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Arts, Fashion and Interior DesignFabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.comBlogger272125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-4891052625849457842012-05-07T09:01:00.000-07:002012-05-07T11:28:19.100-07:00I'm still alive!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>It's been a crazy year and I miss my blog friends. <br /> I made some major life changes for myself and my son to have peace and serenity. <br />It hasn't been easy, but my son is doing wonderful in school and I am as happy as I will ever get. I was just baptized on Easter Sunday. That was life changing in itself. <br /></i></div>
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<i>I will make time to enjoy all of you again. <br />As, my creative side is craving the beauty you all create. <br />So, I just wanted to drop in with a quick post to say <br />"Hello and I miss you so!"</i></div>
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<i>Christina</i></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-13686095064347108462011-11-14T11:10:00.000-08:002011-11-14T11:34:08.163-08:00My Spread in Romantic Homes Magazine<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hpe15QIAmLc/TsAujpQoZOI/AAAAAAAAEsc/2jxqz48vp58/s1600/Scan%2B5.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hpe15QIAmLc/TsAujpQoZOI/AAAAAAAAEsc/2jxqz48vp58/s400/Scan%2B5.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674586720392733922" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>My Mother, Shirley, and I were blessed to be featured in the </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>Romantic Homes Mother's Day issue in 2009 as </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>'"Mother - Daughter Decorating Styles". </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SpQl7gqFcuI/TsAujgMek2I/AAAAAAAAEsU/bUJhPVPAlx8/s1600/Scan%2B7.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SpQl7gqFcuI/TsAujgMek2I/AAAAAAAAEsU/bUJhPVPAlx8/s400/Scan%2B7.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674586717959394146" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><i>It was such a treat because we both had our homes in the magazine </i></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>at the same time and we got the perfect opportunity to dedicate </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>it to my dear and precious </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>Grandmother, Nadine, that is in heaven. </i></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jmBA4TthiRA/TsAt2P669wI/AAAAAAAAEsM/LZJXWrWnrWg/s1600/Scan%2B8.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jmBA4TthiRA/TsAt2P669wI/AAAAAAAAEsM/LZJXWrWnrWg/s400/Scan%2B8.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674585940496676610" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><i>She would have been tickled pink to know </i></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>her girls that were mostly self-taught like herself </i></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">got <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">recognized</span></span> for the talents she passed down to us. </span></i></div><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BqhcuZpM70I/TsAt1oS7ppI/AAAAAAAAEr8/t8Nn0_U0qs0/s1600/Scan%2B9.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BqhcuZpM70I/TsAt1oS7ppI/AAAAAAAAEr8/t8Nn0_U0qs0/s400/Scan%2B9.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674585929859966610" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">You see, my Grandmother had six children and was married to a minister. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">She made their clothing and cooked all their food. She didn't have any extra money. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">So, when she did later in life she began to acquire the finer things in life she could afford. Waterford, silver, crystal, china, glassware became her passion. And, many of these things are displayed in my home as <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">homage</span> to her and reminds me of patience</span></i>.</div><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cW5CcVDAKIg/TsAt0ElGaII/AAAAAAAAErw/9rawfDdonZo/s1600/Scan%2B10.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cW5CcVDAKIg/TsAt0ElGaII/AAAAAAAAErw/9rawfDdonZo/s400/Scan%2B10.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674585903092623490" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">My Mother still to this day can create the most magical <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">tablescapes</span>. I am still in awe of her talent. She still shows up on holidays at my home with the perfect topper for my table. She has it and has a way of making everything magical. </span></i> </div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EvYJdNNgaas/TsAraYeLl8I/AAAAAAAAErk/8Oi8pkcX3qk/s1600/Scan%2B11.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EvYJdNNgaas/TsAraYeLl8I/AAAAAAAAErk/8Oi8pkcX3qk/s400/Scan%2B11.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674583262732457922" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mqITzPP5FeQ/TsArZtpJmGI/AAAAAAAAErc/wZDPuktoIsw/s1600/Scan%2B12.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mqITzPP5FeQ/TsArZtpJmGI/AAAAAAAAErc/wZDPuktoIsw/s400/Scan%2B12.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674583251235739746" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TC9wXHTO-gc/TsArZQhn4WI/AAAAAAAAErM/Hdhaghg_fDA/s1600/Scan%2B13.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rRH504a-H_E/TsAngI-zN0I/AAAAAAAAEqU/9x2ACtU4YoI/s400/Scan%2B18.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674578963607009090" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dy9ZaUc0R94/TsAnf7M_iuI/AAAAAAAAEqE/ANaKPb7poPI/s1600/Scan%2B19.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dy9ZaUc0R94/TsAnf7M_iuI/AAAAAAAAEqE/ANaKPb7poPI/s400/Scan%2B19.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674578959908440802" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OpWcyjhwp4Q/TsAleBhf_WI/AAAAAAAAEp8/XKdhwAISUFY/s1600/Scan%2B20.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OpWcyjhwp4Q/TsAleBhf_WI/AAAAAAAAEp8/XKdhwAISUFY/s400/Scan%2B20.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674576728222072162" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KnobjmqTs8s/TsAld7YlWCI/AAAAAAAAEps/GEezraS0XA0/s1600/Scan%2B21.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KnobjmqTs8s/TsAld7YlWCI/AAAAAAAAEps/GEezraS0XA0/s400/Scan%2B21.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674576726574061602" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">I was blessed to have Janet Solomon of the blog <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Frenchblue</span> as the author of my article. I couldn't have been <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">mesmerized</span> any more from the way she spins the written word.</span></i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">So, I thought today would be the perfect day to share this special part of my life with you.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Dream big. Create a life full of magic. Leave a legacy.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">What are your thoughts?</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">xo</span>,</span></i></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Christina</span></i> </div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--lX6x3G-h04/TsAldgixUGI/AAAAAAAAEpg/9xCVm4pGG9U/s1600/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal%2BCartoon.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 243px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--lX6x3G-h04/TsAldgixUGI/AAAAAAAAEpg/9xCVm4pGG9U/s400/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal%2BCartoon.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674576719369031778" /></a><br /></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-73621956087906589912011-07-13T10:10:00.000-07:002011-07-13T10:19:53.860-07:00Calm<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0pjRTkYebNI/Th3SPQzmyPI/AAAAAAAAEdA/J_saGn1y_lE/s1600/n10606256_38127386_3615783.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0pjRTkYebNI/Th3SPQzmyPI/AAAAAAAAEdA/J_saGn1y_lE/s400/n10606256_38127386_3615783.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628886268934277362" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Calm... the definition is not showing or feeling <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nervousness</span>, anger or any emotions. </span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >I don't know about you, but a room like this does bring up the feeling of sighing in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">relief</span>. Kicking off my shoes and wanting to get cozy for a while. </span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >What does calm mean to you? </span></b></i></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >How do you achieve calmness</span></b></i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >?</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>xo,</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>Christina</i></span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Iw0QUfXwfno/Th3SPIugwAI/AAAAAAAAEc4/HXXhFBRm5LQ/s1600/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 243px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Iw0QUfXwfno/Th3SPIugwAI/AAAAAAAAEc4/HXXhFBRm5LQ/s400/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628886266765426690" /></a><br /></div></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-17059759109963890502011-07-08T21:48:00.000-07:002011-07-08T22:18:50.635-07:00Old School Glamour<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrNNawRSILw/ThfeX7MNJyI/AAAAAAAAEco/uRPf1xxDVmU/s1600/VinatageVogueTiered-Evening-Dress-Fashion-Photo-Art-Print.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 360px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZrNNawRSILw/ThfeX7MNJyI/AAAAAAAAEco/uRPf1xxDVmU/s400/VinatageVogueTiered-Evening-Dress-Fashion-Photo-Art-Print.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627210762029967138" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"> My friends, I have been through a lot. A lot of growth. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">A lot of challenges. A lot of amazing opportunities. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Even more amazing new people in my life. </span></i></div><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q9-YGp2sLqI/ThfeXmE8NMI/AAAAAAAAEcg/tbghXUm0U_c/s1600/VintageVogue.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 393px; height: 500px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q9-YGp2sLqI/ThfeXmE8NMI/AAAAAAAAEcg/tbghXUm0U_c/s800/VintageVogue.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627210756362351810" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>So, I come back stronger, smarter and </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>full of more life more than ever before. </i> </span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4rtIUWSwnpc/ThfePp5HEVI/AAAAAAAAEcY/J4KchTm16MU/s1600/VintageVogue50.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 419px; height: 500px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4rtIUWSwnpc/ThfePp5HEVI/AAAAAAAAEcY/J4KchTm16MU/s800/VintageVogue50.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627210619947520338" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">I have a new sense of purpose. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Of direction. Of knowing what path to take.</span></i></div><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lq4gYG8RJoU/ThfePPkF3fI/AAAAAAAAEcQ/NvzjmPu0vVg/s1600/VintateVogueBathing.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 428px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lq4gYG8RJoU/ThfePPkF3fI/AAAAAAAAEcQ/NvzjmPu0vVg/s800/VintateVogueBathing.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627210612880039410" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Time to rejoice, enjoy friends and family. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">And take time to enjoy the little things. </span></i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kGKYtYU6iL0/ThfePHtX-II/AAAAAAAAEcI/T650fyhuIMg/s1600/VintageVogueHorst.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 389px; height: 500px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kGKYtYU6iL0/ThfePHtX-II/AAAAAAAAEcI/T650fyhuIMg/s800/VintageVogueHorst.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627210610771490946" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>No time to look back. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>Looking forward to the future a whole lot wiser</i>.</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TJn9nnD7Qd8/ThfeDbxAAUI/AAAAAAAAEcA/vHmttPQwwGQ/s1600/vintage-vogue-196%2527s.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 495px; height: 500px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TJn9nnD7Qd8/ThfeDbxAAUI/AAAAAAAAEcA/vHmttPQwwGQ/s800/vintage-vogue-196%2527s.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627210409996976450" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i> It's time to be the best woman I can be. </i></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>To embrace my inner woman.</i></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s6ic0z5mjZY/ThfeDHXS8MI/AAAAAAAAEb4/IcK8l9NBq_U/s1600/5036.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 366px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s6ic0z5mjZY/ThfeDHXS8MI/AAAAAAAAEb4/IcK8l9NBq_U/s800/5036.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627210404520456386" /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>So, please continue to be my friend. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>As, I know I have been gone and I miss you all</i>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--OBp6AdyRts/Thfd046PhHI/AAAAAAAAEbo/-hMdGejtszM/s1600/VinategVogueBar-du-Soleil--July-1961-Vogue-Art-Print.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 456px; height: 560px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--OBp6AdyRts/Thfd046PhHI/AAAAAAAAEbo/-hMdGejtszM/s800/VinategVogueBar-du-Soleil--July-1961-Vogue-Art-Print.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627210160122332274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">So, hats off to us!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">And, cheers!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">We are here, alive and still creating.</span></i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Anyone relating to this or been through it?</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Or, have any advice how to handle major life changes? </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Please share. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Much love,</span></i></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Christina</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3CD2oNMl6EU/Thfd0sHFBhI/AAAAAAAAEbg/-bXweuJnVYg/s1600/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 243px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3CD2oNMl6EU/Thfd0sHFBhI/AAAAAAAAEbg/-bXweuJnVYg/s400/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627210156686509586" /></a><i><br /></i></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-32839266562023369542011-04-25T10:10:00.000-07:002011-04-25T10:32:57.917-07:00Easter and Hats, Go Hand In Hand...<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4tL_fNsqAA4/TbWtdlLQOpI/AAAAAAAAEaw/MALAkeJmdNQ/s1600/Tobias_Vogue_Fashion.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4tL_fNsqAA4/TbWtdlLQOpI/AAAAAAAAEaw/MALAkeJmdNQ/s400/Tobias_Vogue_Fashion.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599572435412204178" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="body"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">I can wear a hat or take it off, </span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span">but either way it's a conversation piece.</span></div></span><span class="bodybold" style="font-weight: bold; "><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/h/heddahoppe316514.html" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 204); line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Hedda Hoppe</span><span class="Apple-style-span">r</span></a></div></span></span></i><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eskObKr1Pb0/TbWtdQx8tJI/AAAAAAAAEao/UxRu7Gbu9r4/s1600/Hat2SimplySeductive.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eskObKr1Pb0/TbWtdQx8tJI/AAAAAAAAEao/UxRu7Gbu9r4/s400/Hat2SimplySeductive.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599572429937357970" /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>Cock your hat - angles are attitudes.</i></span></span></div><span class="bodybold" style="font-weight: bold; "><div style="text-align: center; "><span style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 204); line-height: normal; "><i><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/f/franksinat379943.html" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 204); line-height: normal; ">Frank Sinatr</a><span class="Apple-style-span">a</span></i></span></div></span><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KgkA9O3mwWc/TbWsq3NJN9I/AAAAAAAAEag/iQ8Zj_0Cah0/s1600/Bird2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KgkA9O3mwWc/TbWsq3NJN9I/AAAAAAAAEag/iQ8Zj_0Cah0/s400/Bird2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599571564078643154" /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">I have a hat. It is graceful and feminine and give me a certain dignity, as if I were attending a state funeral or something. Someday I may get up enough courage to wear it, instead of carrying it.</span></i></span></div><span class="bodybold" style="font-weight: bold; "><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/e/ermabombec136514.html" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 204); line-height: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Erma Bombec</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span">k</span></a></div></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "><br /><br /></span></div><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zbq9rX2ZS2s/TbWsqlK636I/AAAAAAAAEaY/2G_HjiPplPg/s1600/CarlBrevisedweddingveil.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zbq9rX2ZS2s/TbWsqlK636I/AAAAAAAAEaY/2G_HjiPplPg/s400/CarlBrevisedweddingveil.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599571559237476258" /></a><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="body">A woman's place in public is to sit beside her husband, be silent, and be sure her hat is on straight.</span></span></i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="bodybold" style="font-weight: bold; "><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/b/besstruman301441.html" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 204); line-height: normal; ">Bess Truman</a></span></span></i></div><span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Wow, what do you link of that? </span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Do you have the courage to wear hats and/or </span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span">speak in public next to your husband </span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span">while wearing a hat? </span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span">He can still wear the pants. Ha... ha...</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Thank goodness times have changed.</span></i></b></div><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">xo,</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span">Christina</span></i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0plBPeXKkp8/TbWrPqjtECI/AAAAAAAAEaQ/Uq-Fxt2IpSY/s1600/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 243px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0plBPeXKkp8/TbWrPqjtECI/AAAAAAAAEaQ/Uq-Fxt2IpSY/s400/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599569997315510306" /></a><br /></div></div></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-71672039729320636472011-04-17T08:17:00.000-07:002011-04-18T05:41:08.635-07:008 Simple Tips in Social Media **Suicide** Prevention by Bradley Will of The Free Blog Factory<div style="text-align: center;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><img src="http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae143/AleksAtanasov/social-media-marketing.jpg" border="0" alt="social media Pictures, Images and Photos" /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u>How's your social media </u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u>presence stacking up?</u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center; line-height: 19px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="437" height="288" id="viddler_ad109c9c"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/ad109c9c/"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/ad109c9c/" width="437" height="288" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" name="viddler_ad109c9c"></embed></object></span></div><div style="text-align: center; line-height: 19px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; line-height: 19px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div></span></u></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Here are the 8 simple tips in </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">social media suicide prevention. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://www.viddler.com/explore/bradleywill/videos/1/">http://www.viddler.com/explore/bradleywill/videos/1/</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">(Click on link to view video)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; ">Who is Bradley Will? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; ">Well, he is a man that is up to many things. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; ">Primarily, he is the CEO of the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><a href="http://www.freeblogfactory.net/">Free Blog Factory</a> where he gives away FREE customizable WordPress websites/blogs with all the bells and whistles. If you are interested in making some additional money and helping your readers receive a free website, I will be posting about a contest Tuesday where you can earn an Apple Ipad 2!</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; ">Bradley is also is an advisor to entrepreneurs and small business owners in establishing their business vision and developing social marketing strategies. <a class="auto" href="http://bradleywill.com/" style="text-decoration: underline; ">http://bradleywill.com</a>. He is the author of <a href="http://unstrappd.com/blog/">Unstrapp'd</a> blog that specializes in how gen-y does business. On his blog he has interviewed wine guru and author, <a href="http://unstrappd.com/2009/11/02/gary-vaynerchuk-interview/">Guy Vaynerchuck of "Crush It</a>", </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; ">Michael Gerber of "The E-Myth" and <a href="http://unstrappd.com/blog/2010/02/17/bob-burg-interview-go-givers-sell-more/">Bob Burg of "Go-Givers</a>". </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; ">Bradley was featured in Bob Burg's outstanding book "Go-Givers Sell More". </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; ">To keep up with ever changing social media world, follow Bradley via <a href="http://twitter.com/bradleywill">twitter</a>. </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Have you made any of these mistakes </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>in the past or present?</i></b></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><i>What's the most important rule to you?</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">xo,</span></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Christina</span></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cSZVwRLOsYY/TasEqZoImbI/AAAAAAAAEaA/TkaRPlxcbkM/s1600/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 243px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cSZVwRLOsYY/TasEqZoImbI/AAAAAAAAEaA/TkaRPlxcbkM/s400/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596572088418212274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Video found on Viddler</div></div></div></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-5586546560857915222011-04-09T16:53:00.000-07:002011-04-09T16:58:45.785-07:00Fashion Bloggers & Social Media: The Perfect Match<a href="http://heartifb.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/lalmtapr5.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7884" title="lalmtapr5" alt="" src="http://heartifb.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/lalmtapr5.jpg" width="541" height="268" /></a> <strong>Fashion Bloggers & Social Media: The Perfect Match</strong> <br /><p></p><br /><p>Edited by <a href="http://joannefaith.com/">Joanne Faith</a><a href="http://witwhimsy.com/"></a></p><br /><p></p>Fashion bloggers are natural social media experts. Beyond our blogs, you’ll find us on Facebook and Twitter, some are on YouTube, as well as a plethora of other connected communities (IFB!). I am confident enough in our abilities to say that we know how to use social media (effectively) better than most, and I probably don’t need to tell you what a wonderful skill that is to have right now! Naturally, a few of things weeks links related to issues around social media and I expect the topic to crop up only more often in the future. <br /><p></p><br /><p>I am excited to be apart of the first round of editors for Links A La Mode: Tech, and absolutely thrilled to encourage the sharing of these skills amongst other fashion bloggers. We are definitely not a brainless bunch, and features like Links A La Mode: Tech only prove that even further!</p><br /><p></p><br /><h2>LINKS À LA MODE: TECH – April 5th</h2><br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.beautifully-invisible.com/2011/03/social-media-dashboard-clients-why-you-should-be-using-one-hootsuite-tweetdeck-seesmic.html">Beautifully Invisible: </a>Social Media Dashboard – Why You Should Be Using One</li><br /><li><a href="http://fuyume.net/2011/04/a-guide-to-creating-a-favicon-for-your-blog.html">Fuyume</a>: A Guide To Adding a Favicon To Your Blog</li><br /><li><a href="http://heartifb.com/2011/03/29/why-fashion-bloggers-should-love-instagram/" target="_blank">IFB:</a> Why Fashion Bloggers should Love Instagram</li><br /><li><a href="http://joannefaith.com/2011/04/04/5-essential-skills-fashion-blogging/">Joanne Faith:</a> The 5 Essential Skills Of Fashion Blogging</li><br /><li><a href="http://missviki.at/news/fashioncamp-vienna-2010-video-summary">Miss Viki:</a> We Are Not Alone! Counting The Number Of Active, Non-Spam Fashion Blogs</li><br /><li><a href="http://relativelychic.com/2011/04/how-to-deal-with-spam/">Relatively Chic:</a> How to Deal With Internet Scum, Part 2: Spam</li><br /><li><a href="http://stylebysantina.blogspot.com/2011/03/five-reasons-to-replace-bloggers-built.html#">Style by Santina:</a> Five Reasons To Replace Blogger’s Built-in Comment System With Disqus</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.stylingyou.com.au/blog/2011/04/how-do-you-balance-your-blogging-time/">Styling You:</a> How Do You Balance Your Blogging Time?</li><br /><li><a href="http://trendalertdaily.com/2011/03/ask-christina-blogging-and-social-media/">Trend Alert Daily:</a> Should Fashion Bloggers Protect Their Tweets?</li></ul><br /><div align="center"><em>xo,</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>Christina </em></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ulu2KJoNhXU/TaDx-b6KhNI/AAAAAAAAEZ4/QCfCLjhXtqQ/s1600/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593736792140055762" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ulu2KJoNhXU/TaDx-b6KhNI/AAAAAAAAEZ4/QCfCLjhXtqQ/s400/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal.jpg" /> <br /><p align="center"></a><em>Found at Independent Fashion Bloggers </em></p>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-21230197723254457892011-04-03T16:43:00.000-07:002011-04-03T17:00:14.320-07:00Your life can be abundant with or without material wealth<a href="http://photobucket.com/images/vintage%20background" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff494/FlapjackJones/Journals/Vintage-background-twitter-1.jpg" alt="Random Pictures, Images and Photos" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Words of wisdom from "Guerrilla Marketing Goes Green" by Jay Conrad <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Levinson</span> and Shel Horowitz:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"Your live can be abundant and full of blessings, with or without material wealth. <br /><br />Abundance is fundamentally different from prosperity. Prosperity still works on the idea the you have to conquer others, that you have to strive for more money, and that pie is infinite and that helping others is one way to help yourself- the more you help, the more the whole pie expands.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> It also says that you have to act and believe in the whole process. If you think and act from a scarcity model , you will find scarcity. If the energy you put into the universe comes from the mindset that you can easily get what you need and more, that's what you're likely to find."</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I know you may have read this before, but I really wanted to share with you.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">Does this ring true for you? Has helping others and coming from a place of abundance made an impact on the outcome of your life? If so, please share.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, dear friend.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">xo</span>,</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Christina</span></span>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-34433962179466875832011-03-22T18:40:00.000-07:002011-03-22T19:37:19.409-07:00The Fresh Air Fund is in need of loving host families for the summer of 2011<em><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></em><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CG8IfeiRuss/TYlUffYbxPI/AAAAAAAAEZg/pE8iTmeAMn0/s1600/FreshAirFundPic1.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 155px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587089712706471154" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CG8IfeiRuss/TYlUffYbxPI/AAAAAAAAEZg/pE8iTmeAMn0/s400/FreshAirFundPic1.png" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://freshairfundhost.org/"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">The Fresh Air Fund is in need of loving host families for the summer of 2011</span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;"><br /><br />The Summer of 2011 is approaching fast! </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;">The Fresh Air Fund is in need of loving host families.<br />We are looking for families in the following areas to host THIS summer:</span></em> </div><div align="center"><br /> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 394px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 346px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587087873520759362" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C70kogEza6g/TYlS0b4Y8kI/AAAAAAAAEZY/xxTpQrbu2BY/s400/hostmap.gif" /> <ul><li><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">If you or someone you know is able to host, please sign up now. In 2010, The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family program, called Friendly Town, gave close to 5,000 New York City boys and girls, ages six to 18, free summer experiences in the country and the suburbs. Volunteer host families shared their friendship and homes up to two weeks or more in 13 Northeastern states from Virginia to Maine and Canada.<br /><br />Thanks to host families who open up their homes for a few weeks each summer, children growing up in New York City’s toughest neighborhoods have experienced the joys of Fresh Air experiences.<br /><br />More than 65% of all children are reinvited to stay with their host family, year after year.<br /><br />Fresh Air Fund Host Families:<br /><br /><strong>"It is rewarding to see the smile on our Fresh Air child's face as she enjoys the simple things we take for granted..."</strong><br /><br />Friendly Town host families are volunteers who live in the suburbs or small town communities. Host families range in size, ethnicity and background, but share the desire to open their hearts and homes to give city children an experience they will never forget. Hosts say the Fresh Air experience is as enriching for their own families, as it is for the inner-city children. There are no financial requirements for hosting a child. Volunteers may request the age-group and gender of the Fresh Air youngster they would like to host. Stories about real Fresh Air host families and their New York City visitors are just a click away!<br /><br /></span><a href="http://freshairfundhost.org/"><span style="font-size:180%;">Click here to learn more</span></a><span style="font-size:180%;"> about becoming a host or </span></em><em><span style="font-size:180%;">call (800) 367-0003!<br />Fresh Air Children<br /><br />"We made s'mores and hot dogs over the fire. I've never cooked outside before!"<br /><br />Fresh Air children are boys and girls, six to 18 years old, who live in New York City. Children on first-time visits are six to 12 years old and stay for either one or two weeks. Youngsters who are re-invited by the same family may continue with The Fund through age 18, and many enjoy longer summertime visits, year after year. A visit to the home of a warm and loving volunteer host family can make all the difference in the world to an inner-city child. All it takes to create lifelong memories is laughing in the sunshine and making new friends.<br /><br />The majority of Fresh Air children are from low-income communities. These are often families without the resources to send their children on summer vacations. Most inner-city youngsters grow up in towering apartment buildings without large, open, outdoor play spaces. Concrete playgrounds cannot replace the freedom of running barefoot through the grass or riding bikes down country lanes.<br /><br />Fresh Air children are registered by more than 90 participating social service and community organizations located in disadvantaged neighborhoods in the five boroughs of New York City. These community-based agencies are in close contact with children in need of summer experiences in rural and suburban areas. Each agency is responsible for registering children for the program.<br /><br />What do Fresh Air children enjoy?<br /></span></div></li></ul></em><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><em>Playing in the backyard<br />Laughing in the sunshine<br />Catching fireflies<br />Riding bicycles<br />Learning to swim<br />Running barefoot through the grass<br />Gazing at the stars on moonlit nights<br />Building sandcastles<br />Making new friends<br />Simple pleasures of life away from the inner-city<br /><br />The Fresh Air Fund at the Five Boro Bike Tour:<br /><br />Join The Fresh Air Fund at the Five Boro Bike Tour on May 1st! The largest recreational cycling event in America, the TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour, leads bikers on a 42-mile fun course through the city and you can be a part of it! The Fund provides guaranteed entry into the event in exchange for a fundraising minimum. What better way to bike through an amazing route while knowing that the money you raise will help children from low-income communities who live throughout the city. Along the way, bikers will enjoy entertainment, rider photos, bike repair, medical support and the company of thousands of well-wishers! Click here for more information about the race! If you have questions or are interested in participating, please call Kate Brinkerhoff at (212) 897-8890 or email kbrinkerhoff@freshair.org.<br /><br /><strong>Learn how two weeks can transform a child's life forever and you can make a huge difference in a child's life. What on earth could be better than that?</strong></em></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><em>xo,</em></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><em>Christina<br /></em></span><br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TCowjihdJeA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TCowjihdJeA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></p>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-72460920380496589612011-03-15T18:54:00.000-07:002011-03-15T20:15:36.603-07:00The Secret<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ULCffX9EPAU/TYAZHvrZonI/AAAAAAAAEZI/HdPCICnOaXM/s1600/WilsonGraphicKey.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584491158787695218" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ULCffX9EPAU/TYAZHvrZonI/AAAAAAAAEZI/HdPCICnOaXM/s400/WilsonGraphicKey.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">As reading the book "The Secret" by Rhonda <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Byrne</span> a few paragraphs seem to jump off the page at me. So, I thought you may find it meaningful. </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">~~</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">"Everything we want, whatever it may be, is motivated by love. It is to experience the feelings of love in having those things-youth, money, the perfect person, job, body, or health. To attract the things we love we must transmit love, and those things will appear immediately.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">The Catch is, to transmit the highest frequency of love, you must love yourself, and that can be difficult for many. If you focus on the outside and what you see now, you may trip yourself up, because what you see and feel about you now is the result of what you used to think. If you don't love you, the person you see now is likely to be full of faults that you have found in yourself.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">To love yourself fully, you must focus on the presence inside of You. Take a moment and sit still. Focus on feeling the life presence inside you. As you focus on the presence within, it will begin to reveal itself to You. That presence is the perfection of You. That presence is the real You. As you focus on that presence, as you feel, love and praise that presence, you will love yourself fully, quite <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">possibly</span> for the first time in your life.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Any time you look at yourself with critical eyes, switch your focus immediately to the presence within, and its perfection will reveal itself to You. As you do this, all imperfections cannot exist in the light of this presence. Whether you want to regain perfect eyesight, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">dissolve</span> disease and restore well-being, turn poverty into abundance, reverse <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">aging</span> and degeneration, or eradicate any negativity, focus on and love the presence within you and perfection will manifest."</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">~~</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">I truly hope you find some value here. </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Do you have any other books </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">you would recommend?</span></em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">xo</span>,</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Christina </span></em></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rC3o38zTFpo/TYAZHrp_jBI/AAAAAAAAEZA/kkd8MFfwh3g/s1600/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584491157708049426" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rC3o38zTFpo/TYAZHrp_jBI/AAAAAAAAEZA/kkd8MFfwh3g/s400/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><em>Graphic from <a href="http://www.wilsongraphics.net/WallDecals.html">Wilson Graphic Designs</a></em></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-46764411322963762512011-03-05T10:03:00.000-08:002011-04-04T15:49:00.118-07:00Antiques and Uniques has something for everyone in San Clemente, California<div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BXBfcE3Xqe8/TXJ81LpjY4I/AAAAAAAAEYg/IeAHf5jSYps/s1600/AntqiuesUniquesStorefront"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; display: block; height: 240px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580660141367452546" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BXBfcE3Xqe8/TXJ81LpjY4I/AAAAAAAAEYg/IeAHf5jSYps/s400/AntqiuesUniquesStorefront" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><em>I am exicted to share a new Antique store that opened up this week in downtown San Clemente, California. It is right on the main street Avenida Del Mar that leads to the peir. The store is right across the street from the exquisite Stanford Court Antiques store. It is minutes off the 5 freeway off the Presidio or Palizada exits, off of El Camino Real and onto Del Mar. Donna and Steve are the owners and creaters of this fabulous store. They are excited some of our dealers have had some awesome sales in the first few days of business. They have such a great variety of items & dealers. From fine porcelains, to vintage clothing, purses, shoes & jewelry...not to mention the mid century and vintage vinyls. Great selection of collectibles, pottery, toys and more!</em></span> </span></div><br /><br /><br /><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 500px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580660140186101682" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q8LiH64BXUA/TXJ81HP5Z7I/AAAAAAAAEYY/PQ4vS4oo2c8/s800/AntiquesUnqiuesFabFindsBling" border="0" /><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><em>Glitz and Glam </em></span></div><div align="center"><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><em>Vintage, retro and newer clothing, accessories and such </em></span></div><div align="center"><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><em>from my booth called Christina's Closet. </em></span></div><div align="center"><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><em>It's been a great and busy week creating this closet </em></span></div><div align="center"><span style=";font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><em>and putting my touches to the space. </em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style="font-family:georgia;">The upbeat and fun owners and dealers make being in this store a delight.<br /></span></em><br /></span></div><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 500px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580660136926515170" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NKa44TBx8tg/TXJ807GwD-I/AAAAAAAAEYQ/p226aUKLVH4/s800/AntiquesUnqiuesFurs" border="0" /> <p align="center"><br /><em><span style="font-family:georgia;">FABULOUS FURS<br /></span></em></p><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 500px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580659877460699490" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-55iFwf2j63Y/TXJ8l0hR6WI/AAAAAAAAEYI/ym2QeTmhVcA/s800/AntiquesUnqiuesJewelry" border="0" /> <p align="center"><br /><em><span style="font-family:georgia;">EQUISITE JEWELRY</span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></em></p><em></em><div align="center"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 340px; display: block; height: 420px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580659872596161426" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G0Xyr9c4hqw/TXJ8liZe85I/AAAAAAAAEYA/JAOvLO0P1Pw/s800/AnqiuesUniquesShabby" border="0" /><br /><em><span style="font-family:georgia;">SHABBY CHIC<br /></span></em></div><em><span style="font-family:georgia;"><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"></p></span></em><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 500px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580659868108983538" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QJfCZ1rDMCU/TXJ8lRrqDPI/AAAAAAAAEX4/VrnqM0G5Rkg/s800/AntiquesUnqiues70s" border="0" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family:georgia;">MID CENTURY</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:georgia;">A LITTLE BIT OF THIS AND A LITTLE BIT OF THAT!</span></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Come visit us today!!</span></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;">103 Avenida Del Mar</span></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;">San Clemente, CA 92672 </span></span></em></div><p align="center"><em><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;">949-429-6777<br /></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:180%;">If you can't make it to San Clemente, </span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">check out </span></em><a href="http://antiquesanduniquesofsanclemente.blogspot.com/"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">their blog</span></em></a>! </p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">xo,</span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Christina<br /></span><br /></span></em><br /><br /></p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rpJlcsDxhdg/TXJ7LaBFNZI/AAAAAAAAEXw/RxgwNX3foDI/s1600/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 243px; display: block; height: 400px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580658324158100882" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rpJlcsDxhdg/TXJ7LaBFNZI/AAAAAAAAEXw/RxgwNX3foDI/s400/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-61363831487309727642011-02-18T08:42:00.000-08:002011-02-18T08:53:56.519-08:00Peace<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rw48hmuxY2U/TV6h0fT7hmI/AAAAAAAAEXQ/jXso0wUcmU8/s1600/PeaceFrenchBlue.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575071311861614178" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rw48hmuxY2U/TV6h0fT7hmI/AAAAAAAAEXQ/jXso0wUcmU8/s400/PeaceFrenchBlue.png" /></a> <em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">Thanks to <a href="http://frenchblue-frenchblue.blogspot.com/">FrenchBlue </a>for sharing </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">this over at her fabulous place.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">Happy Friday, dear friends!</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">I'm off to get paid to decorate. </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">Is this a joke? Doing what I truly love </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">and getting paid for it.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">Awe... life is good.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">May you find peace today</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">and get to use your creativity in </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">whatever </span></em><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">brings you bliss!</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">xo,</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">Christina </span></em></div><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fO1OLyUTUlc/TV6h0EJi_II/AAAAAAAAEXI/YwboF2RSIq8/s1600/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575071304570305666" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fO1OLyUTUlc/TV6h0EJi_II/AAAAAAAAEXI/YwboF2RSIq8/s400/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-36941442454288646792011-01-07T15:16:00.000-08:002011-01-07T15:37:12.608-08:00"Be Mine" Belle Inspiration Magazine January 2011<iframe height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mLTnC372tww?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="425"></iframe><br /><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">The "Be Mine" Belle Inspiration Sneak Preview Video</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">Is Full Of Romantic Eye Candy. The E-Magazine Arrives January 15<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">My Article "Age Is Just A Number" Covers Current Fashion Trends</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">And Dressing Age Appropriately. <a href="http://www.belleinspiration.com/SUBSCRIBE/Subscribe.htm">Subscribe Here</a>.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;"></span></em> </div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">xo</span>,</span></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">Christina</span></em></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-74890418811918105122011-01-01T17:09:00.000-08:002011-01-01T17:18:21.918-08:00Let's Ring In 2011<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TR_Q-vJ_PxI/AAAAAAAAEW8/_uhJLCmtFoM/s1600/blog_constance_voguegermany0910_04.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557390241427308306" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TR_Q-vJ_PxI/AAAAAAAAEW8/_uhJLCmtFoM/s400/blog_constance_voguegermany0910_04.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Let's Ring in 2011 in style.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">It's been a tough year for most, </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">but surprisingly still full of many things to be thankful for.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">It's clearly not all about the balance in our checkbooks.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">What is important is we dance anyway. </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">No matter our circumstances and where we find ourselves.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">That's my new years resolution for all of us.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Let's just dance...</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em> </div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">xo</span>,</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Christina</span></em></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TR_Q-r14zFI/AAAAAAAAEW0/oWD-cypGVIo/s1600/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557390240537693266" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TR_Q-r14zFI/AAAAAAAAEW0/oWD-cypGVIo/s400/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-198243416132270492010-12-06T09:51:00.000-08:002010-12-06T12:07:14.813-08:00Winter Inspiration From Anthropologie<div align="center"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547629917925628770" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0kBItJW2I/AAAAAAAAEWg/Ttz6CxOJzAw/s400/AnthroWinterGirls_2010.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/">Anthropologie</a> is a must see store for me each holiday season. </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">I can't wait to see their creative and extravagant holiday decor that brings the holiday season alive. </span></em></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0kA7zbSkI/AAAAAAAAEWY/qMx66dbslNM/s1600/AnthroWinter3_2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547629914462308930" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0kA7zbSkI/AAAAAAAAEWY/qMx66dbslNM/s800/AnthroWinter3_2010.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> Last Christmas all I wanted from Santa was a </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">sweater for this great store.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Thank you Santa for listening. </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">I still love that cozy sweater.<br /><br /></div></span></em><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0jvBlr2-I/AAAAAAAAEWQ/XuYCdJIQ_J8/s1600/AnthroWinterPolyvore_2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 425px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547629606777641954" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0jvBlr2-I/AAAAAAAAEWQ/XuYCdJIQ_J8/s800/AnthroWinterPolyvore_2010.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Whenever in doubt of what to buy a special gal</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">for Christmas,</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">this is the place to find it. </span></em></div><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0ju9VtBsI/AAAAAAAAEWI/evTyZObNdd0/s1600/AnthroWinter_2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547629605636867778" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0ju9VtBsI/AAAAAAAAEWI/evTyZObNdd0/s800/AnthroWinter_2010.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">They have the most amazing hand knit scarves, </span></em><em><span style="font-size:180%;">sweaters, hats and gloves that have been my cherished favorites.</span></em> </p><p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0juphSH1I/AAAAAAAAEWA/Dqtk5D0p_ME/s1600/AnthroGarden2_2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547629600316727122" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0juphSH1I/AAAAAAAAEWA/Dqtk5D0p_ME/s800/AnthroGarden2_2010.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> And, their home goods are so funky , fresh and rustic. </span></em></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0jU2OhZ9I/AAAAAAAAEV4/LkxydUwvveM/s1600/AnthroWinterBoot_2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 367px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547629157051099090" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0jU2OhZ9I/AAAAAAAAEV4/LkxydUwvveM/s800/AnthroWinterBoot_2010.jpg" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:180%;">Oh, did I mention the killer boots they have?</span></em></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0jUlDX0tI/AAAAAAAAEVw/bdBruaJOS6c/s1600/AnthroWinter4_2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 378px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547629152440931026" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0jUlDX0tI/AAAAAAAAEVw/bdBruaJOS6c/s800/AnthroWinter4_2010.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Visiting this store is like going on an adventure.</span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Oh, I need some inspiration. I will be there very, very soon... I am taking photos today for my next fashion feature in <a href="http://www.belleinspiration.com/">Belle Inspiration magazine</a>. And, Belle Inspiration is having a <a href="http://www.belleinspiration.com/">holiday giveaway</a> you won't want to miss and their holiday edition is out! Good luck to us today.</span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Do you have a favorite store or place you love</span></em><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> </span></em><em><span style="font-size:180%;">to visit during the holidays for inspiration or gifts? Please share.</span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Happy Holidays,</span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Christina </span></em></p><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0jUV58riI/AAAAAAAAEVo/juwUJtEDxH4/s1600/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547629148374871586" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TP0jUV58riI/AAAAAAAAEVo/juwUJtEDxH4/s400/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" /></a> <em>All photos found on Anthropologie's Facebook page.</em></p>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-64369745287385159552010-12-05T09:59:00.000-08:002010-12-05T10:04:52.313-08:00It Gets Better~Links A' La Mode Top Fashion Posts Of The Week<img alt="links a la mode" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5227311808_7bba7c5b53_b.jpg" /><br /><br /><h2>It Gets Better</h2><br /><p><em>Edited by: <a href="http://thesundaybest.org/">The Sunday Best</a></em></p><br /><p>As we head full on into the "holiday" season, with its unbridled consumerism, endless head-whacking charity pleas, and weird tie-ins, I expected the links list to be inundated with shopping guides. Instead, many dealt with what can only be considered harassment or, terribly, abuse; several looked at blogging as a cathartic experience, others as a rallying cry. I was lucky enough to be raised in an openly affectionate household with two strong female presences in my mother and sister, and this has undoubtedly affected my manner and attitudes as a married man. Since I can't go around changing men and society, no matter how cool that superpower would be, I offer this reminder, in what I believe is the spirit of the season (when that spirit is allowed to express itself unfettered): respect is the bare minimum we owe each other, and the bare minimum we should expect from others. Respect is not necessarily agreement, but it is always acknowledgment. For those who are struggling this season--financially, emotionally, physically--I can only echo the words of Tim Gunn, George Takei, and others when I say, "It gets better." Happy Holidays.</p><br /><p></p><br /><h2>Links à la Mode: December 2</h2><br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://analoguechic.com/2010/11/1-step-forward-10-steps-back-skinnygirl-by-bethenny-frankel/">Analogue Chic</a> 1 step forward, ten steps back: Skinnygirl by Bethenny Frankel</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.befabulousdaily.us/post/1690342791/women-at-work-an-immodest-proposal">Be Fabulous Daily</a> Women at work: An immodest proposal</li><br /><li><a href="http://crimsonrosella-kirstin.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-safe-haven.html">Crimson Rosella</a> My safe haven</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.finding-tokyo.com/2010/11/why-paris-is-no-longer-the-fashion-capital-of-the-world/">Finding Tokyo</a> Why Paris is no longer the fashion capital of the world</li><br /><li><a href="http://heartifb.com/2010/11/29/the-comment-challenge/">Independent Fashion Bloggers</a>: The Comment Challenge</li><br /><li><a href="http://melinabee.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-to-host-your-own-clothing-swap-in.html">Melina Bee</a> How to host your own clothing swap in five easy steps</li><br /><li><a href="http://mrsbossa.blogspot.com/2010/11/friend-friday-guest-post-size-matters.html">Mrs Bossa</a> Friend Friday Guest Post: Size Matters</li><br /><li><a href="http://myheartblogged.blogspot.com/2010/11/losing-40lbs-and-what-ive-learned.html">My Heart Blogged</a> Losing 40 lbs., and what I've learned</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.oranges-and-apples.com/2010/11/ethics-code-for-bloggers-some-further.html">Oranges and Apples</a> An ethics code for bloggers</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.piewacketblog.com/journal/2010/12/1/hot-off-the-press.html">Piewacket</a> Hot off the press</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.statementsinfashion.net/2010/11/my-alexmy-dragonfly.html">Statements in Fashion</a> My Alex, My Dragonfly</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.style-eyes-fashion-blog.com/2010/11/fashion-bloggers-mini-guide-to.html">Style Eyes</a> A fashion bloggers mini guide to psychology</li><br /><li><a href="http://thebuttonowl.tumblr.com/post/1681918071/controlfreak">The Button Owl</a> Control freak</li><br /><li><a href="http://chiccurve.blogspot.com/2010/11/from-author-fat-bitch.html">The Chic Curve</a> From the author: "Fat Bitch"</li><br /><li><a href="http://the-coveted.com/blog/2010/12/01/nicole-de-carle/">The Coveted</a> Nicole de Carle: Subversive Architectural Lingerie</li><br /><li><a href="http://thedemoiselles.com/archives/cant-stand-the-hate-cutting-bridalplasty-down-to-size">The Demoiselles</a> Can't stand the hate: Cutting Bridalplasty down to size</li><br /><li><a href="http://elegantbohemian.blogspot.com/2010/11/sisterhood.html">The Elegant Bohemian</a> The sisterhood</li><br /><li><a href="http://thelaughslut.blogspot.com/2010/11/giving-thanks.html">The Laugh Slut</a> Giving thanks</li><br /><li><a href="http://thesundaybest.org/post/1685350564/drinking-in-canada-a-guide-to-scotch">The Sunday Best</a> Give him scotch</li><br /><li><a href="http://blog.shopvoguevintage.com/the-future-of-fashion-blogging.html">Vogue Vintage</a> The future of fashion blogging</li><br /><li><a href="http://wearabout.wordpress.com/2010/11/26/streets-on-the-runway/">Wearabout</a> Streets on the runway</li><br /></ul><br /><p><span style="font-size:+0;"></span></p><br /><p></p>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-19875708233792910142010-12-01T06:55:00.000-08:002010-12-01T06:59:04.721-08:00The New Patchwork Chanel Bag.<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TPZiBD3B91I/AAAAAAAAEVY/3XkvihVbeSE/s1600/ChanelBag2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545727761508857682" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TPZiBD3B91I/AAAAAAAAEVY/3XkvihVbeSE/s400/ChanelBag2010.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Here it is, the new Chanel bag </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">for Spring/Summer.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Just in time for your Christmas list.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Like or not so much?</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">I likie.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em> </div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Happy Holidays,</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Christina </span></em></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TPZh-6x1MKI/AAAAAAAAEVQ/VjCxv065e10/s1600/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545727724711391394" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TPZh-6x1MKI/AAAAAAAAEVQ/VjCxv065e10/s400/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-13357299533926396782010-11-28T08:00:00.000-08:002010-11-28T08:09:21.055-08:00The Captains Helm Creates A Unique Shopping Experience While Mixing Vintage Finds And Skate/Surf/Motor<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJhrbrCUTI/AAAAAAAAERI/I-Ud0KCPHKc/s1600/CapHelm1Web.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 276px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522083491900182834" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJhrbrCUTI/AAAAAAAAERI/I-Ud0KCPHKc/s400/CapHelm1Web.gif" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> <a href="http://captainhelm.com/">The Captains Helm</a> in Oceanside and Costa Mesa are one of the best stores for creative inspiration, gifts and unique finds. The Captains Helm carries the best new and vintage finds around Orange and San Diego county. Our visit starts off with your favorite coffee drink in hand from a friendly local and talk of the waves of the day.<br /></span></em><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJhrI-ViaI/AAAAAAAAERA/KMJGQW3tvC0/s1600/CapHelm8Web.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 363px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522083486880860578" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJhrI-ViaI/AAAAAAAAERA/KMJGQW3tvC0/s800/CapHelm8Web.gif" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> As you enter, if feels like you are in a lounge that is like no other. One side of the store caters to men </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">and the other equally as important, women.<br />If you need a cool t-shirt for any man in your life, </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">this is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">definitely</span> the place to go.<br /></span></em><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJhq1tC2nI/AAAAAAAAEQ4/UMFlTq39XjI/s1600/CapHelm3Web.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 445px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522083481708059250" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJhq1tC2nI/AAAAAAAAEQ4/UMFlTq39XjI/s800/CapHelm3Web.gif" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> They are a buy, sell and trade type of place.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">So, it is always fresh each time you visit.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">The perfect place for a fab find.</span></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJhTYZeRnI/AAAAAAAAEQw/ixLqXZeSK_U/s1600/CapHelm7Web.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 343px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522083078704350834" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJhTYZeRnI/AAAAAAAAEQw/ixLqXZeSK_U/s800/CapHelm7Web.gif" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">They also carry surf, motorcycle and </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">skate favorites for all.<br /></span></em><br /><br /><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJhStBcfrI/AAAAAAAAEQo/veX3Su_i4Vo/s1600/CapHelm2Web.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522083067060846258" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJhStBcfrI/AAAAAAAAEQo/veX3Su_i4Vo/s800/CapHelm2Web.gif" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> Up-to-date jewelry to complete your look and surf mags to keep you in the know.<br /></span></em><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJhSfwW3ZI/AAAAAAAAEQg/P8BoTZespcE/s1600/CapHelm6Web.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522083063499513234" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJhSfwW3ZI/AAAAAAAAEQg/P8BoTZespcE/s800/CapHelm6Web.gif" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Their love for vintage is obvious.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">A store decorated like no other.<br /></div></span></em><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJf56t54LI/AAAAAAAAEQY/g9TzksK9sDk/s1600/CapHelm14Web.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 473px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522081541728624818" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJf56t54LI/AAAAAAAAEQY/g9TzksK9sDk/s800/CapHelm14Web.gif" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> Classic biker leather jackets, denim and </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">flannels are in abundance.<br /><br /></span></em><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJf5Q0SRII/AAAAAAAAEQQ/fa3ODuLd3CU/s1600/CapHelm13Web.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 332px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522081530481099906" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJf5Q0SRII/AAAAAAAAEQQ/fa3ODuLd3CU/s800/CapHelm13Web.gif" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Classic denim and flannel for the gals as well. </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">All are hand picked by their talented buyers </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">to only carry the best pieces available.<br /></div></span></em><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJf5KDlreI/AAAAAAAAEQI/0F7QcoUeBU4/s1600/CapHelm11Web.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522081528666238434" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJf5KDlreI/AAAAAAAAEQI/0F7QcoUeBU4/s800/CapHelm11Web.gif" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:180%;">One of a kind</span></em> <em><span style="font-size:180%;">boots for men and women.<br /></span><br /></em><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJfg60w6tI/AAAAAAAAEP4/psxjMmyef2o/s1600/CapHelm10Web.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 367px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522081112260668114" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJfg60w6tI/AAAAAAAAEP4/psxjMmyef2o/s800/CapHelm10Web.gif" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> Surf's up. Grab a board.<br /></span></em><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJe6hPBrSI/AAAAAAAAEPo/eikWvXKE2Rc/s1600/CapHelm12Web.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 365px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522080452556467490" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJe6hPBrSI/AAAAAAAAEPo/eikWvXKE2Rc/s800/CapHelm12Web.gif" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> A true collector's delight of classic rock albums.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">It's hard to leave this store empty handed.<br /></span></em><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJe6VD1ChI/AAAAAAAAEPg/ac68bycl7FA/s1600/CapHelm5Web.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 371px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522080449288276498" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJe6VD1ChI/AAAAAAAAEPg/ac68bycl7FA/s800/CapHelm5Web.gif" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> Every square inch is designed to perfection.</span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Even the changing rooms are a work of art.<br /></span></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJe6DomyxI/AAAAAAAAEPY/nFASc1fcqPk/s1600/CapHelm4Web.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522080444610693906" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJe6DomyxI/AAAAAAAAEPY/nFASc1fcqPk/s800/CapHelm4Web.gif" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> It's a feast for the eyes.<br /></span></em><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJea9iCB3I/AAAAAAAAEPQ/u-MRe-R_Oc4/s1600/P1010571_edited-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 397px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522079910396561266" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJea9iCB3I/AAAAAAAAEPQ/u-MRe-R_Oc4/s800/P1010571_edited-1.JPG" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> And, they even have a few chairs </span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:180%;">to sit back, grab a mag and take a load off. </span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Not in just any chair. I love this baby!</span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:180%;">If you are ever in Oceanside or Costa Mesa </span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:180%;">be sure to visit the Captains Helm. Check out their inspirational and hip blog called <a href="http://www.3rdfloormusings.blogspot.com/">3rd Floor Musings.</a> Or, you can pick up the hottest items featured in their <a href="http://www.captainshelm.com/">online store.</a> </span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Do you frequent any local shops like this </span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:180%;">where you live? If so, please share!</span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Happy Holidays,</span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Christina</span></em></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJeas3nUBI/AAAAAAAAEPI/ipZT7P4DIo8/s1600/Fab+Finds+Gal_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522079905923682322" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TKJeas3nUBI/AAAAAAAAEPI/ipZT7P4DIo8/s400/Fab+Finds+Gal_edited-1.jpg" /></a><em>All photos taken by Christina <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gough</span></span></span> in the Oceanside Captain's Helm store.<br /></em><div></div></div><br /></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-47012492498980871242010-11-27T17:00:00.000-08:002010-11-27T17:01:43.541-08:00Giving Thanks from The Independent Fashion Bloggers Links A' La Mode Top Fashion Posts Of The Week<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5205029354_98eb88cf9d_b.jpg" alt="links a la mode"><br /><br /><h2>Giving Thanks</h2><br /><p>Edited by: <a href="http://www.holierthannow.com/">Holier than Now</a></p><br /><p>It's Thanksgiving here in the U.S. and many of us are looking forward to the Black Friday sales - oh wait, I mean spending time with our families and friends! But it's wonderful (and kind of weird) that so many of the people that influence and support us on a daily basis won't be gathered around our table; they'll be hanging around our web address, retweeting our (sometimes) witty comments, liking our latest post on Facebook, etc. Whether or not you celebrate turkey day, as a blogger it's hard not to be full of gratitude for the resources we share on a regular basis. This week, <a href="http://ticklemechiic.blogspot.com/2010/11/get-rid-of-those-blogging-blues.html">Tickle Me Chic</a> helps ban the blogging blues, <a href="http://previouslyowned.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-is-around-corner-are-you.html">Previously Owned</a> does your holiday gift shopping for you, and <a href="http://maketheworldaprettierplace.blogspot.com/2010/11/vogue-30-covers-from-1922-to-2005.html">Make the World a Prettier Place</a> sums up the reason so many of us are grateful just to be alive (hello? fashion!) with a visual history.</p><br /></p><br /><h2>Links à la Mode: November 25th</h2><br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.befabulousdaily.us/post/1617335015/friend-friday-copycatting">Be Fabulous Daily</a> Applying old-school academic standards of original content and citation of sources to fashion blogging</li><br /><li><a href="http://bohemenoir.blogspot.com/2010/11/best-of-style-icon-giovanna-battaglia.html">Boheme Noir</a> Best outfits 2010 of style icon Giovanna Battaglia</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.fashion-butter.com/2010/11/how-to-diy-fur-collar-with-chains.html">Fashion Butter</a>: How to DIY Fur Collar with Chains</li><br /><li><a href="http://fishmonkey.blogspot.com/2010/11/lanvin-for-h-really.html">Fish Monkey's Writing Stuff</a> Lanvin + H&M: Is there a downside?</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.frock-and-roll.com/2010/bloggers-code-of%20ethics/">Frock and Roll</a> A code of ethnics for advertorials on your blog</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.gritandglamour.com/2010/11/19/rss-and-sharing-for-dummies%E2%80%94and-lazies/">Grit and Glamour</a> RSS and Sharing for Dummies—and Lazies</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.hautehalifax.com/?p=1151">Haute Halifax</a> Out of sight, out of mind? A look at the impact of the textile industry in Africa </li><br /><li><a href="http://www.holierthannow.com/entries/2010/11/23/day-3-under-50-gift-guide-eco-charitable-and-more.html">Holier than Now</a> The Under $50 Gift Guide: Fashion, guy-friendly goods, eco and charitable finds and more</li><br /><li><a href="http://heartifb.com/2010/11/19/are-you-addicted-to-blogging/">Independent Fashion Bloggers</a>: Are you addicted to blogging?</li><br /><li><a href="http://maketheworldaprettierplace.blogspot.com/2010/11/vogue-30-covers-from-1922-to-2005.html">Make the World a Prettier Place</a> 30 Vogue covers from 1922 to 2005</li><br /><li><a href="http://maryvannote.com/blog/2010/11/18/cabin-day-two-treehouse-edition/">Mary Van Notes</a> A vintage style post from a tree house</li><br /><li><a href="http://pancakestacker.blogspot.com/2010/11/changing-fashion-internet-blogging.html">Pancake Stacker</a> Lessons from "Changing Fashion: Internet and Blogging" featuring Liz of Late Afternoon, Yvan Rodic of The Face Hunter, and more</li><br /><li><a href="http://positivelybleak.com/?p=1965">Positively Bleak</a> Tips on staving off the winter blues - with a bonus compilation of free demos and EPs from alternative rock bands!</li><br /><li><a href="http://previouslyowned.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-is-around-corner-are-you.html">Previously Owned</a> A carefully selected gift list for the foodie, fashionable, beauty obsessed and generous</li><br /><li><a href="http://chiccurve.blogspot.com/2010/11/everybody-winter-coats.html">The Chic Curve</a> Winter coats for everyBODY. No matter what size or shape, there is a fabulous jacket just for you!</li><br /><li><a href="http://the-coveted.com/blog/2010/11/23/frock-luxury-vintage/">The Coveted</a>: Frock Luxury Vintage: A local NYC discovery </li><br /><li><a href="http://thefashionpawn.wordpress.com/2010/11/18/the-business-of-blogging-series-your-brand/">The Fashion Pawn</a> The Business of Blogging: Your Blog Brand</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.thelingerieaddict.com/2010/11/5-things-every-woman-should-know-about.html">The Lingerie Addict</a>: 5 things Every Woman Should Know About Her Lingerie</li><br /><li><a href="http://the-new-professional.blogspot.com/2010/11/bloglover-tips-for-keeping-up-with-your.html">The New Professional</a> A bloglover's tips for keeping up with your blog reading</li><br /><li><a href="http://ticklemechiic.blogspot.com/2010/11/get-rid-of-those-blogging-blues.html">Tickle Me Chic</a>: Get rid of those blogging blues: Tips and links to ban discouragement </li><br /><li><a href="http://wanderlostclothing.blogspot.com/2010/11/10-things-to-look-forward-to-this.html">Wanderlost</a> 10 things to look forward to this winter</li><br /></ul><br /><p><span>SPONSOR</span><span>: </span></p><br /><p><a style="text-decoration:none; font-weight:bold; color:#000000;" title="handbags" href="http://www.shopbop.com/sale-handbags/br/v=1/2534374302076306.htm?all">Shopbop bags</a>: <span><a style="text-decoration:none; color:#666666;" title="Tory Burch" href="http://www.shopbop.com/tory-burch-bags/br/v=1/2534374302079683.htm?all">Burch, </a></span><span><a style="text-decoration:none; color:#666666;" title="Matt and Natt" href="http://www.shopbop.com/matt-nat-bags/br/v=1/2534374302166587.htm?all">Matt & Natt, </a></span><span><a style="text-decoration:none; color:#666666;" title="Rebecca Minkoff" href="http://www.shopbop.com/rebecca-minkoff-bags/br/v=1/2534374302039657.htm?all">Minkoff</a>,<a style="text-decoration:none; color:#666666;" title="IRO bags" href="http://www.shopbop.com/iro/br/v=1/2534374302054052.htm?all"> IRO</a>, </span><span><a style="text-decoration:none; color:#666666;" title="Botkier" href="http://www.shopbop.com/botkier/br/v=1/2534374302024502.htm?all">Botkier</a>, </span><span><a style="text-decoration:none; color:#666666;" title="Joy Gryson" href="http://www.shopbop.com/olivia-harris-joy-gryson/br/v=1/2534374302169458.htm?all">Gryson, </a></span><span><a style="text-decoration:none; color:#666666;" title="LAMB Gwen Stefani" href="http://www.shopbop.com/lamb/br/v=1/2534374302023804.htm?all">LAMB</a>, </span><span><a style="text-decoration:none; color:#666666;" title="Chloe" href="http://www.shopbop.com/see-chloe/br/v=1/2534374302079314.htm?all">Chloe</a>, </span><span><a style="text-decoration:none; color:#666666;" title="Loungewear" href="http://www.shopbop.com/BE-D/br/v=1/2534374302163371.htm?all">BE&D</a>,</span> <span><a style="text-decoration:none; color:#666666;" title="Diane Von Furstenberg" href="http://www.shopbop.com/diane-von-furstenberg/br/v=1/2534374302023737.htm?all">DVF</a></span></p><br /></p><br /><p>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-57246230599348352042010-11-23T06:33:00.000-08:002010-11-23T07:44:56.870-08:00Victoria Beckham Is Not Just A Pretty Face, She Can Design<div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvYXY-phjI/AAAAAAAAEVA/sludvUp1b6o/s1600/VBeckhamCover.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542761662763337266" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvYXY-phjI/AAAAAAAAEVA/sludvUp1b6o/s400/VBeckhamCover.bmp" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Most of us just know Victoria Beckham as "Posh" from the Spice Girls and more recently the lucky gal married to hunk soccer player David Beckham. She is also a mother of three. But, she has more up her sleeve. </span></em></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvUpdRMgXI/AAAAAAAAEU4/zXBl2UEd-2k/s1600/VBeckhamDress5.jpg"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 366px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542757575106003314" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvUpdRMgXI/AAAAAAAAEU4/zXBl2UEd-2k/s800/VBeckhamDress5.jpg" /></span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> She has been designing sleeves. </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Beautiful sleeves and clothes for women and </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">this is her fifth Spring/Summer Collection.<br /><br /></div></span></em><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvUo144D4I/AAAAAAAAEUw/FmhVPCU3hIs/s1600/VBeckhamDress4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 366px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542757564535017346" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvUo144D4I/AAAAAAAAEUw/FmhVPCU3hIs/s800/VBeckhamDress4.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> I find it chic and a bit timeless.<br /><br /></span></em><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvUbmEqxPI/AAAAAAAAEUo/JDLKX1kr9N8/s1600/VBeckhamDress3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 366px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542757336951211250" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvUbmEqxPI/AAAAAAAAEUo/JDLKX1kr9N8/s800/VBeckhamDress3.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Dresses that could be worn to the office, </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">lunch </span></em><em><span style="font-size:180%;">with the ladies or a dinner date. </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Now, that's a dress working overtime!<br /></span></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvUajcRrvI/AAAAAAAAEUg/dAYL6DoVu_s/s1600/VBeckhamDress2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 366px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542757319065054962" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvUajcRrvI/AAAAAAAAEUg/dAYL6DoVu_s/s800/VBeckhamDress2.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">I am loving the tailoring and simplicity. </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">A modern twist to a regular sheath and </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">some with a fun colorful punch.<br /></span></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvUaSRZ5fI/AAAAAAAAEUY/QIEBtiyf_YM/s1600/VBeckhamDress1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 366px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542757314456053234" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvUaSRZ5fI/AAAAAAAAEUY/QIEBtiyf_YM/s800/VBeckhamDress1.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">This would be my pick for a Spring/Summer </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">work to date dress. This dress would look great </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">with a tailored jacket in almost any color.<br /></span></em><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvRAyLUqqI/AAAAAAAAEUQ/5ldXBkOurVI/s1600/VBeckamFlare11_10.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542753577808997026" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvRAyLUqqI/AAAAAAAAEUQ/5ldXBkOurVI/s400/VBeckamFlare11_10.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">The only real frilly dress in the collection is </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">quite cute with it's 1950's vibe.<br /></span></em><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvQ-weh6hI/AAAAAAAAEUI/v3rgQxWPNCI/s1600/VBeckhamGown11_10.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542753542992947730" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvQ-weh6hI/AAAAAAAAEUI/v3rgQxWPNCI/s400/VBeckhamGown11_10.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;"> Impressive.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">What do you think?</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">xo,</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Christina<br /></span></em><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvQ-WY5y9I/AAAAAAAAEUA/-EXFc6oLNIU/s1600/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542753535990025170" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOvQ-WY5y9I/AAAAAAAAEUA/-EXFc6oLNIU/s400/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" /></a>Photo credits: <a href="http://www.victoriabeckham.com/">Victoria Beckham Website<br /></a><br /><br /></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-29859871322827608052010-11-21T09:04:00.000-08:002010-11-21T09:08:59.478-08:00When Fashion Teaches You A Lesson From The Independent Fashion Bloggers Links A' La Mode<img alt="links a la mode" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1293/5187083402_69067716c4_o.jpg" /><br /><p></p><br /><h2>When fashion teaches you a lesson</h2><br /><p><em>Edited by: Marie Denee of <a href="http://thecurvyfashionista.mariedenee.com/">The Curvy Fashionista</a></em></p><br /><p>As fashion bloggers, we are often the ones sharing and giving advice about fashion. But what happens when fashion turns the table on us and teaches us a lesson or two? From learning how to be thrifty, coping through a crisis, or the economy, these fashion bloggers took a cue from fashion's lessons and turned them into a delicious and delectable read- and I have rounded these up for you...</p><br /><h2>Links à la Mode: November 18th</h2><br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.almostsobermag.com/2010/11/pull-it-push-it-and-come-back-when-you.html">Almost Sober Mag:</a> Pull It, Push It and Come Back When You Proved It: Direct experience from a newly established independent publisher: a week as a fashion editor.</li><br /><li><a href="http://beyondfabric.tumblr.com/post/1580180648/body-and-image-2">Beyond Fabric:</a> On the relation between Body Language and Fashion Photography</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.dedicated-follower.com/dedicated_follower_of_fas/2010/11/to-write-love-on-her-arms-for-emily.html">Dedicated Follower:</a> To Write Love on Her Arms - I join the movement and write love on my arms in honor of a lost friend.</li><br /><li><a href="http://blog.gabygorescu.com/2010/11/fashion-the-state-of-the-industry/">Exiled from the City:</a> Throughout the past few years, there has been a paradigm shift in consumer variables and the function of fashion.</li><br /><li><a href="http://forthoseabouttoshop.ca/2010/11/10/portia-de-rossi-on-oprah/">For those about to Shop:</a> Society must take some responsibility for the dangerous obsession to be thin. </li><br /><li><a href="http://freedastyle.blogspot.com/2010/11/appropriate-attire.html">Freeda Style:</a> "Appropriate Attire" Are ALL the old rules of fashion dead? Or should some survive?</li><br /><li><a href="http://hauteworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/grace-kelly-style-icon-exhibition.html">Haute World:</a> Grace Kelly Exhibition: How a royal style icon can teach us a lesson in thriftiness.</li><br /><li><a href="http://heathersdesignblog.com/2010/11/fashioning-fashion/">Heathers Design Blog</a>: Musings on fashion now and fashion then, based on the exhibit "Fashioning Fashion" at LACMA.</li><br /><li><a href="http://heartifb.com/2010/11/17/self-promotion-101-its-not-about-you/">Independent Fashion Bloggers</a>: Self-Promotion 101: It's not about you</li><br /><li><a href="http://livluxmag.com/bad-hair-day">LivLux Mag</a>: ComfortZones: Even Fashionistas get insecure when trying new styles.</li><br /><li><a href="http://maketheworldaprettierplace.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-look-1947.html">Make the World a Prettier Place:</a> History of Fashion: The New Look (1947)</li><br /><li><a href="http://missvinylahoy.wordpress.com/2010/11/12/what-is-the-30-for-30-and-why-should-i-care/">Miss Vinyl Ahoy:</a> I've read some negative comments about the 30 for 30 challenge, and wanted to explain more of what it is and why people should care about it, from my POV.</li><br /><li><a href="http://modestytheory.blogspot.com/2010/11/welcome-to-hijabi-fashion-week-nov-2010.html">Modesty Theory:</a> Welcome to Hijabi Fashion Week- showcasing the style of Muslim women for various occasions.</li><br /><li><a href="http://ohmymassilia.wordpress.com/2010/11/11/the-femen-movement/">Oh My Massila:</a> Reflections on the crossroads between fashion and feminism.</li><br /><li><a href="http://previouslyowned.blogspot.com/2010/11/tale-of-00s-vintage-and-mockery-of.html">Previously Owned:</a> The tale of the "00s" Vintage and the mockery of the consumer... Are we becoming victims of the mass media? </li><br /><li><a href="http://www.retrochick.co.uk/2010/11/10/why-fashion-isnt-frivolous/">RetroChick:</a> Why Fashion isn't Frivolous </li><br /><li><a href="http://www.tabayag.com/archives/1601">Return to Sender:</a> Sometimes life gets in the way of fashion. How I Survive A Crisis</li><br /><li><a href="http://searchingforstyle.com/archives/11048">Searching for Style:</a> Fashion 101: Who Owns What. The lowdown on the big fashion conglomerates and the companies they own.</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.socialitedreams.com/blog-posts/twinkle-toes-the-holiday-shoe-guide.html">Socialite Dreams:</a> Sparkly, glam shoes are a must have for the holidays! Twinkle Toes: The Holiday Shoe Guide</li><br /><li><a href="http://tastesandstyle.blogspot.com/2010/11/keep-being-you.html">Taste and Style:</a> Keep Being YOU.</li><br /><li><a href="http://thecurvyfashionista.mariedenee.com/2010/11/how-to-determine-quality-in-plus-size-fashion/">The Curvy Fashionista</a>: How to determine quality in plus size fashion</li><br /></ul><br /><p><span style="font-size:0;">SPONSOR</span><span style="font-size:0;">: </span></p><br /><p><a style="COLOR: #000000; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="Shopbop" href="http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=2206743011">Shopbop</a><a style="COLOR: #000000; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="Boots" href="http://www.shopbop.com/shoes-boots/br/v=1/2534374302112432.htm?all"> Boots:</a><a style="COLOR: #666666; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="Joie" href="http://www.shopbop.com/kors-michael/br/v=1/2534374302023800.htm?all">KORS</a>,<span style="font-size:0;"><a style="COLOR: #666666; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="Joie" href="http://www.shopbop.com/joie-shoes-boots-all/br/v=1/2534374302098506.htm?all"> Joie</a>, </span><span style="font-size:0;"><a style="COLOR: #666666; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="UGG Boots" href="http://www.shopbop.com/ugg-boots/br/v=1/2534374302023901.htm?all">UGG</a>, </span><a style="COLOR: #666666; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="Hunter" href="http://www.shopbop.com/coclico-shoes/br/v=1/2534374302050222.htm?all">Coclico</a>, <span style="font-size:0;"><a style="COLOR: #666666; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="Frye boots" href="http://www.shopbop.com/frye-shoes-boots-all/br/v=1/2534374302126033.htm?all">Frye</a>,<a style="COLOR: #666666; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="LAMB Gwen Stefani" href="http://www.shopbop.com/lamb-shoes/br/v=1/2534374302094832.htm?all"> L.A.M.B</a>,<a style="COLOR: #666666; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="Hunter" href="http://www.shopbop.com/hunter-boots/br/v=1/2534374302049169.htm?all"> Hunter</a>, <span style="font-size:0;"><a style="COLOR: #666666; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="Frye boots" href="http://www.shopbop.com/frye-shoes-boots-all/br/v=1/2534374302126033.htm?all">Frye</a>,</span> <span style="font-size:0;"><a style="COLOR: #666666; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="Thayer clothing" href="http://www.shopbop.com/dolce-vita/br/v=1/2534374302038454.htm?all">DV</a>, </span><span style="font-size:0;"><a style="COLOR: #666666; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="Ash" href="http://www.shopbop.com/ash/br/v=1/2534374302053469.htm?all">Ash</a>, & </span><span style="font-size:0;"><a style="COLOR: #666666; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="Cosabella" href="http://www.shopbop.com/twelfth-st-cynthia-vincent/br/v=1/2534374302023949.htm?all">12th St.</a></span> </span></p><p></p><p>xo,</p><p>Christina<br /><br /><br /><br /></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOlRStGENJI/AAAAAAAAET4/Mnjfl6zfwOw/s1600/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542050198240638098" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TOlRStGENJI/AAAAAAAAET4/Mnjfl6zfwOw/s400/Fab%2BFinds%2BGal_edited-1.jpg" /></a> All found at Independent Fashion Bloggers<br /><div></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-61187158759526270892010-11-05T14:34:00.000-07:002010-11-05T15:42:38.232-07:00Belle Inspiration eMag The Enchanting Holiday Edition Launching November 15th<div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNR5h7R2E7I/AAAAAAAAETY/QXJ4TTZwdMU/s1600/BellInspHolidayGate2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 167px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 223px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536183465700365234" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNR5h7R2E7I/AAAAAAAAETY/QXJ4TTZwdMU/s400/BellInspHolidayGate2010.jpg" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:180%;">Get inspired for the holidays with</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Belle Inspiration's enchanting holiday</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">e-mag edition that is launching November 15<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span></span></span>. </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></div></span></em><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNR5hp-auDI/AAAAAAAAETQ/JAGpinCnPyI/s1600/Holiday__2_800.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 155px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536183461055477810" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNR5hp-auDI/AAAAAAAAETQ/JAGpinCnPyI/s800/Holiday__2_800.jpg" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:180%;">This issue will cover romantic dinner settings, extra ordinary holiday decor, effortless entertaining and a showcase on sunny Miami gardens. </span></em></div><p><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></p><div align="center"></span></em><em><span style="font-size:180%;">"Belle Inspiration is your <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">rendez</span></span></span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">vous</span></span></span> with good taste and style. Published bi-monthly and delivered to you in a digital flip-page format.<br /><br />Based in Paris France, our international team of contributors are all about a romantic style of living, and enjoying the simple things that can make your day more beautiful.<br /><br />Each issue will profile practical and versatile ideas coupled with beautiful images, unique boutiques, wallet-friendly solutions for interiors, food and fashion.<br /><br />Meet business-minded women and discover how they launched their dreams. We endeavor to be your online escape, a small respite during your busy day. For you, your family, your home, your life!"<br /></span></em><br /><br /><object style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/lc7Lry6fDoQ/hqdefault.jpg)" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lc7Lry6fDoQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><br /><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lc7Lry6fDoQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="425" height="344" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">I was lucky enough to be able to write an article about the history and value of cameos for this special issue. I am still pinching myself over this one...</span></em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">If you subscribe to this special magazine, please let me know what you think. The first issue was breathtaking and full of so many wonderful articles. You can preview two of the amazing articles <a href="http://belleinspiration.com/CURRENT_ISSUE/Current_Issue.htm">here</a>. </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">I can't wait to see the Holiday Issue!</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">The magazine is only $19 for a <a href="http://belleinspiration.com/SUBSCRIBE/Subscribe.htm">yearly subscription</a> </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">for 6 issues that is sent directly to you as an e-mail.<br /></div></span></em><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Have you seen this magazine yet?</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Or, do you follow their enchanting blog </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">c</span></em><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">alled</span></span> <a href="http://bonjourromance.blogspot.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bonjour</span></span> Romance </div></a></span></em><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">by the lovely and talented Mimi? </span></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663333;">She has an amazing gift basket from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Metis</span></span> Linens</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#663333;">that you may want to enter into. Fabulous! </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error">If you have a business to market, </span></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error">this may be a great place to get international exposure. </span></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error"></span></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error"></span></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error">Enjoy dear friends. </span></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error"></span></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">xo</span></span></span>,</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Christina<br /></span></em></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536182484894475810" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNR4o1ff5iI/AAAAAAAAETI/rtGjHCfE274/s400/Fab+Finds+Gal_edited-1.jpg" /> <p align="center">All photos from the <a href="http://belleinspiration.com/home.htm">Belle Inspiration website. </a></p>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-3668168283301586662010-11-02T10:09:00.000-07:002010-11-02T17:36:28.623-07:00Your Spot Is Reserved For Dinner...<div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNBIhJuWpLI/AAAAAAAAETA/xinNlhP23-c/s1600/MomTable2_11_10.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 264px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535003676421563570" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNBIhJuWpLI/AAAAAAAAETA/xinNlhP23-c/s400/MomTable2_11_10.gif" /></a><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Your special spot is reserved today </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">at the dinner table. </span></em></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNBIA-2Q-FI/AAAAAAAAES4/59OBT2yelAM/s1600/MomTable4_11_10.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535003123746142290" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNBIA-2Q-FI/AAAAAAAAES4/59OBT2yelAM/s800/MomTable4_11_10.gif" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:130%;">Come enjoy an elegant dinner </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">at my parents home with us.</span></em><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNBHt5K64UI/AAAAAAAAESw/tCALhqSzZag/s1600/MomTable1_11_10.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 323px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535002795804647746" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNBHt5K64UI/AAAAAAAAESw/tCALhqSzZag/s800/MomTable1_11_10.gif" /></a><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> My Grandmother's colorful floral </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">china, Waterford glasses and sterling set the mood </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">for this festive table and </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">brings back fond family memories.<br /></div></span></em><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNBHlkRJiyI/AAAAAAAAESo/-Ke9nl8QbJU/s1600/MomTable2_11_10.gif"></a><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 500px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535002336256362482" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNBHTJOEh_I/AAAAAAAAESY/uQP54c0PU9M/s800/MomTable3_11_10.gif" /><em><span style="font-size:130%;"> Anyone hungry?</span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">My Mom has always been able to create <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">tablescapes</span> </span></em><em><span style="font-size:130%;">that are magical. She certainly has a gift and I love to see what she has created each time we go to dinner at her home. She loves to pull out all the stops and enjoy her collections. And, there is just something special about being at your Mom's house for dinner. </span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Do you use china and crystal and the such? </span></em><em><span style="font-size:130%;">I do whenever possible since it reminds me of my Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. They all adored their fine things and collected them for us to enjoy as well. </span></em><em><span style="font-size:130%;">But, washing all the precious dishes by hand is my least favorite thing... Yet, setting the table is the most fun and the anticipation of the evening to come is always gratifying. </span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">xo</span>,</span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Christina<br /></span></em></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNBGq1QMZLI/AAAAAAAAESI/67Ay2qMGM0c/s1600/Fab+Finds+Gal_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535001643701789874" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TNBGq1QMZLI/AAAAAAAAESI/67Ay2qMGM0c/s400/Fab+Finds+Gal_edited-1.jpg" /></a> <em>Photos taken by Fab Finds Gal<br /></em></div>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-31084138857026288012010-10-23T12:12:00.000-07:002010-10-23T12:21:41.787-07:00Hot Lipstick Heels On Katy Perry~ Love or Not So Much?<div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TMMzzjujt2I/AAAAAAAAERg/CCOEHhqRTEE/s1600/KatyPerryLipstickHeel.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 397px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531321728197965666" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TMMzzjujt2I/AAAAAAAAERg/CCOEHhqRTEE/s400/KatyPerryLipstickHeel.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Lipstick heels. Love or not so much?</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Best wishes to Katy on her </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">upcoming marriage today.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">I can't wait to see what she wears since she is </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">always pushing the fashion envelope. </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">What do you think?</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">xo</span>,</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Christina </span></em></div><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TMMzzejRrwI/AAAAAAAAERY/oHKqMB3v9cI/s1600/Fab+Finds+Gal_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531321726808469250" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P7gnT4mWjKo/TMMzzejRrwI/AAAAAAAAERY/oHKqMB3v9cI/s400/Fab+Finds+Gal_edited-1.jpg" /></a>Fabulous Finds Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03989565453884431951noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2255672745113599745.post-40196788755944066492010-10-03T17:57:00.000-07:002010-10-03T18:00:06.554-07:00Fashion Blog Improvement via Links a' La Mode Top Fashion Posts By The Independent Fashion Bloggers<img alt="links a la mode" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5038980163_99fa72e71b_b.jpg" /><br /><br /><h2></h2><br /><h2>Fashion Blog Improvement</h2><br /><p>Edited by Jennine Jacob of<a href="http://heartifb.com/"> Independent Fashion Bloggers</a></p><br /><p>Whether you are contemplating starting a blog or if you've been bloggging for a while, getting to know the ropes is a never-ending journey. This week we have a nice round up of bloggers sharing how they do it, what they find important about blogging. From taking your own photos, whether or not to have comments, and how to cover the fashion shows with your own twist, this is the week to buckle down and learn.</p><br /><h2>Links à la Mode: September 30th</h2><br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://bohemenoir.blogspot.com/2010/09/burberry-ss-11-show-coverage-fashion.html">Boheme Noir</a>: Burberry S/S 11 Show Coverage</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.bachmanssparrow.com/blog/personal/so-you-want-to-know-how-to-grow-your-blog/">Brachman's Sparrow</a>: So you want to know how to grow your blog…</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.chic-steals.com/2010/09/marshalls-and-world-of-off-price.html">Chic Steals</a>: Marshall's and the World of Off-Price Retailing</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.mischiefmydear.com/dramatispersonae/2010/fashion-blogger-vs-fatshion-blogger/">Dramatis Personae</a>: Fashion vs. Fatfashion Blogger</li><br /><li><a href="http://dressful.com/682/fashion-is-art-not-trivial">Dressful</a>: Fashion is Art, Not Trivial!</li><br /><li><a href="http://fashionpulsedaily.com/2010/09/27/the-fashion-pulse-daily-new-york-fashion-week-teams-top-spring-2011-trends/">Fashion Pulse Daily:</a>New York Fashion Week Team’s Top Spring 2011 Trends</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.feteafete.com/blog/dolce-gabbana-evocative-beauty-fall-2010-makeup.html">Fete a Fete</a>: Dolce & Gabana Evocative Beauty Fall 2010</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.hellobeautyblog.com/2010/09/bobbi-brown-black-velvet-fall-2010-collection-review-and-makeup-lesson-video/">Hello Beauty</a>: Bobbi Brown Black Velvet Fall 2010 Collection Review & Video</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/2010/09/27/the-importance-and-unimportance-of-being-niche%E2%80%99d/">Independent Fashion Bloggers</a>: The Importance (and Unimportance) of Being Niche'd</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.leiasdelights.com/2010/09/no-comment.html">Leia's Delights</a>: No Comments?</li><br /><li><a href="http://modlychic.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-to-take-your-own-photos.html">ModlyChic:</a> How to Take Your Own Outfit Photos</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.retrochick.co.uk/2010/09/28/retro-chick-reviews-illamasqua-lipstick/">Retro Chick</a>: Revies Illamasqua Lipstick</li><br /><li><a href="http://scarletletterstyle.blogspot.com/2010/09/are-boobs-really-back.html">Scarlet Letter Style</a>: Are Boobs Really Back?</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.stylespotting.com/2010/09/24/look-book-warpaint-head-to-toe/">Style Spotting</a>: The Women of Warpaint</li><br /><li><a href="http://samsensibility.blogspot.com/2010/09/decoding-bestiary-of-it-girls.html">The Column of Samantha Tyler:</a> Decoding: Bestiary of the IT Girls</li><br /><li><a href="http://the-coveted.com/blog/2010/09/20/the-day-we-met/">The Coveted</a>: Getting Inspired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.thelingerieaddict.com/2010/09/how-to-dress-like-dita-von-teese.html">The Lingerie Addict</a>: How to Dress Like Dita von Teese</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/2010/09/tips-for-looking-fantastic-each-day.html">The Simpliy Luxurious Life</a>: Tips for Looking Fantastic Each Day</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.voguegonerogue.com/2010/09/new-upcoming-designers-show.html">Vogue Gone Rouge</a>: New Upcoming Designers Show</li><br /><li><a href="http://witwhimsy.com/2010/09/23/designer-profile-3-1-phillip-lim/">Wit & Whimsy</a>: Getting to know designer Phillip Lim and why everyone's talking about him and his line</li><br /></ul><br /><p><span style="font-size:+0;">SPONSOR</span><span style="font-size:+0;">: </span></p><br /><p><a style="COLOR: #000000; 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