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BlackBerry Pearl Pink Henna Phone - StyleList Giveaway Reminder!

Filed under: Accessories, Contests & Giveaways

palm pink hennaIt's sleek, it's cool, it's pink and its only available through AT&T: This week the StyleList giveaway is a BlackBerry Pearl 8110 in the so gotta-have-it Pink Henna.

This BlackBerry Pearl smart phone does voice calls, email, text, and web browsing. It also has integrated GPS, and of course you can use it with your Bluetooth™ headset.

For yourself, or for a gift, this is one of the hottest items of the season!

And you can enter to win it until 5pm EST today, by leaving a comment on the original post (you know it doesn't count if you leave it here!) about your favorite pink item. We've had some very interesting comments so far!

Sexpot Pearls - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Style Tip of the Day

Pearls, BootiesWhen we think pearls we think grandma or black and white photos of Coco Chanel. Eh, eh! Wipe those thoughts away. Pearls have taken on a new edge this season and adorn everything from cropped pants at Marc Jacobs to shoe booties at Jean Paul Gaultier.

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Butterfly Jasper Pendant from Lady Lynn's Boutique - StyleList Giveaway Reminder!

Filed under: Accessories, Contests & Giveaways

lady lynn's jasper pendantThere are many inner divas dying to get out this week. We've had loads of entries for this week's StyleList Giveaway for the dramatic butterfly jasper, fresh water pearl, and green amethyst pendant set in sterling silver.

Have you left your comment yet, telling us about your favorite new fall fashion? If not, you still have until 5 pm EST, today. Then we're picking a lucky winner to take home this one of a kind piece from Lady Lynn's Boutique.

To enter, go over to the original post (it won't count if it's here) and leave your confirmed comment.

Why aren't you wearing this? Vintage Flower Bead Ring

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves


Vintage touches are one of our favorite things. We love pieces that look old enough to have a story about them, like, "Over 150 years ago, my grandmother's grandmother had to sell all of her jewelry in order to keep the estate, but this was her favorite ring, and her favorite housemaid kept an eye on who bought the ring, got a job there, and stole it back! Can you believe it?"

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Pearls are always perfect

Filed under: Accessories

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There's no question that pearls are a timeless accessory in every girl's jewelry box. The question, however, is whether a girl can wear pearls without looking Queen Elizabeth. In other words, does a strand of pearls scream "matronly?"

According to Teri Agins, fashion reporter for the Wall Street Journal, answers that there are ways to update the classic look of pearls, which went from "First Lady" and matronly to fashionable and modern in the late 1990s. The way to do it is to layer single strands, particularly longer ones, with other necklaces made of other materials like chains, beads, and stones. And of course, there are no more rules anymore about matching earrings to necklaces. If you're wearing pearls, you don't have to wear pearl earrings.

Styles that Stick: Strand of Pearls

Filed under: Accessories, Vintage and Retro

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If you've got nothing else in your closet beside a little black dress, then the only thing you need to have in your jewelry box is a strand of pearls. Whether they're an heirloom from your great grandmother, an anniversary gift from your significant other, or something you bought for yourself just last week, you've got to have them. In other words, if you don't have a set, it's time to dip into your savings and invest in a fabulous set of pearls. There really isn't an occasion where you can't wear pearls and look fabulous.

Pearls come in different sizes (diameters) and the strands come in different lengths, but the most basic, versatile is 5-7 mm diameter length (for me) is 18", which falls slightly below the space between my collar bones. It's a length that works for most necklines on dresses, as well as under a shirt or blouse worn with a suit. Oh girls, if a strand of pearls whispers "class' with a little black dress, they definitely scream "sexy power" when worn with a sleek black pantsuit!

I have a few strands. My grandmother gave me my first necklace sometime back when I was in college. Over the years, I've been gifted a few more strands in different colors and different lengths, but I always go back to the ones from my grandmother!

Streetscene: Portland's Pearl District

Filed under: Events: On the Scene

Probably when you think of Portland, Oregon, you think: microbrews, rain, espresso drinks and self-righteous liberals. You're probably right to think about those things, but you should also think about high-end shopping in the city's Pearl District.

Slightly north of downtown Portland (in an area that was once industrialized, then de-industrialized, then largely neglected and now totally tricked-out) sits the Pearl District, a charming center of lofts, restaurants and offices ... and boutiques. In the Pearl, you can find chic clothes at Aubergine, shoes at Bella Moda and vintage jewelry at Gold Leaf.

So, yes, when you think of Portland, think of pierced hipsters if you must. But also think of that smart little outfit you'll bring back with you after a weekend holiday.

How You Voted

    Beckham's Big Denial
    David Beckham denied he was set to appear in underwear ads with Angelina Jolie, saying he wouldn't do it because he was married. And 64 of StyleList readers thought that was a very gentlemanly thing to do. Get the full story here.

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    Celebrity Mug Shots on Tees?
    StyleList readers were equally interested in Jane Fonda and Nick Nolte, with each star garnering 34 of the votes. Get the full story here.

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    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.

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    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.

    Photo: eBay

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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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