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colors - winter 2006 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The colors this winter
2006:Black.Black is always present, especially in the colder months.You can never go wrong by wearing it.It is also one of the few colors you can wear head to toe and look great, even slimmer!You can wear a black pair of pants with practically everything.White.It's a big winter color, even if some people tend to think of it as more of a summer color.Nothing spells winter like a soft white sweater to keep you warm.Try a white knit dress.You can also use the same color in different shades, for interesting combinations.Light colors this season are white, tan and camel.Of course you can always pair black and white, for a classic look.Other light color / dark color combinations will also look good.Don't forget Gray. Another color that can be paired with almost every other color and that looks great with denim.You can try it with an all dark combination.Or with many different shades of the same color.Another successful pairing of black and gray.This year we also have
marie antoinette - part 3 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Marie Antoinette was born on November 2nd, 1755, the inauspicious "Day of the Dead", when Catholics commemorate their departed. Because of the nature of this day, the early birthdays of Marie Antoinette were celebrated on November 1st.I will use this day to commemorate her one last time.It's true that Marie Antoinette was not ready to be Queen of France when she did, and that she didn't reign responsibly, and that her unpopularity with the people precipitated the French Revolution. What many people fail to realize is that her character changed with the difficulties and that many times, during her last years, she did prove herself worthy of being a Queen.After the French Revolution, on October 5th, 1789, a mob of people stormed Versailles in the middle of the night, asking for the Queen's blood. Marie Antoinette was able to escape to the King's apartments and avoid the crowd that got to her room and pierced her empty bed with pikes. The next morning, the mob was still outside the pa
victoria who? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Why is Victoria's Secret so popular? Is it because their style is plain, boring, uninspiring? What does that say about us? We all shop there. Sure, they have the "pink" collection, the "very sexy" collection, the "body" collection, but isn't it always the same stuff, recycled and restocked year after year?I don't even understand their ads anymore.The "bra".Yes, that's the name. How is it different than other bras? Who knows? Oh yes, it's more expensive.The last time a bra made a difference was when the push-up bra was invented. It did give you a nice lift, and you got to keep your dignity when you took it off.Since then, there hasn't been anything new.The IPEX? Just a fancy name to justify a $45 price tag.The gel-filled bra, you say? Who are you trying to fool? Youself? No, you shouldn't have to. Someone else? Maybe... But if the gel is supposed to fool, and say it does... how do you explain the loss of a cup size (or two) when you take it off? Gel is nothing but the adult versi Read more:victoria
running in style 1970-01-01 00:59:59 In honor of the NYC Marathon, and the fact that it's been 6 months since I've started running
, today we'll check out how to be fashionable while breaking a sweat.Since it's November, we'll focus more on a winter training program, and how to keep warm while still looking good.From the top of your head going down to your feet, this is what you should wear:A hat is very important, since a lot of heat is lost from the head, and in colder conditions we want to keep that heat in the body. Pick a wicking hat.A polypropylene shirt, which moves sweat from your skin to the outer layers, keeping you dry.If it isn't too cold yet, you can wear something like this as a first layer, or you can go for something more expensive like Capilene, which you can put in the dryer.Cotton is usually a bad choice because it holds sweat against your back and can cause rashes.Look for fabrics where the tag says that the garnment wicks away moisture.This top has special pockets to hold your I-pod nano (you can
shopping behaviors 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I've been shopping around for pants for quite some time, about a month or so, and after looking in almost every store and finding nothing, today I gave in, and went to the one store where I always find pants that fit me, and guess what? I found the pants.We do that sometimes, don't we? We look everywhere, we keep going back to the same stores where we never find anything interesting, and then, of course, we leave empty handed.I'm not sure why I do that. I always say to myself: "ok, this is the last time I walk in here, there is never anything I like, their quality sucks, their pants are too big, the styles are ugly, their prices expensive..." and for the moment, I agree with myself.Fast forward two weeks later, and I'm back in that store.Maybe I don't want to blacklist anybody, maybe I want to give people the chance to better themselves, to lower their prices... but the problem is that lots of times things don't change: Wet Seal (insert any other "low end" mall store here) is no Read more:behaviors
naj-oleari shoes 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I've already mentioned Naj-Oleari before, a brand that never made it in the States, but that was the biggest thing back in the 80s, in Italy.And guess who lived in Italy back in the 80s? Yes, yours truly. And like every teenager girl back then, I had a passion for Naj-Oleari.We had Naj-Oleari pens, pencils, headbands, gloves, backpacks, sweaters, bathing suits, earrings... you name it, they made it. They were the cutest accessories you could wish for, in the sweetest colors, with tiny patterns repeated across the fabric: rabbits, fruits, flowers...But the 90s came, and when those teenagers grew up, Naj-Oleari started to fade. The only products they sold were make-up and perfumes, and it got harder and harder to find anything else.Now every time I go back to Italy, I always look for something Naj-Oleari, and the time before last I was very lucky and found a light blue denim handbag with pink fleece lining. The cutest thing!Unfortunately, on my last visit, the lady at a school supplies Read more:shoes
how to fix a bad hair day 1970-01-01 00:59:59 We all have bad hair days, those days when you try flipping your bangs to the left, and two seconds later the hair goes back to the right, leaving you with a part in the middle. But you haven't worn your hair parted in the middle since 2002, so why does your hair suddenly remember that style?I have no idea.Sometimes hair does that, for absolutely no reason, at least not an obvious one. While we can only speculate on the cause of a bad hair day, I think it's more productive to concentrate on how to fix it:Problem: Your hair is naturally wavy and you usually blow dry it straight. Today it's not cooperating and now it's all frizzy.Solution: At this point, stop the heat. If the frizz is really bad, wet your hair again and start over. While your hair is still wet, apply an anti-frizz product (very little, otherwise your hair will get greasy), and wait until your hair is almost dry before you blow dry it again. Finish styling with a flat iron as it helps tame the frizz and adds shine to
wish list - winter 2006 1970-01-01 00:59:59 If you had unlimited cash to spend on accessories, what would your picks be today?My list:a pair of leather bootsa sparkling watcha fast caran adorable braceleta fancy braa furry bag and the cutest accessory ever!For a total of about $7,000,000 :) Read more:winter
fashion in the second life 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Enjoy Second Life's Fashion ShowIf you don't know about Second Life yet, you will soon, I promise. Second Life is an online, 3D virtual world/game, where people can have a "second life" and pratically do everything they do in their real life: talk to people, buy things, build a house, get a tattoo, attend a conference...Think of the Sims, with the difference that every person/avatar in the game is a real person playing just like you. The craziest thing is that Second Life has its own currency, LindeX, and you spend real money in the game, for example, to buy new clothes. Fashion, in fact, is just as important in your second life, as it is in your first. And the real world is taking notice:The British firm Rivers Run Red is working with "real life" fashion firms inside Second Life to create new designs.American Apparel is the first "real life" retailer that has opened up a store in this virtual world, and will offer 20 styles of their signature logo-free casual wear. And with more tha
leather, leopard and fur 1970-01-01 00:59:59 You know the saying "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue"?This winter the saying goes "something leather, something leopard, something fur".If you want to try something new or spice up your wardrobe with just few additions, buy something leather, or something leopard, or something fur.Leather is very easy to pick:a pair of boots, brown for a refreshing change, with a bit of a biker chick look to it, but not too much.a nice jacket, to go with the boots.Be sure to pick fine leather, invest in a good quality piece, don't buy cheap leather, because that's exactly what it will look like.If you spend wisely, you will have a piece that will last you a long time.Proper care is important to protect the leather, remember to clean, condition and waterproof your garnment.Of all the animal prints, leopard is the easiest to wear. Or maybe it's just the one I prefer. Animal prints have been around for quite a while now, and they're here to stay.So if you're looking f
street fashion - pepto pink 1970-01-01 00:59:59 You will never lose your grandmother again!Dress her up, head to toe, in a bright shade of pink, and you will be able to spot her from miles away.Alzheimer's, smheimers.Everyone will help you look for sweet pepto lady.relieves:heartburnindigestionupset stomachnauseadiarrheaside effects:sore eyes, really, really, really sore eyes
shopping in italy 1970-01-01 00:59:59 So you've finally booked your trip to Italy, Via Condotti and Via Montenapoleone are waiting for you, and you're not going to let the language barrier stop you from an unforgettable shopping experience.There are three ways to handle the situation:The easy way:If you don't speak a word of Italian, and they don't speak a word of English, just point with your finger and take out your credit card. ;)The lucky way:You find a sales associate that speaks English.The hard way:You learn some Italian!Good Morning!Buon Giorno!Good EveningBuona SeraI'm looking for...Starei cercando...How much is this hat?Quanto costa questo cappello?Can you please get me a (small, medium, large) size?Mi puo' prendere la taglia (small, media, large), per favore?::yes, they will understand small and large::Do you have this (shirt, skirt...) in blue?Ha questa (camicia, gonna...) in blu?RedRossoGreenVerde YellowGialloBlackNeroPurpleViolaWhiteBiancoPinkRosaOrangeArancioneTanBeigeGrayGrigioCan I try this dress on?
lucky shops 2006 1970-01-01 00:59:59 What:35 different retailers, 30% to 70% off.Jimmy Choo, Chloe, Ferragamo...Manolo and Prada shoes from $50.Vintage Chanel and Dior.Collectible pieces donated by celebrities.Where:New York CityWhy:Portion of the proceed will be donated to Baby Buggy, a non-profit organization providing New York's families with clothing and necessary products for their infants.How Much:Regular admission tickets: Nov. 10th, 11am-7pm - $40 in advance, $50 at the doorVIP tickets: Nov. 9, 4-8pm - $300For more info:Lucky Shops 2006 Read more:lucky
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is that bag really worth it? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I remember the days when I used to want a Marc Jacobs bag, and the price tag was just too high for me: eight hundred dollars. It was so expensive, but oh-so-cute! It had small front pockets perfect for my phone and my keys and it came in so many colors, I wasn't sure if I wanted one in mint or one in brown... but $800? I couldn't afford an $800 bag, but I couldn't make myself stop wanting one.So I decided to become pro-active about it. I was going to work harder, make more money, find a better job if necessary...whatever it took.And I did all that. But when I was finally able to afford the bag (well, not really afford it, but at least able to save for it), something inside me had changed.Actually, two things changed: Marc Jacobs bags were now priced $1,000 and up, and my desire for one had vanished. Now that I had the money to buy one, I just couldn't.Something was stopping me from dropping $1,000 on a bag. Mostly it was the $1,000, and all the other things I could have spent it on
patterns disaster 1970-01-01 00:59:59 This shot is not very clear, but I was trying to take a picture as quickly as I could, without getting into any trouble...Hopefully this girl won't mind if we take some advice from her fashion choices:You shouldn't mix and match everything in your closet.You shouldn't get dressed in the dark.You shouldn't match colors and ignore patterns.You shouldn't match patterns and ignore colors.I am not here to say mean things about anybody (there are better blogs out there for that), but this girl really needs some help.A multicolored striped sweater, a multicolored (different colors, mind you) striped scarf, red checkered stockings, denim skirt, white leg warmers, a green bandana and a weird looking backpack... I mean, is it really hard to see that it doesn't look right, or is it just me?
holiday party dresses from forever 21 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Unbelievable but true! You can actually spend less than $100, no wait, less than $30 for a party dress! This is such good news... I still haven't found a dress, but looking around I was very surprised to find Forever 21 carrying so many different styles of dresses, and at what price. Where have I been? To tell you the truth, I don't really browse the store, but only because I think it caters to a younger crowd...But these dresses are such a good deal.Of course, keep in mind that you are spending $30 on a dress, so don't expect an amazing dress, but if you don't really want to spend a lot of money (and especially if you are young), you should definitely take a look:A simple halter dress.It looks like it sparkles.Something similar, but more elegant in feel.Maybe red satin? Here's a tiny black dress.A knee high satin halter dress.If you want to try something different, how about something more colorful with prints?Or something more sophisticated?If yours is a party with friends, you
10 things i hate about fashion 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Here I go ranting about fashion again.It must make you wonder if I really like fashion, or if this blog is just a practical joke... well, let me assure you that I do love fashion, but, I also like to create some sort of balance in here, so that after so many posts about how beautiful a dress is, or how blue and brown don't go together, I can also poke some fun or even throw a tantrum at the amazing world of fashion. Why keep it boring?So here are the 10 things
I hate about fashion:1 - How it has filled our closets with stuff that doesn't fit us.We buy a bikini even though we don't feel comfortable wearing one; we buy skinny pants because they're in style, even though we are far from skinny, and then we go on mad diets to make it all fit. Which brings me to the next point:2 - How it affects our body image and contributes to eating disorders.This is nothing new. All these perfectly created models on the runway and on the covers of magazines have affected many girls' self-esteem, and
new york bans trans-fats 1970-01-01 00:59:59 In other New York news, we are banning TRANS-FATS!Restaurants across New York City will have a July 2008 deadline to ban all trans
-fats from their kitchens.I'm not sure if I am happy about it... but I guess it is a step in the right direction (of a healthier lifestyle).Restaurants owners are definitely not too happy about the ban, since now they need to find substitutes that won't alter the taste of their menu, nor their costs. How will they do it? And the most important question: what will my french fries taste like?I know many people are furious with the government telling them what to eat and what not, and I can understand that, but my thinking is still clouded by the possibility of not being able to enjoy crispy fries ever again. Well, without having to get in a car and skip town, that is.We'll just have to wait and see (taste).Oh, and how is this related to fashion? Easy! No trans-fats on your plate = less trans-fats showing under your clothes!
holiday party dresses from barbie 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I love holiday parties!I have one on December 15th, and I think it's time to start looking for a new dress.The key when shopping for a party dress is to be aware of the dress code.If it's a family party, there is nothing to worry about, you can pretty much wear anything you like. Of course, always try to look nice, and somewhat elegant. Don't show up in jeans, unless you are 16.If it's a friend's party, then make sure you know if it's casual or more formal and pick your dress accordingly.Today, to help us in our window shopping, a special guest and a fashion icon: Barbie.For a friend's party she would look for something like this.A short black dress never fails.It's elegant, but it doesn't look like you're trying too hard. It can be fun, sexy, flirty, or just simple and classy. You decide.Or if you want to buy pieces that you can reuse often, look into separates.A pencil skirt, in a festive color like red, paired with an elegant shirt or top.Barbie suggests animal prints.If t
christmas wish list 1970-01-01 00:59:59 This post is going to be an on-going project: a "Christmas Wish List".I will update it regularly until the end of the holiday season.I doubt I will receive anything from it, as I have a tendency of shooting for the stars and the unaffordable, but a girl can dream.SONY 32" BRAVIA S-SERIES LCD HDTVI have always wanted one of those flat screen panels you hang on a wall... it just doesn't get any more stylish than that.With the help of a techie friend, we narrowed the selection down to this baby. Beautiful and affordable (well, kind of).__________________________MOTORAZR V3m REDIt's time to get a new phone.From the sale of each phone, $17 is donated to help fight AIDS in Africa.The V3m is only available in the US.In the UK look for the MOTO SLVRA £10 donation for every phone sold, and an on-going contribution of 5% of the user's monthly phone bill.Read it about it here__________________________ The Hug ShirtSuch a cool invention! :)This shirt lets your loved ones send you a long distan Read more:christmas wish
it's not all about fashion 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I'm not sure if fashion is more of a primitive trait or an instinct; the fact remains that since the beginning of time fashion has been used as a tool to better define one's self in front of others.As a visual aid, as a portal into the profound, and invisible, realms of the soul.As an unspoken message.Colors, fabrics, symbols... everything had a meaning, and a deeper significance. Fashion showcased membership to a social class, religious beliefs, even ownership.Today things are different. Fashion exists for the sake of fashion. The presence of a message is not crucial anymore. And there is nothing wrong with that. But when you strip a woman of her fancy clothes and her expensive shoes and you're left with nothing, that's when there is a problem.Fashion used to convey our message, it now speaks for us.There is something to be said about the fact that we focus so much on the one accessory that is completely removed from our body: a handbag. It's the easiest way to remove attention f
juicy (basse) couture 1970-01-01 00:59:59 This is the story of two women, Fluffy & Fluffy, who started a company selling maternity jeans, and then fancy sweat suits, and when they realized that people were willing to pay $200 for jogging gear, they got really greedy and lost their minds.I blame, in part, JLo.It's her fault people started wearing velour tracksuit on red carpets, to restaurants, to video shoots, to parties, on dates...I think it was her "a$$" that sold the pants.I am ok with Juicy and the sweats and all, and I even own a Juicy t-shirt that cost me $50, and that years later is still in great shape: definitely good quality cotton.But how did a line of maternity jeans turn itself into couture?Nobody really wears the sweats anymore, so now Juicy sells cashmere sweaters for $450!I thought Juicy was about fancy casual wear.Like their cord charm bracelets.Instead they keep pushing the envelope, adding one more couture to their couture name (can you say insecure?), and try to sell these weird looking bags for $795!Who
happy thanksgiving day 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Happy Thanksgiving Day!Enjoy your day with your family and save your energy for tomorrow...BLACK FRIDAY!If you're anything like me, you will stay away from over-crowded stores and crazy women stepping on each other. I love shopping, but I hate the madness associated with it, sometimes.So here's the best part: online shopping!
breaking up is hard to do 1970-01-01 00:59:59 So I guess it's that time of the year, when you know, "ya gotta break up with your boyfriend". I mean Britney just did, and so did Reese...So what do we wear to our own pity party?First few weeks:You should start with an eye sore like this.These pajamas should have enough prints and colors to keep anybody at a safe distance from you, and leave you enough alone time to mourn and heal.This will help you realize who your real friends are (the ones that stick around even if you're wearing something like this, and that understand your mood swings).When you start to feel a little better you can slip into something with a positive message:Drink Coca~Cola.That's probably as positive as you can get, but don't worry, it will get better.And for the day when you think you are ready to get your head out of the house again, you can start throwing the garbage out in something like this.It spells break up still, but it's clearly a step in the right direction.Don't forget the ice-creamAnd a dozen
organizing your closet 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Your closet gives out more clues about yourself than you think: it's a small, private and personal space that doesn't need to follow the "rules of appearance" all the other rooms are subjected to. Because if this, your closet can sometimes give glimpses of your soul.A messy closet in an otherwise clean house, for example, could be a sign of an extremely busy mother of three. While this is a pretty normal scenario, the same messy closet in a clean apartment of a single woman, could be an indication of some kind of turmoil.If you don't believe a closet could be so significant, think about what happens when you visit people's new houses: they give you a tour of the new place, they show you every room, the living room, the kitchen, they even show you the bathroom, but they rarely open closet doors for you to take a peak inside. Because there is not much to see, you might say, and you're right, but I also think it's because the closet is a sacred space.It's the place where you hide Read more:organizing
christmas wish list 1970-01-01 00:59:59 This post is going to be an on-going project: a "Christmas Wish List".I will update it regularly until the end of the holiday season.I doubt I will receive anything from it, as I have a tendency of shooting for the stars and the unaffordable, but a girl can dream.COACH TORREE BOOTSI love these boots by Coach. It doesn't look like Coach sells them anymore, but you can find them at some department stores or maybe on eBay. I think they're called Torree boots.__________________________SONY 32" BRAVIA S-SERIES LCD HDTVI have always wanted one of those flat screen panels you hang on a wall... it just doesn't get any more stylish than that.With the help of a techie friend, we narrowed the selection down to this baby. Beautiful and affordable (well, kind of).__________________________MOTORAZR V3m REDIt's time to get a new phone.From the sale of each phone, $17 is donated to help fight AIDS in Africa.The V3m is only available in the US.In the UK look for the MOTO SLVRA £10 donation for eve Read more:christmas wish
hair updo - winter 2006 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Now that you've found the dress for your upcoming holiday party (I still haven't, can you believe it?), what are you going to do with you hair?This year's updos styles:Soft and romantic, with side swept bangs.Sleek and sophisticated.Sexy and fun.Elegant.Messy and casual, but still an updo.Perfect.If you want to pull your hair up, but you don't want to go for a full-blown updo, try one of these half-updo variations:A high ponytail, with a headband that gives it a more polished look.Half up, half down with some ringlets in the back, and of course bangs.It looks good on curly hair.On straight hair.And on wavy hair.You can find some DIY styling tips here. Read more:winter
holiday party dresses - part 3! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 No dress yet. I'm starting to panic.Today I tried this Jovani dress on and it was love at first sight, except for the price: $450!It felt so silky and smooth, and even the color looked perfect on me, but unfortunately my budget stopped me from taking it home.So I went home and continued torturing myself on the Jovani website.They have dresses for everybody, no matter your taste. They have beautiful dresses and some pretty horrible ones!Some other dresses from their websiteYou can definitely find something for your party at jovani.com and if you look on the right column, there is a "Where to Buy" link, so you can find a store close to you that sells Jovani.
body image 1970-01-01 00:59:59 You see them more and more now: a model way too skinny, some actress wasting away in her clothes, the girl next-door looking slimmer and slimmer every day... images that are becoming the norm, sign of a trend spinning out of control, like never before.Some people like to blame it on fashion, because of the deceitful portrayals on magazine covers, the perfect bodies of models, the airbrushing that turns already good looking women into goddesses.And the standard is set so high for us mere mortals, that nobody can ever be happy. It's a losing battle.I understand the feeling of looking at yourself and hating every inch of your body. I've had extra pounds on, and I've been underweight, I've seen both sides of the scale, and I know that they are both very painful. But is there a happy medium? There is. It's hard to achieve, and even harder to maintain, and it requires a lot of love for yourself.And it doesn't happen only at 5'8" and 130lbs. If that were the case, at 5'2" I would be d
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