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Fashion Week In the Bag- Collect a Miu Miu Bag for Each Catwalk City

Last week Miu Miu kicked off New York Fashion Week with an exclusive collection of bags released the first day of fashion week and is set to release more on the first day of upcoming shows in London, Milan and Paris that are certain to be collectible as their whimsical designs are truly covetable. Consisting of 46 limited edition options, the collection features 17 different material combinations and 12 processing techniques in deluxe materials including python, tejus lizard, crocodile, ostrich, linen, glitter and brocade along with studs, jewels, glitter and classic embroidery. Which make for a load of options to suit your personal style while encapsulating the world of Miu Miu beautifully. >>SHOP: Best Bags A favorite of ours is the patchwork

Comme des Garçons White Drama Always a designer to go against the grain of traditional fashion and fashion shows, Rei Kawakubo has done it once again with her new Comme des Garcons spring 2012 collection, White Drama. Comme des Garçons White Drama Instead of having a runway show, she has decided to present her spring/summer collection as an installation in clear plastic blowup domes with quasi-monochrome mannequins in which she dramatizes life's important events: birth, marriage, death, and transcendence. MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Comme des Garçons White Drama White Drama is about pure, ceremonial whiteness in every hue. Some of Kawakubo's influences for this season are budding flowers, lace insets inspired by christening robes, an obi-bow belt, Holy Week processions in Seville, and layered handkerchiefs. MORE: White Comme des Garçons

The white clothing trend continues with a refreshed vibe From ACNE, our go-to streetwear brand chalk full of modernity comes a special Spring 2012 capsule collection of Acne's greatest hits remastered in white, just in time for summer's essential must-have fashion shade. MORE: White As you can imagine, we can't wait to get our hands on this radiant outing from a brand whose status & sartorial prowess continues to reach for the stars. View the entire collection at AcneStudios.com. >>More: Acne Fashion Shop Acne online now: More Acne...

Lady Gaga and Giorgio Armani may appear as strange bedfellows, but the collaborations are intoxicating genius, just take a look at some of these out of this world costumes. Have a look at Mr. Armani's sketches for some of the costumes that Lady Gaga will wear on her 'Born This Way' Asian Ball Tour. Giorgio Armani original sketch of the costume Lady Gaga will wear on her Born This Way Ball tour >>MORE: Lady Gaga In their words: 'Giorgio Armani is pleased to be collaborating once again with Lady Gaga. The designer has created a select number of looks for the artist’s Born This Way Ball tour, which kicks off in Seoul on April 27th . The Asian tour will then move to Hong

While we love just about anything Miuccia Prada creates (her Spring 2012 collection included), we have to admit that sometimes, while intriguing, her ideas can seem hard to imagine in playing a role in real life. Although this season with its retro Italian glamor, wicked hot-rod motifs and red-hot flame prints seemed a tad bit tricky although wholly covetable, served as no exception as it dangerously teetered on the good taste divide with its decadent juxtaposition of references high & low. >>More: Prada But then again, look at how delightful actress Freida Pinto looked in a hot-rod printed number at the recent celebration of Nylon magazine's 13th anniversary while hitting upon the season's must-have color block trend. >>More: Celebrity Style One of the major reasons the

Exude Femininity with the expert help of Dimitri James: Natural make-up is as strong of a perennial Spring trend as nautical themes are so take note with sensational advice that's destined to get you in the know on looking easily fresh-faced this season... >> WATCH: Natural Makeup Tips for Everyday Beauty Skinn's Dimitri James shares his inspiration, tips & know-how with us below- Smokey eyes and bold red lips are undeniable statement looks, but sometimes the best declaration you can make with your makeup is being natural.Nothing exudes confidence and femininity more than a neutral-focused complexion. >> MORE: Beauty Tips It may look easy, but getting this flawless nude is a challenge. Luckily, Dimitri James, celebrity makeup artist and the man behind Skinn Cosmetics, has

Leave it to Isabel Marant to make one covetable, must-have watch - a limited edition timepiece with 50 produced, is sure to be a collector's item for the many devout fans of the French designer. >>More: Isabel Marant Inspired by her father, the watch boasts a timeless sophistication that's certain to appeal to those looking for that certain indiscriminate sense of Parisian cool and will be available at her NYC & Paris locations. Set your alarms, these won't be around for too long.. A selection of Isabel Marant awaits you online now: More Isabel Marant...

With rich colors and prints a plenty, some of the more subtle and best ideas in Milan for Spring 2012 may have been easy to miss, so we thought it would be a good time to take a moment and look back before the crush of Paris takes over. Here's a look back at some of the clever details that caught our eye. MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Prada (and above) Vintage ladylike bags got revved up with ingenious graphic appliqué automobiles complete with Prada license plates that are certain to be seen everywhere come Spring. Fendi The cardigan lost its granny connotations at Fendi via a sheer chiffon base and thick, textural oversized cables smartly placed over the bust. Dolce & Gabbana

You may not be getting married but just might be wanting to look timelessly beautiful in an important photograph, Brad Boles tells you how you can achieve perfect, better than natural makeup that won't look dated. - S.H. If you are embarking upon the most important day of your life, you’ve probably put in hundreds of hours into the planning of every detail of your wedding. So, don’t fall short on your make-up choices! I've leafed through many wedding albums and still cringe at the bad choices in make-up and hair that stare back at you. Knowing what works best for you, before hand by trying several make-up looks and using a camera to document them, will pay big dividends. MORE:

You've got that perfect gala gown, you're in great shape, don't let your insecurities get the best of you! Last week actress Patricia Clarkson looked on par with other elegantly turned out celebs in Yves Saint Laurent at a fete for The Metropolitan Opera, and while she looked fantastic in a black-tie gala gown fit for a beauty, she took to hiding her hands and neck in a rather aggressive manner. >>More: Age Appropriate Fashion Tips She looks great, in great shape and all, no doubt about it, yet her plain black opera length gloves and caped neck give off a look that's closer to a gothic maven rather than a starlet trying to recapture old-school Hollywood glamor. If you're

Now that the month-long block of consecutive international fashion show's has come to an end, here's a look at our favorites from Paris, the city of light and superior design(in our minds). From Balenciaga's thoroughly modern take on 60's futurism to Limi Feu's wearable avant-garde goods, there was plenty of high-style propositions for everyone. MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Balenciaga (and above) After 10 years of riveting, out-of-this-world collections season in & season out, Nicolas Ghesquiere was back with another astounding sci-fi take on 60's futurism mashed with the rigor and depth of Cristobal Balenciaga's couture minded trapeze shapes. Paired with his sense of futurism, his continual references to the house's heritage have made his latest collections enviable winners. Opening with a selection of chic foamy color-blocked

Take a cue from Gia Coppola's fresh ladylike take on the classic juxtaposition of leather & lace and make it work for you: Known for her strikingly girly take on deluxe classics, last week Gia Coppola turned heads in a fiery red Valentino leather and lace combo that spoke volumes on the sophistication leather has taken hold of over the past few seasons. >>More: Valentino Imagined in virtually every iteration possible, leather is one key trend that remains at the top of every fashion insiders list as it adds a cool, albeit sexy note to just about any look. >>MORE: Leather StyleWhat made it work on Coppola without looking like a tart (we are talking red leather & lace here) was her

Since some of the best eye-catching ideas we saw at London Fashion Week for Spring 2012 may have been easy to miss at first glance, we wanted to look back and focus on the most surprising, clever and inspiring details that caught our attention. MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Christopher Kane(and above) In a season full of flower power, Christopher Kane's playful alternative featuring printed cut-out collage patches makes for one of the wittiest takes we've seen for such a femme motif. Erdem While Erdem's sheer lace boater was the perfect topper for an ultra sweet look, we see it becoming a smart, cheeky add-on to all kinds of outfits come Spring. Peter Pilotto Cut-outs with a baroque inetensity were made ultra

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Fashion Week In the Bag- Collect a Miu Miu Bag for Each Catwalk City

White Drama Paris: Comme des Garcons Spring Favors Blow-Up Domes Over A Fashion Show

Bright White Clothing – Acne Presents a Hit All White Capsule Collection

Lady Gaga, Giorgio Armani Love Fest Continues With ‘Born This Way Ball’ Tour Costumes- We have Mr. Armani’s sketches!

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Expert Beauty – Natural Makeup Tips from Dimitri James of Skinn Cosmetics

Want It Wednesday – Isabel Marant Limited Edition Watch

Revisit In the Details- Fresh Spring Ideas at Milan Fashion Week You Shouldn’t Miss

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Revisit Best of Paris Fashion Week- Balenciaga, Carven, Celine, Limi Feu, Rochas – Spring 2012

Ladylike Leather & Lace- Gia Coppola Makes It Work in Valentino

Revisit In the Details- Fresh Spring Ideas at London Fashion Week You Shouldn’t Miss

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