posts by: SickaThanAverage

Do The Dew — Virgins, Saints & Angels “Dew Divine” Collection

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Whether collaborating with the Kardashians on a limited-edition collection, immortalizing the theatricality of Mexican lucha libre (from the actual sport to the elaborate masks and costumes worn by the participants), or offering spiritual protection via modernized San Benito medallions, jewelry brand Virgins, Saints & Angels specializes in pieces that convey a respectful appreciation for Mexican culture and the accompanying symbology, incorporating religious iconography in a manner that feels like a devout form of genuflection.

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Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum — The Python Princess Of Perfumes

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How does one of the most revered luxury footwear brands translate its sleek, sophisticated aesthetic into an aromatic profile?

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Padlocks, Chains Links, Studs, and Armory Details Rock Eddie Borgo’s Spring 2011 Jewelry Collection

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Since launching his eponymous costume jewelry collection in 2008, Atlanta-bred, Paris-based designer Eddie Borgo has managed to bewitch style hounds with sculptural pieces that boast a brazen, slightly rebellious rock-n-roll edge — all without losing any of their polish or sophistication.

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Hawaiian Prints Abound In New Amy Winehouse For Fred Perry Collection

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For a while there, it seemed like Amy Winehouse was a walking cautionary tale for those even contemplating experimenting with drugs (I mean, a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum singer going toothless?

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Enter A New Dimension With The Lorac Multiplex 3D Collection

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What action-packed, major studio film isn’t being released in an iMax-ready, 3D format?

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MAC Wonder Woman Collection — No One Can Resist The Golden Lasso!

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In the male-dominated comic book universe, populated by vigilante-style crime fighters (Batman), mutants with knife-like claws (Wolverine), wealthy playboys in powered suits of armor (Iron Man), and even a man whose anger bouts lead him to involuntarily transform into a green giant monster (the Hulk), one female superhero sought to bring peace and order to the universe using love, rather than weaponry: Wonder Woman.

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Loeffler Randall x SUNO Limited Edition Footwear Collection — A Kanga Dream

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When designers Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty showcased SUNO’s Spring 2011 collection in September, fashion insiders marveled at the breezy, artsy, Bohemian feel of their designs: a retro garden dress in a watercolor-esque print featuring splashes of mint green, ink-y blue, mustard yellow, and cornflower blue; an asymmetrical, sleeveless, slightly sheer zebra print dress with tiers of ruffled trim arranged in a zig-zagging pattern from the waist to the cinched hemline of the calf-length skirt; a short-sleeved apron dress in a shimmering champagne shade worn over a long-sleeved, navy-on-blue deco circle print shirt; a cream-colored, knee-length romper with a V-shaped neckline in a vintage-looking coral rose print; among others.

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Feel Like You’re About To Walk The Red Carpet With These Beauty Prep Tips

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With the 83rd Annual Academy Awards airing on February 27th, we’re all anxious to see which Hollywood stars will shine the brightest during their strolls down the red carpet.

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Steve Madden X Betsey Johnson Lizzzy-L Boots — A Little Victorian, A Little Punk, And Completely Fun

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Usually, when we see a lust-worthy footwear style on the runway, we’re forced to wait anywhere from four to six months for it to be mass produced and unveiled at a retail store.

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Cleopatra-Esque Afro Bobs And Blinged-Out Nails At The Blonds Fall 2011

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Call their fashion shows theatrical, over-the-top, outlandish, glamorous or even gimmicky, but Phillipe and David Blond won’t stand for you to describe any of their events as “safe” or “boring.” True to form, then, The Blonds’ Fall 2011 show incorporates more glitter and Swarovski crystals than RuPaul’s stage garb, more psychedelic hues than a rendition of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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