Pass The Bubbly Please

Ah. The New Year is upon us - where did the time go? One more reason to celebrate with friends and loved ones, and one more reason to dress up and look fabulous. I'm sure you have all found your dresses already but I just passed by the store window of BCBG the other day. BCBG has always attracted me, there is something simple and ethereal about their dresses, and their cutting (for me at least, is superb).

Their dresses make you feel almost old hollywood glam or simply modern chic. I know they're rather simple, definitely something you've seen before, but talk about excellent draping! I don't know, there's something about them that makes me fall in love.

Love the velvet bodice of this dress!

This dress is actually much more beautiful in person.

Aughhh...I need to get this - look at that sleeve detail!

So simple, so lovely (especially the colour). Hm, I will advise you not to wear a headband that the model demonstrates...

Ok, kind of generic I know, princess cut blah blah blah. But the material! And a colour that would look great on all skin tones.

What are you doing for New Year's? &equally important, what will you be wearing?

Cheryl Tweedy - Deep Cleavage on Stage

Good Golly Boots!

I found (and purchased) two pairs of boots this weekend.

Yes, two.

They are comfortable ... and I love, love, love them.

Steve Madden - Legion


INC Brook Riding Boot - mine are chocolate brown and aren't so shiny.


Oh sales how I love thee.

Celebrity Models - Really Love Their Boots

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Shannon Tweed in sexy fishnet panty hose and boots

From Hollywood to Brentwood, hot sexy boots are the fashion accessory of the day.

Shannon Tweed likes Knee High Boots

Tall, Canadian actress and model Shannon Tweed really knows how to display a bit of leg.

Well, all we can say is she looks very sexy in fishnet pantyhose.

Just love the way her knee and thigh are framed by those knee high boots and black mini skirt.

The black trench coat with tied belt really completes this very sexy outfit as she picks up some coffee at the Starbucks in Hollywood Hills.

Shannon Tweed was a Playmate of the Year in 1982 and has appeared in over 60 films, including Meatballs III, Hot Dog . . . The Movie, Powerplay, Detroit Rock City.

She is married to rock star Gene Simmons of KISS and currently stars in a reality show on A&E entitled Gene Simmons Family Jewels.

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Sofia Vergara likes studs in her boots

Sofia Vergara Likes Studs

Sexy Colombian model and actress Sofia Vergara really loves knee high boots with silver studs.

The statuesque 5 foot 7 inch tall model, spotted leaving the Hollywood hotspot Guys, looks super hot in a basic black sparkled with silver.

Sofia Vergara black mini dress, black shawl cardigan, long wavy brunette hair is breathtakingly enhanced with layers and layers of silver chain necklaces.

Vergara started her career at the age of 17 when she appeared in a Spanish language commercial for Pepsi.

Recently, she has played Jeremy Darling love interest in the ABC drama series Dirty Sexy Money.

She also played the part of Alcia Oviedo in the Colombian version of the television show Desperate Housewives.

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Jodie March loves thigh high wet look boots

Jodie Marsh Thigh High Boots

British model Jodie Marsh enjoys thigh high boots so much, that she doesn't wear much else.

Jodie March was spotted at the Sugar Hut on High Street in Brentwood were she is celebrating her 30th birthday.

Jodie Marsh very sexy costume look included thigh high boots, very wide fishnet pantyhose, leopard spotted thong panties - kickers, a combination shelf bra, tie and halter top also in leopard print, plus a leopard hat and very punk hair style.

Of course, she is also wearing several body tattoos. Her numerous tattoos include the faces of Michael Jackson, Buddy Holy and Chuck Berry.

Jodie Marsh has a rosary and cross on her right wrist and the mottos My Crazy Life, Life's Too Short and Only God Can Judge Me.

Jodie was accompanied by her female hairdresser girlfriend Nina who was dressed as Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash.

Other guests at the bash included former Big Brother winner Brian Belo accompanied by Shipwrecked star Naomi Millbank-Smith.

Gisele Buendchen Lights Up New Years

Gisele Buendchen appeared in New York's Times Square with members of her family to help in the final push to power the numbers 2-0-0-9, which will light up as the New Year's Ball drops.

Gisele Bundchen was recently reported to be engaged to NFL QB Tom Brady, however, stories from family members - Tom Brady & Gisele Bundchen NOT Engaged - call the rumors not true.

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Megan Fox - The Sexiest Woman of the Year

Final Fantasy 7 - Tifa - Braless

Merry Christmas To All, and To All A Goodnight

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you had a wonderful evening and a beautiful day! Were in good company with family and friends, wrapped up warm - or dressed downright cool! - with good food, wherever you are!

This spread instantly made me want to layer up with colours and scarves - I actually decided that I had too much black in my closet! Is that even possible? Love the fresh faces and the braided hair. What wonderful winter inspiration - take the look of fall and bring with you into winter, enough of the dull greys and the generic black. I can't believe I just said that.







Image source: Elle Italy by David Burton

Adriana Lima in a bikini

Happy Christmukkah!

Something to drool over on this special day....Yes, I'm in love with red pumps! But just to add some variety, these are not Louboutins (remember the Turkey day pumps?), but from Stuart Weitzman. Dear Santa.....

Happy Christmukkah everyone!

Psst! I heard Bloomies is having a big sale on the 26th!

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Scented

I indulge in perfume. I tend to put too much on and think nothing of it. I'm a dedicated and committed wearer of four scents, all of which are used in a rotational manner, depending on mood, weather, clothes and/or occasion. They are much more than just the fantastic four.

My first ever - must wear all the time - is this discontinued line of Ines De La Fressange. After all, she was Lagerfeld's muse.


I found this a couple of years ago - extremely fitting for Spring or Fall. Roger & Gallet Bouquet Imperial


Something fresh after a hot shower, or light for a summer day I wear Baby Bench. What's that? Yes, a perfume for babies. Not really a perfume actually, scented water? I have no idea, but it smells damn good AND it's made in the Philippines! Subtle and soft.


And last, but certainly not least, Marc Jacobs' Daisy. Divine. Long lasting, beautiful!


What's your scent?

Nicola McLean - Cleavage and Snow

Sexy Glittering Holiday Women Tops

Golden Metallic Lame Spandex Crop Top

The holidays are the time for you to glitter.

With the holidays and the New Year fast approaching, it's a great time to add a bit of sparkle to your wardrobe.

Sexy women tops are always in, and this very sexy golden metallic lame spandex crop top adds glitter to any outfit.

Great for those holiday parties or for rocking in the New Year.

This brilliant golden crop women top goes with just about anything.

Shanghai Top - Chiffon and Satin Ribbon Bell Sleeved Wrap Top

Truly a very hot and sexy crop top and a great addition to your wardrobe.

If you love to be daring and the center of attention, then this very sexy Shanghai Top is just what you been looking for.

The very sexy chiffon and satin ribbon bell sleeved wrap top lets you adjust the amount of cleavage you want to display.

How daring do you want to be?

Well, no matter how sexy you want to look - this wrap top is just the right topping.

Shinny Sequin Women Tank Top

The wrap top comes with a thong that features chinoiserie appliqué detail.

Or, perhaps you love to shimmer and shake under the glare of dance floor lighting.

Well, what better top to wear than a very shinny sequin women tank top.

This very reflective sequin tank top, lavished with sequins, captures the dramatic lighting of the dance floor.

You will set heads a turning, as you dance the night away.

This very sexy women sequin tank top is great to wear on top of any outfit or under a sexy jacket.

Sexy, hot and shinning - just the way you like it.

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Priscila Monroe - Swimsuit and Underwear

Ctrl BG: A Shortcut to Financial News 12/21

After MUCH drama, the fall of the auto industry in the US has finally been avoided- at least temporarily anyway. In the end, Bush signed over $17.4 to Chrysler and GM on Friday in return for non voting warrants and more oversight on executive pay etc. In the end, they made a full circle and the money will be coming from the TARP fund, which brings up the really intriguing question of whether the government has opened the pandora box and now other industries will be lining up to get a share of the rest of the TARP fund. Paulson has already asked Congress to release the rest of the $350 billion TARP fund early, when just a few days ago he said that it will not be necessary. Just when we thought we figured out how the TARP is going to work, they change their minds. This does not bode well for the government, because it makes them look like they have no idea what they're doing. Maybe they don't! On the other hand, the wider purpose of TARP is to support the financial market stability, and I daresay, it will probably not be very stable if the auto industry went bankrupt!

On the sidelines, the Madoff scandal continues to unfold, revealing many influential individuals exposed to this fraud. The S&P cut the rating of 11 US and EU banks, including Bank of America, Barclays Bank, Citibank, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Scotland, UBS and Wells Fargo Bank. I guess if ratings must be cut, at least there is safety in numbers. What are you going to do when everyone goes down?

Outside of the States, it looks like the land of chocolate and waffles is not doing very well. Belgium's attempt to bailout Fortis got frozen as Prime Minister Yves Leterme tendered his resignation after having reportedly politically meddling to sway a court ruling. Apparently this is the third time their government collapsed. I had no idea.

The Girl With The Short Hair

Last year I went from that was down below the middle of my back, to a really bad short japanese-boy-rockstar cut. My hair grows fast so while I was mortified & stuck with pinning it back and trying to tie it up in all sorts of ways, with ribbons and clips, it eventually grew back to past my shoulders by September of this year. Being stuck with thick, thick hair I got fed up and went to go get it cut again into a straight across, above the shoulders/longish bob.

Then, I went home and chopped it all off to have it super short in the back, with an A-line cut in the front. Kind of like Victoria Beckham, but less extreme and shorter. How does it feel? Totally awesome. Here are some cuties that might inspire you to cut it short.




The best part is that you figure out fun ways to do your hair, it's just easier to take of! Best part? If you can work the curling iron and get a bunch of curls, it's completely adorable. It definitely becomes a deciding factor on how you style your outfits.

What are your thoughts on girls with short hair?

As for my next hair cut? I'm definitely going to go for a Shannyn Sossamon look.


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Little Frivolous Somethings

When I was a kid, Christmas was about finally getting that one toy I've wanted all year long. When I grew older, it was about finally getting that one big fashion item that I've been craving for since all season. Now that I'm a bit older and (hopefully) wiser, I'm beginning to think that maybe that perfect Christmas gift is not about getting that big ticket item, but about getting that little frivolous something that will make you smile. Because really, I'd like to be present when a big ticket item is bought for me- just in case anything goes wrong. Besides, you'd be really broke if you bought something big for everyone you loved!

When I say frivolous, I do not mean something completely useless. It has got to be something that I would actually use, that little something that I've been meaning/wanting to buy but have put it on the backlog because there are more practical things on my list (like toothpaste, vacuum cleaners and Tweezerman tweezers- though if all else fails, these would not be a bad idea. At least they're useful!). Here are a few things on my backlog:
Essie nail varnish set. I am a HUGE fan of professional nail varnish (they go on SO much smoother and chips less!), Essie in particular. One can never have too much nail varnish, because they come in so many different colors and your favourite ones will start to dry out and coagulate after a while. I am especially loving this little gift set from Essie, because it encompasses all the classic colors one MUST have in their repertoire. They are also in delightfully small bottles that are actually more easy to carry and well, just the right size. I have personally never finished a bottle of nail varnish. Plus, did I mention that they are only $15 (they are usually $6-7 a bottle)!

The next thing on my list, are Shu Uemura fake lashes. Frivolous? Yes, for $20, they can only be used for one night. But fun? Definitely! I'd love to know what it feels like to have ridiculously long and perfect lashes for one night. This would also be the perfect time to give them out, because what better time is there to try fake lashes then New Years Eve? Speaking of New Years Eve, I have a vision. A vision of myself in a simple dress (of undecided color as of now) with a low side bun accessorized with this fabulous piece of purple feather (right). And if that plan should go awry, I can be masculine chic, in this adorable hat (left). I can even use this for Halloween next year! Spending $18 on literally a piece of feather is definitely not practical, but it will definitely draw a smile from me :)
Other random cute things on my list is a munny and a lego Ipod speaker. I don't really need ipod speakers, but I definitely wouldn't mind one that is so small and cute! And actually, I have a Munny. But mine didn't come out as I would like it to, so I'd love a second chance to decorate a Munny (including markers and other decorating materials would also be a nice touch).
Not exactly "little" , but I've always been very intrigued with lomography. I love taking pictures and I'd love to try out the different effects of lomography. The camera is not too expensive at $50 (compared to real digital cameras anyway), but if you factor in film and developing etc, it is actually a very expensive random hobby. Like those polaroids back in the days!

The purple frame (left) is not just a random piece of art. It is a mini DNA portrait! HG and I saw it on CNBC's list of weird gift ideas and our inner nerds are awaken. You really cannot get more personalized than a picture of your own DNA composition. And for someone to go to the effort of collecting your DNA sample and then go have it made.... that's a LOT of effort.

Then there are classes. Cooking classes, dancing classes, it would just be FUN to take a random class with friends even though you will never be able to replicate that 5 layer chocolate cake you just made at home. My friends just did a Christmas Cupcake decorating class, and I am SO jealous, because it looked so much fun. I wish I was there! Sur la Table offers cooking classes for $69 and I'm sure there are lots more similar places that I don't know of yet. Whatever you want to learn, there will be a class for it somewhere!

And last on my list is a really cute and big stuff toy. Something cute so it'll look good on my bed and something big and cushiony so I can lean on it while I read. I know, I am a kid at heart :P 8 more days til Christmas!!!

Image Source: Essie, Sephora, DNA 11 and Urban Outfitters

Kim Kardashian - Bikini Candids