Burberry Blue Label - Spring/Summer 2011

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Burberry Blue Label</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Spring/Summer 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;"></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></i></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Burberry Blue Label</i> has created a Brit chic, high street fashion collection for Spring/Summer 2011. The centerpiece of the range is this season's trendy trench coat, seen in different colours and fabrics. The conservative colour palette includes deep red, navy blue, creamy beige and black. Aimed towards the younger and modern urban diva, this range merges utilitarian themes with classic silhouettes. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1Ptndx8x1uJiDKeNUs8WmdtlmDAS_n22CUzet7D5jYXLwA2_2FxODRkgqOWNvD2eoL2knA8eRSM_MdhbMu6JJzTYIbTuGroBLA64xvJe2Xa9txR6pSOwLg7fgkRLOpeXVe1odi7yrnE/s1600/burberry+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1Ptndx8x1uJiDKeNUs8WmdtlmDAS_n22CUzet7D5jYXLwA2_2FxODRkgqOWNvD2eoL2knA8eRSM_MdhbMu6JJzTYIbTuGroBLA64xvJe2Xa9txR6pSOwLg7fgkRLOpeXVe1odi7yrnE/s640/burberry+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The grown-up school girl look takes form in mini pleated skirts paired with crisp white shirts. No Burberry collection would be complete without their signature checkered print and khaki coloured trench coat. </span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Gi8tI-6MdxtfhJAaVXOfQ90PXG9KFkA_SEUWltVmhPolDjZdVyR3LtpzFutqeqNBe5qjJGm-3VGYi1G4_UmMslS7TaucU-gwNGdAjJUd09cFrgPaERvEj6OsAFmBYfK746vBUm6GfI4/s1600/burberry+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Gi8tI-6MdxtfhJAaVXOfQ90PXG9KFkA_SEUWltVmhPolDjZdVyR3LtpzFutqeqNBe5qjJGm-3VGYi1G4_UmMslS7TaucU-gwNGdAjJUd09cFrgPaERvEj6OsAFmBYfK746vBUm6GfI4/s640/burberry+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These laid-back looks are easy-to-wear, smart and comfortable. Individually, all these pieces are closet staples that can be worn endlessly. Cropped trousers, denims, stripes, classic shirts and blazers. Chunky platforms, large totes and poorboy caps act as ideal accessories.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8g_hkzMFd8BIg3nPs0YiE3ygKIlXn-MP85ikzBA4emMMTFgc3NMNDe1cCPTibfcng15fCuvABAqFCvBlXZWS0CnJhBN_vvCu-r5IXrMKAhmvG7V7qsi4DOUCMCtxp6cQQKVpMjW0asys/s1600/burberry+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8g_hkzMFd8BIg3nPs0YiE3ygKIlXn-MP85ikzBA4emMMTFgc3NMNDe1cCPTibfcng15fCuvABAqFCvBlXZWS0CnJhBN_vvCu-r5IXrMKAhmvG7V7qsi4DOUCMCtxp6cQQKVpMjW0asys/s640/burberry+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pretty plaid dresses are layered with leather bikers and tailored jackets. The trench coat with metallic buttons is such a versatile piece. It can be worn over dresses, tights, jeans or on it's own, as shown in red in the middle. </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Burberry Blue Label</i> is such a lovely clothing line, it's disappointing that it is only available in Japan. Someone needs to import to us here in South Africa. Here's hoping <i>Stuttafords' </i>brand manager will read this.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

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Tuesday Thrills - Nanine Fine Wear

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Fashion by Nanine Fine Wear</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;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cape Town based designer Nanine du Plessis created <i>Nanine</i> <i>Fine Wear </i>to suit the sophisticated and classic style of South African women. Her designs are approachable and timeless. She constructs investment pieces that are made from the best quality imported fabrics. Her Winter 2011 range offers comfortable work to weekend wear in classic designs, neutral colours and favorable silhouettes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkq6uSYfO_lt8EmNzgXpnHVV3u0mOi6xJT62mNpEHCu2zU1_F7DovlDatsQIY7VVAi3EN2dFIxXU7mKX8DhLPftgz8St27LmwXa7pvhr0Yhr00dqFYtyav8ze3onw-EcLynj_nV9Pz3M/s1600/winter_r1_c1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkq6uSYfO_lt8EmNzgXpnHVV3u0mOi6xJT62mNpEHCu2zU1_F7DovlDatsQIY7VVAi3EN2dFIxXU7mKX8DhLPftgz8St27LmwXa7pvhr0Yhr00dqFYtyav8ze3onw-EcLynj_nV9Pz3M/s400/winter_r1_c1.jpg" width="400" /></a></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;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. An indigo wool jacket with pleather trim and belt will warm up those chilly winter days. </span></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">R1 300. Black stretch Ottoman jodhpur style pants. R690 </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;">2. A trendy colour block stretch Ponti knit dress. R890</div><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;">3. This black trench jacket with stone cord piping is a winter essential. R1 370. It is paired with soft classic fit pants. R670</div><div style="text-align: auto;">4. The navy melton swing jacket also comes in beautiful teal colour. R1 330. The classic pants comes in pinstripe as well. R670<br /><br /><div>5. A colour block ponti jacket with metal buttons. R1 250<br /><br />Paired with a stretch ponti knit pants with zip detail. R760</div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a3a67; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><br /><br /></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/AVvXsEiWF5imsVn-A4E2IogkxZcF6i7jFrr7aI9DaK_eGTDWJcF5hMw2MAdViEq3gsV_bWVVGc59uEXH6GcQKY29spV_ZbmjNMbRIg7dh0BS5BtQ-_fJohSrn3ciRLyxrhPhfvQi-ZvuVA5dZX0/s1600/winter_r3_c1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWF5imsVn-A4E2IogkxZcF6i7jFrr7aI9DaK_eGTDWJcF5hMw2MAdViEq3gsV_bWVVGc59uEXH6GcQKY29spV_ZbmjNMbRIg7dh0BS5BtQ-_fJohSrn3ciRLyxrhPhfvQi-ZvuVA5dZX0/s400/winter_r3_c1.jpg" width="400" /></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;">6. The melton swing jacket in a caramel colour. R1 130<br /><br />Soft classic pants. R670<br /><br />7. A comfy soft knit v-neck top that can be worn with jeans or work trousers. R570. It is also available in taupe, charcoal and vanilla.<br /><br />Camel stretch twill pants with zip detail. R690<br /><br />8. A stone coloured trench Jacket with black cord piping detail. R1 370<br /><br />Paired with soft classic fit pants. R670 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span>9. The soft knit V-neck top is paired with a taupe stretch twill pants with zip detail. The pants is also available in black and camel. R690<br /><br />10. Camel stretch ponti knit with zip detail. Also available in black and and grey. R1 210<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Nanine Fine Wear</i> is available from selected boutiques all over the country. To find a stockist in your province, visit <a href="http://www.naninefinewear.com/">naninefinewear.com</a></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

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Closet Confidential with Anthea

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On this edition of Closet Confidential, I got to fashionize with Cape Town based blogger Anthea, who has a passion for leather, comfortable clothing and vintage dresses. Anthea has an inspiring sense of style, which she shares on her blog, <a href="http://www.embracingstyle.co.za/">Embracing Style.</a> </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are some of her fashion favourites and style secrets.<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><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikoU2vqKviWJVjOABODKl8XFQclxAoCx_G1KhGk_-E9DmMzu-E2Z2tiOI_SGCZQKGDAVA6exCs9vaN-0EF4ty8WbZgAbkY_NLdOu6lhrGoYzLLpu6VrD8XyCR4hfcIVAfh82jCqxz6q7s/s1600/anthea+closet+confidential.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikoU2vqKviWJVjOABODKl8XFQclxAoCx_G1KhGk_-E9DmMzu-E2Z2tiOI_SGCZQKGDAVA6exCs9vaN-0EF4ty8WbZgAbkY_NLdOu6lhrGoYzLLpu6VrD8XyCR4hfcIVAfh82jCqxz6q7s/s640/anthea+closet+confidential.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Describe your personal style </span></b><br /><br />It is most of all comfy with a mix of girly, granny, classic and quirky. I alternate between these styles depending on my mood. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">What has been your best fashion buy? </span></b><br /><br />The Aldo combat boots I had my friend bring me from USA. I wear it so much that it has to be my best buy.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Most extravagant fashion purchase </span></b><br /><br />I am going to purchase it as soon as I can find it! I am looking for the perfect pair of leather boots. All of my purchases to date have been quite affordable.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">What are your favourite accessories?</span></b><br /><br />It has to be leather bags. Can you tell by now that I am a fan of leather? I think a leather bag can make a girl feel special. It lasts long as well and it does not chip or fray!<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">What is your idea of a no-fail outfit? </span></b><br /><br />Something that you are 100% comfortable in. If you feel great in your outfit then how can you go wrong?<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Where would you like to shop til you drop? </span></b><br /><br /><i>Country Road.</i> Seeing that I love leather so much it makes sense since their bags and boots are gorgeous. There items seem like the kind of items that you can keep for a long time because of the quality. They also have amazing classic styles.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Best Fashion Trend </span></b><br /><br />That's a hard one! At the moment it has to be the granny chic trend. It really appeals to me, probably because it's comfy and you can incorporate vintage items. I do love vintage!<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Worst Fashion Trend </span></b><br /><br />There have been so many but I think the worst was skants.You know, the skirt and pants in one. They became popular sometime during my teenage years. Skirt or pants, choose one!<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Who are your style icons? </span></b><br /><br />I admire the styles of so many ladies even fictional ones. I love how cute and girly Peggy from Mad Men dresses. I think Olivia Palermo looks perfect all the time! Bloggers Anne-Catherine Frey and Louise Ebel have amazing style as well. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA1Jgim_1JbcxOMOcCYhVYprrq0OkqqJv1GSG8cKDY_rgQgVflyroTG_9Z-jBPQWdwG6Hnz5OxguOQT01j8eFabhbEw4QuB1gP8NJGkxSFUxC3XAsroxMF5v53375scVKu-gEl_4ryqk4/s1600/anthea+cc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA1Jgim_1JbcxOMOcCYhVYprrq0OkqqJv1GSG8cKDY_rgQgVflyroTG_9Z-jBPQWdwG6Hnz5OxguOQT01j8eFabhbEw4QuB1gP8NJGkxSFUxC3XAsroxMF5v53375scVKu-gEl_4ryqk4/s640/anthea+cc.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">What is on your fashion wish list? </span></b><br /><br />I long for a pair of <i>Swedish Hasbeens</i> with all my heart and soul! I will even settle for look-alikes. I also want a pair of leather boots possibly Chelsea Boots, a leather biker's jacket, a pair of dark blue flare jeans and a cape. I am always on the lookout.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">What are the 'must have' items in your closet and why? </span></b><br /><br />For me personally, an array of dresses is a must have. I am definitely a dress person. I wear them casually or formally in Summer or Winter. They are comfy and they make you feel pretty. Everyone needs a pair of jeans that fits them perfectly simply because it is so versatile. You can dress it up or down and always rely on it if you don't know what to wear.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Fabulous fashion advice</span></b><br /><br />Be comfortable in whatever you wear. I honestly think dressing is about making yourself happy and not others. So, you don't always need to follow trends. Stick to what you love.</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;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">*Special thanks to Anthea for participating in this interview.</span></span>

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Looks of the Week

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">My Best & Worst Fashion Picks<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This week, beautiful and bright coloured evening gowns caught my fancy. </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/AVvXsEiWf3DRKW4vsZgkZHxZwhDkYvsQ-KJoUartR7iOCXQiusRzoVfA7wlEkiRWQLxaoVyJ3oPNMOPIMO_hazQl_ESh5TRI4u3Wp8nTz1hptjNnmzm7uGtx_OUGiPMVqAHfPy-P-MP7DeKszqQ/s1600/best+lotw.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/AVvXsEiWf3DRKW4vsZgkZHxZwhDkYvsQ-KJoUartR7iOCXQiusRzoVfA7wlEkiRWQLxaoVyJ3oPNMOPIMO_hazQl_ESh5TRI4u3Wp8nTz1hptjNnmzm7uGtx_OUGiPMVqAHfPy-P-MP7DeKszqQ/s640/best+lotw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Katie Holmes</i> is sublime in a silk fuchsia blouse and bow, which she paired with a matching pleated skirt. She wore the dress to the Annual Drama Desk Awards. The outfit is from her own design line, Holmes & Yang. A black clutch and heels completed her look.<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;">At 'The Tree of Life' premiere, <i>Angelina Jolie</i> looked ravishing in a crimson red asymmetrical silk chiffon gown by Jenny Packham. The colour looks great on her, she should wear it more often.</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><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Fergie</i> surprised me by gracefully pulling off this yellow chiffon gown by BCBG Max Azria. The embellished strap gives the dress a bit of sparkle. I like that she paired it with a bright blue clutch bag. Fergie wore the dress to the 2011 Fifi Awards, where she received the 'New Celebrity Fragrance of the Year' award.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">'The Tree of Life' actress <i>Jessica Chastain</i> complemented her red hair by wearing a teal green mermaid gown by Roland Mouret. The waist band is accented with a splash of chartreuse. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">On the other hand, these looks made me cringe...</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifd4QgpJ1S51qqY82TWb6vqfsTIPfdYGA65MIxlTyMEH6bPRTRUF2J1TKpYNSAm-k_TVO2LM9LREhHD4eGlLgm65VeBcHVPt1WhzdGqBbkyWwWv5dOKWWYcPt7uAAEncO5CYLRLuzJzCk/s1600/wlotw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifd4QgpJ1S51qqY82TWb6vqfsTIPfdYGA65MIxlTyMEH6bPRTRUF2J1TKpYNSAm-k_TVO2LM9LREhHD4eGlLgm65VeBcHVPt1WhzdGqBbkyWwWv5dOKWWYcPt7uAAEncO5CYLRLuzJzCk/s640/wlotw.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>H</i><i>eidi Klum</i> attended an art exhibition in New York wearing a mini by Vivienne Westwood. The combination of animal print, shiny chintz fabric and a low exaggerated neckline is too flashy.</span><br /><br /><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><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Zoe Kravitz </i>attended the 'X-Men:First Class' premiere in a silver velvet Alexander Wang dress. There's no design to this dress, it's ill-fitting, old fashioned and would be better off as a nightdress. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Kourtney Kardashian</i> wears an Aztec print jumpsuit by Torn. Harem pants are bad enough on their own, converting them into a jumpsuit is even worse. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Korean actress <i>Han Hyo Joo</i> attended the Baeksang Arts Awards in a whirlwind of ruffled lace tiers. This white Nina Ricci dress is overwhelming her and it's such a pity - if the top were plain, this could have been a pretty look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

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Stylista of the Week - Lucy Liu

<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;">Lucy Liu</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;">Stylish Star of the Week<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></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lucy Liu spent the week promoting the animated movie 'Kung Fu Panda 2', to which she lends her voice. The actress chose to wear knee-length dresses with belted waists in monochromatic colours. She also kept her looks simple by not wearing any jewellery.</span><br /><br /><div><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/AVvXsEjR51k0vIJdW0e1F9xFNOd-Us_m6nc4jXD8SMFF-kY6YXRB7fi0FI75qjvfMQCkvhe-lhKyvsDzTIyZY_djS9J13cPc9XohxQG5Re8uDchkvldKQdiwgmdYzWW8D6_fcAp4O2Ahgn1EFF4/s1600/lucy+liu.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/AVvXsEjR51k0vIJdW0e1F9xFNOd-Us_m6nc4jXD8SMFF-kY6YXRB7fi0FI75qjvfMQCkvhe-lhKyvsDzTIyZY_djS9J13cPc9XohxQG5Re8uDchkvldKQdiwgmdYzWW8D6_fcAp4O2Ahgn1EFF4/s640/lucy+liu.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the Los Angeles movie premiere, Lucy wore a strapless white Marchesa dress with layers of uneven tiers. She paired it with a skinny black belt and nude Jimmy Choo heels.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In NYC, Lucy stepped out in a black Antonio Berardi jacquard dress. The low white collar neckline and full skirt prevented this dress from looking too matronly. She carries a fabulous cerise pink Roger Vivier clutch. Take a closer look at the cute color block heel on her strappy Casadei sandals.
 <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br />Lucy wore white again at a different NYC event during the week. She looked chic in a simple Givenchy sheath dress, with a wide mirrored belt by Michael Kors. She holds a two-tone clutch bag by Roger Vivier. Her nude heels are by Jimmy Choo.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Stylista of the Week - Lucy Liu

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Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVClV6Ew3_u0U8Ank1vfte86cZdM-kemd1RkGgHCjU7sYXnhfKWFV2eMEAMKsPoKGO7rxamL3d76flF6AADoc1WD12PGomt0RfLi9lpAwVdpajYPYoWRgVyiTnzaSxD1g_vpwBtvY9h_o/s1600/horse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVClV6Ew3_u0U8Ank1vfte86cZdM-kemd1RkGgHCjU7sYXnhfKWFV2eMEAMKsPoKGO7rxamL3d76flF6AADoc1WD12PGomt0RfLi9lpAwVdpajYPYoWRgVyiTnzaSxD1g_vpwBtvY9h_o/s400/horse.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i><br /><br /></i></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>We cannot tell what may happen to us in the strange medley of life,</i></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>But we can decide what happens in us,</i></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>How we can take it,</i></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>What we do with it,</i></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>And that is what really counts in the end.</i></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Joseph Fort Newton</span></span></span></div>

Friday Frills

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The Coloured Jeans Trend

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Denim jeans in delectable shades are a huge trend this season. Add a refreshing splash of colour to your rail of tedious blue jeans. If you're intimidating by the bright colours, you can opt for subtle pastel shades instead. This streetwise trend has been a hit with celebrities, as shown below.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhibPgDVNM19fU_n1PPIcxeSyM6OCv3uZQmgvYsQlXCVShl8-vsd4AJ6tmM4S3oE6zsqRuFstc3cEzLYUS4T03zHBdQtak5zyYwdAhbj_digb5svwgW2ysixLXgwKXxUnLZwuhEEYlaQ/s1600/colored+jeans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhibPgDVNM19fU_n1PPIcxeSyM6OCv3uZQmgvYsQlXCVShl8-vsd4AJ6tmM4S3oE6zsqRuFstc3cEzLYUS4T03zHBdQtak5zyYwdAhbj_digb5svwgW2ysixLXgwKXxUnLZwuhEEYlaQ/s640/colored+jeans.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Top Row</span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Electric Blue</i>: Kim Kardashian, Malin Akerman, Hayden Panettiere and Khloe Kardashian.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Canary Yellow</i>: Jada Pinkett Smit</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Clover Green:</i> Anna Kendrick</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Mint Green:</i> Cameron Diaz<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="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Bottom Row</span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Lava Red: </i>Sarah Jessica Parker, Cheryl Cole, Hayden Panettiere and Khloe Kardashian. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Burgundy:</i> Rachel Bilson and Alexa Chung</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Candied Pink:</i> Katy Perry<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Tips for Wearing Coloured Jeans<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Team your coloured jeans with neutral tops like black, white, beige and grey.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Coloured jeans draw attention to your bottom half- this is something you need to be comfortable with.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* A biker jacket or blazer will complement your look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Add a printed scarf to jazz things up.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Keep accessories to a minimum.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Make sure your jeans are a skinny fit. A colourful wide leg will make you look like part of the <i>Brady Bunch.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Wear your jeans with ankle boots or flats. Heels make it look too dressed up.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Have fun with the exciting colours on offer.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

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Olivia Palermo in an Issa Dress

<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;">Love This Dress</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;">Olivia Palermo dressed in Issa<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;">Stylish socialite Olivia Palermo wore this exquisite Issa dress for Qatar based magazine, <i>Haute Muse</i>.<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/AVvXsEju58SnhXCuJiebtVtMlVC27SKfm8T1mMqynbr7u6ISBYQvApRDMQoiEZzIBgO1kWkRVK5oiAUFf-L3yYGhcpOsrYehdz96y4vwvMwt-iPsfsPunq8et8BRL5A5oxbPGl94jUXQgf51DZo/s1600/olivia+palermo+issa.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/AVvXsEju58SnhXCuJiebtVtMlVC27SKfm8T1mMqynbr7u6ISBYQvApRDMQoiEZzIBgO1kWkRVK5oiAUFf-L3yYGhcpOsrYehdz96y4vwvMwt-iPsfsPunq8et8BRL5A5oxbPGl94jUXQgf51DZo/s640/olivia+palermo+issa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The luxurious silk jersey gown is striking in a rich violet shade. It has pleated panels that create a beautiful flowing effect and is made from 100% silk. The dress by UK-Brazilian label Issa is available for $885 or R6220 from Net-a-porter.com</span><br /><br /><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><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Olivia wears rust coloured platforms by Charlotte Olympia. The Italian-made leather and satin court shoe retails for £546 (which is about R6185), on charlotteolympia.com </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Olivia Palermo in an Issa Dress

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Tuesday Thrills - Urban Glamour Handbags

<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;">Clutch Bags</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;">by Urban Glamour</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 /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Handcrafted from the highest quality leather, <i>Urban Glamour </i>typifies what the essential South African handbag is all about. This Johannesburg based brand represents all that is bold, classy and colourful about handbags. Their designs have dazzled savvy shoppers both locally and internationally, with bags being sold in SA, New York and Germany. That's pretty impressive for the two young designers who started this company just 3 years ago.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Urban Glamour </i>bags are so sophisticated, they can take you from an afternoon tea to a glamourous night out. The styles are timeless as well as trendy, featuring exuberant shades and interesting textures. These elegant clutch bags first caught my eye when I saw them at the <i>Thula Sindi</i> runway show <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2011/03/thula-sindi-autumnwinter-collection.html">here</a>. These are a few clutch bags from their latest collection.</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><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiVki-RhnKGDZvAyV_0YcNtzjVhJ837hBHOHRR2stmwAS1vZYYONvX4gUIIxQZXFEQCqqMaVeWROo539UpB80C3r8_bCp1qg02bgG0NkfODYC46-R1sYqqgFOmUxAyWq3SzxoAyJ7S5dE/s1600/urban+glamour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiVki-RhnKGDZvAyV_0YcNtzjVhJ837hBHOHRR2stmwAS1vZYYONvX4gUIIxQZXFEQCqqMaVeWROo539UpB80C3r8_bCp1qg02bgG0NkfODYC46-R1sYqqgFOmUxAyWq3SzxoAyJ7S5dE/s640/urban+glamour.jpg" width="480" /></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. The New York Clutch in cerise pink and black. A simple structured leather bag. Also available in tan & white and red & black. R699</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. The Frivolous Clutch is feminine and flirty in a gorgeous aqua colour. R450</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. The Two Tone Clutch is such a versatile, modern piece. I would pair it with something bright. There is also a stylish travel bag in this colour combination. R699</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. The Daring Clutch mixes denim and leather for a bag that's high fashion street wear. R550</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. The Long Evening Clutch adds a fresh burst of citrus to any outfit. R550</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. The Bling Clutch combines luxurious textiles with traditional Ndebele hand beading. Also available in a regal navy blue. R650</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. The Drama Queen Clutch will definitely turn a few heads in a rich emerald green colour with leather and silk finish. R699</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;">For more information visit www.urbanglamour.co.za</span>

Tuesday Thrills - Urban Glamour Handbags

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Divas and Darlings - Billboard Music Awards 2011

<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;">Red Carpet Fashion</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;">The Billboard Music Awards 2011</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 /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Las Vegas glittered with singing stars at last nights' Billboard Music Awards. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is the best and worst of the red carpet arrivals.</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><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">All Black</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAiSIobniuKqMN9Ep_DeyEgcuo6uhuROX7gX5zfw9Kwg8sgRkHudljmipQczJUTjvo4Ybxoacug6DfUq6KqrrpElwe7ylCPSTKNTZWafVSBXKawrPKhU3vRC03BZe5URi6Xcw7d6wHXE/s1600/billboard+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAiSIobniuKqMN9Ep_DeyEgcuo6uhuROX7gX5zfw9Kwg8sgRkHudljmipQczJUTjvo4Ybxoacug6DfUq6KqrrpElwe7ylCPSTKNTZWafVSBXKawrPKhU3vRC03BZe5URi6Xcw7d6wHXE/s640/billboard+2011.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>Fergie</i> 'dominated' in an Hervé Léger leather dress with cut-outs, clasps, a harness, high neck, peplum skirt and very smokey eyes. Her fringed clutch is by Alexander McQueen and platforms by Christian Louboutin. <i>Nicole Kidman</i> played it safe in a short sleeved, long length beaded gown with pockets by Dolce & Gabbana. She wore her hair in a loose side plait. <i>Kylie Minogue's</i> little black embellished dress is by Alexander McQueen. She towers in fringed booties by Christian Louboutin. <i>Selena Gomez</i> is a knockout in Dolce & Gabbana. The Disney star's black dress featured hip cut-outs, a sweetheart neckline and thigh high slit. Her gorgeous ankle strap sandals with red bows are by Giuseppe Zanotti.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Something Different</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYF4fhnsFQ7FdxTxl4HypE_ToP_B6fKUG98PRTJ7jRFVtLMxva-2A1KX6tY-1GW3kkOcoMFjARm9fyT8wV1eLDyGFe_yTZ2UAcRiXBOlRamRJVS4e-DoFrO6ibtc9zx0qFQjaURfrot_0/s1600/billboard+2011+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYF4fhnsFQ7FdxTxl4HypE_ToP_B6fKUG98PRTJ7jRFVtLMxva-2A1KX6tY-1GW3kkOcoMFjARm9fyT8wV1eLDyGFe_yTZ2UAcRiXBOlRamRJVS4e-DoFrO6ibtc9zx0qFQjaURfrot_0/s640/billboard+2011+.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>Rihanna</i> accepted the 'Top Female Artist' and 'Radio Artist of the Year' award at the event. She was surprisingly toned down in a loose-fitting white suit by Max Azria. She paired it with nude pointy toe heels by Christian Louboutin. <i>Kelly Rowland</i> wore a hot pink bandage mini by Hervé Léger with strappy nude sandals. <i>Taylor Swift</i> was slightly overdressed but sparkled nevertheless in a gold sequined gown by Elie Saab. Her Veronica Lake side swept waves look so beautiful. Taylor won the 'Top Album Artist' and 'Top Country Artist' award. <i>Keri</i> <i>Hilson</i> chose a 70's inspired Rachel Roy chartreuse mini with sheer sleeves and a green belt.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><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: #c27ba0;"> 'Oh No' Outfits</span></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/AVvXsEgZCXEFT95xX-bmZ5JGkSpudd4Kt0jKeZXKDLhqu_xlk_8EAlnGNijOU5k_57LLzCBV3ad4o3F_wmMGsy9Tslnu1zXQlrc3w17iOwQ74rKQdrmoF3qzKxYaClqQ0rr7TP0kWMP35vY8GcA/s1600/billboard+awards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZCXEFT95xX-bmZ5JGkSpudd4Kt0jKeZXKDLhqu_xlk_8EAlnGNijOU5k_57LLzCBV3ad4o3F_wmMGsy9Tslnu1zXQlrc3w17iOwQ74rKQdrmoF3qzKxYaClqQ0rr7TP0kWMP35vY8GcA/s640/billboard+awards.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Singer and model <i>Nayer</i> looked like a psychedelic maypole with multi-coloured ribbons tossed over her nude bodysuit. I don't think <i>Ke$ha</i> will ever make any best dressed lists. She wore a glittery grey mini with cuts in all the wrong places and a tulle train. <i>Nicki Minaj</i> likes making bold unfashionable statements but this light blue sequin-tassel outfit really belongs to Cirque du Soleil. You would think that Platinum selling artist <i>Beyonce</i> could afford to buy a dress but no - she just wound some silver string around her. This is truly hideous and by that expression on her face, I think she knows it too.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table>

Divas and Darlings - Billboard Music Awards 2011

Red Carpet Fashion The Billboard Music Awards 2011 Las Vegas glittered with singing stars at last nights' Billboard Music Awards.  Here ...

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The Friendship Files

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am truly blessed to have such a large group of amazing friends from all over the country. Our bonds have remained faithful over the years and we have grown closer, stronger and wiser together. To honour them, I have created 'The Friendship Files'. I posed the same question to each of them, and they responded with their honest opinions and truthful thoughts. I collected all of the answers and posted it below. The question I asked is : <i>"What does being a good friend mean to you?"</i> Most of the replies were based on the general rules of friendship, with a few interesting ones in between.</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/AVvXsEj4xWRPJyQ-eSHBWiWUuZ2lj9SjarggyRRIpq8KwrWb-M0D1-KU7uJTJcbfjW1IA6vPYAwpgwW_DOKyY8RRjBRhlJvc2IM5GOzsH_ZpirCKU3dg6Fy_uf9uNakAXUfVNKbp3b4N_gWFvIc/s1600/best+friendz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xWRPJyQ-eSHBWiWUuZ2lj9SjarggyRRIpq8KwrWb-M0D1-KU7uJTJcbfjW1IA6vPYAwpgwW_DOKyY8RRjBRhlJvc2IM5GOzsH_ZpirCKU3dg6Fy_uf9uNakAXUfVNKbp3b4N_gWFvIc/s640/best+friendz.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">What Does Being a Good Friend Mean to You?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*A good friend is someone who you can meet after years and pick up from where you left off like it was yesterday.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*One who pulls me off the ground when the world has their feet on me.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*A good friend is someone who doesn't judge you, who's never afraid to tell you the truth and someone who you can confide in, completely knowing your secret is safe.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*A good friend will never date your ex, even if you say you're okay about it.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Your girls should always come before anyone else - that means guys basically.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Only a true friend will be totally honest with you...'Like girl, maybe it's time you go on a diet! Your butt <i>does</i> look big in that.'</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*A good friend is a shoulder and ear when you need it.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Someone who does not mislead you.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*A good friend is someone that's always there for you, good times and bad, in person, over the phone, email, BBM, whatever. That person takes the time to connect with you. And even when life gets hectic and they don't, you know that if you call or msg they will make time for you.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Not letting your friends go out dressed like Miley Cyrus.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Being able to tell your best friend that the guy she's dating is a real jerk.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Someone I can trust and who dresses a little bit...normal. You should be able to tell your friend the new jersey she bought makes her look like the sequel to 'Who let the dogs out?'</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*One who is always available to listen to me at my loneliest minute.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*In need of a support group? Cocktail hour with the girls - which is always, be it 3 in the morning or 11 at night.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Having a friend honestly tell you what she thinks about your new haircut, even if it's bad. That means someone who will bravely say to you, "Are you bringing the mullet back in fashion? Now let's get that fixed before anyone else sees."</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*A good friend will stretch your vision and cherish your dreams.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*A true friend can go for long periods of time without speaking to you and never question the friendship.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*The one who will always respect my decision, guide me when I move off the part and accept me for the random person that I am and never ever split on me.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Only a true friend will help you conspire and execute an evil revengeful plan against your loser ex.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*A true friend is someone who's there for you when the good times roll and the tough times tear you apart.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*A good friend is someone whose relationship with you is not tarnished by lack of time spent together or the vast distance of physical space between you.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*A true friend doesn't care if you're broke, when your house is a mess, about your past or if your family is filled with crazies...They love you for who you are.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*A good friend is one who will lie <i>for</i> me but not <i>to</i> me.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*The three most important qualities of a good friend is honesty, dependability and empathy.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Your best friend will knock on your door at 2am with cartons of chocolate chip ice cream, soppy movies and a box of tissues after you've had a bad break up.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*A good friend will tell you things you don't want to hear, not because they want to hurt you, but because they care.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And finally, my personal favourite:</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Being a good friend means participating in your friends' blog questionnaire by posting your inner most thoughts.<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-size: x-small;">Thanks to all my BFFs for their wonderful insight.</span></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

The Friendship Files

I am truly blessed to have such a large group of amazing friends from all over the country. Our bonds have remained faithful over the years ...

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Divas and Darlings - Young Hollywood Awards 2011

<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;">Red Carpet Fashion</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;">Young Hollywood Awards 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;">The 13th Annual Young Hollywood Awards took place in Los Angeles last night, where Tinseltown's most promising new stars were honoured. Here are some fashionable looks from the event.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span></i></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Rising Stars<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /><br /></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/AVvXsEicRt7ySGCu0IJ1P0expd49PkPeEIjvvTRBfyOBGZmqtootgZrbaiNor9iaGkmHn5y-IgvgU67j8opRNIFzdYETyalG5wk4ik9YiWhafPii96Xcpeaw9jUtN7UEQhyhKyxtp7MQYywOQUo/s1600/yha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRt7ySGCu0IJ1P0expd49PkPeEIjvvTRBfyOBGZmqtootgZrbaiNor9iaGkmHn5y-IgvgU67j8opRNIFzdYETyalG5wk4ik9YiWhafPii96Xcpeaw9jUtN7UEQhyhKyxtp7MQYywOQUo/s640/yha.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Aimee Teegarden won the 'TV Actress of the Year' Award. She wore an asymmetrical black dress with fabulous pink and black heels. Elle Fanning won the 'Film Actress of the Year' Award. She looked cute in a silk romper with high ruffle neck by Marc Jacobs.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Most Elegant<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /><br /></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/AVvXsEh3p8qj7Bi7SkCTbO4ujoAkyWzoJX0I-a7YKXgp1OJx20Wx1KfDCZfwdJWvEv6f6l-KWdJo7QHY-dOfH4bOOoXGsY0RwDwGVKifu9KTkZZX-szCmo1lQRv9LBYY_2Ino9NBRSEP5A4bsPs/s1600/young+hollywood+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3p8qj7Bi7SkCTbO4ujoAkyWzoJX0I-a7YKXgp1OJx20Wx1KfDCZfwdJWvEv6f6l-KWdJo7QHY-dOfH4bOOoXGsY0RwDwGVKifu9KTkZZX-szCmo1lQRv9LBYY_2Ino9NBRSEP5A4bsPs/s640/young+hollywood+2011.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Troian Bellisario (of <i>Pretty Little Liars</i>) is graceful in a sequin bodice gown with white pleated skirt by Alice + Olivia. 'Star of Tomorrow' Award recipient, Isabel Lucas wore a halter neck lace panel dress by Ralph Lauren.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Risk Takers<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /><br /></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/AVvXsEjQ1EDH7q5jstdx1Ixnxbumu20OdxzTPGAnPeLiPammKJs2wRxEocvvMk9w8ckGhlnqnagTwIPvoHRCVdMvHWdLAWSEvDl2h2X2brH14L78BoQhYClshMFj6SY12ph1yLHDzaG5__GOw7o/s1600/young+hollywood+awards+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ1EDH7q5jstdx1Ixnxbumu20OdxzTPGAnPeLiPammKJs2wRxEocvvMk9w8ckGhlnqnagTwIPvoHRCVdMvHWdLAWSEvDl2h2X2brH14L78BoQhYClshMFj6SY12ph1yLHDzaG5__GOw7o/s640/young+hollywood+awards+2011.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: center;">Kat Graham was edgy in a black leather mini with bright blue and red corset. Camilla Belle won the coveted 'Young Hollywood Style Icon' Award. She wore a white sheen tailored suit by Tom Ford. Her black heels are by Sergio Rossi.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">Pretty Little Liars</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrzWnHXw_cCn6bSlN2hpIunK8TYAK2aqVGSVSYywDg_1vbm9TbBuaH1N1YghA2F5woARd0DXErtIQeFq2c44Fm-XFDcUCrAbUN09N4OkgB44BOr9KasQMi2hGv1FcxmzBohj_sLsyTyg/s1600/prettylittle+liars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrzWnHXw_cCn6bSlN2hpIunK8TYAK2aqVGSVSYywDg_1vbm9TbBuaH1N1YghA2F5woARd0DXErtIQeFq2c44Fm-XFDcUCrAbUN09N4OkgB44BOr9KasQMi2hGv1FcxmzBohj_sLsyTyg/s640/prettylittle+liars.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The team from <i>Pretty Little Liars </i>were thrilled to win the 'Cast to Watch' Award. Ashley Benson wore a beige pleated dress by Robert Rodriguez, contrasted with a black belt, clutch and heels. Lucy Hale wore a black and blue lace mini by GUiSHEM. Her Giuseppe Zanotti strappy sandals were not the best choice for this dress.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><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></i></b></span></div>

Divas and Darlings - Young Hollywood Awards 2011

Red Carpet Fashion Young Hollywood Awards 2011 The 13th Annual Young Hollywood Awards took place in Los Angeles last night, where Tinseltown...

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Looks of the Week

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Star Style</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">The Best and Worst of the Week<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></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;">These are my favourite and not-so favourite looks of the week.</span></span></span></span></b></i></span><br /><br /><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><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIl3e4c-nCC5X1SwOJNILoadKS-cIIIfpvXEvlvugLnp0wkFf8XZc9G05OvO0_8769tElFxn6XvpgHV4b6lYJjBgzdgovf9R0-i3ilgs6qhYlduhMSiQWCsbdiNyXfRicIy5fJP81KWWU/s1600/looks+of+the+week+best.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/AVvXsEiIl3e4c-nCC5X1SwOJNILoadKS-cIIIfpvXEvlvugLnp0wkFf8XZc9G05OvO0_8769tElFxn6XvpgHV4b6lYJjBgzdgovf9R0-i3ilgs6qhYlduhMSiQWCsbdiNyXfRicIy5fJP81KWWU/s640/looks+of+the+week+best.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Vanessa Hudgens</i> attended an event in New York wearing this black and brown ensemble. I wouldn't have thought that these two colours go well together but Vanessa manages to pull it off. Her two-tone brown pleated maxi dress is by Robin Brouillette. Vanessa wore a black blazer with upturned cuffs over it. She carries a Givenchy bag and accessorized with lots of silver jewellery. <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>Kristen Bell</i> looked adorable at 'The Hangover II' premiere in LA. She wore a candied peach strapless dress with an icy blue asymmetrical chiffon overlay. The pairing of the two colours are pretty as they are unexpected. She paired her J Mendel dress with nude Brian Atwood sandals.</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;"><i>Ashley Tisdale</i> continues to surprise me with her fashion picks. She looks lovely in an Alice + Olivia navy and white nautical dress. The fitted high waisted skirt and looser striped tank is very flattering on her. I would've preferred a pop of red instead of her nude Yves Saint Laurent heels. </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;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>AnnaLynne McCord </i>is street chic in this outfit. Her leather jacket is by Esprit, white tank by Armani Exchange and metallic jeans by Calvin Klein. Her outfit is urbanized by a green & brown striped tie, chocolate trilby and Christian Louboutin pumps. I can see myself wearing this look - minus the fluorescent yellow nails.</span></span></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/AVvXsEhJPhSM5OBJLsdrMw5jbiMYzVmQIRHQS5FkBiCsGSCEj9EPeZ6Nvk-C60GAWaMBXcG8upaXAh_55Bc-2ceLOfDbLYjn9yFKQ9vzYyMck_j5rTuMmHSjlvr6hlH6_AlyiN1ENMyriTlBza0/s1600/looks+of+the+week+worst.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/AVvXsEhJPhSM5OBJLsdrMw5jbiMYzVmQIRHQS5FkBiCsGSCEj9EPeZ6Nvk-C60GAWaMBXcG8upaXAh_55Bc-2ceLOfDbLYjn9yFKQ9vzYyMck_j5rTuMmHSjlvr6hlH6_AlyiN1ENMyriTlBza0/s640/looks+of+the+week+worst.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Gwen Stefani</i> made another appearance on the Cannes red carpet, this time in Armani Privé. It looks like someone took black masking tape and stuck it onto her white sheet-like gown. Then they took a scissors and cut out a diamond shape in the bodice. Let's not even talk about the eye makeup.<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>Freida Pinto</i> attended the Amfar Gala in Cannes in a lurex mini dress by Lanvin. The high bateau neckline is making her neck look shorter, the sagging sleeves are making her shoulders look wider and the swamp colour is not appealing. On anyone.</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;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Courtney Love</i>. Was in Cannes. Why? We may never know but she made her presence known in this hot mess by Givenchy Couture. I can't even make head or tail of this dress, all I see is a very low neck, gigantic bows, feathers and tulle.<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><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Naomi Campbell</i> wears a fully feathered Versace dress in canary yellow. May I add that this many yellow feathers only look good on an actual canary.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Looks of the Week

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Who Wore the Masculine Suit Better?

<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;">Masculine Suit Trend</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;">Who wore it better?<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></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">American socialite Olivia Palermo and Brazilian-Italian actress Gaia Bermani Amaral channeled the masculine runway trend this week, both in stylish suits. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg210xCSV7O2otZuy3KUxOhBUXnXuHwBebSNJDmFjdNnBg4_A1dIFFbU557QUO3edgKEZKFCyEO2INzZgrR0y45q0nFehe7cEUfpAsO1AUZ1CcZeXVBBPlsA7-Wzi_0iamixb14kpCx3yk/s1600/masuline+suit+trend.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/AVvXsEg210xCSV7O2otZuy3KUxOhBUXnXuHwBebSNJDmFjdNnBg4_A1dIFFbU557QUO3edgKEZKFCyEO2INzZgrR0y45q0nFehe7cEUfpAsO1AUZ1CcZeXVBBPlsA7-Wzi_0iamixb14kpCx3yk/s640/masuline+suit+trend.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Olivia Palermo</i> attended the 'Midnight in Paris' screening in New York City wearing a simple black suit with cropped pants and a boyfriend blazer. Her rolled up sleeves added a casual feel to the suit. She wore a soft white shirt and loose black tie underneath. Olivia added a dash of leopard print with Charlotte Olympia platform pumps. She also (strangely) carried a perspex clutch, through which all the contents could be seen.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><i><br /><br />Gaia Bermani Amaral</i> attended the Calvin Klein party in Cannes, wearing a tailored masculine suit. Gaia's midnight blue satin suit also featured cropped pants. She tucked in her buttoned down white shirt, showing off a silver chain belt. Gaia carried a gorgeous bright pink geometric bag by Matthew Williamson for Bulgari. Her look was completed by violet satin double platform pumps by Salvatore Ferragamo.</div></span></div></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><i><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br />I like both these looks, but I'm leaning towards Gaia's - probably because of her lovely use of unusually coloured accessories. Which look do you prefer?</div></span></div></i></div></span></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span>

Who Wore the Masculine Suit Better?

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The Second Stylish Week at Cannes 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;">This Week's Style Assembly</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;">from the Cannes Film Festival 2011</span></i></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While the rest of went on with our normal lives, another stylish week at Cannes continued. Stars pulled out all the stops at the various events held in the French Rivera this week. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are some of the highlights.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77yeA2gda5q-CQrJxhbGWH-12B8Xft-z915Ix5j22SwBls60-uUpCHC3xE5DmGBVGl4qRF0h4j-sarQozY45ZwtzmtylIOcGhfMDM_AINbeNJAyKf4nLJr837_pbKGP1GXK9tImFsq4o/s1600/cannes+week2011.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/AVvXsEg77yeA2gda5q-CQrJxhbGWH-12B8Xft-z915Ix5j22SwBls60-uUpCHC3xE5DmGBVGl4qRF0h4j-sarQozY45ZwtzmtylIOcGhfMDM_AINbeNJAyKf4nLJr837_pbKGP1GXK9tImFsq4o/s640/cannes+week2011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The classic black gown was given a twist with these four variations. <i>Zoe Saldana</i> was whimsical in a floral-print organza gown by Vionnet. I like the dress, just not the elasticated striped belt - it feels too casual. <i>Gwen Stefani </i>wowed in a shimmery fishtail gown with halter neck from her own fashion line, L.A.M.B. A gold belt accentuated her waist. <i>Li Bing Bing </i>wore a beautifully beaded gown by Zuhair Murad, with large chiffon bow and sash. <i>Clemence </i><i>Poesy's</i> pleated black Chanel dress is an elegant pick, although I find the heels too high for the length of the dress.</span><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEgw6Xvf2rHfxKDY4lHEEUrODTrQNU19pvqk3p0nwmtAqM0U80BWgHoQkINny8TqFq8T0-scrP9FfHNIzOTJFxnoA_2WcqRFZzS5-V7XQwnr8Xi2F7zpQ09JwYm_ItQkvVJzZghWVl8eiQs/s1600/cannes+fashion+wk+2+.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/AVvXsEgw6Xvf2rHfxKDY4lHEEUrODTrQNU19pvqk3p0nwmtAqM0U80BWgHoQkINny8TqFq8T0-scrP9FfHNIzOTJFxnoA_2WcqRFZzS5-V7XQwnr8Xi2F7zpQ09JwYm_ItQkvVJzZghWVl8eiQs/s640/cannes+fashion+wk+2+.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;">Punchy colours brought vigour to the red carpet. Crowd pleaser <i>Fan Bing Bing</i> wore a pistachio green gown by Oscar de la Renta. The gown was volumized by gathered folds. I'm not fond of her Heidi-hairstyle. The stunning <i>Alessandra </i><i>Ambrosio</i> wears an aqua Roberto Cavalli dress with embellished bodice. Actress <i>Jessica Chastain</i> was vibrant in a strapless sunflower yellow dress by Zac Posen. Model <i>Bar Rafaeli</i> donned a deep blue Roberto Cavalli gown, which fit impeccably. Her pulled back ponytail added to the sleek look. Asian actress <i>Zhang Zilin</i> was breathtaking in Elie Saab. The rose red chiffon dress features a lace-trimmed asymmetrical neckline and soft draping. For me, this look is perfection.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ243UWt3ykYbMxGpu0xy9pdcu-xTcEourUVpOBDswHPHjzF5Z-MMZab6b16r2FYIrAlQxSHrBgJ-CxEr-XAbWW1o-R_13AcMeMmrGUSnvWb47kO5rD-FBad2ZK-uzQ2Qe85CDr0onrME/s1600/cannes+fashion+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ243UWt3ykYbMxGpu0xy9pdcu-xTcEourUVpOBDswHPHjzF5Z-MMZab6b16r2FYIrAlQxSHrBgJ-CxEr-XAbWW1o-R_13AcMeMmrGUSnvWb47kO5rD-FBad2ZK-uzQ2Qe85CDr0onrME/s640/cannes+fashion+2011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Muted tones were trendy at last night's Amfar Gala. <i>Kirsten Dunst</i> wore a hazy pink sheer gown with diamond shaped appliqués by Chanel. <i>Michelle Rodriguez</i> shows off the embellished back of her Jean Fares Couture dress. Such a pretty pale pink colour and the pockets add an interesting touch. <i>Uma Thurman</i> strikes a pose in a gracious grey Chanel gown with a row of roses on the neckline. Her dress also features pockets. <i>Rosario Dawson</i> shines in Roberto Cavalli. Her strapless dress has a silver sequined bodice and cream pleated skirt.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

The Second Stylish Week at Cannes 2011

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Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfHobXGSFhjt1lpmGrhg-iYGADJZVJBEphYN7kE14p7bGaSyC52yDnfOOEwhrCE0Q0Dfz3k65-wNFb9f1ur6AeLam8kGlLPP4-06mouacWJF3Y9Uv4LWmhq8bjWmTQp-mJhSUPXB0ETb0/s1600/4533246133_aef03e3e24_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfHobXGSFhjt1lpmGrhg-iYGADJZVJBEphYN7kE14p7bGaSyC52yDnfOOEwhrCE0Q0Dfz3k65-wNFb9f1ur6AeLam8kGlLPP4-06mouacWJF3Y9Uv4LWmhq8bjWmTQp-mJhSUPXB0ETb0/s1600/4533246133_aef03e3e24_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We do not understand joy until we have felt sorrow,</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Faith until we are tested,</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Peace, until we are faced with conflict,</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Trust, until we are betrayed,</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Love until it is lost, and</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hope, until we are faced with doubts.</span></span></span></i></div>

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The Savvy Girls Guide to a Smokey Eye

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">How to create the Perfect Smokey Eye<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;">The smokey eye is a timeless and glamourous look, seen on runways, models, celebrities, in magazines...and now on you. If you've always loved this smouldering makeup look, but didn't know how to achieve it, this guideline is especially for you. My friend Shakira is a talented Johannesburg-trained, Cape Town-based makeup artist. She shares her steps on how to create the perfect smokey eye.</span></span></span></span></b></span><br /><br /><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><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyUs-6rpYyscGpM_fXHEAFkEKFUSE3IZBaaNwX1zsfEksB4r04yJWuCR-6mnOT6tX68NEHNzxND7_k8yeVWsGV0FwjUGItsoeC9C_1u5zVj6ILvs2s-QmxshadR5arMcu2Ashx92cCMQ/s1600/smokey+eye.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyUs-6rpYyscGpM_fXHEAFkEKFUSE3IZBaaNwX1zsfEksB4r04yJWuCR-6mnOT6tX68NEHNzxND7_k8yeVWsGV0FwjUGItsoeC9C_1u5zVj6ILvs2s-QmxshadR5arMcu2Ashx92cCMQ/s640/smokey+eye.jpg" width="462" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Step 1:</b> Choosing a base that will keep eyeshadow flawless is very important. Apply foundation around your entire eye area. Then apply concealer one shade lighter than your skin tone. The ideal consistency for this is a cream concealer. Set with loose powder - which will also help catch all the shadow that falls underneath your eyes. Alternatively, you can use an eye primer - MAC 'paint' is a great one.<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;"><b>Step 2:</b> Starting with the eye shadow - choose a highlighter in either a matte finish for the day or shimmery finish for a night time look. A white, cream or pearl coloured highlighter is ideal. Wipe the highlighter over the entire eyelid, up to the brow bone.<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><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Step 3:</b> Use a darker colour and line your eyes with an eyeshadow brush. You're not restricted to just black, you can choose any dark colour you like - blue, purple, green, brown or grey (as pictured above). Use the same colour to line the bottom part of your eyelids, just under the lash line. Then use a cotton bud to softly smudge the top and bottom of your eye line.<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;"><b>Step 4: </b>You will need an even darker colour shadow to create a full smokey effect (such as the black one pictured above). Softly pat the eye shadow with a brush over your eyelids, making sure to stop before the crease. </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;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Step 5:</b> Remember that the key to a perfect smokey eye is to blend. Take a flat shadow brush and blend. You don't want to see any definite lines.<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;"><b>Step 6:</b> Take your shadow brush and dip it into the darker coloured shadow. Close your eyes, put the brush tip into the crease, then open your eyes (with brush still in place) and sweep it from half way to the end of the crease.<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;"><b>Step 7:</b> Use the highlighter again, and brush on to the brow bone, following the eye brow shape.<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;"><b>Step 8:</b> You can now choose to be more dramatic by taking a black liquid liner and lining your top lashes. For extra 'Oh la la' use an eye pencil to line the bottom eye lid. You can stick to black or a dark colour you prefer. Make sure you wipe away any excess powder that's underneath your eyes.<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;"><b>Step 9: </b>Mascara, Mascara and Mascara...layers of it. You can use a lash curler to curl your lashes upwards first, for that Va va voom appeal. <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;"><b>Step 10:</b> With a brow brush, comb your brows neatly into place. You can even colour them in with black or dark brown shadow. Set with brow gel.</span></span></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;"><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;">Remember to keep lips natural. When applying strong makeup, keep the focus on either lips <i>or </i>eyes - never both.</span></span></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;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Here are some celebrity smokey eye looks to inspire you. As you can see, this style of eye makeup suits any hair colour, eye colour and skin tone.</span></span><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEhf60vqjycTy_bRVxgf3erKMHBDrIAiVupG8CdNbDrfC_MFePBShvwyo3tZVnMl4EZl3ZP_1GzDJgMO_CW7Z118kJ_3RYaDwvi3W1q77z8cHKemqX2OoYcvoz8C0nUDyoqKsMQSXMSkttM/s1600/celeb+smokey+eye.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf60vqjycTy_bRVxgf3erKMHBDrIAiVupG8CdNbDrfC_MFePBShvwyo3tZVnMl4EZl3ZP_1GzDJgMO_CW7Z118kJ_3RYaDwvi3W1q77z8cHKemqX2OoYcvoz8C0nUDyoqKsMQSXMSkttM/s640/celeb+smokey+eye.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>From the Top: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Keira Knightly</span></i> lined her bottom lash line with pencil and used a dark brown eye shadow. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Dianna Argo</span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">n</span></i> bats her eyelids under smokey eye shadow. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Jennifer Lopez</span></i> used a charcoal and steel eye shadow blend, which works superbly with her dark lined eyes. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Camilla Belle</span></i> used a soft brown shadow underneath her bottom lashes. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Mila Kunis</span></i> wears a sultry smokey eye better than most, darkly rimmed with black eye pencil.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Taylor Swift</span></i> uses dramatic black liner and silver highlighter to bring out her blue eyes. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Kim Kardashian</span></i> amps up the volume with curly fake lashes. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Notice how all these smokey stars kept the rest of their makeup simple with pale rosy blusher and nude glossy lips.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Try out these 10 easy-to-follow steps to crease your own irresistible smokey eye. Good Luck!</span></div></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

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