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I love a good wrap dress, obviously Diane von Furstenburg is the Queen of wrap dresses. So I've taken inspiration from her and am having a leopard print dress made for me by my tailor. I found some fantastic fabric that I was able to purchase for $6....yes that's right $6 and my tailor is making it for me for $25. I'll post more about the dress and fabic souq next week.<br />
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I'm an avid reader of blogs and I love finding new blogs to add to my daily reading list. <a href="http://www.desert-dweller.com/" target="_blank">Desert Dweller</a> and <a href="https://staceandthepoptart.squarespace.com/" target="_blank">Stace & the Poptart</a> are two blogs based out of Abu Dhabi. They are fantastic reads, especially if like me you love fashion, food and expat stories!<br />
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My friend Sharon and I recently discovered the Hummingbird cake at Magnolia Bakery. Words cannot describe how amazing this cake is, so amazing we had it twice in one week...oops! I'm going to try and replicate this cake in the next few weeks so stay tuned.<br />
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Sadie is starting to use the computer more and more at home. I like to find educational games for her to play so she's having fun and learning at the same time. I found this website the other day and it is great for kids aged 4-7. You can sit and watch actors read stories aloud. Sadie loves this and it's a site she visits almost every day.</div>
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I am not a crafty person by nature, I wish I was. When out shopping the other day I found some awesome and cheap craft supplies and quickly snapped some up for Sadie. Sadie loves nothing more than creating artwork, she will happily glue, paint and draw for hours so these cute little pom poms and pipe cleaners will be perfect for her, especially during the warmer months.</div>
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As the weather starts to heat up here in Doha, I start to dream about winters at my parents place. They live about 2 hours south of Sydney in a beautiful village that gets so bitterly cold in Winter and I absolutely love it. The place my parents call home could not be any more different to life in Doha. A small village where everyone nods and says hello, open green spaces, frost covering the grass each morning and an open fire that is lit first thing in the morning and the embers burning right through the night. It is without doubt my favourite place to be and I can't wait to go home in July.<br />
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The way my Mum has decorated her home is truly beautiful, even down to the way she stores her fire wood beside the open fire.<br />
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I have what's known as a black thumb, which is the EXACT opposite of a green thumb. I love gardens, I love flowers, I love greenery, my problem is that I tend to kill any kind of nature that comes my way.<br />
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When we bought our house in Melbourne, the garden was the perfect blank canvas for me to cultivate and make into a beautiful oasis. My Mother in Law who is an amazing gardener, came down for the weekend to help me de-weed and get the garden ready. Matt and I then went off on a plant buying extravaganza, we bought roses, hydrangeas, I think even a lemon tree. We got home, planted everything (well Matt planted and I watched) and honestly I think I just loved my new garden a little too much and ended up killing my hydrangeas within a week. Matt then banned me from any type of gardening from then on.<br />
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So over the weekend when I realized that my bougainvillea out the front of the villa had flourished and was looking so alive and well I decided it was time to banish my black thumb once and for all and head to the plant souk.<br />
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Sadie had a blast at the plant souk, she absolutely loves nature and when we go home to my parents house each year she spends hours wandering around the gardens with her Poppy. So Sadie was in charge yesterday of picking out the most glorious, colourful flowers for the front of the house. I think she did a fab job, and I'm just hoping that my black thumb is banished! If all else fails, at least we have a team of gardeners in the compound that can come to my rescue!<br />
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I adapted this recipe from Taste Magazine in that I added capsicum and modified the dressing by using fat free yogurt and low fat mayo. You can of course use the full fat variety if you wish.<br />
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I served this salad with grilled fish and home made chips the other night. I think it would be mind blowing inside a pull porked taco and this gem of a salad will brighten up any spread for a BBQ.<br />
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1/2 small (300g) wombok (Chinese cabbage), shredded</div>
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1/2 small (500g) red cabbage, shredded</div>
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1 carrot, peeled, cut into matchsticks</div>
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1 red capsium, finely sliced</div>
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2 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally</div>
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1 cup beansprouts, trimmed</div>
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted</div>
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1/3 cup fresh coriander leaves</div>
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1/4 cup fat free natural yoghurt (you can use full fat as well)</div>
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2 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise (you can use whole egg mayo as well)</div>
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1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce</div>
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1 teaspoon lime juice</div>
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The pixie crop was all the rage at Sunday's Academy Awards. I read an article this morning that said apparently only 5% of the population can carry off the pixie cut. I hope I'm one of them otherwise I've made a monumental mistake chopping off all my hair! I loved Anne's hair at the Oscar's and will be trying to replicate the look on my next night out.<br />
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I love indoor plants, they can add so much colour to a house. The whole bring the outside in look is superb and I feel a trip to the plant souq is in my very near future.<br />
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I have been lusting after these Celine sunglasses for a while now. I've not seen them in Doha, so will be making the purchase online. You can purchase <a href="http://www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk/celine/audrey.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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This Summer we will be heading back to Australia for a long break, I can't wait. However, I've already started planning our holidays for 2015 and I'm hoping that will include a trip to Marrakesh. I want to spend hours wandering and getting lost in the bizarre and staying in a really funky Riyadh. </div>
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I've been lying in bed all day with a severe migraine. I have such a busy week ahead and I'm feeling a bit sorry for myself but I could not go to sleep tonight without a post about the Oscars.<br />
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I thought that all the ladies today played it safe. There wasn't any "OMG! Did she really wear that?" moment. My absolute favourites were Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock and Lupita Nyong'o who has been consistently superb all awards season.<br />
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Yesterday we attended International Day at Lady Sadie's school. I was so proud of the school community, that came together as one to share our different cultures. Obviously the Aussie stall was the loudest there with Australian music blaring and one family dressed as convicts. I am always proud to say that I'm Australian, I know for sure I come from the most beautiful country in the world and yesterday a group of us bought a little bit of home to Doha.<br />
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2. Melt butter, sugar and honey together in a saucepan until frothy.</div>
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It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Louis Vuitton. I know I'm a very lucky girl to have quite the collection of handbags and wallets from the famous French design house. As I say to Mr D, they are a good investment as they stand the test of time and will one day be handed over to Lady Sadie.<br />
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I was a little concerned when late last year Marc Jacobs (my gay husband crush) abruptly resigned as Creative Director for Louis Vuitton. Marc during his 16 years at LV took the brand from a more traditional and mature aesthetic to something so over the top and creative while at the same time paying homage to it's traditional roots.<br />
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For a while now I've been searching Doha for pastel coloured dining chairs. Do you think I can find them? No! I could have ordered them on line and had them shipped over but the cost and hassle of doing that was not going to work...well it wasn't going to work for Mr D.<br />
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Late last year, a group of us girls got together and started a book club. We meet once a month over dinner, and generally talk about the chosen book for about 5 minutes before spending the next couple of hours chit chatting away. What I love about Book Clubs is that you tend to read books that perhaps you'd never think to pick up and sometimes those books turn out to be some of the best things you've read. </div>
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Some of the books I've been reading lately and loved!</div>
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Today I thought I would share with you the make up I use pretty much on a daily basis. I'm a beauty and makeup freak...no wonder my first career was as a Beauty Therapist!<br />
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I tend to stick to the same products that work best for me. I spend a lot on foundation and skin care but will only buy cheap mascara as I like to change the tube every two months.<br />
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I'm a huge fan of bright lipstick and when I'm feeling really drab and run down, a pop of colour makes me feel so much better. At the moment I'm into pinks and oranges during the day.<br />
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I've recently jumped on the BB cream trend. I started off with Sephora but found I didn't like it on my skin at all. Lately I've been using the Estee Lauder version and I must say I'm now a convert!<br />
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I carry my Lancome compact with me at all times....at all times! It's great for when you've been running around all day like a mad woman and need a quick touch up.<br />
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Finally, I'm here to tell you that primer is your friend! A good foundation primer without doubt improves how makeup looks on your skin, providing a smooth surface and helps keep your makeup melt proof.<br />
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So there you have it, a little insight into my daily makeup routine.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the first things I do when I arrive back home in Australia is go straight to a good old fashioned bakery for a proper cinnamon doughnut. There is nothing else that beats a good old fashioned Aussie doughnut. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sure in Doha we have Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Donuts and Tim Horton's but they just don't cut the mustard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now you don't want to go making these too often as they are full of all the stuff that is bad for you but tastes so good! I had one and quickly sent Sadie off to tell the kids in the compound that there were doughnuts so I'm not tempted to sit in my PJs and eat the lot of them!</span><br />
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I've been thinking a lot lately about the beautiful things I have in storage in Melbourne. When we moved to Abu Dhabi in 2008 we thought we'd be away for only a year. We moved half way across the world with only a suitcase each to our name (ok maybe I had 2...or 3. Nearly 6 years on and we've now settled in Doha, I'm beginning to think about all those wonderful engagement and wedding gifts and all the trinkets I've collected.<br />
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Some of my most treasured wedding gifts (I didn't have a registry) were some divine jugs given to me by close family friends. I used to go to the flower market or local florist each week and fill these jugs with gorgeous blooming flowers.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623883134415870624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701833971297427989.post-12691898380009480672014-02-15T14:08:00.000+03:002014-02-15T14:08:30.511+03:00A Stripey Leopard<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I love when patterns collide to make an oh so beautiful punch. Nothing does this better for me than leopard print and stripes. It is a daring and and bold way to wear an outfit.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623883134415870624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701833971297427989.post-29943196551836476212014-02-13T18:11:00.002+03:002014-02-13T18:11:50.717+03:00Thursday Night In<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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After a really busy week and a super fun weekend planned I want to spend my Thursday night in my most comfy PJs, glass of red wine in hand and some tasty snacks curled up on the couch. Mr D is out on the town tonight with friends so there'll be no arguments about what movie to watch, it's my call..."Blue Jasmine".<br />
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Tomorrow I'm so looking forward to a girlie brunch at the W Hotel, sipping on cocktails and eating superb Asian cuisine at Spice Market. I'll be back with a new post on Saturday.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623883134415870624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701833971297427989.post-52660556751819071912014-02-12T15:51:00.000+03:002014-02-12T16:00:35.578+03:00The Table Is Set<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://www.ladysadiesemporium.blogspot.com/2014/02/potato-salad-take-two.html" target="_blank">Yesterday</a> I shared with you my love of entertaining. I really love nothing more than good friends coming over sharing good food, good drinks and good tales.<br />
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I always try to make my home as inviting as possible and I like my guests to feel that I've made an effort for them. One way of doing this is a lovely table setting. My favourite table cloth is one I purchased in Bali last year which I've used to death but it looks so pretty that I can't bear to use any of my other linens.<br />
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I found some great inspiration pictures on Pinterest today. You can't go wrong with a heap of candles and some fresh flowers!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here at Chez Derrig we entertain a lot. Pretty much a weekend doesn't go by without us having friends around for casual meals, take away, fancy dinner parties or our favourite...BBQ. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My latest version of a potato salad has been making its rounds here lately and is a more creamier version than my original potato salad that I shared with you <a href="http://ladysadiesemporium.blogspot.com/2010/03/potato-salad.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1.5 kg baby potatoes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Place the potatoes and 2 tablespoons of salt in a large pot of water. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are barely tender when pierced with a knife. Drain the potatoes in a colander, then place the colander with the potatoes over the empty pot and cover with a clean, dry tea towel. Allow the potatoes to steam for 15 to 20 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in quarters of in half, depending on their size. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl. While the potatoes are still warm, pour enough dressing over them to moisten. Add the celery and red onion, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Toss well, cover and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavours to blend. Serve cold or at room temperature.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623883134415870624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701833971297427989.post-8127123859692417012014-02-09T10:56:00.000+03:002014-02-09T10:56:18.432+03:00Lisbon Bazaar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I had the absolute pleasure last week of meeting Joana from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LisbonBazaar?fref=ts" target="_blank">Lisbon Bazaar</a>, an accessories and fashion retailer in Doha. Joana sources the most stunning accessories, women and girls clothing from her native Portugal and sells them through the thriving Doha Flea Markets.<br />
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I spent a couple of hours with some girlfriends pouring through the collection and trying on the most exquisite jewelry.<br />
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What I love most about Lisbon Bazaar is what Joana has to offer is something a little different from what you can get at the high street stores. I myself don't like to spend a great deal on costume jewelry and the prices at Lisbon Bazaar and very very reasonable.<br />
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You can visit Lisbon Bazaar online <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LisbonBazaar?fref=ts" target="_blank">here</a> or if you are based in Doha you can visit Lisbon Bazaar at the next Doha Flea Market, details <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doha-Flea-Market/1401588370054190?fref=ts" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Thank you again to the lovely Joana for allowing me to visit her showroom.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623883134415870624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701833971297427989.post-22143612441641976162014-02-05T18:10:00.001+03:002014-02-05T18:10:31.683+03:00What's Your Style?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A friend the other day asked me what my style was and who was my style inspiration. It stumped me for a minute as I wasn't 100% sure how to answer the question and I've been pondering the question for the last couple of days. I love fashion, I could sit and flick through fashion magazines for hours, you could ask me any question about any designer and I'd know the answer but am I fashionable? I'd like to think so but hey there are days when I've stepped out of the house not giving a damn about what I look like because that morning I just couldn't be bothered. Sometimes I feel like I'm an impostor writing this blog, do I have any credibility to tell other women what to wear, what to eat and how their house should look..probably not. But I love all things fashion, home and food and as long as I do I want to share my thoughts and inspiration with you.<br />
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Now back to the question of what's my style. The answer is...classic. I think I have a very classic, easy going style. Definitely at night I like to edge it up a bit more playing around with colours and patterns and I will only buy into trends if they are going to suit my curvy figure...you won't see me sporting the current trend of the crop top anytime soon!<br />
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I'm a big believer in accessories and bright lipstick, you'll never see me without either (unless I'm sweating it out at the gym!). I'm obsessed with ballet flats and at last count had over 20 pairs and I love a good designer handbag and I won't tell you how many I have in case my Husband is reading and he deems the number too high to buy me any more!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623883134415870624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701833971297427989.post-62795885969320803642014-02-04T13:20:00.001+03:002014-02-04T13:20:35.454+03:00Breakfast Nooks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That being the case, breakfast would certainly become my favourite meal if I was able to enjoy it sitting in one of these divine breakfast nooks. Large or small, breakfast nooks are the perfect way to make use of that extra space in your kitchen area.<br />
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There have been some exciting new changes here at Lady Sadie's Emporium. I've been working with a fantastic <a href="https://www.facebook.com/imaginedesigncre8" target="_blank">designer</a> to create a new logo for me and I will also be working to create a new template for the blog. So stay tuned!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623883134415870624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701833971297427989.post-49015042031553079612014-02-03T09:30:00.001+03:002014-02-03T09:30:31.931+03:00Perfect Plaid<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm wearing <a href="http://www.oldnavy.com/" target="_blank">Old Navy </a>Flannel Shirt, <a href="http://www.calvinklein.com/" target="_blank">Calvin Klein</a> Jeans, <a href="http://www.louisvuitton.com/" target="_blank">Louis Vuitton</a> Neverfull Tote and <a href="http://www.parfois.com/" target="_blank">Parfois</a> Ballet Flats</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23px;">Remember the movie "Singles" from the 90s, one of my faves. The good old flannel shirt was a staple of that movie and made a big return during the fall season. Plaid shirts have been seen tied around the waist, paired with leather, tossed over a graphic tee or under a biker jacket. Which ever way you wear plaid you are certainly more stylish than the Seattle 90s "Singles" scene.</span></div>
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