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Friday, July 31, 2009
What to Go See This Weekend at the Movies
This weekend brings one must-see movie, Funny People. The latest flick from Judd Apatow (The 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up) takes a turn for the darker and dramatic. Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Leslie Mann star in the bittersweet dramedy about a famous comedian who is diagnosed with cancer. He's forced to reevaluate his world. He becomes the mentor to a young, amateur comedian, and, in turn, learns a lot about life.Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Sagamore wedding
I usually wait to get the finished photos from the wedding photographers before putting them up on my blog, but this past Saturday's wedding was so awesome that I'm going against my nature and postings some sneak peek pics. This wedding was at The Sagamore Resort two days before the Today Show broadcast from there. The place was a buzz with excitement and there were NBC crews on site getting footage all throughout the day. Although images from this wedding didn't make it on the show, they certainly could have - this wedding was incredible and could easily be featured in any high-end wedding magazine (or morning show!). Very special kudos to David Michael Schmidt from Renaissance Floral Design in Albany (www.renaissancefloraldesign.com). The flowers and complete decor were all David's design and he and his team executed the setup beautifully. Also thanks to Clifton Park Rental Company for the stunning reception rentals and the cool uplighting in the room. The wedding photographer on this job was the fabulous Tracey Buyce and I can't wait to see her images from this day. For now, here are some of the shots taken by David in between all the crazy decorating he was doing of this space. David - you rock!
Check out the humongous flower arrangements David made for the ceremony (picture above)!!
Check out the humongous flower arrangements David made for the ceremony (picture above)!!
Cocktail hour terrace - sooo soft and beautiful!
Here I'm putting the final touches to the table with my custom made place cards.
David has these fabulous high backed white leather couches that we used as lounge furniture around the dance floor. This is Tracey Buyce and I getting a quick rest on one before the reception begun. The only time we sat down all night - I swear!
Check out this dining table! The guest list for this wedding was less than 40 so we went with a very intimate feel and placed all the guests along one big table. David decorated the table beautifully with gathered fabrics, multiple floral arrangements, and crystal chandeliers hanging overhead. It was stunning! When the bride saw it she burst into happy tears. It was awesome to see her that happy!
This was a big wedding, and a big day for all of us who worked so hard on it. You can't tell I was tired, can you??
Thanks again to David from Renaissance Floral Designs for the exquisite flowers and reception room decor - and for these pictures! I'll post a full blog with Tracey's photos soon.
70's Fashion
70's Fancy Dress Costumes and 70s Fashion
The 70's was the decade of Disco. Bell bottoms were very popular and for the first time you could decorate your own to suit. As well, we had the technique of using bleach and tie dye for extra fashion. Now tight shorts with loud prints and huge collars, were worn. Ethnic influences were hinted at by the wearing of bright scarves and large chunky jewelry.
John Travolta arrived in Saturday Night Fever, accompanied by the brightest colors you could wear. Remember the flared pants and bell bottoms? Psychedelia had influenced fashion with several multicolor prints, heavily influenced by Woodstock, from the previous decade. However such tight fitting clothes were uncomfortable to wear and that scene soon ended.
That great sports brand of today, Nike, started business in 1972 focusing on running and sportswear. As time moved on, fashion adopted training and running shoes. In the music industry, celebrities started wearing slinky shirts and womens' make up. This the era of Boy George and David Bowie, and their influence was strong.
On the female front, Farah Fawcett's success in Charlies Angels helped create the market for the flicked end hairstyle. Afro perms were also part of the scene as worn by the young Michael Jackson of the Jackson five. The craze for sun tans started in the 70's with women using fake tan sprays and starting to visit tanning parlors. Completing the look were the shimmering eye makeup and frosted lipstick.
Fashion Shirts
Fashion Shirts: Fabulous Finds
There are tons of great fashion shirts out this season for both men and women to help you look and feel great all summer long. For guys, brightly colored, patterned graphic, attitude and message tees from Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, and Urban Outfitters are hot. If clothes make the man then these tees express who and what you are in vivid color and detail. With the 1980s back with a vengeance, the classic Ralph Lauren polo shirt
has never been more in demand. In both solid colors and stripes, this preppy classic has never lost its style. Tommy Bahama tropical shirts are still a mainstay for summertime as are classic plain and printed hoodies from Adidas and Nike. Solid and patterned, striped dress shirts from Michael Kors, Joseph Abboud, D. Squared, Perry Ellis, Diesel, and Armani add sophistication to workplace attire, even during the warm winter months.
Overall, men's fashion shirts, especially tees, are more form-fitting than ever and even dress shirts are fitting much truer to size these days. The age of the big, baggy men's shirt is definitely over. Women's stylish tops for the season are coming in all sorts of bright, summer colors-especially greens, oranges, yellow, turquoise, and lavender. The tunic-style, printed blouse is ever-present especially from designers like Voile, Cavalli, Snake Byte, and Banana Republic.
Camisoles are ubiquitous in both solids and colors, as are satin-trimmed tees, patterned bustiers and tanks. Flowy, feminine blouses from Michael Kors and Karen Kane bring silky femininity to any wardrobe. V-neck and cap sleeve blouses in soft pastels make for the perfect light and airy tops for summer and fall. While natural cotton is always the ideal fabric of choice for the warmer months, versatile, soft and breathable silk is everywhere this season.
Social Effect of Clothing
Conveying a social message to a variety of decoders, clothes, accessories, and decorations, have become a reliable way to denote social status, occupation, economic situation, ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation and religious affiliation. Focusing on generalities an individual may comprehend only one part of the story the clothes another man or woman wears are conveying.
Sticking with one type of message and filtering every clothing attempt using such a lucid base is totally wrong. Since the manner and the rate at which fashion changes varies among cultures and historic moments, the modern global citizens have to be able to exercise constant restructuring of their fashion principles and devote the necessary time and effort to translating the clothing patterns of different generations.
If for example wearing a suit at work was the only acceptable type of dress-code in Western societies, migration and cultural exchange have introduced different types of acceptable fashion statements in the business environment. Careful examination and continuous intercultural exchange can be the only tools one has today in order to increase his or her chances of translating a garment's or decoration's message accurately.
Wholesale Fashion
Wholesale Fashion Clothing Sold at Economic Prices
When you are running a clothing retail shop, there is no reason for you to worry about your profit or where you can shop clothing supplies at low prices. You will be able to keep most of your income when you buy wholesale fashion clothing. If you are looking for the most affordable clothing wholesale, purchase apparel stocks at Asian fashion wholesale manufacturers.
One of these fashion wholesale companies is CausewayMall, which is found in Hong Kong. Hong Kong fashion wholesalers from all throughout the world have the opportunity to shop for clothing supplies wholesale at CausewayMall. CausewayMall is a wholesale online shopping mall, which specializes in wholesale women's apparel.
It offers its clients with a convenient shopping experience, what with the chance to buy clothes online. This wholesale manufacturer from Asia sells cheap, ladies, wholesale clothing. Most importantly, the designs and styles of the clothing from CausewayMall are very fashionable. Whether you want to buy junior wholesale clothing or women fashion clothing wholesale, you will be able to take advantage of the company's trendy styles. For one, you can buy Japan & Korea fashion clothing.
You can also shop for Hong Kong fashion clothes. Causeway Mall is a cute trendy clothes wholesaler, marketing items which are of the latest fashion. You have thousands of choices when you shop for wholesale Korea style fashion clothes. CausewayMall sells blouses, skirts, dresses, pants, clothes sets, and jackets. The latter are comprised of formal hats, winter hats, elastic socks, and cotton socks.
Winter Fashion
Winter Fashion Trends For Men
Check out the following fashion forward looks to help you keep up with the latest trends in men's apparel.
2. So what if it's not snowing? Long striped scarves, puffy quilted jackets, and a splash of electric yellow will have you looking more hot than cold this winter. The new Nautica line recently showcased a clever blend of layering bright ski jackets beneath classic wool coats, adding cheer to the dreary weather. Keep an eye out for other emerging favorites like sporty vests and colorful knit caps.
5. To keep this long-time standard trend from getting stale, choose grey jeans over blue and ditch the black leather for unexpected colors. If you're concerned about fit, this season is more about comfort than squeezing into skin-tight pants and t-shirts.
4. The preppy look blossoms in winter. Forget about the cheesy yacht-inspired men's apparel that dominated the summer months. Winter prep looks elegant and timeless. Try pairing a military cardigan, such as the ones found at Ralph Lauren's Polo line this season, with charcoal colored pants and a patterned tie. Or brighten up the office with bold primary colored sweaters in red, blue, and yellow.
5. If trendy men's apparel isn't your thing, classic sharp lines and dark colors are always in style and readily available. Happy hunting, whether you're a lumberjack, rocker, or ski bum.
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