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FASHION
Style…a work in progress will be practicing her origami this weekend so that she can download her own Hermes Kelly bag!
Indie Style File has an awesome retro boombox necklace from Zlanarama up for grabs (scroll to the end of the interview, but make sure to read it first)
NY Spender thinks that there is a time and a place to wear JLo gear, and this is not it!
It’s only two more weeks til Sex and the City The Movie debuts in theatres. Are you excited yet?
This week, we’re giving away another SATC goodie bag. It’s so easy to win one. All you need to do is leave a comment with your answer to the question:
What are you looking forward to seeing the most in the movie? The fashion? The drama? Carrie and Big tying the knot? Dish as much as you want! It’s all good.
Contest for Week 2 ends on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 11:59 PM. Winner will be announced on Friday, May 23. Don’t forget to read the contest rules first. Good luck!
By the way, we have a winner for the Week 1 giveaway! Click here to find out if you won.
Tags: sex and the city the movie 
We’re expecting really high temperatures in Los Angeles for the next few days so I’m gearing up for intense sun exposure with this Sun Safety Kit from Sephora. I already use Clarins UV Plus SPF 40 and Sun Wrinkle Control Cream SPF 30 daily but I wanted to try other sun protection products this year.
Sephora’s Sun Safety Kit contains travel sizes of their best summer skincare products and comes in a limited-edition Sephora pouch and includes the following:
OK, they’re sample sizes so why don’t I just wait to get them as free gifts with purchase right? Here’s why: The kit is $25 (valued at $87) and 100 percent of the net profits (that’s $21.55 from every kit sold) will benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation. Sephora will make a total donation of up to $430,000 before 12/31/08. Supplies of the kit are limited and will be available from April through June 2008 or while supplies last.
So while I’m protecting my skin from the sun, I’m helping a worthy cause as well. Sounds good? Go get your Sun Safety Kit too!
Tags: sephora, sun skin care 
Yoox.com is currently having its semi annual sample sale, where you can save up to an extra 90% off women’s, men’s and kid’s fashion apparel and accessories. You’ll find brands such as Costume National, Versace, Blumarine, Evisu, Marc Jacobs, D&G, Marni, Martin Margiela and more. There are thousands to choose from but Yoox’s nifty search tool will narrow your search quickly. Shop now and get the best of the sample sale before someone else does!
Shop YOOX.COM’s Semi Annual Sample Sale
Here are my picks:
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From my inbox: Goldenbleu is giving away bags worn on Gossip Girl. I didn’t notice that the Goldenbleu Caldwell that I just bought recently was featured on the show. I don’t have details about the contest but I’ll post them as soon as I get them.
Update: To join, go to your local CWTV station’s website or google “Goldenbleu contest”. Here’s an example. Watch Gossip Girl on Monday, May 19. Look for the keyword to appear in a 10 second Gossip Girl spot. Text that keyword before 10AM the next day.
Tags: goldenbleu, Gossip GirlI have exciting news from Shopbop! From now until 11:59 PM PST on May 12th (tonight), Shopbop is offering 20% off all full priced merchandise*. Use code MYDAY08 at checkout. Enjoy!
Get 20% off all full priced merchandise shopbop.com!
*code is valid toward the purchase of regular-price, contemporary merchandise only & may not be applied to sale or designer boutique merchandise, shipping costs, or gift certificates.
Tags: 20% off, shopbop 
I tried to avoid it but the inevitable is upon us: Kira Plastinina has arrived stateside. I’m a bit wary of the Russian that just invaded the USA. Perhaps its her bubble gum pink theme or that she’s another version of Paris Hilton. Or maybe I’m just envious because I wanted to be fashion designer at her age but didn’t have a filthy rich father to bankroll my lofty dreams.
If you haven’t heard of the 15-year old Russian heiress/fashion designer yet, then you will soon.
Los Angeles times reports that:
Her first U.S. store opened in New York last week. Five more are on the way this month in Los Angeles, including a Robertson Boulevard location opening Friday. In the U.S., the goal is 50 Kira Plastinina stores in the next three years and eventually 250. New York Fashion Week is also in the designer’s sights.
It’s full speed ahead for Kira, who has been featured in four WWD articles and called a “teen tycoon” by Teen Vogue. Her online store opens on May 13, her store on Robertson Blvd opens on May 16, a Beverly Hills outpost on May 20, and three more Los Angeles stores this month alone. No wonder she’ll be moving to L.A. for the summer where she’ll be hanging out on the beach, walking red carpets and having a pink themed party on June 14.
Plastic fantastic! Looks like the well oiled Kira machine is doing all the right things to attract its target market: teens. Kira says she adores Gossip Girl and The Hills (bonus points for her!) and will be tapping Audrina Partridge of The Hills as her brand ambassador. Is a Gossip Girl tie-in in the works?
She looks like younger version of Victoria Beckham, doesn’t she?
I’ll be checking out her pink themed store next weekend. Stay tuned!
Tags: kira plastinina 
I have to admit that I haven’t worn my gladiator sandals from Bakers lately. They are very comfortable but they look ordinary and the flat footbed make my feet look wide. So I’m on the lookout again for affordable glads that look a more, uh, fashion forward.
These embellished leather sandals from Old Navy seem to fit my criteria. They are affordable at only $19.99 a pair, the one strap buckles are manageable, the thin straps look feminine and the metallic accents are a modern take on the gladiator style. They remind me of Sam Edelman Ginger gladiator flats minus the high ankle straps. I wonder if they’re comfortable.
The bad news news for me is that their smallest size is a six and my feet are size 5 1/2. But with Old Navy’s $5 Shipping (cheaper than 2 gallons of gas and running around town looking for a pair!), I’ll be ordering a pair to see how they work out. I want these toe-loop sandals too!
Tags: gladiator, old navy, sandals 
If you haven’t heard yet, electric brights are this summer’s must-have accessory. I’ve always been hesitant to wear neon colors, if only because they seem hard to pull off without knowing what to wear them with. I’ve learned that the best way to wear them is to pair them with neutrals like whites, grays, creams or browns. Black provides a nice contrast but can sometimes be too harsh to look at. Neon colors look best when worn sparingly or as accents to an outfit. But don’t let these guidelines stop you from wearing neon colors together if you prefer to do so.
Here are some outfit ideas: More »
Tags: 3.1 phillip lim, burberry, celine, electric brights, jimmy choo, marc jacobs, miu miu, neon colors, splendid
