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My last post got me thinking about all of the silk (polyester) scaves that I have accumulated over the years and don't wear so often. Whenever I'm in a thrift store, I can't help but take a look at all of the beautiful prints, and colors and always end up buying a few. Well, this one isn't vintage but I was able to find four different ways that I've worn it on this blog {which was pretty surprising}. It's just a cheap scarf picked up at Forever 21 a while ago because I really liked the black, gold, red colors. I'm sure if I really start looking through this blog, I'll find other ways on how I've worn a scarf before aside from this one. {traditional} {girly} {classic} {retro} This week has been one really long dragging one. I got back from Chicago on Thursday night, so happy to be home. Our Kensie store is now open at the Chicago Premium Outlet mall {and it looks fantastic}. This weekend I have a special guest staying with me, so you can be sure th...

Authentic Italian Drinks By Paolo Donati Italian drinks, of many different types, play an important role in Italy. Everyone, worldwide, knows and loves Italian food. Afterall, who can resist a hot, crunchy crostini, a sinfully creamy plate of fettuccini alfredo-twirled, of course, not cut--or a generous slice of fresh-baked pizza? Not to mention the gelato! But what about the signature drinks of Italy? If you haven't been there, you may be hard-pressed to come up with anything other than wine, but anyone who's spent any amount of time on "the boot" knows that the Italians take their beverages as seriously as their entrees. (And their appetizers...and desserts....) In Italy, dinner is a social event that can easily last several hours, and it's customary to begin the festivities with an aperitif to stimulate the appetite. An aperitif may be a soft drink for the kids or the teetotalers in the crowd, but is most often wine, cocktails, or liqueurs. One of the most popu...

Essential Fashion Rules for Men Author: Kristin Willis Men are clearly more free-spirited individuals than women. As you can see, they do things at random and manage things their own way, habitually giving no consideration to social rules. The same pertains with their fashion style. Men usually wear anything they feel is fine and comfortable without thinking how it is going to be noticed by others. Regardless of their personality, there is still a chance to change especially when formal events are concerned. All kind of clothes follow certain rules. Wearing formal attire in a formal occasion is something that has been set up. Since men are not excused from being invited, they might as well provide sufficient concern to their clothes if they don't want to appear out of style and out of place. When searching for clothes to wear during a formal affair, it is vital to consider these essential rules. Don't fret about looking rigid and plain with what you wear like a stylish black su...

We're looking…Royal Wedding Author: bear125 It's official-Kate and William are married! What we expected most in this royal wedding is the wedding gown . Let's check what they wear in the big day. Bridal Gown Kate wore an ivory and white satin gazar Alexander McQueen ball gown designed by Sarah Burton. Her hair, styled by James Pryce of the Richard Ward Salon, was worn half up. The Cartier "halo" tiara she wore had originally been presented to the Queen on her 18th birthday. Kate's diamond earrings were by Robinson Pelham and were a gift from her parents.Kate opted to do her own makeup after receiving several private lessons with Arabella Preston, a London makeup artist. Flower Girls & Pageboys Kate's bridal party included Grace van Cutsem (Will's goddaughter) and Eliza Lopes (Camilla's granddaughter), both age 3, as well as Lady Louise Windsor (Will's cousin), 7, and Margarita Armstrong-Jones (Will's second cousin), 8. All of the youn...

VANI CHIC & VANI CHOC By Felicia Hazzard A Double Dose of Vanilla Vanilla has the capacity to make foods and fragrances smell and taste so delicious. It happens to be my favorite all time flavor. I always seem to purchase a fragrance with vanilla in it without knowing it. It just seems to reach out and grab me by saying,” Hi my name is Vanilla, now go ahead and buy me.” Hilde Soliani, niche perfumer from Italy who happens to be one of my favorite perfumers for gourmand fragrances has once again lavishly saturated two new perfumes for women and men with vanilla. VANI CHIC & VANI CHOC is two remarkably balanced fragrances that will tempt the palate of every vanilla fragrant fan! VANI CHIC launched in 2010 features only the finest compositions of vanilla and brightly flavored citrus fruits. This delightful gourmand contains… TOP NOTES: bergamot, Amalfi lemon MIDDLE NOTES: Madagascar vanilla BASE NOTES: sandalwood It gets sweeter by the moment with the creation of VANI CHOC. I act...

Sauteed and Carmerlized Peaches By Anne Dessens Really ripe juicy peaches tossed with a bit of lemon juice and sugar then sauteed with creamy butter is just heaven. It's tastes sinfully wicked for the waistline but in reality, it's just a little extra sugar and butter with some fruit. It's an option when you want a sweet ending to your healthy meal such as a nice main course dinner salad. Healthy, tasty and well-balanced doesn't have to be complicated. Serve as is in this recipe either warm, room temperature or chilled. Let the sugar and butter caramelize in the pan and pour over dessert of your choice is another option for those feeling a little naughtier with their diets. Some choose to serve it with luscious caramel ice cream, or like my daughter who opts for individual chilled flans where you can add this recipe to a custard or vanilla pudding recipe, chill and serve. I prefer to serve this recipe with ice cream and lemon cake (both, together, layered). This dessert...

Color in the Home Offers a Bright New Look By K. Pearson Brown Add Excitement to a Room with Furniture and Accents with Color Beige is out, bold is in. Color in unexpected places can rev up a room, giving it a fresh and exciting look. By infusing a room with vivid, bright or rich hues, even with a single item of furniture or décor, a staid living space can become a highlight of the home. Many people believe that color is only for modern interiors, but that's not the case. Color is a great way to add some freshness to a more traditional look. A couple of strategically placed pieces and accents in a room can create a very stirring environment. Here's a few colorful decorating ideas to create a new look in a room. Wake Up on the Sunny Side Make the bedroom a showroom with a contemporary bed that is gorgeous even without sheets. Look for innovative styles in contemporary colors such as purple, yellow, lime, chartreuse, orange and hot pink. A new trend in hi-tech beds is a light-up ...

Mens Espadrilles - Comfortable, Fashionable mens footwear Author: anna Someone rightly said "shoes make the man". Think on this statement, how you will feel if you paired a canvas shoes with a neatly pleated suit. A pair of sport sandals with a traditional outfit will surely add on to your awe in life. Being in fashion not only means you wear the right outfit or wear the apt perfume suiting the occasion. In fashion means wearing or carrying the right accessory and an overall approach to your personality. Footwear is an indispensable part of a man's wardrobe. Having that right pair for all those occasions is a must have. Of all the varieties and style statement that a man can go for in making his shoe rack, men's espadrilles are a must have. With cool and sneak looks they are the best available summer shoes. These shoes are comfortable for one's feet and also on one's pocket. After long and chilly winter and tired of wearing thick boots, these would surely come...

Sexy Tankinis - Hit the Beach In Style! By Sumi Albert A bright summer filled with warm sunny days is never complete without a refreshing plunge in the beach water. And donning sexy beach swimwear and sexy tankinis can make it even more fascinating. Summer is back! It's certainly the time to head to the beach to chill out! For men, it's the sight of those gorgeous girls in sexy swimwear that comes to the mind instantly. And for women, updating their swimwear collection with the trendiest pieces is the priority. Not all women are comfortable with itsy-bitsy pieces of women's swimwear. There are a good number of women who dread the thought of revealing their lumps and bumps on the beach! If you're one among them, then worry no more! You can find sexy tankinis these days that cover-up your trouble areas flawlessly! Being strong and flexible, a tankini swimsuit gives the impression of a firm and lean figure that you would love flaunting. Determined to be admired? Then, a re...