*Y* IS FOR *Y*OUR KIND OF JEWELRY ...?

Dear readers, I am participating in Alphabe-Thursday where ‘Y’ IS FOR *Y*OUR KIND OF JEWELRY? After last week’s post, I thought some jewelry might be appropriate to set off those Xciting, Xotic animal prints I can (virtually) see you all in! Just the ticket, too, to pop down to the shops in…! Well, do you like wearing jewelry? What kind? Is this for you? 1. Layered necklaces (above) 2. Fashionable fringe (below) 3. Bold statements 4.Strong motifs 5. All metal

6. Square bangles

7. Huge retro-inspired ring

8. The more the better

COULD YOU SEE YOURSELF IN ANY OF THESE DESIGNS?

Do tell me! And do check out other Alphabe-Thursday posts @ Jenny Matlock!

And, finally, thank you to all my dear readers who have visited or commented. Have a great weekend! And see you again for Ruby Tuesday!

Enjoy!

XOXO LOLA:)

THE LAST OF THE ICONS ...

With Elizabeth Taylor’s death last week, many in the press say it’s the end of the era of true glamour and star quality. Yes, it’s true, dear readers, with the death of this icon – like Marilyn earlier – there are now so few of us left! But where was I? Oh, yes … Who, in your view, will be remembered longer: Elizabeth or Marilyn? Here are a few reminders of, perhaps, Elizabeth’s best-known films:

1. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

2. Giant

3. Suddenly Last Summer

A good Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday! And do visit other Ruby Tuesday/Rednesday posts! (Links at Work of the Poet & Sue loves Cherries.)

Enjoy!

XOXO LOLA:)

PS Have a good week and see you again for Alphabe-Thursday!

E*X*CITING LEOPARD PRINTS ...

Dear readers, I am participating in Alphabe-Thursday where ‘X’ IS FOR E*X*CITING & E*X*OTIC LEOPARD PRINTS…!
Do you wear leopard prints? Perfect for popping out to the market in? Or a bit OTT? What's your take on these ...
1. Moschino (above)
2. Blumarine (below) 3. D & G

4. Dries van Noten

5. Mulberry

6. Etro

COULD YOU SEE YOURSELF IN ANY OF THESE DESIGNS?
Do tell me! And do check out other Alphabe-Thursday posts @ Jenny Matlock!And, finally, thank you to all my dear readers who have visited or commented. Have a great weekend!
And see you again for Ruby Tuesday!
Enjoy!
XOXO LOLA:)

PS Once again, a fairly loose use of 'X' but amusing, no?

JAPAN ...

ONE OF 30 BOATS LEFT HIGH AND DRY BY THE JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI
The massive earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan on 11 March together caused widespread destruction and suffering, relayed on television screens around the world. More than 18,000 people are now estimated to have died, thousands injured or missing, and more than 440,000 people have had to leave their homes. With the world’s attention now switched to Libya, please don’t forget the humanitarian crisis still playing out in Japan.

It, just like Christchurch and its earthquake last month, needs our help. Please donate to The Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal_

Happy Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday!
And do visit other Ruby Tuesday/ Rednesday posts! (Links at Work of the Poet & Sue Loves Cherries.)

XOXO LOLA:)
PS Have a good week and see you again for Alphabe-Thursday!

WESTERNS - THE GREATEST SCREEN COWBOYS EVER!

Dear readers, I am participating in Alphabe-Thursday where ‘W’ IS FOR *W*ESTERNS – THE GREATEST SCREEN COWBOYS EVER! (Almost wrote: Greatest Best Westerns but that sounds too much like marketing, no?)
Here are some great screen cowboys:
1. Clint Eastwood (above)
2. John Wayne – True Grit (below) 3. James Stewart 4. Henry Fonda

5. Randolph Scott

6. Gregory Peck

7. Paul Newman

8. Gary Cooper - High Noon 9. Jeff Bridges - True Grit remake

10. Woody – Toy Story

And not forgetting … BichonWayne … WHICH SCREEN COWBOY DO YOU THINK WAS/ IS THE BEST OF ALL TIME? ANY OMITTED IN THE LIST HERE?
Do tell me! And do check out other Alphabe-Thursday posts @ Jenny Matlock!
And, finally, thank you to all my dear readers who have visited or commented. Have a great weekend!
And see you again for Ruby Tuesday!
Enjoy!
XOXO LOLA:)

WHO/ WHAT WOULD YOU SAVE FIRST FROM A BURNING HOUSE?

Britain is famous for its love of pets but it seems that times are changing after a survey revealed that 60 per cent of respondents would grab their laptops, mobile phones, iPods and even games consoles if their house was burning down before saving the family dog.

The public’s callous streak was attributed to the vital nature that gadgets play in everyday, modern lives but the results are nonetheless startling. Of 1,219 people surveyed only 14 per cent said that they would leap to the rescue of their dog, cat or canary in the case of a fire.

WHO/WHAT WOULD YOU SAVE FIRST FROM A BURNING HOUSE?
Do let me know!
Happy Ruby Tuesday & Rednesday!
And do visit other Ruby Tuesday/ Rednesday posts! (Links at Work of the Poet & Sue Loves Cherries).
Enjoy!
XOXO LOLA:)
PS Have a good week and see you again for Alphabe-Thursday!

VERY, VERY STRANGE SIGNS ...!

Dear readers, I am participating in Alphabe-Thursday where ‘V’ IS FOR * V*ERY *V*ERY STRANGE… SIGNS! (More signs, I hear you scream? Maybe I can keep this up through ‘Z’ – just kidding! Anyway, apologies if there was a bit

too much lavatorial humour last time!)

WHICH SIGN DO YOU FIND THE STRANGEST/ MOST SHOCKING? ANY WHERE YOU LIVE?
Do tell me! And do check out other Alphabe-Thursday posts @ Jenny Matlock!And, finally, thank you to all my dear readers who have visited or commented. Have a great weekend!
And see you again for Ruby Tuesday!
Enjoy!
XOXO LOLA:)
PS Again, not the most original use of *V* but … amusing, no?