RESORT STYLE

No matter where she was (or how she felt), my grandmother Jean would arrive immaculately coiffed and elegantly attired (no jeans, ever) --and at 5 p.m., ready for a cocktail "dahling." I think she would have enjoyed this glimpse at how women with far more funds (but the same classic sense of style) put together their summer wardrobes. I think I'll enjoy it too ... it's on my Wishlist, awaiting publication in September.

READ: Resort Fashion: Style In Sun-Drenched Climates by Caroline Rennolds Milbank. Coming in September.

Madonna and Her Creepy Arms - Fitness Sessions Gone Wrong?

Now, Michael Jackson's dead, the Queen of Pop Madonna ends up looking like a cadaver! With her arms bulging with veins, Madonna could literally scare any kid with those creepy arms! According Daily Mail UK, Madonna is undergoing extreme fitness sessions "with personal trainer Tracy Anderson, which involve gruelling two-hour workouts six days a week while drinking coconut water to keep energy levels high". This meant her workout sessions melted off fat in Madonna's body that the veins in her arms become too prominent to hide.

It's okay to be fit but having your arms look like that seems a scary payoff! Madonna met Tracy Anderson through her friend Gwyneth Paltrow who's also undergoing the same workout program after giving birth in 2006. Anyway, her personal trainer issued a disclaimer that Madonna's arms "has nothing to do" with her. Aderson claimed that Madonna's yoga sessions made Madonna's arms "too veiny and she even recommended to the Queen of Pop to put a stop to it.

CROON, SWOON, FLY ME TO THE MOON

Ice cubes clinking. Drinks poured. A soft breeze wafting across the bay. Sinatra on the stereo. Talk about timeless summer style.

LISTEN: Nothing But The Best does a pretty good job of compiling my favorite Sinatra tunes. But nothing beats these albums: Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back, Strangers In The Night and Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim--all inexplicably out of print according to Amazon.com. If you find 'em somewhere, grab 'em.

Celebrity Flaw - Madonna Veiny Arms

What the hell happened to Madonna? Why does she look like her skeleton's on the outside?

Somebody give this woman a hamburger, for the love of God!

'Harry Potter' Poofed Out by 'G-Force' in the US Box Office

Yes, the boy wizard and his magical friends bowed down to a bunch of feisty guinea pig spies as the current US box office charts last weekend declared the Walt Disney's "G Force" gained the number one spot. "G-Force" is a 3D movie, which is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Although the cast were mere small-time rodents, the voice over cast consisted of Hollywood biggies like Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan and Penelope Cruz. The film opened at $32.2 million and "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" came in too close with with an estimated $30 million. Harry Potter was number one last week and it was expected to still rule in its second week, but "G-Force" had enough force to stop the reign of the wizard boy at the tills.

It was indeed a tough act for "G-Force" to come out triumphant in the summer box office race, but it only proved that a combination of nifty 3D animation, a stellar voice over cast, Jerry Bruckheimer and Walt Disney brands are enough to convince moviegoers to flock at the cinemas. The Katherine Heigl starrer Ugly Truth came in third with 27 million. Below is the official trailer of "G-Force":

Diamond Ear Rings

Humans are social beings and yarn for love beauty and passion. With a single spark of the diamond all these instinctive feeling are rekindled instantly. It is undoubtedly the most vibrant and glamorous product that depicts love passion as well as sophistication. What makes it unique is the ethnic touch of beauty and softness which has made it the best choice for women. This is the best gift that can be ever given to any woman. A woman would be charmed as well as elated to get a diamond ring or a earring. Infact it is because of its sleek shape and glossy look that most people get instantly attracted to buy it. Earlier having such a highly priced jewellery was considered to be status quotient. Truthfully only the noble class of the society, actually had the guts as well as the finance support to flaunt it. The reason for its high price is because of its difficult accessibility as well as the hard work associated to give the final gloss. infact are still the best choice of every woman. Hence, it would be the best valentine gift from any man to his beloved. These stones have become highly prevalent among all classes of the society. It is no longer limited only to the rich classes of the society. This is because of its cost effectiveness as well as the rising fashion sense among customers. Unlike the older days Diamond ear rings have become common among most women. One of the main reason for its sudden popularity is its promotional scheme. Most companies have undertaken various publicity procedures to instigate customer interests. Various celebrities are used as brand ambassadors and creative Ads are being filmed to create a better value in the society.Other than this various companies have also come up with installment features as well as EMI features to assist customers to afford the latest jewellery designs. There are different kind of diamond earring designs available in the market. Hence it has become difficult for customers to decide which one would suit them the most. For this various shopping websites have been launched to assist the customers for proper decision making. These websites have a long list of Fine Cut diamonds that lure customers to buy them. Other than just being a source of product promotion these websites are largely used for online shopping and informing customers about the latest innovations.

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Choosing the Right Mens Gold Wedding Rings

Today mens diamond wedding rings and exotic pieces made from platinum and palladium and even tungsten rings have largely replaced the old-fashioned mens wedding bands of yesterday.Of course traditional mens gold wedding rings are still available and even common. Many of these however contain mounted stones. not only are mens diamond wedding rings popular today such rings may feature rubies sapphires emeralds or any number of precious stones. It is not even uncommon to have mens wedding bands engraved either with a meaningful phrase the wedding date or some type of artistic design such as Celtic knot work patterns.Tough and DurableAlthough weddings are often sentimental occasions men in American society are still expected to exhibit a certain degree of “ruggedness” and some of the alternative materials that go into today’s mens wedding rings are a reflection of this.For all their beauty and luster mens gold wedding rings are relatively soft and easily scratched. they will also tarnish if not polished regularly. Today tungsten rings as well as mens wedding bands made from platinum and palladium are common and quite popular. You may recall that tungsten is the metal used for old fashioned incandescent light bulbs while palladium is extremely hard and scratch resistant. such rings will last for several lifetimes making them ideal heirlooms that will be cherished for generations.The Tacorian TraditionSome of the finest diamond wedding rings on the market today are those crafted and sold by the Tacorian family of Los Angeles. The Tacorian family escaped from Romania during the 1970s in the dark days of the Ceau?escu regime. When the eldest son realized he could earn more money in a week selling jewelry than his father made in a month at his job Tacori Jewelers was born. This company’s line of fine mens jewelry includes mens wedding bands made from such exotic and durable metals. Tacori mens wedding rings are often made without stones so as to allow the purchaser to choose the gem that will be mounted. they also reflect a unique sense of style that combines the baroque elegance of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods with the sleek industrial-influenced lines of the Art Deco movement. Tacori mens wedding bands are among the most treasured and stylish rings available for men.

Gold Rings for Women

This article will educate you about the various types of Gold rings available and also on making the right choice. When you will be finished reading this article you will have all the information you need about Gold rings. This article also allows you to make correct decisions buying a Gold ring. You will find this article educative as well as smart. That is because this article targets one of the most important segments of jewelry Gold rings.Gold has been the most celebrated metal since centuries. Wars have been raged for this metal. This yellow metal as it is popularly known also shows the wealth factor in any country. Several other things are measured in terms of Gold standard. Even a slight drop or rise in the prices of yellow metal is met with widespread acknowledgement and hype. That is the exclusivity which Gold celebrates. Gold jewelry has been the most important item in a woman’s must have list. Women the world over have prized gold since centuries. Gold jewelry suits every occasion. Gold jewelry can never become obsolete thanks to its mammoth popularity and significance. Many religions depict gold as the metal of the Gods. In the Hindu Mythology gold has been shown to adorn hundreds of Gods and Goddesses. This precious yellow metal is a hit everywhere. Gold forms the basis for a monetary standard used by the International Monetary Fund and the Bank for International Settlements. Carat weights of 20 and higher are used in modern jewelry. Since ages Gold has been considered one of the most precious metals. and its value has been used as the standard for many currencies. Gold rings therefore form an integral part of the lives of women the world over. Gold rings suit almost every occasion. Gold rings can be gifted on an engagement ceremony or on a wedding etc. Gold rings can never go wrong with any of the dresses you wear. Gold rings adorn your finger and add beauty to them. Gold rings are bound to be your pride and the onlookers’ envy. Nowadays thanks to the internet revolution. Gold rings are available with online shops and dealers

Engagement Rings: Meant for Someone Special

There is no season for love. It can happen anywhere and anytime and that also to anyone. Love is cupid’s conspiracy and no one can escape from it. Similarly there are different ways of depicting love for each other. One such way is through engagement rings. We all have seen people around us proposing each other through alluring rings. There is some unique but yes mystical essence overpowering these rings. Let it be diamond engagement rings vintage engagement rings discount engagement rings designer engagement rings antique engagement rings and customized engagement rings all have their own essence. It is generally men who gift engagement rings as it gives a sense of security to the women. These rings are meant for only one special person in life so it should be bought with utmost care.It always happens that while you set to shop engagement ring you just have nil idea about how actually a ring should be and what makes a perfect engagement ring

. A perfect engagement ring cannot be judged just on the basis of price. Sometimes cheap engagement rings can also be the perfect engagement ring. There are many aspects which make a ring perfect. First of all one should choose that ring which suits the style and persona of your lover. It should have the capability of adding charisma to her personality. You can also choose the engagement ring, depending upon the fact whether she is a housewife or goes regularly to office.The second most important thing which should be kept in mind while buying engagement ring is the quality of stone. If we speak about diamond which also are the most favorite of women while buying it one should concentrate on the 4 C’s of diamond. The 4 C’s include color clarity cut and carat. Colorless diamond stone are considered the purest form of diamond. But many of us do not know that diamonds come in many other colors. Some of the most adorable colors in which we can find diamonds are pink and blue. Many celebrities have been flaunting colored diamonds in the past.The next most important aspect to be kept in mind while buying engagement rings is your budget. You can go for designer engagement rings if you have a big budget. Then there is no limit. But if you have a defined budget then you have to think twice before buying the ring. You need to buy the best at minimum cost. Buying an engagement ring should not be a part of a hasty decision. Choose from as many options available. It is a time consuming process but after all it is worth the time. But still if you fall short of time you can book an engagement ring online let it be diamond vintage engagement ring designer engagement ring discount engagement ring or customized engagement ring. Avail all the offers that come your way. So what are you waiting for order your favorite diamond engagement ring today.

hand bags

In American English a purse is a small bag also called a pocketbook.
In British English a purse is a small money container similar to a wallet but typically used by women and including a compartment for coins with a handbag being considerably larger. indeed a purse is often kept in a handbag.
A purse or handbag is often fashionably designed typically used by women, and is used to hold items such as wallet keys tissues makeup a hairbrush cellular device or personal digital assistant feminine hygiene products, or other items
The word purse is derived from the Latin bursa from the Greek ????? meaning oxide.
Purses are usually carried by women though men sometimes carry one as a smaller alternative to a backpack. such a purse is sometimes termed a mares or man bag (portmanteaus "man" with "purse" and "handbag" respectively). It can also be called a man-purse. Such bags are often similar or identical to messenger bags
Types of handbags

Satchel

Satchel is a large bag with small handle that is carried on the arm rather than on the shoulder. is used to carry books and other objects in. It has one sometimes two large straps that goes over one shoulder and across the body. Many students use them at universities and colleges. Like all bags satchels are easily customized with patches and various other creative textiles

Duffle:
A duffel bag (or duffle bag) is a large cylindrical bag made of cloth with the closure at the top often also referred to as a kit bag or gym bag.
The name comes from Duffel a town in Belgium where the thick cloth used to make the bag originated. More recently a duffel bag typically refers to the specific style of bag though the phrase may also be used to refer to any large generic hold all or a bag made of thick fabric.
It is often used to carry luggage or sports equipment by people who travel in the outdoors. Duffel bags are also often used by military personnel. When used by sailors they are sometimes called sea bags in this capacity.

Tote:
A tote bag is a large handheld bag or purse that is used to carry things such as books beach wear or everyday items. A tote bag is normally made of treated canvas nylon or heavy pebbled leather. Some totes come with a zipper compartment that divides the bag into sections. The term tote meaning "to carry" can be traced back to the 17th century but was not used to describe bags until 1900

A messenger bag (also called a courier bag) is a type of sack usually made out of some kind of cloth (natural or synthetic) that is worn over one shoulder with a strap that winds around the chest resting the bag on the lower back. Messenger bags are often used by bicycle messengers though they are increasingly becoming an urban fashion icon.

Hell's Kitchen Fight (Video) - Host Gordon Ramsey Goes Head-to-Head with Contestant Joseph

The TV reality show Hell's Kitchen on its July 21 (7/21/09) episode has left viewers shocked as to what happened tonight. Hell's Kitchen fight, as it was dubbed, exposed how a 27 year old aspiring chef from New York named Joseph stood up against the famous Hell's Kitchen Host Gordon Ramsay. Joseph, who's also a former US Marine , was told that he's "stupid" by Gordon when he accosted him to divulge his "first nominee". This was how things flared up out of proportion. Watch the video of the incident after the jump.

Too bad the catfight was cut short when things are becoming too exciting. Will it evolve into a brawl? A reality show fight is too much to ignore as it can boost ratings in the next episode. Watch the Youtube video of the Hell's Kitchen fight Gordon vs. Joseph (It's low quality but you can see what happened clearly):

SPLISH SPLASH

summer style: splish splash by Style Maniac featuring Old Navy

A good portion of my summer "sundresses" are actually bathing suit cover-ups. For some reason they fit me better, plus they often cost less than a "real" dress. If a piece is too sheer or too short I layer a long tank or cropped leggings underneath. Then I throw a bikini and a magazine in my totebag so that after running errands on a sultry summer day I can stop off at our gym's outdoor pool for a quick dip and relaxing read beneath the city skyline.

(Note: I'd wear that Becca cover-up in a heartbeat, but the white bikini I'd leave for my niece Kelly as she would actually look good in it.)

DRESS: Errands & A Dip in the Pool

2009 Asian Hairstyles for Boys

Asian Hairstyles mostly get inspiration from anime cartoons. Characterized by a fine straight hair that has angled or layered cuts, spiky, or with shades of vibrant colors. Check out these Asian haircuts below to help you find what fits your style.

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Womens Sunglasses

Women have an entirely different perception in relation to than men. Women don’t buy sunglasses simply because they are the best or most popular in the market or because they are less expensive. It is essential to women that the sunglasses they buy must complement their unique personality and their own style statement. Therefore many designers have come up with special collections of purely women’s sunglasses and they are designed keeping in mind the independent nature of women.Women purchase sunglasses for many reasons like driving for sports and simply to make a style statement. Especially when walking in the sun women consider sunglasses a must to protest the eyes from UV rays. Women also tend to have an eye to catch the difference that certain colours make in sunglasses and also realise that they are not just for style but for a particular purpose as well. The lens tint choices are an important factor while choosing women’s sunglasses. Most collections are either smoked grey or a green greyish combination as these colours enhance the vision while not changing the colour hues. These are meant especially for bright and sunny days. On a cloudy day women generally go for a brown or coppery tint which helps in minimising the bluish tinge due to the diffused lighting. Many women often prefer the rose hue for lenses as they look chic and also help in reducing the blue light. With a high contrast effect these rose hued lenses are comforting for the eyes and also improve visibility. Rose hue lenses are also found to be long-lasting. For women sunglasses are a very essential part of their day to day and therefore many designers have come up with collections for the whole year. It is a fundamental fact that wearing the perfect sunglasses with the right clothes is vital and therefore while choosing sunglasses women need to be sure that it suits their face and sense of style.

SHADY LADY

Not quite the bargain of the Hula umbrella featured last week, but so pretty and whimsical I couldn't resist.

Shadylace Parasol available from droog.com.

Brad and Angelina to Reprise Roles in Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Gossip mills unleash juicy details about a sequel coming up for another power-packed Brangelina tandem in the silver screen. Yes, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are said to be in high spirits as a sequel for their iconic 2005 blockbuster Mr. and Mrs. Smith is in the works. A close family friend unveiled that Brad and Angelina are "very keen" on doing their roles again as the secret agent couple and that "they're hoping lightning will strike twice and they can re-spark the magnetism that captivated them five years ago."

The Hollywood power couple are trying to woo screenwriter Simon Kinberg to pen the sequel and the storyline might just include antics played on by their children in the movie. Sounds exciting! Kinberg had become a close family friend and the scrip will more likely materialize before we know it early next year.

Jessica Stam by Karl Lagerfeld For Fendi

After the captivating Prada ad campaign, we have the equally mysterious new Fendi Womenswear Fall/Winter 2009-2010 ad campaign. The smokey ads feature Jessica Stam and were captured by Karl Lagerfeld.

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