Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Have Breakfast With Richard Branson Before Charity Swim

Imagine you could have breakfast with the one and only Sir Richard Branson. Just you and him chatting over a cup of tea and a bacon roll. What would you ask? What have you always wanted to know about one of the most famous men in the world?

Well, in aid of Cancer Research UK, you have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sit down and have a chinwag with the boss of the Virgin Group.

Richard is catching a Virgin Train from London Euston on Tuesday 30th August on his latest charity adventure, a daunting swim across the Irish Sea with 5 other celebrities ? including Ronan Keating and Pamela Stephenson – and you could be with him on that train.

The Swim is a celebrity-led challenge to cross the Irish Sea from Holyhead to Dublin in a 10-person relay. Almost three times the length of the English Channel, this 56-mile swim hopes to raise �1 million for Cancer Research UK’s lifesaving work.

The highest bidder will have the unique experience of 30 minutes of one-on-one time with Richard. This is a very rare chance to get advice and chat about ideas from a true entrepreneur… you could even find out which football team he supports, or give him some tips on his swimming technique ? the choice is up to you!

Details of the auction prize are as follows:

  • Highest bidder will be required to be at Euston Station at 8:30am Tuesday 30th August
  • One-to-one will last approx 30 minutes and will take place over a First Class breakfast onboard a Virgin Super Voyager travelling between London and Crewe.
  • The winner will travel on the train as far north as Crewe, and then be able to use the return portion of their First Class ticket to catch a Virgin Train back to London.

All proceeds of this auction will go directly to Cancer Research UK, so what do you think some one-on-one time with Richard Branson is worth, for a great cause?

The auction runs until August 28, and can be accessed via eBay.co.uk here.

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Are we really ?the laziest generation??

Catherine Rampell of NYT wrote a funny little opinion piece in the Economix section, called ?The Laziest Generation(s),? discussing how every young generation has been dubbed the laziest yet by the generations before it; for instance, those of us ?Generation Y-ers? (or the ?Facebook generation? ? kill me), are now being accused of spending too [...]

Source: http://blog.su-spectator.com/2011/06/are-we-really-%e2%80%98the-laziest-generation%e2%80%99/

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Boys Haircuts 2011 Tips

Boys Haircuts 2011 Tips
It’s a nice thing to think you can take your young son to get a new haircut. But what kind of hair cut are you going to get him?
Boy Haircut Idea – Justin Bieber

A very active boy may not want any hair at all. You can hear him saying, I want [...]

Source: http://www.eanext.com/hairstyles/boys-haircuts-2011-tips.html

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Summer days drifting away to those summer nights

Seattleites are in the midst of raging weather wars where the clouds, chill, and rain of winter refuse to back down to the sun. What’s a girl to do when it begins pouring midday, and all she has are a pair of sunglasses and slip-on sandals? Are you that guy stuck lugging a heavy rain [...]

Source: http://blog.su-spectator.com/2011/06/summer-days-drifting-away-to-those-summer-nights/

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Kim Kardashian Reveals Glam Gifts to Wedding Party (PHOTOS)

Kim Kardashian Wedding Party GiftsWhile the big day was all about Kim Kardshian, the bride certainly didn’t forget about her wedding party. In a new blog post, Kim reveals the extravagant and glamorous gifts she gave to those who took part in her wedding to Kris Humphries. “As a gift from me to all of my bridesmaids, I had...Read more»

Source: http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-08-31/kim-kardashian-reveals-glam-gifts-to-wedding-party-photos/

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Twist & ?Sprout?: ModCloth ?Digs? into Urban Farming

This month, MC’s Charitable Giving Committee chose urban farming for its hands-on volunteer opportunity to increase awareness of sustainable living among our employees while supporting the eco-initiatives of our surrounding neighborhoods. We even wanted to include you in some of the green-thumb fun and inserted complimentary plantable seed cards into the first 1,500 orders shipped [...]

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Summer Getaway

Getaway! Enter to win a stylish getaway to Rosewood Mayakoba in the Riviera Maya and a $1000 Tory Burch wardrobe.

Source: http://blog.toryburch.com/2011/06/summer-getaway/

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Just observing the paint in both the above scenario as well as the the below. It certainly has got me thinking about all of the possibilities. I love how the walls in the top image look dye-dipped. The above space was shown at the 2010 Hampton Designer Showhouse and was designed by Lisa Sternfeld.

As for the below nails I came across the below tutorial on Pinterest that shows a technique to create marbleized nails. Looks kind of fun to try for a change. Oh by the way, are you on Pinterest? If so come and find me here.

I still may be just a plain and simple kind of paint girl. What about you?

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Source: http://vivafullhouse.blogspot.com/2011/06/painting-techniques.html

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Sponsored Post: Cropped Trousers on a Budget

With the weather proving as variable as ever, sweltering one minute and chilly the next cropped trousers offer the ideal compromise. They're suitable for all seasons and go with almost anything. Try combining some white cropped trousers with a pair of killer heels and a fitted t-shirt and jacket for a fierce smart-casual look. These white cropped trousers from Daxon were a steal at 11 a pair!

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Hairstyles for Fine Hair ? Short Hair

airstyles for Fine Hair – Short Hair is the Best Solution
Every woman wants thick, beautiful hair. However, that is not the reality for many women. You are born with thick hair or fine hair and you cannot do anything about that.

If you love having long or medium length hair, then you should try and [...]

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Book of the Week

A good beach read is fun, romantic and transportive. Just in time for summer’s close, Amor Towles? new novel Rules of Civility gives us the caf� society fix that we?ve needed since first reading F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Source: http://blog.toryburch.com/2011/08/book-of-the-week-43/

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Gold Spider Web Jewelry with a Decadent Spray of Diamonds

Imagine early morning, sun just rose and its rays are sparkling touching drops of dew on spider web in the midst of tree branches. This picture must be in designer’s mind when she was creating this amazing ring. Isn’t spider web jewelry mysterious and amazing? Find it HERE This post Gold Spider Web Jewelry with a Decadent Spray of Diamonds is from Ring-O-Blog - Directory of Wonderful Rings - The Ring Blog Main site: Ring-O-Blog - Directory of Wonderful Rings Copyright 2011 by RingOBlog.com - Please do not scrape content.

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Tiny Texas Houses: Pure Salvage Building

Tiny houses are fun to look at because they’re kind of like playhouses for grownups. Not only that, but the people who live in them inspire me to simplify my own life. The truth is that I really don’t need so much space–or so much stuff. When I saw Tiny Texas Houses mentioned in Country [...]

Source: http://hookedonhouses.net/2011/08/25/texas-tiny-houses-pure-salvage-building/

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When it takes a long time to heal ...I wonder?

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Warriors of Radness Fall

Believe it or not, summer’s just about over, and it looks like we’ll have to take the party to the backyard fire pit. But with the nights getting longer it just means there’s more time to drink more beer, smoke more herb, and #%&@! more chicks.�New styles for this fall include bull denim team jackets, [...]

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Monday, August 29, 2011

A Small Kentucky Horse Farm & More Houses For Sale

Here are 5 of my readers’ houses that are on the market around the country: #1. A 10-acre estate in Kentucky horse-farm country ($998,000): Listing. #2. Pamela’s charming brick house in Missouri ($124,900): Listing. #3. Grand Victorian B&B in Michigan ($675,000): Listing. #4. Tara’s yellow ranch in Virginia ($179,950): Listing. #5. Jill’s scenic mountain retreat [...]

Source: http://hookedonhouses.net/2011/08/21/a-small-kentucky-horse-farm-more-houses-for-sale/

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Design Duo: Chic Green, Gold & Black


Green is hot this fall. Add it to your wardrobe and home with these accessories.
ASOS Faux Bright Snake Clutch Bag / Leopard on Green Bowl

Source: http://www.mimiandmegblog.com/2011/08/design-duo-chic-green-gold-black.html

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Anne Hathaway finds it easier to be naked than British

Surprise! Despite her reputation as a goody two-shoes goofball, Anne Hathaway finds it less intimidating to film a scene in her birthday suit than to attempt a Northern English accent.
“I was more nervous about the accent than nudity,? The Sun reports Hathaway confessing about playing Emma Morely in the film adaptation of the bestselling novel, [...]

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Celebrities tweet reactions to East Coast earthquake

Across the East Coast Tuesday, Americans took to social networking sites to share their experiences of a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Virginia.
But while regular people were expressing their surprise at the moderate quake, celebrities were reacting with a mix of fear, concern and humor.
From Snooki to Eli Roth to Chris Brown, check out what [...]

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Spotlight: Save The Music Foundation's Celebrity Supporters

A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of education in America’s public schools by restoring music programs in cities across the country, and raising public awareness about the importance of music participation for our nation’s youth.

Celebrity supporters

Save The Music Foundation has 24 known supporters, including Ellen DeGeneres, John Mayer, and James Denton

Areas of work

Read more about Save The Music Foundation's work and celebrity supporters.
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Flavor of the Week: Mango

Our summer Flavor of the Week series returns with mango. This color alone is intoxicating.

Source: http://blog.toryburch.com/2011/08/flavor-of-the-week-mango/

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Beyonce Announces Pregnancy at 2011 VMA Awards Show

Beyonc� stole the show tonight at MTV’s Video Music Awards. �No – it wasn’t her voice but rather her…..belly. Beyonc�, 29, posed for photos with her hands cradling her belly, teasing, “I have a surprise!” Beyone’s rep confirmed the good news saying, “I’m happy to say it’s true,” This will be the first child for [...]

Source: http://haveuheard.net/2011/08/beyonce-announces-pregnancy-2011-vma-awards-show/

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Pick of the Week: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

By Uky Mendieta
Among the many things we've had plenty in the movies this almost finished summer 2011 -superhero movies, raunchy comedies, a superabundance of Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal and 27 sequels? we also have being submitted to a huge supply of remakes.

Maybe it was that writer's strike a couple years ago that created a [...]

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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Video Spotlight: Ron Livingston, Rosemarie Dewitt, AnnaLynne McCord talk about Somaly Mam Foundation

Ron Livingston, Rosemarie Dewitt, AnnaLynne McCord and Guy Sebastian talk to Look To The Stars’ Erin Mooney about the incredible work of the Somaly Mam Foundation at the “Project Futures” event.

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Tory Entertains: July 4th Lunch

Brooklyn?s acclaimed restaurant Seersucker provides the menu for this year?s 4th of July celebration. Serve fried chicken, biscuits, potato salad, coleslaw and grilled apricots. A chilled bottle of Thirsty Owl Riesling makes for the perfect pairing. Happy 4th!Get the recipes…

Source: http://blog.toryburch.com/2011/06/tory-entertains-july-4th-lunch/

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Inspiration: Un Homme et Une Femme

We love a great love story ? especially when it?s in French. Un Homme et Une Femme ? French for ?A Man and A Woman? ? is a beautiful classic film tracing the lives of Anne and Jean-Louis who fall in love with each other after tragically losing their spouses. This 1966 work seems stunningly [...]

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Heidi Klum To Trick-Or-Treat For UNICEF

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF has announced that top model, host and executive producer of Project Runway Heidi Klum is taking on yet another role, this time as the 2011 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Ambassador.

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is one of the longest-running youth volunteer initiatives in America. For 61 years it has served as the original Kids Helping Kids campaign for American children, providing them with an impactful way of making a difference in the lives of their peers in other countries.

As the 2011 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Ambassador, Heidi Klum will serve as the spokesperson for the first ever online Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Costume Party. This new digital aspect of the campaign will allow UNICEF supporters to participate in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF in a variety of fun, interactive ways. At trickortreatforunicef.org, supporters will be able to plan a Halloween party, share Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF stories, and create a virtual costume.

“I am excited to become part of a campaign that has such a special place in so many people’s hearts,” said 2011 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Ambassador Heidi Klum. “As a mom, I want my children to have everything they need to be safe, healthy and happy. I’m amazed at the work UNICEF does to provide vital support for children around the world?from education to nutrition, health care to clean water?in dire emergencies and all year round.”

Heidi Klum joins a long line of celebrity supporters, including Selena Gomez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Alyssa Milano, Maya Angelou, Meg Ryan, Jane Curtin, Katie Couric and other notables who have served as spokespersons for Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. Ms. Klum also has recorded a public service announcement in support of the campaign.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Heidi Klum to the UNICEF family,” said President and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF Caryl Stern. “For more than half a century, the young and young-at-heart have participated in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, inspiring generations to further the cause of child survival. With Heidi’s support we hope we have affirmed that helping children and doing good is always in style.”

In its 60-plus years, the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign has raised more than $164 million for UNICEF’s lifesaving programs worldwide. It is estimated that hundreds of millions of kids and adults, spanning three generations of Americans, have trick-or-treated for UNICEF. The campaign got its beginnings more than 60 years ago when children across the United States were inspired to collect coins to help UNICEF aid children overseas who were enduring the after-effects of World War II.

Ever since then, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has been a powerful way for people to help provide vulnerable children with the essentials for a safe and healthy childhood. Today, with 22,000 children dying from preventable causes each day, that mission is as urgent as ever, and the campaign is just as vibrant.

This year the iconic orange Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF donation box receives a hi-tech makeover with the addition of a Microsoft Tag. This QR code technology allows anyone with a web-enabled smartphone to scan the tag on the box to donate to the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign. Boxes are available for pre-order at trickortreatforunicef.org.

Additionally, supporters can text “TOT” to UNICEF (864233) from any mobile device to make a $10 donation.

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Video: Happy Birthday Tory!

Source: http://blog.toryburch.com/2011/06/video-happy-birthday-tory/

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True Blood Recap - "Run"

Dovetailing off of this episode’s title, I could write about how you, loyal viewer, should maybe “run” from this season. �But I won’t. �Because that’s too easy. �Besides, the season’s coming into shape all of a sudden. �Jesus is going to exorcise the witch-ghost from Mrs. Dursley, everyone will go back to normal, Pam’s face... Read more »

Source: http://www.chicagonow.com/hammervision/2011/08/true-blood-recap-run/

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Flavor of the Week: Mint Chocolate Chip

Our summer Flavor of the Week series returns with Tory’s childhood favorite ? mint chocolate chip.

Source: http://blog.toryburch.com/2011/07/flavor-of-the-week-mint-chocolate-chip/

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Audrina Patridge Helps Bring THE BOX to Hollywood

Joining in on the party scene as MTV VMA weekend gets underway, Audrina Patridge partook in the festivities being held at Paul & Andre on Friday night (August 26). Joined by her BMX racer beau Corey Bohan, the reality hottie shimmied down the arrivals carpet for (Belvedere) RED's launch celebration bringing THE BOX to Hollywood. Quite the star-studded soiree, Miss Patridge and her man mingled with a guest list including the likes of Jon Hamm, Alessandra Ambrosio, Marilyn Manson, Derek Hough, Cheryl Burke and Chelsea Handler, to name a few. Prior to the night on the town, Audrina was photographed by paparazzi as she toted her puppy in a Chanel bag while stopping by Anastasia salon to get prettied up for the Tinseltown fete

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Saturday, August 27, 2011

Paul Staley ? ?It?s payback for my past?

Lead singer and guitarist of Kiss, Paul Staley, welcomed the arrival of his second daughter, Emily Grace, on August 9th. The newborn joins older siblings Sarah Brianna, 2 �, Colin Michael 4 �, Staley?s children with wife Erin, and eldest brother, 17 year old Evan Shane, the rocker?s first born from a previous relationship. While [...]

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Kesha Gets Kinky on Her ?$leazy? Tour (PHOTOS)

Kesha Performs on Get Sleazy TourKesha clearly established with her first tune that she wasn’t your ordinary bubble-gum pop star thanks to her dental habits with Jack Daniels and hard-partying reputation. So, it should come as no surprise that her stage show on her aptly titled “Get $leazy” tour is very far from PG-rated. The “Tik Tok” crooner went all...Read more»

Source: http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-08-27/kesha-gets-kinky-on-her-sleazy-tour-photos/

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Luke Evans: 'VMAN' Tycoon!

Luke Evans stars in a fashion shoot titled “The Tycoon” for VMAN’s September “The Archetype” issue, on stands Sept. 1
“As an actor, the suit is the final layer of a performance. Clothing completes the character,” the 32-year-old Welsh actor told the mag.
Luke modeled different looks by Tom Ford, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Hickey Freeman.
Luke can [...]

Source: http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/08/27/luke-evans-vman-tycoon/

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Flavor of the Week: Mint Chocolate Chip

Our summer Flavor of the Week series returns with Tory’s childhood favorite ? mint chocolate chip.

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DSC_0163 copyPersonal Work Hair & Makeup:�Vaiva Hawkins Model: Luisa Ruester (Pearl) Photography: Vaiva Hawkins                 Vaiva is Lithuanian self taught fashion photographer �based in Berlin.

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PLL Episode 11: The Doctor Is Out?

Paging Dr. Sullivan!

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Daily Addictions

Megan Fox gives us a sexy peek at her glorious chest (Click here)
Victoria Justice unleashes her drop dead sexy legs… and then some! (Click here NSFW)
Ashley Greene showing off her soaking wet cleavage (Click here)
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True Blood Recap - "Run"

Dovetailing off of this episode’s title, I could write about how you, loyal viewer, should maybe “run” from this season. �But I won’t. �Because that’s too easy. �Besides, the season’s coming into shape all of a sudden. �Jesus is going to exorcise the witch-ghost from Mrs. Dursley, everyone will go back to normal, Pam’s face... Read more »

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Friday, August 26, 2011

Summer just wouldn't be the same without the Beach Boys


? Day 228 of Vintage 365 ?


 

There are certain songs that one automatically associates with each season. Obviously Christmas tunes get top billing in December, and come October Thriller and Monster Mash are required playing, but if we delve deeper, it's easy to see how particular songs and artists fit well into each time of the year.

A drizzly March afternoon is suits everything from slow jazz to Simon & Garfunkle, an effervescently golden September Sunday would seem a little less beautiful if it didn't have upbeat tunes by artists like The Andrews Sisters and Cab Calloway to help keep such days? ingrained energy buzzing.

For as many songs as we automatically tie winter, I think that the largest soundtrack of my life belongs to the summertime. While not comprised strictly of vintage songs, many of the tunes that - no matter what month of the year it is - whip my mind back in time to summers past, are pretty much all well-known and greatly loved classics.

As I sit here and type this post, it strikes me that it might have made more sense to do chat about this topic back in June when this summer was fresh, however because I wasn't able to post every day that month (remember the two Vintage 365 round-up posts?), I wasn't struck by the notion to do so back then.

Nevertheless, it's definitely still summer (for a little over a month more), and while we've got the sun beating down our necks, the seashore calling our name, and bathing suits at the front of the closet, it's high time we enjoy a fabulously fun song - and one of my all-time summer favourites - from 1962, The Beach Boy's Surfin' Safari.



It's amazing, I cannot hear this song without all but tasting the juicy hamburgers we grilled in the backyard when I was growing, smell Coppertone, feel the sublime Okanagan heat baking into my sun. I'm suddenly nine years old, swinging a hula hop wildly around my hips, the distant sound of motor boats bouncing across town from the lake all the way to our deck.

Music is incredible. It can take us back to last week or decades into the past. It helps, I find, illuminate memories with amazing clarity, and can bring forth a staggering array of emotions. In the jukebox of the hottest season of the year, it would be impossible for me not to play this - and several other - Beach Boys songs, they're a universal anthem for this fabulous time of the year

Most of the songs on my summer playlist are akin to this sparklingly fun early 60s tune. They have a great tempo, keep things light and breezy, hail from days long past, and posses the enchanting ability to both whisk me back in time and enhance the here and now.

I'm grateful for the songs of summer and all that they've meant to my life, and wanted to share this particular tune with you while the season was still going strong.

What songs and artists when you reflect back on your life, are your summer go-to songs?


Source: http://www.chronicallyvintage.com/2011/08/summer-just-wouldn-be-same-without.html

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5 of the Best Jude Frances Rings

Jude Frances jewelry is popular for being so well designed and made of excellent materials. You’ll notice in the 5 rings below that every piece feels special. Gemstones are highlighted for their strengths. In the case of onyx, that means using it as a backdrop for scrollwork looking designs made of silver and gold. When it comes to lighter, crystal light jewels such as white and blue topaz, it’s all about letting diamonds congregates around to anchor the piece. Take a look below as 5 of the best Jude Frances rings we’ve found. Jude Frances Jewelry Clockwise from top left Jude Frances Rings – White Topaz Ring from Neiman Marcus, HERE Jude Frances Jewelry – Onyx Maltese Cross Ring from Neiman Marcus, HERE 18K White Gold, Diamond & Sky Blue Topaz Princess Ring by JudeFrances from Twigs, HERE 18k six stone ring in white topaz by JudeFrances from Twigs, HERE Jude Frances Rings – Florentine Ring from Neiman Marcus, HERE This post 5 of the Best Jude Frances Rings is from Ring-O-Blog - Directory of Wonderful Rings - The Ring Blog Main site: Ring-O-Blog - Directory of Wonderful Rings Copyright 2011 by RingOBlog.com - Please do not scrape content.

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Spotlight: Ted Danson's Charity Work

Danson is a founder of the influential non-profit American Oceans Campaign; serves on the board of Oceana (AOC merged with Oceana, the world’s largest non-profit devoted to marine issues, in 2001); has testified before Congress and Senate on the subject; narrated the 2009 documentary The End of the Line (the first major feature documentary film to reveal the impact of over-fishing our oceans); and lectures regularly and widely on the topic.

Read more about Ted Danson's charity work and events.
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Inside the Studio: Willem de Kooning


Architectural Digest takes us into Willem de Kooning's East Hampton studio (& home) circa their January 1982 issue, in honor of the de Kooning Retrospective opening in Manhattan at the MoMA in September.


Images via Architectural Digest / Photography by Jaime Ardiles-Arce

Source: http://www.mimiandmegblog.com/2011/08/inside-studio-willem-de-kooning.html

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Scarlett Johansson talks ?Avengers?

Scarlett told Hollywood Reporter about her movie ‘The Avengers’ during join Disney’s D23 Expo on Saturday ?It?s a massive movie,? Renner, who plays Hawkeye in the superhero movie, tells us at the D23 Expo on Saturday. ?Yeah, it?s a massive production,? co-star Johansson, who plays Black Widow, agrees. ?We have a lot of sets, and [...]

Source: http://johanssonweb.org/2011/08/24/scarlett-johansson-talks-avengers/

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Will Smith & Jada ?Need To Be Open About Their Fears,? Expert Says

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Power couple Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith appear to be sticking together despite the supposed split (and possible cheating) rumors that surfaced earlier this week. The pair claimed “our marriage is intact,” but couples therapist Dr. Michelle Golland tells Celebuzz having to deal with the media whirlwind will still put a strain on their...Read more»

Source: http://www.celebuzz.com/2011-08-26/will-smith-jada-need-to-be-open-about-their-fears-expert-says/

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Box Office Predictions: Unlike Zoe Saldana, ?The Help? Will Need None

Hello again, Big Hollywood. First a brief recap to get you up to speed…
The favorite part of our weekly box office predictions is Sensei White Lotus choosing which film�will open at #1. That skill might seem simple enough, but over time you discover how difficult it can be to keep a streak alive. With that [...]

Source: http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/moviecriticassassins/2011/08/25/box-office-predictions-unlike-zoe-saldana-the-help-will-need-none/

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Marc Anthony caught with Jada Pinkett-Smith, Will Smith in tears, report says

The Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith split story just got a little wilder.
According to In Touch magazine, Smith had grown suspicious of his wife?s cozy relationship with her ?HawthoRNe? costar, the newly single Marc Anthony.
So Smith secretly flew home from a movie shoot to discover his wife in their house ?together? with Jennifer Lopez?s ex. [...]

Source: http://entertainment.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/08/24/marc-anthony-caught-with-jada-pinket-smith-will-smith-in-tears-report-says/

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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Kanye Performs 15-Minute Freestyle in Poland -- Watch

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While Jay-Z stayed home to promote their 'Watch the Throne' collaboration album on his own, Kanye West performed a 15-minute freestyle in Poland on Tuesday night (Aug. 23).

Giving an extended "toast to the douchebags" during his set at Poland's Coke Live Music Festival, Kanye launched into an excruciatingly long Auto-Tune-aided freestyle version of his 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' single 'Runaway' with Pusha T, which was filmed by fans, and can be seen after the jump.

The lengthy improvisation was accompanied by writhing dancers and bookended by some live -- and offbeat -- MPC sampling triggered by the temperamental rapper. It all concluded with an emotional voice-cracking climax, during which Kanye apologized repeatedly for being such an a--hole.

Source: http://www.theboombox.com/2011/08/25/kanye-performs-15-minute-freestyle-in-poland/

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TrendHome: Humberto Campana?s Apartment [Sao Paulo]

TrendHome today brings us to Sao Paulo, in the private universe of Humberto Campana’s apartment. He is known alongside his brother Fernando for high-end designs and installations. Humberto worked with the help of studio SuperLim�o to design the space to(...) Read More about TrendHome: Humberto Campana’s Apartment [Sao Paulo] (74 words) � C* for Trendland: [...]

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Glee Cast Goes Glam

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Gleeking out

Here's something you don't often see on Glee, the television show anyway: its cast members going glam.

The cast (minus Amber Riley and Naya Rivera because of scheduling issues apparently), are taking part in this year's Fashion Night Out (to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry's economy and put the fun back in shopping) and they are appearing in the pages of the September issue of Vogue magazine as part of the publicity for the campaign.

Fashion's Night Out, which started in 2009, is taking place 8 September in New York and Los Angeles stores.

The cast of Glee also filmed a music video for the event where they are performing David Bowie's Fashion and it looks like they are having a blast strutting their stuff on the catwalk. Check out the fun footage below:

Pretty different from the freshly released Season Three ad for Glee (see below), huh?

Source: http://galaxieblog.com.my/blog/permalink.asp?id=4741

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