New Site

These Paper Dolls has moved. You can now see my fine fashion at:

avenav.blogspot.com

also for more info on my boutique venture see:

merryshop.blogspot.com

Lucky Us!

Hi Guys! Sorry I haven't been keeping my blog up to date, but here's a little summer reading for you... Zooey Deschanel is featured in the July 2008 Lucky!

Book It... Posh Style!

Well gang... my hold finally came in at the wonderful Seattle Public Library. I am now the proud borrower of one of the most coveted books (in my house):

That Extra Half an Inch by Victoria Beckham.





I've already read the first section on jeans and trousers and paused to tell you I'm hooked! She's no Shakespeare, but this mama knows her way around a pair of jeans (and a whole lot more I'm willing to wager)! Her cute writing style reads like how a person would speak, so its easy to tear through the pages. Filled with sketches, hot pics of VB, clothes and accessories, and little sections for notes, this book is one girls homage to her love for fashion (not to mention hair, makeup, jewelry, etc.). This will be the new staple in your fashion library ladies....

Oh, Oscar! Best Dresses of the 2008 Academy Awards

Let's start with the honorable mention:





I don't know who this girl is, but she looked FIERCE!
Adrienne Frantz





If only I could take this dress off her and move it on to someone who cared about their appearance!
Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera





Miley Cyrus in Valentino







This would have made my top 5 except she didn't walk the red carpet in it... pitty. Kristen Chenoweth







Cam looks great all the time, and while I loved her Oscar look, I felt there were others who were stronger this year.
Cameron Diaz in Christian Dior





Just plain beautiful.
Katherine Heigl in Escada







And of course... Stacey London


Now My TOP 5!





Heidi walked the red carpet looking like a queen.
5) Heidi Klum in John Galliano







I loved the hair!
4) Jessica Alba (in all her pregnant glory) in Marchesa







The wild child!
3) Diablo Cody in Cristian Dior







Helen rocks my world for a second year in a row! Is there a dress she doesn't look phenomenal in, or does she just have phenomenal taste?
2) Helen Mirren in Georges Chakra










The usually not so gorgeous Jennifer Garner pulls a Cinderella for the 2008 Academy Awards. Her dress was stunning, her makeup was flawless, and her hair... oh her hair! I wish I had that hair!
1) Jennifer Garner in Oscar De La Renta

The Benefit of a Lovely Holiday

Happy Valentine's Day you lovers you...

In celebration, today only, receive free shipping from benefitcosmetics.com when you enter code BEMINE08 at checkout. Yay cupid!

And Away I Go!

Well fellow fashion addicts, I'm off to fabulous Las Vegas for a trade show. While I'm gone your homework is to pick up the new Lucky Magazine with our favorite little fashionista cover girl: Rachel Bilson. Have a nice week!

Whatever it Takes

Whatever it Takes is a charity artwork project that collects original designs from leaders in several fields such as royalty, film, music, nobel peace laureates, sports, literature etc.

These artworks are being used to create products, initially charity wristbands, clothing, tableware, ethical cosmetics and stationary released on the 21CL label. The goal of 21st Century Leaders' charitable brand is to sell 'merchandise with a meaning'. All products are manufactured under fair working conditions and are sold to raise funds for charitable causes chosen by each contributing leader.

100% of net profits are donated to charity. The aim is to raise a minimum of $3 million over three years to fund charitable projects in developing countries, contribute to the protection of the environment and other charitable causes.

Check out: whateverittakes.org

designed by Stella McCartney

Protect Your Pits!

Okay, maybe not the best title but it really is a problem! You invest in a nice white shirt and within months it's calico! I discovered these little babies and have been dying to check them out ever since!

Garment Guard
Disposable Underarm Shields

Protect your white shirts from stains with these discreet, disposable underarm shields. Made from 100% breathable, comfortable cotton.

5-12 pairs per pk ranging from $10.95 - $22.95

colors: black or beige

also comes in Grand size for you men out there!

available at drugstore.com

I'm Back!

Ok, ok, ok...

So I took a little bit of an extended winter break. But I'm back temporarily (leaving for LV at the end of the week so there will be a slight pause next week) but I'm gearing up for an exciting new year of blogging. I feel like we just broke into 2007, I haven't even made up any resolutions yet, and here we are days away from lent and now I'm supposed to give up something too?! Man, I am behind!

So anyway, sorry about the delay and here are some hot fashions for the cool (or in Seattle's case cold) weather:

Look of The Week: Kate Bosworth

New Fall 2007 Hair Color Ideas

Hangbag.com has given us 10 ideas for new hues for our dos.
It's time for a change people!


Strawberry Blonde*




Blonde (with darker tones)




Plumb Streaks




Violet Slices




Paprika




Carrot Top



Plumb-Toned Brunette




Copper Top




Platinum




Honey Blonde

*This is my pic... What's yours?

Fall Trend Report!

What's in stores and, hopefully, your closet!



Fabrics/Prints
Patent Leather
Animal Print
Bold & Patterns
Metallics
Sequins




Accessories
Black Belts
Nylons
Boots: Small and Tall
Clutches
Peep-toe Pumps




Looks
Wide Leg Pants
High Waisted Bottoms
Dresses
Capes
Chunky Sweaters
Cropped Jackets
Peacoats
Flattering (hourglass) Shapes
Sweater Dresses
Tailored Menswear
Belted Tunics




Colors
Gray
Purple
Blue
Green
Jeweltones