Thursday Fashion and Beauty Links

City Chic Plus Size Clothing From Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival 2009- Real Women Have Curves
Teen Look of the Month Taylor Momsen-gossipy girlz
Americas Next Top Model Makeovers “Ty-over” on Le Cycle 13- imageandstylenews
Ashlee Simpson Hairstyles- hairstyles 53
Kim Kardashian Without Makeup While Wear No Paparazzi Tank- celebrity red carpet style
Jewelry Trends for Fall 2009-image and style news
2009 Fall Shiseido Makeup Collection- addicted to lipstick
Get the Look : Pink Stained Lips- the chic explosion
Treating Acne with Different Acne Treatments-glowing skincare news
Wedding Updos- image and style news blog
OPI Holiday Wishes Winter Collection 2009- fashion devo
Fergie's Shoe Style- real women wear heels
Who Wore It Better Pink Vs. Shakira In Balmain Dress- celebrity red carpet style
Bebe Sports Being Remade to PH8- the chic explosion
2009 MTV Video Music Awards Shoe Trends-real women wear heels
2009 MTV Video Music Awards Handbag Style- handbag style news
2009 Homecoming Makeup Trends- makeup and stilettos
2009 Homecoming Dress Trends-fashion looks
Diane Von Furstenberg Spring and Summer 2010 NYFW- styles that work for you blog
Kate Gosselin New Wavy Hairstyle From The View- hairstyles 53
The Skincare Benefits of Green Tea and How It Can Give You Glowing Skin - glowing skin care news
Clothing For Pear Shaped Women- real women have curves
How To Do Kristen Stewart’s Hairstyle From The VMA’s- hairstyles 53
Christian Siriano AVEDA TREND Report SS10 #NYFW- addicted to lipstick
80's Style Fashion For Fall 2009- styles that work for you blog
Ways To Store Your Makeup Vanities- addicted to lipstick
Jason Wu Spring and Summer Collection 2010 #NYFW- image and style news
2009 Homecoming Dresses- image and style news blog
2009 Halloween Costumes for Teens- gossipy girlz
CoverGirl LashBlast Line Products-makeup and stilettos
Exercising Tips For Children- fit and living life
Victoria Beckham On Elle Cover October 2009- fashion and beauty style
2009 Fall Formal Dresses and Dress Trends-fashion influencers

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L’Oreal Silver and Gold Holiday Ad and Collection

L’Oreal Silver and Gold Holiday Ad and Collection. If you're on the hunt for a good holiday makeup collection be sure to check out the L’Oreal Silver and Gold line. The colors truly make you think of the Holidays since gold, silver and bronze are perfect for the holiday season. Beyonce is featured in the ad for the Holiday collection and she looks gorgeous wearing a fringe gold dress and her eye makeup looks wonderful. Check out the ad below and I love the packaging for the products.

L.A.M.B. By Gwen Stefani Spring / Summer Collection 2010 NYFW

L.A.M.B. By Gwen Stefani Spring/Summer Collection 2010 NYFW. Stefani has been making quite a name for herself in the fashion world and for the Spring Summer Collection 2010 many of her designs used drapery, the use of showing off the shoulders, and baggy/roomy silhouettes. Overall I loved her collection and you can see some of her designs for the spring summer season below.

80's Style Fashion For Fall 2009

80's Style Fashion For Fall 2009. The hottest look this fall is the 80's fashion look. From shoulder pads, acid jeans, shiny fabrics to exotic prints and sequins, 80's styles are all making a comeback. Designer who showcased the 80's feel on the runway included Balmain, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, and Dolce and Gabbana. Not only was fashion hit by the 80's style but hairstyles and makeup looks from the 80's are back as well. Look below to see hot styles of this growing trend.

Diane Von Furstenberg Spring and Summer 2010 NYFW

Diane Von Furstenberg Spring and Summer 2010 #NYFW. Diane who is known for her infamous headgear in her fashion shows used cute hair clips for her models as well as bright colored bracelet bangles on their arms. I love how she styles her models. Other trends that I noticed in her show was the use of bright colored hues such as greens, oranges, and yellows. Diane also loved the use of florals and prints in her designs. Check out more from her collection below.

Gone Fishin'

Dear Adventurous Women,

Thanks so much for reading Adventurous Women Blog. Since starting this project, I've had the good fortune to "meet" many of you and have made a lot of wonderful new cyber-friends. I've also thoroughly enjoyed seeking out interesting, new or weird activities to share on this space. The possibilities, of course, are endless but recently other parts of my life have filled all my free time and I'm afraid blogging is going to have to take a back seat...for awhile.

Adventurous Women Blog will remain on the Web so I hope you'll continue to use the resources on the right side of the page. There are lots of links and ideas for Adventure Clubs and individuals alike and I'll try to make sure they stay current. Thanks again for clicking in!

Happy trails!
Michaelle



Life is either a great adventure or nothing--Helen Keller

FRENCH CONNECTION AMSTERDAM: OPEN NOW!

Gisteravond werd de allereerste ‘ladies-   

only-boutique-store’ van French Connection 

op feestelijke wijze geopend ,Met  DJ’s Claire & Sheila Hill.  Amsterdam is 

de eerste stad waar het Engelse modemerk 

haar nieuwe shopconcept lanceert en dat is 

zonder twijfel reden voor een goed 

modefeestje; de winkel huisvest namelijk 

alleen de topstukken uit de Dames collectie 

van French Connection. Wat wil een vrouw 

nog meer?!

Roz Savage Completes Stage Two of Her Solo Trip Across the Pacific

One of the first posts I ever wrote for AWB was about Roz Savage's effort to row across the Pacific -- solo. I felt a bond with Roz and watched with great interest as she spent day after day on the open ocean. She gave it an excellent effort but that particular trip didn't end the way she had hoped.

Not one to give up, Roz took a break to regroup and set off again. Yesterday, after months of rowing, she completed stage two of her three-part trans-Pacific journey. So far, Roz has rowed from California to Hawaii and from Hawaii to Tarawa. The final leg will take her to Australia.

For more on Roz's landing in Tarawa, read this post on Treehugger.

To read Roz's blog, click here.

To track Roz's every move as she continues her journey, click here.




Photo courtesy of Roz Savage

"Wild Irish" The Life and Times of the Pirate Grace O'Malley

...and one more, here's a selection that my book club read about one of history's truely adventurous women....

Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow is a great pirate -- I could watch him all day. But honestly, he can't hold a candle to real-life pirate Grace O'Malley.

Born in 1530, Grace sailed the waters between Ireland and Spain first at her father's side and then as captain of her own fleet. Her life, her role as the "mother of the Irish Rebellion," and her relationship with Queen Elizabeth I are captured in Robin Maxwell's book, "Wild Irish."

Maxwell introduces her readers to English life in Elizabeth's court (including courtiers such as Shakespeare and Bacon) as well as to Irish life under Ireland's 1000-year-old Brehon Law. Although the cast of characters can become overwhelming -- the book needs an organization chart -- the motivation of the two women, their families and their confidants is clear. Elizabeth vows to possess the Emerald Isle in her lifetime just as Grace vows to prevent it. Both women are strong, clever and bow to no man.

"Wild Irish" is a great read if you enjoyed novels like "The Other Boleyn Girl," if you are looking for solid female characters, or if you are a fan of engaging historical fiction. I would recommend that you take the time to get a map of Ireland and have pen and paper handy to track the many players and their various names and titles.

FRANÇOIS-NOËL

François-Noël brengt Frans raffinement met La Collection ‘Icônes’





Amsterdam, 4 september 2009 - Ontwerper (voormalig danser van Het Nationale Ballet) François-Noël Cherpin klasse, kwaliteit en perfectionisme! In het Dutch Design Hotel Artemis in Amsterdam lanceerde hij zijn nieuwe collectie Haute Couture bruidsjaponnen en ‘little black dresses’ genaamd La Collection ‘Icônes’. Onder het toeziend oog van een enthousiast publiek loste de ontwerper zijn belofte in, oftewel: een adembenemende nieuwe collectie.
Vele gasten, waaronder grote namen uit de balletwereld , zoals Igone de Jongh en Hans van Manen, waren getuigen van het fantastische werk van de voormalig balletdanser. De eigentijdse entourage en het decor van bijzondere Russische kunst, contrasteerden prachtig met de ontwerpen van François-Noël.

Jackie, Marlene of Gisèle
La Collection ‘Icônes’ staat voor vrouwelijk, optimaal draagcomfort, eigentijds en kwaliteit. In deze collectie verwerkte François-Noël zijn fascinatie voor de mystiek rondom religieuze huwelijken. Zo werkte hij het maagdelijk witte karakter uit in romantische bruidsjaponnen. Als contrast is de vurige femme fatale vertaald in sensuele ‘little black dresses’. Alle 19 unieke designs zijn geïnspireerd op de Russische iconenkunst en bekende grote stijliconen. De jurken hebben dan ook toepasselijke namen als Jackie, Marlene of Gisèle. Bij de collectie maakte hij gebruik van het beste kant, zijden tule en satijn.
François-Noël: ‘Wat een avond! Geweldig. Bijzonder spannend om na opnieuw met een Haute Couture collectie te komen. De afgelopen weken hebben we met een team keihard gewerkt. Zonder al die mensen om mij heen, was dit nooit gelukt. Ik ben bijzonder dankbaar en trots op het

François-Noël

Binnen Oranjestraat 18
1013 JA Amsterdam
T: +31 (0) 64 170 1798
contact@francois-noel.com

Pers aanvragen:Charlotte Rings

Rings & Hamilton
info@ringsandhamilton.com

Foto: Angela Sterling

Back to School Week: Your Reading List(s)

Yesterday I mentioned that my oldest is starting college. Spending time on her campus really had me wishing that I could go back to school myself. There are so many things to learn! So many subjects to explore! ...and yet, there are all those bills to pay and a job to perform.... What to do? What to do?

The solution: I'm starting a DIY program. I figure this is a great time to fill in the gaps in my literary education. The first step is deciding where to start; what books are considered the "all time greats." To solve that issue, I asked for help from my amazing sister, Abbie -- the woman who can find absolutely anything.

The result is that, today, I am posting a list of book lists. You too will be able to see what you've been missing. Before you start, though, please note that October is National Book Club Month. Why not start a book club and share your reading experiences with your friends?

Here are your reading lists:

Two critics from Time magazine pick their top 100 novels from 1923 to the present. Click here

Newsweek magazine's list of the top 100. They compiled a meta list--a list of the best from lots of other lists. Click here.

The Telegraph (UK) is trying to best everyone by publishing a list of 110 best books (their "perfect library"). Click here.

The Times (UK) created a list of the 100 most influential books since WWII. Click here.

But wait! There's more!

Women's National Book Association: list of Great Group Reads

Random House: 100 Best Novels

Random House: 100 Best Non-Fiction Books

Arrowhead library System: College Bound Reading List

Author Lesley Blume's: Classic List of Must-Read Children's Books

Mark Flanagan's list of: Funny Books

Amazon.com: 30 Greatest Monster Books of All Time

National Geographic Adventure: Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time

Young Adult Library Services Association: Best Books for Young Adults

Bibliomania: Books you can read online for free

And if that isn't enough to keep you busy, there is a book called, "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die." You can find it on Amazon.com. Click here.

Image credit: BOOKS
© Stanko Mravljak | Dreamstime.com

Research credit: Abbie!

Pickleball: Start Something New in Your Neighborhood

I've dropped my oldest at college, high school is back in session, the easy days of summer are over and I'm feeling a little lost, a little out of sync. The cure for that, of course, is to do something completely new. So here's something I stumbled across awhile ago and have been saving for a day just like this.

PICKLEBALL

According the the Pickleball Web site, this sport was invented by U.S. Congressman Joel Pritchard, William Bell, and Barney McCallum as an activity for all ages. It's sort of a mini version of tennis (or a cross between tennis and ping pong) and can be played in the street, parking lot, driveway or any other hard surface. Yes, it has actual rules and, of course, you can buy official gear. The name, Pickleball, comes from a dog (Pickles) who used to steal stray balls and hide during games. I was hoping someone started playing with actual pickles but no such luck.

The game is pretty straight forward and given that it takes up so little space, it seems like something that could become a new neighborhood/adventure club/school/office tradition. Since it's unlikely that anyone you know has played this before, you could become an instant expert. For the investment of $120, you could own 4 Pickleball paddles, a net, 56 balls and the game rules. Sounds like fun to me.

Click here to visit Pickleball.com

Click here to visit the USA Pickleball Association

Image courtesy of Pickleball.com

Oprah.com on Finding Your Passion

According to Oprah.com's Cheryl Richardson, there are five steps to finding your passion. All five are worth reading but my favorite step is this one: Take a Risk.

Step Five: Take a Risk.Stop thinking about your passions and start doing something. Take a risk, and step out to try something new. By challenging your fear with action, you'll not only raise your self-esteem, you'll expand your comfort zone. If you're not sure of what to do, ask a trusted friend or partner for ideas. Remember that good luck happens when you're in action. And, if you try something new (even if you're not sure of the outcome), you may discover a passionate interest by accident!

To read Cheryl's complete guide to finding your passion, click here.

Learning to Run in 13 Weeks: Week 13

Congratulations to all of you who have made it the full 13 weeks! Honestly, my group has dwindled. Some found it too challenging, some thought the program was not challenging enough. Many of the kids used our training sessions to stay in shape over the summer but left us once the fall sports resumed. Personally, I loved my 13 weeks. I used to run with a group until an achilles injury sidelined me about a year ago. This program not only got me back on the road, it rekindled an enjoyment of the sport that I thought I had lost.

What's next? Well, it's time to go find a couple of local races and sign up. I can't think of a better way to celebrate this summer's accomplishment than with a few hundred other runners.

As mentioned in earlier posts, we've been following the gradual running program outlined in the The Beginning Runners Handbook: The Proven 13-Week Walk-Run Program *. Here's the schedule for this final week.


Week 13

Day 1: 8-minute warm-up, run 40 minutes. 5-minute cool-down

Day 2: 8-minute warm-up, run 10 minutes, walk 1 minute. Do this 3 times. 5-minute cool-down

Day 3: Congratulations, you've done it!


*A few words about The Beginning Runner's Handbook. The 13-week program doesn't appear until page 151 because the authors (Ian MacNeill and the Sport Medicine Council of British Columbia) thought it was important to start with topics like moderation, choosing good shoes, training mind & body, pregnancy, cross-training, technique, diet, injuries and stretching. It is probably wise to do some reading of your own before you launch into this new exercise program. Please make sure you're healthy and ready for action and then join us!

Carol Malony in Amsterdam

Styling Amsterdam ontmoette haar in het Amstel Hotel . 

Carol Malony ontwierp twintig jaar lang voor Victoria’s Secret en heeft sinds 2 jaar haar eigen lingeriecollectie,verdeeld in 2 lijnen De Haute en de Signature. Voor haar is ontwerpen niet gewoon een baan of een hobby, het is haar passie ontwerpen. 

Harper’s Bazaar US Agyness Deyn Pays Tribute to MJ For the September Issue

Harper’s Bazaar US Agyness Deyn Pays Tribute to MJ For the September Issue. We all know that Michael Jackson had great fashion sense and for the September issue all of his great looks are showcased by supermodel Agyness Deyn. The issue of course is for Harper's Bazaar fall fashion issue and them showing tribute to MJ is truly a wonderful thing.

The issue itself features a 6 page spread of Ms. Deyn imitating some of MJ's best looks (which you can see below). The white glove, the Thriller suit are all seen in the issue and I think Agyness did a great job of intimating and showing MJ's style. In one of the shoots, Agyness is seen wears a dazzling Moschino jacket and black Tommy Hilfiger ankle length trousers a look that truly complements MJ's style. The issue has already hit stands so pick up your copy of the issue available on newsstands now.