CULTURE & FASHION: READ THIS

new york times newspaper did a story on takashi murakami (japanese artist) exhibit @ the los angeles museum of contemporary art. take some time & read the article by clicking on the link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/08/fashion/08ART.html?ref=style

LIFESTYLE: POLITICS

i discovered a neat new website called "freddy & ma" you can find the cutest handbags, melamine plates, & pillows on this site. if you want to you can design your own handbag. what stood out to me the most were the limited edition canvas totes that have various slogans regarding the upcoming election for $20. take a look & see what you like @ http://www.freddyandma.com/

FASHION: SALES ALERT

• JCREW JUST ADDED MORE MERCHANDISE TO THEIR SALE
• NORDSTROM IS HAVING THEIR HALF YEARLY SALE FOR WOMAN & CHILDREN
• LOOKS LIKE URBAN OUTFITTERS MARKED DOWN MORE MDSE
• PRIVATE SHOPPING EVENT @ NEIMAN MARCUS SAVE AS MUCH AS 30% OFF ON HOT BRANDS LIKE MARC JACOBS & MORE (1 DAY ONLY)

TRAVEL: FLIGHT 001 BOUTIQUE

holidays are approaching...are you making plans to visit family or taking a vacation. why not travel in style. take a look at this article from usatoday http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2007-11-06-flight-001_N.htm & discover flight 001 boutique or visit http://www.flight001.com/store/index.htm?SID if you don't have a store near you. safe travels.

FASHION&DECOR: BLUEPRINT IMAGES

you have to pick up the latest issue of blueprint magazine! the cover alone will make you buy it. the fabulous pink christmas tree adorned with gold and silver ornaments is simply amazing. i love the way the color pink was used with golds and silvers it looks so elegant. the holiday looks are gorgeous. take a look for yourself...click on the blueprint link under magazines i can't put down.

DECOR: DISCOVER POPCLING.COM

INTERESTED IN ADDING SOME COLOR TO YOUR WALLS, BUT DON'T FEEL LIKE PAINTING? DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW BY POP CLING. THEY CREATE REALLY UNIQUE, COOL, QUIRKY WALL ADHESIVES( VINYL) DESIGNED BY VARIOUS ARTISTS. POP THE ADHESIVES ON YOUR WALL & IT WILL STAY UP UNTIL YOU DECIDE TO TAKE IT DOWN. PRICES START AT $25 & GO UP! TAKE A PEEK AT THEIR WEBSITE http://www.popcling.com/ TO LEARN ABOUT THIS PRODUCT & OTHER PRODUCTS THEY SELL. THE IMAGES ABOVE ARE EXAMPLES OF THE WALL ADHESIVES YOU'LL FIND @ POPCLING.COM.

FASHION: RESORT COLLECTIONS

resort collections are arriving in stores right now. here are a few looks available at neiman marcus. first up: stella mccartney dress $1595, cropped jacket $995. second in line: vera wang striped gown $2495. third: stella mccartney top $895, jacket $1495. the prices are way out there but we can take inspiration from the looks & find similar items for less.