Elite World News

I went on a shopping spree today and what did I see? But all these hot little handbags staring right back at me. (I’m such a ham! lol!) Seriously, I did go shopping and if you haven’t been, the sales are astronomical! Just like this very stylish Malin Soft Crinkled Patent Hobo by Hype. Made of patent leather, it carries with double handles, and includes a detachable adjustable shoulder strap, and a magnetic snap closure. Available in black, and rouge, it measures 14×11x5, and if you hurry you can pick it up for the sale price of just $242.99 at Macys.
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MB&F presents Horological Machine No2 with a ceramic case. Two versions are available: ceramic with red gold (HM2-CR) and ceramic with titanium (HM2-CTi). Ceramic: there is nothing quite like it. In fact, nothing that even comes close! From exquisite 5,000 year old pottery to 300 km/hour brake disks on Formula One racing cars; from the aqueducts of the Roman Empire to 1,600В°C heat shields on the space shuttle, ceramic’s extreme versatility is complimented an incredible ability to shrug of time and adversity.
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Travel can be more than schlepping around on a tour bus checking museums and cathedrals off a list. Whether it’s to the next-door state or halfway around the world, a trip can be a lot more rewarding if you focus on learning something. And although much of the focus on educational and volunteer travel is on students or retired seniors, travelers of any age can find plenty of opportunity, too. Moreover, if you’re looking for an educational trip, you can do it either through a group tour or on your own.

Lots of tour operators focus on educational and self-improvement travel.

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Today’s poll was inspired by a post of Marina’s at Perfume Smellin’ Things, titled simply In Which I Finally “Get” Shalimar. The poll question: name a perfume that you disliked on the first try, loved on a later try. How many tries did it take? I’d also love to hear how you decide what will get another chance. I used to try (almost) everything 3 or more times before I gave up, but there are too many releases now — I give up much sooner than I used to. Mi
(Full post Lazy Friday poll ~ love at second (or third…) sniff…)

Vicenzaoro First, the international exhibition of jewellery and goldware that opens the jewellery world calendar year, will be held in Vicenza Fair from January the 11 to the 18, 2009. First not only time wise, but also for its contents: it includes all the different aspects of the jewellery, strong of its 1700 exhibitors that will offer the best of their production.
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Vicenzaoro First, la mostra internazionale di oreficeria e gioielleria che dà il via all’anno fieristico a livello mondiale, apre i battenti dall’11 al 18 gennaio 2009 alla Fiera di Vicenza.

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Planning your next vacation? Don’t leave home without the Deux Lux Backpack by Urban Outfitters. Made of PVC, this practical backpack features roomy zipped pockets, adjustable straps for easy carrying and a snap closure. Available in chocolate, and black it measures 18×13.5×17, and you can buy it for the sale price of $39.99. A comfortable fit for those extremely long unnecessary walks through overcrowded airports.
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This four-hour walk is within the Ruataniwha Conservation Park and starts at Parsons Creek, just before a one-lane bridge on the Lake Ohau Road.

The walk starts with a short, steep climb, but soon goes through beech trees wrapped in mistletoe. Information panels explain how this plant is spread by native bellbird and tui.

There are three different varieties of mistletoe found in the Ohau Forests with the red version the most common on the walk.

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Italian Fine Jewelry Since he launched his jewelry line in 2000, Marco Bicego has redefined the phrase "everyday luxury," with sensuous and beautiful jewelry that blends Old World Italian craftsmanship and passion. A gifted artisan from a family of goldsmiths, Marco possesses an innate sense of what women want: uniquely crafted items that are exceptional enough to make a statement, yet personal enough to wear day in and day out. Fancy Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold A ring set with diamonds in 18k yellow gold with a satin finish.
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Tell us whatever you want! Did you get any wonderful perfumed presents, are you wearing something wonderful today? Are you shopping for after-Christmas bargains? I meant to buy myself a bottle of Diorissimo extrait for Christmas. Regular readers know I’ve been wanting one for a very long time. Earlier this month when Saks had a discount code, I went online and ordered it. Surprisingly, the site accepted two coupon codes, so I got a discount plus free shipping.
(Full post Lazy Friday poll ~ holiday open thread…)

If you’ve had enough White Christmas, or perhaps Red Christmas from blowing your budget, your luck is about to change. Now you can look forward to a Green New Year.

While across the globe, an economic crisis has put a damper on spirits and bank accounts, there is a glimmer of hope this New Year, and it’s called collard greens. A traditional New Year’s dish in the Southern United States, collard greens are believed to bring a year’s worth of good fortune when eaten on the first day of the year.

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