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Camilla Alves on realistic outfits

Before Jane Fonda and Angelina Jolie, There Was Audrey Hepburn

Laughter is key to couple’s long marriage

Japan develops robotic seals to comfort sick and elderly

Get a star’s look for spring

friday blast from the past–now voyager - charlotte’s transformation

Charlotte: Dr. Jaquith says that - that independence is reliance upon one's own will and judgment.

You can see the fantastic scene of Charlotte’s return here on Youtube 

Here are some black patent accessories similar to hers I found -

Vintage Black Patent Leather Gathered Clutch  $35  Ecrater

the plastic handle folds in – very nice

 

Vintage 40’s Black Patent Leather Peep Toe Sling Backs  $29.99  Etsy

I wonder if these were Bette’s?

 

Also – am I the only one feeling this?

 

Bette is my favorite actress ever – and I don’t think Drew Barrymore has even tapped her talent yet – I think they just don’t make juicy roles like they used to. 

inspired by the rain

Columbia® Women's Arcadia Rain Jacket  $59.95  Cabela’s

Twist Detail Leggings £8.00  Fashion Union

Lightweight Boat-Neck Tee  $14.50  Old Navy

Ladies’ Original Wellies  $109.90  Dover Saddlery

Wigwam Wool Hiker Socks (best freakin’ brand comfortable hardwearing socks ever - I wear the men’s)

It’s been raining here a treat so I put together a little outfit – very close to what I have been wearing – I like to wear leggings and thick socks with my Wellies – and a jersey outfit frees me up for all the gymnastics I have to do in the rain – still walk the dogs – help me – dry off the dogs - pull in outdoor rugs – mop floors 1,000 times – make an emergency dash for the laundry out on the line – ugh – you get the picture

quote of the week

The effect of sincerity is to give one's work the character of a protest. The painter being concerned only with conveying his impression, simply seeks to be himself and no one else.

Claude Monet

links

                 photo of Kate Young by Melissa Hom via nymag.com

An Interview with Natalie Portman’s Stylist and if you are a big fan of the stylish Oscar winner you might like this cute satire short, too - Michelle and Natalie fighting?

Signs you are dating a loser

Think the Borzoi pup above is cute?  Me, too.  Too bad he is no longer.  Mother barricades herself and children in room after crazed dogs force way into house and maul puppy to death.  Since when is this something we have to worry about?

Go feast your eyes on the Spring/Summer 2011 Maxi Dress Trends

Ten things we learned at Milan fashion week