Do you know Saint Patrick was not born in Ireland?  I guess I missed the memo, but according to Wikipedia, he was born in Britain.

Courtesy of HuffingtonPost.com.

Also, Huffington Post is reporting there’s a shamrock shortage in Ireland right now.  That concludes our Irish trivia for the day.

In honor of St. Patrick’s day…(and to prevent our blog from getting pinched for not wearing enough green) the following is a green-inspired photo collection.

Enjoy and have a happy day!

P.S. Don’t forget to enter our bareMinerals Beauty Giveaway. 

Photo courtesy of Tudor Hulubei

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Photo courtesy of Britsattheirbest.com.

Photo courtesy of happyfinish.com.

Photo courtesy of Yahoo Movies.

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Good morning and happy Wednesday.  As promised, today starts a new GIVEAWAY on DDD.  And it’s all about happiness!

We’re giving away the limited edition bareMinerals Happiness collection.  Not only is it a beautiful 9-piece set…The minerals in it have been infused with Happybelle.

In case you’re as curious as I was about this special ingredient, I did a little searching and found that Happybelle is known for its “mood-enhancing activity and to give the skin a radiant glow. It also contains powerful antioxidants for anti-aging and hydration of the skin.”

One lucky DDD reader will win the Happiness collection which contains the following:

- 0.03 oz bareMinerals Glee Radiance All-Over Face Color infused with Happybelle
- 0.02 oz bareMinerals Euphoria Eyecolor infused with Happybelle
- 0.02 oz bareMinerals Happiness Eyecolor infused with Happybelle
- 0.01 oz bareMinerals Hallucinate Liner Shadow infused with Happybelle
- 0.33 oz bareMinerals Flawless Definition Mascara in Black
- 0.14 oz bareMinerals 100% Natural Lipgloss in Berry Rush
- bareMinerals Feather Light Brush in Limited-Edition Hot Pink
- bareMinerals Double-Ended Complete Tapered Shadow Brush in Limited-Edition Hot Pink
- Happy Clutch

MSRP is $54.  For more info about these products go to Sephora.com.  Scroll down for details on how to enter.

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Also, no need to number your entries…that is done by the site administrator.

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2. Sorry, only residents of the US and Canada are eligible to participate in this giveaway.

3. All comments coming in to DailyDivaDish.com are moderated prior to posting. So please note, there is a delay before comments appear on the site.

4. All entries will be given a random number. This number will be assigned in the COMMENTS section of the site. Winners will then be chosen using a True Random Number Generator courtesy of Random.org.

5. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter. No purchase necessary. Contest rules may change without prior notification.

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Good morning darlings!  I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend.

Photo courtesy of Bloom Magazine

As I’ve mentioned before, DDD is in the process of a redesign.  Very soon the site format will be more user-friendly, plus we’re adding some new features.  I cannot wait!  And I think it will be a welcome change for most.

The one thing I did not count on was the amount of work involved.  It’s kind of like building a house.  Up until construction begins, one doesn’t think about the little things like what color of metal to use for the door hinges.  Or, my personal favorite, “What kind of towel racks do you want in the bathroom?”

As the site redesign has progressed, I’ve literally been choosing between multiple shades of grey for one of the typefaces…And that’s only the beginning.

While I work through the last few details and hopefully even relax a bit, I am going to be taking the rest of today and tomorrow off from DDD.  Posting will resume on Wednesday, March 17th.  And to thank you all for being so patient, we’ll kick off with a Beauty GIVEAWAY on Wednesday.

I think you’ll understand why I felt the following quote was appropriate for today.  See you on Wednesday!

Photo courtesy of Reed Davis Photography

Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.

~ Ovid

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As many already know, Coco Chanel lived at the Ritz hotel in Paris for a great portion of her life.  It began in 1934.  She maintained a residence there until her death in 1971.

With the help of an art historian and photos from that period, the Coco Chanel Suite at the Ritz has been restored to its former glory.

Imagine spending a night in the room where this legend once lived.  It’s like taking a journey back into fashion history…

Have a fantastic weekend!

Photo courtesy of RitzParis.com.

Photo courtesy of RitzParis.com.

Photo courtesy of RitzParis.com.

Photo courtesy of caribb.

Edited by Jennine Jacob

Do you get spring fever?  Oh man… the itch to run around outside in flowery prints and frilly laces gets greater and greater each passing day.  To heck with chunky sweaters!

This week we have a load of great spring style posts, Holier Than Now checks out cape coats, if you’re strapped for cash Out of Order gives the perfect 45min spring skirt tutorial, so cute!  And girly clothes not your thing? The Demoiselles has a great homage to genderbending unisex looks. I’ve been thinking of doing a couple of days in menswear myself. Well, as soon as I learn how to tie the half Windsor knot.

There were so, so many great links this week, it really was hard to narrow it down to 2o. Check out the full listing of Links à la Mode here.

• 39th and Broadway – Death By Over-Scheduling
• Agent Lover – Mad Crushin’ on Pebelle
• Bobbins and Bombshells – Shop News…Hand Recovery Sale AND Give-Away!!
• Denim Debutante – Denim Advice: Why Should I Buy Premium Denim?
• Diary Of A Girl Left Behind – Sorry We Don’t Have Your (Shoe) Size
• Fashion Pulse Daily – London Fashion Week: Vivienne Westwood, Mark Fast & Burberry Prorsum
• Fete a Fete – The Frye Company SS 2010
• Glossary – Sipping tea with Sandra Beijer
• Grechen Blogs – Isabel Marant, the Internet & Social Media
• grit and glamour – Return to pretty, please!
• Hello Beauty! – Shu Uemura Spring 2010 Égérie Collection: Sparkling, rock star chic (with makeup lesson video)
• Holier Than Now – Spring (Transition) Shopping : Caped Crusaders
• Independent Fashion Bloggers – What does your ideal workspace look like?
• M.I.S.S. – Women Making History: Elisa Palomino
• Oranges and Apples – Sustainable fashion part 1: conceptualising the issues
• Out Of Order – DIY Tutorial – Spring Skirt
• Previously Owned – a PREVIEW of Private ARTS la shooting for MINT mag!
• Retro Chick – Vintage Hair Video Tutorial
• SF Indie Fashion – Good Looks: Moody Winter-Almost-Spring
• Shrimp Salad Circus – how to rock orange lips
• Smiles Go With Everything – How to Search Effectively on Etsy
• The Demoiselles – Gender-Bending: Menswear

The following interior design just makes me smile.  Located in London, the property is filled with colorful accents.  This living room is my favorite.

Against a white background, the pink and turquoise really pop!  And if you look very closely - there are even intricate architectural details along the ceiling.

Add in the fireplace and bookshelves and I know I’d enjoy spending time here.

Photos courtesy of Shoot Factory.

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In the “Private Eye” section of February’s Allure Magazine, they posed the question: Who is your girl crush or bromance? 

The celebs they polled had varying responses.  Here are a few…

• Emily Blunt likes Juliette Binoche
• Lauren Bacall named Penelope Cruz
• Jerry Seinfeld chose Larry David
• Eva Longoria Parker gave a shout out to Lady Gaga

So of course it got me thinking, “Who’s my girl crush?”  The answer was easy.  Angelina Jolie.  I know she’s controversial - but in my opinion, that just makes her more interesting.  And whether she’s in jeans or an evening gown, hair up or down, I think she always looks good.

So now I throw the question out to you:  Who is your girl crush or bromance?

Above photo courtesy of UPI Photo/Phil McCarten Newscom Photo via PicApp.com.
Above photo courtesy of Zack Seckler/Getty Images via PicApp.com.

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Above photo courtesy of Juan Soliz, PacificCoastNews.com via PicApp.com.

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Above photo courtesy of Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images via PicApp.com.
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All photos courtesy of PicApp.com.

Stars were shining brightly last night as Hollywood celebrated the 82nd Academy Awards.

Gowns were fun and colorful.  And with a mix of reds, purples, metallics, pastels and more - it was almost difficult to choose a favorite.

Following is an assortment of the different looks seen last night.  I personally fell in love with SJP’s total look.  From her dark-rimmed eyes to the goddess-gown… she was my favorite.

Who was your favorite?

Above Sarah Jessica Parker photo courtesy of ZumaPress via PicApp.com.

Above Penelope Cruz photo courtesy of W6005Y/AAD/starmaxinc.com via PicApp.com.

Above Cameron Diaz photo courtesy of RE/Westcom/starmaxinc.com 2010 3/7/10 via PicApp.com.

Above Vera Farmiga photo courtesy of W6005Y/AAD/starmaxinc.com via PicApp.com.

Above Sandra Bullock photo courtesy of RE/Westcom/starmaxinc.com 2010 3/7/10 via  PicApp.com.

Above Elizabeth Banks photo courtesy of ZumaPress via PicApp.com.

Above Charlize Theron photo courtesy of ZumaPress via PicApp.com

Above Zoe Saldana photo courtesy of W6005Y/AAD/starmaxinc.com via PicApp.com.

Above Kate Winslet photo courtesy of ZumaPress via PicApp.com.

Above Molly Ringwald photo courtesy of W6005Y/AAD/starmaxinc.com via PicApp.com.

Above Demi Moore photo courtesy of ZumaPress via PicApp.com.

Above Maggie Gyllenhaal photo courtesy of ZumaPress via PicApp.com.
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I found the following quote last week - and couldn’t help but wonder, “Is this her secret?”

Sophia Loren is known as one of the great beauties of film.  Decade after decade, Loren continues to remain somewhat of a sex symbol.

Beautiful both inside and out, she is an intelligent women who never seems to take herself to seriously.  She’s even been quoted as crediting her body to spaghetti.

Good genes definitely play a role, but is there more for Sophia?  Perhaps the following quote is a clue to how she’s remained so stunning even after all these years.  Maybe confidence is her secret weapon…  What do you think?

Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful.

~ Sophia Loren

Photos courtesy of Google Images.
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While in France a few years ago, we decided to get out of Paris and see the countryside.  Roadtrip!

So we piled in to our miniature rental car and headed out.  With our usual good timing,     we left the city during morning rush hour.  Big mistake.

But eventually we made our way out of Paris.  As we drove for the next few hours, every view looked like something from a postcard or in a coffee table book.  At times we’d stop at tiny antique shops in quaint villages along the way.

We saw vineyards, grand estates and ivy-covered stone cottages.  It was a trip I’ll never forget - and it’s today’s French Toast!  The following are a few photos I snapped along the way.  Enjoy and have a great weekend!

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