In the December O8 issue of ELLE, Supermodel Gisele displays Alex & Chloe’s latest piece from the Black Diamonds Collection called “Le Pendule.” It’s just a simple pendulum, but it’s so gorgeous. All of the sides are smooth, except for the fourth. It’s got a small A&C logo that’s not obnoxious, or even noticeable. LOVES!

Maybe because Gisele is the model, and her beauty is being transferred to it, but this necklace’s simplicity is breathtaking! And I’m not kidding, if I had Alex & Chloe money, then it would be mine. Too bad it’s out of my budget because I really would buy one for myself and my friends in every color. Check ‘em out:
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Tags: Alex and Chloe, expensive, jewelry, knock offs, pretty, wish list

I’ll admit unabashedly that I’m an English major. Not only that, I consider myself a semi-feminist. Which is why I decided to combine those two aspect and compile a list of my favourite female literary characters from novels, the Bible, and plays. And this is all thanks to Tiffany’s post for giving me this idea.
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Tags: anne shirley, beatrice, bible, brett ashley, cordeilia, ernest hemingway, esther, fab faves, feminism, jo march, l.m. montgomery, literature, louisa may alcott, novel, play, ruth, shakespeare, sula peace, tara popp, toni morrison

Britney has given an exclusive pre-release of her newest album “Circus” to Imeem. After listening to the album, all I can say I was wrong.

While “Womanizer” and “If You Seek Amy” failed to keep me awake, the rest of the album proves impressive. The album is more personal (in a good way) than her Blackout album and goes back to the Britney we know and love. So far I’m loving “Circus” and “Out from Under”.

Is it possible she’s finally making her actual comeback? I hope so; however, I’ll make the final verdict after watching her MTV documentary “For the Record” this Sunday, Nov. 30th.

You can listen to the entire Circus album here.

Tags: album, Britney Spears, circus, imeem

I think it’s pretty clear by now that I adore shopping when it involves great deals, so you’d think that I’d be one of the crazies in the crowd on Black Friday. In reality though, I hate trying to fight the crowds (like Tiffany bravely did) and I usually plan my shopping trips to avoid them.

This year I finally gave up my longstanding conviction that online shopping is evil and Black Friday doubly so. I think I’ve dumped something like $75 at New York & Company, $40 at Ann Taylor, and $40 at American Eagle in the last 48 hours to take advantage of Thanksgiving/Black Friday sales and free shipping. All without leaving my desk. If I didn’t freak out at my disappearing bank balance and swear off looking at all other sites, I probably would have spent more at Victoria’s Secret and Express. In my defense a lot of the spending was on suit separates for interview season, so it’s more like an investment than an indulgence, but it’s still shocking how easily and quickly money can just disappear like that o_O
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Tags: american eagle, ann taylor, Black Friday, express, free, holiday, new york & co., online, sale, shipping, shopping, suit, victoria's secret

Am I the only one who feels like I wasted the day and money on things I can’t account for!? I’ve been out since the butt-crack of dawn, and finally I get home to amire my spoils, yet….I have none. Granted I don’t really have to shop for that many people, but still, you’d think that with all of the shopping deals and steals out there I’d have least came home with something worthwhile right? WRONG.

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Tags: Black Friday, fail, Fashion, forever 21, shoes, shopping

So you are probably sale shopping your little heart out today, since it is THE shopping day of the year. But of all the people on your shopping list, come on, the boys are the least fun to shop for. So I have compiled a list of fun gifts that hip guys will actually use/wear. And best of all, if they don’t like it, you can use/wear it yourself! Best of all, you can order everything online at www.starsandinfinitedarkness.com, which is one of the hippest online indie boutiques there is on the web. So sit back, relax, and whip out your plastic.

1) Steel Couture: Rubber Chainmail Cuff v08 for Men- $52
This is an edgy cuff for guys who like some accessories. It is 130 industrial strength rubber and steel rings woven together for a manly look. But I’d still wear it!
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Tags: boys, cufflinks, gifts, ipod, jacket, leash, men, tshirt, wallet

I always had this thing about tea sets. Something about them strike me as pretty and elegant. Strangely enough, even though I grew up in Asia, I was more fascinated by the western-style tea sets. Those gorgeous garden parties I see in Victorian era must indicate that not only was I British in my past life, but I came from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Or something like that. Now that I’m older, I also find myself liking the Asian tea sets as well. Every time I go to one of those stores that sells Korean pottery and whatnot, I look at the tea sets and muse on which one I’d like to buy in the future. Anyway, here are some tea sets I found on the net that I think are really prettyful.
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Tags: asia, edwardian, korea, tara popp, tea, tea sets, victorian

There hasn’t been much playing the past few days since my RAF (Recruit A Friend) partner has been MIA which is fine because it gave me a little more time to actually play and learn instead of follow.

1: I learned that leveling sucks especially without your RAF partner. I’ve always hated grinding but after playing for 3+ hours only to get one level only reinforce it.

2: Guys talk about girls too much. You either like them or you don’t. Life would be easier for all us girls if you just picked.

3: I hate PKs (player kill). While I was questing, this asshole was camping on one area PKing everyone that came by.

4: I walk more in WoW than I have my entire life. It’s a shame because I could use the exercise.

5: The game isn’t fun at all without friends. Most of the time spent between Wednesday and Thursday was spent questing alone until my friends helped me out then the party got started. Shout out to Xorsyst for switching servers for me. <3

Even though it sounds like I’m ranting, I’m actually having a lot of fun. Reconnecting with old friend ftfw. Btw for those of you who keep asking, I’m on Frostwolf Horde currently level 28 Blood Elf Rogue.

Aside from that, my friend Nubs (day 4) made a new video that just as cheesy as the first. Take a look after the jump:

Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4
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Tags: blizzard, friends, gaming, world of warcraft, xorsyst

I’m not a big Thanksgiving fan, in fact I can’t remember the last time I celebrated the holiday with my family. However I am a big fan of other holidays and do make the effort to spread the spirit as much as possible.

They only come once a year so might as well make it worthwhile.
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Tags: birthday, black day, christmas, fab faves, holiday, lunar new years, new years, valentines, white day

I was in Washington Park at the time, walking to a party from dinner. Completely stuffed, I had to sit my butt down on a park bench. I then noticed the Chrysler building was covered by fog. I thought it was a really cool scene so I snapped a picture. The fog got lower as the night went on which was kind of creepy. I hope no planes were flying that night.

I love NY at night, even if it is a bit creepy. The night was really nice with the decent weather. It was unfortunate that I later got sick that night due to bad food at Mckie D’s.

Tags: chrysler, fog, New York, weather