Valentino at Somerset House

Valentio: Master of Couture

Fifty years of  life and work by famed designer Valentino Garavani will be celebrated with a 130 dress exhibit at the Somerset House from November 29th to March 3rd.  Some of the dresses displayed have been worn by Gwyneth Paltro, Sophia Loren, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and Grace Kelly. 

Look Lovin': Denim Princess

I wore a version of this look last month in San Antonio at my family reunion.  I didnt have the bleach shorts though.  This look is cute, casual, fun and sexy.  The legs steal the show in this outfit.  No need for more.  And she rockin the medallion necklace.  HOT!

Museum of Costume - Bath, England

The Roman Baths

Museum of Costume

The city of bath has been famous since Roman times for its hot springs and public baths.  In the 18th century the city was revitalized when important British royalty figures proclaimed the healing powers of the baths.  Since then Bath has been known as fashionable and the social place to be.  The Museum of Costume celebrates the evolution of style and dressing from the society individuals that frequented the city.Museum of Costume
The Roman Baths

Trefriw Woollen Mills - Trefriw, Wales

The Trefriw Woollen Mill in the Conwy County Borough of  Wales provides vistors an inside look at the prodution of wool from sheep to sheet.  Tourist can pick up beautiful, traditional Welsh home accessories and clothing.  Trefriw, Wales

T. Trend: Medallion Choker

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Paige Novick

Im a little obsessed with finding the perfect medallion choker chain.  It has to be short in length, preferably gold, and heavy, or very masculine-looking.  I think its a great way to give a white tee a polished but off-kilter look.  I feel the medallion should have some symbolism or meaning behind it.  SuperSexy! Arden B, Endless.com

Grassmayr Bells Museum - Tyrol, Austria

The Grassmayr Bells foundry has been in existence since 1599.  The secret to creating the perfect sounding bell that lasts forever has been closely gaurded for 14 generations. Tyrol on of the few cities in the world that has hosted the Winter Olympic Games twice.   Tyrol, Austria

The Vienna Secession Art Movement

Gustav Klimt

Alphonse Mucha

Emile Galle

The Vienna Secession was formed by a group of Austrian artists who broke away from the Association of Austrian Artists in 1897.  This group consisted of artists, sculptors, and architects who strove to explore the possibilities of art outside the confines of the academic curriculum, create a style that owed nothing to historical influence, and capture the zeitgiest of turn-of-the-century Vienna.  The Vienna Secessionist showcased much of their work in a magazine that they produced called Var Sacrum.  The Vienna Secession was known in other languages and cultures as Art Nouveua in France; Jugendstil in Germany; Modern in Russia; and Stile Liberty in Italy.  The movement was inspired by natural forms and structures, and curved lines.