List Mondays- Top 10 Christmas Gifts

So I am going to start a series where every Monday I list my "top 10" something, basically because I love lists and it will hopefully guarantee I post something on here at least once a week (I am sure that my Blog Lovin' stats are going way downhill haha)

Starting us off here is "Top 10 Christmas Gifts"-I love the gift guides which pop up in magazines and online at this time of year- which will suit every friend that you have ;)

Which one are you?
I think I am the "Schizophrenic One" who wants them all:

1. The Creative One- Lomography Diana camera

2. The Fashionable One- Danny Roberts “Girls in Glasses” T-shirt

3. The Cool One- The Sartorialist by Scott Schuman

4. The Romantic One- Giles and Brother heart chained necklace from net a porter

5. The Organised One- Erdem and Smythson diary and notepads
6. The Quirky One- Lulu Guinness special Christmas edition iconic lips clutch
7. The Cute One- Fifi Lapin and Topshop charity birthday cards

8. The Funny One- Ugly Dolls
9. The Musical One- Tiny violin necklace from modcloth.com

10. The Special One- Bestie necklaces also from fredflare.com

Hope you all have a great week!
Beth xx

Sinead O' Connor: Grave Lullabies

Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor (born 8 December 1966) is an Irish singer-songwriter. She rose to fame in the late 1980s with her debut album "The Lion and the Cobra" and achieved worldwide success in 1990 with a cover of the song "Nothing Compares 2 U". Her next album "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" featured Marco Pirroni and Kevin Mooney, of Adam and the Ants fame, and contained her international breakthrough hit "Nothing Compares 2 U", a song written by Prince and originally recorded and released by a side project of his, The Family. Aided by a memorable and well received video by John Maybury which consisted almost solely of O'Connor's face as she performed the song, it became a massive international hit, reaching #1 in several countries.
O'Connor's career was punctuated with controversies, but one of the mot infamous moments was on 3 October 1992, when she appeared in the US on "Saturday Night Live" as a musical guest. She was singing an a cappella version of Bob Marley's "War," which she intended as a protest over the sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church, by changing the lyric "racism" to "child abuse."She then presented a photo of Pope John Paul II to the camera while singing the word "evil," after which she tore the photo into pieces, said "fight the real enemy," and threw the pieces towards the camera.
The mix is a collection of her greatest songs, most of which may not necessarily be well known commercial successes. As you will find out eventually, the mix is also not our typical dance floor rouser. As such, we declare this as our first SFFO! (Strictly For Fans Only!) mix. Listen without prejudice!
Thank You For Hearing Me (Radio Mix)
Fire On Babylon (Remix II)
This Is a Rebel Song (Remix 2000)
Emma's Song (Adrian Sherwood Mix)
I Am Stretched On Your Grave 1990 (DJ Towa Towa & DJ Dmitry Apple Brighness Mix)
Ship Ahoy (Spartan Remix)[with Marxman]
I Want Your (Hands On Me) (Razormaid Mix)[with MC Lyte]
Thief Of Your Heart (12'' Mix)
The Emperor's New Clothes (Hank & Keith Shocklee Main Mix)
Release (Scott Wozniak Remix)[with Afro Celt Sound System]
Madinka (Extended Mix)
Silence Feels So Different (DJ Kona Buzz Mash-Up)[Vs Delerium]
Troy 1990 (Kay Cee Power Mix)
Tears From the Moon (Hybrid's Twisted on the Terrace Mix)[with Conjure One]
Nothing Compares 2 U (Thee Werq'n B!tches EMO Anthem Mix)
Guide Me God (Mr Sam's Spiritual Son Of God Vocal Mix)[with Ghostland & Natacha Atlas]
Be Still (Robin Guthrie Mix)
Sacrifice (Elton's Cover)
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Time: 78 Mins (72.20 MB)

Juniper Rose for Donna Karan Jewelry

Every fashionista should be eying for Juniper Rose's creations for Donna Karan jewelry. Juniper Rose created some of the most must-have accessories for this season. Her designs will make you look tough and chic at the same time. I can associate Kristen Stewart's current fashion style with these leathers and crystals.

The Necklace costs $895 and Cuff is $595 at Donna Karan New York. Know more about these accessories from Net-a-porter's interview with Juniper Rose.

Agent Provocateur New Comic Book Features Venus Fly Trap and More!

The second comic book of Agent Provocateur are out in the market. If you have seen some of the super heroines in the first comic book, you'll meet other super heroines in the second one. Venus Flytrap, Miss Pony Tail and The Red Baroness wear their Agent Provocateur's lingerie outfits in reality.






Source: Fashionising.com

New Moon Stars at Entertainment Weekly December 2009 Issue

Your favorite New Moon characters will be on the cover of Entertainment Weekly's December 2009 issue. Edward Cullen, Bella Swan and Jacob Black will recruit you as their allies. Which team are you in? Team Edward, Team Bella or Team Jacob?



Check the rest of the entry for bigger images!




Source: Just Jared

Latest Obsession: Where The Wild Things Are

Along with pretty much everyone else I am feeling total Where The Wild Things Are nostalgia.
These photographs from this months Dazed and Confused just sum up my current love of all things wild. And Abbey Lee Kershaw looks stunning, her baby-like face is perfect for this shoot inspired by the original childrens book.
Photographs by Daniel Jackson:

Oh and on one of my recent Amazon online Christmas present binges I bought a copy of 'The Wild Things' by Dave Eggers. I read a preview of it in the Guardian the other week which was fantastic and if 'A Heartbreaking Work Of Staggering Genius' which I read earlier this year by him is anything to go by this too will be heatbreaking and genius as well. Can't wait for it to arrive on my doorstep!

Oh and I cannot wait to see the film with my little sister. It looks brilliant.

Beth xx

Michelle Obama Wears Naeem Khan Dress at State Dinner

First lady Michelle Obama channeled her fashion side during the first state dinner of U.S. Pres. Barack Obama. She pulled a strapless, silver-sequined, cream-colored gown by Naeem Khan, an Indian-American designer. The gown was accentuated with beads that form an abstract floral pattern. Michelle completed her fabulous look with a stack of bangle bracelets and dangling earrings.


Photo Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

Top Black Friday Fashion Sales

November 27 is a Black Friday. In the United States, the Friday after Thanksgiving is referred as Black Friday, the day that officially starts the traditional Christmas shopping season.

Checkout the Top Black Friday Fashion Sales that you must checkout as you start your shopping spree.

Ashley Greene In Bottega Veneta's Red Resort 2010 Collection

Ashley Greene who plays the character of Alice Cullen in the Twilight Saga: New Moon, guested at David Letterman Show. She appeared in red striped suit number from the Resort 2010 collection.

Photo Source: style.com & fabsugar.com

Michael Kors Will Open A New Store In Germany

It's official! Michael Kors will be opening his first ever store in Germany this coming February. The 2,400-square-foot boutique will display accessories such as eyewear, handbag and watches, fragrances as well as clothes for his own line.

Source: http://cocoperez.com

Rate the Red Carpet

(Photo from Go Fug Yourself)

Sometimes I am not sure about Rihanna's style choices (remember her crazy Gareth Pugh choices at London Fashion Week?!)

But I love love love this monochrome laser cutout gown by Marchesa.

It just adds the right amount of interest and drama to a boring old red carpet at the American Music Awards.

And bearing in mind that it has been about a year since that horrible incident with Chris Brown it is lovely to see her smiling and looking happy and healthy! So even though she didn't pick up any awards at least she gets my vote for best dressed of the night ;)

What do you think of Rihanna's show stopper dress?

Beth xx

Twilight Saga: New Moon Movie Fashion Guide

Bella's Birthday Dress
The green dress that was supposed to be given by Alice for Bella's birthday was designed by Tish Monaghan. Bella's look was also completed with an old navy sweater.


Bella Swan's Everyday Fashion
For regular days, Bella Swan wore pieces from Band of Outsiders, J Brand and lot of sneakers from Nike, Keds and Converse.


Alice Cullen Fashionable Look
The Cullen's most fashionista member, Alice, sported crimson-hued Gala gloves and accessories from Banana Republic, Ray-Ban and Lacoste.


Jacob Black's Tranformation
Jacob wore tailored t-shirts and shoes with lifts to emphasize his body and weight.


Jane
Jane wore custom-made black cloaks.

D.arren H.ayes: T.his D.elicate M.ix W.e've M.ade

Darren Stanley Hayes (born May 8, 1972) is an Australian singer-songwriter. Hayes; first debut as an artiste was back in 1996 as the frontman and singer of the pop duo Savage Garden, whose 1997 album "Savage Garden" propelled them to stardom. The duo followed the success of their debut album with Affirmation (1999), and sold more than 23 million albums worldwide before parting ways in 2001.
Hayes released his first solo album "Spin" in 2002. The album sold two million copies worldwide, debuted at #2 in the UK album charts and spawned the hit single "Insatiable". Hayes' second solo album "The Tension and the Spark" marked a big change of direction for the singer-songwriter, showing him experimenting with electronica and darker lyrics.
Hayes parted way with his record company in 2006 and started his own independent record label Powdered Sugar, from which he would release his third solo album "This Delicate Thing We've Made" (2007). This megamix is specially dedicated to Dave Conner.
L.ike I.t O.r N.ot (Album Version)
I M.iss Y.ou (Dallas Austin Remix)
S.trange R.elationship (F3 Mix)
L.isten A.ll Y.ou P.eople (EJ Happy Remix)
R.andom B.linking L.ight (EJ Club Remix)
S.o B.eautiful (Moto Blanco Club Mix)
D.arkness (Roc & Soul Club Mix)
O.n T.he V.erge O.f S.omething W.onderful (Wayne G & Andy Allders Totally 80's Mix)
S.tep I.nto T.he L.ight (Wayne G & Andy Allder Circuit Anthem)
M.e, M.yself & I (7th Heaven Club)
I L.ike T.he W.ay (Wayne G Afterhours Mix)
A F.ear O.f F.alling U.nder (EJ 2008 Remix)
C.rush (1980 Me) (TT's Extended Re-Edit)
A C.onversation W.ith G.od (EJ Club Remix)
P.opular (Wayne G Heaven Anthem Mix)
I.nsatiable (Victor Calderone Club Mix)
C.asey (EJ Extended Dance Remix)
D.irty (Specificus Tahoe Dark Groove Mix)
U.nlovable (Album Version)
W.here Y.ou W.ant T.o B.e (Album Version)
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Time: 79 Mins (72.29 MB)

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2009 Photos

The Fashion Show featured the following models wearing lingerie from Victoria's Secret's 2010 collection:

Abbey Lee Kershaw, Alessandra Ambrosio, Ana Beatriz Barros, Anastasia Kuznetsova, Anna Maria Jagodzinska, Anja Rubik, Behati Prinsloo, Candice Swanepoel, Caroline Trentini, Caroline Winberg, Chanel Iman, Dorothea Barth-Jorgensen, Doutzen Kroes, Edita Vilkevicuite, Elyse Taylor, Eniko Mihalik, Erin Heatherton, Heidi Klum, Isabeli Fontana, Izabel Goulart, Julia Stegner, Lily Aldridge, Lindsay Ellingson, Liu Wen, Lyndsey Scott, Marissa Miller, Maryna Linchuk, Mia Aminata Niaria, Miranda Kerr, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Selita Ebanks, Shannan Click and Tatiana Kovylina.


View the photo gallery!

“One person's crazyness is another person's reality" - Tim Burton

Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton have to be my all time favourite celebrity couple.
I think its mainly because in my head they seem to be the coolest and wackiest parents in the world. On top of having awesome parents Billy Ray and Nell (their kids) are also lucky to have Johnny Depp as their Godfather. And not many people can boast about that.
Anyway here is the photos of the lovely Helena, Tim and Johnny last night at the opening of Tim's exhibition (which starts today) at The Museum of Modern Art in New York. They are showing a retrospective of Tim Burton's fantastic work which looks absolutely brilliant. I wish I could visit!
But for now here are some photos, enjoy-I am off to have some Sunday Dinner ;)

And here are all of the photos that Tim Burton did in a collaboration with Harpers Bazaar last month in anticipation of his exhibition. The photographs just show how much art, fashion and film can merge into one. Photographs by Tim Walker:

Beth xx