great article about rise of luxury goods in these emerging economies, and how more and more people are going from a 'we" culture to a "me" culture, in terms of consumer spending habits. also, i didn't know fragrance was the biggest luxury product!

Quoted: In this first installment of a four-part series, TIME measures the affluent consumer's appetite for luxury brands in exciting global markets: China, India, Russia...

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these are supposed to be the most amazingly comfortable yet sexy heels on the market! has anyone tried them? only if i could afford a pair....

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the next hot designer of shoes...this one's for the fashionistas!

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just saw this on tv...you can rent designer bags for a monthly fee! that's really hot.

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i just got a fantastic haircut at the Halo Salon in Downtown Seattle today. Jen, my stylist was awesome and extremely helpful. Highly recommend. Oh yea, I got some bangs too...sexy I must say ;)