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Getting Gifty- Robert Verdi’s Luxe Laboratory is way too cool to discover new products

More from New York Fashion Week with the best insider's luxe sampling retreat. Check out the brands... What could be better than some time to try new products and a yummy lunch? Look no further for beauty touch-ups and a bit of swag at Robert Verdi's Luxe Laboratory. My editor in chief and FocusOnStyle founder, Sharon Haver and ! made a NYFW pit stop and I even made another! Here are some of my fave finds.... For the ultimate in bag hags... I had a cab encounter last night. I had to search in my mountainous Birkin for my wallet. Well, anyone with a Birkin knows you loose everything in it’s oversized and unorganized chic-nes. It took me about 10

Fashion Mistakes That Wreck Our Nerves, Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 29

Part 2 of 2: The fashion faux pas' that let us know that you not only missed the bus, you didn't even know the stop! In another hilarious video episode, Sharon & Brad may continue to be wrecking each other's nerves, but have yet another 10 fugly fashion mistakes, plus two bonus fashion fright that collectively wreck their fashion nerves? Can you believe that Sharon even got Brad to answer in a Yiddish accent? Oy, the poodle was even hysterical! You thought Part 1 was nasty, well darlings, Part 2 will keep you in stitches... WATCH Fashion Mistakes That Wreck Our Nerves, Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 29: Watch more Impromptu Madness with Sharon & Brad The

New York Fashion Week Highlight: All the prints were oversize but still so delicate and evoking the callings of Art Nouveau, any true girl will love to wear them. More from New York Fashion Week...A pure and refreshing tone was set with Nanette Lepore's Fall 2011 collection of airy pieces, complimented with chunky knits, tweeds and leather.There was a streak of black leather and delicate dark prints, otherwise the palette was warm creams, champagne tones, soft greys and some punches of sea foam blue. You would have thought it was Spring if it weren't for the sweaters and outerwear! >> MORE: Fashion Shows and Runway Reviews The khaki utility trench was a key outerwear piece, with tonal color blocking

Ok, so the sappy small town kid with the mega wallet got a haircut. Is this star on the way out? How can you not miss national news that Justin Bieber got a haircut?! Jay DeMarcus from Rascall Flatts Twitpiced this photo of him and Justin Bieber on his Twitter and everyone is going nuts. Hallelujah, The Bieb no longer looks like Dorothy Hamill in a wind tunnel. But his pre-pubescent fans probably don't know who the Olympic skater is and surely, some of their parents weren't even born in 1976. But I do! Frankly, when my kid wants to annoy me, he blasts some Bierber song from his iphone and cracks himself up in the process. I say, that

New York Fashion Week Highlight: Lively & wearable- you couldn't have more sweet fun dressing up! Anna Sui has a great ability to always channel a 60's hippie vibe along with a 60's rock vibe and a bit of country thrown in for the good girls. Her Fall 2011 collection didn't disappoint in any of these areas and continues to stay strong in the bold, bright prints, wacky accessories - the cat hat - and a high element of girliness. >> MORE: Fashion Shows and Runway Reviews The palette is bold, but with muted colors that when placed on top of one another give us the bright prints. >> SHOP: Anna Sui at ShopBop There was a constant rotation of style so if that psychedelic butterfly

New York Fashion Week Highlight: Fashion is nonsense and should be fun and exercised with creativity and joy. Betsey gets that right year after year. If you can see a fashion show, this is hands down the one to get into. Betsey Johnson is a performance piece, not just fashion. And not just the Fall 2011 collection, but every single one of 'em. The music is revved, the models are dancing down the runway, the crowd is excited and let's not forget Betsey's infamous cartwheel finale! Now onto the clothing portion. But wait, first the super radical hair and shoes. The platinum ombre sprayed on the black hair with precise black lace stencil - radical. The open toe, super stiletto

New York Fashion Week Highlight: If you don't want to cross trends, Gwen Stefani makes sure there's at least there's a little something for every city treading girl Gwen Stefani is going to give Betsey Johnson a run for her money as far as fashion performances go. Because the Fall 2011 collection, which was the final show for Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, was a production of music, video, choreography and themed clothing. A huge video screen hung at the end of the runway showing video appropriate for each of the six mini collections; beginning with an army/combat capsule, a Rasta/jamaican capsule, a Brit punk capsule, the Japanamation capsule, a mod 60's capsule, and ending with a perfectly posh Gwen capsule. >> MORE: Fashion Shows and Runway Reviews That's a

New York Fashion Week Highlight: Every look was jaw-droppingly gorgeous, and every look conveyed the essence of the luxe jet-setter lifestyle to which he caters in complete perfection. It's borderline impossible to ever say that a Michael Kors collection isn't just stunning. After seeing this Fall 2011 collection it is actually impossible. Because every look was jaw-droppingly gorgeous, and every look conveyed the essence of the luxe jet-setter lifestyle to which he caters in complete perfection. >> MORE: Fashion Shows and Runway Reviews As always, his color palette is built strictly on solids and with the exception of the bold red that came down the runway in a few looks, it was a very warm and soothing range of color

The Jewelry of Van Cleef and Arpels, Timeless Iconic Design on Display

Must See:“Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels” at the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum Brad Boles and I popped by the Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition preview and I cannot encourage you enough to pay a visit to the Cooper-Hewitt Museum if you are in NYC! The timeless design and breathtaking quality of the jewels presented is one of the most magical events that you don't want to miss. Here's what Brad says... -- S.H. For more then century, the remarkable history of Van Cleef & Arpels has been intertwined with the lives of many of the greatest personalities of our time. Each has enhanced the other and set the stage for the display of some

Fashion Week Gossip- Oscar de Renta’s Global Revolution draws on the Silk Road, Tinsley Mortimer at Robert Verdi’s Luxe Laboratory and…

... The Genius Collection from Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig's Marchesa was truly overflowing with drama as a sure bet for the Red Carpet! Brad Boles is still terrorizing the town in fabulousness with his Blackberry... I'm sure that I love Oscar de la Renta as much as Sarah Jessica Parker does! He has drawn inspiration throughout the years from Morocco, India, and Paris in the 1920's. The fall 2011 Oscar de la Renta collection is every bit as glamorous as his previous iconic collections. Between the embellished jackets of gold bullion and sequined gowns, my source the "Debutante It Girl," was front row at the show and kept me (and you) in the loop via her cryptic texts. Oscar

Fashion Week Gossip- Michael Kors is channeling Faye Dunaway, Nanette Lapore is into a raunchy 1970’s porn inspired look…

... the ever posh Victoria Beckman talks baby bumps and fashion humps, trapeze dresses and structured shoulders. Plus, those Fashion Freaks hoping to be discovered by Heidi Klum... so many things! Brad Boles is out and about, and he still has his Blackberry to take notes and share those opinions of his... Michael Kors dresses his client with a city chic, no frills power strut! And believe me, he did not disappoint in the the Michael Kors fall 2011 collection in a melange of simple chic cropped pants, straight shoulders, crisp suitings in a melange of camels, black & blue stripes, and bright whites. >> MORE: Fashion Shows and Runway Reviews One huge stand-out look was the black leather shirtdress...

Grammy Fashion- The Red Carpet That Is Thankfully Never Boring

The red carpet that won't put you to sleep It may seem a bit not (fashion) politically correct, but I cannot bare to see one more celebrity looking like a runaway prom queen or mother of the bride on the red carpet. Right in the nick of time before we have to start power-loading the style caffeine for Oscar time, comes the Grammy's... or fashion's answer to take a risk and shine. Nicki Minaj kept her signature kewpi doll kooky on and raised the bar to hugh to style in a leopard Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci "ensemble" with matching matching leopard printed belt, gloves, leggings and shoes. Florence Welch in Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci Florence Welch

Fashion Week Gossip- My Favorite Real Housewife Rocks The Runway, and more never say nevers at NY Fashion Week

Jill Zarin walks the walk as Zang Toi receives a standing ovation, Custo Barcelona rocks the house with sharp silhouette's reminiscent of Stephen Sprouse! A Gender Bending Freak wrapped in Tissue Paper... Think Lady Gaga Meets Isabella Blow! We let Brad Boles out with the fashion week dish... runway reviews to come... Who said a Sunday night was just about the Grammy Awards! Or Lady Gaga with flesh-like pointed shoulders in last night's performance of her Madonna "inspired???" song, Born This Way? Here in New York, we have Fashion Week and at the Custo Barcelona show, the Gaga would have been all over the collection with its bold retro prints in shades of pinks, purples and turquoise and lots of

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Getting Gifty- Robert Verdi’s Luxe Laboratory is way too cool to discover new products

Fashion Mistakes That Wreck Our Nerves, Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 29

Nanette Lepore Fall 2011 Runway Review

Pop Gossip- Justin Bieber’s new haircut. Lady Gaga spotted in the East Village in bikini and fishnets on one of the coldest days of the year

Anna Sui Fall 2011 Runway Review

Betsey Johnson Fall 2011 Runway Review

L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani Fall 2011 Runway Review

Michael Kors Fall 2011 Runway Review

The Jewelry of Van Cleef and Arpels, Timeless Iconic Design on Display

Fashion Week Gossip- Oscar de Renta’s Global Revolution draws on the Silk Road, Tinsley Mortimer at Robert Verdi’s Luxe Laboratory and…

Fashion Week Gossip- Michael Kors is channeling Faye Dunaway, Nanette Lapore is into a raunchy 1970’s porn inspired look…

Grammy Fashion- The Red Carpet That Is Thankfully Never Boring

Fashion Week Gossip- My Favorite Real Housewife Rocks The Runway, and more never say nevers at NY Fashion Week

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