Are you a Diva? Do you *heart* glam and girly handmade items such as bath and body products, candles, and jewelry? Yes? Then head to the Sweet Delight Divalicious Sample Box sale and grab one! They are giving you the opportunity to try a fun mixture of full-sized and sample-sized products, from a variety of fab online businesses, all together in one box…

And guess what! One of our Swarovski Crystallized charms / pendants will be in the box! A fun mixture of beautiful colors and lovely shapes. Pink, blue, crystal clear, yellow, red!

What’s in your box?! :)

Some people believe that no job can feel like a vacation. This job though is literally a vacation. Believe it or not, you can be a professional beacher. Swedish Amelia’s Magazine posted a job offer a couple of weeks ago, looking for an employee willing to test beaches around the world by tanning, getting massages, drinking wine, interacting with other tourists, and overall relaxing. It doesn’t get any better than this.

The mission is to test beaches for four weeks, on four continents, on behalf of Amelia’s Magazine. The current beaches include in Corsica to be visited in summer 2011, the area around Cape Town, South Africa in autumn, and Asia in winter.

Among other common tasks of a tourist, duties include going on excursions, resting on deck chairs, drinking wine at local taverns, receiving full body massages, snorkelling, and reading books. During this time, the lucky beach bum must blog continuously for amelia.se, write four separate stories about the experiences, and of course, take photos.

The qualifications are being accustomed to moving among many people, having the capacity to rest / do nothing for long periods, being able to swim, and being responsible for your and others’ well being. Whoever gets the job must also have four weeks available during the upcoming year, with no other claim than the offered salary.

I bet you are wondering about how to apply by this point. You must write a maximum of ten sentences about why you are perfect for the job of Amelia’s beach testers. Include your name, age, hometown, mailing address and phone number. (email: Desirée Wahren, Editor in Chef Amelia, 08-7365200 at ansokan1189@amelia.se)

Don’t delay because “the response has been huge”, Asa Lundegard, Amelia’s Editor-in-chief told Swedish news site The Local. Hundreds of applications were received soon after the job was posted on the Swedish National Public Employment Service. Some people thought the offer was an early April Fool’s Day joke, but Lundegard ensures its legitimacy.

What are you waiting for? :)

images: fashiongonerogue.com

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Yes, you got it right. It’s our Swarovski jewelry bridal line and it looks divine on her!

* then we have the trousers – skinny, wide-leg, boot-cut pants are the new must-haves. Are you ready for fall? :)

* the glam goth comes next – laces and leather, leather and lace…

* the minimalism is actually super fresh everywhere – in fashion, in design, in home decor. Minimalists are the new trend setters, are you one?

* and if you are not – then you like to have it all – sequins, lace, leather, cashmere, jersey in one outfit… Or as I call it:  the more – the better trend :)

images: style.com & net-a-porter.com

images: Elle Canada, september issue

* Next are my 2 most favorite skirts – the kilt & the skater one. I have no idea where the skater skirt name comes from and I have never seen skaters wearing ones, but anyway – I love them :)

* And if you really want to look like super cool, you will have to combine the following: aviator jacket, skater skirt and a pair of furry boots. Mark my words, we’ll be seeing super hot chicks all winter long wearing the set mentioned above :)

* Then, the sleek sexy stuff from the 1950 – full skirts, corset tops and floral prints.

* The long jacket with super short shorts, like invisible ones.

* The head to toe beige in expensive knits, cashmere and silk. So 1970.

* And of course the coat – leather, cashmere, whatever. You have a trench? Sorry to tell that, but it’s kind of out of style now, have to buy a coat…

Next to come – the pants trend, the minimal look, the maxi’s and of course, the accessories one.
images: style.com & net-a-porter.com

images: Katrin & Alex on their trip to Cuba :)

I haven’t seen the previous Lorena Sarbu collections, but this one caught my eyes with it’s elegant and stylish looks, so I decided to share :) Favorite pieces – the yellow mini dress and the maxi white one with gold accent sleeve.

Alessandra Ambrosio for the last issue of Vogue Brazil

Happy Canada Day! We wish you warm, cheerful and happy celebration! See us here!

One of the most amazing jewelry collections in one book – the Elizabeth Taylor’s one. The astonishing pieces include the 33-carat Krupp diamond, the La Peregrina pearl and some extraordinary works by Boucheron, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Tiffany and many more. And here are some of my favorite examples from the book.

Suite of amethyst, kunzite and dismonds by Van Cleef & Arpels:

The Elephant series, Art Deco rock crystal, diamond and enamel pendant watch, circa 1915, by Cartier:

And the titanium, diamond, cultured pearls and ruby evening clutch, by Fred:

La Peregrina pearl in her original chain and the new amount designed by Cartier few years later:

Can’t miss the crystals, here are some designs by Gerard – rock crystals and diamonds:

Gold and ivory necklace, charmed fashion from 1987:

The stunning coral, sapphire, diamond and enamel brooch, by David Webb:

And of course… the 33-carat asscher cut Krupp diamond:

All of the above is from the Elizabeth Taylor’s book “My love affair with jewelry”, edited by Ruth Peltason, concept by Tim Mendelson, photographs by John Bigelow Taylor, design by Takaaki Matsumoto.

The Allegra Biscotti Collection

By Olivia Bennet
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
ISBN: 9781402243912
Nov. 2010
Ages 8-12
$7.99 U.S. / $8.99 CAN

Emma Rose is a quiet, under-the-radar student who doesn’t mix with the popular set. She helps her father at the warehouse, studies for class and spends most of her free time sewing or shopping for bargains.

When one of Emma’s dresses is discovered by the editor-in-chief of Madison magazine, she panics and creates an elaborate lie about being an intern to the worldly Allegra Biscotti. the pseudonym Allegra Biscotti is born to protect her from the lime light. She soon discovers balancing a secret identity, boys, school and friends isn’t as easy as she thought.

This fashion-themed series features doodles throughout the book–two-color illustrations are found as chapter openers and in the margins–adding tons of delicious style detail!

Femm.ca will be showcasing and selling handmade Swarovski jewellery and accessories at this year’s Canada Day Celebration in Port Credit, Mississauga. Hope to see you there!

“It’s more than just a massive cake and a show of national pride: it’s a party! Over the past few years more than 50,000 people have visited Port Credit on Canada Day, and 2010 promises to be even better.

The most notable change for this year’s Canada Day celebration will be the addition of the Port Credit 175 Anniversary celebrations and the giant parade.

There isn’t a better place for you and your family to be for celebration, entertainment, activity, fun, and most of all, to reflect on how lucky we are to be Canadian. So come celebrate Canada’s Birthday and Port Credit’s 175th Anniversary with us – we are excited to see each and every one of you!!”

images: Matthew Williamson, resort collection 2011, via style.com

Taking cues from both the late sixties (when Valentino Garavani was one of the first couturiers to use logos on ready-to-wear) and the current runways, where sportswear classics are so in vogue, Chiuri and Piccioli put the focus on strong, statement outerwear. They turned out a navy cashmere coat trimmed in leather with brass turnkey closures and subtle Vs on the pockets; a mackintosh in sporty cotton camel, but with a couture shape; and a lean trench dress cut from green Chantilly lace and leather.

images and text for Valentino resort collection 2011 from style.com

images: Giambattista Valli, resort collection 2011, via style.com