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Retail sales finally blossomed in April, but scratch the surface and those impressive gains are only skin deep.

Macy's Inc. is getting more serious about going global.

Lilly Pulitzer finally has a Madison Avenue pad.

While most of the mass beauty industry is trying to forget the fourth quarter of 2007 and the first quarter of 2008, the professional industry is on a roll.

Cartier and Coty are hoping their two newest scents, both set to launch in September, will be jewels.

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Jack Swing is at it again with some more than impressive beats, reworking some older classics and not so classics making for an exciting compilation.… Read More

Fans of Neckface can look forward to more fine work from the artist, this time in the form of a film. With screening going of… Read More

Monicle recently put together an interesting video about the "Albam" clothing label. Founded by James Shaw and Alastair Rae, the British label strictly sticks… Read More

The Undefeated Radio crew, insisting of DJ Byze One, Phoreyz and DJ Chonze put their heavily anticipated Volume 2 out today which was timed well… Read More

Die-hard Star Wars nerds will be delighted to discover that you can now buy a life-sized R2-D2 Projector to recreate Princess Leia's badly-looped call… Read More

What do you do when you get an unexpected windfall? The windfall doesn't even have to be all that huge…an unexpected $500 is almost as delightful as an unexpected $3000, mainly because you weren't expecting it. When fortune smiles upon you, what should you do with the money? Don't squander it.... Continue reading "Unexpected Windfalls: Personal Finance Advice"...

We know the fashion mantra -- no horizontal stripes, no horizontal stripes, NO HORIZONTAL STRIPES. But this Spring it seems that designers and retailers have decided to throw us a curveball, with super-cute horizontal stripe-emblazoned tops and dresses all over the place. So, if you are tempted to.... Continue reading "Fashion Trend: Horizontal Stripes"...

more at twiigs.com... Product Info: Caslon Print Lawn Tank from Nordstrom. Continue reading "Universal Sizing: Daily Poll"...

Torrid, aka the hipper mall based plus size shop, recently launched a bridal collection available online at Torrid.com. The collection features dresses (from $140 to $220), lingerie, and accessories (like the hat shown above). While the accessories are pretty cute (if anyone decides to get the.... Continue reading "Torrid Announces Plus Size Bridal Collection"...

Summer’s on it’s way, and sandal season is already in full swing -- meaning your tootsies better be in good enough condition to be seen in public. Not all of us relish spending a fortune on regular salon pedicures, and there’s no reason you can’t get a good result with some of the many.... Continue reading "Best Pedi Products on a Budget: Reader Advice"...

She dues cosmetics giant Lancôme.UMA THURMAN sued Lancôme to the tune of a reported $15 million on Friday, Women's Wear Daily reports. The actress alleges in her lawsuit that the cosmetics manufacturer continued to use her likeness in advertising after her contract expired in 2004. "The use of Ms. Thurman’s image after her contract expired, however minor, was neither deliberate nor intentional," a spokeswomen for L'Oreal, which owns Lancome, tells WWD. "As this matter is currently in litigation, it is Lancôme’s policy not to comment on legal matters while they…

LAIRD HAMILTON, known as the guiding genius of crossover board sports, and Steve and Barry's® have teamed up to launch a line of surf and skate clothing for men that includes a collection of high-quality, graphic T-shirts, board shorts, cargo shorts and more. "Just because we wear shorts doesn't mean we don't know what good clothing is," Laird tells reporters. The line, Wonderwall™, will be in stores on Thursday, May 15. Store locations can be found by clicking here: Steve & Barry's

ET has the latest... As JENNA BUSH gets set for her Saturday nuptials in Texas, we show you the gorgeous earrings the first daughter plans on wearing on her big day! Jenna will be wearing one-of-a-kind earrings from ANTHONY NAK, a jeweler from her homestate of Texas. Jenna visited the Austin studio to collaborate on the 18-carat white gold and platinum danglers that include minted, iced quartz teardrops with diamond detail.

Stylist Patricia Field gives us a sneak peek!Fab Four KIM CATTRALL, KRISTIN DAVIS, CYNTHIA NIXON and SARAH JESSICA PARKER are turned out better than ever in 'Sex and the City: The Movie' with the holy trinity of designers!"We had Dior, we had Mr. De La Renta, we had VERA WANG," Sarah Jessica reveals. "It was the best closet I have ever seen in my life!" Famed series stylist PATRICIA FIELD returned to dress the ladies for the movie, and described the significance of the white flower dress that Sarah Jessica is seen wearing in the ads and in the opening scene.

How cute are these?HALLE BERRY, CHRISTINA AGUILERA and JENNIFER LOPEZ are all rocking Tees and onesies from Tuni & G, the adorable matching mommy and baby line that features rhinestone slogans like "Don't Ya Wish Your Mommy Was Hot Like Mine?" and "My Mom Rocks" and "My Baby Rolls." Visit TuniandG.com to order and see the whole collection.

Obviously, one doesn't look to UK celebrity nudist Katie "Jordan" Price for fashion tips. And yet: My question is, considering that this is the woman who once said she wouldn't wear any skirt longer than 9 inches, does she think...

Maybe my heart is just soft because the drama of a sudden wedding is supremely soapy, or because Mimi has turned both her bodyguard and her new husband into frantic wranglers of gargantuan umbrellas. But I think she looks fantastic...

Face it: An event isn't really an event unless someone is handing out awards. So you're welcome, Met Ball. You're welcome. Sure, the awards we're handing out this week on NY Mag.com are totally facetious, but aren't those the most...

Poor Roisin. I hope that thing turns out to be benign: [Photo: Splash News] It's starting to interfere with the part of her brain that usually knows well enough to leave Sophia Petrillo's Easter Sunday dress in the closet.

So, it's Friday, which means it's Embarrassing Admissions Day here at GFY. Usually, this is where I talk about something horrifyingly shameful, like how I sometimes give myself a beehive when I'm home and bored, or how I cry at...

A resort in Queens that’s part Seoul (and part Dr. Seuss).

Just as gay-rights activists reclaimed the word queer as a badge of honor rather than a slur, mental illness advocates are proudly calling themselves mad.

Howard Socol, the chief executive of Barneys New York, is said to disagree sharply with the new owners of the chain over its strategy.

The importance of brand in sales raises the question of the market’s future stability as sales of perfume, a product that has few cultural roots in China, have recently risen exponentially.

France's Legion of Honor singles out those who serve, including Barbra Streisand.

Reuters - Young designers competing to get noticed by fashion labels can now launch their careers online through the fashion world's answer to the social networking Web site MySpace.com.

Fashion Wire Daily - Just in time for summer blockbuster season, with comic book-based movies such as "Iron Man" and "The Dark Knight" taking over the collective imagination, comes the Metropolitan Museum of Art's "Superheroes" at the Costume Institute, a look at the intersection of fashion and the fantastic and the transformative power of costume as it relates specifically to popular superhero characters.

Reuters - Dueling fashion divas have nothing on the ongoing tug-of-war drama between NBC Universal and the Weinstein Co. over the cable hit "Project Runway."

Fashion Wire Daily - Cameron Diaz was all smiles at the red carpet premiere of her new comedy "What Happens in Vegas" at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood Thursday night, in her first public appearance since the unexpected death of her father Emilio on April 16.

Fashion Wire Daily - Ecologically-conscious modes of activism have been getting a steady boost from the fashion set. Now Brazilian designer Carlos Miele has stepped in with his effort, a series of t-shirts featuring unique designs by some high profile fashion and entertainment figures being sold at his stores to benefit the Rainforest Foundation-US.

Moonstones shimmer in all manner of settings.

The new miniseries "Cranford" is a period piece of work.

Fashion makes a clean break for fall.

Skeleton watches show what they're made of.

Fashion's giants are broadcasting their messages loud and clear--with extreme events designed to dazzle.

It's difficult enough to launch a successful fashion label or retail space, but contemporary brands like Opening Ceremony and Earnest Sewn have chosen to extend their vision one step further—into the lifestyle category. That means you'll find Opening Ceremony-branded candles at their store on Howard Street and cashmere blankets and kids' clothes at Earnest Sewn's flagship in the Meatpacking District.  read more »

When designer Alicia Estrada finally got fed up with the bewildered looks people would give her as she walked by in one of her '50s-style dresses, she expressed herself loud and clear. Gawkers were soon met with the words "Stop Staring!" written across her rear.  read more »

Expanding from his Mercer Street store in New York, Phillip Lim has just opened his first international free-standing boutique in the decidedly upscale district of Aoyama in Tokyo. A joint venture with Japanese retail group Sazaby League (affiliates include Starbucks Japan and American Rag Cie Japan), the store is to be the first of many conquests in Asia and elsewhere in the world. (The next stop is Los Angeles in June.)  read more »

In our second, post-Rosemount Australian Fashion Week installment we take a look at establishment brands—the notable Aussie labels that fall into that sweet spot where casual meets cool.  read more »

This limited-edition, oversized silk tee from hipster label Ksubi is the perfect cool cover-up for après-beach days. $416 at Ksubi.com.

David Letterman is a bona fie hero to me now: Last night he had Paris Hilton on the program, who he (sincerely? mockingly?) referred to as an "entrepreneur." (Check out the way Paris reflexively put her hand on her hip as she walked out onto the stage.) Then he took us through a heartfelt tour of some of the products she's currently shilling, from her canned Prosecco ("Champagne in a can is sexy") to her line of hair extensions ("Are these made with human hair?") to her line of designer doggie-wear. Clip — complete with accompanying 'Bolero' soundtrack — above.

[London, May 9. Image via Bauer-Griffin]

Hillary Clinton won't wear Donna Karan anymore because it makes her look too well-dressed. Four words, Hillary: Nancy Pelosi is Speaker. [Times UK] Nader wants to to save half of your tax return and give him the other half so he can hopefully get McCain elected. Man, fuck that guy. [Boston Globe] It's okay, though, because oil is now $126 a barrel, a new record, so you'll just have to spend it on that anyway. [Washington Times]Staff Sgt. Louis Falcon spent months of his tour of Iraq trying to get a teenage Iraqi girl prosthetic legs. It made him feel so good he's, um, willing to do more tours…

Love the sinner, hate the sin? Not if you're Catholic you don't. In 2004, the now-Pope barred pro-choice politicians from accepting Communion, though most of them (like all other pro-choice Catholics) basically ignored him. Now there's a hubbub because some whiny guy from Lancaster saw a priest give Communion to Senator Edward Kennedy at the Pope's big mass in Washington last month. The spokeswoman from the Washington archdiocese told reporters that such a thing "wouldn't be possible," but Kennedy's office confirmed it. Notably, although the Catholic Church is supposedly equally opposed to…

We agreed we would lie to our kids about our debauched pasts. There will be fewer than eighteen of them, trust. You could do a lot of debaucherous damage with these crazy underoos from the International Male folks. We didn't just talk about International Males, we discussed international and race relations, and vowed to try harder. We also gave some real talk about sex writing. More real talk: forgetting there's a tampon in your twat.We got to know virgin-hoarding cult leader Michael Travesser and his band of wack jobs. We got some LOLs out of douchefessionals John Fitzgerald Page and Paul…

A field guide to the Costume Institute gala’s fashion team-ups.

Eighteen ways to blow (or invest) your tax rebate.

For those in search of the next groovy thing, Taavo Somer, proprietor of Freemans and the new Rusty Knot, is the prey of the moment. His downtown anti-style wants to have it all ways all the time—ironic and earnest, neurotic and carefree, cool and cheeseball.

Writer-artist Sloane Tanen picks Mom’s Day presents she’d like to get.

"My mom is a pretty prim and proper lady, and she always thinks I dress like a bum."

Brooks Brothers to partner with PGA Tour

Details on 16,000-square foot Copenhagen flagship confirmed

Scores of Condé Nast moves

Chanel launches boutique inside Dover Street Market

The fate of Runway's fifth season...Bad girls, but good fashion...Plus! Do your brows have an era?...

Check out Shoes.com monthly Saturday sale for savings of up to 60% and then head over to OnlineShoes.com and take an extra 20% off clearance shoes with promo code, SATCLR20. You can also save $10 an orders over $75 at OnlineShoes.com, just click through.

While doing my daily research on new footwear trends, I came across this post about Superga shoes on the LA  Times Daily Travel and Deal Blog.  At first glance, you may say to yourself, "They look like Keds." And then you'll find out that they're  made near Turin, Italy and you'll say, "Look like Italian Keds." Ok, I'll give you that, but doesn't the name Superga just sound ultra-hip and trendy? Hard to believe that R.G. Barry Corp. of Dearfoams fame is the North American licensee for Superga. Dearfoams! The iconic 2750 model pictured below is meant to be…

I think what I miss the most about being beautiful (and having princess feet) is wearing my favorite green Crocs by You high-heels. I used to twirl around in these while confined to the castle singing my favorite Snow White tune, "Someday My Prince Will Come. " Back then I could manage a three inch heel--no kids to chase,  dainty feet and well,  what prince doesn't like a red-head in green heels? And the best thing? No one  knew that they were really Crocs, just like they didn't know I was really an ogre. Since marrying Shrek, and consequently sacrificing my figure,…

I'm going out on a limb with this photograph of my less than perfect feet, toes and pedicure, but I had to show you my new Sofft Rena sandals.  I really do have five whole toes, it's just the last two get camera shy. So, enough about my foot--what do you think of the shoe? I love it. I wanted a gladiator-ish sandal without all the buckles and medallions; the Rena seems to fit the bill. In typical Sofft fashion, the footbed is fabulously cushioned and the straps don't cut into my feet at all. I also like that this shoe isn't completely flat. You can't see it from the picture, but the Rena…

Feliz Cinco de Mayo, amigas!  In the spirit of this festive  occasion, I present to you some shoes with Mexican flair. And for the record, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day... 1. Poetic License Margarita sandal. Margarita is actually the Spanish word for daisy, hence the pretty flowers on this sandal--which look more like hibiscus. $80 at Piperlime. 2. Keen Isabella Huarache:  Keen's metatomical (a hoity term coined by the company) version of the original huarache made by Purepecha indians of Michoacan, Mexico. $96 at Zappos. 3.  Volatile Psycho Skulls:…

The first person to comment on the blog and tell me who said or wrote this wins a Student Smash Up item from Smashing Darling. What is this quote from? “In here… all of my dreams become realities, and some of my realities become dreams.” -? Now the only thing left to do is go peruse the store to feast your eyes on all the delicious choices and make your selection. Good Luck! Last week’s quote still hasn’t been figured out either. Hint a shoe designer said it. These 4 are still up for grabs. Check them out and give it a shot. Quote Quote Quote Quote

Getting Smashed with Smashing Darling May 7th, 2008 Okay, okay, we didn’t really get smashed. That’s a little hard to do when you’re on opposite coasts. But I did have a smashing time interviewing Trish and Julie, founders of the fabulous indie fashion marketplace Smashing Darling. For the uninitiated, Smashing Darling is home base for a slew of indie apparel and accessories designers, who create virtual boutiques to sell their wares to indie fashion fans like yours truly. In addition to being an online fashion house, the site allows designers to post profiles and videos, hold online…

What’s Going On Another crazy month passes by. As summer approaches can you feel your schedule tighten? The Darlings have been hopping in and out of NYC quite a bit this month meeting lots of great peeps, like the gals from Compai. Did you miss that? Keep your eyes on the blog. We like to keep you up to date with not only what’s going on in our Darling indie world, but the indie fashion world everywhere. For even more updates, start following us on Twitter,it is ridiculously fun! We apologize in advance if you become a Twitter addict… Project Runway Darling, Dahl Hyena:…

I stumbled across this post while perusing Twitter and thought it was an important topic for our community. There are a lot of good links and videos to watch. Written by Jeff McIntire-Strasburg Writer for Sustainablog May 6, 2008 After previewing tonight’s episode of the Sundance Channel’s Big Ideas for a Small Planet, I couldn’t help but think that this week’s topic — fashion — tied in very closely with last week’s show on food. After all, we all eat, and we all dress. Our clothes, like our food, generally start off as crops in fields, and the process of transforming those…

Betsy Carr is the artist behind Foundling–an accessories line inspired by and created from vintage textiles, papers and ephemera. She spent a lot of time playing in attics and that is probably where all this got started. She lives in a funky little city in the mountains with a husband, a cat and two dogs. She’s inspired by old and forgotten things; anything that has faded or tarnished; things that smell faintly of mildew and dust. She loves re-purposing things that have outlived their original purpose. SD: When and how did get into jewelry design? BC: I started making jewelry while…

Required Reading:Everyone fab and famous absolutely could not stay away from the Met's Costume Institute Ball. We spotted three big trends on celebs shuffling into the party: glam one-shouldered gowns, bold hued party shoes, and fierce red lips. Crest's Pro-Health Rinse apparently turns your teeth brown. Yep, brown. As in dirty than they were before you brushed and rinsed. Unbelievable, right? We show you how, with the right accessories and the perfect oversized tote, you can pull off a cocktail dress for daytime. We powerful business women want to be remembered for our…

I'm Not Obsessed gives you a sneak peek at Barneys Co-Op Surprise: Rogan Gregory for GO. International. Dreading swimsuit season? Get your best beach bod with StyleBakery.com's tips for finding the right swimsuit for your figure. SheFinds comes to the rescue when you don't know What to Wear to Meet the Parents.The Beauty Brains tell us the story of Emily Skin Soother, a skin salve developed by a father for his infant daughter.  Girlawhirl's stocking up on fitflops for summer before they sell out again!  Smarter Fashion gives you MORE great online coupon codes from…

The same old bra and panties routine can get so boooorring. And we're not talking about spicing things up with flashy prints or frilly lace. Below are some innovative lingerie pieces that are pushing the envelope to offer more than just something to cover your bum. They play with new fabrics, cuts, and even pearls (yikes!) to bring us the latest in lingerie design. Which piece do you find the most exciting of the bunch? The Sassybax Very Bare Bra is like one giant band-aid for your boobs. Weird, yes. But it works. Why shouldn't your underwear do more than just look pretty? Samantha…

The official Memorial Day start to summer is a mere two weeks away, which means you don't have much time to score the perfect summer suit. Don't you want to show up all your friends on the beach this year? Lounging poolside in the trendiest suits will prove you can take your fashionista prowess on the go anyhwere anytime. Our SheFinds Swimwear Guide offers top picks of the most figure-flattering suits in the latest styles. A sexy one-piece like this La Blanca plunge suit ($117) is the perfect choice for ladies looking to cover up the middle but still show off some skin. This halter…

What: $100 Shopping Spree at Velvet Maven Why: It's about that time where everything in your closet just looks so drab and uninspiring. While basic black may have been the go-to color of winter, it won't hold a candle to the bold hues and busy prints of spring, so don't you think you should retire the black and go after some color? This week, SheFinds is offering a $100 shopping spree at velvetmaven.com - a hip online boutique that offers the latest spring styles to get you started on that much needed closet overhaul. To enter, read the rules, then go to velvetmaven.com, pick out…

I saw these clips on MTV.com and immediately had to share them with you guys! Project Runway winner Christian Siriano (who happens to be one of the “fiercest” people ever to walk the planet), sounds off in the vids below on The Hills fashion! Just watch as he talks about how hot Brody is, and gives his opinions on Lauren’s style and Heidi’s new fashion line! Love it. Christian on Lauren, Audrina, & Whitney’s Styles: Christian on Heidi, Brody, & Spencer: What do you guys think? Are you with me on thinking Christian is amazing and hilarious, or are you…

Since Summer 2008 is almost here, I’m excited to say that this will probably be one of the last spring fashion trends that gets covered here on College Fashion!  That’s a good thing - make way for summer! With the weather heating up across the country, flip flops are coming out of storage, skirts are getting shorter, and, surprise surprise: necklines are getting lower! Today I want to tell you about one of the biggest trends this season: The V-Neck Tee. It’s been spotted on celebrities and fashion icons alike, and it’s a such a great basic to have in your…

Now that one of my favorite guilty pleasure shows, Gossip Girl is finally back on the air (who else is going to be watching tonight?), I wanted to talk about Gossip Girl fashion!  I get tons of emails from readers asking where the Gossip Girl characters get their clothes, and how they can find similar outfits, so I decided to write an article series about it. Today I’m going to break down Serena Van Der Woodsen’s style, because it seems like every blog in the universe has talked about Blair Waldorf’s style already!  Serena is also my favorite character on the show,…

If American Eagle has started to feel a little too high school for you, but you aren’t quite ready to start shopping at Ann Taylor with your mom yet, Martin + Osa might just be your perfect store. In case you haven’t heard of it, Martin + Osa is a new brand aimed at the 20 to 30-something set, all from the people that brought you American Eagle Outfitters. There has been quite a buzz around the fashion-blogosphere lately about the store (and they’ve been in my sidebar ads!) so yesterday I decided to check out their website & see what all the fuss was about. On first…

Pretty picture of the day by Lyubov. I just realized it was May as I was typing out the title of this post. To that I say "Whaat?" That’s completely crazy to me - where did these last few months go? I officially have less than 2 weeks left of school! How about all of you? I know most colleges get out earlier than mine, so to those of you who are done already: consider yourselves really lucky! These next couple weeks are going to be crazy for me with finals, papers and moving, so I apologize in advance if I don’t post on CF every day! I’m working on some great…

CQ Competitions are like buses, aren't they? You wait around for one for ages, then three show up at once. This comp, however, is probably the best of the lot. Fancy a £500 shopping spree? (No? What are you doing here?). We've got the shopaholic prize of a lifetime to give away, plus eight runners up will get £50 of Topshop vouchers too.

Eva Mendes got a few jaws dropping at the Met Costume Institute Gala earlier in the week with her glam gown and flawless makeup.

They just opened their first London store in March, but it looks like Abercrombie & Fitch are

What's with the cheesy grins I hear you ask? Well Topshop made our Friday when we used their Topshop Express service.

When even Marks and Spencer are doing playsuits you know the trend has hit the mainstream.

i'm sure i've gone on for miles about a certain issue i have with wallets. the one where i have to change mine on a yearly basis, for no good reason other than the fact that i find ones that are so lovely and sometimes weird that i just have to have them. it's an odd habit to be sure, but shoes never called out to me the way these smaller, more compact leather accessories have. there'll be no staid brown leather billfolds for me, oh no. surely then, dear readers, you can understand my sheer adoration of this tsumori chisato 'shimmering ocean' wallet. it may perch…

somehow the lovely audrey tatou went unnoticed on the red carpet. or perhaps she wasn't interested in walking it. however, here she is looking positively glorious wearing chanel haute couture. the choice of chanel was no wonder, ms. tatou was just named the new face of chanel no. 5... she may entice me to buy a bottle.

i can only imagine the spectacle that the met's costume institute actually is. it seems almost otherworldly, the beautiful people, the flash bulbs snapping, and of course, the clothes... alas. the clothes did not knock my socks off. red carpet entrances from year's past just seemed to have that gasp effect; this year, not so much. they weren't all bores, there were some interesting looks... :lake bell in balmain :diane kruger in alberta ferretti. but really, this is up because of joshua jackson, who i think looks fabulous. :lou doillon and consuelo castiglioni in... well,…

off to montréal for the weekend for someone's (read: my) birthday! a wee bit will resume upon my triumphant aging of a year and upon my return!

is it so odd to feel passionately about something as simple as a liquid hand soap? because, no longer am i fretting over the fact that i wash my hands a worrying amount on a daily basis, but rather, i've begun to look forward to it because these liquid soaps from la compagnie de provence have me smelling like the most delightful fig you've ever come across. (and yes, it is delightful to smell like a fig.) these hand soaps, creams and lotions have been traditionally made since 1688, in marseille in provence and no other anti-bacterial soap is this luxurious or comes in better designed…

Just in case you thought spring hadn't arrived, check out Nike's new Liberty Dunks, launched at Opening Ceremony last Tuesday. Nike designers were inspired by Liberty of London's famed floral fabrics, resulting in two limited-edition styles: Wilshire and Pepper...

Mario Sorrenti documents the installation of Tom Sachs' Hello Kitty, a 21-foot-tall bronze wind-up, at Lever House...

This just in from Hedi Slimane. Hot on the (Converse) heels of his Musac exhibit—see Hint Blog from April 11—comes a new tome, Rock Diary. The book features contributions from legendary music scribe Vince Aletti (the first person to write about a 70's subculture called Disco), Alex Needham (the writing partner in Hedi's Rock Diary submissions to V) and Jon Savage, author of England's Dreaming, the seminal history of Punk and the Sex Pistols in a broader, socio-political context. Much like Hedi's documentation of music and youth today...

Q&A with Simon Foxton, half of &SON—with stylist Nick Griffiths—and fashion director of i-D and Fantastic Man. Fred Perry commissioned &SON to create its seventh men's Blank Canvas collection, which is anything but blank... For Fred Perry’s Blank Canvas project, you and Nick created four styles inspired by the camouflage of wartime British battleships, but in a pulsating fiesta of rainbow colors. How much absinthe were you on?Well, none, to be honest. The designs are inspired by the use of dazzle camouflage from the First World War. Dazzle camouflage was inspired by cubist and vorticist…

Cesar Padilla meets up with Tim Gunn in America's middle...I have a place in Louisville, Kentucky, and when I was browsing through the paper on a recent visit, I read that Tim Gunn was going to make a personal appearance at a local mall. Heaven! And he would MC a Liz Claiborne fashion show at that mall. Amazing grace!! I knew I couldn't miss the engagement and the chance to see suburban women ask him fashion advice. And miss it, I didn't. Nor did I miss the a photo-op with Tim, the gift with purchase of $100 or more of Liz Claiborne. I even managed to lob a few questions of my own to reality…

We were dress shopping and just had to buy this luxe 3/4 Sleeve Pin Tucked Dress ($85 USD) from South Korean designer Genia. Simple yet sexy, and in a color we’ve been seeing everywhere this season. We can’t wait to wear this fabulous dress out!

The weather has been beautiful lately, so we’ve been taking our dogs on outdoor adventures that are sometimes, wet and muddy, thankfully we bought ourselves this Backseat Hammock ($50 USD) from Plow & Hearth. This specially made hammock keeps your pets safe and protect your car’s interior from dirt, moisture, mud, and pet hair. It attaches to the front and rear headrests with adjustable nylon strap, another feature we really like is the fact seat-belts are still accessible via zippered openings, so we are able to use our doggy safety harness.

The perfect gift for a new mom or mom to be. Porn for New Moms ($12 USD) by the Cambridge Women’s Pornography Cooperative, with lines like “No, no! Sit down! I’ll do the dishes. After nine and a half months of pregnancy, 26 hours of labor, and 18 stitches, you don’t have to do a damn thing around here!” and our favorite “I think that diamond could be bigger.” you clearly can’t go wrong with this book.

Seafolly has to be one of our favorite swimsuit company, and each season they keep releasing fresh and trendy new designs and styles, and this year is no different. We think this Citron Strip Bikini, Hipster Tie-side Bottom ($50 USD) paired with the Twist Stripe Multiway Bandeau Top ($78 USD) is the perfect suit to start this summer off with!

Arik Levy designed “My Beautiful Garden” ($72 USD) a lovingly shaped ceramic flower pot which comes with 32 sticks and 22 balls both made of wood, so you can create a unique atomic skeleton which allows you to shape the growth of your young plant. What a great way to celebrate the coming summer!

Eddie Cruz shows us the latest offering from Undefeated to come soon - the "Undefeated Worldwide" t-shirts. The tee comes in black and white and should be available soon.  Also make sure to check out the new Undefeated Radio sessions!

The two Japanese brands Expansion and Nitraid joined forces with photographer Chi Modu to collaborate on two t-shirts. Having adopted this notion as his guiding principle, Chi Modu has become a master at capturing some of the most striking, original and magically serendipitous images in hip-hop and other genres. The series consists of two t-shrits, which are produced in Japan with Peru Pima cotton, a premium cotton, which dates back to the Incas in terms of history. The t-shirts will be released mid May, so make sure to look out for them. After the jump detailed images.

After already presenting you collaborations this week by BKRW with 10.Deep, Premium Goods, XLarge, Mighty Healthy and UNDR-CRWN, we present you today their collaboration with Foreign Family. Once again a remix of one of the most popular Foreign Family t-shirts. The t-shirt will be released this weekend exclusively in the Blackrainbow online store.

The Limited Edition “Kobe Celebration Tee” by Nike commemorates Kobe’s new premier status as the recipient of the most coveted award in the game. Just last week we showed you the Nort t-shirt for the occasion. This Nike limited edition t-shirt will be released some time next week at Nikestore.com. 

Here is a first look at the upcoming King Stampede Summer '08 t-shirt collection. Expect these to be available soon. We will keep you posted! Pic via Boundless Family.

You may have caught the 4 minute segment on Access Hollywood a few minutes ago but there’s an extended version of Get the Sex and the City look for less on the Access Hollywood site. It goes into detail about each outfit, how to put it all together (the mission of style observer), how much and where to buy.

Access Hollywood asked Jean to host a segment called “get the Sex and the City look for less.” She took her New York sense of style out to LA and they’re shooting the segment today! It airs this Friday, May 9th at 7:30pm est on NBC. The following looks are being featured: Sarah Jessica Parker - Carrie Couture Kim Cattrall - The Sexpot Kirstin Davis - The Socialite Cynthia Nixon - The Working Mom Be sure to tune in. We’ll post the segment here in case you miss it. Enjoy!

Today’s the day, the day he gets to show off his mom to the world. The kids at school have been preparing for this celebration for over a week, and he can’t wait to share it with you. In his eyes it doesn’t really matter what you wear, but we think you should knock his socks off. After all, it’s a special day … A Mother’s Day Tea. Play up your feminine side, wear a dress or a skirt. He probably sees you in jeans or work clothes most of the time, so enhance your “tea party” look with the more feminine and dainty pieces from your wardrobe. A wrap…

Check out the menu bar above this post and you’ll find a new entry: style resources This section is a new take on the traditional ‘Blogroll’. It’s our 2 cents on all the great online resources we use to stay current and bring you our own view of things. Each resource is categorized and there’s a brief description to help you decide if it’s right for you. We can’t (and don’t want) to do it all, so we thought it would benefit our readers if we steered you to the best the web has to offer. These sites are definitely worthy of a bookmark or an add…

We’re very excited to announce that Jean is now contributing to a very cool and hip community called Posh Mama. This network features a ton of cool chicks who just happen to be very posh, many of whom are also posh mamas . If you’re either (or wanna be!) then join! A true measure of a great community is involvement and Posh Mama members are amazing. You’ll see that the moment you click off this post, which you should be doing right now!

Hey there, Thread Heads! This week we take a trip to the Better Than Jam headquarters to get a lesson in contact paper screen printing. We are also announcing our new Janome sewing machine contest so don't miss it!Better Than JamEtsy How-to Screen PrintThread Heads: Mod Podge Screen PrintingDance Erin Dance's Screen Printing tutorialHeaven and the HellNowhere LandSewzie BowzieSubmit Your VideoJanomeContest Page

Happy Mother's Day! This week we are re-upholstering 6 antique dining room chairs, and learning how to re-cover a vintage ottoman. Upholstery is an art I have never tackled before, and this week we give new life to an old piece with organic fabric. We provide a quick tip that will keep your linens smelling fresh. There is also a special viewer submission in this episode of a cool way to recycle your family's old vacation slides.Bust MagazineCraft ZineDesign SpongeHoneysuckle CreationsReady Made MagRubie Green 

This week we answer a viewer question and show you how to make a rain poncho out of an old shower curtain. Plus, a visit to Bust's Spring Fling Craftacular and a sweet forum review. Spring showers bring DIY flowers! BUSTIndie Craft Shows

With allergy season in full swing, we are going to clear the clutter from our bedroom and add a fresh coat of paint to create a soothing sleep sanctuary. We will give you alternatives to the traditional headboard, and create a new one from faux wood contact paper. Apartment Therapy Benjamin Moore Better Homes and Gardens 

First off, we are taking a ride with the guys who started a really amazing project called Wearable Collections. Then we show you how to make a picnic blanket backpack out of all your old tee shirts. Plus, we get a special invitation and head to Connecticut for an inspiring eco fashion show. Be sure to go get yourself some nature. The Miami ProjectCENYCWearable CollectionsThreadlessKayla's Green AwakeningWebby Awards

I love the New York Times Thursday Style section, which recently featured a seductive plea by writer Guy Trebay (disguised as an ...

lsaac Mizrahi is ditching Target after five years to revamp Liz Claiborne. The fashion world's boy-wonder brought cache to Target with his take on the old classics: orange and pink resort wear, seersucker pants and blazers, cheerful oxford shirts. ...

You're either a dress girl or you're not, and I'm a dress girl, having counted more than 27 dresses in my closet (I know, I know). I hit rock bottom last month while outfitting myself for a school gala by spending four hours at Neiman's in a dressing room trying on hundreds of dresses. True, I ended...

No matter how hard you may try to be different from your mother, sometimes it's a lost cause. Old habits die hard (and reproduce). In my case, one of these habits is using cold water to do the laundry. I never really knew why my mom did this - I guessed it had something to do with shrinkage or...

A girl can never have enough wraps, especially a girl who always finds herself chilled to the bone. To me, the wrap is a stylish and essential choice. When it comes to wraps, I like to think of myself as an equal opportunity shopper. As luxurious as a high-end eco cashmere wrap is, I value my...

Yep, that’s me. The picture quality is not pristine because of my attempt at taking photos of myself with an iPhone and a mirror, but you get the general idea of what I’m wearing. Sometimes I find it hard to locate a middle ground between my personal style at work and my personal style in my free time. Can there be a way to get across your personal style no matter what venue you are in? I think that there is. I’d describe my personal style as elegant, stylish and a little off-beat. That, however, is in a perfect world. All too often, I stand in my room, staring at my closet…

There in the corner sits the lonely chair I bought years ago at a flea market. Of course I had every intention of stripping the old paint and gracing it with a shiny new coat that very same weekend. We all know how good intentions can go; I never got around to doing it. Finally, this weekend I thought to do a bit of research. As much as I love my Ben Moore paint, I felt this chair needed something special and all its own. As I start my internet search I stumbled upon “The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company,” which I am impressed with right away. Can we all say GREEN and free of any…

Still have some room in your suitcase? Shoes tend to be the area where most of us overpack…they’re cute AND heavy, leading to some serious overestimation. You should be able to make it through a beach vacation with just three pairs of shoes…if they’re the right ones. Flip-Flops Everyone I know wears the cheap Old Navy flip flops. Stand out in–gasp–a Forever 21 pair instead. They come in several different colors, but I like the gray pictured here. Dressy Sandals I have a severe “thing” for gladiator sandals. Brandon, my fiance (otherwise known on…

All right, we got the hardest part of a planning for a beach vacation out of the way: the swimsuit. Let’s continue to work our way down the ultimate packing list, shall we? Beach Cover-ups This Urban Outfitters coverup is chic, roomy and made of a light, flowy fabric. Wear at home with skinny jeans and a belt (to add shape) so you get more mileage out of it when you’re not at the beach. I love this casual coverup from Target. It has a classic dress shape, but an unexpected hoodie on the back and is made of a nubby, towel-y texture. This coverup from Target is a bit more classy…

When I pack for vacations, I tend to fall into the following two traps: I pack too much. And by “too much,” I mean that I literally have to sit on my suitcase to get it closed. It then resembles something my sister fondly refers to as “the bloated whale.” I pack too much black clothing. It’s easy, yes, because everything matches, but it’s boring. For a beach vacation, you shouldn’t pack too much (think about all the shopping you’ll do!) and you also should not pack black, unless it’s a swimsuit. Who wears black skinny jeans at the beach?

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Fred Perry announced a collaboration project with Terry Hall. Terry's singualr voice and style has definted music and fashion for generations of British youth. From thegroundbreaking sound of The Specials, to the boundary pushing Fun Boy Three and TheColourfield. The late 70's style v-neck has been made to the original specification, with deeper V, oversized laurel and original cut. Inspired by the era defining photograph of Terry from the very first edition of Face magazine.  The product has been made in Britain with pure British lambs wool. Only 500 individually numbered v-necks will…

  DNR is reporting that "Dolce & Gabbana will open its first men’s wear boutique on Sloane Street in London in August. The 2,238-square-foot store will occupy the former Tommy Hilfiger flagship space and neighbor Bottega Veneta and Shanghai Tang boutiques...Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana teamed with Ferruccio Laviani and Studio Piuarch to create a slick design for the store, which will feature glass, varnished walls, chandeliers - all in black - as well as canaletto walnut shelving and display cabinets. The boutique will be set over two floors - sportswear, denim and…

NYT has an article about the dreaded graying effect that hits most men as they get into their early 30's. Rather than simply coloring away the gray, a new movement has hit which looks to restore the salt and pepper look that is coming in these early stages. One gentleman's "colorist introduced him to Color Camo by Redken for Men, a product offered only in salons that is said to add subtle ash or gold tones to gray hair so it blends in with the remaining natural color. About 60 percent of Mr. Hayman’s locks have gone gray, but Color Camo reduces his silver to a few modest streaks, he…

Moving from a Wall Street banker to a fashion designer is not a jump most people take but for one Zachary Prell it was necessary. For him the issue was with the fit of the dress shirts he wore to the market floor. Prell took it up the challenge with his own collection of mens dress shirts and cufflinks. Featured above are Zachary Prell cufflinks from his Spring/Summer 2008 collection. Each cufflink is made from highly polished rhodium. Look for them now. More views after the jump.

"Originally trained as a men’s tailor Rickard Lindqvist graduated with a BA in Fashion Design from the Swedish School of Textile in June 2005. During and after his studies, he has worked for various companies such Vivienne Westwood, Nudie Jeans, Whipping Floyd and Filippa K. He has also dressed artists such as Håkan Hellström, The (International) Noise Conspiracy, Whyte Seeds and Broder Daniel. In 2004 he was rewarded the Sisley award at the Mittelmoda fashion award in Gorizia, Italy. His work has been show and exhibited in Paris, Tokyo, Berlin Copenhagen and Stockholm." More…

There's an interesting conversation going on about the influence that the fashion press has on people's perceptions of the industry.  It started with Lesley of Fashion Tribesand has continued on Manolo's Shoe Blog. I don't believe that designers are out of touch because some of their clothes can't be worn by "ordinary" women.  I come from a philosophy that thinks fashion is indeed art.  Yes, I've been known to critique some runway shows and have said that some collections are "unwearable", but that doesn't mean that the fashion…

Everyone's talking about Mariah Carey's gargantuan engagement ring, but I'm going to go in another direction and talk about these Singelringen rings that are popping up on other celebrities' fingers.  We're all familiar with engagement and wedding rings, but Singelringen is a company that saw the opportunity to create rings for single people.  Now many of you long-time readers know that I normally don't promote fashion just because it's being worn by celebrities, but since we're in superhero mode this week and Terrence Howard's face isn't…

There has been so much talk about superheroes lately...First with the opening of the movie, Iron Man, which is getting quite a bit of buzz from super hero fans; then there's the Met's Superheroes:  Fashion and Fantasy exhibition which will be open to the public on May 7th.  Coutorture was in the house to get up close and personal with the ensembles.  Read the review and check out the gallery.  It is interesting to see how superheroes have influenced big-name fashion designers.  I immediately got the R2D2/"Star Wars" vibe when Nicolas Ghesquiere…

Sometimes designers fall into a creative rut - something that I've been experiencing lately.  As far as writing about fashion, well, the ball is rolling again for me and I'm excited and inspired, but those creative juices haven't aligned with the jewelry designer in me.  However, that all changed when I visited Michaels yesterday... I went in just to get some scrapbook paper, but walked out with that and then some - as is always the case when I enter any craft store!  I came away with these "Heart & Soul" metal charms by Blue Moon Beads that have…

Today we have a guest post by Jamie Sanders who blogs over at The Beauty of Life. She also works at RalphLauren.com, so I asked her to share her experiences with us... The life of a beauty blogger can be somewhat hectic! While I absolutely love writing about beauty products and spa treatments, I also work full-time as the Copywriter for RalphLauren.com to pay the bills … and continue to fuel my beauty obsession, of course! Writing for Ralph Lauren has taught me a lot about how to look for the details. And whether I'm writing about a polo shirt or about the latest Clinique lipgloss,…

I will be speaking about my work at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at 7pm.

I have been seeing cuffed shorts slowly popping up on cool guys around the world.This is one of the first examples ,that I have seen, where it looked so normal and not too fashiony. I hate when my shorts flair out at the bottom and cuffing them is a good trick but it is one of those funny things about menswear - either you're a shorts cuffer or you're not. I will have to give this careful consideration as summer is quickly approaching.While I'm at it I will also ponder the pro's and con's of cuffing versus rolling my shorts.

I saw this display in Paul Stuart on Tuesday and thought it was one of the best tied bandannas I had ever seen.It instantly reminded me of Cary Grant in "To Catch A Thief" when he is wearing that navy striped knit.I love how neatly the ends are finished so that they are barely visiable. Whenever i have tried to tie a bandanna like this I end up looking like a euro tourist or Roy Rogers. I asked them to show me how they did this knot. It is actually a simple double knot but it is all about execution of the knot.I was practicing it on my flight to Indy yesterday and found that it is easier if…

A few months ago I took a wrong turn near South Coast Plaza, and came across a building that must have been just visiting from the future. This architectural gem in our beloved Costa Mesa, California, is the home of Samueli Theater, which might very well be the best place to see live music that you could possibly hope for. Plenty of room, drinks, and even a rare roast beef sandwich in the lobby if you forget dinner on your way to the show. I hate to admit this, but after Satisfaction rocked, a big part of me wanted to be able to root for the underdog and say that they stole the show from Matt…

I love Grizzly Bear so much. Tuesday, they were on Conan O'Brien and sounded amazing. Those lucky East Coast bastards that get to see them open for Radiohead this summer...after you watch this you can check out more Grizzly Bear hereThen, last night, Conan had an exclusive taped performance by Radiohead:

The photography of Deanna Templeton, RVCA artist and wife of professional skateboarder/artist Ed Templeton, will be on display this month at Mollusk Surf Shop in Venice Beach, CA. Opening reception will be April 19th from 7-10PM. Also featured will be the paintings of Alexis Amann. For more information on Templeton, visit her RVCA blog. I'm hoping that in this particular show there will be less pictures than usual of her husband's genitals. Mollusk is located at 1600 Pacific Ave, Venice Beach CA 90291. source: rvcaclothing.com

Want to ditch your day job and run around the world having fun? Want to end up naked in the trunk of a car with an attractive member of the opposite sex? 55 DSL is spoon-feeding you this opportunity, so quit being a such a whiny bitch. Submit a video that is 1 min 55 seconds long, showing them how much cooler you are than everyone else you know. Once you are selected...and you will be selected, because TLS readers are roughly the hippest people on the planet, then you can be worthlessly carefree whilst you travel 'round the globe on their dime. Apply at 55dsl.com, the adventure begins…

LA skate brand Elwood is putting something together with Active Ride Shop to do their part for Earth Day this year. Not to be a hippie, but more clothing companies should be doing stuff like this. Good deal, good press, good cause. April 22nd, 2008, here is the deal: + Donate any old jeans and get 25 percent off on a new pair of Elwood jeans. Bring in your old Elwood jeans and get a fresh new pair of Elwood’s FREE.+ Donate on old Tee-shirt and you’ll get a new organic cotton Elwood Tee for FREE.+ Elwood is donating all the old jeans to an organization that turns donated denim into…

Ok ladies, What do you think about this? Katie wearing super bright orange with cobalt blue heels! As we know blue and orange are complimentary colors on the color wheel, but what do you think it says about her? It is a very fresh take on all the amazing poppy Spring colors we’ve been seeing that is for sure. Her dress is purposely just above maxi length as well so we we SEE THOSE SHOES. The blue shoe thing kinda reminds me of my Bridal Shoe advice - maybe people will be more accepting of pairing blue shoes with their wedding dresses seeing how fresh it looks peeping out from under a…