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It’s not a big surprise that Caridee has won America’s Next Top Model. But it was still a tight final. The girls of ANTM were judged on how well they strutted on the runway, how well they wore makeup, and how well they composed themselves in various photo shoots. Eugenia is gorgeous but she barely took a great photo. Bah-bye. That left Caridee and Melrose to hash it out. No one can stand Melrose, but she’s obviously done her modeling 101 homework and rarely takes a professional misstep. She rocked the final catwalk! But Caridee aced the final photo shoot and commercial……..

Bird House For Purple Martins
Watch the mosquito eating frenzy begin! Panels lift for easy cleaning and for removing old nests. Safety railing helps stop baby birds from falling. The 12 house nest is designed with excellent ventilation and is 20″ x 19″ x 18″. Easy snap fit assembly in less than 15 minutes. Pole not included. Limited lifetime warranty……..

London fashion Week 2007
The week of the London fashion has concluded and begins that from Milan one. Not even a moment of pause for the footbridges that are ollowed phrenetic. Here the last ones paraded of London, in attended of Milan. Important the participation of Emporio Armani, B-rude and Julien Macdonald……..

Madonna faces arrest over concert stunt
The Hung Up singer could be arrested when she performs in Germany on Sunday if she goes ahead with the much-criticised routine. Dusseldorf police have warned the singer that she could be in breach of their “insulting religious beliefs” law and they will be in the crowd ready to act if she attempts the stunt……..

Recycling The Aloha Spirit
We are kicking off a week of island style shop reviews (just try to say that fast!) to brighten your chilly fall courtesy of Leigh, the island gal behind hapa | hale, a blog devoted to modern and fresh finds from Hawaii. Muumuu heaven is the modern island girl’s secret of what to wear on aloha friday. lucky for us, designer deb mascia discovered her passion for deconstructing vintage hawaiian wear and transforming more matronly muumuus into her signature flirty skirts that are being worn from hawaii to hollywood. you never have to worry about bumping into someone else wearing the same piece since everything at muumuu heaven is one-of-a-kind. and you can feel good that you are shopping consciously since the family run business participates in 1% for the planet and donates a percentage of their sales to help preserve hawaii’s coral reefs……..

Kodak pianos? Buick aspirin?
Ever heard of Kodak pianos? How about Buick aspirin? While most consumers may correctly infer that these products are not made by the same companies that make the cameras or the automobiles, a new study in the recent issue of the Journal of Consumer Research presents compelling evidence that well-known brand names are weakened by the existence of imitative brand names even in different product categories. The process is known as trademark dilution……..

Discovering A Gem Of A Deal
Prepare to spend at least an hour leisurely exploring Dandelion Vintage. It’s just like discovering a secret antique boutique with room after room crammed with delicious finds. Best of all most prices are under andand#35;36;50 (we found plenty at andand#35;36;20 to andand#35;36;30) and the variety is endless. Carol Baker has been running her online vintage business since 1997 and is very picky about the fashions she sells. Each item has a large photo with detailed descriptions including condition, fabric and measurements and Carol will glady answer any questions about the garments……..

Are You a Stella Lover?
Stella McCartney is a fashion designer who launched her own fashion house under her name in a joint venture with Gucci Group. As well as the women’s ready-to-wear range, the label now includes accessories, eyewear and the ‘Stella’ fragrance. If you’re a Stella lover then you’ll enjoy today’s Handbag.com Christmas gift giveaway. Today you have the chance to win the Stella Fragrance gift set shown here and valued at pounds 44……..

Get the Tory Burch style but save $249
I’m a sucker for tunics during the summer. Something about their floaty feel or their ethnic embellishments or how they easily work over a bathing suit or slim pants or maybe because they are long enought to cover any hip or stomach bulges—very irresistable. I just but discovered that Old Navy has a slew of tunic styles on sale from $10.99 (this red or chocolate style) vs. $258 (opps.it was $285!) at Tory Burch……..

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