tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127290776193752392024-03-12T16:36:40.774-07:00Beautifulbelalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comBlogger1996125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-72521378090678397262012-01-03T15:00:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.243-08:00Natural Ladies In the House<span style="color: #660000; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Model - Noel</b></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknU3juHaC2FKO5S-IYl-UnBJ2lmqlH7EF01E5mkdU6QiHhLdQWRomJ8y9ZKM4pV06q4C4svNZYZWQ_cywSVZgYhWc0BvZz9PZZTW25TytK3d8gcX3gE0dp1XOyc1nMBVnx4mDSUmlGPI/s1600/untitled.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknU3juHaC2FKO5S-IYl-UnBJ2lmqlH7EF01E5mkdU6QiHhLdQWRomJ8y9ZKM4pV06q4C4svNZYZWQ_cywSVZgYhWc0BvZz9PZZTW25TytK3d8gcX3gE0dp1XOyc1nMBVnx4mDSUmlGPI/s200/untitled.png" width="122" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span id="yiv258603902yui_3_2_0_17_1323938408403126">Hello Natural Ladies!!</span><span id="yiv258603902yui_3_2_0_17_1323938408403131"></span><span id="yiv258603902yui_3_2_0_17_1323938408403134">My name is No</span>el Simone Wippler. I am 20 years old and I am born and raised in New York City. My goal is to be a Natural Hair Model.<span id="yiv258603902yui_3_2_0_16_132394270134794"> I would like to be a model and advocate natural hair and hair styles for stylists, photographers, </span><span id="yiv258603902yui_3_2_0_16_1323942701347103">for magazines, for hair shows, & websites. I am open to all natural hair styles and opportunities and advocating natural hair care.</span><span id="yiv258603902yui_3_2_0_16_1323942701347127"></span><span id="yiv258603902yui_3_2_0_16_1323942701347114">I would like to promote healthy hair styles for ladies aspiri</span><span id="yiv258603902yui_3_2_0_16_132394270134788">ng to be natural. People admire my hair everywhere I go! </span></span><span id="yiv258603902yui_3_2_0_16_1323942701347179" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My hair has been on a spiritual journey with me. When I </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">had my hair relaxed since I was 6 years old with Super Relaxers, my hair would be lifeless and easily damaged. No matter how much I cared for my hair, and protected it, it would still be weak, and dry! It seemed as if I were wasting all of my money and time on my hair, and I wouldn't be content with it. So in 2009, I decided I was going to grow my relaxer out. Two years later, and I am happier than ever! I will grow my hair as long as it can go. I want to show ladies that it is possible!</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Would you like me to be your hair model? I would love to work for you! </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Contact Information: </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Noel S. Wippler, Email:</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1325658238_0" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="mailto:n_wippler@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px;" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:n_wippler@yahoo.com">n_wippler@yahoo.com</a></span></span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thank You For Your Time. Peace.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #660000; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Curtnita</b></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlhTPA94_DTymnQHA2itnqgOR8feEpGKwgH-ch4XjTtstoJar3kfdftbqSESVjx3RLXkdTLJ6-dJdcJnYhjDnvjfEvw04TwO64E9WOvBX3K5_mx0yraaO9l_QDn8rCILyB81qm2oV7HFA/s1600/302368_581641285058_101703042_31388717_1576736175_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlhTPA94_DTymnQHA2itnqgOR8feEpGKwgH-ch4XjTtstoJar3kfdftbqSESVjx3RLXkdTLJ6-dJdcJnYhjDnvjfEvw04TwO64E9WOvBX3K5_mx0yraaO9l_QDn8rCILyB81qm2oV7HFA/s200/302368_581641285058_101703042_31388717_1576736175_n.jpg" width="150" /></span></a><br /><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love sites that appreciate being natural and how natural is beautiful..so with that being said "I'M HAPPY TO BE NAPPY...AND FADED TIGHT"</span></div><div id="yui_3_2_0_1_13256111054067738"></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">CURTNITA</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><font-family: arial;"=""><b><span style="color: #660000;">Model - Nekesha</span></b><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6rT-5MmdyyWl5vGmo7d0w9zDkkzezv90L9aFSuKK5snBVc7gQxsw22M0Ikv11qLZtk60V2x25XkE5c-Z75I-lS1pN5umgkhRQGms3zfWabC_OoLIk0j9Zsg0yahZw1v_HPetZOR8AnA/s1600/Pics.2011.3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></a></font-family:></div><div><div id="yui_3_2_0_1_13256111054068312"><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6rT-5MmdyyWl5vGmo7d0w9zDkkzezv90L9aFSuKK5snBVc7gQxsw22M0Ikv11qLZtk60V2x25XkE5c-Z75I-lS1pN5umgkhRQGms3zfWabC_OoLIk0j9Zsg0yahZw1v_HPetZOR8AnA/s1600/Pics.2011.3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie6rT-5MmdyyWl5vGmo7d0w9zDkkzezv90L9aFSuKK5snBVc7gQxsw22M0Ikv11qLZtk60V2x25XkE5c-Z75I-lS1pN5umgkhRQGms3zfWabC_OoLIk0j9Zsg0yahZw1v_HPetZOR8AnA/s200/Pics.2011.3.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am 36 years old and I have a career in social work, in addition, to being a full time mother. I work with individuals who have had their children taken away for abuse, threatened harm or neglect, in addition to, working with parents that have substance abuse issues that have also resulted in their children being removed. I have worked in this profession for over 10 years. I have been growing my locks for 11 years and I remember when I started them, there were not many encouraging sites such as your to help me with my journey. My locks are so much a part of me and who I have become. Contact: </span><a #3a65bb;="" 0px;"="" arial,="" color:="" font-family:="" helvetica,="" href="mailto:tobesmother@comcast.net" id="yui_3_2_0_1_13256111054069773" initial;="" outline-color:="" outline-style:="" outline-width:="" rel="nofollow" sans-serif;="" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:tobesmother@comcast.net"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1325659520_0">tobesmother@comcast.net</span></a><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">.</span></div><div><b style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #660000;">Jacqueline</span></b></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTHaqpR8UlrpxGEXYAy7zSMShoJ2inOHBNXaxHL9AJE_ZRU5aWG97sZ95MYrFnKs86wU7fj4SYMaCLc4VZBbdAC2w-T9hR71uEcAUV1ot2z4lAOniw1ZE9Kut8zBJxNpWoWy0Pu30T6k/s1600/IMG_20111203_085624-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTHaqpR8UlrpxGEXYAy7zSMShoJ2inOHBNXaxHL9AJE_ZRU5aWG97sZ95MYrFnKs86wU7fj4SYMaCLc4VZBbdAC2w-T9hR71uEcAUV1ot2z4lAOniw1ZE9Kut8zBJxNpWoWy0Pu30T6k/s200/IMG_20111203_085624-1.jpg" width="126" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was all about relaxed super straight hair. The straighter the better. I loved wigs and weaves. I mainly did quick weave bobs, or long curls. I decided to go natural because my hair looked life less and unhealthy. It wasn't growing the way I wanted it to. I had recently dyed it myself (bad idea) and it broke off really bad. I just wanted my hair to look healthy and grow which is why I decided to go natural<br /><br />I didn't know what my hair would look like without being relaxed and was afraid I would go back and relax it if I couldn't take care of it. I also was worried about how my then boyfriend would react to it. He surprisingly loved it and I was really shocked by this. I decided in July 2011 that I was not going to relax my hair anymore. By August I was ready to get that Dark and Lovely in my head, but I remained strong. I was just doing wigs and extensions. Then in October of this year, I got off work one day and just decided to cut my hair! I cut off all my relaxed hair and had tight curls left. I couldn't believe it and took a picture and sent it to my boyfriend. I washed it and just wore it in a fro the next day at work. I received a lot of compliments on it. I was alittle leery because I didn't feel like a girl. But after watching youtube videos( love love love iknowlee, HUGE help to me) I started buying cute headbands and flowers(my favorite). I haven't quite mastered the two strand twist but I'm working on it. So its either in a TWA or a puff most of the time. This also gave me a chance to play up my eye makeup and wear different earrings( feathers, feathers, feathers!). When I look at myself now, I feel absolutely beautiful and I love how fast my hair is growing and how healthy it looks. Being newly natural, I enjoy the blogs and youtube videos because it gives me confidence to remain natural and be true to myself. Truely glad to have found the new me!<br /><br />My favorite products: Shea Moisture Curling Smoothie..makes my hair feel really soft and healthy looking. Knot Today Leave In from Kinky Curly. Use this to detangle my hair in the shower. If though it doesn't get that tangled surprisingly. ORS Edge Control. I use this when I do my puffs. I don't like my edges looking bad and this really smoothes them down. ** Bonus- Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Conditioner...so thick and leaves my hair feeling really soft and smelling even better. My advice for others: </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I would say just to go for it! I have gain so much confidence in myself and the woman that I have become just by the few months of me being natural. I see my mom who passed away in 2006 when I look in the mirror and I love that! If you want healthy hair that grows extremely fast(like mine has) I think going natural is the way to go. Wish I would've have cut my hair sooner!</span></div></div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-44416852438830789052012-01-02T06:00:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.243-08:00Love this Photo!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj1NCnBiia327Dxcjgfst2rjWnEUmwGkpOqMXW1suJHOMVmE0AF4iw7NNTazlgNoPT2joOvvrTNXYMFK37ghx-BBuKqacKthRBqVnMPKNO8vDFcEF8COrNLS-RzE-iDA1Qq2QZWArNgv0/s1600/tumblr_lx42mhqWwd1qcezsto1_500.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj1NCnBiia327Dxcjgfst2rjWnEUmwGkpOqMXW1suJHOMVmE0AF4iw7NNTazlgNoPT2joOvvrTNXYMFK37ghx-BBuKqacKthRBqVnMPKNO8vDFcEF8COrNLS-RzE-iDA1Qq2QZWArNgv0/s640/tumblr_lx42mhqWwd1qcezsto1_500.png" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Source: <a href="http://sincerlyheartdrop.tumblr.com/post/15120185138/happy-new-year">Stranger To Love</a></div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-74172288582611164332012-01-01T06:00:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.244-08:00Happy New Year!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimOv11vbE2-R5gci21zdWYdsL8OV6GsS0R3uiuNsXGPW7jhoPjaXzaSf8DqpqVgpfwIF00loYszr3a1iKwv5eCAADkDgQdcDTu1valSA62MMNPxlZJ9TJUo7CN9HecVpRlGZQHpPPEVk0/s1600/new+years.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimOv11vbE2-R5gci21zdWYdsL8OV6GsS0R3uiuNsXGPW7jhoPjaXzaSf8DqpqVgpfwIF00loYszr3a1iKwv5eCAADkDgQdcDTu1valSA62MMNPxlZJ9TJUo7CN9HecVpRlGZQHpPPEVk0/s640/new+years.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-50615409220484509762011-12-30T06:00:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.244-08:00Link of the Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7IBtbtv6lG7973Bu3ufWidhpUW8bHwOfcf2NZlknIP2BJWzCbU5U2WGqyN_W2NhjqzdEavwFL9OwIA39vN9eF1LdLAOUHr5ysp7UcJslQWmqHnVshtheNDBk-1SixdRXn9IYevNNejk/s1600/tumblr_lwrzofZVPK1r53s62o1_400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid7IBtbtv6lG7973Bu3ufWidhpUW8bHwOfcf2NZlknIP2BJWzCbU5U2WGqyN_W2NhjqzdEavwFL9OwIA39vN9eF1LdLAOUHr5ysp7UcJslQWmqHnVshtheNDBk-1SixdRXn9IYevNNejk/s640/tumblr_lwrzofZVPK1r53s62o1_400.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">From: <a href="http://18-15n-77-30w.tumblr.com/post/14917293712/http-18-15n-77-30w-tumblr-com">18-15n-77-30w</a></div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-22764255224527488662011-12-29T06:00:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.244-08:00Brittany's New Gorgeous Look!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7drvRwK1QzGgw0UbRob1hnmcHqOVrsxPqgJs6BBS4fCBz3_Qkx4nWlcMKeA2eV_7wJAxizON40iiuMAORhHeqWHBe4MJrh0XoOku3KhxdpstQFVddk1NKDClSV9nhOQYOOyoN091sZ_o/s1600/Brittany.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7drvRwK1QzGgw0UbRob1hnmcHqOVrsxPqgJs6BBS4fCBz3_Qkx4nWlcMKeA2eV_7wJAxizON40iiuMAORhHeqWHBe4MJrh0XoOku3KhxdpstQFVddk1NKDClSV9nhOQYOOyoN091sZ_o/s640/Brittany.png" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWfP1aUCILJD7ymMdmc2B03b-7GiaGnsLgAUqv58Px0wFXbJ7mWjZAf-VRSHJSaKg5Q1JFJiBwOPSloJbLG3gGK1TeQrMxUpQ8aqiZoT1TBFhFpbb8ltcSxLMzz0lxB3NlGvpCgYHWns8/s1600/Brit.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWfP1aUCILJD7ymMdmc2B03b-7GiaGnsLgAUqv58Px0wFXbJ7mWjZAf-VRSHJSaKg5Q1JFJiBwOPSloJbLG3gGK1TeQrMxUpQ8aqiZoT1TBFhFpbb8ltcSxLMzz0lxB3NlGvpCgYHWns8/s200/Brit.png" width="105" /></a>An already gorgeous <a href="http://absolutlymostbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/03/natural-hair-inspiration-brittany.html" target="_blank">Brittany</a>, wowed me on Facebook today, with her new hair cut and how gorgeous she looks in these evening gowns. I love her style! Thank you for sharing... :-). To learn more about Brittany, check out her interview with Naturally Beautiful Hair blog <a href="http://absolutlymostbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/03/natural-hair-inspiration-brittany.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-62171266130252860642011-12-28T16:50:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.244-08:00Starting the New Years with Pops Of Color!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUoHVY-du1rlEATLpU9R7FzdnhqFyt0f1ueAZYRsW3E6mbG_rZKYcve8wLyuGVk3f0QZ0_PYPhLRr0mrhs9ajKHcJvYMWRAvCuUWJP7kcVZI1RuDrOgo6LX5BuriIPGrsvxf8FhMC25HA/s1600/feather+main.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUoHVY-du1rlEATLpU9R7FzdnhqFyt0f1ueAZYRsW3E6mbG_rZKYcve8wLyuGVk3f0QZ0_PYPhLRr0mrhs9ajKHcJvYMWRAvCuUWJP7kcVZI1RuDrOgo6LX5BuriIPGrsvxf8FhMC25HA/s640/feather+main.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am loving my new <a href="http://featherfashionclips.com/" target="_blank">Feather Fashion Clips</a> hair accessories. Each feather clip-in has great color combinations, that give awesome pops of color, that can help to change my look when I want to try something new with my hair. <a href="http://featherfashionclips.com/" target="_blank">Feather Fashion Clips</a> work with any hair type and are affordable. Go to their <a href="http://featherfashionclips.com/" target="_blank">site</a> now to see their Buy 2, get one free sale now! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzW9xxrOlNh0_mEwKucANaPgCzPrCIloM-QtH5hZ-rgrwoXhnUNRSjw527J3_O955QB-doFNJyYyMjn5yFCaeDkpI_QPPjNyC8PlCxtMJ_223J8vd96jrphfWuCqju2PoJDMu67QR1ug/s1600/310140_292368874119979_291423724214494_923211_1257155177_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzW9xxrOlNh0_mEwKucANaPgCzPrCIloM-QtH5hZ-rgrwoXhnUNRSjw527J3_O955QB-doFNJyYyMjn5yFCaeDkpI_QPPjNyC8PlCxtMJ_223J8vd96jrphfWuCqju2PoJDMu67QR1ug/s320/310140_292368874119979_291423724214494_923211_1257155177_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkwA7JEbEqLP6B8kPL6aR_RBoP7BX9CKbZsbsUpiWWPeidB-modIsvAiHMB0wjcbFa2J_lE_OJu3T2ePNE4ZBqHcuG1je4xt3ekpJQtMSrLyyuM8WT3Muxui1pPKw7M0Nds8spblTZZDM/s1600/feather+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZa0zKmubDTC8eGHZDhC0n9rDCdKs-TF_dLutl0D1NS-MukVc20_dw137g8pA-KUd4WJOzAFei6oyxDRcEoDbGZX9JzNHRzDVJb_Ypbxz_viyM3Z2HvhtXEL-OsvxVOAQ0cu7dimGCVE/s320/180769_498848656635_25537266635_6600973_8326081_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> Great music by talented singer - Elle Varner!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="324" width="575"><param name="movie" value="http://videoplayer.vevo.com/embed/Embedded?videoId=USJRV1100093&playlist=false&autoplay=0&playerId=null&playerType=embedded&env=0&cultureName=en-US&cultureIsRTL=false"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://videoplayer.vevo.com/embed/Embedded?videoId=USJRV1100093&playlist=false&autoplay=0&playerId=null&playerType=embedded&env=0&cultureName=en-US&cultureIsRTL=false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="575" height="324" bgcolor="#000000" wmode="transparent"></embed></object></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">To see more of Elle, check her out on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ElleVarnerMusic?sk=wall" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/ELLEVISION" target="_blank">Youtube</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/ellevarner" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and her <a href="http://www.ellevarner.com/" target="_blank">Website</a>.</div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-88105647015088401522011-12-28T05:55:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.244-08:00Goody Accessories & Double Wear Line<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Lots of great headbands and hair clips that can also be worn as pins. Goody accessories are a great brand because the're are accessories that work for both your little girl and for you. They have organic based hair products. And they has also have new line of <a href="http://www.goody.com/#/grid/DoubleWear" target="_blank">Double Wear</a> accessories that include 2-in-1 headbands and ponytail holders that can double as necklace or bracelet. To see more, go to <a href="http://www.goody.com/#/grid/stayput">Goody.com</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihhzejH0sClzb9hO8RuXfFqVGLwao76Hmd1_TG2M27EuDOkoYMBGKzBbfAR0D4yDlSvjPEhKZlKDYR7dYRrQ-RI4HQapd5qqsGdPzOx_Jcmp9noAnqPs-_JEH_N_plOoqgMP9-B4EJ7qA/s1600/group.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihhzejH0sClzb9hO8RuXfFqVGLwao76Hmd1_TG2M27EuDOkoYMBGKzBbfAR0D4yDlSvjPEhKZlKDYR7dYRrQ-RI4HQapd5qqsGdPzOx_Jcmp9noAnqPs-_JEH_N_plOoqgMP9-B4EJ7qA/s200/group.png" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDUr1pL9Bjhd6UWJj7xvW-mj8eFIRAk0QyHLuXXe7OQ1fUqm6-ZRZ2_WKG-pzPIbiWVJxE4YOmE8dRj2apatCpH1-ssjbWnw21yTBQYm5iiyXcixRchIpgd9yxCzP6FZdkmWCe6x1h-i8/s1600/image001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQglBjs0TGw6QdlNROabeMMg9GBcoWPYQP6sIGpHLxFeyy8G50_tGLVZU9GwPrCrJzRnC3HyyKmZjX6ixh9Au-awXiAQWmjBZGh0_9pFsdkOPzkpZn5V8IWekaZ8OS2lgJi5-KB_luDUA/s640/merry_christmas_greeting_card.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-10926190282925091612011-12-22T06:00:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.245-08:00Inspirational Photo of the Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy0Wl5OnFrWBLeuf6mZ5YaLHK63PADvQ0HiBEuXcMdPNFimNTEFsjiHOjw9WEgvrSvreLkG2tu2dK2VCjShBSnZ5UpqrJjnPGoe7wOhsA4tgU6dSUq7NTDITg5A36z2n8dtKIRwVjlA1A/s1600/385378_2646419232335_1011270718_32854752_173708249_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy0Wl5OnFrWBLeuf6mZ5YaLHK63PADvQ0HiBEuXcMdPNFimNTEFsjiHOjw9WEgvrSvreLkG2tu2dK2VCjShBSnZ5UpqrJjnPGoe7wOhsA4tgU6dSUq7NTDITg5A36z2n8dtKIRwVjlA1A/s640/385378_2646419232335_1011270718_32854752_173708249_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous photo!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Source: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2646419232335&set=a.2646384831475.2135251.1011270718&type=1&ref=nf" target="_blank">Young Brian</a></div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-61831332854285365172011-12-21T13:38:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:18:43.529-08:00Merry Christmas, Thoughts, Thank you's & Wallpaper<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0zYHx-8y1O4Iqd3DJgS7DGO6ttTBLPPYb0N8ai-Bu1rdsWOvbCslakeHzUNMvk0BSGSx-F_IMpw202rx9KTW3Jwio_WRrwkQZWphFiacgpRlWn9bGfjFjH3VuRKJk_hyphenhyphen3PrEe0bBDXY/s1600/desk-christmas-annaspiro-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR0zYHx-8y1O4Iqd3DJgS7DGO6ttTBLPPYb0N8ai-Bu1rdsWOvbCslakeHzUNMvk0BSGSx-F_IMpw202rx9KTW3Jwio_WRrwkQZWphFiacgpRlWn9bGfjFjH3VuRKJk_hyphenhyphen3PrEe0bBDXY/s640/desk-christmas-annaspiro-1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><em>Here we are again at the end of another busy year. As I tidy my desk and prepare for some much anticipated time away from the office, my mind reflects on the year that was. </em><br /><br /><em>It has been a year of setbacks, struggle, sickness and sadness for so many people I know and so many people I don’t know and to them I would like to say sorry. Sorry you had to go through so much heartache and sorrow. I hope, as the year crosses over to the next, things will improve for you all. xx</em><br /><br /><em>For me, I feel like I have been chasing my tail all year with to do lists the size of Mount Everest. No matter how easy it may look, nothing and I repeat, nothing comes easy. </em><br /><br /><em>With lots of hard work, commitment, stress, worry, exhaustion and tears comes achievement and 2011 saw the successful launch of our online store which I am looking forward to growing and developing further in 2012. </em><br /><br /><em>The year also brought some exciting jobs my way along with some wonderful new clients as well as old clients who are very supportive and encouraging and for that I am very thankful. I am also very thankful for the wonderful, hard-working and creative people I've had the fortune of working with this year both in-house at B&S and externally. They have all helped me more than you could ever imagine and I am truly grateful for everything they have brought to the table.</em><br /><br /><em>Throughout the year I was presented with some extremely exciting, yet humbling offers. One such offer is something I have been secretly working on for the most part of the second half of this year and it is something I have been dying to tell you about. </em><br /><br /><em>Do you want to know what it is?</em><br /><br /><em>Well, I am thrilled and excited to announce that earlier this year renowned Australian paint and wallpaper company, Porter’s Paints asked me to design a range of wallpaper with them and in the early part of 2012 we will be launching Anna Spiro for Porter’s Paints – a collection of wallpapers which will certainly spell my signature style . This is something I have always dreamt of doing and I would like to extend a huge thank you to Porter's Paints for this wonderful opportunity. </em><br /><br /><em>In the photo above and below of my inspiration board, if you look closely, you might be able to identify some of the drawings of the proposed designs. A special little sneak peek for you my loyal readers.</em><br /><em><br />There will be 3 designs to start with and the collection will hopefully grow to 12 designs and maybe, just maybe, some of the designs might eventually be available in fabric too. The colour ways will be fresh and uplifting and perfect for all of you who love colour just as much as I do.</em><br /><br /><em>So, there are some big things in the pipeline and lots of hard work ahead in 2012. But for now, it’s off to the beach with my boys to enjoy the simple pleasures of life and just between you and me I can’t wait to spend endless days with them swimming, walking, reading, sleeping, laughing, talking, kissing and cuddling. </em><br /><br /><em>Thank you so much for following my blog and my journey. It’s been 5 years now since I started this blog and I can’t believe that you continue to read it. I really can’t.</em><br /><br /><em>I hope I can continue to fill your world with colour and inspiration in 2012. </em><br /><br /><em>Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!!</em><br /><br /><em>Love,</em><br /><em>Anna</em><br /><em>xx</em><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yUDx55qAaks9raJrUj7PKOj5h4QIn_vjTLEbPB8CGn2eD5DL_k-q8qK7sAGMab8PtUhINbn_5kr8hixqH1cbCzSfzQY0d0VGw8cbcS7hZzAXLh4Pe009OM7i4eDZ-7sRPwHVv9uHZfA/s1600/anna+desk1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="598" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yUDx55qAaks9raJrUj7PKOj5h4QIn_vjTLEbPB8CGn2eD5DL_k-q8qK7sAGMab8PtUhINbn_5kr8hixqH1cbCzSfzQY0d0VGw8cbcS7hZzAXLh4Pe009OM7i4eDZ-7sRPwHVv9uHZfA/s640/anna+desk1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><em>PS. I'll be back sometime in January. Not sure when. xx </em>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-36321878495845029572011-12-20T11:44:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.245-08:00Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway Winner!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUBqEvRcTnVPl14ac76Ec5BLHE9wvEFfijjU8dAJ8hlrhG4Qd39s7RhUyVk1FY36uhg0ShJSCLz2tKyyRMJiDysytA6cnh4LlEdi7RqrMwMgDi_I21aWTvZsCP-1Nrlq_7ImF7x2og1k/s1600/main.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUBqEvRcTnVPl14ac76Ec5BLHE9wvEFfijjU8dAJ8hlrhG4Qd39s7RhUyVk1FY36uhg0ShJSCLz2tKyyRMJiDysytA6cnh4LlEdi7RqrMwMgDi_I21aWTvZsCP-1Nrlq_7ImF7x2og1k/s200/main.JPG" width="165" /></a></div>Thank you everyone that participated in the Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway. The winner is <b>Dada Chiku</b> (Curly-haired Chatterbox)!!! Congraguations... :-). Please contact me at <a href="mailto:naturalhairbeauty@gmail.com">naturalhairbeauty@gmail.com</a> to give me your ship to address. This will be forward to Shappy Apple Rep, who will send the dress to you in your size. Thank you everyone and Happy Holidays!belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-2666912916466843262011-12-20T11:34:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.245-08:00Someday Perfume<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHpg-SYlNJwY-nYUOCjNtouVSWXZFa3e082nTPAmyNILYXzbP3YoElKS8UJpRJTK1PO-_IEIqCJPy9pWiC0qg6f9NigNA796eyvlyFi8R9CKAIPi4kmdOdX_7VYhFyMQPiQLLfdRpFg5I/s1600/Some+Day.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHpg-SYlNJwY-nYUOCjNtouVSWXZFa3e082nTPAmyNILYXzbP3YoElKS8UJpRJTK1PO-_IEIqCJPy9pWiC0qg6f9NigNA796eyvlyFi8R9CKAIPi4kmdOdX_7VYhFyMQPiQLLfdRpFg5I/s320/Some+Day.png" width="260" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Great last minute holiday buy! I usually don't wear perfumes, but I love this new perfume called Someday! It smells really good and is quickly becoming one of my favorite scents. This will be one perfume that will not sit on my counter collecting dust. </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYNZddlOTYHaaELHVUVr5DSrTssAqpkHuXLvi5xLz63lNJZUMHlFVfCXwMU2CRaDvzQQXNcEpTpQtU3X9b6yAf97UvgdwF_IAtaKtEyNdPxSuFYcgQCPlOumCl8WZt6TR2yJllLmB-aE/s1600/Untitled.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYNZddlOTYHaaELHVUVr5DSrTssAqpkHuXLvi5xLz63lNJZUMHlFVfCXwMU2CRaDvzQQXNcEpTpQtU3X9b6yAf97UvgdwF_IAtaKtEyNdPxSuFYcgQCPlOumCl8WZt6TR2yJllLmB-aE/s200/Untitled.png" width="200" /></a><span style="color: #660000;">"SOMEDAY by Justin Bieber is more than just a perfume: it's a fragrance full of the energy, passion, and confidence that pushes him to the top of the charts. This fragrance's glass bottle is fresh yet flirty, anything but ordinary, and topped with a burst of blooming hearts. A crystal-encrusted, heart-shaped charm can be removed and attached to a keychain or zipper pull."</span></div><br />belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-6536490988669784562011-12-20T06:00:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.245-08:00African Doll Clothes by Donnilah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaRXZj4-Ql-8tOBa_aVHmVvN9XTEBbq3Oknsw923fKHLWB4Kbwt1Ktr7NM8UFVkeK6hKGQzfKZeIhyKgsxSoUV-_USFwGZX2MDabxGE1PuvMYu04raFKbnmx5vIyosouDvaXLHZjYh-Jw/s1600/383979_2470494714586_1018896076_2544146_74040501_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaRXZj4-Ql-8tOBa_aVHmVvN9XTEBbq3Oknsw923fKHLWB4Kbwt1Ktr7NM8UFVkeK6hKGQzfKZeIhyKgsxSoUV-_USFwGZX2MDabxGE1PuvMYu04raFKbnmx5vIyosouDvaXLHZjYh-Jw/s320/383979_2470494714586_1018896076_2544146_74040501_n.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVVCKvEiYPL6AIEurnfRBAXFxi8KRkvuQ_03TZG0Mqr6ZE1fpb2xJiuWEALQC4qHMH5YnxoV9mleHZoKSnGkcwWJbpPHxeG58sbMs0GA18jQRLLTwWQ_CGQq-OmTn3C235ys1xC4MDH8g/s1600/Untitled.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVVCKvEiYPL6AIEurnfRBAXFxi8KRkvuQ_03TZG0Mqr6ZE1fpb2xJiuWEALQC4qHMH5YnxoV9mleHZoKSnGkcwWJbpPHxeG58sbMs0GA18jQRLLTwWQ_CGQq-OmTn3C235ys1xC4MDH8g/s320/Untitled.png" width="244" /></a></div><span style="color: #660000; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Whatinspired you to create dolls with African clothing?</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> My original inspirationcame from an African woman who requested me to make dolls that reflected theladies in her African wedding. I am always up for the challenge. I studied thepictures and found the fabric… I’t all started coming together.</span><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #660000;">Howdid you learn to sew/create African styled clothing?</span> My father taught me how tosew. His mother (my grandmother) taught him and all of her 10 children how tosew. I am grateful to have a skill that has been passed down throughgenerations. The concept of African/Ethnic styles comes from watching the topdesigners who have adopted the styles of Ancent African clothing, geometricdesigns and patterns. We are so diverse in style and flare. We are theoriginators of fashion. I am still studying and interpreting style and fashionson a global scale.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #660000;">Howhas the response been to your doll creations?</span> The responses have been awesome.I have customers of all ethnic backgrounds who enjoy the dolls and the beautythey represent. I am really encouraging people to collect them and enjoy theirback story. I want to teach the children about fashions from around the world. Thesedolls create awareness and appreciation of global beauty, not just Africanbeauty. African people are all over the world because we all from Africa.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Jy648u_C0koX7rtIWZ9a8y4gcNR47gNL49MEEjxhvW6J7E6V0MMrm91NdNWzsPQhSK2WTZI_FUh6bWaCycJP61f2g_eR-qnPyjQ_sIxibris1MPFDs3nPctcKxG01Y58yc5h64l-1Zs/s1600/11239_1245956021884_1018896076_760434_3526019_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Jy648u_C0koX7rtIWZ9a8y4gcNR47gNL49MEEjxhvW6J7E6V0MMrm91NdNWzsPQhSK2WTZI_FUh6bWaCycJP61f2g_eR-qnPyjQ_sIxibris1MPFDs3nPctcKxG01Y58yc5h64l-1Zs/s200/11239_1245956021884_1018896076_760434_3526019_n.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #660000;">Whatis your goal with bringing these dolls to our community?</span> I am hoping my art andstories will educate little girls. We also need to teach our children its ok tobe, look, like who you are. God made no mistakes in creating us it’s a blessingwe are so diverse and we come in so many beautiful shades and colors. I alsohope we learn to leave a legacy as my grandmother and father has left with me.In every doll that I make I leave that legacy the spirit my grandmother's artand fashion lives on.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #660000;">Howcan people see more of your work and how can they contact you? </span>I can be reachedat: <a href="mailto:info@justblaque.com">info@justblaque.com</a>. I am opening up an online boutique soon <b><span style="color: #660000;">Annie Bella'sboutique</span></b>, named after my grandmother Mrs. Annie Bell McClendon.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-4106367171645838472011-12-19T22:24:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:18:43.529-08:00Almost There...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitm9nQNEqN_lii8EKs5O11RgYhezd6yifyiTvZLdwymahbM1jb9dXCQtVFr4Ys6EyMRUWlHpoH8jg-71wC2VT51WPsr6QlzxY5IH-CElWA_9654uqyN8qHfLyHzxhpFlUgo-vfzJ3EVX4/s1600/palmer-bathroom-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitm9nQNEqN_lii8EKs5O11RgYhezd6yifyiTvZLdwymahbM1jb9dXCQtVFr4Ys6EyMRUWlHpoH8jg-71wC2VT51WPsr6QlzxY5IH-CElWA_9654uqyN8qHfLyHzxhpFlUgo-vfzJ3EVX4/s640/palmer-bathroom-1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>We are getting there slowly but surely even though the days just seem to be racing by. We only have a few more jobs to install between now and Friday thank goodness!! </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Today we installed a job which we've been working on all year and although the builder's haven't quite finished I had to snap this photo of the ensuite to show you. It's just such a gorgeous house. I will get some more photos to share with you in the new year because the kitchen is to-die-for!! We painted all the cabinetry pale green...so pretty!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>My posts may be a bit light on now this week but I will be posting a final post for the year towards the end of the week in which I will be sharing some very exciting news so stay tuned for that!!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>xx</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Anna</em></div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-170357016203216032011-12-18T00:11:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:18:43.530-08:00Flowers Everywhere<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxYIr27xHNekaS33oEUGAAtDD7SBj38pv2f7s-lxY8PSYLEtVy39WW2YnaITEvt6-PDM3FGwVOpWJscXhoeaJB-If67luCNAIGQDAQnjI5ilEnLpt_phyxrUrs3ggaI7Wm99HXplLxAA/s1600/flowers-home-dec-2011-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxYIr27xHNekaS33oEUGAAtDD7SBj38pv2f7s-lxY8PSYLEtVy39WW2YnaITEvt6-PDM3FGwVOpWJscXhoeaJB-If67luCNAIGQDAQnjI5ilEnLpt_phyxrUrs3ggaI7Wm99HXplLxAA/s640/flowers-home-dec-2011-1.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>We've had an endless bounty of beautiful flowers from the garden this week. The Zinnas are flowering in full glory and the Dahlias just seem to keep on coming. Here are some sitting on our fireplace mantel this afternoon. There's no doubt about it, they make me so happy!!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Hope you've had a happy weekend!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>xx</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Anna</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVKL2zQzSmr_Bq71pVD-UYBLqQvHIYPkRv7cN8J4zDFFNPtonM7pRGxseAhlevU9yVEOAJOqMAf6RXR83GrsWHORNAp3JnP1aS-PhoQEfFll6a378U5GyMLC5k596khYTcIenKGFQU0g4/s1600/flowers-home-dec-2011-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="590" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVKL2zQzSmr_Bq71pVD-UYBLqQvHIYPkRv7cN8J4zDFFNPtonM7pRGxseAhlevU9yVEOAJOqMAf6RXR83GrsWHORNAp3JnP1aS-PhoQEfFll6a378U5GyMLC5k596khYTcIenKGFQU0g4/s640/flowers-home-dec-2011-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-68630106524191243162011-12-16T01:12:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:18:43.530-08:00Happy Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9I367PgptfP1f-ENa99YEfvA7JAjUlvmzdw_wt2FWThqSEiuledaouKkKf5c2bUKFDLapgTRG-OMWfToIlSl-qNp_01XVsKjwn1M-HXkDm-sRHR90Oz3ez1dDEXwcSTDhYxJAciFrK2E/s1600/boxes-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9I367PgptfP1f-ENa99YEfvA7JAjUlvmzdw_wt2FWThqSEiuledaouKkKf5c2bUKFDLapgTRG-OMWfToIlSl-qNp_01XVsKjwn1M-HXkDm-sRHR90Oz3ez1dDEXwcSTDhYxJAciFrK2E/s640/boxes-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><em>I just had to post this beautiful vintage one-off Indian cloth box. It is so beautiful. It is one of 8 we just received into the store today. I am officially in-love with all of them. You should see inside them...they are divine!<br /><br />Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend...not long to go now until the holidays! I think I am counting down the minutes!!!</em><br /><em>xx</em><br /><em>Anna</em>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-68489454753696519732011-12-14T22:14:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:18:43.530-08:00Pretty Things<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlZTV4Y3f6uP4MJcjofy9VcwAeQhxUNt0-jhuVFxEr9d_JS3hYmzN43MKyF1yLiF9meZ4DCH33Y15_PusYIz9mgEOdHkCIPJ3LEPGes4m_cNII3s1KKGSzzYRB13uIN7v4YHmsKqx42No/s1600/love-longchampbag-note+to+sarah+tumblr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlZTV4Y3f6uP4MJcjofy9VcwAeQhxUNt0-jhuVFxEr9d_JS3hYmzN43MKyF1yLiF9meZ4DCH33Y15_PusYIz9mgEOdHkCIPJ3LEPGes4m_cNII3s1KKGSzzYRB13uIN7v4YHmsKqx42No/s640/love-longchampbag-note+to+sarah+tumblr.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqbaASPaQyxuBWpOVxgPHBceJ38x45HCugbnjfxmbL8edDpV4SbAe92AdtDkGDVPzZwtpxUhPXei2DLv1VORVFRnCnhrikVVIF-X2q_Grq02abr1f68CPQopE1lqQMdwWXDt0WjTz46sg/s1600/love-viaprettystuff4-+christmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqbaASPaQyxuBWpOVxgPHBceJ38x45HCugbnjfxmbL8edDpV4SbAe92AdtDkGDVPzZwtpxUhPXei2DLv1VORVFRnCnhrikVVIF-X2q_Grq02abr1f68CPQopE1lqQMdwWXDt0WjTz46sg/s640/love-viaprettystuff4-+christmas.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Just a few pretty random things I've been obsessing over this week...</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>xx</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Anna</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">images via - </span><a href="http://www.prettystuff.tumblr.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">pretty stuff</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.notetosarah.tumblr.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">note to sarah</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">, </span><a href="http://www.citified.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">this is glamorous</span> </a></em></div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-7950777763317342142011-12-13T18:36:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:18:43.530-08:00Tablecloths Back in Stock<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj5PLgvikQr2EEdaiHmHVcvnse281S4x50nL-5tFU3MAaItEk0BO8BgZfWGSz5RSl3edEf-2LvG_QEfkOlS5o6wRe6MuUeveq1h6-6uXpFbH0JRX5nWvOEsXEZsg2aNlOp_N03zWVAGqs/s1600/summer-post-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="626" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj5PLgvikQr2EEdaiHmHVcvnse281S4x50nL-5tFU3MAaItEk0BO8BgZfWGSz5RSl3edEf-2LvG_QEfkOlS5o6wRe6MuUeveq1h6-6uXpFbH0JRX5nWvOEsXEZsg2aNlOp_N03zWVAGqs/s640/summer-post-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><em>Just in case you missed out the first time round, I thought I would let you know that we have some of our beautiful embroidered tablecloths back in stock over at the online store. There is only 3 red and 2 blue left so if you would like one <a href="http://shop.absolutelybeautifulthings.com.au/products/embroidered-tablecloth#vignette-2">CLICK HERE...</a> <span style="color: red;">UPDATE - ALL THE BLUE CLOTHS ARE NOW SOLD AND THERE IS ONLY 2 RED CLOTHS LEFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HURRY!!!!!!!!!!!!</span></em><br /><br /><em>Also, if you liked our fabulous beach towels I have marked the green and coral coloured towels down to half the original price. <a href="http://shop.absolutelybeautifulthings.com.au/products/batik-print-towel#vignette-4">CLICK HERE...</a></em><br /><br /><em>We also have a few more blue and white owl jugs back in stock...<a href="http://shop.absolutelybeautifulthings.com.au/products/large-owl-jug#vignette-2">CLICK HERE</a></em><br /><br /><em>This Friday will be our last day for guaranteed pre-Christmas shipping within Australia just in case you wanted to do any last minute Christmas shopping!!</em><br /><br /><em><a href="http://www.absolutelybeautifulthings.com.au/">http://www.absolutelybeautifulthings.com.au/</a> </em><em>xx</em><br /><em>Anna</em>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-68174775261444121182011-12-13T12:31:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.245-08:00Inspirational Photo of the Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-QutCP3J6Fc4D7s4V_BdIp9kbzyYz1_yv6FuQyBYw12CODA1hDx42rtgDlmwNHY3LC2VTkKAahhwqCtKKavic9rmRGuhwDWbzwYaR1IC8T0-DcL5zkyze2RKnvoen6W12Vpv_GdqQdqE/s1600/tumblr_lvsoujN5Jr1qce4odo1_500+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-QutCP3J6Fc4D7s4V_BdIp9kbzyYz1_yv6FuQyBYw12CODA1hDx42rtgDlmwNHY3LC2VTkKAahhwqCtKKavic9rmRGuhwDWbzwYaR1IC8T0-DcL5zkyze2RKnvoen6W12Vpv_GdqQdqE/s640/tumblr_lvsoujN5Jr1qce4odo1_500+%25281%2529.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Source - <a href="http://blkgirlsrock.tumblr.com/post/13833082633" target="_blank">Natural Hair Rules!</a></div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-37362894484058249252011-12-12T12:42:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.246-08:00Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6VhXAGr0RGbZo_4xyLmQ1ZH9qK6j93DuwZFPMvcdkpcafFE8Dp3EDd6cynkAC0kGgS9n8WBa3m9zDvat1PL0_33iEiVO72EdWHSmaNVWW2u3WcPQhSiYNgqWSy3RGgyTJJMGBHBbhmU/s1600/main.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6VhXAGr0RGbZo_4xyLmQ1ZH9qK6j93DuwZFPMvcdkpcafFE8Dp3EDd6cynkAC0kGgS9n8WBa3m9zDvat1PL0_33iEiVO72EdWHSmaNVWW2u3WcPQhSiYNgqWSy3RGgyTJJMGBHBbhmU/s640/main.JPG" width="528" /></a></div><br />Hey Everyone! I'm giving away this great <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-961-baciami.aspx">Baciami</a> dressfrom Shabby Apple (<a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/" target="_blank">www.shabbyapple.com</a>),an online boutique of women's dresses. The dress is a great look for alunch, work and more! It has an $88.00 value and is free to whom everwins this contest. To win the Baciami dress, following these steps: <br /><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ol><li>Go to Shabby Apple's <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">website</a>, and leave a comment here tellingus what is your favorite dress. </li><li>Like Shabby Apple on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shabby-Apple/56291792791">Facebook</a></li><li>All contestants must have a US shipping address. </li></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJEHiYdKzw2aiIkW_2LpYHJRgbzobZ_tgtYuezJLa9MieSPxUYhVQTSnkxa5bVQf4rWIsvS1xN9xhizDlj6jY8LAvUWQsEWgtJYunRtvTZa2qZjdNf-c3174PIjVyKssc04lB9fXU3yQ/s1600/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJEHiYdKzw2aiIkW_2LpYHJRgbzobZ_tgtYuezJLa9MieSPxUYhVQTSnkxa5bVQf4rWIsvS1xN9xhizDlj6jY8LAvUWQsEWgtJYunRtvTZa2qZjdNf-c3174PIjVyKssc04lB9fXU3yQ/s320/3.JPG" width="190" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqLfA7UgXtnE4SZKGGQjVQYJcB2mVm9VfZFUJo3iMLqUoD0OoUI7GHEXi71VnrvCqEQ_GKPSfZmvkppzYY1EUF5WhApKWWLsHyoKUbrTaiM4hS2ATf9AWA5KBiDMgnpU5FcLr2EaoFAQ/s1600/1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqLfA7UgXtnE4SZKGGQjVQYJcB2mVm9VfZFUJo3iMLqUoD0OoUI7GHEXi71VnrvCqEQ_GKPSfZmvkppzYY1EUF5WhApKWWLsHyoKUbrTaiM4hS2ATf9AWA5KBiDMgnpU5FcLr2EaoFAQ/s320/1.JPG" width="191" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The contest ends Saturday, December 17th, 2011, at midnight. Good luck!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-48821132686324272672011-12-11T02:21:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:18:43.530-08:00Our Tree is Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD03ugNlEGOR1aweUbW2HiqCUaUGw1pXMnybOeo8j_nqHvmAj_nu6NZxXDRvYlGLbhtydEP8Mtjo1DmSNBfS8BTFemkA61nZrRN9udc4ZW2x1td6-6xorX7Zfam2-9CtbsxmrT0HYaYPc/s1600/christmas-2011-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD03ugNlEGOR1aweUbW2HiqCUaUGw1pXMnybOeo8j_nqHvmAj_nu6NZxXDRvYlGLbhtydEP8Mtjo1DmSNBfS8BTFemkA61nZrRN9udc4ZW2x1td6-6xorX7Zfam2-9CtbsxmrT0HYaYPc/s640/christmas-2011-1.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>I was a bit late getting our Christmas tree at home up this year. Maybe it was because I had already decorated 2 trees for our store and online store and the thought of decorating another one was exhausting!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>We opted for a live Christmas tree this year and instead of my usual 'filled to the brim' with baubles style tree, we went for simple big bows which I made in an array of mis-matched fabrics. I don't think I could have coped with our little Max pulling my baubles, which I have collected over the years, off the tree!! I have even placed some of the gifts, which I have wrapped in fabric, on our fireplace mantel because I am sure that Max would be into them big time if they were on the floor under the tree...too much temptation!!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>You might notice a little origami star which I have hung at the top of our tree. Well, this very special decoration was made by Henry. He and his mum, who is a beautiful client of mine, gave it to me on Friday and I was just blown away. I can't believe that he sat down and made this for me. I actually had a tear in my eye when it was given to me. After such a hectic and stressful week it certainly put a big smile on my face...I</em><em>sn't that what giving is all about...putting a smile on someone else's face and making them feel so special. </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Thank you Henry and A...I just love it so much!!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-50323832244564863522011-12-09T12:16:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.246-08:00Link of the Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwIPj3-ytMBYtRUfY2__4zyv8iDsHlFlkAajdDkgezOhOG1eAsxj2jDLrpcqfIgLTehiuaCLmLtA3wFqUcF6jRo01h4CYndAQH3IELyA4VYTrxCSqRf_uZr8k1R4PJLQ7onk8QrVM3KkQ/s1600/tumblr_ls39v1D8BA1qgsiguo1_500+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwIPj3-ytMBYtRUfY2__4zyv8iDsHlFlkAajdDkgezOhOG1eAsxj2jDLrpcqfIgLTehiuaCLmLtA3wFqUcF6jRo01h4CYndAQH3IELyA4VYTrxCSqRf_uZr8k1R4PJLQ7onk8QrVM3KkQ/s1600/tumblr_ls39v1D8BA1qgsiguo1_500+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Great photo from <a href="http://pullmydreads.tumblr.com/post/13974301957/toinedtmd-hygherpower-thedashikicreep">Pull My Dreads</a>. </div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-26194442601925941802011-12-09T03:22:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:18:43.531-08:00Fab New Things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKThSiqfjFWcNPs65ZqAn2OZIxGJazNfNk56pCA3r8Qh5YLLJZB6IyXFKfzsVdY94f5dWXKFerWd0dMpAj2IxzNUP1XY851_RhtBVZLuqbGqqv4YEfJtWPg3IEO2zS_lykPRxhqey2xM/s1600/black%2526spiro-dec2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" mda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKThSiqfjFWcNPs65ZqAn2OZIxGJazNfNk56pCA3r8Qh5YLLJZB6IyXFKfzsVdY94f5dWXKFerWd0dMpAj2IxzNUP1XY851_RhtBVZLuqbGqqv4YEfJtWPg3IEO2zS_lykPRxhqey2xM/s640/black%2526spiro-dec2011.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Late last week our store was starting to look a bit bare with the lead up to Christmas but this week we've had quite a few deliveries of new and exciting things. One of my favourite things we had delivered this week were these fabulous drum side tables which also come in orange. For under $100 they make an excellent Christmas gift but you will need to be quick as we have already sold quite a few and the numbers are limited!!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Hope you have a great weekend. Only 2 weeks to go until the holidays. I just can't wait to get away from it all...</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>xx</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Anna</em></div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712729077619375239.post-46982429442612156012011-12-08T06:05:00.000-08:002012-01-04T02:54:10.246-08:00Holiday Gift Guide!<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">C</span>heck out the post below for great Holiday Gift giving ideas! For Accessories, there is Hair Feather from <a href="http://absolutlymostbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/12/hair-feather-from-fine-feather-heads.html">Fine Featherheads</a>; and hand-made hair bows from <a href="http://absolutlymostbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/12/hair-bows-from-quellyrue-designs.html">QuellyRue Designs</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8hAeTeNcPaq9l0hLazp6gVss4GpjX1Ozm9GNlvEc5om-xPQ4jeMrrbNBkcRtYgHqL2bKG8sqj5YviZDXBCC3_zWr8Q-t3-1bIQiUU5YeTmeQnTFIxkPgDlhC2avBff1iR1TTSa_qrBo/s1600/dgf.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL8hAeTeNcPaq9l0hLazp6gVss4GpjX1Ozm9GNlvEc5om-xPQ4jeMrrbNBkcRtYgHqL2bKG8sqj5YviZDXBCC3_zWr8Q-t3-1bIQiUU5YeTmeQnTFIxkPgDlhC2avBff1iR1TTSa_qrBo/s200/dgf.png" width="197" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmA4zEKVDwpmVcZ2Gp2cCq7bMUNAPgj76sYHIbPbGGhvjfn1LpVZTNYo4aNbNrohWV7o2LJt8PmOSLjxMg4klb2DracCzDJPLEGhj1BpngGYfegYWVxy32XaxRL6Im8PIcDGwnTwepnI/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmA4zEKVDwpmVcZ2Gp2cCq7bMUNAPgj76sYHIbPbGGhvjfn1LpVZTNYo4aNbNrohWV7o2LJt8PmOSLjxMg4klb2DracCzDJPLEGhj1BpngGYfegYWVxy32XaxRL6Im8PIcDGwnTwepnI/s200/1.jpg" width="133" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIL_4El30L9IUQA2MkamUUzp0Uz080WrywzNUTqvPhlASQ1jYFmPxODzJrz8OgF_dCCzWrBdF9tkEvIC2w810GtRVSGV4ae6jSYKiS1DXojJUXfUYoYmmPjLVSkNxlsdIsWglmaN2S_ZI/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIL_4El30L9IUQA2MkamUUzp0Uz080WrywzNUTqvPhlASQ1jYFmPxODzJrz8OgF_dCCzWrBdF9tkEvIC2w810GtRVSGV4ae6jSYKiS1DXojJUXfUYoYmmPjLVSkNxlsdIsWglmaN2S_ZI/s200/9.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />For hair and body products, see the post for <a href="http://absolutlymostbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/12/dr-miracles-new-products.html">Dr. Miracle's</a> hair care products, <a href="http://absolutlymostbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/12/shielo-hair-and-anti-aging-products.html">Shielo Hair Technology & Care</a> and <a href="http://absolutlymostbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/12/body-sprays-by-tattooed-by-inky.html"> Tattoo body scents</a>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0nXHEgJcayWPgrpNXxgkOl4YmIPkCwK3SbLAHaz5kxuIMWTbl7Yeti676ou8zkmqpHNdcOPtEK6PLnGmmNNs_A10Q9oLXqYxrsbK5_AAmDJUgD0S1TaFwIB_3l5jKL9I_C_n1_SDLXSg/s1600/y.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0nXHEgJcayWPgrpNXxgkOl4YmIPkCwK3SbLAHaz5kxuIMWTbl7Yeti676ou8zkmqpHNdcOPtEK6PLnGmmNNs_A10Q9oLXqYxrsbK5_AAmDJUgD0S1TaFwIB_3l5jKL9I_C_n1_SDLXSg/s640/y.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>belalanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818904321196517150noreply@blogger.com