Cash, Check or Charge?

Cash: Sasha Gathered Bow Clutch, $24.95, www.dsw.com

Check: High Fashion Python Print Clutch with Bow, $69, www.endless.com

Charge: Valentino Satin bow clutch, $795, www.net-a-porter.com

I've been eyeing this Valentino satin clutch for a long time now but who, pray tell, has $800 to spend on a clutch? In these hard economic times I realised that it was high time for another "Cash, Check or Charge" post. I Like Her Style's mantra is, "if you can't beat 'em, you don't have to join 'em." So if you can't spend $800 on a clutch, don't. There are two economically friendly alternatives featured above at just $25 and $69... Enjoy!!

Thandie Newton

Thandie Newton at Columbia Pictures Premiere of '2012' at Regal Cinemas LA Live on November 03, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
Thandie Newton was radiant at the "2012" movie premiere last month wearing a Prabal Gurung dress. When you wear something as elegant as this you don't need much else to make the look complete. Thandie opts for a statement ring and show-stopping red lips. If you need a bag to hold all your essentials, as most of us do, a classic and simple clutch will do. Don't forget vertigo heels and you're good to go!

Steal Thandie's Style

Dress: Mazerine Dress by DVF, $255, www.shopbop.com

Shoes: Carlos by Carlos Santana Privilege, $110, www.piperlime.com

Ring: Sterling Silver Marcasite Mother-of-Pearl Ring, $39.99, www.target.com

Lipstick: Jungle Red, $24, www.narscosmetics.com

Thandie Newton is the epitome of style and eloquence. Stealing her style will never fail you. If you can get away with it, don the bright, jungle red lipstick with the DVF dress. If not, don't fear. This post will help you figure out what shade of red is perfect for you. Where a dress like this for your next birthday soiree or a first date with that special guy. ;)

Bluza rosie

Bluza rosie din bumbac, model largut, cu maneca 3/4.

Marime: M

PRET: 27 RON

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Bluza alba Stradivarius

Bluza alba Stradivarius, din bumbac, lunguta.

Marime: S

PRET: 17 RON

Third Act: Shake Your Booty

Jazmine Sullivan attends the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards Style Studio held at the Smashbox Studios on February 4, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

1. Botkier Rosa, $595, www.piperlime.com; 2. Cybul in Black, $129.95, www.stevemadden.com; 3. Hunny, $127.96, www.stevemadden.com; 4. Manhunt, $169.99, www.ninewest.com; 5. Janie Boot, $319.99, www.usa.frenchconnection.com; 6. Treto, $180, www.aldoshoes.com; 7. Leatherette Zipper High Heel Boot, $30.50, www.gojane.com; 8. Link Boot, $46.90, www.alloy.com

Have you "booted" up yet? If not, you'd better hurry, the weather has taken a nasty turn for the worst. Safely tucked away until next season are my ballet flats and sandals. Out have come my uggs, sneakers and boots. I'd like to think that I'm ready for the worst of it but I do, however, need a leather, flat boot to wear with my sweater dresses and skinny jeans. I've opted for Steve Madden's slouch "Cybul" boot (pictured above).

It's true. A girl can never have too many heels, but she must also keep a trusty pair of flats by her side. If you just can't do without a heel they're plenty of low/kitten-heeled boots in stores such as Aldo and online at www.piperlime.com.

Tricou Zara

Tricou Zara bleu, din bumbac (95%), putin elastic.

Marime: S

PRET: 15 RON

Tricou Zara roz

Tricou Zara roz pal, largut.

Marime: M

PRET: 22 RON

VANDUT

Miss Tina is Ready to Take Over the World!

Beyonce and her mom are poised to take over the world one industry at a time. Now that Beyonce has conquered the worlds of music, Hollywood and high-street fashion via House of Dereon, now Miss Tina has set her sights on monopolizing the over 40's fashion market. Available exclusively through HSN, here is what the shopping work has to say about the "designer"...

"Innovative design and cutting-edge styling have established Tina Knowles as one of America’s premier fashion designers.

Worn by Destiny’s Child and daughters Beyoncé, Solange and Kelly Rowland, her designs have figure-flattering flair and amazing attention to detail.

The new, exclusive Miss Tina collection is a blend of great fashion, contemporary styling, and the perfect accessories – all with a touch of couture."

Visit www.misstina.com to browse through some of her clothes online. Also, the video below shows Tina Knowles giving one of her target customers a makeover. What do you think?

Michelle Obama is Honored by Glamour

December's issue of Glamour will honor 12 women as "Woman of the Year." Popular icons that have overcome serious challenges or given back to society are recognized by the fashion magazine. Among the winners are Maya Angelou, Rihanna, Serena Williams, Susan Rice and, of course, Michelle Obama.

The First Lady is interviewed by guest writer Katie Couric, and she gives this great advice to women still looking for love...

"Cute's good. But cute only lasts for so long. Then it's 'Who are you as a person?' Don't look at the bankbook or the title. Look at the heart. Look at the soul. When you're dating a man, you should always feel good."

You can see her full answer in the video snippet below, taken from the full interview.


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Janelle Monae featured in Vogue

Janelle Monae will be featured in Vogue's November issue. The eccentric songstress will be showing off George Esquivel's unique shoes. Here is the blurb from the article:

"It's hard not to get ideas when I'm meeting with Gwen [as in Stefani] and the Killers," says George Esquivel. "My work evolves by designing for people." Since 1994, the Southern Californian has been crafting custom shoes, and even with an ever-expanding client list, the majority of his footwear is made to order by hand in his Buena Park studio.

Though they're fashioned out of the same Italian leather used by Louis Vuitton, his boots and oxfords are unique in their colors and burnishes, which Esquivel still does himself. "It's a punk attitude," says the designer, whose wares were first noticed by his fellow music scenesters in the nineties. "I'm not a guy who grew up on the East Coast wearing suits." So not proper, but for Esquivel wearers, just perfect.

Shine. Shimmer. Sparkle.

Serena Williams attends the "Whip It" Los Angeles Premiere held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre Hollywood, California on 29.09.09

Left to right: Sequin glitterglass tank, $495, www.jcrew.com; Sequins Emma Top by Nili Lotan, by $495, www.bloomingdales.com; Sequin Embellished Vest, $95.93, www.asos.com; Sequin & Beaded Tank by Alice + Olivia (Sizes 0 - 14), $396, www.neimanmarcus.com

Left to right: Racerback Tank by Gryphon, $345, www.shoplesnouvelles.com; Rose Sequin Tank, $19.90, www.charlotterusse.com; Embellished Racerback Tank, $24, www.ardenb.com; Allover Sequin Tunic, $26.50, www.wetseal.com

Serena Williams kept things classic and clean on the red carpet of the "Whip It" premiere. Wearing a simple black blazer and matching cropped pants, Serena looked effortlessly chic. To keep the outfit from looking too "day" she added a little sparkle in the form of a racerback tank by Gryphon. If you want to achieve this look you don't have to hand over $345. Wetseal, Forever 21, Charlotte Russe and Arden B all have affordable sequin tops. Finish the outfit with vertigo heels, a metallic clutch and chandelier earrings.

Zac Efron - The Best Of Twitter! X Factor Final 12 Revealed - The Worst Of Twitter!

I've got some seriously mixed opinions of twitter today!

A very kind gesture from Mr Zac Efron who wished my daughter a happy birthday and pretty much made her year! The look on her face as I showed her the tweet was genuinely one of my favourite moments in well, ever.

On the other hand, I've just read who the final twelve are going to be in X-Factor completely ruining both shows for me this weekend! That I could have lived without! That said, i suppose it was my own fault, i'm the one that clicked on the link marked "Spoiler - X Factor Final 12 revealed! I'm shocked at who Cheryl Cole picked!

Still, i won't spoil it for you by telling you who got through...unless of course you want me to?

Don't forget you can follow me on @queenofsuburbia

Cardigan

Cardigan gri New Look.

Marime: 38

PRET: 30 RON

VANDUTE

Bluza Navy

Bluza alba dungata in albastru, din bumbac.

Marime: 36

PRET: 27 RON

VANDUTE

Bluza bleu

Bluza bleu din bumbac cu 3 nasturasi de forma.

Marime: M

PRET: 27 RON

VANDUTA

Helanca neagra

Helanca neagra Stradivarius, din lycra.

Marime: S

PRET: 27 RON

Bluza bumbac

Bluza simpla din bumbac.

Marime: M

PRET: 25 RON

VANDUTA

Jordan defeats Katie Price!

This one definitely fits into the things you can live without category.

Jordan appears to have killed off her Katie Price persona once and for all. You can see her here celebrating her victory.

It's really an image taken from her night out watching current boyfriend (mixed martial arts "star") Alex Reid win some title.

Shy and demure as ever, Jordan got as involved as much as possible without actually throwing any punches. Can't quite make out what her slogan t-shirt reads but I suspect its probably along the lines of "The Chav".

Doing her bit for setting back women's rights 100 years, Jordan's claim that she was raped several years ago, has taken on the sheen of a soap opera cliffhanger. I think its fair to say that the Jordan side of her Jeckyl and Hyde personality is in the ascendancy.

Public perception seems to be turning against her though, people liked Katie, they don't much care any more for Jordan.

My guess is that we won't be seeing Katie again until that negative public opinion starts hitting her in the wallet.

Bluza albastra

Bluza albastra Lola&Lila cu maneca 3/4, din material putin elastic.

Marime: 36

PRET: 25 RON

Helanca albastra

Helanca albastra cu maneca scurta, din material putin elastic, incretita in lateral.

Marime: M

PRET: 25 RON

Bluza neagra Camaieu

Bluza neagra Camaieu din bumbac.

Marime: S-M

PRET: 25 RON

Helanci Renatto Bene

Helanci cu maneca scurta Renatto Bene, din material subtire, elastic.

Marime: S

PRET: 25 RON/buc

VANDUTA cea albastra

Bluza maron

Bluza maron cu manecile incretite.

Marime: M

PRET: 25 RON

VANDUTA

Bluza "suprapusa"

Bluza Lola&Liza din bumbac, cu aspect suprapus.

Marime: M

PRET: 25 RON

What Next For The Queen of Suburbia Blog?

I've been stuck for a while unsure what to do with this blog?

Obviously any readers can follow my thoughts instantly on Twitter http://twitter.com/QueenofSuburbia

I've been thinking for a while that I might like to post more often on a wider range of subjects and not constrain myself to the things you can/can't live without format...

....over to you, what do you think?

Gentute cu aplicatii

Gentute "asortate" din panza cu aplicatii.

PRET: 22 RON

100 Ways To Improve Your Life.

I came across this on Twitter and kind of liked it.



http://paulboag.posterous.com/100-ways-to-live-a-better-life-1



Danni.

Life is Tweet

Sure is a long time since I put up a blog post!

Must do better!

In the meantime, Queen of Suburbia are now on Twitter, follow us on

http://twitter.com/QueenofSuburbia

BUTTERFLYS IS THE TREND OF THIS SUMMER 2009. New Season Trend.

A butterfly can symbolize many thing. It can signify a spring or immortality of soul. But for many fashion designers a butterfly means femininity, freedom and independence.

Prints with butterflies look very good on transparent fabric. This combination makes dresses lighter and sexier. If you don't like printed fabrics choose jewellery with butterflies. Such jewellers as Van Cleef & Arpels love butterfly theme very much.

Badgley Mischka

Diane von Furstenberg

Tibi

Star Trend: Bag Tod's. Style Lesson.

Celebrities want to carry much stuff with them as normal people do.But they have to stay fashionable and elegant.

That's why Carla Bruni, Kate Winslet, Julia Roberts and many other celebrities chose G-bag Tod's like they made plans with each other to to it together. It suits casual attire and austere style as well. All the bags are hand made and made of soft genuine leather.




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