Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUl9lGawkvQ5c6CoOaAxzjD2KiBf4ps41elE3vmbqzUWDz-ZqDcDsiwhvhnyvT_erEkJNQIhGPZ53pqgLpmpVncnl8qugcbZcrZyj_g8sghv15FsIkV7amCPJBpaVz2el-248JUmrTqU5/s1600/fridayfrills.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUl9lGawkvQ5c6CoOaAxzjD2KiBf4ps41elE3vmbqzUWDz-ZqDcDsiwhvhnyvT_erEkJNQIhGPZ53pqgLpmpVncnl8qugcbZcrZyj_g8sghv15FsIkV7amCPJBpaVz2el-248JUmrTqU5/s1600/fridayfrills.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Promise Yourself...</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. 

</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To talk health, happiness and prosperity 
to every person you meet. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">

To make all your friends feel that there is 
something special within them. 

</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To look at the sunny side of everything 
and make your optimism come true. 

</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To think only of the best, to work only for the best
 and to expect only the best. 

</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others 
as you are about your own. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">

To forget the mistakes of the past and 
press on to the greater achievements of the future. 

</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and 
give every living creature you meet a smile. 

</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that 
you have no time to criticize others. 

</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Too strong for fear, 
and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Quote by C D Larson. </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>Image via Tumblr</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span></div>

Friday Frills

Promise Yourself... 
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. 

 To talk health, happiness and prosperity 
to every pers...

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Sports Style Inspiration With Miranda Kerr

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Miranda Kerr gets into great shape in the August 2012 edition of <i>Harper's Bazaar</i> Australia. In this Olympic inspired editorial, the stunning Aussie model stretches her limbs in the hottest sports ensembles. I loved seeing how stylist Vanessa Coyle took essentially non-sporty looks from the Fall 2012 runways and turned them into something sleekly athletic.</span><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEizxtsBX6RH7w2L-9VUWLRvcnSaJ0kM0AeUJ3pbbfk1Rg1X1zWi0dyV_bmtHv6EyJkSeCs8s62FreTqkLDSVxDFV4JHOuI-ZdEVwTw02gYzYUaqx40Rx9uqvaDuu2imAeRIuWZvX1j_VE58/s1600/miranda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxtsBX6RH7w2L-9VUWLRvcnSaJ0kM0AeUJ3pbbfk1Rg1X1zWi0dyV_bmtHv6EyJkSeCs8s62FreTqkLDSVxDFV4JHOuI-ZdEVwTw02gYzYUaqx40Rx9uqvaDuu2imAeRIuWZvX1j_VE58/s640/miranda.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Miranda sets the acrobatic scene in a colour block and patchwork striped leather top with rounded shoulders by <i>Céline</i>. A pair of white <i>Wolford</i> briefs, <i>Giorgio Armani </i>gloves and pointy silhouette <i>Céline </i>pumps perfect this sports luxe look.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEhcVwPs3OARaoy4NCvY2WFNyTVysqhQNwTgeehSDBjko0f8IFtmbPtwD-GCE8P4-R7r3PEr0JSYlXpFLbzizzu24wTR7HTvn4b1xwUFoXPNWhT0XjVXI4ywi4T2yaZClCZrGWJtvFfBPnFe/s1600/miranda1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVwPs3OARaoy4NCvY2WFNyTVysqhQNwTgeehSDBjko0f8IFtmbPtwD-GCE8P4-R7r3PEr0JSYlXpFLbzizzu24wTR7HTvn4b1xwUFoXPNWhT0XjVXI4ywi4T2yaZClCZrGWJtvFfBPnFe/s640/miranda1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Miranda's toned physique is displayed in a long-sleeved </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">black knit </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Ralph Lauren </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">t</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">op with silver embellished neckline, and a pair of basic black <i>Wolford</i> bikini briefs. Her gymtastic look is accessorized with a blue chain <i>Versace</i> leather logoed belt & a pink </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Stella McCartney</i> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">pouch. </span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEgoD1FfJpLaiB0vBtsmrl5breaD1ewIQBEEmDt1R6I7yc0b0bwyr-IeN2sCu1xNPfX19eyXgcP0F57B1zgCptqxpXB5Cak28igiuv22E18hrcAVUJTSzO5QK-Ek_z4ObNHd2rVoenty5oZj/s1600/miranda2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoD1FfJpLaiB0vBtsmrl5breaD1ewIQBEEmDt1R6I7yc0b0bwyr-IeN2sCu1xNPfX19eyXgcP0F57B1zgCptqxpXB5Cak28igiuv22E18hrcAVUJTSzO5QK-Ek_z4ObNHd2rVoenty5oZj/s640/miranda2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Bringing high end designer wear to the high rope, Miranda sports an eye-catching tangerine silk-crepe stretch dress by <i>Versace</i>, with the label's logo imprinted upon it. A blue <i>Versace</i> leather logoed belt and a black <i>Adidas by Stella McCartney</i> tee complete her outfit.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><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/AVvXsEhykfT496XmtUpy7G3Cqaz-xYMkRTE2Mnp3TV5Aigl4xFP5JbJXVMtKbLP0g8wd72Xkf00EkZ02Taix8K3Y-ESLNLSPlwjbZGFIv7I50NdI3n-hMMfPNSUb3uH7NB5aPlNKFWl35H4oJQwS/s1600/miranda3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykfT496XmtUpy7G3Cqaz-xYMkRTE2Mnp3TV5Aigl4xFP5JbJXVMtKbLP0g8wd72Xkf00EkZ02Taix8K3Y-ESLNLSPlwjbZGFIv7I50NdI3n-hMMfPNSUb3uH7NB5aPlNKFWl35H4oJQwS/s640/miranda3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Miranda shows off her lithe figure and agility in a royal blue <i>Lanvin</i> sleeveless sheath dress and netted one-shoulded top. She carries all her necessities in a glossy silver <i>Adidas by Stella McCartney</i> moon bag and miniature media pouch. A <i>Yves Saint Laurent</i> leather belt accents her slim waist. Only a supermodel would need a diamond <i>Cartier</i> bracelet to work out.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEj7TeP_ZOzVRIlZ1Yq5v4ICNSPAl8wYTN6ng-uy9jt77z1gvjJEQqKz4pOV9sVAIPNEDXU1r7M_1I6h-vquslxPPKh1OdBj9qWQwwf7ZP9mU2N7xHKXdPMwcbwYdzbIbp3wHYnf8KPv7EOD/s1600/miranda4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7TeP_ZOzVRIlZ1Yq5v4ICNSPAl8wYTN6ng-uy9jt77z1gvjJEQqKz4pOV9sVAIPNEDXU1r7M_1I6h-vquslxPPKh1OdBj9qWQwwf7ZP9mU2N7xHKXdPMwcbwYdzbIbp3wHYnf8KPv7EOD/s640/miranda4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Miranda raises the bar in a vintage floral print wool knit bodysuit by <i>Dolce & Gabbana</i>, clinched in by a wide silver leather<i> Jimmy Choo</i> belt. Her white pointy silhouette pumps are by <i>Céline</i>. Could you imagine any Olympic gymnast in this look? We would be paying more attention to the outfit than the floor skills.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><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/AVvXsEg_omLk14ZhpMggsuW4bjluTwxrhHMK3mkvIxvVZoJezl946S-mFSdrd0JETBY-YWqAxXHWzvmi-CdWZXH3xwCdqK9Xi7ptpfJD50X5Tpn-G8xEtA6nBzSZUep64Ew8u5ZLlPmjb8FTbwJm/s1600/miranda5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_omLk14ZhpMggsuW4bjluTwxrhHMK3mkvIxvVZoJezl946S-mFSdrd0JETBY-YWqAxXHWzvmi-CdWZXH3xwCdqK9Xi7ptpfJD50X5Tpn-G8xEtA6nBzSZUep64Ew8u5ZLlPmjb8FTbwJm/s640/miranda5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Miranda balances out the sporting theme in a deluxe look by <i>Lanvin</i>. Her scarlet red neoprene dress is fitted with a ruffled collar and nipped in by a black <i>Diane von Furstenberg</i> belt.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><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/AVvXsEhfvZyXBvTYaWXM0D4J3F2rw5yVr4decLdi2H3_RbtSQndiARvWlBYhOUs2lUsnHDAdJxjCzzI601kqffUWho7qaigNskFp-EcwAfmdYSFt-zP04timlZPfUFxAfMVfYZivPPkE8ptPoK5x/s1600/miranda6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvZyXBvTYaWXM0D4J3F2rw5yVr4decLdi2H3_RbtSQndiARvWlBYhOUs2lUsnHDAdJxjCzzI601kqffUWho7qaigNskFp-EcwAfmdYSFt-zP04timlZPfUFxAfMVfYZivPPkE8ptPoK5x/s640/miranda6.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Interestingly enough, Miranda Kerr was also featured in the exact same <i>Lanvin</i> dress in the August 2012 issue of Vogue Turkey. I much prefer the styling in the previous picture.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've never been one for the urbane sportswear trend, but after seeing how it has been interpreted through this editorial, I have changed my mind. Is this a trend you're in favour of?</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;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;">*Images via harpersbazaar.com.au</span></i></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;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Sports Style Inspiration With Miranda Kerr

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Who Wore Valentino Better?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Who Wore It Better?</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Valentino Pre-Fall 2012 Jumpsuit</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Continuing in the spirit of Valentino this week, this fashion face-off features a crimson red jumpsuit from the label's Pre-Fall 2012 collection. Spotted on several different celebrities and in magazine editorials, this ultra sexy jumpsuit isn't the easiest look to pull off. Lets weigh the options and decide on who did it justice.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi78G_kQtWhb8mOC83Y1NDtPSKxs-KlXFhokJvwFvZ1-Dm29GvGqhxBc5K58F2e0gUi3eupzQiNU9Cxyh4w4Kd0dJN9xxx8we59h4QG60wSFhuFzcCm28ff3xmZ9QDLEq1vH2dT9qaMEinr/s1600/wwibvalentino.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/AVvXsEi78G_kQtWhb8mOC83Y1NDtPSKxs-KlXFhokJvwFvZ1-Dm29GvGqhxBc5K58F2e0gUi3eupzQiNU9Cxyh4w4Kd0dJN9xxx8we59h4QG60wSFhuFzcCm28ff3xmZ9QDLEq1vH2dT9qaMEinr/s640/wwibvalentino.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>*Bridesmaids</i> actress <b>Kristen Wigg</b> was the first to don the scarlet suit with folded corsage detail, in early February this year. The comedienne went all red with <i>Sergio Rossi</i> ChiChi pumps and carried a metallic Kotur box clutch.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Next in line, we see <b>Jennifer Williams</b> (of the <i>Basketball Wives</i> TV series) wear the same strapless suit in May 2012. The reality actress accessorized with a multi-strand <i>Chanel</i> pearl necklace and cream strappy heels by <i>Christian Louboutin</i>. The jumpsuit seems a size too big.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*<b>Jada Pinkett Smith</b> stepped out in June wearing the altered, cropped version of the <i>Valentino</i> jumpsuit, giving it an entirely different appeal. She paired her sassy shorts set with black ankle strap sandals by <i>Jimmy Choo</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*For <i>Vanity Fair's</i> July 2012 issue, Elvis' granddaughter <b>Riley Keough</b> was given retro styling in the fiery red suit, along with matching studded 'Pigalle' pumps by <i>Christian Louboutin</i>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Finally, we see newcomer <b>Rebecca Dayan</b> take the jumpsuit out for a spin just last week on 1st August. The French actress kept her look slick and edgy with studded T-strap pumps and a studded leather clutch bag, both by <i>Valentino</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJ4p-IjyLqOCNK_Jk_zTVIHDeTErHNvi0crzK2MdZw8hjlEuCpWPAHnNemj6vmOCv4lv5fgjRDi0uWXeH3RfjPwguKGaXYBvOW2zGgCVR5HUxYr4_AA5gDjInNrCxLGfgNIhK8v0fpNLS/s1600/valentino+pre+fall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyJ4p-IjyLqOCNK_Jk_zTVIHDeTErHNvi0crzK2MdZw8hjlEuCpWPAHnNemj6vmOCv4lv5fgjRDi0uWXeH3RfjPwguKGaXYBvOW2zGgCVR5HUxYr4_AA5gDjInNrCxLGfgNIhK8v0fpNLS/s1600/valentino+pre+fall.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The jumpsuit as it was presented in Valentino's Pre-Fall 2012 collection, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">worn by Polish model Zuzanna Bijoch.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who Wore It Better? I preferred the styling on Riley Keough in <i>Vanity Fair</i> Magazine, those spiked Pigalle pumps gave it that extra oomph. But credit to Jada Pinkett Smith, at 40 for bravely pulling off that shortened version. What are your thoughts?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Who Wore Valentino Better?

Who Wore It Better? Valentino Pre-Fall 2012 Jumpsuit Continuing in the spirit of Valentino this week, this fashion face-off features a crims...

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Resort Romance by Valentino 2013

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Andy Warhol Inspired Pop Art + Retro 60's + Ladylike Lace pretty much sums up Valentino's buoyant and optimistic Resort collection for 2013. A floral confection of sundae shade dresses sets this decadent range into motion, followed by a zesty serving of lime green designs.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The peplum makes an appearance once again, featuring sheer yokes and sleeves, chicly paired with slim-fit trousers. The romance of vintage guipure lace is given a modern update in sunshine yellow, rich emerald green, ruby red and snow white.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pastel print A-line dresses are nipped in the waist, and feminine tulle maxi gowns are delicately embroidered with garden-specked beadwork and tiny floral appliqués.</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Moving on from sprightly daywear, the collection takes a darker turn with a set of coal-black </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">pants suits and skirts, and demure </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">gowns in duotone animal print and optical alluring stripes.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The kitten heel re-emerges in 2013, and is a constant feature throughout, clasped by metallic ankle straps. Vibrant hand-held leather clutches duly compliment each look; these are sure to be on the wish-list of Valentino fans everywhere. Vivid splashes of fuchsia make an eye-catching end to this exquisite Pre-Spring collection.  </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/AVvXsEjNN0pjidZHZ8iMJ-DI6IYNlrrHuBkJVu2GHd8QRun-5a-UKUj9x3gTyqrUP_AtjGV2wJ9izA3HQD3hSviyD9pNow5QVvf6198nZlezlqJxoOUvf8sKnRtzfJXuRTYDwtLTkJhXCE6G-N8i/s1600/valentino1.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/AVvXsEjNN0pjidZHZ8iMJ-DI6IYNlrrHuBkJVu2GHd8QRun-5a-UKUj9x3gTyqrUP_AtjGV2wJ9izA3HQD3hSviyD9pNow5QVvf6198nZlezlqJxoOUvf8sKnRtzfJXuRTYDwtLTkJhXCE6G-N8i/s640/valentino1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM01g2jJmB2c4w2FYNyB5_rlEeJLnArEC8_X8H8SibtaXNIJ2KJ1KpVWEaBtK_8MhhQNbbc5UZAWLB6q5keRtRkPnZJyu6hSlIDywrdu5a13CGT2MiEQBfRu2rVFw3o6R5eo1c4oR90RJs/s1600/valentino2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk63BRBCp2f_fRxLoV7o6-9l76Q63Y6yOmqph9i2eF9NvYRBcF10bf8TI9SN_652zFyrL3vyZOdxVSoihahsUQ6jBQT60gJiU8dpqVWkBwWqc51CgkPpYPz4NbItArSjz8aRL_9Nmwdfqf/s640/valentino6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVKLplwm0zJCp0eMMvyy04brkeV9V3H4upp3Gp5kfHqlsfmJImwkssF0yINii3z-73l7H02Q0u5zNcCoRJaAYCh9oAjv3f_ZhuXsJMJUGJz32mrGw0cu2r3xXHHH7H8Wu4toNR-zhE-ysS/s1600/valentino7.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/AVvXsEgVKLplwm0zJCp0eMMvyy04brkeV9V3H4upp3Gp5kfHqlsfmJImwkssF0yINii3z-73l7H02Q0u5zNcCoRJaAYCh9oAjv3f_ZhuXsJMJUGJz32mrGw0cu2r3xXHHH7H8Wu4toNR-zhE-ysS/s640/valentino7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMZD1eBBepf6rOCtfR6hZac-P_QaRgdi_XdG0e8dNZA2SQUZ6_a8Bi1AAD6rUkEM10nnoQlQIuZkN-El2rFjSJEaHGZU0WqbHYKAojsZT67PjjLf-G7OFDUSlUmoG2xoQeWzDbeVSnyzqk/s1600/valentino8.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/AVvXsEgMZD1eBBepf6rOCtfR6hZac-P_QaRgdi_XdG0e8dNZA2SQUZ6_a8Bi1AAD6rUkEM10nnoQlQIuZkN-El2rFjSJEaHGZU0WqbHYKAojsZT67PjjLf-G7OFDUSlUmoG2xoQeWzDbeVSnyzqk/s640/valentino8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My favourite looks from this collection have to be the floral pop art evening gown (set one), the black leather lace and tulle gown </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(set six) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and the striking hot pink animal print maxi dress above. Which are yours?</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Images via Style.com</i></span>

Resort Romance by Valentino 2013

Andy Warhol Inspired Pop Art + Retro 60's + Ladylike Lace pretty much sums up Valentino's buoyant and optimistic Resort collection f...

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Looks of the Week - 04/08/12

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The weekly round-up of celebrity style on and off the red carpet.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Bright Around The Block</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3z9RFUJvTidFy14mKpCB8sAa1_Qm5VF2gD3c15fwk-P-qYN7XXfB0j4m1yGpdbqqXHn1hXYJzp2oAq2rmQwZXtdYGwGZQck6IGVMH0Yui3TPDVz05LlQzxHos08BFNXxKMZKG538UKbDK/s1600/looks1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3z9RFUJvTidFy14mKpCB8sAa1_Qm5VF2gD3c15fwk-P-qYN7XXfB0j4m1yGpdbqqXHn1hXYJzp2oAq2rmQwZXtdYGwGZQck6IGVMH0Yui3TPDVz05LlQzxHos08BFNXxKMZKG538UKbDK/s640/looks1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jessica Alba</span></b> continues in colourful style this week, mixing red, navy and cerise pink in this cute colour-blocked dress, paired with flat black sandals, a red shrug and black fringed bag.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Lily Collins</span></b> dashed out in LA wearing a vivid coral button-up blouse, casually paired with dark wash skinny jeans, a brown satchel and red ankle-strap sandals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Fearne Cotton</span></b> coloured in the streets of London in this endearing horizontal striped frock in shades of purple and orange. A tan cross body bag and plum ankle boots complete her look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Eva Mendes </b>gives us exciting new colour inspiration with a striking neon tangerine t-shirt dress by <i>3.1 Phillip Lim</i>, a mint green <i>Rebecca Minkoff</i> sling bag and sandy beige sandals.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Neutral Zone</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JfHVboAc1NrYRJiCGJ3fkJ82nSErUWXZNzwpke7BbC6GU_cbimMWc8OCdqYVcrccfFxqQwMy2fAcxhuWV6y6Reqf798TnKjcyH_3SlDXgVQ1O5PzAEVuIRohhAsaqdDKQa9TgY-VPysZ/s1600/looks2.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/AVvXsEj2JfHVboAc1NrYRJiCGJ3fkJ82nSErUWXZNzwpke7BbC6GU_cbimMWc8OCdqYVcrccfFxqQwMy2fAcxhuWV6y6Reqf798TnKjcyH_3SlDXgVQ1O5PzAEVuIRohhAsaqdDKQa9TgY-VPysZ/s640/looks2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jessica Biel</span></b> strutted her nude <i>Brian Atwood</i> pumps along with a shimmery cappuccino coloured knit dress by <i>Oscar de la Renta</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Olivia Munn</span></b> looked posh in an ivory silk camisole with fitted animal print pencil skirt by <i>Kate Frances</i> and neutral toned peep-toe heels to match.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Candice Swanepoel</span></b> showed off her chic supermodel street style in a simple white tee, flaired khaki skirt and flat braided sandals by </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Valentino</i>.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Flirty Frocks</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7s9zEzUalb-rUfDo9qmaXEWIphTs92SB6BhqnMdcfc1TAiW5Z-Bt1yqFcjoGDoqT0NmkGnk6mvEToTZQzBVsCFyMgZssDGGIITRdvhxi5zGycgYdxnLdMS3mJDg6PSq6RmLO1rlW-aYp4/s1600/looks3.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/AVvXsEi7s9zEzUalb-rUfDo9qmaXEWIphTs92SB6BhqnMdcfc1TAiW5Z-Bt1yqFcjoGDoqT0NmkGnk6mvEToTZQzBVsCFyMgZssDGGIITRdvhxi5zGycgYdxnLdMS3mJDg6PSq6RmLO1rlW-aYp4/s640/looks3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jessica Biel</span></b> give us another stellar look, sublime in a strapless pastel pink <i>Christian Dior</i> dress with a structured pocket A-line skirt. She completed her picture perfect outfit with fabulous metallic cap-toed heels by <i>Louis Vuitton</i> and a white <i>Jimmy Choo</i> clutch.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Hayden Panettiere</span></b> welcomed the warm summer weather in a pretty floral frock by <i>Z Spoke by Zac Posen</i>, with nude ankle strap heels by <i>Jimmy Choo</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Filming a scene for the upcoming season of Gossip Girl,<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"> Leighton Meester</span></b> looked delightful in a fuchsia and black silk chiffon animal print dress by <i>Red Valentino</i>. An arresting pair of zebra print <i>Brian Atwood</i> platforms and floral <i>Alexis Bittar</i> earrings were added to her ensemble.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Spit & Polish</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2x2NRIZLvd_1SZ_-yGyU5GY2hijON4tU-MP1NRfyv7JniMLfbR7Hv5kY6MQXdjBQ92g8HlUu47OtUosRDuPyeCZwvLMrpemESxere99GnQe6csW50bs9_u0yfIXryIoR4rtO3v8nl0vnu/s1600/looks4.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/AVvXsEg2x2NRIZLvd_1SZ_-yGyU5GY2hijON4tU-MP1NRfyv7JniMLfbR7Hv5kY6MQXdjBQ92g8HlUu47OtUosRDuPyeCZwvLMrpemESxere99GnQe6csW50bs9_u0yfIXryIoR4rtO3v8nl0vnu/s640/looks4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Rachel Bilson</span></b> wears a charming boy-meets-girl outfit featuring an ivory <i>Marlene Birger</i> blouse fitted with a black bow and pocket seams. Her chic black peplum pants are by <i>Alexander McQueen</i>, with neutral pointy toe heels by <i>Shoemint</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Maria Menounos</span></b> does semi-casual with class, donning a black silk dress with high-low hemline by <i>Jay Godfrey</i>. She dissed the heels and opted for cute animal print flats instead.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Sophia Bush</span></b> took on the menswear trend in a tailored ivory <i>IRO</i> blazer with contrast black lapel, worn with skin tight <i>Helmut Lang</i> leather leggings, a <i>Chanel</i> clutch &<i> Louboutin</i> shoes.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Lucy Liu</span></b> brought her sultry style to the red carpet in a feisty cut-out black <i>J. Mendel</i> dress with black pointy-toe heels.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>A Little Bit Eclectic</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSG9hvY0y9RezGAJqcaqtkbIfd_pj7eIeMIKrggM7-O2rBuyVOLri1fyo8lu-3rbKNgHaRh2O06wqn8b_rosL0eiUMoM-gE5i8ubhTgpFL_KobCBTkSsXoDABAyVre1FscBM2IyXQmmBK/s1600/looks5.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/AVvXsEjqSG9hvY0y9RezGAJqcaqtkbIfd_pj7eIeMIKrggM7-O2rBuyVOLri1fyo8lu-3rbKNgHaRh2O06wqn8b_rosL0eiUMoM-gE5i8ubhTgpFL_KobCBTkSsXoDABAyVre1FscBM2IyXQmmBK/s640/looks5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">TV actress <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Ally Maki</span></b> went for a uniquely adorable look in a sleeveless bow-printed <i>Mimi Chica</i> blouse with cream embroidered collar and bow. Her forest green velvet skirt is by <i>American Apparel</i> with black ankle boots by <i>Steve Madden.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Nikki Reed</span></b> attracted attention in an emerald green 'Dark Jewel' cap-sleeve dress by <i>McQ</i> <i>Alexander McQueen</i> which has an interesting cable design. Nikki added a splash of neon yellow with a <i>Rebecca Minkoff</i> clutch bag and stepped in studded black booties.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Holland Roland</span></b> has been settling into her own quaint style, pictured here wearing a sheer cream lace top along with a vibrant yellow<i> Alice + Olivia</i> box-pleated bubble skirt. Holland accessorized with a crystal embellished Peter Pan collar necklace by <i>Dannijo</i> and open toe <i>Alexandre Birman</i> sandals.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Who is your favourite 'Look of the Week'?</i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Looks of the Week - 04/08/12

The weekly round-up of celebrity style on and off the red carpet. Bright Around The Block Jessica Alba continues in colourful style this we...

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Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The Most Important Things We Need to Know In Life...</span></div><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/AVvXsEimT-kuBMENytvuyqF0N7tWGWRhYzfJMtif-cZWHoWSrV4-Bop2h7c80g0RqXaLZ1ha7mbk83yx59gl18ummHGWtNyMHKUFbnGD9W79dEFtz8sKVrNhJpDYxrkieLO8zTQZ-EakBNdP1F9t/s1600/sam1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimT-kuBMENytvuyqF0N7tWGWRhYzfJMtif-cZWHoWSrV4-Bop2h7c80g0RqXaLZ1ha7mbk83yx59gl18ummHGWtNyMHKUFbnGD9W79dEFtz8sKVrNhJpDYxrkieLO8zTQZ-EakBNdP1F9t/s400/sam1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The Most Important Things We Need to Know In Life... *All images by me.

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My Official Resignation

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today, I, Sam (of sound mind and judgement) would like to</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Officially Hand in my Resignation as An Adult.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have decided to accept the responsibilities of an eight-year-old again!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3VDd-ajB1UKpAqYS54omXP053DCpxxp9BBQANackbHri7yUteEZFleJPo9QXnfM69B3Jhw2ohA9lfiFP2mlx3c4e0gqvW9kCeo2MyCyGpKS8tq6NBXQ4Lf7CHXY-WvF5jQ4qlDeXjYHPf/s1600/pastels+sam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3VDd-ajB1UKpAqYS54omXP053DCpxxp9BBQANackbHri7yUteEZFleJPo9QXnfM69B3Jhw2ohA9lfiFP2mlx3c4e0gqvW9kCeo2MyCyGpKS8tq6NBXQ4Lf7CHXY-WvF5jQ4qlDeXjYHPf/s640/pastels+sam.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to go down to Pizza Hut and think it’s a five-star restaurant. I want to think that M & M's are better than money because you can eat them. I want to wear my sparkly pink jelly shoes and think its the height of fashion. I want to have a whole slab of Cadbury's chocolate without feeling guilty afterwards. Remember when we could eat as much ice cream and french fries as our stomachs could bear, without even knowing what a calorie was? The only bad thing that could come out of eating an entire box of cookies and a slushie was a sugar rush. We had no care or concern about where on our hips the hidden saturated fats went to. <br /><br /><br /><br />I want to return to when all you knew were colours, multiplication, time tables and ABC's. When nursery rhymes were as simple as Jack & Jill and I hadn't a clue about who John Keats was. A bedtime story meant diving into a fairytale world where anything you imagined was real. Dragons, wizards, queens, fairy-god mothers, mirrors on the wall, a glass slipper and of course, the certainty that we will always get our Prince Charming in the end. I found that real life doesn't work out exactly that way. The princes have all been turned into frogs and glass slippers are really uncomfortable to walk in! I want to be able to believe in magic again. That when I toss a coin in a magic fountain, my wish will come true. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to go back to a time when things were simpler. When a jigsaw puzzle or a Barbie doll represented a whole week's worth of entertainment. When I didn't need a Smartphone, iPad, Xbox, Internet and Satellite TV to keep me busy – <i>all</i> at the same time. When the only time money mattered was in a game of Monopoly. When I thought that candy floss was a piece of a sugar dipped cloud. When you actually had an imagination. When magic really existed and it wasn't all just special effects created on a Hollywood set. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to think the world is fair. That everyone is honest, and good will always triumph over evil. When boys were just some annoying class disturbance and not the objection of our affections. When friends were real and you didn't care about their race or religion or if they were fat, skinny, pink, green or from a whole other planet, it just didn't matter. When we believed that all adults must know everything (How wrong we were about that!). When numbers on a scale didn't matter, when ballet skirts and bobby socks were still cute, jewellery was made out of macaroni, and make-up meant cherry lip balm and nothing else. </span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to believe that anything is possible....all you have to do is Dream. I want the complexities of life to be unknown to me. I want to be completely ecstatic by the little things again like the sound of the ice cream van and the thrill of going to the zoo. I DON'T want to know about work stress, deadlines, taxes, designer clothes, relationship drama, popularity or gossip! I want to believe in the power of smiles, hugs, a kind word, truth, justice, peace, dreams and the goodness of human kind. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So here are my car keys, makeup bag, credit cards, shopping bills, laptop and mobile phone... I am officially resigning from adulthood. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I will now proceed to find my way back to the playground...</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><br /><br /></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b>What do you miss most about your childhood?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><br /><br /></b></i></span></div><div><br /><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;">*I was inspired to write and adapt this from a shorter version sent to me by email. I changed it to reflect my own childhood memories.</span></i><br /><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;">*All images found via weheartit.com</span></i><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span></div></div>

My Official Resignation

Today, I, Sam (of sound mind and judgement) would like to   Officially Hand in my Resignation as An Adult.   I have decided to accept the re...

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