We are about mid-2011 and made the selection of films that are now under our belts. As happens almost every year I have not had the chance to see everything I wanted to see, but I feel like I've seen enough to pick up some of the highs and lows of the year so far. I am more than happy to say that I have only a couple of depressions, a wide selection of movies that I really enjoyed and a handful so far that I liked.

Theatrically I feel like I have yet to run across this film that just leaves me breathless at the end, but I was struck with much charm and excitement in some of my favorites, while being extremely bored and disappointed by others. Here is my list of best and worst movies to date in 2011 and here hoping explosive second half of the year!

“Executives of Banana Republic and Janie Bryant — the Emmy Award-winning costume designer of “Mad Men,” who is working with them on the merchandise — said they did not believe the absence of the series from TV would damp interest in the collection.

“It’s not that big of a deal,” said Jack Calhoun, president of Banana Republic, because “ ‘Mad Men’ continues to be relevant whether it’s on the air or not.”

While the BR President may not think the show’s absence will impact clothing sales, we believe it may negatively affect ratings, the show’s ‘relevance’ diminishes as time passes. There were already concerns the show wasn’t “as good” last season as in previous years, creating concerns for some about Season 5 getting back on track.  Being off the air, and off the mind of fans, makes it that much easier to say goodbye if the new season doesn’t deliver what fans are looking for....

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Your formal or casual attire is incomplete without the most important accessory; the belt. Whether you are wearing a pair of jeans or the formal trousers, a belt adds the value to your outfit. There cannot be anything better than the designer belt that can complement your look and make you feel special. Fashion and trends change by the day and belts are no exception to it. However, leather belts were and will remain the most preferred choice for both men and women due to the elegance. Leather has almost ruled the fashion world and every designer looks for leather creation when it comes to fashion accessories such as belts. In 2011, leather belts are going to rule the roost and are the cool picks for both men and women.

An exciting new range of fashionable leather belts is available for both men and women. These designer belts are available in colors including black and brown in different shapes. You can get a wide variety of visually appealing designs to choose from. After leather belts, canvas belts are the next preferred choice of the most women. The most popular ones are black beetle canvas belts. They are both casual as well as functional.

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