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Fashion Week In the Bag- Collect a Miu Miu Bag for Each Catwalk City

Last week Miu Miu kicked off New York Fashion Week with an exclusive collection of bags released the first day of fashion week and is set to release more on the first day of upcoming shows in London, Milan and Paris that are certain to be collectible as their whimsical designs are truly covetable. Consisting of 46 limited edition options, the collection features 17 different material combinations and 12 processing techniques in deluxe materials including python, tejus lizard, crocodile, ostrich, linen, glitter and brocade along with studs, jewels, glitter and classic embroidery. Which make for a load of options to suit your personal style while encapsulating the world of Miu Miu beautifully. >>SHOP: Best Bags A favorite of ours is the patchwork

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Want it Wednesday- Christopher Kane’s Hit Floral Clutch

In our books Christopher Kane continues to excel with collections so mind-bogglingly cool and forward thinking without being too complex and if you've paid any attention to the fashion street scene photogs, he's now gotten a hold on creating exhilarating must-have bags. >>More: Christopher Kane Fashion Did you see his gel filled, neon hued clear plastic envelope clutches from last season? Good luck finding one of those collectibles now! >> SHOP: BEST BAGS Spring 2012's runway outing had us coveting his organza tee covered in plastic floral decals but his 3-d floral pouchette clutch really got our attention. CHECK OUT: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS While it's quirk factor is unquestionably playful and reminiscent of 70's children's stickers, it could make for one of the coolest bags we've seen

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The Return of the Baseball Cap and How To Wear It

If you were around during the original airings of 'Seinfeld' than you just might remember the kind of sartorial red flag seeing a woman around town wearing a baseball hat once conjured up-   being sporty in an almost entirely non-fashion sense. But one thing we've noticed amidst the now waining early 90's resurgence is the surprising return of the baseball cap. Especially with Miu Miu's must-have two-tone baseball caps from fall and Acne's glossy ones for spring and all the editors being snapped up between shows by fashion photogs in full-on looks topped with a surprising, even intriguing topper of choice. >>Need style advice? Consult our handy Stylist Advice section What makes them look so appealing this time around is not only the way in which

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Want an essential piece to work your wardrobe around? Try a silk blouse!

Shopping Tip: The Silk Blouse Your Essential Go-To Foundation. Layer up in cool, polished style, NOW. Forgo the 2000's fascination with casual t-shirt dressing. This season designers of all kinds have been offering a savvy assortment of fitted silk blouses to help keep you looking polished throughout the day while retaining that must-have sense of comfort and ease. DON'T KNOW WHAT TO GET? Try one of our Shopping Guides for handy, dandy style online. Dress it up, tuck it in, wear it out, layer it up or wear alone, the Equipment Signature Blouse is back & a perfect wardrobe essential in tons of colors. As they can easily go from day-into-night and work as an excellent foundation layer under blazers and

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Must-Have… Chloe’s Techno Bomber Jacket

True, our love for storied French label Chloe is undying and remains unparalleled, and with varsity and bomber style jackets all the rage on and off the runways, call it a natural, obvious choice that our favorite option comes from Chloe. Ever since the label's Resort collection debuted, we've been waiting with bated breath to get out hands on their teal techno iteration on the season's must-have bomber jacket. While it boasts a cool attitude and veers on the boyish side, its Alpha coat details and rugged appeal make it a smart buy for season's to come. -Naveed Hussain  A selection of Varsity & Bomber jackets to consider:  More Topshop...

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Chaiken

Share | Chaiken Fashion Show | Fall 06 - Winter 07 Designer Collection | Runway Photos- FocusOnStyle.com Chaiken Chaikenfashion show photos Fall Winter 06women's clothing collectionOlympus New York Fashion Week Dear Gorgeous Darlings,The Chaiken fall collection from designer Jeff Mahshie continues to provide the fashion must-haves that every city girl wants to have in her wardrobe: hip, clean-lined clothing that is equally right for work or a night out with friends.No, gimmicks. Just well-cut, modern shapes with a few trend pieces, like the frog-closure cape and squared-off city shorts (pictured, right)...(content continues below...) Click on each picture for an enlarged view. ...These are the clothes that you will wear and wear again. Every girl needs a few "uniform" pieces in

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Intentional VPL*…

Cute undies sex up to peek out Cute undies sex up to peek out- Intentional VPL by Reve Avoix.What with all those super-low hip riders, one would think that we've had enough of staring at the back of a stranger's thong blatantly peering a good three-inches above her beltline. Well we, have. But, peek if you must, these cutie bootie covers are designed to give you something to look at. Wear them as your little secret or for the world to see, from legwear to lingerie, Reve Avoix body wear ties each piece with a provocatively pretty strip of corset lacing designed to spice up any outfit. With the allure of a corset and comfort of Italian microfibers, the all-black

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The ultimate in high/low fashion?

Karl Lagerfeld for H&M The ultimate in high low fashion, Karl Lagerfeld for H & M. We've been waiting, anticipating, and now it's just about here. Drum roll, please… The Karl Lagerfeld for H&M collection debuts in selected H&M stores in all 20 markets from November 12th. The genius behind Chanel and his eponymous collection, Karl Lagerfeld makes high fashion available to all at low prices simply because he felt 'the idea was modern'. Bravo to Karl for knowing that the secret of a great wardrobe is all in the mix, not the price tag! “My concept of ready-to-wear today at whatever level is that it has to be as good as the most expensive brand. Design is very important,

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Beauty breakdown buster…

Safety Girl races to the rescue When the only flares you really need to get out are your best jeans, the Safety Girl Roadside Emergency Kit is just the fix you need to keep your motor running in style. When the only flares you really need to get out are your best jeans, the Safety Girl Roadside Emergency Kit is just the fix you need to keep your motor running in style. The cute little box packs a pit stop worth of handy backseat goodies, as the packaging says, “for just about every emergency a girl could have”. Want not for anything from a mini sewing kit, breath freshener, emergency blanket, candle, to instructions on how to change a flat.

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Tan in a Can…

Get salon airbrush tan results at home Get salon airbrush tan results at home A rich tan is unmistakably the hottest summer trend, yet we all know the dangers of toasting ourselves silly to get that sun-drenched look. While most savvy fashionistas do get their fake bake from a salon's airbrush tan artist or a walk-in spray machine, we aren't necessarily keen to strip down and mist up by appointment or spray-paint ourselves into some weird, splotchy orange glow. But, the idea of browning naturally is quite appealing. Imagine not applying a dye or color to your skin, but developing a brilliant bronze enhancement on your own based upon a natural chemical reaction quite similar to that of a cut

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Sarah Jessica Parker style details…

Fifties glamour is no simple affair Ok, the fluffy pink brocade cocktail dress is hard to miss. Most would let a dress this big stand on its own and abide by the K.I.S.S. rule (keep, it simple, sweetie) of removing one accessory before leaving the house. But not our girl SJP. Sarah Jessica Parker knows how to pile on the glitz in style. Let's examine… .Turquoise eye shadow .Rich, dark tan .Pale pink mouth .Pretty ponytail .Large pearl button earrings .Jumbo turquoise beads .Dainty aurora borealis necklace .Pale blue reptile clutch with jeweled closure .Massive gotrocks bracelet .Ditto on the gotrocks cocktail ring A look this luxe is not exactly a DIY fashion primer to try yourself at home. Unless

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The gleam goes on?

Low maintenance tricks to maintain white teeth Perhaps it's time for a teeth whitening touch-up. Although an hour in the dentist office whitening chair isn't much to spare, the thought of dealing with the 24-hour kibosh on caffeine and other stain producing substances keeps us jonesing for an iced trippio, presto. That's why, maintenance rocks! Hey, who needs glow in the dark choppers anyway? We simply demand some fresh, smile-boosting pearly white teeth that are one of the best anti-aging tricks around. Since we talk too much to keep our teeth resting in a home bleaching tray for any amount of time, we've come up with a few ways to get teeth movie star white and be fairly low maintenance

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Look Books…

The Emperor's New Fashion Biz The Emperor's New Fashion Biz Can you use a fashion quick fix before starting your spring shopping spree? Consider two new must-reads that spill the beans on the business of fashion. How does a nice Jewish boy named Ralphie Lifshitz from the Bronx transform staid and stuffy WASP culture (and himself) into an alluring 10 billion dollar fashion empire that everyone wants to emulate? The genius of Ralph is revealed, warts and all, in Genuine Authentic: The Real Life of Ralph Lauren by Michael Gross (HarperCollins/Hardcover). Now, if Mr. Lauren can only morph the real gin and tonic set into being as glamorous as his rendition of them! Why is it that things like UGG

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