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    New York Fashion Week Runway: The Heart Truth's Celeb-Filled ...

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    Alex Gambardella on Feb 19, 2009 9:18 AM PST
    I can't think of a more festive precursor to Valentine's Day than a red-carpeted runway show graced with an array of gorgeous crimson gowns -- all for the sake of healthy hearts! The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection, fashioned by a throng of top designers and shown off by a number of notable female celebrities and athletes, has become the traditional New York Fashion Week fall-preview opener with its collaborative and charitable fashion show aimed to help promote heart disease awareness. The wide variety of stunning ruby-hued gowns and cocktail dresses, designed by the likes of Carmen Marc Valvo, Nicole Miller, Betsey Johnson, Donna Karan, and Max Azria (and many more!), were worn by a parade of proud women celebrities including Katie Couric, Amanda Bynes, Jennie Garth, and Olympic gold medalists Nastia Liukin and Kristi Yamaguchi, who all set their nerves aside to strut down the ramp for the cause. Even attendees who came without a Valentine found it difficult to not give in to the occasion and fall in love with the stunning sheaths!


    Colors: ruby reds and deep crimson
    Silhouettes: all styles from tiny tube dresses to flowing evening gowns!
    Celebs: (aside from the star-studded runway) Christian Siriano, Kellie Pickler, Miss J. Alexander
    Photo Credit: Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
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    Take A Peek At This Week's Blog Snog Roundup!

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    Lisanne Silverman on Feb 14, 2009 5:07 AM PST
    Fashion Week is on and with that comes plenty of hot style stories. Catch style chameleon Mary-Kate Olsen in a feature for Interview magazine and find out just who she's channeling on the cover. Need a new place to keep your cash? Pink wallets are all the rage and Bag Bliss shows off the best of the best. Curious about the new Hello Kitty line for MAC Cosmetics? The Makeup Girl has the scoop on the adorable collaboration. Can't get enough of Olivia Palermo's style on MTV's The City? Stiletto Jungle found her bright blue clutch- go see for yourself! Plus stories on the latest from Alexander McQueen, the 10 pieces every woman should have in her closet, and details on Michelle Obama's Vogue cover. Check out what's happening this week in the fabulous world of the fashion blog-o-sphere!
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    Last-Minute Gift Ideas To Keep You Out Of The Doghouse This ...

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    Alex Gambardella on Feb 13, 2009 7:24 AM PST
    Let me guess - you've been single for so many years that you sort of just forgot that hell has frozen over and pigs have flown and you actually have a sweetheart to shop for this Valentine's Day! And since you failed to remember until just now that February 14th (as in tomorrow) isn't just another day on the calendar this time around (an honest mistake), you're pretty much just planning to show up empty-handed and present-less on the big night with the assumption that your sympathetic sweetie will "understand." Lucky for you, unless your honey came up with the genius idea to hand-make your gifts this year (and in turn has set you both up for a Chandler-and-Monica style hand-puppet fiasco), this little problem of yours can easily be solved with a super-quick dash to your nearest Walgreens or Target. It may sound desperate, but let's get real - you are desperate, and unless you feel like committing sex-life suicide on the supposedly most romantic day of the year, we suggest you get off the chair and get your hiney hoppin' to the nearest makeshift gift shop - pronto! From Valentine's-inspired collectibles and retro candy gift sets to discounted perfume and cologne, these last-minute gifts may not be the smoothest of souvenirs, but you're just going to have to use that forgetful noggin of yours and figure out how to make it work! After all, you've always been complimented on your power of persuasion, and if there's ever been a time for your BS-ing skills to save your behind, it's now! Check out the slideshow for more last-minute gift ideas that you can hopefully salvage with a little dash of faux sentiment - good luck!
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    Last Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas You Can Get Delivered!

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    Anna Yu on Feb 12, 2009 7:24 AM PST
    Valentine's Day is just two days away and if you're like most people, the special gift has yet to be found. (I can totally relate because I'm guilty of still owing a Christmas present to one of my good friends!) If you're stuck in the office or it's just too cold to step out and find something along with the rest of the last minute shoppers, then turn to the joys and convenience of online shopping. Shop til you drop while staying in your pajamas or during your lunch break and get them delivered to your sweetheart just in the nick of time. And they'll never know you did it all in a few clicks. Don't worry, I'd be the last person to tell on you! In need of some ideas? Name a star after a loved one because they really are one in a million. A gift subscription for his favorite magazine is a gift that comes every month. To see more last minute Valentine's Day gift ideas that can be delivered right to your beau's door, click the slideshow!
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    Be Pretty In Pink With Fashionably Festive Valentine's Beauty ...

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    Alex Gambardella on Feb 11, 2009 7:18 AM PST
    The occurrence of the words "festive" and "beauty" in the same sentence may stir up a few painful memories of that time you went to school on St. Patrick's Day in head-to-toe green, complete with clover-colored eyeshadow and lipstick (it's okay - you sooo did not look like a leprechaun). And yeah, that time you showed up at a Halloween bash with a full-on clown face (only to find out the hard way that it wasn't a costume party) wasn't too hot either. But seriously, no matter what bad experiences you've endured and beauty faux pas you've committed in the past with occasion-coordinated makeup shades, a festive face doesn't have to be obnoxious, nightmarish, or costume-y! With the right products and tints (and the correct doses of them!) you can look great for your Valentine's Day date without resembling a page off the calendar. For one, it's vital to remember subtlety - with Philosophy's candy heart-inspired lip gloss and Sephora Valentine's chocolate-scented bath scrub and body butter, the whole world may not be able to read all your V-Day enthusiasm like a sign on your forehead, but you and the one you'll be cuddling up to will get to enjoy the celebratory scents! Also, while bright red lips and harsh fuchsia blush may set off a warning alarm in your brain, don't shy away from the right shades of pink! With the Laura Mercier First Blush Palette, you'll be surprised at how far a gentle rosy glow can go in creating a softly feminine and flirty look. For the perfect pucker-upper, take a look at Clinique's Kissable Six set of lip plumping glosses, complete with six different pink, plummy, and nude shades, so you won't have to spend hours in the store trying to pick the perfect tint! And, if you're feeling just a tad bit bold, try for a more season-suitable smokey eye in a plum-pink shade like Make Up For Ever's Plum 39 (just make sure to go nude on the lips for balance!). As long as you don't try to use all eight festively fabulous products at once, these candy-colored goods are bound to help you look cuter than Cupid... and way sexier too, I hope. Check out the slideshow for the rest of the Valentine's Day-influenced beauty sets and shades!
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    Looking For Pretty And Practical Lingerie? La Perla, Please...

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    Lisanne Silverman on Feb 10, 2009 1:24 PM PST
    I don't know about you, but I happen to find the process of rationalizing lingerie purchases pretty easy. Did I really need five more pairs of aerie boyshorts? No, but I won't need to do laundry as often. That Honeydew satin cami set? Totally unexpected and cute- plus, you have to give your other lingerie pieces a break sometimes. And it goes without saying that there's no such thing as too much Natori or Hanky Panky- it's a fact. But when it comes to lingerie by innovative Italian label La Perla, the pretty price tags might require a bit more rationalizing than usual. The luxury lingerie brand makes some of the most captivating underthings you'll ever lay eyes on, and with just a few key pieces you'll no longer see your lingerie collection as a mix of boring yet functional basics punctuated by oh-so pretty, oh-so unpractical things. Take this delicately adorned push up bra from the Malizia collection- its simple shape and subtle yet stunning embroidery make it a top drawer must-have, and at $113, it's quite reasonable as far as luxury lingerie goes- plus, you can always try it on in-store and then search sites like barenecessities.com for sales. For luxurious design at an easy to swallow price, look to La Perla Studio- this mesh bra is perfect for everyday wear, but looks anything but basic and is just $42. With Valentine's Day just days away, I've found some of the dreamiest La Perla creations, just begging to be wrapped and unwrapped this Saturday (even if you just buy them for yourself). Click the slideshow to see my no-rationalization-necessary favorites!
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