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November 26, 2009 @ 6:06 pm

Inglorious Basterds 2-Disc Special Edition

Movies directed by Quentin Tarantino are bound to be a little bit different from the rest of what Hollywood puts out and right down to the spelling of this latest title, Inglorious Basterds definitely offers a bit of the atypical that Tarantino’s known for. Those expecting a ‘Greatest Generation’ style World War II epic are bound to be disappointed because this is not your traditional ode to the mythological war that altered the world. It is not intended to be historical in any way and is certainly nothing akin to what Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers had to offer their audiences. What we’re dealing with here is an avant garde, well as avant garde as Tarantino can be considered due to his current popularity, film with a great big budget.

This double disc special edition offers plenty to love and you’re bound to find that the movie itself is greatly built upon by being able to see all the back shots and commentary that help flesh out the experience. If you’re looking for a film that’s going to really take you away in the style of the better television shows of yesteryear that were so rich in style and storytelling, you can’t go wrong with Inglorious Basterds. You’ll get to see what Tarantino hoped to do, which is ‘defeat Adolph Hitler with cinema’ and it’s arguable that he’s accomplished it here because this movie doesn’t shy away from directly attacking the hive mindset of the diabolical minds running the Axis war machines.

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July 31, 2009 @ 2:51 am

Affordable Designer Fashion Accessories

If you follow designer trends and consider yourself to be something of a fashionista, you will know that style and fashion does not come cheaply.
We all page through those glossy celebrity pages in fashion magazines to keep up with all the latest trends in clothes, shoes, handbags, jewelry, watches and other designer accessories. We drool over the latest creations from the big fashion houses with their legendary brands, such as Rolex and Louis Vuitton, knowing that we will never be able to afford any of those luxury brands. But why not accessorize your outfit with a replica Louis Vuitton? Unless you’re a famous celebrity, or a wealthy socialite, or a Hollywood film star and can afford to shop on 5th Avenue in New York, or Rodeo Drive in LA – for the rest of us we must be content with knowing that we will never be in a position to own any of those famous and fabulous fashion creations.
But just because we don’t have big budgets to spend on fashion, it does not mean we can’t still be fashionable by sporting one of the quality Rolex replica watches available online. We may not be able to own a genuine Rolex with its $5000 price tag, but we can choose an exclusive replica design. And when it comes to handbags, the last word in high fashion accessories is undoubtedly Louis Vuitton. There is an almost limitless choice of replica handbags to choose from, manufactured to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

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July 31, 2009 @ 2:38 am

The Wristwatch – a Statement of success and Status

When portable timepieces were first invented, the fob watch and chain was considered the pinnacle of fashion and an essential accessory to a well turned out gentleman’s appearance. These watches were ornate in design, often engraved, and attached to expensive gold chains. Later, when wristwatches came on the scene, they were considered not only useful, but also trendy fashion accessories with both men and women. But never has the wristwatch become such an important statement of luxury and status as is has in the last number of years.
Nowadays the wristwatch has become so much more than a mere functional timepiece. Over the years the wristwatch has evolved in style and design, becoming a piece of fashion jewelry, and Replica watches are an inexpensive alternative to the genuine brands. The wristwatch that we wear today speaks volumes about who we are, how successful we are, our achievements and our status in life. Replica watches can give us the same style as all the luxury brands – without sacrificing any of the design or quality.
Of course, many famous Swiss luxury brands have gone a long way in adding to this mystique: Rolex, Breitling, IWC, Omega . . . the list of luxury world famous brands is almost endless. But there’s no need to compromise on status and luxury when there is such a vast selection of replica watches available online. These are brands earn instant respect and make an unmistakable statement of status and success. However, very few of us can afford

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July 30, 2009 @ 7:43 am

Summer Style and Sophistication

When it comes to designer footwear, nobody is as passionate about shoes and their place in the exclusive world of fashion as Christian Louboutin. This gifted designer sets the bar for style, elegance and sophistication. Famous for his giddy stilettos and signature red soles, Louboutin designs shoes that are works of art, transcending mere functionality. His creations often leave women stunned and breathless, enthralled by their exquisite beauty. Christian Louboutin designer shoes are without doubt the perfect choice for the discerning modern woman searching for glamour and sophistication.
The hot fashion news in designer footwear this summer from Louis Vuitton shoes is a fresh cascade of floral themed shoes and sandals. Floral shoes are very in right now and Louis Vuitton uses a clever combination of chic denim with floral adornments for their range of cool and casual Freesia sandals and shoes. The Freesia themed shoes come in several styles and colors. Open toe slip-on mules feature monogrammed denim and are also available in black. The Freesia platform sandal on a leather platform is also available in denim, black and beige leather.
The fashion trend in jeans this year has featured ripped denim in a big way. True religion jeans showcased ripped denim in their sexy summer ad campaign with Gisele Bündchen. The campaign shows Gisele lounging in the outdoors in sexy denim cut-offs. This no doubt got the guys’ blood flowing but they had their own style to fall back on with the exciting range of mens True Religion jeans.

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