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Sudan could soon be split into two separate countries after voter in the south voted for independence
The overwhelming majority of Southern Sudanese voters living abroad also backed the separation.
If the process continues unchecked, Southern Sudan could become the world's newest country in July.
Border demarcation, oil rights and the status of the contested region of Abyei still need to be negotiated.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon praised the conduct of the election, but said more still needed to be done.
He said: 'We are still very much concerned about post-referendum issues - border security, citizenship, wealth sharing, demarcation, popular consultations in South Kordofan and Blue Nile states, and most importantly the status of Abyei.
'Consolidating the peace in North and South Sudan will require statesmanship, wisdom, patience and the consistent engagement and support of the international community.'
Southern Sudan's referendum commission said more than 99 per cent of voters opted to secede from the north in a ballot held earlier this month.
The vote, held in early January, was a condition of a 2005 peace agreement which ended a north-south civil war that had lasted for two decades and killed two million people.
People react in Juba, South Sudan, after the result of the referendum on secession is announced yesterday
People release pigeons after 99 per cent of voters opted to split from North Sudan
Justice Chan Reec Madut, head of the commission's southern bureau, said yesterday that voter turnout in the 10 states in the south was 99 per cent.
He said just 16,000 people chose to remain united with the north, while 3.7million voted for separation.
In northern Sudan, 58 per cent of voters chose secession, according to chairman of the referendum commission Mohamed Ibrahim Khalil.
He said: 'These results lead to a change of situation. That change relates only to the constitutional form of relationship between north and south.
'North and south are drawn together in indissoluble geographic and historic bonds.'
Rouge Coco
Vanessa Paradis, French actress and singer has a long on-going relationship with both Chanel and, more famously, Johnny Depp. She is the current face of Rouge Coco lipstick as well as the Chanel 'Cocoon' handbag line. The latest advertising campaign is both romantic and ethereal. I now feel like shying away from my soft neutral lipstick palette and moving into something more adventurous like the coral tones of 'Mademoiselle'. Rouge Coco is available in thirty shades and is named after details that define Coco Chanel's life like 'Camelia', 'Paris' and 'Gabrielle'.
Spring Runway Looks 2011
Leafing through my multiple folders on the computer, I stumbled across a folder containing spring runway photos. :) You can imagine how happy I was, since I know can post my favorites on this little blog. What a sweet surprise! Thank you, God. :) Here are those long belated photos! Enjoy! :)
(All photos are from Vogue.com)
Who is your favorite designer? :)
Blessings,
Southern Belle
(All photos are from Vogue.com)
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| The glittery cardigan is so cute, and those pants are what I would call modest. What do you all think? :) Diane Von Furstenburg |
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| D&G were really fantastic this season... as shown by this gorgeous and modest lace dress! Wouldn't you LOVE to have it? :) |
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| I love her make-up and hair... and the dress is really cute. :) Ralph Lauren |
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| I heart these spectacular pants! It is SO hard to find modest pants, but those are really nice! (And yes, I think the turban is just plain cool. :) Giorgio Armani |
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| D&G were really high on my list this season! Just look at all that pink!! |
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| Another beautiful dress from D&G |
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| I actually like something from... Alexander McQueen?? *Gasp* But, this dress is gorgeous! |
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| I almost screamed when I saw this!!!!! I LOVE it! So classy and chic. *Sigh* It surely has a price tag to match. :P This is by my favorite designer of all time (drumroll, please) Oscar de la Renta!!!! |
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| That hat is sooooo cute! And the dress would be nice, if it were on a different person. :) Oscar de la Renta |
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| Gorgeous. Oscar de la Renta |
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| I love this maxi! And the shirt would be really chic, if it were miles higher on the neckline. ;) Can you guess? Oscar de la Renta |
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| So classy and modest! Oscar de la Renta |
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| This is one of the only jumpsuits I have seen and like. Pink and ruffles score high on my list! Oscar de la Renta |
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| Seriously, the person who buys this dress and wears it will feel like a princess! Oscar de la Renta |
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| He just made black lace classy. This man is a genius! Oscar de la Renta |
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| *sob* I really want this dress! (anyone know how to get a dress exactly like this for... less? ;) Oscar de la Renta |
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| The print is a little weird, I admit. But, it has gloves and a dress!!!! (the top part is NOT modest, just to clear things up ;) Oscar de la Renta |
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| Beautiful!!!!! Same thing for the top part :) Oscar de la Renta |
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| So pretty! Oscar de la Renta |
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| GORGEOUS. Yes, with capitals ;) Oscar de la Renta |
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| Does this guy read my mind or something?? Oscar de la Renta |
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| Ralph Lauren. I love that dress!!!! |
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| Some of you do not share my style, so I will show you a photos of something modest that I would never wear. ;) So, maybe that is a bit better for you? ;) |
Blessings,
Southern Belle
