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This weekend debuts my first time behind the lens. Styling and shooting these prom themed shots was a great experience and made me appreciate how much work can go into one photograph! Here are my 5 favorites from our 8 hour shoot.

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The pouring rains in LA did not stop the red carpet from glowing at last night's 67th Annual Golden Globe awards. Rich jewel tones, layers of chiffon, and beautifully structured neutrals dominated the A-listers of the evening. Photos above.

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The call them carrot fit. They call them gun fit. Ladies and gentlemen, we are talking about the latest men's denim trend, dropped crotch jeans. Super low baggy crotch, tight at the ankles, I do not understand. G-Star, Yen, Levi's, Diesel... all the big players are jumping on the bandwagon. They say the pants are great for men with "muscular thighs" but even this seems like a stretch of human

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Model of the moment Karlie Klass rocked it in this gorgeous gown by Rodarte, designed by sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy. A show that transitioned from nude looks to these bold grecian gowns and accessorized with chains, leather strapped bodices and edgy bomber jackets made for the most unique of the week. Elijah Wood and Natalie Portman spotted in the front row.

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The Marc Jacobs Park Avenue Armory show and Greenwich Hotel after party were as much about the celebrities as they were about the clothes. Channeling looks from 1930's and 40's Americana, wide legged pants, high waisted skirts, and flattened boater hats filled the runway. Marc muse Posh Spice led the all-star pack to the after party dinner, which included the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Nicole

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Derek Lam takes his third time around as the Creative Director at Tod's to revive the classic doctor's bag for the Fall. The updated shape, brass details, and butter soft nappa leather makes a perfect new staple for the luxe crowd. 3 sizes and choice of crocodile skin, pony hair, or leather means that there is one for everyone, and its nostalgic silhouette confirms that it will last a lifetime.

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The Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan could have easily been confused with Memphis, Tennessee as it was decked out with wooden seats, buckets of beer, a wood porch, and a blanket of leaves on the ground. In Justin Timberlake style, when how he felt about his first showing his response was "I'm pheklempt. We're excited. I feel like we're absolutely ready for it and just want to introduce ourselves"

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Charlotte Ronson showed in the Bryant Park Tents on Saturday, bringing a large collection of famous preppy hipsters in from the rain. Her collection of relaxed, wearable clothes consisted of mini knit dresses and ruffly chiffon pieces, which were highlighted by the musical talents of her DJ spinning brother Mark Ronson. Also in attendance were leggy model Jessica Stam with what looked like a

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Attention New Yorkers: FASHION WEEK is here! Stay posted for loads of reviews, parties, and best of all: finding out what you will be dying for next season. Festivities start tomorrow and last all through next week.

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Color giant Pantone released their list of the top ten colors NY Fashion Designer's used for their spring 2009 collections.  Interestingly enough on the list were Palace Blue and Lavendar, continuations from Blue Iris and Royal Magic, colors that were equally as popular last season.  What does this mean?  Keep your cool blues and calm purples from this season and last, because they aren't going

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Not the sporty type? For the girliest of fashionistas, this will change your mind. Chanel now offers a hot pink tennis racquet and matching logo tennis balls for the sport of the moment (Another black version runs for $255). Although not the most subtle choice, it could be a good conversation piece when you run into dreamy Roger at the US Open this week.

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Men's Wearhouse has announced their first National Suit Drive campaign, dedicated to empowering unemployed men by providing them with professional work attire.  From September 1 - October 31, people are encouraged to donate gently used suits, sports coats, slacks, dress shirts, ties, and belts to help unemployed men re-enter the workplace and take a proactive stance in their lives. Dig through

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Olympic all-around gymnastics gold medalist Nastia Liukin is about to become a household name.  This fall, she will appear in Cover Girl ads, and Vanilla Star Jeans is launching Nastia Liukin Gold jeans and tops for the holiday season.  She has a stake in beaconstreetgirls.com, a tween web site that sells fashion and beauty products, home decorations, and books.  She's endorsing Wheaties, she

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Attention New Yorkers:  12:30 today at Bloomingdale's Gwen Stefani's Harajuku Lovers will be performing from inside the windows.  If you miss that show, they will be making another appearance on Friday from 12-2 and at the Bloomie's SoHo location from 3-4:30.  Gwen is resting up at home with her new baby Zuma, but I'm sure her backup singers will still deliver a good show.  

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Usually I'm against making any political statements, however when it comes to stylish First Wives elect, exceptions are enabled. Tim Gunn told Time he loves Michelle Obama's style but is far less enthused with Cindy McCain's. (His exact words were, "Cindy McCain looks like someone has twisted her ponytail into a knot and tried to give her a face-lift.") When later asked by New York editors, he

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The Charlotte Ronson show starts Fashion Week of with a bang this Saturday, with the help of her easy-on-the-eyes, music producing brother Mark Ronson on the turntables. Twin sister (more likely known as Lindsay Lohan's love interest) Samantha has set the mood for the crowd for the past 3 seasons, so I'll be sure to update you on how big brother does it.

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Artist Marc Quinn unveils his latest work at the British Museum, Siren, a 50kg, $3 Million gold statue of Kate Moss. Not unfamiliar to sculpting the model, his 2006 work Sphinx showed the beauty in a provocative yoga pose. The new statue however, can boast that it is the largest gold statue to be made in the world since the time of Ancient Egypt. And why Miss Moss for the record setting feat? "I

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The 50 most influential people in fashion 2008 list is out and who ranks supreme in the $47 billion industry? The Devil in Prada herself, Anna Wintour, editor in chief of American Vogue. She sits at the top of this year's list, perfect bob and all. Click here for the rest of the group.

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Dylan Candy Bar is straying from the typical youth-focused candy store concept by opening an actual bar on the third floor of their store.  At "Sweet Hour" (6:30) customers will be able to pull up a peppermint bar stool and sip sweet Gummy Bear Martinis and Rock Candy Cosmopolitans.  In true train 'em young Manhattan style, wide-eyed youth will learn about grown-up libations a little earlier than

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J. Crew's hipster-ish offspin, Madewell is getting artsy with their denim.  Starting in their SoHo store on October 1, every Saturday afternoon a new artist will teach shoppers how to uniquely customize their Madewell jeans.  Each artist will teach a different bespoke technique from doodling with acrylics to adding passmenterie with paint pens, giving you the opportunity to tap into your creative

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They're baaack.  The MisShapes, the most fashionable DJ trio around, are back in NYC throwing impromptu dance parties all night long.  The first one at the hot-spot-of-the-moment Santos' Party House celebrated their new website and e-mag and featured live performances by These New Puritans and Apache-Beat.  

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Not really the wine connoisseur you pretend to be at fancy dinner soirees?  No worries, Wine That Loves is a new line of vinos by the Amazing Food Wine Company that solve all your problems.  The line of 5 wines (4 red, 1 white) are each matched to a specific dish plastered onto the label: pizza, roast chicken, steak, salmon, and pasta.  At $13 each, your tastebuds will do all the learning for you

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This may seem left field, but Dixie Gun Works , the site that offers US historic battle reenactments their costume replicas of artillery, uniforms, and supplies, also provides us with this boho chic Hunter's Possibles Bag. Originally designed hunndreds of years ago to accomodate one's supplies fora day of shooting, today it can hold a girl's shopping ammo. Wherever the find, at least we know

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How much could middle-school level drama and an airbrush tan possibly make you in this world? A cool million apparently. It has been reported that The Hills reality starlet Lauren Conrad is expected to cash out $1.4 million for the complete fourth season of The Hills. And for the rest of the not-worth-as-much-as-LC clan?Heidi Montag: $65,000 per episode ($1.25 million per year)Spencer Pratt:

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Ed Westwick on his Gossip Girl character Chuck Bass: "Chuck is an iconic character and the clothes are iconic. I think I rock the look well. My style has always been good. Top notch, baby. I like the glamorous indie rock look, like the Libertines. But you know, without the heroin needle sticking out of my arm." And he says he's being modest.

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Its the last week of summer and time to start putting together your fall wardrobe. To get everyone in the mood for dressing up this fall, here are a few things my favorite designers had to say about what they want to see this season:“The sleek polish of Hitchcock heroines merged with the raw edginess of Amy Winehouse sums up the spirit of fall ‘08,” Michael Kors “precise and sculptural, yet

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Padded butt jeans and underwear are soo yesterday. Bubbles Bodywear introduces the Double-O Push Up Thong, which is targeted to women who need more shape in their rear, without the extra volume. Giving you a "license to shake what your mama gave you" the $64 bootylicious wonder bra claims to enhance the lift, shape, and volume of the derriere while also flattening the lower tummy and shaping up

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All Olympic bronze medalists get to walk away from Beijing with more than just their shiny hardware: Cosmetics brand Physicians Formula is sending all bronze winners, including US gymnastics superstar Nastia Liukin, a lifetime supply of bronzer. Who says coming in third didn't have its perks?

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The CVS drugstore chain has drafted plans to open upscale beauty emporiums called Beauty 360 filled with department and specialty store brand skin care and cosmetics by the end of the year. The Beauty 360 units will either be housed in an adjacent store, accessible to CVS shoppers via a breezeway, or a separate store within a CVS store. They are even considering adding “express services,”

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s newborn twins, Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline have set a new record, before they can even roll over. Selling a whopping 2.6 million copies of People Magazine, it has been the biggest selling issue in seven years and is the 4th highest newsstand seller in the magazine's 35 year history (First was the Sept. 11 issue at 4.1M, second Princess Diana's death issue at

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What else would you do with $490 besides spend it on this stuffed pony baby gift? That thought had to make sense to someone at Hermes, because this plush pony with a signature orange ribbon bears that price tag.

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In spirit of the Beijing Olympic Games, rubber bracelets sporting the 5 ring colors are being worn as proudly as a gold medal. Given away to the Opening Ceremonies guests, they have become somewhat of collector's items, especially since access to the Opening Ceremonies could cost up to $728 for a ticket. The only questionable part: bizarre Chinese slogans embossed into the bands saying things

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Coke is encouraging plastic bottle recycling through fashion. At this year's Olympics, the American company launched their sustainable T-shirt line made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and cotton. The white T's bear the slogan "I'm from Earth" on the front and the silhouettes of 5 Coke bottles on the back, the number of bottles recycled to make the shirt. The project so far has saved

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Japanese fast-retailer Uniqlo has designed a special merino wool hooded minidress for the next edition of celebrity-filled teen-focused fashion show Tokyo Girls Collection. The fashion show revolutionizes the way teenage Japanese girls shop by allowing the girls to place real-time text message orders from their seats at the runway show. Uniqlo will sell the dress in their retail shops come

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Janet Jackson is dipping her toes into fashion with her new lingerie line, Pleasure Principle. A collaboration with Australian lingerie designer Bruno Schiavi, the 18-piece satin and lace line is named after her 1986 multiplatinum album "Control". Jackson says she created the line with beauty, comfort (where price points hit all under $40), and affordability in mind. “I hate when you’ve had on

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Louis Vuitton's new Damier Graphite men's collection is being revealed in an eye-stopping way at the brand's 5th Avenue store this month. The flagship store features the bag in two museum-like window settings, the first of which has the bag in a glass case surrounded by chrome and metallic security cameras, while the second window shows the same scene with the case broken into, glass shards all

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The premiere party for Gossip Girl Season 2 was hosted by Vitaminwater at the EMM Group Estate in the Hamptons cozy Sag Harbor last week. This made for a perfect setting, since several episodes have been filmed via Hamptons, all topped off with cameos from New York royalty Tinsley Mortimer. Left to right above we have the cast of the stylish twenty-something teen-pretenders: Ed Westwick,

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Because the best accessory to a perfectly shaded pout is shimmery white teeth, ModelCo has created the Star Smile teeth whitener/lipstick. The dual-ended pen is tipped one one side with moisturizing lipstick (with the option of 5 shades) and on the other with a mint-flavored whitening pen, keeping your pearly whites pearly. Available online at Sephora.

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Bliss Spa makes life run a little bit smoother with their 20-in-1 Wonder Balm. Claiming to solve almost every beauty mishap, the Wonder Balm aids in everything from preventing shoe blisters to taming static hair flyaways. It can also be used as lip gloss, soothe sunburns, and works to moisturize any little rough patches. Possibly the most useful thing in your beauty kit, this must have only

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Pack your sunscreen, starting tomorrow Passmenterie will be taking a week long vacation from blogging fashion and style news. Don't worry readers, there will be plenty to discuss when we get back, so be sure to click back on August 18 to get revved up for New York Fashion Week.

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Erin Wasson, my personal favorite model-turned-stylist, has now turned designer with her new line Erin Wasson for Rvca, a line that has been snatched up by hip boutique Opening Ceremony. Dubbed "tomboy chic" the scrawny tanks, destroyed denim, wools minis and pima cotton tanks are made for "strong girls who are really confident" while the line's greys, whites, and blacks channel something you

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Alexander McQueen is rumored to be the latest addition to Target's Go International designer collaboration program. A capsule collection by McQueen would be one of the most prestigious collaborations to date by the mass retailer, previous designers being Luella Bartley, Alice Temperley, Proenza Schouler, and Richard Chai.

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Fashion design superstar Phoebe Philo is rumored to be in serious talks with Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton about taking the reins at French fashion house Celine. With talks of her beginning as soon as September, we might see a collection by the former Chloe superstar by March 2009.  Keep your fingers crossed! 

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Comcast Interactive Media bought DailyCandy for $125 Million.  The email blast that has been keeping us in the loop about new products, new events, and new trends since 2000 will keep its content the same, but will now be able to grow in new directions.  Currently there are 13 city-specific editions covering a wide range of topics, so stay tuned to see what new ideas they come up with.    

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Girls, get your flirt on with the new Viktor & Rolf for Shu Uemura eyelashes. Aptly named Swirl, Wing, and Rhombus lashes fit even the most eccentric of personalities. What do the fashion duo say of their creation? "It's something you can play with and transform yourself. The idea of transformation is really important in our work and in our philosophy." For $95 each, its drama drama drama!

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300,000 lucky Diet Coke bottles will get to wear Roberto Cavalli. Animal prints and stripes signature to the fashion genius will deck out the bottles to be sold in Italy from September to December, appropriately debuting at Milan Fashion Week. Three Cavalli prints will grace the hourglass bottles feminine shapes as Diet Coke fans from around the world can meet up for fashionable drinks.

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In anticipation of this coming September Fashion Week, Band of Outsider's designer Scott Sternberg is going against fashion-world norms and finding his own perfect medium: "I'm doing a totally alternative thing because I can't bring myself to do a runway show. I don't make runway clothes. These are clothes you wear on the street, so I'm just super-uncomfortable with it. It puts it in totally the

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Givenchy’s Phenomen’Eyes Mascara buffs up your lashes in a different way. Givenchy Le Makeup’s artistic director, Nicolas Degennes designed the sphere shaped brush to reach every single lash on your lids. The mascara itself is made of elastomer, a combo of water and a polymer that sticks, separates and lengthens, which makes smooth sailing over your lashes. You can get your hands on it at

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First, it was having an iPhone that made you the coolest kid in the room.  But now with the iPhone's newer, more accessible price points, it is going to take a lot more than possession to make you stand out of the crowd.  Introducing the De Vere Olympic diamond iPhone.  De Vere will bling out your phone with 88 brilliant white diamonds, in any design you like. And at $6,424, it is sure to bring

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DKNY is toasting its 20th anniversary with their own champagne. In collaboration with Chandon, they are creating "Twenty Year Cuvée", a sparkling wine with 20 year old grapes and a custom DKNY label. Unless you're a lucky guest at the Spring 2009 Runway show where each person will get mini-bottles and a mini cooler, it will cost you $50 or a trip to the Chandon winery in Napa to get your hands

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First, he tapped Beyonce to be the face of Emporio Armani Diamonds perfume, and now fashion legend Giorgio Armani is borrowing the other sister in the Knowles family.  Soulful little sister Solange Knowles is going to be the new Armani Jeans ambassador.  "Armani Jeans expresses my vision of a young independent, casual lifestyle with a strong and cool, fashion sensibility [and] Solange epitomizes

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Remember the 3rd grade My-Eastpak-Is-Cooler-Than-Your-Jansport days?  Well, they're back.  Eastpak recently showed at Berlin Fashion Week, and the looks were anything but elementary.  In an effort to get away from a sporting goods reputation and being more fashion-friendly, they tapped under-the-radar cool designers Eley Kishimoto to design a line for Spring 2009 and Raf Simons who designed the

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Being green, being fashionable, and being fashionably green just so happens to be the most useful trend of our generation. Bring that mentality to your dining room by using Verterra plates. Not only are they chemical free, non toxic, biodegradable, sustainable, renewable, microwave/refrigerator safe, reusable, and compostable... they are cute too. The name means "true to the earth" and the

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A new watch from Emporio Armani ($345) is perfectly designed for working out (black is shown but cheerful sherbert orange is the best color!). The colored rubber strap is ideal for a sweaty wrist or intense motion, while you track how long you're hitting the gym. Bonus: it is infused with vanilla scent for a little extra pleasure.

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Just in time for the 2008 Games, Puma’s new gym bags draw inspiration from the Olympic rings. Hitting stores in August, the bags came from Puma’s second-annual design competition at Central St. Martin’s College of Art and Design in London. Each bag mimics a colored Olympic ring, inserting a little more motivation into you day at the gym.

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DKNY is forecasting the next adrenaline-pumping trend, and it has nothing to do with fashion. The brand has signed up as the first corporate sponsor for the Rocket Racing League, and tomorrow at the Wisconsim EAA AirVenture Show the league's first rocket plane will debut, emblazoned with the DKNY logo. Pilots and staff will also be in DKNY uniforms and official apparel. So what exactly is rocket

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TOMS Shoes and Whole Foods Market are collaborating on an exclusive, eco-friendly vegan shoe collection. Founder Blake Mycoskie took this opportunity to inform a wider audience about TOMS, a charity that donates a pair of shoes to children in need for every pair sold. He stated "I wanted to find a way for more people to be able to truly understand the core of Toms Shoes...and ultimately give more

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Industrial Designer Karim Rashid introduces Limited Edition Veuve-Clicquot Globalight: a reinterpretation of a traditional French chandelier. Globalight not only looks pretty, but it is multifunctional. It is a portable cooler in which one bottle of Rose champagne will stay chilled for 6 hours while the halo of LED lights give off a soft pink glow. $4,500 at eclicquot.com

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Victoria's Secret Pink brand announces the launch of a new denim line with $58 jeans hitting stores and online in October. A natural extension of the Pink brand, whose target demographic "paird everything we sell with her pair of jeans", will offer 3 styles: boot leg, skinny, and flare--each available in 3 separate washes and 3 lengths. The $1 billion brand also plans to add corduroys, jackets,

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New website Storeadore.com helps people find stores to shop in when they are visiting new cities. Harvard Business School alums Meredith Barnett and Cristina Miller launched the site this year, profiling boutiques in New York, the Hamptons, LA, Boston, CHicago, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and online stores. Cities coming up are San Francisco, Miami, Dallas, Houston, and Atlanta this fall.

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Chanel's traveling "Mobile Art" quilted-bag inspired project has been to Hong Kong, Tokyo, and now New York! From October 20 to November 9, Zaha Hadid's collapsible futuristic pavilion will be set on Central Park's Rumsey Playfield. Mobile Art is also set to travel to London, Moscow, and Paris, with the mix of artists evolving in each city.

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Sao Paolo and Rio Fashion weeks have once again brought out the best of South American fashion. Sao Paolo showed 52 collectinos of pricey, fashion forward designs while Rio showed 55 brands of more attainable, commercial wear. Trends coming in Summer 2009 include Metallics, Jumpsuits, Latin-folk inspired prints, Wide strapped bikinis, Strong floral and Abstract prints, and Oragami-style folds.

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Donatella Versace is in a New York state of mind. She has been hired as the interior designer for MetLife's headquarters, the historic Clock Tower building on East 23rd Street. Versace will take care of all interiors and common areas for the 100th anniversary of the building, and developers hope to have 55 high-end, 1,500-12,000 sq. ft. condos and residents in by the end of the decade. "We

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Weatherproof lays down a heavy bet with their fall ad campaign “If It’s Freezing, It’s Free”. Anyone who purchases a Weatherproof jacket the first week of November is entitled to a full refund if it is a chilly 32 degrees or below on Thanksgiving Day morning. A marketing scheme from Freddie Stollmack, the guy who gave the naked cowboy a jacket, his new initiative will have an “explosive public

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Supima Cotton strayed from the traditional swatches and material samples when showing off their cottons at the NY International Textile Fair this year. Choosing 25 emerging New York designers, they put on a 100% cotton runway show. The pieces ranged from graceful bridal wear to short trenches and punky dresses, showing buyers and designers alike that there is nothing plain about cotton.

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In the upcoming 52 minute documentary on fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld's life, he sheds some light into his unique childhood. He shares the memories "When I asked her [my mother] to tell me stories, she would say, 'Learn to read.' And when I wanted to tell her one, she would come back with: 'You may be four years old, but I am not.'" Looks like someone's creative genius was born from tough love.

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Flight 001 provides a one-stop shop for all your travel needs. Luggage? Travel pillow? Passport cover? iPod charger? It's all here, and it's all adorable. From refreshing vitamin sprays to travel chopsticks, Flight 001's 8 locations and online store cover every travel want and more.

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These stylish new wine labels are not only entertaining to look at, but they are a treat for the visually impaired as well. Baud communications has incorporated Braille into the design for Lazarus Wine. And what can one read about for an entire label? The secrets to the wine's manufacturing process.

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Sephora and Make Up For Ever has chosen a winner for their Lash Pimpin' Contest. Oxana Sandoval who "wanted to create a wonderland, a fantasy world" created these totally unwearable but completely beautiful lashes. Her winnings take her to the Make Up For Ever Academy in Paris to meet the brand's founder Dany Sanz.

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Being a modern day career girl does not mean one has to lose their feminine side. Hence, See Jane Work, a line of colorful, functional, and stylish home, office, and home-office products catered to the working girl. For the girl who loves being organized, this line was made for you.

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After a highly anticipated debut, Proenza Schouler sunglasses are finally unveiled to a small audience, set for live show in late August. They are so new they aren't even priced yet and I can't even tell you where to buy them. We do know that they will be available to purchse later this fall, so plan to pick some up on your way to the new TopShop which is also set to open in October.

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The latest Stila collaboration creation taps into your political side with its Rock the Vote Red Lip Color. The message behind this Rock the Vote/Stila dream team? 25% of the proceeds of the first 500 sold will go to Rock the Vote's cause of getting young people to get involved in the political process. Plus, Obama is sure to notice your rockin red lips at the next big fundraiser. Who says

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To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz and benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Warner Bros. and Swarovski Crystal have enlisted 20 designers to design their version of Dorothy's ruby red slippers. Diane von Furstenburg, Oscar de la Renta, Jimmy Choo (shown above), and Manolo Blahnik are all on the roster. Betsey Johnson said her pair went “as high as I could

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Excitement stirred for fashionistas-in-training at Vogue yesterday when the interns found out they get an audience with Anna Wintour. Ms. Wintour will share her experience in the journalism industry and even give the girls a little time to ask questions. To make sure they are on top of their game, interns were told to "prepare thoughtful questions" by reading Anna's bio online. Further

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Food Tees win the most clever name of the day contest. These quirky tees have pictures of food on them with clever quotes (a picture of a carrot followed by "bite me") underneath. Added bonus: clicking on each tee tells you the health benefits of each veggie. At $20 each, what foodie can resist?

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Trendy LA boutique Kitson just dropped LC's clothing line.  Kitson owner Fraser Ross said "sales were lackluster [although] initially great" and when he tried to get her to make a personal appearance, her people couldn't find a date.  Looks like Hollywood glamour can't cover up everything...

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Hip specialty boutique Opening Ceremony is celebrating the Beijing Olympics with a 72 hour nonstop party in their Howard Street store in downtown NYC. The party is in collaboration with Nike and will include late night scrabble tournaments, food trucks stocked with ice cream and french fries, and limited edition Nike Air Force 1's and Philip Crangi giftables.

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Papinelle relieves those extra-early-sunrise summer mornings with this adorable lavendar filled eye mask. It blocks out all the light while the lavendar soothes your skin from the night before, and its pretty satin ribbon tie is adjustable to any size.

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Justin Timberlake becomes the face of his contemporary brand, William Rast. New creative directors Johan and Marcella Lindeberg presented the concept of playing the character saying "It isn't meant to be Justin, it's Justin playing [William Rast as] a role, as an actor." The campaign includes short web-based documentaries titled "My Name Is William Rast" featuring Justin Timberlake as the

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Alexander McQueen launches e-commerce today. For the first time, site visitors will be allowed to shop for his innovative creations and customers in the US will even be able to get their orders from London same day if they place them before noon. The well rounded site has picks from the fall collection, runway looks and accessories, and visitors can watch runway videos and special projects of

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Say goodbye to the afro-puff you get on your summer commute: NaturallyCurly.com's Frizz Forecast gives you the humidity and weather for your area, and provides tips on how to control your hair that day. Frizzy hair just got under control.

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Retro shades that brighten up your wardrobe are the best bet for summer accessories. Above are Victoria's Secret Color Shields which at $19 a pop (SUMMER SALE FOR $8.99) they are affordable enough to get every color!

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In attempts to shed its "your grandmother shops here" reputation, Lord & Taylor has commissioned a group of 5 graffiti artists called Tats Cru to paint the windows on their 5th Avenue flagship store. They painted 14 murals on 15x18 foot banners of skyscrapers and streetscapes in bright colors. 30 minutes per mural is all it took to create the designs as Tats Cru, whose graffiti work has been

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It’s going to be a rock and roll themed holiday season as Bloomingdale’s finds inspiration from The Beatles. The retailer has retained the exclusive rights to Beatles images from Apple Records. Album covers, photos, posters, and promotional materials, have all been reinterpreted by Bloomie’s favorite designers including Marc Jacobs tees, Theory blazers, Converse by John Varvatos hoodies and

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Prada's latest made-to-order service is specializing belts. With materials ranging from python, crocodile, suede, calfskin, and patent leather, the belts are available in several colors and can be attached to metal buckles with aged silver or gold finishes with semiprecious stones. Achieving this customized treasure requires two months wait time, a price by request only, and a trip to view the

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Last night marked the elaborate launch party for the first fragrance by John Galliano. The Galliano headquarters were transformed into a bamboo garden draped in love letters, statuaries, bowls of fruit and frothy bias-cut dresses to evoke the sense the designer marks as "she just left the room but we've captured her essence." Sofia Coppola, milliner Stephen Jones and Sidney Toledano were among

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Designer, creative director, photographer, publisher, and fashion celebrity Karl Lagerfeld can now add interior designer to his resume. He announced a signed deal with Dubai Infinity Holdings (DIH) to conceive and design 80 "limited edition" homes on Dubai's Isla Moda. Part of the famous "The World" project, Isla Moda is an island dedicated to fashion. The lifestyle development will be "

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Head of Paris trend forecasting agency Trend Union, Li Edelkoort predicts seasonless dressing (wearing scarves, sweaters and hats on a year-round basis) and the blurring of gender boundaries for fall. "Society is in dire need of fiction," Edelkoort said. After current economic and political woes have been surmounted she reasoned, consumers will favor rich hues, such as beetroot red and

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Cucumber martini toasts clinked last night in London's Tate Modern Gallery at the premiere of H-box, Hermès' traveling video art exhibit. The futuristic structure which resembles a piece of honeycomb, was designed by architect/artist Didier Fiuza Faustino. Inside the H-box resides work of eight video artists from different countries and cultures (each year, 4 new artists substitute 4 of the

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Audrey Tautou's next role will be of Coco Chanel in a film titles "Coco Before Chanel". Milliner Stephen Jones, who will be designing hats for the film, says of the starlet "She will make a wonderful Chanel, she is equally as petite. We have had to adjust everything. We put a little flower on her head and it looked like a cushion". Tautou commented. "I am very happy with the script because it is

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What does a bunch of soccer balls and 35 hours gets you? This leather jacket by Martin Margiela. The jacket is made of cut up, flattened soccer balls that are applied to leather that is similar to the rubbery inner tube of an actual ball. Talk about extreme sports.

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Luxury megabrand Louis Vuitton is opening up shop in Nordstrom on Chicago's Michigan Avenue, making this Vuitton's 5th Chicago location and 123rd store in North America. The new partnership results in an 2,000 sq. ft. Vuitton department carrying the designer leather goods, handbags, luggage, ties, sunglasses, and women's shoes. This development fits into Nordstrom's plan of enhancing its luxury

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If you're going to try the vest-as-a-top look, make sure you follow a few simple rules to keep the look polished. Make sure the vest is fitted and doesn't gap on the sides or in the front. Stay away from anything cropped or plunging (always pair those with a tank or tee) so the vest is more suited as a natural fitting top. Finally, sporting your fitted look with wide leg trousers or super

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The Resort/Holiday Market is wrapping up and here are the upcoming trends to look out for this November:1. Animal Inspired Prints2. Color Blocks3. Denim Blues4. Peach5. Jumpers/Jumpsuits6. Wintery Florals7. Silk/Pajama Inspired Dresses8. Rainbow Colored Prints9. Washed Out Spreads

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The first overseas edition of Martha Stewart Weddings hits Philippine newsstands in September. At a price of 295 Philippine pesos ($6.50 USD), the twice yearly publication wil lbe about 200 pages with a target circulation of 16,000. "Weddings are big in the Philippines, in size and in production. A local edition makes perfect sense," said Tara Santos, associate publisher of Martha Stewart

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Brazil fashion has caught the blogging bug. Last week during São Paulo fashion week Liliam Pacce, a São Paulo-based fashion consultant and host of a weekly cable TV fashion program, launched her blog and her Web site, lilianpacce.com.br. The blog includes local fashion ranging from rodeos to raves, links to innovative designers from graphic arts to industrial design, and a link to eco-conscious

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Announcing the launch of the first ever Versace Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster. Emblazoned with Versace’s signature motif and customized with Versace’s custom nappa leather upholstering, it races up to 330 km/hr and costs a cool $600,000.00. When asked about concerns of a pricey car during a time when gas prices are so high Versace CEO Giancarlo Di Risio replied “For the people who can

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Ralph Lauren Childrenswear caters to the tastes of the creative crowd through a new paint-your-own polo kit. Bright colors, brushes, and fun stamps come with a white Polo shirt for kids to have fun with their preppy classics. Proceeds from the kits will be donated to the Pink Pony Fund benefiting the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Pediatric Art Program.

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Fashion dictate Anna Wintour is paying her first ever visit to Men's Fashion Week in Milan in support of her magazine Men's Vogue. "It’s much smaller in scale, which makes it very charming. It’s easier to see people and just to get around" Ms. Wintour said of the event , "I liked all the pajama dressing, courtesy of Julian Schnabel. I previewed Zegna today and there were some really chic,

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A 20 year-old model jumped to her death in Manhattan in an apparent suicide yesterday. NY Post reports:"Ruslana Korshunova, 20, whose face has graced the cover of French Elle and Russian Vogue, apparently jumped from her ninth-floor apartment in her Water Street building in the Financial District just before 2:30 p.m. 'I heard what sounded like a gunshot or a bomb or an explosion,' said a stunned

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