Personalize your Cuffs with Jessica’s Help

I remember seeing lots of cuffs with lots of fun words engraved & was thinking what if I want to put my name on it or engrave a love message for my boyfriend. I guess Jessica Cushman thought the same thing since she now has a custom service which provides you with ability to choose anything you want to be written on the cuffs. They are made out of black and white plastic material. I think it is pretty cool and worth mentioning that you can only write upto 25 characters for an extra $35. I think the price is reasonable but the cuffs are pricey $130. Cuffs would be a perfect gift for an anniversary or birthday. Or spoil yourself on that day when you are feeling down and in need of something excitement. I would write up something like "LOVE FASHION AND POETRY" by KatyaUK. This is just one of the phrases to through out there!
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Dorothy Perkins Online Store – Shop the Bargains
Do you know why I like European clothing stores because they have fashionable trendy stuff and their prices are reasonable to what they have to offer. You can find look alike designer outfit for under $100. In this economy, a lot of us, fashionistas, are looking for bargains and I think I found a website which has truly everything you need to keep up with today's styles. Dorothy Perkins has attracted me with its cool designs, one stop shopping experience & the fact that it is a young trendy online store. The company was found in 1909 and considered to the the oldest retail business in United Kingdom
For example, everybody is looking for dresses and shirts which have Lady Gaga inspired shoulder pads with wide pointy corners, Dorothy Perkins online store has plenty of them in different colors. I have found bunch of jewelry which would match most of my outfits and a lot of them look like expensive pieces. Shoes are hard to find if they are under $100 but Dorothy Perkins shoes seem like they would be good for going out for a couple of seasons.
If this is your first time and you sign up for their Daily E-mails, you will receive 10% Off your first purchase. Even though they are located in UK, they ship all over the world and their shipping fees are reasonable. Check it out and let me know what you think... Happy Shopping!
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Oscars Live Review by KatyaUK is on Twitter!

Please follow KatyaUK on Twitter & find out what she has to say about Oscars tonight! This is the first time KatyaUK is throwing her five cents about the attendees of the event. LA has its rain but its always shiny under the roof where the Oscar Awards is broadcasting from. Lets hope for the greatest to win and for the others to cheer for them! Cant wait to post a follow up on Fashion Winners & Fashion Loser!
Best Picture: The Hurt Locker (Kathryn Bigelow)
Actor in a Leading Role: Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart)
Actress in a Leading Role: Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side)
Directing: The Hurt Locker (Kathryn Bigelow)
ShopBop Invitation is Here!
"Boutique meets Magazine" is the description of ShopBop.com website which I have been a proud member for quite some time now. I have been notified that I can invite my "nearest & dearest" to join this network and hopefully make it your one-stop shopping experience to remember. Please refer to my invitation below & remember to share your thoughts about ShopBop.com on KatyaUK.com!
Perfecting Your Face with Smile
- Almay Pure Blends Foundation
- Smashbox Photo Finish Bronzing
You don't need to spend extra money to make your skin look gorgeous. Many of us are wanting our skin to be perfect with even tone, nice color, soft shimmer with a smile on our face. I have been very happy with the products that I use so I decided to share them with others who also received amazing results. You will be surprised but you would not need to spend more than $50 to have your skin perfected.
First of all, I cant live without Almay Pure Blends Liquid Foundation $9.99 available in many pharmacy stores. It fits any skin type since its 97.4% natural hypoallergenic & fragrance-free make up. It has blend of antioxidants with lotus, orchid & acai. This liquid foundation is very light weight which you can barely feel on your skin. Before applying Almay Pure Blends, you can spread Smashbox Bronzing Photo Finish $38.00 which will make your foundation stick & stay on all day long. In addition to the velvety feeling, you skin will look & feel flawless, healthy and fresh. Bronzing Photo Finish has amazing Sephora Reviews and also found its place on other beauty websites as a MUST HAVE product.
Candle Burning Heels by Nicholas Kirkwood
Image from jakandjil.com"Candle Burning Heels" sounds like something outrageous but not with Nicholas Kirkwood’s imagination. He is showing off his new designs for Rodarte & making everything outrageous fashionable. He is known as somebody who is not afraid of experimenting with heels and platforms by making them jump out in the crowd whether is it a scary metal platform or flowery mix with pearls. Melted candle wax heels is a new exciting runway surprise which is a MUST HAVE for Spring Season.
Dolce & Gabbana’s Pant-less Collection
- Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010 RTW (Image from nymag.com)
- Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010 RTW (Image from nymag.com)
- Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010 RTW (Image from nymag.com)
- Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010 RTW (Image from nymag.com)
The runways are full of new inventions, new colors and especially exciting new style surprises. Dolce & Gabbana has shown its risky side by introducing their collection pantless, all legs, no bottom. What I mean is that designers used one piece bodysuit made out of the expensive fabric dressed up with boots, heels and jackets. What more would you expect from them?
Most jackets carry out a tuxedo look in black & grey colors with the mix of off white, cream dresses and tops. A couple of bodysuits have stitched gold ornaments giving them a creative gypsy look. The collection could not proceed without those animal prints that Dolce & Gabbana is so famous for. It was mostly introduced in the corset tops, dresses and lining of jackets. Polka dot dresses and skirts give this collection an innocent look with desire to learn more about it. You are excited to see next model step onto the runway. Soft silky see-through material is flowing easily as a top coat for black bodysuits which also have very constructive design.
Handbags are carried specifically in the right hand and the stretch boots have an easy comfortable feel of long socks.
This collection has its own demand and its a demand for beautiful long legs, pair of comfortable shoes and an attitude. London's scene has been experimenting with such style for almost a year. Women have taken new highs to show up to work pantless. Yes, they have explained it to their bosses as a new fashion which should be appropriate for work as well. Brave English women are followed by the Dolce & Gabbana's Spring Collection.
Taylor Swift Made Into a Russian Doll

Have you ever tried to redo a picture of yourself into a cartoon look alike? Well, it certainly a new trend for the recent magazine covers in Russia. People are extremely touched up into different faces and bodies. When I saw this picture of Taylor Swift, I could not believe it is actually her. She is a young girl redone into a plastic surgery perfection. I am not sure how her fans are reacting but I am shocked. I guess with today's technology everything is possible but not to this "extreme". Does she look pretty - yes, does she look real - absolutely not. I will add this to the list with Demi Moore W Cover controversy which have disappointed people around the world. I wonder how Taylor is reacting to this but I am sure it is not a pleasant to see yourself being captured into a lifeless Doll.
What makes you a “fashion guru”?
Who is a "fashion guru"? You are a person who is being picked on for an innovative style. You have been been approached by strangers to reveal your style secrets. You have proved that you can build any wardrobe from variety of clothes in your closet. Your unique ideas have been implemented into final items which landed their place in the fashion industry. You show that you can stand out as an individual taste which admired not only by the general public but also by the professional crowd. You must know how to shop couture and also be able to find a great bargain.
My idea of a fashion guru is an individual who has a special skill of putting an outfit together. I recognize it as a mastership. You can have a million things in your closet but if you do not know how to embrace them into one ensemble, you clothes would be worthless. A lot of people refer to fashion gurus for a fashion advice, style direction and also a personal inspiration.
You should be able to make any simple dress look as if it just came down the runway. You should be able to create a "fashion heaven" from a fashion mess. You should serve as an example to other gurus and fashionistas who accept you as their inspiration. Your personal look should be marked as one of a kind, exceptional and memorable. You must leave your fashion touch on everybody's mind.
Here are some of the fashion gurus who have landed on my list:
Karl Lagerfeld
Sarah Jessica Parker
Carla Bruni
Who is your fashion guru? Please share with us.
Layering, Layering, Layering – How to pull it off?
I have never been a fan of layering clothes but recently this trend has stuck in my head and I have actually looked into what has made it so popular this season. Tank top, shirt, sweater, scarf and a P-coat would make you look trendy this season. What about the bottom? You can actually have long socks, pants, skirt and even a scarf tied around your waste. And do not forget a handbag and gloves. It is important that you go along with matching color coordination. You should not include more than three different colors and should not exceed more than five layers.
First, think of what are you trying to achieve with layers. You might come to the point where you would even get discouraged since patterns might play its part of being hard to work with. Short & long sleeves might be uncomfortable to wear. At this point, you should definitely layer your outfit first with an item which would be visible the most, around the neck, below the waste, even the sleeves. Then move on to either V-neck or round neck sweater, shirt or dress. More layers needed, add on a vest, cardigan or button down or possibly zip up shirt. The last one would be the most warmest clothing piece and of course, usually these are being coats or jackets.
Accessories can break the mix but be careful, nothing too tacky. Most importantly, try to pick something what will make you look taller and slimmer, for example, long chains or earrings. You are better off with the hair accessories since that something what will add the originality to your outfit.








