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Vintage Designer Costume Jewelry From Deanna Farneti Cera And ...

Lisanne Silverman on Jul 8, 2009 12:21 PM PDT

Whether you're an avid costume jewelry collector or are looking to start an incredible collection of your own, you won't want to miss the YOOX Vintage "Return To The '80s" costume jewelry sale. In collaboration with Deanna Farneti Cera, the author of many books on the subject, YOOX presents a collection of timeless, one-of-a-kind pieces signed by designers like Christian Lacroix, Karl Lagerfeld, Ugo Correani for Gianni Versace, and Yves Saint Laurent. Most of them were just prototypes that never actually went on sale, so not only are they eternally in style, but they're quite rare as well. Standout pieces include a painted metal cuff that resembles lace, red velvet and simulated pearl heart earrings, three-dimensional bustier earrings from Chantal Thomas, and many more. Click over to YOOX to shop the collection now!

Tags : yves saint laurent , yoox , vintage jewelry , ugo correani , christian lacroix

Vintage Fashionistas Mean Business: Ten Suits for the ...

Mary Kincaid on Apr 3, 2009 1:21 PM PDT

It's been over a decade since I traded the Fortune 500 lifestyle for that of an entrepreneur, but I still remember the best piece of advice I ever received while in the corporate world: Dress for the job you want, not the job you have. It's so much more empowering to own and wear only five suits that make you look (and feel) like a CEO than it is to have a closet full of clothes that just won't pass muster in a boardroom. And in today's economy, with people in every tax bracket minding their P's and Q's (pennies and quarters), it's a good time to remember that quality never goes out of style. Sure today's selection of vintage suits carry higher price-tags than their shoddily made cousins, but their cost-per-wear can make your morning latte seem like the more expensive luxury. Just click the slideshow to see the selection.

Tags : vintage , thierry mugler , suit , pucci , christian lacroix

Enter To Win A $1,095 Chloe Handbag From Stylehive And Ideeli!

Lisanne Silverman on Mar 27, 2009 3:22 PM PDT

There are plenty of deals to be found online, and plenty of designer sample sale web sites to help you find them, but when nothing but the best will do, you'll want to head over to Ideeli. This particular web site is a designer fashion lover's dream come true! Dolce & Gabbana, Zac Posen, Christian Lacroix, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs-- these are just a few of the top designers you'll see featured on Ideeli, at least one at a time, each and every day. But what exactly is Ideeli, and just how does it work?

First and foremost, Ideeli is an invitation-only shopping community- but lucky for you, we're going to give you the hook-up. As a member, you'll receive e-mails informing you of the next designer sale, which, by the way will have a surprise start time- a little spontaneity is good, right? Then, shop shop shop! But hurry, because at around 80% off, things sell out pretty quickly! You can enter giveaways, and gain credits (as in $$$) for referring friends to the site-- and who wouldn't want to be a part of a community like this? The most sought-after designers, hot giveaways, and exclusive sales- these days, that sounds pretty- dare we say it- ideal.

Want in? Click READ MORE to learn how you can join Ideeli, and in doing so you'll be entered to win a Chloe handbag from Ideeli and Stylehive!

Tags : zac posen , stylehive , sample sale , sale , christian lacroix

Links & Thinks: Wednesday's Top Style Stories!

Emily Bache on Aug 13, 2008 1:23 PM PDT

LC designing gowns for the Emmys, Posh will show at fashion week, Deyn bumps Moss off Best Dressed List, and more...

Lauren Conrad: Designing Emmys Gown a €œHuge Compliment€� -offtherack

This Just In! Victoria Beckham Will Show at New York Fashion Week -fabsugar

Agyness Deyn Bumps Kate Moss from Best Dressed List -femalefirst

Gap Falls Into A Gap -fashionista

Socks and Sandals Voted Top Fashion Faux Pas -femalefirst

New Style Rules -instyle

Yoga sandals - Om, my goodness -styledash

Back to School Bags for Campus Domination -bagsnob

The Faces Of Fall Outerwear -cotorture

Tags : zara , yoga sandals , victoria beckham , trends , christian lacroix

Color Queue: Passionate Purple Eyes

on Mar 24, 2008 10:16 AM PDT

If you have not yet fallen for the dazzling array of vivid clothing, shoes, bags, belts and sunglasses that are deleriously prevalent this season, the color purple may be what final drags you in. Not the movie, girls... the color! In all of it's seductive mysteriousness, moodiness and glamorous flair. There is a perfect purple for each and every one of you, and this purple belongs however you dare to apply it€“ whether in a dreamy wash of color, a romantic smoky smudge, or a bold streak€“ on your eyelids.

Shades of purple, violet and aubergine reigned supreme on the runways at Thakoon, Behnaz Sarafpour, Bottega Veneta, Christian LaCroix, and Valentino- the most dramatic look (and one of my favorites) being the stark ultraviolet halos worn by blue-eyed model Siri TollerÃ¸d, at Behnaz Sarafpour. Sephora.com features a similar look as part of their homage to brightly colored makeup this season. According to Jerrod Blandino, celebrity makeup artist and creator of Too Faced Cosmetics, "Purple shadows make blue eyes look bluer, green eyes look more brilliant, and brown eyes look lighter. This season's purples sizzle with iridescent pigments that add a sexy and futuristic metallic edge."