Garters and Lace

Managing Clothing for Your Pregnancy

2009-03-27T19:17:00.003Z

As a new mother-to-be and being a proud individual, I spent hours researching maternity clothing, tips and tricks to extend the life of your pre-maternity clothing to avoid spending thousands on clothes you will wear only for a few months. In my research I found you can now purchase what is called Belly Bands. They're a great alternative to maternity clothes, because you wear it over your existing unbuttoned pants. The Belly Band holds up your clothing so you don't have to buy a whole new wardrobe. Many places are catching onto this option and there are knock-offs to the Belly Band brand, however, you can get a Black and White option at Target in the US.

2008 Academy Awards

2008-02-15T05:19:00.003Z

It's that time of year again! The Academy Awards are around the corner. Stay tuned for the fashion, the hype and entertainment.

Respect the Religious Beliefs of Others

2007-08-31T19:22:00.000Z

The Way to Happiness Foundation made some beautiful Public Service Announcements representing the 21 precepts to better living.

My favourite is the ad for Respect the Religious Belief of Others.

Click here to view other Public Service Announcements

Scientology's Star Power

2007-06-11T20:58:00.000Z

This is an interesting slide show of Scientology celebrities. It has very nice photos of these artists.

Antidepressants to get new suicide warnings

2006-12-15T15:45:00.000Z

Antidepressants can increase the risk of suicidal behaviors in people up to age 24, federal public health officials warned Wednesday as they decided to expand a drug warning label that now applies only to children and adolescents.

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Russell Crowe Defends Tom Cruise

2006-11-09T17:29:00.000Z

This is an interesting perspective from Russell Crowe on the American reaction towards Tom Cruise.

Click on the clip for "Defending Tom Cruise"

The Truth Behind Tom Cruise

2006-09-13T05:33:00.000Z

Do You Want to Learn Something Different About Tom Cruise? This article has some interesting stuff about Tom Cruise. The whole Viacom and Tom Cruise split has an interesting tidbit too...

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Devil Wears Prada

2006-08-29T07:28:00.000Z

I went to see The Devil Wears Prada over the weekend and there's nothing more fun than watch a movie all about fashion. I just love it.

Gucci Updates Website

2006-08-23T06:25:00.000Z

The Gucci web site has just been updated. They are celebrating their 85th anniversary with a special edition line. There's lots to browse and lots of accessories to choose from to update your look.

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Bag the Couture

2006-08-15T01:23:00.000Z

Fashion is an interesting animal. Only the wealthy have the priviledge of carrying expensive fashionable bags, and no matter the knockoffs or imitations, a true connoisseur could tell in a heartbeat. But alas, fashionable bags are now within reach for Americans, or atleast, someone with a US mailing address.

If you do, you can now "borrower" a bag. Yes. You can borrower it. At a price, of course, at www.bagborroworsteal.com. What a concept.

Time Magazine's 50 Coolest Websites

2006-08-13T23:52:00.000Z

If webpages had fashion police and fashion critics, these websites would be given high praises. Check out the Time Magazine's list of 50 coolest websites from six different categories.

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Scientology Celebrities Converge for 37th Annual Celebrity Centre Gala

2006-08-11T22:14:00.000Z

Celebrity Scientologists converged in Hollywood on Saturday for the Celebrity Centre's annual Gala. The guest list included many of the Church's best-known members, including John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Jenna Elfman, Leah Remini, Giovanni Ribisi, Jason Dohring, Anne Archer, Sofia Milos and Nancy Cartwright (voice of Bart Simpson).

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U.N. Declaration on Human Rights Forgotten?

2006-07-31T06:20:00.000Z

I found this article browsing digg.com. I find it this very interesting.
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U.N.'s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, written after WWII, has been virtually forgotten about, leaving human rights abuses still a rampant situation worldwide. Youth for Human Rights International, sponsored by Church of Scientology, is on a world tour - now in Italy - to bring the declaration and the subject of universal human rights back.

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The Body Shop

2006-07-28T21:14:00.000Z

I have recently discovered the products of the Body Shop. This store didn't orignally appeal to me, but I decided to try their Vitamin E daily moisturizer and Vitamic C face wash and am quite pleasantly surprised. I've always been intrigued by the "Body Butter" concept, but never really quite understood the idea of walking around with a tub of cream. I personally prefer the sqeezy-bottles of moisturizer. But, now that I've experienced the wonders of their facial products, I must say, I will be visiting the Body Shop, more often.

Isaac Hayes Sponsors Way to Happiness Distribution in Buffalo

2006-07-24T20:04:00.000Z

Scientologist Isaac Hayes sponsors a distribution of The Way to Happiness in Buffalo, with a customized Isaac Hayes cover.

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Avril Lavigne Weds Deryck Whibley , the Wedding Album

2006-07-21T17:56:00.000Z

Avril Lavigne tiead knot with Deryck Whibley, last weekend, here are the official pictures of the ceremony.

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Michelle K

2006-07-19T05:10:00.000Z

In a recent trip the US, I bought a pair of Michelle K tennys. They are very wonderful casual walking shoes you can wear with or without socks, quite the perfect shoe for the summer. The website for Michelle K is http://www.michellek.com/

Reclaiming a Superman

2006-07-06T12:58:00.000Z

Interesting article about TV's first Superman, born in Woolstock in 1914. Plans are underway for a museum dedicated to George Reeves.

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Last Week In Photos

2006-07-04T21:21:00.000Z

Here are some great and no-so-great photos of celebrities last week.

http://entertainment.msn.com/movies/weekinphotos?GT1=7701

Google Admits it's rankings are Subjective

2006-07-03T20:40:00.000Z

Here's an interesting blog entry that Google's page rankings are actually subjective.

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Speak Out? Are You Crazy?

2006-07-03T17:24:00.000Z

In a throwback to Soviet times, Russians who cross the powerful are increasingly hustled into mental asylums, rights activists say.

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Psychiatrists admit there are no cures

2006-06-28T19:52:00.000Z

Incredible! This is a video of approximately 30 psychiatrists from the recent American Psychiatric Association meeting admitting that they don't have any medical tests for insanity, and they don't have any cures to Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, etc. It's right on the home page, or go to http://www.cchr.org/uploads/video/no_science.wmv

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Ready for more Zhang Ziyi?

2006-06-28T19:44:00.000Z

The Banquet is a new movie of Zhang Ziyi that has been described as a loose adaptation of "Hamlet" with exciting kung fu twist.

An official trailer was shown last month in Cannes Film Festival. However, the international release day is still unknown. This movie has the biggest budget in the China's movie history.

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Digg.Com

2006-05-26T17:26:00.000Z

I've found this new website that I quite enjoy perusing. I suppose as I read more news on digg.com, my fashion blog will evolve into a whole new entity. We'll see. I'll try to keep things light and fashionable.

Katie Holmes Bringing Fashion to Pregnancy All The Way

2006-04-26T05:44:00.000Z

A featured article on Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes has beautiful pictures of Katie or as a couple. The one I like in particular is the second page article where Katie is photographed shopping for shoes in an adorable maternity dress. The rest of the article is quite intriguing as well. Particularly the last page with discusses the topic of raising children from a Scientology viewpoint, very good information, I might say.

Scientology: The New Religion and Its Fashion

2006-04-21T05:04:00.000Z

In most religions, there is an understood and agreed-upon attire, a uniform you might say, that is expected of its clergy, ministers, priest, rabbi, monks, etc. And, with that arises in fashion, a dress that instills the concept of poise, stature, wisdom, respect and most profoundly, enlightenment. In the days of the birth of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Budhism, etc, communications and trade were limited to finite geographical regions. Thus, one finds that the clerical attire tended t0 be reflective of the period's or cultural fashion sense. Hence, the long flowing robes, turbans, etc.

Scientology being a modern religion follows the same fashion sense of moderneity. With the miracles of modern technology, our society is no longer limited to one geographical region and thus fashion of the 21st Century tends to be a global fashion sense. The underlying thread of acceptable and respectable dress today is the now "classic" business suit and thus, we see many of the Scientology Churches, now located in every continent, being manned by staff dressed sharply in business suits. As fashion evolves, we see the enlightened and well-respected step up also in the evolution.

Scientology Celebrities Tom and Katie have Baby Girl

2006-04-19T17:01:00.000Z

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have a new baby girl named Suri. You can read about it on BBC: Baby girl for Cruise and Holmes.

Mission Impossible III opens in theatres in the UK on 4 May, while the official release date is 5 May for the US and other parts of the world.

Scientology Volunteer Ministers In Action

2006-04-18T15:14:00.000Z

The Scientology Volunteer Ministers have been a very interesting group to follow. They're level of community service is on the calibre of the Red Cross. Some time ago, a Category 5 Cyclone hit Australia devastating many parts of the coast line and the Volunteer Ministers went into action. There are many more stories of what the Volunteer Ministers have done... all in their trademark yellow T-shirts and jackets.

A little unsure...

2005-11-10T18:23:00.000Z

I've been a little unsure the past few days on the latest fashion scene. The disinterest could be a sign of age or just a lack of creativity from the fashion industry. I just don't see anything worth talking about these days. Oh well, this winter, I just might just go with the same 'ol and maybe just update my lipstick. To me, this fashion scene is a bit... shall we say, gloomy?

Enough about Drugs, Let's talk about Food

2005-07-08T20:45:00.000Z

What more fun for this summer than to entertain your friends with delicious desserts in the hottest new fashions. There's a great book on dessert called "Ultimate Frozen Dessert" that has some really wonderful ideas. Grab a copy and enjoy.

Tom Cruise vs. Brook Shields

2005-07-07T23:54:00.000Z

Wow! Look at this article "Doctors Lambast Shields’ Dangerous Position on Paxil". There seems to be some interesting info surrounding postpartum depression, so I wanted to share that with you.

Spotlight On Scientology

2005-07-07T23:10:00.000Z

This might not have anything to do with fashion, but I thought to pass on the "Spotlight on Scientology."

Tom Cruise: So Charming and Brilliant

2005-07-03T04:58:00.000Z

My goodness, it's been a while since I blogged. Well, now is the perfect time, for what more fun in the world of fashion, than Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Well, the past few days it's been more about Tom Cruise and Matt Lauer, but Matt is just so drab. Katie Holmes, however, is a knock-out and has the greatest fashion sense. They are such a deliciously gorgeous couple. Why hadn't they hook up sooner? They look so happy together, it's almost sad they never met sooner. Well, don't you think? Just look at how lovely they are as a couple. The MSN artcle called "Katie Holmes Embracing Scientology" has just the cutest picture of them kissing, and that necklace she's wearing? Oh, so divine.

Now, speaking of Scientology, I hear, there are several churches in Europe, such as Brussels, where there's a whole church dedicated to Human Rights and a Celebrity Centre in Paris that accomodates artists by helping them achieve their dreams. This is quite interesting. I wonder if there are any fashion designers that are embracing Scientology these days. They may bring a bright new twist to fashion. Don't you think? If Scientology can bring together such a fine couple like Katie and Tom Cruise, who's to say what a religion that helps people realize their dream can bring to the fashion world. Oooh, it may be time for me to get a new manicure in anticipation.

Purple - The Missing Colour

2004-11-25T21:46:00.000Z

It is no surprise that as the holidays come around, the colour of choice is most often green and red. As the leaves turn shades of golden reds and oranges, we pull out our cranberry and hunter green turtlenecks, air them out and don their holiday auras. You'll see silver and gold quite often and more commonly offerings of blue, but it does get tedious over the years. So, this holiday season, dare to be different, put aside that shimmery golden tank and red velvet skirt, march on to your local Marks and Spencer and find something purple. Fulfill that palette once and for all.

Belly Buttons

2004-10-22T06:18:00.000Z

Sometimes the most concealed part of the body can be really sexy. You could cover ever part of your body and show off the belly button and still be sexy. Check out this poem by Dean Blehert.
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Just out of the pool,
her smooth belly gleaming.
As she dries her hair,
the belly button looks right at me,
saying not a word.
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Dean Blehert
dblehert@earthlink.net
poems and paintings at
www.blehert.com
We decorate time
with each other.

Fashion Sense

2004-06-04T01:24:00.000Z

So my mother-in-law got wind of my blog and did not take kindly to my last entry. She even proceed to ground me last night and confiscated all my InStyle magazines from my house... ah well, I guess my fashion sense just doesn't make up for my impudent, impetuous, presumputous sense of tact.

Chic at 50+

2004-06-02T02:00:00.000Z

My mother-in-law was invited to a fundraiser last weekend and was quite nervous that she would look too old for the young crowd. She asked me to look in her closet and asked for my advice on clothes without having to go out an buy a whole new outfit. At first it was a daunting task, as everything looked too casual or conservative, but my eye caught on black, aligator print textured pants. That was it. Then, to find the top, I need to find something that would coordinate by not conflict, so we went with a black tailored form-fitting shirt, not too tight, not too loose, just perfect. Worked out really great. She accessorized with chunky colored bracelet and chunky earnings. You would never have known she was a senior citizen.

Hip Shopping Mall

2004-05-26T20:38:00.000Z

There's a quaint little shopping place that popped up recently, say about 2 or so years now. This new place is in the heart of Pasadena, California on the famous Colorado Blvd, home of the New Year's Rose Parade.

There's a 14 theatre movie theatre, with all the latest ammenities and wonderfully ergonic chairs and a real big wide-screen. It's so well engineered that you could get one of the nose-bleed corner chairs and still enjoy the film without having to swivel your head left and right every 5 seconds to take in the movie.

Shopping is a blast. There's of course Macy's and DSW shoe warehouse. Dining is fabulous, you can get everything from your fast food mexican to posh 5 star dining.

This new shopping district is called the Paseo Colorado Mall.

Coach Bags

2004-04-15T05:25:00.000Z

Coach has got the cutest line of bags these days. For around $168, you can get a cute hobo bag in almost any spring colour combination, delightful stripes or in their signature fabric. Their signature fabric comes in two styles, the mini-signature pattern where the coach logo is a small print similar to Gucci or Fendi, or the classic signature fabric, which a larger bolder design. Not on Coach's website is the latest in their classic signature fabric which comes in multi-tones, rather than the standard two-toned pattern. You can check out their bags at http://www.coach.com, or head on into Saks or your nearest Coach store, where the hardest problem you'll have is deciding... pink or blue?

Diamonds

2004-02-07T01:42:00.000Z

I love diamonds. When they have the right cut, they just sparkle, no matter if the other c's are lower in quality. I especially love the campaign that A Diamond Is Forever is running. Check it out at http://www.adiamondisforever.com

My favourite campaign is the Right-Hand Ring Campaign. Here's a quote:

YOUR LEFT HAND SAYS "WE." YOUR RIGHT HAND SAYS "ME." YOUR LEFT HAND ROCKS THE CRADLE. YOUR RIGHT HAND RULES THE WORLD. WOMEN OF THE WORLD, RAISE YOUR RIGHT HAND.

Oh yeah!

Candy Stripes on the Beach

2004-01-07T13:29:00.000Z

Shopping for bathing suits in the winter can be quite a steal, if you look in the right places. I found a cute candy stripe 2-piece by Esprit. Usually stripes is not a good idea since horizontal lines can make you look wider than you like, but this particular style was done quite smartly. It alternates shades of pink with red, white and black stripes. The stripes are vertical rather than horizontal and the trim is diagonal to give a shapely illusion. I tried to find it online for you, I don't see it. However, if you're up for some German, you can check out the Esprit online store for casual browsing: http://www.esprit-online-shop.com/index_uk.htm

Jeans That Are Trying Too Hard

2003-12-18T02:17:00.000Z

I remember many years ago... many, many years ago, people were saying jeans are just a fad and will go away. Years later, they take on all shapes and forms, making slacks and trousers look like they're going out of style.

You can have stone washed jeans, faded jeans, white-washed jeans, green colored jeans, white jeans, strategically torn jeans, bell-bottom jeans, boot-cut jean, low rise jeans, boyfriend jeans and the list goes on. Yet with all this variety of jeans, a girl just can seem to get a pair of jeans with the right fit no matter how hard she looks. They're too short, they flare too much, the waist is too big, the waist is too low, the crotch is too low, the hips too tight, too many flowers, great fit, horrible colour, blech. And if you find a jean you love, they discontinue it. So you decide to buy 2, and find out they don't make all jeans exactly the same and the one you just happen to not try on, doesn't fit. Discount stores, Retails Stores, Thrift Stores, Garage Sales, Outlet stores, High-End Brand Name stores and even Catalogue and TV shopping, as is popular in the US, all share one thing in common: jeans that try too hard.

Conspiracy Against My Religion

2003-12-17T04:33:00.000Z

While it's no secret to my friends that I am a member of the Church of Scientology. I don't believe I mentioned it here in a post on my blog, which I wanted to keep mostly about my viewpoints of all things feminine, and also post some links that are about my religion. However, while browsing around and reading up on the effects of Aspartame (because my cousin, a diabetic, is growing dependent on aspartame), I found this great website on conspiracies: http://members.austarmetro.com.au/~hubbca/conspiracy.htm. I feel now, I should "come out of the closet" and write a post directly about my struggle with the opposition against my religion.

This website features a whole section on the conspiracy against my religion (http://members.austarmetro.com.au/~hubbca/scientology.htm)as a concerted effort to suppress the population by eliminating groups like Scientologists, whose purpose is to help man improve conditions in his life. The website opens with a quote from an article by James P. Carter, MD, Dr PH.

"The Church of Scientology was on the "hit-list" of the AMA's [American Medical Association's] Co-ordinating Committee on Health Information (CCHI). From documents obtained during disclosure in the case of the chiropractors versus the AMA, the CCHI engaged in covert activities designed to eliminate or neutralise the efforts of Scientology and the founder, L. Ron Hubbard, whom the AMA considered to be working against their interests."

The article later documents the efforts of groups like Time magazine to squash the Church because of the Church's efforts to raise public awareness and expose the crimes of psychiatry and the drug industry.

The author further states "Although I am not a follower of Scientology, my observations of Scientology members would have me agree with Marvin Bordelon, President of the American Conference on Religious Movements: 'The Scientologists we are privileged to know are sincere, dedicated human beings, who are striving hard for the betterment of all'.

"I would also agree with the Reverend Dean M. Kelley, Counselor on Religious Liberty for the National Council on Churches, when he said, "I have found them [Scientologists] to be earnest, enterprising, public-spirited and committed people". Bravo to them for taking on legal drug merchants."

In all my encounters, I've got to say this about the website: Finally, somebody understands!

A religious scholar once said on the radio that a new religion generally takes 100 years to become accepted. Scientology has been in existance since the early 50's and so is half way there. Yet, sometimes, I feel that we are getting nowhere. The media continues or tries to crucify us with lies or convenient misrepresentations. Our struggles continue to be struggles, however, they are now at a different degree. To see an investigator such as the author of this website spend the time to document and make public what we Scientologists have been struggling against the past few decades, brings me great joy and comfort. Our presence obviously is beginning to show if an investigator from Australia (I believe) can see through the propaganda the obvious hidden agenda of these corporate institutions. This makes me truly feel "we're half way there".

Season of White

2003-12-17T01:54:00.000Z

Last year, I decided to visit Hong Kong. I visited Hong Kong the summer before the hand over to China and I figured it was time to go back and check things out. I was very pleased to see that the communist regime has not suffocated the fashion sense of Hong Kong citizens.

While I was there I found a one of a kind cream coloured coat. At the time I felt it was an extravagance, out of date and very Jackie Kennedy. I bought it anyway. Then earlier this year, I saw a pair of white pants on sale and thought, who the heck would wear white pants other than little old ladies and nurses. I bought them anyway. Then I was browsing around in a department store and found a fluffy scarf in a sort of muted white. Same thought again, what respectable business person would wear a fluffly scarf that should be use to make a child's toy. I bought it anyway.

Now, there's snow and frost on the ground and all the shop and store displays are showing off cream and muted white tones in their fashion trends. Many manequinns were dress in off-white pants, cream over-coats and get this fluffly snowy-white scarves. So, my buy-on-a-whim turned out into quite a trend this Season of White. So, the next time you see something on sale you're not sure is in season, buy it anyway, it will one day be in style.

Christmas Shopping Gone Me

2003-12-14T06:30:00.000Z

I did a bit of damage today doing Christmas shopping. First, I decided to go to the mall to get my glasses fixed, unfortunately, the doctor wasn't available, so I decided to do some Christmas shopping.

First, I headed off to buy a watch for my daddy. Then, I decided to use up my Victoria's Secret coupons and bought 1 panty for $12.00 just so I can get a free one. So I essentially paid 6 bucks for a panty, when I otherwise would've had to pay $12. If I didn't love retail so much, I would just be quite annoyed. Heck, what am I saying? I'm quite annoyed. That's why I always by retail on sale or special, like buy 1 get 1 free.

Anyway, after that, my cousin took me to see the cute doggies in display by the pet store. They were too adorable.

Then, we went hunting for a mango flavoured lip gloss for his girlfriend. We settled on the pretty smelling Lancome Juicy Tubes. He got two. While he was paying, I wandered over to the eye shadow section and got myself entraptured by the multitude of new colours this season. The lovely sales rep happily tried on colours for me, which looked fabulous, so, I bought all them for myself. Bill came up to more than it should, given that Christmas is about giving others not myself.

That's my downfall: retail. Unless I exercise magnanimous discipline, my Christmas shopping always become ME.

Power Shopping

2003-12-11T05:27:00.000Z

I had to do some power shopping for a gentleman friend of mine, which was quite brilliant. We were visiting San Francisco and he forgot to bring a suit for an event we needed attend over the weekend. So, it was recommended that we check out the Macy's Mens Store to buy Zaq a casual suit.

It was quite a sight: a whole 5 story building just for Men's clothing. We were able to find Zaq a great light tan coloured microfibre sport jacket, white shirt, navy slacks, gold/blue irridescent tie, echo shoes and a belt in an hour. It was purrrr-fect.

The light tan colour brought out the natural sun bleached highlights in his hair. The gold/blue irridescence of his tie shimmered and brought out his fair complexion and enhanced his blue eyes depending the direction of light that bounced off his tie. His shoes and belt matched uncanny-ly and added rich colour to the outfit.

So you see, women do not necessarily take forever when they shop. They can get a job done effeciently and more importantly, FASHIONABLY!

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

2003-11-21T02:55:00.000Z

Wednesday night was definately the sexiest night of television. The Victoria's Secret Fashion show really was a night of beautiful women and fancy lingerie. How many girls would like to wear a million dollar bra? I dunno, but I sure would like to be the one.

The thing that I liked the most was that I didn't find the fashion show degrading at all. Sure it was Women strutting in lingerie, but the colors and the streamers and the sparkles were actually aesthetic and was practically ART.

What I got out of it most was that women were not being glorified as "bodies" and "sex objects". Rather they were being magnified for their beauty and grace. They were being represented as inspirational muses that bring awe, adoration, reason to live and reason to make yourself and your own life beautiful.

It strengthened me to believe that no matter how bad your day went, or how bad you think your complexion looks, you can still be beautiful and that you can make the decision to be one of them. Because in the end, you are just as beautiful in your own right.

Boots

2003-11-02T05:01:00.000Z

Boots are such a great accessory to have. They can dress up any outfit and create a delectable look. Today, I wore simple khakis and a white shirt with sneakers. I needed to dress up for a night on the town, so I switched from my sneakers and zipped up a 3" heeled boot, threw on a scarf and I was all set for a dinner and a movie. Just love it!

Happy Halloween

2003-11-01T00:54:00.000Z

Happy Happy Halloween. It's the season of orange and black. Creepy crawlys. Black nail polish. Bright red lips and smokey eyes. You can go extreme and do the black lip color, white face and super black mascara and eye liners. For the office, I would recommend festive socks and jewelry. Go orange and black in your wardrobe. And paint on some cat eyes. Mreow!

Winter Time is Here

2003-10-25T23:47:00.000Z

Winter Time is here and the warm and fuzzy fashion is town. Faux fur boots. Suede Leather jackets. Sexy knits. Riots of autumn and winter colours on the shelves. Scarves and mittens flying. Hats galore.

It's a lovely time of year with the festive holidays and lots of parties to go to, each must have a different outfit. So lots of great shopping to do and excuses to have around.

Joyeaux Noel!

Nail Colour

2003-10-19T06:04:00.000Z

I found my latest favourite nail colour. It is called "Gladioli" by Essie. It's a pinkish nude colour with an opal finish and just sheer enough to see the with tips of your nails giving the illusion of a natural french manicure at the price of a regular manicure.

On the toes, I got "St Lucia Lilac" also by Essie. They don't quite tickle me pink like Gladioli. As a matter of fact, I'm of the opinion they paint me gray. hhhmmm.

Lipstick

2003-10-14T07:04:00.000Z

I've been looking for the longest time to get just the right icy pink glossy look. I still have not found it. I was first turned onto the look by Laurie Dhue when she was reporting on the bombings in Iraq. Since then, I've searched high and far to duplicate her look but to no avail.

Nevertheless, I've decided to switch altogether and find a rich glossy red, which I found. I first tried the Maybelline Wetshine lipstick in Cranberry Wave, which is nice, but it just doesn't have that high glossy shine that's been the rave these days. I did find the answer in a Neutrogena Moisture Shine gloss in Flirt. I also tried out the same gloss in Tickled. I doesn't have as much colour but it certainly gives you the glossy look.

Look of the Govenor

2003-10-09T04:53:00.000Z

I hope everyone watched the Arnold's acceptance speech for govenor, because that's a good lesson on suits. His suite created an excellent effect of making him look like the man for the job. He certainly didn't look like the Terminator or like he did on the twins. The simple black suit toned down that fact that he's former Mr. Universe and gave him an All-American look. He didn't look intimidating, rather he looked fatherly and inviting. He looked like he could get the job done and wants from the bottom of his heart to make Cal-ee-fohnia the best state of the best country in the world!

Pajamas

2003-09-29T03:55:00.000Z

Pretty pajamas have been quite the rage recently. There's a whole variety from sport to sexy to a hybrid of sexy sporty. The options are endless. When travelling on business, one should pack some decent pajamas to receive anyone at the door especially room service. Also, on a practical note, you should choose your pajamas based on your hot/cold tolerance. If can't take the cold, pack a pair of pajamas on the heavier side; it will save you in those hotel rooms that are either off or freezing. If you prefer the cold, pack on the lighter side or go nude if your brave enough.

Business Trip

2003-09-23T05:48:00.000Z

Well Guys and Girls. {* Chignon *} is gonna let out her hair and pack a fashionable trip to Jacksonville Florida. It will be quite an adventure to meet those quaint little Floridians, wearing pink trousers and dainty 3 inch heels. I'm so glad Pink came back in fashion. *sshhh! I know it's last season. I'm just milking it for all it's worth* Anyway, I'll start out my business trip nice and formal, standard black skirt and white pin-stripe oxford. Heels, of course. Then I'll graduate to my oh-so pink slacks and white twinset. And finally, I'll dress down to khaki's and a red 3/4 sleeve twinset. Can't voilate my colorus you know.

Colours

2003-09-22T02:31:00.000Z

Colours. Colours are a very important aspect in any girl's (or guy's) wardrobe... and life. I just got my colours consulted by Jill Kirsh, who is voted best in LA (So Cal, not Louisiana). But to my chagrin, I'm a bold cool color palette, meaning lots of bold primary colours and icy pastels.

So, say goodbye to browns, no more Mocha lipsticks, no more Copper eyeshadow. Toss all those colours out. Toss that brown suede leather jacket. Toss the teal scarf. And even toss the champagne car.

Bring in the Fushia and Red Hot lipsticks, Smokey eye shadows. Roll in that American flag bikini. Dress up in the Snow Queen costume. Trade in the champagne Accord for a Red convertible. Turn on the drama queen.

So what does this mean girls? Watch out Catherine Zeta Jones! Someone's going SHOPPING!

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2003-09-19T04:03:00.000Z

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