A large comfortable scarf has always been a staple to one's winter outfits. In the past few years, the trend seemed to be of plain, mono-coloured scarves. But ever since Balanciaga's FW07 show, ethnic-looking scarves have become more and more popular. Walk in to any high street store, Zara in particular, and you would notice that they have been selling a lot of Balenciaga-inspired scarves. Think tie-dyed, or coin/ round metal pieces-embellished scarves. I actaully bought a tie-dyed silk scarf from Zara when I was in a runway-fashion haze, but I returned it later becuase I decided it just wasn't practical. Speaking of Balenciaga, if you haven't seen one of the Balenciaga scarves in real life, go see it and feel it! Your brain might just irrationally equate the quality to the huge price tag.FW07 Trend: Ethnic-Looking Scarves
A large comfortable scarf has always been a staple to one's winter outfits. In the past few years, the trend seemed to be of plain, mono-coloured scarves. But ever since Balanciaga's FW07 show, ethnic-looking scarves have become more and more popular. Walk in to any high street store, Zara in particular, and you would notice that they have been selling a lot of Balenciaga-inspired scarves. Think tie-dyed, or coin/ round metal pieces-embellished scarves. I actaully bought a tie-dyed silk scarf from Zara when I was in a runway-fashion haze, but I returned it later becuase I decided it just wasn't practical. Speaking of Balenciaga, if you haven't seen one of the Balenciaga scarves in real life, go see it and feel it! Your brain might just irrationally equate the quality to the huge price tag.Did you buy an ethnic-looking scarf in the spirit of the FW07 season?
Mia & Me
By
ekkii

After a Thanksgiving of shopping and feasting, here we are eating again at Cosi. Take note that I decided to don my Vuitton mink since the temperature dropped rapidly over the weekend. There is nothing better than spending the holidays with a good friend. Thanks Mi for joining us. LVoed it!!!
A Random Black Friday Post
OK, so I don't celebrate Thanksgiving at all, but how I wish the UK did. I am extremely jealous of all the sales the Americans are enjoying over there, although I certainly don't envy the crowds and lines of crazy shoppers that I've read about in the news. Friday's a tiring day for me so this post is going to be a bunch of my completely random observations:
- In accounting class last week, I looked around. Three out of seven girls had earrings on. And out of those three, two pairs were Chanel costume jewelry. One pair's design was the big Chanel logo in silver with crystals, (which I thought the girl carried them on nicely); the other pair's design was a pink 'quilted' square that had a black logo on it, (which I thought was bulky and way too toy-like.)
- In an attempt to warm myself up and keep me awake during my two-hour Finance lecture, I stopped by Starbucks first. While attempting to walk to my lecture, the bubbles from the coffee kept coming oozing out from the little hole on top and the coffee kept threatening to spill out. I had to walk snail-pace and channel my inner princess (much like Anne Hathaway did in Princess Diaries). I never thought much about it before, but how does anyone walk around with a paper cup full of coffee in their hands?
- Apart from the fabulous sales, I am so jealous of the short trips people are on this Thanksgiving weekend. My sister is visiting relatives in San Francisco (mostly for good food I'm sure,) and Barneys Girl has left the windy city to visit friends in San Diego. As for me, I'll be hiding inside my flat from the low temperatures this weekend, maybe except for tomorrow, when I'll brave the cold for a Belgian-style dinner.

Beat Black Friday Blues
It's Black Friday.
For those who are unfamiliar with the term, Black Friday is the supposed to be the biggest shopping day of the year.
But if you are like us, you would rather spend your time partying or with friends, rather than enduring those mauling malls, endless checkout counters lines and shops that are out of the items you seek.
So to ease your pain, and to help you enjoy the holiday season, here are some tips on letting your fingers do most of the work while you enjoy your valuable time.
We will also be bring you reviews of many unique gift ideas, remember it is better to give a gift (which shows your appreciation of those special persons on your list) rather than just giving a gift certificate (I didn't put any time or planning into your gift - da).
Get Organized - Create a bookmark for Gifts in your favorite web browser, with subfolders for each person on your gift list.
This is the season for information over kill, so be sure to bookmark any gift ideas you find on line so you can easily find the information again.
Check Delivery Information - Make sure that items are available for same day or next day shipment.
You don't want to disappoint someone with an item that may not be delivered before the holidays.
Order Early - Popular items tend to sell out quickly and may not be back in stock before the holidays, so order early.
Unique Gifts under $50
Want to always be remembered?
Make sure that (s)he never forgets you with this innovative
digital photo key ring.
This very unique products lets your store up to 31 photos and displays them on a clear, bright 1.5 inch OLED screen.
You can transfer pictures from your PC or Mac through a mini-USB port for quick and easy photo downloads.
The images can be displayed individually or as a slide show.
The Digital photo key ring comes with AC adapter which recharges the unit in about 30 minutes, which provides about one and a half hours of display time before recharging.
This truely unique digital key ring is a great conversation piece, so thanks for the memories.
Blockbuster Color Palette
If you really want the ultimate in mix and match beauty accessories for your eyes, face and lips, than this Blockbuster Palette is a great gift for yourself or for those glamorous people on your gift list.
The palette is loaded with 64 eye shadows, 32 lip colors, seven cheek colors, one translucent shimmer powder, four double-ended shadow applicators, two blush brushes, two lip brushes, and a mirror, in a sleek case.
This triple tiered palette case is all you will need to create endless different looks or to match your colors with any outfit.
The Sephora Blockbuster Palette was featured in the December 2007 issue of Family Circle in gifts under $50 as "Goodies to give( and get)".
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Winter Getaway
Now that the weather is getting cold (its cold, windy and raining in Chicago today....) and the holiday season is officially upon us, its time to plan our winter getaway wardrobe! This holiday I am going to San Diego- I heard its not actually that warm over there, but I have my fingers crossed anyway!
Now for wardrobe ideas. The first thing that pops up in mind- DRESSES. Cute summery dresses! And lucky for us, this is also the season for the Resort Collections, so there are plenty out there. Here are a few that I wish I had:
Bold dresses by Catherine Maladrino. As the guy at Saks told me- Catherine is smokin' hot this season!
Bold PRINTED dresses. I love these ones from Karen Zambos (incidentally Karen Zambos seems to be the queen of winter getaway wear on shopbop- so check her out!).
Printed dresses by T Bag (i.e. above left). And to be VERY this season- ethnic inspired dresses like this one by Tibi (right).
Shiny dresses for the evenings. I am loving these two from Ingwa Melero (left) and Mara Hoffman (right). The colors are just so rich and bold and pretty!
Cropped jackets/cardis to keep warm. These two from Catherine Maladrino (left) and What comes around goes around (right) are so cute. The sparkly one is also great for adding a glam factor to your outfit.
Platform sandals to look pretty in and cute flats to walk around in. These two from Marc by Marc Jacobs (left) and Report Signature (right) are just the thing! Have a nice holiday/thanksgiving everyone!Image Source: Shop Bop
Beyonce Knowles Fashion Winner at American Music Awards
By
ekkii
by House of Dereon
Beyonce Knowles Fashion Win.
Beyonce Knowles has to be the undisputed fashion winner at the 35th Annual American Music Awards Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.
You just have to love the very sexy, hourglass design of Beyonce gown; it reminds us of Mae West trademark hourglass figure.
The skintight satin gown really complements Beyonce figure.
Flattering, yet drawing attention to her rounded cleavage and booty.
This gown, by her own label House of Dereon, truly embodies glamour.
Adding to Beyonce's glitter were more that one million dollars in Lorraine Schwartz diamonds.
At the awards show, she performed the country version of "Irreplaceable" with Sugarland.
What happened to Rihanna?
Just a few weeks ago she wore a beautiful green gown to the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo.
However, the black velvet and Swarovski crystal-encrusted Armani Prive dress she wore on the red carpet simply did not cut it.
The top of the dress seemed ill fitting and definitely did not due anything to complement or enhance her appearance.
In fact, the top of the dress was more distracting than attracting; gaudy and unflattering.
However, the lacey Zac Posen mini dress she wore for her performance was right on the money. Still, Rihanna captured the Favorite Female Artist, Soul/R&B.
Carrie Underwood - Simple Sexy Always Wins.
Carrie Underwood showed that simple yet sexy always wins.
Carrie Underwood arrived in a form fitting white lace Georges Chakra mini dress with Rene Caovilla heels, with Mikimoto pear earrings and a Mary Norton clutch.
Carrie Underwood scored a triple at the American Music Awards taking home three awards including favorite country album.
Justin Timberlake Double.
Also scoring a double at the awards was Justin Timberlake who captured favorite pop-rock artist, and the award for soul/R&B album went to his "FutureSex/Love Sounds."
Timberlake accepted by video from Australia.
The complete list of award winners and red carpet fashion pictures follows:
Pop-rock:
Male artist: Justin Timberlake
Female artist: Fergie
Band, duo or group: Nickelback
Album: "Daughtry," Daughtry
Soul-R&B:
Male artist: Akon
Female artist: Rihanna
Album: "FutureSex/LoveSounds," Justin Timberlake
Rap-hip-hop:
Male artist: T.I.
Band, duo or group: Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
Album: "T.I. vs. T.I.P.," T.I.
Country:
Male artist: Tim McGraw
Female artist: Carrie Underwood
Band, duo or group: Rascal Flatts
Album: "Some Hearts," Carrie Underwood
Breakthrough artist:
Daughtry
Adult contemporary:
Daughtry
Alternative rock:
Linkin Park
Latin:
Jennifer Lopez
Contemporary inspirational:
Casting Crowns
Soundtracks:
Album: "High School Musical 2"
T-Mobile Text-In Award:
Carrie Underwood
International award:
Beyonce
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For more Rihanna fashion news and pictures go to Rihanna Fashion News and Pictures.


