11.Aug.2009 Hating
I’m over extra-padded, peepshow-style platforms. As much as I love a little Beyonce theater, real style is about choosing fashion that frames your beauty, not distracts from it. So I dig Brian Atwood “Candy” sandals — the shoe’s minimalist architecture isn’t about distracting glitz, but making your leg longer. You’ve got to have at least one heel high enough to style your leg a straight line from the tips of your toes to your thigh — that’s heaven.
3½” of stiletto won’t do that, though. Skip this version of Brian Atwood “Candy” sandals in black, and buy the taller Brian Atwood “Candy” sandal in white, for less dough. If five inches of pure stiletto sounds intimidating, buy the shoe anyway, and wear it around your room, without anyone or anything else…
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11.Aug.2009 Wanting + Wearing
I bought this Brian Atwood “Candy” slingback in black last week when I was in New York. I walked into Intermix in Soho sporting a pair of black patent Lerre sandals, peeptoe’d with a slingback, but walked out in these Brian Atwood “Candy” sandals. I hate owning two of a kind of anything — and I’ve also got a pair of black Givenchy slingback peeptoes — but these Brian Atwood sandals are more simply sophisticated, and that extra inch of heel stretches your legs another mile.
Now I want the white patent Brian Atwood “Candy” slingback. Five inches of pin-thin stiletto, strapped to your feet with two slivers of patent leather. It’s that architecture — and how it restructures your walk — that gets me…
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31.Jul.2009 
Stiletto Jungle shows off three options for getting in on the multi-strand necklace trend.
All Lacquered Up shows you step-by-step how to save your split, cracked nails with Orly Nail Rescue.
Gwyneth is spreading the detox joy and Allie is Wired has the details.
Bag Bliss loves Alexander McQueen’s Skull Knuckle Duster Whipsnake Clutch!
Bag Snob finally finds a Dior bag worthy of buying!
Beauty Snob is all about teeth whitening with Darphin Denblan.
Coquette loves these transitional cardigans that are perfect for a summer breeze before that first hint of fall.
The Daily Obsession finds out what Pixi Beauty creator Petra Strand is currently obsessed with.
I’m Not Obsessed shows you where to get ‘Gossip Girl’ Blake Lively’s chic Treesje bag. Did I mention it transforms into a clutch?
The Jet Set Girls fall in love with Lancome’s Indigo Collection and offer an exclusive discount in Lancome stores.
Second City Style’s resident male editor attended Miami Swim Week and shares his views on hot swimwear trends for 2010.
Shopping and Info wants a Rick Owens black leather jacket for Fall.
StyleBakery.com shows how to cook up the perfect summer weekend look for under $100
Stylehive wants you to get gilded and glamorous with 24k gold beauty products!
The Beauty Stop has 5 ways to get rid of freckles.
The Fashion Bomb compiled 100 Fashionable Items to bring with you on vacation–a one stop guide fit for any jetsetting fashionista.
Visit The Shoe Goddess for a chance to win a $200 Saks gift certificate!
V-Style is giving away NuNaat hair care products to the reader who has wavy or curly locks.
Love that weighty bag and high, high heels? eye4style has tips on surviving your accessories from a leading physical therapist!
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17.Jul.2009 
Stiletto Jungle checks out Project Runway winner Leanne Marshall’s Bluefly line.
Michelle from All Lacquered Up reveals the nail polish collection she created with Shades by Barielle.
Allie is Wired covers Kim Kardashian’s new Twilight look.
Bag Bliss adores Michael Kors’ Hamilton – everyday chic with a reasonable price.
Bag Snob loves the easy chic of the Easy Studded Tote from YSL!
Beauty Snob takes the Glowelle 30 day challenge!
The Daily Obsession covers Louis Vuitton’s tribute to the 40th annivesary of the Lunar Landing and looks forward to the next 40 years of space travel.
I’m Not Obsessed did a little digging and found the make for 3 of Lindsay Lohan’s favorite shoes.
The Jet Set Girls test drive MySkins Nude Lingerie.
Second City Style took some time recently to Party With Poppy in Chicago!
Shopping and Info loves the black strapless dress worn by Angelina Jolie last week.
Vote for your favorite emerging designers at StyleBakery.com and you could win a Hayden-Harnett tote!
Stylehive shows you had to take inspiration from Beyonce’s “Sweet Dreams” music video… without looking like a robot.
The Beauty Stop attacks the “toner myth.”
The Shoe Goddess chats with shoe designer extraordinaire, Ruthie Davis!
eye4style is giving away AmorePacific’s luxe Treatment Enzyme Peel.
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17.Jul.2009
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I’ve a uniform: a custom-made silk jersey tank dress, a fancy Hermes fanny pack (pictures of my pet to come, my pets), and four-inch Giuseppes. This keeps me overdressed by most LA standards, but lately I’ve been hunting for a suit to wear to rare meetings. And what beats investing in vintage Chanel? What i love most about vintage Chanel suits are their no-one-else-knows luxury, like that gold chain-weighted hem… |
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Vintage Chanel suits purr power, like the engine of a Phantom, like the Godfather petting a kitten. Sure, the brass buttons give this Chanel suit away, but the boxy blazer skims over a blouson top, tucked into a loose skirt, all in a basic black that only serves as a background to your own beauty. This vintage Chanel suit says you don’t need to say anything… |
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The whole appeal of a vintage Chanel suit isn’t so much in a super flattering silhouette as in the quiet luxe of it, the economy of its elegance, the subtlety of its sex. So why bother with a boring red suit tagged Chanel? Thanks for nothing, Karl… |
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10.Jul.2009
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Where do you shop choice Hermes outside of Hermes boutiques and a minefield of fakes on eBay? Japanese e-boutique L’ecrin pimps everything from basic Birkins to a Globetrotter-esque Hermes attaché lined in equestrian-print silk. They’ve also got a Kelly Danse, which I just invested in… |
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Portero is eBay, only authenticated: you can buy and sell luxury goods, like Hermes goodies. I’m loving this vintage Hermes shoulder bag… |
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Famed vintage boutique Decades Inc. blogs charmingly about classic and one-of-a-kind Hermes bags they’re pimping. So why hate ‘em? They sell out so fast, the teases… |
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08.Jul.2009
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I love stingray, especially in steel, especially over steel heels. The Donna Karan Collection shoes I’m “wearing” I found on sale at Loehmann’s, which is my guilty pleasure: I love the hit-or-miss hunt there. Too bad these darlings weren’t also lying on some shoddy table, tagged less than a benjie… |
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You need to see the python in person: it’s a sharp chartreuse, and the scales are flaking off softly, so you get a rich pastry texture. That five inch heel doesn’t hurt how your legs look, either… |
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The beauty of Donna Karan Collection shoes I love are in their bold simplicity. Cheap baubles are just distracting… |
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07.Jul.2009
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Espadrilles are choice for summer: an ambitious arch is easy to wear when its woven into a relaxed wedge. I’m a sucker for closed-toe espadrilles: I like the classic contrast with the open back… |
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I bought these Stella McCartney espadrilles on sale at Intermix and wore them every day on my vacay. The knotted scarf ties are great, but what really got me was that woven wedge. I love the lines; it exaggerates the arch of the shoe… |
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All you need to know is that these Stella McCartney espadrilles are flat… |
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06.Jul.2009
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I’m back from vacay, but I’m not giving up my new found love for Panama hats. Handwoven in Ecuador, Panama hats are classic, quiet luxury, and Brent Black rolls the Rolls of Panama hats. Check that soft, hand-blocked brim of this women’s Panama hat… |
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I bought a wide-brimmed Panama hat part for the fashion, more for the sunblock. That brim is Audrey Hepburn hip, but I prefer breakfast at Hermes… |
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A fedora Panama hat is classic, especially when it’s handwoven and hand-blocked by Brent Black. Unfortunately, while Posh debased the Birkin, douches around the world hijacked the fedora… |
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19.Jun.2009 
55 Secret Street can’t stand the rain but loves Rx for Brown Skin’s Protect and Defend Moisturizing Sunscreen .
Stiletto Jungle picks the perfect cross-body bag for summer trips.
All About the Pretty let’s us know what’s in her weekly Beach Beauty Bag.
All Lacqured Up is eagerly awaiting the launch of Chanel’s Jade Green nail polish for Fall.
Lindsay Lohan, jewelry thief? – Allie is Wired has the details.
Bag Bliss picks the perfect summer wedding purses.
Chloe struggles to find its cool – Bag Snob
iS Innovative skincare is for the ultimate Beauty Snob!
Coquette is excited for the H&M Jimmy Choo collection this Fall.
In love with boyfriend jeans? Don’t miss your chance to win a pair of Current/Elliott Boyfriend Jeans from FashionPulseDaily.com
Second City Style thinks it’s still chilly at night so cover up with one of these light layers!
Shopping and Info loves Reese Witherspoon’s floral dress made by Michelle Obama’s DNC dress designer.
Summer wedding season is here! Find out what to wear to your next event at StyleBakery.com
Got an interview for a summer job? Go you! Check out our ideas for foolproof interview outfits that’ll have you looking put-together while everyone else is melting in their suits.
The Beauty Stop takes a look at Reese Witherspoon’s new perfume In Bloom.
The Shoe Goddess explores her edgy side with these hot Balmain suede buckle ankle boots!
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