Countdown to Spring! Four of 20: Safari Chic!

Basics just aren't plain basics next season, they have gone on vacation! Take your boring basics and give them a safari twist, military khaki translates into a chic outfit – just add a belt!   Blumarine Spring 2010 Collection    Rank-and-Style Jacket, $348    Shoshanna Beaded Cut Away Dress, $405    Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti …

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Bad Judgement Du Jour. A Trend That's Too Hands On.

Hussein Chalayan Spring '10; Delfina Delettrez Hand Bracelet One of the most curious trends showing up on high end apparel and accessories these days does not an ovation—or shall we say, a hand. This bizarre fixation with assigning anatomy to clothes is seemingly trying to create a sort of avant-garde statment, but only comes off …

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Beauty Find. Derma Pro For the Most Sensitive of Skins

   Since its launch in 2000 Derma Pro Skin Care has been on one single mission – to provide  highly effective skin care that is absolutely gentle at a cost that's less than comparable prescription options. As someone with sensitive skin I was eager to try a couple of these premium products. Since faithful customers …

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Edgy Kate Moss to Design for the Conservative Longchamp Brand

 Kate Moss is now to design bags for the classic, sometimes predictable, leather-goods brand, Longchamp, which she has previously represented in ad campaigns. Le Pilage Coin Purse, $42 —Le Pilage Handbag, $98 —Le Pilage Travel bag, $155 Besides the more conventional Le Pilage bag, Longchamp has expanded its horizon with more daring bags with contemporary …

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