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      <title>The Ra Ra Skirt - A Hit Or Miss?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:16:18 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Love, Passion And Beautiful Jewelry</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 6 Aug 2008 20:36:06 -0700</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Entries/2008/8/6_Love,_Passion_and_Beautiful_Jewelry_files/Bangles%20Behind%20Back.png&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Media/Bangles%20Behind%20Back.png&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:226px; height:222px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;FREY WILLE- Jewelry Inspired by Art, &quot;Love&quot;, and &quot;Passion&quot;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Globally renowned Viennese jewelry manufacturer, FREY WILLE, is recognized for their brilliant and bold pieces of fine enamel, inspired from artistically significant periods in time and masterworks by famous artists. FREY WILLE's love of art and history, and profound respect towards other cultures developed their distinguished designs and created their continued success.&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;The much anticipated Autumn/Fall collection revolves around the life's deepest emotions, Passion and Love. The collection reflects these wondrous emotions in luxurious heated shades of red-brown and cool blues-greens. Whether you desire to allow the red enamel to ignite the flame of passion, or have the softer hues of blue relax and sooth the soul, FREY WILLE's collection does not disappoint. &lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Established in 1951, FREY WILLE now has over 55 stores in 50 different countries.  They recently opened their first store in the US in Santa Monica Ca, at 219 Arizona Avenue (310) 260-2639.  Business people and celebrities all over the Los Angeles area are rushing in to see the new collections, including Drew Barrymore and Arnold Schwarzenegger.  Stop in to browse the amazing artistic creations and you with get the full taste of Austrian customer service while you snack on chocolates, cakes, and coffee straight from Vienna. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.frey-wille.com/&quot;&gt;www.frey-wille.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;Frey Wille&lt;br/&gt;219 Arizona Ave&lt;br/&gt;Santa Monica, CA 90403&lt;br/&gt;(310) 260-2639&lt;br/&gt; </description>
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      <title>How To Find Your Perfect Silhouette</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 6 Aug 2008 19:50:12 -0700</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Entries/2008/8/6_How_To_Find_Your_Perfect_Silhouette_files/Fashion%20Cut%205%20Final-desktop_1.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Media/Fashion%20Cut%205%20Final-desktop_1.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:227px; height:170px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Enjoy the video!  Finding your silhouette pieces is a great way to create everlasting style!  And who wouldn’t want timeless, classic, affordable, and everlasting style?</description>
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      <title>Are You Be A Victim of Fashion Or A Creator of Style?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:12:55 -0700</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Entries/2008/7/30_Don%E2%80%99t_Be_A_Victim_files/muffintop.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Media/muffintop_1.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:220px; height:300px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Are you a victim of fashion or a creator of style?  Every season new trends come on the fashion scene like the low, low, low rise jeans or the gladiator sandals that are so in vogue right now.  And without batting an eyelid we go out and purchase the item because we want to be up with the trend, right. No thought has been put into ‘Does this look good on me?’ or ‘Is this the most flattering shape for me?’  Nope, we saw it in the magazine, we were told that its a ‘must have’, and must have it we will. And off we go to the mall to  fill our closets with expensive clothes that have a shelf life of a few months. Ladies, that is a victim of fashion! The low rise jeans have even brought into vogue the term ‘muffin top’ meaning the role of fat that hangs over your too tight jeans. Do you have a muffin top?And for most people the gladiator sandals should have stayed in Rome with the decline of the Roman Empire!  So what is a creator of style? A creator of style are those people who use fashion to create their own personal style. With a discerning eye and some well invested time spent in the dressing room they can tell which trends will work for them and which trends to stay away from. They leave the gladiator sandals in Rome and find the jeans that are hip and groovy but  most importantly flatter their body type. They have the confidence to say ‘No’ to a current trend and ironically look all the more stylish because of it. Walking into the closet of a creator of style is like walking into a wine cellar filled with fine wine.  Every piece of clothing is picked with thought, looks fabulous on the body, co-ordinates into exquisite outfits and make the wearer look like a million dollars without spending a million dollars.   So ladies, don’t be a victim of fashion, be a creator of style!</description>
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      <title>Its Whats Underneath That Counts!</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:46:32 -0700</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Entries/2008/7/16_It%E2%80%99s_what%E2%80%99s_underneath_that_counts%21_files/g-string_1.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Media/g-string_1.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:104px; height:104px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Just when you are looking so fabulous and sexy in your new outfit.  The epitome of class, elegance and sex appeal. You are making such a positive first impression  that people can only think other positive things about you.  You are just so pleasing to the eye………..  then, you turn around……. and it’s all over……….VPL is in full view!  For those who do not know, that’s visible panty line ladies.  It is in  my opinion the number one fashion faux pas.  You can have it all….. looks, style, flair and it all mounts to nothing when you reveal a visible panty line.&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;The solution …G-string or thong undies.  &lt;br/&gt;The problem. …..   The problem is ouch! Most women avoid G-string or thong underwear, they say they feel uncomfortable, a G-string or thong is comparable to  dental floss up the you know where!&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;FASHION TIP.   the trick to no VPL (visible panty line) is yes…wearing G-string or thong underwear but the secret is that you must size up so that you do not have the dental floss action going on.  Sizing up means if you are a size small, buy mediums and if you are a medium, buy size large. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Choose soft fabrics that gently lay  on top of your body and don’t cut into your skin.  It may take a couple of days to get used to  but you’ll never look back!! (no pun intended).    And your man………. or woman will just love it!&lt;br/&gt; </description>
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      <title>Dara Torres Rules The Pool At 41</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 7 Jul 2008 18:16:01 -0700</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Entries/2008/7/7_Dara_Torres_rules_the_pool_at_41_files/picture-11.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Media/picture-11_1.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:226px; height:184px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Ladies…..For those of you concerned about the aging process……and who isn’t……check out Dara Torres who has just made the 2008 U.S. Olympic swim team…..at the ripe old age of 41.  That should give a lift to you spirits!   And for those of you  thinking that getting older is not hip, think again.  It’s all about finding out what you are passionate about in life and taking action on it and that is exactly what Dara Torres has done to win herself a place at this years Olympics. The formula for success……work hard, believe in yourself, surround yourself with a great support team, never give up and ladies go for the gold in your own life.&lt;br/&gt;FASHION TIP:  For those of you that would cringe at the thought of getting into a bikini or swimsuit get yourself one of those full body suits that the athletes wear.  They cover everything, suck you in and make you look great… I’ve been wearing one for years!</description>
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      <title>Ruslana Korshunova</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Jul 2008 18:02:50 -0700</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Entries/2008/7/3_Ruslana_Korshunova_files/picture-9.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Media/picture-9_2.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:226px; height:341px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Her friends say suicide was just not possible. She was ‘on top of the world’.  Her Internet writings tell a story of  love gone wrong.   To look at Ruslana Korshunova its appears that she had it all, enchanting beauty, a successful modeling career and a jet set lifestyle. Her numerous magazine covers included Elle and Vogue and she was hailed as ‘the next big thing’. &lt;br/&gt;  Truly, ‘ having it all’ as the saying goes means a balanced harmony between your inner and outer life.  Ruslana certainly had it covered on the outer life and how sad it is that her inner pain in a moment of despair, when it all looked so hopeless, caused her to take her own life.   That inner voice that we all have is like the weather, it can be unpredictable and ever changing. Sometimes its storm clouds and hurricanes, or overcast and gloomy and other days it is beautiful sunshine. &lt;br/&gt;Always know that the storm clouds will pass. I am so sorry that Ruslana could not see beyond the bad weather of her mind in the moment she decided to end her young life.</description>
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      <title>The Future Of British Style Or Not&#13;ot!</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Jul 2008 13:53:47 -0700</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Entries/2008/7/1_The_Future_of_British_Style%E2%80%A6.or_not%21_files/picture-10.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Media/picture-10_1.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:226px; height:392px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Celebrities were among the 200,00 revelers who descended on Glastonbury today for the start of Britain’s biggest music festival.  The stars were spotted getting into the festival spirit with a drink in the backstage area and the style was a throw back to 1970’s punk….. but not thrown back far enough! It would have been fun to see a greater commitment to an outstanding era in fashion design where there was no such thing as pushing the envelope too far.  Whatever the style the one fashion must have for all is a pair of Wellington Boots, in the U.S. that would be &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.amazon.com/s/%253Fie%253DUTF8%2526keywords%253Dwellington+boots%2526tag%253Dgooghydr-20%2526index%253Dapparel%2526hvadid%253D2246833661%2526ref%253Dpd_sl_6xes80pa83_e&quot;&gt;rain boots&lt;/a&gt; to combat the notoriously rainy weather. </description>
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      <title>Motor Bikes And Beauty Products!</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:52:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Entries/2008/6/26_Motor_Bikes_and_Beauty_Products%21_files/img_1718.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Media/img_1718.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:227px; height:170px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  “Crowds spilled out on the pavement at Kiehls, on Montana Avenue, Santa Monica to get a glimpse of the uniquely custom designed chopper by Jesse James, host of Monster Garage and owner of West Coast Choppers. Jesse designed and built the amazing copper himself especially for Kiehls. He also admitted he is a big fan of the mens’ products before happily posing for photographs with fans. Wife, movie star Sandra Bullock was not present at the event. Guests feasted on Cisco kobe beef burgers and drank American beers and left with a complimentary bag of Kiehls product. </description>
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      <title>Move Over Van Gogh! Its Roni Stretch!</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:49:36 -0700</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Entries/2008/6/25_Move_Over_Van_Gogh%21_It%E2%80%99s_Roni_Stretch%21_files/roni-stretch-studio-where-the-master-works.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Media/roni-stretch-studio-where-the-master-works_1.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:239px; height:165px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Speaking for myself, I tend to find that people who understand style, color and beauty are always drawn to art, good art!  If you find yourself in Malibu anytime soon and in need of a culture fix……. and who isn’t, please drop into Canvas, 23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu.  Tel: 310 317 9895. My fellow Brit and friend, the incredibly talented Roni Stretch will be displaying his paintings, which are nothing short of breathtaking, I guarantee you will fall in love with this artist. He has a unique style, that when viewed in person has a haunting 3D effect to it that you never forget. I kid you not here, I am not much of a cry baby, but on first viewing his art, I literally started crying. I had to quickly wipe away the crocodile tears with my new silk  Frey-Wille scarf (of course), before Roni threw me out of his fabulous house! I also attached here one of my favorites for your viewing pleasure, the beautiful ‘Mannequin’, oil on canvas. Wow. Also, check out &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ronistretch.com/&quot;&gt;his website&lt;/a&gt;, which takes you through the various stages of magic, pure genius! </description>
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      <title>Summer Sale Time Again On The Trendy Montana Avenue</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:47:04 -0700</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Entries/2008/6/24_Summer_Sale_time_again_on_the_trendy_Montana_Avenue_files/summer-sales-on-montana.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Media/summer-sales-on-montana_1.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:226px; height:199px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&quot;It is here again! The much anticipated Summer Sale for all you serious shopping fashionistas. Discounted Designer fashions for all, women’s wear, menswear and trend-setting kids. Clothing, cosmetics and stunning accessories for all. Enjoy the delicious restaurants, real Italian coffee and Italian ices as you take a well earned breather between the 150 stores! Visit such stores as Planet Blue, Sean, Aura, Station Twenty-Five, Weathervane, Anat B, Platino, Kids Bizz and Step. They have you covered! &quot;Come have some Summer Fun!&quot;</description>
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      <title>Juliette Longuet</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:43:08 -0700</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Entries/2008/6/13_Juliette_Longuet_files/picture-9.jpg&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.brendacooper.com/Brenda_Cooper/Blog/Media/picture-9_3.jpg&quot; style=&quot;float:left; padding-right:10px; padding-bottom:10px; width:199px; height:414px;&quot;/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;In a market flooded with designers its hard to stand out these days!  I went to an event showcasing  designer Juliette Longuet the other day…and ladies she makes the cut from every angle no pun intended.  Lets start with the French accent! Everything sounds better in French don’t you think?  Well, Juliette is young, pretty and full of energy which is how  you are going to feel when you put on one of her dresses. Her passion, style and smile invades her collection of frocks and caftans that combine femininity, flirty, glam with a splash of Parisian edginess.  Beautiful prints, soft fabrics and a rainbow of colors abound, the look is couture, the price is perfect!  Treat yourself to a Juliette Longuet dress to make it your most feminine  Summer ever  You will love her website at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.juliettelonguet.com/&quot;&gt;www.juliettelonguet.com&lt;/a&gt;</description>
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