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So, now that the excitement of the Golden Globes, Grammys and Oscars are over, blogging focus will switch from movies and music to fashion for a little while. It's fitting as spring is approaching and many of us are already experiencing warm weather or we are in temperate/tropical climates.

During this economic downturn, there's also a lot of talk about direct selling opportunities, either for residual income or as a full time business opportunity. The nice thing about direct selling opportunities is that if you also enjoy wearing various fashions, you can buy them from YOURSELF at a fraction of the cost of retail. So today's posting goes out to all those direct selling opportunities out there, especially those connected to fashion.



Printed shirred waist dress, AVON.
You can buy it from this Representative or your local Rep. that you already have.:

http://www.youravon.com/nhinds-pagnou

This Representative also provides free hard copy catalogs choc full of FREE samples upon request.

Within U.S., call 917-374-3058 for FREE AVON catalog and FREE samples!!!

AVON has just begun Campaign 6, where the lovely singer and actress, Jennifer Hudson graces the cover of the catalog. There are some great deals in the catalog so if you are not interested in becoming a seller, you can always buy. mark. is the boutique store for AVON and selling mark. is popular job among college students but older women like it too. Independent Sales Representatives with AVON and mark. are available to answer questions about that opportunity. Email nykahi5@yahoo.com Leave First and Last Name and phone number within the United States to be contacted. Don't be afraid to send your phone number for legitimate opportunities. Mary Kay and SMC are among the many other companies for direct selling, although not fashion specific. Contact your representatives today. For those of you for who have considered signing up for one of these direct selling opportunities, but you just don't think it will pay, make sure to educate yourself on direct selling first. If you're reading this and you are already a direct seller, thinking about how to improve business, it's important to study the strategies to do so. There is real money in it if you have time to commit. Just take it seriously, like a real job. Attend the trainings, become an expert, believe in your product.

Stay tuned...

The 81st Annual Academy Awards

Yesterday's 81st Annual Academy Awards show was highly entertaining with host, Hugh Jackman and performances by Queen Latifah, Beyonce Knowles, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens and more.

Hugh Jackman performed, singing and dancing, and teased the nominees with jokes while saying he honored their versatility as actors. He made funny jokes about himself, stating that he is Australian and recently played an Australian in a movie named Australia.

Here are some of the winners from the various categories of yesterday's 81st Annual Academy Awards!


Best Picture 2008

- Slumdog Millionaire


Best Actor in a Leading Role

- Sean Penn - Milk


Best Actress in a Leading Role

- Kate Winslet - The Reader


Best Supporting Actress

- Penelope Cruz - Vicky Cristina Barcelona


Best Supporting Actor

- Heath Ledger - The Dark Knight


Best Original Screenplay

- Milk


Best Animated Film

- Wall-E


Best Makeup

- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Greg Cannom


Best Sound Editing

- The Dark Night


Best Original Score

- Slumdog Millionaire - A.R. Rahman


Best Song

- Jai Ho - Slumdog Millionaire - A.R. Rahman




Slumdog Millionaire is a film that achieved 8 wins at the Academy Awards. Watch the official trailer for Slumdog Millionaire, from Fox Searchlight Pictures, below!

Some Moments from the 51st Annual Grammy Awards

I loved Justin Timberlake and T.I's duet!
Here's a clip from MTV

MTV Shows

Model, Kate Beckinsale introduced Paul McCartney's performance but before doing so, reminded the crowd that a very pregnant M.I.A. got through her performance on the day her baby was supposed to be due! M.I.A. performed Swagga Like Us with Jay-Z and T.I. featuring Kanye West and Lil Wayne.



The collaboration is appropriate because "No one on the corner has a swagga like us" is found in M.I.A.'s own solo music...
M.I.A.'s music is considered controversial by some and enlightening by others (as M.I.A.'s song, Paper Planes is said to draw attention to the negative stereotypes many immigrants face in the United States.) See the video for Paper Planes below and you decide!:

M.I.A. - New Music - More Music Videos

More Grammy Award Winners

As a continuation of yesterday's post-

Here are some of the other Grammy Winners for respective categories:

R & B

Best R & B Album - Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson

Best Contemporary R & B Album - Growing Pains - Mary J. Blige

Rap

Best Rap Solo Performance - A Milli - Lil Wayne

Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group - Swagga Like Us - Jay-z and TI featuring Kanye West and Lil Wayne

Best Rap/ Sung Collaboration - American Boy - Estelle featuring Kanye West

Country

Best Country Song - Stay - Jennifer Nettles

Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with vocals - Stay - Sugaland

Best Female Country Vocal Performance - Last Name - Carrie Underwood

Best Male Country Vocal Performance - Letter to Me - Brad Paisley

Gospel

Best Gospel Song - Help Me Believe - Kirk Franklin

Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album - The Fight of My Life - Kirk Franklin

Best Gospel Performance - Get Up - Mary Mary

Urban / Alternative


Best Urban / Alternative Performance - Be OK - Chrisette Michele featuring Will.i.am


Chrisette Michele has beautiful music. Here's an example.:

Grammy Awards - Song of the Year

And the winner for the Grammy Awards Song of the Year is: Viva La Vida by Coldplay!
Well Deserved.



Other grammy nominees for Song of the Year included:
Chasing Pavements by Adele (I really like Adele's voice and Adele has won for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best New Artist!)

I'm Yours by Jason Mraz

Love Song by Sara Bareilles

American Boy by Estelle, featuring Kanye West

Song of the Year, 2009 Grammy nominees

Today's Fashion Find, Victoria's Secret

photo credit, Victoria's Secret

Check out Victoria's Secret for lots of gift specials as you get ready for Valentine's Day.

Aside from Valentine's Day gifts, Today's fashion find is also from a Victoria's Secret clearance sale.

It is the Victoria's Secret Cotton Jersey Maxi Dress. Advertised as an update to the goddess dress, it is long and flowy with an adjustable halter and a tie waist. Available in sizes XS to XL in a variety of gorgeous colors at a cost of $69.

Today's Fashion Sale Finds- Banana Republic

Lucky us! Banana Republic is having a 30% off sale thru 1/28/09

Here are just a few of the fashion finds at Banana Republic's website:

Women's Fashion



Flatiron Medium Shoulder Bag
Was $230
Now $161

photo credit: Banana Republic




Beige 323 Martin Flared Pant.
Was $79
Now $55.30

Photo credit: Banana Republic



Ryan glenplaid wide-leg pant.
Was $110
Now $77

Photo Credit: Banana Republic



Tall classic trenchcoat.
Was $225
Now $157.50
photo credit: Banana Republic


Men's Fashion



Pinstripe wool/cashmere single button suit blazer
Was $325
Now $227.50
photo credit: Banana Republic



Modern Argyle V-Neck Sweater
Was $79
Now $55.30
photo credit: Banana Republic

Happy Shopping!

Today's Free Gift Find

Macy's is running a free gift special. You will receive a free 'goody' bag of deluxe samples with your $50 beauty or fragrance purchase at www.macys.com Enter code GOODY at checkout.

Today's Fashion Finds

photo credit, Nordstrom's

Lacoste Women's Cabled Sweater, was $160.00, now $79.00 at Nordstrom's

photo credit, Nordstrom's

Burberry Men's Canvas Trench Coat, was $1,350.00, now $674.90 at Nordstrom's

Many more fashion finds at Nordstrom's 50%off sale! www.nordstroms.com

Tyra Banks' Music Video- Shake Your Body

So, how many of us know that talk show host, former supermodel, 2008 Glamour Woman of the Year, actress, and media mogul Tyra Banks recorded a music single? I just learned of this recently, myself. In addition to her many other far reaching successes, Tyra Banks wanted to gain success in the music industy for some time. The song is called "Shake Your Body" and the music video is below. (Tyra has also collaborated with Kobe Bryant on the song, K.O.B.E. in the past.) "Shake Your Body", 2004, quite a catchy tune, was not extraordinarily publicized, but check it out and if you like her music, it is not too late to support!

Above: Today's fashion find: www.macys.com online sale, charter club double breasted pea coat, previously $149.99, now $59.99 (in the clearance section!) photo credit.- macys.com

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I'll be creating posts on this page, which discuss fashion finds from the thrifty to the high end, information about sweepstakes/giveaways (yes, giveaways!), music video/sound clips sometimes with a written review of the music, and film reviews.


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So, on some days, my posts will be a page or more long, on some days just a paragraph, and on some days it will be 'hey, check out this giveaway' or 'here is today's fashion find'.


Today, in particular, it's guess what: the fashion find you see above. On the day of this posting, macy's is running a huge 50-70% of sale with 99 cent shipping. The coat that I bought for myself and most wanted to recommend is no longer available (style & co. stretch wool peacoat) but here is another one that seems to be a great buy (depending on what climate you live in, of course). Not adequate for the deep freeze currently occuring in the midwest and not necessary in the tropics:-) If you are interested in that purchase, act fast before they run out!


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