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Not Sure What "Fits"? Try a Fashion Internship on for Size!

You yearn to create custom Haute Couture confections...or perhaps you're happiest writing about fashion or styling the season's latest trends at photoshoots; then again, maybe you're more of a business-minded fashionista (or fashionisto). Fashion internships let you learn about the fashion industry in a way that goes beyond just the glitz of the fabulous fashions & glamorous models. It's big business, literally, encompassing everything from the b-2-b transactions between suppliers and distributors; the actual clothing and style design process; production cycles & budgets; marketing & cross-promotion campaigns; multimedia coverage of the fashion industry; public relations & communications; photography and graphic design; and the influence of style and pop culture.

5 Happy Hues that Nail It!

In a somber season of serious shades & military-inspired looks, why not break ranks with nails gussied up in fabulous fuschia or eyeblazing orange? Some colors to consider include Tangerine, Forest Green, Magenta, Glittery Gold, and Opaque White. And think layers - especially a topcoat with some sheer sparkle to add some glitz and glam to any ensemble. Check out Stylehive for the dish on the right shades for right now.

- Ida Hsiang, Stylehive

Really Cool Zero Waste Fashion Fashioned from Some of the Most Wasteful Fast Fash on the Planet

From pesticides on cotton crops to sweatshop conditions (ahem, but how else would anyone think it's possible to buy a brand new skirt or tee for less than the cost of a Quadruple Non-fat Half-caff Sugarfree Hazelnut Mocha Almond latte?), our collective love of everchanging fashion at fast prices is wreaking havoc on the earth and its inhabitants. However, forward-thinking young designer Francesa Warren has come up with a novel solution: reduce textile waste by transforming the bulging sale racks at retailers like H&M, Gap & ASOS into special one-of-a-kind garments both eco-chic & salable. "My aim is to produce a system for mass produced fashion that gives a garment a second, third or even fourth life if it hasn't sold initially at full price," explains the recent Central Saint Martins MA grad from their Design for Textile Futures program who adheres to the principles of Zero Waste fashion. "The innovation within the concept is that I work with garments that have been reduced in price by 70% and regenerate them to make them more desirable. My reason for doing this was from consumer research where I found that over half of people questioned had bought an unsuitable sale garment in the last 12 months, purely motivated by price instead of suitability. Trips to recycling plants also found garments being discarded with their price tags still attached which of course is a massive waste of raw materials."

For Some Reason Kim Kardashian is the Cover Girl for W Magazine's Third Annual "Art" Issue

Dipped in silver paint & reminiscent of Jeff Koons's obnoxious "iconic" bunny for the portfolio accompanying the feature article, the cutest member of the reality show clan graces the W cover clad only in a conceptual statement designed by artist Barbara Kruger and photographed by Mark Seliger. In a way, though, Kim's approach to her own stardom does appear to be an exercise in performance art. "I'm not a drinker, and when I'm up on the table dancing, it's for the picture," she reveals. "Then I sit right back down. I play into the perception of me, but it’s not really me. And the show reveals that."

The show also reveals that life prior to "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" was already conveniently Warholian & ready-made for Prime Time: "People would come over and say, 'Where are the cameras?' Everyone always said that it was like a sitcom at our house! We also knew that while we had the glitz and glam for an audience to vicariously live through, we are such a normal family that everyone can relate to." - and on a more redeeming note, that she has become a role model for curvy beauties everywhere. "I used to think, I have to be this or that or skinny, and now, because of the show, everyone is embracing just me, which has given me such a confidence. Now, I'm like, Why did I ever give that feeling the time of day?"

For more Kardash-related dish (like wearing black leather to marry music producer Damon Thomas, and why she's learned to stop Googling herself with a thin skin), check out the "story" at Wmagazine.com.

- Lesley Scott

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To-Die-For Azzedine Alaia Leopard Pieces from the Early 90s

Resurrection Vintage currently has a mindbogglingly fabulous selection of glamorous leopard-print knits from Alaia's Fall/Winter '91-'92 collection - including bodysuits, corsets, dresses, and coats.  They also carry an extensive range of the cult designer's accessories and threads dating from the 1980s through 2000. I die...drop everything & don't walk - RUN!

- Lesley Scott

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Amazing Walter Steiger "Ishi" Wedges for Akris Spring 2011

So many Spring 2011 runways were awash in eyepopping neon prints and pop art mania that we were savoring the refreshingly unadorned minimalism of Albert Kriemler's Akris Spring 2011 collection in Paris...when we found ourselves fixating on the vaguely fetishistic footwear created especially for the show by Walter Steiger. Inspired by Kriemler's recent trip to Japan ("ishi" is Japanese for "stone"), they bring to mind the fabulous towering chopines of the late 16th century. "Walter was inspired by the sensation of standing without shoes on a round stone," explains Paul Steiger, one of the third generation of Steigers involved in the family biz. "The toes are pointing downward - exactly the opposite of classic high heels, and the view from the front of the model's leg reminds me of a ballerina dancing en pointe. It's a revolutionary concept."

Love Walter Steiger shoes as much as we do? Then be sure to check out our fun Q&A we did with them recently!

- Lesley Scott

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Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn?

A smart sophisticate or sexy bombshell? Demure brunette Debutante sipping tea from a china cup or bubbly blonde swirling a cocktail? Or perhaps a bit of both...? The Mad Men ad campaign played off the obvious differences between these two icons, but the two women actually had more in common than a charismatic philanderer - both exuded timeless style, and power. Pamela Koegh’s "ARE YOU A JACKIE OR A MARILYN? Timeless Lessons on Love, Power, and Style" (Gotham Books, 2010) dishes on how these two women ate, slept, loved, lost, and controlled a room with the flash of an eye.

A Pampered Chocolate Gets its Own Limited Edition Nail Polish Shades

What better way to celebrate the latest chocolate'y addition to the Cadbury Dairy milk fam than with equally tasty treats for your tips? "The rich cocoa colour of the chocolate was a perfect reference for the brown tone that is going to be across all the high streets next season," explains Heather Steele, Color Stylist for nails inc. about Cadbury Dairy Milk Bliss, an indulgent milk chocolate-enrobed vanilla mousse confection launching in the UK this month. "The velvety vanilla mousse gave us the perfect neutral nail colour to complement the romantic lace looks sweeping across all the catwalks. The shade of Vanilla Bliss adds a subtle hint of romance to any outfit, an ideal match for soft creams or earthy colours to create the hottest look for next season. In contrast, Cocoa Bliss offers warm cocoa tones that will be the perfect balance to the luxurious shades of camel, set to be Autumn’s hottest trend."

The New StriVectin-SD: More Science, Less Wrinkles & a Better Looking You

Attention, class. We're having a Pop Quiz today!

• True or False: Wrinkles & stretch marks have the same root cause.
• T or F: Niacin is a beauty supplement only (reduces cholesterol & boosts metabolism).
• T or F: You have to pay through the nose for creams & potions that deliver airy promises, but no real results.

A: All False! And as a StriVectin Insider - one of the lucky elite chosen to sample their newly pumped up & rebranded skincare lineup - we now know better ourselves.

Based on a patented form of the skin nutrient niacin (nicotinic acid) - a molecule discovered in skin cancer prevention research by Drs. Myron & Elaine Jacobson - NIA-114™ is one of the most active forms and features a molecular structure that enables the maximum concentration of niacin to be delivered into the skin. Active peptides further penetrate the skin's layers, encouraging collagen to grow and plump out those pesky lines and stretch marks (both caused by different factors but dealt with the same way), replace lost moisture, calm & soothe, and fight further damage. Interestingly, the product actually stimulates the repair of sun- and environmentally-created DNA damage, boosting the cell turnover rate and addressing hyperpigmentation.

In English: StriVectin-SD repairs skin damage and rebuilds skin layers, creating a much better-looking complexion.

Ramblers Way Re-Imagines Wool Tees & Camis as Silky Soft & Equal Parts Eco & Chic

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Ramblers Way Farm. All opinions are 100% mine.

Unlike those itchy-scratchy wool sweaters your mom (& probably Grandma) tortured you with in your misspent youth, these superfine wool tees, hoodies, cami, and Long "Janes" actually feel snuggly right next to your skin as a soft, lightweight layer - whether you're braving the cold or engaging in something hot and sweaty (so it's a good thing they're machine washable). Made from the wool of Rambouillet sheep - known for its fineness of fiber, length, and durability - from the Ramblers Way farms in Kennebunkport, the wool is then "wind" spun in South Carolina, and dyed using chemical- & stabilizer-free extracts of plants such as indigo, red madder, osage, and logwood.