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If you follow me on Facebook youll have a pretty good idea of where I disappeared to this last week. As usual, I leave town with all the best intentions of blogging while Im away, then find myself working and or socialising every minute of the day and night.  The last week in Port Macquarie was no different, with so much to do that I somehow managed to do a whole week on no more than 3 hours sleep each night! Yes, self inflicted torture but what fun!

Having never been to Port Macquarie I didnt really know what to expect of the town. In fact I had done so little research that it didnt even occur to me that it would have a beach duh.

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Accessorizing your beachwear is tricky thing to master.  Between sandals, shades, cover ups, straw hats and the right SPF, a girl really has to plan to get her look just right.  And then of course comes the beach bag.  It has to be big enough to fit your must-have beach gear (sunscreen, rag mags, water, iPod, your kitchen sink) but cute enough to match your favorite bikini.  We went shopping and spotted six hot summer beach bags for under $300, perfect for a day at the beach OR for a day on the streets.  After all, if youre going to drop some serious dough on a bag, you want to be sure you can wear it off the sand as well!

1) Jonathan Adler Blue Arcade Duchess tote $178 at Jonathan Adler Interior designer extraordinaire Jonathan Adler just launched a new handbag line to compliment his line of home decor items and were smitten with his coated canvas printed tote.  Were itching to pair it with a navy printed bikini and extra large retro shades!

2) Club Monaco straw & leather tote $89.50 at Club Monaco A modern take on the classic straw tote, Club Monacos striped version looks perfect with summer whites, both on and off the beach!

3) Zara snakeskin effect fabric tote $109 at Zara Looking for a way to bring Spring/Summer 2011s obsession with snakeskin into your beach attire? Look no f

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her personal experiences with racism and discrimination in the ultra competitive modeling industry. In her honest letter below, she discusses the many obstacles she faces as a Black model and how she isnt going to let these disadvantages stop her from achieving her goals.

I have been working as a model for more than three years. I’ve been photographed for Italian Vogue, Dazed & Confused and ID. I’ve modelled at Paris, New York and London Fashion Weeks, but I haven’t done Milan Fashion Week. I’ve

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As I have mentioned previously, headbands are one of my favorite accessories. They come in a variety of styles and colors and can look great with just about anything. Headbands are also a great way to spruce up a dull hair day.

1. Flower Headband - Sephora Collection, $8.00

2. L. Erickson ‘Boa Rose Flower’ Headband - Nordstrom, $32.00

3. Flower Headband with Feathers - Rue 21, $4.99

4. Embellished Bird Headband Juicy Couture, $49.99

5. Full Tilt Double Wire Headband Tilly, $3.95

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Yesterday, Jayma Mays attended the Critics’ Choice Television Awards in LA. Like always, the actress looked amazing on the red carpet.

 The on-screen guidance counselor wore a bright Elise Overland printed strapless dress. She wisely paired the look with nude pumps, which elongated her gams.

While we adore her preppy ensembles on Glee, we definitely love her personal style more. Not only does she have an eye for style but also an eye for detail too. Just look at how the she coordinated her outfit, the peach Ann Taylor fold-over clutch matched the orange tones of the frock.

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