Marchesa Resort 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span>The design duo at Marchesa know how to make a girl look fabulous. Their glamourous take on Resort Wear 2012 pays tribute to this. Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig were inspired by movies and books from the 1960's whilst creating this very wearable collection. Swinging chiffons in sorbet shades, Grecian style gowns with a retro twist and simple embellishings to tie it all together. </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5thLZJ8kPUXglPVU6SD9fYyei08DMoYUxLOWYdf88wq2g3Z-KhKkLNXZU0X-6gM9bNizKTmdP6kuiqiwz_bxmPi1dNStpGcdVH_nkVeaSQr1J9AY7tA2PXHESINq_-6Csr4l_tB4sEPA/s1600/Marchesa+Resort.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5thLZJ8kPUXglPVU6SD9fYyei08DMoYUxLOWYdf88wq2g3Z-KhKkLNXZU0X-6gM9bNizKTmdP6kuiqiwz_bxmPi1dNStpGcdVH_nkVeaSQr1J9AY7tA2PXHESINq_-6Csr4l_tB4sEPA/s640/Marchesa+Resort.jpg" width="452" /></a></div></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The colour palette progressed from minted green to lemonade, coral to magenta. I adore the grey and black leopard print dresses.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uwNGYbJptSNNL_qi8GLfvP09b4lcvyVdAal85ofz9wJw1RXOos1CAa3JgPScs0Al51iahr7J0uSKI-VXYIEtcgEVLv1z2bhgmKDkxnKQTslqtug_-xZTROPIPq_EhHC9k9Tr_gQ50nM/s1600/Marchesa+Resort1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uwNGYbJptSNNL_qi8GLfvP09b4lcvyVdAal85ofz9wJw1RXOos1CAa3JgPScs0Al51iahr7J0uSKI-VXYIEtcgEVLv1z2bhgmKDkxnKQTslqtug_-xZTROPIPq_EhHC9k9Tr_gQ50nM/s640/Marchesa+Resort1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">White goddess gowns were trimmed with gold embroidery, detailed necklines a focal point. These gowns are fit for the elegant and understated modern bride.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Marchesa Resort 2012

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Trend of the Week - Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Trendspotting</span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Frills </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;">I finally get to do a trend post that refers to my Blog's name. There were so many glam events this week. The haute couture shows in Paris, The 'White Fairy Tale Love Ball' and the premiere of the final Harry Potter movie. Frills were in abundance at all these fashionable gatherings.</div><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div></div></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoC2xibzCNIxpDWf3llLsgG2qlxaWjBJDICX0Spt-NvUZjEE3m8vXFPLVBr93l-tUsVo0-PjTYs6OynmVQC5C0EL5mAeG9kqIjqaPSyRK17pXQOCPMnDnayJntQuOTDpJXNYr8eOc1T6c/s1600/frills1.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/AVvXsEhoC2xibzCNIxpDWf3llLsgG2qlxaWjBJDICX0Spt-NvUZjEE3m8vXFPLVBr93l-tUsVo0-PjTYs6OynmVQC5C0EL5mAeG9kqIjqaPSyRK17pXQOCPMnDnayJntQuOTDpJXNYr8eOc1T6c/s640/frills1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At a photocall for the final Harry Potter movie, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Emma Watson</span></b> wore a sheer back lace dress by Rafael Lopez, which had a nude inner dress. The sleeves and hem were adorned with black frills.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Clemence Poésy</span></b> attended the 'Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part 2' Premiere wearing a white Nina Ricci dress that's swirled in ruffles. I like that she paired it with a black skinny belt and black bow heels.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Alexa Chung </span></b>was in Paris for Chanel's Fall 2011 Couture presentation. She wore a black cocktail dress by Chanel, naturally, which had a white frilled neckline. Black oxfords and a Chanel chain bag completed her look.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTL8jDXOl5vSVG9cV7mFHD1znLAVFKQjuZKJqfbx9REmnt4DW-FcPs_BK2bXoXlwflhYqb4C44uYCnRTQD9uZ7fK3DKUwb7Q3EuvyFQY85VItSgiiRNg2jN-H2BRxVYjevlxPeO4jdZ3s/s1600/frills2.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/AVvXsEjTL8jDXOl5vSVG9cV7mFHD1znLAVFKQjuZKJqfbx9REmnt4DW-FcPs_BK2bXoXlwflhYqb4C44uYCnRTQD9uZ7fK3DKUwb7Q3EuvyFQY85VItSgiiRNg2jN-H2BRxVYjevlxPeO4jdZ3s/s640/frills2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The 'White Fairy Tale Love Ball' was hosted by designer Garavani Valentino in France earlier this week. The white dress code brought about many ruffled dresses. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Margherita Missoni</span></b> wore a dress from her family's design label. Her spaghetti strap gown had lines of sliver beading with layered frills at the hip and hemline.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Anne Hathaway</b></span> looked like a scene out of the 'Princess Diaries' in a Valentino gown, with silver-trimmed frills. A tiara Alice band and loose waves added to her fairytale look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Italian socialite, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Bianca Brandolini d'Adda</span></b> also chose a gown by Valentino. The pleated strap gown was covered in rows of small frills.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZDs55Sqrs1Kce0uA9Ims-bdXU_2CsG-6V5WHCfisgFTXKh9d29eS2owrmKhINC7DRJe6Fmyt7pGuvWukLjW-WefhW7GL4PfEYYEB4pvE9zneqpRkU3xcj1-bv8GlEh0CaZ-SyNi-5OM/s1600/frills3.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/AVvXsEhaZDs55Sqrs1Kce0uA9Ims-bdXU_2CsG-6V5WHCfisgFTXKh9d29eS2owrmKhINC7DRJe6Fmyt7pGuvWukLjW-WefhW7GL4PfEYYEB4pvE9zneqpRkU3xcj1-bv8GlEh0CaZ-SyNi-5OM/s640/frills3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Anna Dello Russo</span></b> attended the 'White Fairy Tale Love Ball' in a Roberto Cavalli gown with a fully frilled mermaid train. A rose-lined netted fascinator topped off her bridal-like look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Emma Watson</span></b> was enveloped by tons of tulle frills, in this grey Oscar de la Renta gown. She wore it to the World Premiere of 'Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part 2'.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div>

Trend of the Week - Frills

Trendspotting Frills  I finally get to do a trend post that refers to my Blog's name. There were so many glam events this week. The haut...

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Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0it40Ww6f1uIDEe-M50dXcw9PBjR6tj_eBRR7HW7mhtAYbAtKckknpK-enL4THn8Fu-aA-BvOrRuXGLhaOjebcz1gI_2gSY_vuRmevhsnlnR5m7M6Sv_9eZ61XzCJb4k49EfRaYoLTY/s1600/5276190388_aea3a76230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0it40Ww6f1uIDEe-M50dXcw9PBjR6tj_eBRR7HW7mhtAYbAtKckknpK-enL4THn8Fu-aA-BvOrRuXGLhaOjebcz1gI_2gSY_vuRmevhsnlnR5m7M6Sv_9eZ61XzCJb4k49EfRaYoLTY/s1600/5276190388_aea3a76230.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />We don't have to change friends, if we understand that friends change.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />You can keep going long after you think you can't.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />You can either run your life, or let it run you.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />Our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are<br /><br />responsible for who we become.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />Two people can look at the same thing and see something completely different.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />It isn't enough to for others to believe in you, you have to believe in yourself too.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />Money does not buy happiness, neither does it buy class.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />You can't control what happens to you, but you can control your reaction to it.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />You should always leave loved one with loving words, it may be the last time you see them.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />Pretending to be happy doesn't make you happy.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />Saying the words are easier than carrying out the action.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />Nothing or no one is perfect, everything has it's flaws.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />That it doesn't matter what you have, it's what you do with it that counts.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />Mistakes are made so that lessons can be learnt.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />That you shouldn't make someone a priority in your life, when you're only an option in theirs.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />Each person that comes into your life has a specific reason for being there.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />True beauty comes from within.<br /><br /><br /><br />I Believe...<br /><br />That which does not kill you, only makes you stronger...wiser...better.<br /><br /></span>

Friday Frills

I Believe... We don't have to change friends, if we understand that friends change. I Believe... You can keep going long after you think...

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Trip To Target

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Hope everyone had a nice weekend.<br />We have been getting ready for camp next week and<br />slowly stocking up.<br />Here is a trip we took to Target this morning:<br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-3ed2JmTH-Tw0VeEyDuXiycnae7UJ0OcgF6ap5kDMpRvhiDr_ptF9i5-I2SU1IQWUE8OLcOlduGSad2cnoc4621EGhyXF4ebV_NUo1Pvs_bvfOM5v39tVcNqTvjo613SvUCARb86Qrs/s1600/target+haul.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626699480835402322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-3ed2JmTH-Tw0VeEyDuXiycnae7UJ0OcgF6ap5kDMpRvhiDr_ptF9i5-I2SU1IQWUE8OLcOlduGSad2cnoc4621EGhyXF4ebV_NUo1Pvs_bvfOM5v39tVcNqTvjo613SvUCARb86Qrs/s400/target+haul.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">total out of pocket = $10.01<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>eggs = $.99 with target mailer coupon</li><li>bread = free with target mailer coupon</li><li><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Kool</span>-Aid <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Jammers</span> = $1.70 on sale</li><li>(2) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Lunchables</span> = $.99 each with target mailer coupon</li><li>(2) Kraft Salad Dressing = $.59 each - $1/2 target printable coupon & $1/2 manufacturer coupon</li><li><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Cottonelle</span> Wipes = $.89 each - on sale for $2.01 each - used target printable $1.25/2 & $1/2 manufacturer coupon.</li><li>Scotch tape - free with $1 printable manufacturer coupon</li><li>(2) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Papermate</span> packs of pens - $.02 each with 2 target printable coupons for $1 off each</li><li>Sally Hansen nail polish - $.04 -used $1 off target printable and $1 off printable manufacturer coupon</li><li>Sharpie pens - $.52 - used $1 off target printable coupon</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">Not bad. I did it in two transactions because of the coupons.<br />The cashier was not very nice.<br />One of the Target coupons was not going and she insisted I did not have the item.<br />Even argued with me over it until I pulled it out of the bag and proved to her she did scan it.<br /><br />Why must they be so nasty??<br />I am a legit <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">couponer</span>!<br /><br />Anyhow, this is the exciting stuff going on over here.<br />The boys are water logged from swimming everyday at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Grammy's</span>.<br />The weather is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">forcasted</span> to be yucky tomorrow, but the weekend is supposed to be nice!<br /><br />Hope you enjoy the day!<br /><br /><br /></div></div></div>

Trip To Target

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. We have been getting ready for camp next week and slowly stocking up. Here is a trip we took to Target thi...

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Elie Saab Fall Couture 2011

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1623255867"><br /><br /></a></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The exuberance of Elie Saab Couture was unveiled at Paris Fashion Week yesterday. I am mesmerized by his Fall 2011-12 Collection, which stays true to his opulent design aesthetic. Elie churns out glamourous goddess gowns unlike any other.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1623255863"><br /><br /></a></span></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1623255863"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH67cRnBIGAnHopkZ2aehrr5ASPnGf0nWRL2J03-siBHPXojmLJJRWA75-i-J6LDZnvhlYg73hvXZNhllhfE9mHiG8bOh2feOiQpGPtV-CkbnQ18orzlVGtTby4hsL0FlBKiCalTEU8Mc/s640/eliesaab.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: none;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">His latest range reminded me of the seaside. The aquamarine of early morning sky settling in over the ocean. The crisp whites like heavenly clouds floating above. The sandy shades that catch the sunlight and chocolate brown seaweed that lays upon it. Then there's the shimmering dark blue waves, reflecting off the starry night sky. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1623255863"><br /><br /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1623255863"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO2zsq5PmiL9Wz8KGKQ3bXvBsgR68xj9pPbwElXjjzSdDCg6nAzWGj4grLtmeGo19iRNkir4pY-fvIebujnO4bUKD3anZNc0cyaXKQzgfbe4gOgRKLFXSESGyYawTB5LBZy-xKCZ54C8E/s640/eliesaab1.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: none;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gowns glistened with intricate beadwork, delicately sheer fabric was enlightened by a sea of sequins, and billowy chiffon sailed across the runway like a cool breeze. Ethereal white gowns were sprinkled with pearl-like embellishing.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1623255863"><br /><br /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1623255863"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_kCGfy5uHpoMyXscCOwy-76R8Fxq7ou38oWRLjuq96O5Bqi6PZUVQyO0_HDbVgz5fKZMqp3ZPMbHdnAn-_AEXMmHcatTaFPNJp5eGNTa7G02ANlIBlh1zrQ_nnFJfel2MeDgTHr8b8h8/s640/eliesaab2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If I could chose any gown from this collection, it would have to be the first one to the left. I love the sheer beaded fabric and vintage style.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1623255863"><br /><br /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1623255863"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLulVC3K2bE9gh5OqZbgvHTeKS-vCw3WnBryy_us_FtaZrSxKY3Dgyt_lHWLEs-JraLjuUNnYYFd6llmHg8UhWz2A8Wvj2_ymvxaWE9hxTnKlyXrwZWZBww7xSnorTA2NH4F_vvce9fOM/s640/eliesaab3.jpg" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Waists </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">were accentuated by decorative floral motifs. Make up was kept natural with a barely-there look. Hair was swept up in waves.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOdm9ijOFjmg_wtI6SS-pUR0BdmpMl16RGgaK_K3m37jtSG7cTDa4EpX0RHgWDTOJL6ijmB2gPdeSnAbbq3X6lV7mSD0fTIEo25J5Q-WDxjNrEDVCdDfG_N_qEQ6qoWKGPvdXJPjohbMc/s1600/eliesaab4.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/AVvXsEiOdm9ijOFjmg_wtI6SS-pUR0BdmpMl16RGgaK_K3m37jtSG7cTDa4EpX0RHgWDTOJL6ijmB2gPdeSnAbbq3X6lV7mSD0fTIEo25J5Q-WDxjNrEDVCdDfG_N_qEQ6qoWKGPvdXJPjohbMc/s640/eliesaab4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div><div><div style="text-align: center;">The collection is one to marvel at, with each gown more beautiful than the next.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">Elie Saab has retained his crown as 'King of Couture'.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div></div></div></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div>

Elie Saab Fall Couture 2011

The exuberance of Elie Saab Couture was unveiled at Paris Fashion Week yesterday. I am mesmerized by his Fall 2011-12 Collection, which stay...

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Taylor Swift for Teen Vogue

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Cover Girl Taylor Swift</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Teen Vogue August 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">21-year-old Taylor Swift bats her baby blues on the August 2011 cover of <i>Teen Vogue.</i><i> </i>The songstress stars in an old school glamour spread for the fashion mag, pictured hazily amidst floral surroundings, with Spring in the air.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivpkxGKdyRKTjCaeIh6Ebhlzf5shQgKujYGP7J6PlmkahAuO1cSuGCdwnMNEBKg_JSAw8NYalb5XGLboSM6c1yfn2UDRCnRAAQvbU-yTOfBVDEzrSd0wuOz6BzX6sTt7Sf7MSIensjhR4/s640/taylorswift.jpg" width="640" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On the cover, Taylor wears a cerise and scarlet striped jumper by DKNY. To the right, she wears a floral print tulip fringe <i>Prova</i> dress that blends into the background.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5uIlUll-d5tFh0qCdju7UPHCe8Fg_gvZ7eWz2HuyXDS7ymwLzwsv0twwZqlJcBogYHsmRECwngkIEfNjUFY2s4nZvQJBZ0ySl0efVwAyfoAqwkdLEn2BuM5dzOxONeS4zpEQlI_3fY8Y/s640/taylorswift2.jpg" width="640" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Taylor takes on kitchen glam in a 70's style cream <i>Guess</i> shirt with pussycat bow. It is paired with a grey pleated skirt by Rachel Comey.  Her black and white dandelion print dress is by Miu Miu, with sunglasses by Dries van Noten. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQSl16KRkWDuN5Q5woCiTbLvm1t0oP3MtgAdANsdaxNUmSjTV1Qter74Kx_m4ZNxCgpQlDWeMQHg_M5eMxBnWhscWEyQHRdrrtr_bVhqVu0YSykIoluIkSucEHZfll_ODtBzU-4tOaNY/s640/taylor+swift3.jpg" width="640" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Left: She wears a plum and purple leopard print dress by Louis Vuitton. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none;">Right: Taylor takes a glamorous stroll in the garden, wearing a white ruffled dress by Dior, with an Amy Claire cardigan and pearls by Kate Spade. Her black heels are by Marc Jacobs.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span>

Taylor Swift for Teen Vogue

Cover Girl Taylor Swift Teen Vogue August 2011 21-year-old Taylor Swift bats her baby blues on the August 2011 cover of Teen Vogue.   The so...

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Nina Ricci Resort 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span>Peter Copping of Nina Ricci has created a rose-tinted, French chic collection for Resort 2012. I love the pleasant pastel shades merged with soft ruffles and matt satin. Khaki and black acted as neutrals. The silhouettes were influenced by the fifties and sixties. Cropped suit jackets accompanied pencil skirts.<br /><br /><br /><br />Stand out pieces include the sweet pink satin skirt suit and jacket, and the black halter-neck fishtail gown. Outfits were sugarcoated with stunning accessories, like cat-eye sunglasses, chain-handle clutch bags and pointy-toe shoes.<br /><br /><br /><br />These are some pieces from the delectable range.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDUwiacYqfZxpudmP7RG43EPhNcorRQ0yE_gDiZ7TPvkcLbpWVzoYDRq0jbL6Ftckvf26UwIBsM-u0hMrW2zBqi4ILctA6rZ6L20OcFt6TT6ZuMhbV1xBnnITep1oNBcKlUIZkhKyJbs/s1600/nina+ricci+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPDUwiacYqfZxpudmP7RG43EPhNcorRQ0yE_gDiZ7TPvkcLbpWVzoYDRq0jbL6Ftckvf26UwIBsM-u0hMrW2zBqi4ILctA6rZ6L20OcFt6TT6ZuMhbV1xBnnITep1oNBcKlUIZkhKyJbs/s640/nina+ricci+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLuwZF_xq_Ay_bgve3JhX79WOjTPwRDXjX0PqQ5aKHw5xqjo7pM1VfH83PguLDUYBZSEC_7DKRsGdADIEH7J0KxOSxoSwZ29ss2Bi5BOyjvaa7jYoCwGwRunZLwbur2cS2p0n9P1GgqQ/s1600/nina+ricci+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLuwZF_xq_Ay_bgve3JhX79WOjTPwRDXjX0PqQ5aKHw5xqjo7pM1VfH83PguLDUYBZSEC_7DKRsGdADIEH7J0KxOSxoSwZ29ss2Bi5BOyjvaa7jYoCwGwRunZLwbur2cS2p0n9P1GgqQ/s640/nina+ricci+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbBuM7avMU7Ph8cLe3LTytsV9uMqAOZGUuOyPg073mydaHJYPo10N20iGgbKJ67M6nuDrg9hoER3MaSjVcYbWAmdx1Sp5yareHl_rMpdmHygiUvjUvpB00FBxlmGqCPmn79m8JErq8_o/s1600/nina+ricci+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbBuM7avMU7Ph8cLe3LTytsV9uMqAOZGUuOyPg073mydaHJYPo10N20iGgbKJ67M6nuDrg9hoER3MaSjVcYbWAmdx1Sp5yareHl_rMpdmHygiUvjUvpB00FBxlmGqCPmn79m8JErq8_o/s640/nina+ricci+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzifouEiMoYeQkRrpTH3LXyraGJfhDgjXdxR1mh-fGd5QJQ2JefVtpqpf9lzGyvKYvLexJcZDdRywwphUmMGWoAyF87LbvTlzG9tgPpIEr7HbTCBuJVIoS2jy2JJXytj8_vcwtN-gOcnA/s1600/nina+ricci+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzifouEiMoYeQkRrpTH3LXyraGJfhDgjXdxR1mh-fGd5QJQ2JefVtpqpf9lzGyvKYvLexJcZDdRywwphUmMGWoAyF87LbvTlzG9tgPpIEr7HbTCBuJVIoS2jy2JJXytj8_vcwtN-gOcnA/s640/nina+ricci+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>

Nina Ricci Resort 2012

Peter Copping of Nina Ricci has created a rose-tinted, French chic collection for Resort 2012. I love the pleasant pastel shades merged with...

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