January 2010 DP Theme - Changes

DP Theme this month is changes. Thing that has been changed in 2009 was my life. Me and my hubby have gone separate ways. Never again we two. But life goes on and I will survive. Now it will be only me and my lovely daughters.

Happy New Year 2010 to all DP Bloggers. Wish you all love, happiness and peace. Lets resolve our differences and try to see oneness in all.

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Fashion Hair Styles

Famous People and Hairstyles through the Years
By Rachael Taylor

Hairstyles date back hundreds of years and generally reflected what was happening socially at the time. Hairstyles have gone through many changes over the past several decades. The one consistency has been that the hairstyles that were worn by icons of popular culture symbolized what was thought to be the ideal. To find out more about the inspiration for particular hairstyles over the last century, read on.

In the early 1900’s wealthy women set the standard of wearing hair jewels and hats with veils and lace. They dusted their hair with gold and silver powders for the nights. Antoine of Paris created a look of hair parted in middle and swept back in smooth bands over the ears. In 1907 the Marcel wave swept the United States and Europe. In 1910 American nurses in Europe cut their hair short to avoid a flea infestation and the women in America began to cut their hair short for fashion.

The Louise Brooks’s bob became the popular hairstyle in the 1920’s as women began to express their freedom. They also began shedding their corsets to enter the workforce and in 1931 Jean Harlow starred in the movie “Platinum Blonde.” This hair color then swept the nation. Also in the 1930’s, Shirley Temple’s ringlet curls had women of all ages pinning their own hair into tight curls.

During WWII when feminine was ideal, women began copying Hollywood hairstyles. In the 1940’s, Rita Hayworth began the hairstyle trend of side-parted finger waves the sexiest style of that time. Veronica Lake and her cascading blonde hair defined glamour.

The 1950’s brought a trend of highlighting and Lucille Ball’s flaming red hair was an example. Also Doris Day had a helmet like hairstyle that inspired her fans and Audrey Hepburn started the pixie cut.

During the 1960’s people were letting their hair down and the rock group The Beatles, wore their hair long. This ended the gender norm in hairstyles. The Beatle look became a very popular hairstyle for men of all ages.

In the 1970’s, the musical “Hair” came out during a time of sexual revolution. Angela Davis’s afro became a symbol for black pride. One of the most copied hairstyles of the 1970’s was the Farrah Fawcett feathered back hairdo.

The 1980’s were an economic boom and women began the mall bang trend. Big hair and poodle perms were the big thing.

The 1990’s found many women heading to the hair salons looking for the Jennifer Aniston hairstyle. Her hair at the time was an angled, layered, shag haircut. And the millennium brought Sarah Jessica Parker’s flowing curly look back into style.

Trust me ,I don't even trust me..

Here is Amerie's new video "More Than Love" featuring Fabolous.She looks great in the video as always, even when she is getting at Fab because she suspects him of cheating on her. In the beginning of the video Amerie makes a statement " Men need to come with instructions", lol... I beg the defer little homie. I think that women need to come with instructions, a liter of rum and 6 vicodin.
I think this a great single off her new album " In Love and War" in stores now!!

Amerie

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

- Robert Frost (1874-1963)

Sliding in Ullandhaug Hill

Families were out sliding in this hill just down from Ullandhaug Tower. It is all great fun but hard work walking up after a short and joyous ride down.

The Nasomatto Project....

To create a perfume can be a very lucrative business move if you are an established fashion house, brand name or celebrity. It can be difficult to find a fragrance that is authentic, contemporary and created for those who appreciate a good quality scent.So it is with this in mind, that we recently discovered the unique Nasomatto Project, created by Alessandro Gualtieri (who has created scents for Valentino, Versace and Helmut Lang, to name a few).“This project is dedicated to people who have a strong interest in a distinguished perfume choice”, Alessandro says. He believes the senses are our primary instruments that guide our reactions and this project is about sharing his personal passion for perfumes. Through the Nasomatto project, Alessandro blends unique fragrances that make strong statements; so much so he’s named each blend to suit. Duro for enhancing male strength, Narcotic Venus for the addictive intensity of female sexuality, Absinth to stimulate irresponsible behavior, Silver Musk to evoke superhuman magnetism, Hindu Grass is about universal peace and love, China White reveals a sentimental journey and Black Afgano is temporary bliss. The descriptions are enhanced further with the clean lines yet organic feel of the bottle designs. We predict you’ll become addicted as well!

Source– Kate Vandermeer for Cool Hunter

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Big Pimpin' baby...

Just as luxury resort group Six Senses was ahead of the curve with its sexy castaway fantasy resort in the Maldives, Soneva Fushi, Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket is a spa fantasy that lasts for days, even weeks, depending how long you want to stay. We only had four days but that was enough time to understand why this destination spa is so popular, it goes way beyond pampering. The experience starts as soon as you arrive of the private island of Naka Yai, just of the north-east coast of Phuket in Phang Nga Bay. There’s no lobby, no queues, just walk up the postcard perfect jetty and head straight for the spa for an extensive assessment.

A daily programme is worked out that must include at least two treatments each day. From there, a personal butler takes you to your beach villa that comes with private pool, steamroom, indoor/outdoor show, sea views and a luxe bed that ended up providing the best sleep in memory. This is heaven for spa trekkers. No stress, complete relaxation, super healthy organic food and not one but four spas – Thai, Indian, Indonesian and Chinese – to experience.

What to wear is yet another thing that you don’t have to worry about here. Everyone wears organic cotton pyjamas so save the Pucci and Gucci for Mykonos. These PJs are perfect in the tropical heat. Six Senses is very good at shedding away all the chaos of modern life.

There’s no news channels (just movies from their library), moving from spa appointment, to meals and back to the villa. The place makes you so aware of how you live, what you put into your body, stress levels and what is really feels to be relaxed.

It would be easy to spend the whole stay holed up in the villa. The aesthetic is Fred Flintstone meets very stylish designer, no sharp edges, nothing overly processed. it’s all about beautiful organic forms and a connection to the natural world.


The rooms feature signs made with coconut husks, sugar palm leaf thatching, earthy tones, textured walls and natural light. There are 61 villas and two ubervillas - the Enclave and the Retreat on the Hill that regularly house royalty and megawatt celebrities in their palatial compounds.


Here, most of the food is grown on the island or sourced locally. Meal options include a “fishetarian” diet or raw foods (think raw vegan food -nothing over 46 degrees Celsius). Buffet breakfast includes a line up of fresh juices for every cure and every day the menu changes. Fat content and calories are noted. Days quickly fall into a rhythm of treatments, organic food, workout sessions and alternative therapies from iridology to blood analysis. The day is followed by perfect rest and deep, deep sleep. Be warned, it can be hard to get to early morning yoga or kayaking because the bed is so comfortable.

Each spa its own little universe, with a gateway into sublime interiors, with surrounding outdoor spaces perfectly complementing the experience. It is so far removed from the concept of the spa with a fountain out front, rows of treatment rooms out the back. Six Senses has gone all out - the ground level Thai-style massage beds, an Indian colonics chambre, the perfect Chinese bamboo garden and pavilion for the post-treatment cup of tea. It would take weeks to try every treatment and to add to the top therapists on staff, internationally recognised trainers and practitioners jet in for guest residencies too.>

By day three, there is no such thing as stress, just complete relaxation. I only had four days here, many extend their stay and cancel other plans and it’s easy to see why. The destination spa has an incredible future for travellers looking for a total escape, no tweets, no email, no junk food. Six Senses also understands that a spa doesn’t have to mean one ‘flavor’ of treatment. At Naka Yai, recent visiting practitioners include triathletes, pilates, reiki masters and top personal trainers. This fresh approach to spas is also happening at other Six Senses spas including a new Paris property opening on the rue de Castiglione next month. The brand is continuing on from success at resorts in Doha, Barcelona, Portugal, Jordan, Oman and the Maldives. The Six Senses brand is set to conquer the spa world again with a palatial spa opening in Marrakech in Morocco that opens in 2011. Can’t wait.

Source- Bill Tikos for Cool Hunter

Pics -Michael Poliza


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Photosynthesis ....

The use of print within fashion is not a new phenomenon, however, with technological innovation a surge of photosynthesis prints is giving an almost 3D effect to the finished garments. The fusion of color, print and reality makes the wearer feel like a moving installation! One brand whose signature style integrates narrative prints and a kaleidoscope of colors is Susanne Ostwald and Ingvar Helgason of Ostwald Helgason. The German and Icelandic designers met when both were working for a London design studio. They won two design grants from the German government and showed their first joint collection at Paris Fashion Week. Ostwald is the color and print designer and Helgason is the maestro of the silhouettes. The Ostwald Helgason label launched in 2006 and stocks in Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Iceland, Japan, Netherlands, UK and US in shops such as Opening Ceremony, Kokon To Zai and Bauhaus, and boasts fans such as Rihanna and Daphne Guinness.

Source– Kate Vandermeer of Cool hunter

So fresh and so clean...

Black pepper body wash is ph balanced to cleanse deeply without stripping the skin’s natural oils. Great for active people; removing sweat and dirt from the skin.

This blend includes herbal extracts and essential oils of black pepper, ylang-ylang and vetivert. Formulated with antiseptic properties to cleanse the skin and anti-oxidants and Vitamin E to protect the skin from environmental damage, while stimulating and refreshing the mind.


Citrus body wash is intensely moisturizing and ph balanced, to gently cleanse while softening the skin. Formulated for body, face & hair.

To restore dry skin, use during cold winter weather; hot dry summers or anytime your skin needs a boost.

This blend includes herbal extracts and essential oils of grapefruit, neroli, lemon and peppermint. Formulated to soothe and relax, while anti-oxidants and Vitamin E protect the skin from environmental damage.



Cucumber body wash is intensely moisturizing and ph balanced, to gently cleanse while softening the skin. Formulated for body, face & hair.

To restore dry skin, use during cold winter weather; hot dry summers or anytime your skin needs a boost.

This blend includes herbal extracts and essential oils of cucumber, basil, white rose and geranium. Formulated to soothe and relax, while anti-oxidants and Vitamin E protect the skin from environmental damage.


Eucalyptus body wash is ph balanced to cleanse deeply without stripping the skin’s natural oils. Great for active people; removing sweat and dirt from the skin.

This blend includes herbal extracts and essential oils of eucalyptus, rosemary, lavender and spearmint. Formulated with antiseptic properties to cleanse the skin and anti-oxidants and Vitamin E to protect the skin from environmental damage, while stimulating and refreshing the mind.

$20 each or $ 60 for all 4 Pattern

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come on over to my house, my house....

As owner of Syndicate Hospitality, which counts Opera, Crimson and Mood as part of its prestigious portfolio, David Judaken knows a thing or two about creating first-class nightclubs - especially when teamed up with design guru Dodd Mitchell.

At 10,000-square-feet MyHouse is the best of the bunch, with a 60s-style bachelor pad feel that makes revellers feel right at home the minute they walk through the imposing entrance on Hollywood Boulevard (where else?). Vintage touches include gorgeous crocodile-skin bars, thick shagpile rugs, dazzling crystal chandeliers and impressive fire-breathing sculptures. All the rooms you'd expect in a normal house are present and oh-so-correct, including a luxurious lounge and kitsch kitchen. We can't imagine what the bedroom (above) is used for though, unless the likes of Lindsay Lohan gets her claws into some poor young aspiring actor with the promise of blow and blow-jobs.

The furniture is stunning, too, and is supplied by luxury LA firm Mogul. Combining the intimate feel of a house party with the decadent feel of a superclub, it's no wonder MyHouse has Hollywood's hottest young things queuing up around the block every night of the week.

http://www.syndicatehospitality.com/ / Images: Syndicate Hospitality



Gunpowder magazine / My House

Class is in session - Lacoste 101...

This post is for my Cousin Rod aka "Zod". Zod is Lacoste's (Izod) number one Hood Ambassador. He has been representing the Lacoste brand since his birth, hence why he is internationally known and locally respected as Zod. His collection of the iconic crocodile logo is fanatical to say the least. In grade school ,while all of us were following all of the preppy trends, he was very loyal to René Lacoste's brand and he has the K-12 class photos to prove it.

Zod, I'm sure this is old news to you...

In 1980, during the Golden Age of Tennis, LACOSTE expanded its product offering and released its first original eyewear products. Inspired by the origins of the brand, that first pair of ‘La Lunette LACOSTE’ sunglasses was a pilot-style frame called ‘101’. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 101, LACOSTE is releasing a limited edition of 1000 pairs.

LIMITED EDITION
Inside the right temple of this limited edition version of the 101 is etched a serial number that denotes that particular frame’s place in the series of 1000. Collectors will immediately recognize from this exclusive signature that they are the proud owners of an important piece of LACOSTE history. $250

Zod , when you place your order for these sunglasses. Please order 2 pair, one for you and one for me !

Lacoste 101

Fashion Fair Cosmetics

Fashion Fair Cosmetics ups logistics capabilities

Global colour cosmetics provider Fashion Fair Cosmetics has increased its logistics capabilities with the adoption of SPS' Trading Partner Intelligence.
The software is designed to help prevent in-store, out-of-stock and over-stock inventory conditions and provide critical facts to develop greater flexibility for stock demand.

The US-based company's products are sold in over 1,000 stores worldwide, in countries that include the UK, France, Canada and US - distribution that means maintaining efficient stock levels is paramount.

SPS' software programme is delivered via an SaaS model, providing suppliers with retail industry and data integration and customer support worldwide.

Using only an internet browser, users can access ad-hoc or predefined role-based reports, charts, graphs and alerts for improved decision making using POS and fulfillment data, the company says.

Mens Fashion Shirts

Men's Dress Shirts - Men's Fashion Style
By Hadyn Tanner

With the status of the economy, it's so hard to indulge in buying clothes especially branded ones. Don't be a fashion victim by buying everything you see in the market today. You don't need to splurge on buying so many things which you don't need.

When buying clothes you need to buy the basic, those that can be teamed up with different tops. It's an inexpensive way of investing clothes which is very applicable these days. Every guy has his own different sense of fashion and style. These are things you need to have inside your closet, it's a must for every guy to have them paired with a white shirt:

· You should have at least one cardigan inside your closet. You should have at any of the following colors.
- Black
- Grey
- Navy
- Green
- Blue
- Pastel
· You need it especially during cold months. It can be a good pair with any blazer of your choice. There are also organically made cardigans which you can try if you are very much inclined with nature.
· A striped blazer can possess a conservative look especially during events.
· Shorts tailored or not can be for a casual wear. It's trendy and comfortable. You can wear it during summer time when the weather is hot.
· A rack jacket is best for hip and high low get up. It is very simple and can be worn in malls.
· It's best with denim. White shirts are perfect for any kind of shirt; it can also be paired with any pants or shorts. It's one of the safest things to have inside your closet.

Fashion and style is a long conversation especially when you are discussing about men's fashion trend. No two people have the same choice of clothes and styles. When you want to be trendy, you should always look at the mirror and check

If the things you are wearing still look good on you, you might just want to go with the flow without checking if it's suitable for you. You should check out some magazines and the web for some time to ensure that you are on the right track. Your indulgence to fashion can be addicting so you need to take a break form thinking what to wear for the next 24 hours. Though there are lots of fashion site today, some of the people can not find the things they are looking for.

You should check out the web for new things you should know for reference and guide. You wills surely find everything you need to know without having to spend much. Your looks merely depend on how you believe in yourself and not with the trend.

I am all cried out because I grew up crying...

ANYONE who knows me, knows I'm a HUGE Roots fan!!! I got a chance to meet them when I was living in Zurich and working for Rote Fabrik in the Tech Dept. The group was amazing back when it was just : Thought, Quest, Hub, Rahzel, F. Knuckles, Dice Raw, Scott Storch and Malik B.

Through out the years the group has gotten tighter (I know, hard to believe) and fuller sound by adding more layers to the original article. Especially, since they have added " Tuba Gooding Jr." to the crew in the last 3 years, (yes I played the sousaphone in high school) .

The Roots, were set to release their new album "How I got over" but had to push it back to be release in 2010. Quest love said " It's better to give you the RIGHT album instead of giving you an album RIGHT now" Needless to say I'm eagerly awaiting it's release. However, this is the only single that was drop from the high anticipated album. How I got over, will be one of my many songs I will rock through out 2010!!

Enjoy!!

Bread & Butter Baby....

Bread & Butter Skincare aims to do one thing and that's to simplify your grooming routine. They do this by offering you a "Subscription", this $80 subscription gives you all the necessary product for your regimen: A Winter Kit that includes two bottles of face wash, two bottles of facial moisturizer, lip balm, and body moisturizer. A Summer Kit then follows with another two bottles of face wash, SPF 15 facial moisturizer, and a bottle of shave gel. Link: $80 / Source

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Now that's a box of smokes!!

2009 marks the 20th anniversary of premium cigar brand Gurkha and they're celebrating this occasion with the Archive 1887 cigars, a cigar they've been developing for two years. The 92 count box ($10 a cigar) comes with Toro, Torpedo, and Churchills wrapped in a Connecticut Maduro with Cameroon Binding and Nicaraguan filler. Link

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It's my time.... From Starck to Vuitton

Allerta's inPulse smartwatch feeds into your Crackberry addiction with a watch that displays incoming email, sms, and vibrates when you get a call. The watch features an OLED display and can be completely customized through your BlackBerry handheld. Link: $150

Void's V02 watch is a stunning collision of minimalist and complex aesthetics. The monolithic chunk of metal features a unique, speedometer-inspired watch dial that is read by matching colors of each hand to the matching colored white or red index to read the hours and minutes. Link: $200

In case Void's watch wasn't simple enough for you, iconic designer Philippe Starck has you covered. The Palindrome Too sports two analog dials for keep dual time zones which should cut it with the design-savvy jet-set. Link: $145

Another player in the minimalist movement comes via Uniform Wares, a new company out of London with a taste for contemporary, clean lines. The watches will be available in a limited run of eight different colors, each featuring anodized aluminum cases and Japanese Quartz movements. Link: $141 / Source

Based off of the original design from 1938, Panerai has created another rare masterpiece, a titanium encased Radiomir which will see a production run of 12 timepieces. Panerai has accented it with subtle details of gold in the hour hands, minutes, and small seconds and in the knurled ring surrounding the watch dial. Movement is a hand wound, in-house OP XXVII with a power reserve of 55 hours. Link / Source

The Tambour Travel Alarm Clock amplifies Louis Vuitton's signature timepiece design into a oversized 57mm case. The clock features a steel case, built-in stand, dual time zones, and a Damier Graphite case. Link: $2,570

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I'm gonna need you to say something baby....

A Poncho in a Pear Tree....

RON OLIVER'S PONCHO IN A PEAR TREE

Ingredients:
Half of a pear, diced
1/2 oz. spiced honey*
1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
1 and 1/2 oz. anjeo tequila

Method:
Muddle pear, spiced honey and lime juice in a Boston glass. Add Tequila and shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a brandy snifter partially filled with crushed ice. Garnish with pear slice encrusted with cinnamon.

*Spiced Honey Instructions:
Combine 250 ml of honey with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ancho chile powder, cayenne. Add 200 mL hot water and stir until consistent. Let cool and serve.
source: City food