Hey,think what are you doing here?

It is only right to come here with his dream. It is as pure as water, trusting as a child, and full of passion, as she did. It is not belong to anyone. It is itself. But it is not longer. She is now at the top of the world, is lost. It belongs to no one, it is --- arrogant, too confident, full of hatred. Maybe. Why? What the hell women want? Just what in the hell wants the world? Thus, the evolution! Vanity? Pride? the dark corner ------ includes degenerative stars.

Awareness as a demon, suddenly afraid. Forgiveness is to be expected. She cries, but could not forgive himself. Loser --- what the name is already defined. Can they return to their glory again? You have to find. Home, their parents begin to help ------- a place where you can find it through love and faith. Yes, as expected, like a queen ---- is marketed with the help of friends and support his family. Meghna Mathur is ---- with Priyanka Chopra in the film and fashion.

The difference between humans and animals are often people make mistakes and then try to find a way to correct mistakes. And I ask you this value.
What is the nature of man? Are we humans alone? Come and see.

No one can replace Michael Jordan in basketball history. Even Kobe Bryant, a new star in the NBA, it can not. But this does not mean that there are similarities between them. They love the game ---- everyone loves playing in Las Vegas. Both are in love. And she used to sit in the yard. Playboys in the United States often women for their crime of rape or the love of the children are free. There is no news for fans of the NBA, but it is really new, and sometimes the news of this scandal really hurt their fans. The court, which right and justice, the court of the other is to play basketball for your heroes. Funny, is not it? When Jordan first American court by the love of his son, his fans initially charged surprised or angry, so that they understand and accept. After all, it is only human. And people make mistakes. And then Kobe NBA man commits the same error. He was luckier than most, is their love story is not love, and children.

World Cup: If Diego Maradona, the King of football, was in court, became known as the father of a child --- the love of children worldwide. I remember another football star. David Beckham, now a father of three children, is satisfactory. While not as perfect, which is welcome to be a good father and husband.

Golf: Tiger Woods is really a genius. Her talent for tennis was a gift from God. It is the largest in the Gulf of our time. It creates its history and development of the history of golf. He also made an additional gift to their fans: 120 women affairs with more or less. Elin Nordegren decides to divorce his wife.
Expected.

NFL: Six times! A great honor! On the 43rd NFL Super Cup, the Big Ben Roethlisberger, QB of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and their fighters, the year he won back the throne. The fans wearing cheap nfl jerseys and jumped thrown joy their hats in the air have embraced and cried. It was very emotional and excited.
The victory was our hero too excited to be controlled. I could not wait to share their success and happiness with a woman. And then he was asked about this victory in court together --- --- for his crime of rape. Finally, he escaped. The absence of evidence set him free. But what do you do? Perhaps the question to his boss and his friends are dying to ask him, wicked or something.

Hollywood: a secret makes a woman a woman. It is true. But if a man knows his secret? See what women want with Mel Gibson. And if you do this, you need a lover like Mel Gibson ---- Robyn a perfect man in the film and is used for a good husband. But now, fifty years, Mel Gibson falls in love with another woman. Yes, every man and woman problems in all marriages, however, is the reason for the divorce? Perhaps it is sometimes. Most are not.

Relax! No offense! I know there are some female stars are not fashionable. Britney Spears still with her Herve Leger dress in all types of party.is known as a hot nail, and she is a woman of many experiences ---- Drugs, divorce, financial crisis. It is almost ruined his career.
So what? Hollywood is a place where not seen similar scandals, the light of day until the disclosure of certain someone on a secret.

The world is funny, interesting, challenging, difficult and demanding. Sometimes we have to open our heart and the senses. Only thus can we understand the people around us or like us, and then know who you are. Everyone makes mistakes. If the error is unforgivable, because the error is a crime, they must be punished, if the error can be forgiven, then tried to apologize and correct it as soon as possible. Because the only way to be forgiven. Only if people can forgive and forget the pain to make a new start in life. Then they are like you ---- have a dream, work hard and be safe and full of energy and passion.

The fallen angel, if your wings are broken, you can fly with your hearts.

Mariah Carey is an orange glow uneven Golden Globes

Awards last night in the Golden Globe, Mariah Carey enviable assets suspend Herve Leger dress with Chopard Diamond accessories, hair and makeup chic elegance. Unfortunately the team to beat prices have become red carpet faux pas, because a small accident beauty instead of choosing a soft golden glow for the night, the stars exaggerated artificial tanning and ends looks like Oompa Loompa orange. To make matters worse, the tan is applied unevenly, looking fat, especially in the poor, where light skin visible.This bands are not the first time the diva had a price dysfunction.

He looked good in skin-tight sequins film festival in Palm Springs, but was left by (allegedly) drunken acceptance speech. Only a few days later, her dress Ysa Makino going price siren People's Choice do not recover and her husband Nick Cannon, was down the hall when he received the award for Best Male R&B singer.

Carey is not the debacle escorted false for Baking only if: Emily Blunt looked into his beautiful strapless gown by Dolce & Gabbana, but unfortunately, his face was a different color than the rest of his body by the misapplication of one.

Check sees all the fools on the red carpet better on the 2010 Golden Globe Awards.

Real Wedding Inspiration from South Africa and a Fairytale Wedding Dress...

A couple of weeks ago, I received an email from Natasha Du Preez, an award winning South African Wedding Photographer ~ "We are photographers from South Africa, but moving to Australia at the end of 2010. This wedding is really a stunner and it would be great if you can feature it..."

So have a look I did. And swoon I did, and email Natasha right back saying "I'd LOVE too!!" I did too.

Because it doesn't matter where you are from in the world ~ the love in inspirational photography such as this transcends languages, locations and pretty much everything.

"Fairytale, dreamy, mystique … these are just a few words that come to mind describing Tiaan & Elita’s wedding. From Elita’s wedding dress which was designed by Marianne Fassler, one of South Africa’s best and most well known fashion designers, to the finest detail like the heart baskets for the little flower girls, their beautiful dresses by Sibella and a handsome groom, this wedding was well thought out and planned."
Enjoy and be inspired...

"With the first sight of Elita’s beautiful dress, her bridesmaids and flower girls dresses, I had this huge urge to start photographing immediately. We knew this shoot was going to be a killer and shy Elita blossomed in front of the camera. First thing that came to my mind when I saw Tiaan before the ceremony was boy oh boy you don’t know what vision is waiting for you."

The venue was Chez Charlene, located in Pretoria, South Africa...

The Best Ten Fashion Magazines in the World

Fashion magazines are a necessary item in the life of any fashionista. There are many of them all around the World, focused in many different types of public, but which of them are the best right now? 

When I mean "the best", I mean the ones all fashionistas would not want to miss an edition. 

What ones supermodels would like to cover, or just have their faces stamped in their pages? 

What fashion magazine people are constantly talking about, and has the power to change what is going on in the fashion business?

After reading a brazilian website which was suppose to number the best fashion magazines in the World, but managed to forget some of the most important, I decided to make my own version of the "It" magazines in the fashion business. 


10. Flaunt 
Started as a luxury magazine and over the years it became more focused in lifestyle, fashion and arts. Flaunt is an independent American magazine, which is a must have for those which fashion is just a part of their well informed lifestyle. 

It has great editorials (as all main fashion magazines do), great covers and always some hype celebrities in unique interviews (plus photos!). 



9. Dazed and Confused 
Young, Innovative and groundbreaking, Dazed and Confused is a british magazine created by Jefferson Hack, one of the most important fashionistas in the british fashion scene. He has been chosen many times by the Vanity Fair magazine as one of the most elegant people, and also is the creator of the extinguished cult magazine "the Face". 

So with someone so important behind of Dazed and Confused, you could not expect anything less than a great fashion magazine... But it is not really a fashion magazine! It is much more about general art and music, with a little bit of fashion. 

Even not being really a fashion magazine, it is still one of the most influential in the fashion business, featuring always great editorials, and a lot of what is going on in popular culture. 

I would say Dazed and Confused is almost a hipster magazine. There are just so much about underground art and life style that would make any young Londoner or New Yorker satisfied. 


8. Tank 
I must say that, even though I lived in the UK for two years, I never saw or heard about the Tank Magazine. As a model, I was dealing all the time with the fashion Londoners, so it is not that I was not in the right place and the right time. 

Anyway, it does not change that the Tank magazine is one of the most important and pioneering fashion magazines in the World... and unfortunately I only found that out through random fonts (so I did not have my own copy to look through yet!). 

By looking at their blog and website, I can see that the magazine is made by super well informed fashionistas. In more than ten years of existence, they always kept pushing originality and the best of fashion. Some even say they published Nathalia Vodianova on the cover before she was famous! That shows how visionary is the team behind Tank. 



7. AnOther Magazine 
The "about us" in their website says everything: "AnOther Magazine's launch in 2001 heralded a new chapter in magazine publishing. Its blend of high fashion and world-class photography with features on the arts, politics and literature continues to make each beautifully crafted edition a collectors’ item." 

The magazine comes out only twice a year and it is expensive! It also has a version for men called "Another Man". I would say this is one for the high class fashionistas. Those who go to all hype expensive events in town. The VIP's! 

Well... not really! 

It is also for everyone that enjoys beautiful photography. It is fully filled with beautiful pictures in a great size. Editorials with the highest ranked supermodels of the moment, great innovative photographers and posh styling. If you want to see beautiful fashion and know what is going on between the high class fashionistas, AnOther Magazine is your magazine. 


6. Love 
It must be the fashion magazine most talked about in the World right now. The new creation of Kate Grand, which is also the founder of the other great fashion magazine "Pop", only has three issues out, and shaked the whole World of fashion... and not fashion! 

First of all with Bette Ditto on the cover of their first issue. Featuring a large woman, instead of a skinny top model is really brilliant and unexpected from such magazine. 

In the third issue, they strike again! Kate Moss, Lara Stone and Naomi Campbel between 8 beauties with different body shapes, totally naked on the cover. Obviously newspapers and fashion information points in the World had to publish a comment about it! Including the british "the guardian" and the Vogue magazine itself! 

If you like it or not, Love magazine is the one to keep the eye on right now. A must have item for who likes fashion, made by a great team of fashion addicts trying their best to change this business to better. 

5. V Magazine 
I would say V is the greatest American fashion magazine that is also focused in the mainstream, because it still keeps the chic together with the unique fashion style. 

You could not expect anything less from the same team that makes the magazine Visionare. It is an A class... or V class as they would say! In its issues you will find editorials with many international photographers and the top top models. It has a lot of information in many other subjects of art and lifestyle, such as celebrities, music, cinema, architecture and art general. 

It is filled with a lot of the material left out of the Visinaire. But do not start thinking it is just the rest of some random magazine! Read ahead and you'll understand that the being the rest of that magazine is a great reason to buy it! 


4. i-D 
Pioneer, unique, groundbreaking: the i-D magazine is one of kind in fashion. The first and still best magazine to speak for the youth and street style. This bimonthly british mag started in 1980 and is famous for bringing up new talents in photography and general fashion. 

There are few books published about their unique editorials and covers. Most famous top models and many artists in cinema and music have been present on the cover or pages of the i-D magazine. 

It not only talks about young and international street fashion, it also shows a lot of music, cinema, art and popular culture. Everything in their unique way. 



3. Numéro 
Finally a french... and it had to be between the top three! Actually there are the French, and the Japanese version of the Numéro, but the French is the first and founder of the name. 

Numéro is the most important originally french fashion magazine. It has the highest standard of photography. It is mostly directed to the high class fashionistas as the Another Magazine, but you can see that it is more french and more focused on elegance. 

Opposed to other french fashion magazines such as L'Officel and Marie Claire, Numero is more directed to a group of women that would prefer to read about art, music, architecture, cinema and couture fashion, instead of celebrities, gossip and high street fashion. 

2. Vogue 
The first and still the most important and influential fashion magazine in the World, and the one that dictates the rules that are going to be followed by millions of submissive fashionistas all arond the Globe. 

Originally American, Vogue has now versions in many countries. The most important versions are the Italian, French and British. Each country adds to Vogue its style, but what all have in common is that where there are a version of Vogue, it is the most important fashion magazine. 

In the end, Vogue does not require introductions. If you like fashion, you definitely know it! 



1. Visionaire 
The most unique magazine in the World. I am not sure if I can call it a magazine, because it comes in different shapes that could be considered many other things besides a magazine. 

It is also one of the most wanted in the fashion Industry. It comes in a limited amount of copies, so who wants one, need to work really hard to get it! 

The team that makes the Visionaire are totally brilliant in what they do. They put together all the coolest things going on in the most unique way. 

Unfortunately as it is really rare and disputed, I never had the opportunity to see a Visionaire magazine in person, so I cannot give greater details. I have to be content only with their website information and images... but I must say, that is already pretty impressive! 








P.S.: My favorite Fashion Magazine: Lula 

It would not be between the 10 most important fashion magazines, but Lula is still one of the best for sure! 

It is a sweet magazine made for girls. Beautiful editorials with a lot of vintage styling and poetry. All put together looking like a dreamy fairy tale. It is also british and posted only twice a year. 

Definitely my favorite!

Who won american idol 2010?Didi Benami

Nicole Scherzinger and Evan Lysacek were in completion but Nicole Scherzinger was crowned the DWTS winner in dancing with the stars 2010. Erin Andrews with her dance partner Maks Chmerkovskiy were third runner up.

The Biggest Loser Finale will air on NBC tonight May 25, 2010 at 8 pm. Who among Ashley, Daris, Koli and Michael will be declared The Biggest Loser winner tonight, May 25, 2010. The Biggest Loser 2010 winner of season 9 will recieve big grand prize worth $250,000. This will be aired on NBC at 8pm on Tuesday, May 25, 2010.

Crystal Bowersox is much appreciated in Tuesday’s performance. Judges felt that Crystal Bowersox gave it all as she performed “Me and Bobby McGee”, “Black Velvet” and her potential first single “Up to Mountain.” Lee DeWyze whom Simon Cowell predicted that he will going to win the American Idol 2010 disappointed the judges in his performance.

Make your workplace a safe-food zone

Your office may be a tobacco-free zone. Is it time to go donut-free, too?

Like North Carolina, many states have passed laws banning smoking in certain public places. It’s the right thing to do.

Not only does tobacco kill, but second-hand smoke harms the health of nonsmokers, too. Similar considerations should be given to food.
Poor diets are linked with obesity as well as higher rates of coronary artery disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and some forms of cancer. Like tobacco, a steady diet of fried chicken, sausage biscuits and french fries is a killer, too.

And a toxic food environment – where junky foods surround us all and healthier alternatives are scarce – contributes to poorer health outcomes for everybody.

To what extent, then, should we try to make workplaces healthier places to be?

Think about coworkers who are trying to lose weight or get a handle on a health problem. Think about your own efforts to eat well.

Sitting in a meeting staring down a box of Krispy Kremes undermines your best efforts to stay well. None of us are immune.

Among the challenges:

* Breakfast busters. Donuts, pastries, big, greasy muffins and white-flour bagels gobbed with cream cheese hurt health because they’re so high in calories, saturated fat or trans fat and provide little of what you need.

* Lunch losers. Here we’re talking about the meat- and cheese-laden pizzas, fast food, barbecue, hamburgers and hotdogs, cakes, and anything covered with cheese, infused with red or processed meats, or made from a box dessert mix.

* Party foods and snacks. Soft drinks, sweet tea, snack chips, meats and cheeses, and desserts can be a setback for you or colleagues who may be trying to control their blood sugar, cholesterol levels, weight or blood pressure.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

It’s not difficult to create an environment where you can enjoy good food that’s good for you, too. Doing that, though, requires careful thought and leadership to set the stage.

One step may be advocating for a set of guidelines – formal or informal – to help create a framework for healthier food where you work. Good places to start:

* Calorie-free drinks. Banish regular soft drinks and sweet tea and instead serve diet drinks, unsweetened tea and water. Serve only a limited number of caloric beverages, such as 100 percent fruit juice in small containers.

* No red meats or processed meats. At the very least, remove these from the menu. Beef, lamb, pork, sausage, bacon and other cured meats have no place in a health-supporting diet.

* Shrink the sweets and salty snacks. Nobody’s saying no birthday cake. Instead, hold them to a minimum and surround them with healthier options such as fruit salad, fresh veggies, and bean dip.

Think advocating for a workplace food policy is a killjoy? From my experience, it can have the opposite effect.

When Chapel Hill’s Mediterranean Deli catered a meal at my home for a school event, the result was a riot of color and flavor: Curried couscous salad, a chopped green salad, grape leaves stuffed with rice, hummus with pita bread, and fruit salad with sliced mango were hits.

One small platter of dessert pastries served with dates and candied almonds were enough to satisfy a sweet tooth.

Start talking at your workplace about making it a dietary safe zone.

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Top 10 Best Dresses In Libby's Eyes

Woow......May i ask you a question?what's your favorite dresses? Today libby scaned all the internet to find out the top 10 dresses collection for 2010, including herve leger dresses and milly dresses betsey johnson dresses from top designers.

Now,let's see....

Top 1: Herve Leger dress



Herve Leger dress has become one of the hottest names in Hollywood. Herve Leger has dazzled the red carpet with fun, sexy, modern designs. Slip on a hever leger dress and make the streets your red carpet.

Top2:Betsey Johnson dress



Betsey Johnson dress is known for her cocktail-ready, over-the-top the designs. A lady who wears Betsey Johnson is not afraid to be the first on her block to wear the latest trend, with wild colors, patterns, shapes, and movements.

Top3:Cynthia Rowley dress



Cynthia Rowley dress,A woman who wears Cynthia Rowley is artistic, fun and sporty, not afraid to experiment and feminine and sexy! Get ready to look sophisticated sports in her colorful, tailored creations.

Top4:Diane Von Furstenberg dress



Diane Von Furstenberg is known for her signature Wrap dress, a dress that symbolizes female power and freedom. If you are looking for comfortable, elegant, timeless style, a DVF frock will do just the trick.

Top5:Tracy Reese dress



Tracy Reese epitomizes feminine chic. Her pieces pull from vintage and bohemian influences that use eccentric color combinations, lush fabrics, and embellishments. Any modern woman who simply loves being a girl will love the enhanced female form of her dresses.

Top6:Vera Wang's dress



Vera Wang's dress style celebrates the romance, sensuality and spirit of modern young women. You don't have to be a bride to wear Vera Wang, her ready-to-wear lines has earned her the Womenswear Designer of the Year award. Any woman who wears Vera Wang is always at the forefront of fashion.

Top7:Milly's dress




Milly dress, created by Michelle Smith, combines easy silhouettes, festive prints, and a timeless style that relates to fashionable women everywhere. Her dresses fill the closet of today's fun-loving, confidant woman.

Top8:Marchesa's dress



Marchesa's style is inspired by vintage and Asian influences. The beautifully crafted designs fuse high fashion with an eclectic aesthetic. Any girl draped in Marchesa will look and feel like the belle-of-the-ball.

Top9:Oscar de la Renta's dress



Oscar de la Renta's dresses stand for femininity and romance. His Latin-flavored work has dominated and influenced the fashion world since the 1970s. When sporting one of his beautiful frocks, you are guaranteed to feel like a real woman.

Top10:Shoshanna's dress


Shoshanna's dresses sport flirty fun prints that are feminine and sexy. A Hollywood favorite, Shoshanna can be found on the likes of Kirstin Davis and Katherine Heigl. Her dresses will have you ready for your new, fresh, fun, summer look.

Done,Libby love's dresses more than any other clothing,especially my top1 herve leger dress,ok see you next post.

WHO WILL BE THE NEXT #23 JORDEN?

now it is the NBA post season for the china fans. As we know , Michael Jordan's season bring Us too many Amazing,although 87-90s frustrated Detroit Pistons,but from 91s Jordan bring us the brand new Jordan times! Michael Jordan bring us a lots of dream during our CHILDHOOD MEMORY!For years, basketball fans have religiously awaited the second coming of the great Michael Jordan. We have repeatedly attached the label of “the next MJ” to so many players,

The press started all the “Next Jordan” talk, but it was fueled by an NBA fan base determined to anoint the next great superstar. The criteria? Simple: 

1.) he had to play shooting guard or small forward, and 

2.) he had to be able to jump out of the gym. Expectations were raised and rarely met and, as a result, more than a few careers are unfairly considered utter disappointments.

The present-day frontrunner for the title is, unsurprisingly, LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Everyone it seems has jumped onto the boy king’s bandwagon, rightfully expecting unbridled greatness from the shoo-in 2010 MVP. LeBron easily has more potential than any past candidate. Old frontrunners like Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill and Tracy McGrady were all humbled by injuries. Jerry Stackhouse and Vince Carter never even came close, and everyone has long forgotten the fiasco that was Harold “Baby Jordan” Miner. Even just a few years ago Dwyane Wade looked like he would carry the torch, managing to secure the first and only Jordan brand sponsorship which allowed him to wear MJ’s own shoe line. But since then, Wade has somehow stalled, not developing to the heights needed of such a megastar, allowing LeBron to take over the mantle. However, I can’t help but feel that amidst all this King James hoopla we are all overlooking the player closest to the goal: Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers.

To truly be compared to Michael Jordan, a player must not only be incredibly dominant on the court, but also unnaturally competitive and incomparably successful. Bryant fits that definition better than anyone out there. He’s got Jordan’s competitive spirit, even forcing himself to play an entire season through a fractured right index finger, a bum knee and injured right ankle. Apart from his individual statistics, which easily put him in contention for MVP honors, he also led the NBA with six game-winning shots, a category Jordan also excelled in. Most importantly, Bryant enters this year’s playoffs with four NBA championships, four more than LeBron and just two away from Jordan’s mark of six.Going into these 2010 NBA playoffs, Bryant is hurtling towards basketball immortality. Despite Bryant’s prowess, pretty much all of the NBA pundits have written off his Los Angeles Lakers’ title chances, questioning his health and saying that his team fell off track at the end of the season. With the odds stacked against him, Kobe has the ultimate platform to show that he belongs in that conversation with Jordan, and at age 31, his window of opportunity is closing. Bryant simply needs to win the championship this year. Doing so would put him just one NBA ring away from serious consideration as the best of all time.

Unfortunately though, it seems that this storyline has been forgotten by fans enthralled by the idea of James challenging for his first championship. While James undoubtedly deserves the attention, NBA fans are missing out by not understanding the extreme significance of these playoffs for both LeBron and Kobe. If Kobe’s Lakers win, we will be half a step away from finally accepting that we are witnessing the new NBA messiah. If, though, James’ Cavaliers win the championship, then we will have to accept that only LeBron legitimately remains in contention for the title of greatest ever, however far away he is from that distinction. And if neither wins, then we might just have to accept that the prophecy of a new Jordan is still far from being realized, and James and Bryant might have to be grouped with Dwyane Wade as has-been contenders.

Whatever the outcome, of this postseason all I know is that I will be glued to the television hoping to witness history. I was unfortunately too young to truly understand the significance of Michael Jordan’s sixth title with Chicago and his impact on basketball, but I am not too naive to miss the significance of these playoffs and their potential ramifications for basketball history.

Here Comes The Miss USA At 59th Annual Pageant

This is the moment little girls dream about.  In an event drawing one of 2010’s largest audience for a live broadcast, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Michigan USA, Rima Fakih, as MISS USA® 2010.

The 59th Annual MISS USA Pageant was hosted by renowned chef and current “Celebrity Apprentice” contestant Curtis Stone and “Today” show co-host and correspondent Natalie Morales. The comedic mother-daughter duo Joan and Melissa Rivers were on hand providing backstage color commentary for the event, held at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Ms. Fakih, 24, is from Dearborn, Michigan, where she was raised with her younger brother. Fakih graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Economic and a minor in Business Administration. After completing her reign as MISS USA, she plans to attend law school. She enjoys traveling, running, dancing, kickboxing and especially likes playing football and watching the NFL.

Fakih managed to impress a judging panel of the biggest names in entertainment, including Carmelo Anthony of the NBA’s Denver Nuggets ; Miss USA 2006, Tara Conner; chef Paula Deen; Oscar Nunez of  “The Office”; American businessman and real estate mogul, Phil Ruffin; Executive Fashion Editor at Large of GLAMOUR magazine, Suze Yalof-Schwartz; model Melania Trump; and Olympian Johnny Weir.

Throughout the two-hour event, the contestants competed in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. Kristen Dalton, MISS USA 2009, crowned her successor at the conclusion of the telecast, before an estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than 250 million.

MISS PHOTOGENIC USA™ Award: Miss Alabama USA, Audrey Moore. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize as well as a FLIP MINOHD VIDEO CAMCORDER and jewelry from Diamond Nexus Labs.

MISS CONGENIALITY USA™ Award: Miss Nebraska USA, Belinda Wright. The award reflects the respect and admiration of the contestant’s peers, who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant. She was awarded a $1,000 cash prize as well as a Flip MinoHD Video Camcorder and jewelry from Diamond Nexus Labs.

The MISS USA® 2010 prize package includes: a custom diamond tiara and jewelry designed by Diamond Nexus Labs; a shoe wardrobe from Nina Footwear; a one year scholarship (including housing) from the New York Film Academy; hair care products and tools from Farouk Systems; eveningwear wardrobe by Sherri Hill; a Flip MinoHD Video Camcorder; a collection of fashion-fresh Heys USA luggage; luxury accommodations in a New York City apartment for the duration of her reign, including living expenses; a year-long salary as Miss USA; personal services including membership to Gravity Fitness and hair services from John Barrett Salon; modeling portfolio by leading fashion photographer Fadil Berisha; dermatology and skincare services provided by Dr. Cheryl Thellman-Karcher; professional health and nutrition consultation by Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD and dental services by Dr. Jan Linhart, D.D.S.; casting opportunities and professional representation by the Miss Universe Organization; extensive travel opportunities representing sponsors and charitable partners; year long consultation with a fashion stylist and access to a personal appearance wardrobe and the opportunity to represent the USA at the 2010 Miss Universe pageant this summer in Las Vegas.

 

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Libby's Eyes On Australian Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010

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CUTTING EDGE: Dion Lee's crystalline-heeled shoes were a highlight.

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JAYSON BRUNSDON: Terry cloth-inspired.

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ERUPTION: A volcano dress from Romance Was Born

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ROMANCE WAS BORN: Medici references.

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TRIBAL VIBE: At Stolen Girlfriends Club, there was a "post-apocalypse beach vibe with a touch of tribal".

Talk about fun in the sun. While those of us north of the equator are gearing up for fall’s camel coats and cargo pants, our fashion friends down under are just now warming up to the idea of bikinis, wedge sandals, suspender socks and reptilian makeup. Here, scenes from Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, which ran May 3-7.

The Ksubi show was one of the most talked-about at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. Its afterparty was equally controversial, beginning with models scoffing the cake – a large beast in the shape of the label's rat "branding" – and ending with founders Dan Single and George Gorrow, best remembered for releasing live rats on to the runway at Australian Fashion Week 2001, chucking cake around.

Cake fight, cat fight. Whichever, ducking pieces of flying rat sponge was a reflective moment.

It was the cult denim label's 10th birthday and one Ksubi wouldn't have been celebrating if Quiksilver founder Harry Hodge hadn't rescued the brand after it went into voluntary administration (liquidation) in January owing A$9 million (NZ$11.3m).

Ksubi's was the final of a hectic schedule of 60 shows, which saw a fair share of exhausted models doing 15-hour-plus stints because of late show starts.

Those walking for Ksubi had to scale a stepladder in platform wedges, another model ended up on the floor backstage at Therese Rawsthorne having a nap, yet another fainted from exhaustion at Annah Stretton's show and was rushed to hospital in an ambulance, and then there was the poor model whose poppers of her bodysuit popped and she had to walk with her hands holding the front and back of her crotch.

Still others were spotted limping at Dion Lee's show when the ankle straps of the Terry Biviano shoes he used came undone.

That was a pity, as Lee's show and shoes were ahighlight of the week, Australian media even going as far as to proclaim that Lee, 24, had "saved fashion week".

The youngster is undoubtedly Australia's favourite fashion son right now. There was much expectation riding on his show following his successful debut last year, after which he burst into tears from exhaustion and stress.

And he delivered in spades with a sophisticated show that juxtaposed tailored jackets with clever cut-outs that exposed the skin, with knotting, pleating and draping techniques, and ultraviolet Rorschach inkblot prints.

This time, it was a confident Lee who faced the barrage of media who stormed backstage. I joined the stampede, making a beeline for the shoes.

Not because of the malfunction but the marvellously crystallised heels. Lee took the term home-grown to a new level, submerging the heels in "chemical baths" for a week and allowing the crystals to grow organically. It took three weeks of trial and error to get the mix just right.

Meanwhile, Sydney's Jayson Brunsdon stayed true to his classic silhouette but the look this year was more relaxed and fresh with cotton lace frocks, terry cloth shifts in Neapolitan icecream colours, classic 60s sundresses made of plastic fabric inlaid with lace, and swimsuit gowns in bubble wrap-look crushed polyester.

Inspired by David Hockney's pool paintings, the plastic gowns referenced plastic pool toys. His muse was controversial Sydney model and "it" gal Lara Bingle, who he described as the "classic Australian girl". Past muses have included Audrey Hepburn and his mum.

There were eruptions at Romance Was Born. The label is the closest thing Australia has to couture and it didn't disappoint.

Its Renaissance Dinosaur collection was a "paleontological fascination" as well as topical with a volcano dress referencing Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull. Design inspirations linked the Jurassic period to renaissance Florence and the Medici court.

The apocalyptic tribal backdrop of rocks, trees, jungle birds and dinosaur sound effects from the Jurassic Park soundtrack were a familiar theme throughout the week.

Camilla Franks unabashedly referenced the colourful world of Pandora from James Cameron's film Avatar; the models at Bianca Spender had feathers for eyebrows and blue hair extensions.

Kirrily Johnston's collection Apocalypto imagined "the future of the human race, post-apocalypse, at the dawn of a New World Age ... a space where roads are torn up by tree roots and skyscrapers are run over with creeper vines and bird life".

At Stolen Girlfriends Club, there was a "post-apocalypse beach vibe with a touch of tribal" with form-fitting orange crocodile print denim.

Wearability was key for most designers, though many of the frock lengths were barely butt grazing. The good news is most designers lengthen skirt lengths when they go into production.

Chicago:Where to take Mom for her special day?

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While there's nothing like a home-cooked meal from Mom, it's never really the same when you try your hand in the kitchen. Spare everyone the burnt toast and runny eggs and take the family to one of these Mother's Day brunches, dinners or other events. (As of press time, reservations were still being accepted.) All events are on Sunday unless otherwise noted.

Balsan, 11 E. Walton, (312) 646-1300

You'll get your money's worth with the three-course brunch menu at this Elysian Hotel restaurant -- even if you don't eat. That's because every Mom who dines here will get a complimentary $50 gift card good toward any 60-minute treatment in the hotel spa. The menu includes homemade doughnuts with strawberry preserves and creme fraiche; goat cheese and truffle preserves omelet with french fries, and Balsan's signature Paris Brest dessert. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $38. Visit www.balsanrestaurant.com.

Bin 36, 339 N. Dearborn, (312) 755-9463

Chef John Caputo will fill the buffet tables with breakfast favorites, roasted meats, salads, artisanal cheeses, salumi, desserts and more. Try the drink flights for an additional $12.50 (Bloody Mary, mimosa) and $3.50 for kids (milk, juice). 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $38, $19 for kids ages 4-12. Visitwww.bin36.com.

C-House, 166 E. Superior, (312) 523-0923

Chef Nicole Pedersen has brought her own mom in from Texas to help prepare a special family-style (in the true sense of the word) dinner. The three-course meal will be preceded by passed hors d'ouevres and include pan-fried walleye with wild ramps, radishes, sorrel and aioli; roasted chicken with asparagus, morels, spinach and red potatoes, and assorted desserts, including Auntie Margaret's Lemon Pie, Grandma Elma's Rhubarb Bars and Mom's Favorite Cookies. 6 p.m. Cost: $38, $15 for kids 5 and older. Visit www.c-houserestaurant.com.

Chicago Joe's, 2256 W. Irving Park, (773) 478-7000

The first 100 moms to visit the 50-plus-item brunch buffet (everything from French toast to quiche to ribs) at this bar and restaurant will get a free daisy. Chicago Joe's is also hosting an essay contest (topic: "Why Mom is the best"), with the winner getting a four-person brunch and four movie tickets. One-page entries can be given to a server or dropped off/mailed to the bar (attn: "Joe Mama") by Mother's Day, and the winner will be announced on Monday. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $13.95. Visitwww.chicago-joes.com.

Custom House Tavern, 500 S. Dearborn, (312) 523-0200

Chef Aaron Deal and pastry chef Bryce Caron offer a three-course menu, with choices including She crab bisque with Carolina Coast blue crab and sherry; Wagyu beef sirloin "grillade" style with fried farm egg, yellow corn grits, and Meyer lemon tart with market strawberries and basil. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $32, $15 for kids 12 and under. Visitwww.customhouse.cc.

David Burke's Primehouse, 616 N. Rush, (312) 660-6000

Chef Rick Gresh's Brunch in a Box menu gets a special addition with a Mother's Day box featuring a potato Benedict nest with diced ham and a poached egg, house-smoked salmon Caesar salad with crispy capers, buttermilk fried chicken drumsticks with cabbage slaw and a double lobster (baby lobster bisque and angry lobster dumpling with lemon). 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $23. Visit www.jameshotels.com.

Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen, 110 N. Main, Crystal Lake, (815) 356-9980

Still looking for a gift? If Mom's a pushover, the flower and $10 gift certificate she gets at Duke's could do the trick. And kids can create cards at the table while enjoying the a la carte menu or taking advantage of the create-your-own omelet station with pancakes, sausage, bacon and fruit ($10 adults, $6 kids). Visit www.thedukeabides.com.

Dunlays on Clark, 2600 N. Clark, (773) 883-6000

In addition to its regular brunch menu, this Lincoln Park restaurant will offer a free dessert buffet for moms ($10 for all other guests), as well as $7 glasses of Demoiselle Rose Champagne. Moms also will get free flowers. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit www.dunlaysonclark.com.

Glen Prairie, 1250 Roosevelt, Glen Ellyn, (630) 613-1250

The restaurant replaces its regular menu with a brunch buffet featuring salads (the grilled vegetable salad with herb and balsamic glaze sounds good), house-baked pastries, made-to-order omelets, broiled tilapia, sage-roasted turkey breast with cranberry citrus relish and more. Kids can load up on French toast sticks, chicken nuggets, French-bread pizzas and other favorites. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $29, $12 for kids 5-12. Visit www.glenprairie.com.

Hearty, 3819 N. Broadway, (773) 868-9866

Take Mom out for a three-course dinner featuring choices of appetizer (soup of the day, house salad or relish tray), entree (lingonberry-stuffed veal meatballs, chicken and dumplings, campfire fish) and dessert (PB&J Wonder Bread pudding, strawberry-rhubarb cobbler or cake of the week). Moms will receive a $15 gift certificate good for use at Hearty's brunch. 5-9 p.m. Cost: $30. Visit www.heartyboys.com/hearty.

HUB 51, 51 W. Hubbard, (312) 828-0051

The Mother's Day brunch here features items such as smoked salmon, short ribs Benedict, Belgian waffles, bacon and even a full sushi bar. Access to the roaming mimosa and Bloody Mary carts is available for an additional $6 per drink. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $30, $15 for kids 5-12. Visitwww.hub51chicago.com.

Lillstreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood, (773) 769-4226

Bring Mom to this Ravenswood art center, where you'll learn to create glass beads that can be strung into necklaces, bracelets and earrings. All materials are included (for ages 16 and up). 1-6 p.m. Cost: $80. Visitwww.lillstreet.com.

Markethouse, 300 E. Ohio, (312) 787-6100

The brunch buffet at this Doubletree Hotel restaurant includes cream cheese and snipped chive-stuffed pancakes with applewood smoked bacon, honey cayenne-mopped chicken with fingerling potatoes and white Cheddar mac & cheese gratin, plus an array of desserts including warm butterscotch bread pudding. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $35, $15 for kids 10 and under. Visit www.markethousechicago.com.

Odyssey Cruises, 600 E. Grand, (888) 741-2469

Head out to the lake for a special cruise with Mom. You can choose from an early or late brunch buffet (featuring made-to-order Belgian waffles, a chocolate fountain, black pepper-crusted sirloin and more) or an elegant plated dinner affair (featuring beef short ribs, shrimp and scallop melange and more). DJs will entertain, and reservations are required. Board at 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. Cost: $64.90-$79.90 (kids 3-12 are half-price). Moms cruise free with purchase of three tickets. Visitwww.odysseycruises.com. Mystic Blue Cruises (www.mysticbluecruises.com) and Spirit of Chicago (www.spiritofchicago.com) offer similar brunch deals.

one sixtyblue, 1400 W. Randolph, (312) 850-0303

The West Loop restaurant opens its doors (it's usually closed on Sundays) for a special three-course brunch, including courses such as Key lime vegan Caesar salad, flat iron steak with potato hash, asparagus and horseradish red wine, and strawberry panna cotta with rhubarb, basil and ginger streusel. A $12 waffle bar also will be available for kids 12 and under. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $39. Visit www.onesixtyblue.com.

Pete Miller's,1557 Sherman, Evanston, (847) 328-0399;

412 N. Milwaukee, Wheeling, (847) 243-3700

The jazz brunch at this suburban steakhouse favorite features a carving station, seafood, pasta, breakfast, dessert and soup and salad tables. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $39.95, $9.95 for kids 6-10. Visitwww.petemillers.com.

Prairie Fire, 215 N. Clinton, (312) 382-8300

Enjoy a three-course brunch featuring your choice of appetizer (Yogi with rhubarb compote and fresh strawberries; pea shoot tendril salad; mushroom soup; Caesar salad), entree (peekytoe crab Benedict; crispy chicken schnitzel; Parmesan-crusted tilapia; ancho-marinated skirt steak) and dessert (double chocolate cake; homemade ice cream with fresh berries; banana cream pie). Kids get their own menu featuring all the foods they love. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $42, $16 for kids under 10. Visit www.prairiefirechicago.com.

Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie, Northbrook, (847) 205-4433

Start out with a plated eggs Benedict with poached eggs, spinach and roasted tomato hollandaise, then head up to the buffet for made-to-order omelets, waffles and crepes, carved New York strip loin, shepherd's pie, double chocolate cupcakes, raspberry cream pie and more. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $42, $15 for kids 10 and under. Visitwww.prairiegrasscafe.com.

Salute Wine Bar, 46 E. Superior, (312) 664-0100

All lunch and dinner menu items at this Italian wine bar will be half-price on Mother's Day, including specialties like the speck and arugula pizze, saffron risotta and filet mignon carpaccio. Moms also will get a complimentary mimosa and a rose to go. Visit www.salutewinebars.com.

Sepia, 123 N. Jefferson, (312) 441-1920

Start with family-style servings of house-made granola, Caesar salad, shrimp ceviche, cheese blintzes and assorted pastries, then choose an entree (choices include cider-braised pork belly hash with poached eggs and arugula and baked French toast with caramel mascarpone and blackberry compote). You'll end your meal with family-style desserts, including a raspberry citrus tart, white chocolate-vanilla pound cake and orange-milk chocolate mousse with hazelnut crunch. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $39, $20 for kids under 12. Visit www.sepiachicago.com.

Signature Room at the 95th, 875 N. Michigan, (312) 787-9596

You'll find two ways to celebrate at this John Hancock Center restaurant. On Saturday, the two-course Bellini Breakfast includes choices such as asparagus salad with crispy prosciutto and vanilla French toast (plus a Bellini or mimosa, of course). On Sunday, the brunch buffet features chef-prepared omelets, chilled shrimp, crab and oysters, honey-glazed ham, New York strip loin and more. The Bill Peterson Trio provides live jazz. 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday ($40), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday ($65, $25 for kids under 8). Visit www.signatureroom.com.

Sunda, 110 W. Illinois, (312) 644-0500

The River North New Asian restaurant picked a big day to kick off its brunch service, with a wide variety of specials, including the "Loco Moco" (hamburger steak topped with brown gravy and fried eggs over steamed rice, $12), the oxtail and potato "smash" (hash, fried eggs and horseradish creme, $13), lunch items such as the chicken banh mi and crispy salmon salad, plus sushi and sashimi. Also, make sure to try a Bloody Mary -- the selection of garnishes at the bar is huge. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit www.sundachicago.com.

Tramonto's Steak & Seafood, 601 N. Milwaukee, Wheeling, (847) 777-6575

"Top Chef Masters" contestant Rick Tramonto's restaurant offers a brunch buffet featuring his signature prime rib, shrimp, Alaskan king crab, a Bloody Mary bar, mimosas and more. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $36.95, $12.95 for kids. Visit www.westinnorthshore.com.

Vie, 4471 Lawn, Western Springs, (708) 246-2082

Chef Paul Virant offers a three-course meal with optional $15 wine pairings on Mother's Day. Choices include gnocchi with bacon, sweet peas and spring onions; fried chicken and waffles; and a rhubarb galette with goat's milk yogurt ice cream. 2-6:45 p.m. Cost: $55, kids 11 and under pay their age. Visit www.vierestaurant.com.

Wave, 644 N. Lake Shore, (312) 255-4460

There will be plenty to keep you busy at this "interactive" brunch buffet featuring a bananas Foster station, a customizable salad station, a decorate-your-own cupcake stand, a Bloody Mary and mimosa bar and more. An a la carte menu, with items such as biscuits and gravy, huevos rancheros and beer-brined fried chicken, also will be available. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $35, kids 12 and under pay their age. Visitwww.waverestaurant.com.