambitious and fashion-conscious woman with upmarket looks for less. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They adapt contemporary and cutting edge catwalk trends, making it more accessible to the wider market</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.  </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This season </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Jane Norman</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> combines French flair and chic nautical shapes with their "Weekend in Paris' collection. Key colours are navy and white. There are also more feminine styles, with delicate pleated skirts, vintage blouses and sexy cocktail dresses. The label extends to accessories, bags and shoes, all in line with current trends. Whatever your style, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Jane Norman</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> caters to it with prime design quality and at rates too good to resist.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Chic Ensembles</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JWuK7i7DShYrBT4CoXDGPGOYyDH7I18zQFZLElkQglHI96GMIwo_EcZ4GyxFEtreq0j2VwO8EbQ5lU1mGnd3SppjyhSaDu0brig0lAdJNAbBhlw70JGFwtFYjLPFJ1PAuS7iN8XDzrs7/s1600/tuesday1.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/AVvXsEi3JWuK7i7DShYrBT4CoXDGPGOYyDH7I18zQFZLElkQglHI96GMIwo_EcZ4GyxFEtreq0j2VwO8EbQ5lU1mGnd3SppjyhSaDu0brig0lAdJNAbBhlw70JGFwtFYjLPFJ1PAuS7iN8XDzrs7/s640/tuesday1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Navy ponti military coat. $80 / R520</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Ruffle tie-neck blouse in ivory. $30.50 / R195</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Coral belted trench coat. $76 / R495</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Scallop collar blouse in mustard. $42 / R270</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Button detail yellow palazzo pants. $41 / R265</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. High-waisted belted pencil skirt in black. $53 / R345</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. Cross over mini bodycon dress. $86 / R555</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. Button pencil skirt in navy with gold button detail. $61 / R395</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Navy & Neutrals </b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLVF_RvHQQ4-Fn-RW0ncrMzjMWEwdR70BydsR2NOihmRPkFKAvyCwkTTnGljbKMcLDkuuPhqiADiwqcVY9dZXTU0DcH7-OqJksCjaoLv2sFhiYhdKSbprZrtLuDa3RsL4u4vc8wlzRHkQ/s1600/tuesday2.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/AVvXsEiTLVF_RvHQQ4-Fn-RW0ncrMzjMWEwdR70BydsR2NOihmRPkFKAvyCwkTTnGljbKMcLDkuuPhqiADiwqcVY9dZXTU0DcH7-OqJksCjaoLv2sFhiYhdKSbprZrtLuDa3RsL4u4vc8wlzRHkQ/s640/tuesday2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">9. Double band hem dress in navy and white. $86 / R555</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10. Navy cut-out peplum dress. $52.50 / R340</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">11. Navy drop-waist shirt dress. $67 / R505</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12. One shoulder corsage dress in black & white. $86 / R555</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">13. Black pleated sweetheart maxi dress. $124 / R800</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">14. Pleated maxi skirt in white. $36 / R235</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">15. Black lace v-front dress a la <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i>. $86 / R555</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">16. 'Just Love Me' Bardot jumper. $76 / R495</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Scarves & Separates </span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_J319ARpQgS5DiTcZKDCOa5mHcKS2rAuuBrabEr4DQ3vHWvdVK68poEMDXMi-4x9ZQRj-3aPmaE0uyEizMVkogNkzmZr8LVBT4LG9eYZ55YO9-iPnJ17pFQjnZ0TBssfkjNEMZVXVVkDo/s1600/tuesday3.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/AVvXsEi_J319ARpQgS5DiTcZKDCOa5mHcKS2rAuuBrabEr4DQ3vHWvdVK68poEMDXMi-4x9ZQRj-3aPmaE0uyEizMVkogNkzmZr8LVBT4LG9eYZ55YO9-iPnJ17pFQjnZ0TBssfkjNEMZVXVVkDo/s640/tuesday3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">17. Pale pink sequin front fluffy jumper. $27 / R185</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">18. Pleated midi skirt in peach. $19 / R125 </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">19. Azure collarless coat. $76 / R495</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">20. Leopard print scarf in brown and beige. $27 / R175</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">21. Abstract floral print scarf. $13.50 / R86</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">22. Zig Zag print scarf. $13.50 / R86</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can shop the entire collection at <a href="http://www.janenorman.co.uk/">JaneNorman.co.uk</a> They offer postage within the UK, and ship internationally to the USA and selected European countries. Delivery is set at 7-10 days. If you live in the UK, Germany, Netherlands or the UAE, you can find a store near to you with the store locator button on their website. </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: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Happy Shopping!</i></b></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;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Tuesday Thrills - Designs by Jane Norman

Love high-end designer looks...but without the exorbitant price tags? Then British brand Jane Norman is right up your alley. Jane Norman seeks to style the young, ambitious and fashion-conscious woman with upmarket looks for less. They adapt contemporary and cutting edge catwalk trends, making it mo…

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Closet Confidential with Fabrizia Spinelli

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This episode of Closet Confidential features the stunning and stylish Italian blogger Fabrizia Spinelli. Fabrizia has an eye for beautiful dresses, bold accessories and glorious pairs of high heels. Her <a href="http://cosamimetto.blogspot.com/">blog</a> answers the question every girl asks herself daily, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://cosamimetto.blogspot.com/">Cosa mi metto</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> or "What shall I wear?" She shares some of her personal style secrets and fashion favourites with us.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD7TfEU5x_yIpeovzTJ7qJCIQr6ptRvgcDxmJwt0d5jhTuoGWr2xT1MyJaIwIkkM39N7BdsJizqXZeHccby2hr7nMVCr8JtEHQkGhUnrH8DNAj9GxwxutiFyXaZIIZpf1cvki1QQuOshO1/s1600/fab1.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/AVvXsEgD7TfEU5x_yIpeovzTJ7qJCIQr6ptRvgcDxmJwt0d5jhTuoGWr2xT1MyJaIwIkkM39N7BdsJizqXZeHccby2hr7nMVCr8JtEHQkGhUnrH8DNAj9GxwxutiFyXaZIIZpf1cvki1QQuOshO1/s640/fab1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Describe your personal style </span></b><br /><br />I like to dress pretty easily, without exaggeration. I don’t think I have a well defined way to dress, I like to experiment, to take inspiration from different styles, to change everyday and to combine different elements.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">What has been your best fashion buy thus far? </span></b><br /><br />It’s a really hard question, because every time I buy something, I fall in love with it...so...I don’t know, maybe my first Chanel. I had always desired it, and you know, Chanel bags are so chic, elegant and timeless. <br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">What was your most outrageous purchase? </span></b><br /><br />Maybe a bright orange lipstick. It was very long before colored lipsticks were fashionable, and also I haven’t ever worn make up in a strong way, so to me it was so strange and difficult to see myself in the mirror!! </span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">If you could max out your credit card at any designer store, which one would it be?</span></b><br /><br />Definitely the shoe department at <i>Macy’s</i> or <i>Chanel</i>. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></span><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEji_xDt9LwHK-sW4TF3jd9LjJ91KxHZ11Fu2t6eiAnpTZaIel-AWJGlHxh4zb9weY3IMWicNxx4AYXJ-ZuHlOa4sYAOf2AZWhsaSaNCSlKY0sFDPr8GZ5aqDwn8M7lV9AOzy7_RWnru8LPk/s1600/fab2.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/AVvXsEji_xDt9LwHK-sW4TF3jd9LjJ91KxHZ11Fu2t6eiAnpTZaIel-AWJGlHxh4zb9weY3IMWicNxx4AYXJ-ZuHlOa4sYAOf2AZWhsaSaNCSlKY0sFDPr8GZ5aqDwn8M7lV9AOzy7_RWnru8LPk/s640/fab2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">What are your key fashion pieces for Winter 2012? </span></b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A fur coat, many shiny and colorful lipsticks, a peplum dress, an asymmetrical skirt, a denim jacket and sparkling jewellery. </span><br /><br /><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 class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Who are your style icons? </span></b></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I like the style of the It-girls Miroslava Duma and Olivia Palermo, and the elegance of Eva Longoria, but I also like to take inspiration from well-dressed ordinary people!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Three beauty products that you can't live without? </span></b><br /><br />I can’t live without a mascara, blush and a good moisturizing cream! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">What is on your fashion wish list? </span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So many things, of course a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Hermes</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Kelly, a wonderful</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Chanel</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jumbo bag in petrol blue, and a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Moschino</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">peplum dress.</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqd1V2stG97fbQ_gW6L_N5ll_YlycxN_f1b0tAeOcJ2_aLBj6ViQiZXy3YamDs-ZOpH9NUhQyCnhJDogFN_SfabRxOtwpLaPsdQWklFL5JmkDlRgmhSTbW6Y2uHhb_YNQepM45wDJ51PbC/s1600/fab3.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/AVvXsEgqd1V2stG97fbQ_gW6L_N5ll_YlycxN_f1b0tAeOcJ2_aLBj6ViQiZXy3YamDs-ZOpH9NUhQyCnhJDogFN_SfabRxOtwpLaPsdQWklFL5JmkDlRgmhSTbW6Y2uHhb_YNQepM45wDJ51PbC/s640/fab3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><br /><br /></span></b></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="color: #c27ba0;">What five items of clothing are the foundation of a good wardrobe? </span></b><br /><br />A pair of jeans, a little black dress, a comfy pair of high heels, a black blazer and a great pair of sunnies. </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="color: #c27ba0;">Biggest Fashion Do </span></b><br /><br />Wear what you like and don’t be afraid to show your personal style.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Biggest Fashion Don't </span></b><br /><br />Don’t wear something just because it’s “in”, for the first thing you must feel good in it. </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="color: #c27ba0;">Fabulous Fashion Advice</span></b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fashion is not only something to follow, but it’s also something to create, is something that can express our personality. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">*Special Thanks to Fabrizia for participating in this interview and permitting me use of her photos.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div>

Closet Confidential with Fabrizia Spinelli

This episode of Closet Confidential features the stunning and stylish Italian blogger Fabrizia Spinelli. Fabrizia has an eye for beautiful dresses, bold accessories and glorious pairs of high heels. Her blog answers the question every girl asks herself daily, Cosa mi metto or "What shall I wear?" Sh…

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Looks Of The Week - 21/01/12

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With all the excitement of the Golden Globes this week, there were so many other interesting outfits that were overlooked. Here is the roundup.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Pretty & Poised</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyUaDnu7RpI1Qld17tn0eHwZJbWosZiAuO8iwQZWw8zk8CLNFVRE9x4IqRSlLWdepi74diE2HaLDlSCcqkH5OXYCsk4csBpM4XXvgIjmFyz5QpWdyzx1DgeTX8Kk6w63GjFy4raR0C9J7e/s1600/lotw.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/AVvXsEgyUaDnu7RpI1Qld17tn0eHwZJbWosZiAuO8iwQZWw8zk8CLNFVRE9x4IqRSlLWdepi74diE2HaLDlSCcqkH5OXYCsk4csBpM4XXvgIjmFyz5QpWdyzx1DgeTX8Kk6w63GjFy4raR0C9J7e/s640/lotw.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;"><b>Rachel Bilson </b>wore a vanilla mint frothy <i>Chanel</i> frock to the 'Art of Elysium' gala. It features an embellished bodice with full tulle and feather fringed skirt. This isn't a look that just anyone could pull off, but the 'Hart of Dixie' actress does so charmingly. She carried a cream clutch and wore satin <i>Casadei</i> pumps.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Rachel Zoe</b> attended the Golden Globes After Party in one of her own designs, a glossy white and gold foil scallop print gown with ruffle cap-sleeves. A quilted gold clutch completed her impressive look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kirsten Dunst</b> was graceful in a romantic embroidered black <i>Valentino</i> gown with sheer yoke and sleeves. I like that she turned the makeup up a notch for a change.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kaley Cuoco</b> is still on a fashion high since hosting last week's People Choice Awards. The blonde actress attended the Golden Globes After Party looking delightful in a silk and tulle white<i> Zuhair Murad</i> dress with tiered skirt and wide satin belt.</span></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">In The Navy</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5kPgJUTYlkXLDiTyv-cUSv1Vpsm1JeqQkGDz0AcMBY2bQKKovOcp_CMkpHqfVGM6GoOfCsbhyyJ-bPTJemUIIkcRz0CvB3Wzyx6u39z4Z0L0vrgvbzauseBUbddKGYNMJby6fJ9wdkgz/s1600/lotw2.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/AVvXsEjy5kPgJUTYlkXLDiTyv-cUSv1Vpsm1JeqQkGDz0AcMBY2bQKKovOcp_CMkpHqfVGM6GoOfCsbhyyJ-bPTJemUIIkcRz0CvB3Wzyx6u39z4Z0L0vrgvbzauseBUbddKGYNMJby6fJ9wdkgz/s640/lotw2.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;">Navy dresses were also a hit on the red (actually blue) carpet this week.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Nicki Hilton</b> looked glamourous in a midnight blue <i>Giorgio Armani</i> gown with asymmetrical sequined cut-out bodice and straight-fit skirt.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Emma Roberts</b> caught my attention in a stunning silky blue <i>Zac Posen</i> gown, which has several cut-outs on the neckline and panel-frill skirt. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Stana Katic </b>strikes the style iron once again in a <i>Keven Hall</i> design with strapless bodice and fully ruffled skirt. All these ladies graced the blue carpet at the InStyle Golden Globes After Party in Hollywood this week.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Creative Coats</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_nx767sgGxb69K2jEm-mqjsvjjc4KxoTIta4uKnHVqjWmOgZS_Fr2ynEDCtMQkoHRA0hYh7ekr3jK0WPdiE41xvKhZIF0oa6hHGyV7uTxKAQGLsObnIRwh0BgmvLaYx3hN0EajUII85et/s1600/lotw3.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/AVvXsEi_nx767sgGxb69K2jEm-mqjsvjjc4KxoTIta4uKnHVqjWmOgZS_Fr2ynEDCtMQkoHRA0hYh7ekr3jK0WPdiE41xvKhZIF0oa6hHGyV7uTxKAQGLsObnIRwh0BgmvLaYx3hN0EajUII85et/s640/lotw3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's a good week for <b>Kirsten Dunst</b>, who features twice on this list. She brightened up the <i>Rodarte</i> Dinner at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, in a chic mustard yellow <i>Stella McCartney</i> one-button blazer. She wore it over a prim ivory shirt, and gold and yellow printed brocade trousers, both by <i>Rodarte</i>. We can't see it well, but her heels are by <i>Jimmy Choo</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Trendsetter <b>Kate Moss</b> looked fabulous in a faux fur leopard print jacket by <i>Topshop</i>, worn with an all-black ensemble and fringed scarf. Her black tie-up boots are by <i>Balmain</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jessica Alba</b> brought her savvy style to the streets of New York, looking vibrant in a two-tone green-to-black <i>Doo.ri</i> coat, tangerine top and multi-shaded floral <i>Erdem</i> trousers. Her quirky colourful ensemble was complete with teal and white <i>Barbara Bui</i> sandals.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Looks Of The Week - 21/01/12

With all the excitement of the Golden Globes this week, there were so many other interesting outfits that were overlooked. Here is the roundup.Pretty & PoisedRachel Bilson wore a vanilla mint frothy Chanel frock to the 'Art of Elysium' gala. It features an embellished bodice with full tulle and feat…

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Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hSFSyQNPtontBmHEdPCFrFL1brvwz_CpSkoGw7CmIzdQVIqBeuFEEZVD3Ue3geiZweiR4bVNsBhbT5OqIIiDHS5iJnq2WwZ7ExdPBhb3jehQLlgHh5zx_Lt8ue7raUAW8NRxjWMImcBu/s1600/friday+frills.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="627" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hSFSyQNPtontBmHEdPCFrFL1brvwz_CpSkoGw7CmIzdQVIqBeuFEEZVD3Ue3geiZweiR4bVNsBhbT5OqIIiDHS5iJnq2WwZ7ExdPBhb3jehQLlgHh5zx_Lt8ue7raUAW8NRxjWMImcBu/s640/friday+frills.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Life has taught us that...</span></b></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can't be all things to all people.<br /><br />You can't do all things at once.<br /><br />You can't do all things equally well.<br /><br />And you can't do all things better than everyone else.<br /><br /><br /><br />So, you have to find out who you are, and be that.<br /><br />You have to decide what comes first in your life, and do that.<br /><br />You have to discover your strengths, and use them.<br /><br />You have to learn not to compete with others, </span></b><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because no one else is in the contest of 'Being You'.</span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br />Then you will have learned to accept your own uniqueness.<br /><br />You will have learned to set priorities and make decisions.<br /><br />You will have learned to live with your limitations.<br /><br />You will have learned to give yourself the respect that is due.<br /><br /><br /><br />Dare To Believe that you are a wonderful, unique person.<br /><br />That you are a once-in-all-history event.<br /><br />That it's more than a right, it's your duty, to be who you are.<br /><br />That life is not a problem to solve, but a gift to cherish.</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>Unknown, modified by me.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span></div>

Friday Frills

Life has taught us that...You can't be all things to all people.You can't do all things at once.You can't do all things equally well.And you can't do all things better than everyone else.So, you have to find out who you are, and be that.You have to decide what comes first in your life, and do that.Y…

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The Yellow Dress Trend

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Trend of the Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Yellow Dresses</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bright yellow dresses are an emerging trend that have been spreading sunshine all over the Spring/Summer 2012 runways. From New York to Milan Fashion Week, varying shades of yellow have been a favourite with designers.</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/AVvXsEgTELOqU6Du9bfOFgwAWZjsZyY-NFZxhP3j9aWDPX7nSRNPVWxdEhtP_qENVWR4f76AShpagcOOCYLp5aAwXVaUyHJ9b4C4VhF_vFM-dDYr5tnTfRy5jNIKDzoi1hnk5BTsxQagiXFesFxd/s1600/yellow3.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/AVvXsEgTELOqU6Du9bfOFgwAWZjsZyY-NFZxhP3j9aWDPX7nSRNPVWxdEhtP_qENVWR4f76AShpagcOOCYLp5aAwXVaUyHJ9b4C4VhF_vFM-dDYr5tnTfRy5jNIKDzoi1hnk5BTsxQagiXFesFxd/s640/yellow3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yellow is no longer just a daytime-summer-sundress type of colour. It has streamed over into formal wear, with elegant floor-length gowns in silky, flowing fabrics and sparkly embellishments. Yellow is a colour that suits most skin tones and hair colours, the trick is to find the right shade for you. Brighter yellows looked striking against darker skin tones and on brunettes. Soft, buttery shades flatter paler skins and blondes. If you're not keen on a fluorescent tint, try out a subtle lemonade shade.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Celebrities that Started the Yellow Trend </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><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;">Yellow made a vibrant splash on the red carpet this past week. It's rare that we get to see starlets wear yellow evening gowns, but this year, it seems to be<i> the</i> Awards Season colour. You may recall seeing some of these looks.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zbi7K6VtXYeWSOJXqTSgSAG3bzQsHhmwgAtC6fvNp5ZtMoE08Rm6ZvJYCDGmDux-mUjLVj1F5m5Rh8FgF18uNRZkm-ZLbwLZ7KpztfO1knhP2XH3d9B6l4x9jYMzcv6s_UBdMbbqZPtX/s1600/yellow1.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/AVvXsEh4zbi7K6VtXYeWSOJXqTSgSAG3bzQsHhmwgAtC6fvNp5ZtMoE08Rm6ZvJYCDGmDux-mUjLVj1F5m5Rh8FgF18uNRZkm-ZLbwLZ7KpztfO1knhP2XH3d9B6l4x9jYMzcv6s_UBdMbbqZPtX/s640/yellow1.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;"><b>Julia Kurbatova</b> in a lemon one shouldered gown with hip flounce at the Golden Globes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Charlize Theron</b> looked graceful in a floral embroidered <i>Stella McCartney</i> ensemble.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Maria Menounos </b>shimmers in a mustard yellow sequined <i>Blumarine</i> column gown.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Elizabeth Olsen</b> wore an intricately beaded <i>Emilio Pucci</i> mini at the People's Choice Awards.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Mireille Enos</b> in a vivid yellow beaded gown by <i>Naeem Khan</i> at the Golden Globe Awards.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpwTUV6hg_BYVfjqjF9Z7HDYoLeaXhQgEtClPxWEkIFJ8hL5UK2va-zbTr3NbMb0ibbEOnkZDHU1tQxSuIl3w0nnOHCTAQtRsLmXlLuhtDIpuK2G-kK53oDCC3mvP5FjQVPbmU30YPalH/s1600/yellow2.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/AVvXsEhgpwTUV6hg_BYVfjqjF9Z7HDYoLeaXhQgEtClPxWEkIFJ8hL5UK2va-zbTr3NbMb0ibbEOnkZDHU1tQxSuIl3w0nnOHCTAQtRsLmXlLuhtDIpuK2G-kK53oDCC3mvP5FjQVPbmU30YPalH/s640/yellow2.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;"><b>Minka Kelly </b>looked beautiful in a neon yellow <i>Oscar de la Renta</i> dress.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Yvonne Strahovski</b> chose a simple silk chiffon daffodil gown by <i>Jenni Kayne</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Camilla Belle</b> stunned in a layered silk organza primrose yellow gown by <i>Carolina Herrera</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Paula Patton </b>at the Golden Globes in a sunflower strapless <i>Monique Lhuillier </i>gown. </span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Get With The Trend</b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hop on board the yellow submarine, with these affordable and adorable dresses.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RTZ0MUmbJj_f-6E7va97wB4PFltQteA57MRbxoVEfubS9RpRqWuTJioKh5wCNcGMLPsAzxlqeM29ADCuCna-lnDMiXDmOIs_Ulz4qKt5XHXrMvrDJ-PAl3efRj4FaoYm_x7ImqV_jSEf/s1600/yellow4.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/AVvXsEj7RTZ0MUmbJj_f-6E7va97wB4PFltQteA57MRbxoVEfubS9RpRqWuTJioKh5wCNcGMLPsAzxlqeM29ADCuCna-lnDMiXDmOIs_Ulz4qKt5XHXrMvrDJ-PAl3efRj4FaoYm_x7ImqV_jSEf/s640/yellow4.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: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Are you For or Against the yellow dress trend?</span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div></div></div>

The Yellow Dress Trend

Trend of the WeekYellow DressesBright yellow dresses are an emerging trend that have been spreading sunshine all over the Spring/Summer 2012 runways. From New York to Milan Fashion Week, varying shades of yellow have been a favourite with designers.Yellow is no longer just a daytime-summer-sundress …

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