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6 Best Celebrity Designers of 2013

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Which designers are the celebrities clamoring after for 2013? Now that most designers have revealed their creations for spring, summer, and fall, it’s clear the cream rises to the top. Here are the designers celebrities are wearing and what’s so special about their 2013 collections.

1. Anna Sui

Anna Sui

Anna Sui

 

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Anna’s designs are frequently spotted on A-list celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens, Ashlee Simpson, Fergie, Nicole Richie, and Miley Cyrus. This spring, Sui introduced her self-titled line “Anna’s Garden.” Though the collection is unmistakably Sui, with her favored Art Nouveau prints (all designed in-house), she’s taken this year’s line to a new level of floral prints. She mixes colors and whites superbly, and the looks she creates are never overdone. Sui creates the perfect fit for celebrities wanting to be on the cutting edge of fashion, but not over the top.

2. DSquared2

DSquared2

DSquared2

 

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The team of Dean and Dan Caten currently outfit the likes of style setters Jessica Simpson, Selena Gomez, Alicia Keys, and Halle Berry. For 2013, the design team pays homage to the jazz clubs of Paris in the 1940’s. They combine masculine tailored suits with ultra feminine silk dresses, the epitome of luxury. The ensembles feature basic grays and neutrals as a backdrop for bold, fanciful colors, ideal for the sophisticated Halle Berry’s of Hollywood.

3. Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen

 

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McQueen’s collection for 2013 took ideas from the most feminine designs all the way to erotica, so it’s no surprise to see an interesting mix of celebrities donning the outfits. Of course, McQueen was the honored designer to clothe Kate Middleton for her wedding seen ’round the world, but his designs are also popular with the likes of Kate Moss, Lady Gaga, and First Lady Michelle Obama. It’s the perfect balance of modesty to add to your collection of  variety of sexy costumes.

4. Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana

 

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Enjoyed by starlets Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson, Claudia Schiffer, and Madonna, no list of top designers would be complete without Dolce and Gabbana. This year, the collection pays tribute to the festivals of Sicily, featuring raffia flour sack dresses, hair scarves, dresses and chandelier earrings adorned with street theater puppets, and separates bearing designs of Caltagirone vases and dishes.

5. Burberry Prorsum

Burberry Prorsum

Burberry Prorsum

 

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As McQueen, Prorsum ventured into the deep world of sexy this year, yet came out with a good reputation. This collection, enjoyed by Victoria Beckham, Donna Air, Sarah Jessica, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts and others, showcases the joy of erotica. Capes and corsets are the backbone of the collection. Prorsum employs an array of autumn shades with colors hailing from 1930’s era lingerie, such as shell pinks and oyster. These muted colors against bold jewel tones absolutely pop. Satin and cotton sateen fabrics lend a soft touch to the looks.

6. Emporio Armani

Emporio Armani

Emporio Armani

 

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Another staple in top designer lists, Armani dresses celebrities like Lea Michele, Penelope Cruz, Anne Hathaway, and Katie Holmes. This year, the Emporio Armani collection borrowed from all the most relevant fashion eras and brought back the very best, such as drop waist dresses and cloche hats from the Roaring 20’s. The line features faded and pastel shades, which lend femininity to the clean lines and soft shapes of the collection. Even the more tailored pieces are crafted with soft fabrics, creating the illusion of being made of fur.

With these superb collections, it won’t be any problem for celebrities to hit the streets looking runway ready.

This post was written by Shaun Chatman, who is a well published author on many authority sites. He lives in Dunedin, FL, and spends his free time playing with his kids or advising friends on everything from tech and gadgets to finance and travel.

 

4 Ways to Get Movies for Free

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Almost everyone has cable or satellite TV, but not everyone has access to the newest movies. Those channels can definitely get a bit expensive, but even if you’re on a budget, you can still enjoy them. You just have to take a look at all the ways to get free movies.

Ask About Special Offers

Ask About Special Offers

Ask About Special Offers

 

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If you don’t ask, you’ll never know, right? Often when you sign up with a new cable or satellite provider, you receive special deals as incentive. Free trial subscriptions to premium movie channels are a very popular bonus. Check out DirectTVDeal.com, for example, to see if you receive a free trial to all the premium channels. This isn’t uncommon and generally lasts a good three months, if not more. Some companies only offer trials to the top channels, but since it really depends on the provider, it’s definitely worth asking.

Look for Messages About Free Previews

Look for Messages About Free Previews

Look for Messages About Free Previews

 

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Actually, cable and satellite providers offer plenty of incentives, all in the hopes that you’ll pay for a premium subscription. Every few months, many companies advertise free preview weekends. This is not just an excellent way to enjoy free movies, but it will also let you see whether a subscription is right for you. Tape some movies or cable series and specials, just to see if you like them. If you spend the entire free preview weekend gorging on the newest movies and the hottest cable shows, you never know. You might want your own subscription instead of waiting.

Pay Attention to Pay-Per-View Specials

Pay Attention to Pay-Per-View Specials

Pay Attention to Pay-Per-View Specials

 

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You’re probably thinking that, by their very nature, pay-per-view movies aren’t free. Technically speaking, that’s true—or at least it’s true most of the time. On many occasions, however, primarily during the weekends, cable and satellite companies offer you great deals. Like your favorite shoe stores and grocery deals, they give you BOGO opportunities. For instance, you may rent three movies, then get the fourth one free. Don’t limit yourself to new movies, either; there are usually selections dating back decades. While the latest movies that have just come out on DVD are definitely available, classic favorites are on offer too.

Check Out On-Demand Offerings

Check Out On-Demand Offerings

Check Out On-Demand Offerings

 

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Most providers now have On-Demand options as well. You can generally watch all sorts of network TV and cable movies through your On-Demand, so that’s one way to get free movies. Many times, they aren’t as censored or cut for time as they are when they’re shown on the channel, either. Depending on your subscriptions and current deals, you can also watch premium movies. Even if you only have a trial offer or a free weekend, start searching through the On-Demand channels and options, so you can quickly get your fill of your favorite films.

Even if you can’t enjoy free movies forever, you can still watch them quite often. Have you ever decided to pay for premium channels because of a really great trial offer or freebie weekend?

This article is written by Shaun Chatman, a prolific freelance writer who has been featured on many authority sites. In his spare time, Shaun loves playing with his two kids or his collection of gadgets.

The Most Common Social Media Mishaps of People On-the-Go

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Social Media is all the rage these days. Can you imagine going through an entire day and not posting your activities? Probably not. But should you post everything you do every day? One of the biggest risks you can make is posting too much information. Be careful of the possible dangers you may create if you post compromising information.

Letting the World Know “No One’s Home”

Social Media Mistake

Don’t Let the World Know You’re Not Home

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Perhaps one of the most dangerous faux pas you can commit while out of town is alerting thieves that your home will be unoccupied for the foreseeable future. Burglars scour social media sites, hoping for a great post like this, alerting them to the fact that your home will be empty, and ripe for the picking.

Telling the World Where They Can Find You at All Times

Social Media Mistake

Don’t Tell the World Where You Are

 

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One of the most-used apps on social media sites is a geographical locator. These apps quickly let you tell others exactly where you are at the time of your post. Although this feature may seem like a neat way to say, “Look where I am!” it’s also a way to let potential danger find you. There are people out there who use social media networks to stalk their prey. If you use a geographical locator, you’re telling your potential stalker exactly when and where to find you.

Alerting Your Boss That You’re Not at Work

Social Media Mistake

Don’t Let Your Boss Know Through Social Media

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Remember, when you post anything to your social media network, anyone can see it, including your boss. The last thing you want to have happen is for your boss to discover that you’re out of town when you’re supposed to be working.

Sharing Events That Should Remain Private

Social Media Mistake

Don’t Share Private Stuff That You Don’t Want Others to Know

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Have you ever been embarrassed about something you said the morning after a binder? Imagine having it plastered all over the Internet. If you post your status to your social media sites while you’re drunk and don’t realize what you’re doing,  you risk having information you wanted to keep private leaking all over the web. More importantly, you risk future potential employers seeing what you want to keep private from them.

Posting The Location of Other People

Social Media Mistake

Don’t Let Everyone Know the Location of Your Friends

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Even if you still feel comfortable posting your “away” status, other members or your group may not be. Remember, if you’re mentioning you’re away with a group of people, your companions are now in the spotlight too. Do not mention anything about the rest of your group being out of town if they’re not comfortable with it. Even if you don’t mention them by name, anyone who knows other members of your group will be able to figure out that they’re away too.

So the next time you’re out of town with your new ultrabook laptop, think twice before posting an update or Tweet. You Know what they say about “assume,” right? Well, never assume that you are safe when using social networking. You may think, “What’s the harm?” when posting what you’re doing while out of town, but there are too many potential dangers out there, and you need to protect yourself from them.

This article is written by Shaun Chatman, a prolific freelance writer who has been featured on many authority sites. In his spare time, Shaun loves playing with his two kids or his collection of gadgets.