Coco before chanel

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FILMS Seems like there has been a trend in films about fashion lately. Coco Before Chanel is a film featuring Audrey Tautou about the life and passions of Coco Chanel. Many people spend thousands of dollars on luxury branded purses, however, often times they forget that there’s a passionate artist behind a logo. If you’re interested in watching more films on fashion check out:
Valentino The Last Emperor
The September Issue
Coco Chanel
Marc Jacob & Louis Vuitton
Lagerfeld Confidential

Simsim

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FINDINGS I grew up loving Sesame Street. There was something so magical about a world filled with friendly muppets, nice neighbors, and fun adventures. It’s amazing what Sesame Street does to educate children throughout the world. It’s not just about learning your ABCs but it’s about learning and coping with world issues.

5.5.5

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EVENTS Just got back from the 5.5.5 event held by Chronicle Books. Five wonderful bloggers were invited to speak for 5 minutes and then answered 5 questions from the audience. The event featured:
Dave Cuzner of Grain Edit
Joe Pemberton of Typophile
Suzanne Lagasa of Chronicle Books
Lauren Smith and Derek Fagerstrom of Smartsandcrafts.com & Curiosity Shoppe
David Pescovitz of Boingboing Make sure to check out Boingboing.net tomorrow ‘cus they’ll be launching a new design.