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Tuesday June 5th, 2012

Jenna Lyons Tells Us How She Pulled Her CFDA Outfit Together at the Last Minute
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Jenna Lyons Tells Us How She Pulled Her CFDA Outfit Together at the Last Minute

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We always look forward to seeing what our style crush Jenna Lyons wears to formal events. She never fails to mix J.Crew with high fashion in a way that seems effortless and just, well, cool. Our friends over at The Cut were keen on Lyons being the desperately needed “wild card” of the CFDA Awards last night, especially since style icon award recipient Johnny Depp wouldn’t be there to grace it with a pinstriped vest, a fedora, and thousands of man-cessories.

Luckily Jenna was sitting right in front of us during the awards so we got a good look at her striped sequined pants, printed periwinkle silk blouse and navy blazer.

So how does she feel about being a buzzed about fashion person to watch?

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Friday June 1st, 2012

From Retro One-Pieces To Sexy Cut-Outs: 8 Swimwear Trends to Dive Into Now
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From Retro One-Pieces To Sexy Cut-Outs: 8 Swimwear Trends to Dive Into Now

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Summer is here! Well, basically.

Even though the season won’t officially change until June 20, the weather–and our work ethic–is telling us that summer is already well underway. And we couldn’t be happier.

Obviously, the first order of business whenever summer rolls around, is making sure you have your new favorite go-to swimsuit on hand. Shopping for bathing suits isn’t always easy–or fun–which is why we’ve gone ahead and done most of the heavy lifting for you.

Click through to see the top swimsuit trends this season. We guarantee you’ll find a suit that’ll suit (ha) you.

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Friday May 25th, 2012

Thursday May 24th, 2012

Monday May 14th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Queen Elizabeth’s Undies are Up for Auction, Opening Ceremony is Going to Print, and Kristen Stewart Dresses in Drag for Elle

Fashion News Roundup: Queen Elizabeth’s Undies are Up for Auction, Opening Ceremony is Going to Print, and Kristen Stewart Dresses in Drag for Elle

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Kristen Stewart covers Elle‘s June issue and swears up a storm in the accompanying article. She poses with herself dressed as a man for the editorial, and we have to say, she’s one hot dude. {ONTD}

Giorgio Armani, who will turn 78 in July, is reportedly creating a foundation that will ensure total control over the future of his brand. It all sounds very secretive and James Bond-esque, and of course, Armani reps won’t comment. {WWD}

Here’s one sure-fire way to brighten your Monday: J.Crew’s colorful collaboration with CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund runners up Creatures of the Wind launches today. {SheFinds}

Opening Ceremony will debut a magazine this August called OC Annual. Each issue will be built around a theme, and first up is (what else?) the London 2012 Olympics. {Refinery29}

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Saturday May 12th, 2012

Friday May 11th, 2012

Monday May 7th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Tyra Banks and Drake Go On a Date, Revisiting the Best of the Met Ball Red Carpet, and Mariah Carey Gets Some Custom Alaïa
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Tyra Banks and Drake Go On a Date, Revisiting the Best of the Met Ball Red Carpet, and Mariah Carey Gets Some Custom Alaïa

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Red Carpet Reminiscing: The Met Gala always brings some red carpet fabulosity, so in anticipation of tonight’s festivities, FabSugar put together a slideshow of 100 amazing Met Gala looks. {FabSugar}

ALT Selects: Speaking of the Met red carpet, Vogue‘s André Leon Talley picks his top 10 Met Ball looks of all time. {Vogue}

Drake and Tyra Banks Spotted on Date: Tyra’s got herself a new man, Drizzy. Riding rollercoasters at Disneyland, dizzy. {Global Grind}

More Than One Antidote: Antidote Magazine chose eight different models, including Natasha Poly, Naomi Campbell, and Eva Herzigova, to cover their third issue, “The Icons Issue.” {Fashion Gone Rogue}

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Thursday May 3rd, 2012

Thursday April 26th, 2012

That Manolo Blahnik for J. Crew Collaboration Is Not Happening After All
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That Manolo Blahnik for J. Crew Collaboration Is Not Happening After All

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Well this is a disappointment.

Turns out that Manolo Blahnik for J. Crew collaboration, which the shoe designer reportedly had no idea about, is not happening after all.

Despite the fact that Jenna Lyons told The Daily, “We are in a good place with [Manolo Blahnik] now. Everything’s OK,” both parties have decided not to move forward with the project “due to wholesale production restraints on [Manolo Blahnik's] end,” a spokesperson for the shoe company told us. In other words, you better take a good look at those pretty stilettos in the above image because you may never get to see them in the flesh. Or at least not anytime soon.

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Monday April 23rd, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Final Fashion Week Dates Announced, a Brunette Crystal Renn Covers Vogue Mexico, and Natalia Vodianova Says Skinny is Better Than Fat
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Final Fashion Week Dates Announced, a Brunette Crystal Renn Covers Vogue Mexico, and Natalia Vodianova Says Skinny is Better Than Fat

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Catwalk Catfight is Over: After plenty of drama, the CFDA and the BFC have confirmed fashion week dates for the next three years that have left all parties happy(ish). Through September of 2014, NYFW will start the first Thursday of September instead of the second, allowing all other fashion weeks free from conflict of dates. {WWD, sub. req.}

Crystal Renn Covers Vogue Mexico: Proving she looks hot in any hair color, Renn covers the May issue of Vogue Mexico pre-bleaching. We’re big fans of the Ferragamo spring 2012 dress they shot, which feels so perfectly summery. {TFS}

Runaway Royals: Prince Harry attended this year’s London Marathon, where he told the BBC that he had been trying to get a place “for years.” And if it’s up to Harry, he won’t be doing it alone: “What’s fantastic is that my brother and his wife will be doing it next year, I think… He’s going to have to now, isn’t he?” Clarence House denies that Wills and Kate have plans to run – for now, anyway.{Vogue UK}

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Sunday April 22nd, 2012

Fashionista Week in Review: Coachella Trends that Should Die, the Best YouTube Beauty Tutorials, and Angelina Jolie (and Her Right Leg) Are Getting Married!
Week In Review

Fashionista Week in Review: Coachella Trends that Should Die, the Best YouTube Beauty Tutorials, and Angelina Jolie (and Her Right Leg) Are Getting Married!

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Coachella Happened: Coachella kicked off last weekend (and wraps this weekend), and we promise to stop talking about it soon. From what the celebs wore, to what real people wore, to the trends we hope will fade faster than your tan we covered it all. It’s all in good fun – you know we love you! (But seriously, no more crochet.)

YouTube Makeup Gurus: We’ve all been there: we’ve spotted that perfect cat eye or been desperate to cover up that zit and wondered, “How can I do this?” Luckily, we live in the age of YouTube, where beauty gurus share their knowledge with just a click of a button. Here are 10 of the best tutorials.

Best Tressed Style Bloggers: Though these seven ladies are known better for their clothes than their locks, we think it’s all part of the same stylish parcel. We had to know how these bloggers style their enviable hair.

Finally, NYC’s Answer to Colette: Fashion fans dream of boutiques like Colette in Paris and Corso Como in Milan, so obviously we’re thrilled about FiveStory, NYC’s latest boutique that seeks to fill that niche. The best part? The brain behind the luxury boutique is 26-year old Claire Distenfeld–check out our interview with her.

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