The end of 2009
Black high-heeled shoes
Charm bracelets
Making New Year's resolutions
Chocolate and pretzels
Watching Avatar and Sherlock Holmes
Happy New Year!
Kamis, 31 Desember 2009
Selasa, 29 Desember 2009
Lady Susan and Other Favorite Books of 2009
For the Everything Austen Challenge, I had hoped to read Jane Austen's Sewing Box by Jennifer Forest, but I was unable to find a copy. Instead, I read Jane Austen's Lady Susan and was highly entertained by this often overlooked story. The novel is a compilation of correspondence surrounding the infamous widow, Lady Susan, and narrates the attempts Lady Susan makes to find herself and/or her daughter a husband. This is one of my favorite books to have read this year, and it's a quick read. I've read quite a few books in 2009 but have been very bad about keeping track of what I've finished. There are a few books that stand out in my memory as worth a shout out, so if you haven't read any of these yet, do.
- The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
Flavia de Luce is an 11-year-old science prodigy and amateur sleuth who is both charming and obnoxious. This book is definitely worth a trip to the book store.
- Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
I read this book upon the recommendation of a friend and loved it immensely. It's the story of terrorism, diplomacy, love, and music. I dare you not to cry when you get to the end.
- Beloved by Toni Morrison
This is one of those strange and beautiful books you don't expect to find, but when you do, you feel like a new person for having read it. Haunting and memorizing, the novel's depiction of slavery and the psychological fallout will stay with you long after you have put the book down.
January 1st is the start of Laura's Reviews All About the Brontes 2010 Challenge. I can't wait to get started!
If you haven't picked up a copy of my new book, The Fashion Planner's Guide, you can get 10% off until December 30th with the code HUMBUG. It's a great way to start off the new year!
Minggu, 27 Desember 2009
Avatar
Yesterday, I went to see James Cameron's Avatar and was blown away by how visually stunning the film is. This is a movie made to be seen in 3-D on the big screen. The details that went into Pandora are spectacular - the colors, the textures, the scenery - make the planet feel like an actual location.
Story-wise I would describe the movie as FernGully meets Star Wars (my brother describes it as "The Last of the Mohicans... in space!"). A corporation from Earth wants the Unobtainium found underneath the home of the Na'vi. When a Marine's Avatar is accepted into the tribe, his loyalties are tested, and he must ultimately decide who his people are.
The movie is really long, almost three hours, but every scene in Pandora is worth it. The soundtrack is great, too, but is reminiscent of Titanic, which isn't surprising since they were both composed by James Horner. I would love to see the movie again, but first I want to get my hands on The Art of Avatar and learn how they did it all.
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Sabtu, 26 Desember 2009
Links a La Mode: The Independent Fashion Bloggers Roundup
- Alice in Stilettos – Don’t Be Victimized By Fashion
- DailyDivaDish – New Year’s Eve Fashion: Make an entrance without breaking the bank. Includes 2 looks + DIY ideas.
- Fashion X K8 – Bringing attention to an essay of literary criticism that provides the proper vocabulary with which we can converse about a new fashion paradigm.
- Fasshonaburu – An interview with Liu Wen, the first Asian model to strut her stuff on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show catwalk.
- Idiosyncratic Style – Wham GLAM Thank You Ma’am – Indulge in a little glamour for the holidays.
- Jewelry Whore – HUGE Roundup of DIY Christmas Present Ideas! It’s not too late to make some fabulous jewelry for Christmas presents!
- kaKofonie Of si(gh)lenS – You’re only a couple clicks and a few stitches away from owning your own one-of-a-kind designer piece with free patterns from SHOWstudio
- La Société de Mode – A scream of an interview with stylist Brett Bailey
- Little Miss Makeup – Bold lips: This season’s hottest makeup trend.
- M.I.S.S. – Another simple yet attractive necklace by Pandora from Acessory Source in this week’s She’s Crafty.
- Previously Owned – To celebrate the [almost there] opening of the ONLINE store Previously Owned BLOG is giving away a Royal Blue hobo!
- Retro Chick – Vintage Hair Styling with Flamingo Amy
- Style on a String – Harem Pants: Yay or Nay? And some quick tips on how to buy and wear them.
- Sugar and spice and all things nice – 10 things I like…. no, LOVE… about FANTASY SHOPPING!!
- sweetarchivia – Review of the much anticipated launch of the Rodarte for Target line by the Mulleavy sisters.
- THE COVETED – Versace Pre-Fall returns to color
- The Demoiselles – Wing Tips: Your First Time…at the Tailor
- The Fashion Planner – The Fashion Planner is excited to announce the publication of The Fashion Planner’s Guide!
- The Style PA – I review the comfy, Cable Cosy by Isabella Oliver
- The Working Wardrobe – Learning the art of layering that is both fashion-forward and office-appropriate
The Happy Holidays Edition
Edited by Retrochick
Well, I suppose I shall start this weeks Links à la Mode with this:
HAPPY CHRISTMAS!
It’s Christmas Eve and I’m sure visions of sugar plums are dancing in everyone’s heads as they trim the tree and sup mulled wine in preparation for tomorrows frivolities. All too soon it’ll all be over and brain power sapped from too many TV Christmas Specials you’ll be wanting some mental sustenance, and that’s where we come in.
Essentially that’s a long winded way of me saying that what follows are some lovely links to keep you busy over the Christmas period.
M.I.S.S and JeweleryWhore have D.IY ideas to keep your mind and body occupied, ID Style and Little Miss Make Up show you how to ramp up the glamour in your make up bag, whilst Daily Diva Dish and The Working Wardrobe will help you plan what to wear for New Years Eve and that dreaded day you return to work.
If you run out of entertainment here then you should always check out the full Links à la Mode thread for more yummy fashion goodness.
I hope you all have a fantastic holiday and that Santa brings you everything you asked for!
Links à la Mode : December 24th
Kamis, 24 Desember 2009
Things i LOVE Thursday
Staying up late to wrap presents
TCM Christmas movies:
Reading Middlemarch by George Eliot
Christmas lights
Grilled cheese with jelly
Publishing The Fashion Planner's Guide
Merry Christmas!
Rabu, 23 Desember 2009
Gift-of-the-Month Clubs
I have always been fascinated by gift-of-the-month clubs and the surprise of a new something every month. From cupcakes to shoes, there is a club for just about any interest. Here are some of my favorites:
Pick a new shoe every month from your personalized selection.
24 memo books in different colors and styles to keep you busy throughout the year.
Receive a new award-winning independent or foreign film every month.
25 different colored pencils arrive every month for 20 months.
A soft cotton tee, tank, or cami delivered every month for 6 to 12 months.
Choose a selection of up to 12 independent magazines to receive for a year.
Features 2 Cupcakes in a Jar every month for 6 months. Yum!
Selasa, 22 Desember 2009
The Fashion Planner's Guide (An Interactive Guide to Style)
Today, I am very happy to announce the publication of my first fashion book, The Fashion Planner's Guide (An Interactive Guide to Style). The Guide is inspired by my love of fashion and the tips and tricks I have learned while working in entertainment.
Description: "The Fashion Planner's Guide is an interactive style guide that helps you build your wardrobe by creating a fashion inventory and a look book. Topics include: Style Inspiration, How to Look Rich, Be Your Own Stylist, and more."
If you enjoy reading my blog, I am sure you will like The Fashion Planner's Guide. The book is currently available only as an ebook and retails for $11.49. However, you can get 20% off from now through December 31st with the code COMPUTERS.
I would love to hear your thoughts about The Guide, so feel free to comment below with your likes, dislikes, and suggestions.
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