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The Ritz-Carlton opens its first hotel in Saudi Arabia

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents The Ritz-Carlton opens its first hotel in Saudi Arabia.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n1UrfTQJJeE/Tq8ucW29tgI/AAAAAAAAVFQ/edq3ci0lKYU/s1600/saudi-arabia-ritz-carlton-hotel-lobby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n1UrfTQJJeE/Tq8ucW29tgI/AAAAAAAAVFQ/edq3ci0lKYU/s1600/saudi-arabia-ritz-carlton-hotel-lobby.jpg" /></a></div> The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company will open its first hotel in Saudi Arabia, The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh on October 24.<br /><br />The palatial hotel, with 493 rooms and suites, is situated next to the Diplomatic Quarter and adjacent to the King Abdul Aziz Convention Centre.<br /><br />The hotel’s stately architecture is modeled on traditional palaces with ochre facades blending gracefully with the verdant landscape of the gardens.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3zM4TNIpP5M/Tq8unGBiSXI/AAAAAAAAVFY/mOK7g5Rh6-Y/s1600/Ritz-Carlton-Riyadh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3zM4TNIpP5M/Tq8unGBiSXI/AAAAAAAAVFY/mOK7g5Rh6-Y/s1600/Ritz-Carlton-Riyadh.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Remarkable features include 49 lavish and exquisitely appointed two-bedroom Royal Suites each measuring more than 430 square meters (4,630 square feet,) and 50 two-bedroom Executive Suites at 104 square meters (1,120 square feet).<br /><br />All guestrooms and suites are elegantly styled using the vibrant colors and ethnic textures of the region, with subtle touches reflecting the Kingdom’s Arabic heritage.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jqViVjAaaJg/Tq8ux--C3gI/AAAAAAAAVFg/6kBDDJp4Fiw/s1600/Ritz-Carlton-Riyadh-Indoor-Pool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jqViVjAaaJg/Tq8ux--C3gI/AAAAAAAAVFg/6kBDDJp4Fiw/s1600/Ritz-Carlton-Riyadh-Indoor-Pool.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Native palms, 600-year old olive trees from Lebanon, and water fountains abound on the property, providing an oasis of serenity amidst the city centre.<br /><br />The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC of Chevy Chase, Maryland, currently operates 76 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VMlczeeLXS2qwQjwPaHb_8XcPPdXYX20pK0-Q5rDPKfynn6jKz9a5frOkfUdPB-900RswUiA4pxHJwpUE29UnutiZg8NQ95IL2R0qBiO7xHos-s3Y1KonhAAEKMiPt4ur9w26EFfXdE/s1600/Ritz-Carlton-Saudi-Arabia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6VMlczeeLXS2qwQjwPaHb_8XcPPdXYX20pK0-Q5rDPKfynn6jKz9a5frOkfUdPB-900RswUiA4pxHJwpUE29UnutiZg8NQ95IL2R0qBiO7xHos-s3Y1KonhAAEKMiPt4ur9w26EFfXdE/s1600/Ritz-Carlton-Saudi-Arabia.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Similar Posts:</b>           </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/09/paris-hotel-rates-on-rise.html">Paris hotel rates on the rise</a>  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/09/banyan-tree-opens-macau-resort.html">Banyan Tree opens Macau resort</a>  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/08/aman-resorts-for-sale.html">Aman Resorts for sale</a>  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/08/marriott-to-build-new-yorks-tallest.html">Marriott to build New York’s tallest hotel</a>  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/08/worlds-biggest-best-western-opens-in.html">World’s Biggest Best Western Opens in Russia</a>  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/08/w-hotels-brings-superstar-djs-around.html">W Hotels brings superstar DJs around the world</a>   </div><br /><b>Save and share The Ritz-Carlton opens its first hotel in Saudi Arabia</b><br /><br />To share this post with your family and friends? Click the button below to send them an email or save this to your favorite social network.

The Ritz-Carlton opens its first hotel in Saudi Arabia

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents The Ritz-Carlton opens its first hotel in Saudi Arabia. The Ritz-Carlton ...

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Dolce & Gabbana Jewelry Fall 2011

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Dolce & Gabbana Jewelry Fall 2011.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-96I7EGRxyBI/Tq8tD-XIW2I/AAAAAAAAVFI/GfGbx42yUow/s1600/Bianca-Balti.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-96I7EGRxyBI/Tq8tD-XIW2I/AAAAAAAAVFI/GfGbx42yUow/s1600/Bianca-Balti.jpg" /></a></div>  <br />Bianca Balti stars in the fall 2011 Dolce & Gabbana jewelry advertisements lensed by Giampaolo Sgura.<br /><br /><b>Similar Posts:</b>  <br /><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/10/diors-animated-film-mise-en-dior.html">Dior’s Animated Film “Mise en Dior”</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/09/tiffany-co-fall-2011-campaign.html">Tiffany & Co. Fall 2011 Campaign</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/08/christy-turlington-models-jewelry-for.html">Christy Turlington models jewelry for Louis Vuitton</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/06/fabulous-glamour-jewelry-and-luxury.html">Fabulous Glamour Jewelry and Luxury Fashions</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/06/lace-wedding-dress-is-always-in-fashion.html">Lace wedding Dress is always in Fashion</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/05/rare-pink-diamond-fetches-108-million.html">Rare pink diamond fetches $10.8 million</a> <br /><br /><b>Save and share Dolce & Gabbana Jewelry Fall 2011</b><br /><br />To share this post with your family and friends? Click the button below to send them an email or save this to your favorite social network.

Dolce & Gabbana Jewelry Fall 2011

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Dolce & Gabbana Jewelry Fall 2011. Bianca Balti stars in the fall 20...

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Buy an island near Venice for $28 Million

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Buy an island near Venice for $28 Million.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q_JJsLn7eq0/Tq8rqzv1mFI/AAAAAAAAVFA/ebCC61B-QtY/s1600/venice-island.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q_JJsLn7eq0/Tq8rqzv1mFI/AAAAAAAAVFA/ebCC61B-QtY/s1600/venice-island.jpg" /></a></div>  <br />San Spirito Island, situated in a lagoon that is a ten-minute boat ride to Venice’s San Marco Square, is now for sale with an asking price of €28 million.<br /><br />The private island has 3,500 square meters of existing historical structures and the potential of an additional 4,500 square meters of new construction.<br /><br />“The island could become the location of a prestigious hotel or could see the realisation of luxury residential units.”<br /><br />“Investors have the unique chance to customise an island to their own needs,’ said Massimo Saporito, head of Investment Services for Colliers International in Italy.<br /><br />“Furthermore, the local real estate market is dealing extremely well with the economic instability thanks to a solid demand for high end properties,” he added.<br /><br />Source: www.Propgoluxury.com<br /><br /><b>Similar Posts:</b><br /><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/08/malibu-mansion-poised-to-set-record-at.html">Malibu mansion poised to set record at US auction</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/06/french-consuls-hong-kong-home-fetches.html">French consul’s Hong Kong home fetches $75m</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/04/zurich-real-estate-heart-of-sovereignty.html">Zürich Real Estate – Heart of Sovereignty</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/04/elite-real-estate-way-to-acquire-luxury.html">Elite Real Estate – The Way to Acquire Luxury Residence</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/04/malibu-real-estate-luxury-investments.html">Malibu Real Estate – Luxury Investments</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/04/us-elite-property-investments-to-heaven.html">US Elite Property – Investments To Heaven On Earth</a> <br /><br /><b>Save and share Buy an island near Venice for $28 Million</b><br /><br />To share this post with your family and friends? Click the button below to send them an email or save this to your favorite social network.

Buy an island near Venice for $28 Million

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Buy an island near Venice for $28 Million. San Spirito Island, situated ...

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Prada Resort 2012 Campaign

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Prada Resort 2012 Campaign.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh61Bu7l6cuOEt0ARTDDfk6QDCHVYNQIQiJ2s8_oaLHHIHsVgYrrBXD4L7EI-ZGeG5RAR_zwYNMyc3WrxPnM1KoGxR20lLZQB-q2_bDDc7wY5S959zTgaBvM5t62pdSiTu6wRVk4pfd5dg/s1600/Lea-Seydoux-Prada-Resort-clutch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh61Bu7l6cuOEt0ARTDDfk6QDCHVYNQIQiJ2s8_oaLHHIHsVgYrrBXD4L7EI-ZGeG5RAR_zwYNMyc3WrxPnM1KoGxR20lLZQB-q2_bDDc7wY5S959zTgaBvM5t62pdSiTu6wRVk4pfd5dg/s1600/Lea-Seydoux-Prada-Resort-clutch.jpg" /></a></div>  <br />The resort 2012 campaign from Prada enlists French actress and model Léa Seydoux for a romantically dark series of images lensed by Steven Meisel.<br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC-47HGtkxyC_Js3dG55t7dOmiQ_aBvAyf7e2uo3t60uqBWGnb4TEYFcwqyTCNjn4odhWPdKB5OnzvN5IC0pp-W1So04JTDkKE5RqOpkrFo5U0rj8l6Np4gB12eZJtBk28oTdeGlfPcZo/s1600/Lea-Seydoux-Prada-Resort.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC-47HGtkxyC_Js3dG55t7dOmiQ_aBvAyf7e2uo3t60uqBWGnb4TEYFcwqyTCNjn4odhWPdKB5OnzvN5IC0pp-W1So04JTDkKE5RqOpkrFo5U0rj8l6Np4gB12eZJtBk28oTdeGlfPcZo/s1600/Lea-Seydoux-Prada-Resort.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3HTwSaiQY7y_XXE81j9ntG91DDPknXSCuzSn4aueLrh5RnXwJenK_yuFtwOAwX8yMmpT66f11cu9ucbR-7KRn2l7OJbH-mzc60E9LGeO_q2jZQ4MhwqlEyH7JHN-f5zF3WaavkX0I6Q/s1600/Lea-Seydoux-Prada-Resort-2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3HTwSaiQY7y_XXE81j9ntG91DDPknXSCuzSn4aueLrh5RnXwJenK_yuFtwOAwX8yMmpT66f11cu9ucbR-7KRn2l7OJbH-mzc60E9LGeO_q2jZQ4MhwqlEyH7JHN-f5zF3WaavkX0I6Q/s1600/Lea-Seydoux-Prada-Resort-2012.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTQEVOewWFyuO5VRarm_qq0POinuJR3pbomulzOHCTHUuIBRgWj28WitqnDuqkJIgWMtnxYSZNUDzR0N34Z5qUHUPM1qa4zUrhnygItOKUv-USCIVxknUQ904t1i_bdBpoxF2AoEzK4M/s1600/Lea-Seydoux-Prada-Resort-Campaign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzTQEVOewWFyuO5VRarm_qq0POinuJR3pbomulzOHCTHUuIBRgWj28WitqnDuqkJIgWMtnxYSZNUDzR0N34Z5qUHUPM1qa4zUrhnygItOKUv-USCIVxknUQ904t1i_bdBpoxF2AoEzK4M/s1600/Lea-Seydoux-Prada-Resort-Campaign.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk9ETRfYcCTvmbcnnkzB40MIRm2eEspKTEC9wMt-68ceAfD_-n7pXaOOH3pGY5o_xL7S-O4tuPGKJPJyG4TPhI2UJgU3s25Aaau1cSqCQYNWzaqVqI4dIwncVytK_VTYCzs4UGGD-tGIc/s1600/Prada-Resort-2012-ad-Campaign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk9ETRfYcCTvmbcnnkzB40MIRm2eEspKTEC9wMt-68ceAfD_-n7pXaOOH3pGY5o_xL7S-O4tuPGKJPJyG4TPhI2UJgU3s25Aaau1cSqCQYNWzaqVqI4dIwncVytK_VTYCzs4UGGD-tGIc/s1600/Prada-Resort-2012-ad-Campaign.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAQsOQsQAwNLEyY8fK5VfScVu3n6rxtvSrBfLyQH7ranR2AzTqrKcf3_e10KF80d4MjLpdvr50mJqSqKYJjSEdTqfchyphenhyphen4rsRRhsDUw72s4siQDuusvPGb1IMIUwOvzG-Qvmj4WTOpkE4/s1600/Prada-Resort-2012-Campaign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLAQsOQsQAwNLEyY8fK5VfScVu3n6rxtvSrBfLyQH7ranR2AzTqrKcf3_e10KF80d4MjLpdvr50mJqSqKYJjSEdTqfchyphenhyphen4rsRRhsDUw72s4siQDuusvPGb1IMIUwOvzG-Qvmj4WTOpkE4/s1600/Prada-Resort-2012-Campaign.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><b>Similar Posts:</b><br /><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/09/old-luxury-handbags-get-new-life-in.html">Old luxury handbags get new life in Hong Kong</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/08/victoria-beckham-designs-handbag-for.html">Victoria Beckham designs handbag for Selfridge</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/05/chanel-launches-new-boy-bag-collection.html">Chanel Launches New Boy Bag Collection</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/05/marc-jacobs-delray-pailette-embellished.html">Marc Jacobs Delray Pailette-Embellished Bag, Handbag of the Day</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/04/furoshiki-bag-japanese-trend.html">Furoshiki Bag – Japanese Trend</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/04/women-handbags-from-sacks-to-clutches.html">Women Handbags – From Sacks to Clutches</a><br /><br /><b>Save and share Prada Resort 2012 Campaign</b><br /><br />To share this post with your family and friends? 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Prada Resort 2012 Campaign

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Prada Resort 2012 Campaign. The resort 2012 campaign from Prada enlists ...

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Steve Jobs’ Unfinished Feadship Superyacht

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Steve Jobs’ Unfinished Feadship Superyacht.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-euqydJL2mU4/Tq8nfuy0_fI/AAAAAAAAVEA/Vj_LBBvLLTI/s1600/Feadship-Breathe-concept-yacht.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-euqydJL2mU4/Tq8nfuy0_fI/AAAAAAAAVEA/Vj_LBBvLLTI/s1600/Feadship-Breathe-concept-yacht.jpg" /></a></div>  <br />Steve Jobs was designing his own Feadship superyacht at the time of his death. The vessel had been in development since 2009.<br /><br />The design is said to be sleek and minimalist, naturally, with 40-foot-long glass walls and was to be built at Feadship’s facility in the Netherlands.<br /><br />“Sometimes, word gets out about one of our yachts,” Feadship tells Super Yacht News regarding the report.<br /><br />“We often build for captains of industry, royalty and other leading individuals. Understandably, our clients value their privacy greatly and consequently we never discuss our owners’ identity. We choose not to comment.”<br /><br />So what would Job’s yacht look like? Feadship’s Breathe concept, first unveiled at the Monaco Boat Show last year, is probably a good indication.<br /><br />Drawing inspiration from biomimicry, which imitates forms found in nature, it is one of the most radical Feadhsip designs to date.<br /><br />Via Jameslist.com<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0ArJFVCv_c/Tq8nqIcMtEI/AAAAAAAAVEI/JjMOjlQb07k/s1600/Feadship-Breathe-concept.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0ArJFVCv_c/Tq8nqIcMtEI/AAAAAAAAVEI/JjMOjlQb07k/s1600/Feadship-Breathe-concept.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><b>Similar Posts:</b><br /><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/10/quinta-essentia-superyacht.html">Quinta Essentia Superyacht</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/08/prince-al-waleed-takes-abramovichs.html">Prince Al Waleed takes Abramovich’s parking spot</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/06/ss-delphine-luxury-yacht.html">SS Delphine Luxury Yacht</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/06/bransons-necker-belle-sets-bvi-regatta.html">Branson’s Necker Belle Sets BVI Regatta Record</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/05/londons-sightseeing-boats-get-pre.html">London’s sightseeing boats get pre-Olympic upgrade</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/05/boating-princess-tide.html">Boating: The Princess Tide</a><br /><br /><b>  Save and share Steve Jobs’ Unfinished Feadship Superyacht</b><br /><br />To share this post with your family and friends? Click the button below to send them an email or save this to your favorite social network.

Steve Jobs’ Unfinished Feadship Superyacht

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Steve Jobs’ Unfinished Feadship Superyacht. Steve Jobs was designing his...

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The Airbus A320 Prestige by Comlux

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents The Airbus A320 Prestige by Comlux.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFw1tSrmfbkcS1v-e4P8Qfh1_Chwt7a4fstQAozru74Du4TUUzHKlACebBLr2Dfz7m6IZL8uK_PnaPu4Feu4YZ1LfdaNxr0sTQLUYnyhrPtiQQ2sEMPyr9eIugYUAEWaVxb761gdIH6VA/s1600/Airbus-A320-Prestige.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFw1tSrmfbkcS1v-e4P8Qfh1_Chwt7a4fstQAozru74Du4TUUzHKlACebBLr2Dfz7m6IZL8uK_PnaPu4Feu4YZ1LfdaNxr0sTQLUYnyhrPtiQQ2sEMPyr9eIugYUAEWaVxb761gdIH6VA/s1600/Airbus-A320-Prestige.jpg" /></a></div>  <br />Comlux, a charter company based in Zurich, unveiled its latest custom-fitted ultra-luxury jet, an Airbus A320 Prestige suitable for up to 19 passengers.<br /><br />Top-quality, exclusive materials were used throughout, with a natural color palette that echoes the sand and sky of the desert.<br /><br />The main room offers a VIP lounge with L shaped divan, two club seats and a large dining table for 6 guests.<br /><br />A fully private compartment offers either a cozy lounge for the day or a large double bed for the night. A dedicated bathroom with shower completes the private lounge.<br /><br />The plane has ample seating for members of a VIP’s travelling entourage. It also has a large cargo belly, allowing transportation of large amounts of luggage.<br /><br />This A320 is equipped with the latest technologies such as GSM, new touch screens, mood-lighting, wifi internet access and iPod/iPhone.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFG_AL7Q9wPedOWp91G9O303lRt7rL4Nbfm2tB63_a-8mRPD9jIBugSBCCmfIAssb84Xy5f-TtG0qI-LcFclQjUXipJDgsfXK_LICnFmJp7EDQn9B7hWs6DHiMlisrs-bFmapyfgIDHpc/s1600/Airbus-A320-Prestige-comlux.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFG_AL7Q9wPedOWp91G9O303lRt7rL4Nbfm2tB63_a-8mRPD9jIBugSBCCmfIAssb84Xy5f-TtG0qI-LcFclQjUXipJDgsfXK_LICnFmJp7EDQn9B7hWs6DHiMlisrs-bFmapyfgIDHpc/s1600/Airbus-A320-Prestige-comlux.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">From www.luxuo.com</div><div style="text-align: left;">  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Similar Posts:</b>        </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/09/luxe-travel-guides-downsize-for.html">Luxe travel guides downsize for families</a>  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/09/qantas-in-world-first-tablet-trial.html">Qantas in ‘world-first’ tablet trial</a>  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/08/city-guide-publisher-launches-luxury.html">City guide publisher launches luxury box set</a>  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/08/inside-korean-airs-new-airbus-a380.html">Inside Korean Air’s new Airbus A380</a>  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/08/norwegian-hosts-first-twitter-themed.html">Norwegian Hosts First Twitter-Themed Cruise</a>  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/07/abu-dhabi-posts-record-tourist-results.html">Abu Dhabi posts record tourist results</a>   </div><br /><b>   Save and share The Airbus A320 Prestige by Comlux</b><br /><br />To share this post with your family and friends? Click the button below to send them an email or save this to your favorite social network.

The Airbus A320 Prestige by Comlux

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents The Airbus A320 Prestige by Comlux. Comlux, a charter company based in Z...

3:52 PM

Tuesday Thrills - Jessica Simpson Shoes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jessica Simpson may have gained fame due to her magnetic singing voice, but these days, it's her fashion line, the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Jessica Simpson Collection </i>that's receiving all the attention.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Jessica began with a successful range of shoes, which grew into an entire fashion franchise, expanding to handbags, accessories, clothing, luggage and fragrances. It's her shoe line that I am most impressed by. Her trendy pairs of heels are modeled on high-fashion designs, at a price that is affordable and accessible. Her fashion-forward footwear is distinctively charismatic, serving up bold colours, geometric designs, sexy silhouettes and the essential stacked platform heel. These are a few pairs from her current collection that I'm smitten with...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgidE3vKR5y_XDwcxypwWaR2NPZtH_-jxZlDZ1RPa3JSBte9BjEr739fXTp7caUUD09YraJkf69BveSEJBRBx4oA5ZW0ni-j7OVOWUTSSffnjZCSgptR8K4yep3tqHzOhS-Pigtpsup3b0M/s1600/jess1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgidE3vKR5y_XDwcxypwWaR2NPZtH_-jxZlDZ1RPa3JSBte9BjEr739fXTp7caUUD09YraJkf69BveSEJBRBx4oA5ZW0ni-j7OVOWUTSSffnjZCSgptR8K4yep3tqHzOhS-Pigtpsup3b0M/s640/jess1.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;">1. <i>Rhys </i>in Tawny Blush, featuring a mustard platform heel. $89 or R697</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Match</i> in Burnt Sienna. Shades of autumn with leather criss cross trim. $98 or R767</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <i>Elso</i> in Dusty Taupe Hibiscus. A coral & nude T-strap sandal. $89</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. <i>Princess</i> in Cranberry. Tri-coloured slingback. $89</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. <i>Vadio</i> in DP Purple. Vibrant in hot pink, yellow, purple & black. $98</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. <i>Astor</i> in Hot Fuchsia. Gorgeous pink slingback. $79 or R619</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. <i>Waleo</i> in electric Blue Violet suede. $89</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. <i>Ely</i> in Jungle Green. Suede colour block Mary Jane sandal. R98</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">9. <i>Bendie</i> in Blue Violet, with hot pink ankle strap, and turquoise platform. $89</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6uqNH2xw9XOYnU7zSewCCId7AnkvE_777bH9Ug6JFK0Ejg0HAJzYILNy-0DkZRnLYsIffZFgdPvEGBdbEwZq0bzwfW6X-mwxp8xw3fCwuWhOedGvD0oQsBExUzYHwqVCWnows1SJxPz1/s1600/jess2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb6uqNH2xw9XOYnU7zSewCCId7AnkvE_777bH9Ug6JFK0Ejg0HAJzYILNy-0DkZRnLYsIffZFgdPvEGBdbEwZq0bzwfW6X-mwxp8xw3fCwuWhOedGvD0oQsBExUzYHwqVCWnows1SJxPz1/s640/jess2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. <i>Para</i> in Houndstooth. Classic peep toe in trendy black & white print. $98 or R767</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <i>Pleasant</i> in Black & Silver. Metallic colour blocked pair of peep-toes. $98</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <i>Litaa</i> in Burnt Red. Patent and pinstripe with zipped edging. $98</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. <i>Colie</i> in Sand Seaside Stripe. Cream & brown stripes with double stacked heel. $98</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. <i>Easten</i> in Platinum Metallic Herringbone. A glamorous pair studded with sliver. $98</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. <i>Cheetah</i> in Taupe Grey Suede. Versatile shaded Mary Jane platform. $98</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. <i>ChestoWedge</i> in Black. Ruched ankle strap with straw wedge. $89 or R697</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. <i>Pleasant</i> in Tan. Earthy toned colour-blocked peep toe heels. $98</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">9. <i>Kowloon</i> in Desert Sand. Tan espadrille with criss cross cognac straps. $79 on sale for $29.98 or R235</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To view the entire Jessica Simpson Collection, visit the official website <a href="http://www.jessicasimpsoncollection.com/SHOES/">here</a>. They offer some great sales, however online shopping is only available within the US. For international orders, you can buy select items from the JSC range through Macys.com</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Happy Shopping!</i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Tuesday Thrills - Jessica Simpson Shoes

Jessica Simpson may have gained fame due to her magnetic singing voice, but these days, it's her fashion line, the Jessica Simpson Coll...

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SEMA previewed : Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette concepts 【Video】

<center><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" height="377" id="SFID016554228495806456" width="600"><embed src="http://www.streetfire.net/flash/SPlayer.swf" flashvars="video=81092a59-8223-4156-a40e-9f63009c5bd9&servicecfg=386" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" allowscriptaccess="always" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" height="377" width="600"></embed></object></center><br />Chevrolet will releases Camaro and Corvette concepts at the 2011 SEMA Show next week.<br /><br />The Camaro Red Zone Concept uses the Camaro convertible’s style to demonstrate what’s possible with a carefully selected collection of accessories and debuts a new, heritage-inspired stripe graphic that will be available soon.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The package originally included larger brakes with two-piston calipers, an aluminum driveshaft, a performance axle, air conditioning delete, a baffled fuel tank, stiffer shocks and harder suspension bushings.<br /><br />On the Chevrolet Corvette side is the Corvette Carlisle Blue Grand Sport Concept which comes in a Carlisle Blue exterior with Pearl White racing stripes and new Silver-painted Torque 2 wheels.<br /><br />The Corvette also wears a handful of Chevrolet Accessories pieces including a carbon fiber front splitter and side skirts, a rear spoiler, Ebony floor mats, and “racing” pedals.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_XbQRmc-QrMmWEKNFuTZplmZCktygQeGXbfwX9znihhBnoK3dHqiIN2fqIUHb2586u2Z0si-IJ5XHzZVuZsDtufDG79ly0wGWezJ-oHr_4zQ1URpY81pXT4QVlN1EeQMVit1lfgBBQU/s1600/Chevrolet-Camaro-ZL1-Carbon-concept-front-three-quarter-623x389.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="SEMA Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette special editions" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669508765807225506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz_XbQRmc-QrMmWEKNFuTZplmZCktygQeGXbfwX9znihhBnoK3dHqiIN2fqIUHb2586u2Z0si-IJ5XHzZVuZsDtufDG79ly0wGWezJ-oHr_4zQ1URpY81pXT4QVlN1EeQMVit1lfgBBQU/s200/Chevrolet-Camaro-ZL1-Carbon-concept-front-three-quarter-623x389.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 80px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU0AXIxuOrKpfJ_EG0vwJ-iidE_xuuKOUrPrOL1dZwmzKODedq-V5Y8130SVreDjqYd2kheG4ETr75KfQrbToIi4EyNse-RgxNXJR5DOqIN7D-kYdGteupESfv6I3MZESC4X3mWv6CShw/s1600/2012-chevrolet-camaro_100368421_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="SEMA Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette special editions" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669508180575461858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU0AXIxuOrKpfJ_EG0vwJ-iidE_xuuKOUrPrOL1dZwmzKODedq-V5Y8130SVreDjqYd2kheG4ETr75KfQrbToIi4EyNse-RgxNXJR5DOqIN7D-kYdGteupESfv6I3MZESC4X3mWv6CShw/s200/2012-chevrolet-camaro_100368421_l.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 80px;" /></a> </center><br /><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><i>Corvette, Camaro SEMA Concepts Drive Passion, Style</i></b><i><br /><br />2011-10-27<br /><br />LAS VEGAS - Few vehicles have inspired as much passion and personalization as the Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro. Chevrolet celebrates that legacy at the 2011 SEMA Show with a lineup of concepts that showcases different approaches to performance and personalization for these iconic sports cars.<br /><br /><b>At the 2010 SEMA Show, Camaro was named the "Hottest Car" in the inaugural SEMA awards.</b><br /><br />"Go to any Corvette or Camaro enthusiast event and you will have a hard time finding a factory-stock vehicle," said Chris Perry, vice president, global marketing and strategy for Chevrolet. "These are cars that owners treat as canvases to express their personalization and high-performance dreams - and have been for decades. The SEMA Show is the perfect venue to test new customization concepts and to inspire new owners to start modifying their cars."<br /><br />Chevrolet will have many Camaros and Corvettes at SEMA this year - including a full-size tribute to the "Custom Camaro" that was part of the original Hot Wheels 1:64-scale line in 1968. All the concepts reflect the wide range of personalization possibilities, inspiring owners to build their own one-of-a-kind creation.<br /><br />Here's a look at some of the Camaros and Corvettes Chevrolet will debut at the 2011 SEMA Show:<br /><br /><b>Camaro Red Zone Concept</b><br /><br />A design statement achieved with current and future accessories is the inspiration for the Camaro Red Zone Concept. It uses the Camaro convertible's style to demonstrate what's possible with a carefully selected collection of accessories - and it debuts a new, heritage-inspired stripe graphic that will be available soon. The result is a tasteful combination that blends contemporary style with a classic flair.<br /><br /><b>Vehicle highlights:</b><br /><br />New-for-2012 model year Crystal Claret exterior color with black convertible tonneau cover<br />Chevrolet Accessories 21x8.5-inch silver/polished-face wheels<br />Silver heritage stripe<br />Chevrolet Accessories body-color grille and convertible wind screen<br />Suspension lowering kit by Pedders (Chevrolet Official Licensed Product)<br />Concept polished strut tower brace<br />Concept "RS" underhood liner<br />Titanium leather interior with Silver Ice accents<br />Black soft instrument panel insert<br />Chevrolet Accessories Silver Ice door and instrument panel inserts<br />Chevrolet Accessories floor mats with silver "CAMARO" logos.<br />"This is a Camaro for those who want great looks and a performance personality," said designer Adam Barry. "It's a simple yet dramatic statement that is uniquely Camaro."<br /><br /><b>Camaro Synergy Series Concept</b><br /><br />The Camaro's Synergy special editions were born at SEMA, and this vehicle is a new take on the concept, using the best of the best of Camaro accessories - as well as a distinctive silver exterior with red accents. Chevrolet will be listening to the reaction that this Synergy concept receives at SEMA, as it could be brought to production.<br /><br /><b>Vehicle highlights:</b><br /><br />Silver Ice exterior color with black Synergy stripes on the hood, with decklid and "mail slot" decals with red line inserts<br />Synergy gill decals and no SS or RS exterior badges<br />Chevrolet Accessories body-color ground effects and grille<br />Chevrolet Accessories 21-inch wheels - black with red stripe<br />Suspension lowering kit by Pedders (Chevrolet Official Licensed Product)<br />Red Brembo® brake calipers<br />Chevrolet Accessories red engine cover<br />Concept "SS" underhood liner<br />Concept polished strut tower brace<br />Chevrolet Accessories floor mats (ebony with red and "CAMARO" logo in silver)<br />Chevrolet Accessories lighting kit (displayed in red)<br />Hurst® short-throw shifter<br />Black leather interior with red accent stitching on seats, console, doors, steering wheel and shifter boot<br />Silver Ice instrument panel and door inserts<br />Black leather instrument panel soft insert with red stitching<br />SS logo with red outline on the head restraints<br />Chevrolet Accessories pedal kit<br />Camaro 1LE Concept<br /><br />Born in the Camaro's third generation and refined further in the fourth generation as a road-racing performance package, the legendary 1LE option code designation returns to the Camaro as a concept intended to carve up road courses. While only a concept, it borrows production components from both the Camaro SS and forthcoming Camaro ZL1 to deliver a competition-ready package. Hash mark graphics on the front fender are pure Chevrolet racing cues, too.<br /><br /><b>Vehicle highlights:</b><br /><br />Victory Red exterior color, with flat black hood and hash mark extensions<br />Satin black splitter, rocker panels, rear spoiler and outside mirrors<br />Sport suspension featuring Magnetic Ride Control<br />Electric power steering<br />Six-speed manual close-ratio transmission<br />Lightweight 20x10-inch (front) and 20x11-inch (rear) racing wheels (satin black)<br />Goodyear® Eagle F1 Supercar G asymmetrical tires (from the ZL1)<br />Brembo® six-piston front calipers, with two-piece front rotors, and four-piston rear calipers (Chevrolet Official Licensed Product)<br />Dual exhaust outlets with ZL1-style active exhaust and diffuser<br />Shock tower brace<br />Chevrolet Accessories red engine cover<br />Black leather interior with Light Stone stitching<br />Graphite Silver door and instrument panel inserts<br />ZL1 shifter with Light Stone stitching<br />ZL1 flat-bottom steering wheel<br />Chevrolet Accessories pedal kit<br />"The Camaro 1LE concept is all about the track," said Al Oppenheiser, chief engineer for the Camaro. "It's an all-out race car package that pays tribute to that special option from the past."<br /><br /><b>Camaro ZL1 Carbon Concept</b><br /><br />Welcome to the dark side of Camaro ZL1. This concept incorporates all the technology and performance of the Camaro ZL1 - which goes on sale in 2012 - but with an added layer of carbon fiber to add a decidedly sinister-looking element of form to a car that's all about function. Included on this concept is the new Ashen Gray exterior paint (available on all 2012 Camaro models).<br /><br /><b>Vehicle highlights:</b><br /><br />Chevrolet Accessories exposed-weave carbon fiber "Mohawk" hood insert<br />Carbon fiber rear spoiler with stainless-steel wicker bill<br />Carbon fiber inserts on the interior door and instrument panel<br />Lightweight 20x10-inch (front) and 20x11-inch (rear) wheels in satin black with machined faces<br />Brembo® six-piston front calipers, with two-piece front rotors, and four-piston rear calipers (Chevrolet Official Licensed Product)<br />Magnetic Ride Control<br />Dual exhaust outlets with active exhaust and diffuser<br />Jet Black leather interior with sueded microfiber seat inserts and Torch Red stitching<br />ZL1 short-throw shifter with suede and carbon fiber-trimmed shift knob<br />Suede-trimmed flat-bottom steering wheel<br />ZL1 pedals<br />"This concept's dramatic appearance matches the extreme performance capabilities of the Camaro ZL1," said Tony Roma, program engineering manager for the Camaro ZL1. "And even if its styling doesn't intimidate you, its performance on the track will."<br /><br /><b>Corvette Carlisle Blue Grand Sport Concept</b><br /><br />This Corvette celebrates 30 years of "Corvettes at Carlisle," one of the largest annual Corvette events in North America. It introduces a new Carlisle Blue exterior, new Silver-painted Torque 2 wheels and Pearl White full-length racing stripes. The Carlisle Grand Sport also showcases all-out performance with a dual-mode exhaust and Magnetic Selective Ride Control. Corvette was born to race, and that performance DNA runs through every inch of this unique Grand Sport.<br /><br /><b>Vehicle highlights</b><br /><br />LS3 6.2L with dry sump oil system - hand-built at GM's Performance Build Center<br />Six-speed manual transmission<br />Magnetic Selective Ride Control<br />Gray six-piston brake calipers (2012 option)<br />Goodyear® F1 Supercar Gen 2 tires<br />Dual-mode exhaust system<br />New Carlisle Blue Metallic exterior<br />Cyber Gray headlamps (2012 option)<br />Genuine Corvette Accessory Torque 2 silver-painted wheels in 18x10-inch (front) and 19x12-inch (rear)<br />Genuine Corvette Accessory Carbon Fiber Ground Effects - front splitter and rockers<br />Genuine Corvette Accessory full-width rear spoiler<br />Genuine Corvette Accessory GRAND SPORT hood blanket<br />Genuine Corvette Accessory Pearl White full-length stripe kit<br />4LT trim level with Ebony/Titanium leather color interior and blue stitching<br />New-for-2012 Bose® Premium Audio with nine speakers, USB port and audio jack with iPod® integration on the touch screen<br />Genuine Corvette Accessory GRAND SPORT Ebony floor mats<br />Genuine Corvette Accessory GRAND SPORT console lid<br />Genuine Corvette Accessory Racing Pedal Package<br />Corvette Z06 Ron Fellows ‘Hall of Fame' Tribute<br /><br />Ron Fellows has a long, distinguished racing career, including driving on the championship Corvette Racing C5.R and C6.R teams. That resume helped earn him an induction to the National Corvette Museum's Hall of Fame in 2011. This Torch Red show car honors Fellows' service behind the wheel, using accessories offered from Chevrolet matched with custom graphics. It's a fitting salute to one of the fastest men ever to drive a Corvette.<br /><br /><b>Vehicle highlights</b><br /><br />Z06 Performance Package (Z07)<br />Magnetic Selective Ride Control<br />CFZ carbon fiber package with splitter and rocker moldings<br />Carbon fiber raised hood<br />Black headlamp housings and mirrors<br />Red brake calipers<br />Ebony interior with red stitching<br />Suede-trimmed steering wheel, shift knob, parking brake handle and armrests with red stitching (from the 2012 Centennial package)<br />Centennial-model seats<br />Genuine Corvette Accessory Racing Pedal Package<br />Racing-style graphics that honor racing wins, National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame, Spring Mountain Driving School and Mosport.</i><br /></span><p></p>

SEMA previewed : Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette concepts 【Video】

Chevrolet will releases Camaro and Corvette concepts at the 2011 SEMA Show next week. The Camaro Red Zone Concept uses the Camaro convertibl...

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If We Had Halloween...

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Happy Halloween</span></i></b> to everyone celebrating in the rest of the world. Unfortunately, in South Africa, we don't celebrate the holiday, although, you <i>do</i> get the odd few people who up dress in the spirit of Halloween everyday. I always thought that Halloween must be the most fun holiday of them all. It's the only chance you get to dress in costume as your favourite fantasy character, without anyone alerting the local mental society - that would happen in my neighborhood if anyone saw me prancing around at night like a pirate on October 31st.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If we had Halloween this year, I'd find these costumes the most interesting:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjcxEw6LZUq13QrSeHyVfmE0dKMuqF3Ftf0IpJuBncHIrRFarX4RoJhW_7z67lKlPO9SOmbDM_ioNQYhElbcU1KbLrjdZc0wLqLUIaZto6KkUoL7m6RHVrhET4Zyd8pp5McmagQ4E-7O4/s1600/pirates+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjcxEw6LZUq13QrSeHyVfmE0dKMuqF3Ftf0IpJuBncHIrRFarX4RoJhW_7z67lKlPO9SOmbDM_ioNQYhElbcU1KbLrjdZc0wLqLUIaZto6KkUoL7m6RHVrhET4Zyd8pp5McmagQ4E-7O4/s640/pirates+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><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;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*<i>Angelica</i> (Penelope Cruz) from the 'Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides'. The sword, albeit plastic, adds to the authenticity of this sassy, swashbuckling look. And it will help fend off any ghouls, ghosts, zombies or <i>Captain Barbossa ;)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*<i>Katy Perry's</i> 80's nerd-to-disco-diva makeover look from her music video 'Last Friday Night'. Think of it this way, you get to wear not <i>one,</i> but <i>two</i> crazy outfits! On the other hand, people may make fun of you because they think you <i>actually</i> dress that way. Uh Oh.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*<i>Anna Wintour -</i> because every fashionista should go as her at least once in their lives. All you will need is a printed Prada/Balenciaga/YSL dress ($3000), dark shades ($250), a chic bob ($350), a pair of Manolo Blahniks ($735) and an austere presence (priceless).</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="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the most popular costumes that people opt to wear on Halloween are those belonging to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Disney Princesses. There are so many to choose from, but with one ballgown looking just like any other, how does one tell the difference?</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCo3x0bsDxxHpb_nR7JNde7ATGasr4jG5Zs8h9o04YCZol6cArPJ2XIM9O-0na-xsNl0IX3qGiTlFcnTIlT_7DVMxXF5tfoorXOj2x4KHtlfhAKux5vILj0jbg5m07LdlT_60UoQ7-4dC/s1600/disney.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCo3x0bsDxxHpb_nR7JNde7ATGasr4jG5Zs8h9o04YCZol6cArPJ2XIM9O-0na-xsNl0IX3qGiTlFcnTIlT_7DVMxXF5tfoorXOj2x4KHtlfhAKux5vILj0jbg5m07LdlT_60UoQ7-4dC/s640/disney.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*<i>Ariel</i> from 'The Little Mermaid' - Without the tail and an ocean beside her, this outfit could be confused for a belly dancer's...or much worse.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*<i>Snow White</i> - Walking around with an apple in your hand, you could be mistaken for an hors d'oeuvre waitress. On the upside, you could have your own entourage by hiring a few school kids to play the seven dwarfs.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*<i>Tinkerbell </i>- it could be assumed that you're dressed as a gigantic butterfly.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*<i>Cinderella</i> - it would be just another blue dress if not for those glass slippers - however the one shoe on, one shoe off will have you walking with a limp.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*<i>Princess Aurora</i> from 'Sleeping Beauty', there's no way to tell just from wearing a pink dress that this is an actual Disney princess. You will probably have to find a couch and fall off to sleep to make this look believable.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*<i>Pocahontas</i> - In SA, if you showed up at someone's door wearing a tattered dress and no shoes, you will be mistaken for a homeless person and <strike>sent</strike> chased away, maybe with some change if you're lucky.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*<i>Princess Jasmine</i> from 'Aladdin' - If you are planning on going the harem-pants and cropped top route, please read my post on <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2011/10/what-not-to-wearever.html">'What Not to Wear Ever'</a> first.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*<i>Belle</i> from 'Beauty & the Beast'. The only way you could tell this colossal yellow dress belongs to <i>Belle</i> if you are accompanied by someone dressed as 'The Beast' (good luck finding a candidate) or if you carry the <a href="http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/8200000/Mrs-Potts-and-Chip-beauty-and-the-beast-8251234-474-493.jpg">Mrs Potts & Chip</a> tea set around with you. Expect to be asked for a 'spot of tea'.</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;">I would probably chose either <i>Snow White</i> or<i> Aurora</i>. Would you wear any of these Disney-inspired looks? Whatever you chose to go as this Halloween, even a t-shirt and jeans + sombre looking <i>Bella Swan</i>, have a great one!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>P.S</i> No Disney characters were harmed during the publishing of this post.</span>

If We Had Halloween...

Happy Halloween to everyone celebrating in the rest of the world. Unfortunately, in South Africa, we don't celebrate the holiday, altho...

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Fashion Friday... Vogue Halloween

My homage to <a href="http://www.fxnetwork.com/shows/originals/ahs/">American Horror Story</a>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNH0w_s7H5bnOCbyBm559wTeTM2m1CEg4pGQZ1LISrkE52Y8uPl6D4ewuqAZmlsuJ66tLjmv8mSdEIc_7EZROMRIFSvF1RQH_l7jMVcTcVRA9gL-CMNm_LBLm0SsK72aqcLNrR5dmsiVdI/s1600/voguehalloween.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNH0w_s7H5bnOCbyBm559wTeTM2m1CEg4pGQZ1LISrkE52Y8uPl6D4ewuqAZmlsuJ66tLjmv8mSdEIc_7EZROMRIFSvF1RQH_l7jMVcTcVRA9gL-CMNm_LBLm0SsK72aqcLNrR5dmsiVdI/s640/voguehalloween.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-XSlaJCmbVkl65O_OfKaOq_XxAittZW3K9lkntyp43S3xuJw3_4hdb9EMO8zt_NM5cKdRQlofhZufVlAxzFe9Icnt1WgxvpbaNgfifxO4sUM5Hfe3BTySfb-gtKvnXtOBn2fUKlQEUJuc/s1600/voguehalloween2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-XSlaJCmbVkl65O_OfKaOq_XxAittZW3K9lkntyp43S3xuJw3_4hdb9EMO8zt_NM5cKdRQlofhZufVlAxzFe9Icnt1WgxvpbaNgfifxO4sUM5Hfe3BTySfb-gtKvnXtOBn2fUKlQEUJuc/s640/voguehalloween2.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilW1RTbIWKxFRCvdlMR3i20qMLx_WzDR9jAaB2HXd1345yk9JqzXZC2bQvx3E09HAMciKdu7gE3cMAg4U97MzPGjF_hcUIfwkPqvYMq4GXRwEF61quqz1eMS9NIXcTQ_zrIzq5or2kDDcB/s1600/voguehalloween3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilW1RTbIWKxFRCvdlMR3i20qMLx_WzDR9jAaB2HXd1345yk9JqzXZC2bQvx3E09HAMciKdu7gE3cMAg4U97MzPGjF_hcUIfwkPqvYMq4GXRwEF61quqz1eMS9NIXcTQ_zrIzq5or2kDDcB/s640/voguehalloween3.jpg" width="473" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVQ3aP6C1gBQ7xm_tYqVfcvZZiXpgdtqHf87CU3vI9L_TuuAwF5srTT9UkRF4a9uSfhIsxusSOqYcWUDRrmyhV0zAqqCLDaBFndBWB1bH2z03wFUVsGjUVeGcvMu9uOZhyphenhyphen0hNywBsXy-W/s1600/voguehalloween4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVQ3aP6C1gBQ7xm_tYqVfcvZZiXpgdtqHf87CU3vI9L_TuuAwF5srTT9UkRF4a9uSfhIsxusSOqYcWUDRrmyhV0zAqqCLDaBFndBWB1bH2z03wFUVsGjUVeGcvMu9uOZhyphenhyphen0hNywBsXy-W/s640/voguehalloween4.jpg" width="462" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFEkVV9MmPde9JpqqFP5jV5CqxN0aS1EAnXUP8i55STz3upFD9xaxUwZw0yNFXYMpnIIjVtICsHkVp7bXGQc_dRvxye7YeoNrjpTz68QXlh4385P6QtVgr1R2jEu3yWuTUb2xXi-qnC4q-/s1600/voguehalloween5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFEkVV9MmPde9JpqqFP5jV5CqxN0aS1EAnXUP8i55STz3upFD9xaxUwZw0yNFXYMpnIIjVtICsHkVp7bXGQc_dRvxye7YeoNrjpTz68QXlh4385P6QtVgr1R2jEu3yWuTUb2xXi-qnC4q-/s640/voguehalloween5.jpg" width="458" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Images: <a href="http://www.vogue.fr/">French Vogue</a> via Blog: <a href="http://moietmonvelo.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/high-fashion-halloween/">MOI ET MON VELO</a> </td></tr></tbody></table>

Fashion Friday... Vogue Halloween

My homage to American Horror Story ! Images: French Vogue via Blog: MOI ET MON VELO

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Celeb Style - Ebony & Ivory

<span id="goog_1346158708"></span><span id="goog_1346158709"></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The idea of a 'classic black dress' will never tire, while the 'ivory evening gown' will always appear feminine and romantic. This is a clash of colours worn by stylish young celebs on the red carpet this week. Which do you prefer - dark and mysterious or light and airy?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Ebony</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrYrOhROPOP-VzbuyQq94re_OVXPt_bHjvcB9VQvMGX6LFGmAH43ykVZEbLSqJwYfdwAuEzsXa3JxvN_js3oa7V7va-YNYup6oCKIMqwMIN1yEmR0ajq-LQ1gf7-OHv7EpFZ0OrPD9bDPH/s1600/cs2.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/AVvXsEjrYrOhROPOP-VzbuyQq94re_OVXPt_bHjvcB9VQvMGX6LFGmAH43ykVZEbLSqJwYfdwAuEzsXa3JxvN_js3oa7V7va-YNYup6oCKIMqwMIN1yEmR0ajq-LQ1gf7-OHv7EpFZ0OrPD9bDPH/s640/cs2.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>Michelle Williams</b> donned a dress from <i>Nina Ricci's </i>Spring 2012 line<i> </i>for the '15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala'. Her blue-black strapless chiffon gown has metallic gold ribbon detailing on the neckline, and a sheer skirt. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Amber Heard</b> wore all-black to the NYC premiere of her new movie, 'The Rum Diary', which also stars Johnny Depp. The blonde actress chose a modest <i>Jean Paul Gaultier</i> gown with high neck, long sleeves and belted waist. She was bold for choosing not to reveal any skin, but looked sexy and glamorous nonetheless.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Camilla Belle </b>is sensational in a fitted <i>Ralph Lauren</i> gown, which she wore to an event celebrating the designer. It has a sheer neckline, shimmery bodice and ruffled skirt. Elegantly slicked back and hot pink lips complete her look. As I am a Camilla-style fan, I may be biased when I say this look is perfection.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>AnnaLynne McCord</b> looked poised in a simple cap-sleeved glittery <i>Alice + Olivia</i> 'Rumor' gown. As it was a charity event, she wore a yellow empowerment bracelet in honour of the 'Somaly Mam Foundation'. Her smokey eye make-up is stellar.</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="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Ivory</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcByEOwNV0mQmKkk-7LLBj3iLMZcTfUNP07GbHeuy172fAzLtEu7Sf2mIkG7ILZBgbzrQquoiwHkSMkyI4EnDTVUuPZOuDehSsZXTtrpXJZymaRlESd7H964R8ySXGT0K76C1UZPwWExX0/s1600/cs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcByEOwNV0mQmKkk-7LLBj3iLMZcTfUNP07GbHeuy172fAzLtEu7Sf2mIkG7ILZBgbzrQquoiwHkSMkyI4EnDTVUuPZOuDehSsZXTtrpXJZymaRlESd7H964R8ySXGT0K76C1UZPwWExX0/s640/cs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Elizabeth Olsen</b> looked like a modern-day fairy at the 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' (try to say that fast five times in a row) movie premiere in London. May-Kate & Ashley's little sister wore an ivory pink ensemble by <i>Chanel Couture</i>. Her square-neck beaded top was paired with a frothy tiered tulle skirt and gold satin <i>Louboutin</i> pumps. As much as I love the skirt, I wish the top were slightly more fitted. I find her make-up too heavy as well.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jessica Biel </b>was the latest star to walk ivory down the red carpet. She attended the 'Fashion Group International's Night of the Stars' event wearing <i>Giambattista Valli</i>. Her off-white gown was an interesting blend of two different styles - <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">delicate</span> with the soft, flowing fabric, and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">intrepid</span> with the inflated ruffled sleeves. A bronze leaf belt clinched in her waist. Do you think this dress overwhelms her?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Rachel Zoe </b>was in Los Angeles for 'Rodeo Drive's Walk of Style' event, honouring supermodel Iman. The stylist wore a sheer chiffon frilled blouse and high-waisted palazzo pants from her own fashion line. She looks effortlessly chic.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Coco Rocha</b> was entrancing at the 'WGSN Global Fashion Awards' held in New York last week. The Canadian supermodel wore a tonal beige and ivory gown with layered skirt and embroidered shoulder harness and waistband. I am unfamiliar with designer <i>Biphu Mohapatra, </i>but this dress has me eager to see more from him.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Celeb Style - Ebony & Ivory

The idea of a 'classic black dress' will never tire, while the 'ivory evening gown' will always appear feminine and romantic...

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Mercedes @yourCOMAND infotainment system【Video】

<center><iframe title="YouTube video player" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="427" width="600" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rz3ab-EZUqg" name="I2"></iframe></center><br />Mercedes has announced a new information system @ yourCOMAND that recently debuted in the F 125! concept.<br /><br />The new system takes the current COMAND Online system to the next level. It can be controlled by voice-commands, a touch pad, or hand-gestures, and can access any type of media stored in the cloud.<br /><br />According to Mercedes, @yourCOMAND stands for seamless experience, natural handling, sensory perfection, and remote experience. One of the more far out features is a retractable, computer-monitor sized screen that is mounted on the passenger side of the dash and is controlled solely by hand gestures.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The system is controlled either by voice commands or a touch pad to cycle through the various functions, including social media, news, entertainment, and navigation selections. For rear entertainment, a separate 17-inch retractable screen launches from the passenger side and is controlled by either hand-gestures or voice commands.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaW2YlsBfYMnrQMn3jmpJ7UcGM9oTMoWqOCiiprstzBsxFoxHlWGFCsnxNZ90BSXxTNoaBOwiZoAYMrNqXBJtEYcSlKIP82B38vynAjs5yYMwMv77U5gtu1hjmIn94oFw_D9R4zHUBGYM/s1600/Mercedes-Benz-B-Class-COMAND-website-1024x640.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Mercedes @yourCOMAND infotainment system" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668472773413944082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaW2YlsBfYMnrQMn3jmpJ7UcGM9oTMoWqOCiiprstzBsxFoxHlWGFCsnxNZ90BSXxTNoaBOwiZoAYMrNqXBJtEYcSlKIP82B38vynAjs5yYMwMv77U5gtu1hjmIn94oFw_D9R4zHUBGYM/s200/Mercedes-Benz-B-Class-COMAND-website-1024x640.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 80px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiidTaJ3LaqrnV2QeOnb1gfEEkI46vtRuFcUFyRJva86sWXwZIyQVgPSIcIbmEW1U2uDeDNtgDO35RNz6u6ZBHwlrd2wQv3Jnp_ZEvbfiJlA8ewv0BGQkKpeO3bSyiIbYj_MX2K5WfHy0/s1600/Mercedes-Benz-B-Class-COMAND-google-1024x640.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Mercedes @yourCOMAND infotainment system" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668472723377110162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiidTaJ3LaqrnV2QeOnb1gfEEkI46vtRuFcUFyRJva86sWXwZIyQVgPSIcIbmEW1U2uDeDNtgDO35RNz6u6ZBHwlrd2wQv3Jnp_ZEvbfiJlA8ewv0BGQkKpeO3bSyiIbYj_MX2K5WfHy0/s200/Mercedes-Benz-B-Class-COMAND-google-1024x640.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 80px;" /></a> </center><br /><br /><b>Press Release</b><br /><br /><div class="pressreleasecontent"><p><strong><i>The telematics future of Mercedes-Benz. @yourCOMAND: always online for more information, safety and comfort</i></strong></p> <p><i>For many people, unrestricted access to information has become an  indispensable part of their daily lives - be it at work or in their  leisure time. And what's more, worldwide more and more people are  spending increasing amounts of time on the move - particularly also in  the car where they want to stay fully "networked" wherever possible.  Mercedes-Benz has responded to this growing customer need with its  seamless telematics strategy @yourCOMAND: the inventor of the automobile  showcases the concept of a comprehensive cloud-based system in its new F  125! research vehicle. Mercedes-Benz is already offering secure,  convenient in-car internet access in numerous models courtesy of the  COMAND Online multimedia system introduced this year.</i></p> <p><i><br />Internet access, the convenient LINGUATRONIC voice-operated  control system, two different navigation solutions, interfaces for  mobile devices and an intuitive operating concept: just some of the  functions supported by the new COMAND Online multimedia system, which  Mercedes-Benz has used to implement the motto "always on in the car"  this year. The F 125! research vehicle, which paves the way for future  in-car telematics and infotainment systems, provides a glimpse of the  multimedia future at the Mercedes-Benz brand.</i></p> <p><i><br />"@yourCOMAND turns the car into a mobile communications centre  that provides the driver and passengers with access to all modern media  and services at all times", says Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the  Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research &  Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. "Thanks to the consistently cloud-based  solution, we can also uncouple from the established vehicle development  cycles and are at eye level with the rapid developments in the world of  consumer electronics. We can therefore always provide our customers with  access to the latest applications for fully fledged in-car  connectivity."</i></p> <p><i><br /><strong>Seamless experience and natural handling</strong><br />The Mercedes-Benz telematics strategy is based on four components: @yourCOMAND stands for<br /></i></p><ul> <li><i>Seamless experience,</i></li> <li><i>Natural handling,</i></li> <li><i>Sensory perfection and</i></li> <li><i>Remote convenience.</i></li> </ul> <p></p> <p><i>Mercedes-Benz has implemented this strategic approach for the first time in its F 125! research vehicle.<br />Seamless  experience connects the multimedia systems in the F 125! seamlessly and  cross-functionally. The applications are socially interactive and do  not distract the driver. Thanks to the permanent connection with the  data cloud, the driver also has "seamless" access in the vehicle to all  the used media, with no need for any cumbersome synchronisation.</i></p> <p><i><br />Natural handling enables the telematics and infotainment systems  in the F 125! to be largely controlled via voice as well as by means of  supplementary intuitive gesture and touch elements. In order to promote  optimum driver-fitness and operating safety, the research vehicle  becomes the perfect, ever attentive front passenger for its driver and  passengers. The driver can, for instance, request the latest news  tailored to their personal needs and ask specific context-related  queries without having to take the hands off the wheel.</i></p> <p><i><br />Sensory perfection stands for high-end sound and high-resolution  screens with pin-sharp, individual displays. The auto stereoscopic 3D  display provides a 3D representation of the instrument cluster and can  cluster relevant information on the F 125! display as required. The  display is tailored to natural viewing habits, provides a clearer  overview, thus reducing the driver's workload. A retractable 17-inch  display is fitted to the front passenger side, which is controlled  entirely via gestures as part of the touchless interface. A  high-resolution widescreen display instead of conventional mirrors  enables the entire traffic area alongside and behind the vehicle to be  conveniently monitored. This solution also helps identify the particular  traffic situation faster and more intuitively.</i></p> <p><i><br />Remote convenience enables the vehicle and its multimedia system  to be fully preconfigured remotely using a PC or smartphone - from  programming the navigation and entertainment system through to  seat-specific presetting of the desired interior temperature. Authorised  persons have constant access to information such as the fuel level in  the tank, the next scheduled service or the fuel consumption via the  vehicle's specific homepage.</i></p> <p><i><br /><strong>Mercedes innovations: from the research lab onto the road in no time at all</strong><br />In  the past, the company has repeatedly demonstrated just how quickly  Mercedes-Benz can implement visionary technologies in series production -  also in the area of active road safety, for instance. The company is  also pushing forward with the innovation process for telematics and  infotainment systems just as concertedly: key functions of the myComand  connectivity concept unveiled in 2008 have now found their way into  COMAND Online, which is already available for many of the brand's  models.<br />COMAND Online multimedia system: a host of functions and optimum convenience</i></p> <p><i><br />The COMAND Online multimedia system allows Mercedes-Benz to  already meet its aspiration of 'always on' in the Mercedes-Benz C- and  E-Class as well as in the SLK-Class and the CLS-Class models. It will  also be available for the new B- and M-Class, which will be launched in  November. New apps for the social networking site Facebook<sup>TM</sup> and for Google<sup>TM</sup> Street View and Panoramio by Google<sup>TM</sup>  will also be available for this system from November. Other apps that  have already been launched include "Google Local search" and "Weather"  as well as the option of sending a route or points of interest  configured beforehand on a PC using Google Maps to the vehicle and  uploading this into the navigation system. The required internet access  for the COMAND Online functions is provided via a mobile using a  Bluetooth connection.</i></p> <p><i><br />Over the medium term, a dozen other apps are planned, which are  currently under development in collaboration with partners, including  innovative start-ups and other popular internet content providers. All  customers driving a Mercedes-Benz fitted with COMAND Online can use the  new apps. The Daimler vehicle backend server automatically updates  COMAND Online and provides updates for apps - all without having to call  into an authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer or a garage.</i></p> <p><i><br /><strong>New functions added to hard-disc navigation</strong><br />The  fast hard-disc navigation function for COMAND Online has also been  upgraded with new functions. New features include a 3D display with  three-dimensional city views. Also new: routes covered can be recorded  and repeated later, specific personal destinations can be stored or  imported via an SD?card and four alternative routes can be displayed on  the navigation map, one of them a particularly economical option.  Mercedes-Benz customers in Europe receive the latest map updates for  their COMAND Online multimedia system free of charge for three years.  Authorised Mercedes-Benz dealers will upload updates for navigation data  in 39 European countries into the navigation system when the car is  brought to their premises.</i></p> <p><i>In Europe, COMAND Online also comprises Speed Limit Assist, which  receives its information for traffic sign recognition via a camera and  navigation database. COMAND Online also includes the LINGUATRONIC  voice-operated control system for audio, telephone and navigation. The  new "One Shot" input function for the navigation system is particularly  convenient, whereby the place and road can be said directly after one  another. This function is currently available in seven languages and  significantly enhances ease of operation.</i></p> <p><i><br />The high-resolution colour display has a diagonal of 17.8 cm.  Photos can be shown on the large screen and turned over manually, as in a  slide show. Where the audio equipment is concerned, too, new types of  representation bring a fresh look and more convenient operation. The new  Cover Flow function, for instance, sorts the title images of the music  albums stored in a carousel-like form, so that the Mercedes driver can  easily leaf through their music collection - even if it is rather on the  large side: the memory for compressed audio files (mp3, wma and aac  formats) is now 10 GB in size. As an option, COMAND Online is available  with a 6-disc DVD changer.</i></p> <p><i><br />Greatest comfort is afforded by the Music Search function, which  enables drivers and passengers to search the hard disc, SD memory cards,  USB sticks, CD and DVD for specific music tracks and artists. The  search can be according to various criteria, for instance album, music  category or composer. If a name needs to be entered, the software will  also tolerate spelling mistakes. The driver is therefore able to devote  their full attention to the traffic. As a further advantage, the  occupants are able to search all the connected media and devices  simultaneously.</i></p> <p><i><br /><strong>Perfect integration of smartphones</strong><br />From the  middle of next year, Mercedes-Benz will be offering a new infotainment  option, which is especially developed for the iPhone. Once the iPhone is  connected with the vehicle, an app developed by Mercedes-Benz, sends  various information to the vehicle display and makes this function easy  to control with the COMAND controller. The system uses the processing  power of the iPhone and the vehicle's wide display, to create a  revolutionary uer interface with fluent transitions and animations.</i></p> <p><i><br />Open standard for the integration of smartphones<br />Mercedes-Benz  will support the seamless integration and secure usage of smartphones  made by other manufacturers such as Nokia, HTC or Samsung in the car by  means of the MirrorLink<sup>TM</sup> open standard. This new connection  option, which will be introduced in 2013, enables smartphone screen  content to be transferred to the COMAND display and controlled with the  COMAND controller.</i></p> <p><i><br />Plug&play principle: operation is child's play<br />Operation  is very user-friendly: the user connects their phone to the vehicle and  can then use roughly all the mobile phone applications in the car  straight away with no limitations. While the handset provides the user  with access to applications and services, the on-board infotainment  system provides the necessary physical interfaces - the large colour  display, loudspeakers and microphone. Operation is simple and reliable  by means of the central COMAND Online rotary control/pushbutton. The  on-board system is therefore ideally supplemented, providing constant  access to the very latest applications. Due to fact, that the driver  must be able to devote their full attention to the traffic at all times,  only apps certified by Mercedes-Benz or the Car Connectivity Consortium  can be used while driving.<br />Another advantage: the system not only  enables a wide range of the apps available on the mobile to be used and  shown on the vehicle display, but also allows specific vehicle  applications to be developed simply with the user interface perfectly  tailored to the vehicle architecture.</i></p> <p><i><br />Near Field Communication: simplified pairing process<br />Near  Field Communication (NFC) is an innovative transmission standard for the  contactless exchange of data over short distances. The transmission  distance is deliberately limited to just five centimetres, making the  system virtually eavesdropping-proof. NFC makes usage even easier:  typical Bluetooth pairing processes such as device search, selection and  exchange of pass code are no longer required. The smartphone must be  hold at an area, which is marked with the NFC symbol and the connection  request must be confirmed. NFC will be premiered in 2013.</i></p> <p><i><br />All the aforementioned systems - from iPhone integration to NFC -  promote the unrestricted usage of smartphone functions in the vehicle,  making for a more versatile, safer and more convenient in-car smartphone  experience. These systems constitute major steps on the way to  implementing the Mercedes-Benz @yourCOMAND strategy, since they already  support basic functions such as seamless experience and sensory  perfection.</i></p> <p><i><br />Mercedes-Benz: three decades' experience of mobile communications<br />Mercedes-Benz  paved the way for (auto-)mobile communications in the 1950s with the  introduction of an affordable car radio suitable for everyday use. The  first sets, which were trialled in the 1930s, were large, heavy and  prohibitively expensive. In 1992, Mercedes-Benz showcased the first  fully integrated telematics system in the S-Class in the shape of the  Communication and Navigation System (CNS).<br />The LINGUATRONIC  voice-operated control system followed in 1996, another groundbreaking  innovation which still sets the benchmark even today. Mercedes-Benz  launched the infotainment system dubbed COMAND in 1998. COMAND stands  for "Cockpit Management and Data System" and combines the operation of  all the installed systems such as radio, TV, telephony and navigation.  2002 saw the debut of the first 16:9 colour screen used at  Mercedes-Benz. The rotary control/pushbutton, which was premiered in the  S-Class in 2005 and subsequently rolled out in numerous other  Mercedes-Benz models, makes it much easier to operate COMAND, thus  enhancing the acknowledged exemplary operating comfort of the brand  behind the three-pointed star.</i></p></div><br /><br /></span><p>

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Audi celebrates 10 million midsize cars【Video】

<center><iframe title="YouTube video player" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="427" width="600" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0hHvY56Tkx8" name="I2"></iframe></center><br />Audi announced that it has reached a significant production landmark - the ten millionth midsize car,<br /><br />The 10 millionth unit was a Misano Red Audi S4 with a black and alabaster-white interior and a 333-horsepower V6 engine was the lucky car to represent four generations of both the Audi 80 and Audi A4 since 1972.<br /><br />The A4 is currently in its fourth generation and is known internally as the B8, which incidentally represents a continuation of the Audi 80 lineage. Thus the first A4 was designated as the B5-series, followed by the B6, B7, and the current B8.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrt3ILjUE6DXahb5icOYTm3QoUZPq-OoXa9SYx4G8xd5aT3GGAziw_KJ37bTtk-Rm6sZVDVanXQPaEp-wLZ-avn30774djMVrImPXw0Eg0rRpMn1eJD6ogyZciX_MfDwbDuyFtom8nBzY/s1600/audi_a4_f34_ns_102711_815.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668459750552942066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrt3ILjUE6DXahb5icOYTm3QoUZPq-OoXa9SYx4G8xd5aT3GGAziw_KJ37bTtk-Rm6sZVDVanXQPaEp-wLZ-avn30774djMVrImPXw0Eg0rRpMn1eJD6ogyZciX_MfDwbDuyFtom8nBzY/s200/audi_a4_f34_ns_102711_815.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 87px;" /></a> </center><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><i>Audi A4 and Audi 80 - Audi celebrates its ten millionth midsize car</i></b><i><br /><br /></i><ul><li><i>Production landmark is a Misano Red Audi S4</i></li></ul><ul><li><i>Board Member for Production Frank Dreves: "We're very proud of this accomplishment"</i></li></ul><ul><li><i>Four generations of both Audi 80 and Audi A4 since 1972</i></li></ul><i><br />The models in Audi's midsize class - the Audi A4 and its predecessor, the Audi 80 - constitute the heart of the brand. The company recently celebrated a true milestone in production. In early October, the ten millionth midsize Audi rolled off the assembly line: a Misano Red Audi S4 with a black and alabaster-white interior and a V6 engine generating 245 kW (333 hp) of output.<br /><br />"Ten million midsize vehicles is an achievement which makes us thrilled and proud," says Frank Dreves, Board Member for Production at AUDI AG. "Thanks to its sophisticated technology and excellent quality, the Audi A4 is our bestseller - winning over customers in every market since it was launched. With our strong team and our effective Audi production system, we will continue writing this success story, especially as a modified version of the Audi A4 will soon be launched."<br /><br />Audi has been producing the A4 model family at its Ingolstadt site since 1994 and, since 2007, via the "production turntable" in Neckarsulm, as well. The Audi A4 sedan, the A4 Avant, the A4 allroad quattro, the S4 sedan, and the S4 Avant roll off the assembly line in Ingolstadt. A certain number of A4 sedan models are produced at the Neckarsulm site.<br /><br />"The Audi A4 family ensures that capacity utilization will remain high in the long term at our key plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm - and therefore ensures job security," explains Peter Mosch, Chairman of the General Works Council at AUDI AG. He adds: "This success was made possible in large part by our Production colleagues, who utilize their extensive expertise, relentless devotion to top quality, and considerable commitment to build the Audi A4."<br /><br />Peter Kössler, Plant Manager in Ingolstadt, emphasizes: "The success story of the Audi A4 could not have been written here without the productivity and motivation of our Ingolstadt team. Work in Production becomes more complex all the time. We master this challenge by means of our streamlined processes and the expertise of our top team."<br /><br />Midsize Audi models are proven champions - and have been for 39 years. Right from the very first Audi 80, launched in 1972, the brand with the four rings set new standards in lightweight design, performance, and agility. Four generations of the Audi 80 had been produced by 1994-95, when it was replaced by the Audi A4 - which is currently in its fourth generation. The five millionth Audi A4 left the factory in March 2011.<br /><br />The extensive changes made recently make the Audi A4 more appealing than ever before. The sedan, the Avant, the allroad quattro, and the S4 models now feature technologies which make them even more efficient and sporty - regarding the engines, chassis, and infotainment. New design modifications lend visible expression to progress.<br /><br />Midsize vehicles have always played the leading role at Audi - and not just in terms of volume. Over the course of 39 years, they have embodied monumental innovations. The quattro drivetrain with a self-locking differential, fully galvanized vehicle bodies, S tronic, and the sport differential have demonstrated, time and again, Audi's commitment to Vorsprung durch Technik. The brand offered the Audi duo - a hybrid model based on the Audi A4 Avant - as long ago as 1997.<br /><br />Midsize Audi cars have displayed excellence in motorsport, as well. The midsize class is namely home to legendary rallye vehicles - the Audi Rallye quattro and the Audi Sport quattro - as well as superior circuit racing cars such as the Audi 90 quattro IMSA-GTO, the Audi 80 Competition, the Audi A4 quattro (STW), and the Audi A4 DTM. Audi's midsize class has always been ahead of the competition.</i>

Audi celebrates 10 million midsize cars【Video】

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Featured Wedding... Emily & Mike

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm so excited to have Emily and Mike's wedding featured in The Best Wedding Magazine!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had such a fun time designing their vintage birdcage-inspired wedding.   Emily was easy-going and calm throughout the whole planning process, and Mike, a talented graphic designer, created all the stationery, including handmade invitations out of paper towels!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mTxXdrOJOom7GnJFx7Zad_-JNu3FUEIXklifS3UchpfdCO1WZfwRAwPklnAaHiXB7w8J0n2OHpV5nlkrpoyZfoJhWxN2f6DYegSyntyQfE0eg0BHBhxDrAuj4U4XdstFjjykHI-_8zBx/s1600/henningmagpress2jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mTxXdrOJOom7GnJFx7Zad_-JNu3FUEIXklifS3UchpfdCO1WZfwRAwPklnAaHiXB7w8J0n2OHpV5nlkrpoyZfoJhWxN2f6DYegSyntyQfE0eg0BHBhxDrAuj4U4XdstFjjykHI-_8zBx/s640/henningmagpress2jpg.jpg" width="496" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Event Designer and Planner: <a href="http://www.simplynaturalevents.blogspot.com/">Annette Garcia Kerslake for Simply Natural Events </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ceremony Venue: <a href="http://www.sp-apostle.org/">St. Paul the Apostle Church</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Reception Venue: <a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxmb-marina-del-rey-marriott/">Marina Del Rey Marriott</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Photographer: <a href="http://www.lindalewisphotography.com/">Linda Lewis Photographer</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Florist: Ann's Florist</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">DJ: <a href="http://www.dashdjs.com/">Dash Entertainment</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Make Up Artist: <a href="http://www.blushingbridalmakeup.com/#home">Blushing Bridal</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stationary: <a href="http://www.mpgdesign.com/">Mike Paz</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAL4uhLTauBFsTCNZGoMc6_eg_3DPfBb1xWxWdsWkyCz2KVEdXWkV-UiKlG8StzZ-1H_meZKUaLZNmX3ipBdNLzZg1EFvYWT8c6TmUEfe9d-JW4cPVX6V93zjz7xGYTC4S-3rfzuswcsl/s1600/mirror+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAL4uhLTauBFsTCNZGoMc6_eg_3DPfBb1xWxWdsWkyCz2KVEdXWkV-UiKlG8StzZ-1H_meZKUaLZNmX3ipBdNLzZg1EFvYWT8c6TmUEfe9d-JW4cPVX6V93zjz7xGYTC4S-3rfzuswcsl/s1600/mirror+pic.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><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;">Maybe...the biggest challenge in life is to be yourself in a world that is trying to make you like everyone else.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Maybe...you shouldn't hate the people who are jealous of you, but instead respect their jealousy - after all, they are the ones who think that <i>you</i> are better than <i>them.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Maybe...the brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past. After all, you can’t go on successfully in life until you let go of your past mistakes, failures and heartaches.</span></div><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;">Maybe...it's not <i>where</i> you are in life, but <i>who</i> you have by your side that really counts.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br />Maybe...you shouldn’t go for looks; they can deceive. Don’t go for wealth, even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile, because all it takes is a smile to light up the darkest day.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Maybe...you shouldn't let what you</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>can't</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">do interfere with what you can.</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Maybe...when life is good, we should say thank you and appreciate it. And when life is grim, we should say thank you and learn from it.</span></div></div><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;">Maybe...everything is beautiful, but being beautiful isn't everything.</span></div><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;">Maybe...you shouldn't change your looks or lifestyle to please someone else, because if they truly love you, they will accept you just the way you are.</span></div><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;">Maybe...being happy doesn't mean that everything has to be perfect. It just means that you have decided to look beyond the imperfections.</span></div><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><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">*Image found via Tumblr</span></i></span></div></div></div></div>

Friday Frills

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Dress Déja Vu

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This week, I noticed two upcoming Hollywood starlets wearing remarkably similar dresses - but by two completely different designers. Pretty b</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">londe 'Footloose' actress <i>Julianne Hough</i> and 'Twilight' star <i>Ashley Greene</i> chose matt gold mini dresses, embroidered with a glossier </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">gold </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">swirl-like </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">p</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">attern. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's safe to say that designers are often inspired by the same things, in this case two-tone gold & a rose petal design. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-blpic_CxgvpKVsMgBQfWoV6cgSU4yWSK-ItrYmdVI_z7tgJ0RHGVJ4q6MBTixXyZOvzLlOihj6lfkEz_o6ZEswIT2cVLE_601x9CWqg2L2MfBRTXAatF7eA7nbf1fy7p1nC14_6zq3l4/s1600/dress+dejavu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-blpic_CxgvpKVsMgBQfWoV6cgSU4yWSK-ItrYmdVI_z7tgJ0RHGVJ4q6MBTixXyZOvzLlOihj6lfkEz_o6ZEswIT2cVLE_601x9CWqg2L2MfBRTXAatF7eA7nbf1fy7p1nC14_6zq3l4/s640/dress+dejavu.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>Left: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Julianne Hough</span></b><i> </i>wore a dress by Mumbai born designer <i>Naeem Khan</i> to the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala. It has a plunging neckline, short sleeves and embellished waistband. She paired it with nude peep-toe pumps, a gorgeous tan and wavy locks.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Right: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Ashley Greene</span></b> was in Brussels to attend the premiere of 'The Twilight Saga - Breaking Dawn Part 1'. The brunette actress wore a gold dress by American designer <i>L' Wren Scott</i>, also with a deep V-neck, emphasised waist design and metallic gold rose motif. Her nude heels are by <i>Brian Atwood</i>. I think strappy gold sandals would have been a better fit.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Both these dresses seem like they could be from the same collection or designer, don't you think?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Dress Déja Vu

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