Diamonds & Marilyn Monroe are Both Forever

Fifty years after her dramatic departure, Marilyn's candle still burns with sheer star power & sex appeal. And of course, a girl's best & blingiest friend. Which Chopard is celebrating with *Marilyn Forever*, a new treasure trove of photos by Milton Green from his private collection. They will be featured on a fun new micro site, launching on Monday, December 3 with a chance for one lucky someone to win one. To enter, just take the fun 6-question quiz about the photos & Chopard.

- Lesley Scott

(Photograph by Milton H Greene ©2012 Joshua Greene www.archiveimages.com - Oscar Generale www.oscargeneraleproductions.com)

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Just the Right Fun Fashion Tool For Convincing Your Inner Christopher Kane to Come Out & Play

This genius "Fashion + Dictionary + Diary", or FASHIONARY for short, is like a chic Moleskine that combines the artistic freedom of a sketchbook with blended-figure templates to ensure your designs look like they were drawn by an adult. Plus it boasts a host of important fashion'y 411 right at your fingertips when you need it (a measurement template, textile & brand info, patterns, directory of designers & other cool sundry stuff).

So if your brain has been bubbling over with ideas for cool clothes but you didn't really know where to begin, now you do! Also, this season's FASHIONARY is currently available for a limited time in the season's hottest must-have pastel hues to ensure your tool doesn't make you look like one.

Available at 3939 Shop London.

- Lesley Scott

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Chic Jeans With a Crisp Edge by Norway's Mardou&Dean

A modern travelling couple, Ingrid Bredholt and Patrik Rosenfors loved soaking up Beatnik culture and literature but were into threads with a more modern and edgy feel. Mardou&Dean was the result, featuring unique, tailored pieces designed in Norway and crafted in Italy from fab fabrics and look good whether you're running errands or stepping out.

"We believe that every garment has its own prime period, that is, time mellows and defines each piece uniquely," explain the stylish denim'y duo. "In accordance with this, Mardou&Dean aspires to a state of mind rather than the dictates of a passing norm." They also hope you will imbue your own pair with "a sense of euphoria." What that means, well that's anyone's guess...most importantly yours!  In mine, it translates as: I've barely removed my pair since Ingrid & Patrick so graciously sent them my way to try.

Purchasing info at MardouandDean.com.

- Lesley Scott

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Fashion Week Fall 2010 Menswear Trends: Real Men Stalk The Catwalk

Should you be a Real Man (RM) who still labors under the impression that Fashion Week is only for fashionistas, please allow me to show you the error of your ways. Much like Mardi Gras, there are parades, giveaways, and beautiful people at every turn; an army of people attend each and every one of the fashion shows: spectacles of creativity and passion lasting around 20 minutes on which a designer's next six months of editorial reviews, magazine placements and sales is determined. Watching the scene unfold is like being invited to the ultimate Fashion Party...and marathon - in our case, involving a 72 hour stint running around NYC to catch a total of 20 shows.

In case you missed the festivities, here's your handy Real Man's Fashion Trend Cheat Sheet for Fall 2010:

Sue Devitt & Tracy Reese Present a Night of Fabulousness in NYC, Tonight (12/17)

WHO: You!

WHAT: A night of Fashion & Beauty

WHERE: Tracy Reese Boutique, 641 Hudson St., NYC

WHEN: Thursday, December 17th from 5-10pm

WHY: With any Sue Devitt purchase, enjoy a complimentary professional makeup application plus an exclusive gift; also, receive an exclusive 25% discount on all regularly-priced Tracy Reese merch.

- Lesley Scott

Stand Up for The Cure

 

Without a cure for breast cancer, one out of every eight women will be affected each year. Here is a round-up great products that are fighting the disease, one step at a time:

Top 10 Trends & Must-Haves for Spring #3: Crayola Bright Colors

oh brighten up, already...like Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Valentino, Giambattista Valli, Lanvin, Marni

Brights are one of the best things to happen to the tyranny of all-black - take a cue from A-list runways and take the color plunge. Unsure if you've crossed the line from more-is-more to way-too-much? Go the Marni route with neutral accessories and shoes in shades of chocolate, cafe au lait and brown (try: KJL teardrop earrings from MaxAndChloe.com,  a ginormous wood cuff by Kara Ross, Banana Republic's Greenwich oversize shoulder bag in the mocha-hued Pebble shade, and uber-chic gladiator flats or the new chunky sandal by Pierre Hardy for Gap).

Here are some exuberantly colored options to try:

Weekly Web Snob Roundup: The Best Posts of the Week from Our Fave Online Fashion & Lifestyle Publishers. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

FASHION:

 

• FabSugar gives a mini-lesson on tartans & plaids.
• Look like a sexy devil in a blue dress, says Coquette.
• Get the dish on layering basics from Omiru.
• Second City Style's got the best (or worst) celebrity fashion miss-fires of the week in "WTF Was She Thinking?"
• 55 Secret Street says you should sleep tight in $55 & under.
• Learn more about the King of Fashion suggests Fashiontribes, with a rare trove of published & previously never-before-seen works by and about Paul Poiret, the revolutionary early Twentieth century Paris couturier.
• My Fashion Life takes inspiration from Cameron Diaz and goes back to black in this season's LBD.
• SheFinds editors tested and pick the best women's tees - including tees to hide your tummy.
• There's no need to spend your hard-earned cash to look like a million this season. StyleBakery found a slew of cheap chic summer favorites - all under $60.
• The Stylehive Hive5: stylish tshirts for charity!

BAGS, ACCESSORIES & SHOES:

 

• Galliano pays homage to Christian Dior with the museum-worthy Dior Samourai Bag at Bag Snob.
• The Jewelry Weblog says, if platinum is too pricey, then silver jewelry with a rhodium finish may be a way to get the look without the sting to your pocketbook.
• eBelle5 discovers Fendi’s Neon Electric Shock Clutch.
• If love is about the last emotion you can muster up for your town right now, why not schlep a "I Stomach L.A." tote bag, asks Haute & Bothered.
• Solitaires are for housewives, but boss ladies rock a Diane von Furstenberg Power ring, says Kristopher Dukes.
• Papierblog has a simple message to the endless stream of "I'm Not A Plastic Bag" bloggers.
• Tag along with The Manolo and check out a video about the making of Prada shoes.

BEAUTY:

   

 

• Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle takes on the elusive, never-ending quest for perfectly glowing skin.
• Find yourself charmed by Beth Bender Beauty along with eBeauty Daily.
• Get ready for summer with Brazilian wax tips and tricks from Beauty Snob!

LIFESTYLE:

 

• Cocktail Mixers from Stirrings keep Girlawhirl and her Super Pals busy shaking things up. (photo: boozenews.ca)

 

- Lesley Scott

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Spend Some Time with "The Wardrobe Shrink Scrapbook" & Uncover Your Most Fabulous Fashionable Self. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG

Designed and hand-drawn from the scrapbook of "The Wardrobe Shrink", Sarah Whittaker, who uses a system of 35 "Image Types" to help define one's style aesthetic, The Wardrobe Shrink Scrapbook contains 95 pages of info on analyzing your body shape, silhouette and face shape - in order to look your most chic. "Women come in all shapes and sizes. But, when they look in the mirror they often can not discern what shape they really are or how to translate that shape into styles of clothing," explains Whittaker. "The wrong choice in shape is one the biggest style mistakes women make and is why they feel 'fat' in a pair of jeans or self-conscious in a particular top. Every woman, no matter her size or shape, can look fabulous in clothing. It is simply a matter of understanding that her body shape is one of her best assets and to learn how to dress it.

The Wardrobe Shrink Scrapbook includes:

• trousers, skirts, jackets, dresses, coats & shoes
• tops with separate necklines and sleeves
• a fabric guide for matching the appropriate texture and shapes
• the best waistline and most flattering hip detailing
• balancing out body proportions
• an extensive glossary to explain the different styles and looks

Available at InsideOutProfiling.com.

- Lesley Scott

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Valentine's Day Prompts and Props (and SNAPS) from The Sweet Life:Fashiontribes Sweet Life Blog!

Need more inspiration for Valentine's Day? Check out The Sweet Life blog for more yummy gift & food ideas. You will be drooling when you check out the goodies from Quady Winery, Dancing Deer baking company, Recchiuti Confections, and more from The SWEET LIFE BLOG

Quady winery Deviation dessert wine:

fork me, spoon me aphrodisiac cookbook:

Randy Fuhrman's brownies:

Dancing Deer valentines baking

Recchiuti chocolate:

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You also gotta look good for your Valentine date, so check out the clean, organic skin care line from Suki:

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