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Since when do designers design their own knockoffs?

Roll over the image at right to see if this is an Anya Hindmarch Handle Bag for $1,170 from Saks, or an Anya Hindmarch for Target Medium Satchel for $44.99.

And read on to see the other.

Chanel is revamping its makeup and fragrance counter at Saks Fifth Avenue's flagship New York store.

The new, 850 square-foot space--bigger than most New York apartments--will offer fragrance experts to introduce customers to Chanel's 43 perfume concentrates, eight makeup artist stations, and a digital history book about the French fashion house.

Our favorite feature is Chanel's Miroir Lumiere light-box mirror, tucked away inside the "VIP consultation room." The mirror mimics sunlight at different times of day and in different seasons.

After all, if a shade of lipstick works whether it's summer or winter, morning or night, we might be able to justify its $36 price tag.

At Saks Fifth Avenue, Fern Mallis, Senior VP of IMG Fashion joined reporters and Saks execs for an informal luncheon. Mallis oversees all the action of Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week from the Bryant Park hub.

Let us guess -- this purse was Nicole Kidman's idea. Ha! -- too easy, we apologize. Anyways, in all seriousness, have you ever heard of a purse that needs a face lift? Well, one company, Zagliani, has decided that all handbags would be better off injected with botox.

Gwyneth Paltrow might have wowed us all during her Iron Man promos by wearing teeny, tiny dresses and giant heels, but the fashion-forward blond is getting ready to promote something else, this time wearing a t-shirt.

Every woman should have her own version of the ruby slipper, and Gwen Stefani, along with 18 other designers, is getting a chance to design her own interpretation of Dorothy's famous The Wizard of Oz ruby slippers.

We're doing a second Dress of the Day today, partially because our motivation melted in the late-June heat yesterday, and partially because we couldn't wait until tomorrow to gawk at this silk handkerchief masquerading as a mini dress.

The Virginia Silk Mini Dress by designer Rory Beca is a little wrap style dress, and by "little," we mean "extremely super tiny," that is held closed in the front with a snap button at the crossover V neckline and a solid sash belt that ties.

Apparently, there is an elastic waistband that would be helpful for those of us who might need a little bit of give around the waist, but really, if that were the case, we shouldn't be wearing a dress that falls a mere 17" from the natural waistline.

The dress features side slash pockets which we assume is only for show. If you put anything in those pockets, they'd drag the dress right off your body.

Available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $322.

We're enjoying all of the Wall Street Journal coverage about Michelle Obama and her sartorial choices. Last week it was about what she wore on The View. This week's Michelle missive reveals the name of the designer behind the purple "fist bump" sheath dress, and so many of Michelle's great looks: Chicago-based designer Maria Pinto.

Giorgio Armani is hot stuff in fashion right now. Well, he's always been hot stuff, that's nothing new. So it's no surprise that when it came time to name the first ever FIT Couture Council Award for Global Fashion Leadership, he was an obvious choice.

Of course everyone wants a ToyWatch ever since Oprah mentioned it as one of her favorite things a few months ago, but I think I found a watch that is so much better, even though it has a stupid name.

The GlamRock watch might make you think it's some sort of studded black leather band with a rhinestone skull on the dial's face that Brett Michaels would wear (if you're old enough to have had a crush on Brett like I had a crush on Brett, thank you). However, the name says "rocker," but the watch is a little more refined and leans slightly more toward the "glam" side than "rock" side with flashy wristbands, matching dial trim, and a little bit of shiny metal. I love the Miami Patent watch, shown, with its white patent leather band and black contrasting trim.

GlamRock watches are available from Saks Fifth Avenue from $900 to $2,000.

Oh yeah, maybe it's the pricetag that makes it glamrock.

It must be official. Though I hadn't yet formed an opinion either way. a lot of people were saying that "eco" in fashion and style was a passing fancy. Like shoulder pads, leggings, and eelskin, eco is just another trend that would be hot for a while, but eventually die out.

Oh wait, leggings came back in a big way, and apparently, Saks is putting their money on eco. They now have a (sort of) permanent section on their online store called Green House, "the home of eco smart style." Structured just like the rest of the site, there are sections for women's apparel, accessories, beauty, and men. I'm guessing with this entire section dedicated to eco brands like Beau Soleil, Loomstate, and Organic, Saks thinks eco is worth it. Of course, we'll wait and see if they put a permanent link to it, instead of from a promo section on their front page.

If you only wear the affordable GO! collections at Target and love shopping at H&M, watch out. It might get a little more crowded this year.

That's because "luxury" shoppers aren't shopping as much at their usual high-end stores.

According to BusinessWeek, stores like Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus saw tiny Holiday increases in sales, if not a drop, this past season, and are expecting a major slowdown. Retail expert Patricia Pao says, "Everyone's shopping for the bare necessities, and people have stopped treating themselves."

We don't usually post about sales, particularly one with such deep discounts, because they're so fleeting, but the sale at Saks is one you just can't pass up. savings of up to 70% off is one day (today!) online and in the stores. We suggest that you shop online just avoid the parking problems and crowd chaos. Just a few of the things we may be snatching off the virtual racks:

• MaxMara Sweater Coat with Removable Hood with Rabbit Fur Trim, originally $1,040, now $623 (40% off)
  
• Diane von Furstenberg Julian Wrap Dress, originally $325, now $195
• Marc Jacobs Tie Neck Blouse, originally $900, now $269 (that's 70% off

For those of you who have been living under a rock this month, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each year Saks Fifth Avenue has their Viva la Cure campaign, which includes a designer t-shirt.

Juicy Couture designs this year's limited edition Key to The Cure shirt and 100% of the proceeds go to the Women's Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.

Last week, the Rockefeller Center ice skating arena went pink (literally) for the 2007 Viva la Cure campaign launch party. Steve Sadove, CEO and chairman of Saks, and Brooke Shields hosted the event, which brought together campaign supporters, who enjoyed cocktails and good times.

Some of the celebrities who attended included Kristin Davis, fashion designer Nanette Lepore, Amanda Peet, and Gossip Girl star Blake Lively.

In the campaign's eighth year, Saks Fifth Avenue has already raised more than $20 million.

The limited edition t-shirt is available at Saks.com for $35.

Today Saks Fifth Avenue has unveiled it's largest shoe department in New York City. What makes it the largest shoe department ever? Could it be the 10,000 pairs of shoes or that fact that the department warrants its own zip code (10022)? Yep, its that serious. A sea of stilettos, boots, sandals, mules, high heels, kitten heels, and more.

Actress Debra Messing and celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch were there today to cut the purple ribbon. Bloch stated that "You couldn't have kept us away. When they asked me to come I thought Saks...ahhh ...Debra ...ahhh ...shoes ...ahhh...this could be trouble." I would be in trouble too if I were surrounded by a pair of $1700 gold Christian Louboutin heels (which Bloch couldn't resist so he tried them on himself).

Messing's mind was clearly blown, "This is mind-blowing, awe-inspiring, titillating; it makes me feel like I want to dance throughout the entire room. It's also sort of frustrating because with 10,000 styles it's too much and you just can't have it all." Her first purchase was a pair of Louboutin peep-toe pumps for $950.

Just hearing about their excitement (reported from Fashion Week Daily) has me green with envy. Talk about a kid in the candy store. I get all giddy inside DSW and that is like the bruised fruit warehouse compared to a gigantic Saks. If you find yourself in New York's Cities Saks, trek on up the 8th floor and buy me a pair of Louboutins. Or just tell me how much fun you had drooling over 10,000 pairs of shoes.