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The Chanel Movie and My Life

March 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Entertainment & Celebrities, Fashion & Style, Reviews

Have you heard about the flick, Coco Avant Chanel, starring Audrey Tatou? I watched it over the weekend. Her portrayal of Chanel is remarkable.
The best part of the movie however, was the wardrobe. All I wanna do now is wear men’s suits, and straw hats, and sailor stripes, and lots more tweed.
Whether it was an [...]

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Prada Japan: Fascist?

March 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Fashion & Style, In the News

Are there ethics in fashion? Senior retail manager for Prada Japan, Rina Bovrisse seems to think there should be.
She claims that the CEO of Prada Japan, Davide Sesia requested that she “eliminate” fifteen employees who were “old, fat, ugly, disgusting or not having the Prada look,” according to the Daily Mail. Bovrisse also said that [...]

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Green Shopping for Most Lifestyles

March 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Fashion & Style, Fun Stuff, Tips

This year is all about being green. So for the busy lives of my readers, I’ve compiled a list of must-have multitasking basics – from clothes to foods to tools – which really get amazing mileage.
Little Black Dress
The little eco black dress is the updated version of the critical wardrobe staple and statement that is [...]

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Fashionable Bike Helmets by Yakkay

February 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Fashion & Style

Here is an idea. Bicycle helmets which do not cause you to look like a geek. You can ride your bike, in safety, in accordance with the law, without the discomfort or fear that you look stupid. Well the moment of brilliance is due to the Danish designers at Yakkay.

Their bike helmets resemble fashionable hats, [...]

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The Death of Fashion

February 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Entertainment & Celebrities, Fashion & Style

Famous Fashion designer Alexander McQueen has apparently taken his own life at the young age of 40. His office confirmed the death, saying:
“It is a tragic loss. We are not making a comment at this time out of respect for the McQueen family.”
He was found at his home in London. The UK Sun [...]

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The Pajama Jeans Revolution

February 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Fashion & Style, Gifts for Her, Unique Gifts

For some who live in cold-weather places, wearing flannel and fleece pajamas underneath your pants is an invaluable trick. I’ve been doing it for years.
Now there’s something called PajamaJeans. You can get creative and call them PaJeanas or Jeanamas.

“We were noticing that people were wearing their pajamas on airplanes and in grocery stores. But [...]

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Oprah, Bristol and Sarah Tackle Some Hairy Topics…

January 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Entertainment & Celebrities, Fashion & Style, Fun Stuff

Sarah Palin appeared on Oprah’s ‘Fridays Live,’ as a super special guest, bringing with her two other super special guests, her daughter Bristol and her hair-do…
Oprah mid intro…
Enter famous new FOX News contributor via satellite…
Oprah:
Look at your hair! What did you do to your hair?
Palin:
Do you like it? I tried to look [...]

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Blair, Madonna, Louis Vuitton and bunny ears

January 13th, 2010 · No Comments · Entertainment & Celebrities, Fashion & Style

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will apparently be making a foray into fashion with a consultant job at Louis Vuitton
A source said last week,
“There is an agreement in principle but nothing has been signed yet. Mr. Blair won’t be joining the board but he will be acting in an advisory role, working very [...]

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Handmade Druze Handbags & Unique Trendy Backpacks

December 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Fashion & Style, New Stuff, Original Artwork

Merry Christmas, I hope that everyone got what they wanted
I am pleased to announce a new line at our MostOriginal.com store. If you are in the market for something unique and not found everywhere you go, then Anter handbags are for you.
Anter Halabi is a Druze – a very cool people who live [...]

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Lisa Lisa The One I Adore

December 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · Fashion & Style, New Stuff

Remember Lisa Loeb? She had that hit on the “Reality Bites” soundtrack in the 90’s. As beautiful as the song was, her sexy librarian fashion may also have found a frame in your mind – well it did in mine! And I am glad that the songstress is back on the creative bandwagon…
Loeb is finally [...]

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