Friday Frills

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Moschino Resort 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span>Truman Capote's legendary<i> </i>1966<i> Black and White Ball</i> was the inspiration behind Moschino's Resort 2012 collection. The Italian fashion house presented a charming range that had a very Chanel French-chic feel to it. Retro-modern silhouettes were well-balanced while classic colours like black, white navy and blush pink were predominant.<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></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: auto;">I loved the styling of the cat-eye glasses, messy middle-parted updos, chunky gold bangles, luxe leather bags and most of all - flat sandals. It's about time someone brought flats back. To me this line is like a 60's librarian meets French ballerina meets Upper East Side sophisticate. And it all works so well together.</div></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKIT1KYMMyDhrxG620l48J_v0dB69s-OQn-Vx-8mRcJvKbxY6cKU6ao5oh7GqNIr2kXrMnCFP_r8QHAnCGabKeshpjRuQIRi5QoSDTISJmvrtGQiczT0SV24U1TqPR7LmehsBqy-6KJPM/s640/m1.jpg" width="640" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Full tulle skirts were the scene stealers of the collection. I especially like the second look with the blush pink cardigan. The coat fabric of choice was tweed.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh69N9OP8Bm7qZwyv7iLrG9aQInX9z0nqlseiLbJf32b6ydl_I4q_IqIn02u5Zg-ulbr7sy8sSr_LRe_HcqY9qk2qnUz0GrGWeN192Nz9ViTqf-rD1zBKEgXOugUJp6JItIB_bKWTm7SE/s640/m2.jpg" width="640" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Straight leg pants and collared coats were paired up for an ultra chic look. The cerise pink belted bouclé jacket is such a bold piece. Colour blocking played a small part in the range, with two-tone sandals and jacket detailing.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2GkeKoHF-WwKFXA4nm_kWD-WINh9MTNRItZn8EDfzV8RfCkrluPLNmqK1dtkfNnjsuSS9hRD3yEEp39xXt9vlw2rHmj_PIZ4w9cnUmya0q7Uk3bWPYpWJNDQZg2997UNvxD5xL7CoRWI/s640/m3.jpg" width="640" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These black and white dresses would have looked just as good in 1966 as they do today, and will retain their classic appeal twenty years from now.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh847WRIUS6O7TyiXBDxrzb0OUSBlUMA-MTXK1LGHx2CLYGJiar7bzxLZLuOnxuqzRKrEDW0spg4i59vnVCqoOUdMeZRPMWuS4AbKwZcaCdv5LXdywc5bWL3iCMFePc8VLSRfsCiqiQQ3k/s640/m4.jpg" width="640" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cropped bouclé jackets with gold buttons were worn over A-line skirts. Feminine dresses were offset by printed leather biker jackets.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Moschino Resort 2012

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Coffee-holics Anonymous

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJr9wptxZRYyXeMTV3Btj1aDp24vgoMETeGk8FuS-tZ68HsEIsuwsuUg8c5KSqel85t3FmFhd1kOd3Dnfrmv3X7t06m4yMmFc3-tsfI_zYeQItpITp5qej56o_-DNwl7BFmDrR5_VAsQ/s1600/coffee+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJr9wptxZRYyXeMTV3Btj1aDp24vgoMETeGk8FuS-tZ68HsEIsuwsuUg8c5KSqel85t3FmFhd1kOd3Dnfrmv3X7t06m4yMmFc3-tsfI_zYeQItpITp5qej56o_-DNwl7BFmDrR5_VAsQ/s400/coffee+2.jpg" width="386" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can barely function past 10am without a few cups of coffee. Coffee was discovered so that people like me can wake up early in the morning without harming or injuring others (and ourselves). I didn't consider myself as a coffee-addict until I 'tried' to cut down my intake. This didn't work out well, just ask all the friends and family I terrorized during my caffiene-deprived state. <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 longest I've been without coffee is two days, I couldn't make it any further...the anxiety and neurosis set in and I had horrifying hallucinations that all the world's coffee trees were extinct. Then there was the falling asleep at random times during the day; like during a work presentation, which <i>I</i> was giving. So I decided not to put myself in such jeopardy again and refueled on my life's elixir.<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;">If you're wondering whether you're also a coffee-holic, here are a few signs that I have found to help you find out. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></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;">Signs That You're a Coffee-holic</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can jumpstart your car without cables.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You watch DVD's in fast forward.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You never speak in complete sentences.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can type 80 words per minute with a coffee cup in one hand.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your doctor needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You speak so fast, even 'The Chipmunks' don't understand what you're saying.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You walk 5km on the treadmill before realizing it's not on.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One shot of expresso and <i>other</i> people get dizzy watching you.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When you call into radio stations, the presenter asks you to turn yourself down.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Nescafe</i> has named a blend after you.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your personal first aid kit contains two liters of coffee and an I.V hookup.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You answer the door before people knock.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You think CPR stands for 'Coffee Provides Resuscitation'.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You haven't blinked since the last lunar eclipse.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You're so wired, you pick up 5FM.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At your local cafe, your coffee is made before you even order.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The only reason you go to sleep is so that you can wake up to the smell of coffee.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You get a speeding ticket even when you're parked. </span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your birthday is a national holiday in Columbia.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Walking makes you nervous. Sleeping makes you nervous. Actually, everything makes you nervous.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You drink decaf by accident and slip into a coma.</span></li><br /><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your coffee pot is next to your bed and your alarm clock is in the kitchen.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span></span></li><br /></ul><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">They say that sleep is sign of coffee depravation, which means I need to go make myself another cup...Ciao for now ;)</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

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Fairy Tale Wedding Gowns by Alfred Angelo

<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;">Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Gowns<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As little girls, we all read about the beautiful princesses in story</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">books and watched the animated Disney versions of our favourite fairy tales. Most of us longed to like Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty, who get swept off their feet by a handsome prince and have a fairy tale wedding in a gorgeous white dress.  Designer Alfred Angelo has made this all possible (not the handsome prince part) with his new line of wedding gowns. Inspired by Disney princesses, Angelo has created an enchanting bridal collection fit for a real life fairy tale. <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;"><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 class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span>Fairy tale gowns are usually seen as over-the-top and costumey, but Angelo provides a refreshing and modern take on these seven stunning dresses. The dresses are currently available in the US, UK and Canada, ranging from $599 to $1199. Which is about R4133 to R8273.</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/AVvXsEhMY4Xr2lSUQhsLTcAvww4-zVaQtl-JuCN-_I32V-YXv_PajhdpPKxVk0ZhC4_gPP-LVtI100ig7Ueal_1mqRgCjKfauZf8VmOmRYhUMrzXnKdhNOk2EneizVo2PBTxZdrZ7C4YkNeJ_Vg/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMY4Xr2lSUQhsLTcAvww4-zVaQtl-JuCN-_I32V-YXv_PajhdpPKxVk0ZhC4_gPP-LVtI100ig7Ueal_1mqRgCjKfauZf8VmOmRYhUMrzXnKdhNOk2EneizVo2PBTxZdrZ7C4YkNeJ_Vg/s640/1.jpg" style="text-decoration: underline;" width="640" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Cinderella's</i> gown sparkles in glittering tulle, placed over a full taffeta skirt. The criss cross bodice has a strapless sweetheart neckline, adorned with crystals and rhinestones - reflecting the glistening 'glass slipper'.</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWcG9oRX3qfbe38Ify0i38rMc77frlZfl98dLfcj-VKJocFQNTg7tgOwxHjCP17GI0iRzcHBume8vRuEhWsgvIbX02K_E65B6fyOFjEx2AmxIdcqiJF61yhlF_IpdN4AuqzOMRkTCBKqs/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWcG9oRX3qfbe38Ify0i38rMc77frlZfl98dLfcj-VKJocFQNTg7tgOwxHjCP17GI0iRzcHBume8vRuEhWsgvIbX02K_E65B6fyOFjEx2AmxIdcqiJF61yhlF_IpdN4AuqzOMRkTCBKqs/s640/3.jpg" style="text-decoration: underline;" width="640" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Snow White's</i> gown is inspired by the beauty of nature and apples; which was the centerpiece of the story. The lace bodice is decorated with organza and rhinestone encrusted apple blossom motifs. The satin skirt is covered by sheer net and a scattering of flowers. The waist is accented by a satin sash.</span></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBBOFNPXmKQSei3TaQVDbwLIMTBD2_gcTHyL0HSN74zNWcElVKGCO58RNrkmu9qgL89Wd-x0NbxVk-YTVCf21p6GN0W7Du06xQUmmHn5HHKz8qJlshgFmStwIWVcVFcN9mWkO1RL3G3xA/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBBOFNPXmKQSei3TaQVDbwLIMTBD2_gcTHyL0HSN74zNWcElVKGCO58RNrkmu9qgL89Wd-x0NbxVk-YTVCf21p6GN0W7Du06xQUmmHn5HHKz8qJlshgFmStwIWVcVFcN9mWkO1RL3G3xA/s640/5.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The simplest gown in the collection belongs to <i>Princess Jasmine</i>, conveying her free spirit and sense of adventure. The bejeweled halter neck gown is made from flowing, shimmery satin in a straight silhouette with low back.</span></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: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPUB71KiK7x_oUUsoy1yqJokryZ8wXLLxhk957Pcc23dzcMrKl4P33iION9p6T2i_Vm-PTwBXy6fmQmYY1xP8bSjtFuKMDt5DumawOqH_sgesC_GqfiEBF_i6hMTE3IYpBEruyWMkYHo/s640/7.jpg" width="640" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The iconic ballroom scene in <i>Beauty & the Beast</i> inspired <i>Belle's</i> grand wedding gown. Her benevolent nature is reflected in this draped satin gown with crystal beaded bodice. The netted shrug is detachable.</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0F07kVt9xLySxxWpLb0uqMNLsaflsfJV9U-TpifPIh_6z6P196F15SB8yR98agEhFYXece3wuLlKmUcFTFAMhQR1yfwek1rcBhyeSe14Vlrrg6imf-100eyvrTSkTtfKt286_Am5Y_yo/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0F07kVt9xLySxxWpLb0uqMNLsaflsfJV9U-TpifPIh_6z6P196F15SB8yR98agEhFYXece3wuLlKmUcFTFAMhQR1yfwek1rcBhyeSe14Vlrrg6imf-100eyvrTSkTtfKt286_Am5Y_yo/s640/6.jpg" style="text-decoration: underline;" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Tiana</i> from <i>The Princess and the Frog</i> is spectacular in an asymmetrical taffeta gown, paying tribute to the water lily. The dramatic skirt has a ruched effect, while the neckline and waist is embellished with silver floral beading.</span></span></div></span></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzf1Num0rc0y1ZECadx2YXk_R1XEwTUSNxVxq6KVkgnXicJI3zncpiIUl003elvpOT1-TBx-_VexY67AmRrNURmiUx9LPkAll9dnrixwkYQT61NLL9kUwI3slSU5sbPDlZ2xzMIqRc-c/s640/9.jpg" width="640" />With the splendour of the sea in mind, <i>Ariel's</i> mermaid gown features delicate pearl and crystal beading. The bodice alternates with lace and taffeta, trailing into a ruched mermaid skirt with embroidered lace hemline.</div><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1Bl-n3L7ULDu_9IztjTbaLowCu3wqYmcnmHFqTlLRjZME39EnwvIJMSousLDmXqzXWq-hb288OzVS2YdsQilplkxnWDj735GrjZCbr0IzBp745D1E8squ64aE8uzQLVI-EKtHagamJo/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1Bl-n3L7ULDu_9IztjTbaLowCu3wqYmcnmHFqTlLRjZME39EnwvIJMSousLDmXqzXWq-hb288OzVS2YdsQilplkxnWDj735GrjZCbr0IzBp745D1E8squ64aE8uzQLVI-EKtHagamJo/s640/10.jpg" style="text-decoration: underline;" width="640" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Princess Aurora's </i>fully ruffled gown feels the most fairytale like to me. The inspiration of rose petals can be seen in the delicately layered gossamer tulle skirt. The bodice features a rose cosage on the shoulder and finely embroidered lace and beading.</span></a></div></span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; 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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1Bl-n3L7ULDu_9IztjTbaLowCu3wqYmcnmHFqTlLRjZME39EnwvIJMSousLDmXqzXWq-hb288OzVS2YdsQilplkxnWDj735GrjZCbr0IzBp745D1E8squ64aE8uzQLVI-EKtHagamJo/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Even if these gowns are not available in your area, I hope that their charm and grace will inspire you to find your own fairy tale gown, happy ending included. </span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Fairy Tale Wedding Gowns by Alfred Angelo

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Divas and Darlings - Bafta Brits to Watch Event

<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 /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Bafta Brits to Watch Event 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"></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;">The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, aka William and Kate attended the <i>Bafta</i> 'Brits to Watch' Dinner on Saturday in Los Angeles. Hollywood stars aligned the red carpet at the Belasco Theatre to meet the royal pair. These are the fashion highlights.</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><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Asymmetrical</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEo6At1dF823xTzBAd_gZ1XYKcuthlH3fGnKOLeMOHKrk6oFEGnBQnGTgiRZ7SDRAWwo7TXwIOPi_0tVuOp3yeZ9aeKjcuz8SbKkX-QMntJ5aRuYEwtcfqxNttJOV1L3jEJF888sH_WpA/s1600/bafta1.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/AVvXsEgEo6At1dF823xTzBAd_gZ1XYKcuthlH3fGnKOLeMOHKrk6oFEGnBQnGTgiRZ7SDRAWwo7TXwIOPi_0tVuOp3yeZ9aeKjcuz8SbKkX-QMntJ5aRuYEwtcfqxNttJOV1L3jEJF888sH_WpA/s640/bafta1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Elizabeth Banks</b> went white in gown by Versace. Large gold buttons baring the Versace emblem held her dress together at the shoulder and split. Strappy matt gold platforms, a gold clutch and cuff finished her look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jennifer Garner</b> wore a navy blue satin gown with slight draping. I'm finding the bodice too baggy on her.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Anna Kournikova</b>, who I haven't seen in ages on the red carpet, followed the asymmetrical trend in a teal toga gown by Tadashi Shoji. She walked in high metallic gold 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="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Lights</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIC4v_hg2SWuLjZaxVxpi8ZwfmfzBrTnFKcl2O2fJjhlGCrwRomRwe7LjnX32BuhR1PHfBP00wi4enOzFriOhHEIPJR0p66okn42oTX4rbZ2As4KDOB_uZaOKeUUCKtRjYCBrenzSn-QY/s1600/bafta4.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/AVvXsEjIC4v_hg2SWuLjZaxVxpi8ZwfmfzBrTnFKcl2O2fJjhlGCrwRomRwe7LjnX32BuhR1PHfBP00wi4enOzFriOhHEIPJR0p66okn42oTX4rbZ2As4KDOB_uZaOKeUUCKtRjYCBrenzSn-QY/s640/bafta4.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>Zooey Deschanel</b> chose a tea-length dress by Oscar de la Renta. The organza dress with scalloped hem dress was fully embroidered in gold. She wore matching ankle strap pumps.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Blake Lively</b> was angelic in Marchesa. The blonde star wore a flowing ice grey gown with pearl and bead embellishing on the hem and neckline. Her stunning silver heels are by Christian Louboutin.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Elizabeth Moss</b> opted for a simple nude pleated dress by J Mendel. Her Lauren Merkin clutch matched the dress quite precisely.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Brights</span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivzXvLhyphenhyphen8RF24q2Jn5DM4oxXvoA07SupCpNO9fzdG3akpcKNtRvJ9Ao1jmWnULjPkuyNCSX9XswWwM3ABGADZGtCNNc6p_bgR5meizPUklQql4jpAJXPGTwQVLOwzZsH_pizVkysTe5_k/s1600/bafta3.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/AVvXsEivzXvLhyphenhyphen8RF24q2Jn5DM4oxXvoA07SupCpNO9fzdG3akpcKNtRvJ9Ao1jmWnULjPkuyNCSX9XswWwM3ABGADZGtCNNc6p_bgR5meizPUklQql4jpAJXPGTwQVLOwzZsH_pizVkysTe5_k/s640/bafta3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jennifer Lopez</b> was form-fitting in a forest green gown by Emilio Pucci. Her toned physique was shown off with cutouts. She carried a Lena Erziak clutch that matched her gold embellished sleeve.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">British actress with a very South African name, <b>Gugu Mbatha-Raw</b> looked divine in royal blue. This is my favourite look of the evening. Her draped gown with embellished sleeves is by Reem Acra.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Mary Louise Parker</b> blended into the red carpet wearing Dolce & Gabbana. This is such a lovely gown, the floral cosage on the empire waistband keeps it fun.</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;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Pastels</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPx3M2FjrvXSt3RM6xW4eSBn_CcJ-6qJ3M6vN6I4nhT937QWGfK5af6c9Ry-QiOnKUGAO19OL079ohQcIrrqoRoIqKkfxwV78nedGVBbv4UBkh6Jh-mrgU9Ed7UBdl18BJL-Lkmal3-4/s1600/bafta2.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/AVvXsEjlPx3M2FjrvXSt3RM6xW4eSBn_CcJ-6qJ3M6vN6I4nhT937QWGfK5af6c9Ry-QiOnKUGAO19OL079ohQcIrrqoRoIqKkfxwV78nedGVBbv4UBkh6Jh-mrgU9Ed7UBdl18BJL-Lkmal3-4/s640/bafta2.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>Nicole Kidman</b> was statuesque in an alice blue Elie Saab gown. Her fully beaded gown was toned down with a silver grey satin clutch.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Honourary guest, <b>Duchess Kate Middleton</b> looked sweetly splendid in a lilac gown by Alexander McQueen. She held a metallic Jimmy Choo clutch.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Cat Deeley</b> wore a dreamy blue low-waisted halter neck dress with lace panels, which is by Christian Dior.</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: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlPx3M2FjrvXSt3RM6xW4eSBn_CcJ-6qJ3M6vN6I4nhT937QWGfK5af6c9Ry-QiOnKUGAO19OL079ohQcIrrqoRoIqKkfxwV78nedGVBbv4UBkh6Jh-mrgU9Ed7UBdl18BJL-Lkmal3-4/s1600/bafta2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>

Divas and Darlings - Bafta Brits to Watch Event

Red Carpet Fashion  Bafta Brits to Watch Event 2011 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, aka William and Kate attended the  Bafta  'Brits ...

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Who Wore Alexis Mabille 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;">Who Wore It Better?</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Gossip Girl or Burlesque Star<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;">Dita von Teese was spotted in Paris this week wearing a very memorable gown from <i>Gossip Girl</i> Season 4. I recall watching the episode 'The Wrong Goodbye' and loving Blair Waldorf's ornately embroidered dress. The decorative baroque gown is from <i>Alexis Mabille's</i> Fall Couture 2010 collection. The metallic gold and platinum bodice is intricately adorned with pink petals. The shoulders are accentuated with the same floral appliqués and tulle. The gown descends into a long black skirt. Blair wore her hair up with large stud earrings, whereas Dita favored her retro 1940's waves and drop earrings.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-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/AVvXsEiiZAKj5zwpwULsfaWmZMAs7G1k6-UOxK2DAv0uwz2QjjjPXhoRk-7nL3L7fs2QlbpBLnQqWJDvfcjqOPzt-2eTKheaeRtOa1WI_PzL3FkajZYnPf3XAnI45h6LdkNvAhptArJF2wMogOQ/s1600/alexis+mabille.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/AVvXsEiiZAKj5zwpwULsfaWmZMAs7G1k6-UOxK2DAv0uwz2QjjjPXhoRk-7nL3L7fs2QlbpBLnQqWJDvfcjqOPzt-2eTKheaeRtOa1WI_PzL3FkajZYnPf3XAnI45h6LdkNvAhptArJF2wMogOQ/s640/alexis+mabille.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am a huge Blair fan, but I have to say the gown looks better on Dita. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What do you think?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Who Wore Alexis Mabille Better?

Who Wore It Better? Gossip Girl or Burlesque Star Dita von Teese was spotted in Paris this week wearing a very memorable gown from  Gossip G...

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Stylista of the Week - Olivia Palermo

<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;">Style Icon</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;">Olivia Palermo<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></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This was a stylish week for Olivia Palermo, who was in Paris, attending various Fall 2011 Couture fashion shows. We can always rely on Olivia to keep her every look distinct and interesting. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4_diJwacNCdzLMJ3Hzgh-oeGB2rinE1J1PiVfuUpXi73jk4sf5i5Nt-LbNavOsb_j7xvdEcvCqQhMYg5TyPMN7fc3Gw8JOgaQYj3VZu4NkzbZ3vLPid1jauuCEKGprLtEl06hmBEJzQ/s1600/olivia+palermo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4_diJwacNCdzLMJ3Hzgh-oeGB2rinE1J1PiVfuUpXi73jk4sf5i5Nt-LbNavOsb_j7xvdEcvCqQhMYg5TyPMN7fc3Gw8JOgaQYj3VZu4NkzbZ3vLPid1jauuCEKGprLtEl06hmBEJzQ/s640/olivia+palermo.jpg" width="640" /></a><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></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At Giambattista Valli's Fall Couture show, Olivia was cheery in a lemon shift dress from Topshop. She wore it with a tan braided belt and added stacks of colourful tribal Mawi necklaces. She carried a plexiglass clutch by Charlotte Olympia and wore matching tie-up heels by Giuseppe Zanotti.<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;"><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 class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><br /><br /></span>To the Armani Privé presentation, Olivia opted for a masculine look, with pinstripe navy blue cropped blazer and high waisted white trousers. Bright blue Cesare Paciotti heels, a skinny belt, black bag and CC Skye bracelets completed her look.</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;">Olivia was set for Spring at Stephane Rolland's show. Her multi-coloured floral Zara dress was perfectly paired with a feathery purple bag and violet satin heels by Charlotte Olympia. Her gold necklace did seem unnecessary.</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;">She simmered things down at Valentino's Couture show, wearing a black dress with a sheer long sleeved top over it. Black Charlotte Olympia pumps fit her feet.<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;">Olivia also attended Valentino's 'White Fairy Tale Love Ball' while in France. She glittered in a fully sequined column gown from the Italian designer. She carried a black feathery bag.</span><br /><br /></div></div></div>

Stylista of the Week - Olivia Palermo

Style Icon Olivia Palermo This was a stylish week for Olivia Palermo, who was in Paris, attending various Fall 2011 Couture fashion shows. W...

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