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Just in time to celebrate New Orleans Saints’ win in the Super Bowl, New Balance launches the Mardi Gras Collection represented by the 525 for Men and 460 for Women. Maintaining it’s classic comfort and light-weight details, the New Balance Mardi Gras Collection features more details .. read full article »

Jewelry designer Wendy Brandes creates hip, modern jewelry with secret compartments, moving parts and even spaces for a dose of… poison? She’s hosting a one-day sale tomorrow, February 10th: But if you email her for today only and ask nicely, you might get a discount on your online .. read full article »

A friend referred me to David Alexander’s site, and on viewing his collections I fell in love with the fur, leather, mesh, studs, jewels, and all of my favorite things compiled into one fashion show. Once I began to speak with David, I found his quirky, enthusiastic and overly creative .. read full article »

Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is the time to pull out your sexiest clothing and dress to impress.  But why dress to impress yourself as well as your significant other? Red shoes are a fun way to add some sex appeal to your outfit – and add an extra strut to your walk as well…  So .. read full article »

Benetton is looking for you. Yes you. For their new ad campaign. They are looking for something new and different, unconventional and surprising. You can post your photos online in the look-book as well as post a video to express your personality. The top 100 looks (based on user voting) will .. read full article »

Oh how I love Maury. I really wish this was real, cause it is truly awesome. read full article »

>> In-store zine incoming!  Most are at it but I was most intrigued by the fact that Topshop's 214 S/S 10 zine is art directed by Partner + Partner who have a bit of an illustrious client list which pretty much shows in the layout and look of the mag.  That's my quasi-serious reason of .. read full article »

Reynold’s wrap that is. The latest from the genius house of Margiela is a collection of jewelry that appears to be wrapped in aluminum foil. I’m always surprised by how well this brand can innovate and expand on such simple concepts. Truly a work of art. LINK LOVE: HIGH SNOBRIETY read full article »

Kate was always difficult. Calvin Klein let’s us all know just how it was working with Kate Moss in an interview with Telegraph UK. read full article »

I will continue to receive dozens of fashion marketing emails and poorly written pitches every single day asking for editorial coverage about things for which I simply don't care or which don't fit in with the content of Fashion Trend Guide. Sometimes I feel that everyone wants something from .. read full article »

Thanks to the popularity of  the Minx chrome finish appliques, nail polish brands are jumping to give us a “Minx-like” effect.  Let’s face it, Minx are super cool but expensive.  They’re best for special occasions not everyday wear.  Enter Orly’s latest collection Foil FX, a line .. read full article »

Find more photos like this on ENVY. THE FASHION NETWORK Becks and Annabelle hit up the Victoria Secret store in Soho this afternoon to meet some of the bombshells. The Valentine’s day themed event offered a perfect photo op for these beautiful angels. The real belle of the ball was the new .. read full article »

Most college students, at some point, take an internship in the field they want to work in. This means you get a great experience, do a ton of work (and not necessarily the most glamorous work), and you don’t get paid.Sounds great, right?But in reality, internships are a peek into the world .. read full article »

Got a $100 budget and want to get yourself a new and stylish handbag that will take you from now and into next year?  Check out this pretty leather bag by Style & Co. A hobo bag is a wonderful bag style because it’s a bit casual but still allows you to hold all your essentials. Image: .. read full article »

The Isabella Oliver Spring 2010 Collection is here and I'm crazy over her collection of stylish dresses, especially The Jackie Dress ($229) which features a front-twist detail in a navy and white striped jersey. I love shopping on this site because for most of the individual clothing pages, you .. read full article »

Sometimes you just want to pick up something inexpensive and super cute! Cue in Forever 21 and similar stores. These are the types of places to pick up ‘of the moment’ handbags that may or may not last a long time. If you’re not into the whole designer handbag scene and just need something .. read full article »

Twisted Silver has released a new pair of earrings for their popular “XO” collection – and they’ve sent me a pair to try out! The earrings combine the bold “XO” motif with a simple double-link of brass chain for a pair of bold hoop earrings that make a real style impact.  The .. read full article »

Want to look as fashionable as Lady Gaga and help Haiti at the same time? Well, you still have a shot... Lady Gaga is auctioning her signed glitter skeleton corset from the American Music Awards to raise money for Oxfam... read full article »

New York Mag is reporting that parentals are pissed about the same-sex Armani Exchange ads. Well, duh!? LINK LOVE: Same-Sex Couples in Armani read full article »

New deals, hot steals, freebies, and even a sweepstakes... read on for today's Buzzworthy Deals!Shop NEW MARKDOWNS at shopbop.com!SpendSome,GetSome. Get a gift card up to $450 when you shop at saks.com. Free Rush Shipping with every order.Buy any regular priced Martin Margiela item from Aloha .. read full article »

If you’ve got your eye on what Vanessa Hudgens is wearing at any given moment you might have noticed that she’s frequently seen in outfits that are topped by a brown leather jacket. It’s a great casual look that looks fabulous when paired with jeans. You could probably get away with .. read full article »

Watching the interns on Kell on Earth has inspired us to introduce a new  column called “INTERN HELL” and we’d love to hear your worst internship stories. Had a boss who made you pick up dog shit? Were you asked to abandon friends and family to appease the company? Got overworked and .. read full article »

Proenza Schouler leather bag Giorgio Armani patent leather clutch Marc by Marc Jacobs leather vanity case Handbags of earth tones and neutral hues have accessorized women this fall and winter season; however, as we approach the spring (even though the... read full article »

Mardi Gras is scheduled to take place on February 16th. The yearly event is already an huge deal in New Orleans, but you can bet with the New Orleans Saints pulling out a huge win at the recent Superbowl-the festivities will be bigger than ever. New Balance In honor of Mardi Gras, New Balance .. read full article »

I tried to get to work today... My sister and my offices were open and we had a lot of work to do so we headed to DC.  For those who don't know, the DC area received up to 30" of snow over the weekend.  Yesterday (and today) the Federal government was closed as were most school systems in the .. read full article »

Let's face it. Chocolates are great but who needs the extra calories? For Valentine's Day, I'm all about the techy gadgets and let's be honest, you can only have so many iPods, right? This year, at the top of my list is this HP Mini 210 in red. Starting at just $279.99 this little net book gem .. read full article »

LA party girl Kelli McKee (friend of DJ Panda Bear and AJ English) teamed up with Kidviskous Jewelry and Radiant Jungle’s Zak Krevitt to shoot a new promo. Check out their stuff here, and see more of Zak’s work here read full article »

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady has been trying to keep their baby Benjamin a secret. Of course, there are no secrets when you’re in the public spotlight. Brazilian gossip magazine Quem was the first to snap a shot of the mini model in the making. LINK LOVE: .. read full article »

God, I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! Last night on Kell on Earth we came ass to mouth with George Wayne, a Vanity Fair contributing editor who isn’t afraid to get into the party. The seemingly inept Contributing Editor was quick to pop one of Kelli’s Swarovski crystals, collected from an installation .. read full article »

Sonia Rykiel just had her line of lingerie hit the states. Now, it is time for her newest knitwear collection for H&M, Sonia Rykiel Pour H&M. hitting 20 U.S. stores on February 20. The line will include many French accents,... read full article »

This tee is one of a few limited edition reprints currently for sale in 410 BC’s online shop. In case you missed it the first time it was around, it features photographs of the 5 Bouroughs making up NYC (Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island)…all of the guys and girls sizes .. read full article »

From left: Alexander McQueen on the runway, Heidi Klum in Louboutin, and Prada on the runwayAlexander McQueen shocked fans when he debuted the infamous 10 inch “armadillo” heels in his Spring 2010 runway show. The shoes later appeared on Lady GaGa’s feet in the music video for Bad Romance .. read full article »

Indulge in a Sunset Martini at the St. Regis Punta Mita, which promises to provide you with Mexico's best location for watching the sun's descent below the horizon. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this resort integrates natural elements evocative of gardens and the beach into its design. While .. read full article »

Stella McCartney attended a VIP Screening of the Oscar nominated 'Food Inc' at The Curzon Mayfair on February 8, 2010 in London, England I'm assuming wearing her own one shoulder black satin dress. Love it. SEWING PROJECT! read full article »

Be sure to check out HauteLook this Wednesday. Why? New York jewelry designer Alzerina Gomes (and my friend) debuts her line A L Z E R I N A on HauteLook for prices you won't believe! Growing up in Cape... read full article »

Thandie Newtown, Rachel Bilson and Jessica Alba are all taking their cues from the guys with menswear trousers.These are not your basic work pants. I've seen them wide-legged, tapered, cropped, pleated, high-waisted, low-waisted and flat front, and I have to say, I'm digging the look. I think I .. read full article »

One of my favorite things about the internet is how it feels at times like a treasure hunt. Sometimes I don’t even know I’m hunting, until I get to that a-ha! moment. Today, while looking at my Design*Sponge update, I saw a piece on Paris apartment dweller, Catherine Taret, whom writes My .. read full article »

Get those 3-D glasses ready, seems as though Burberry isn’t the only brand who will showcase in a different dimension. Native Son, a men’s fashion line from Los Angeles, will present what might be the world’s first 3-D fashion show this Thursday evening at Pier 59 studios. LINK LOVE: .. read full article »

“I did leave him, and I went with other men, but they always ended up being jealous of Barry and not the other way around. At the end, he got me, and I’m happy he got me. He’s the pillar of our family.” LINK LOVE: Style on HuffPo read full article »

Don't miss Koros' Eat. Drink. Shop. event this Thursday Feb 11th, 6-9 pm. Check out Koros' unique, wonderful and always so cool selections! 10% will be donated to the Red Cross. Koros is located at 1039 W Lake Steet, Chicago,... read full article »

Rihanna lands the cover of i-D’s next issue, which is all about Love, Sex, & Magic. LINK LOVE: Fashion Copious read full article »

Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova appears in the fall/winter 2009 edition of Zoo photographed by Bryan Adams. Check out the rest of the images on Fashion Gone Rogue. read full article »

Drew Brees just won the Super Bowl with his team… so where did he go? Disney World! New Orleans Saints quarterback and Super Bowl MVP enjoyed the view along the parade route with Mickey Mouse on Monday during a celebration at the Magic Kingdom theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.And in case .. read full article »

IT’S:MY:TIME – Benetton Casting Call – Andrea from André Amaral on Vimeo. The Benetton IT’S MY TIME Global Casting Competition is to find the new faces for the United Colors of Benetton Fall-Winter 2010 advertising campaign! The casting competition started yesterday and the winners will .. read full article »

Everyone’s fave British designer, Nicholas Kirkwood, proves to us once again that he is a genius when it comes to shoe design. Gallery after the jump… Find more photos like this on ENVY. THE FASHION NETWORK LINK LOVE: The Capitol Fashionista read full article »

Yesterday we posted a behind the scenes look at the making of this issue, today the cover was released! read full article »

Our home city of Chicago has been very excited by the presence of Aqua in our skyline and on our lakefront. Since construction started, the buzz around it has been monumental. First of all, it was the 5th tallest building... read full article »

I'm always startled and saddened when I turn a corner and spot some poor women wearing these horribly tragic ill-fitting jeans. You just know they're over 10 years old and not doing the unsuspecting culprit any favors. Why is this a problem you ask? Let's see. These jeans make her: * bum look .. read full article »

Check out these amazing images from illustrator aleXsandro Palombo for Harper’s Bazaar special luxury book “101 Things To Buy Before You Die.” Gallery after the jump… Find more photos like this on ENVY. THE FASHION NETWORK read full article »

Usually Valentine's Day makeup is a kitschy no-brainer: shiny red lips, pink glitter, maybe some baby blue shadow to stay consistent with the whole sugary sweetheart theme. But let's face it -- you're not in 7th grade anymore, and that obnoxiously festive color combo is hardly forgivable even .. read full article »