Hard Candy Launching at Wal-Mart

In case you missed it....Wal-Mart has teamed up with Hard Candy to offer a new line of cosmetics specifically for the retailer this September. Hard Candy, which normally sells at upscale stores, such as Sephora, will have more affordable prices ranging from $5 to $10. You can expect to find items such as lip glosses, liquid eyeliner, mascara and eyeliner pencils....

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Betsey Johnson Archive Curated by Opening Ceremony

Coming this fall a serious 80's revival, marking the return of shoulder pads and early Madonna-esc outfits. Opening Ceremony and Betsey Johnson have teamed up to bring back some of Betsey Johnson's greatest hits from the early eighties. They even had the original fabrics replicated. Here are a few of my favorites.Fashion Plate Blog...

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{photographer: karl lagerfeld}

. . . love the dreamy, nostalgic feel of these photographs . . .{images: karl lagerfeld for chanel}...

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Look for Less: Alexander McQueen Faithful Bootie

This Alexander McQueen Bootie (on left) retails for $1,155. They are gorgeous, but a little (make that A Lot) out of my price range right now. But leave it to Steve Madden to create a look-a-like that's well within my budget. Check out this very similar Seryna Bootie (on right) that goes for $129.Where to Buy: Steve Madden, $129...

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High and Low

Convertible boot, Victoria's Secret, $149While flipping through the latest Victoria's Secret catalog, these boots by Colin Stuart caught my eye. I went in for a closer look and instantly thought, now why didn't I think of that? With such versatility, they might just be the ideal boots for transitioning from summer to fall or from winter to spring. ...

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Transitional Threads

Have you noticed the sudden bite in the air? Yep. Looks like summer is officially over. Not that we had much to begin with, but hey, that's another show folks. Anyhoo, it got me to thinking about the dreaded 'in between seasons' syndrome: too cold for skin; too warm for woolies. Rather than bitching about what to wear, I thought I'd raid the aul wardrobe to find some solutions.Exhibit A:Bib-front denim dress, Awear €35.Nicole...

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Cute Emo Girl -MaXxy Ketty

Name:MaXxy KettyStile:Cute EmO.oLocation:CroatiaAbout myself:I'm 15 years old and I liwe in Zagreb..x))..Not happy kid :((cute emo girl ...

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Blues News

Thank you to Nylon for including three photos of me in the latest online denim gallery. As a loyal Nylon reader and denim lover, I am truly honored and excited to be included in this feature. ...

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Giveaway: Franco Sarto Peep Toe Shoes

Viva Fashion Blog has teamed up with Franco Sarto to giveaway these peep-toe pumps to TWO lucky readers. Valued at $95 ,these velvety suede shoes in a contemporary tailored pump style with a round, open toe can be paired with dress pants, a skirt or even a pair of jeans. It also has a sleek lining and cushioned insole for extra comfort. You can chose either grey (as shown in picture) or black. To enter simply send us your best...

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The September Issue Tickets on Sale Today

Pre-sale tickets are on sale today for the first official theatrical showing of The September Issue today at the Chelsea 9 theater in New York. The September issue follows Anna Wintour and Creative Director Grace Coddington through the production of the largest fashion magazine ever, the 2007 September of issue of Vogue. Get an in-depth view of what goes on behind the doors of the most famous magazine in the world.Fashion Plate...

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Back to Work

      Okay â€" not exactly New York style, but it’s my style none the less! I love the outline the black and hot pink make, and I added some texture with the gray linen pants and patent purple peep toes. Cardigan: Apt 9.  Black Tank: Style & Co.  Pants: Alfani.  Shoes: Nine West.  Earrings: NY boutique. ...

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Ashish, Ashish, Ashish

I'm not even on Twitter, but having stalked Topshop on Twitter, I found out that the Ashish wedges I've been lusting after would become available Wednesday, so I kept an eye out for them this evening. Given that Topshop headquarters is eight hours ahead of PST I theorized that the wedges would become available sometime around midnight, assuming the Brits start their workday at 8am. Fortunately, my obsessiveness paid off around...

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Jolie Rouge - Indeed

Autumn - season of mist and mellow fruitfulness and sweet new products. Keats may be turning in his grave at my gratuitous use of poetic licence but I feel I'm rather justified. With siren red lips doing the rounds again, the curse of Krusty the Klown isn't very far away. You know, that dodgy shade of claret that makes you look like a deranged asylum escapee? Not pretty. Clarins however have a new shade of Jolie Rogue hitting...

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Chubbies

Chubbies. They're everywhere. Pink and fluffy, black and hirsute; even ones with their arms cut off. I wanted one - badly. I had images of Bianca Jagger floating through my head - all louche and rock chick; and then I tried one on. Holy sweet buttering baby Jesus! Fashion fascism at its most cruel. I looked more like a lumbering yeti than a Studio 54 hipster. Clearly size matters when wearing a chubby. In other words you need...

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{inspiration: heart-shaped}

{images: 1 - ms. muse; 2 - we heart it; 3 - urban outfitters; 4 - le blog de la méchante; 5 - the cherry blossom girl; 6 - this is glamorous; 7 - garance doré}...

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Julia Stiles Launches (Fake) Clothing Line

Julia Stiles pokes fun at celebrities creating eco-clothing lines with this hilarious video. My favorite is her fake creation called "Save the Last Shants" --a shirt that doubles as pants. Her inspiration for this was a homeless man she met that had taken his pants and worn it as a shirt. It's really funny...you have to watch it. [Via The Cut]...

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Jil Sander for Uniqlo Preview

Jil Sander's is the latest collaboration with Japanese store UNIQLO. Jil Sanders trademark look was originally for women in executive positions in the 1980s. Her style was focused on perfectly fitting pantsuits, tailored blouses and a form-fitting coats. This same understated elegance and refined tailoring can be seen in her new line for UNIQLO. In stores October 1st.Fashion Plate Blog...

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Look for Less: Christian Louboutin Fringe Heels

Padma Lakshmi wore these Christian Louboutin heels during the premiere of Top Chef (on left). They retail for about $1,071. Here is a pair at a more reasonable price for $123 (on right)Where to Buy: Fringe Heels, Max Studio, $123 ...

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