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| Bora Aksu- Gold Trimmed Belt |
| 06.29.07 (11:51 am) [edit] |
 What a pretty little dress. The gold edging on the belt adds a cute, goddess sort of edge. I don't care for the details at the neckline or the sleeves, but the rest is quite adorable. |
| Bora Aksu- Gauzy |
| 06.29.07 (11:49 am) [edit] |
 This is an interesting style. The leggings are hideous, but let's pretend they aren't there. The sheer fabric layered over the opqaue fabric, in a gentle curve across the waistline is lovely, and I like the gold details. |
| Bora Aksu- Gauzy |
| 06.29.07 (11:49 am) [edit] |
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This is an interesting style. The leggings are hideous, but let's pretend they aren't there. The sheer fabric layered over the opqaue fabric, in a gentle curve across the waistline is lovely, and I like the gold details. |
| Bottega Veneta- Very Interesting Leather Coat |
| 06.29.07 (11:48 am) [edit] |
 This is a leather coat that has some weaving of the leather, in and out of itself. But the thing that makes it truly unique is that it's not all over the coat creating a basketweave. Instead, it's like the basketweave fabric is materializing into this dimension, and we've only gotten a shimmer of what is about to be visible. Sadly, this effect would work much better if the material itself was shimmery. A++++++++++++++++++ for innovation. |
| Liz Claiborne has died |
| 06.27.07 (2:11 pm) [edit] |
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MSNBC is reporting the Liz Claiborne has died, but they have not yet provided any further details. Rest in peace, Liz. Edited to add: they have updated with a few details. Click here for more info. |
| Visiting a Friend |
| 06.22.07 (9:54 am) [edit] |
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*This is a sponsored post. Well, my best friend went and got married. That would have been fine, but she fell for a guy on the other side of the planet, and even though we didn't get to see each other very often, it still feels a little weird to have her so far away. She moved from Canada to Australia, so she's just about as far away as she can possibly get. :( Someday I want to see visit her. She's about an hour away from Sydney, and I know I'd have to see Sydney while I was there. But in addition to finding Cheap Hotels in Sydney, I've got to come up with activities to do. Certainly she'll have a few to recommend, but I've found that people like to recommend the small, unknown things that make their city a cool place to live, rather than going for the big touristy things. I'd certainly visit the Opera House, and I think you're required by law to purchase a touristy boomerang. :) But I also want to see Darling Harbor, and The Rocks. After her description, I want to witness the phenomenon of an Australian pub. lol I miss my friend, but I know that someday I'll get to see her again, so I'm trying to be very patient. Meanwhile, I get to hear about all the fantastic things she's discovering there. :D |
| Brioni- Gorgeous Green Top |
| 06.22.07 (9:47 am) [edit] |
 Okay, when I refer to the "gorgeous" in the "gorgeous green top", what I'm mostly talking about is the idea and the color. The way it folds and loops is interesting, and if it was tucked in just a little bit better, it would have a crisper style. As it is, the cut is a little weird. One final point: the sleeves make her look like the obligatory hot alien extra that Riker falls for. Star Trek shoulders are never good. |
| Brioni- Odd Jacket Front |
| 06.22.07 (9:46 am) [edit] |
 There's several things wrong with this, and I don't even know quite where to start. First, the jacket is folded over onto itself at the hips, which tells me it's cut too bulky, especially for such an odd belt. Next, there's the belt itself. It's basically a reverse corset, and what's the point of that?? And finally, the neck has an interesting detail where it loops over on itself. While this is interesting and innovative, it's also a bit strange. Tell me that doesn't make her neck look misshapen. |
| Brioni- Skunk Fur Coat |
| 06.22.07 (9:45 am) [edit] |
 Yes, I realize this probably isn't made from skunk fur. But let's face it- whether it is or isn't, do you really want someone THINKING it is?? It's a case of reality not mattering as much as perceptions do. I hate the coat, but the shirt underneath is okay and the pants are pretty nice. |
| Brioni- Too Long Sleeves |
| 06.22.07 (9:44 am) [edit] |
 It figures. Yesterday I complained that some men's sleeves have become too short, and now we have a women's outfit where they are too long. lol Let's pretend that these are a normal length. With that pretense, it looks like a pretty nice outfit. I love the cut, and the only thing I'd change (other than those sleeves) is the button. Having only one button looks a bit silly, and this could gain a lot from having a couple more. |
| Ebid Deals |
| 06.21.07 (1:09 pm) [edit] |
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*This is a sponsored post. I found a deal today the you will NOT want to miss out on. eBid Online Auctions is a great site, and you can find some really good deals there. In order to get lots of new customers interested in their site, they are offering a deal where you can get a free Platinum membership and import your Yahoo Auctions feedback to the site. Why are they doing this? With the closure of US and Canadian Yahoo auction sites, they know that there will be a huge influx of people to their site, and that everyone will benefit from signing up. Here's their press release that discusses the offer. With the imminent closure of the US and Canadian Yahoo auction sites, US and Canadian users of Yahoo Auctions can import their feedback for free to eBid.net. Included in this special offer eBid.net will also allow all US and Canadian citizens to upgrade to a lifetime Platinum account membership worth $99.99 for absolutely nothing giving them zero listing and zero final value fees for life. New users should register at us.eBid.net and if they wish to import feedback email a screen grab from their log in area of their yahoo auctions account showing their feedback page. Do not screen grab the public view of your Yahoo feedback page. They can screen grab by pressing the PrtSc key on their keyboard to save a copy of their current screen to their clipboard and then paste into an email or into some photo software. This offer lasts until Yahoo closes its doors on June 30th, 2007. Users should email the jpg/gif/png/bmp image to yahoo_offer@ebid.net along with their new eBid username. |
| Burberry Prorsum- Weightlifting Dress |
| 06.21.07 (1:07 pm) [edit] |
 Rocked by allegations that the Germans were pumping their women full of steriods, Gretchen made the lonely walk of shame from the weightlifting finals, after she was unceremoniously dumped from the competition. |
| Burberry Prorsum- Small Tabbed Dress |
| 06.21.07 (1:06 pm) [edit] |
 I like the idea of this, but hate the execution. The tabs act like some sort of rhinestones or glitter, and have their own unique way of catching the light. And going for small ones accentuates that. But not in a flattering way. It looks like a puff fish, before it's had the chance to fully blow up. Sort of prickly and unfriendly. That being said, if you wear this to a club, I guarantee you that some dumb-ass who's high as a kite will smack his hand onto your butt and slide upwards. They want to feel the fabric because "Dude, it's soooooo coool!" Meanwhile, you've just been groped by a complete stranger. Are you REALLY that desperate?? |
| Burberry Prorsum- Silver Suit |
| 06.21.07 (1:05 pm) [edit] |
 Alright, I'm going to try and discuss this as if it was a real suit, and not a weird Batman's villian costume. Obviously, if you can't tell that anything is wrong with the print, you need to turn back now. I've been seeing way too many of these silly cuts. A man's suit should be the proper length to fit his body. Seriously, dudes have no business wearing capris, and certainly not in the form of a suit. Make those damn pants longer!! The only one exempt from this is Maynard James Keenan because he's cute in that little promotional photo for Tool, and he's a rock musician so he can wear anything he wants and not look ridiculous. :) Besides, he's my new celebrity crush boyfriend, and I heart him. ROFL!! Anyway, on to the jacket. The same problem exists here. The jacket is not long enough in the cuffs. I've been seeing this a lot too. I don't know whether the designers have someone taller in mind when cutting the suit, but geez, alterations do exist! Make them! NOW!! |
| Ethics, Blogging, and Journalism. |
| 06.18.07 (2:21 pm) [edit] |
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*This is a sponsored post, and as always, sponsorship does not guarantee a positive review. I will always continue to express my opinions in my own words, regardless of who sponsors the entry. Why the difference in disclosure text? Because my sponsor, The Blog Revolution, wanted me to inform you that they requested a neutral review. In the world of paid blogging, these words are thrown around a lot, but here's what they mean to me. I include paid opportunities from time to time. This is how I make money and support my family. But it's not worth it to me to include an ad that I do not support. Some opportunities require a positive review. I do NOT accept these if I cannot honestly support what they are doing. Even when they are "neutral", if I find what they are doing truly distasteful, then I cannot bring myself to write about them. Certainly there are different things that will interest different people, but that doesn't mean they get a spot on my blog, no matter how much they are offering. Likewise, I've seen opportunities that require a negative. Just because they have a sense of humor about themselves and aren't taking themselves so seriously, I think they are delightful, and I cannot bring myself to write about them negatively. lol To me, this is called ethics. It's a word that goes missing way too often. But what does this have to do with my sponsor?? Simple. They are a blogger, just like I am. They accept paid opportunities from time to time. In a post called, "Blogging v. Journalism", they talk about how blogging is seen as being a lawless sort of journalistic outlet. It's writing without the rules of good journalism. Now certainly, I've had my own posts like that. But I've also had quite a few that talk about the dangers of blindly following trends. While they probably aren't fit for the pages of Vogue, it's something which I have spent a lot of time on, and made sure to get my facts straight. I won't post portions of the article here, but I will say that I agree 100%. I will go one step beyond The Blog Revolution's post, and say that I think that the new trend of "citizen journalism" is a dangerous thing. Normal citizens have not been trained in proper journalistic ethics, and they are going for the sensationalist point of view. I accepted this opportunity because I saw that my sponsor seems to feel the same way I do. I consider myself to be a writer, and I have seen friends leave the blogosphere because of the lack of ethics and standards in writing. This must change for blogging to survive. I am certain I WILL visit The Blog Revolution again for his fresh discussion on education, blogging, and ethics. |
| Hamish Morrow- Tall Collar |
| 06.18.07 (1:41 pm) [edit] |
 This is one gigantic collar!! At first, it may look like there's just a hoodie, and there is that too, but there's also a very large collar around the neckline of this top. I don't dislike the collar or the hoodie, but I wish they'd choose one or the other. Together, they are a little distracting. |
| Hamish Morrow- Short Skirt |
| 06.18.07 (1:40 pm) [edit] |
 This seems to be a collection of extremes. One of those extremes is seen in this skirt. It's quite possible that this is a dress, but regardless of what the actual piece is, it's VERY short. Because of the black tights paired with the black outfit, it can be somewhat difficult to see just how short it is. I like this, I just wish it was a few inches longer. I think that would have a classier look than is currently offered. |
| Hamish Morrow- Long Black Coat |
| 06.18.07 (1:39 pm) [edit] |
 This long black coat would work, except for one element. There appears to be a knit portion, like a belt, somewhere around her waist. It's quite wide, and it doesn't do the outfit any favors. Some people will argue with me that this is two separate pieces, at least. I don't think so, but I'm more than willing to admit that it's a possibility. With the belted portion I don't care for, it's difficult to tell exactly. |
| Hamish Morrow- Lace Shirt |
| 06.18.07 (1:38 pm) [edit] |
 This outfit almost worked. There are two different ways I would go with it, and either one would have produced a different, but nice look. First option: Get rid of the lace altogether, or at least hide it. Set black sleeves made from the same fabric as the rest of the jacket, and turn it into a nice, upscale jacket. Second option: Get rid of the jacket and have a nice lace shirt. Although I'm not a fan of showing breasts on the runway, if it would work on any outfit, it's this one. Besides, if I was doing it, I would have chosen a lace that had slightly thicker panels, and arranged it so they happened to cover right at her breasts. Sort of like how Halle Berry did with that one Oscar dress that was so perfect. Also, I would have made it from a stretchy lace, so that it could be perfectly skin tight. I would have considered losing the sleeves altogether, and in fact, probably experimented with doing it sleeveless. The seams are always the worst part of a sheer garment. |
| The perfect pair of sunglasses |
| 06.12.07 (7:41 pm) [edit] |
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*This is a sponsored post. What do you look for in Discount Designer Eyewear? Style?? Maybe you've got a perfect style that fits your face shape. Or maybe you're the kind of person that likes the status. A pair of Oakleys or Dolce and Gabbana sunglasses... I personally think that you have to go for the right style for your face, even if you want the status too. But the status should always take a backseat to what looks good on you. There are plenty of different designers out there, and one is going to make the perfect pair of sunglasses for you. Designer or not, go with your own personal style, and it will feel right. |
| Hamish Morrow- Heart Sleeves |
| 06.12.07 (7:18 pm) [edit] |
 There haven't been many pieces in this collection that I didn't like, but boy, when I hate it, I really hate it! This outfit is just dreadful, especially at the tops of the sleeves. It literally looks like they are trying to make it into a heart shape. Also, the way it puckers around the buttons is terrible. Ugh! |
| Hamish Morrow- Clean Black |
| 06.12.07 (7:17 pm) [edit] |
 I love this piece. Furthermore, I would love to wear this piece. The thing about fashion is that there's no one style that's perfect for everyone. Some women need some color, some women need to stick to black. Some women want a long dress, others won't touch a dress at all, and still others pick skirts so short that it's a wonder they bothered with them at all. If there is any dress on the planet that would work for almost every woman, it's this one. The skirt is a nice length, the boots are a beautiful touch, the hint of silver is masterful. Literally, this would look just as good on a size 12, or even 20, as it does on this size 0-2 model. And I guarantee, any woman you put this on is going to stand a little taller and feel a little more beautiful about herself. I want this NOW! |
| Hamish Morrow- Baggy Top |
| 06.12.07 (7:13 pm) [edit] |
 This is one of the rare failures of this collection, but boy is it ever a failure!! I've seen what I call "trash bag couture" before. This is probably the highest quality one that I've seen. The fabric is not the problem here. The problem is that there are too many weird bunches and gatherings. Also, there is no defined shape. It simply lays there until someone comes along and arranges it into the position they want. |
| Hamish Morrow- Baggy Skirt |
| 06.12.07 (7:12 pm) [edit] |
 This is baggy, but if I will forgive it in any piece, it's this. I strongly believe that if this did not taper at the bottom, it would be acceptable. There is something sexy about a long straight skirt when done in the right fabric and paired with the right top. Rayon or denim is not that fabric, and I'm telling you that because all the midwestern girls are running out right now to find a long straight denim skirt, and I don't want them invoking my name when they do it. lol No, let me explain exactly what I'd do differently with this. I cannot think of the name of the fabric, but there's a certain one that moves and pools, and almost acts like a liquid. It has a fair amount of Spandex in it, but it doesn't have that shine, nor does it have that stretchiness. No, instead, it's much closer to rayon, but it's not quite that either. If I ever figure out the name, I'll revise this entry to reflect it. Cut a straight long skirt, in black, out of that fabric. When the model walks down the runway in it, that fabric will pool and splash around her ankles like it's a crashing wave. And people will literally gasp at how beautiful it is. Paired with that top, it's sexy in a Diane Keaton sort of way. It's that very reserved, conservatively dressed, smokin' hot look of a confident woman. |
| Proper Foundations |
| 06.11.07 (2:05 pm) [edit] |
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*This is a sponsored post. Sometimes it can be difficult for a plus sized girl to find good lingerie. They either assume that we want corsets (hey, I dig corsets, but I'm also a fan of breathing), that we enjoy underwire in our bras (ya know, we actually have a little more up top, and sharp bits of wire don't feel very good there), or even that we love granny panties. NO MORE!!! For that matter, it isn't just me. Every single friend of mine that I've ever talked about lingerie with has said that they hate shopping for it, no matter what their size! Every girl needs someone to turn to who can say, "Yes, that is the right piece for you" without making the girl feel embarrassed or self-conscious. I found a site today that claims to do just that. It's not just ordering from a nameless lingerie site and hoping that it fits. Instead, they want you to Become a Lasting Ambassador Today! (I love how they call them ambassadors!) This is a person who goes out, finds women who want their help, and steers them to the product that is right for them. Now, how many of you have bought from, gotten a makeover from, or are a Mary Kay representative?? You trust these women to apply your makeup, but how much more important is a proper bra?! I'm a big fan of this company's idea, and I wish them, and their ambassadors lots of success. Because success for them means that there's one more woman out there with the proper foundation upon which to feel beautiful. |
| BCBG Max Azria- Spiky Neckline |
| 06.11.07 (1:55 pm) [edit] |
 This neckline is horrible. It looks like a wild animal shredded the neck, and the rest of the dress is barely hanging on to the top part of the neckline. I think it's supposed to look vampy, but it just looks like something Morticia Addams would have hanging in her closet. |
| BCBG Max Azria- Spiky Streamers |
| 06.11.07 (1:54 pm) [edit] |
 This is a very unattractive skirt. It's something like an evil jester would wear. Even worse, not only is it visible in the skirt, but it's mimiced throughout the sleeves and neckline as well. The whole thing is just too goth to have any appeal whatsoever. |
| BCBG Max Azria- Ugly Coat |
| 06.11.07 (1:53 pm) [edit] |
 This is one extremely bizzare coat. First, I can't imagine why they made it so thick, only to put short sleeves on it. And speaking of those short sleeves, the hem appears to be lined with some low pile fur that gives it a rather bubbled appearance. Second, the length isn't doing the coat any favors. It's too short to really be of any use. Third, the lines across it really play up just how short it is. The lines would have worked with a longer coat, but on this, they just seem pointless. |
| Basso and Brooke- Comforter Coat |
| 06.11.07 (1:52 pm) [edit] |
 I HATE this look! Every once in a while, a designer gets the bright idea to try making a BIG, puffy coat. What ends up happening is that they make a coat that looks like they stole some bedding from a very nice hotel room, and sewed sleeves into it. No, no, no, no, NO!!!!! |
| Coloring Book Pages |
| 06.07.07 (6:00 pm) [edit] |
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*This is a sponsored post. I found some Coloring Pages today. It works like almost any other coloring book site on the Internet. You choose the one you want to color, and then pick the color and click on the part you want in that shade. But unlike most other places, you can save your work and share it with your friends. While these are mostly Bratz style drawings, there are also some Disney. I colored a cool Tinkerbell one, although I didn't save it. I know my daughter is going to enjoy this. There's also Cinderella, Barbie, and Disney, which includes a lot of Winnie the Pooh and Beauty and the Beast, and some other favorite characters. While it seems like most other coloring book places, there is one really cool thing that it has going for it. You can upload your own drawing and give the URL to your friends so they can color it! It's great for an online coloring contest, and I think it would be neat to get a big group of people all coloring the same picture, just so you could look at how differently they all did it. My kids are visiting grandma right now, but I'm saving this for when they get back. I think they will have a ton of fun with it. |
| Basso and Brooke- Tile Skirt |
| 06.07.07 (5:49 pm) [edit] |
 There are a lot of these pixelated looking mosaic prints, and not a one of them match OR look nice. The colors are just horrendous on this skirt. They would have helped it if it had a simple black catsuit underneath, but they decided to pair it with some swirly black-on-black print. Tragic. |
| Basso and Brooke- Mosaic Dress |
| 06.07.07 (5:47 pm) [edit] |
 This pixelated bubble dress is just too busy. For a proper bubble dress, you are using up your "interesting" allotment with the cut. But this insists on the cut drawing your eye away from the print, and the print drawing your eye away from the cut. There's no cohesion. |
| Basso and Brooke- Mosaic Hat |
| 06.07.07 (5:47 pm) [edit] |
 I never thought I would see a mosaic tile stained glass hat on the runway, and yet, here it is. It's just as hideous as I would have imagined it to be. Nothing about this works. From the ridiculous hat to the missing skirt, to the coat which appears to have been screenprinted on after somebody printed a very pixelated image of two horses, this outfit is just garbage. |
| Barbara Bui- Alligator Skirt |
| 06.07.07 (5:46 pm) [edit] |
 What a gorgeous skirt. The high waist on a skirt always gives it that retro look, but the way it gathers up when she walks is purely modern. It's very nice. I am taking points off because the top is too sheer. I just don't get the appeal. The jacket over it is nice, and the fabric of the top udnerneath the jacket is even nice, but it's just too thin. And while we're talking abou the things that don't work, the leggings and socks are a big no-no. This skirt deserves some nice heels. |
| A Scary Story |
| 06.05.07 (6:56 pm) [edit] |
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*This is a sponsored post. I've had some really scary stuff happen to me. Here's one of my scary stories. When I was in college, I spent a lot of time in my boyfriend's room (now my husband). He lived on the fourth floor of the oldest dorm, and it was completely deserted except for four people, including him. We heard rumors that someone had jumped out his window many years ago, but those rumors are a dime a dozen on a college campus. We chalked it up as nothing but a scary story, and continued to live our lives normally. One night, something happened that changed all of that. I felt a change in the air. Even still, I don't know quite how to explain it, but it's the feeling that something bad is going to happen very soon. We were sitting on the couch watching a video, and I glanced over at the door. I felt a bit nervous, and I wanted to reassure myself that I was being silly. But when I saw the door, I didn't feel safe in that room any longer. The same door I had looked at hundreds of times had developed the figure of a hooded Druid. It was right there in the woodgrain. I sat there, on edge, trying to figure out if I was really seeing it, or whether it was just my imagination. I must have been staring at it too long, because my husband noticed me looking over there, followed my gaze, and yelped. Apparently he saw it too, and it wasn't just my imagination. We quickly decided to debate WHAT it was after we left the room. Several nights after that, I was in his room watching another movie, and we didn't notice it anymore. We both fell asleep. At some point, he rolled over and turned the VCR off. Not long after that, I woke up to the sound of him talking. Before I could ask what he was saying, I realized that he wasn't speaking in English or French, the only two languages he knew. In fact, he seemed to be chanting. Through a set of coincidences, we found out that he was chanting an old ceremonial Druid chant. Now, my husband isn't a Druid, so knowing this would have been unusual anyway. Given the image we had seen, it was downright unnerving. He was glad for the semester to end so he could find someplace else to sleep that wasn't haunted. There is a new movie out with John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. Cusack plays a man who has his own terrifying night in a hotel room at the Dolphin hotel. And as much as my experience unnerved me, this character had it a lot worse. This is the 1408 Movie, and it's based on a book by Stephen King. Needless to say, it's gonna be scary. Here's a trailer for the 1408 Movie. I think you'll love it as much as I do. See, that's the odd thing about this. No matter how many weird things I see, as long as they aren't happening to me, I love horror. lol |
| Balmain- Odd Sleeves |
| 06.05.07 (5:23 pm) [edit] |
 I don't care one bit for these sleeves. While I'm the biggest fan of innovation in clothing that you'll ever find, and I'm always rambling about it, this just isn't a good innovation in sleeves. It's weird, and bulbous, and looks like it's going to come off her shoulder at any given time. The shoulders of a dress should never have a life of their own, which is why I have never cared for those leg-of-mutton sleeves seen on so many bridal gowns. Without the sleeves, this would have been an extremely cute, if somewhat spacey, dress. |
| Balmain- Flapper |
| 06.05.07 (5:22 pm) [edit] |
 I adore this dress, if not in actuality, then as a thought. It's the kind of dress that I think Elie Saab would have done much better. The swinging silver strands are interesting and beautiful, but they would have made much more of an impact in the days before "Chicago". It looks just like the dress that Catherine Zeta Jones was wearing at the end. |
| Balmain- Feathered Jacket |
| 06.05.07 (5:21 pm) [edit] |
 I love the feathered jacket. It's a great piece, and even though it's very wispy, there's no mistaking that it's meant for one bold chick. The shirt under it is also nice, but the silver sequins have got to go. It reminds me of 6th grade show choir and the hideous tuxedos with blue sequin cumberbunds. I also don't care for the pants. The shape is all wrong. They are overly tight at the top, and then they flare out abnormally at the bottom. It's just not a flattering look. |
| Balmain- Birds |
| 06.05.07 (5:20 pm) [edit] |
 This dress appears to be the missing link between birds and reptiles that scientists have been searching for. ;) There is something about it that makes it look like she's ready to leap off the nearest tall building, swoop down, and rescue some citizen in danger. In other words, it's too much of a costume. |
| TheNewsRoom: Make Money From Videos |
| 06.04.07 (10:38 am) [edit] |
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*This is a sponsored post. I found a new site today that I am very excited about. After a simple registration at The News Room, you can embed various news stories and videos in your site. These news stories are from some of the most well-respected sources, including Associated Press, Reuters, and Agence France-Press. But the really exciting part is that when visitors click on it, you make money. Their rates are excellent (starting at $1 CPM), and I wouldn't complain if you clicked the video below. ;) :D It was very easy to add the code to my site, and you can see below how well it worked. They have lots of different categories, so whatever your blog or site is about, you can certainly find something that will fit well. The fact that you can make money for providing such content is just astounding to me. And as if that wasn't enough, you can earn various prizes, such as electronics or even a new car. I think it's a tremendous idea for a site, and I really like the idea. I have a good place to find worthwhile news stories, without having to search through different user created nonsense. My readers have a source where they can see not just words, but video as well. It's a win-win situation for everyone. |
| Baby Phat- Panne Velvet |
| 06.04.07 (10:37 am) [edit] |
 Panne velvet is a cheap, almost-velvet that should never be used on a runway, in my opinion. It's just cheap looking. And that still holds true here. BUT..... with the accessories, they made panne velvet work. I never thought I'd say those words, but the entire outfit does work in this case. Lose the hat and boots, and you will lose the magic of the outfit. |
| Baby Phat- Grey Dress |
| 06.04.07 (10:36 am) [edit] |
 Apart from the "There's Something About Mary" hair that's been plaguing this runway, and apart from this model being either Fergie or a dead-ringer for her, the dress is hot. I don't usually care for Baby Phat, because I think it's a one-trick-pony kind of label, but this dress is just beautiful. It really shows off a woman's curves, it's the PERFECT length, and the details are rockin'. It's the kind of dress that makes me wish I was a few pounds lighter, but makes me glad I have my hips. You've got to have some curvy hips to rock this kind of dress. |
| Baby Phat- Gold Vest |
| 06.04.07 (10:35 am) [edit] |
 I just don't care for this. I should have a white hot hatred for it, but all I can manage is a moderate dislike. lol If you've got to dress in gold (and trust me, you don't), I suppose this is the best that can be hoped for. It's flashy and well-matched, without being overly matched. It's a hot little dress with a blingy vest over it. But it's never going to be my favorite style. It's just too flashy. |
| Baby Phat- Bolero Jacket |
| 06.04.07 (10:34 am) [edit] |
 Oh, god. Is this tacky or what?? I cannot help but think of that scene in Goodfellas where the wife is sitting there commenting on the different clothing that the other wives are wearing. It's too much makeup, too shiny metallic gold, and too housewife dressing up to go to the casinos. Ugh! And one last thought- put some freakin' shoes on before you go on the runway. There's just no class at all in this outfit. |
| Search Engine Optimization |
| 06.03.07 (5:54 pm) [edit] |
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| Almost the Fashion Find of the Century |
| 06.03.07 (5:41 pm) [edit] |
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This weekend was a neighborhood garage sale in my mom's neighborhood. I hauled all my stuff over there, and I was rather disappointed at how little sold. At one point, I went out to see what the other people in the neighborhood had.
The very first house I went to had something that grabbed my attention from all the way across the street. I tried to contain myself from running over there and grabbing it, so that nobody could drive up and nab my find before I did. What I spotted was something that looked a lot like a Louis Vuitton handbag. Now, I'm not a purse expert in the sense that I can pick up a bag and immediately know whether it's a fake or not, but I have done a little bit of reading on how to spot some fakes, and this one, at first glance seemed to be genuine. Even better, because I don't buy the really high end bags, but settle for ones that I can afford and that I like, I don't know how much these sell for, so I was expecting that maybe this was a couple of hundred dollars new, but didn't dare hope that it was one that cost several thousand.
The price was $8, and I gladly paid it. I wasn't hoping that it was real as much as I was paying for a good quality bag. Even if it was a fake, it had very high quality leather and stitching. There were two studs missing from the bottom, and the interior had pen marks, but other than that, it wasn't in bad shape.
I got it home and showed my husband. Last week I told you about his fashion rant on ties. Well, as soon as I told him that the markings were Louis Vuitton, and I needed to do more research before I could say whether it was worth anything, his eyes lit up. He doesn't know all of the different designers, but he had heard of that one. I went inside and did a little research. At first glance, it appeared that not only was it a real White Alma Monogram Multicolore, but that the purse sells new for about $1450. WOW!!!!
I had to go out and help him with the garage sell, but later that night I got back on and did some more research. I discovered that it was a fake, but it was a DAMN good one. There are not many clues that give it away, and even though it's a fake, it's along the lines of buying a car that *might* be a Cadillac and you find out it's a Lincoln. It's not quite what were hoping for, but it's not shabby either. This purse has quality leather lining, excellent exterior leather, and it's a good enough fake that some snob is going to have to get right up in my bag to see the difference. In other words, I'm still quite pleased. lol
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| Atsuro Tayama- Satin Band |
| 06.03.07 (5:29 pm) [edit] |
 The wide satin band at the bottom of this is funky, but sweet at the same time. The upper fabric is just sheer and metallic enough to be interesting, but not enough to be vulgar or trashy. But it's that band of satin at the bottom that makes it so interesting. |
| Atsuro Tayama- Red Jacket |
| 06.03.07 (5:28 pm) [edit] |
 I like this jacket a lot. The neckline is similar to what we've seen elsewhere in this collection, and although it doesn't make a lot of sense if it was raining, it's something that looks tremendous on the runway. This is probably the one piece where it works the best. Paired with that skirt, it's cute, cute, cute. |
| Atsuro Tayama- Nice Grey Suit |
| 06.03.07 (5:27 pm) [edit] |
 Let's ignore the necklace so we can discuss this with some seriousness, okay? I love all of the little details that make up this outfit. There is a round portion encircling her waist, and it really accentuates the waistline. The patent leather accents are really cute, and work well with the dark grey in the suit. |
| Baby Shower Decorations |
| 06.01.07 (3:49 pm) [edit] |
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*This is a sponsored post. I found the cutest baby shower tableware today. For example, one has a red wagon theme, and it has a Radio Flyer wagon filled with flowers, and the rest of the table decorations perfectly match. Even the invitations have a red wagon at the top. It's pictured below. There are some for boys and girls, and some that are more neutral, in case you haven't found out which one you are having yet. I also like the Mod Mom Baby Shower Decorations Collection, which has a very hip mother-to-be cartoon, carrying a stylish pink umbrella. Even though it has a pink umbrella, with the green background, it's appropriate a mom having a boy or girl. |
| Atsuro Tayama- Multi-Color Paisley |
| 06.01.07 (3:40 pm) [edit] |
 Oh. God. No. As if the paisley tights weren't bad enough, the designer used a second, different colored paisley to make a paisley minidress/shirt. Not cute at all. |
| Atsuro Tayama- Geometric Boxes |
| 06.01.07 (3:39 pm) [edit] |
 I love the style of this dress, but I don't care for how the fabric clings to the tights. I would have had her walk, seen how bad it was, and then lost the tights. That's if I ever had them to begin with. It's not the kind of thing I would typically do. This is an Asian/mod fusion outfit, and it's very nice. I love the sleeves, and the neckline would have potential if it was a little tighter. I'm not suggesting that they make it skin tight like so many cheongsams are. The length is also a little different than most cheongsams. I like the way the geometric areas give a hint to her body shape, but in a different sort of way. Most designers would use curves to highlight the curves of her body, and this one uses rectangles and lines. Very different. I like the boots, but I wish they were black. I don't go for such a varied look typically. |
| Atsuro Tayama- Checkered Tights |
| 06.01.07 (3:38 pm) [edit] |
 I once knew a girl that wore tights like this. It was at my first job, at a fabric store, natch. Her name was Carrie, and she had the wildest fashion sense of anyone I've ever known. And even though the fashions were out there, she walked with confidence and wore them happily because that was her own personal style. Though I still can't look at checkered tights without thinking of a jester, I still remember that knowing Carrie was basically the start of my fashion life. She taught me that sometimes, you've got to ignore trends and do your own thing. And when you do, wear it with pride. Confidence is the sexiest thing you can wear. Cheers, Carrie. |
| Atil Kutoglu- Wrap Dress |
| 06.01.07 (3:37 pm) [edit] |
 A) I LOVE the fabric. The slubs (which are little knotted imperfections which are actually supposed to be there) make this shimmer, and the use of different colors without actually having a clearly defined line between the colors gives it a brushed metal appearance. B) I LOVE the extremely long tie. Why not?! It's bold and showy, which is something this dress needs. It could have been a little dull if not for that tied part. C) I LOVE the business look to it. Despite the fact that it has a long tie to the side, the lapels are all business. If you draw an imaginary line across the waist, this looks like a standard business suit with a slightly more interesting fabric. It blends well with the skirt portion though, which keeps it from being mismatched looking. D) I LOVE the tights. They do not draw your attention away from the dress, but are a standard bluish-grey color. They are probably the perfect complimentary color for this dress. E) I LOVE the boots. A pump would have made her look shorter and older. The boots are youthful and have a playful edge, and the length makes it seem like there are different layers. There are the boots, there are the tights, there is the skirt portion, there is the upper body portion, there is her head. It's a tall, stacked look. |
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