Fans of soul and neo-soul have something else to be thankful for this holiday season. Singer Sade is preparing to release a long-anticipated album, called Soldier of Love, in the new year. Take a look at the album cover. 
The record is set to drop on February 8th, 2010. (See more information on her new website).
In the meantime, enjoy the full length version of Sade's classic song and video, "Smooth Operator":
First Maxwell, Now Sade!
CC.Elaine
I chatted with designer CC.Elaine recently about her new line of bridal gowns. The collection is called Femme Luxe and includes sizes 12-32. In addition to being made with sumptuous fabrics and details, each gown also has a corset-style body shaper built right into the foundation. The entire collection will be available just after the new year. But take a look sneak peak at what's in store from this Chicago-based designer.
Cozy Knits from Anna Scholz
UK designers are doing fab things with cozy fabrics this season. Check out some awesome pieces from Anna Scholz
Cotton Cashmere Cardi
Pacman 50s Coat
Striped Top
Heart Sleeve Jumper
Jersey Flared Trousers
Yikes! Vampadelic Nails
From MAC's Style Black collection, comes a dark reddish-purple nail lacquer with gold flecks. Who's in? 
Pics courtesy of MAC and VampyVarnish
I Look Like a Woman, but I...
The following video by The Dead Weather is all kinds of awesome. But does this song remind anyone else of Go-Go, or have I been living in the DC uhr-rea far too long?
"I Cut Like A Buffalo"
The Dead Weather
Rebirth of Cool
Courtesy of Kari and Carlton Mackey
VISION Photography
Atlanta, Georgia
www.mytruevision.com
The Obama Dress: Yea or Nay?
It's been a couple of weeks now, but it seems some people are still harping about the dress actress Victoria Rowell (The Young and the Restless, etc.) wore to this year's Emmys. It was definitely a DIFFERENT kind of frock. But what do you think about this style? Over-the-top Obama lurve? Yea or nay?
Fall Kicks for the Tikes: See Kai Run
Just in time for Fall, See Kai Run is rolling out several new styles for babies, older kids and everyone in between. For the first two years of his life, my little one wore almost nothing but SKRs because we liked the sturdiness and the craftmanship. Here's just a sampling of what See Kai Run is offering this season in butter soft leather and suede:
To see more, visit See Kai Run online. In addition to showing off new designs, the shoe store is also having a nice sale on older styles.
Willow Earrings
Jewelry designer Stephanie Simek created these gorgeous earrings out of antique silver chain and real pussy willows. 
$125
at her shop
Fall Colors: Green Nails?
During Autumn, leaves turn from green to red and brown. But this year, expect green to stick around. The most exciting nail colors coming out for the Fall and Winter are emerald, seafoam, hunter, celery, and forest. 
Just out this month is the new Chanel "Jade", a green shimmery lacquer that beauty editors and bloggers have been purring about. Jade Nail is being sold only at Chanel Boutiques and online at Chanel.com, for $25 a pop.
Now if you're willing to go a little deeper, OPI has a rich green called mysteriously "Here Today... Aragon Tomorrow
Fragmentation & Faking the Funk
This month, The Bad Pitch Blog has really great piece called "Try Being One Person" that delves into the extremely common practice of being different people at work and at home. I highly recommend it to anyone who, like me, spent many of their best years trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Every ambitious professional has to eventually ask the what-if questions: What if I got a job that better suited my personality? What if I could find a career that complemented my home life? What if I wasn't afraid to do something different? What if I'm really qualified for a position that hasn't been created yet? What if my job is to create that position for myself?
If you don't believe anything else, believe that there's a reason why these questions come up. If you can find a way to make the leap - hopefully sooner rather than later - JUMP, baby.
Thursday Throwback: Stevie On Sesame
In one of the most famous Sesame Street clips ever (and MY absolute favorite) Stevie Wonder sings his hit "Superstition" in 1972. Seven minutes of bliss. Enjoy.
Fluevog For Fall
Can we talk about shoes? Even when mile-high stilettos are considered "hot", I just cannot fathom teetering around on them. I, for one, like a shoe of substance. Not clunky or chunky, mind you. But I do love a gorgeously supportive heel- especially one made by designers such as Joan Chen, Steve Madden, Franco Sarto, Camper, FarylRobin and my favorite John Fluevog.
Fluevogs in particular are very different kinds of shoes and if you don't like being noticed, they're not for you. Stepping out in them makes you feel like you're wearing works of art on your feet. They're a little bit egdy, vintage-y, rockabilly, and lots of other adjectives. Judge for yourself at Fluevog.com:
