Birthday Frills

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For me, a birthday is not a sign of getting older, but it signifies the survival of another 365 days of life's ups and downs and in-betweens. All our experiences have moulded us into a wiser, more appreciative, more forgiving, more self-determined, more ambitious, optimistic and courageous version of ourselves. Isn't that the greatest gift we can receive? This birthday, there is nothing material on my wishlist, just the hopeful thoughts below..</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5e5ZZ3pyJztTNok2JR2fyEk0-uER3rwfgWgZmpB4R14NMNH4x4rHITRqe7db2nVSwvyMDRohKiB68tFvGFsORil6937oaoXuKCpHTx8Ldza7AvcMc7sGFjVbHjXyIFSP_KxmWVoYrxX8W/s1600/birthdays.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5e5ZZ3pyJztTNok2JR2fyEk0-uER3rwfgWgZmpB4R14NMNH4x4rHITRqe7db2nVSwvyMDRohKiB68tFvGFsORil6937oaoXuKCpHTx8Ldza7AvcMc7sGFjVbHjXyIFSP_KxmWVoYrxX8W/s640/birthdays.jpg" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-size: large;"><u>This Birthday I Wish For:</u></span></b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">* </span>Happiness in my heart </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Serenity in my soul <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Success in all the things I attempt to do <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">* </span>Time enough to reach for my dreams <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">* </span>Enough patience to see me through <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">* </span>Inner beauty <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An open mind <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Confidence, strong and lasting <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Strength to do what needs to be done <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Believing in tomorrow <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Living in today <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Knowing the right way is the only way <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Clearing out the confusion <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Facing the facts <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Not being afraid <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Never giving up <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Finding hope in hard-to-find places <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">* </span>Putting smiles on other people's faces <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">* </span>Knowing when to talk <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">* </span>And knowing when to listen <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Standing by the truth <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Being firm in my commitments <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Using my insight to set me right <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Going from rock bottom to mountain top <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Learning from mistakes <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Understanding the greatness within <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Looking for the good that is always there <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Sharing the things that need to be shared <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span> Remembering that it can all be a puzzle, </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But solving problems is one of the sweet joys of life. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">*</span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b>If you are also celebrating your birthday in February, I wish you a great one!</b></i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">P.S. I am lucky to be have the lovely Adeola Naomi interview me on her blog <a href="http://distinguisheddiva.blogspot.com/2013/01/blogger-spotlight-frills.html">here.</a></span></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Poem adapted from original by Douglas Richard.</i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><br />

Birthday Frills

For me, a birthday is not a sign of getting older, but it signifies the survival of another 365 days of life's ups and downs and in-betweens. All our experiences have moulded us into a wiser, more appreciative, more forgiving, more self-determined, more ambitious, optimistic and courageous version o…

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Spring's Supreme Clutch Bags 2013

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The clutch bag has become so much more than<i> just</i> a mobile-and-lipstick carrying commodity on the red carpet. Accessible to a wider style-loving audience, a clutch polishes off any outfit, whether it's daytime casual or ritzy evening wear. This season, playing along to Spring 2013's fashion trends, clutch bags can be seen in monochromes, animal prints, glossy metallics, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">tri-tones and</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> neon hues. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Geometric bags take centre stage, with rectangular and boxy shapes, illustrating modernism and chic functionality. Get yours embellished with gold and silver hardware - if it has zips, spikes, studs and chains...you're an instant trendsetter. Exotic leather and sparkling beadwork add texture, while bold prints yield a sense of fun and whimsicality. Spring 2013 also sees a series of sugary pastels, fold-over pouches and see-through perspex bags. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are some of my favourite picks for the upcoming season.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Black & White</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWdKjA8CFFTPud95ko8Ar6IJWuneIW3p1f2Mzxc6d_-0UeON2KUoC73FZoLXL6iPAHdGrXzyLWYNapUE9hdxKyDzNryEFK1a0okMOkeLkRvyzYx1wlCuoBhX0Uiro2YmspJ4HGKe1WT0WD/s1600/clutch1.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/AVvXsEjWdKjA8CFFTPud95ko8Ar6IJWuneIW3p1f2Mzxc6d_-0UeON2KUoC73FZoLXL6iPAHdGrXzyLWYNapUE9hdxKyDzNryEFK1a0okMOkeLkRvyzYx1wlCuoBhX0Uiro2YmspJ4HGKe1WT0WD/s640/clutch1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Fluoro Pop</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-zGcwf7vWJuY-DHQsD9Rux_lnvLdsH0eAMEIY-2VN9XwkwtVnfW1CbywXj0dOhYnkaeotmnSiCkpsVphir4d-8SbiGSMfuykYdTGiUn3psZU1bVfA3wbviyOM4Tsjy7RGp6Gmix2Lva9/s1600/clutch2.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/AVvXsEhS-zGcwf7vWJuY-DHQsD9Rux_lnvLdsH0eAMEIY-2VN9XwkwtVnfW1CbywXj0dOhYnkaeotmnSiCkpsVphir4d-8SbiGSMfuykYdTGiUn3psZU1bVfA3wbviyOM4Tsjy7RGp6Gmix2Lva9/s640/clutch2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Dressed Up Metallics</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wuhuGZvqwzc-A_9AVqON5gfZe6I_R5jO-efyX66-fW8BYsGrcRIXpFuEg1-2b43iwfrmPSI7SLmyQnQPRnJlpWhyphenhyphenSq-_MeXY1vCKPcZ4z4_U2kPL27MC_U4xUyfaafNvRJNSIwOPKfnu/s1600/clutch3.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/AVvXsEj4wuhuGZvqwzc-A_9AVqON5gfZe6I_R5jO-efyX66-fW8BYsGrcRIXpFuEg1-2b43iwfrmPSI7SLmyQnQPRnJlpWhyphenhyphenSq-_MeXY1vCKPcZ4z4_U2kPL27MC_U4xUyfaafNvRJNSIwOPKfnu/s640/clutch3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Sugar Candy</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1Km2wEhY6oFc38s76M9mg9r3UYifVGcEYkJG7kHK_AshC4zIkaigo9M4ze69VTG3NE4443AP31CjhNXbEi4LMOYj-s63l7HgSXAlck4sEE9g2FW1xGTnD_SAeEjWop741qcIvMy7Evi-/s1600/clutch4.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/AVvXsEhI1Km2wEhY6oFc38s76M9mg9r3UYifVGcEYkJG7kHK_AshC4zIkaigo9M4ze69VTG3NE4443AP31CjhNXbEi4LMOYj-s63l7HgSXAlck4sEE9g2FW1xGTnD_SAeEjWop741qcIvMy7Evi-/s640/clutch4.jpg" width="620" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Everyday Neutrals</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihETa9A4DBZ49ufx45ouHsACsJ7yLiHMSEhJ_90KlDWSx66HbkaJrzivM1GyEBqL6MBFPgt4Tb5s1InKLoJ0p6ITGpEuDrJbEllOVGurw_NNgVbDakOGTO3hBIEMG4bDIkw3A_dAMJo3wB/s1600/clutch5.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/AVvXsEihETa9A4DBZ49ufx45ouHsACsJ7yLiHMSEhJ_90KlDWSx66HbkaJrzivM1GyEBqL6MBFPgt4Tb5s1InKLoJ0p6ITGpEuDrJbEllOVGurw_NNgVbDakOGTO3hBIEMG4bDIkw3A_dAMJo3wB/s640/clutch5.jpg" width="616" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Tropical Tones</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Pfl6yZCevq1OtYptKk75nH19E-3E_FseaR__9rUN6OnyRqOsRDXKRTxAO0QxlYyOnihgszyS7cgKVKpYO53XqRFrBUCvMpV3eJRxtuXUu8rUePkPtKKK7wypaMDioubFvEQ2Njbdzf29/s1600/clutch6.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/AVvXsEj9Pfl6yZCevq1OtYptKk75nH19E-3E_FseaR__9rUN6OnyRqOsRDXKRTxAO0QxlYyOnihgszyS7cgKVKpYO53XqRFrBUCvMpV3eJRxtuXUu8rUePkPtKKK7wypaMDioubFvEQ2Njbdzf29/s640/clutch6.jpg" width="618" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Which would your ideal Spring/Summer 2013 clutch b</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>e?</i></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>

Spring's Supreme Clutch Bags 2013

The clutch bag has become so much more than just a mobile-and-lipstick carrying commodity on the red carpet. Accessible to a wider style-loving audience, a clutch polishes off any outfit, whether it's daytime casual or ritzy evening wear. This season, playing along to Spring 2013's fashion trends, c…

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A Ray of Style #8

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Rainbow Florals</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Outfit Post by Raysa</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are still enjoying sunny summer weather here in the South of Africa, so cousin Ray (more affectionately known as Raysa) makes the best of it by offering to do another personal style post for me. Ray balances out a flurry of colourful florals with a black tee, accessorizing with a pair of green wedges and a statement beaded bib necklace.</span><br /><br /><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKfH2mn9n3SmpsQuf6Fndbw0-W6e4Otu3sxb3LnaBs3bKfQ8SNAluAB58dYdmIlZQpmwD581aIUdJOlGMBV74TShFl7AsBYMyZ3gBZAyk1AYJPqXlCsZ9d0eBpt_UTWfA2XkuL1RZVFhi/s1600/ray1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKfH2mn9n3SmpsQuf6Fndbw0-W6e4Otu3sxb3LnaBs3bKfQ8SNAluAB58dYdmIlZQpmwD581aIUdJOlGMBV74TShFl7AsBYMyZ3gBZAyk1AYJPqXlCsZ9d0eBpt_UTWfA2XkuL1RZVFhi/s1600/ray1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2BAl90QQp6eDjih7TAHY1eRm_k4HmWx_OP-BWGWpHa-29-NFB7NvmaXuEufpSxQwSU4rEbzk0OeVLs-VU2sLQLgAScQ8_BLRfIs10Z1jNCIIHwEAF6ZpYJ18wi4aOarCG2dA5VkEzv5p/s1600/ray4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><u>She Wears:</u></span></b></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Floral and black maxi dress - <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i>Topshop</i></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Suede green wedge heel sandals -<i style="color: #444444;"> Zara</i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Black beaded necklace <i style="color: #444444;">- Forever 21</i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i style="color: #444444;"><br /></i></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i style="color: #444444;"><br /></i></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>Similar Style</b></i></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxIyc4jYRqd6hGcWJHoIA21pGjYFeABkIOu5at5ZWRVx6E6awP0CgbBJ_72Kz-vY8hZVk21lPbekp-Fm9HOsJ5MPQ0Gyov8tZHd1_hY8j1jO1dQ73cz_DrF3Re7jPwjd4s0kBaP3kO0Rlc/s1600/ray8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxIyc4jYRqd6hGcWJHoIA21pGjYFeABkIOu5at5ZWRVx6E6awP0CgbBJ_72Kz-vY8hZVk21lPbekp-Fm9HOsJ5MPQ0Gyov8tZHd1_hY8j1jO1dQ73cz_DrF3Re7jPwjd4s0kBaP3kO0Rlc/s640/ray8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i style="color: #444444;"><br /></i></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i style="color: #444444;"><br /></i></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i style="color: #444444;"><br /></i></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>*A Special Thanks to Raysa for participating in this outfit post.</i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><br /></div><br /></div><br />

A Ray of Style #8

Rainbow FloralsOutfit Post by RaysaWe are still enjoying sunny summer weather here in the South of Africa, so cousin Ray (more affectionately known as Raysa) makes the best of it by offering to do another personal style post for me. Ray balances out a flurry of colourful florals with a black tee, ac…

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Red Carpet - SAG Awards 2013

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Red Carpet Fashion</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Screen Actors Guild Awards 2013</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are all the fashion highlights from the SAG Awards held last night in Hollywood.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Flame & Fuchsia</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwQZ3oLCdIZV4q8GVnaNkROnz7rVjalXwbwShMArZEaEyeK3n7GftpBQbRlHA5Za3GEmI9JhlFDMzbQLCYc9BAPNIbU2oBJCUK5aHVeziAJhZ1lsg1inbY3TGx_Gbu4706r1_Gb5mza80/s1600/sag3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwQZ3oLCdIZV4q8GVnaNkROnz7rVjalXwbwShMArZEaEyeK3n7GftpBQbRlHA5Za3GEmI9JhlFDMzbQLCYc9BAPNIbU2oBJCUK5aHVeziAJhZ1lsg1inbY3TGx_Gbu4706r1_Gb5mza80/s640/sag3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Frieda Pinto</b> was striking in a fuchsia <i>Roland Mouret</i> dress with cowl neck, accessorized by black belt and clutch bag.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jessica Chastain</b> owned her red carpet moment in a flame red <i>Alexander McQueen</i> gown with folded strapless neckline. <b>Lea Michele</b> was vibrant in a cerise pink <i>Valentino</i> frock with flounced hem and full skirt. <b>Nina Dobrev</b> looked stunning in a form-fitting guava <i>Elie Saab</i> gown with sheer side cut-outs. An almost unrecognizable <b>Kaley Cuoco</b> was bold in a vermilion red lace gown by <i>Romona Keveza.</i> </span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>In The Navy</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYEhQ-b_r3RaoEdkpw0bEz1IcMo7SQb4JffXrKNMccXzBmU_JFhcmdZ3RS_KNDC1oUQFt2MnhtF3_bm_6SxAFh0uyc996bmM-uVepc5ru27GaU9plWZ0iJg90LsjzpK1TqYZEEqRJXuub/s1600/sag1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYEhQ-b_r3RaoEdkpw0bEz1IcMo7SQb4JffXrKNMccXzBmU_JFhcmdZ3RS_KNDC1oUQFt2MnhtF3_bm_6SxAFh0uyc996bmM-uVepc5ru27GaU9plWZ0iJg90LsjzpK1TqYZEEqRJXuub/s640/sag1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jennifer Lawrence</b> displayed modern sophistication in a strapless fitted <i>Dior</i> gown with folded skirt. <b>Nicole Kidman</b> reclaims her name on the red carpet in a sheer embellished <i>Vivienne Westwood Couture</i> gown. <b>Amanda Seyfried</b> shows off the impeccable silhouette of this navy blue <i>Zac Posen</i> gown with layered mermaid skirt.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Pale Romance</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsR0di9gxapRn4IOxvKh31Q0XfNKh-tMVawr-SoyptenV0OaY7c6CpXMsDj6P-rA8eb3oLIC3nbQ2d-U_hUgL4_aO-R_mfxl-zEutRwknif5bgvvIJVdAFJIz1qJLfZVmh6Y2inU7do2D/s1600/sag2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsR0di9gxapRn4IOxvKh31Q0XfNKh-tMVawr-SoyptenV0OaY7c6CpXMsDj6P-rA8eb3oLIC3nbQ2d-U_hUgL4_aO-R_mfxl-zEutRwknif5bgvvIJVdAFJIz1qJLfZVmh6Y2inU7do2D/s640/sag2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Rose Byrne</b> picked out a feminine floral dress with side frills by <i>Valentino</i>.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Ariel Winter's </b>gingery princess dress with floral appliquéd bodice is by <i>Alex Perry</i>. Glee's <b>Jayma Mays</b> went white in a fully beaded <i>Georges Hobeika</i> column gown with floral motifs laid upon the hemline.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Duo-Tone</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4u1RpTt3qbyT12GkLV1X9V9-wijXOzzGHSvqzcD1kjbYE7RlUGdQQ57lpE1jNPJXmVlFZTSqlY0ltix7JV6LmrVvSnrGMI8jBYjiZUP_Z-k0DH7SpBMIkOnJxcz2zqJgQqQO1-LmU_zUI/s1600/sag4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4u1RpTt3qbyT12GkLV1X9V9-wijXOzzGHSvqzcD1kjbYE7RlUGdQQ57lpE1jNPJXmVlFZTSqlY0ltix7JV6LmrVvSnrGMI8jBYjiZUP_Z-k0DH7SpBMIkOnJxcz2zqJgQqQO1-LmU_zUI/s640/sag4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Marion Cotillard's </b>ongoing relationship with <i>Dior </i>proves fruitful, as she stands out in an indigo blue and white satin strapless gown with folded high-low hem. <b>January Jones </b>was futuristic in this monochromatic dress with high halter neck by <i>Prabal Gurung</i>. <i>The Good Wife's</i> <b>Julianna Margulies</b> wears a black and white color-blocked gown by <i>Chado Ralph Rucci</i>.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Aquamatic</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijU_rJArpeuzRVCOrW3kQQqE82cs-VRlT_il-pp_AtfctQyuKj696PerXeCJvwYROiDaDrjywouibDZf1bPVRRB9zxlhFfnu36Kbf5aEAmRl1Mkl12C9LwZYQe_wp3r4_OBPYYyjQ_MwJ6/s1600/sag10.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/AVvXsEijU_rJArpeuzRVCOrW3kQQqE82cs-VRlT_il-pp_AtfctQyuKj696PerXeCJvwYROiDaDrjywouibDZf1bPVRRB9zxlhFfnu36Kbf5aEAmRl1Mkl12C9LwZYQe_wp3r4_OBPYYyjQ_MwJ6/s640/sag10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Television host<b> Nancy O'Dell </b>wore a teal mermaid gown with sequined bodice and asymmetrical shoulder strap. Glee's <b>Heather Morris</b> tried out the turquoise trend in a vibrant cap-sleeved dress by <i>Gomez-Gracia</i>. TV presenter <b>Shaun Robinson</b> was lovely in a sea blue Grecian pleated dress with draped coral shoulder cape, which is by <i>Rani Zakhem</i>. <b>Viola Davis</b> brightened things up in a marine blue <i>Monique Lhuillier</i> gown.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Corseted Dresses</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJWDPE5u-JfYdWRfrnmFzbIIokeUuZsnCOM1cfyc3sCxyD8Hw4XMELg7xKSRIXsqk9P0Csl8rH21y17HR0GP9v-GfrjwMyjGy445Gqv8WJ4cM3tl-23_B3sGVWzH5E4-ywkRVwXr1ewCb/s1600/sag6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJWDPE5u-JfYdWRfrnmFzbIIokeUuZsnCOM1cfyc3sCxyD8Hw4XMELg7xKSRIXsqk9P0Csl8rH21y17HR0GP9v-GfrjwMyjGy445Gqv8WJ4cM3tl-23_B3sGVWzH5E4-ywkRVwXr1ewCb/s640/sag6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b> Tina Fey</b> was elegant in a simple black strapless dress by <i>Oscar de la Renta</i>. <b>Sofia Vergara </b>can never do wrong on the red carpet, she sizzles in a white <i>Donna Karan</i> gown with unstructured strap detail. <b>Naya Rivera</b> brought on her A-game in an alluring <i>Donna Karan</i> <i>Atelier </i>dress with angled sheer bustier. <b>Kerry Washington</b> was engaging in a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">delicately beaded </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">white strapless <i>Rodarte</i> gown.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>A Sequined Story</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLOsRTjYtZFsTSLYjJNozJHxGvNmxMJM5ZQPtyFvvqOoWmQxoEm1gWmcC5qbjjZd-QlSUp0LeIm3UgXReAI8y-ghuBEqI4wOnsY1TyEAyM82uFtWZ8J20IgvGEgu7_hv7nmTaO1bRAdPF/s1600/sag5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLOsRTjYtZFsTSLYjJNozJHxGvNmxMJM5ZQPtyFvvqOoWmQxoEm1gWmcC5qbjjZd-QlSUp0LeIm3UgXReAI8y-ghuBEqI4wOnsY1TyEAyM82uFtWZ8J20IgvGEgu7_hv7nmTaO1bRAdPF/s640/sag5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 30 Rock's <b>Jane Krakowski</b> donned an apricot shaded <i>Kaufman Franco</i> dress. <b>Helen Hunt's</b> silver sequined strapless gown is by <i>Romona Keveza</i>. <b>Jenny Fischer </b>wears an attractive black and gold sequined<i> </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Jenny Packham</i> dress</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. <b>Jennifer Garner</b> glimmered in a gold guipure lace embellished gown by <i>Oscar de la Renta.</i></span></div><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Elegantly Embellished</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oH-auISQhYRQg_5xW_7ym0V-h0XdqMjW9AT6O-SXTWkE4wPd98ZY8vqssY-3OdLIwCYJJEATe6ew22AF4zzjAyk1y6gxoXKq5wZRwLvC46bxWFNVaCXd_eWNmAf-vW9F4cNR57SOnuEi/s1600/sag7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oH-auISQhYRQg_5xW_7ym0V-h0XdqMjW9AT6O-SXTWkE4wPd98ZY8vqssY-3OdLIwCYJJEATe6ew22AF4zzjAyk1y6gxoXKq5wZRwLvC46bxWFNVaCXd_eWNmAf-vW9F4cNR57SOnuEi/s640/sag7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Katrina Bowden</b> was exquisite in an ice-grey tulle embellished dress by <i>Badgley Mischka</i>. <b>Ellie Kemper</b> picked out a pretty sea foam lace dress with waist bow by <i>Reem Acra</i>. <b>Naomi Watts</b> maintained her graceful style in a silver-grey lace <i>Marchesa</i> gown. <b>Julia Stiles</b> made a red carpet appearance in a smokey grey sequined sprayed dress by <i>Amen Couture</i>.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Black Magic</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNtT8RzbzrhYqU4uaSUDUFh9pMcMn5cQZ8YsIpFwKizL_2HqjZ9EvyUbOXkMD0wJ42yGbPo8cw0p2kyh3lmPzd_AHj5t0oQ3kWgU2zukcRCczpRNRV43reOnVPT9rzl9c6V3VobJ2vAbm/s1600/sag8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNtT8RzbzrhYqU4uaSUDUFh9pMcMn5cQZ8YsIpFwKizL_2HqjZ9EvyUbOXkMD0wJ42yGbPo8cw0p2kyh3lmPzd_AHj5t0oQ3kWgU2zukcRCczpRNRV43reOnVPT9rzl9c6V3VobJ2vAbm/s640/sag8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jaimie Alexander </b>dressed to impress in a sexy cut-out <i>Marc Bouwer</i> gown with ruched waist & skirt. <b>Clea DuVall</b> was dashing in a <i>Gomez-Gracia</i> dress with shimmering <i>Swarovski</i> beaded bodice. <b>Julie Bowen</b> went for an edge in a leather <i>Joanna Johnson</i> gown. <b>Anne Hathaway</b> wore a silk embroidered tulle goth princess look by <i>Giambattista Valli Couture</i>. <b>Claire Danes</b> one-shouldered gown with white decorative embellishings is by <i>Givenchy</i>.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Jewel Tones</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9VqAoR5xQwrSTaPbGIkduOakaKsfu0UCCNflI8j6f52AAlz6aCVK1RklltiHZLZsasVm7UEu2pBkL9IoqYtEtEkGEJU__pU5-c6es_2467ah8CNe09Y1TtFMWaxoYrqtPrlo1rL7bEhHx/s1600/sag9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9VqAoR5xQwrSTaPbGIkduOakaKsfu0UCCNflI8j6f52AAlz6aCVK1RklltiHZLZsasVm7UEu2pBkL9IoqYtEtEkGEJU__pU5-c6es_2467ah8CNe09Y1TtFMWaxoYrqtPrlo1rL7bEhHx/s640/sag9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jessica Pare</b> was poised in a forest green <i>Jason Wu</i> gown with black leather straps & belt. <b>Giuliana Rancic</b> made an improved appearance in a royal blue <i>Max Azria</i> gown with gathered neckline & black waistband. <b>Sarah Hyland</b> was beautiful in an amethyst printed frock by <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i>. <b>Jordin Sparks</b> went for a minimalist chic look in a sapphire </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Nicole Miller </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">dress. <i>Alexis Bledel</i> returns to the red carpet in an emerald green pleated dress by <i>Rena Lange.</i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b>Who was your best or worst dressed on the SAG Awards 2013 red carpet?</b></i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /></div><br />

Red Carpet - SAG Awards 2013

Red Carpet FashionScreen Actors Guild Awards 2013These are all the fashion highlights from the SAG Awards held last night in Hollywood.Flame & FuchsiaFrieda Pinto was striking in a fuchsia Roland Mouret dress with cowl neck, accessorized by black belt and clutch bag. Jessica Chastain owned her red c…

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Looks of the Week - 26/01/13

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The best of the week's celebrity style, on and off the red carpet.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Street Style Sensations</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV9kAeazluNYQXKWS1_j0WOOxz9yUVsXwl-qk3AAOCCZ77Bww4njiviNKpO7HET6hXfm0uV1_00tpZnMqQRZaJ4sPtd24nD8prWl-nEJaMFXQtGkQ1ojjhFLnwMgoW5XAAPYnIg5MWizNH/s1600/looks1.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/AVvXsEiV9kAeazluNYQXKWS1_j0WOOxz9yUVsXwl-qk3AAOCCZ77Bww4njiviNKpO7HET6hXfm0uV1_00tpZnMqQRZaJ4sPtd24nD8prWl-nEJaMFXQtGkQ1ojjhFLnwMgoW5XAAPYnIg5MWizNH/s640/looks1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Sarah Jessica Parker</b> looked more like her Carrie Bradshaw self while out in NYC. The actress cleverly clashes prints with a floral green <i>Giambattista Valli</i> coat, over a paper money print <i>Mary Katrantzou</i> dress. Further instilling the print trend, were a pair of <i>Manolo Blahnik</i> heels.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Alessandra Ambrosio</b> takes a stroll wearing a turquoise suede biker jacket by <i>Pierre Balmain, </i>styled with a pink printed blouse, white skinny <i>J Brand</i> jeans and nude <i>YSL</i> pumps.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kate Beckinsale</b> shows off her chic sidewalk style in an abstract stained-glass print <i>Style Stalker</i> blazer, worn with a white tee, relaxed skinny <i>R13</i> jeans and black ankle boots.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jenna Dewan-Tatum</b> teams her breezy blue and white <i>Rachel Pally</i> caftan maxi dress with a cropped lightwash denim jacket by <i>Paige</i>.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Rose Tinted</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pDgI2GZIcvZkcudD28JmhyphenhyphenZ8-C3yYgKCl-ngHzeMapW7d9pJ0azHe-8zCVeJfodCzEzU7FIrUZxdgU9hGXihngtFZYV42WbOd0Fjot0gidfOEi-7l_RYpkXaVUu-xCQXeFfs9Yb7ZNE0/s1600/looks3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pDgI2GZIcvZkcudD28JmhyphenhyphenZ8-C3yYgKCl-ngHzeMapW7d9pJ0azHe-8zCVeJfodCzEzU7FIrUZxdgU9hGXihngtFZYV42WbOd0Fjot0gidfOEi-7l_RYpkXaVUu-xCQXeFfs9Yb7ZNE0/s640/looks3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Russian model <b>Elena Perminova</b> plays the high-fashion card at <i>Valentino</i>, in a candied pink silk dress with sheer hem and eye-catching raspberry ankle strap heels.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Rose Byrne</b> picked out a demure salmon pink <i>Balenciaga</i> dress with draped cowl-neck in a tea-length. A pair of <b>Charlotte Olympia</b> heels complete her look.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Alesha Dixon</b> finds the fun in fashion with this snazzy pink and green printed ensemble by <i>Aqua</i>. The 'Britain's Got Talent' judge anchored the energetic look with an<i> H&M </i>blazer, adding colourful <i>Charlotte Olympia</i> pumps for impact.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Julianne Hough </b>poses in a rosy-hued <i>Zimmerman</i> gown with structured bodice and tulip skirt. I would have liked to see dainty sandals with this dress.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Eva Longoria</b> wraps up in a mink-pink leather </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">trench coat by </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Bally</i>, paired with knee-high suede black <i>Louboutin</i> boots and a cozy knit scarf.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Summer Skies</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJaKTqP8RLTE7DJ5AXni3KvwIinwdZJ4q-juV-iyTH3rkNeN3mD_zml-KKsqJ_PipjQ2dMPU34Qm40yIRUBZmlMc-8SIxuBhq6xK8iBaDtAJE2go-_eFbsqgxcj2lmOW74XxwhmJjJNnB9/s1600/looks2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJaKTqP8RLTE7DJ5AXni3KvwIinwdZJ4q-juV-iyTH3rkNeN3mD_zml-KKsqJ_PipjQ2dMPU34Qm40yIRUBZmlMc-8SIxuBhq6xK8iBaDtAJE2go-_eFbsqgxcj2lmOW74XxwhmJjJNnB9/s640/looks2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Thandie Newton</b> wears a serene arctic blue sheer-paneled dress with flaired skirt by <i>Temperley London</i>. Glittering silver <i>Christian Louboutin</i> slingbacks fit her feet.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jennifer Lopez</b> sets an alluring tone in a slick white peplum cocktail dress with ribboned belt by <i>Lanvin</i>. Her voguish white ankle-strap pumps are also <i>Lanvin</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Allison Williams </b>is polished in a three-quarter sleeved <i>Oscar de la Renta</i> pocket-frock in </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">varying </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">waves of blue. She kept her look solo-toned with matching blue pumps.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Nicole Richie</b> was modernistic in a debonair white zip-up skater dress by <i>Alaia</i>. She accessorized with a <i>House of Harlow</i> clutch and black studded shoes.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Emmy Rossum</b> displayed her feminine style in a royal blue embroidered sheer chiffon dress by <i>Catherine Deane</i>, paired with nude <i>Louboutin</i> sandals.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Lady Luxe</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZJ_3s0R4tA0DjMFIfv6i4ueW3-MSXq4OXKx3Cnma7JN6cI-aAN9NStsbJFLoMG1k0Pn3iKipPj8bA1Dmr-fwcw9MZS5ciJ76vhiItviCDHGT4yZSuGkxhx3EDQ2O4r0dxmV1KYmSdjgI7/s1600/looks4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZJ_3s0R4tA0DjMFIfv6i4ueW3-MSXq4OXKx3Cnma7JN6cI-aAN9NStsbJFLoMG1k0Pn3iKipPj8bA1Dmr-fwcw9MZS5ciJ76vhiItviCDHGT4yZSuGkxhx3EDQ2O4r0dxmV1KYmSdjgI7/s640/looks4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Zhang Ziyi </b>is dressed in a sophisticated little black <i>Dior</i> dress and heels, topped with a furry black cropped coat by <i>Blancha</i>. Red hot lips and nails accent her chic look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jennifer Lopez</b> takes a bold stride in a leopard print jacket and skirt set by <i>A.L.C</i>, with black thigh high <i>Louboutin</i> leather boots accompanying her savvy ensemble. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fashion designer <b>Ulyana Sergeenko </b>drew attention at Paris Couture Week in a black sweater and mammoth furry brown skirt, paired with sky-scraping tan boots.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Natalia Vodianova</b> brings an elegance to the menswear trend in a dapper black double-breasted <i>Dior</i> suit with slim trousers and plain black pumps.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Nicky Hilton</b>, interestingly enough, wears the exact same <i>A.L.C</i> leopard skirt as JLo this week. Nicky gave her styling a rock chic edge with a leather biker <i>Balenciaga</i> jacket, <i>Proenza Schouler </i>satchel bag, black tights and <i>Christian Louboutin</i> ankle boots.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>This week saw many adventurous ensembles, but who was your favourite?</i></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Please stayed tuned for the SAG Awards Red Carpet Roundup on Monday.</i></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></b>

Looks of the Week - 26/01/13

The best of the week's celebrity style, on and off the red carpet.Street Style SensationsSarah Jessica Parker looked more like her Carrie Bradshaw self while out in NYC. The actress cleverly clashes prints with a floral green Giambattista Valli coat, over a paper money print Mary Katrantzou dress. F…

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Friday Frills

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO4BwXhFENuM7w4bFx8A97Db8gmFTu2x9E8cKZJ3d0HWL55A_H4yuYSOBMgeYnWLKh-VZiuwfa4UH_HGdDWP63YyzSHfacnqyaHJ1qXczuC5YL-s-LIIpfdA14hj_ygYlfBTuZ1h0KnjG8/s1600/fridayfrills.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO4BwXhFENuM7w4bFx8A97Db8gmFTu2x9E8cKZJ3d0HWL55A_H4yuYSOBMgeYnWLKh-VZiuwfa4UH_HGdDWP63YyzSHfacnqyaHJ1qXczuC5YL-s-LIIpfdA14hj_ygYlfBTuZ1h0KnjG8/s640/fridayfrills.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If there was ever a time to dare, to make a difference,</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To embark upon something worth doing,</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">IT IS NOW.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not for any grand worldly cause, necessarily...</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But for something that tugs at your heart,</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Something that's your inspiration, something that's your dream.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You owe it to yourself to make every single day count.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">SO HAVE FUN. DIG DEEP. STRETCH. DREAM BIG.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Know, though, that things worth doing seldom come easy.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There will be good days. And there will be bad days.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There will be times when you want to turn around,</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">pack it up, and call it quits. </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Those are the times that</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> will challenge you, </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And it will prove that you're not afraid to learn by trying.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">PERSIST.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because with an idea, determination, and the right tools,</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can do great things.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let your instincts, your intellect and your heart guide you.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">TRUST.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Believe in the incredible power of the human mind.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of doing something that makes a difference.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of working hard. Of laughing and hoping.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of lazy afternoons. Of lasting friends. </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of all the things that will cross your path this year.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The start of something new brings the hope of something great,</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And remember, with a little hope...</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Author Unknown. Image found via Tumblr, both edited by me.</i></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br />

Friday Frills

If there was ever a time to dare, to make a difference,To embark upon something worth doing,IT IS NOW.Not for any grand worldly cause, necessarily...But for something that tugs at your heart,Something that's your inspiration, something that's your dream.You owe it to yourself to make every single da…

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Paris Couture Week 2013 - Part 2

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Paris Couture Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Spring/Summer 2013</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Part Two</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the closing chapter in my Paris Couture Week coverage. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Georges Chakra</u></b></span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An extravanganza of colour collided at Georges Chakra's Spring Couture show, in a zesty fruit bowl of orange, lemon, guava and grapefruit. Black, white, navy and blue also weaved its way through the the colour-blocked cut-out evening gowns and slinky embellished mini dresses. Innovative necklines dipped into fit-and-flare silhouettes and floaty chiffon skirts...with glistening beads and a few feathers were thrown in for good measure.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0zGO0zTqzzArnBsmHmvmgUaBHlw4NBOB8gunctu9a6T3pDLTdkei-6F884uXAxZpPsbBeL4fQ0FEfkEIEMvkT7Dj-4g5kYwtMcOM3JukOiqXgvwvEZ1SL-_MLs2CWjr96-ffgE9kTVcT/s1600/pcw.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/AVvXsEhw0zGO0zTqzzArnBsmHmvmgUaBHlw4NBOB8gunctu9a6T3pDLTdkei-6F884uXAxZpPsbBeL4fQ0FEfkEIEMvkT7Dj-4g5kYwtMcOM3JukOiqXgvwvEZ1SL-_MLs2CWjr96-ffgE9kTVcT/s640/pcw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Elie Saab</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When it comes to creating exquisite evening wear, Elie Saab reigns supreme. Elie's SS13 Couture range follows his evergreen template of ethereal sheer gowns smothered with floral appliqués and the most intricate of crystal embroideries. Dresses were doused in a syrupy palette of ice blue, lavender, ivory and honeycomb, then turning more dramatic in shades of vivid red and black. Pocketed ballroom skirts and floor-sweeping capes brought a certain modernity to the princess ensembles. I hope to see a few of these on the red carpet.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoxCVxGTvE2j9wWAQt1bJCujYW67x3pIQWfngjjGKyUdozfAUnGHZjmpfZzwoDRqYj_nvlbX2IDEtW6DKSjcDOzyK4_Dv7YPI35gZd7bhws5IwgUM2-lHqAvV4syvpPvUPITo8WMuCZ_aB/s1600/pcw2.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/AVvXsEjoxCVxGTvE2j9wWAQt1bJCujYW67x3pIQWfngjjGKyUdozfAUnGHZjmpfZzwoDRqYj_nvlbX2IDEtW6DKSjcDOzyK4_Dv7YPI35gZd7bhws5IwgUM2-lHqAvV4syvpPvUPITo8WMuCZ_aB/s640/pcw2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>  </b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Armani Privé</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I never would have put the words 'Armani' and 'Tribal' in the same sentence before, but this couture season, Giorgio took a cultural journey through the Middle Eastern and beyond. Slick satin trouser suits with sharply-cut cropped jackets and waistcoats were seen in abundance, alongside ethnically patterned dresses and beaded peplum tops. Scarlet, saffron, bronze and black made up the colour quota of layered looks and radiant evening gowns.</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCGzpUSXHScryub2dyktroQ2pfSQKzZ3vJsJ6fYcyBoSTcJKIcvJsQgzvIGO-_w9XjLnfFDX8eDH8Cm3zl85Plm8vFCJ9fD2xABB4Y6XeRsF2vQbyhyphenhyphenbRD5mWMJQUfffNGRIvlMDhXKEG/s1600/pcw1.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/AVvXsEiLCGzpUSXHScryub2dyktroQ2pfSQKzZ3vJsJ6fYcyBoSTcJKIcvJsQgzvIGO-_w9XjLnfFDX8eDH8Cm3zl85Plm8vFCJ9fD2xABB4Y6XeRsF2vQbyhyphenhyphenbRD5mWMJQUfffNGRIvlMDhXKEG/s640/pcw1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>   </b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Valentino</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The value of a Valentino Spring couture gown is measured by finely filigreed embroidery, conscientiously piped onto organza in a garden trellis design. A sense of demure femininity was advocated through long-sleeved dresses with high necklines in variations of virtuous white. Floral, caped and birdcage dresses shared the stage with graceful evening gowns in crimson red, ivory pearl and inky black tulle.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXvCot-RT-m42RYYfjhuXs9ui6lLejQ748I0M-jnS2RzXp-bxrd7knoWoEombgYR3HfI7BWX7N3pm2xh3JmuMATeN8CTvfzUeSxcVGNcAedw3vVgTJj2WIu4NU1bSt819SqsMyoZygYFS/s1600/pcw4.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/AVvXsEgOXvCot-RT-m42RYYfjhuXs9ui6lLejQ748I0M-jnS2RzXp-bxrd7knoWoEombgYR3HfI7BWX7N3pm2xh3JmuMATeN8CTvfzUeSxcVGNcAedw3vVgTJj2WIu4NU1bSt819SqsMyoZygYFS/s640/pcw4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>     </b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Georges Hobeika</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fast becoming one of my favourite couturiers, Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika brings forth unprecedented prettiness for Spring. The season is beautifully shaded in emerald green, turquoise and carnation pink with whispers of lilac, grey, maple and rose. Full-skirted chiffon gowns were decked with incandescent beadwork and decadent floral motifs, artfully pieced together to create a celestial flower garden in bloom.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkZRnr9Gna67OTXw5jvu4hh-lcJZCmd8-yMgbnWlK8iyzwEfU3F8zR5Yft70f91XG8rG82pktsTGrtO9hyphenhyphenk7sTEvbtfFHw6PszfpDOfUWfOCh5Q1diqUj24OiLSejrjwHbqWmhuv0lQnI/s1600/pcw5.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/AVvXsEgrkZRnr9Gna67OTXw5jvu4hh-lcJZCmd8-yMgbnWlK8iyzwEfU3F8zR5Yft70f91XG8rG82pktsTGrtO9hyphenhyphenk7sTEvbtfFHw6PszfpDOfUWfOCh5Q1diqUj24OiLSejrjwHbqWmhuv0lQnI/s640/pcw5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>   </i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Zuhair Murad</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Zuhair Murad makes the dresses that Hollywood starlets love to wear, and with this ravishing new Couture collection, he is sure to inherit a few more fans. Ornamented with lavish gold embroidery and shimmering sequins, his impeccably fit evening gowns enchanted with their sensual femininity. A blush of peachy coral and oceanic blue was seen alongside cloudy whites, metallic gold and pewter. Swishing chiffon skirts and column gowns with languid capes breezed across the runway...and hopefully to a red carpet in the near future.</span><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaf2vb9lvNHalsfAw26HMs6MUYY9MLqLgJLdTNv3tmuz6muTSV2Ug8riq1zhHCNcr3e9NeoBJ2QPBCXDCjLaCfRYN4u04wRniyvO3H9EcaeDjCIQkcZ_D9rvmfJCFF-T4YeGiIEoT5wzej/s1600/pwc.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/AVvXsEhaf2vb9lvNHalsfAw26HMs6MUYY9MLqLgJLdTNv3tmuz6muTSV2Ug8riq1zhHCNcr3e9NeoBJ2QPBCXDCjLaCfRYN4u04wRniyvO3H9EcaeDjCIQkcZ_D9rvmfJCFF-T4YeGiIEoT5wzej/s640/pwc.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Who has most impressed you this Spring Couture season?</i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>*If you missed Part One, stroll over <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2013/01/paris-couture-week-2013-part-1.html">here</a>.</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><br />

Paris Couture Week 2013 - Part 2

Paris Couture Fashion WeekSpring/Summer 2013Part TwoThis is the closing chapter in my Paris Couture Week coverage. Georges ChakraAn extravanganza of colour collided at Georges Chakra's Spring Couture show, in a zesty fruit bowl of orange, lemon, guava and grapefruit. Black, white, navy and blue also…

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Paris Couture Week 2013 - Part 1

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Paris Couture Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Spring/Summer 2013</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Part One</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is no better place for avant grade inspiration than Paris Couture Fashion Week. This is part one of my runway recap from the City of Lights. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Please click on the image to zoom in.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><u>Christian Dior</u></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The refined design aesthetic of Raf Simons blossomed at Dior's Couture SS13 presentation, uplifting the scene with cool blues, sunflower yellow, rose petal pinks and poppy red. The strapless bustier neckline was thematic throughout, as were chic cigarette pants and bell-shaped satin skirts fitted with pockets. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Delicate floral lace embroidery enhanced the buoyant spirit of Spring. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The range did feel slightly déjá vu from the last two seasons.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4mfAP5Wo-9pY7rfyR9PZZ-2CLK2GGNvnndnF_ljSlEA-JJ8F42Ba8rLHwA7x4TjzpiusnzzauDlFfhgTDJCbRXKBMTvNP3ES99hJmrMrU8Bt1G8-BSEYpdz8qEkwVZT70JBSH2ItIo-dH/s1600/pcw1.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/AVvXsEg4mfAP5Wo-9pY7rfyR9PZZ-2CLK2GGNvnndnF_ljSlEA-JJ8F42Ba8rLHwA7x4TjzpiusnzzauDlFfhgTDJCbRXKBMTvNP3ES99hJmrMrU8Bt1G8-BSEYpdz8qEkwVZT70JBSH2ItIo-dH/s640/pcw1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">    </span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><u>Giambattista Valli</u></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A thoughtfully sculpted procession of feminine dresses drifted down the runway at Giambattista Valli. Black and white abstract animal prints and tented high-low hem skirts led the Spring 2013 showing, with dainty lilac and rose pink princess frocks following suit. Sumptuous ball gowns placed over pencil pants evoked an air of modern elegance.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNtO0h_UHZBIEGECVQXpNPqqUtSsHFCjG0LI7E9hB7ZpeB9tpTdBqlZK01bsn62ZflpuWkRKS2sKazrxn5gqceuXH3ahY53n-5MfXR9gBdr0pjDtdeGiN_kIEaetgHff7mVrKXa-fpkdLe/s1600/pcw2.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/AVvXsEgNtO0h_UHZBIEGECVQXpNPqqUtSsHFCjG0LI7E9hB7ZpeB9tpTdBqlZK01bsn62ZflpuWkRKS2sKazrxn5gqceuXH3ahY53n-5MfXR9gBdr0pjDtdeGiN_kIEaetgHff7mVrKXa-fpkdLe/s640/pcw2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>    </b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Atelier Versace</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Donatella took an entirely different route for Spring 2013, presenting a collection that is high in impact and all that is classic Versace glamour. Black pinstriped ensembles boasted genuine 24 carat gold thread in this ode to gilded opulence, which also featured architectural dresses inspired by domes of glass. A wave of fluorescent pinks and acid green revitalized our fashion palettes with neon chiffon babydoll dresses that <i>should</i> come with its own set of sunglasses.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgL4W-Hn-7ULX1bru3idV0ZLOf0MQeH3ae0cmTdmztF9Sp0DEf3JV7NF9R2R2j8aXAGsEgGqMB42l7Fh-ikkNpWxTLM3fyGWcApGL6WZ3hCER_Cn2W2UVwN31JnHodk2sZbH9YhPi-63F4/s1600/pcw3.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/AVvXsEjgL4W-Hn-7ULX1bru3idV0ZLOf0MQeH3ae0cmTdmztF9Sp0DEf3JV7NF9R2R2j8aXAGsEgGqMB42l7Fh-ikkNpWxTLM3fyGWcApGL6WZ3hCER_Cn2W2UVwN31JnHodk2sZbH9YhPi-63F4/s640/pcw3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">     </span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><u>Alexis Mabille</u></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Couture week regular Alexis Mabille sent a confection of sugary romance down his Spring 2013 runway. Peaches and cream, strawberry kisses, honey almond and pastille pink coloured in the frothy evening gowns and lace lingerie inspired dresses. Bustier gowns and ribboned empire line looks were whirled in pleated chiffon, tiers of tulle and airy organza. Blissfully pretty.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_AYNQ6rblAB1LX2HQ3DHIilnQpAspc2ZKyu3s8lm7lKohKTE4kLD6a0pXy1INYTmBOvDT7UagReP0z7IcFw13hbYySvLeVfb-3tjvyK4pzLSv3KYtVGZ_RDov2cIZFThn7Xpc338cKhX/s1600/pcw4.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/AVvXsEhv_AYNQ6rblAB1LX2HQ3DHIilnQpAspc2ZKyu3s8lm7lKohKTE4kLD6a0pXy1INYTmBOvDT7UagReP0z7IcFw13hbYySvLeVfb-3tjvyK4pzLSv3KYtVGZ_RDov2cIZFThn7Xpc338cKhX/s640/pcw4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Stephane Rolland</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stephane Rolland knows a thing or two about art, as evident in his skillfully sculpted collection, flaunting strong lines, symmetrical shapes & structured ruffles. Monochromatic silk gowns featured visually interesting sheer insert skirts with fishtail hems. Adding a 3 dimensional effect to the dresses were carefully pieced petals set upon peplum waists and necklines.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLiiKaPCC6eMiJLt5Y4lJWHFPVuiFmDGtKswCCGOdwsW38_ooaNgDRqC9byZS9tHeLmHyHuYNN3COFiFb3R0SkoeBFgDilLgUydLB-feyTg1tNmnZs10sCa5DN_ttQkTtLvIt1mIeVOqec/s1600/pcw6.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/AVvXsEiLiiKaPCC6eMiJLt5Y4lJWHFPVuiFmDGtKswCCGOdwsW38_ooaNgDRqC9byZS9tHeLmHyHuYNN3COFiFb3R0SkoeBFgDilLgUydLB-feyTg1tNmnZs10sCa5DN_ttQkTtLvIt1mIeVOqec/s640/pcw6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">     </span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><u>Chanel</u></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Midnight strolls down forest paths in opulent fairytale dresses & cream tweed suits...that doesn't sound a bit unusual when you're talking about Chanel Couture. Karl Lagerfeld dreamed up an exquisite collection for Spring, with skirt suits, dainty dresses over lace leggings, a floral scattering of sequins & frayed feathered gowns that deserve a place in a Tim Burton movie.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK9KNI6K2VuanM9ZGOJwLGwIyY7CEuNVgodh1MOmNymgsaeGBZCetLja1QnA-vKLWjp25xbPEEbam398_oYxY3si-e8SCXrBbif_u4hIzj3kHH3cATO2o7pjJeFiUUY8rqPOygXg1_h9jh/s1600/pcw5.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/AVvXsEhK9KNI6K2VuanM9ZGOJwLGwIyY7CEuNVgodh1MOmNymgsaeGBZCetLja1QnA-vKLWjp25xbPEEbam398_oYxY3si-e8SCXrBbif_u4hIzj3kHH3cATO2o7pjJeFiUUY8rqPOygXg1_h9jh/s640/pcw5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>What are your thoughts on the Spring 2013 Couture Collections so far?</i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Part Two to follow.</i></span></div><br /></div><br />

Paris Couture Week 2013 - Part 1

Paris Couture Fashion WeekSpring/Summer 2013Part OneThere is no better place for avant grade inspiration than Paris Couture Fashion Week. This is part one of my runway recap from the City of Lights. Please click on the image to zoom in.Christian DiorThe refined design aesthetic of Raf Simons blossom…

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Christian Louboutin Spring 2013 Collection

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have come to expect nothing less than 'superb' from red sole-spinning designer <i>Christian Louboutin</i>, and this season he exceeds our expectations. Flamboyant in both colour and design, Louboutin paints our Spring 2013 dreams in fluorescent hues, set in patent leather and PVC. Wedge heels take a place in the SS13 catalogue, alongside 5-inch stilettos and pointy-toe sling backs. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Animal prints come alive in metallics and monochrome while multi-shades of paint are tie-dyed onto cotton-covered platforms. With no shortage of high-trend glamour, this collection also boasts sexy pairs of spiked and studded pumps. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is the re-interpretation of Mr Louboutin's tried, tested and successful formula of creating elegant heels with a bit of an edge - that will have every celebrity and their stylist eagerly knocking on his door. As for the rest of us mortals who can't spend $1100 on a pair of designer footwear...there is merely drooling over the lookbook. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Click the image for a larger view.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Psychedelic</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkdJh5qZPVeru4cQYMPDiyKVWvpn_-bxsHX5aqR5pMzT_sKPvQ2gq3CsJqk2XOlqT5IBzzBwZw1sw8OC36i11KoDxJx1ktBCpkmSGQsbty4585iogDnrzfWeAM4kX5KaBUGAddEhEytvd/s1600/lou3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkdJh5qZPVeru4cQYMPDiyKVWvpn_-bxsHX5aqR5pMzT_sKPvQ2gq3CsJqk2XOlqT5IBzzBwZw1sw8OC36i11KoDxJx1ktBCpkmSGQsbty4585iogDnrzfWeAM4kX5KaBUGAddEhEytvd/s640/lou3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Classic Neutrals</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg39Gi6-UpDd5Hc7aOythxU6Z7TFeG0BVwwPx7gfLA6_DMo_yR7ZLlTMfywdrdKoD28G9vAYlgqzhIu-lEpUnt_Xd0Z9R6nbw_DRJrHf9-GacDUofmrO60rcZOGUqRusH89vKJ4ZBShfD7b/s1600/lou2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg39Gi6-UpDd5Hc7aOythxU6Z7TFeG0BVwwPx7gfLA6_DMo_yR7ZLlTMfywdrdKoD28G9vAYlgqzhIu-lEpUnt_Xd0Z9R6nbw_DRJrHf9-GacDUofmrO60rcZOGUqRusH89vKJ4ZBShfD7b/s640/lou2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Cerise Dreams</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGThgVFIP_vR5tmpj2w2ij_4fD0ypaMQIgBtkm0CpJ7znE1M2A9gO-M4ZY0y3ZkqPbXv9hrbFVsHJ77MZaRcp4YPZd9R2henp3sAjp1Tj4kTEFt2zlGknyS0bR1ASH-iLd8sPKkESSjTp3/s1600/lou4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGThgVFIP_vR5tmpj2w2ij_4fD0ypaMQIgBtkm0CpJ7znE1M2A9gO-M4ZY0y3ZkqPbXv9hrbFVsHJ77MZaRcp4YPZd9R2henp3sAjp1Tj4kTEFt2zlGknyS0bR1ASH-iLd8sPKkESSjTp3/s640/lou4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Aquatic</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5x2IT0vTteNUDfi6UJM762L9OFfAynCc0f4DF5U-5UzR5tIOmVVqKrBh_IT3p0Bt5bjTviaXYIOdj0QqWstznOlmUCb2E5IHDvRetjJVl-s8VgBiKeWYRCc34nbSbA_mIXPtJBTxD2wBY/s1600/lou1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5x2IT0vTteNUDfi6UJM762L9OFfAynCc0f4DF5U-5UzR5tIOmVVqKrBh_IT3p0Bt5bjTviaXYIOdj0QqWstznOlmUCb2E5IHDvRetjJVl-s8VgBiKeWYRCc34nbSbA_mIXPtJBTxD2wBY/s640/lou1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Paint </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Spray </span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0gwTQst4WODTTz2puggGJcgl5ipIXqiIbsMckVK9wRBEb3wApSw_VSydzd2xb_5BEDc9UWImVrRrUnpzUz36lSS6_PWX6VWHpI8NBb-wYYrRrPkrIhlYNn7sqZxjwKXzxF_bQFtrBcQB/s1600/lou5.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/AVvXsEgp0gwTQst4WODTTz2puggGJcgl5ipIXqiIbsMckVK9wRBEb3wApSw_VSydzd2xb_5BEDc9UWImVrRrUnpzUz36lSS6_PWX6VWHpI8NBb-wYYrRrPkrIhlYNn7sqZxjwKXzxF_bQFtrBcQB/s640/lou5.jpg" width="632" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Magnetic Attraction</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij47C1iEzE46M2KBiDzAXxZXqtxOIhj1XMtlfPMIe8Fcga1dvc3zE-lT3E_M82iqubBSEsgJoreOo1LrbSWOBh-qhVD_QS3hUWPKKtPzEDcXSIAywrBP2ArmkL1vMyVkK3ZyTIKrkF0eEh/s1600/lou6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij47C1iEzE46M2KBiDzAXxZXqtxOIhj1XMtlfPMIe8Fcga1dvc3zE-lT3E_M82iqubBSEsgJoreOo1LrbSWOBh-qhVD_QS3hUWPKKtPzEDcXSIAywrBP2ArmkL1vMyVkK3ZyTIKrkF0eEh/s640/lou6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Have you spotted your dream heel for Spring 2013 in this enthralling collection?</i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*All images found via http://christianlouboutin.com</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /></i></span><br />

Christian Louboutin Spring 2013 Collection

We have come to expect nothing less than 'superb' from red sole-spinning designer Christian Louboutin, and this season he exceeds our expectations. Flamboyant in both colour and design, Louboutin paints our Spring 2013 dreams in fluorescent hues, set in patent leather and PVC. Wedge heels take a pla…

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90210 Hairstyle Inspiration

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Girls of 90210</b></span></div><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Hairstyle Inspiration</b></span></div><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFM-kqE1gnWpSOcExc4HNEGRXKEY0vTHp6qi692DObyUP0yTqQx3ONdsPwp7VreuERcI81fSeFHJIs10XrtNHBOc10zNDp2uixl6Ik2RLQg_0AXqQJ_fbS5G7yCcNoeP6vMvNmtKj7TRw/s1600/90210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFM-kqE1gnWpSOcExc4HNEGRXKEY0vTHp6qi692DObyUP0yTqQx3ONdsPwp7VreuERcI81fSeFHJIs10XrtNHBOc10zNDp2uixl6Ik2RLQg_0AXqQJ_fbS5G7yCcNoeP6vMvNmtKj7TRw/s400/90210.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fan of the series or not, it has to be maintained that the Girls from <i>90210</i> have some seriously impressive hairstyles, on set and off. Each of the lead actresses have been assigned entirely unique looks, attributing to their character's personalities. If you are also in need of some hairstyling inspiration for the new season, please browse down through the style files of the five stars of the show, with their savvy signature hairdo's.  </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Jessica Lowndes</span> as Adrianna Tate-Duncan</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS7qcFR1jO9V7Hp_Lhrdbm0IuCSE1Jr6xTZcHqWQIwow5VaaI7u0r1eGsNBInyoYiM7HfCFI_viD4zrCAGDPnRLs8T9-1GkaLy8epkY-E8ibjkzL2ofa6WfpOpMAB7C40HGxbM4ma8Oi_t/s1600/adrianna90210.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/AVvXsEgS7qcFR1jO9V7Hp_Lhrdbm0IuCSE1Jr6xTZcHqWQIwow5VaaI7u0r1eGsNBInyoYiM7HfCFI_viD4zrCAGDPnRLs8T9-1GkaLy8epkY-E8ibjkzL2ofa6WfpOpMAB7C40HGxbM4ma8Oi_t/s640/adrianna90210.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b> The Posh Pop Star</b> - <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jessica Lowndes</span></i> who stars as scheming songstress Adrianna, can be summed up in one word - polished. With never a hair out of place, this stunning brunette is known for her glossy chestnut locks. More often than not, the actress is pictured with pin-straight tresses and a strong middle parting. Jessica also wears soft waves with grace, adding bejewelled hair accessories to her look. On the red carpet, she has been seen in elegant updo's, ponytails and braids. As lustrous as her hair looks, Jessica's style requires high maintenance, with a supreme flat iron and industrial strength hair serum.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Shenae Grimes</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span>as Annie Wilson</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0qexJCIn4MJ762q4cZBlDBFI4npuI6BaxXdFWdH6dW4-bISLhoSntEZXsFbkBhMmtUx41rAkQOzKanKatrUSBEoMJ0AVOvjOaPjjrQ744C8OYG5rSbRzb6slqYqkA8QkB933UHHRfs6e/s1600/annie90210.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/AVvXsEjE0qexJCIn4MJ762q4cZBlDBFI4npuI6BaxXdFWdH6dW4-bISLhoSntEZXsFbkBhMmtUx41rAkQOzKanKatrUSBEoMJ0AVOvjOaPjjrQ744C8OYG5rSbRzb6slqYqkA8QkB933UHHRfs6e/s640/annie90210.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Brunette Next Door</b> -  <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Shenae Grimes</span></i> plays the sweet, sometimes naive aspiring actress Annie Wilson. Shenae doesn't ever stray further than a medium to long length. She models wavy textured tresses, occasionally opting for a sleek blow-dry. She may not trim much off her length, but Shenae keeps her look interesting by trying out different shades from the brunette colour booklet. From dark chocolate brown, to light auburn and ombre tips, her effortless undone look with side swept fringe is easy to imitate.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Annalynne McCord</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span>as Naomi Clark</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbJ-XbhLYUbwlK-AlCFQv-_beoh2S2JDjROQeI6Kj-sFa9D7wxF6GB0i9PP043C0Rr1OrGYQ7K8KO61V0NBKqPH6l_wAjjSvJLqQpCzvXOqEqdV0agOFJ_dLofNnlLjmv2_p8BYkjSHQu/s1600/naomi90210.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/AVvXsEjGbJ-XbhLYUbwlK-AlCFQv-_beoh2S2JDjROQeI6Kj-sFa9D7wxF6GB0i9PP043C0Rr1OrGYQ7K8KO61V0NBKqPH6l_wAjjSvJLqQpCzvXOqEqdV0agOFJ_dLofNnlLjmv2_p8BYkjSHQu/s640/naomi90210.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b> The Blonde Vixen</b> - <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Annalynne McCord</span></i> stars as the popular designer diva Naomi Clark. Annalynne is always experimenting with different looks and has taken residency as the show's style maven. She proudly shows off her naturally curly locks one day, then irons it down dead straight the next. Her honey blonde hair occasionally features darker roots and is never short of volume. Annalynne's beautifully layered locks (pictured top right) is fast becoming a copycut hairstyle amongst fans.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Jessica Stroup</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span>as Erin Silver</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUJ4WAGnoqIkRYGyfU_yhLlghe9S4BpimyX-HGMuf_RFza2Nw55-Luy6_bIHj28IFLWyyRTRHxi4JNlutTa_7tXbjxzrH7I3VlNZLhKdNjouErgWT-ngAK0q-0ig8vt8g1_7WTY5zgunCx/s1600/silver90210.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/AVvXsEjUJ4WAGnoqIkRYGyfU_yhLlghe9S4BpimyX-HGMuf_RFza2Nw55-Luy6_bIHj28IFLWyyRTRHxi4JNlutTa_7tXbjxzrH7I3VlNZLhKdNjouErgWT-ngAK0q-0ig8vt8g1_7WTY5zgunCx/s640/silver90210.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Short and Sassy</b> - <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jessica Stroup</span></i> stands out as the erratic and individualistic Erin Silver in the series with her savvy short do. Jessica bravely cropped off her long locks while filming, debuting an edgy pixie cut (pictured top middle). She grew her style out into cute choppy layers with a side-parting and light brown highlights, thereafter trimming it into a chic straight bob. Her shorter chin-length hairstyle draws attention to her dazzling blue eyes and angular jaw-line. This fuss-free look is perfect for a wash-and-go type of girl.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Gillian Zinser</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">as Ivy Sullivan</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJzQxGbiFTQyN_HdNbYYIUSC5gG9d9arE5e7sAGPjkcHuaJ6tcPhOl0FOyz-FxkloFkXoAsy_PP5ndSfWc4GD1FFBRYLdisDx8FOGTVN9mUzVdQHHIHoWECYqPXMEp7fumtSkEEnLGjL3/s1600/ivy90210.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/AVvXsEgQJzQxGbiFTQyN_HdNbYYIUSC5gG9d9arE5e7sAGPjkcHuaJ6tcPhOl0FOyz-FxkloFkXoAsy_PP5ndSfWc4GD1FFBRYLdisDx8FOGTVN9mUzVdQHHIHoWECYqPXMEp7fumtSkEEnLGjL3/s640/ivy90210.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The Bohemian Beach Babe </b>- <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Gillian Zinser</span></i> portrays easygoing tomboyish Ivy Sullivan, who has more interest in surfboards than high glamour. She sports loose beachy waves with golden Californian blonde highlights, and makes that straight-out-of-bed hair seem very cool and trendy. Her tousled tresses are often accessorized with a cute fedora or bowler hat and pretty headbands. Gillian brings her boho-chic style into the mix with prairie plaits and messy topknots. If your hair is naturally wavy, this is a style you could take advantage off.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Can you identify with any of 90210's Hair Style Icons? </i></b></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Which of these looks would you most like to try out?</i></b></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br />

90210 Hairstyle Inspiration

Girls of 90210Hairstyle InspirationFan of the series or not, it has to be maintained that the Girls from 90210 have some seriously impressive hairstyles, on set and off. Each of the lead actresses have been assigned entirely unique looks, attributing to their character's personalities. If you are al…

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