WEEKLY READS

Here are my top blog reads this week. Enjoy!!!

Fashion

* Kristopher Dukes, Rachel at Stylebites and Julie Fredrickson of Coutorture make French Vogue. In the words of Kristopher herself 'Oh La Love'. Congrats ladies!!

* Fashion Kitty has a Clothes of My Back extravaganza

* Daddy Likey reviews 'The Slanket'


Beauty

* Bon Bons in the Bath has some great last minuet gift ideas

* Professional Beauty babe Nadine over at Beauty by Nadine has some tips on applying fake eyelashes

* Lipstick Powder n Paint lets you in on the hottest beauty deals and bargains


Retail

* Sarah of A Corkers Life has some uber cute ponytail baubles for sale from her line, Sweet Sparrow.


Just for Laughs

* A gorgeous girl with a even more gorgeous name (tee hee) from Anywhere but here shares some hilarious travel moments. Good luck this time around Karina!!!

I hope you all enjoy your Christmas weekend!!!

THESE FLATS ARE MADE FOR WALKIN

These Fendi Patent Ballerina Flats ($435.00) are oh so perfect because even a stiletto addicted
fashionista couldn't possibly explore London in 4 inch heels all day every day, could she?

GIVEAWAY WINNER

The winner of the Christmas Giveaway is....

Sheila

Congratulations and thank you to all who entered!!!

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY

Today is the last day to enter to win the Christmas Giveaway;

WIN THESE VINTAGE SHOE CLIPS

Just email karinaxoxo@gmail.com with the subject Vintage Shoe Clips.

I'll let you know tomorrow who the lucky winner is :-)

VOTE FOR MY GIFT

So I'm considering (ok, I am) going to buy myself a Christmas present this year.

3 reasons I need a SWEATER DRESS;

* It would be perfect for my 24 hour flight from Australia to England

* I could wear it with Skinny Leg Jeans/Boots or Leggings (along with many many other things)

* Its going to be freezing in London for the first few months I am there

Now - the only thing stuck on is which one I want. I've narrowed it down to 3;

DVF Cody Kabel Knit Sweater Dress - $415.00

Ya-Ya Aspen Tunic Sweater - $316.00

Lily McNeal Long V Neck Sweater - $196.00

Please vote in the comments which sweater dress you would choose!!!

THINK I'LL STICK TO SPRAY TANS

I hereby announce that from this date, 18th Dec 2006, my twice weekly dates with the Solarium will cease.

Visiting the solarium whilst being partially burnt, along with using a heat activated accelerator is not a good idea and I can honestly say I am now scarred for life (hopefully just metaphorically speaking)

My saviour?? (please, god, let it work) is Garnier Ambre Solarie After Sun. With Cactus extract, Shea butter and glycerol this hydrating milk cools and soothes skin for up to 12 hours.

I now have another thing to add to my To Do List Before I Move To London...visit the skin cancer clinic and have my 'sun spots' checked out.

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY

Because I'm getting in the christmas spirit... I am giving away these Brass Shoe Clips;

Click on this link to read my post about these shoe clips a few months ago;
http://karina028.blogspot.com/2006/08/shoe-clips.html

I've listed these on Ebay - but they have no yet sold - so because they would be so cheap to post anywhere...I've decided to give them away to one of my readers!!!

All you have to do is email me at karinaxoxo@gmail.com with the subject Vintage Shoe Clips. All entries will be numbered and a random number will be picked to choose the winner.

Merry Christmas to you all!!! You make blogging so much fun!!!

xoxo

EBAY

I have a few items listed on ebay;

CLICK HERE for my items!!

If you are a blog reader and identify yourself, you'll get free postage!!

Thank you all for your words of support re: the previous post!!

xoxo

I.NEED.A.VODKA.

Some of you have noticed the lack of quality posts (or posts at all) of late.

Here is part of an explanation;

In one month and 23 days I will be moving to London.

Am I totally clueless when it comes to London in general? Yes

Have I got enough money to get by incase I don’t find a job straight away? No

Do I still have sooo many things to buy before I leave? Yes

Am I ready to walk away from my family and friends for at least 8 months? No

Should I have paid my debt off when I first started this blog (like I said I would)? Yes

Do I, a control freak, have any plans past the 2nd Feb when I arrive in London? No

Am I aware that I have no one to blame but myself? YES!!!!!

So someone, please remind me again why the feck (f*ck in a pommy accent) I am moving to London.

Attn: Bill Gates...if you happen to stumble across this post whilst doing your computer thang that you do - please please donate $1 million (or a million pounds - I'm not fussy) to me...(ok, ok I'm totally kidding - I know there are many many more worthy causes than me)

P.S - I am in the process of getting a London blog up and running...which will just be a more personal blog - pics and just a general update of what I've been doing and where I've been going whilst I'm over there. Its not an overly private thing, but I dont think I'm going to link it to this blog- so if you'd like the link just let me know.

BUMPED OFF

Awww I got bumped off 25 peeps. :o(

But I did make it into the Hall of Fame woot!!!

Anyways - you can still vote for my blogging pal Karyn (just click on her name)

LUGGAGE

Because in less than 2 months, I'll be moving to London...I have been searching for a carry on luggage bag that I can also use as an over night bag whilst jetsetting around Europe...You know, when I go to Paris for the weekend etc (hehe)

I MUST have this Betseyville by Betsey Johnson Carry on duffle bag;

Because, although I will be travelling around Europe, I AM NOT backpacker, therefore I WILL NOT carry a backpack :-)

Don't forget to vote for me on 25peeps.com

CHRISTMAS WISHLIST

If you are looking for a way for your husband/boyfriend or anything with not as much present buying saviness as you - you must check out Popgloss

Popgloss is a part of Wists.com wishlists. The idea is...you create an account with Wists which becomes your wishlist. Instead of browsing through hundreds of categories...head straight over to Popgloss who have selected the best of the stuff you'll want for chrissy...clothes, shoes, accessories...the list is endless.

Then, its a simple as sending someone your Wists wishlist link and, hopefully, you'll be one very have fashionista on Christmas Morning.

Incase ya'll feeling mighty generous this season...here is the link to mine www.wists.com/karinaxoxo :-p

Don't forget to vote for me on 25peeps.com

LOVING THIS LOOK

I actually really like this look. Maybe the boots are a little too white...but apart from that...it's totally a look I've been wanting.

Here is a pic without the bolero/cape thingy on...does anyone know where I can get a top like this??;

Photo Source; Flynet