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Facebook Page - the creation of beauty is art.

I am so excited about the coming week. There are some really fantastic things coming up, both for this blog, and for me personally. I can't wait to fill you all in on them! Until then, have a great weekend!

because it seemed if you were a woman, the only thing you were really supposed to want was a man.

What fashion obsessed girl isn't in awe of Carrie Bradshaw? The ultimate literary inspiration is coming to the small screen once again.

The Sex and the City prequel, The Carrie Diaries is currently being filmed as a new show on The CW. It will star AnnaSophia Robb as Carrie. If you've read the books, you know that the story follows Carrie Bradshaw during her senior year of high school in the 1980s, before she goes to New York.

darling, the legs aren't so beautiful, i just know what to do with them.

Miley Cyrus absolutely stunned on the red carpet for Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XVIII this past weekend. Miley looked radiant, glowing, and beautiful in her orange dress. The colour looked incredible on her, especially against her tanned skin!

The gown cleverly reveals some leg, bringing some sex appeal to this sweet, feminine and flowy dress. The accessories and makeup are subtle, which really allows this look to speak for itself.

with turquoise water and pink sand.

I always feel like Garfield when I think, I hate Mondays! With the start of a new week always brings with it the never ending list of things that still need to be done. In order to counteract this feeling, I am posting something to cheer myself up - turquoise inspiration!

white is not a mere absence of colour; it is a shining and affirmative thing.

Last month, Emma Stone wowed in white at the 2012 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Always a red carpet stunner, this look was particularly beautiful, with it's sweet retro style.

To begin with, the soft white looks simply gorgeous on Emma. I love the classic, retro shape of the dress. The belted waist and the length of the sleeves were just perfect. There is a sweetness in this look. My favourite aspect of this dress, are the incredible details. The pleating on the skirt, the flowers, and design throughout the gown are just breathtaking.

it's spring fever....you don't quite know what it is you DO want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!

Spring Fever has officially hit.

I am thrilled to say goodbye to bulky jackets, mittens and snow boots for another year. Now, I long for reasons to wear my floral print dresses and high heeled shoes.

As the last lingering days of winter have been replaced with warm, pleasant, sunny afternoons, I find myself enamored with Spring. Always an indoor person, I've been going running, taking walks...any excuse to be out in the sunshine!

Spring is all about awakening. As I look out at the sunshine, I feel that awakening within myself. There is a new energy and renewed sense of optimism charging through me.

you can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.

Lately, I have been inspired by the Burberry ad campaigns featuring Eddie Redmayne and Cara Delevingne. I love how flirty the shots of Eddie and Cara are together, and how expressive the individual photographs of Eddie are. Here are some of my favourites.

there is much to support the view that it is clothes that wear us and not we them.

Recently I have added a few new pieces to my wardrobe. One was an impulse buy - a sheer floral blouse I instantly fell in love with. The other two, are pieces from Jason Wu for Target line that I was given as gifts.

The first piece, is the sheer blouse. Lately I have been having a love affair with sheer blouses and floral print. Which is probably why I loved this top so much - it encompasses both of these things!

and when Irish eyes are smiling, they steal your heart away.

May the Irish hills caress you.

May her lakes and rivers bless you.

May the luck of the Irish enfold you.

May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.

- Irish Blessing

Even though I am part Irish, last year was the first time I celebrated St. Patrick's Day. Though the bar was noisy and crowded, it turned out to be a really fun evening of talking, drinking, and meeting new people. As a result, I am really looking forward to celebrating St. Patrick's Day again this year.

My wardrobe is lacking in green, so I will be forced to get creative! Here are some St. Patty's Day inspired photos to get you in the mood to celebrate.

for there is in London all that life can afford.

For as long as I can remember, my favourite place in the world has been London, England. I have been fortunate enough to visit there several times over the years. London never ceases to thrill and amaze me. Which is why I simply had to pick up Rimmel's Glam'Eyes HD eyeshadow quad. (The shadows are in the shape of the Union Jack - perfection.

when you are modelling, you are creating a picture, a still life.

I am a reality TV junkie. Odds are, if a reality show exists, I watch it. Recently, the latest season of America's Next Top Model started. This season, is British Invasion, where contestants from Britain's Next Top Model compete against American contestants.

I will watch any Top Model series I can get my hands on, and have seen a lot of BNTM seasons. One of my favourite contestants is now on America's Next Top Model: British Invasion - Sophie Sumner.

She is so beautiful. With a wide-eyed, classic beauty, Sophie stands out among the rest.

life is all about love and glamour.

Fashion is a lifestyle, it's a choice, it's a freedom of expression.
You have to live it, you have to love it, you have to breathe it.
Life is all about love and glamour.
- Christina Aguilera, "Love and Glamour"

Christina Aguilera is an idol of mine. I remember taping pictures of her from YM onto my wall and wishing I could be like her. All of these years later, I still admire Christina. She is bold, sexy, over the top, and obviously, talented. She embodies so many qualities I wish I did - she knows how to own a room, to use her sexuality, and unapologetically express herself.

review: hard candy products.

Even though Sephora is my favourite place in the world, there is something to be said for drugstore makeup. The lower cost allows you to get creative and try out new things. As a makeup junkie, I love trying out new makeup products. My makeup collection is varied - a mixture of high end and drug store brands. Sometimes it's great to splurge, and other times, it's fun just to pick something up on a whim.

Over the last little while, I seem to have added a number of Hard Candy products to my collection. Some are fantastic, and others....not so much.

no matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.

Finally, March has arrived. Which means one thing - it is almost Springtime! This winter has been wet and cold, but milder than most. Despite this, I am so ready for the Spring to officially begin. I've got cute shoes and floral dresses just aching to be worn!

What really triggered my Spring fever, was Lauren Conrad's Spring Lookbook. The collection really showcases fun, flirty, and feminine clothes! There is nothing from this collection I wouldn't love to own! My favourite piece has to be flowy, pink floral dress.

Here are some of my favourite looks from Lauren's Spring collection.

a person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.

Online shopping isn't something I do too much of....mostly because I can't afford it! I did however, break down, when I came across these super cute Hello Kitty shoes on Beyond the Rack. The first pair are really cute fuzzy sneakers! So sweet! The second are a pair of Hello Kitty flats, with little silver Hello Kitty faces on the front, and bow outlines stitched into the sides. Too adorable to resist.

oh, I could hide 'neath the wings of the bluebird as she sings.

In memory of Davy Jones, 1945-2012

I remember sitting next to my older sister at a Davy Jones concert. Her eyes were bright and focused, and her smile genuine. I had never seen her so happy. My sister and I have never had much in common, but in this moment, we understood each other.

When I heard of Davy Jones' death on Wednesday, my first instinct was to talk to my sister. Not only do I mourn the death of an iconic singer who has brought so much joy to my life, but I mourn the loss of that connection between my sister and I.

There may not be any more Davy Jones concerts in our future, but we will always share the memory of that beautiful day. 

But today, there is no day or night

Today, there is no dark or light

Today, there is no black or white

Only shades of gray.