Make Me Beautiful

Here is a one size fits all post for all the Chanel lovers out there in Blogsville. These three Gripoix for Chanel poured glass costume jewelry pieces from the mid 1980s are perfect examples of the amazing Chanel jewelry that came out during the beginning of the Karl Lagerfeld tenure. The clip earrings have a cool drop featuring a multi-color orb. The two necklaces are stand-outs. The iconic cross on the gold chain will work beautifully mixed with your fine jewelry or a string of pearls. The second tassel necklace is so outstanding it doesn’t need much to distract from what is already a flawless design in beautiful Gripoix shades of blue and wine.

Chanel Drop Orbit Earrings with Gripoix Poured Glass, c. mid 1980s. SOLD

Chanel Iconic Gold Cross Necklace with Gripoix Poured Glass, c. mid 1980s.

Chanel Gold Tassel Necklace with Gripoix Poured Glass in Red & Blue, c. mid 1980s. SOLD

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I have never really cared for Rachel Roy’s style or her designs, there was always something off about the looks in my opinion. But I think I have spoke too soon, because I ♥ all of her 2008 lines.

Fall 2008 Ready-to-Wear

I am loving the ladylike and elegant details like the gloves, fedoras, feminine jackets, cinched waists, feathers and scarves

Resort 2008

This collection definitely reminds me of pieces I would pack when going on vacation. Simple and chic essentials

♥Spring 2008 and a preview of Fall 2008 collection coming tomorrow♥

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These are Rodarte’s Fall 2008 RTW footwear. They kinda look like lolita/S&M footwear and yes, even the stockings do. I like the spikes, colors and all but I don’t think they’ll be something I’d actually wear.

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These are Monique Lhuillier’s 2008 Fall Ready-to-Wear collection. These formal wear and gowns are really amazing! ‘Nuff said.

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And now to the 80’s! This black shantung party dress is available from VFG member The Vintage Fashionista.

Vintage 1980’s black off the shoulder party dress. Features a sweetheart bust with boning for support and short sleeves with pearl and gold accents. The waist is fitted and the skirt is also fitted at the upper hips then flows out into a full skirt.

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Have you ever been invited to one of those fancy dress parties where you aren’t good friends with the hosts and are not sure just how dressed up you should be?

I don’t know which option’s worse you either disregard the Super Hero’s fancy dress notice and end up being the Plain Jane in the corner while everyone else gets down and dirty in their Catwomen suits while you try and pass yourself off as Lois Lane or worse still you turn up in last years Play Bunny outfit and if you are anything like me you look more Sara ‘Bunny Ears’ Marie from Big Brother than Elle Woods.

So what is the correct protocol? How do you stand out from the crowd without wishing you had emptied a stiff drink first…..

Start by reading the invite properly or ask for clarification. If your host’s theme asks for Hookers and Hobos its not asking you to turn up looking like a beef eating linebacker.

Is the occasion heavily based around the fancy dress theme or has it just been tacked on at the bottom of the invite “so and so is turning 30 yada yada yada, wish you could join us etc etc etc, oh and if you fancy, turn up wearing your knickers on your head”

However, if the invite is written on Spiderman paper, lists a fancy dress rental store in Bondi and has a fine (run around the room with someone else’s knickers on your head) for turning up sans costume it’s a fair bet you can go out and rent that PVC miniskirt – or grab it our of your underwear draw.

As with all female beauty duties its always best to turn up with friends for moral support. Of course in this case you want to make sure that A) you are the only one wearing the Catwomen costume and B) you look the best in it.

A little confidence goes a long way. Walk in like Bridget Jones to a garden party and all the girls will be wishfully gazing at your cat-that-ate-the-cream smile and all the guys………well we know where they will be looking.

Have that stiff drink and settle in for an evening of sparkling flirtation and envious compliments.

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Is there any tune more catchy than Rihanna’s Umbrella. This gorgeous songstress reveals that her mother was a makeup artist who worked at a big beauty store (like Sephora). So it’s no wonder she always looks fantastic!

Rihanna is a Cover Girl spokesmodel and in the February issue of InStyle, we get to peek inside her (how cute is this?) Sanrio Hello Kitty Hero pouch makeup bag.

- Jane Iredale D20 Hydration Spray
- Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder
- MAC Blush Brush No. 136
- Cover Girl Volume Exact Mascara
- MAC Fluidline Eyeliner Pot
- Essie Nail Polish in Wicked
- Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Mascara in Extreme Blue
- Tweezerman Slant Tweezers
- Cover Girl Wet Slicks Gloss in Watermelon Splash

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