Alex Gambardella on Nov 27, 2009 7:19 AM PST

We've already been welcoming Rihanna back into the public eye... but now we can welcome her comeback clothes into our wardrobe too! Rihanna unleashed the Black Cage dress by Funktional on a recent red carpet romp in London at the Nokia X6 launch party. On sale starting last week exclusively at StyleQ.com, this dress proved to be the perfect red carpet look for the newly "Rated R" songstress and fashion icon. If you haven't heard of it already, StyleQ.com is an innovative online retailer that offers the unique service of shopping with the stylists of your favorite celebrities and getting intel on their next look before their clients do. Check out Couture in the City for more celebrity style (and how to get it yourself)!

Ida Hsiang on Nov 27, 2009 6:22 AM PST

The YSL 'Roady' bag, the latest handbag from the famed fashion house, is already a favorite amongst celebrities like Mary Kate Olsen, Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Leighton Meester. This soft leather bag comes in a classic hobo shape, making it the perfect accessory to go with just about anything in your closet. The Roady comes in a variety of colors as well as leathers, including patent, textured, and sting-ray. This gorgeously simple and simply chic handbag comes just in time for holiday gift-giving as well! From now until December 1st, YSL is offering New York and Los Angeles clients an opportunity to customize their own YSL 'Roady' with choices of different handles in different colors ranging from lizard to ostrich to crocodile for $225, $385 and $515. You can also add monogrammed initials or a private message inside the bag to make it truly one of a kind for your mother, sister, best friend or some other special someone. Really like it and don't want to give it away? Add it to your own wish list!


Price: $1195 - $1795
Who Found It: dawnr1101 was first to add the YSL 'Roady' Bag to the Hive.

Ida Hsiang on Nov 27, 2009 5:27 AM PST

I'm completely in love with Donna Karan's The Infinity Dress for the many ways you can wear it oh so stylishly. I'm a huge fan of convertible dressing. Donna Karan takes her minimalist system of dressing even further with the Infinity Dress which can be worn as a dress, top, or skirt. Add a tee, tank, or leggings and instantly expand your wardrobe options. Plus, just think of all the space you'll save in your luggage when you travel! It's the perfect LBD! The Infinity Dress is hitting the stores now ($895 at Neiman Marcus or Saks) and comes in black, red, and ink. Just in time for the holidays!
Check out the many ways to wear the Donna Karan Infinity Dress by clicking over to our fashionable friends at Coquette!
Check out the many ways to wear the Donna Karan Infinity Dress by clicking over to our fashionable friends at Coquette!

Lisanne Silverman on Nov 26, 2009 5:22 AM PST

Take a break from planning your Thanksgiving dinner and prepare yourself for the morning after. No, I'm not talking about which leftover pie you'll choose for breakfast- there's no time for that. There are sales to be shopped, deals to be found, and other shoppers to push -- kidding! Read on for the best Black Friday fashion deals, both in stores and online.


Online:
Get cash back on your purchases at shopbop.com! Spend $300 or more and get $50 back, spend $500 or more and get $100 back, spend $700 and get $150 back, or spend $1000 and save $225, sitewide with code GIFT4U.


Take 20% off Rachel Zoe's picks on piperlime.com, on November 27th only!


Sweaters and kids/baby fleece are 50% off at gap.com, now through November 29th.


Get free shipping with any $25 order at benefitcosmetics.com with code SHIP2009.


Barenecessities.com has tons of buy one get one free offers just for Black Friday. Plus, all clearance items are an extra 20% off.


Get free shipping on freepeople.com through November 30th.


Take 30% off your order at shopmanhattanite.com with code BLACKFRIDAY, November 27th only!


Save 25% on your order at joesjeans.com with code BLACKFRIDAY, November 27th - November 30th.


In-Store:


Shop H&M from opening to 10 AM and receive 25% off your purchase. Plus, shop Fashion Finds from $5.


Outerwear is 50% off and sweaters are just $15 at Old Navy. Plus, receive a free Lego Rock Band game with your $20 purchase.


Get to Macy*s at 5 AM and score half carat diamond earrings for $199 (originally $600), in addition to other specials!


Ann Taylor LOFT is offering 20% off all purchases made before noon.


Cashmere sweaters and scarves are buy one, get one 50% off at Banana Republic.


Victoria's Secret will have Pink Friday specials starting at 5 AM, with some stores opening at midnight!

Pauline Montupet on Nov 25, 2009 2:22 PM PST

The perfect perfume really helps craft your identity -- a scent that evokes everything about you, and when someone smells it they think of you. So why would you want to wear something that everyone else has? Turn to some smaller artisanal fragrances for something personal that not everyone is getting at the local department store. Juliette Has A Gun is a new line of fragrances that is there to do just that. Started by perfumer Romano Ricci (who has a pedigree is all things luxe -- his grandfather was a perfumer and his great-grandmother was haute couturiere Nina Ricci), the line of fragrances is rock and roll but elegant, taking inspiration from our favorite Shakespearean heroine, Juliet, just in modern terms. The line plans on unveiling 5 different scents, but only 3 are available now. Each perfume is based on roses, but each takes on a distinct personality. The romantic goth "Lady Vengeance" is classy and sophisticated with Bulgarian rose, patchouli and vanilla. A more naive and fragile "Miss Charming" has Moroccan rose and notes of wild fruits. The newest Juliette on the scene, "Citizen Queen," is edgy, glamorous and intimidating. Check them out and see which fits your personality at Henri Bendel in NY and on Henribendel.com

Lisanne Silverman on Nov 25, 2009 12:17 PM PST

Elle.com has exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of the highly anticipated Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which airs on CBS on December 1st. The fantasy begins backstage as Angels Doutzen Kroes and Miranda Kerr try on the beautiful angel wings, as breathtaking as the Angels themselves-- well, almost. With themes revolving around the notion of romantic travels and enchanted forests, it's sure to be a captivating show. Click over to Elle.com for the exclusive photos, and be sure to tune in next week!

Alex Gambardella on Nov 25, 2009 10:25 AM PST

For the most part, I'm pretty sure I can say that my rather extensive cosmetics collection reflects a fairly open-minded outlook on makeup brands -- I've got a good mixture of both bargain and high-end beauty loot. However, I think this unbiased balance is mostly due to the fact that I just compulsively buy cosmetics just about anywhere I go, and not because I necessarily view all makeup equally. In fact, if you really delve deep into the "drugstore vs. designer" makeup debate, you're bound to find that some high-priced picks at Sephora aren't much better than their cheaper Cover Girl counterparts, and some of better drugstore brands are actually more expensive than some you'd find at a department store beauty counter! So in light of economic hardship, how do you know which convenience store buys are actually good quality at a great value and not just a load of crap? Well, as a girl who's tried nearly everything and therefore knows a thing or two about money well-spent (and wasted) on makeup, I've compiled a list of some of my favorite beauty aisle steals -- from ridiculously cheap nail polish to top-notch makeup brushes at a fraction of MAC's cost. Check them out in the slideshow!

Anna Yu on Nov 25, 2009 8:23 AM PST

While I'm most definitely a shoe girl (and really... who isn't?), you'll probably never see me standing in line for shoes from the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection or fighting off fellow bargain hunters for Louboutins at the famed Barney's warehouse sale. I'm not saying I don't love a bargain, I'm just not a die hard lover of any particular shoe designer. However, I do keep an open mind and give a chance to new and established designers alike. That's why I've been thinking about these Marc by Marc Jacobs Peep Toe Suede Booties ever since I found them. They have a vintage inspired silhouette that I love, but the modern structured cone heel and the patent leather trim just bring it to the next level. I can see myself pairing the shoes with a cute cocktail dress or even a pair of skinny jeans. Santa, I hope you're taking notes!


What: the Marc by Marc Jacobs Peep Toe Suede Booties
Price: $416.50
Where to Buy: shopbop.com
Who: facadeindreams was the first to add the Marc by Marc Jacobs Peep Toe Suede Booties to the Hive!

Alex Gambardella on Nov 25, 2009 6:24 AM PST

I know what you're thinking -- vibrating mascara, at-home airbrushing kits, and now a USB heated eyelash curler -- what will they think of next?! Though I'm still convinced that mascara that moves on its own is just a recipe for disaster, I have to admit I'm pretty intrigued by this USB beauty tool, especially as a girl who is rarely without her laptop and her makeup bag. I'm already a big fan of my Sephora heated eyelash curler... but the battery's always drained and it doesn't have the same satisfying squeeze-and-curl action that makes for really luxe lashes. With this device, all you do is plug it in, power it on, and revive lashes pronto! So if you're going to have an emergency stash of back-up makeup at your desk for touch-ups and work (or in preparation for post-work happy hour), this newfangled new beauty-fiend gadget may not be so far-fetched when it comes to practicality!


Price: $33.38
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Thanko USB-Powered Eyelash Curler to the Hive.

Ida Hsiang on Nov 25, 2009 5:24 AM PST

The two things I love most about fall are the food and the fashion, which means Thanksgiving is a major jackpot. I get to dress up all cute and stuff my face with turkey. It's wonderful... for the first ten minutes. Then my stomach begins to protrude over my skintight mini and I start having a hard time breathing. Undoubtedly I end up taking an intermission, putting on my stretchy sweatpants, then heading back for seconds. But it doesn't have to be that way. It's possible to look cute and eat until you're curled up on the couch in a food coma. You just have to choose your outfit wisely. I've combed through this season's hottest trends and built outfits that are holiday appropriate, both in how they look and how they stretch to fit the 5 lbs of stuffing you will inevitably inhale. And I'm sure enjoying Thanksgiving dinner without the need to unbutton your pants at the table is something we can all be thankful for this year.
Click on over to our friends at CollegeCandy for details on Thanksgiving friendly outfits!