Ensemble launches its in-house collection

Ensemble launched its in-house collection this week along with the autumn/winter 2010 collections by 16 designers who stock at the store. Ensemble’s own collection is based on mesmerizing peacock theme with exotic colors in shades of royal blue, sea-green, turquoise and sea-blue. It features 29 designs with both ethnic and western influence and ranges between Rs18, 00 to Rs 42,000.Extemely breath-taking bridal collections by Umar Sayeed, HSY and Maheen Karim, were the center of attraction for those buying outfits exclusively for weddings. Besides, there were some causal cotton designs as well by designers Kamiar Rokni and Faiza Sam...

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Cat eye glasses: the trend

Cat eye glasses: the trend   Far from being a stand-alone trend, the resurgence of cat eye glasses and cat eye sunglasses is rooted firmly in the revival of '50s and early '60s fashion. Some designers featured them prominently in Fall - Prada, notably - and since then a plethora of alternatives have surfaced. The trend towards '50s sunglasses continued on the spring 2011 runways: from the extreme retro frames at Giles Deacon and Jeremy Scott through to subtle cat eye shapes at the likes of Paul Smith, Tommy Hilfiger, and Twenty8Twelve....

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A Perfect Garden and your Kitchen

Gardens have been always the essential part of a perfect home. A garden not only adds beauty to your house but it can also give you some benefits like instant vegetables. Yes you can grow some most used vegetable and beans in your garden which can use while working in kitchen. Let’s have a look on tips by following which you can make your garden not only source of beauty but a useful place to benefit from.So here are some Gardening tips for you:Gardens can play an important role in Home. As important as your bedroom or living room is the same status is owned by the garden .Garden adds beauty to your home. Its gives perfect hygienic conditions to be lived in. Garden is the best source of relaxing after a tough working schedule. In the same...

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Wedding Reception Decorations

Wedding decorations help set the mood for your special day, whether you are planning a large formal wedding or a smaller gathering, these decorations make your event memorable and magical. Home décor plays an important role in making your wedding special. For a home décor, wedding you have to choose from certain factors such, as your wedding colours, the time of year you’re getting married, and your personal sense of style.Although live floral arrangements are more common for home decor, dried flowers and silk flowers are becoming more popular in wedding reception. Similarly, balloon bouquets provide an affordable, yet contemporary look in home décor, wedding receptions. Scatter some glitter or confetti around the base for added sparkle.Candles...

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Cat eye glasses trend

Cat eye glasses trend Having jumped on this bandwagon long before I ever got the chance to write about it, I figure it's more than time to fortify the status of cat eye glasses as a 2011 fashion trend. So without further ado let's take a trip back in time as we explore the '50s eyewear phenomenon as it was then, and how to translate it to today's look. ...

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Unsean pictures of Aishwarya rai

Born into a traditional south Indian family, Aishwarya started modeling at a young age. This green-blue-eyed beauty appeared in advertisements for many prestigious firms; the ones that brought her into the limelight were the garden sari and the Pepsi ad. Crowned Miss India 1994 runner-up, she was a hot favorite in the run for miss world title, which she won, her beauty and charm made her India’s darling. Ash stormed into the Indian movie industry, where she has proven herself a brilliant & genuine actress. Her performance in Iruvar (1997) was critically acclaimed, and she won the Screen best female debutant award for her role in …Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (1997). She was adored in movies like Taal, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Devdas,...

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Alexandria Mills of USA becomes Miss World 2010

Miss USA Alexandria Mills, the blue eyed blonde has become an overnight sensation after winning the crown of Miss World 2010 on Saturday evening in China’s Sanya city. Dolled up in a crispy white evening gown, the 18 year old beauty wept as wept as outgoing Miss World Kaiane Aldorino of Gibraltar put the tiara on her head and directed her to a diamond-shaped throne assessing the pageant’s 60th anniversary. Miss Botswana Emma Wareus, dressed in a yellow gown, was named the first runner-up while Miss Venezuela Adriana Vasini was named the second. Alexandria Mills defeated 100 other contestants in the pageant which goes by the motto of ‘beauty with a purpos...

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Welcoming Eid in Pakistan

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with religious zeal and festivity. It occurs at the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and spiritual cleansing. Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month which follows Ramadan in the Islamic calendar. It is a time to give in charity to those in need, and celebrate with family and friends the completion of a month of blessings and joy. Before the day of Eid, during the last few days of Ramadan, each Muslim family gives a determined amount known as fitrana as a donation to the poor. On the day of Eid al-Fitr, Muslims gather early in the morning in outdoor locations or mosques to perform the Eid prayer. This consists of a sermon followed by a short congregational prayer. After...

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Eid shopping at Lahore

Eid shopping is the main and necessary element of eid celebrations. As the holy month of Ramadan is going to be end, the eid shopping at every corner of the country is on full swing. The women, young girls and kids are busy in their eid shopping with zeal and zest. Body: The holy month of Ramadan is almost going to its end. The gift of the fasting and Ibadaats results in the form of “Eid.ul.Fitr”. “Eid.ul.Fitr” or “Methi Eid” is the gift from the ALLAH PAK for the muslims all over the world. It is the worldwide jubilant festival of Muslim Ummah and they celebrated this with great zeal and zest. Shopping of eid is the main and necessary element of eid celebration. Almost at every corner of the world people especially women, young girls...

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Pakistani Eid Dresses / Cloths For Males and Females

Eid is an important event for Muslims. In the celebration of Eid, men, women and children look their best. People want to wear new clothes. Some women make their own clothes to follow their taste in the clothes that they wear. Eid clothes are made ready long before, hiding secretly in mother’s cupboard, ready to make their debut on Eid morning. Oh the joy of seeing the sparkle of the new set of Eid clothes, showing off the latest in Eid fashion as people parade from house to house with hugs, and cries of “Eid Mubarak”. As only some hours left before the Eid day, men's ready-made shalwar kameez has steal the Eid show during shopping spree among the Eid shoppers. The outlets displaying shalwar kameez get jam-packed. A large number of...

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Tips for Concealer Application

According to various beauticians, concealer is one of the most important cosmetic accessories, for women. They consider it as an important cosmetic accessory which helps to even out skin, hide blemishes and cover up common face flaws like eye circles and scars. Check out these tips for concealer application. The first step of using concealer is to find the right shade for your skin tone. You can always find the right shades from Alfateh, HKB and others. After finding the right shade the most important thing is to learn how to blend the concealer properly, you will get a flawless look.This tip suggests that when looking at a concealer, it is best that you test the brand before you buy it. Test the colour on your neck and below your ear....

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Fairy fancy frocks

Ladies, now is the time to check out some smart, fancy and flair free frocks. Frock is lose, long garment with wide full or half sleeves to be worn in home or on formal occasions with different variations and styles. If we look into the history, frocks were worn from 16th century to early twentieth century which woman worn at home. In the 17th century a frock is a thigh- or full-length loose outer garment worn by shepherds, workmen, and farm workers in Britain. In 18th century, American frock consisted of unfitted men's coat for hunting.With the passage of time, fashionable frocks have gone through various changes, girls of today love to wear beautiful colours, floral prints and designs. There are short sleeved frocks available in market...

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Accessorising a '60s ladylike look

Accessorising a '60s ladylike look If you want to stick with the theme, here are a few traditional ways of accessorising a '60s look that can still work today: Ladylike kitten heels. Bold red lipstick for a bombshell look or soft pink for a vintage belle. Cats-eye glasses. '60s accessories: a wide, waist-cinching belt; a leather clutch in candy-store pastels; gloves; a classic headscarf. Hair worn sultry and '60s sex kitten, or swept up into a beehiv...

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Sheath skirts and dresses

There's no doubt that, as the trend stands to date, the full skirt is the silhouette du jour. But that doesn't mean there aren't other options for a sensual, early '60s look. A straight cut sheath or pencil skirt is the ultimate in creating a 1960s hourglass shape - not only cinching in the waist, but clinging to the hips as well. Think Man Men bombshell Joan Holloway (yes I know - another Mad Men allusion. The characters just fit so perfectly.) Look for skirts that are straight, high waisted, below knee with a kick pleat or slit at the back. You can also look for fitted sheath dresses. These are great sleeveless or with classic three-quarter sleeves. The peg-top skirt is another alternative - full at the waist with small darts or pleats, and...

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The Granny Skirt

Don't panic about the name of this one; this look actually was commonly known as the granny skirt back in the '60s. Longer, usually gathered or pleated, often with a ruffled hem, the granny skirt is as it sounds: a young take on grandma dressing. It falls rather than puffs out too much and is more understated - think sixties office girl. If I'm to stick with the Mad Men analogy, this is the style you'd more likely spot on Peggy Olsen. The key to pulling off this look today is to either make it completely effortless, or surprisingly sexy. Avoid looking dowdy by pairing with a fitted top; or sex it up with a sheer blouse. For an authentic look pair with flats or dainty kitten heels. To modernise, stick with a pair of high heels. Sweeten it...

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Shalwar Kameez

So many of you must be conscious enough about their dressing? It’s good to take care of your dressing like you care for your makeup or and hair style etc. Learning inns and outs in dressing can help you to look up to date. In order to look current, you need to experience new trends. The most important thing you need to consider in this scenario is that what really suits you? It means that you should experience latest fashion trends, in dresses as well but first of all you must adopt that according to your age and the season. Now-a-days in Shalwar Kameez, long shirts are back with their full bloom. Shalwar and pajama like trousers with the long, (smart & below your knees) Kameez is again ‘inn’ these days....

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Dress Styles Full skirts: the '60s housewife

Think Betty Draper: the overflow of '50s prom style dresses into '60s day wear. Full, below-the-knee circle skirts, cinched in waists, and prim, proper styling. Look to Louis Vuitton and Prada who both put ladylike full skirts on their runways for the Fall 2010 season, particularly in heavier fabrics like wool blends. For Spring 2011 look to bright, fresh colours and pastels, and prints like florals or stripes&nbs...

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60s dress / full skirt: women's trend

60s dress trend: what is it?When we talk about the '60s dress or skirt in this context, we're not talking about the later, mod '60s movement of miniskirts and teeny shift dresses. We're talking about early '60s ladylike dressing that flowed on from the late 1950s.It's no great accident that the popularity of Mad Men has coincided with a resurgence in early '60s fashion. A sartorial inspiration to men and women alike, we've seen an avalanche of elements from the era spill over into fashion's impressionable mind; and the bulk of the torrent is yet to come.So say bonjour to fuller figures and longer hemlines as the skirt and dress silhouettes of the late '50s / early '60s swing their way back onto the scene as a 2010 / 2011 fashion tr...

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Eye... and eye care!

Eyes are said to be the windows of one’s soul. One can only see this beautiful and fascinating world through these windows. People who have bright, shiny and healthy eyes are the blessed one. World seems so dread, barren and colorless to those who are deprived of this precious gift of God. Eyes are the beautiful and precious gift of god. It is considered as the prominent part in human face. The world seems colorless to those who are deprived of this gift of god. People with beautiful eyes are the luckiest one. In our poetry, also the eyes are the central focus of almost all poets. Inside colorful shinny and long lashed eyes attract every one and immediately grab the attention of othe...

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Miraculous Benefits Of Rose Water

Enjoy the freshness and relaxation by making efficient use of advantageous properties of Rose water. Rose water is a preferable skin care remedy that is used since early ages. Mostly people are unaware of the amazing benefits that are offered by simple and commonly available rose water. Along with great aroma and soothing fragrances, rose water is equally beneficial for various beauty and skin care treatments.Not only rose water helps you to rejuvenate your skin, but also acts as a natural healer for different skin problems. The wonderful anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties of Rose water made it distinguished from a wide range of expensive and time taking beauty treatments. The original Rose water is a blend of essential rose oil...

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Easy Beauty Tips to get rid of Dark Circles

Get rid of the dark under eye circles and refresh your skin with simple and easy homemade beauty tips. In today’s busy life, the problem of dark circles or under eye circles is faced by every second person. Due to the busy schedules and hasty lifestyle, not only the adults are facing this problem, but also it is getting common among teenagers also. The appearance of dark circles makes you look older much beyond your age with a tiring and fainted look. There are three simple ways to cater the problem of dark under eye circles, which are beauty tips for prevention, beauty tips for remedy and beauty tips for cosmetic help. Prevention for Dark circles:The simple and easy beauty tips to prevent from the ghostly dark circles are followi...

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Lace dress / lace skirt: women's trend

A trend round-up to inspire you for late-Summer 2010, but also a trend that you'd be amiss not to carry in to Autumn / Fall 2010 / 2011: lace dresses and lace skirts. Right now you're thinking that this is nothing new. And you're right; it's an extension of the sheer trend that's has, for some time, firmly cemented itself as its own, independent trend. So what follows is, instead, more about how to wear the trend now, and how to set yourself apart from the masses - so that you can bring it forwards and into a new league...

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70s sophistication by day

70s sophistication by dayBy day it's all about clean yet voluminous silhouettes, and earthy '70s colour palettes. Look for: High waisted wide-leg pants or flares, smartly belted in. Neat bow-blouses, especially ones with billowing or bishop sleeves. Particularly great are fabrics like silk and satin. Roll neck sweaters tucked into pants or skirts. Add to the '70s effect by layering over beaded necklaces or a vest. For those more daring, a pair of hot pants are the ultimate '70s item. A smart printed jumpsuit is another great alternati...

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Oak New York Handbags

Oak has recently released their own line of bags. This black leather fringe bag rocker bag is the first of the line. I especially like the mixture of textured and non-textured black leather and the oversized lobster clasp hardware. $58...

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Boyfriend blazer fashion trend: how to wear it

The boyfriend blazer has yet to reach the same levels of popularity as the two fashion trends which influenced it: boyfriend jeans and the boyfriend shirt. Which, for it, is a good thing. While the boyfriend shirt and denim trends have reached commonality and, thus, aren't considered trends anymore, the boyfriend blazer has found new sophistication and will be with us as a part of 2010 fashion trends. In particular, we'll see it amongst Spring 2010 fashion trends. ...

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Eastern wear, this Eid

Finally, the wait is over! Eid is just around the corner, so grab your bags and get ready to decorate your hands with heena, eat sevvayian and garb the latest trend of Eid dresses.Time to enjoy and celebrate this Eid, a moment to share and celebrate the happiness or festivity by donning heena on hands, wear new Eid clothes before the day begins and everyone rushes for Eid prayers.Before you have a chance to taste the aroma of kheer and kebabs, the arrival of Eid brings forward latest collections of dresses in market. This Eid one witnesses Western fashion trends making a full impact on our Eastern wear. The dresses include latest variations in long shalwar kameez and trousers which are filling a role that has been missing from the Eastern...

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All about your Eid Dress!

Grace youself with the latest fashion trends to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Eid.The most-awaited festival of Eid is arriving with all its festivities and celebrations. Muslims from all over the world celebrate this occasion with great passion and zeal. To us, Eid means palms decorated with mehndi, hands full of bangles, new eid dresses and lots of different sweet treats. Eid is the most anticipated festival, after one month of Ramadan fasting. It has been an Eid trend in Pakistan to go for shopping on Chand Raat for new shoes and bangles. The preparation of Eid dresses are on the top-most priority, as they have to make dazzling debut on Eid day.With the latest trends in fashion dresses, this Eid brings out a huge variety of choice...

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Modernising the '60s look

As well as the points already mentioned, there are plenty of other ways to bring the late '50s / early '60s silhouettes into the now. Here are just a few. Follow Dries Van Noten's lead for the ultimate in effortless modernising of the '60s full skirt. Throw over a boyfriend blazer with a turned up collar, or a souchy sporty sweat top, and slip on a pair of on-trend sunglasses. Try the same silhouettes but with a shorter hemline, such as above the knee or shorter. Add a pair of knee high socks that can just be seen below the hemline. Look for pieces in fabrics like leather or sheer tulle for an edgy update on the look. Pair a full '60s skirt or sheath skirt with a cropped top, exposing a little midriff. Wear with one of the more modern 2010...

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Want to start building up you 2011 wardrobe well in advance of spring 2011? Then put your money where we would: on a fusion of maxi dresses and the sheer fashion trend. Interested in keeping up with this and other 2011 trends? Then subscribe to Fashionising.com's newsletter or RSS feed for all the latest trends along with inspiration on how to wear them . At the time of writing we've only noted two takes on the sheer maxi dress / maxi skirt trend (more will join an set-to-grow list below), both worn by supermodel Abbey Lee Kershaw with which to inspire you but don't let that dissuade you: this is a trend in its infancy, and we'll have plenty more of the look coming soon. There'll be catwalks, there'll be celebrities, there'll be street...

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The Mehndi Bride

Getting married isn’t easy especially when the bride has to buy clothes, jewelry and shoes for every occasion. Mehndi marks the beginning of a wedding function when hands and feet of the bride are decorated with henna and mehndi dress plays an important role.Time is running by and there is so much to do. Mehndi marks the beginning of a joy, participation and happiness for the bride and the groom. During such times things have to be perfect starting from Henna to a dress which sets the trend for upcoming weddings.Dresses for Mehndi are usually in orange, yellow and green colour. Usually, brides prefer to wear yellow dress match it with a multicoloured shalwar. Brides prefer to keep Mehndi dress simple and elegant with light gotta, mirror or...

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Veena Malik and Ashmit Patel sleep together

After Mohammad Asif, it seems that Veena Malik has her heart set on Indian actor Ashmit Patel. Veena and Ashmit, who are currently appearing on a reality TV show Big Boss, Season 4 seem to be on the verge of blooming romance.In the middle of the night, alongside pool, in one quilt, Veena and Ashmit seemed completely lost into each other, while having some intimate heart to heart conversation; both drift off to sleep together. Well, Veena should have waited at least a year to start another love story, but love comes without a reason, in the middle of all chaos, it gives you a fairytale that you can’t resi...

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Clear rain boots: the ankle version

When I wrote about Cheap Monday's clear plastic rain boots as spotted on the street, to me it seemed obvious: they were pretty darn cool. Not in a way that everyone could pull them off, or that they'd be comfortable or even practical... but, the geek in me admits, because they reminded me of the drizzly, dystopian cityscape portrayed in Bladerunner. Fashion is, of course, a subjective thing - and the response to the boots was both flurried and mixed. Some of you love them. Some question their wearability (Do they fog up? Do they have ventilation? What if you have ugly feet?) And so to carry on the debate I'll throw this picture into the mix: yes, it's Cheap Monday's transparent ankle boot. ...

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Rain boots

And here I was thinking we'd seen just about every (fashionable) interpretation of thigh high boots going... Then pops up this to-die-for pair of clear plastic boots by Cheap Monday and oh mercy - I want them. They're like Blade Runner for your feet. Admittedly these could look wrong. But with an effortless boyfriend blazer worn as a dress? Stand out. Close up of the boots after the jump...

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Halloween Makeup Step by Step at MAC

Check out these fabulously goth Halloween makeup looks from MAC Cosmetics. These are both part of the Artistry in Action series. The Artistry in Action series allows you to watch online while make up artist create these looks. I am especially loving those black vampy lips. Watch the video at MAC Cosmetics online...

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Rebecca Minkoff for Spring

Loving these bright shimmery bags from Rebecca Minkoff's Spring collection. Especially drooling over the purple one. These all the attractive Design&nb...

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Trina Turk - Bold Prints and Colors

I was reading Martha Stewart magazine this weekend and there was an article about Trina Turk. I was immediately attracted to bold colors and graphic patterns of her designs. Shown: Mrs. Hu's" Cabochon Ring Bloomingdales $66, Sea Floral Pillow $150 Trina Turk, Atlantic Beach ...

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Jazz Festival in New Orleans Fashion

I am headed to Jazz Fest in New Orleans on Thursday and wanted to share this New Orleans inspired post for my trip. New Orleans is the perfect city to wear a bit of lace and old fashioned jewelry. But walking around all day you need a good pair (and of course stylish shoes). And last but not least some cut-offs and a rock and roll style bag with fringe and a long strap that won't get in the way when you are dancing in the streets. Shown: Butterfly Lace Frill Hem $65 Topshop, Antik Batik Bongo Bag $320 Net-a-Porter, Gap Destructed jean shorts $25, Narciso Sunglasses - Roberto Cavalli $285 Forzie...

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Halloween Make Up

Dressing up for Halloween this weekend? I was just at Sephora and saw these awesome Halloween make up kits. Each one contains all of the things you will need to get these stunning looks. I especially love the vampire red li...

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Diane Von Furstenberg Home Collection

Diane Von Furstenberg has long been an inspiration to me. The designer herself is timeless as are here collections. Recently DVF has debuted a new home textiles collection so now you can dress your home with these fun pri...

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Attack of Leopard Print

Splashes of Leopard print are popping up all over the city. The beautiful print is a fun playful accent and I myself am angling for a Leopard print coat like this one. Shown: A.P.C. Leopard-print cotton sweater, $150 Natural Loopy Leopard Print, $250 ASOS | ASOS Belted Leopard Coat at ASOS, $126 Leopard print pony shoe boot, $250 Oroton Gold Leopard Chain Mail Necklace, 100 GBP Black Stripey Leopard Scarf by Mulberry, 130 GBP Rika / Leopard Print Scarf, $17...

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Alexis Bittar Jewelry

I am lusting after these blue green hues and "drunken cut" stones. The gold only makes them more magical and glittery. Very Blue Lagoon Alexis Bittar Crystal Encrusted Goldplated Cuff Bracelet, $495 Modern Georgian Framed Green Amethyst Earrings, $295 Alexis Bittar Faceted Hydroquartz Ring, $245 Alexis Bittar "Modern Georgian Amy" Green Amethyst Hydroquartz Drop..., $245 Alexis Bittar 'Miss Havisham' Interlaced Earrings, $225 Modern Georgian Framed Green Amethyst Ring, $...

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Summer Snow Art Exhibit

Summer Snow is an art exhibit that interprets the SS 2011 woman Marsèll Goccia collection. The art collabortive Nucleo suggests a snowfall out of season. Spraying white polyurethane with a semiautomatic machine Nucleo recreates the effect of random typical snowstorm on the shoes. The show runs Via Paullo 12/A Milan | 23rd September – 15th October. 26 Rue Saint Gilles, 75003, Paris | 30th September – 8th Octobe...

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Fashion Week Spring 2011 Wrap Up

Keeping it simple - Black and White from Rachel Comey Here are some of my favorite looks from last weeks Spring 2011 New York Fashion Week. Pretty prints from Rebecca Taylor. Ethnic bohemian from Anna Sui. ...

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Tory Burch Spring 2011 Collection

Here are some photos I took at last weeks Tory Burch fashion presentation. The girls all looked lovely in their 70's inspired looks. Some of my favorite things from the show were the high waisted skirts and the bright pops of orange. Overall the styles were really pretty, flirty and feminine. Lots of pieces on my shopping list for Spring...

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