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NIVEA/Shay Todd Bikini Bash Summer Essentials Gift Bag Giveaway

Filed under: Contests & Giveaways

Kim Kardashian poses with her goody bag (or two) at the NIVEA/Shay Todd Bikini Bash. Photo: Stefanie Keenan, WireImage for PMK

You know that girl who shows up at a pool party looking super together -- the hot bikini, the chic beach bag, the perfect towel, the stylish cover-up? We hate that girl! But, really, who doesn't want to be her?

Well, this summer, with the help of our NIVEA/Shay Todd Bikini Bash Summer Essentials Gift Bag Giveaway, you can be that girl!

One lucky StyleList reader will win the same gift bag (shown right) that stars like Kim Kardashian scored at the NIVEA/Shay Todd Bikini Bash over Memorial Day Weekend. Just look at everything it includes!

  • a Coach Hamptons Weekend Tote Bag in Navy, shown on ground ($298);
  • a Shay Todd Tunic ($289);
  • Shay Todd Chiquita Bikini, size medium top and bottom ($220);
  • NIVEA Goodbye Cellulite Gel, 30 Day Body Beauty Program (Gel & Supplements), Patches; A Kiss of Protection Lip Care; Touch of Happiness Body Wash; Crème tin ($60);
  • Shay Todd/NIVEA Egyptian Cotton Towel ($98);
  • Shay Todd Store 50% off purchase gift certificate;
  • Kristinia DeBarge "Goodbye" Single CD ($0.99).

Entering to win is simple! See rules below.

CONTEST RULES
  • To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us what you think makes a pool party perfect.
  • The comment must be left before 5pm ET on Thursday, June 11, 2009.
  • You may enter only once.
  • One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
  • One winner will receive a NIVEA/Shay Todd Bikini Bash Summer Essentials Gift Bag (valued at $966).
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
  • Click here for complete Official Rules. Winner will be notified by email, so be sure to provide a valid address!

Beach Weddings Need Jewels By Jan

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews

spring break footless sandals for the beach by Jewels By JanSpring is here and that means being able to finally give your feet some well deserved fresh air after being crammed into boots all winter long. Today's indie designer, Jan Hansen of Jewels By Jan, designs fabulous footless sandals that will have you ready for spring break or the perfect beach wedding in an instant.

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Lauren Bush Launches Eco-Friendly Clothing Line

Filed under: Style in the News

Lauren Pierce Spring '09We haven't sewn a day in our lives, and if we ever attempted to, our garment would probably amount to some type of bedazzled epic fail. Therefore, we can imagine it's probably a pretty nerve-wracking prospect to launch a clothing line right, while shanty towns pop up across America.

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Secret Waterproof Deodorant Keeps Your Eggs Dry

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Cosmetics, Skin Care, Beauty Tips

Secret keeps your eggs white
This is a photo from an actual Secret Waterproof Deodorant demonstration we witnessed.

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No, Dontella Versace Didn't go Topless in St. Barths

Filed under: Style in the News

donatella versaceIf you found yourself without a party to go to this weekend or just felt like being lazy, then more likely than not you probably succombbed to a couple of hours of either aimlessly searching Youtube or blogs.

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Tracy Faith Next Target Go International Designer

Filed under: Style in the News

Tracy FaithIf there were ever a more appropriate time to champion high/low fashion it would most definitely be right now. And Target? Well, they are something like a very stylish super hero, leaping tall buildings and picking up charming designers along the way in this global recession.

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Austin Jade Spring 2009 Collection

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Interviews

19-year-old designer Austin Jade and pieces from her Spring 2009 collection of beach and resort inspired dresses and topsEven though Christmas is almost here, we're already dreaming of cruises and vacations on the beach. The Spring 2009 collection by up-and-coming designer Austin Jade Murray has inspired our daydreams of tropical nights and sunny afternoons. We chatted with the young designer (she'is only 19!) to find out more about her new collection.

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The functionally funky Towelini

Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, Green Fashion


It's August, which means that summer is drawing to a close. Are your end of the season getaway plans all in order yet? Where are you off to -- maybe the beach, or camping? Or are you (or a loved one) getting ready to go off to school? If so, make sure you pack a towel.

And if you want a truly functional towel, you should probably check out the Towelini.

Gallery: Towelini

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Tip of the day: What to wear to a wedding

Filed under: Clothing, Style Tip of the Day

Many of us have been mystified as to what to wear to weddings. If you are one of the many fumbling for the appropriate attire wedding after wedding, you are in luck my friend.

Here is a quick break down of wedding types and what that "black tie" or "beach casual" notation really means.

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Tip of the day: Ibiza and ish

Filed under: Style Tip of the Day

So you think your pretty cool right? You look okay, get complimented on your savvy style and often fit right in at a party. But are you cool enough to hang out with the Ibiza girls – celebrities like Sienna Miller, Jade Jagger, and Kate Moss?

After scoping out this Ibiza round up on Style, we've pulled the hottest, tropical globetrotting looks and if it fits your bill, you're in.

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Bar Refaeli to be the face of Hurley

Filed under: Style in the News, Celebrities with Style


Bar Refaeli might be as well known for being Leonardo DiCaprio's sweetie as for her modeling career, but she's looking to change that. The Israeli model is set to be the face (and the body) in Hurley's upcoming campaign.

This October, most fashion mags you pick up will have an image or two of Refaeli wearing Hurley's Spring 2009 line of bikinis, sheer tees, and denim shorts. The images are meant to "illustrate a theme of a young woman's journey and discovery." We think it's more likely they'll illustrate Refaeli's sexy curves.

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Tip of the day: Coverups

Filed under: Clothing, Swimwear and Lingerie, Style Tip of the Day


What should you wear on your walk to the beach? Certainly not just your swimsuit and nothing else! *shock, gasp, horror* You need something more elaborate than that, something to cover up your nearly naked body until you arrive on the sand where it is acceptable. A "cover up" perhaps? Bingo!

Click for the seasons best cover-ups.

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Summer folk: Celebs who thrive in the sun and surf

Filed under: Celebrities with Style



For some of us, summertime is a hot, sweaty nightmare of frizzy hair and shiny makeup collapsing like an ice cream cake in the sun. Between bug bites and sun burns our skin is a wreck, and we suffer from both the heat and the humidity. There is a whole post over on Stylelist about products that can help us survive the terrors of the season. And we need the help.

Meanwhile, there there are the charmed few, summer folk who thrive when the temperature climbs above 80 degrees. Just drop them at a pool, or anywhere there is sand, palm trees and surf. Their toes are always tan and bare, their hair tossled, and their faces sunkissed.

They look healthy, not hot. Casual, not sloppy. As if they just finished a particularly soothing yoga workout, and are about to sit on a warm, breezy deck watching the sun set, sipping something icy, tropical and fruity. In the gallery, their celebrity representatives, looking sexy, relaxed, easy going and enviable.

Stylish summer reads

Filed under: Books


Being the voracious readers that we are, we're always checking out reading lists (and no, we aren't in Oprah's book club, even though she does have some good picks now and again). That being said, we were quite thrilled with Style.com's summer reading list -- the list itself is based on fashion, although the books aren't actually about fashion.

(Because you know, if it has to do with fashion at all, it's work for us, so we totally give ourselves a pass to take any of these out to the pool and read for a couple of hours. We're working.)

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Ash Francomb makes sunny t-shirts

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Celebrities with Style


Whit Honea is a slacker, a borderline degenerate, and a daydream believer. He's also our resident expert on casual chic. If it's comfortable, and not heinous, he's all over it. He's quite charming, really.


Ash Francomb is a self-described "sunny" boutique. What does this mean? Are solar panels involved? Not that we know of. However, we have a theory that the sunshine is in the shirts, figuratively. All of the prints are modern takes on vintage design and they promote "passion for adventure, the ocean, nature, and music into visual art meant to inspire their fans to 'live life like a road trip' and to travel the globe in search of endless summers and memories that will last a lifetime..."


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    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

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    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

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    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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    Nipple cream as lip balm?
    StyleList readers are willing to try anything! 80% of you either love the idea or, at the very least, think it's worth a try. Get the full story.

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    Skinny jeans might be bad for you, but more than 50 percent of you never wore them anyway! Get the full story.

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