A Fact about $..Where it really comes from!

Currency paper is composed of 25% linen and 75% cotton. Red and blue synthetic fibers of various lengths are distributed evenly throughout the paper. Prior to World War I the fibers were made of silk..So folks STOP saying money don't grow on trees, because ugh actually it doesn't..Just a small fact :) NOTTTT!

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http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_U.S._paper_money_made_of.com

Lady Gaga Graces the March Cover of Vogue

Lady Gaga!! The name itself is synonymous with the avant-garde, the over the top, and the most vulgar and outrageous fashion that one has seen. However, in the March issue of American Vogue she managed to soften her look, but still keep that Gaga edge. On the cover she wears an off-white and champagne Haider Ackermann dress showing her elegance and sexuality, added with a pink bob wig, dark lipstick, and bleached blond eyebrows. Inside the issue she is draped in the late Alexander McQueen‘s gowns, Haider Ackermann, and more. It’s not really unusual that most of the fashion were Alexander McQueen ensembles, she was in fact one of his muses. Gaga sported everything from a gold embroidered tulle dress, a slash-shoulder tail-coat, a bib bodysuit, embroidered trousers (all designed by McQueen), a black leather jacket by Hussein Chalayan, the electric blue Haider Ackermann dress and more. The most outrageous had to be the pale duck and ostrich feather dress designed by McQueen. She spoke on many topics in the upcoming issue such as: how she views herself as a performer, her new album Born This Way, and on her “little monsters”(her fans). Gaga managed to keep it fashionably subtle, but ultra Gaga, which are two perfect combinations for a Vogue magazine!

Spring 2011 Couture Shows in Paris

One word to possibly sum up the Spring Couture 2011 shows is “regal”. Jean Paul Gaultier displayed a very chic and sophisticated look, with flapper headpieces and push wave hair styles, fusing a 1920’s look with a fierce 1970’s style. Totally keeping up with the 1920’s vibe he also added the quellazaire, (cigarette holder) that was used at that time “genius”. He showed his punk side by adding Mohawk hairstyles for some added flare. There was an appealing sexiness oozing from the fishnets and rips and tears of the couture ensembles. The fabric choice was dark satin and lace with slits and holes that made you feel compelled into the concept of this dark tale. Karl Lagerfeld, on the other hand, kept things very classic in the Chanel collection. The color palette had lots of beige, silver and pale pinks. Nevertheless, showing that definitive Chanel tweed look, that somehow never goes out of style. He managed to keep a simple boxy silhouette with most pieces, using blazers and skirts. One thing that made the looks more modern were the use of denim with a simple chic blazer, or even adding the sequin pants. The most captivating collection had to be the Christian Dior collection. This collection screamed old Hollywood, not straying too far from the classic New Look, John Galliano outdid himself with these bold looks. It was impeccably glamorous, with the bows, feathers and the overlaying of tuelle fabric. The ball-gown silhouette was even more chic with fabric billowing about the runway. Galliano will always show fashion, but he is very much theatrical. The make-up even had a certain Hollywood “something” with the pale porcelain doll faces and a red lip, showing that regal and opulence that we fashionistas love. On to Valentino, a more soft approach after the previous designer. Valentino had simple sheath dresses and also added a neutral color palette with nudes and pale colors. It was almost like a fantasy, the make-up was soft, and it looked as if the models could glide down the runway. Valentino really showed femininity and elegance with the floor-length gowns, and a hint of sensuality with cleavage and v-neck draping. The fabric choice was silk, chiffon and lace, which makes up all the best fabric choices for a princess collection. Last, but certainly not least Armani Prive, the electric collection. Armani Prive totally switched things up this spring season, making it more daring and different. Captivating us with the color-blocking 80’s “glam” looks, Armani lit up the runway with the bright hues of blue, red, green and other bright colors. For added panache he added hats that resembled armors added with shiny retro fabric. These collections were all very inspiring, and also showed the designers like for theatrics as well. Fashion will always begin and end in Europe, specifically Paris. We look to them for inspiration as we often have in the past. There is no fashion without Haute Couture, what would fashion be without it, where will it go, OR better yet… Who would we turn to for the beautifully crafted, sometimes unconventional, extremely expensive, made for the elite… FASHION, that will always captivate us, and turn the runway into a place where clothing has a mind of its own.

TOP PICS FOR THE 2011 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

MR. WEST IS IN THE BULIDING!

SWAGGER ON A HUNDRED THOUSAND TRILLIONNNNN!- KANYE WEST "MAN, LIFE IS REALLY, REALLY AWESOME, I WILL NOT LIE TO YOU. WITH EVERYTHING I'VE BEEN THROUGH IN THE PAST YEAR, GOD HAS PREPPED ME TO BE A SOLDIER AND TO FIGHT FOR MY ART, AND THAT'S WHAT I'M DOING.." MR. WEST (I LOVE HIM)

Wanna know what cool blogs I follow?

FOR FASHION- http://runwaywonderland.com FOR ART-http://kiersteneveeagan.blogspot.com FOR ART-http://http://samwhalen.blogspot.com FOR MAKE-UP/SKIN CARE-http://hollywoodblush.com FOR MUSIC-still trying to find one.. I will report back on the music blog

And of course there are many, many more that I follow these are just my top pics!

MAKE-UP THAT WAKES YOU!

I loveee make-up to death.. I can't apply it that well, but it just totally sets the mood, and a females ensemble for any occasion..I particularly love this look by Dior because it's fresh and it breathes life into make-up artistically! For any make-up questions/insights please feel free to visit and comment on my best friend- Holly Fitzgerald's blog: http://hollywoodblush.com/ she has alot of tips that offer women of all color useful skills for make-up, nail care, and also skin care as well..ENJOY! And remember make-up is not about simply looking Beautiful.. It's about enhancing the beauty that is already given to us, therefore we should embrace it..Goodbye for now my fellow fashionistas! pic taken from http://style.com /beauty

Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2011 Show

OK we all know that Mr.Tom Ford is all about exclusivity, so when I saw this I had to post it..It gives me everything I need as far as fashion, and celebrities go, it is slightly reminiscent of past Gucci looks, nevertheless it still works..And if you look closely you will see Mrs. Beyonce Knowles at 2:07min. into the show and she looks fab!! Well done Tom Ford! My FASHION cap goes off to you ;)

Taken from http://nymag.com/

Pictures from Willow's Behind the Scene Shoot

YESSS WILLOW! OK EVERYONE KNOWS THAT I'M LIKE OBSESSED WITH THIS LITTLE GIRL, BUT I DON'T CARE...THESE ARE PICTURES OF WILLOW'S BEHIND THE SCENE SHOOT FOR STYLE MAGAZINE.. AT THE PHOTO SHOOT ALSO SPOTTED IN THE BACKGROUND IS HER SUPER FIRECE MOM JADA PINKETT SMITH! THE SHOOT SHOWS THE ECCENTRICITY OF THE YOUNG STAR AND THE FREEDOM THAT ALL FASHION SHOULD EXUDE! IN THE LAST 3 PICS A "THROWBACK" TO THE 80'S LOOK IS SEEN.. WHILE THE OTHERS ARE FUN AND GILRLY AND APPARENTLY, THE GOWN THAT WILLOW IS WEARING IN THE 4TH PICTURE DOWN IS DESIGNED BY CHRISTIAN SIRIANO.. I AM VERY PROUD AND I'M SURE I WILL BE POSTING MORE OF HER SOON...FOR NOW ENJOY A FUN-FILLED BLOSSOM OF A WILLOW!

Behind the Scenes of Willow Smith STLYE Magazine Shoot

CAN I JUST SAY THAT I LOVEEEE WILLOW SMITH, SHE IS SO ADORABLE AND BRINGS THE FUN BACK TO MUSIC AND EVEN FASHION..WITH HER DEBUT SONG "WHIP MY HAIR" THIS YOUNG GIRL IS INVETIABLY GOING PLACES! WHIP MY HAIR IS A SONG ABOUT INDIVIDUALITY AND FREEDOM!! ONE CANNOT DOUBT THAT THIS 10 YEAR OLD PRODIGY WILL NOT ONLY SOAR TO HIGHER HEIGHTS BUT MAYBE EVEN SURPASS HER COMPETITION ..TAKE A LOOK AT WILLOW SMITH BEHIND THE SCENES OF HER STYLE MAGAZINE PHOTOSHOOT..ENJOY!

MORE OF WILLOW SMITH COMING SOON!

HENNY'S NEW YEARS EVE TOP PICS!

JENNIFER HUDSON'S NEW LOOK!

JENNIFER HUDSON, THE NEWEST SPOKESPERSON FOR WEIGHT WATCHERS IS CERTAINLY TURNING HEADS. THE ACADEMY AWARD WINNER HAS LOSS A WHOPPING 56 POUNDS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR, AND "DOESN'T WANT TO LOSE ANYMORE WEIGHT"-HUDSON ..IF I MUST SAY SO MYSELF JENNIFER LOOKS GREAT!! I AM SO PROUD OF HER TRANSFORMATION AND HER EXUBERANT STRENGTH AND TENACITY. KEEP IT UP GIRL YOU DESERVE IT!