Hip Hip Horay…the Recession opens doors for dogs in Italy.

(ANSA) – Rome, August 31 – The economic recession might have shut down opportunities for many people but it has at least opened doors for Italy’s dogs and their owners to the nation’s shops.

Hard times seem to have forced Italian shopkeepers to be less picky and take down their No Dogs Allowed signs, according to a survey which said the number of retail outlets admitting man’s best friend has increased 76% since 2005.

The AIDAA animal rights association said that just 694 of 3,500 shops it surveyed barred dogs, compared to 2,600 five years ago.  Read more here.

Pack up ur pup, mama’s goin’ shoppin’!

MadMen: For the Love of Red.

Came across this photograph of Christina Hendricks who plays Joan Harris (formally Ms. Holloway) on MadMen and wanted to share.

Absolutely gorgeous in every way.

PETA: Pamela Anderson Shows That All Animals Have the Same Parts.

I love Pam.

Voluptuous vegetarian Pamela Anderson is proving that all animals have the same parts and encouraging people to ditch meat. In this sexy ad for PETA, the blonde bombshell shows some serious skin and looks as if she’s been tagged by a butcher, making it clear that humans and animals are composed of identical parts.

Click here for full article.

Star Trek + Vegas.

This weekend Creation Entertainment is putting on the Official Star Trek convention in Las Vegas and I wanted to give a little shout out to my grandpa who played STAR TREK’s Lt. Stiles in the episode Balance of Terror (1966).

Shopping Fever.

Kinda obsessed.  Click here for a play by play of Karl’s short film Shopping Fever.

Elegance Meets Safety: I Lock You.

This is genius and I want one.  Like now.

So everywhere you turn someone somewhere has come up with some sort of purse gadget.  From lights to organizers to hooks, handbags definitely have their share of accessories.

Just when you thought you’ve seen it all comes I Lock You, a fashionable & functionable purse lock…duh why didn’t I think of that!  Click here and learn more about this amazing invention.

Back to School with Britney.

Everyone can get a piece of Britney Spears this back-to-school season as the international pop star has designed her first ever limited edition collection of apparel and accessories for the junior lifestyle brand, Candie’s available only at Kohl’s. 

The limited edition collection of day and evening looks, handbags and jewelry, titled “Britney for Candie’s,” will be available at Kohl’s and www.kohls.com starting July 1st .

Mad for MadMed.

Are you mad for MadMen?  We are!  Counting down the days till we kick off season 4! 

Tune in to AMC for the season premier on July 25th!

Need a fix until then…Click here for the desktop calendar that is sure to turn some heads.  Courtesy of Joan and Betty…and Barbie of course!

-LD

My Red, White & Blue Countdown….

art by mariah montgomery 2010

Everyone loves the 4th, I mean what isn’t there to love, right?  From BBQs to pool parties to fireworks and more, the 4th is a time for some fun in the sun all while celebrating this beautiful country of ours.  Below is a list of the top 5 things every fashionista needs to make her 4th dazzle:

-Victoria’s Secret Sequined Beach Dress

-Dolce & Gabbana BLUE leopard bikini (because leopard matches everything)

-Christian Louboutin Praia – Brown Platform Peep-toe Espadrilles

-Trina Turk’s Loop De Loop Beach Towel

-Tory Burch Club House Channing Canvas Tote

xoxo,

LD

What do Ferragamo, Gucci & Louis Vuitton Have in Common….

iPad cases, duh!  Check out the designer sleeves that no fashionista should be without.