Rachel Bilson

- Allure Sept '11

I have never seen Bilson act, but she was engaged to Anakin Skywalker, and her skill sets include fitting Magnums in her mouth.. so maybe we should all petition Playgirl for a Hayden Christensen spread???

Anyway, these are her 3 fashion trend MUSTS for fall.

1. Head to Toe Plaid: Maybe if you want to look like my parent's couch from the 70's. Or Pee Wee Herman.

2. Period Collars: Bigger the better, look like you were just spayed at the vet's office!

3. Native American Accents: If this means I can wear my blanket to the supermarket at 11 am to pick up some Frosted Flakes, I AM IN! Small pox optional.

Color Wheeling

Everyone with a wardrobe needs to purchase (or memorize) the classic color wheel combinations. I have wasted so much time getting dressed in the mornings, trying to pair exciting colours that really don't compliment each other at all. After 20 frustrating minutes I go back to donning my basic black. Since I've purchased a color wheel, I have doubled my clothing options, getting more wear out of my wardrobe and have been putting looks together I didn't think were possible.


Denim is an easy choice, but pairing a neutral blue with a bold red really makes an outfit stand out. Now, if you're ready to incorporate one more splash of colour, try adding some amethyst jewelry to the mix, or a bright yellow belt. These colours might be unfamiliar to you, but they work, and as long as your textures are right, there will be no flaws in your choices. Again, think about denim and how it is so often stitched with a yellowish orange thread. These manufactorers are very familiar with the classic colour wheel.

More examples to come in future posts!

Happy Short Work Week

So glad she isn't from NJ, however this isn't much better....



Yikes!

Sad Keanu Reeves

We were finally posted! http://sadkeanu.tumblr.com/post/1297733419/sad-keanu-ruined-the-u-s-soccer-teams-chances-of?ref=nf

Culture Couture, in conjunction with Independent

Merchant Week, is lending a paw to our friends from Humane Montclair

and People For Animals, Thursday, October 7th from 11am til 8pm. Both

of these groups provide low cost and free services for our animal

companions which in turn makes a stronger community--happy animals,

happy people, happy Montclair! And what goes better with a happy pet

than a happy human? Your pet knows when you look good--they want the

best for us as we do for them. Make a donation of cat or dog food (bags

or cans) or a contribution of $10 and receive 10% off any one item! Your

animal companions will be so proud in the dog park when you look great

in your stylin' jeans or cuddled up in your arms purring on a soft

sweater. It's a win win!

Come and meet some of the caring people who

make these service possible. PFA will be at the store from 11am-1pm and

5-7pm to answer your questions about low cost medical care and S/N

programs. Plus they may even bring some adoptable BFFs. Food donations

for the Humane Pantry can be made all day. A love offering jar will also

be available.

HUMANE MONTCLAIR and The Human Needs Pantry humanemontclair.org

HUMANEmontclair has teamed up with the Human Needs Food Pantry to

collect donations of cat and dog food to help those in need to provide

for their companion animals. All donations are distributed on a weekly

basis to clients who have animals and serve both Montclair and

surrounding communties as well. Humane Montclair also provides

information on feral cat colonies and other animal related issues.

PEOPLE FOR ANIMALS

pfaonline.org

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Located in Hillside NJ, People For Animals, Inc., is extremely proud to provide the highest

quality and most affordable Spay/Neuter services in the state. Doctors

are fully licensed graduates of some of the most respected veterinary

medicine programs in the US. Several of these dedicated professionals

have unselfishly chosen to specialize in Spay/Neuter to help alleviate

the pet overpopulation problem thus reducing the overcrowding in

shelters resulting in high euthenasia rates. PFA veterinarians have over

50 years combined experience and have received specialized training with

national leaders in the most progressive spay/neuter techniques. Their

extensive experience and specialized training qualify PFA's surgeons

as expert in spay/neuter technique. PFA also provides wellness exams and

medical services. See you at Culture Couture, 53 Church Street.

Thursday October 7th from 11am til 8pm. You, your pet (or a pet you

know), will be glad you stopped by!

What the ice?

I never watched his debut on reality tv, but might have seen a clip on Talk Soup.... didn't he have a terrible temper? Do we trust him around hammers and chainsaws?

Down and Dirty Mud Run

On October 3rd we participated in a 10k mud run out in NY. The day started out cold, the obstacles looked menacing, and the mud looked, well, muddy. We had such a great time that I can't wait to do it all again next year, and hopefully with a better time. Check it out http://www.downanddirtymudrun.com/ !