Ctrl BG: A Shortcut to Financial News 12/14

<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">It's been a stressful few weeks for US auto makers. Last week, they handed in their proposals to be reviewed by Congress. I'm not sure about the details, but it was along the lines of major cut backs, and the Ford CEO vowing to work for $1 a year if Ford had to take money from the government (they are currently only asking for a loan line for emergency). At the beginning of the week, the senate approved a bailout. On Thursday, it was blocked by opposing Republicans, who thinks that it will be better for the big 3 to pursue a prearranged bankruptcy instead and also because the Unions wouldn't back down from a wage cut (beggars <span style="font-style: italic;">really </span>can't be choosers...). Supporters argue that no one wants to buy cars from a bankrupt car company, which is a very valid point (think of the warranty/repair issues!</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">). On Friday, Bush had to step in vowing to save the automakers from collapsing, with the TARP money (which they originally didn't want to do). A lot is at stake. The automakers claim that 1 out of 10 jobs in the US is connected to the auto industry. That would be devastating to the already weak economy.<br /><br />A very good example of this trickling effect, would be GMAC the auto financier, which just got approved to become a bank holding company last week. Unfortunately, becoming a bank holding company is not as easy as GS and MS makes it out to be and they're struggling to raise the capital needed to do so. They are trying to renegotiate with debt holders to swap the debt for a smaller amount of debt, cash and preferred shares. If this doesn't work then they are highly likely to go into bankruptcy.<br /><br />The other big news this week was Bernie Madoff $50 billion fraud. This former chairman of the NASDAQ stock market and Wall Street legend, is allegedly the perpetrator of a $50 billion giant ponzi scheme. According to Wiki, a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponzi_scheme">ponzie scheme</a> is a fraudalent investment operation that pays abnormally high returns to investors using the money coming in from subsequent investors. Apparently lots of the super wealthy have been fooled by this scheme. It is amazing how much you can get away with, with a good reputation and an affable character!<br /><br />It appears though that the markets is already immune to these scandals, because the markets ended (by a tiny bit) up this week!<br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span> </span>

Ctrl BG: A Shortcut to Financial News 12/14

It's been a stressful few weeks for US auto makers. Last week, they handed in their proposals to be reviewed by Congress. I'm not su...

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FW08: Fancy Tights

<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Ever since I saw these stockings on the Chanel FW08 runway, I knew I wanted them.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkZl0AGWI/AAAAAAAADiU/7u_mEHg3zsw/s1600-h/Tights-+Chanel.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278399522832128354" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkZl0AGWI/AAAAAAAADiU/7u_mEHg3zsw/s400/Tights-+Chanel.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" /></a>They are refreshing, fun and elegant. I especially love the black stripe at the back- it is super slimming!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkZ-HDyVI/AAAAAAAADic/r5EjAmTYUgk/s1600-h/Tights-+UO.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278399529354512722" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkZ-HDyVI/AAAAAAAADic/r5EjAmTYUgk/s400/Tights-+UO.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px;" /></a>Luckily for me, this trend finally made it to high street. Urban Outfitters have almost the same contrasting colored ones (left: and it's not true what they say on the website about it being online only. I just got mine from the store today!). They are also just simple enough that you can wear it with almost anything.<br /><br />Urban Outfitters also offer a bit of variation with the bold black/gray stripes (right), which are still cool and slimming. But since this one is so much more striking than the other one, I'd be much more careful matching this one because these ARE the statement.</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkaQ4Q_DI/AAAAAAAADis/bmFAZ5SdDfs/s1600-h/Tights-+UO+%2B+Accessorize.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278399534392736818" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkaQ4Q_DI/AAAAAAAADis/bmFAZ5SdDfs/s400/Tights-+UO+%2B+Accessorize.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 338px;" /></a></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" > If you want something even subtler, I'd go with these stockings with a seam at the back. It is <span style="font-style: italic;">almost </span>like regular stockings but with an interesting twist at the back that is both sexy and slimming (a <span style="font-style: italic;">very </span>important attribute), what more can you want?<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkaOf_2LI/AAAAAAAADik/6wxf6nKkehk/s1600-h/Tights-+UO+%2B+Express.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278399533754079410" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkaOf_2LI/AAAAAAAADik/6wxf6nKkehk/s400/Tights-+UO+%2B+Express.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 306px;" /></a></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >I'd always thought that lace was slutty, but HG turned me around and now I"m a convert (or maybe I'd just confused them with fishnets?). It adds just the right subtle touch of girliness to an outfit (and it is <span style="font-style: italic;">very</span> popular amongst the models this season). This mini diamond printed tights (right) gives a similar textured effect in a less girly way. Just remember not to choose any print too densely populated or wide (like wide diamond prints or plaids!), because they'd just make your legs look uneccesarily wide.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkaaFCZXI/AAAAAAAADi0/wL21Y1Y0mpc/s1600-h/Tights-+UO2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278399536862225778" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SUCkaaFCZXI/AAAAAAAADi0/wL21Y1Y0mpc/s400/Tights-+UO2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px;" /></a>And also, not fishnet footless stockings or v print red ones (above), please. They are just tacky tacky tacky. But otherwise, have fun with this trend. I know I will :)<br /><br />Image Source: <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp">Urban Outfitters</a>, <a href="http://www.style.com/">Style.com</a>, <a href="http://www.monsoon.co.uk/icat/accessorize">Accessorize </a>and <a href="http://www.express.com/home.jsp">Express</a><br /></span>

FW08: Fancy Tights

Ever since I saw these stockings on the Chanel FW08 runway, I knew I wanted them. They are refreshing, fun and elegant. I especially love th...

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All Bundled Up - Literally

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I love bundling up to keep warm. It's cozy and makes me happy. What I love a lot right now are cowl neck scarves! I'm such a fan! I knitted my sister a burgundy/mauve/maroon cowl neck scarf that she can wrap around her head, shoulders and neck about 20 times over. I then went onto Etsy to discover that they were all over the place!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3825/croskayellowpe1.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6240/happiknitsorangegi6.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">In winter, always welcome wonderful bright colours. Cowl neck scarves by <a href="http://croska.etsy.com/">Croska</a> (yellow) and <a href="http://happiknits.etsy.com/">Happiknits </a>(orange).</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/1995/yarnovermovementbluedr2.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/434/ozettabrownjy2.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Some darker tones for Fall. Blue cowl neck by <a href="http://yarnovermovement.etsy.com/">YarnOverMoment</a>, and brown cowl neck by <a href="http://ozetta.etsy.com/">Ozetta</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/5710/yokoo3jn0.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/8972/yokoo2nz4.jpg" /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">SUPER HUGE AND COMFY! I want one of these for myself! By <a href="http://yokoo.etsy.com/">Yokoo</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><img src="http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/716/yokoo1qw1.jpg" /></span><br /></div>

All Bundled Up - Literally

I love bundling up to keep warm. It's cozy and makes me happy. What I love a lot right now are cowl neck scarves! I'm such a fan!...

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Pull Yourself Up By Your Boot Straps

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I own a pair of 2 year old Seychelles boots. They're absolutely brilliant in the sense of comfort, practicality and style. I'm so attached that I refuse to believe that the sole is slowly wearing away, that there is hardly any grip left, or that the zipper is removing itself from the actual boot.<br /><br />But in these harsh winter months (HELLO, yesterday was frigid!) we need to make sure our feet are warm and that we don't slip (that is, if you are fortunate enough to live in a place with the joys of black ice, hail and snow... If not, I apologise for my not-applicable-to-life post).<br /><img src="http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/1111/bootsej1.jpg" /><br />Here are some boots that I found, sadly prices are much too high for my liking - then again, investing in a good pair of hardy boots is a good idea. Forget the heels and give me those rubber soles, please! Buckles are great on boots, they give them some character and add a little something to your outfit. &those Tory Burch boots with the bi-colour leather, how excellent.<br /><br />I like to have boots that have zippers up the leg, they are more shapely and much easier to put on, especially when you want to tuck in your trousers.<br /><br />And for all our sakes. Please DO NOT wear these, I beg you.<br /><img src="http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4037/yuckhl2.jpg" /><br />Image Source: <a href="http://seychellesfootwear.com">Seychelles</a>, <a href="http://neimanmarcus.com">Neiman Marcus</a>, <a href="http://nordstrom.com">Nordstrom</a><br /></span></div>

Pull Yourself Up By Your Boot Straps

I own a pair of 2 year old Seychelles boots. They're absolutely brilliant in the sense of comfort, practicality and style. I'm so ...

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More Sweaters

<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >As I'm <span style="font-style: italic;">virtually </span>filling up my shopping cart (it is SO much fun), I realized how everything I choose was either a dress a cute delicate top or a cardigan. Nothing practical that I can wear on a daily basis (besides maybe the cardigans). This is probably why my winter wardrobe is so monotonous year after year. It occurs to me that maybe I should change my approach a bit and focus instead the basics- like sweaters! <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SSy_lRuH22I/AAAAAAAADhc/xPYlf1Trr5Q/s1600-h/Sweater-+Rebecca+Taylor+%2B+Marc+by+MJ.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272799910876928866" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SSy_lRuH22I/AAAAAAAADhc/xPYlf1Trr5Q/s400/Sweater-+Rebecca+Taylor+%2B+Marc+by+MJ.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 396px;" /></a>I am loving these two very simple sweaters with a twist. The jeweled collar of the Rebecca Taylor cashmere sweater (left), gives this somber gray sweater just the feminine touch it needs to be pretty. The twist on this cowl neck Marc by Marc Jacobs (right) sweater is cool and refreshing. And the beauty about both of these sweaters is that, while they are interesting, they are still simple enough to be paired with anything, from simple jeans to printed skirts- in fact, I think printed skirts would be a brilliant idea!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SSy_leJEnQI/AAAAAAAADhk/9qGAhIKIc-Q/s1600-h/Sweater-+Juicy+%2B+LAMB.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272799914211187970" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SSy_leJEnQI/AAAAAAAADhk/9qGAhIKIc-Q/s400/Sweater-+Juicy+%2B+LAMB.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 396px;" /></a>Moving along, we have the stand alone sweaters that makes a statement by itself. The Juicy Couture criss cross sweater (left) is cute and preppy. And I love the little lambs on the black LAMB sweater- it provides a very cute contrast to the stark black/white. </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SSy_lgIe7tI/AAAAAAAADhs/svUfzM_1AHg/s1600-h/Sweater-+RL+%2B+shopbop.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272799914745589458" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NUbPhaVyuGs/SSy_lgIe7tI/AAAAAAAADhs/svUfzM_1AHg/s400/Sweater-+RL+%2B+shopbop.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 396px;" /></a></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Finally, you can never go wrong with a classic quality sweater. My personal favourites are Ralph Lauren cashmere sweaters (left). They feel divine. I want one in every color! And of course, you can get even simpler ones like this one from Bop Basics (right). In fact, many of their classic Bop Basic cashmeres are on sale right now! I have my eye on that black cashmere turtleneck!<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Image Source: <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/">Shopbop</a>, <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/Entry.jsp">Saks</a> and <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/home/index.jsp?ab=fd_us_ShopOnline">Ralph Lauren</a> </span>

More Sweaters

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Luella

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Love love love love love love love love LOVE Luella.<br />LOVE LUELLA JEWELRY.<br /><br />Add one of these gigantic string of pearls, and you churn out a piece of art - YOU!<br /><br /><img src="http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/1878/l1hj9.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/6906/l2wz1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/9863/l3fv2.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6343/l4ev1.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2624/l5gk5.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/5388/l6vw2.jpg" /><br /><br />How utterly exciting is all of that? Put together with a blazer or even a t-shirt would make you look (and probably feel) fabulous. A tad late but - Luella had, by far and in my opinion, the best accessories that I spotted on the runway!</span></div>

Luella

Love love love love love love love love LOVE Luella. LOVE LUELLA JEWELRY. Add one of these gigantic string of pearls, and you churn out a pi...

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Little Crafty Gifts

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I should have started my Christmas shopping a long time ago. In fact, I still haven't started, but here are some ideas.<br /><br />Crafty little things are definitely something I'm a fan of. Handmade? Good quality? Yes, please! Check out these little finds of mine on <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy</a>. Etsy is so fantastic, you support people who create their own things and you always find awesome and wonderful creations. What better than to give a gift that's made with a lot of love? Not only is it unique and fun, it's something to remember you by!<br /><img src="http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/2848/alliebeansxu0.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/5715/alliebeans2nh9.jpg" /><br />I posted about Etsy creator <a href="http://alliebeans.etsy.com/">Alliebeans</a> in a post I did about my make-up. basics I can honestly say that the quality of these products is tops, it's excellent! And I also have th`t little coin pouch (bottom picture), it's perfect! I have already bought several to give to friends.<br /><img src="http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/708/wristwarmers2lt3.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/3735/wristwarmersgj1.jpg" /><br />This is not an Etsy maker. These wrist warmers are designed and made by <a href="http://sandrajuto.bigcartel.com/">Sandra Juto</a>, I found them on her <a href="http://www.smosch.com/">blog</a>. How adorable! They're very Victorian; beautiful and definitely useful.<br /><img src="http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/5596/christmastreeszb0.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/5328/penguinsng7.jpg" /><br />Decorations! I love Christmas decorations! Perfect for a gift for someone else - or yourself! I'm about to go order the cute little needle felted acorn trees from <a href="http://truluxe.etsy.com/">truLuxe</a>. And the adorable little penguins are from <a href="http://skunkboycreatures.etsy.com/">Skunkboy Creatures</a>.<br /><img src="http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7749/mittenswy1.jpg" /><br />What could be more fitting during the wintery months than a pair of mittens? And then <a href="http://moocowhandknits.etsy.com/">Moocow</a> went to go add some pom poms. I'd be happy to receive this, and I know a lot of people who would be too.<br /><br />What are you thinking about getting for your family and friends?<br /><br />Image Source: </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://alliebeans.etsy.com/">Alliebeans</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">, </span><span style="font-size:85%;"> <a href="http://sandrajuto.bigcartel.com/">Sandra Juto</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">, </span><span style="font-size:85%;"> <a href="http://truluxe.etsy.com/">truLuxe</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">, </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://skunkboycreatures.etsy.com/">Skunkboy Creatures</a></span><span style="font-size:85%;">, </span><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://moocowhandknits.etsy.com/">Moocow</a>, <a href="http://moocowhandknits.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> </span></div>

Little Crafty Gifts

I should have started my Christmas shopping a long time ago. In fact, I still haven't started, but here are some ideas. Crafty little t...

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Red Red Dress

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Yes, back to holiday dresses. Going from muted tones to FIERY RED, and orange and purple...and black.<br /><br />I fully approve of this dress by Theory. I don't know why, it's rather simple, not totally exciting, and I'm not huge on patterns, but I'm definitely big on this. It's like big brush stroke roses.<br /><img src="http://img376.imageshack.us/img376/2288/theorylt0.jpg" /><br />Clearly I'm going to like this one, <i>and</i> I'm going to tell you I'm in love with it because it has ruffles. I cannot stop with the ruffles, oh Lela Rose, how beautiful.<br /><img src="http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/5493/lelarosern5.jpg" /><br />My God, and then I found THIS. Roberto Cavalli! Red! Luscious! Passionate! Most Excellent!<br /><img src="http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/7434/robertcavalliwq9.jpg" /><br />Oscar De La Renta - the perfect designer for a night out. I have nothing else to say, the colour just pops, and the amount of detail is just enough for it to be very interesting, but not overly gaudy.<br /><img src="http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1433/oscardelarentakf9.jpg" /><br />This big rose applique on the side of the dress is awesome. Some skill definitely went into designing it. While it's a bit last season, it's not just sewn on, it's sewn into the dress. Stunning and memorable to say the least.<br /><img src="http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/3222/mingjodiarnoldpj9.jpg" /><br />Just like I can't get away from ruffles, I can't get away from black. The following dress is by Abeate. Wonderful!<br /><img src="http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/1151/abeatecd5.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /></span></div>

Red Red Dress

Yes, back to holiday dresses. Going from muted tones to FIERY RED, and orange and purple...and black. I fully approve of this dress by Theo...

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Holiday Dresses...just to start

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Another excuse to buy another dress for another occasion, when it's not really necessary, especially now with the recession... but hey, let's have a look anyway.<br /><img src="http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7554/winter1wl6.jpg" /><br />& we're going for ideas,</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" > not </span><span style="font-size:85%;">prices. Moving along, my little obsession continues with all things white/ivory/beige, within that realm of things, and of course greys and blacks; I thought the following dresses were rather interesting. Something different from the usual holiday dresses you see hung on rack after rack, store after store. Let's start off with a Missoni scarf dress.<br /><img src="http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3047/missoniic1.jpg" /><br />I love the back, and especially the subtle pattern, and how the dress has been hemmed. You see a lot of scarf dresses, but this one has some character.<br /><img src="http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4425/winter2uw6.jpg" /><br />And then after BG's talk of her Rebecca Taylor dress, I had to go find some more because her dress was so beautiful! Simple, but so elegant! The perfect black dress.<br /><img src="http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/610/rebeccataylorvy8.jpg" /><br />It's definitely a piece you could dress up <i>and</i> down. Versatility is always a good thing. I can just imagine how flowing the material would look.<br /><img src="http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1072/miumiugy2.jpg" /><br />Above, a dress by Miu Miu. Usually I see things by Miu Miu and I get excited, then after a while I don't really like them. However I like this one, and it kind of reminds me of an extremely toned down version of what BG and HG called the "S" dress in a previous post. I love the pleated bottom.<br /><img src="http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1249/chloeww1.jpg" /><br />And then there is Chloe. How cute! I have a dress that has a veil layer on top similar to this, and I absolutely adore it. However mine is all black, so this change hue is something I'm drawn to.<br /><img src="http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5272/winter3lw3.jpg" /><br />And then there is Vera Wang.<br /><img src="http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/6760/verawangbr6.jpg" /><br />Maybe a little too generic and confined? I'm not entirely sure. But beading detail is always an extravagance one can indulge in. Something more grand and sophisticated than sequins and glitter.<br /><img src="http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/148/winter4ab3.jpg" /><br />So maybe this year, opt for softer tones? Whatever suits your fancy, this was just one idea. There shall be more to come!<br /><br />Image Source: <a href="http://netaporter.com">Net A Porter</a>, Deuxieme Classe F/W 2008</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></div>

Holiday Dresses...just to start

Another excuse to buy another dress for another occasion, when it's not really necessary, especially now with the recession... but hey, ...

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