fall must haves

Gold Watch - it seems like everyone is choosing a nice gold watch as their go-to accessory this fall. The leader of this gold watch trend? Michael Kors, of course!

2. Fur Vest – during these cooler months, I am loving the fur vest. Wear a fur vest over a simple long sleeve t-shirt for an ultra-chic yet simple to pull off look.

3. Riding Boots - since buying the perfect brown boots at Coach a few years ago, I have been craving a great pair of black boots. I finally stumbled upon these amazing black Cadley riding boots by Juicy Couture in New York.

4. Deep Red Nail Polish - I am a huge fan of pink nail polish for the spring & summer months but have decided to trade them in for a nice, deep red. If you have an Ulta Beauty store near you, try their brand name nail polish in 34 Plum Street for only $5.

5. Lace Up Booties – I found a pair very similar to the pair shown above at Nordstrom Rack and they are absolutely adorable. They are the perfect shoe to wear to pull off a more Western style look for fall.

6. Double Finger Rings – I have been loving the double finger rings ever since seeing Lauren Conrad’s personalized double finger ring but lately, this trend seems to be popping up everywhere. LF Stores had a great selection of double rings when I went in New York but online, I feel that Topshop has an amazing selection.

7. Long-Sleeved Lace Dress – countless numbers of FSU students showed up in a fabulous lace dress for the CLUTCH Magazine release party which has left me craving one of my own.

What are your fall 2010 must-haves?

Colors of fall 2010

World Greatest Mall's

Shopping Mall	Year Opened	GLA            Square feet (Square meters)	Total Area Square feet (Square meters)	Stores	Comments
South China Mall Dongguan, China	2005	7.1-million (660,000)	9.6-million (892,000)	1,500	The world's largest shopping mall in early 2006 arrayed six separate themed areas. Recent visitors report that most retail spaces are vacant.  Official site.
Jin Yuan(Golden Resources Shopping Mall) Beijing, China	2004	6.0-million (560,000)	7.3-million (680,000)	1,000+	Also known as the "Great Mall of China," this mega-mall has 6 floors and is located near the Fourth Ring Road, west of Beijing.
SM Mall of Asia Pasay City, Philippines	2006	4.2-million (386,000)*			The largest mall in the Philippines is four buildings connected by walkways. It features several cinemas and movie theaters, an ice skating rink, and Science Discovery Center. Official Site.
Dubai Mall Dubai, United Arab Emirates	2008	3.8-million (350,000)	5.9-million (550,000)	1,200	Part of a much larger upscale entertainment and lifestyle center featuring KidZania, a 22-screen Cineplex, 5-star hotel, walk-through aquarium, indoor theme park, ice skating rink, and food court. Official site.
West Edmonton Mall Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	1981	3.8-million (350,000)	5.3-million (490,000)	800	Largest shopping mall in North America; includes indoor wave pool, amusement areas, hotel, restaurants; 20,000 parking spaces. Official site.
Cevahir Istanbul Istanbul, Turkey	2005	3.8-million (348,000)	4.5-million (420,000)	280	Apparently the largest shopping mall in Europe; has six floors, cinemas, roller coaster, and theater.  Official site
SM City North Edsa Quezon City, Philippines	1985	3.6-million (332,000)*		900	Has five floors, 12 digital movies theaters, and a 200-shop Cyberzone; an IMAX theater planned to open in early 2009. Official site.
SM Megamall Mandaluyong City Philippines	1991	3.6-million (332,000)*		600	Has a bowling center, ice skating rink, 12 movie theaters, and convention halls. One source credits the mall with 200 restaurants. Official site.
Berjaya Times Square Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	2005	3.4-million (320,000)	7.5-million (700,000)	1,000+	Includes 45 restaurants, a theme park, and 3D Digi IMAX theater.  Official site.
Beijing Mall Beijing, China	2005	3.4-million (320,000)	4.7-million (440,000)	600	Has 4 levels of shopping with interior residences; located near Fifth Ring Road, southeast of Beijing.
Eastwood Mall Complex Youngstown, Ohio, USA	1969	3.2-million (297,000)		161	Official site
Zhengjia Plaza(Grandview Mall) Guangzhou, China	2005	3.0-million (280,000)	4.5-million (420,000)		Enclosed in a complex that includes a 48-story hotel and 30-story office building.  Official Site.
SM City Cebu Cebu City, Philippines	1991	2.9-million (267,000)			Official Site
King of Prussia Mall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA	1962	2.8-million (260,000)		327	Created by connecting together three adjacent malls, managed by a single company.  Official site.
Mall of America Bloomington, Minnesota, USA	1992	2.8-million (260,000)	4.2-million (390,000)	520	Largest shopping mall in the United States (by total area); includes a theme park, entertainment district on the 4th floor, and aquarium.  Official site.
South Coast Plaza Costa Mesa, California, USA	1967	2.7-million (250,000)		280	Official site
Millcreek Mall Erie, Pennsylvania, USA	1975	2.6-million (242,000)		142	Official site
Central Commercial Santafe Bogota, Columbia	2006	2.7-million (250,000)		485	Enclosed mall on three floors has six themed plazas; largest in Columbia.  Official site.
Central World Plaza Bangkok, Thailand	2006	2.6-million (244,000)		500+	21-screen cinemas, bowling lanes, and restaurants; also a convention center (not included in the GLA). Official site.
Aricanduva Mall Sao Paulo, Brazil	1991	2.6-million (242,000)	3.7-million (342,000)	535	Largest mall in Brazil; part of a complex of 3 shopping malls with a total area of 11.8-million sq ft.  Official site.
Chia Tai Square Shanghai, Jiangsu, China	2005	2.6-million (240,000)			News releases in late 2005 touted it as "Asia's biggest shopping mall," but  several other Asian malls appear to be considerably larger.
Dongfang Xin Tiandi(Oriental Plaza) Foshan, Guangdong, China		2.5-million (230,000)	8.6-million (800,000)		No details available.
Siam Paragon Bangkok, Thailand	2005	2.5-million (230,000)	4.1-million (380,000)		Official site.  Additional site.
Del Amo Fashion Center Los Angeles, California, USA	1975	2.5-million (230,000)		300	Del Amo straddles several blocks in the city of Torrence, part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Official site.
Grand Canyon Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada, USA	2003	2.5-million (230,000)		10	Official site not found

These are the biggest and badest malls for my travling shoppers, the official site is up for you to see if that mall is were u wanna be

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Fashion New's

NEW YORK – From Adolfo to Yohji Yamamoto, Women's Wear Daily has recorded the A to Z of fashion over the last 100 years. There are the suffragettes, flappers, career women in pantsuits and, later, miniskirts.
Fashion is an industry that's always on the hunt for the next big thing. Yet, in researching a new book about a century of style, "WWD 100 Years, 100 Designers," executive editor Bridget Foley found some constants.
"So many designers, when they talk about their work talk about women first," Foley says. "There's an ongoing idea and a belief among the very best designers that you have to push forward, but also that you also always have to consider what women will wear."
For all the declarations of trends, including hemlines, silhouettes and embellishments, Foley finds that most garments — be they skinny jeans or pencil skirts — are consistently available year after year, even when they're not winning headlines.
And, she adds, however modern and urban we like to think black is, women have been wearing it — regularly — since the 1920s.
The power of buzz has been around even longer.
Some of the designers included in the book were chosen because they literally changed the shape of fashion: Paul Poiret, Claire McCardell and Christian Dior, among them. But someone such as Gabrielle Chanel (known, of course, as Coco) really created an entire culture around a brand.
A 1965 WWD quote about Chanel: "Chanel is more than a look — it's an institution — it's a belief and a way of life — which this clever and very crafty artiste has done. She knows that her ever hungry Fashion Barbies are women and girls who eat and drink and dance — and love."
Winnowing down this list of most influential designers to 100 was harder than it sounds, especially balancing new talent like Jason Wu against Dior and Oscar de la Renta, Foley says.
"Is this all good fashion?" she wonders. "I'm not sure it's all good fashion, but it's all representative fashion, and much of it is really good."
Others who made the cut: Giorgio Armani, Cristobal Balenciaga, Andre Courreges, Francisco Costa, Calvin Klein, Charles James, Norma Kamali, Laura and Kate Mulleavy of Rodarte, Donna Karan, Madeline Vionnet, and both Gianni and Donatella Versace.

HOT FALL ACCESSORIES

 Snuggle-worthy materials don’t sacrifice warmth for style when paired with skinny jeans and a blazer

 Minimalist shapes pop against sleek outfits and black-and-white patterns.

 The dainty fabric reveals its tough side when covering biker boots and oversize bangles.

Black leather and thick chains transform the demure into the daring.

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GOTH BOOTS

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More fashion for fall 2010, trend for my trendsetter

We saw the military look this summer, and it’s about to head on over to fall as well. Look for chic and feminine military-inspired pieces.

Lengthy, flowy dresses were all the rage in London as well as New York. These might need a little getting used to, but they are definitely dramatic!

Sensual, feminine, 50s inspired dresses are back, and the beautiful A-lines are just perfect for fall!

Fur was a big hit at New York Fashion Week for fall earlier this year, but will it actually catch on? I’m definitely not a fur wearer myself…but maybe some faux fur pieces will catch my eye.

Ah…how we love layering! And this fall, layering your faves is back in full swing. Look for pieces in shades of gray, stone, and beige.

With all the black and gray gracing the NY, Paris, Milan, and London runways, sultry sheer blouses stood out and made a big statement.

Long, tailored coats are back in full swing this season with a hint of the blues. Look for dark blue, navy blue, and cobalt shades that will definitely stand out against the otherwise drab black.

i think its time for tips for the men.... i can tell yall better than i can show yall... we all kno yall a lil slow

It's no secret that when it comes to fashion & style, most men are in the dark about the do's and don'ts.  So for those fashionably-challenged men out there, here is a list to assist you in this foreign land:

1. Do ask for a woman's help.  If you aren't sure what is in style for the season or if a certain shirt goes with a pair of pants, ask your nearest female counterpart (friend, girlfriend or that cute girl at the office) for aid.  She will be more than happy you asked and even more happy to help you.
2. Always have a great pair of black (or dark blue) jeans or trousers.  These can be paired with a trengy skrit for a fun night out on the town or with a black jacket to dress it up for a business meeting
3. Do realize that dressing up does not mean wearing an Abercrombie & Fitch shirt with a pair of jeans.  Although this is a step up from most guy's wardrobe, all you need to assist you is a current issue of GQ or Esquire for the season's latest style fashions.
4. An important feature of style in a man is to choose garments that fit properly. When men try to squeeze into sizes that are too small for them, this detracts from the overall impression and can be as bad as clothing that is too large. The variety of clothing on offer in the fashion world means there is no real excuse for a man not to dress with style.
5. Please, please, please do NOT wear socks with sandals!  Does any more really need to be said?  
6. On the topic of socks, white tennies with black socks is another no-no.  (Especially when paired with shorts.)  A good rule of thumb when pairing socks and shoes (and this relates to dress shoes as well) is to keep it consistent: black shoes - black socks, brown shoes - brown socks, etc. 
7. Short sleeve, button down shirts with ties is a BIG don't!  (Please refer to #3 for further assistance.)  
8. Another don't - the sweater vest - unless it was a gift from the grandkids.  (And even then, take whatever means necessary to wear it only when absolutely necessary - ie, when the gift-giver is visiting you at your home and/or you will not be making any public appearances.) 
9. On the other hand, a cashmere sweater is a must do for every man.  It pairs nicely with jeans or trousers and updates your wardrobe from geek to sheik in an instant.  
10. Do make it look effortless.  (Use the KISS model -keep it simple stupid!)  You can't go wrong with a great pair of jeans from Buckle, a clean cut tee from Banana Republic and a great pair of casual shoes from Piperlime.  (Visit the Buckle and Banana Republice at the Chandler Fashion Center for live fashion assistance.)

fashion and makeup goes hand and hand,some are soming right and some are somking wrong....... get your mind right im talking eyeshadow dang

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DO'S AND DONTS OF FALL 2010

Fall Fashion Trend Tip: DO use fancy earrings to dress up wardrobe basics.

 

 Fall Fashion Trend Tip: DO learn to love khaki, camel and beige

Fall Fashion Trend Tip: DO walk on the wild side with leopard-print accessories

Fall Fashion Trend Tip: DON’T say goodbye to summer’s maxi dresses just yet.

Fall Fashion Trend Tip: DO show off classic plaids and pleated skirts

 

fashion do's and dont's of the MTV AWARDS

Katy Perry is looking darling, if she was ice skating but she is on the red carpet (white carpet). The black lacy appliqué over a sheer top, with a flirty white shirt……. She just needs to lose those corny shoes smh, wear is her stylist

Ka$ha attempt to be edgy but fails, and she ends up looking like a street-walker, and you can miss the Snookie bump with a thigh-length braid vamp makeup and cheap platform shoes …. Please go back home lol

Selena Gomez slips into something sliver and oh-so-sexy, she works it in a shimmery strapless bustier from Reeem Acra Resort, she sets it off with a thigh high slit and sassy Sergio Rossi heels….. They grow up so fast