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Training Day — Go From Work To Workout With These New Rebecca Minkoff Athletic Handbags

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The right fitness gear can be as powerful a motivational tool as any high-energy, adrenaline-pumping playlist, outspoken and go-getter workout buddy, or motivational poster (you know, the ones with quotes like “If you’re tired of starting over, stop giving up,” and “Sweat is fat crying” that abound on Pinterest and which I personally find incredibly trite but seem to inspire many of my peers).

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The Jenner Clan Keeps Winning! Check Out The New Kendall + Kylie At Topshop Collection

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It’s been a huge week for the Jenner and Kardashian clans — first, Vanity Fair introduced the world to the first photographs of Bruce Jenner’s female self, Caitlyn Jenner, with the stunning images earning comparisons to such beauty icons as Jessica Lange and Janice Dickerson; next, Caitlyn made her Twitter debut and immediately broke the record on the fastest user to reach 1 million followers (four hours as opposed to the five-hour record previously set by Barack Obama); then, Kim Kardashian announced that, after undergoing IVF treatments, she’s  now expecting a second child with husband Kanye West; and now, Kylie and Kendall Jenner have launched their highly anticipated capsule collection for Topshop.

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Talking Sunnies — Lusting After The New SUNO x Linda Farrow Sunglasses

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Few brands employ an experimental approach to eyewear design, tirelessly looking to create new shapes, add unexpected embellishments, juxtapose seemingly contradictory colors and materials, and invent near-sculptural works that delightfully blur the line between fashion and function as all true avant-garde fashion should. Imagine Philip Treacy’s penchant for innovation in the realm of hats and fascinators, transfer it to the eyewear realm, and you’ll come close to understanding the eclectic and forward-thinking DNA of the Linda Farrow brand, established by its namesake in 1970 and now prospering under the vigilance of Simon Jacob and Tracy Sedino, both of whom have laid the groundwork for collaborations with designers like Dries Van Noten, Oscar de la Renta, The Row, Matthew Williamson, Kris van Assche, and Jeremy Scott.

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These 10 Straw Totes Will Weave Together Your Beach-Ready Summer Looks!

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When you dream of an island getaway, chances are you imagine gorgeous white sand, turquoise-colored ocean waters, and plenty of palm trees to provide shelter from the beaming sun and a gentle breeze.

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Capture The Tassel — This Season’s Fashions Have Tassels As A Common Thread

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The idiom “letting it all hang out”  takes on new meaning this season thanks to the abundance of tassel embellishments on everything from garments to sandals, handbags, hats, belts, and jewelry.

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La Boheme — Glisten all Summer with Pieces fom the Ale by Alessandra Jewelry Collection for BaubleBar

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There’s a beautiful photo on my vision board of Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio wearing a printed dress and knee-high gladiator sandals while standing on the wooden planks in front of a wooden beach house, her two children perched atop a windowsill directly behind her,  each of her hands holding one of her children’s hands protectively.

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What I Wore This Morning On Telemundo NY’s “Primera Edición” — Classic Polka Dots and Cherry Red Accents

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I’ve always been a fan of classic black-and-white polka dot patterns — there’s something so timeless and fun about both the spotted motif and the monochromatic color scheme.

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Start Summer Off On The Right Foot With New Matisse x Kate Bosworth Footwear Collection

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Celebrity collaborations are nothing new in the world of fashion, but their frequency has steadily increased in recent years, with Zooey Deschanel teaming up with Tommy Hilfiger, Lucy Hale collaborating with Hollister, Iggy Azalea teaming up with Steve Madden, Eva Mendes designing her own apparel and accessories line for New York & Company, Alessandra Ambrosio launching a limited-edition jewelry collection for BaubleBar, Cara DeLevigne lending her discerning eye to a new DKNY collection, and many more instances.

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Pineapple Express — Give Your Outfit A Tropical Taste With These Piña-Themed Picks!

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Pineapples have long been associated with hospitality.

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Recap of “Acceso Total NY” Segment On Billboard Latin Music Awards Fashion Predictions

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Last Thursday, as the white carpet was being rolled out for the 2015 Billboard Latin Music Awards (yes, J.Lo insisted on a white carper rather than the customary red one!), I stopped by Telemundo NY’s “Acceso Total” to chat about some of the red carpet trends we’ve seen over the past few months and what we were likely to encounter during that evening’s awards ceremony.

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