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 Fargo North Dakota Credits: FEMA wikimedia.org Public Domain  Fargo, North Dakota may not seem quite as interesting as Paris, France may, however, it does hit the spot in the movie aptly named "Fargo." The accents and dialect as in " oh geez" made we want to sit in a Fargo coffee shop like a fly on the wall just to listen. The desolate snowy by-ways and the matter-of- fact demeanor of the

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 Tiffany Booth  PSBeautyQueen.Blogspot.com  by contributing writer Tiffany Booth           As a makeup junkie myself, I have to say this is by far the best gift you can give any makeup lover. The Palette comes complete with everything you need to create a stunning holiday look and it even comes with step-by-step expert application tips. READ MORE>>>> Xarah's Face Credit: Andres Saavedra/

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Image.net written by Loraine Alkire Dreamworks and Pixar are the "megaminds" of the animation industry, but stepping back, there is no doubt that these movies are compelling since they don't leave it all to animation. The glorious one-liner is what breathes humanity into these movies, making Dreamworks and Pixar's writers and the improvisational actors they employ, the kings of quip for more

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Green and Eco Presents with Style and Purpose Monkey See, Monkey Do- Eco Minded Presents for Kids and Teens Written by Loraine Alkire Be Love , an online store, is not only a great store to get terrific T-shirts for children and teens it also has a great cause, promoting non-violence. Two of my favorite T-shirts for children are Earth Angel and "My life is My Message". All the T-shirts are

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by Loraine Alkire The dramatized bio based movie,"Mahanagar "(1963) is as relevant today across all cultures as it was when director and internationally acclaimed filmmaker Satyajit Ray interpreted this true story. This movie is about a woman in India facing the prospect of going to work to help make ends meet as opposed to serving a more traditional role as a stay at home mother. Fortunately,

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Lone Seal in Redondo Beach, California Photo by Sara Leonard of OWGTravel.com This picture appeals to me and reminds me of the great day we had out on the boat, laughing, looking at all the great things to see from the water in Redondo Beach, California. To see more great photography from all around the world check out OWGTravel.com where Sara Leonard has taken thousands of pictures from trips

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      Mammoth Moutain California Released into the public domain Sean Lynch  Hey you snow passionistas, it's time to check those bindings, get out the long underwear, find that missing glove and start booking great trips like this one.  Mammoth Mountains, California Westin Monache Resort - Available 01/03/2011 to 02/17/2011 From $831 PP, January Package: 4 nights

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 Daniel Day-Lewis written by Loraine Alkire Yahoo-Movie News and Gossip My Secret Love Affair with Daniel Day-Lewis is so secret even he does not know about it. My boyfriend suspects, but until now I have just left it to "He's the best actor ever." or "They should call De Niro the Day-Lewis of the United States, not the other way around." To think I didn't even know who Daniel Day-Lewis was

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Fall Fashion Trends - Five Fabulous Go-to Sources in Southern CaliforniaFab Women-Lori Brystan-Style EditorGreersOC.com;Sharon Antonucci-Exquisite Hair Designs Salon and Spa;Zeena Abidi Stylist for Style2020;Dominque Graham Fashion Designer;Pamela Abderhalden of' -- Something You'Read More

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Left Julia McConnell, Right Stephanie Goldman Co-Director's of Family Creations This Duo, still in their twenties has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Inc Magazine and many an article,  across the country for their most successful and serious commitment to  providing the highest quality services of any  International Egg Donor- Surrogacy Agency on the map. After spending 4 days in Colorado

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written by Tiffany Booth PSbeautyqueen.blogspot.com Tiffany Booth is a Beauty & Fashion Writer/Blogger in Palm Springs, California. In addition to her work on Associated Content, she has been published on several other websites and magazines. Mrs. Booth is also a Makeup Artist and Model. In her free time she enjoys reviewing beauty and fashion products, shopping, fashion & art shows, modeling

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Thanks Chuck Alvarez Band for doing your part for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wish I could have been there. To find out more about the Chuck Alvarez Band and hear great clips of his Music visit Chuck Alvarez Band

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Les Jones, Proud Father Carlos Arredondo, Joseph Taylor Jeffrey Arredondo, And Carlos Arredondo Jr. From the Watts Willowbrook Boys and Girls Club pose after Performing at the Good Energy Festival. The Good Energy Festival 2010 in Santa Monica, California by Loraine Alkire for YahooNews! The Good Energy Festival in Santa Monica, California was bustling with people as early as 9 a.m. over the

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La hip chic adores the world and we do mean all the people and creatures that abide in it. Each human, each creature, each  firmament large or small, and all the water that separates them, deserve our respect. That's why we need blogactionday.change.org and bloggers everywhere to blog on change today.Last weekend, I attended the Good Energy Festival in Santa Monica; each booth represented ideas

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All la hip chic can say is wow! awww- isn't that cute!  Micro-graffiti is sure to grow ever more popular with designs such at this! What Dersk has to say "So I have been working with a space no bigger than 1 by 2 inches, on watercolor paper, and using acrylics. This idea grew from working on larger scale images and I thought to myself it would be nice to travel a different road and push for

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Dessert Darling Questions Are Answered In Terms of Desserts :: 944 I would be remiss not to mention my own daughter's  art work in cakes that are not only beautiful but delicious Contact: lahipchic.com for details in LA/OC Price for this cake serving 30 with the best red velvet ever @200.00 A custom cake to the Birthday girls specification and theme. Photo Credits: Not Sure  But I think it was

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written by Loraine Alkire The 'Horchow' Seat of Heaven Heaven as we have heard it to be-Isaiah 11:6,7: The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox.Credit: William

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Great Unknowns Music Exposé: Interview with Suzie Rose: "Getting Back in the Ga...: "Suzie Rose is a sweet city girl from Los Angeles, CA. She is a singer songwriter that delivers incredible music that is Pop Rock at its bes..."

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[Publishers note: Loraine Alkire] 'Photo of the Week' will be an ongoing project from some of the best photographers in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. These photos will represent life, lifestyle and people that can only be found here in our beautiful Southern part of California. It is my hope that you will be inspired by them as much as I am. This weeks photo comes from Sara Ching

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La Hip Chic adores all things fusion!  The jury is out on this recipe however. We like this video because the Spanish is at our level (we still have trouble conjugating verbs) and we just happen to think fake mustaches are funny. So Kudos on the fake mustaches!  We just aren't sure this is the way La Hip Chic would make a spaghetti taco. We think, it should be done with  spaghetti carbonara in a

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By Loraine Alkire September 29th is National Coffee DayHooray- It's National Coffee Day! I can really raise my coffee mug to that. National coffee day; I was on my second cup of coffee before I even noticed that it was National Coffee Day. I can't see to read before my first cup of coffee. So as I sip my second cup of coffee; sip? Who am I kidding? As I guzzle my second cup of coffee I get to

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Written by contributing writer Ben Kenber This is a zinger folks Ben at his Finest and Funniest! Ben Kenber is an actor and writer, and they both serve to keep him sane in an increasingly insane world. He mostly writes movie reviews, but sometimes but sometimes goes outside of that to write something else. A Look at the Overblown Controversy of Where Parents' Focus is at Instead of Where it

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Which Star Would You Rather Be? Debbie Reynolds or Elizabeth Taylor? Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Debbie Reynolds A couple decades ago, a former boss once asked me which star would I rather be, Debbie Reynolds or Elizabeth Taylor. My response was Debbie Reynolds. He was decidedly unhappy about my response, citing that Elizabeth Taylor was much sexier and alluring to men then Debbie Reynolds

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A fashion lamb puts that government bonus to good :: 944  and commentary on article from historic $600.00 Stimulus Package. Credit and Copy Rights 944 Magazine Written by Loraine Alkire A couple of years ago I wrote the below article for 944 magazine- It's interesting to look back at my satirical if not prophetic point of view. Did the $600.00 dollar cash stimulus package Bush gave out do much

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Thrills, Chills and Bumps in the Night- If a Haunted House Does it Right The Queen Mary- Okay so technically this is not a house but it is a home to ghosts and boogie men and things that go bump in the night from October 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 21-24, 27-31. Yes, even Halloween night folks! The event "Queen Mary's Dark Harbor" runs from 7pm to Midnight (the witching hour) and tickets are just $35.00.

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Great Volunteer Opportunities for the Environment Some favorite organizations in Southern California dedicated to the preservation of our beaches, coasts, parks and wildlife: Surfrider Foundation- This foundation has many opportunities for volunteer work; from volunteers that just want to go out with a group of dedicated individuals to clean up the beaches by picking up trash, to political Copy

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Loraine Alkire's Netflix Streaming Reviews Addiction Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan This 2007 Film is rated R and runs 125 minutes Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan This 2007 Film is rated R and runs 125 minutes This was and has been one of my favorite movies of all time. So I am kicking off my new post as Featured Movie Contributor with it. No spoilers here unless you know a bit about history

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Mother Teresa Wikimedia-Commons User Túrelio, Creative Commons BY-SA 2.0-d Jesus in Distress and in Disguise Who couldn't love Mother Teresa? Last night I watched a biography of Mother Teresa and it made me weep. She had a mission in life, a single calling, to help the sick, the poor, the forgotten ones and what better place to start than Calcutta, India, during the first half of the of the

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Written by contributing writer Ben Kenber About Ben Kenber-I am an actor and writer, and they both serve to keep me sane in an increasingly insane world. I mostly write movie reviews, but sometimes I try to go outside of that to write something else  Joaquin Phoenix as he is about to go onstage to perform his hip-hop in "I'm Still Here." Credit: Magnolia Pictures/press kit © Magnolia

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written by Loraine Alkire  Julian, California Credits and rights Susan Little of http://thecampingqueen.blogspot.com/  Fall is awesome here in Southern California- you can snowboard, surf, and hike all on the same day if you so desired- You'd be worn out but logistically you could do it. Welcome to our Fall Foliage Destinations. Fall is beautiful and you don't have to go all the way to

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Get Lucky for Lupus in Los Angeles on September 22, 2010 :: 944

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Spectrum Wine Auctions Live Auction in Beverly Hills on September 24, 2010 :: 944

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 Written by Guest Contributor Nancy TracyNancy Tracy is a freelance writer Her work has appeared in a variety of print and online publications, from The Sacramento Bee and American Baby to OMG! from Yahoo. She is also a featured health & wellness and artsentertainment writer for Associated Content  New Jewelry Trends for Fall 2010  Credit: istockphoto.com © cokacoka   Big

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Mad Men Casting Call Contest! Vote for Clare Meehan- Click Here Written by Heather Hillstrom Hello, everyone! Clare Meehan, a wonderful friend and a VERY talented actress, has submitted herself in a contest to appear in a walk-on role on Mad Men - and WE can help her win! Just click on the link below and vote for her, every day until the 17th, from every browser and device you've got. Easy,

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by Linda Louise Johnson Bless Me Father, for I Have Laughed! "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine," and Father Lendvai is giving out doses of merriment on the streets of Hungary as he zooms around on a skateboard, black robes flowing. Apparently, the Pater's patter is pretty funny too, judging by the laughs and giggles of the mostly teen aged audience seen on Funny Priest Skateboarding,

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by Loraine Alkire Get Your Tatas Squished to Squash Breast Cancer Let's face it, aside from giving birth, a kidney stone, or a painful disease there isn't much you can equate a mammogram with... a root canal feels better. ( at least they give you novocaine.) And today is my annual mammogram. Whoop! Read More----

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Mango Salad Recipe and Complimentary Dishes There are plenty of mango salad recipes roaming around out there. It's pretty hard to ruin a mango but some of these recipes sure seem determined to do just that. For instance, I've seen several recipes that call for you to cut up the mango with various other colorful edibles and then use balsamic for the vinegar in the dressing.  Read more about

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Excerpt From Article by Loraine Alkire: And speaking of fitting, this is a juniors shop with junior's sizes, but age is just a number and if you are junior size, you should check it out. There is something for everyone, nostalgia, beautiful clothing hand-picked by Mrs. Abderhalden from the garment district, so her customers, don't have to go to the garment district and wade through to find what

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Courtesy of IMDb This is a 2006 movie, so it's likely to be available at your public library, meaning free and so many of us need free entertainment these days. The story is a love story between father and son. It's a story of triumph against the odds when many a man or woman would give up. But Chris Gardner (Will Smith) does anything but that, despite having to stand in long lines to find a

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SNL Excerpt: So -- we reorganize! Here we go. First, the sex thing. We go with that. Second, the money. No, we go with the power second, then the money. And then the kids. Oh wait, oh jeez, I forgot about revenge against my enemies! Okay, I need revenge against all my enemies; they should die like pigs in hell! That would be my fourth wish. And, of course, my fifth wish would be for all the

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John William Godward Reproduction- The Peacock Fan Circa 1912 Credit: Art Renewal Center Museum, image 11600- John William Godwar © Art Renewal Center Museum, image 11600 I think this image is just beautiful! Bittersweet Truths and Little White Lies Don't Tell the Peackock Within lack of reason And lack of will I find my mind still Fights: Read more

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Fred's Mexican Cafe Left to Right- Patty Rivadeneyra(Wicked Marketing), Sara Leonard(Off We Go Travel)Donald Rivadeneyra, Loraine Alkire (AC/Yahoo Lush Posing as writer), Elizabeth Do(Keller Williams Realty Fountain Valley) By Loraine Alkire The Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa in Huntington Beach, California is now one of my favorite places to go. Who knew I could have just as much fun there as

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Our Own Ben Kenber is Training for a Half-Marathon for Aids-"By participating in this, I have promised to raise $2,000 for AIDS Project Los Angeles. Read more about Ben's efforts here: My Adventures in Training for a Half-Marathon, to contribute to the project click : Ben Kenber National Aids Training Marathon Program.  Ben had done a great job and reached 85% of his $2000.00 dollar goal.  Lori

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For those of you that have been faithfully following, you know that it has been quite some time since the blog was updated. The HipChic's have been busy, busy, busy. But we are back and ready to bring you great content from Los Angeles and Orange County- All that's fun, all that's hip and all that's just plain interesting. Thank you, LaHipChic.com

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Written by Loraine Alkire I've read many but not all of Stephen King's novels and I would have to say this is one of his greatest works, yet. According to the Author's Notes; he first began this novel in 1976 but you would never know it- as he has brought it into the present so seamlessly. Admittedly he claims to have been overwhelmed by the large cast of characters, including three dogs. There

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Photo by Brystan Photography A Valentine like No Other by Loraine Alkire  Brystan Photography Studios, in Aliso Viejo, California and Valentine's Day are a perfect compliment. Valentine's Day is coming fast. What are you going to do for him? Like most men they have everything they need and if they don't have it chances are they don't want it. Candy, cards and red silk boxers are nice and soon

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Contributing Writer Ben Kenber's Take on Avatar Editor's note: I'm not going to lie to you folks this is a long, long article but well worth the read, especially if you want to learn the inside scoop on the actors, James Cameron's wait for technology to catch up to his fantasy and all sorts of tidbits. Over Ten Years After "Titanic," We Finally Get a New Movie from This Director  "That is our (

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Seven sins tainted Make that a million. I’d far say more So what good is my will? It's a soiled sheet My mind partners with Darkness time and time I admit defeat But praises I sing                                                        “Make me pure”                                                         Can this not be?                                                           Offspring

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by Contributing Writer Alexandra Wallace The 2010 Golden Globe Awards brought out Hollywood's finest to the Beverly Hilton Hotel this evening, January 17th. The red carpet look of the evening was clearly black floor length gowns, followed by purple and green gowns. Although a few of the looks, namely Christina Aguilera and Fergie's won me over, the overall feeling of the awards was somber and

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48 HOURS FOR HAITI in Miami on January 18, 2010 :: 944Posted using ShareThis

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Written by Loraine Alkire   Light bulbs! I've been forgetting to buy light bulbs for two months now. Good thing or bad? Well, it would be nice to have that light bulb over the kitchen table but there's enough light there anyway. I have two lights left in the kitchen, after all. The main one is a three light directional that also needs a light bulb. This is a minor nuisance since the one facing

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Written by Loraine Alkire Sara Leonard of Off We Go Travel in Redondo Beach, California has toured the world extensively. LA Hip Chic will be featuring her often with in depth interviews of her many experiences at home and abroad. LaHipChic Forward: Thailand is a Kingdom located in Southeast Asia. King Bhumibol Adulyadej is head of this constitutional monarchy. He is the ninth king of the House

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by Contributing Writer Alexandra Wallace Sexy lingerie for your body: Introducing The Little Bra Company My recent discovery of The Little Bra Company pleasantly surprised me with a gift I thought I would never receive: cleavage! If you are like me and only buy bras with the absolute most push-up padding available, its time to check out The Little Bra Company. They specialize in sizes 28 A- 36

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Written by Contributing Writer Ben Kenber Photo Credit: Warner Brothers | © Warner Brothers                                  The Hangover - the One of Its Kind that is Actually Enjoyable "The Hangover" is now officially the sleeper hit of the Summer 2009 movie season. Judging from the reaction it elicited from its trailers, that was certain to be the case as much as Eddie Murphy's "Imagine

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The Hangover Review by Loraine Alkire This comedic movie about a bachelor party gone wrong (old story yes- but in LaHipChic's Opinion never done better) is perfect for New Year's Day or any day. We just finished watching and laughed our collective behinds off. Warning not for Under 17 in Our Opinion. Okay- Sixteen if you're really mature and can handle a totally backasswards way of doing things

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Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind ? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne ? CHORUS: For auld lang syne, my jo, for auld lang syne, we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne. And surely ye’ll be your pint-stowp ! and surely I’ll be mine ! And we’ll tak a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne. CHORUS We twa

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2010 Here We Come!!

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Photo© beawolf - Fotolia.com It's All Been Done written by Loraine Alkire So easy to rush from here to there Looking for presents born of love Searching endlessly at Radio Shack Or Wallmart or Online to try to track That package; will it get here in time? Hush Little Baby It's all been done By the Spirit So easy to scramble about Getting the tree and the lights Pulling out that blow up

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by Loraine Alkire Protect Your Arms from the Sun, Hide Imperfections, and Look Spectacular Doing It! E Z Sleeves is the brain child of designer Dominique Graham of Laguna Niguel, Calif. So many women, so many imperfect arms. Let's face it- arms are a trouble spot for women. They freckle and get age spots from the sun. Round about thirty years of age those 'slim Jim' arms can take on a new look

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By Contributing Writer Ben KenberMovie poster for "This Is It"Credit: Columbia Pictures© Columbia Pictures We Get to Look at the Concerts that Never Were This appears to be our last stop on the Michael Jackson exploitation train. Ever since his death a couple of months ago at age 50, he has achieved that same level of popularity that he experienced when "Thriller" first came out. It once-->-->

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written by Alexandra Wallace LahipChic ContributorSonia Rykiel pour H&M is set to release in H&M stores this Saturday, December 5. If you couldn’t get your fix of Jimmy Choo for H&M, who released his line just three weeks ago, and sold out within the first few hours, here is your next chance to score some designer digs. Lucky for us, Sonia is bringing her Parisian fashions to 1,500 H&M stores

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written by Loraine AlkireHow to Wrap Just About Everything Under the SunIf you are looking for ways to wrap that unusual present, like this you tube video- where Santa is definitely having a hard time in Can't Wrap This- (A must see Christmas parady of Santa doing MC Hammer); then I have the solution for your present wrap needs.My Girlfriend's house is still shipping wrapping items of all kinds

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By contributing writer Ben KenberA Look at Those Foreign Ladies Who Are as Hot as They Are Good ActressesThe actresses I have chosen for this list have made movies both in America and other countries, but it is in those other countries where they get to show off their talents the best. When they are introduced to American audiences, they are often pigeonholed in specific roles which are

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Prelude to a Kiss"Mommy, does God pick our parents?" the little girl asked while in the back seat. "I'd like to think so." said the mother. "Well, if God picks out our parents, why would he put you in a family where your mom ripped your lips off?" "Good question." answered the mother.Lorry Leigh PhD, of Western Youth Services (WYS) located at 23461 South Pointe Drive, Suite 220, Laguna Hills, CA

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written by Alexandra WallaceThe Pre-Fall 2010 Chanel collection preview event was this evening in Shanghai, as Karl Lagerfeld swept 800 guests off their feet onto a boat for an evening in fantasy land. Read More... and see 20 slides of the show. Chanel Pre-Fall 2010

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Photo by Kazimierz Nowak or an unknown author circa about 1931-36 Alone but never alone, we pray, head up towards the sky or head down kissing the sand of a vast desert. We are never alone as long as we have hope, faith, and love (and perhaps a camel). We all have a gift, a camel, a desert to cross. This is temporary. We don't see clearly why we struggle, why we cross the desert at all; why we

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Sharon Antonucci of Exquisite Hair Designs Salon and Spa,Newport Beach, Calif.Exquisite Hair Designs Salon and Spa- What a Party!by Loraine AlkireAhhh- the spa! There is nothing more relaxing than having someone pamper you both inside and out. Who in this world needs more pampering than women? By nature we pamper others- giving sometimes until little is left for ourselves. Sharon Antonucci of

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written by Contributing writer Alexandra WallaceI fell in love at first sight with the Spring 2010 collection of TOMS shoes. In a city that requires a lot of walking, it’s important for everyone to own at least one pair of TOMS, the comfiest shoes ever. But, why buy only one pair, when they come in so many cute styles!The best part about TOMS, is that for every pair of shoes that you buy, they

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Where would our generation be without the muppets and Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody? I'll bet you know all the words too! Okay- They had to change a few lines but it is still amazing--- Turkeys et al.

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Written by Ben KenberPhoto Credits:© ScribnerThose Rare Stories from Stars that Are Worth a ReadBusiness people and studios are always looking to cash in on celebrities and their fame for as long as they can, as I'm sure you all know. But at some point, these overexposed people are finally given the opportunity to write a book. This is usually comes at the later half of their liveswhere fame has

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Margret Hofheinz Döring Galerie Brigitte Mauch GöppingenHappy Sunday!

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written byAlexandra Wallace It’s not everyday that a designer walks the runway modeling her own designs at LA Fashion Week. Rachael Broussard, designer of Supastar Clothing, was the first one to rock the runway at her show on Thursday, October 15th at the Rebecca Molayem Gallery. The show was upbeat, and fun resembling the style of the clothes. Read More...

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Written by Loraine AlkireChuck Alvarez, veteran guitar player in several genres including jazz, R&B and Blues Based Rock has coupled once again with Tim Weisberg. Tim Weisberg's career spans three decades and included over 20 albums to the largest record labels in the world. He has sold over seven million records.The Duo have been performing with each other and each others bands for decades now

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by Loraine Alkire written with a little help from my Friend.Be Still and KnowGod moments; I believe they happen to everyone at some point in time; whether the moment is rejected later as a fantasy out of the logical workings of the mind is up to each of us.To hold your newborn baby for the first time is certainly a God moment for many.To watch someone die is as well.To come out of the grips of a

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Maxine Dillon at LA Fashion Week's Los Angeles Fashion on BroadwayWritten by Alexandra WallaceMaxine Dillon was the first show on Day 1 of the Los Angeles Fashion on Broadway series. The presentation consisted of eleven models posing on elevated platforms. The point of the presentation rather than a runway show, was to allow the guests to interact with the fabrics and get a closer look at the

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Planning a Wine Tasting Partyby Loraine Alkiire There are as many ways to plan a menu for a wine tasting party as there are varieties of wine in the world. No matter which way you go it should be a fun, interesting learning experience for both you and your guests. If you are new to this you could do a simple wine and cheese tasting party pairing Brie and Chardonnay, Riesling with Gouda or

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written by Alexandra WallaceFashion Bag Designer Rafe TotengcoRafe is based out of New York, but luckily for all of us west-coasters, he made the trip out to LA Fashion Week to showcase his fabulous line. Shoes and handbags by Rafe are sold at upscale department stores, and specialty boutiques. Read more....

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LaHipchic is pleased to announce the newest member of our team- Alexandra Wallace. We feel fortunate to have her. Alexandra is an economics student at UCLA, with a passion for recession- friendly fashion. Her background working in the beauty industry, along with modeling experience has given her insight into what looks great on the individual. She's not only a great style writer but beautiful

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Sara Leonard of Off We Go Travel in Redondo Beach, California has toured the world extensively. LA Hip Chic will be featuring her often with in depth interviews of her many experiences at home and abroad.Forward: In 2006 USA Today created a panel of great thinkers to come up with a modern version of the Seven Wonders of the World. Included in this, was number seven, The Great Migration. From

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Loraine alkire poses with Arabian Nights Cast at Sutra Lounge photo by Lori BrystanAll other Photos by Loraine AlkireWritten by Loraine Alkire'Show’ a supper club at Sutra Lounge located at-1870 Harbor Blvd. in Triangle Square--Costa Mesa, CA 92627 was an amazing hit from the start with its first theme of Arabian Nights.The show's founder Lori Brystan (former Elite model, photographer and now

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Hear Britney's New Single Britney Spears Beats the odds with 3Follow Britney on TwitterThe La hip Chic are huge fans of Britney. Deal with it! She will/has triumphed and come out on top in her few short years. We know that she and her derriere will be in the public eye for decades to come!We Love you Britney, Keep on Showing Everyone What You're Made of!Lahipchic

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Recipe and Photos by Loraine AlkireWho doesn’t love a micro-plane? If you haven’t got one- get one fast. They are so much fun to use and they make your work in the kitchen so easy. This recipe let’s you use your micro-plane three times, tripling the fun and easing the work.Shrimp scampi topped with rosemary focaccia and crusted pecorino romanoServes- 6 (recipe can be doubled or tripled-

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Blog Action Day 2009: Topic Climate ChangeScientists don't always agree on why the climate is changing so fast, but they do agree that it is changing. Perhaps, you've come to the conclusion, as I have, that it really doesn't matter if the sky is falling or not; the fact is we humans pollute at an alarming rate.You can certainly see landfills all over the world, smog and other things, that just

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“I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree” by Joyce KilmerThe LaHipChic thinks that goes for blue-footed boobies as well. Still...Blue-footed BoobieDoes God not have a sense of humor?He did just create this late bloomer.He took some of this and he took some of that.Some blue from the sky, the chest of a duck.Some wings

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Sara Leonard-At the absolute middle of the World-Ecuador Written by Loraine AlkireSara Leonard of Off We Go Travel in Redondo Beach, California has toured the world extensively. LA Hip Chic will be featuring her often with in depth interviews of her many experiences at home and abroad.Here you will learn about all the best places to visit in the world, where to stay, and what to do when you get

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Founders of Family Creations, egg donation and reproductive servicesLeft, Julia Alkire, Right Stephanie Goldman What is it like to be a successful entrepreneur in your twenties sparking the interest of publications like Forbes and Inc. Magazines? The hip chic asks Family Creations, LLC. Co-founder and Director of Development, Julia Alkire McConnell.Julia Alkire McConnell: To own a successful

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by Loraine AlkireSharon AntonucciExquisite Hair Designs & Bodywerks Spa located at 1617 Westcliff Drive, Suite 212 in Newport Beach, Calif., possesses a sense of serenity the moment you walk through the door.Sharon Antonucci, the proprietor has decorated the shop with both African and Asian motif adding harmony and interest to this boutique setting.Ms. Antonucci has been styling and coloring hair

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James Dean Rebel without a CauseAbout Men's Americana FashionBy Loraine AlkireMen's Americana fashion describes 1950s revival clothing combined with everything from Ralph Lauren suits, deck shoes and ties, to nautical touches. The trend, which arrived in 2006, seems to have been gaining in popularity as evidenced by the number of designers including the look in their lines: Micheal Kor, Tommy

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Just something to reflect upon this Sunday Morning- the hip chic are humbled. Is she parsing out this small portion of rice? Is she grateful? Are you? She seems fortunate as far as Somalian women and children go. Our guess is that she is grateful for the clean hut, beautiful clothing, and the rice. What are you grateful for? In a village in Somalia a child is being victimized, in a town here in

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by Loraine Alkire You've Just BegunIn your thirties? Fall fashion 2009 is full of choices, choices and more choices for the thirty something set. So what's in for fall 2009? Definitely multi-layered looks, large or multi-layered necklaces, knits, solids, belts and plaids combined whenever possible.What makes this great is the old mix and match methodology that can transform just a few outfits

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Written by:Loraine AlkirePhotography Courtesy of Off We Go TravelSara's Leonards Travels Sara Posing with her birth signshe's a RatSara Leonard of Off We Go Travel in Redondo Beach, California has toured the world extensively. LA Hip Chic will be featuring her often with in depth interviews of her many experiences at home and abroad. Here you will learn about all the best places to visit in the

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Perhaps this picture taken at the Cemetery at Down Cathedral, The Mall, English Street, Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, August 2009 (photographer Ardfern) serves as a small reminder that rather than pray with our heads we should pray with our hearts. The LAhipChic think that though perhaps not its original purpose, it lends itself to the idea.Have a wonderful Sunday!

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Warning this video shows Britney Spears -PG-14. Whatever you think of Britney Spears; good,bad or Indifferent, you have to admit that this is one talented young lady. The Hip Chic here in LA, love her especially for this autobiographical song, about her life. We think everyone with so much paparazzi, attention, etcetera, is entitled to go wacko every once in a while and shave their head.She's

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