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Secret Sweets

After the glittery madness that is the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, the revelry will rage on as friends fête the event at the after-party. There will be plenty of Angels hopped up on sugar and diving into the red velvet cupcakes by Baked by Melissa and Chicaholics sipping on Stoli Angel Elixir. Want to brew up the treat on your own? Try this ethereal recipe…

1 oz Stoli Gala Applik
3 strawberries
Sprinkles of vanilla sugar
Rose sparkling dessert wine

Muddle strawberries and vanilla sugar.  Add Stoli Gala Applik, shake well and strain into a flute.  Top with rose sparking dessert wine. Garnish with edible gold dust & pink aphrodisiac rose petal.

Victoria Beckham Snags Louis Vuitton’s Fox Tail Fur Messenger Bag for Spring 2010

Seeing Victoria Beckham without an Hermes purse is like seeing Crocodile Dundee without an animal skin, but I guess the starlet makes exceptions for Louis Vuitton. And apparently they make exceptions for her. Beckham’s massive (for her, at least) Louis Vuitton Fox Tail Fur Tassels Messenger Bag is from the …

Wind Tunnel Photo Shoots - ‘Tammy’ by Saima Altunkaya Features Gravity-Defying, Windswept Hair (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The wind-swept hair featured in ‘Tammy’ by Saima Altunkaya reminds me of a haircare commercial. All the elements are there: nude model, perfect shiny hair, powerful fan. All that’s needed here is some…

Poll: Who Do You Hope Will Win Project Runway?

The time Project Runway’s three finalists have waited for is here: Fashion Week at Bryant Park.

VIDEO: See what Chris March had to say about Part 1 of the finale in Runway Rundown

On Thursday’s finale, Carol Hannah, Irina and Althea will send their collections down the catwalk in hopes of wowing the judges. But only one designer will go home with  $100,000 to start her own line.

Will Althea win with her giant knits and sci-fi inspired looks? Or will Carol Hannah rally after her stomach flu to come up with a 13th look that woos the masses? Perhaps Irina will take the prize and finally win her father’s approval after all these years?

Vote in our poll on who you’re rooting for after the jump.

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The leather stiletto gaiter in Velvet Magazine, Italy

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Normally reserved for equestrians, the leather gaiter is adapted to a stiletto form in this fashion shoot for Velvet magazine, Italy. The super-high heel gives the shoe a distinctly fetish feel; a theme which is also carried across other elements of the shoot like leather catsuits and see-through lace tops.

Entire Article: Read it by clicking The leather stiletto gaiter in Velvet Magazine, Italy.

Related Pictures (11 in total): ‘Velvet - October 2009 - Dioni Tabbers, Margaryta Senchylo and Ragnhild Jevne‘

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Timeless: supermodels still bare all for fashion

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What do Claudia Schiffer, Eva Herzigova and Helena Christensen have in common? Yep, they’re all from the original supermodel flock; they’re all still smoking hot; and they’re all being brought back out of retirement to help us through the recession. Last but not least, they’re all naked on the latest cover of i-D magazine.

And by naked we of course mean in nothing but thigh high boots; it is in the name of fashion, after all.

Entire Article: Read it by clicking Timeless: supermodels still bare all for fashion.

Related Pictures (1 in total): ‘Claudia Schiffer, Helena Christensen and Eva Herzigova: i-D, Winter 2010 (NSFW)‘

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Shops & the City: riapre il blog che ci racconta negozi e città

Cari Blogosferici, riparte oggi Shops & The City, il primo blog dedicato al rapporto tra le città e i negozi, raccontato con gli occhi di una scrittrice-viaggiatrice.   Shops & The City ci parla di città, di quartieri, di dinamiche urbanistiche che cambiano in rapporto ai punti di vendita e di quanto un negozio possa fare per caratterizzare il luogo in cui sorge.

Perchè la relazione tra negozi e città è molto stretta, ed è importante analizzarla per capire i cambiamenti e gli orientamenti economici e di consumo attuali e futuri. Shops & the City: un titolo che volutamente rimanda a un telefilm "cult" perché è così che l'autrice desidera raccontarvi i negozi.

Luoghi in cui si concretizzano relazioni, che diventano parte della città in cui viviamo o che visitiamo. Al punto di trasformarsi in punti di ritrovo, icone e simboli a Milano, News York, Tokyo…Il blog parlerà di architetture urbane e periferiche, delle piccole botteghe alla "Old Curiosity Shop" di Dickens e delle nuove cattedrali dello shopping da 200 negozi. Con un'attenzione particolare a tutto quello che stupisce e seduce un occhio smaliziato.

Shops & The City è curato da Valeria Volponi, 33enne milanese, giornalista professionista esperta di retail, scrive di questo tema sulle maggiori testate e quotidiani economici italiani. Viaggiatrice e cittadina del mondo, ha una grande passione: andare a scovare i negozi più interessanti, per raccontarli.

Qui il link per leggere Shops & The City!

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Burberry Lizzie Handbag | Nappa Leather Convertible Studded Purse

Burberry is one of those labels I love to hate. I get tired of the brand’s iconic plaid purses, but when it steps out of the box the designs tend to fall flat. But Burberry seems to have gotten it right with the Lizzie. And there’s not a hint of tartan in sight!

Instead the Lizzie features those on trend studs we’re seeing so much of lately. The purse is virtually covered in them, but by keeping the metal small Burberry ensures the hardware doesn’t get overwhelming. Plain diagonal leather strips break up the design, and are mirrored in the V-shaped pleats in the center of the purse.

The studs may be modern, but the size isn’t. The Lizzie bucks the contemporary taste for oversized bags, and I think it works. Those studs may have overwhelmed on a larger canvas after all. Instead we get a purse which is large enough for carrying everyday essentials but doesn’t weigh us down.

With the strap, the Lizzie is a cute daytime bag. But remove it and you’ve got one sexy little clutch for your next cocktail party. That day to night versatility makes the epic $2150 price a little easier to swallow.

More Features of This Burberry Studded Shoulder Purse

• A zip top closure
• Fabric lined interior
• A zippered pocket and slip pocket inside
• A removable 18 inch handle with an 8 inch drop
• Measures 11 x 1 x 5 inches
• Made in Italy

Get this Burberry Lizzie Handbag:

• Available to buy at Amazon
• Check the L’elegance 202 eBay store to see if this Burberry bag in purple suede is in stock
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Nuovo sito e negozio online per John Varvatos

John Varvatos ha rivisitato il proprio sito web e anche il negozio online, con sede negli Stati Uniti d'America. La progettazione nasce dalla collaborazione tra John Varvatos, Pod1, agenzia creativa digitale con sede a New York e a Londra, e Yard, l'agenzia creativa propria di Varvatos.

Soddisfando la sofisticata sensibilità dei clienti di John Varvatos, il sito Internet pone l'accento sull'esperienza, moderna e raffinata, che l'utente ha la possibilità di vivere al suo interno. La nuovissima parte di esplorazione del sito offre l'opportunità di assistere alle passerelle, sia in formato video che fotografico.

Continua a leggere Nuovo sito e negozio online per John Varvatos…

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Bulgari Dalia Shoulder Bag | Elegant Hobo Style Calf Leather Purse

Bulgari’s Dalia bag has been spotted on the arms of Jessica Alba, Eva Mendes, and Frieda Pinto. But it’s not hard to see why. The relaxed hobo-like slouch of buttery soft leather combines with the simple, sophisticated design makes this Bulgari purse the ideal day-to-night accessory.

This is one bag that gives us options, although none of them are exactly cheap. This ebony calf leather Dalia is one of the most affordable at $2100. If your budget can stretch further you may consider the Dalia in buffalo leather or even python. Our alternatives aren’t limited to fabrics either, with Bulgari releasing many different colors of this celebrity favorite.

I love the Dalia’s sexy curves and soft, sensual pleats. The hardware is kept to a minimum; small buckles on the side and the logo embossed double ring in the center give a flash of metallic gleam while keeping the bag’s classic looks intact.

This is an enormous bag, make no mistake, but as it doesn’t dwarf the frame of its celebrity fans us mere mortals should be able to handle it. I’d have appreciated more than a the tiny zippered pocket and cell phone slip to keep such a large space organized, but I think carrying such a delicious piece of arm candy would be worth the extra effort!

More Features of This Bulgari’s Leather Shoulder Bag

• Magnetic closure
• Measures 22.8 x 19.3 x 9.8 inches

Get this Bulgari Dalia Handbag:

• Available to buy at Bulgari
• Check the Desire009 Bags eBay store to see if this Bulgari bag is in stock
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