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Q & A With Kimberlin

Filed under: Interviews

kimUnlike many other jewelers, Kimberlin isn't the type to toot her own horn. In fact, everything about her – from her designs right down to her looks – signifies a very humble, happy-go-lucky girl who loves nature. And we're not talking about any love of nature – we're talking big time traveler who uses the rolling hills of Tuscany and the bubbling springs of Iceland as inspiration for her drop dead gorgeous jewelry collections.

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IndiaPlaza.com, Our New Favorite Jewelry Spot - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Accessories, Style Tip of the Day

necklaceWe found a website that offers tons of different jewelry styles for well under $50. And since it's based out of India, the cuts are much funkier and unique than what you'd find at say, your local Zale's. There is a collection to suit everyone's fancy and wallet here.

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Kira Plastinina Forced to Close U.S. Shops

Filed under: Style in the News

kira plastinina closes us storesAs we reported back in May, sixteen-year-old Russian heiress turned designer Kira Plastinina was on the path of becoming one of fashion's most serious players. While she may be young, the lucky girl with the billionaire father had already opened a dozen stores within less than a year in America and was receiving much praise from critics.

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Stylefoul: Club Monaco Window

Filed under: Clothing

Club Monaco Stylefoul Window
Ew. Club Monaco! Shame!

We were strolling through Soho (looking for more bright knock-off Ray Bans because we sat on ours -- oops) when we came across the travesty taking place at Club Monaco. First, there was the store flag:

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Wal-Mart Worker Killed by Black Friday Shoppers

Filed under: Style in the News

ShoppersToday at Green Acres mall in Nassau County, New York, tragedy struck when a 34 year old Wal-Mart worker was killed by shoppers who physically broke down the doors and rushed the store.

Is it the financial crunch that makes people so excited to shop at Wal-Mart? This is insanity. The man who died was a part-time, temporary worker, just doing his job. Can you believe that shoppers were this voracious?

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Marshalls has opened THE CUBE

Filed under: Stores We Love, Clothing, Steals and Deals

This model is wearing everything from THE CUBETHE CUBE! Isn't that where you are right now?

Answer: No. THE CUBE is the new in store boutique at your local Marshalls (maybe, check here). You, like this model, can now afford to wear like three cool outfits at the same time.

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Marshalls Shoe Megashop

Filed under: Stores We Love, Shoes, Steals and Deals

Marshalls Shoe Megashop is indeed somewhat "mega." We almost drowned in our own drool. We are doing okay.

Unfortunately, you can't shop online, but if you click on "Take a Tour of the Megashop," you are taken to an interactive Quicktime video of a Marshall's store where you can zoom in on the shelves. We don't really know what you're supposed to do with this tool, but we totally played with it for a good two minutes.

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Retro Princess dress and swimsuit heaven: Unique-Vintage.com

Filed under: Stores We Love, Accessories, Style in the News, Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Swimwear and Lingerie, Dresses, Steals and Deals


Whether you've got prom or a wedding to attend, find yourself something gorgeous in the reasonable $100-$200 range on Unique-Vintage.com. We love their vintage-inspired looks in bold colors and flattering cuts. Read on for our top five picks!

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Geren Ford for Urban Outfitters


It looks like someone is feeling the pressure to compete in this wild, wild, fast fashion market.

Much like Target and H+ M, Urban Outfitters has been itching to get its hands on a few designers to lure hip boys and girls on budget into its chain stores.

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It's official: The Gap shirts have landed

Filed under: Style in the News


As we mentioned last week, Gap's second collection of limited-edition pieces inspired by the classic white shirt hits stores today.

All of the chic garments were created exclusively by finalists of the 2007 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund -- which helps emerging American design talent find continued success in the business side of fashion.

How is that? Anna Wintour puts the struggling designer in her fashion bible -- aka Vogue. And the exposure usually does wonders for the brand and the image of the lucky designer.

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Retro Princess style from Sublet Clothing: Look great, avoid pandas

Filed under: Stores We Love, Style in the News, Clothing, Dresses

I secretly want to wear this to a wedding and tell the bride to shove it.Inessah and Tara are two New York ladies who found each other through Craigslist as subletter and sublet-ee in college.

"Two years later, after having worked traditional careers, Tara and Inessah missed the spontaneous community, independence and creativity they felt when subletting. So over lunch one day, they decided they would create their own permanent sublet through Sublet Clothing."

--Subletclothing.com

I'm not sure how logical that is, but I don't care. Look at this dress! A sweet, curve-skimming cut with an unusual non-halter-style bow at the back. It's made of organic cotton, spandex, and bamboo. Sixty-seven percent bamboo!

In fact, all of their simple, elegant clothing is made with bamboo. How exotic! How perfect for the Retro Princess! You could slay a black and white party, a garden party, or even just a nice dinner in any of their items. The only place I wouldn't recommend wearing these clothes is the zoo. 'Cause, you know. Pandas.

(Carnage.)



Express teams-up with Celia Birtwell

Filed under: Stores We Love, Clothing, Dresses

I should have seen this one coming.

Express -- the overpriced mall store that everyone has fallen victim to at one point -- wants in on all of this inexpensive designer capsule collection madness. Their first partner-in-crime? Celia Birtwell -- the British printmaker behind the legendary Ossie Clark (her late ex-husband who designed for such pretty young things as Twiggy and Marianne Faithfull in their hay day).

Staying true to Clarke's style of the romantic and beautiful, the Celia Birtwell for Express collection will consist of flowing sheer tops and dresses made of Birtwell's trademark prints, Floating Daisy and Lily.

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Gap's chic spring looks

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses

First, things first.

Gap is not my one and only shopping destination. In fact, I've been known to blow a whole student refund check on the Chloe-esque wide-leg trousers and mini dresses currently stalking the racks of H&M.

But since we're practically in a recession, and pinching pennies is a must, I feel it's my duty as a style blogger to find the chicest inexpensive fashion for Styledash readers. And at the moment, Gap happens to be the one serving up (ish) the best - plus, who wants to read yet another post about a cool upcoming designer capsule collection at Target or Topshop?

Anyways, since Patrick Robinson took over the reigns as creative director at Gap last year, the family-friendly brand has been doing everything within its power to lure those cool twenty-somethings back into their store.

This season, they're pushing easy, breezy, and very beautiful summer dresses, sleeveless tops, and cropped knit sweaters.

My favorite piece is this lightweight chambray wrap dress. It's the perfect little number to throw on while running errands - simple and effortlessly chic. Not to mention it will flatter all shapes and sizes.

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Now you can ride the wahmbulance all the way to the Abercrombie and Fitch Emergency Room

Filed under: Clothing

When the market is so saturated you can't possibly open up one more Abercrombie & Fitch in yet another suburbia mall, what do you do? The answer is simple. You open a hospital wing and name it after your store.

The Abercrombie & Fitch brand is going to build a trauma center and emergency room. Although nothing has been officially announced, they want to name it after themselves. Why not? Everything is up for marketing grabs these days. The hospital in which they are building the trauma center is even called Nationwide Children's Hospital after Nationwide Insurance.

But, at least insurance companies don't promote eating disorders, "'Research has shown a link between sexualized images of teens in the media and mental health problems in girls, including eating disorders, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression,' according to the Boston-based Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood."

Would it really be a good idea to promote a store known for hiring only attractive employee at a children's hospital? Kids are already so overexposed, health care shouldn't be just another way to market to them. Fashion and medicine are like oil and water. They just don't mix!

Via The Consumerist.

How do clothing sizes size up?

Filed under: Stores We Love

measuring tapeDon't you hate how much sizes range from store to store and brand to brand? I know I do. In one store I am doing a happy dance because I am swimming in a size 2, however in the next store I am planning my next cardio session after busting out of a size 4. What gives?

Vanity sizing is blame mostly and varying fit models can also be at fault but wherever you point the finger ... it sucks. The New York Daily News wrote a great article giving the rundown on common stores and their fit issues. How do your favorite stores line up, let's break it down:
  • BANANA REPUBLIC: Mostly true to sizes. Size 2: Too big Size 6: Just right Size 8: Just right Size 10: Just right
  • OLD NAVY: Get a size smaller. Size 2: Too big Size 6: Too big Size 8: Too big Size 10: Too big
  • J.CREW: Better safe than sorry - grab your size and a size down. Size 2: Too big Size 6: Just right Size 8: Too big Size 10: Just right
  • CLUB MONACO: Smaller sizes true to fit, but size 10 and up, watch out for wacky fits. Size 2: Just right Size 6: Just right Size 8: Just right Size 10: Too big
  • FOREVER 21:Go bigger or go home. Size 2: Just right Size 6: Too small Size 8: Too small Size 10: Too small
  • GAP: Straight-forward, but a less predictable fit for larger sizes. Size 2: Just right Size 6: Just right Size 8: Just right Size 10: Too big
  • H & M: Suck it up and grab a size larger. Size 2: Too small Size 6: Too small Size 8: Just right Size 10: Too small


Unfortunately I can't vouch for any of those brands because I don't wear any of them but can you?

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.

    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.

    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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