First of all, Jane Fonda in amazing Atelier Versace dress. Look how beautiful and sexy she is! I don’t even want to mention her age, but damn, what a body! I guess her obsession with aerobics paid off. It is about time I dig out her video tape, the one I used to have when I was a kid, and start working out.

Next on my amazing dresses list is Berenice Bejo in red Louis Vuitton. I loved everything about this dress – the color, shape, how it looks on Berenice! I think it was a perfect choice.

Diane Kruger looked gorgeous in this flowing Giambattista Valli Couture dress. I don’t know why, but the word goddess comes to mind when I look at her pictures in this dress.

I also liked Eva Longoria in Marchesa, although I did get the deja vu feeling, like somewhere I saw it before.

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Eva rocked another dress during the dinner, and I probably love this Alberta Ferretti gown even better than Marchesa.

A lot of resources were raving about Freida Pinto’s red carpet Michael Angel dress, but I think that she looked much better and more intriguing in Versace.

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So, these are my most favorite dresses from the fist day of Cannes Film Festival 2012. Hopefully we will see a lot of amazing gowns till the end of the festival on the 27th of May.

What was your most favorite dress, rich girls?

Yours,

Rich Girl

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“The Celebrity 100″ is put together taking into consideration not only the amount of money each celebrity earned during the year, but also their web and other media influence. So, in order to be considered as the most successful, celebrities should not only earn money, but also create a buzz around their name over the year.

I was happy to see that 7 celebrity girls are in the top 10! Amazing, it leaves the room for only 3 guys on the top. Only Justin Bieber made it to the 3rd place, Tom Cruise on the 9th and Steven Spielberg on the 10th. Guess this means celebrity girls know how to earn money and make people talk about them much better than guys.

And by the way 3 of the girls from top 20 were seen in “11 Most Successful Celebrity Girls of 2011” feature here on Rich Girls Club. Which makes me really happy These 3 girls are: Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Beyonce Knowles.

Anyway, back to “The Celebrity 100″ list by Forbes. As we are only interested in girls and their success stories, here is the Top 10 Most Successful Celebrity Girls:

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1 – Jennifer Lopez – $52 Million

2 – Oprah Winfrey – $165 Million

3 – Rihanna – $53 Million

4 – Lady Gaga – $52 Million

5 – Britney Spears – $58 Million

6 – Kim Kardashian – $18 Million

7 – Katy Perry – $45 Million

8 – Taylor Swift – $57 Million

9 – Angelina Jolie – $20 Million

10 – Beyonce Knowles – $40 Million

As we can see from this list, although Oprah Winfrey earned a whopping $165 Million this year, she is still a little behind Jennifer Lopez. Somehow I don’t think that Oprah is frustrated, at least I wouldn’t be if I were her. Funny thing is that only yesterday, I thought about Jennifer Lopez. I noticed that she appears in almost every advertisement lately: Fiat, Gillette, Kohl’s, L’Oreal, her own fragrance. She was also a face for Spanish brand Tous and even appeared in Gucci commercials with her kids. Jennifer Lopez also has a strong social media following with 6.6 million on Twitter and 12 million on Facebook. She is the star-judge on American Idol and this weekend (18.05.2012) the long awaited movie “What To Expect When You Are Expecting” is coming out with J.Lo as one of the stars. I guess that Forbes’ journalist Dorothy Pomerantz couldn’t be more precise calling Jennifer Lopez “a state-of-the-art celebrity success story.”

Although Kim Kardashian earned far less than her top 10 celebrity peers, she definitely gained massive publicity with her wedding and divorce. I guess any publicity counts, even the bad one.

I think it is very useful to look at the lists like this one, because it inspires you to try harder and dream a little bit bigger. When I see that there are girls who can succeed in this world beyond my wildest imagination with their talent, hard work, a little bit of luck and other wits, it helps me to move forward and try a little bit harder. The other reason why I love “The Celebrity 100″ list, is that these people earned their money and not inherited them. One more thing to admire and respect them for.

What about you, rich girls? Do you feel inspired by the success of other people?

Yours,

Rich Girl

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• Shopping

As a woman looking to have fun in London, I knew that I had to go shopping. There are plenty of shopping malls in London and it felt like a shopping haven for me. The Westfield Shopping Centre and Piccadilly were by far my favourite place for vintage shopping and I spent hours there trying to find various things for my friends and family. Shopping is every tourist’s main thing to think about when out in a different city and so this was where I spent most of my time. However, the nice thing about my shopping trip was that it led me to want to learn about the art galleries that I saw posters of.

• Art galleries

I looked around and tried to find the best art galleries in the area. Since I had my digital camera, I knew that I was going to take some great pictures in London. Though I loved to take pictures, I felt like I wanted to see what others had to offer. I looked for a really good art gallery and I ended up finding The Royal Academy of Arts. This was actually my favourite part of the trip and I was so excited to see what other artists were able to create. I was always a big fan of paintings and so this was right up my alley of interests.

• Nightlife

Since I’m single, I knew that I needed to see how the nightlife was in London. This was one of the most entertaining nights of my life as I went from bar to bar and ended up at a trendy bar in Camden. This bar was great fun and the people were surprisingly very interesting to talk to. A few guys tried to hit on me, it was a liberating experience going out by myself, when I went back to my hotel room I was completely exhausted.

• Getting Treatment Done

My last day in London was focused on simply me and how I wanted to get some treatment done. I got some dermal filler treatment done at this clinic on Harley Street and this was surprisingly really easy to go through. This was my first time getting any treatment done but I was told that this was the place to go. I am really thankful that I was led to this clinic and the service was by far the best that I had during my role trip and the results were just as good. This clinic on Harley Street definitely made my trip worth while.

I came home with hundreds of pictures and memories that I will never forget. Though I was only able to stay for a weekend, I realized that there is nothing better than being able to spend a weekend in a different city. This was arguably one of the most expensive trips that I have ever been on but I would admit that it was completely worth it. I highly recommend that people learn something from my trip and enjoy what I experienced in London.

Author Bio: J. Webber lives in Manchester, England and works as a free lance writer creating content about health, travel and cosmetic surgery.

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1 – Inland Sea – Japan

The Inland Sea as it is known or to give it its full name the Seto Inland Sea, is a slightly curious title as the sea is not on or inland but is actually a body of water that separates the three main islands of Japan which are Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. This beautiful location consists of over 700 islands, most of which are uninhabited, and it offers a chance to see a rural, largely unspoilt Japan rarely seen by tourists as it is a well kept secret enjoyed by the Japanese people themselves.

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2 – Coral Sea – Australia & Papua New Guinea

Situated off the Northeast coast of Australia it is bounded by the East Coast of Queensland which includes the Great Barrier Reef and at its Southern extremity it reaches the coastline of the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. The area is mainly popular with Scuba Divers as it offers some of the best dive sites anywhere in the World and enjoys the warm climate all year round. Yachting, spear fishing, kayaking, surfing and just sun bathing are all on offer in the largely unspoilt Coral Sea.

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3 – White Sea – Russia

The White Sea is found off the North West coast of Russia and grazes the Arctic Circle. It is an area that is not visited by large numbers of tourists. You will not get suntan here as temperatures in the summer months barely reach 10C but the positive aspect of this is you will enjoy quiet walks along some beautiful beaches on the Southern Shore.

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4 – Myrtoan Sea – Greece

The Myrtoan Sea is often unmarked on modern maps and this ancient and mysterious sea is actually a part of the Aegean Sea. It was originally named by the Ancients and is situated between a group of around 220 Islands known as the Cyclades and a large peninsula in Southern Greece known as the Peloponnese. This is an area largely untouched by tourism and can be reached by ferry from the mainland.

5 – Sea of Azov – Ukraine & Russia

Situated in between the Ukraine and Russia, the Sea of Azov is in fact the shallowest sea in the World. It is officially recognised as part of the Black Sea, and is connected by the narrow Strait of Kerch. It is an area that is a popular among Russians and Ukrainians in the hot summer months when the water is warmer. But as a tourist location it is far less developed than the Crimea South Shore, so you are likely to find yourself a deserted beach where you can enjoy your own private space, far from the madding crowd.

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I was writing about my most favorite beach cover-ups previously, but it seams I have found one more favorite: tunic from Gottex. I love the colors and the fact that it has long sleeves. Now when the heat is back in Marbella, I understand that the lesser my skin is exposed to the sun the better. That is why I have added a hat to this set as well.

Things I used for this look:
Gottex – Anthea Beach Dress
OndadeMar – Leaf Print Cutout One Piece
Balenciaga – Arena Sandals
Rafe New York Tote – Kim Straw Large
Borsalino – Fraied Parasisol Straw Hat

So, rich girls, what do you think about this beach set? Don’t forget to share your style sets with me and the girls

Yours,

Rich Girl

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So, since I have all these cool activities planned, I decided to do something fun here on Rich Girls Club as well, like creating the set. I know that some girls are so good at it and I am just an amateur, but I still decided to give it a try. Here is my look for the weekend in Puerto Banus. What do you think?

By the way, girls, feel free to submit your own sets and looks. Just leave the link in the comments below or send me an email to richclubgirl @ gmail . com. If we will have enough sets, we even can start a separate section for the sets on Rich Girls Club. Let’s share our creative sense of style with each other.

Things I used for this look:

Michael Kors Men’s Oversized Watch
The Moulded Torso Dress by McQ Alexander McQueen
CASADEI peep toe pump
Patent Python Sloane Clutch by MICHAEL Michael Kors
Betsey Johnson Glitter Bracelet Set

So, rich girls, what do you think about my first set? Don’t be too critical, please Have a great weekend!

Yours,

Rich Girl

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Meditation has been proven to improve the mind’s ability to focus and the speed at which it does so. Studies using magnetic resonance imaging have shown that meditation can result in higher levels of alpha brain waves, which are responsible for mental focus. Beyond focus, meditation has been shown to reduce depression and anxiety, reduce aggression, improve memory, and increase will power. And these are just the effects it has on the mind. Meditation benefits the body by lowering blood pressure, reducing oxygen usage, slowing the heart rate, relaxing the muscles, and reducing the effects of chronic pain. With all these benefits, it is no wonder that meditation is growing in popularity.

There are a few different types of meditation. The type that is most popular with celebrities is called Transcendental Meditation, or TM. While the other types most often involve some concentration or control of the mind or contemplation to keep the mind active in some way, TM allows the mind to simply, naturally, and effortlessly transcend thinking and to experience a deep state of restfully alert consciousness. This procedure practiced 20 minutes twice each day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed.

So now that you know what meditation is and what it can do, it is time to learn which celebrities use it and why.

Clint Eastwood

The 81 year old actor is the picture of health, energy, and strength for his age. It turns out that one of his tricks is TM. And far from being guilty of jumping on the bandwagon, he has been practicing it for a good forty years. Eastwood sees meditation as an effective self-help remedy.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Paltrow has been quoted as saying: “My New Year’s resolution is to learn how to meditate. It has always sounded like something I should do, but I do not know how to. My friends who do it say it is really freakin’ brilliant. They say you can’t know the peace/awareness/contentment until you do it.” Let’s hope she has made good on her resolution and discovered how freakin’ brilliant meditation can be.

Angelina Jolie

With all those kids running around, it is not hard to see where Jolie could benefit from a little meditation. Jolie recently said: “I find meditation in sitting on the floor with the kids coloring for an hour, or going on the trampoline.”

Hugh Jackman

Even Wolverine needs some relaxation sometimes. Jackman has stated that meditation helped to change his life and deal with his obsessive compulsions. If it works for a member of the X-men, it can work for a mere mortal like you or I.

Adrien Brody

Brody says that he uses meditation techniques to prepare for upcoming roles. For the movie Predator 2, he says he meditated in a hut in the jungle. I will take his word for it, as you will not find me relaxing in a jungle with predators about.

Eva Mendes

Mendes says that meditation helps her get centered so she can deal with life’s up and downs. It sure seems to be working at maintaining her looks.

Howard Stern

Take it from the King of all Media; Stern credits TM with helping him quit smoking. He says that he immediately quit smoking after taking up TM over three decades ago.

Russell Brand

Brand says he meditates for twenty minutes in the morning and twenty minutes in the early evening. He claims it is a big part of his life. The actor says that it settles his mind and helps him wind down after a long day.

Russell Simmons

Simmons, the hip-hop artist and entrepreneur, says meditation gives him energy, strength, health, wisdom, and access to inner stillness, silence, and bliss. He also feels that it gives him a greater connection to himself and the universe. Not bad for less than an hour a day!

Tiger Woods

Being a Buddhist, Woods is no stranger to meditation. However the top tier athlete admits that he had gotten away from his meditation practice during his recent transgressions. So this one serves as more of a warning about straying from meditation than a story of its benefits.

It is quite clear that meditation is more than just a passing Hollywood fad. With some celebrities practicing meditation for decades, it looks like it is here to stay. So give yourself the celebrity treatment and take up meditation today.

Author bio: Zack Mandell is a movie enthusiast and owner of www.movieroomreviews.com and writer of movie reviews. He writes extensively about the movie industry for sites such as Gossip Center, Yahoo, NowPublic, and Helium.

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Just in time for Mother’s Day, I’ve put together a list of some of my mom’s favorite, affordable luxury brands. Here’s hoping your mom also loves great fashion, food and entertainment, so select away, and you’re guaranteed to find a true treasure for your mom this Mother’s Day!

Michael Kors

Take your pick! This American designer does it all – clothing, handbags, shoes, accessories, perfume and a home line, to boot. The Michael Kors look is described as a “luxurious reboot of classic sportswear,” and is readily available at retailing giants Macy’s, Lord & Taylor and Nordstrom. With a huge celebrity fan base, Michael Kors is a true powerhouse fashion brand. Stylish and chic, just like mom!

Papyrus

Modern, relevant and elegant design is what Papyrus does best, offering an ever-expanding array of products, including greeting cards, gift wrap, stationery, note cards and journals. With retail locations nationwide, and a selection of Papyrus products available in Target stores, these unique cards are just as nice to give, as they are to receive. Forget texting, my mom loves to write letters, and I love to receive them. They’re something I’ll cherish always.

Gemesis

A full line of colorless and fancy yellow lab-grown diamonds, all of which possess the same identical chemical, optical and physical characteristics as the highest-quality mined diamonds? Yes, please. By recreating the natural process, Gemesis is able to offer consumers individually created diamonds of top quality and value (attractive when compared to mined diamonds with the same characteristics). Grown in a safe, controlled environment using only modest amounts of energy, these diamonds are fully disclosed as lab-created, alleviating any concerns related to “conflict” or “blood” diamonds. The only difficult decision here is – What will mom like best? Gemesis offers beautifully designed rings, simple studs, elaborate earrings and a wide range of pendant styles. Choices, choices!

Melitta Coffee

Melitta dedicates itself to providing the ultimate coffee experience with its premium coffees, coffee filters and coffee makers, bringing European indulgence to life. In fact, the history of coffee would not be complete – or equipped with coffee as good – without the contributions of Melitta Bentz. She’s the innovative mom who invented the first-ever two-part filter system for coffee, and more than a century later, her pour-over method is still the hottest trend in coffee. Melitta has a variety of pour-over products for quick, fresh tasting coffee any time of day in just three easy steps: put filter and coffee over mug, pour hot water and let great tasting coffee drip into the mug. So, looking for the perfect gift for mom this year? How about the gift of time! The only question left is, “Hazelnut or vanilla?”

Kindle Fire

Dad’s not the only one who loves his gadgets! My mom’s pretty savvy, but who knew the Kindle Fire would so quickly become her new constant companion? Small, lightweight and let’s face it, cute (her words), the Kindle Fire is perfect for use at home or for travel. Endless streaming movies and TV shows, e-books, games and music are literally, right at her fingertips – great features at nearly half the price of similar tablets (cough…Apple…cough). And, not that she needs it, but mom’s cool quotient is definitely upped with this in her hands – no doubt!

Author’s Bio: Shannon B. is a writer for www.Gemesis.com. She writes about trends in fashion and eco-friendly lifestyles from one of the greatest cities in the world, NYC.

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The elite of Europe are drawn to Monaco either as a tax exile or simply to have quality fun time whenever they come to visit. The peak times for visiting are of course the Monaco Grand Prix at the end of May and as a base for the nearby Cannes Film Festival.

The seemingly endless line of luxury yachts in the main harbour are a testament to the wealth of some of the inhabitants and visitors but also provide a stunning setting and atmosphere for a party girl to have fun.

Where to stay

If the budget will stretch then the Fairmont Monte Carlo is probably one of the finest hotels on the island but if you even have to mention the word budget then perhaps you may be looking elsewhere to stay. There are plenty of other stunning hotels to consider such as Le Meridien Beach Plaza, Port Palace and the Hotel Metropole. Just remember that if you are planning to visit for the Grand Prix, a few extra noughts might need to be added to the price.

Where to eat

Monaco is greatly favoured by gastronomic excellence and offers a host of starred restaurants such as the Joel Robuchon, Le Louis XV and Le Vistamar to name a few of the Michelin starred venues. Brasserie Cuisine is a great way to get a feel of the local culture and there are some great choices such as Avenue 31, Bilig Cafe and Brasserie Cafe De Paris offering good food at what could be considered reasonable prices for the area.

What to Do

Monaco is almost without question the international capital of luxury and when you visit the exclusive shopping area known as Carré d’Or you will find the expected array of fine boutiques and well known designer brands offering haute couture , and jewellery in particular, but don’t forget to also wander through the lanes of the old town and also take in the Metropole, Lumieres and Fontvielle shopping areas. There is of course the Casino to keep you occupied during the evening and even if you don’t like to lose money at the tables it is a good place to people watch!

Some other fun things to do during your stay would be to take a look around the Palais Du Prince which is of course the Royal Palace which has 15 rooms open to the public. During the summer months of July and August there is a Ferrari City Tour which takes you on a 20 minute tour of the City as a passenger in a flame red Ferrari (What else?) or there is the option of driving the car yourself with an instructor as the passenger!

On a more cultural note, you should consider a visit to the Musée Océanographique which is set in a stunning location at the cliff edge and has something for everyone.

If that is all too much activity for you, why not just hang around the harbour and enjoy the almost continuous party atmosphere in Monaco, the perfect playground not just for the rich and famous, but having those attributes would certainly help during your stay!

Author’s bio: This guest post is written by Sam Harvey on behalf of Jackpot Party.

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The general rule of thumb when buying a diamond ring is that it should not cost more than two months of your annual salary, although many people far exceed this when faced with a truly spectacular diamond.

When buying a diamond it is important to consider the “Four C’s”.

Carat

The carat of a diamond is essentially how much the gemstone weighs, with one carat being the same as 200 milligrams of weight and is often abbreviated to ‘ct’. Small diamonds are measured in points and there are 100 points in each carat. Similarly sized gems may weigh significantly different amounts due to the density or the carat of the diamond.

Most distinguished wedding rings have a carat weight of above 0.5, although for smaller hands a smaller weight of 0.3 to 0.4 carats can proportionally look perfect in the right setting.

Cut

The cut of a diamond is essential to the sparkle on any wedding ring. The cut of a diamond refers to the proportions of the gemstone in its uniformity and the depth and width of the stone. To create that magical sparkle diamonds need to be cut in a certain way. Too shallow a cut and the light is deflected towards the bottom of the stone, whilst too deep a cut leaves the light escaping out of the sides of the rock.

There are a number of different types of cuts you can have for your diamond. ‘Pear shaped’ diamonds are popular and are often used in diamond earrings. The hybrid cut combines an oval shape with a marquise edge producing an almost teardrop like shape. ‘Princess cut’ diamonds are also popular and are almost square in shape and are designed to produce maximum scintillation from a square cut. There are numerous other cuts including round, radiant-cut, marquise, oval, trillion and heart shaped diamonds available on the market.

Colour

The most popular diamonds are completely colourless (white diamonds), though some coloured diamonds can be even more sought after. There are colour treatments, which can enhance and alter the colour of any diamonds.

Yellow is one of the most common colours found in diamonds and most gemstones will exude a hue of yellow. Yellow diamonds are therefore the most affordable and compliment white diamonds and white gold settings brilliantly. Red and blue diamonds are the most valuable coloured diamonds in the world and are mined in the southern hemisphere.

Clarity

The clarity simply refers to the flaws of a given diamond. Almost all diamonds have some manner of flaw, such as blemishes on the surface of the stone or microscopic chips and cracks.

The International Diamond Council rates diamonds from loupe clean, which means they’re basically flawless, to I3, which means the flaws can be seen with the naked eye. ‘Eye clean’ diamonds are visually flawless to the naked eye, although under a magnification flaws can be seen.

Anyone purchasing a genuine diamond should receive certification, which highlights the characteristics of the diamond including its ‘Four C’s’, but when it come to the band itself, it is essential to find one that matches the worth of the diamond.

Bands are made from a range of precious and semi-precious metals, including white gold, yellow gold or rose gold as well as platinum and palladium, whilst the setting within a diamond ring is also quite important.

A solitaire diamond will stand out if put in a prong setting for example, but if more than one diamond has been bought, the buyer might want a common prong, which can hold a few diamonds at a time. There’s also cluster settings, pave settings and bezel settings.

Anyone considering buying any type of diamond jewellery should find a reputable and legitimate company that sells diamonds and can track their origins. The company should be registered and also certified by the European Gemmological Laboratory or the International Diamond Council.

There are certainly many things to consider when buying any type of diamond jewellery, and using the four C’s along with some good advice from a reputable jeweller could help you find the diamond ring of your dreams.

Author’s Bio: Matt Sears is a fashion and design student who currently works for the Samara James Jewellers. Matt is passionate about a range of fashion and style topics and also has a keen eye on fashion jewellery and accessories.

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