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Why aren't you wearing this? Downtown fold-over clutch

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Must Haves

In case we haven't beaten you over the head with it enough yet, purple is huge this season. But, we understand that not everybody is comfortable wearing a purple sweater or dress -- we love it, but not everyone feels the same way. And so, we're really excited to see so many funky purple accessories available because it'll allow those people to be involved in the trend without wearing an outfit they're less than thrilled with.

This Downtown fold-over clutch, available at Fred Flare for $24, could be the perfect addition to your closet. Yes, it's purple, but not overwhelmingly so. The different shades and textures on this bag make it far more interesting than most clutches we come across, and the price is such that we can buy it, guilt free.

Want to add just a bit of color and a little edge to your outfit? Our vote is on this, hands down.

Bacon floss, it's real!

Filed under: Fashionable Food

File this one under strange and totally unnecessary:

Fred Flare, the eclectic boutique that carries everything from Harajuku Girls hoodies to hamburger telephones a la Juno, has just added a rather peculiar little item to its online e-commerce site, bacon-flavored dental floss. Yuck, indeed.

Look. We've all been known to chew on hot crispy bacon, Sunday mornings come to mind, but the idea of using a string fused with artificial bacon flavoring after we have just used mint toothpaste to clean our teeth with has our stomachs turning.

But the Fred Flare product description would beg to differ with us, lamenting: "So wrong it's right, this pack of dental floss has the delicious flavor of crispy bacon! Is there anything bacon cannot improve? We think not."

No, Fred. We think you're just plain wrong on this one. *Shivers*


Why aren't you wearing this? Quilted Preppy Duffle

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Must Haves


Going back to school means going back to lots of other things -- back to gym class, or basketball practice, or slumber parties after the Friday night football game. And while you could toss your stuff in your regular backpack, we suggest something a little more stylish.

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Band-Aids as accessories - The newest fashion trend?

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


Band-Aids have been showing up as fashion statements for years. Nelly sported the seemingly pointless face bandage back in 2002, and Bai Ling has been showing up with decorative bandages on her legs for all kinds of red carpet events.

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Why aren't you wearing this? Rain Parade Mini Umbrellas

Filed under: Accessories, Clothing, Must Haves


In some parts of the country (like here, in Florida), this is the time of year when you can pretty much count on a rainstorm between two and four in the afternoon. We're not talking a light sprinkle -- the sky opens up and dumps bucketloads of wet down upon us, and our hair is ruined and our clothes are soaked. Unless, that is, we happen to actually bring our umbrella with us.

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How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    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.

    Rachel Been, AOL

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

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    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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