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If you're less excited about eggs lately because of the massive multistate recall, you're not alone. So far, approximately 1,470 salmonella poisonings have been linked to the contaminated eggs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:18:31 +0000 I can't believe how quickly time flies! This month, we're celebrating our 5-year blog anniversary. It all started with this post and was initially a site for friends & family only. So we've definitely changed and grown a lot since then, and I never would have expected to still be blogging 5 years later. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 We're kicking off the 5 year mark with a new column and new contributor. Our newest Oh Joy contributor, Bri Emery, is a graphic designer who spends her days specializing in print & branding and serves as the Creative Director of the FIDM/The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's bi-annual alumni magazine. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 who: Theresa Canning Zast, senior director of creative services at Kate Spade New York in her closet: A vintage skirt that I bought at New York Vintage, a shop across the street from the Kate Spade offices. It was the item that I wore on my first day back to the office after returning from maternity leave. I LOVE the combination of florals and stripes. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 Love love love this bag!! Because of the price I hesitated and now it's sold out. I hope this means the economy is picking up because a $4295 bag is decadent and excessive to say the least. But oh-so worth it for luscious fabulousness. The pony hair and the leopard on a simple frame is as chic and on trend as they come. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 Louboutin is a clear leader in shoe design but he is a follower when it comes to bags. This is a great bag that is right on-trend but a bit too right on top of the trend - not at all original or ground breaking. When I interviewed Christian Louboutin a while back, he was very adamant about not looking at or caring about trends - I guess he was talking specifically about shoes. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 As the world decides to take the virtual route to shopping, brands cant afford to stay offline for long. And so whos the latest to join the bandwagon you ask? Its the fashion heavy weights Gucci! After 18 months of development, Frida Giannini launched a revamped version of its e-commerce site which is as they call it "luxury digital flagship store. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 Female vanity knows no bounds! After a diamond studded hoodie, a turban, a diamond dress, and a diamond blouse the diamond Bustier from ORRA is back in the news! However this time, the $1.3million bustier studded with over 500 carats, Belgian diamonds will be showcased by Indian actress and Item girl Malaika Arora Khan for a ramp show for a jewelry store instead. Image Update - Via...
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 If your game room can do with some antique set vintage racing items, you have to have the Jockey Scales used at the Kempton Race Course. Using 1, 2, 4, 6 and 16 stones polished in solid brass to weigh, the scales have been crafted in solid oak with a tufted leather seat that have the scales built-in. what were they used for? Well, they are used to weigh jockeys before an important race. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 The yacht market was one of the luxury industries that were affected badly. But yet there have been several deals with eye-popping figures. Here are the top three yachts that brokered the highest sales. Starting off with the Superyacht Moonlight II (ex Alysia). Sold in June 2010 by joint central agents Edmiston & Company, Burgess and Peter Insull Yacht with the marketing brains from Edmiston,... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 Time to add some more vintage to your collection! Antiquorum Auctioneers prepare to bring a range of Modern & Vintage Timepieces under the hammer. So what can you expect at this auction? For starters, theres the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Indianapolis F1 Grand Prix chronograph. Limited to only 2000 pieces, this rare, a self-winding wrist watch is crafted in 18 carat yellow gold. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 What are we supposed to call the four-week global parade of fabulousity that runs from New York Fashion Week to Paris Fashion Week? The only thing I've ever heard it called is "Fashion Month," and that really doesn't have much of a ring to it, despite the term's obvious descriptive accuracy. It needs a new name. Get on that, commenters. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 Who's that girl carrying an ostrich Hermes Birkin walking to the set of her hit TV drama in NYC? If you guessed Kelly Rutherford, you are correct! This bag is a Lily Van Der Woodsen favorite, as Kelly has been seen carrying this bag before. In fact, Kelly Rutherford is known to use her personal Hermes collection as part of her Gossip Girl wardrobe. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 Reese Witherspoon took a stroll with boyfriend Jim Toth in Hollywood this week wearing heartLoom's "Cassie" skirt. The lightweight denim skirt is accented with large pockets and a scalloped hem. Pairing the skirt with a striped shirt, cardigan and red flats, Reese's nautical-inspired look is a perfect match with her laid-back style. Find all the newest heartLoom fashions at http://www. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 Photo Courtesy of Raging RougeShopping and Goodies has amazing Fall Fashion Picks, Bold Graphic Prints, Animal Prints, Fall's Hottest Accessories, the "it" Bags, Classic Boot Styles, Fall's Skinny Velvet Jeans and Red Carpet Reviews. We always have a great Giveaway or two! Find out how to add Retro Glamour into your life. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 By Kimberly TurnerRecently I did a closet analysis (a.k.a. closet clean out) for a new client. I was amazed at how many pieces in her wardrobe did not fit her well despite how much she spent on her clothing. I had to teach her that just because items on the rack are described as "ready to wear" they are not always ready to wear. So here are 5 common ready to wear assumptions that can be easily
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 This is part 2 in a 3 part series reviewing the new CoverGirl Smoky Eye Look trio of products.CoverGirl Smoky Shadow Blast$8.49Available at: drugstore.com As I mentioned in Part 1 of this review series, I'm a bit of an eye makeup snob. But, when CoverGirl came knocking with a chance to try out their entire Smoky Eye Look trio of products, I couldn't resist the chance. In an effort to be super
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 Gossip Girl is back in the hot seat, even though the show doesn't hit the air waves until September 13. Blake Lively and Leigton Meester have been shooting at fashion hot spots all over New York City, and Fashion's Night Out will be featured in one of the upcoming episodes. The event, which takes place on September 10, is a huge deal for the fashion world. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 Lady Gaga has been touring up a storm, and she just surprised her fans in Minnesota with a brand-new song never been heard before. "Living on the Radio" was a very soft and un-flashy moment for Lady Gaga, and she even said to the audience, "[it's] straight from my soul to you."Check out the intimate Gaga moment below.[via Zimbio]
Reported by Glam Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 Fashionable Media Review Policy: The featured product for this review was provided to me, at no cost, by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Nearly 90% of American adults experience some sort of back pain. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:55 +0000 The Advertising Standards Agency has announced plans to investigate all online marketing messages from next spring. It will be able to remove paid-for links to misleading content with the agreement of search engines hosting them.
Reported by Which? Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:10:48 +0000 Coventry Building Society has merged with Stroud & Swindon in a move that will see 200,000 customers move over to the third largest mutual building scoiety in the UK. As a result, thousands of customers will see their variable rate mortgages drop.
Reported by Which? Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:10:48 +0000 New rules introduced today will make it more difficult for debt management companies to advertise their services for 'free' if the consumers using them have to pay anything other than essential costs.
Reported by Which? Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:10:48 +0000 Extra-curricular activities for children such as sports, drama and music are too expensive for nearly two-thirds of parents, a new poll suggests.
Reported by Which? Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:27:44 +0000 New research has revealed that annuity rates have fallen to an all-time low - Which? offers expert advice for anyone approaching retirement on how to find the best deal on an annuity.
Reported by Which? Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:21:08 +0000 Which Car news: Car buyers looking to get a new 60-plate car could end up paying more than they though due to the increase in VAT and long waiting lists.
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