Martin Parr: Luxury

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With his satirical lens pointed at ostentatious displays of wealth, photographer Martin Parr walks a fine line between love and loathe with Luxury, his latest collection of images of the super wealthy in their natural habitat.

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Intel Visual Life Presents The Sartorialist AKA Scott Schuman

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Intel Visual Life presents The Sartorialist. Scott Schuman shares some intimate thoughts on his wildly successful blog. What is so appealing about Mr. Schuman's work is its sincerity.

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Photo by Phil Poynter

After browsing the new Kate Spade clothing collection, I've been distracted by tights. Colors. Patterns. Sheer. Opaque. I want them all.

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Did you see this photo at The Sartorialist today? I'm smitten.

Photography by The Sartorialist.

Accessories seem to take a backseat in my wardrobe, but this photo reminds me of how important they are. I just love how the bold necklace and armful of bracelets transform this otherwise basic, unremarkable outfit into something inspirational. But what I find particularly compelling is that she communicates her personality and individuality through what she's wearing, which I think is hard with mass-marketed fashion.

So tell me, what are you favorite accessories? How do they transform your look? More importantly, how do they reflect your personal style?

Underwater Fairytale

Photography by Elena Kalis.
See all of the Underwater Fairytale photos here.

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Photograph by Steven Meisel

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Photography by Sandra Freij

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Brasserie Lipp, Paris 1969 by Henri Cartier-Bresson

Happy Weekend!

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It may be September, but summer certainly hasn't left Wisconsin with today's high of 80 degrees. I plan to enjoy the warm weather reading Daisy Miller by Henry James on my balcony and visiting antique shops. We'll settle in front of the TV tomorrow for the NFL season kickoff.

Have a lovely weekend! What's on your agenda?

Happy Labor Day Weekend

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I have absolutely nothing on this weekend's agenda other than lounging, reading and enjoying the late summer sun. What are you doing this Labor Day weekend?