Giang + Chris Engagement

What naturals Giang & Chris are in front of the camera.  I'm looking forward to their wedding at<a href="http://www.hotelcasadelmar.com/"> Casa Del Mar</a>!  Thank you to the talented <a href="http://www.luluphoto.com/">Luluphoto</a> for the wonderful photos taken at <a href="http://thebazaar.com/">Bazzar</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCilDDBeT7DdVLAiG_xOC9N8j7wwK54kG6zZm2xgpmkS7uAcgNq6FFeKjCcKr89S2H7Epb-4WDuOszT35_gnuLG02oACzIr6igEL8ELK4C8N1Q844LcGgAW0QkbzZ0r9p92UjKYI3QzONy/s1600/luluphotoblog_gc_eng-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCilDDBeT7DdVLAiG_xOC9N8j7wwK54kG6zZm2xgpmkS7uAcgNq6FFeKjCcKr89S2H7Epb-4WDuOszT35_gnuLG02oACzIr6igEL8ELK4C8N1Q844LcGgAW0QkbzZ0r9p92UjKYI3QzONy/s640/luluphotoblog_gc_eng-01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje-5QLOHD0ZZfF2sWOv-1qVFTY8g6PG4UL4EsCoj-P5e1W3WVlie7oeoWFJJfLzJluOVdo1Njo1H6mEyIRyydVPoj26y_MQ9bgNmetRQwoxDKP6bQUcHv0MyIRR5NwlATIDkFS5opaGLmy/s1600/luluphotoblog_gc_eng-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7QTShaur4zHm4M7CZkWG58LrqALa0ODtxeOIRMXEXYzb5YkwR61fXk_uGKTYzaNW1q8toTsT4Kd31kGTuIF-rLdO9rDLJOzRQHZaq9xPPjj64glMV2KvaVbPjSCrDBqBqxrWQER89SxH0/s1600/luluphotoblog_gc_eng-09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7QTShaur4zHm4M7CZkWG58LrqALa0ODtxeOIRMXEXYzb5YkwR61fXk_uGKTYzaNW1q8toTsT4Kd31kGTuIF-rLdO9rDLJOzRQHZaq9xPPjj64glMV2KvaVbPjSCrDBqBqxrWQER89SxH0/s640/luluphotoblog_gc_eng-09.jpg" width="640" /></a><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje-5QLOHD0ZZfF2sWOv-1qVFTY8g6PG4UL4EsCoj-P5e1W3WVlie7oeoWFJJfLzJluOVdo1Njo1H6mEyIRyydVPoj26y_MQ9bgNmetRQwoxDKP6bQUcHv0MyIRR5NwlATIDkFS5opaGLmy/s640/luluphotoblog_gc_eng-17.jpg" width="424" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWx4rrQv71-q6MyYCwnKni-ipJvGZgevFh9uUugSD9_R0iazNM5e-23tgPdArJ7CP8vUtKk7GeQD8PPS-A8AmhVu70OwStSW2gnpTmsn-uJF9uP48KnvC3FkWKW4pcdeUFL4brLyyNnsV/s1600/luluphotoblog_gc_eng-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibWx4rrQv71-q6MyYCwnKni-ipJvGZgevFh9uUugSD9_R0iazNM5e-23tgPdArJ7CP8vUtKk7GeQD8PPS-A8AmhVu70OwStSW2gnpTmsn-uJF9uP48KnvC3FkWKW4pcdeUFL4brLyyNnsV/s640/luluphotoblog_gc_eng-10.jpg" width="424" /></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/AVvXsEgxVwFqQYsNjAHCNlFq5mJfNoIgzV8ByXr0IxbGfIN8E4_ApG52_xcOwS2wKil0VtmBQnues5Z691LaahEtL6FU0V8ewxUtJslq630xldBgt2LRe62QgjqL15JEoaJp1nxQvm_VDZi6pP2r/s1600/luluphotoblog_gc_eng-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxVwFqQYsNjAHCNlFq5mJfNoIgzV8ByXr0IxbGfIN8E4_ApG52_xcOwS2wKil0VtmBQnues5Z691LaahEtL6FU0V8ewxUtJslq630xldBgt2LRe62QgjqL15JEoaJp1nxQvm_VDZi6pP2r/s640/luluphotoblog_gc_eng-11.jpg" width="424" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All Images via <a href="http://www.luluphoto.com/">Luluphoto</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />

Giang + Chris Engagement

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Vertu Constellation Quest Ferrari

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Vertu Constellation Quest Ferrari.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsQAcIYtk9GvyP9kC8L7RnBB9evEjAIKwV2k-SI3eXedB5FTtwvSOut3cGwDrs8yOqylXKheyEeALPClQNKR668gXel22faEu9npVIDDVXc9yWim_hPqpJazUa_q2_zfp7PO-OZ15d7E/s1600/Vertu-Constellation-Quest-Ferrari-smartphone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsQAcIYtk9GvyP9kC8L7RnBB9evEjAIKwV2k-SI3eXedB5FTtwvSOut3cGwDrs8yOqylXKheyEeALPClQNKR668gXel22faEu9npVIDDVXc9yWim_hPqpJazUa_q2_zfp7PO-OZ15d7E/s1600/Vertu-Constellation-Quest-Ferrari-smartphone.jpg" /></a></div>  <br /><br />Vertu has unveiled the Constellation Quest Ferrari, a luxury smartphone inspired by the Ferrari 458 Italia sports car.<br /><br />The most striking feature of the product is the iconic Cavallino Rampante, intrinsically crafted from polished stainless steel and embedded in the titanium battery cover. The Ferrari logo is embossed in the leather on the front of the handset.<br /><br />The luxury handset is meticulously crafted from the most luxurious of materials such as polished sapphire crystal, Ferrari calf leather and polished black ceramic.<br /><br />The leather used in the creation of the product is the same handmade Italian calf leather Ferrari uses in the interior of its GT cars.<br /><br />Each Constellation Quest Ferrari handset is built by just one craftsman who signs the handset as an assurance of Vertu’s commitment to quality.<br /><br />The new analogue clock on Constellation Quest Ferrari is inspired by the distinctive rev-counter on Ferrari’s 458 Italia.<br /><br />A new set of ringtones was obtained from live recordings of a Ferrari 458 Italia on a test circuit and is available exclusively to this handset.<br /><br />With Constellation Quest Ferrari, Vertu has enhanced its offering of relevant, tailored services even further. Once a customer registers the handset with Vertu Concierge, it becomes the key to the world of Ferrari.<br /><br />By pressing the specially created Cavallino key, prominently featured on the front of the handset, customers are able to access unique Ferrari content and experiences.<br /><br />Source: www.luxuo.com<b> </b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-75HbsvhSiow/TyiFV4ALMzI/AAAAAAAAWqk/ML61ExKxndM/s1600/Vertu-Constellation-Quest-Ferrari.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-75HbsvhSiow/TyiFV4ALMzI/AAAAAAAAWqk/ML61ExKxndM/s1600/Vertu-Constellation-Quest-Ferrari.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>Similar Posts:</b>  <br /><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-prada-phone-by-lg-30-for-2012.html">New Prada Phone by LG 3.0 for 2012</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/10/tag-heuer-link-white-lizard-smartphone.html">Tag Heuer Link White Lizard Smartphone</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/10/dior-mother-of-pearl-touch-phone.html">The Dior Mother-of-Pearl Touch Phone</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/08/amosu-blackberry-bold-9900-gold-edition.html">Amosu Blackberry Bold 9900 Gold Edition</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/06/vertu-constellation-quest-carbon-fibre.html">Vertu Constellation Quest Carbon Fibre</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/04/aston-martin-experience-on-iphone.html">The Aston Martin experience on iPhone</a> <br /><br /><b> Save and share Vertu Constellation Quest Ferrari</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.

Vertu Constellation Quest Ferrari

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Birthdays and Bucket Lists

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This birthday, instead of making up a wish list of material things that don't matter, I decided to write down my bucket list. Because experiences hold far more value than any shoe/bag/ring or other sparkly things ever can.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip0tG1MTqgauLiWxqVK9gI-O_gJ5ILBuFvrjKtcJUdxHQi9VHvUSW7HxapIWBE36ZprpmoTDe5xelDrdNCCHkKuCOKATYoDczpvzPEl-fAtHlGKiDI2sLNrH4BdX5pyS4L3NyERgMHU-AB/s1600/bday4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip0tG1MTqgauLiWxqVK9gI-O_gJ5ILBuFvrjKtcJUdxHQi9VHvUSW7HxapIWBE36ZprpmoTDe5xelDrdNCCHkKuCOKATYoDczpvzPEl-fAtHlGKiDI2sLNrH4BdX5pyS4L3NyERgMHU-AB/s640/bday4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>On My Bucket List...</b></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;">* Work at a fashion magazine. It may not be obvious on this blog (hahaha) but writing about fashion is my greatest passion, I'd love to live that dream. Do you remember in the movie 'The Devil Wears Prada', everyone tells Anne Hathaway's character Andy, "A million girls would kill for this job"? Well, I am one of them.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Volunteer at an animal shelter. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have a love of cats and all things furry, and this </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">is something I've wanted to do for ages. Unfortunately there isn't a shelter near where I live, so starting one here would be even better.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Take creative classes - anything from art to origami, photography, floral arranging, tap dance (seriously, I've always wanted to try it), </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">cooking and cake decorating.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I truly believe that you will never what you like or what you're good at until you try everything!</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Visit the magical city of Prague. It's been my dream destination since I was young, I even started a 'Prague Fund' while I was in school. I want to immerse myself in the glorious historical architecture and bohemian streets of this enchanting city.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Attend the couture shows at Paris Fashion Week, especially that of Elie Saab. The designer gowns are spellbinding on-screen, but to truly appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship, I would love the opportunity to see them up close. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Master another language. I tried French while I was in school...only to find that I would need some sort of nose-and-throat operation in order to properly pronounce the words. So I'm thinking maybe Spanish, as it's one of the world's Top 3 most widely spoken languages.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Learn to make authentic home-made Italian pasta in Florence or Tuscany. Pasta is my staple diet, so it would only be fitting that I learn to do this.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* Publish my series of children's books. I have yet to find an illustrator for them. I had written the series a while back, I just need to muster up the courage to show them to a publisher.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Audition for SA Idols. I think this would be a nerve-wrecking, pulse racing but nevertheless exciting once-in-a-lifetime type of experience. I know that I don't have a snowball's chance in the Sahara of making it past the first round. But you never know, I may stand a chance at winning the highly coveted wooden mic award (for the worst singer of the season). </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Aim high, Shoot Low ;)</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">* </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Switch lives with Elena in '<a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20Vampire%20Diaries">The Vampire Diaries</a>'.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, so I must admit that this one is on my things-that-will-never-happen-but-a-girl-can-dream-anyway list. I don't even know a thing about acting. But Nina Dobrev has <i>the</i> best job in television series. She gets to play two completely contrasting but magnetic characters - the sweet, lovable Elena and feisty Katherine; and she has the unconditional, eternal, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(and literally) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">undying love of both Damon <i>and</i> Stephan Salvatore. A role made in TV heaven, don't you think?</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;">If you're also celebrating your birthday today or in February, wishing you a wonderful one!</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>P.S</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of my best friends read my bucket list yesterday and decided to help me out on my last wish. It may not be the real-life Stephan Salvatore...but it's a good start! Thanks Ms Mocha, That's what I call a really great friend :) Most Thoughtful Gift Ever! </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXMCSLCo92kUuJtCnlNR1N2sNR7kf4qeniQ2EAeCSEt7dnvEaA-SVTnh0oh70iZinjP3sTYYwjuAqTUgSmcSS2EBEy7N6iOP1iRwIFOsjGIcPW7uv2WOdHXp-TgJU3-lNLopEFV8wlfme/s1600/stepahn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXMCSLCo92kUuJtCnlNR1N2sNR7kf4qeniQ2EAeCSEt7dnvEaA-SVTnh0oh70iZinjP3sTYYwjuAqTUgSmcSS2EBEy7N6iOP1iRwIFOsjGIcPW7uv2WOdHXp-TgJU3-lNLopEFV8wlfme/s400/stepahn.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Birthdays and Bucket Lists

This birthday, instead of making up a wish list of material things that don't matter, I decided to write down my bucket list. Because ex...

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Venue Spotlight... Dos Pueblos Ranch

Dos Pueblos Ranch is one of my favorite locations on the California Coast.  It beautiful historic location is only 15 miles from downtown Santa Barbara.  The Ranch property includes a private beach, newly restored rustic barn, and an estate lawn at the historic 1922 Casa Grande.<br /><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/AVvXsEgbRl8CZ5r8Mpd5-sv1p293u805S3yKHkXcBSuLNVHAKRwddrcyrhVIn7uoIEBvkc0scDX9zUoHb541cjC5y4ijwDuGDgZskxXrrJ8OrArLfcZNaZ1_Jbrnuzmtbncmv8vbMKClM6zmD4l5/s1600/dp_sign_big2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbRl8CZ5r8Mpd5-sv1p293u805S3yKHkXcBSuLNVHAKRwddrcyrhVIn7uoIEBvkc0scDX9zUoHb541cjC5y4ijwDuGDgZskxXrrJ8OrArLfcZNaZ1_Jbrnuzmtbncmv8vbMKClM6zmD4l5/s640/dp_sign_big2.jpg" width="492" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image via <a href="http://triciafountaine.com/dp_gallery/dp_gallery.html">Tricia Fountaine</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Image having your wedding ceremony on a private beach and having your reception in a 100 year old rustic barn.  It absolutely amazing!!<br /><br /><b>OCEANFRONT</b>: This beautiful coastline with aprivate beach in California has almost become a thing of the past. The beach area has wedding location two options either on the sand or a bluff over looking the ocean.<br /><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/AVvXsEi_mFS1HLvaLSVXbXIsFbmu96uQj4ZzYtvjDM7nDn93vMDA1NiHYKLVa0dHosHfQN9m_HI_s2coKmuf6kj4DL6fe6oemeHj4-VEmqRAQ8ZVRE0Ld6584uG4FiR7SJlBnBBHiP9XqRCCMiiM/s1600/rancho2-747900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_mFS1HLvaLSVXbXIsFbmu96uQj4ZzYtvjDM7nDn93vMDA1NiHYKLVa0dHosHfQN9m_HI_s2coKmuf6kj4DL6fe6oemeHj4-VEmqRAQ8ZVRE0Ld6584uG4FiR7SJlBnBBHiP9XqRCCMiiM/s640/rancho2-747900.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image via <a href="http://triciafountaine.com/dp_gallery/dp_gallery.html">Tricia Fountaine</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>RUSTIC BARN</b>: The 1917 barn is rustic chic complete with hay bales.   Across from the barn is a 200 year old sycamore tree that creates the perfect backdrop for a church in the woods.  Seat 250 comfortably.<br /><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/AVvXsEgmaT7RIfALVlMgOG4UcwOmrpPcQv9ItjBiaFmRHtQ1xuiz4KnazR-eQHbO0FO9uJhY6srxkSzgmKjbUV0kMq17OP3Ql74aI3V-vo4CDWmivZN8ZWdtwehpmECVccBi0hUxRJIZU_ScN4fe/s1600/Rancho-Dos-Pueblos-Stone-Crandall-305x305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaT7RIfALVlMgOG4UcwOmrpPcQv9ItjBiaFmRHtQ1xuiz4KnazR-eQHbO0FO9uJhY6srxkSzgmKjbUV0kMq17OP3Ql74aI3V-vo4CDWmivZN8ZWdtwehpmECVccBi0hUxRJIZU_ScN4fe/s640/Rancho-Dos-Pueblos-Stone-Crandall-305x305.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Via <a href="http://braedonsblog.com/">Bradon Photography</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>CASA GRANDE</b>: Located at the north end of a quarter mile long turf mall, stretching towards the sea, stands the main house of the estate, a stately mansion <b><i>The Casa Grande</i></b>. The mall is lined with fifty foot high Moreton Bay Fig trees. This Mediterranean style two story home with spanish tile roof was built around 1920.<br /><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/AVvXsEillu-Df9rZUfyYCoMZpP3pO5nxNy6L8EqSkORYeCOBwCgKi6r8Q1IMbU4G74JdDJ5i_NzOi4tKOLjxZfqK6sr-5eFgogCQ3s5KNwaQ_63y1_7K9UVMvKSAdvDubvKblG-hYR-hX0m3WobF/s1600/dos_pueblos_ranch_residential_house_m4nkj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="579" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillu-Df9rZUfyYCoMZpP3pO5nxNy6L8EqSkORYeCOBwCgKi6r8Q1IMbU4G74JdDJ5i_NzOi4tKOLjxZfqK6sr-5eFgogCQ3s5KNwaQ_63y1_7K9UVMvKSAdvDubvKblG-hYR-hX0m3WobF/s640/dos_pueblos_ranch_residential_house_m4nkj.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Oh did I mention there is also a lagoon, lavender farm and train trestles...<br /><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/AVvXsEg1odpF6YUw6vqaK8c0d81LRExiGRUYLKZohvGsaKZyRcu09tgLVXVwKBojDROSObs9RAi85jRbUo75BtEN6PcaR1jfI7RQKoHXpyFxb_Pcovin4EEBp7kRBPSvUuwttgcuaId485x_jN0W/s1600/a&d$%21x600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1odpF6YUw6vqaK8c0d81LRExiGRUYLKZohvGsaKZyRcu09tgLVXVwKBojDROSObs9RAi85jRbUo75BtEN6PcaR1jfI7RQKoHXpyFxb_Pcovin4EEBp7kRBPSvUuwttgcuaId485x_jN0W/s640/a&d$%21x600.jpg" width="425" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image Via <a href="http://www.simplynaturalevents.com/">Simply Natural Event</a>s, photo by <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/california-weddings/2011/04/22/santa-barbara-wedding-by-stephanie-hogue-photography-hello-super-8/">Stephanie Hogue</a></td></tr></tbody></table><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/AVvXsEhitr2SHVmdpz85cd7yRnSEdK0QyQRkcjP-2sjBC9KdA0dI4cX2du3jnPLsrv9VoHVL3fyI-cA5p6abDwcsrWHjLlXLh_VRJo-wpNYv-igKHo_OoOBfvH10a-2DYFDvM-4aejUMA7TjvM2A/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitr2SHVmdpz85cd7yRnSEdK0QyQRkcjP-2sjBC9KdA0dI4cX2du3jnPLsrv9VoHVL3fyI-cA5p6abDwcsrWHjLlXLh_VRJo-wpNYv-igKHo_OoOBfvH10a-2DYFDvM-4aejUMA7TjvM2A/s640/9.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image via <a href="http://triciafountaine.com/dp_gallery/dp_gallery.html">Tricia Fountaine</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Notes:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>-All rentals- tables/chairs/linen need to be brought in<br />-Restroom units need to be brought in<br />-A catering kitchen would need to be brought in<br />-There is some power to the barn, but a generator is required for most weddings<br />-Some parking is available, a shuttle is recommended.<br />-Bridal and Groom's dressing room onsite.<br />-Music must be off at 10pm.<br /><br /><br /><b>Rancho Dos Pueblos</b><br />805.450.8753<br />triciafountaine@aol.com<br /><a href="http://www.triciafountaine.com/dp_gallery/dp_gallery.html" target="_blank">www.triciafountaine.com</a>

Venue Spotlight... Dos Pueblos Ranch

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Who Wore Chanel Better?

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Who Wore It Better?</span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Chanel Fall 2011 Dress</span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In my fashion coverage of the SAG Awards <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/01/divas-and-darlings-sag-awards-2012.html">yesterday</a>, you may have remembered seeing British actress Emilia Clarke wear this black and white dress by <i>Chanel</i>. It wasn't the first time we've seen this feathery gown. Zoe Kravitz wore the same dress 2 months earlier.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2R2uTyAOXQ_Zxv7HFz1i-YZsK6CoWS_AWPms6V9ApmLkKZzjV_SypscsT8JcaDnruLdAnSPj82p4JX0zLmRFULJiaGmW7BNbCMM_GBi__6jOVzTF36iMv1nbjn7a5PYNhoG0CmAU-vv73/s1600/wwib.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2R2uTyAOXQ_Zxv7HFz1i-YZsK6CoWS_AWPms6V9ApmLkKZzjV_SypscsT8JcaDnruLdAnSPj82p4JX0zLmRFULJiaGmW7BNbCMM_GBi__6jOVzTF36iMv1nbjn7a5PYNhoG0CmAU-vv73/s640/wwib.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Left:</span></b> <b>Emilia Clarke</b> wore the Chanel Fall RTW frock to Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles (29 January 2012). The '</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Game of Thrones' actress looked charming in the organic cotton and voile dress, which has a fully feathered black skirt. Emilia's dress features a leaf-motif waistband.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Middle:</span></b> <b>Zoe Kravitz</b> wore the same Chanel dress on the 30th November 2011, to Unicef's Snowflake Ball in New York. She omitted the belt from the sculpted white bodice, which has a high collar and puffy shoulders.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Right: </span></b>Latvian model <b>Ginta Lapina</b> wears the dress on the Chanel Fall RTW 2011 runway, paired with black lace-up boots and sheer hand gloves. A very girly-grunge look. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTKBAOGAwyvOZz8brGil3zm7Q699pVGXXbl9hspichmtLoX5S07Y-l49U50NRNM5QqQbK5-yoojoMxGir3ucN9xDow8Ck1-_zcqUmz7eO4i7uUD1dVglXVVV0EsVkgyJByy2tpr-3aU-5/s1600/wwib2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTKBAOGAwyvOZz8brGil3zm7Q699pVGXXbl9hspichmtLoX5S07Y-l49U50NRNM5QqQbK5-yoojoMxGir3ucN9xDow8Ck1-_zcqUmz7eO4i7uUD1dVglXVVV0EsVkgyJByy2tpr-3aU-5/s640/wwib2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Both girls wore their look with a strong red lip colour. You will notice that the black ruffle detailing along the sleeves are different on each dress. Emilia's is tucked in, while Zoe's features an outer ruffled trim. Emilia wore her hair up in a loose upstyle and Zoe kept it clinical in an edgy tied-up bob.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Who Wore It Better? </b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I prefer the dress with the waistband so my choice is Emilia. She makes it look demure and ladylike. Also, I can't get past Zoe's mullet-fringe hairstyle. What are your thoughts?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Who Wore Chanel Better?

Who Wore It Better? Chanel Fall 2011 Dress In my fashion coverage of the SAG Awards yesterday , you may have remembered seeing British actre...

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Divas and Darlings - SAG Awards 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Red Carpet Fashion</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Screen Actors Guild Awards 2012</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All the glamour and gowns from the 18th Annual SAG Awards 2012 Red Carpet.</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: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Biggest Trend - Braids</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcILis9XhSMVHlKH99sMO7g5L0YQT03OA4ijm6MrrSH6I-XaAr4kohJwh7qmlCRtX6Uc1ZFl_HWAnw9vcJe2YLi-EmJNOupaJMqdXtNq2ZIOXbGiuVO6HhnxkkDOstU6yE6ATgEzNvfMH8/s1600/sag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcILis9XhSMVHlKH99sMO7g5L0YQT03OA4ijm6MrrSH6I-XaAr4kohJwh7qmlCRtX6Uc1ZFl_HWAnw9vcJe2YLi-EmJNOupaJMqdXtNq2ZIOXbGiuVO6HhnxkkDOstU6yE6ATgEzNvfMH8/s640/sag.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Kaley Cuoco</b> enchanted in an aqua-mint confection by <i>Romona Kerveza, </i>with textured skirt and strapless<i> </i>draped bodice. TV Presenter <b>Renee Bargh</b> was beautiful in a purple lace and draped dress by <i>Basil Soda</i>. <b>Ariel Winter</b> looked delightful in a smokey grey <i>Collette Dinnigan</i> dress with beaded bustier and knee-length lace skirt. <b>Dianna Agron</b> was pretty in a deep pink <i>Carolina Herrera</i> gown with ruffle neck detailing. All ladies wore braided hairstyles.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Scene Stealers</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFbqKviLAB8IZ-Xn-rqpy3WvGibXLMSOvqyJy3ZH3WR3dZOLfdlwF3H_ciHEVxm62FvXRTpXYQhZq4sMTkLT8LWBJcWpkx2kSoEJkL3xeqzXt72ry540vv1hjJJA8XPTd2ooTffAqZPsu/s1600/sag2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFbqKviLAB8IZ-Xn-rqpy3WvGibXLMSOvqyJy3ZH3WR3dZOLfdlwF3H_ciHEVxm62FvXRTpXYQhZq4sMTkLT8LWBJcWpkx2kSoEJkL3xeqzXt72ry540vv1hjJJA8XPTd2ooTffAqZPsu/s640/sag2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Emma Stone</b> was perfection in <i>Alexander McQueen</i>. She chose a black tea-length dress with ruffled lace bustier neckline, pairing it with a McQueen clutch and floral adorned heels. <b>Rose Byrne</b> pioneered a new red carpet trend, wearing an ivory embellished <i>Elie Saab</i> jumpsuit, with plunge neck and wide-leg pants. <b>Emily Blunt</b> stood out in a revitalizing shade of vivid green, wearing a one-shouldered <i>Oscar de la Renta</i> gown.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b> Black & White</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu3Bb5mquWkWhGdQh-N0QjLxx9LRA32EY5KCxHfU09FfwRpQ3g82Q0SOmgXDb80buqHnE-jZRSdKRNAa2enbcAHLo9Fk4Gv1Olg9TtwORmcwk2tyCz67Im1v_HBLkNSEg2zCFNgnqy_EwH/s1600/sag3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu3Bb5mquWkWhGdQh-N0QjLxx9LRA32EY5KCxHfU09FfwRpQ3g82Q0SOmgXDb80buqHnE-jZRSdKRNAa2enbcAHLo9Fk4Gv1Olg9TtwORmcwk2tyCz67Im1v_HBLkNSEg2zCFNgnqy_EwH/s640/sag3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Zoe Saldana</b> opted for a white silk organza <i>Givenchy Couture</i> gown with crystal beading and a sheer netted top. <b>Paz Vega</b> looked glamourous in a glistening black and white gown. Although slightly bridal, I loved <b>Judy Greer's</b> angelic white <i>Collette Dinnigan</i> dress. <b>Emilia Clarke </b>donned <i>Chanel</i>, showing off accentuated shoulders and a black feathered skirt. <b>Viola Davis</b> put on a white strapless <i>Marchesa</i> gown with gold embroidered bodice.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Into The Blue </b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFvysYcHsnC9Ogo2AYZLcDaeaI5U09Lf6KL0qNokzNbvApnylLBfIXHLJ5pR1O_SN2YYTzka-1YK3LuGaoXPeSat9O20-vWNpwcrlNw2bn4f6nmxUVVbVfSVCinbCNwKM8nwTWjm-tO3k/s1600/sag4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFvysYcHsnC9Ogo2AYZLcDaeaI5U09Lf6KL0qNokzNbvApnylLBfIXHLJ5pR1O_SN2YYTzka-1YK3LuGaoXPeSat9O20-vWNpwcrlNw2bn4f6nmxUVVbVfSVCinbCNwKM8nwTWjm-tO3k/s640/sag4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Jessica Chastain</b> in a sapphire blue fitted corset gown by <i>Calvin Klein</i>. <b>Jane</b> <b>Lynch</b> chose a royal blue V-neck <i>David Meister</i> dress. <b>Diane Lane</b> wore a blue satin one-shouldered dress, which is also coincidentally by <i>David Meister</i>.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Glee Girls</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DPEALPk_eHRAZ7z55xHL-aqH2l3Zcz20GZ4NH8e-dt4xAVUE9WI1c3-EzNNHLKRzNrDHnOD5qjzap7sMfI3LwSZZMFxi6MU6FnyqE4zXXweb_BiSxuI57Yc13nCW4b-Qu6pDV7QNKZ6Y/s1600/sag5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DPEALPk_eHRAZ7z55xHL-aqH2l3Zcz20GZ4NH8e-dt4xAVUE9WI1c3-EzNNHLKRzNrDHnOD5qjzap7sMfI3LwSZZMFxi6MU6FnyqE4zXXweb_BiSxuI57Yc13nCW4b-Qu6pDV7QNKZ6Y/s640/sag5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Naya Rivera</b> wore sparkly ice grey embellished <i>Naeem Khan</i> gown with deep plunge-neck. <b>Jayma Mays</b> dazzled in a black sequined <i>Reem Acra</i> gown, with the back covered in lace. <b>Lea Michelle</b> showed off some serious leg in a pale grey <i>Versace</i> dress with woven bodice.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Black Out</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwdykVbmZerjIKTgaIHBHSnvfRilThvN6DwmLHWoj8r6RAuO4a711KT0DbvxfXYHL0KChocaVa4aBneyF1jOujLHZDmA3t4eYbZu_YGD3GX2blbWmUg9fWJBgLt4mr01EMcG1oqhvN3ir/s1600/sag6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirwdykVbmZerjIKTgaIHBHSnvfRilThvN6DwmLHWoj8r6RAuO4a711KT0DbvxfXYHL0KChocaVa4aBneyF1jOujLHZDmA3t4eYbZu_YGD3GX2blbWmUg9fWJBgLt4mr01EMcG1oqhvN3ir/s640/sag6.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Amber Heard</b> looked alluring in black silk-faille cut-out <i>Zac Posen</i> gown. The always elegant <b>Angelina Jolie</b> wore a fluid liquid-look <i>Jenny Packham</i> gown. <b>Ashlee Simpson </b>pleasantly surprised style critics in a beaded <i>Jenny Packham</i> dress with sheer capelet. <b>Stacy Keibler</b> was a safe bet in a lace off-the-shoulder <i>Marchesa</i> gown.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>TV Presenters</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFboWuBTe6GJS9R6E2osvL73hgsyKF6C9ftQzCpJpq3NWkA9iMeGESPCmAyRlt-dQ-79yuEcLzrrcEqQ4m4ed7ULKtnNdCdJykeEm5HLM4EgVg5VKRYgY76ZfYOQGHxBMaqTMHU1ZEoE5/s1600/sag12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFboWuBTe6GJS9R6E2osvL73hgsyKF6C9ftQzCpJpq3NWkA9iMeGESPCmAyRlt-dQ-79yuEcLzrrcEqQ4m4ed7ULKtnNdCdJykeEm5HLM4EgVg5VKRYgY76ZfYOQGHxBMaqTMHU1ZEoE5/s640/sag12.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Kelly Osbourne</b> was refined in a cream <i>Badgley Mischk</i>a gown with tassel belt and embroidered sleeves. <b>Giuliana Rancic</b> wore a red <i>Basil Soda</i> gown with alternating panels and a metallic belt. <b>Maria Menounos</b> flaunted her stunning figure in a form-fitting <i>Dolce & Gabbana </i>gown. <b>Nancy O'Dell</b> wore a fire-engine red tiered gown.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Too Much Champagne Makes  Everything Look The Same</span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpZXE50gSRLCvvLKfRclmQCMZZdGc5TM0Dan0JC4Ou3-NzVgcat4prr_8Pu4_jvpNh7oyFn2Z-PCc-yU1dLePrXI3M3aokQ-K8j8l_IiF7Fi74OjRdpRk6lNSXRVbtmvEY4NsKSsQDeIZ-/s1600/sag7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpZXE50gSRLCvvLKfRclmQCMZZdGc5TM0Dan0JC4Ou3-NzVgcat4prr_8Pu4_jvpNh7oyFn2Z-PCc-yU1dLePrXI3M3aokQ-K8j8l_IiF7Fi74OjRdpRk6lNSXRVbtmvEY4NsKSsQDeIZ-/s640/sag7.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">If I see one more gown in this dull champagne shade, I will pass out from boredom. <b>Julianna Marguiles</b> wears <i>Calvin Klein</i>. <b>Katrina Bowden</b> in strapless lace <i>Amsale</i>. <b>Kristen Wiig </b>in a halter-neck <i>Balenciaga</i> gown. <b>Sarah Hyland</b> in an age-accelerating dress by <b>Temperley London</b>. <b>Berenice Bejo</b> was shimmery in <i>Ralph Lauren</i>. Yawn.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Berrylicious </b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifW5OZQF4fOQyOot6zy03JD4fVtaeyfNS6P6OOzTANKb1Lc8uVPGI9SB5SmP512LCbvEkvZpNJfFGj8ET0s3Bva38Z4MxI-LMEInO7jelAH0lA7CwjMPMd5xXLGmtr1U0wTxTH-srM7lt9/s1600/sag8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifW5OZQF4fOQyOot6zy03JD4fVtaeyfNS6P6OOzTANKb1Lc8uVPGI9SB5SmP512LCbvEkvZpNJfFGj8ET0s3Bva38Z4MxI-LMEInO7jelAH0lA7CwjMPMd5xXLGmtr1U0wTxTH-srM7lt9/s640/sag8.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Julie Bowen</b> was beautiful in a magenta gown with split sleeves by <i>Temperley London</i>. <b>Michelle Williams</b> wore a strawberry red <i>Valentino</i> gown with asymmetrical hem and lace neckline. <b>Natalie Portman</b> looked gorgeous in a strapless plum silk-chiffon <i>Giambattista Valli</i> gown with large floral motif. <b>Sofia Vergara</b> stuns in raspberry gown with folded strapless bodice by <i>Marchesa</i>. <b>Kyra Sedgewick</b> was chic in a cherry red <i>Emilio Pucci</i> dress with cut-out back.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><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;">Who was your favourite pick at the 2012 SAG Awards?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Divas and Darlings - SAG Awards 2012

Red Carpet Fashion Screen Actors Guild Awards 2012 All the glamour and gowns from the 18th Annual SAG Awards 2012 Red Carpet. Biggest Trend ...

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Shoe Art Imitates Life

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found this creative, shoe-tastic drawing while surfing the Net today. Each image depicts the designer's style so perfectly, with a whimsical spin. Based on just the designs, I'd like a pair of those <i>Viktor & Rolf</i> fantasy pink heels. I wonder how it would translate in reality?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PueUrbkDP6jgytmcZOgkrXWyJF8MqLzqHvewufKczpQKSFOwSE04H127FLuLbR3iQfy_pLiAPIBoMRa8RfNrQNFctMZOk9tSIy5AXSzzbcBihuk9swOle7glTifMp7MHBoLqn8Q0sP58/s1600/shoe+deisgns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PueUrbkDP6jgytmcZOgkrXWyJF8MqLzqHvewufKczpQKSFOwSE04H127FLuLbR3iQfy_pLiAPIBoMRa8RfNrQNFctMZOk9tSIy5AXSzzbcBihuk9swOle7glTifMp7MHBoLqn8Q0sP58/s1600/shoe+deisgns.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">* I couldn't find any artist credits, if you have any idea, please let me know.</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /></span></span>

Shoe Art Imitates Life

I found this creative, shoe-tastic drawing while surfing the Net today. Each image depicts the designer's style so perfectly, with a whi...

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Calling All Interns for 2012

2012 is shaping up to be our busiest yet and that means we are looking for some good quality interns. Are you interested in learning about the event & wedding industry?  Do you love to create?  Are you hardworking?  Ideally we are looking for people located in Los Angeles and Orange County.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKh7ID7epYzhj7V_dT_UzKFWJs8MauQflutUWS3QMnUBl0IGQh7VWOsH6S0ePoL6VssseQZTeZzvvVBtX_oX1KTjmXGEx0M5XgZPTKrNWNnhWHuKRO0jKs532BTZB0BZT1gB6Ew79XMO7/s1600/internspic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKh7ID7epYzhj7V_dT_UzKFWJs8MauQflutUWS3QMnUBl0IGQh7VWOsH6S0ePoL6VssseQZTeZzvvVBtX_oX1KTjmXGEx0M5XgZPTKrNWNnhWHuKRO0jKs532BTZB0BZT1gB6Ew79XMO7/s640/internspic.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Who We’re Looking For ::</b> We are seeking junior & senior level students pursuing a degree in a related field (public relations, communications, hospitality & tourism, design, etc.) who are excited about learning the ins-and-outs of event planning, work well with a team, and exhibit a high level of responsibility. Weddings can be a stressful and emotionally charged time for a bride & groom and their families—the ideal candidate is friendly, enthusiastic, calm under pressure, and a great communicator! Most of our event take place in Los Angeles, CA. You must have transportation and be able to get to the city on your own.  <br /><br /><b>When You’ll Work :</b> Weddings and events are scheduled primarily on Saturdays, with some events on Fridays and Sundays. Interns will be scheduled to work events throughout the wedding season (March-November) and we are happy to take schedules into consideration. Interns will also have the opportunity to work in our office during the week (hours flexible and must have Laptop) to gain more experience in the planning that takes place prior to the wedding date!<br /><br /><b>How to Apply :: </b>If you’re interested in joining Simply Natural for our 2012 season, please email your cover letter and resume (.pdf format preferred) to<b> <a href="mailto:intern@morgangalloevents.com">intern@simplynaturalevents.com</a>.  </b>Please do not leave comments.  We will be accepting applications through February 14th and will be conducting interviews in late February!  <br />If that happens to be you, send us an email.  We'd love to hear more about why we should pick you to join our team!

Calling All Interns for 2012

2012 is shaping up to be our busiest yet and that means we are looking for some good quality interns. Are you interested in learning about t...

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Looks Of The Week - 28/01/12

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A round-up of the weeks most notable looks.</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="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Photo Ready</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqXHn2KtldrG-55aE6yukOihPBtDyogGRtbG3k7yeWjvzVDrvTXZzjIQKhmR9aGORWvGZSbY5XcKuzqf1IGt-F8XxbMMpbEWi9EpIJHScu3hCN7VYNxHPM36XDE2IEFGzM1GqHjEGfRYd/s1600/lotw1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqXHn2KtldrG-55aE6yukOihPBtDyogGRtbG3k7yeWjvzVDrvTXZzjIQKhmR9aGORWvGZSbY5XcKuzqf1IGt-F8XxbMMpbEWi9EpIJHScu3hCN7VYNxHPM36XDE2IEFGzM1GqHjEGfRYd/s640/lotw1.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>Diane Kruger</b> turned heads at the 'Sidaction Gala Dinner' in Paris, wearing a gauzy grey lace <i>Erdem</i> dress with puffy shoulders and an asymmetrical mini underneath</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jessica Alba</b> was elegant in a black and white silk colour-blocked dress by Chanel Resort 2012. Her choice of accessories was exemplary, with <i>Chanel</i> jewellery and clutch bag, as well as black bow-trimmed <i>Giuseppe Zanotti</i> heels.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Cara Delevigne</b>, who also attended the 'Sidaction Gala Dinner', was alluring in a beautifully draped emerald green Grecian gown. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bright violet pumps were her choice of footwear.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Black Lively</b> sets off the peplum-skirt trend, in a white and black ensemble by <i>Jason Wu</i>. She paired it with sparkly leopard print pumps by <i>Christian Louboutin</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Fearne Cotton</b> posed at the National TV Awards in Britain, in a 20's inspired flapper look by <i>Temperley London</i>. Her silver-grey embellished and fringed dress was paired with a white <i>Chanel</i> bag, and colour in the form of red lips and heels.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Chic Street Style</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWg4YWIU3c2890oXHX1r1bEkvBEpGg3zplsZDlzk0Y2-1yLYuVCoCiL26wRAc77psfkpBIt0fVVmFMqsizZ9pUByw0RpTK45dDAaNtmZwHej0KWR15T-zjPD3ZC7Z1njTQdPkfrrefQJZC/s1600/lotw2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWg4YWIU3c2890oXHX1r1bEkvBEpGg3zplsZDlzk0Y2-1yLYuVCoCiL26wRAc77psfkpBIt0fVVmFMqsizZ9pUByw0RpTK45dDAaNtmZwHej0KWR15T-zjPD3ZC7Z1njTQdPkfrrefQJZC/s640/lotw2.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>Rachel Zoe</b> looks 70's sleek in an abstract print top, brown jacket and flare bottomed dark denim jeans. She carries a <i>Hermés</i> Birkin bag.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Taylor Swift</b> was adorable in a quirky cat-print dress by <i>NW3</i> at Asos, teamed with a fitted black leather jacket by <i>Rick Owens</i>, brown crossbody bag, black tights and lace-up oxfords.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Katherine Heigl</b> braved the New York cold looking casually chic in cream <i>Max Mara</i> coat,<i> J Brand</i> skinny jeans and a cozy beige wrap-around scarf. She matched her tan-edged coat with knee-high <i>Christian</i> <i>Louboutin</i> boots and a tan <i>Rebecca Minkoff</i> satchel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Olivia Palermo</b> was spotted at the Menswear 2012 Fashion Week in Milan. The reality star looked sophisticated in a white belted blouse worn with grey tailored trousers, a fur-trimmed coat and <i>Mulberry</i> animal print heels.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Trending Topic: Blazers</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid5gwG74DQaY2LXzglNNqZahYCYXpvn1J85TZ2HMKtG5IPFUp14vQ5oNW0BP3NMyUeQqqBMVV33ZX1gvQrSP0W9hNokMDHS-1xdwW55ut9_R0wBPVzxJT941dXZrNKRBsRWRRoM21KUC5q/s1600/lotw3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid5gwG74DQaY2LXzglNNqZahYCYXpvn1J85TZ2HMKtG5IPFUp14vQ5oNW0BP3NMyUeQqqBMVV33ZX1gvQrSP0W9hNokMDHS-1xdwW55ut9_R0wBPVzxJT941dXZrNKRBsRWRRoM21KUC5q/s640/lotw3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Jessica Alba</b> features in another colour-blocked outfit, this time at the 'Good Day LA' talk show. The actress wore an oversized aqua blazer with a tangerine and black shirt dress. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Sarah Jessica Parker</b> paired her navy blue velvet <i>Yves Saint Laurent</i> blazer with a sequined wavy-striped <i>Tory Burch</i> dress. A brown belt, <i>VBH</i> sling bag, <i>Manolo Blahnik</i> heels and <i>Fred Leighton</i> jewels complete her unique look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Elizabeth Olsen</b> attended the Chanel Couture 2012 show in Paris, tastefully dressed in a dark blue double-breasted <i>Chanel</i> blazer, worn over black skinny pants and boots. I admire her stylish simplicity with this look.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Alesha Dixon</b> was snapped outside the 'Britain's Got talent' auditions. The show's newly appointed judge opted to wear a black suit blazer with a snazzy white crystal-gem embellished shirt and coral skirt. This is a cute outfit, but don't you think that she and Jessica Alba could have swopped shoes?</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;"><br /><br /></span>

Looks Of The Week - 28/01/12

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Sweet Spring Couture by Elie Saab

<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know that the images from <i>Elie Saab's</i> phenomenal Spring 2012 Couture show will be posted on thousands of other blogs, but I couldn't hel</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">p myself. It has left a lasting impression on me, with sensational gowns that are only imaginable in your wildest Midsummer's Night Dreams. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The maven of couture, Saab one again whets our fashion palates with a delectable array of dessert shaded designs, finely crafted with the utmost dexterity and impeccable detailing. Sheerness was a theme throughout, artfully ornamented by crystal floral appliqués and delicate hand beading. I've paired the designs with the sweet treats they remind me of. Enough from me, I'll let the dresses speak for themselves...they do so in volumes.</span></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="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Sugar Cookies</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00BhcDYgdAIRaRqnqdTzS23IVmRShhUS93f6DufgIcnMtxAa5CiXuRzS9m6ZDwlIqkPqf9_X0A1vmpk6j1uyQyGGsPM1u6N0U2sgkNJVYUkMcG05FfNm_j77jnJRE6PD468mtUqhtPxAZ/s1600/elie1.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/AVvXsEj00BhcDYgdAIRaRqnqdTzS23IVmRShhUS93f6DufgIcnMtxAa5CiXuRzS9m6ZDwlIqkPqf9_X0A1vmpk6j1uyQyGGsPM1u6N0U2sgkNJVYUkMcG05FfNm_j77jnJRE6PD468mtUqhtPxAZ/s640/elie1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Peppermint Tart</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0XYFtlMkgN6cbwmmRM8ahq2h33yoxr_fYonG8sbujPqKGuTDx3Qc7utvBD9ZsTDEqdNpBR_CH_vRyanU4luJdxokxtHSkoya70JthQWxEF3hknMIfV4tT0g-_EZqtXamppvhs1L1WoRgU/s1600/elie2.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/AVvXsEi0XYFtlMkgN6cbwmmRM8ahq2h33yoxr_fYonG8sbujPqKGuTDx3Qc7utvBD9ZsTDEqdNpBR_CH_vRyanU4luJdxokxtHSkoya70JthQWxEF3hknMIfV4tT0g-_EZqtXamppvhs1L1WoRgU/s640/elie2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Bubblegum Milkshake</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSn_vmu_4R5mpk9Xq28jpA-Up9hDARhc2jtX2010qrrnp3rwKHfF34y99boNtZ-ADU32GgMyXV293Tygg8FKDPb1rTibi-bqFltHofPXJlsmBr6C0fpt3zcF-SuQ-XGaC456zvuuxTH0fO/s1600/elie3.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/AVvXsEiSn_vmu_4R5mpk9Xq28jpA-Up9hDARhc2jtX2010qrrnp3rwKHfF34y99boNtZ-ADU32GgMyXV293Tygg8FKDPb1rTibi-bqFltHofPXJlsmBr6C0fpt3zcF-SuQ-XGaC456zvuuxTH0fO/s640/elie3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Candied Ginger</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Hn6wZEvIMU4wMAdjjOm-Kbx9FMWoM939FUUkyiH6fPnlTtcrSQLCudp63aMJHUwgEVEDbyif0pG9Rg8x-zYIqQdIto1ibpbtmpsNVCKoV-bIIT_qfRg3PCOsZ7-Su4E3E56aukAgGxHV/s1600/elie4.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/AVvXsEh8Hn6wZEvIMU4wMAdjjOm-Kbx9FMWoM939FUUkyiH6fPnlTtcrSQLCudp63aMJHUwgEVEDbyif0pG9Rg8x-zYIqQdIto1ibpbtmpsNVCKoV-bIIT_qfRg3PCOsZ7-Su4E3E56aukAgGxHV/s640/elie4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Peach Cobbler</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiszouljs7gs6fNsA9fnv7ZWzvm7nVZg7vIBlJrbIlOHjxH3ab4Bb_NoIR_qhgxBQs3iwv55Ccv7iLmN4M7KRFtgx83R6-xSKuN-rBcPkJCTjSO3jHaRkrJHALgDW2C-1pgk4BsD7oXbOAy/s1600/elie5.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/AVvXsEiszouljs7gs6fNsA9fnv7ZWzvm7nVZg7vIBlJrbIlOHjxH3ab4Bb_NoIR_qhgxBQs3iwv55Ccv7iLmN4M7KRFtgx83R6-xSKuN-rBcPkJCTjSO3jHaRkrJHALgDW2C-1pgk4BsD7oXbOAy/s640/elie5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Lemon Meringue </b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw4oVunVso2R0Goh9-ysPv5EnoTSY9X5EaxuyYHykwbIcZsDqA6Hs9K-OpuFDlW58fmRis49juhl5RT3gYgbhP4FZI_ulNMoFNMUxmYyPKVSdnrmdKMUlqJtSvY7GAZEdAfehMxUs9A5AF/s1600/elie6.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/AVvXsEjw4oVunVso2R0Goh9-ysPv5EnoTSY9X5EaxuyYHykwbIcZsDqA6Hs9K-OpuFDlW58fmRis49juhl5RT3gYgbhP4FZI_ulNMoFNMUxmYyPKVSdnrmdKMUlqJtSvY7GAZEdAfehMxUs9A5AF/s640/elie6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Strawberry Cheesecake</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GQk-vVIbkkcEIV60NU2kLXialQlP9NKkknnI9W-5udtLLCd2Y1Bd6o5mfaebAVLA6oAq7NSyRZx36FVxLD3Gss4W66h-1QdZuv7kAiRi8UjsybANoVrY1GZNe58BN32LE92Fd0CRHhkb/s1600/elie7.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/AVvXsEg-GQk-vVIbkkcEIV60NU2kLXialQlP9NKkknnI9W-5udtLLCd2Y1Bd6o5mfaebAVLA6oAq7NSyRZx36FVxLD3Gss4W66h-1QdZuv7kAiRi8UjsybANoVrY1GZNe58BN32LE92Fd0CRHhkb/s640/elie7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyone else craving something sweet?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><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; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Photos courtesy of Style.com</i></span></div>

Sweet Spring Couture by Elie Saab

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Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHNyULbSHdZhoAOpgE6jny8at1dcRpd1i4MjdSMf_4jSWlm6bqzFBElhnBWMb7wlt_H08iZSOQmbfX-DEAWKkdFyr4mTTJx7HGX6uRqfIV6soeaNdc1xamjp1GHMCq37uEWPJSFqPzR7L/s1600/friday+frills.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHNyULbSHdZhoAOpgE6jny8at1dcRpd1i4MjdSMf_4jSWlm6bqzFBElhnBWMb7wlt_H08iZSOQmbfX-DEAWKkdFyr4mTTJx7HGX6uRqfIV6soeaNdc1xamjp1GHMCq37uEWPJSFqPzR7L/s1600/friday+frills.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Image via Weheartit</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span>

Friday Frills

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Shangri-La Hotel in Tokyo voted tops for luxury

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Shangri-La Hotel in Tokyo voted tops for luxury.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_v3eirZuEPo/TyG230MdBSI/AAAAAAAAWnU/s-E4TnoQIAI/s1600/Shangri-La-Hotel-Tokyo-suite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_v3eirZuEPo/TyG230MdBSI/AAAAAAAAWnU/s-E4TnoQIAI/s1600/Shangri-La-Hotel-Tokyo-suite.jpg" /></a></div>  <br />The Shangri-La Hotel in Tokyo has been named as the number one Luxury Hotel in the World in the Traveler’s Choice 2012 Awards by TripAdvisor.<br /><br />The awards are based on reviews and opinions provided by travelers and were introduced 10 years ago.<br /><br />The categories for 2012 have been expanded to include top-25 lists for 30 countries and regions, as well as an international competition for the best properties to visit.<br /><br />3,943 hotels were recognized by TripAdvisor, with the other categories including awards for best service, best bargain, best relaxation and spa and trendiest hotel.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jIsQmcbp9FA/TyG3Cbl9RoI/AAAAAAAAWnc/fa_mow44ugI/s1600/Shangri-La-Tokyo-treatment-room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jIsQmcbp9FA/TyG3Cbl9RoI/AAAAAAAAWnc/fa_mow44ugI/s1600/Shangri-La-Tokyo-treatment-room.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>The judging was a result of more than 60 million comments from visitors, taking into account the quality of service, price and standard of guest rooms.<br /><br />The Shangri-La, close to Tokyo Station in the heart of the metropolis, took the top spot in the category for the 25 top luxury hotels in the world.<br /><br />The Hotel Imperial Vienna took the second place on the list and the Hotel Palacio de la Magdalena in Soto del Barco in Spain in third.<br /><br />La Casa del Rector, in Almagro, Spain, was rated fourth-best luxury hotel in the world, with The Grand Del Mar in San Diego, California rounding out the top five places.<br /><br />Source: AFPrelaxnews – See the <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels-cLuxury-g1">full list</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ldx-prK-wNg/TyG3UQp1-RI/AAAAAAAAWnk/_Znf7JiIlRk/s1600/entrance-Shangri-La-Hotel-Tokyo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ldx-prK-wNg/TyG3UQp1-RI/AAAAAAAAWnk/_Znf7JiIlRk/s1600/entrance-Shangri-La-Hotel-Tokyo.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/2011/12/hotel-rates-in-new-york-city-skyrocket.html">Hotel Rates in New York City skyrocket ahead of NYE</a>  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/10/ritz-carlton-opens-its-first-hotel-in.html">The Ritz-Carlton opens its first hotel in Saudi Arabia</a>  </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><br /><b>Save and share Shangri-La Hotel in Tokyo voted tops for luxury</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.

Shangri-La Hotel in Tokyo voted tops for luxury

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Shangri-La Hotel in Tokyo voted tops for luxury.   The Shangri-La Hotel in...

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Gold Silk Cape Spun By Spiders

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Gold Silk Cape Spun By Spiders.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ljUavaCBctg/TyG1MfbUFvI/AAAAAAAAWnA/iuP85MRFfVE/s1600/Golden-silk-cape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ljUavaCBctg/TyG1MfbUFvI/AAAAAAAAWnA/iuP85MRFfVE/s1600/Golden-silk-cape.jpg" /></a></div>  <br />An astonishing golden outfit made from the silk of spiders has gone on display at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.<br /><br />It took more than four years to make the four-metre-long hand-woven textile from the silk of 1.2million female golden orb spiders, native to Madagascar.<br /><br />It was made by Englishman Simon Peers and American Nicholas Godley, both of whom have lived and worked in Madagascar for many years.<br /><br />Spiders were collected every morning before silk is extracted from them by trained handlers. They were returned to the wild at the end of each day.<br /><br />The process is extremely laborious – on average, 23,000 spiders are needed to create about 28 grams of silk, according to the museum.<br /><br />The last known spider silk textile was made for an exhibition in Paris in 1900 but no examples remain.<br /><br />Source: AFP<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KtxCCGJN7Zw/TyG1ikw37NI/AAAAAAAAWnI/BPc-mpE0FOg/s1600/spiders.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KtxCCGJN7Zw/TyG1ikw37NI/AAAAAAAAWnI/BPc-mpE0FOg/s1600/spiders.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>Similar Posts:</b> <br /><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/12/most-expensive-beach-apartment-in-world.html">The most expensive beach apartment in the world</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/10/uk-hotel-unveils-most-expensive-dessert.html">UK hotel unveils most expensive dessert</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/10/dior-mother-of-pearl-touch-phone.html">The Dior Mother-of-Pearl Touch Phone</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/08/amosu-blackberry-bold-9900-gold-edition.html">Amosu Blackberry Bold 9900 Gold Edition</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/06/vertu-constellation-quest-carbon-fibre.html">Vertu Constellation Quest Carbon Fibre</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/04/aston-martin-experience-on-iphone.html">The Aston Martin experience on iPhone</a> <br /><br /><b>Save and share Gold Silk Cape Spun By Spiders</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.

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Kate Moss for Mango Spring 2012 Campaign

The luxury Lifestyle blog (the home of luxury Lifestyle) presents Kate Moss for Mango Spring 2012 Campaign.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uLKx6sGy8Ow/TyGzZtLUtSI/AAAAAAAAWmk/cMbktR6Hejo/s1600/Kate-Moss-Mango.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uLKx6sGy8Ow/TyGzZtLUtSI/AAAAAAAAWmk/cMbktR6Hejo/s1600/Kate-Moss-Mango.jpg" /></a></div>  <br />Kate Moss has been revealed as the face of Mango’s Spring 2012 campaign, appearing in print and television campaigns captured by Terry Richardson.<br /><br />While the Barcelona-based retailer had opted for actresses including Scarlett Johansson and Penélope Cruz to front collections in recent years, Moss’s appointment marks a move further into the realm of high fashion for the brand.<br /><br />Kate Moss attended a photocall January 24 at Mango’s London flagship store in Oxford Street ahead of the collection launch.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iV0XZ4hTFD0/TyGzq46aSuI/AAAAAAAAWms/dzi1zFhl81I/s1600/Kate-Moss-Mango-spring-2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iV0XZ4hTFD0/TyGzq46aSuI/AAAAAAAAWms/dzi1zFhl81I/s1600/Kate-Moss-Mango-spring-2012.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>A television commercial starring Moss called ‘Spy Game’ will also go live across 40 countries including the UK, France and Germany early March.<br /><br />The fashionista’s previous high street collaborations include modeling and designing her own fashion lines for British retailer Topshop.<br /><br />“Kate Moss was chosen as the image of Mango because she is a world-famous fashion icon, making her one of the most sought-after models in the fashion world.”<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2tAz2Dglq1o/TyGz7Ib4GSI/AAAAAAAAWm0/TKvjpbfvFy0/s1600/Model-Kate-Moss-Mango.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2tAz2Dglq1o/TyGz7Ib4GSI/AAAAAAAAWm0/TKvjpbfvFy0/s1600/Model-Kate-Moss-Mango.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Similar Posts:</b>    </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2012/01/tom-ford-spring-2012-campaign.html">Tom Ford Spring 2012 Campaign</a>  </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/12/louboutin-plans-first-us-store-for-men.html">Louboutin plans first US store for men</a></div><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/12/sophie-vlaming-for-vogue-portugal.html">The Sophie Vlaming for Vogue Portugal December 2011 Shoot is Hot</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/12/this-vogue-joyas-spain-december-2011.html">This Vogue Joyas Spain December 2011 Shoot Turns Casual into Dressy</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/12/luize-salmgrieze-for-glamour-spain.html">The Luize Salmgrieze for Glamour Spain December 2011 Shoot is Hot</a><br /><a href="http://jordanpicture.blogspot.com/2011/12/bally-springsummer-2012-campaign-sweeps.html">The Bally Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign Sweeps the Snowy Alps</a><b> </b><br /><br /><b>Save and share Kate Moss for Mango Spring 2012 Campaign</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.

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Paris Couture Fashion Week 2012

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Paris Haute Couture Week 2012 officially opened it's doors on Monday to world class designers and stunning supermodels, displaying an array of exquisite clothes. This is an updated view of some of the most impressive collections. Click on the pictures for a larger view.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Versace</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFpfFymMKLPhDSlgvJvxnDl1P3pDvKLO5iIX1YWmP7wabWpL7C6aR5nC6q5uYlWReZpAI2d6B-3W-ATJP3XEMTBjhTH6FIwUesI_mFY0saSzoTmtTLI0Qp6mAM5GSBIvfQ7rA8XoTq6eQ/s1600/couture1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFpfFymMKLPhDSlgvJvxnDl1P3pDvKLO5iIX1YWmP7wabWpL7C6aR5nC6q5uYlWReZpAI2d6B-3W-ATJP3XEMTBjhTH6FIwUesI_mFY0saSzoTmtTLI0Qp6mAM5GSBIvfQ7rA8XoTq6eQ/s640/couture1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Donatella sent a small group of Glamazons down the <i>Versace</i> Haute Couture runway for the the first time in 8 years. Glistening dresses seemed to be moulded onto the models, with sculpted corsets, extended hip flounces and rounded strapless necklines. Subtle metallics paled in comparison to the striking shades of tangerine, yellow and lime. High pony tails and smokey eyes completed the glam-warrior looks. I wished for more pizazz, less shine.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Chanel</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaF_9UJHS4TbC9vEXJlibFYMZVrzGJO9JG8JyhOIAOUXURyBCSTTBxZgKZ2VMxUcAOWZrUHmn4yao3IQs0wD4vN5DaPiUu0oqrmEyCTHQWtvPzumfuQ6e3pxXh7Q8AKJCQFPInWFBEvjE/s1600/couture3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaF_9UJHS4TbC9vEXJlibFYMZVrzGJO9JG8JyhOIAOUXURyBCSTTBxZgKZ2VMxUcAOWZrUHmn4yao3IQs0wD4vN5DaPiUu0oqrmEyCTHQWtvPzumfuQ6e3pxXh7Q8AKJCQFPInWFBEvjE/s640/couture3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Azure skies to starry nights - every shade of blue was represented at <i>Chanel's</i> 2012 Couture showing. Models in faux mohawks and fascinators walked down the aisle, set to look like the inside of an airplane. Tweed dress suits in powder blue, drop-waists and pocket seamed shifts with high cuffed necks, a scattering of blue sequins that shimmered like the sun on an ocean wave. Longer length gowns were displayed in midnight blue and the palest shade of blue chiffon. A couture take on air hostess outfits - if only!</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Giambattista Valli</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTYQBaAgjzB1_hCg-1uB3Ndxu5Nmrn6RPbnY5LNdCvFEHt-RvckezNDJMreDDaI1gWbMYc8DKuNmROw3NbpOeyCiqkE0jP9Vo_jaC-I2Ge6X_AOAwOueFKiUOxnawSeN4LDWXOTuEqsph/s1600/couture2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTYQBaAgjzB1_hCg-1uB3Ndxu5Nmrn6RPbnY5LNdCvFEHt-RvckezNDJMreDDaI1gWbMYc8DKuNmROw3NbpOeyCiqkE0jP9Vo_jaC-I2Ge6X_AOAwOueFKiUOxnawSeN4LDWXOTuEqsph/s640/couture2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Giambattista Valli</i> Couture show expressed sensual femininity: cream and black sheer lace dresses, petal-smothered skirts, sequins, satin and bows. I can picture someone like Olivia Palermo in the feathered frock, pictured second on the top row. Splashes of raspberry red, plum and fuchsia stole the scene with billowy evening gowns. Models wore elaborate floral headpieces, cohesively fitting in with the summery floral print gowns.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Christian Dior </b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZ67nsVy9Q29EKKGvv_AwIzp2OG2xniJY6Plb51-bTaETp-nKWpw4R4dVTxZlxV8UtqWqtBOqWrfsHvo93XSfsAWaTJEjobfVHbRUpV9JvGiC9NiseSLCRUxMg6w7sfB9Sftrnp1E8YgV/s1600/couture4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZ67nsVy9Q29EKKGvv_AwIzp2OG2xniJY6Plb51-bTaETp-nKWpw4R4dVTxZlxV8UtqWqtBOqWrfsHvo93XSfsAWaTJEjobfVHbRUpV9JvGiC9NiseSLCRUxMg6w7sfB9Sftrnp1E8YgV/s640/couture4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> Christian Dior's </i>Haute Couture collection brings forth vintage-inspired shapes, from the swanky 50's to the more opulent Victorian era. A-line dresses were embroidered with floral designs, while pencil skirts were seen in houndstooth and grid prints. There was an interesting juxtaposition of 'heavy' sheerness. Layers and layers of see-through tulle were skillfully constructed into dramatic gowns with sizable skirts. Ruffles are certainly having a moment.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Armani Privé</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjck9eYXxKX1VO8y2UlEaqrItkNtKSZS_wCrOF18OKqT51CHvcRqa_MsI4R8D1vCUoRTGQh9JJyrCpiJpIFgBIRNyaod9pY6qOwsYVjj0jh0Cq54rTzAhBo-4-ARH_8yPS_54FyrQF_OxlU/s1600/couture5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjck9eYXxKX1VO8y2UlEaqrItkNtKSZS_wCrOF18OKqT51CHvcRqa_MsI4R8D1vCUoRTGQh9JJyrCpiJpIFgBIRNyaod9pY6qOwsYVjj0jh0Cq54rTzAhBo-4-ARH_8yPS_54FyrQF_OxlU/s640/couture5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blue was to Chanel as green is to <i>Armani</i> this Couture season. Viridescent shades of green illuminated the striped catwalk, bringing with it chic reptilian-like jackets over mesh shirts and folded silk skirts. The under-the-sea extravaganza continued with a blinding neon gown rolled in sequins, graphic prints unfolded to reveal an inner black bodice, multi-layered mermaid gowns wrapped to resemble seaweed and a conspicuous shade of chartreuse which will ensure that <i>this</i> is an Armani range to be remembered.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Stephane Rolland</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmPMLH5WR6zD-1MVsaPyV0cqVpxvLm9fKtPc6u2ycpHxeZ15uomiLDref9442q-ogxqm7udFfChQ6UkEtHHbVp5vLQm46CzepwQHH7doCluKaQBVx8OwrhKQzpNQwBmn_v786VyhMS93r/s1600/couture6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmPMLH5WR6zD-1MVsaPyV0cqVpxvLm9fKtPc6u2ycpHxeZ15uomiLDref9442q-ogxqm7udFfChQ6UkEtHHbVp5vLQm46CzepwQHH7doCluKaQBVx8OwrhKQzpNQwBmn_v786VyhMS93r/s640/couture6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Stephane Rolland's</i> Couture collection is one of my favourites from all featured in this post. Because he reimagined the basics, creating avant-garde designs and innovative silhouettes. Exaggerated origami-folds, geometric cut-outs, gold metal panelling, unfurling ruffles and architectural shapes. He chose to express these spectacular designs using a simple colour palette of black, white, red and lime green (which has been quite popular so far). Beautifully draped gowns swept the floor in silk jersey, gazar and organza. A masterful collection with an aura of confidence and allure.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Valentino</b></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihGZLZFMNy_FWj-UQwEV6OONFLbCS14RYOuij8WyI7BeHq_c-9rfWz2GZzlTHiRTpAfOP3iSW4a2ZdOkMxx8VQyqir6Kl8UAzgSMeFLRhWD8fIm9jSnPejyhC3VZ_CBIthvo9Pw9Ga_bx4/s1600/couture7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihGZLZFMNy_FWj-UQwEV6OONFLbCS14RYOuij8WyI7BeHq_c-9rfWz2GZzlTHiRTpAfOP3iSW4a2ZdOkMxx8VQyqir6Kl8UAzgSMeFLRhWD8fIm9jSnPejyhC3VZ_CBIthvo9Pw9Ga_bx4/s640/couture7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There was a feeling of regal antiquity surrounding <i>Valentino's</i> Spring Couture collection. If modern monarchy existed today as it did in the 18th century, I can imagine that this is what real-life princesses would wear. Prim white-to-ivory knee-length dresses, woven from the finest cotton and latticed lace. Feathery light floral frocks, demure as can be with high-frilled collars and sheer organza sleeves. A range that charms with it's maidenly grace.  </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Zuhair Murad</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwSmNe3BQ6g2tldesR69zvPiqRDYD2fDEih2d3jSXXsdCyaNjX32cDtFBT3-ywyxGcDZkcFcZQKnlscFOS34RDbmWSnqd0kuBtljdv4tuA4jtfkyBUR5Jkx_LK8KrVxZpZIuURquseU1xh/s1600/couture8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwSmNe3BQ6g2tldesR69zvPiqRDYD2fDEih2d3jSXXsdCyaNjX32cDtFBT3-ywyxGcDZkcFcZQKnlscFOS34RDbmWSnqd0kuBtljdv4tuA4jtfkyBUR5Jkx_LK8KrVxZpZIuURquseU1xh/s640/couture8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Zuhair Murad's</i> Couture collection is 'glitzy as charged' for Spring 2012. Extravagantly beaded gowns were dipped in champagne golds and varnished metallics. Black floral embroidery was starkly contrasted with nude-tone slips, while hourglass-enhancing silhouettes were shaped to perfection. Crystal-embellished gowns featured plunging necklines and tails of tulle. It's luxury meets sensuality. I can see many a country-singing-star lapping this one up.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Paris Couture Fashion Week 2012

Paris Haute Couture Week 2012 officially opened it's doors on Monday to world class designers and stunning supermodels, displaying an ar...

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