My love for the Button-Through Dress (girl sizes)

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My love for the Button-Through Dress (girl sizes)  is a bit selfish I guess, since it would be soooo fabulous for my daughter!  The loose dress is gathered on to a yoke and can be worn on its own, or layered over jeans and/or a long-sleeved shirt.

.It’s been a while since I’ve had a baby around the house, but that doesn’t stop me from drooling over the Playsuit (baby sizes).  It’s awesome in the chambray used in the example photo.  Check out the little bows on each of the pockets!


And the Handkerchief-Sleeve Dress (girl sizes).  Another one I want to make for my daughter!  The square sleeves hang beautifully, and the gathers in the front of the dress are so pretty!
I realize that all of my “faves” are garments, but there are plenty of non-clothing projects in this book as well.  For example, you can find detailed instructions for making a beanbag frog, a laundry/toy bag, a vintage-style quilt, a notice board, a duvet set, and a tooth fairy pillow.


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Young women learn belly dance under Molly Mao's

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Belly dancing is a trendy way for young women to shape up, and an increasing number of Shanghai studios teach them how to shimmy, undulate and gyrate their way to fitness. Nie Xin lifts the veil. 

Belly dancing is catching on fast outside the Middle East, and even modest young Chinese women are shaking their stuff to stay fit or really get in touch with their sensuality. 

A number of studios specialize in belly dance courses - it's not just a class in the gym - including iPi Studio, Lotus Belly Dance Studio and Isis Belly Dance Club, among others. 

Last Friday, noted belly dancer Molly Mao and students from her iPi Studio performed in a belly dance extravagance inside the Shanghai Dance School on Hongqiao Road. They were joined by Shereen from the Czech Republic, Sherlyn from Malaysia and Brancy Teo, founder of Malaysia's Belly Fusion. 

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Model displays jewelry from the House of Baguettes from New York

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A model displays jewelry from the House of Baguettes from New York during the Hong Kong International Jewelry Show yesterday. More than 2,800 exhibitors from 46 countries and regions take part in the five-day show, which began yesterday. Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Jewelry Advisory Committee and Fair Organizing Committee of the show Lawrence Ma said the global jewelry market was on the upswing. 

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The worldwide success of the brand enters the market of jewelry in Dubai,

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The worldwide success of the brand enters the market of jewelry in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 7, 2011 in the international jewelry brand Pandora successfully entered the growing market for UAE retail through its main franchise dealer APNM Jewelry Company which has recently opened a new office in Dubai.






The rings in the collection come in two chromatic versions: A classical one in white gold with diamonds and a more innovative and trendy one in rose gold 

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jewelry show opens in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, March 4 (Xinhua) -- More than 2,300 exhibitors from 46 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record, are taking part in the 26th annual Hong Kong International Jewelry Show, which kicked off Wednesday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
The fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), continues through March 8, and includes the International Jewelry Design Excellence (IJDE) Award presentation gala.
"We at the HKTDC are working hard to develop business opportunities in emerging markets and to enhance Hong Kong's role as Asia's major sourcing and distribution center," said Lawrence Ma, chairman of the Hong Kong Jewelry Advisory Committee and the Fair Organizing Committee, at the opening ceremony.
Hong Kong is among the world's largest jewelry exporters. Exports totaled 37 billion HK dollars (4.7 billion U.S. dollars) in 2008.
Group pavilions come from the Chinese mainland, Dubai, Germany, India, Italy, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, China's Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the United States.
The show also includes eight trade pavilions from organizations such as the Antwerp World Diamond Center, the Israel Diamond Institute, the International Colored Gemstone Association, the Japan Jewelry Association and the Platinum Guild International.
The Hall of Fame, a special area set aside to promote branded jewelry, makes its debut at the fair, hosting companies from France, Greece, China's Hong Kong, Italy, Malaysia, Monaco, Spain, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates















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Hair Bow Revival

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The Hair Bow Revival: Marc Jacobs was inspired by early Madge in 2009. The mega bow is a trend for the young girls.


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Statement-Shoes

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Statement-Shoes
Take this blog as a synthesis of what's happening in the blogosphere when you think inshoes and bags. That's why most of the pictures posted here are









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