What a girl wants for Christmas

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Hey, Barney's Girl and I are going to take a 2 week break from the blog. Both of us are going to be on family vacation, celebrating new year with friends and head back to college in Jan. But before the break, I'm going to leave you with a list of fabulous Christmas ideas -basically what I would like to recieve, and I'm sure many of you would at least like one thing on the list.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting" border="0" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/iamfashion06/Powerpointeyepencil.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Girly beauty items. Girls <em>always</em> need eyeliners. Afterall, <strong>eyeliner</strong> is essential to some people's day looks and most people's night looks. And I absolutely love MAC's powerpoint eye pencil.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting" border="0" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/iamfashion06/brushcleaner.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><strong>Brush cleaner</strong> is another (but not obvious) must to one's beauty collection. Please <em>do</em> remember to clean your makeup brushes regularly!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/230936/brush.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Speaking of brushes, my sister was just saying how she would love <strong>a set of brushes</strong> -another essential to one's beauty collection.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/805668/lv%20speedy%2025.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Moving onto other girly things, as inspired by BG's list of essential bags, the <strong>LV Speedy 25</strong> is a popular and very practical bag for a girl to own.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/767426/Paddington%20leather%20clutch.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Another cool bag is the <strong>Chloe Paddington clutch</strong> -good for day and night, and effortlessly chic.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/537093/Elsa%20Peretti%3F%3F%20Sevillana%3F%3F%3F%20earrings.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />I love classic jewelry, and the first that comes into mind is <strong>Tiffany & Co's</strong> basic silver collection. These Elsa Peretti earrings are so classic and versatile. Hmm... maybe I should get them for myself.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><p><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/555079/macbook.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />The <strong>MacBook</strong> is SO small and cute, although I don't quite like it's keyboard and function inside. For more a more impressive laptop, get the <strong>MacBook Pro</strong> -much sleeker and impressive. I stood in the Apple store playing with these Macs for two hours a few weekends ago when my old laptop died, but ended up opting for a regular laptop instead.<br /></span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/986825/Cyber-shot%3F%3F%20DSC-N2%20Digital%20CameraDSC-N2.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><strong>Sony cybershot DSC-N2</strong> -it's got 10.1 mega-pixels and a huge 3.0 LCD touch screen. And very importantly, it's cute!<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/726024/Veronica%20Mars.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Get your friend a <strong>DVD set of your favourite TV show</strong> that your friend hasn't watched before. I totally recommend Veronica Mars -it's one of the coolest and most underated show on TV.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/512079/Grey%27s%20Anatomy%202007%20Wall%20Calendar.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Lastly, with more than 20mil viewers in the States each new episode, you can't go wrong with a <strong>Grey's Anatomy calender</strong>, (unless you know your friend hates the show.) A new year of staring at the entertaining cast of GA and Mc Hotties!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Merry Christmas and have a stylish (refer to earlier posts) new year people! See you in 2007! </span>

What a girl wants for Christmas

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FW06 Beauty Trend: The Smoky Eyes

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Yes, I know that we are technically at the end of the FW06 season, but I've saved this very gothic look for the festive season. I absolutely love this season's gothic look. We're not talking about high school emo/ rock chick/ gothic look here, we're talking the sophisticated one.</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><p><strong><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/981351/rochas.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Rochas</strong> had chimney sweepers as the inspiration of the collection, including the super smoky eyes which looks like a lot of shades of matte black and charcoal grey.<br /><br /><strong><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/153576/ALESSANDRO%20DELL%27ACQUA.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Alessandro Dell'Acqua</strong> -Sparkling and fluid-like black. The whole eyelid looks literally all black.<br /><br /><strong><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/70569/marc.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Marc by Marc Jacobs and Valentino</strong> -Marc's (left) eye makeup is soo funky -it looks like the makeup artist used a black eyeliner and drew random lines all over the model's eyelids (which I'm sure were well-planned)! On the other hand, Valentino has got the very sophisticated look, with mainly dark eyeliner at the bottom, complete with red lipstick. A bit too mature for me, but maybe some of you would like to try it.<br /></span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/280559/Nars.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Nars eyeshadow -Pile on the sparkling black, artistically of course. For those who want a bit of colour, dark purple is great for most skin tones.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/810310/Nars%20liquid%20liner.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Nars liquid eyeliner -Lots and lots (and hope that it doesn't run off throughout the night!) If you want the smudged eyeliner effect, then opt for pencil eyeliner instead. I usually recommend MAC's black eyeliner to my friends.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/571005/Diorshow.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />And lastly, mascara! From experience, Diorshow gives the most dramatic effect, although it <em>did</em> smudge a bit on long nights.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/88552/rachel-bilson-fashion-rocks-01.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />If you think all this black is waay too dramtic and dark for you, then you can try dark brown. See how Rachel Bilson looks mega-gorgeous in dark brown smoky eyes? (But then again, she looks gorgeous in most looks.)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">I've always thought Christmas as a family event and New Year countdown as a friends' event. Personally, I think this look is a bit too extreme for family Christmas dinners, but I'm seriously considering doning this look for New Year. Now all I have to do is master the art of putting on all that black eye makeup without looking like a panda and find myself a super pale lip colour!</span>

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This Week BG is Loving. . .

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">This gorgeously delicious rose buckle belt from McQ!<br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5283/727/400/Belt-%20McQ%20Rose%20Buckle%20Belt.0.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />I love the beautiful and intricate design of the rose buckle. It is feminine yet cool. Matched with the perfect width belt, they will be just the thing to spice up and pull together an outfit. I’ve been looking for something like this for the longest time.<br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5283/727/400/Belt-%20black%20patent%20intuition.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Although I might just end up with something even simpler this season. A black patent leather belt with a simple buckle and the perfect width, not too wide or too thin- like this one here from Shop Intuition. I saw something very similar the other day at Lafayette and I really wanted it because it would just match with everything, but alas they were 65euros. I’m not sure something so simple is worth that much. Thoughts? </span>

This Week BG is Loving. . .

This gorgeously delicious rose buckle belt from McQ! I love the beautiful and intricate design of the rose buckle. It is feminine yet cool. ...

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Travel Essentials: Shoes

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">One of the things that take up the most space in a suitcase is footwear. Seriously, when I packed up my dorm room, I literally had a whole box full of shoes and I didn't even realised I owned that much footwear. So what are the essentials one packs for a holiday?</span><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/1600/153968/travel%20ess-%20sneakers.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/60688/travel%20ess-%20sneakers.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> A must have are nice comfortable sneakers. Shown here are Hogan (left) and Puma by Alexander McQueen (right) sneakers. I personally am loving my black patent Hogans, because not only do they look good and are comfortable, they're waterproof too! No wet feet-ever.<br /></span><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/1600/94776/travel%20ess-%20flats%20tods%20+%20MUSA.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/659506/travel%20ess-%20flats%20tods%20%2B%20MUSA.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> As a girly girl, I must also have a pair of comfortable <em>pretty </em>shoes to go with everything. What better than flats? For winter, I am loving flats, whether is it ballerina style or loafer style (as the one shown above from Tod's). For summer, I have my metallic RL thongs, although these one shown are Musa from net-a-porter.<br /></span><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/1600/297374/travel%20ess-%20boots+sandals.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/615669/travel%20ess-%20boots%2Bsandals.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> Then of course there is the fashionable and not neccessarily comfortable shoes. For winter, I bring classic ankle boots (they also save space!), like these ones (left) from Steve Madden. For summer, I love my Miu Miu platform sandals from last season. These ones shown here (right) though are much more seasonally versatile and they're from Burberry.<br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/550035/travel%20ess-%20evening%20shoes%20dior%20%2B%20jimmy%20choo.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Last but not least, there are the party/evening heels that one simply MUST bring. Bring black pumps (pointy or otherwise) for winter (these adorable ones are from Dior) and bring silver sandals (like these sexy Jimmy Choo's) for summer. That way, they match all color outfits. Every girl needs a pair of smashing heels right?</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">So these are my footwear essentials (I <em>know, </em>I don't live lightly!), what are yours?</span></p>

Travel Essentials: Shoes

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Travel Essentials: Bags

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Having travelled a lot lately, I've constantly faced this dilema: Which bags should I bring??</span><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/1600/558774/travel%20ess-%20big%20tote.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/986487/travel%20ess-%20big%20tote.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> It's been tragic. I always want to bring absolutely everything. When I went to Paris for 10 weeks, I brought with me my big Coach tote for school and since I'd just gotten it then, my </span><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2029/713/400/Miu%20miu%20Scamosciato%20Old%20Satchel.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Miu Miu leather Satchel.</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> Function and style (like this YSL Muse bag here) is obviously high on my list.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/235717/travel%20ess-%20med%20sized.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Although during that 10 weeks, there were times when I wished that I'd actually brought a smaller size bag just to save my shoulders and for days out when I don't need to bring my school stuff and I don't want to use my super stylish bag. Something like this Longchamp bag (which is SO french) and this Vuitton bag (which I very smartly brought with me to Sydney this time) would've been nice. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/392580/travel%20ess-%20evening%20bag.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> The other bag I'd brought to Paris was a black Prada sparkly evening shoulder bag (which I'd "borrowed" from my mom's collection)that can barely fit anything. While these evening bags are nice, sometimes I just wished I'd brought something more casual that is not limited to nice evenings out. (above: LV (left) and Rodo (right)).<br /><br /></span><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/1600/921410/travel%20ess-%20small%20bags.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/127271/travel%20ess-%20small%20bags.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Something like these small shoulder bags/clutch would've been ideal. I really missed my blue LV shoulder bag (bottom). A simple black shoulder bag like the top one from Juicy would not have gone amissed. And come to think of it, I REALLY want that small <strong>Chloe Paddington Clutch </strong>(middle)!! Its stylish and can be both casual and formal. Dear Santa.....</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;">So now that I've shared my travel bag essentials, care to share what bags you can't live without?</span></p>

Travel Essentials: Bags

Having travelled a lot lately, I've constantly faced this dilema: Which bags should I bring?? It's been tragic. I always want to br...

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Christmas 2006: Cocktails and Formal Parties

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">So many people have also been asking about what they should wear to parties -not casual house parties, but the more formal cocktails and parties. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><p><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/866077/top%20shop.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Checks and metalics are huge trends this year. Both dresses from <strong>Top Shop</strong> -I've tried the purple version of these dresses on, and it's such a fun dress.</span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/928409/ABS.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Very 'american'-feel dresses, left one by <strong>BCBG</strong> and right one by <strong>ABS</strong>. The dress on the left feels a bit too prom-ish, but <em>is</em> undeniabely pretty. </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br /><br /><p><strong><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/409138/Diane%20von%20Furstenberg.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Diane von Furstenburg</strong> of course makes loads of fabulous dresses. Wrap-dresses are very flattering, versatile, and not to mention very useful in the future too. For those who want to look more sexy, DvF also makes non-wrap-dresses like the strapless one on the right.</span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/505478/Kimchi%20%26%20Blue%20Waist%20Princess%20Dress.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Cocktail dresses from <strong>Urban Outfitters</strong>. It's so hard to find dresses like these -cute, trendy, affordable and don't look cheap!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/820867/miu%20miu.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />LOVE these dresses. Soooo pretty! Dresses by<strong> Miu Miu</strong> (left) and <strong>Derek Lam</strong> (right). With dresses as short as the Miu Miu one, wear tights underneath to keep warm and look lady-like.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/799571/top%20shop%20Love%20Heart%20Print%20Dress.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Dresses by <strong>Top Shop</strong>. Don't be afraid to wear mini (although not <em>too</em> mini) dresses to parties (but not the most formal parties). Again, wearing tights is a good idea, and <em>please</em>, do wear underwear!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/406782/Marc%20by%20Marc%20Jacobs.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />These two dresses are acceptable for quite formal parties and look fun! Who wants to look stuffy at a Christmas /New Year party? I love the satin and silk material because it makes the dress look so much classier and gorgeous. Dresses by <strong>Marc by Marc Jacobs</strong> (left) and <strong>Ya-Ya </strong>(right).</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">I hope this gives everyone some ideas of what to wear. I can't tell you exactly what to wear, but this should hopefuly inspire you! Put a shawl (may be or may not be fur) on, then you're set for a fun and gorgeous night!</span>

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This Week HG is Loving...

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/760975/thesisterhoodofthetravelingpants.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />One or two birthdays ago, BG gave me the DVD of </span><a href="http://iamfashion.blogspot.com/2005/05/sisterhood-of-travelling-pants.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">. My old laptop wouldn't read Region 1 DVDs, so it took until last Tuesday for me to watch it, and oh do I wish I watched it earlier. I loved it! All 4 actresses were great and each of the four storylines were so loveable and touching.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">First off, I love the idea of having a small group of tight friends whom you can depend on and have fun with. It's even more fun when the friends are so different yet so compatible (like the 'sisters' in Traveling Pants.)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Fashionwise, the movie wasn't quite inspiring. But that's not the point of the movie is it? There is, however, enough differences in their fashion sense and beauty style to show their different personality.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/929731/michael_rady15.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />OK, so as said, there were 4 storylines, all linked and witnessed by the amazing pair of jeans, which fit all 4 girls. My favourite one was <strong>Lena's</strong> (played by <strong>Alexis Bledel</strong>) story. Lena goes to Greece to visit her family and sketch. She accidently meets a gorgeous guy and they fall in love. Sounds so typical, but it's seriously so sweet. It doesn't hurt that Alexis is so perfect for this role.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/940314/blake_lively4.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Another storyline is <strong>Bridget's</strong> (<strong>Blake Lively</strong>). She goes to soccor camp and starts chasing after the coach. All this is not your typical romance plot, as it actually disguises a much deeper issue with her parents.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/111557/sisterhood1.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Then there is <strong>Carmen</strong> (<strong>America Ferrera</strong>), who visits her not-quite-there-dad and finds out that he is preparing to marry another woman and annoying new family. She tries to deal with her problems with her dad and body figure.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/430527/jenna_boyd7.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Lastly, there is moody <strong>Tibby</strong> (<strong>Amber Tamblyn</strong>), who works in the local supermart and tries to make a documentary on the local people. She stumbles upon a little girl, who in turn starts to follow Tibby around. Tibby finds out the girl has a disease and realises life is bigger than what she thought it was. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2029/713/400/783228/blake_lively11.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />All these storylines are linked by the symbolic jeans, and the letters and encouragement from each other. See? It's seriously such an incredible moving to watch both, quietly and with your closest friends. Who else has seen it? And if you haven't seen it, go buy the DVD! It's SO worth it.</span>

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Paris Finale

<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Some last words on Paris. Walking around knowing that you had nothing pressing to do but just to enjoy yourself for the last two days in Paris is a luxury.<br /></span><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting" border="0" src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/iamfashion5/Dec%202006/ParisDiaryWeek10-LVExposition.jpg" /></span></a></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">This must be like the millionth time I've mentioned the LV store, but this time I actually have something interesting to share besides how awesome I think it is. From now until some time soon (not sure when) there is a Louis Vuitton Exposition on the 7th floor in the LV building. Very few people know about it, just go in through the scary official looking side entrance and they'll take you up a completely black elevator (seriously, black felt covered with NO LIGHT) and drop you off at the exposition where they have awesome displays of LV coolness, like this hot air baloon hanging bag, flat screen suitcase, the MJ room, the Vuitton bag columned terrace, sleek designs, LV wallpaper...totally gorgeous.<br /></span><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting" border="0" src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/iamfashion5/Dec%202006/ParisDiaryWeek10-pierreherme.jpg" /></span></a></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Another thing I loved about Paris was the food. And since I have a sweet tooth, the chocolatiers especially. There is Pierre Herme here, where I bought this delicious chocolate lollipop thing (right) with caramel inside.</span><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting" border="0" src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/iamfashion5/Dec%202006/ParisDiaryWeek10-maisonduchocolat.jpg" /></span></a></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The Maison du Chocolat. I had high expectations for this after all the raging from my friends. The chocolate cake was delicious.<br /><br /></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/269702/Paris%20Diary%20Week%2010-%20jean%20paul%20hevin.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> But my favourite was the Jean Paul Hevin which I had with HG. We sat down and each had a chocolate cake. They were completely DIVINE.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/96641/Paris%20Diary%20Week%2010-%20course%200.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Another thing I had with HG was this very good valued 6 course meal for 38 euros off Lourmel. It came first with a pumpkin mousse thing.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/400637/Paris%20Diary%20Week%2010-%20course%201.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> Then a soup.<br /></span><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/1600/850712/Paris%20Diary%20Week%2010-%20course%203.jpg"></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/577530/Paris%20Diary%20Week%2010-%20course%202.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> Duck and Foie Gras (i still have not acquired the taste for it)<br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/938984/Paris%20Diary%20Week%2010-%20course%203.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /> Scallops and lobster thingys thats like small prawns which I cannot remember the thing of. Lagoustine? Well anyway, this was my favourite.<br /></span><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/1600/705445/Paris%20Diary%20Week%2010-%20course%204.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/270736/Paris%20Diary%20Week%2010-%20course%204.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><br />Shephards pie, which was better then I expected. And the my friend had deer meat (right) which i heard tasted "not bad"<br /></span><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/1600/556321/Paris%20Diary%20Week%2010-%20course%205.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/649597/Paris%20Diary%20Week%2010-%20course%205.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Cheese and a chocolate cake which was so good I forgot to take a picture of. </span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting" border="0" src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/iamfashion5/Dec%202006/ParisDiaryWeek10-ParisianHotelPlaza.jpg" /></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">At night, may I suggest the bar at the Hotel Plaza Athenee where they filmed Sex and the City? We didn't even realise it was here. But the decor was totally chic (although the drinks were all a whooping 24euros!)</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/816524/Paris%20Diary%20Week%2010-%20Buddha%20Bar%20%2B%20Mandalay.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">For something slightly cheaper, there is the Mandalay Club(did I spell it right?), which is a restuarant and a club (after 12ish). Cover charge is around 20euros with a drink including. But then you can stay there all night...where you can head over to Quick afterwards for a quick bite!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5283/727/400/637420/Paris%20Diary%20Week%2010-%20Eiffel.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></span></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">On my last day, I spent 5 hours on the Eiffel Tower (the lines are horrendous!!!) and 1 hour taking pictures of and with it from the Grand Palais area where this gorgeous bridge is. It also sparkles for 10 minutes every hour. And that concludes my adventures in Paris. Goodbye Paris!</span>

Paris Finale

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