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PodcasterNews: http://www.rawvoice.com/ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:00:05 -0400 clean http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:48:38 -0500 http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5780/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-3-three-delicious-french-hens/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5780/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-3-three-delicious-french-hens/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5780/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-3-three-delicious-french-hens/#comments Daily Dose Podcast Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:48:38 -0500 <div class="entrydata"> <p>On the Third Day of GIFTmas, my True Love gave to me: Three Delicious French Hens! For a fun series on Gift Giving, we're presenting recommendations inspired by the 12 days of the popular carol - <span>both affordable and price-no-object.</span></p> <p>For Day 3: Since French Hens taste like chicken, who better to cook 'em up in style than Julia Child? Pamper the cooking fiend on your list with a first edition, first printing edition of both Volumes 1 &amp; 2 of Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" (available at AbeBooks.com). And once your splendid table is set, summon them to dinner with a chic crystal dinner bell with a French Hen motif by Waterford.</p> <div class="entrydata"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> </div> </div> 2:51 clean Daily Dose Diamond Jewelry,Jewelry,Holiday Gifts,Daily Dose of Style,Fashion Podcasts,Style Podcasts,Julia Child,French Hen Crystal Dinner Bell,Giftmas,Three French Hens,Fashion,Style On the Third Day of Giftmas - our Gift Giving series inspired by the popular holiday carol - my True Love surprised me with a delicious dinner: Three French Hens, having first called everyone to the table with a Waterford crystal dinner bell with a F... http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5778/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-2-turtle-doves-of-love-birding-in-malawi/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5778/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-2-turtle-doves-of-love-birding-in-malawi/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5778/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-2-turtle-doves-of-love-birding-in-malawi/#comments Daily Dose Podcast Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:15:16 -0500 <p>On the Second Day of GIFTmas, my True Love gave to me: Two Turtledoves...of Love! For a fun series on Gift Giving, we're presenting recommendations inspired by the 12 days of the popular carol - <span>both affordable and price-no-object.</span></p> <p>For Day 2: In this episode, we present two holiday gifts inspired by this longtime symbol of loyalty and love: a charming pair of Swarovski crystal turtledoves, and a luxury walking safari in Malawi, Africa to observe turtledoves in their natural environment.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="entrydata"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> </div> 3:26 clean Daily Dose Holiday Gifts,Daily Dose of Style,Fashion Podcasts,Style Podcasts,Holiday Gifts,Birdwatching Safaris,Turtle Doves,Turtledoves,Fashion,Style On the Second Day of Giftmas, my True Love gave to me...Two Turtle Doves of Love! In this episode, we recommend two holiday gifts inspired by this longtime symbol of love and fidelity: a fancy crystal figurine of lovebirds, and a luxury birdwatching ... http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5777/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-1-partridges-pears-jewelry-trees/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5777/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-1-partridges-pears-jewelry-trees/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5777/the-12-days-of-giftmas-day-1-partridges-pears-jewelry-trees/#comments Daily Dose Podcast Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:27:50 -0500 <p><span>On the first day of GIFTmas, I wish my True Love gave to me...not a partridge in a pear tree, that's for sure. Instead, we present gift recommendations inspired by the 12 days of the popular carol - both affordable and price-no-object.<br /></span></p> <p><span>For Day 1: it's all about fab fine jewelry by a designer named Partridge and, instead of a Pear Tree - a stylish partridge-themed jewelry tree on which to hang your baubles. </span></p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> 2:40 clean Daily Dose Diamond Jewelry,Jewelry,Holiday Gifts,Daily Dose of Style,Fashion Podcasts,Style Podcasts,Holiday Fashion,Accessories,Fashion Accessories,Fashion,Style On the First Day of Giftmas, my True Love gave to me...I hope not a partridge in a pear tree! Instead, we recommend fabulous gifts inspired by each of the 12 days of the popular carol. http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5773/holiday-gifts-diamonds-are-a-gift-givers-best-friend/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5773/holiday-gifts-diamonds-are-a-gift-givers-best-friend/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5773/holiday-gifts-diamonds-are-a-gift-givers-best-friend/#comments Daily Dose Podcast Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:45:26 -0500 <p>Whether you're gifting to impress or desperate to escape The Doghouse, diamonds are a great choice.&nbsp; And the Daily Dose of Style editors were particularly impressed with the extensive, well-priced selection at SamsClub.com.&nbsp; On offer: everything from the hip &amp; affordable new Everlon collection (De Beers latest initiative &amp; based on the Eternal Love Knot) to giant, loose diamonds priced in the $310,000+ range (4.36ct, brilliant cut D/VVS1) to fancy colored diamonds including a stunning 17ct white and yellow diamond necklace that resembled one of the baubles King Henry VIII probably gave one of his mistresses.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> 3:19 clean Daily Dose Diamond Jewelry,Jewelry,Holiday Gifts,Daily Dose of Style,Fashion Podcasts,Style Podcasts,Holiday Fashion,Accessories,Fashion Accessories,Fashion,Style Few fashionistas ever met a diamond they didn't like, which makes ice the perfect thing if you wanna gift to impress. In the spirit of getting maximum bling for minimal bucks, we reveal one of the best jewelry-buying secret out there: Sam's Club. http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5729/the-perfect-little-black-dress-for-the-holidays/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5729/the-perfect-little-black-dress-for-the-holidays/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5729/the-perfect-little-black-dress-for-the-holidays/#comments Daily Dose Podcast Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:44:46 -0500 <p>The Little Black Dress, fondly known by fashionistas the world over as "my LBD" is, without question, the most multi-tasking item of clothing ever. Whether you're headed for cocktails, a job interview, out after work, a funeral (god forbid), or a holiday family dinner or gathering - depending on what you pair it with, the LBD will take you there in style.</p> <p>In this episode, we share where to find the coolest LBD for travel: wrinkle-free high-performance fabric with built-in sunscreen (!) in a universally flattering silhouette.&nbsp; With the right accessories and makeup, you'll be the belle of your family gathering this Thanksgiving or holiday.</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> 4:49 clean Daily Dose Daily Dose of Style,Fashion Podcasts,Style Podcasts,LBD,Little Black Dress,Holiday Fashion,Accessories,Fashion Accessories,Fashion,Style If you're traveling to see the fam during the holidays, you want to look cute, but the last thing you need is tons of extras to load down your suitcase. Worry not - we've found the coolest Little Black Dress: wrinkle free, high performance fabric, a... http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5725/low-fat-holiday-dressingaka-how-to-dress-as-skinny-looking-as-possible/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5725/low-fat-holiday-dressingaka-how-to-dress-as-skinny-looking-as-possible/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5725/low-fat-holiday-dressingaka-how-to-dress-as-skinny-looking-as-possible/#comments Daily Dose Podcast Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:14:26 -0500 <p>There are easy fashion tricks you can use to look your most svelte possible, a big plus with all that fattening Holiday food to deal with.&nbsp; In this episode, we discuss three easy but effective tips for dressing as slim as possible.</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> 4:25 clean Daily Dose fashion podcasts,fashion,fall fashion,fashion trends,shopping,daily dose of style,fall fashion trends,how to dress skinny,how to dress slim,holiday fashion,holiday fashion tips Regardless of your dress size, you want to look your curvy, most stylish best. Here are three clever fashion tricks for looking as slim as possible in your clothing. http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5718/maternity-fashion-must-have-the-trendy-bellaband-by-ingrid-isabel/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5718/maternity-fashion-must-have-the-trendy-bellaband-by-ingrid-isabel/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5718/maternity-fashion-must-have-the-trendy-bellaband-by-ingrid-isabel/#comments Daily Dose Podcast Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:06:43 -0500 <p>During pregnancy, you want to look good, but with your changing body, clothes are either too tight or baggy - jeans, pants, and skirts especially. The clever BellaBand by Ingrid &amp; Isabel (available at IngridAndIsabel.com) is a stretchy band that you slip on over your pants (or skirts) that fit fine everywhere else, but you can no longer zip or button. Even better BellaBand comes in a number of trendy colors and helps your pants/jeans fit each trimester.</p> <p>Plus, when you're in the post-pregnancy fashion limbo, it helps you on the way back to wearing non-maternity styles.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> 4:52 clean Daily Dose fashion,fall fashion,fashion trends,shopping,daily dose of style,fall fashion,BellaBand,Maternity Fashion,Fashion Must-Haves A clothing dilemma facing pregnant fashionistas is jeans, pants, and skirts that otherwise fit - but you just can't button or zip them. An ingenious solution is the BellaBand by Ingrid & Isabel: a clever stretchy band - which comes in a number of tre... http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5715/top-5-fashion-wardrobe-must-haves-1-your-shoe-checklist/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5715/top-5-fashion-wardrobe-must-haves-1-your-shoe-checklist/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5715/top-5-fashion-wardrobe-must-haves-1-your-shoe-checklist/#comments Daily Dose Podcast Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:33:42 -0500 <p>In the excitment over what's new &amp; what's now in fashion each season, people forget that before you can ice the cake - you need to have something to decorate.&nbsp; This episode discusses building a foundation footwear wardrobe, and the five different types of shoes and boots no stylish woman should be without this fall.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> 4:49 clean Daily Dose fashion,fall fashion,fashion trends,shopping,daily dose of style,fall fashion trends,fashion must-haves,shoes,boots,women's shoes,women's boots,must-have shoes,must-have boots,fashion adv The same way you need a strong foundation to build a house, so you need key foundation pieces for a successfully stylish wardrobe. In this episode, we outline the 5 must-have shoes no stylish woman should be without. http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5712/history-of-halloween-halloween-costumes/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5712/history-of-halloween-halloween-costumes/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5712/history-of-halloween-halloween-costumes/#comments Daily Dose Podcast Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:17:23 -0400 <p>In the US alone, we spend over $5 billion on Halloween throwing parties, buying candy, and most importantly - creating that perfect costume.&nbsp; So where does the tradition come from and why do we make such a big deal about it?</p> <p>Over 2000 years ago, the ancient Celts and their Druid priests lit bonfires and sacrificed animals and crops to the gods. The dead were said to return, so to try and confuse the ghosts, superstitious people wore animal skins with heads attached...the first costumes. After Pope Boniface IV later incorporated the pagan holiday into a church-sanctioned one, the evening before All Saint's Day - or, in Middle English, All Hallowmas - became Halloween, when Scottish men of the day impersonated the dead, something we still enthusiastically do today.</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> 4:49 clean Daily Dose fashion,fashion trends,fashion advice,shopping,daily dose of style,fall fashion trends,history of halloween,history of halloween costumes Ever wonder why we make such a big, festive deal during Halloween? Well we've been doing it for more than 2000 years, ever since the ancient Celts and their Druid priests sacrificed crops & animals in bonfires, and people wore animal skins to confuse... http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5710/is-michelle-obama-this-generations-jackie-o/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5710/is-michelle-obama-this-generations-jackie-o/ http://www.podcasternews.com/dailydoseofstyle/5710/is-michelle-obama-this-generations-jackie-o/#comments Daily Dose Podcast Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:53:41 -0400 <p>The latest book about Michelle Obama's sense of fashion &amp; style draws on the comparisons between her and the legendary Jackie O.&nbsp; "Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy" by the blogger who founded Mrs-O.org includes designer interviews, fashion illustrations of some of Michelle O's high profile outfits, and even breathless praise from her biggest fans, the people.</p> <p>While both First Ladies are famous for their love of fashion, Jackie Kennedy was anything but democratic in her tastes in clothing, spending lavishly on high-end designer names like Oleg Cassini and Givenchy. Michelle Obama wears both high &amp; low - J. Crew &amp; Rodarte - but could take a page from the other Mrs. O's staunch dedication to a personally -flattering fashion silhouette...as a result of which she is still lauded as a legendary fashion icon.</p> <p>(music: Modern Jazz Samba by Kevin MacLeod - Incompetech.com)</p> 4:50 clean Daily Dose fashion,fashion trends,fashion advice,shopping,daily dose of style,fall fashion trends,Michelle Obama,Mrs. O,Michelle Obama Fashion,Michelle Obama Style,Books About Michelle Obama The latest book about Michelle Obama's fashion & style, "Mrs O: The Face of Fashion Democracy" compares her to the other Mrs. O known for her sense of style: Jackie Kennedy. But is the comparison correct? Yes and no.