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My poor, poor Kate Spade Sam bag. Had it been black, it might have survived. Alas, it was a lovely bright pink that got nasty dirty well before it’s time. I’ve tried water and a wet cloth, and dabs of Woolite just like the store clerk at the Chicago shop said, and nothing has worked. And so, regrettably, I am in the market for a new, structured bag. Read the rest of this entry »

When it’s the Gus bag from Boyy.

An adorable egg shaped satchel, which with the click of 2 side clasps can be transformed into a rectangular tote. The wearer also has the additional options of using, or stashing the leather and chain shoulder strap. Finished off with a simple exterior zip pocket, this is a 4 way bag that can suit so many purposes. Read the rest of this entry »

Marc Jacobs collection for summer and spring 2012. Vintage, chic and beautiful!

New great collection of Anna Sui for spring and summer 2012. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week video show.

In modern consumer cultures it is remarkable how much time, energy and money are invested, particularly by women, in the pursuit of beauty. Billions of dollars are spent world-wide on the beauty industry. According to Julie Kofman, beauty director for Seventeen, American teenagers alone spent a staggering $9.7 billion on beauty products in 2000. The growing acceptance of cosmetic surgery and beauty products for men are also indicative of the preoccupation with appearance and looking good in modern cultures. There are many different psychological, social, and economic aspects to this preoccupation with beauty and there is no single cause. Some women such as Naomi Wolf in her book The Beauty Myth attribute much of the preoccupation to males and the way in which the male domination of women is socially institutionalised. Read the rest of this entry »

Model posing with creatively tied with cloth, reminiscent of a flower bud from other planets. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s an undeniable fact that girls adore driving a car as much as guys do, however girls’ preferences while choosing automobiles are somewhat different. Ladies put luxury, safety and comfort driving in priority. It may be a surprise but statistics show that ladies are more economical while choosing a car, so the car should be also reasonably priced. But how can you get style, high performance and comfortable driving at an acceptable price? The answer is to buy high-class used cars in Seattle, Washington, auto market, that have low mileage. In Seattle automarket buyers will be able to find different used high-class autos, and find compromise between quality and price. Read the rest of this entry »

Fashion show video Preen collection spring – summer 2011

For my first post back at this blog, I’m delighted to feature these two heels. They are glittering, glamorous and everything a girl dreams of!

Marc by Marc Jacobs and Miu Miu Glitter heels

The first ones are these Miu Miu Glitter Pumps, they’re the perfect Cinderella does silver and gold. Decorated in jewels and darling grosgrain bow, they’re not for every feet at $470.

Secondly, we have these entirely-silver-glittered D’Orsays from Marc by Marc Jacobs that are perfect pin-up. These baby-dolls come in at $235.

Yes, we all know the fact Burberry means classic plaid. Where else can you go for plaid that won’t get you laughed at or accused of liking that blast from the ’70s past a little too much?

For example, the deep browns contrasted with white in Burberry’s skirt looks like a professional but flirty choice for fall or winter when paired with black tights and shiny black pumps. And of course, with a plaid skirt, a solid colored sweater is a must. If it is in the same color family as the skirt, that is a bonus, but Burberry makes wonderful warm matching sweaters with its skirts and pants.

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