Sunday, March 30, 2008

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Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Trends - Wedges

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Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Trends -  Wedges

Wedges are set to be huge this season in the form of platforms, sandals and courts, so it is no wonder that we saw so many of them on the orange carpet yesterday, at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.Both Ashlee Simpson and Cameron Diaz wore Christian Louboutin Passmule Patent Sandals in orange and white respectively. [...]

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Kooba Eden Bag

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Kooba Eden Bag

March 30, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: BrSKooba Eden BagWow, what is up with Kooba lately? Everywhere I turn, it’s Kooba this and Kooba that! Even celebrities like Rihanna have been spotted with Kooba bags. Geez… aren’t people tired of it already? Well, no, apparently they are not. When I’m out shopping at my [...]

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Moving On Up Casey Templeton Photography

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Moving On Up Casey Templeton Photography

One photographer I’ve had my eye on for a little while now is central Virginia based photographer Casey Templeton. Casey won the 2005 College Photographer of the Year award and shot for National Geographic as part of an internship in 2006.Since that time he has been shooting weddings, and even though he’s a relative newbie [...]

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Who Wore BCBG Max Azria Better? Ashlee Simpson or A.J. Michalka

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Who Wore BCBG Max Azria Better? Ashlee Simpson or A.J. Michalka

Ashlee Simpson first wore this grey BCBG Max Azria Spring 2008 dress when it was fresh off the runway from New York Fashion Week last September at the MTV Music Awards in Las Vegas.She teamed her dress with black patent peep toe shoes, drop earrings and a silver bracelet.A.J. Michalka wore a slightly modified version [...]

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Come Party With Me Engagement Party ” Invites

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Come Party With Me Engagement Party ” Invites

My best friend from college just got engaged! It’s a very busy and exciting time in her life, so I offered to plan her engagement party. Since many of you are brides-to-be or know someone who was recently engaged, I’ll be sharing my party ideas with you. Use them to create your own fabulous engagement [...]

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2008 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards - Best Dressed

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2008 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards - Best Dressed

Best Californian Girl AwardCameron Diaz arrived on the orange carpet wearing a white shrug over her strapless Missoni Spring 2008 dress and Christian Louboutin Passmule Patent Sandals in white.Best Dress/Shoes Combo AwardEven though I am not a fan of grey, I do like Ashlee Simpson’s Alexander McQueen strapless belted dress, mostly because she offset the [...]

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2008 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards - Worst Dressed

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2008 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards - Worst Dressed

Worst Dressed/Worst Hair AwardSo much is wrong here, it’s hard to decide where to start.Jennifer Love Hewitt should have decided on either a jean look or the dress, because together they just do not work.The dress itself is hideous. The bow and the embroidered skirt are too cutesy for a woman her age.The hair [...]

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Looks of the Week!

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Looks of the Week!

We all love the Look Book so much, but I’ve been having trouble keeping up and recognizing everyone who deserves to be a Look of the Day. So, here are the Looks of the Week!The looks this week range from pops of color to tuxedo cas(ual) to pretty in plaid to rockin’ out to chiffon [...]

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Fiercee Awards

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Fiercee Awards

Tyra Banks, the leader of this model pack, wore Jenny Packham coral chiffon gown with turquoise accents that really made her dress pop.Camille McDonald with a very shiny wig accesscorized with a orchid, wore this mint and ivory satin Diane von Furstenberg Resort 2008 cowl neck pattern gown.Saleisha Stowers was by far the best dressed [...]

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Yummy Link Ginger Ice Cream

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Yummy Link Ginger Ice Cream

I haven’t taken my ice cream maker out of winter hibernation. However, when I saw this recipe for homemade ginger ice cream, I knew it was time to dust it off, clean it out, and get churning. ??” The Kitchen Sink

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Absolutely Fabulous

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Absolutely Fabulous

The big controversy of the week: Is Vogue a racist and a weightist?!It’s March Shopping Madness! Peruse our favorite shoes, bags, dresses, and accessories of Spring.Meet Fabcon: Diane Keaton.Join me on my way to a Fab closet!Be sure to read all my New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, and Paris Fashion [...]

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Do You Know Lemons From Oranges?

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Do You Know Lemons From Oranges?

Besides being my sister’s birthday ??” Happy Birthday Trish! ??” today, March 31st, happens to be oranges and lemons’ day. To celebrate these citrus fruits, I have put together a quiz. I’ll list a type of citrus and you tell me if it’s an orange or lemon. Ready, set, go!Sourceread more

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DVD catch-up atonement

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DVD catch-up atonement

good evening! i finally got around to watching atonement this afternoon which is fairly new to DVD (the film garnered 7 academy award nominations including best picture) i wasn’t overly excited to watch it but oh my gosh - i freakin’ LOVED it! the film held my attention the entire time - i thought the [...]

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Kids’ Choice Awards Ashlee Simpson

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Kids’ Choice Awards Ashlee Simpson

Ashlee Simpson arrived at the Kids’ Choice Awards looking classy in a grey strapless Alexander McQueen dress. Even with the bright heels, her look was a little dull for such a fun event. I would have liked to see her in a sassier, brighter outfit ??” do you agree?SourceKids' Choice Awards: Ashlee Simpson Love ItHate [...]

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Kids’ Choice Awards America Ferrera

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Kids’ Choice Awards America Ferrera

I really like the idea of a cocktail dress for the Kids’ Choice Awards but this David Meister chartreuse silk taffeta slip dress seems a bit more wedding appropriate. It’s pretty, and America looks stunning, I’m just not sure it’s the right dress at the right time. I’ll leave the decision on those wedges up [...]

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Saturday, March 29, 2008

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Burberry Debossed Hobo

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Burberry Debossed Hobo

If you’ve just about had it up to here with the old check print and could do with something a bit more edgy, you might be intrigued by the new Burberry Debossed Hobo. It’s equal parts glamorous and classic, boasting the brand’s signature logo crest at its center and a wonderfully slouchy, grainy leather. Whether [...]

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Kooba Roni Asymmetrical Pleat Hobo

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Kooba Roni Asymmetrical Pleat Hobo

The unusual Kooba Roni Asymmetrical Pleat Hobo is certainly aptly named - just check out that unexpected shape. As far as I’m concerned, it’s a welcome change from the seemingly endless supply of black leather handbags that dominate our little world. Just like the essential Little Black Dress, the black bag is something all women [...]

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Tracy Reese Robin Filigree Convertible Tote

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Tracy Reese Robin Filigree Convertible Tote

Designer Tracy Reese is one of my favorites, but for some reason her handbags have never quite lived up to the greatness of her clothes for me. Her Robin Filigree Convertible Tote is a prime example. Though it boasts gorgeous textured leather, it’s still far too somber and plain for my taste. The immense mother-of-pearl [...]

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Gustto Estiva Leather Handbag

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Gustto Estiva Leather Handbag

Perfect for your spring getaway or a little weekend excursion, the roomy Gustto Estiva Leather Shopper gives you an excuse to carry your usual everything-but-the-kitchen-sink load in style. The grommets are few and far between on this tote, but the pieces that are there act as a focal point without taking away from the bag’s [...]

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Kooba Jacinda Buckle Front Shoulder Satchel

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Kooba Jacinda Buckle Front Shoulder Satchel

Seeking an alternative to your usual neutral handbag? Ditch the dull leather bag with the run-of-the-mill shape and get acquainted with this Kooba Jacinda Buckle Front Shoulder Satchel. Though its structure is relatively simple, it has an of-the-moment appeal thanks to its unusual cut and wraparound leather belt. Both make an otherwise basic purse much [...]

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Carlos Falchi Croc Clutch

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Carlos Falchi Croc Clutch

March 29, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: AliciaCarlos Falchi Croc ClutchIf you head on over to the Neiman Marcus website, you will be presented with a new ad featuring a gorgeous exotic Croc Clutch by Carlos Falchi. As soon as I visited, I was so drawn to the eye-catching sky blue clutch, which is [...]

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Coach Kiki Hobo Bag

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Coach Kiki Hobo Bag

March 29, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: BrSCoach Kiki HoboFringe. What do you think about when you hear the word “fringe”? For me, I think about my mom’s suede fringe jacket from her free-lovin’ adolescence. I remember borrowing it for Hippie-Day for my high school’s Pep Week. It was soft, supple, and a rich [...]

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Who Wore Diane von Furstenberg Better? Paris Hilton or D. Woods

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Who Wore Diane von Furstenberg Better? Paris Hilton or D. Woods

Paris Hilton looked fabulous in this halter Diane von Furstenberg Naro Washed Silk Dress, ($345) which she wore to the Scandinavian Style Mansion event in LA 2 weeks ago with gold shoes from her collection.D. Woods wore the same dress last night when Danity Kane had an Official Album Release Party at The Bank Nightclub [...]

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The Body Shop and MTV Get Lippy About HIV!

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The Body Shop and MTV Get Lippy About HIV!

Courtesy of the Body ShopTalk about getting lippy! MTV and The Body Shop have joined forces and launched the “Move Your Lips” campaign, which includes selling a limited-edition Guarana Lip Butter for parched puckers to raise money for HIV/AIDS awareness. Proceeds from the product, sold in Body Shop stores worldwide, will go directly [...]

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eBay Find of the Week

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eBay Find of the Week

Where I live, Spring doesn’t always equal warm. But that doesn’t mean I can’t represent the season with whimsical jewelry underneath my heavy coat! This Lot of Three Vintage Necklaces is like a gold mine. They would be darling layered. Plus, nothing whispers Spring like butterflies and flowers . . .The current bidding price is [...]

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Wine Bottle Chandelier Love It or Hate It?

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Wine Bottle Chandelier Love It or Hate It?

I love the idea of recycling old wine bottles to create something new and useful. While dining at Bar Bambino ??” where I was inspired by their leather napkin rings ??” I couldn’t help but notice the industrial yet chic chandelier. Empty wine bottles have been filled with tiny lights before being geometrically attached to [...]

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My First View of Rome

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My First View of Rome

Rome has been wonderful so far, and I regret that my time here was so short.  Everywhere you turn there is such a sense of history and wonder. My first real impression of the city was coming up from the subway (Colosseo stop) and finding this in front of you.  It literally took my breath away!  [...]

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Elaine Turner Alice Convertible Clutch

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Elaine Turner Alice Convertible Clutch

While I freely admit to being a purse lover, if you were to peep inside my closet, you’d find that my collection is very edited and streamlined. Every single bag purchase has been thought out and considered very carefully. Each one fills a niche and a function that no other purse does. [...]

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Botkier Stevie Ruched Pocket Convertible Satchel

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Botkier Stevie Ruched Pocket Convertible Satchel

If there’s one thing Botkier do really well, it’s make cozy bags. The Stevie Ruched Pocket Convertible Satchel is so supple, you’ll want to take a nap on it. Besides the exquisite leather, it also boasts ruched pockets on the front and a discreet logo plaque near the base. A perfectly casual purse to see [...]

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i’m off to see beth orton!

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i’m off to see beth orton!

hey kids! i’m thrilled the work week is now behind us and tonight i’m heading down to el rey theatre to finally see one of my favorite UK singer/songwriters beth orton play live who i have been a huge fan of since 1996 (oh my gosh that’s twelve years ago!) when her incredible album trailer [...]

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