Monday, November 29, 2010
This New Year's Eve, one doesn't have to be the loneliest number. When the clock strikes midnight, crowds will gather in cities around the world to celebrate the arrival of 1-1-11 in a wild variety of international traditions. Forget about waiting for the ball to drop in New York's Times Square. With the list we've compiled, you can sing folk songs around the bonfires of Reykjavik, rave the night away on the beaches of Goa, ensure good luck by eating grapes in Barcelona and watch fireworks in magnificent settings that include Table Mountain, Niagara Falls and the Austrian Alps.
UNITED STATES
Nevada
Las Vegas
Bacchanalia in the Desert
www.vegas.com/newyears
www.vegasexperience.com
Reinforcing its status as a perennial party town, Las Vegas welcomes 300,000 revelers to ring in the New Year. Hotels, clubs and bars take it to the limit with special shows, but many lock their doors around the midnight hours, so you'll need to decide whether you want to be in or out. We recommend out, since the four-mile-long Strip becomes a vehicle-free promenade where you can drink, mingle and watch fireworks shot off from surrounding rooftops. Meanwhile, downtown, Fremont Street presents its raucous TributePalooza with bands including Fan Halen and Led Zepagain. And if you're looking for the real thing, Jay-Z and Coldplay are scheduled to headline (onstage together) at the new Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. We hear that it's invitation only, so hurry up and find a celebrity BFF to get you on the list.
Nevada
Las Vegas
Bacchanalia in the Desert
www.vegas.com/newyears
www.vegasexperience.com
Reinforcing its status as a perennial party town, Las Vegas welcomes 300,000 revelers to ring in the New Year. Hotels, clubs and bars take it to the limit with special shows, but many lock their doors around the midnight hours, so you'll need to decide whether you want to be in or out. We recommend out, since the four-mile-long Strip becomes a vehicle-free promenade where you can drink, mingle and watch fireworks shot off from surrounding rooftops. Meanwhile, downtown, Fremont Street presents its raucous TributePalooza with bands including Fan Halen and Led Zepagain. And if you're looking for the real thing, Jay-Z and Coldplay are scheduled to headline (onstage together) at the new Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. We hear that it's invitation only, so hurry up and find a celebrity BFF to get you on the list.
UNITED STATES
Georgia
Savannah
Southern Comfort at the Stroke of Midnight
www.savannahvisit.com
Georgia
Savannah
Southern Comfort at the Stroke of Midnight
www.savannahvisit.com
The South may be known for its genteel hospitality, but when the time is right, Southerners love to kick up their heels. In Savannah, that time is December 31, when locals gather for City Market's annual outdoor street party. Kids' activities are aplenty, and the live music that starts at nine is followed by a fireworks display shot off the pier on neighboring Tybee Island. While there's nothing wrong with being a landlubber, we suggest booking a cruise on a traditional stern wheel riverboat for dinner, Champagne toasts and the best fireworks views. Then on January 1, spend the noon hour watching participants with titles from Shrimp to Moby Dick (depending on how many years they've taken part) brave chilly river waters during the Polar Bear Plunge.
SOUTH AFRICA
In Cape Town, summertime means surf, suntans and a hot-and-happening New Year's Eve. The entire area is famous for its music events, from the Kirstenbosch Gardens New Year's Eve Concert to the multi-genre Rezonance New Year's Eve Festival offering the ultimate trance and chillout experience. But as midnight nears, most people head for the Victoria & Albert Waterfront. Lively with bars and restaurants year-round, this former fishing terminal brings 2010 to a close against the magnificent backdrop of Table Mountain, as street performers and live music lead up to midnight fireworks over the city. Make sure to save some energy for New Year's Day, since many locals consider this the real celebration. Dating back to the 19th century, the Minstrel Carnival features more than 10,000 costumed musicians, singers and dancers parading in the streets, giving New Orleans and Rio a run for their money.
CANADA
Niagara Falls
Barreling into the New Year
www.niagaraparks.com
www.niagarafallstourism.com
www.wfol.com
Long gone are the days when the most exciting thing to do at Niagara Falls was keep your eyes peeled for a daredevil plummeting over the cascades in a barrel. The falls are now the site of one of the biggest outdoor New Year's Eve parties in Canada. More than 30,000 people gather in Queen Victoria Park to eat, drink and enjoy the free New Year's Eve Concert Extravaganza, organized by the Niagara Parks Commission. Festivities take place against the stunning backdrop of Niagara Falls, which is illuminated as part of the 28th annual Winter Festival of Lights, a November 6 to January 31 display of more than three million lights on a five-kilometer route. Brightening the night even further, the 9 p.m. and midnight Fireworks over the Falls are so much a part of the country's New Year's Eve tradition that they are televised nationwide.
Niagara Falls
Barreling into the New Year
www.niagaraparks.com
www.niagarafallstourism.com
www.wfol.com
Long gone are the days when the most exciting thing to do at Niagara Falls was keep your eyes peeled for a daredevil plummeting over the cascades in a barrel. The falls are now the site of one of the biggest outdoor New Year's Eve parties in Canada. More than 30,000 people gather in Queen Victoria Park to eat, drink and enjoy the free New Year's Eve Concert Extravaganza, organized by the Niagara Parks Commission. Festivities take place against the stunning backdrop of Niagara Falls, which is illuminated as part of the 28th annual Winter Festival of Lights, a November 6 to January 31 display of more than three million lights on a five-kilometer route. Brightening the night even further, the 9 p.m. and midnight Fireworks over the Falls are so much a part of the country's New Year's Eve tradition that they are televised nationwide.
CZECH REPUBLIC
Prague
Do It Yourself Fireworks
www.pragueexperience.com
With a free-for-all of hand-held fireworks competing with an official midnight display over Prague Castle and the Vltava River, Prague is rightly known for its wild New Year's Eve. But this is a city that has something for everyone. All day long the Christmas Markets are still in full swing, as colorful wooden huts sell handicrafts, hot food and warm drinks in Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. Culture lovers can take in the afternoon performance of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra at Rudolfinum and then attend the New Year's Eve gala ball at the Prague State Opera. As for those who like their festivities on the rowdy side, the action is in the bars, clubs, and prime fireworks viewing spots: Charles Bridge and the town squares. For crowd-controlled celebrations, dinner cruises ply the Vltava River with music and dancing into the wee hours.
Prague
Do It Yourself Fireworks
www.pragueexperience.com
With a free-for-all of hand-held fireworks competing with an official midnight display over Prague Castle and the Vltava River, Prague is rightly known for its wild New Year's Eve. But this is a city that has something for everyone. All day long the Christmas Markets are still in full swing, as colorful wooden huts sell handicrafts, hot food and warm drinks in Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. Culture lovers can take in the afternoon performance of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra at Rudolfinum and then attend the New Year's Eve gala ball at the Prague State Opera. As for those who like their festivities on the rowdy side, the action is in the bars, clubs, and prime fireworks viewing spots: Charles Bridge and the town squares. For crowd-controlled celebrations, dinner cruises ply the Vltava River with music and dancing into the wee hours.
AUSTRIA
Kitzbühel
Heating up the Slopes
www.kitzbuehel.com
For New Year's Eve in a quaint fairy tale setting, Kitzbühel is our top pick. This 9th-century town has been attracting glamorous revelers ever since Kirk Douglas and Coco Chanel put it on the see-and-be-seen map. A romantic mood takes over as the clock ticks toward midnight, with restaurants and hotels hosting gala dinners and horse-drawn sleighs jingling past medieval houses on traffic-free, cobblestone streets. The big draw, though, takes place on the Hahnenkamm race course. Drinking hot wine and singing folk songs, crowds gather at the base to watch members of the Rote Teufel ski school. Beneath a fireworks display (one of the best in the Alps) choreographed to music, the skiers welcome the New Year with an unforgettable torch-lit performance on the slopes.
Kitzbühel
Heating up the Slopes
www.kitzbuehel.com
For New Year's Eve in a quaint fairy tale setting, Kitzbühel is our top pick. This 9th-century town has been attracting glamorous revelers ever since Kirk Douglas and Coco Chanel put it on the see-and-be-seen map. A romantic mood takes over as the clock ticks toward midnight, with restaurants and hotels hosting gala dinners and horse-drawn sleighs jingling past medieval houses on traffic-free, cobblestone streets. The big draw, though, takes place on the Hahnenkamm race course. Drinking hot wine and singing folk songs, crowds gather at the base to watch members of the Rote Teufel ski school. Beneath a fireworks display (one of the best in the Alps) choreographed to music, the skiers welcome the New Year with an unforgettable torch-lit performance on the slopes.
ICELAND
Reykjavik
Cold Temperatures, Hot Nightlife
In Iceland, New Year's Eve traditions offer the chance to brighten up one of the darkest days of the year. With little more than four hours of daylight and sunset before 4 p.m. on December 31, the celebration starts early, beginning with 6 p.m. mass at Reykjavik Cathedral. Locals attend or listen in on the radio, then share a meal with family and friends before heading outdoors for neighborhood bonfires. Visitors wandering the city may easily come across one of these flame-fueled gatherings, where drinking, folk songs and even elves and trolls are not uncommon. While all of this may seem somewhat sedate, don't underestimate a country where there are no restrictions on the holiday sale of fireworks. As for Icelanders wielding firecrackers, they're not the only complement to Reykjavik's official, spectacular pyrotechnics display. Sometimes the Northern Lights get in on the act as well.
Reykjavik
Cold Temperatures, Hot Nightlife
In Iceland, New Year's Eve traditions offer the chance to brighten up one of the darkest days of the year. With little more than four hours of daylight and sunset before 4 p.m. on December 31, the celebration starts early, beginning with 6 p.m. mass at Reykjavik Cathedral. Locals attend or listen in on the radio, then share a meal with family and friends before heading outdoors for neighborhood bonfires. Visitors wandering the city may easily come across one of these flame-fueled gatherings, where drinking, folk songs and even elves and trolls are not uncommon. While all of this may seem somewhat sedate, don't underestimate a country where there are no restrictions on the holiday sale of fireworks. As for Icelanders wielding firecrackers, they're not the only complement to Reykjavik's official, spectacular pyrotechnics display. Sometimes the Northern Lights get in on the act as well.
SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town
Wild along the Waterfront
In Cape Town, summertime means surf, suntans and a hot-and-happening New Year's Eve. The entire area is famous for its music events, from the Kirstenbosch Gardens New Year's Eve Concert to the multi-genre Rezonance New Year's Eve Festival offering the ultimate trance and chillout experience. But as midnight nears, most people head for the Victoria & Albert Waterfront. Lively with bars and restaurants year-round, this former fishing terminal brings 2010 to a close against the magnificent backdrop of Table Mountain, as street performers and live music lead up to midnight fireworks over the city. Make sure to save some energy for New Year's Day, since many locals consider this the real celebration. Dating back to the 19th century, the Minstrel Carnival features more than 10,000 costumed musicians, singers and dancers parading in the streets, giving New Orleans and Rio a run for their money.
Dust off your tartan and raise a glass of single malt. It's time for New Year's Eve in Edinburgh. Billed as the biggest New Year's Eve festival in the world, five-day Hogmanay kicks off with the Hog the Stage new band competition and a torchlight parade whose river of fire winds through the city. As for the midnight hour, the choices are many. Hit the live music, DJs and outdoor bars at the massive Street Party. Attend Concert in the Gardens, where headliners Biffy Clyro and The Charlatans will rock out pre- and post-midnight against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Or tackle tradition by learning folk dancing at the popular Keilidh. No matter which venue you choose, when the clock strikes the magic hour you will be in view of fireworks launched from numerous sites including the castle. Afterward, be prepared for the kissathon that accompanies the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."
SPAIN
Barcelona
Fare Thee Well, Old Night
A marketing ploy by grape growers following freak weather conditions and a bumper harvest in the early 20th century, "eating of grapes" is now a beloved Nochevieja (Old Night) tradition. When the clock strikes midnight, you must eat one grape per chime, with each grape signifying good luck for the twelve months of the upcoming year. Before this take place, Barcelona locals dressed in bright costumes take to the streets and main plazas, and after the midnight fireworks have exploded, the real party starts in the city's bars, where music, dancing, tapas and sparkling cava wine keep the festivities going until dawn. If you manage to stay awake that long, head to the beach for a breakfast of hot chocolate and churros as the sun rises.Barcelona
Fare Thee Well, Old Night
INDIA
Goa
Stark Raving Mad under the Stars
Gaining notoriety as a turn-on-tune-in-drop-out hippie paradise in the 1960s, Goa seems to use New Year's Eve to keep its free-living reputation alive. Backpackers flock here for psychedelic trance raves in the open air — insiders tell us "The Hill Top" is the place to be. This Indian state is also a favorite destination for Bollywood stars, whose New Year's Eve antics throughout Goa serve up plenty of fodder for the tabloids. As for the locals, they generally keep to their own traditions with New Year's balls in nearly every brightly decorated village. If you're lucky, you might be invited to share a glass of fenny, a regional brew made from guava, coconut or cashew nuts.
Goa
Stark Raving Mad under the Stars
Gaining notoriety as a turn-on-tune-in-drop-out hippie paradise in the 1960s, Goa seems to use New Year's Eve to keep its free-living reputation alive. Backpackers flock here for psychedelic trance raves in the open air — insiders tell us "The Hill Top" is the place to be. This Indian state is also a favorite destination for Bollywood stars, whose New Year's Eve antics throughout Goa serve up plenty of fodder for the tabloids. As for the locals, they generally keep to their own traditions with New Year's balls in nearly every brightly decorated village. If you're lucky, you might be invited to share a glass of fenny, a regional brew made from guava, coconut or cashew nuts.
| Reference/Source: gayot.com
Source: screencrave.com | Last week, we brought you the top 10 most anticipated films of the summer and now it’s time to do the opposite. We’re counting down the crappiest movies of the season and no one is spared. Jennifer Aniston’s not safe from our wrath, Katherine Heigl definitely doesn’t get a free pass, and MacGruber…is f*cking MacGruber!! These films are some of the most unexpected, unwanted, and most importantly unnecessary films of the summer and it’s time to put them and their stars on notice…
Over the past few years Jennifer Aniston’s films have been on rom-com repeat. In her latest flick, The Switch she uses the age old body swapping format with Patrick Wilson and Jason Bateman’s ‘man-juice’ then throws in the whole “I’m secretly in love with my best friend gimmick.” How many times have we seen this storyline?
* Chance of Enjoyment: 5/10
* Chance of Making Money: 6/10
* Chance of Bombing: 4/10
* Release Date: August 20, 2010
Total Score: 15/30
9. Marmaduke
We’re all down for nostalgia but who thought a live action version of Marmaduke was a good idea? Most importantly who thought he should sound like a stoned surfer courtesy of Owen Wilson? The CGI for this film looks horrible and how dare they resort Kiefer Sutherland to playing a common household pet! He’s saved this country too many times to be subjected to this.
* Chance of Enjoyment: 3/10
* Chance of Making Money: 8/10
* Chance of Bombing: 5/10
* Release Date: June 4, 2010
Total Score: 16/30
8. Jonah Hex
* Chance of Enjoyment: 6/10
* Chance of Making Money: 6/10
* Chance of Bombing: 6/10
* Release Date: June 18, 2010
Total Score: 18/30
7. MacGruber
* Chance of Enjoyment: 5/10
* Chance of Making Money: 4/10
* Chance of Bombing: 9/10
* Release Date: May 21, 2010
Total Score: 18/30
6. Dinner for Schmucks
Dinner for Schmucks is an remake of a funny French film that got sh*tted on so we could see Steve Carell and Paul Rudd together again. We love these guys but the trailer for the movie is beyond corny and it doesn’t look the least bit entertaining. All they did was take a group of comedic actors, drop them in a film and say, “Hey, we hope this works!” Guess what? IT DOESN’T!
* Chance of Enjoyment: 4/10
* Chance of Making Money: 8/10
* Chance of Bombing: 7/10
* Release Date: July 23, 2010
Total Score: 19/30
5. Killers
Haven’t we already seen this sh*t?! Katherine Heigl is Jennifer Aniston’s apprentice when it comes to remaking the same movie over and over again. This time she brought Ashton Kutcher as her partner in crime for the action comedy Killers, which looks like Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz’s Knight and Day but with less talent.
* Chance of Enjoyment: 3/10
* Chance of Making Money: 7/10
* Chance of Bombing: 9/10
* Release Date: June 4, 2010
Total Score: 19/30
4. Letters to Juliet
Someone recently asked us when Letters to Juliet would be airing on the Lifetime cable network and they were dead serious. They didn’t know it was a theatrical release and we can see why. The film’s emotional, formulaic, and marketed towards single women who are adamant viewers of “Army Wives.”
* Chance of Enjoyment: 5/10
* Chance of Making Money: 4/10
* Chance of Bombing: 10/10
* Release Date: May 14, 2010
Total Score: 19/30
3. Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Chance of Enjoyment: 5/10
Chance of Making Money: 7/10
Chance of Bombing: 9/10
Release Date: July 30, 2010
Total Score: 21/30
2. Takers
* Chance of Enjoyment: 9/10
* Chance of Making Money: 3/10
* Chance of Bombing: 10/10
* Release Date: August 20, 2010
Total Score: 22/30
1. Piranha 3-D
Chance of Enjoyment: 9/10
Chance of Making Money: 5/10
Chance of Bombing: 10/10
Release Date: August 27, 2010
Total Score: 24/30
What movie do you think should have made the list? What movie should be removed?
Christian Louboutin and Grameen Foundation
Christian Louboutin has created 'Peace of Shoe' for this holiday season after reading up on the Grameen Foundation which helps women in under-priveleged areas get access to technology and microfinance to help them move out of poverty and have the opportunity to start their own business. 100% of the proceeds go to this foundation and the shoe has a price of $1,495. With only 33 pairs, individually numbered and signed in the world, run out and get yours if you are feeling in a fashionably giving mood!
Missoni & Toywatch
'Toywatch dressed by Missoni' a fun and fashionable collaboration, and just in time for the holiday season! The collection is made up of six limited edition models (only 250 made of each) and are sold in Toywatch and Missoni stores as well as other high-end retailers for $445 a piece. Some are made with just the scarf, others are made with the scarf and leather strap. Which do you like better?
Louboutin and Selfridge's
More Christian Louboutin. Known for his signature red-soled shoes, he created a yellow-soled black patent-leather pump for London department store, Selfridge's going along with their yellow theme. Known for having the biggest shoe gallery in the world, this is a fabulous edition!
Fab Rumor: Tom Ford for H&M
Tom Ford, a well-known designer who does not approve of overusing marketing techniques, especially in the media, to promote his collection, is making people even more excited that there is a definitive collaboration between Tom Ford and H&M, although there has been no official release on either party's part. Only recently were pictures publicly released of Tom Ford's women's Spring 2011 collection! I will let you know as soon as I find out if this collaboration is going to happen!
Valentino for Gap has sadly sold out after people slept outside the store before the morning opening, but better news is that Lanvin for H&M has not, so get out there before it's too late!
Source: allthingschristmas.com | The National Christmas Tree Association suggests that this season, "36 million U.S. families plan to focus their holiday traditions around a real Christmas tree". ..""about 23 percent of the consumers will purchase their trees from a 'Christmas tree farm' while about 62 percent will buy trees from a retail lot."
Favorite Christmas Tree in US
1. Fraser Fir - needles are silvery-green and soft to the touch.
2. Douglas Fir -deep green in color and has unusually lovely branch shape.
3. Balsam Fir - beautiful dark-green color with airy, flexible branches.
4. Colorado Blue Spruce - nice pyramidal shape with strong limbs.
5. Scotch Pine - needles can be sharp as pins, but it resists drying
6. White Spruce - narrow conic in young trees.
7. White Pine - used in garlands, wreaths due to their long, feathery, soft needles.
8. White Fir -good foliage color, a pleasing natural shape and aroma
9 . Virginia Pine - yellow-green needles are paired in fascicles and are often twisted.
10 . Eastern Red Cedar - The fine-grained, soft brittle pinkish red to brownish red heartwood is fragrant, very light and very durable.
Ten Reasons why a Christmas Tree is Better Than a Man (for adults)
10. A Christmas tree smells better
9. A Christmas tree requires very little maintenance, just a little water, and they're happy.
8. A Christmas tree takes up less room.
7. A Christmas tree doesn't invite all of it's friends over for you to feed, while they sit around watching football.
6. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you break one of its balls
5. A Christmas tree adds charm to the home
4. A Christmas tree never whines.
3. A Christmas tree doesn't care if your hair is a mess, and you don't feel like putting on your make-up.
2. A Christmas tree won't eat the last cookie.
1. They give you a warm feeling with out asking anything in return.
Top Ten Reasons why Christmas trees are better than women (for adults)
10. A Christmas tree doesn't care how many other Christmas trees you have
had in the past.
9. Christmas trees don't get mad if you use exotic electrical devices.
8. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you have an artificial one in the closet.
7. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you break one of its balls.
6. You can feel a Christmas tree before you take it home.
5. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you look up underneath it.
4. When you are done with a Christmas tree you can throw it on the curb
and have it hauled away.
3. A Christmas tree doesn't get jealous around other Christmas trees.
2. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you watch football all day.
1. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you tie it up and throw it in the
back of your pickup truck.
Top Ten Signs It's Time to Take Down Your Christmas Tree
10. It has eaten the cat.
9. The squirrels living in the tree are starting to drop off from old age.
8. It has branched out and now covers most of the living room.
7. You're missing furniture, and your tree is unusually healthy.
6. No matter how may times you turn off the garage light your electric bill is still high.
5. You're afraid the Trick or Treaters will see the lights, assume you're home and demand candy.
4. The squirrels living in your tree have started to take it down for you.
3. The room is too crowded between your tree from this year and the one from last year.
2. Two words...tinsel rust.
Source: allthingschristmas.com | When you talk about Christmas, you can’t ignore the Christmas music that can be heard everywhere in December; after all, music plays a significant role in creating the desired nice atmosphere. Which Christmas song though is the best selling one? Which one is the most annoying song of all time? Have a look at our compilation.
Best Selling Christmas Songs of all Time
1. Band Aid Do They Know It's Christmas? 1984/1985
2. Boney M Mary's Boy Child 1978
3. Wham! Last Christmas 1984/1985
4. Harry Belafonte Mary's Boy Child 1957
5. Band Aid 20 Do They Know It's Christmas? 2004
6. Slade Merry Xmas Everybody 1973/1981/1983/1998/2006
7. Bing Crosby White Christmas 1942/1977/1998
8. Cliff Richard The Millennium Prayer 1999
9. Johnny Mathis When A Child Is Born 1976
10. Cliff Richard Mistletoe And Wine 1988
The worst Christmas songs of all-time
1. Jingle Bells, Frank Sinatra (1957)
2. Feliz Navidad, Jose Feliciano (1970)
3. Happy Xmas (War Is Over), John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band (1971)
4. Mary’s Boy Child, Boney M (1978)
5. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Bruce Springsteen (1984)
6. Fairytale of New York, Shane MacGowan and Kristy MacColl (1987)
7. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, John Cougar Mellencamp (1989)
8. Meowy Christmas, Jingle Cats (1994)
9. All I Want for Christmas Is You, Mariah Carey (1994)
10. O Holy Night, Celine Dion (1998)
Source: indyposted.com | This year Oprah Winfrey pulled out all the stops when celebrating her annual “Favorite Things” episode, giving out a plethora of thoughtful and sometimes extremely lavish gifts to her audience. The over-the-top nature of some of the gifts is thought to be due to this being her final season, and her last “Favorite Things” giveaway. Here are our top 10 favorites from Oprah’s Favorite Things 2010 show.
10. 5-year Netflix Membership
Netflix may have been the true big winners in this particular gift, given the massive promotional boost that comes with a recommendation by Oprah Winfrey. Still, 5 years of movies and TV, both delivered home and streamed online, is a gift worth cherishing. And the Netflix service is a well-oiled machine. Even at its cheapest, a year’s worth of Netflix costs about $107. So for the simplest-featured account, you could expect to shell out $535 for 5 years. Not too shabby a prize!
9. Nike “Free Run+” Shoes
35 years of research have culminated in Nike’s “Free” technology, which Oprah claims is the next best thing to being barefoot. Designed for free running, the names of the game with this shoe are cushion, traction, and protection. The shoe, which retails for $85, strengthens muscles in the feet and ultimately leads to a more effective workout. And in an array of vibrant colors, these sneakers are visually appealing and really stand out.
8. Tory Tote and Reva Ballerina Flat by Tory Burch
This one proved to be a massive fan favorite. “Everyone loves Tory Burch,” Oprah asserts, and she might just be right. The tote was constructed in grey flannel with silver leather accents to commemorate the 25th anniversary – i.e. silver anniversary – of Oprah’s show. To complete an ensemble, Oprah threw in matching grey flannel Reva ballerina flats, a Tory Burch signature. Worth $250 for the tote; $195 for the flats.
7. Breville Panini Press from Williams-Sonoma
Yum. Oprah gave the gift of delicious hot sandwiches – of which this panini press can cook 4 at a time! Williams-Sonoma considers it the perfect solution for quick family meals or casual entertaining. It also doubles as an indoor grill with some great features for healthier cooking, like a specially-angled surface that lets fats drip away from grilling meats. (It can also be kept flat to seal in juices.) It’s an all-in-one solution for great paninis, since you can grill vegetable and meat ingredients before assembling the sandwich and using the machine to give it a perfect sear. $99.95 at Williams-Sonoma
6. Limited Edition 25th Anniversary “Oprah” Watch by Philip Stein
A gift that’s likely to appeal more to females, but must be mentioned for its incredible worth of $2,475 and it’s chic style, is the limited edition 25th anniversary “Oprah” watch by designer Philip Stein. As the name suggests, it’s designed only to celebrate Oprah’s 25th year. It’s diamond-encrusted – 58 hand-set diamonds in all – and tells time in two time zones. Such a great gift for ladies on the go, and on the road.
5. Judith Ripka Eclipse Earrings
Alright…this one’s undeniably girly, but it’s also undeniably gorgeous! Canary crystal stones and white sapphires set in sterling silver sparkle like nobody’s business and set off any outfit. They’re worth about $525 and can be seen in greater detail at JudithRipka.com. Simply stunning.
4. elfa décor Custom-Built Container Store Closet
elfa décor make some of the most eye-catching and functional closet storage systems around. And a custom-built beauty courtesy of Oprah is worth $1000. elfa décor closets put an end to closet chaos and instill a sense of serenity and order to any clothes and accessory storage effort. Organization reigns supreme, but the aesthetics are worth their weight in gold, too. Lucky winner!
3. Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera
At a cool $700, this impressive camera, which hit the market in August, boasts 14.2 megapixels. It has a 23.1 x 15.4 mm CMOS sensor and takes large photos at a resolution of 4,608 x 3,072 pixels, medium photos at 3,456 x 2,304 pixels, and small photos at 2,304 x 1,536 pixels. It’s a recipe for crisp, beautiful photographs and now we know it’s Oprah endorsed!
2. Sony BRAVIA LX900 HDTV with 3D
$3,600 of state-of-the-art television enjoyment was up for grabs on Oprah’s list. The LX900 is the highest rated 3D TV on the market, offering both gripping 3D viewing and regular viewing. In addition? The audience got a Sony BDP-S570 3D Blu-ray Disc Player and three 3D movies to get them started.
1. Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas Cruise
Ice skating, zip lines, rock climbing, dancing ball rooms, 3D movie theater, and a park…at sea? That’s what the Allure of the Seas offers, the largest cruise ship currently in existence. Oprah gave away a 7 day at-sea adventure and, courtesy of United Airlines, air transportation to and from the cruise. There was no approximate monetary value given for this particular gift, but the least expensive 7 day Caribbean cruise on this ship goes for $765.00.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Sunday's Un-related Fashion Note: Barbie Loves Blonde Come Holiday Time
0 comments Posted by org at 9:07 PMAh the Holiday catalogue for Barbie has come out and it is filled with not just Barbies but an array of "adult" worthy Barbie items...target audience is not just little girls who want a Barbie for Christmas, it's for all lovers of Barbie, like say, ME! It's exciting! Here's what they have available
Pop Art of Malibu Barbie, the sun goddess, printed on white plexiglass and is $750
Retro Barbie sketch on canvas for $275
Golden Barbie hoop earrings for $50
Barbie T3 featherweight hairdryer for $200
Barbie "Hair Today, Glam Tomorrow" bangle bracelets for $15...I think I want one!!
Ultimate Glam Barbie watch complete with a mother-of-pearl dial, silver-plated bracelet, and genuine Swarovski crystals for $75
Having a girls night in? Fill up those tumblers (note: not kiddie cup size) and celebrate in BarbieBlonde Style
Barbie Signature silk scarf for $35
Set of eight Barbie notecards with envelope included for $18 (to thank someone for their Barbie gift!
Barbie gold make-up bag complete with a crystallized B on the front and a zipper filled with little Barbie charms for $40...pretty cute
This Doll headband was designed to bring out your inner doll and for $15 I may feel like a doll for a day if I put it on!
A rare golden beryl gemstone ring (11.8 carats) in a micro pave setting accented with 222 round, brilliant cut diamonds available for $12,500- Blonded By The Light
But of course, we must have the Barbie wrapping paper (includes 3 sheet) to wrap all of your Barbie gifts for $15
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