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A blogger named Uptown Girl has reported some of the worst fashion crimes facing us today. I can’t help but wonder… would fashion jail be pretty?

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This isn’t news, but just let me reiterate: fashion designers have no mercy. While the economy is taking a vacation in Europe, the designers don’t bother wasting time with mid-range prices and instead aim for the unaffected wealthy during Toronto’s Fashion Week .

I have my own plans for courting the fabulously rich. They involve begging and pleading. Read more

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Looking for inspiration? Crafting sites are popping up all over the place with great hints and tips for projects and pieces. I just want these people to come over and teach me, but hey… slow and steady wins the race. Read more

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The New Classic Nude Art Competition is more than a tongue twister and it seeks to expose more than models’ naked bodies. Cleverness aside, the competition is about encouraging emerging artists to look beyond the “classic nude”. Since I have no idea what this means, my chances of winning are slim. Like the models. Help me I can’t stop punning.

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Arts and Cultural development in Botswana have done more to promote its growth than other endeavours, thus the government continues to support these programs with the involvement of a new traditional dance troupe. They are still looking to encourage growth of the arts into mainstream society.

We know the situation is dire since Dancing With the Stars: Africa is yet to premiere . Read more

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A woman with the best nickname ever, “ The Bag Lady ”, is taking old plastic bags and turning them into different pieces including totes, rugs, handbags, and hats. Being environmentally friendly, the recycled pieces are finding their way into some stores around the U.S.

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Tyra Banks and Top Model producer Ken Mok are creating a show for those who want to work in the fashion industry.

The fashion world hopefuls will compete in teams, and judges will narrow them down until they find the ultimate fashion assistant. Is it just me, or does that sound depressing? Read more

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New York’s City Council, the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Department for the Aging are pooling $1 million to bring arts programs to 150 senior citizen groups around the city. I heard their first project will be to make 10,000 Bingo cards. :)

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Bono joins some of today’s most high profile contemporary artists including Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst to help raise money for AIDS relief in Africa at what Sotheby’s is calling its biggest contemporary art charity auction ever.

"The (Red) Auction" is estimated to take in up to $29 million. I think Bono’s sunglasses collection alone would be worth the millions they expect to raise.... Read more

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Although it’s probably not what author Philip Pullman had in mind when he wrote it, a Japanese jeweler has created an actual golden compass , which is worth 30 million yen ($281,400) .

A pure 18-carat gold compass inspired by the movie “The Golden Compass” starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig enchants with its craftsmenship.

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