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I was getting my daily does of Shine from Yahoo, and came across these awesome tights. Now I’m a girl who refuses to wear bottoms unless they have a decent amount of spandex in them. I don’t know what I’d do if leggings or jeggings every went out of style. So, you can imagine how elated I was to see the totally cute tights all done up with faux tattoos.   These are perfect for the girl who likes to show a little leg. I ‘m really digging the peacock feather tights. Pair them with a sweater tunic, belt the waist and slide on a pair of wellies or “boyfriend” motorcycle boots and you have a comfy and stylish outfit for the fall or winter.

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That’s right, drink it all in…see those curves? That tummy pooch, those hips? They’re called curves and the majority of woman have them. We love Kate’s curves, well us and most British women. After all, Kate Winslet’s been voted to have the body that most gals across the pond want. And it’s no wonder. While Hollywood keeps trying to portray stick-thin twigs as the epitome of femininity, in reality, I don’t think it’s any woman’s dream to have the body of a 12 year old boy.

So stop it, Hollywood. Stop telling us that curves are nasty and then creating “sex symbols” out of woman who are made from plastic. Yes, every woman is made differently and more importantly in the image of God. So see the value in that and embrace it. We say, “Work it like Ms. Winslet!” Show your curves some love with garments that accentuate what you’ve got. Bandage dresses, ruching, asymmetrical draping, belted waistlines…they’re all great ways to dress up your temple.

“The Show Must Go On!”
And so it did sans Dior’s famously eccentric and former head designer, John Galliano. Dior’s fall 2011 fashion show, scheduled for March 4th, was one of the hottest tickets in town as fans and critics flocked to see how the fashion house would fare fresh off the heels of the PR nightmare created by Galliano.

In February, a couple accused the designer of making racial slurs toward them at a Paris café called La Perle. A second complaint was later filed with Paris police alleging an anti-Semitic verbal attack.  Video phone footage of the once prominent designer has also surfaced. It captures a seemingly drunk John Galliano saying, “I love Hitler…People like you would be dead. Your mothers, your forefathers, would all be f—— gassed.”

Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman, the face of Miss Dior Cherie fragrance,  about the incident: “I am deeply shocked and disgusted by the video of John Galliano’s comments that surfaced today,” said Portman. “In light of this video, and as an individual who is proud to be Jewish, I will not be associated with Mr. Galliano in any way. I hope at the very least, these terrible comments remind us to reflect and act upon combating these still-existing prejudices that are the opposite of all that is beautiful.”

The firestorm caused by Galliano could very well cause the fall of one of fashion’s finest houses. Dior is already reporting layoffs as the backlash of Galliano’s comments continues. The fifty-year-old British designer John Galliano has acted as head designerof Christian Dior since October of 1996, but his reign has since ended. Galliano was fired after a brief suspension. President and CEO, Sidney Toledano, told Women’s Wear Daily, “We unequivocally condemn the statements made by John Galliano, which are in total contradiction to the longstanding core values of Christian Dior.”

Only time will tell what will become of Dior.

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The company called BareNecessities has created a new rave in women’s hosiery.  We have seen an array of styles and colors over the past years, however, none like these.

Have you ever tried to layer your clothes to keep warm, including wearing a pair of hosiery and socks? Well I have, because of the cold in the great Midwest!

At BareNecessities.com, you will find a variety of different styles of these “Bootights”. They come in opaque, sheer diamond print, fishnet, pinstripe, and the sock at different lengths.  Even Oprah called them the new “must have, much like Spanx”.

Bootights were designed to eliminate the need to double up on socks and stockings for warmth.  They are a miracle for women that desire comfort and dryness when wearing boots with tights.  The boot conceals the sock so they look like a regular pair of tights from the top of your boot up. All of this innovation just under $30, and no more worries of moisture or bunching in the boots!

A look into what is haute for this winter is textures and warmth, of course.  New York Fashion Week is trending the velvets, furs, and wool blends that exude fall romanticism and earthy hues. Velvets by Alexander Wang, Diesel Black Gold and Diane Von Furstenberg. Check out the the romantic red velvet by Zac Posen.

Another favorite on the runways showed lots of fur in fall winter 2010/ 2011 collections. There are varieties of fur colours in many details on the cuffs, purses, shoes and skirts. A look at Michael Kors designs stood out in handbags and Karl Lagerfeld in North Pole style boots. Fur details also in Altuzarra, Proenza Schouler, and Ohne Titel collections.

Last but not least are the layered Outfits by Rag & Bone, BCBG Max Azria, and Michael Kors.