Anatomy of a Home: The Study

<div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div> <table style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" class="tr-caption-container" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDg48B8gRe1ll01_NL8hS6mIk1Hgk9aFDxP0Jw3tqXRsbGf7ptMcecVBo-c-eqf_qhPGmg4VqERjWYm8AJt2JWtd7oq0ciRRGxZbu34K7ihawVxCWUX-r93G0O-1i6Ex6wZqU4RWHTR0JI/s1600/268879040223487553_Flb3UY11_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto"><img border="0" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDg48B8gRe1ll01_NL8hS6mIk1Hgk9aFDxP0Jw3tqXRsbGf7ptMcecVBo-c-eqf_qhPGmg4VqERjWYm8AJt2JWtd7oq0ciRRGxZbu34K7ihawVxCWUX-r93G0O-1i6Ex6wZqU4RWHTR0JI/s1600/268879040223487553_Flb3UY11_c.jpg" width="590" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center" class="tr-caption"><a href="http://vtinteriors.blogspot.ca/">VT Interiors</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <br /><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif">Happy holidays from Lauren with <a href="http://www.semidesignedlife.com/">The Semi-Designed Life</a>! I'm here with a snuggly Anatomy of a Home. We're talking about the <span style="font-size: small">cave</span> of the casa.<span style="font-size: small"> In my eyes, the study needs to be a dark, <span style="font-size: small">lush</span> corner that oozes a bit of man-ness. </span></span></span> <br /> <br /><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-size: small">This study is super mantastic. But, the gentleman of th<span style="font-size: small">e house was all like, "hey, lady friend. I made you a zebra chair for you to sit in. So, please, join me." Except that you can totally tell that the man gets the serio<span style="font-size: small">usly cozy spot.<span style="font-size: small"> At least he's accommodating the ladies.</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif">Anatomy Lesson #1: Your study needs <span style="font-size: small">legit seating. For all the ladies and the man friends. If you can swing it, <span style="font-size: small">upholster the coziest spot in a super lady fabric so you<span style="font-size: small">'re certain your spot will never be stolen.</span></span></span></span></span></div> <br /> <table style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" class="tr-caption-container" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Sr8JMsB-xtJRlizHTaLEmtb-DZMwFq9EOJ62oSc08T65cPzyk-4FnyNUFTyw5pVSYngNCwJIVGJhjpCftLgTe6aSEezibMjiLmuSOQAFad6BY6S9FV2voj1Qd9DXkMfBzpsk6A1GF2zP/s1600/ElleDecor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto"><img border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Sr8JMsB-xtJRlizHTaLEmtb-DZMwFq9EOJ62oSc08T65cPzyk-4FnyNUFTyw5pVSYngNCwJIVGJhjpCftLgTe6aSEezibMjiLmuSOQAFad6BY6S9FV2voj1Qd9DXkMfBzpsk6A1GF2zP/s1600/ElleDecor.jpg" width="590" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center" class="tr-caption"><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">Elle Decor</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif">This study makes me a happy camper. This is how real humans live. Perfectly imperfect in so many ways. So often are bookshelves statically styled (<span style="font-size: small">I'm victim to this) that you never actually read your books<span style="font-size: small">. This room is lived in <span style="font-size: small">and loved<span style="font-size: small">.</span></span></span></span></span></span> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif">Anatomy Lesson #2: <span style="font-size: small">Live li<span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-size: small">ke a real human. The study is one room where the misplaced looks <span style="font-size: small">perfectly placed.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div> <br /> <table style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" class="tr-caption-container" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJEAVqFWk4RNY_keq6NrzZS9sX_kkU7xsFQ28vfw_YFlsVy9rCzB9NUm5n8q5DcUfPOAvs2ZS57bq2NjqdMelOvNp_n8CTAy93QQXkK8lXLUKKH1scwUgGMPhC4mm9eT7nrbau5Zkc2KZk/s1600/HabituallyChic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJEAVqFWk4RNY_keq6NrzZS9sX_kkU7xsFQ28vfw_YFlsVy9rCzB9NUm5n8q5DcUfPOAvs2ZS57bq2NjqdMelOvNp_n8CTAy93QQXkK8lXLUKKH1scwUgGMPhC4mm9eT7nrbau5Zkc2KZk/s1600/HabituallyChic.jpg" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center" class="tr-caption"><a href="http://habituallychic.blogspot.com/2012/10/perfectly-petite.html">Habitually Chic</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <br /><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif">Well, hello<span style="font-size: small"> buffalo check! This small classic prin<span style="font-size: small">t gets a punch of happ<span style="font-size: small">y b<span style="font-size: small">y f<span style="font-size: small">inding it's way on the walls. Plus I <span style="font-size: small">fe<span style="font-size: small">el like a man could stand in <span style="font-size: small">front of it and be camo<span style="font-size: small">u</span>flaged<span style="font-size: small">. Manouflaged, if you will.<span style="font-size: small"> Sassy.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif">Anatomy Lesson #<span style="font-size: small">3</span>: <span style="font-size: small">Be bold with your man fabrics. Then<span style="font-size: small"> t<span style="font-size: small">ake a step back and say, "whoa, <span style="font-size: small">I need a bit of velvet in my life."</span></span></span> </span></span></span></div> <br /> <table style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" class="tr-caption-container" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKv27KclhiqgjakCdh8z1A6CnkjW95bcjfCRqNRJR9Y_iEKZaCI3CeLgfepOHwu5PWPiB4AleuZCM9WNwvsvV2twm1OW6GMV0DC6g8m0o4XBY3N-CWPkceRA-LMj4i9ddCXdDaPL6fj9Az/s1600/TraditionalHome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto"><img border="0" height="758" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKv27KclhiqgjakCdh8z1A6CnkjW95bcjfCRqNRJR9Y_iEKZaCI3CeLgfepOHwu5PWPiB4AleuZCM9WNwvsvV2twm1OW6GMV0DC6g8m0o4XBY3N-CWPkceRA-LMj4i9ddCXdDaPL6fj9Az/s1600/TraditionalHome.jpg" width="508" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center" class="tr-caption"><a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <br /><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-size: small">This <span style="font-size: small">Hermes-y nugget is a super efficient use of space. And look at that faux bois wallpaper. It's like you're working in the woods. B<span style="font-size: small">esides feeling like you're camping in th<span style="font-size: small">is room, it offers one clutch amenity<span style="font-size: small">:</span> Booze.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif">Anatomy Lesson #<span style="font-size: small">4</span>: You really can't get more man<span style="font-size: small">ly than a study bar. <span style="font-size: small">Just can't. End of story.<span style="font-size: small"></span></span></span></span></span></div> <span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif"></span></span> <br /> <div style="text-align: center; clear: both" class="separator"></div>

Anatomy of a Home: The Study

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Dissecting the Details: Glamorous Entryways

<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello Lovely LDV readers! Nancy of </span><a href="http://marcusdesigninc.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Marcus Design</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> here, with the very 1st installment of </span><em style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">'Dissecting the Details,' </em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">a title that's a bit of a pun on my day job as a biology professor. I love to pick apart spaces that I adore in order to figure out what it is about them that makes me swoon. So, for each post I'm going to focus on one designer and deconstruct their signature style in a specific room. For today, we'll look at the entryway designs of one of my most favorite NY-based interior designers, </span><a href="http://www.christinamurphyinteriors.com/" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Christina Murphy</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. Christina has glamorous, regency, young traditional taste; let's take a closer look at the makings of a Christina Murphy entry:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20300s/LDV2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20300s/LDV2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20300s/LDV3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20300s/LDV3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20300s/LDV5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20300s/LDV5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20300s/LDV4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20300s/LDV4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20300s/LDV6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20300s/LDV6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20300s/LDV7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20300s/LDV7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20300s/LDV1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20300s/LDV1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>High gloss walls</strong> or <strong>bold wallcoverings</strong>- Saturated hues in high sheen or, f</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">earless use of pattern, like this gold and teal <a href="http://www.signatureprints.com.au/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Florence Broadhurst paper</span></a> will be a definite conversation starter.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>A show-stopping mirror</strong> - Whether antique or modern {like this round one from <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/p-7621-bergmann-mirror-antique-silver.aspx"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Zgallerie</span></a>}, Christina loves to use a classic mirror or oversized art in lieu of a mirror.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Fabulous scones</strong> - This gorgeous sconce from <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=1298"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Circa Lighting</span></a> would preferably be placed symmetrically, and would add a second layer of light to a chandelier overhead.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>A pair of statement chairs</strong> - Again, placed symmetrically, Christina tends to choose upholstered chairs in a bold fabric or a striking shape like the quatrefoil chair & the glamorous<a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture_item_detail.php?id=717706"> <span style="color: #a64d79;">brass chairs</span></a> above. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Simple console table styling</strong> - Just a beautiful potted orchid and maybe a pile of books will do. Definitely a clean & inviting look!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">And there you have it, a full dissection of these fabulous spaces from the <em>'Queen of Entryways.'</em> You can definitely see there is a common thread and a formula Christina Murphy uses to make these spaces work so magically. I'd love to acheive this look in my own home!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span><a href="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20218%20plus/nancy_signsmall.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af23/nmarcus/post%20218%20plus/nancy_signsmall.png" /></a></div>

Dissecting the Details: Glamorous Entryways

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The Perfect Jeans: One Pair, Two Ways

<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9-3w3I30D17ntHhB1-EgUThP1KoNYclthsGqPmsvPVlpu36fJaYvac8j_ZSdKou792x1eD-OZlvh2B8bWdxKOrZK0Bsem4N5drttcSxyVMP52rfbCFY9VW4fOd2wm6-pqFsclNirv_Mw/s1600-h/image%25255B17%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-Wni-6qcot5WmJVJKaFHaX6Wk-IO3sFS0vLvv9PTmQrsuoKXj7p52sCEjfeM9hAIU9i8ecnLzeUm2Xow7E2x7uJJVEQ13mwvA356kORlu4JtVhiACkeMy4hkGJ6X2OmPljwLfJQ7iY0/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="590" /></a></p> <p>A couple of weeks ago, I professed my love for <a href="http://www.jamesjeans.us/new-arrivals">James Jeans</a>, particularly their skinny styles. Well, my recent denim discovery takes skinny jeans to a whole new level! <a href="http://www.jamesjeans.us/couture-collection/">James Jeans’ Couture Collection</a> exemplifies the brand’s dedication to creating the most amazing fit possible. All of their jeans are designed and made by hand in the United States with completely original patterns, sewing, studding, detailing, and applied washes. Everything James Jeans designs is based on their customer’s demand for fitted, quality denim that consistently flatters a woman's body and lasts a lifetime. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcIQ7IBdqe2t9wXj5YZH9KG2QVrtzsMhWlH3XTfCjIuOgOXDF3PNV_IbWnXV2C4_YvZnTpaUmxV2FRscPR8FLrVbikjZkJTSoXx8M8Xn6dK_h_0frA4fyC-8tCVQnOAyKgb6VeDarhvw/s1600-h/image%25255B50%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEictHDJoy7XLJC8v6bU6MIXQHishgkm210EqBN5QFhiO2lXI4k09ZK2_9z3aeypdIkAErgDyysmsc8W2lxmWbP_cYy4WAgaXFcVk14iJ_f3wwsg1_ps3YjPkbTJb6jKoZOT5BBQbDao9aE/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="590" /></a></p> <p>I’ve been wearing the <a href="http://www.jamesjeans.us/couture-collection/coutureskinny-1285-matte-black.html">Couture Skinny 1285</a> style (pictured above) lately and have loved all of the figure-flattering details—they basically suck everything in! The jeans feature suction thigh wrapping, vortex waist contouring, hip padding, and sculpted bottom volume for a little boost. I’ve often waxed poetic about the fact that a great pair of black skinny jeans is <em>absolutely essential</em> to every stylish woman’s wardrobe. It’s the perfect canvas for dressing up or down. Today, I’ll share a couple of chic looks, one for day and one for evening that would be so easy to achieve with a pair of <a href="http://www.jamesjeans.us/couture-collection/coutureskinny-1285-matte-black.html">James Jeans Couture Skinny 1285 in Matte Black</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2buY5vcpK8w0NxJ3WsJD9vTwom7WJSBQ8kiMhbfK6ZmWGM4zxCNSFc9ljC3bhyvEw164YYTSD2KN6-vWnr76cDowLbmwxmN1kjqAGFmqyU18mBIj5Ha57AK7BP_y2sizezAiGW7yqLgs/s1600-h/image%25255B28%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs11hhbu85690E9eErb6nX4bE_hWNXKnIvxqjW00q40yg5Wxr78Vr9mxRAX3zJVOWOUIHF_3OLGUDNPqSzlfSQVA2AWNI2j3Xs7biOQbkvuyWBFR9wPRMTJ3PjWGivCpj2DUUApeNPBLHg/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="590" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXHJc9RnpQY7nAVYIXL8Mnn3G5mF-J5cGSzbTUNEGJWNBr5lV6ERRgLn4EEAGzJQcG0xptqSU7IPrQbaWRb6OOgB8ZGdI9pdyeKtBXgm5rsokO8LLTTRnj-mFsLp5Ad5hyXB7ibQe8uQ/s1600-h/209628557626654914_j5p2H7Ks_c%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="209628557626654914_j5p2H7Ks_c[1]" border="0" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlH375rgUfHOO5YiaoN_mzkiRch_oe_2c2X65WwdEhXnioE4C7dZI3St8PL3W2IKfVNzwcsBU09ckekkfxN9uyo9tDjv3uDsjJVBdeWg78LOtRPgrClBpurbgQCX5xpwoHDEwWJmkvF_oi/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="209628557626654914_j5p2H7Ks_c[1]" width="391" /></a></p> <p align="center">{Effortless Style with a Slight Edge}</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO7KTFKB3k3g7AJlMLOmUmsUwJRTFEV9GnJf3ZYd6wRvkuxpcclGX5WeS51F4XoQM3K3Yi8K1nUH5Gsf0Qd9APPLS2txsn82Jr5mCj29sXvmS2Zl3Qi5vX7OEyU-pldvUkBJsl6_Jey4A/s1600-h/image%25255B55%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcV2Ax9d-1zJlB9YvJzXZ5njAx8wUoyZhIlflrbRazZfFuZIxeuZyvBlXZyCg4JE-dRjCyTHOw_Bi2KQSOSoet-QE7HJ6NP2aMEeeX8G7EgYQz9mIMTLqt9H_hqrkoHzeg6GzrDha-56qQ/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="309" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU6EjuMk350-2qZHKRJUoC8AnWesxVKf7mUmKuUYbnHHzhvnK2PI_9_uOWwujFe2X9yt5Ya43dtueYeRwxOQi1RrX8GL4nVfWkj05BG7ZKx8P7K0fJDOnUksQuIioYrZRIkTdK27zW8SXl/s1600-h/image%25255B44%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlN6w6ciY_Rm61F34Ql3refke-u5_7pAFdpdX4ACpYNH6xey4UiafwTu3GskVvqF0WfSxiXO52uy69eEk7NM6GjmCTlOus4xYauwlUwNlqdYOQVSGi-6ZNmDztjI62OjYjqaAUuE_zPeNT/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="590" /></a></p> <p align="center">{ <a href="http://rstyle.me/~5nST">1</a> | <a href="http://www.jamesjeans.us/couture-collection/coutureskinny-1285-matte-black.html">2</a> | <a href="http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/shop/necklaces/delicates/odette-inifinity-necklace.html">3</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/~5nMZ">4</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/~11EI">5</a> }</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMogiW4KQ_6KqYa-Bd8GHB0pHdiY5hqlRFoxJdfioZ2Y4bim6wp5WSbyOgaQaXuv-UMi2IVNR27sRXmdEQUfs0EzOFwlWRAYV7lVwXbGYmIJzOY6-m0yeOEvws8yTlF46m-e17hQd79ms/s1600-h/image%25255B33%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="101" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFeXXZ2WQPB_GUJ9PpYw2dkbFFsPHl00GJG_icF0oVTXunAmgANmNIcttowvLMCh6q5eFGaEHE5XDg2uJhRxOv7QMlwXEPn_VgcC4UQZTs3iE9m1lnudvVts4ZxfdLRURQBwPDeSbFws/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="590" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikMfBo3qtu0Q3Sk7oO-xmDEVPR8E1c60taF85yhMNg46lCVcyZ2IN1c0cjdVcLoEbfFx547unE-tzFtExZDVf8wy5B_ZE5_PD0O7FgoKy3MgPkls7SUsSKg3zNtCuCk7GIeBskw5DetK4/s1600-h/148055906471227879_ywYrHSlK_c%25255B1%25255D%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="148055906471227879_ywYrHSlK_c[1]" border="0" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtS87G53h_aBLf8wxCd08aMS10qKFUc9NwUszKfOrWR-EWqtwi3VQKK6HVgEEsdwMrfEpgC61A1YU78KgExqpzVB_sOlFTeJjbpUDijJVlBxGM0o7F7qdbtnCsX4lJLX-kKtWNADyCwLkw/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="148055906471227879_ywYrHSlK_c[1]" width="391" /></a></p> <p align="center">{Classic Black from Head to Toe with Polished Accessories}</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRI2yReoMmJjzJFYPvrtuqILI7IQvPPUO3tUE9nvbKt3QYTetS-RXBhS-35qoc3sFhVQ7ybIkpEIUv99OOjUBX4RUyO1scxtrzXMZV4J3mCnBKMQo1hmaEVa5azCCL-DDx9TLajS3RU4Ab/s1600-h/image%25255B38%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ZAPhmKm83DUdfy5MMDDA6BO4T5f3bWUkz9bKZ-k7A9FPXKZyMfmdw3p4VILtpHKoQoy1qJ-Pv7HXLIH62fCWnwYVRUOG2MwNjSfta65qUh6Lw0tuz81YUR9-W90DIdwEaejGacedeVc/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="304" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaW5oJ3M9zLTAseT9EauTDeGzVfDiAK3UtnturZvGTNpHImF-Sy4bIGuGK-6g7CAeqVMD_PFfPCeR51F5D-O8fUVf01JOvL6rYdRADPsEBx6l-atHsbLGIL53yfHh9rFTLrbza7sxuCVj/s1600-h/image%25255B5%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk10qSATHUrkgXlxqd0L5VR6MgqpJnVNqqQ6tRCpwR0WP3JzZYy9TaXzctX1EfKRho4LlADHS84D9d7Gf97yEuKDGdN89RSitXUZaJlnHrJ1KIrzAdCszonYooBzvDZ0DG7o6lMqeRWWjC/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" width="590" /></a></p> <p align="center">{ <a href="http://rstyle.me/~5nq3">1</a> | <a href="http://www.jamesjeans.us/couture-collection/coutureskinny-1285-matte-black.html">2</a> | <a href="http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/shop/necklaces/statements/estate-bib-necklace.html">3</a> | <a href="http://rstyle.me/~5nzV">4</a> | <a href="http://www.shopkikionline.com/web/presmer/handbags/2440-python-clutch-nude.html">5</a> }</p> <p align="center">How would you wear this fabulous pair of black skinny jeans? Which outfit is more in line with your personal style?</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDPyyqXQjLEFGm3iqHf5KCL9V3J3jfFYB5kdlRx2uqTxdXABwYrKNGMz_Dh03uz_meiKaZ_co4YQVZEG8DPODFZQD7CygOnlNb171Gd_4A_yep7VPSFQ-Fz0KlxggB18k40t-HV-ZFAgg/s1600-h/image%25255B16%25255D.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="70" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhAxe6288MMSO5wpPbe4CWQUpfdAkP7FDw11qP-7x4WD7QZZenKp4shFMDGxX2lkrHTP0DLw9dVJEOEn91OTCrD4HZemIwhoHUlUmLsZ4n_CYoXfDjTdx0bAuMEKCoUqNLoOZpGqHOA9b/?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="image" width="590" /></a></p> <p>Through December 31st, <a href="http://www.jamesjeans.us/new-arrivals">James Jeans</a> is extending a very generous offer to La Dolce Vita readers! <strong>Use code “JJ003” and receive 25% off your entire purchase</strong> (offer expires 11/30/12). </p> <p><img src="http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww267/fabkcreative/2012/Signature-3.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" /></p>

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