Happy New Year!!!!

Gidget [my precious pug] and I want to wish everyone a happy, prosperous, peaceful, new year!!! I can't believe I've been blogging for almost six months -- and loving it even more now than when I started! I feel so lucky to have made new friends and communicated with some of the most amazing, interesting people through my little blog...

Cheers!Joy!Salut!Proost!Kampai!Saude!Slainte!

Here is what I wore last night -- my camera isn't the best, so it is difficult to see the sequin details on my sweater and the allover fringe on the dress. I tried to combine as many textures as possible: patent leather, lace, fringe, sequins, and feathers (in my hair). Thanks to my sister for the gorgeous lace leggings!! Also, thanks to beautiful Spring for this one-of-a-kind vintage purse!

Last night was fun [even though my man was missing], and I came to the realization that people love an excuse to pose and have their pictures taken! Here are some shots of a few of my amazing, gorgeous, funny friends [and you might recognize a dress in there somewhere...]:

I don't like the word "resolution" [it already has the connotation of failure in my mind], so I like to make "goals" instead. Here are my 10 goals for 2009:

1. Continue my organization streak.

2. Donate money to a worthy cause (a pug rescue?)

3. Work on enjoying my academic obligations more...thus working more efficiently and regularly.

4. Keep up more regularly with a healthy diet and exercise regime (notice I did not say lose xx amount of pounds?)

5. Save more money.

6.Spend my money more intelligently -- buy fewer items, but buy items of higher quality.

7. Keep working to make my blog a success (and a pleasure for myself and others).

8. Keep experimenting with cooking.

9. Work on techniques for overcoming procrastination.

10. Get an academic article published or present a paper at an academic conference!

What are your goals for the new year???

Best Music Videos of 2008

Danity Kane - Damaged

Jordan Sparks feat Chris Brown - No Air

Kayne West - Love Lockdown

Neyo - Closer

Alicia Keys - No one

T.I. feat Rihanna - Live your life

Katy Perry - I kissed a girl

Rihanna - Disturbia

Lil Wayne - Lollipop

Flo Rida feat T-Pain - Low

Let's see what 2009 bring us!

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Spring Summer 2009 Fashion Trends by Kani Ladies

Kani Ladies promises a warm and colorful Spring/Summer 2009 with a flirty and trendy collection. Here are a few showstoppers from the Kani Ladies collection.

1. Tropical Jungle
Cool prints of palm tree leafs, flowers and birds bring an exotic touch to the clothes. All essential items for summer are present, such as colorful beachwear, dresses, tops and bags. Ideal for a warm day at the beach with your friends!

2. Ethnic
The summer is going to be hot with warm summer colors and African inspired beads, leather straps and graphics. Stylish basics and a lot of girly clothing make it perfect for your summer vacation.

3. Colors, Colors, Colors
Curly shapes and funky colors combined with crystals are true show stoppers. Combined with dangly earrings and sparkly accessories, the collection will make shine like a star.

4. Paisley
A paisley pattern combined with the Kani Ladies logo provides clothes in sexy shiny colors.

5. Denim
Skinny jeans are presented in bright colors like grass green, pink and purple next to the signature Kani Ladies jeans

KANI LADIES SPRING 2009 FASHION SHOW from BARCELONA



Keep an eye on the Kani Ladies website for the full Spring Summer 2009 collection www.kani-ladies.com

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Alexander Wang pre fall 2009

Do you ever feel torn between two loves? Ever get the funny feeling you might have multiple personality disorder?

No? Maybe it's just me...

Let me explain: a few weeks ago [you may recall] I was drawn uncontrollably to the glittering opulence of Lagerfeld's pre-Fall show -- gold, fur, jewels, emboidery, shiny headpieces. This week, I am completely smitten by Alexander Wang's newest collection: minimal, wearable, sleek, tailored-yet casual. I find myself wondering how I can reconcile these two tastes. At times I wish I were one of those people that had a very distinctive aesthetic and approach to dressing. But, I'm just too changeable, curious, restless. Maybe this is actually a force of inspiration and creativity!? Do you ever feel torn between various styles, or do you just let everything inspire and inform you?

[Wang images from Style.com]

Cloche Call

[Oh lord, I get worse and worse with my corny titles...I just can't help it.] I have been reading about 20's fashion quite a bit as of late, and I feel so inspired! The problem is that I'm a rather curvy girl, and the long, lean looks of the 20's just don't quite do my figure right! After momentarily lamenting this fact, I remembered that I had a very 20's-style cloche hat that I had never worn. Since my hair was looking frightful, I decided to give it a go. I received a compliment from an older gentleman at a coffee shop, which I took to be a good thing, indeed! I might have to slowly work some 20's items into my wardrobe more often...

[Boots, Urban Outfitters. Leggings, Banana Republic. Dress, Old Navy. Cardigan, Target. Cloche, Forever 21.]

By the way, I am feeling quite proud of myself for keeping up with outfit posts, but that is probably going to stop for a while because my boyfriend/photographer is going out of town for a bit. So sad. I really need to learn how to use my camera's self-timer! I do have a lovely outfit planned for New Year's involving fringe/sequins/lace/feathers -- yes, all at once. I will definitely force one of my friends to take some shots...though I will be feeling quite sad not to have my man to kiss at midnight.

Fashion icon of the Year: Rihanna

Since the release of her first album Rihanna has transformed from sweet girl into a edgy fashionista. With a fierce hair cut and trendy, daring outfits, Rihanna has become a fashion icon who many admire for her fashion sense. Take a look at some her fierce outfits.

“When I was growing up in Barbados, I actually learned about fashion from reading magazines and tearing out stuff that I thought was hot.”











"I love to play to both sides of my personality – the girlie and the tough. That’s what makes my style different."











"I don't like to follow trends. I set them."








Check out: Fashion Trends: Colored Jeans

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