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The Three Sisters: Elizabeth Goes to Paris

2008-08-20T18:19:00.001-07:00

Elizabeth's Great Adventure
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I have always loved children books. Even now, when I like to consider myself grown up, children books are always so fun, eventful and positive. My newest favorite? The first in the Three Sisters series, called Elizabeth Goes to Paris. Think Eloise meets Olivia mixed with Madeline and a whole lot of Parisian flair! The book takes place in Paris, France, where Elizabeth (the main character) is spending a vacation. Her dog, Doodle, leads her on a wild chase throughout Paris! The book includes French terms and places, and is educational but fun and interesting at the same time! The book has a great rhyme scheme, and the pictures are fantastic!! It's a sophisticated children book, and I am IN LOVE with it!! The author, Dr. Nancy S. Pruett, is clearly a sophisticated psychologist with a love for France, and that is clearly portrayed in her excellent book. It is her first work of fiction, and there is much more to come! This is only the first book out of three, and a cookbook is coming, as well! Each book has a dictionary and a French recipe at the end... love it!!

To read more about the book or the author, follow this link: http://thethreesistersinfrance.com/index.htm

To order the book, go here:
http://www2.xlibris.com/bookstore/bookdisplay.asp?bookid=42398

Introducing Hoakon/Helga

2008-08-12T08:51:00.001-07:00

hoakonhelga
Originally uploaded by teenq

Hoakon/Helga is happy to introduce the debut one-of-a-kind jewelry and scarf collections! The jewelry collection is made from vintage treasures which have been recycled and combined with newer components to create one-of-a-kind pieces. The scarf collection is hand-dyed using natural dyes, screen-printed, and rusted. Oh, and don't forget there's bags too! All available at www.hoakonhelga.com.

ItDesigner Finalists

2008-08-12T07:16:00.001-07:00

ItDesigner Finalists
Originally uploaded by teenq

New York, NY, August 4, 2008 -- MyItThings.com (http://myitthings.com), a leading publisher of user-generated fashion content, today announced the top three finalists in the "It" Designer Contest, which invited up-and-coming designers to submit five of their best designs. The winners are Chicago's Nora delBusto , NYC's Wakana Koike and Las Vegas' Adolfo Sanchez. Each will be displaying their work in a runway show on October 15 in NYC.

"This is a perfect example of how MyItThings.com is democratizing the process for up-and-coming fashion designers who are looking to break into the competitive world of fashion," said Yuli Ziv, Editor—in-Chief/Co-Founder of MyItThings.com. "In the past, designers would never have the chance to submit their designs and access a global audience to critique their work. MyItThings.com is the first site to offer this incredibly unique opportunity."

The contest launched on May 12, 2008. Each designer submitted five of their best looks, which were displayed on MyItThings.com through July 15. These looks received nearly 100,000 votes from site's community of trendsetters and as well as the all-star panelist of judges including "Project Runway" alum Malan Breton, Life & Style's former Editor-in-Chief Sheryl Berk, C Magazine's Nathan Cooper, Designer Keith Lissner, Design Expert Greg Littley, Style Expert Hitha Prabhakar and MyItThings' Yuli Ziv.

Ziv adds, "What's made the contest such a remarkable success to date is the incredible level of work submitted by the more than 300 contestants. It was truly an incredibly difficult task to narrow the field down to three finalists."

Each of the three finalists will be awarded $1500 to work on their looks for a Spring 2009 collection. This effort will be documented on the MyItThings.com social platform through blogs, videos and pictures in order for fans to keep up with their favorite designers' efforts.

A runway show styled by New York's Sassoon Salon will be conducted on Oct. 15 in NYC, where the finalists will display their work in a professional runway show. Before the event, designer Kathlin Argiro will host the finalists in her studio and showroom in New York and serve as their mentor.

The final winner will be chosen by a combined vote, which is 50 percent by the MyItThings.com community and 50 percent by the panel of celebrity judges. The winner of The Next It Fashion Designer will receive a $5,000 Grand Prize, as well as exclusive collection sale on MyItThings.com.

Favorite Accessories from Fall 2008

2008-07-10T07:13:00.001-07:00

lacroixhead
Originally uploaded by teenq

One of my biggest problems is what to do with my hair. This season I don't have to worry! Models wore every style - down, up, ponytail, braid - you name it, it was done. However, Lacroix did it a bit differently. He added flowers and headbands to his models, which I love! I may not go all out with a huge flower on my head, but it's a nice way to keep one's hair out of their face! When I was little I was a flower girl in my aunt's wedding, and around my head I had to wear a wreath of hydrangea. This Lacroix headpiece really hit home for me!

Favorite Accessories from Fall 2008

2008-07-10T07:09:00.001-07:00

Mkors
Originally uploaded by teenq

I have always believed that brains are beautiful. The smarter someone is, the more attractive they are. For fall, compliment your talents, ingenuity and smarts by wearing a pair of fun glasses. With glasses there are no boundaries! You can pull together your book worm side, your chic side, as well as who is most important: yourself.

Michael Kors.

Favorite Accessories from Fall 2008

2008-07-10T07:06:00.001-07:00

dior shoes
Originally uploaded by teenq

Woah woah woah. These yellow-spider-cutout-sky high-modern-different-interesting shoes are really a feast for the eyes! Wear these with any outfit and you're bound to stand out!

Favorite Accessories from Fall 2008

2008-07-10T07:05:00.001-07:00

dior
Originally uploaded by teenq

Adding splashes of color to an outfit is fun and fresh, and shows one's originality. These Dior shoes are one way to do it - look at that electric blue color! It's crazy! But I can't deny that I'm a fan...

Favorite Accessories from Fall 2008

2008-07-10T07:04:00.001-07:00

lvfall
Originally uploaded by teenq

This looks recycled? This looks new? This looks... surprisingly good! How Louis Vuitton pulled it off, I do not know, but just like Lanvin, bigger is better!

Favorite Accessories from Fall 2008

2008-07-10T07:03:00.001-07:00

lanvin fall
Originally uploaded by teenq

Lanvin's fall line was filled with big accessories, but this necklace really stood out! Throw this on with a boring outfit, and the outfit all of a sudden will pop!

Favorite Accessories from Fall 2008

2008-07-10T07:02:00.001-07:00

lanvinfall
Originally uploaded by teenq

To be honest, I'm not sure if this accessory is a bracelet, a watch, or a secret time capsule, but either way, Lanvin makes it work! This season, bigger is better, and Lanvin certainly knows that.

Favorite Accessories from Fall 2008

2008-07-10T07:01:00.001-07:00

fendi
Originally uploaded by teenq

The Fendi baubles and studded handbag (along with the chrome nail polish!) are mod, sophisticated, playful, and fun. Although not too practical, they will make any outfit THE outfit.

Favorite Accessories from Fall 2008

2008-07-10T06:59:00.001-07:00

chloe
Originally uploaded by teenq

Chloé must really love reptiles... and I'm not complaining! This sleek bag is perfect with any outfit combination, and can fit all you need, as well!

Favorite Accessories from Fall 2008

2008-07-10T06:58:00.003-07:00

chloefall
Originally uploaded by teenq

The Chloé heels are the fashionable way to be like Crocodile Dundee.

Favorite Accessories from Fall 2008

2008-07-10T06:58:00.001-07:00

balenciaga
Originally uploaded by teenq

These Balenciaga heels add a new meaning to the word "mod".

Favorites from Givenchy Couture, Fall 2008

2008-07-10T06:53:00.001-07:00

givenchyc2
Originally uploaded by teenq

Wow. That is all I have to say about Givenchy's Couture line. It's fabulous!! All of the origami shapes and creative silhouettes really take a genius mind to concoct.

Look at all of these Elizabethian ruffles! A solid red outfit? So simple yet all that detail is exquisite.

Favorites from Givenchy Couture, Fall 2008

2008-07-10T06:52:00.001-07:00

givenchyc3
Originally uploaded by teenq

I love the color combination in this ensemble! The orange is a perfect fit to offset the beige, and those feathers add extra body. Once again, the shoes are marvelous!

Favorites from Givenchy Couture, Fall 2008

2008-07-10T06:51:00.001-07:00

givenchycouture
Originally uploaded by teenq

This dress is beautiful! It is extremely intricate yet somehow remains simple and pleasing to the eye.

Favorites from Givenchy, Fall 2008

2008-07-10T06:49:00.001-07:00

givenchy
Originally uploaded by teenq

Look at all of those necklaces!! Although they are quite over the top, I love a few strands of any necklace to add a fun element to any outfit.

Favorites from Givenchy, Fall 2008

2008-07-10T06:48:00.001-07:00

givenchy3
Originally uploaded by teenq

As you know, I've always been a fan of form-fitting dresses. I love how this one fits one's body, yet the sleeves puff out to draw away any unwanted attention. It is simple yet chic, and that medallion is perfect!

Favorites from Givenchy, Fall 2008

2008-07-10T06:47:00.001-07:00

givenchy2
Originally uploaded by teenq

Yes, this outfit is a bit much, but there is something about the ruffles and high neck that screams "old royalty" to me! And those shoes?? Killer.

Favorites from Marchesa, Fall 2008

2008-06-22T13:53:00.001-07:00

marchesa4
Originally uploaded by teenq

I truly could not get enough of the fall 2008 Marchesa collection. I fell in love with every piece! I blogged my four favorites (the shorter dresses, of course). Each piece is intricate yet does not distract from the wearer, and are just beautiful creations!!

Favorites from Marchesa, Fall 2008

2008-06-22T13:51:00.005-07:00

marchesa3
Originally uploaded by teenq

Favorites from Marchesa, Fall 2008

2008-06-22T13:51:00.003-07:00

marchesa2
Originally uploaded by teenq

Favorites from Marchesa, Fall 2008

2008-06-22T13:51:00.001-07:00

marchesa
Originally uploaded by teenq

Favorites from Elie Saab, Fall 2008

2008-06-22T13:50:00.001-07:00

eliesaab3
Originally uploaded by teenq

This dress looks like a confection! It's light, airy and innocent, and quite pleasing and relaxing to the eye!