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Italian High Fashion Jewelry

Suneva S asked: Images of love, passion and a libertine way of living come to mind when thinking of Italian high fashion jewelry. The universal love of jewelry reflects the emotions of life and love itself. Although many things change, the allure of Italian high fashion jewelry and our passions endures.The connection between love and [...]

Domestic Goddess Aprons

Find-me-a-gift asked: Become a domestic goddess, or look like one in a Jesse Steele vintage style domestic goddess aprons.As a pioneer in the new wave of nostalgic apron fashion, these vintage goddess aprons are set to take the country by storm Christmas 2006.A woman’s place is anywhere she wants to be these days and the [...]

Love Pearl Necklaces? so Do These 7 Ladies!

Pearl Classic asked: Pearl necklaces are a timeless staple every woman should have in her wardrobe. Unlike the puka shell necklace or goth style necklaces, it is the accessory that transcends the ages. This is no more evident than in the seven women who have made pearls apart of their style and grace. These women [...]

Pardon Me, I Am Gushing Again About Movie’s Incomparable Audrey Hepburn

Ed Bagley asked: Copyright © 2008 Ed BagleyLike a lot of shoppers at supermarkets, I look at the magazine displays while waiting in line to check out. Recently I was thrilled to see a recent edition to LIFE’s Great Photographers Series: “Remembering Audrey 15 Years Later” with photographs by Bob Willoughby.In my review of “Breakfast [...]

Guess Who IV

This one is dedicated to the truly lovely ex-expat who I suspect will get it in one:Men’s problems are traditionally dealt with by the criminal justice system. Women, on the other hand, get a bloody Cartwright Inquiry and get millions of dollars thrown at their breasts and cervixes.The last nasty quote was from the one [...]

Feminist Event: Seminar on ‘The 5cm Rule’ at UOA

What: Sociology Seminar on ‘The 5cm Rule’: Biopower, Sexuality and SchoolingWho: Louisa Allen, Critical Studies in Education, Faculty of EducationWhen: Wednesday April 1st, 11am – 12noonWhere: HSB 901, Human Sciences Building, Princes St, University of AucklandFrom the Faculty of Arts event listing:This seminar will explore ‘the 5cm rule’, a regulation around student contact discovered during

Man about the house

Less than a year ago, my family and I decided to uproot ourselves and move from the South Island to the capital. With the move came a rearrangement of work responsibilities: we dropped from two incomes to one, with me taking the ‘breadwinner’ role, and my partner staying home with the kids.You’d expect people to [...]