In case you need ideas for Mother's Day

(Pamela Love Tribal Necklace)

(Alexander McQueen Dress)

(Givenchy Antigona Bag)

(Hermes Tigre Royal Cashmere Shawl)

(Missoni Kaftan Dress)

(Chanel Camellia Zip Wallet)

(Celine Leopard Pony Cabas)

Not in particular order of preference, but just some ideas for Mother's Day gift (wink wink).

MLK Movie

So the word is that a Martin Luther King Jr. movie is in the works.  I know that everyone is thinking that there has already been a few MLK movies, but there hasn't been any films that have been mainstream and that really have left an impact like MLK. I think this is the perfect time for this movie to showcase where we have come from and places that we still can work on.

"In recent weeks, both DreamWorks and Warners realized that one project had the thumbs-up of the estate and the other was backed by years of research, meaning a team-up would best tell the MLK tale. Salem will now write a new script with the estate’s backing. Three members of the King family — Dexter, Bernice and Martin Luther King II — are acting as executive producers." (http://www.eurweb.com/)

So everyone get ready to see MLK's life across the big screen. I know I am ready are you?

NFL Lockout?

So the word is that after the reports of the NFL lockout not going into affect. now officials are saying that it is back on SMH. But if you do not know what the lockout is all about let me inform you: "The NFL and the NFL Players' Association are currently in negotiations to install a new collective bargaining agreement before the 2011 season. The two parties last modified the collective bargaining agreement in March 2006, when it was extended for five years. NFL owners decided to opt out of that agreement in 2008, though, and played the 2010 season without a salary cap."

"The current agreement will expire on March 3, 2011, and if the two parties cannot come to an agreement before the 2011 season it is possible -- and exceedingly likely -- the NFL will face a lockout. To try and avoid that, the two sides have agreed to federal mediation, which began on Feb. 18, 2011."(espn.com)

Either way this is crazy, what are a lot of people going to do without the NFL. But I guess that will help people appreciate the league more. I hope everything works out. I'll keep everyone up dated.

OUTFIT DU JOUR - With or without you

I can smell it in the air; it's finally spring!  Need to clear my closet again and bring out the spring/summer stuff from my storage (aka my mom's basement).  Soon enough, I'll be able to shed those stockings and wear my new platform sandals bare legs.  Very soon...

Cardigan - Club Monaco men's; Ruffle tank - Zara; Yellow tank - Holt Renfrew; Leather shorts - Twenty8Twelve; Sandals - Modern Vintage; Purse - Hermes

Old Fire Trucks

Old Truck with this fine specimen from 1912

The picture was taken in Washington DC, and it shows another truck from the Woodward and Lothrop Department Store.

[via]

Bo Don for Zara April TRF Collection

Zara seems to be an endless source of fashionable pieces as the brand constantly brings some of the hottest trends spotted on the catwalks. And the

TRF collection has already became popular due to its cool items. Bo Don is posing gracefully for the TRF April 2011 lookbook, wearing casual, laid-back outfits, ripped jeans, simple tees and bright-colored pants.

Season after season, we are used to Zara providing us the latest most stylish trends. For spring/summer 2011, the Spanish label created a few special collections for every fashionista who is eager to step out of the box. From unique clothes to eye-catching accessories, we have found at Zara some of the best items for every budget, taste and style. TRF, ColorDresses and ColorPants are three of these amazing wearable lines.

For the April 2011 TRF collection, model Bo Don is posing gracefully and effortlessly in cool Zara outfits. Ease yourself this summer in a stripped top or a fun photo t-shirt. Be creative and play dress up in style!

With the incontestable power and versatility of the old faithful denim there's no wonder a large number of collections were awash with this simple, yet effective fabric. Whether we're talking about skirts, ripped or baggy jeans, denim will always represent the synonym for easy styling. Draw your inspiration from the Zara lookbook and match your baggy jeans with a sleeveless tee, a blazer and a pair of high-heeled pointed court shoes.

If you're craving for color, take a peak at the TRF collection as you'll certainly find something to suit you. Orange, blue, turquoise, green, or red are the shades to put on your lust list for summer/spring 2011. Add some color into your wardrobe, choosing eye-popping hues for special appearances. A top pick for the upcoming season seems to be turquoise. From short sleeve sweat shirts and tops to skinny pants and strapless dresses, forget any traditional take and dare to embrace a bolder styling. Bo Don does this in the TRF April lookbook and she does it impeccably.

Since it's not just about the importance of the clothing, accessories should also be very well considered. And Zara's offer is rich and on-trend. It's impossible not to fall in love with those colored high-heeled pointed court shoes! 

Source

Kate Middleton Wedding Dress Designer is Sarah Burton

It's no longer a mystery, Kate Middleton's wedding dress designer is Sarah Burton, head designer for Alexander McQueen. Discover the amazing craftsmanship behind Catherine

Middleton's marvelous wedding gown and her exquisite veil and find out what jewelry she wore for her royal wedding to Prince William.

Ever since the royal engagement was announced, the world has been waiting impatiently to see Kate Middleton's wedding dress. Today the royal bride finally walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey wearing a stunning lace wedding gown, designed by no other than Sarah Burton of the Alexander McQueen fashion house.

Dress

Kate Middleton herself worked closely with the designer to make sure she'll get the perfect gown for the royal wedding. The ivory satin bridal gown featured a lace applique bodice with a restrained, high lace collar, long lace sleeves and an 8 foot long train. The gown's bodice was narrowed down the waist and padded at the hips inspired by Victorian corsetry.

Veil

Kate's silk tulle veil was embroidered with rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock lace flowers. The intricate lace was hand-crafted at London's Royal School of Needlework based at Hampton Court Palace.

Shoes

Kate Middleton's shoes were also designed by the McQueen fashion house, made of ivory satin with hand-embroidered lace details to complement her wedding gown perfectly.

Tiara

The diamond tiara topped Kate Middleton's wedding hairstyle, which she wore in her trademark loose waves pulled back into a half updo. The tiara was lent to her by the Queen, which was given to her by Cartier in 1938 for her 18th birthday when she was still a princess.

Earrings

The royal bride accessorized with pear-shaped diamond earrings designed by fine jeweler Robinson Pelham and were inspired by the Middleton's new coat of arms, which was given to the family earlier this month.

Bouquet

Kate Middleton’s wedding bouquet was made up of myrtle, lily of the valley, sweet William and hyacinth, designed by Shane Connolly. The flowers from her bridal bouquet all have a special meaning: the myrtle is the emblem of love and marriage, the lily of the valley is the return of happiness, sweet William stands for gallantry, while the hyacinth symbolizes constancy of love.

Designer feedback

Top fashion designers all over the world expressed their excitement about Kate Middleton's wedding gown. Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld said: "She is very elegant. The dress is classic and goes very well in the Westminster decor. It almost reminds me of (Queen) Elizabeth’s wedding, the royal weddings in the Fifties. The proportion of the train is good. The lace is very pretty. I like the veil a lot."

French couturier Christian Lacroix cited the likeness of the royal wedding gown to 1956 Grace Kelly and 1947 Queen Elizabeth dresses, while Donatella Versace simply said: "Kate's dress was beautiful. She looked very regal." 

Source

Sexy Celebrity Short Hairstyles

Go glam with these sexy celebrity short hairstyles! Use the newest hair dressing suggestions to pick an ultra-flattering short crop that suits your face shape.

Look out for your fave celebrity trendsetters who'll launch a real craze among hairstyle fans with their flirty and fresh style.

You love to experiment with the newest hairstyle trends that pop up on the red carpet? Short is the fashion buzzword of the moment, therefore it is highly recommended to skim through the following sexy celebrity short hairstyles. From Rock glam to super-classy, all cuts are here to offer a quick fix to your tresses.

Using the most complex sculpting formulas you'll have the chance to lift even the most finest locks and inject some definition into your crop. If you value comfort as much as you do beauty, it's wise to start flirting with the idea of making the cut. Hollywood is eager to furnish you with the hottest trimmed crop models that suit literally all face shapes. Choose the most inspiring hair trendsetter and keep an eye on her style evolution for innovative and chic hairstyle ideas.

Have gorgeous hair every day with a few stylish ideas. Style bunnies who are into chic Pixies will have the chance to drop a glimpse at the most impressive and iconic short cuts of these celebs. This easy-to-wear do is perfect to provide you with a smashing accessory that can be easily turned from classy to edgy in a few steps. Rihanna and Monica are only some of the most stylish divas to keep an eye on when lusting after a visionary Pixie haircut. Go bold with your look using some styling gel or wax. Spiky tresses look simply stunning when paired with your flirty and fresh features. Moreover, feel free to unleash your glam puss side with the dapper quiff styles. Depending on your personality and sculpting skills try your hand at the army of designs that can do magic with your look.

Close-cropped hair styles as the ones rocked out by Michelle Williams and Ashlee Simpson look simply stunning and effortlessly chic. There's no need to look for an extremely-polished do to stay up-to-the-minute with the newest tendencies. Those who are not afraid to show off their Boho chic or more grungy side can go for a tousled and casual hairstyle. Take a closer peek at these chic hair designs popularized by your favorite music and movie divas.

Let their super-cute look inspire you and encourage you to go short. Trim your locks only if you're ready to take full advantage of the armada of hair styling options this hair length offers. Wear your locks super-sleek using a high street flat iron and smoothing cream. On the other hand, you can also come up with a unique way of sporting these chic crops using other dapper hair products.

Source

Essie Braziliant Summer 2011 Nail Polish Collection

The hottest shades are offered by the Essie in the new Braziliant summer 2011 nail polish collection keeping you glamorous all throughout the warm months.

Pamper your beauty sense with fancy nail art designs perfect for all occasions.

Prepare for a glam getaway into a world drenched in rainbow colors in the new Essie Braziliant summer 2011 nail polish collection, where there are no limitations when it comes to hue selection. Essie is your best friend when longing after a sight-pampering beauty collection that managed to rise above the multitude of nail polish parades thanks to its versatile quality. Bring out your experimental side and turn your nails into the hottest accessories that crown your modern apparel.

The summer is just around the corner, therefore it is your beauty kitten duty to arm up your manicure kit with all the impressive and dapper shades. The Essie Braziliant summer 2011 nail polish collection has all that it takes to make you queen of all pool parties where you can flash your dazzling pedicure and nail design.

The beauty of the loveliest shades meets the most refined nail polish formula in the series of Essie collections. Those who wish to secure all the necessary conditions for a glam manicure session will have the chance to trawl the market for the latest nail varnish selection inspired by Brazil and tropical landscapes.

Prepare your hands and nails for this super-stylish coating and make sure you don't stick to one sole shade. It's time to flash your nail painting skills you master due to a lot of practice. The pool parties and outings to the beach will offer you the essential drive to keep your mani in top shape. The summer collection of Essie includes some of the most versatile colors you can rock out during the warm days.

Absolutely Shore (Seafoam Green)

Meet Me at Sunset (Flamingo Citrine)

Smooth Sailing (Blue Topaz)

Super Bossa Nova (Pulsating Pink)

Too Too Hot (Fire Coral)

Braziliant (Blazing Orange)

Source

Royal Wedding Guests Outfits and Fashion

Apparently not only the Royal family dazzled at the big event today, but most of the guests expected by the Royal house, so check out the Royal wedding guests

fashion outfits and pick your favorites!

With the Royal Wedding continuing behind closed doors, in a private reception, the attention has been diverted towards the guests who arrived to celebrate this important event. Kate Middleton's wedding gown and Prince William's wedding attire have been admired by millions of people across the world and now it's time for the rest of the crowd.

The Royal Wedding requires a certain attire and since not everyone has the opportunity to participate at such a high-class event, the guests have brought out the best from their wardrobe. The Royal Wedding guests arriving at the Westminster Abbey dazzled with their amazing designer dresses, fancy hats and flawless style, so check out some of the celebrities who have managed to stand out of the crowd!

Among the favorite appearances at the Royal bash were Pippa Middleton, Kate Middleton's sister and chief maid of honour, who wore an amazing floor-length white dress. It seems that good taste runs in the family as with such a dress Pippa captured a generous amount of attention and positive critiques.

Pippa's silk white dress glided around her slender figure and showed off her feminine forms in a very elegant manner. The font of the dress revealed a lovely subtle draping cleavage while the back was kept simple, with just a few silk covered buttons following the spine-line. The dress was also designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, but in a much simpler manner, so it didn't overshadow the bride.

Another great pair who made a stunning impression at the Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey was David and Victoria Beckham. The British couple opted for a classic timeless style, Victoria selecting a gorgeous baggy navy boat neck tunic dress from her latest fashion collection, AW 2011. To complete her stunning look, pregnant Victoria rocked a gorgeous pair of custom, super-high Christian Louboutin shoes and a lovely Phillip Treacy hat to spice-up her simple sleek ponytail hairstyle.

Princess Beatrice always manages to attract attention and she enchanted the crowd with a lovely Valentino couture, blush colored coat dress. The dress featured a great lattice collar detail that gave a stylish edge to the outfit. A stylish fascinator is indeed a must at exquisite events and this time Princess Beatrice complemented her outfit with a bold Phillip Treacy bow-style headpice.

Princess Victoria of Sweden looked amazing in a lovely, long sleeved, mid-length peach colored dress. The dress signed Ellie Saab complemented her figure, skin tone and accessorized with suede platform shoes from the designer's SS2011 collection.

Another great and edgy appearance was made by Tara Palmer Tomkinson, who strolled into Abbey looking as elegant as ever in a electric blue Kingfisher cocktail dress paired with a gorgeous pair of matching blue peep toe high heel pumps. To complete her look, Tara opted for a matching blue hat and clutch.

On the other hand, Kate Middleton's mother, Carole, opted for a classy light blue Catherine Walker dress, paired with a large brimmed hat by Jane Corbett and a pair of suede neutral/grey heels. The look was flawless and fit for a Royal mom. 

Camilla Parker Bowles, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince William's step mom, opted for a dress by the same designer she chose for her wedding outfit in 2005, when she married Prince Charles. Anna Valentine created a gorgeous two tone champagne and blue coat featuring hand embroidered details around the waistline, coat paired with a lovely matching champagne dress. She completed her look with a gorgeous Phillip Treacy hat and a pair of neutral Jimmy Choo heels.

The Queen looked bright and joyful at the ceremony wearing an Angela Kelly signature single crepe wool primrose dress featuring hand sewn beading around the neck area and a matching double crepe wool tailored primrose coat. The same designer created a matching crepe hat adorned with two handmade silk roses and matching apricot colored leaves. 

Source