Eva Mendes and Rose Byrne in Prabal Gurung

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Eva Mendes and Rose Byrne</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">dressed by Prabal Gurung<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; 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-style: normal; 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-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've began to sit up and take notice of Nepalese-American fashion designer Prabal Gurung. His bold designs are pretty and feminine, yet abstains from being too girly. Eva Mendes and Rose Byrne wore two dresses from his Fall 2011 Collection this week.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdX1aKLWOKvH08vsvf1HHuEuuMg7BgkcTeR4QH_dtgy6o6Flj7fojdoR1RSIak_kblOtCVUP0gXK22oYZu4aS6DxTV_vBl7D-K1-CDZUAFs9xdU6aUcZWSVuQSBMum3F5kmv80r7IDZ-Q/s1600/prabal+grung.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdX1aKLWOKvH08vsvf1HHuEuuMg7BgkcTeR4QH_dtgy6o6Flj7fojdoR1RSIak_kblOtCVUP0gXK22oYZu4aS6DxTV_vBl7D-K1-CDZUAFs9xdU6aUcZWSVuQSBMum3F5kmv80r7IDZ-Q/s640/prabal+grung.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span></span>Damages</i> actress, Rose Byrne is striking in a fuchsia stretch wool dress with black straps and leather belt. She gets the colour-blocking trend correct with the addition of a red clutch bag and red, black and white peep toes. Love this look from the heavy fringe to the Christian Louboutin heels.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Eva Mendes chose a strapless white overlay dress with sheer pleating on the bodice. The frock features a black bandeau inset and signature leather waistband. Eva accessorized with a large black clutch and chunky Casadei pumps.</span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Eva Mendes and Rose Byrne in Prabal Gurung

Eva Mendes and Rose Byrne dressed by Prabal Gurung I've began to sit up and take notice of Nepalese-American fashion designer Prabal Gur...

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Royal Wedding Hats

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Elaborate hats and fascinators were the essential accessory at today's Royal Wedding. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">VIP guests wore many versions of the headpiece, from the stylish to the outright insane.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-vUczSij2kcCelMztzW2Mhx0HCRqYVWxHl_pvvF8SA0_SmWfe643xqfQKhIlSbbnEfT1Eg4JTsS7nLwpbvJ1J3WWUNrAcBqsuN0dhAOMS2cSZmZBkCZvFbmMZhZzHT3xCqq7S1KHe_g/s1600/fascinators.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/AVvXsEha-vUczSij2kcCelMztzW2Mhx0HCRqYVWxHl_pvvF8SA0_SmWfe643xqfQKhIlSbbnEfT1Eg4JTsS7nLwpbvJ1J3WWUNrAcBqsuN0dhAOMS2cSZmZBkCZvFbmMZhZzHT3xCqq7S1KHe_g/s640/fascinators.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Top Row:</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Princess Eugenie</span> wears a bold blue headpiece with purple flowers and a spray of white feathers. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Princess Beatrice </span>wears an outrageous structural hat in beige. Did she borrow it from Lady Gaga? Both royal disasters are by milliner Philip Treacy.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spain's <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Princess Letizia</span> matches her dress to her sweet pink tulle-topped hat.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Princess Marie-Chantal</span> of Greece wore a light blue Marie-Antoinette inspired headpiece, decorated with rosettes.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Victoria Beckham</span> opted for an oval pillbox hat with twisted accents in navy blue.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Princess Victoria</span> of Sweden looks classy in a simple coral wide-brimmed straw hat.</span></li><br /></ul><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Bottom Row:</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></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Lady Frederick Windsor</span> dons a sculpted navy blue hat with loops and twirls.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spanish beauty <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Miriam Gonzalez Durantez</span> wore an exotic floral creation in orange. She is the wife of Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">British socialite <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Tara Palmer-Tomkinson</span> looks ridiculous in this bright blue tear-shaped hat. Can she even see properly? She is accompanied by her sister <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Santa,</span>  who wore a flamboyant floral nest.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Royal bride-to-be <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Zara Phillips</span> holds on to her larger-than-life black hat with large flower attached to one side.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chancellor George Osbourne's wife, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Frances</span> wore an elaborate black and white feathered fascinator.</span></li><br /></ul></span></span></span>

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A Royal Wedding Gown

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Prince William and Kate Middleton</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Duke and Duchess of Cambridge<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After months of speculation, the royal wedding gown was finally revealed at Westminster Abbey today. Kate Middleton was exquisite in an ivory and lace gown by Sarah Burton of <i>Alexander McQueen.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPGX19BtwG9MQ4YLkTHgDf7CQwqzoaRkbezPTMqYELubqUobLtlj7qPDa4JwpMAYOXgprGCWQftQ_qqABPW4DYZ534TPMbah2JAu3T8TmYBnFR8iImWISXHFnkgf7kginUV7L75LvLnTg/s1600/royal+wedding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPGX19BtwG9MQ4YLkTHgDf7CQwqzoaRkbezPTMqYELubqUobLtlj7qPDa4JwpMAYOXgprGCWQftQ_qqABPW4DYZ534TPMbah2JAu3T8TmYBnFR8iImWISXHFnkgf7kginUV7L75LvLnTg/s640/royal+wedding.jpg" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-style: normal;"></span></i></span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i></i></span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">The long-sleeved bodice with sweetheart neckline was beautifully adorned in French Chantilly lace. The skirt was hand-embroidered by the royal school of needlework at Hampton Court. The gazar satin train measured over 2 metres, adding to the wow-factor of the dress. It is simple yet stunning and thankfully not overelaborate. She wore her hair down with a short veil and a 1936 <i>Cartier</i> tiara.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, sans-serif;"> </span>Prince William wore a traditional red military uniform, with gold buttons and blue garter sash, signifying his position as Colonel of the Irish Guards. </span></div></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ZemtIRgDm0_5TJ9aGnE9ALc6HY67FU68R8dZb6WGxu0X_6mfdquIAe_xKKpkZy3NzWwhldyM3_4Ijx-jPecglUkaQpE93TU_3o41MkLoJFiC6kCPGGbvX2vYLAUaePDro_16S-uOq4c/s1600/pippa+kate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ZemtIRgDm0_5TJ9aGnE9ALc6HY67FU68R8dZb6WGxu0X_6mfdquIAe_xKKpkZy3NzWwhldyM3_4Ijx-jPecglUkaQpE93TU_3o41MkLoJFiC6kCPGGbvX2vYLAUaePDro_16S-uOq4c/s640/pippa+kate.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: auto;">The bride's sister Pippa Middleton (right) wore an ivory satin crepe cowl neck gown with lace trims, also designed by Sarah Burton. For the evening reception, Kate chose a white satin McQueen dress with beaded waistband and cropped mohair cardigan.</div><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br />Kate looked like a true fairytale princess in her wedding gown. It was elegant and demure - an instant classic that we will see in photographs for years to come.</div></div></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

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Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ns1_xghOvKEgOLprdGoFEGFSafpd7_NKsT9bPCtBjfu9SO5AQ5Nq6exVGiIzMJ_LSrA1apvzeSY8AFKIu5g6MC3Obf5Wu599j_u_lYgN9mL0olGWIBvhV-PxMEVHvdyQbLUUjAF4Lp0/s1600/weheart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ns1_xghOvKEgOLprdGoFEGFSafpd7_NKsT9bPCtBjfu9SO5AQ5Nq6exVGiIzMJ_LSrA1apvzeSY8AFKIu5g6MC3Obf5Wu599j_u_lYgN9mL0olGWIBvhV-PxMEVHvdyQbLUUjAF4Lp0/s1600/weheart.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Wise Words from Helen Keller<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;">Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.</span></span></span></span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many persons have the wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What I am looking for is not out there, it is in me.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Friday Frills

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Divas and Darlings - Us Weekly Party

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><i>Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood Party 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; 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-style: normal; 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-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Us Weekly</i> held a Hot Hollywood Style 2011 Issue event in LA earlier this week. The young and beautiful were honoured for their personal sense of style, which they proudly showed off on the grey carpet. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Sleek and Stylish<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; 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-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3oi4HKnfcTychBNRrXlk4Mgpom4jewH2s1Lo2-FU8DN3B_6nbkXkZNGwCjHduxUBvJ3y9zzSAc73wrS9u7Y19NHqe5uOUHkoh55jP9e5VE1hJjymdpJP9GdN7jzyEPfi6vzA5VtHzlbg/s1600/us+weekly+hollywood+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3oi4HKnfcTychBNRrXlk4Mgpom4jewH2s1Lo2-FU8DN3B_6nbkXkZNGwCjHduxUBvJ3y9zzSAc73wrS9u7Y19NHqe5uOUHkoh55jP9e5VE1hJjymdpJP9GdN7jzyEPfi6vzA5VtHzlbg/s640/us+weekly+hollywood+party.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Prada to Nada's </i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Alexa Vega</span> wears a midnight blue dress with assymetrical ruffles by Ali Ro, teamed with nude Steve Madden pumps and a metallic clutch. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Whitney Port</span> opted for a one-shoulder white dress with colourful insets by GUiSHEM. She wore it with electric blue lace up heels by Giuseppe Zanotti. My favourite look is worn by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Odette Yustman</span>. She's gorgeous in an off-the-shoulder black dress with sheer beaded bodice by Versus. Her peep toes are by Giuseppe Zanotti. Czech supermodel <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Petra Nomcova</span> is sweet in a soft pink strapless dress by Tommy Hilfiger. She accessorised with black pumps, a black belt and Dolce & Gabbana bag. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Hayden Panettiere</span> wore a Helmut Lang blazer over her black and blush Camilla & Marc lace dress. I am closet craving her stunning Jimmy Choo heels with crystal ankle straps.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Bright Colours</span></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuqTW4HjZdOk2V1rpY76JcFVBG5UawY5yLEEQtdBivW2rIfVzRuvfWJRGeOr889kRo-RDEq4Ecuhyv1cTvZEGK8LomSfSu1vMR4WjP_QDSYl7JAxA351VlL_x_6tmDq9KQMlAXaRbWXw/s1600/us+weeklys+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuqTW4HjZdOk2V1rpY76JcFVBG5UawY5yLEEQtdBivW2rIfVzRuvfWJRGeOr889kRo-RDEq4Ecuhyv1cTvZEGK8LomSfSu1vMR4WjP_QDSYl7JAxA351VlL_x_6tmDq9KQMlAXaRbWXw/s640/us+weeklys+party.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Actress <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Caroline D'Amore</span> wears a long-sleeved silk jumpsuit in burnt orange. I love the sea green colour of Zelda Williams' 50's style dress. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Camilla Alves</span> is ravishing in a ruby red bustier dress by Dolce and Gabbana. <i>American Idol's</i> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Pia</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Toscano</span> dons bright blue BCBG dress with Christian Louboutin heels. TV actress <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Kelsey Chow</span> chose a simple deep pink tunic dress with striking sandals.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Could Have Done Better</span></span></i></b><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuFyO0rd1l5DFAB-6TeY8gt4wFnYlQM9gg_xC755g2hDPWGGyfulVJDZzuS8_6UgeifOo4WZyWlGr-wYQqk1ud-Ha8hC9qE6zgBb8S0QEfFBqszGTO0vknePVyNgvfdkIblZun7sCtzI/s1600/us+weekly+party.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghuFyO0rd1l5DFAB-6TeY8gt4wFnYlQM9gg_xC755g2hDPWGGyfulVJDZzuS8_6UgeifOo4WZyWlGr-wYQqk1ud-Ha8hC9qE6zgBb8S0QEfFBqszGTO0vknePVyNgvfdkIblZun7sCtzI/s640/us+weekly+party.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Katerina Graham</span> takes on rock-goth style in this black dress by Dimepiece. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Rachael Leigh Cook's</span> horizontal stripe dress looks like a sleep shirt. Everything about <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Madeline Zima's</span> look is bland and dowdy. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Jessica Simpson</span> in a tribal print Etro dress - I don't like the fit or the busy print or the high neckline. It makes her look shorter and wider. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Jessica Szohr</span> wears a black dress by Style Stalker - like the full skirt but the sheer lace top with bra looks a bit trashy.  </span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table>

Divas and Darlings - Us Weekly Party

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Blake Lively in Zuhair Murad

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Blake Lively</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><i>dressed in Zuhair Murad Couture<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; 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-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></span></i></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj634ET0iFX6tcsB-lxibQZG4Q-GhrN0k-UzPKn0BaDwR3dWA4o5NqB0bRjsq6Rq6UMrpc6YH1PqvPcCFK2h8XilhCE-rbqIuVPNbZo-J_9HnOZaCXIb8hcWjcCHoXWox9eUl7EkmCErJ8/s1600/blake+lively+in+zuhair+murad.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/AVvXsEj634ET0iFX6tcsB-lxibQZG4Q-GhrN0k-UzPKn0BaDwR3dWA4o5NqB0bRjsq6Rq6UMrpc6YH1PqvPcCFK2h8XilhCE-rbqIuVPNbZo-J_9HnOZaCXIb8hcWjcCHoXWox9eUl7EkmCErJ8/s640/blake+lively+in+zuhair+murad.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blake Lively stuns in this beautifully draped chiffon gown by Zuhair Murad. The actress was honoured at the <i>Times</i> 100 Most Influential People Gala this week (I'm guessing for her stylish fashion sense). The ombré aqua gown is from the designers' <i>Hymne au desert</i> Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. It was modified from the original runway look to include a beaded decolletage. Her turquoise and diamond statement ring is by Kimberly McDonald. Blake also showed off new shorter red locks - love the radiant colour on her. This is what I'd imagine <i>Disney's</i> real life<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">'Little Mermaid' to look like.</span></span></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;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span id="goog_2105800192"></span><span id="goog_2105800193"></span></i></b></span>

Blake Lively in Zuhair Murad

Blake Lively dressed in Zuhair Murad Couture Blake Lively stuns in this beautifully draped chiffon gown by Zuhair Murad. The actress was hon...

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Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbfeBZ6LXZS_wKuaMEEJ-lL9yX2uZF3RWyqiTB2yzFRdut2DF1uVAJqzTzTBplbkjwShA_QaSg-S0bLAS5b9O5Eo2VmB-1qeJSjlGLD3QfFe7FraGV4HxHasJ8dmU4bVHi9qyXTjGX9LE/s1600/Umbrella.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbfeBZ6LXZS_wKuaMEEJ-lL9yX2uZF3RWyqiTB2yzFRdut2DF1uVAJqzTzTBplbkjwShA_QaSg-S0bLAS5b9O5Eo2VmB-1qeJSjlGLD3QfFe7FraGV4HxHasJ8dmU4bVHi9qyXTjGX9LE/s1600/Umbrella.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Best selling author Regina Brett became an internet sensation when she wrote a list of 45 lessons life had taught her. Ten years on and these lessons continue to light up inboxes around the world. Here are a few that have inspired me.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.</span></span></span></span></i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. Get rid of anything that isn't beautiful, useful or joyful.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">9. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">11. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">13. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">14. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">15. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Wishing you a lovely long weekend,</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Filled with stacks of chocolate Easter eggs!</span></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span>

Friday Frills

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Dolce & Gabbana - Winter Collection 2011

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Dolce & Gabbana</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Autumn/Winter Collection 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; 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-style: normal; 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-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had stars in my eyes (literally), when I saw the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Dolce & Gabbana</span> runway show on <i>FTV</i>. Stars and musical notes have never looked this grown up. The Italian designers have turned this unexpected punk-rock print into high-end fashion. Add the essential <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">D&G</span> animal print and sparkle, and you have an exuberant, sexy and harmonious collection for Winter 2011.</span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Masculine vs Feminine</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></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7MGv1Bjc234AOjc4b-ByhgYqJ9p2lT03DBNCO4cQFgMMkP-F8s7UNoyI97U5osgKFze4kXFpwmHM2JlKkOmSPdhZY_qMwSCA4SSUzVePH5DTsun9q99IARs4cBIfpEcfvdwzYYSctno8/s1600/dngwinter2011.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/AVvXsEg7MGv1Bjc234AOjc4b-ByhgYqJ9p2lT03DBNCO4cQFgMMkP-F8s7UNoyI97U5osgKFze4kXFpwmHM2JlKkOmSPdhZY_qMwSCA4SSUzVePH5DTsun9q99IARs4cBIfpEcfvdwzYYSctno8/s640/dngwinter2011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The two main themes of the show alternated between masculine and feminine designs. The colours were basic black and white, with some grey thrown in. Suits had tailored or oversized coats with large collars and lower-rise, slimmer-fitting pants. The masculine looks were enhanced with trilbies, suspenders, vests and ties. Feminine dresses were form-fitting in stretch charmeuse, lace and sheer star-print fabrics.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-weight: bold;">Chiffon and Shimmery Shades</span></div></div></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPw7lBQ74ky7yByH4osyz7xr-3jkX70qsiLlIKtakBj20YG1vf55XC8Es0j9cq6R0iJRfo7vcIrTAOXAZCYmH2no8vIsl-zGJqknix1E8h6qf2PexCruy0pSS_co-7I5vuf0JJkpISniY/s1600/D%2526G2011winter.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/AVvXsEgPw7lBQ74ky7yByH4osyz7xr-3jkX70qsiLlIKtakBj20YG1vf55XC8Es0j9cq6R0iJRfo7vcIrTAOXAZCYmH2no8vIsl-zGJqknix1E8h6qf2PexCruy0pSS_co-7I5vuf0JJkpISniY/s640/D%2526G2011winter.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Long chiffon dresses in yellow, turquoise and orange with pussy cat bows elevated the feminine theme. Another prominent feature on the runway was sequins - sequined dresses, tuxedo jackets, trousers and blazer lapels. Vivid purple, deep teal, gold and metallic grey added some colour to the catwalk.</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: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Accessories</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2A0dAuqT_t5oOHZ_H6cQ7EFwp8kSXlik78S-gvrJA_bUe_kuo56l7rLpe43RmnPZJItQFK77ddme0C5fEjZmpWKCFhykmREL3GUvW-omhLsicB8ARtH_v8x7rfEMo57pQ6Avle5D74Fo/s1600/d%2526g+accessories.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2A0dAuqT_t5oOHZ_H6cQ7EFwp8kSXlik78S-gvrJA_bUe_kuo56l7rLpe43RmnPZJItQFK77ddme0C5fEjZmpWKCFhykmREL3GUvW-omhLsicB8ARtH_v8x7rfEMo57pQ6Avle5D74Fo/s640/d%2526g+accessories.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The jewellery was a continuation of the pop-rock music theme with star-shaped earrings and neckpieces. Miniature pouches were worn on waistbands. Animal print, paillettes, chains and piano keys adorned clutches and leather handbags. Pointed-toe heels in bright shades and prints were worn with ankle socks. Brogues were given a make-over with neon colours, leopard print and sequins. </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Dolce & Gabbana - Winter Collection 2011

Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter Collection 2011 I had stars in my eyes (literally), when I saw the  Dolce & Gabbana  runway show on FT...

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3 Cover Girls for Glamour Magazine

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">US Glamour May 2011</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">featuring Emma Stone, Freida Pinto & Ashley Greene<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; 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-style: normal; 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-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The May edition of US <i>Glamour</i> puts a spotlight on Spring style, with three up-and-coming movie stars. There's the 'Cool' blonde Emma Stone from the new Spiderman movie. The 'Goddess' Freida Pinto, who currently stars in <i>Miral. </i>And brunette 'Bombshell' Ashley Greene from <i>Twilight</i>. The cover girls all wear floral prints in cute retro designs for each of their covers. The fashion for their photo shoots feature Spring's coolest colour, white.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNs9-XnjPdfBEMroYTCsJsHeK0uYPTFTGRjacMicotcFAYNMi8Eg6E_xJW-VKwq_hYls0aa8ZxOgiPDKRvCOJRQHEZk1vVUbZTNesEJRxe3wNdLVwUlNgv4ZxLQOPy0w-XY2-JBxua7cU/s1600/glamour+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNs9-XnjPdfBEMroYTCsJsHeK0uYPTFTGRjacMicotcFAYNMi8Eg6E_xJW-VKwq_hYls0aa8ZxOgiPDKRvCOJRQHEZk1vVUbZTNesEJRxe3wNdLVwUlNgv4ZxLQOPy0w-XY2-JBxua7cU/s640/glamour+cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Emma Stone looks bright and cheery in a floral dress by D&G. Freida Pinto is ready to hit the beach in this retro-cut bikini by Peter Som. Ashley Greene is pretty in a rose-print Nanete Leporre two-piece with pink cardigan from J.Crew.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Inside the Mag:<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></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1b7CUewsBN79ZNLDz7H9rTpw7pwyxsUlaiFH36W2kIcCqPyZOJasIHfPQ57lbSkX7k9LxfQTmi4de890HrqozwwsG12jk3uqQHjNHscLj_1luMXajEAv5pWuhAWkI1es66K92FGZxRGU/s1600/glamour+girls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1b7CUewsBN79ZNLDz7H9rTpw7pwyxsUlaiFH36W2kIcCqPyZOJasIHfPQ57lbSkX7k9LxfQTmi4de890HrqozwwsG12jk3uqQHjNHscLj_1luMXajEAv5pWuhAWkI1es66K92FGZxRGU/s640/glamour+girls.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Top Row:<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;">Ashley looks sweet in a Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2011 anglaise dress</span></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Freida wears a white tank top with satin pants by The Row</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Emma is chic in a white self-embossed shorts-suit by Helmut Lang<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Middle Row:<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;">Ashley wears a D&G floral top, with pink high-waisted shorts by Louis Vuitton</span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Freida dons a hot pink bustier by Gaby Basora, paired with Lela Rose shorts</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Emma looks cute in a red Tory Burch cardi and Erdem shorts, with Louboutin heels<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Bottom Row:<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;">Ashley wears a shorts and shirt ensemble by Ralph Lauren, with brown boots by Isabel Marant</span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Freida rocks wine-red lips and a fringed dress by Prabal Gurung</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Emma wears a white belted shirt dress by Viktor & Rolf with heels by Alexander Wang</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span>

3 Cover Girls for Glamour Magazine

US Glamour May 2011 featuring Emma Stone, Freida Pinto & Ashley Greene The May edition of US Glamour  puts a spotlight on Spring style, ...

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Tuesday Thrills - Tashkaya Clothing

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Tashkaya </span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Winter 2011 Collection<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; 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-style: normal; 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-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I think of comfortable, beautiful and laid-back fashion, <i>Tashkaya</i> comes to mind. Talented South African designer, Natasha Teplitsky launched her clothing brand 2 years ago, which she continues to nurture with care and dedication. The eclectic <i>Tashkaya</i> line represents Natasha's international influences and her passion for high-quality, timeless pieces of clothing.</span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This winter, Natasha combines luxurious fabrics with simplistic designs; creating a collection that is wearable and stylish without being fussy. I admire her design aesthetic, which remains true to her individuality and Boho-mod sense of style. Natasha doesn't emulate international runway trends, she creates her own. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The latest <i>Tashkaya</i> collection embodies casual elegance, with versatile clothes that can be worn on any occasion. Each item can be styled in different ways. Accessorize with cute woolly berets, chunky scarves and a skinny leather belt.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUrf1H9fMQ9ZzG9EG3_aGPjIPGa4K6FBZN5eySPvWR099sqINGGQwniIUti_Pe6LgeSbJb6Fa2nLN-q6T1HN6pra3xjlZ7HNphEI9k0XXoQ48mB5AjCjPSMc8IqPdlHvMmjnYHtpWe-U/s1600/tashkaya.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/AVvXsEgqUrf1H9fMQ9ZzG9EG3_aGPjIPGa4K6FBZN5eySPvWR099sqINGGQwniIUti_Pe6LgeSbJb6Fa2nLN-q6T1HN6pra3xjlZ7HNphEI9k0XXoQ48mB5AjCjPSMc8IqPdlHvMmjnYHtpWe-U/s640/tashkaya.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Bell-sleeve dress.</b></span> R550. This casual light grey babydoll dress has a black braided trim on the neckline and voluminous sleeves.  </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2.<b> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Pocket dress</b>.</span> R430. This pretty printed pocket dress is one of my favourite pieces. It has a loose, comfortable fit, which will suit all figures and age groups. It can be taken from sleeveless in summer to layered in winter. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Lace dress.</b></span> R495. A romantic lace dress that can be worn both casually and formally. Dress down with leggings and flats. Dress up with heels and some bling. Available in Charcoal grey and a calming Cloud Blue.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Floral pinafore.</b></span> R490. The relaxed-fit pinafore is paired with a cosy wrap knit jersey, also from <i>Tashkaya.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Shift dress.</b></span> R520. A loose fitting, mid length shift dress that can be worn over skinnies or with stockings. Add a belt to accent your waist.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Button babydoll dress</b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">.</span></b> R495. A 3/4 sleeve babydoll dress with button detail. Wear it with a cropped jacket on chilly days.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can purchase these lovely pieces and more from <a href="http://www.tashkaya.com/">Tashkaya.com</a>. Postage is free anywhere in South Africa! Or visit one of the stockists countrywide, as listed on their website.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Shopping!</span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">xoxo</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span>

Tuesday Thrills - Tashkaya Clothing

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Design-a-Bedroom

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This weekend was spent scurrying around Joburg, looking for new bedroom furniture. I thought it would be as easy as going into a design store, finding exactly what I liked, buying it and having it delivered within a week. Unfortunately, it's <i>not</i> that easy; there's much more to consider when buying furniture. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Firstly, you have to decide what style of furniture would suit your current room decor. Contemporary, vintage, eclectic? Then the size and colour; mahogany, maple, cherry or oak. When you find something that fits all three categories, you have to look at the finer details with a critical eye. This was the first time I took an interest in anything decor-related. I had no idea how important the height of a pedestal and the design of a drawer handle actually were. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Woodmead and Fourways are the go-to places for home decor in the city. After several stops, I ended up at the 'Most inspiring décor destination in Jozi', <i>Design Quarter. </i>It was nominated by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">CNN</span> as the one of the 'must-see' places in South Africa during the World Cup. This exclusive shopping centre is an interior designer's dream, and for me, it took the tedium out of furniture shopping. The beautiful open-air piazza has a dozen decor stores, each trading in trendy and unique designs. In between store-browsing and decision-making, you can stop and chill out at one of the many divine restaurants or coffee shoppes in the plaza. I made the customary stop at <i>Vida e Caffé</i>. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My favourite find at <i>DQ</i> was a white vintage-inspired chest of drawers with metallic ring handles and a high-gloss finish (pictured below). I also adore the intricately carved room divider behind it. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">@Home</span> had some lovely lighting options and throw cushions in luxurious fabrics. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Bedroom Basics </span>is the best place for modern and minimalistic designs.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHwAvNkdbfOdz0vOGI8drzTpcgNyBOApASLYM-2Snanyl7vU9xvxKTNWmfqUIyb1bU-Ysgt2JAVi70F_MFLTrkG8NNay9MlMbdb0RR5i4miDFs0PVwIKl6YhSwAyHs09uucMal0GyXpRs/s1600/design+quarter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHwAvNkdbfOdz0vOGI8drzTpcgNyBOApASLYM-2Snanyl7vU9xvxKTNWmfqUIyb1bU-Ysgt2JAVi70F_MFLTrkG8NNay9MlMbdb0RR5i4miDFs0PVwIKl6YhSwAyHs09uucMal0GyXpRs/s640/design+quarter.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;">After hours of browsing and contemplation, I still haven't made a decision. There are so many different sets to chose from. I photo-documented my top picks of black and white furnishings. It's going to be quite a mission narrowing it down from the choices below.</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><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9YUiwMt5owWTlnwxKePhGu609xIaWQ07URuUkUIITqdw8SrdZteMmTKHpr8_eMmrt6UGm7bm0h4uzl9CjmusEvsuGw2OOyNqtz9wvdbtO-vZWTMSBgJmsZ1fgZ1Ee0ZTesTJMiruy6c/s1600/sam+furniture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW9YUiwMt5owWTlnwxKePhGu609xIaWQ07URuUkUIITqdw8SrdZteMmTKHpr8_eMmrt6UGm7bm0h4uzl9CjmusEvsuGw2OOyNqtz9wvdbtO-vZWTMSBgJmsZ1fgZ1Ee0ZTesTJMiruy6c/s640/sam+furniture.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you're in need of design inspiration, new ideas, fab furnishings and frills, I recommend visiting the <i>Design Quarter.</i> While you're there, enjoy the relaxed environment, continental food and great restaurants. Did I mention there's also a <i>Lindt</i> Chocolate Studio? </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Design-a-Bedroom

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Red Carpet Trend - Dark Blue Dresses

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></b></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Dark Blue Dresses<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; 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-style: normal; 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-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Starlets stepped out in a deeper shade of blue on the red carpet this week. Blue cocktail dresses are making a big impact, with navy being hailed the 'new black' this stylish season. </span></span></span></span></i></b></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/AVvXsEgCNzQHoIYDuGdu4zgb23Reava4_amTl8m1xKJ9-3U_6KDZ1Ln7qrywA3iOUhKb8DnmPF6XuOCaPONXsWjWiTR-Sie0czAgrsU_9pTCxQzq3019S9j9JwBVKB-6g5rqsBc21HC1yI-VI0Y/s1600/blue+dresses.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/AVvXsEgCNzQHoIYDuGdu4zgb23Reava4_amTl8m1xKJ9-3U_6KDZ1Ln7qrywA3iOUhKb8DnmPF6XuOCaPONXsWjWiTR-Sie0czAgrsU_9pTCxQzq3019S9j9JwBVKB-6g5rqsBc21HC1yI-VI0Y/s640/blue+dresses.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Model and actress Brooklyn Decker combines two big trends - Navy and lace, in a 'Zarita' dress by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Diane von Furstenberg</span>. She adds a flash of red with pointy-toe heels by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Manolo Blahnik. </span>I really like her modern short hairdo.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Emma Roberts is ruffly in a textured halter-neck dress by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Burberry Prorsum</span>. Her black suede sandals are by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Elie Saab.</span> She kept her hair simple in a high ponytail.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sophia Bush wears a deep blue metallic and mesh dress with horizontal stripes by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Chris Benz.</span> Her electric pink heels are by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Alexander McQueen.</span> The pale blue <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Judith Leiber</span> is an odd addition of colour.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kristen Bell attended the 'Scream 4' premiere in a silk cowl neck <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Vanessa Bruno</span> frock with reversible tie. Her cute tasseled heels are by the same designer.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Alexis Bledel is elegant in a mid-length, midnight blue tweed dress with navy belt by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Oscar de la Renta. </span>She paired it with black <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Giuseppe Zanotti </span>peep-toe heels.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Red Carpet Trend - Dark Blue Dresses

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Off The Catwalk - Emma Stone & Camilla Belle

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Emma Stone</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">dressed in Preen</span></i></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGnAWEo90UAdv-NMsjI5dVDs8Hcb4Gq1mrGOTy_0-39AFQB6SQ2jWJEKV-630o1ExRHucf9f4Q4K3nAKB1EnMZP4jRu518sGSTPMzc-m6sIlH4yhMSL1DS3cC9rWBESE6MyZL8vXC-lZE/s1600/emma+stone+preen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGnAWEo90UAdv-NMsjI5dVDs8Hcb4Gq1mrGOTy_0-39AFQB6SQ2jWJEKV-630o1ExRHucf9f4Q4K3nAKB1EnMZP4jRu518sGSTPMzc-m6sIlH4yhMSL1DS3cC9rWBESE6MyZL8vXC-lZE/s640/emma+stone+preen.jpg" width="512" /></a><br /><br /></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Emma Stone attended the<i> Conde Nast</i> Traveler Hot List party wearing a pretty pale blue dress from the Preen Spring 2011 Collection. The chiffon and crepe cocktail dress has a delicate beaded bodice and simple skirt. Emma accessorized with a skinny white belt, Calvin Klein clutch and Christian Louboutin 'Bretelle' slingbacks. I like that she added a pop of colour with bright pink lips. Her voluminous waves complete this soft and romantic look.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Camilla Belle</span></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">dressed in Alberta Ferretti</span></i></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYR8-wlHDdCUlEJMBKGDqCzumEbsk71hfP5VUVZNnzkhYIntY37wKH8RhWlm3GmT4qkCYnw8N4VDW_Ka_6SaBHr_fkGK2U2ffRI0AKqv7tpO076KrkZpptxCDOTIwlbcosDanz2B2bk8c/s1600/camilla+bell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYR8-wlHDdCUlEJMBKGDqCzumEbsk71hfP5VUVZNnzkhYIntY37wKH8RhWlm3GmT4qkCYnw8N4VDW_Ka_6SaBHr_fkGK2U2ffRI0AKqv7tpO076KrkZpptxCDOTIwlbcosDanz2B2bk8c/s640/camilla+bell.jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Camilla Belle is captivating in a coral halter dress by Alberta Ferretti. She wore it to the Annual Shine On Awards in New York. It's such a refreshing colour and features beaded tiers and a tie-up bow around the neck. She wears nude 'Luxura' ankle-strap shoes by Christian Louboutin. I'm not fond of the maroon-coloured Salvatore Ferragamo clutch bag.  Her hair could have been a bit more polished too. That said, I still like the dress. </span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table>

Off The Catwalk - Emma Stone & Camilla Belle

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Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE9IpH7hBBfOpElaV-rUUF94da2JdHKF9jWtwh1i4Zkzrk8V713xlPZjhNgIpsVtkn3us9xjBRa_F_k6pKkNOta925yg6MsZ7C-DLE_gLNazU9P9tzmybbqusLZXDg0BeqtHgdTxc_GB8/s1600/beach%252Cgirl%252Cquote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE9IpH7hBBfOpElaV-rUUF94da2JdHKF9jWtwh1i4Zkzrk8V713xlPZjhNgIpsVtkn3us9xjBRa_F_k6pKkNOta925yg6MsZ7C-DLE_gLNazU9P9tzmybbqusLZXDg0BeqtHgdTxc_GB8/s1600/beach%252Cgirl%252Cquote.jpg" /></a></div>

Friday Frills

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Celeb Style - Black & White Dresses

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">This Week's Trend</span></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><i>Black and White Dresses</i></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't think there was ever a time when the <i>Little Black Dress</i> wasn't a trend. It's a look that remains timeless and fashionable. This season, the <i>Little White Dress</i> competes with the LBD for it's space in the spotlight. The LWD is modern and looks saintly and sexy at the same time.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are few LBD's and LWD's worn by stylish stars this week.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp2O18CSMI_t6nRYS_Vo4UwdBxz878SHraIjFbcbp3UadkLDayqCKkZSmDLkmrfhllF8hPl4eiabebe5_balGAVNIeZ531X2smdEw77wvBd9R_3yYwZ_Ec9Oxz4Q7-OkKdbe0_nRRlGWE/s1600/black+and+white+party+dresses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp2O18CSMI_t6nRYS_Vo4UwdBxz878SHraIjFbcbp3UadkLDayqCKkZSmDLkmrfhllF8hPl4eiabebe5_balGAVNIeZ531X2smdEw77wvBd9R_3yYwZ_Ec9Oxz4Q7-OkKdbe0_nRRlGWE/s640/black+and+white+party+dresses.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Top Row:</span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ashley Tisdale wears a black silk crepe dress by Australian design team <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Camilla and Marc</span>. It has a wide neck, grosgrain waist band and a cut-out back. Her 'Nita' platforms are by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">House of Harlow 1960. </span>I am closet craving this dress; it also works well with the stand-out turquoise necklace.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The lovely Jenna Dewan wears a sheer long-sleeved white dress by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Halston Heritage</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lucy Hale chose a black sequined dress by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Georges Hobeika.</span> It has mesh detailing on the sleeves and a keyhole design at the center. Her adorable sandals with large satin bows and crystals are by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Giuseppe Zanotti.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Bottom Row:<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Aimee Teagarden wears an <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Emporio Armani</span> LWD. It kinda looks like bandage strips were incorporated into the design. Her accessories included a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Judith</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Leiber</span> 'Fizzy' clutch bag, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Kimberly Mcdonald</span> earrings and satin pumps by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Brain Atwood.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Eva Longoria stays true to her mono-tonal style in a black strapless <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Monique</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Lhuillier</span> dress with suede pumps.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been admiring Arielle Kebbel's simple and classy style of late. Here she wears a draped white dress with open back by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Gomez-Garcia</span>. Both her silver heels and clutch bag are by Lauren Merkin.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Black or White dresses? Which trend do you prefer?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

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Dream Jobs

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am considering re-entering the working world, as the novelty of 'a luxe student life' has worn off. In Small Town, SA, job opportunities are very limited, unless you're an engineer of some sort. I would have to move to The City in order to pursue a career in my field. Even then, the world of fashion journalism is a very fickle and competitive one. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There's great disparity between the job you want and the job you get. We usually end up in a job we didn't really want, but settled for anyway. Only a few of us get to have a career that we absolutely love. A job that makes waking up at 6am every morning something to look forward to. A Dream Job. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However, as glamourous as some dream jobs may seem, there are pros <i>and</i> cons to consider.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsnUwMBAwtsvT4pxF5LYidtHD2DPvPLOln5d-vYBrQkm8u5dW1QFsxoGQS6VvGcGivmn5lBtvzjkvrNuiqq93hLSvBX_0hYM8jJ1TkZ5MryU98G3Zbs_FJ2hEDrXQDlqc7rYAXYwrxPu4/s1600/dream+jobs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsnUwMBAwtsvT4pxF5LYidtHD2DPvPLOln5d-vYBrQkm8u5dW1QFsxoGQS6VvGcGivmn5lBtvzjkvrNuiqq93hLSvBX_0hYM8jJ1TkZ5MryU98G3Zbs_FJ2hEDrXQDlqc7rYAXYwrxPu4/s640/dream+jobs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Jobs I Can Only Dream Of...</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Coffee Connoisseur </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's no secret that I am a coffee-addict, so being a gourmet coffee expert would suit me perfectly. A barista has to learn the taste profiles of different coffee beans from around the world and then try out various flavour combinations to create the perfect blend.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Up Side:</b> Drinking copious cups of coffee all day long.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Down Side:</b> Not being able to ever fall asleep due to the constant caffeine high.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">A Fashion Stylist for <i>Gossip Girl</i></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Styling the Queen Bees of the Upper East Side on the set of the uber-popular <i>Gossip Girl.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Up Side:</b> Initiating ingenious fashion trends and working with designer clothing and exquisite couture. I would love select the on-screen wardrobes of Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen; whose style is admired all over the fashion world.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Down Side:</b> Not being able to keep any of the clothes <i>or</i> having to fight Blake Lively and Leighton Meester for them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">A Travel Presenter</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The job requires you to be an insightful tourist who travels all over world on a never-ending vacation. Who could turn this down?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Up Side:</b> Free flights to exotic locations, fabulous food, getting to meet interesting people and exploring new cities and cultures.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Down Side:</b> Some of the food may not be all that fabulous, as the cuisine in some countries can be stomach-churning. In remote regions, the accommodation may be no more than a leafy mattress underneath the stars. Also, you may have to face your worst fears - bungee jumping, claustrophobic caves, deep sea diving, cockroach-infested hotel rooms,etc</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">A Professional Photographer</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A photographer has to have a great amount of skill and dexterity as well as a great eye for detail. Gain fame in the field and <i>Vogue</i> could come knocking on your door.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Up Side:</b> Taking pictures of beautiful surroundings and working on artsy magazine shoots. All you have to really do is aim well and click. Not much exertion required.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Down Side:</b> The long hours it takes to get the perfect shot and working with difficult subjects (aka temperamental supermodels).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Creator Director for MAC</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Creating new colours and ranges for this popular makeup brand would be a fun and exciting career. MAC constantly updates their vast makeup range with delightful and desirable collections. You can invent unusual shades of eyeshadow, try out new lipgloss formulas and conjure up fantasy themes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Up Side:</b> Bringing your colourful imagination to life and adding your original touch to the brand. With access to free make up & MAC makeup artists - you would look amazing and airbrushed all the time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Down Side:</b> Testing new make-up concoctions on yourself may cause severe allergic reactions and side-effects. Ouch. A Masters in chemistry is probably also required.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span></b></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: #c27ba0;">The Best-Selling Author</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just one brilliant book idea could earn you millions. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Up Side:</b> Your start up costs are low. All you need is a computer and a good imagination. You can work from the comfort of your own home, far away from office politics and demanding bosses.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Down Side:</b> If your book turns out <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span> to be the best seller you hoped for, you will be dropped by your publisher and have to look for another job. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is said that <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">'No dreamer is ever too small and no dream is ever too big'</span>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I will dream big and work hard...you never know when the job you actually want will become the one you get.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span id="goog_1351459988"></span><span id="goog_1351459989"></span>

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Tuesday Thrills - Supré Clothing

<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;">The Supré Fashion Brand</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Supré</span> is a fun and flirty fashion brand that was founded in Australia in 1984. Their vast clothing range is a mix of wardrobe essentials and vibrant trendy pieces. The online shopper can chose to view clothes on the Supré website according to different styles - there's 'Party Vixen', 'Bohemian Chic' and 'Preppy Queen'. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Their online store offers basics like simple tanks, sports wear, jeans, tights and quite a few foxy dresses. The current range includes a lot of African inspired prints, florals and fitted mini's. All the clothes are surprisingly affordable and shipping to South Africa costs Au $30. With so many options, it was difficult for me to select just these few to share with you.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Basics<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; 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-size: small; font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQBT4b3oouD6nax-FdWDn9f-WsTTHmUXkNPS8CyvIw_vzeu_1Lq-gKv_lYy3Nx1BOFajCwXryZ5EVwdKHjIGQv42x68Fa-4aqvd8l-oFGOUHiD-XzUfAAHuQ1INGHLi00K5-0qKoSAuio/s1600/supre+01.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/AVvXsEjQBT4b3oouD6nax-FdWDn9f-WsTTHmUXkNPS8CyvIw_vzeu_1Lq-gKv_lYy3Nx1BOFajCwXryZ5EVwdKHjIGQv42x68Fa-4aqvd8l-oFGOUHiD-XzUfAAHuQ1INGHLi00K5-0qKoSAuio/s640/supre+01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. <b>Denim Jeggings.</b> The dark stretch denim leggings with back pockets can be worn with any tee or blouse. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R287.15</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <b>The Cropped Denim Jacket.</b> This jacket with studded pockets comes in dark and light wash denim. It's cute over plain and printed dresses. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R382.88</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <b>The Puff Shoulder Top</b>. This fitted long-sleeved top comes in black, white and cream. The puffed effect widens narrow shoulders. Wear it with skirts, shorts and jeans. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R159.54</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. <b>The Lace Skirt.</b> The Lina lace flare mini skirt is dressy for a night out, without being overdone. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R204.18</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. <b>The Long Knit Cardigan.</b> The super long sung-fit cardigan is a great winter warmer in 5 neutral shades. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R191.41</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. <b>The Fitted Black Blazer.</b> There is nothing more chic than a perfectly tailored black blazer. This one-button version is worn with a grey tank and distressed skinny jeans. Blazer - <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R287.15</span>. Jeans - <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R319.01</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. <b>The Military Jacket. </b>This double-breasted fleecy trench coat with high collar and cuffed sleeves pays homage to this winter's military trend. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R319.01</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. <b>Faded Skinny Jeans.</b> These great-fitting faded skinny jeans come in 3 shades of blue denim. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R319.01</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Pretty Prints and Dresses<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; 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-size: small; font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX597x9vatm6i5STukH1A4QJNBAlbHtt4avjMQhjM2iDMI5Lsq49ELE6WEVmChRhNbYz0BohuBQ8JFat21e4XgW5RaND0MiAzBGqK9G2DiVE5_TE-kGDNKwoaCwTjBBAU94CNQzY0NnLc/s1600/supre+1.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/AVvXsEiX597x9vatm6i5STukH1A4QJNBAlbHtt4avjMQhjM2iDMI5Lsq49ELE6WEVmChRhNbYz0BohuBQ8JFat21e4XgW5RaND0MiAzBGqK9G2DiVE5_TE-kGDNKwoaCwTjBBAU94CNQzY0NnLc/s640/supre+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. <b>The Swing Dress.</b> The Congo printed viscose swing dress can also be worn with a skinny belt to accentuate the waist. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R287.15</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <b>The Strapless Floral Dress.</b> Celebrate the end of summer in this bright floral-print mini with ruffled bodice. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R5</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">10.49</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <b>The Maxi Kaftan.</b> Poolside glamour can be attained with this stain-print chiffon maxi kaftan. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R350.95</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. <b>The Rose Print Dress.</b> The chiffon crinkle rose-print dress with elastic waist can be paired with the cropped denim jacket shown in 'The Basics' above. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R350.95</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. <b>The Country Print Frill Dress</b>. The sheer chiffon smock dress in flowy viscose is girly and boho chic. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R242.51</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. <b>The One-Shoulder Dress.</b> This relaxed fit dress can be worn with or without a belt. It's 100% spun rayon and is available in 6 colours. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R191.41</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. <b>The Printed Racer Back Dress.</b> The Darling print dress with racer back comes in Paris pink and grey. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R287.15</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. <b>The Animal Print Smock Dress.</b> This simple loose-fitting black dress has just a hint of animal print on the neckline. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">R204.18</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you liked these outfits, visit <a href="http://www.supre.com.au/">supre.com.au</a> to see volumes more. There is also an accessories line featuring printed scarves, headbands, belts, bags and jewellery. While you're there, check out their sales for bargains under R80. Happy Shopping! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div>

Tuesday Thrills - Supré Clothing

The Supré Fashion Brand Supré is a fun and flirty fashion brand that was founded in Australia in 1984. Their vast clothing range is a mix o...

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