This week’s online sample sales include womenswear by C&C California and Rachel Roy, Bulga and Furla handbags, DKNY and Y-3 Adidas shoes, jewelry from Citrine by the Stones, denim by Paige Black Label and 7 For All Mankind, Burberry scarves, Dior sunglasses and much more! Just click on the links to sign up and shop! Gilt Groupe Monday 8/31/09: Alexander McQueen, Chloe and Nina Ricci sunglasses,... 

I was excited to learn that Rachel Roy’s new affordable collection called RACHEL Rachel Roy, is now available at select Macy’s stores as well as RachelRoy.com. I first told you about the RACHEL collection back in April, with just a preview of the accessories. Well now the full line is here and it has been worth the wait! The RACHEL Rachel Roy collection includes affordable contemporary... 

Did you know that InStyle magazine is celebrating its 15th anniversary? (Yes, I feel old now too!) One of the ways they are celebrating is with InStyle 15 For Fall – an offering of shopping finds and special deals from 27 fabulous fall collections. You can shop from a selection of 15 items cherry-picked by Instyle editors, as well as a larger selection of bags, clothes, shoes & boots, jewelry... 

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What’s Haute Magazine loves hot pink lips for the summer and beyond! Handbag du Jour reviews the Kooba Alex tote in aubergine, from the Fall ’09 collection. The Fashionable Housewife found the most most effective deodorant and offers some summer tips for beautiful arms. A Few Goody Gumdrops loves the Nars Bridal Pallete and Orgasm Blush for your Wedding! Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy... 

Women everywhere are puckering up for pink! Celebs set the trend and now hot pink lipstick is a must-have and no matter what your skin tone, you can rock it too. A matte face powder paired with a pink lip (à la Alexis Bledel) makes your entire face pop. Hot pink lips also look great paired with a smoky or dramatic eye, as seen on Beyonce, Rihanna, Taylor Momsen and Solange Knowles. Or go with rosy... 

Just click on the links to sign up and shop! Gilt Groupe Monday 8/24/09: Lorelei handbags, Rhonda Faber Green Jewelry, Billionaire Boys Club & Ice Cream, Designer Accessories Sale, Visconti Pens, Marc Jacobs Collection Tuesday, 8/25/09: Generra Men’s, D&G Jewelry & Watches, James Perse, adidas Consortium, Elie Tahari shoes & handbags Wednesday, 8/26/09: Corpus, Stella McCartney... 

This is the summer of Alexander Wang! The designer has celebrities clamoring for his edgy looks and chic dresses. Khloe Kardashian and Rihanna were both spotted this summer wearing the same black dress from the designer. This crew-neck dress is made of mid-weight jersey material (67% rayon/21% nylon/12% spandex) with mesh long sleeves and metal grommets at the shoulders, which are lined and slightly... 

Is it too early to start shopping for Fall? I vote no, but then I’m a shopaholic fashion editor so I’m biased. That’s why I recently snagged this Catherine Malandrino cropped leather bomber jacket ($328) on Gilt Groupe. I couldn’t pass on it – it’s a smart, ultrafeminine shape that will work perfectly with my Fall essentials – dresses with patterned tights... 

Rachel Roy really loves her Michael Kors chain link necklace! She first wore the silver version at the Cinema Society & Hugo Boss screening of “Inglourious Basterds” at the SVA Theater in New York City. Then she wore the gold version at “The September Issue” premiere at The Museum of Modern Art. The 24-karat electroplated gold over brass and sterling silver-plated over... 

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It was a veritable “who’s who in fashion design” last night at the premiere of “The September Issue“. The documentary, directed by R.J. Cutler, is named after the most highly coveted and biggest (weighs over 4 pounds!) annual issue, the September issue of Vogue magazine. Cutler delves into the work life of one of the most enigmatic fashion editors ever, Anna Wintour,... 

How do I love thee Fall collection at H&M? Let me count the ways: 1. It’s the perfect special occasion dress, $49.95 2. Haute couture that’s hotly priced, $59.95 3. A woven knit dress that looks chic with a blazer taking you through the workday; ditch the blazer and add statement jewelry and kitten heels for a sultry look for dinner and drinks, $49.95 4. The only accessory you’ll... 

A Few Goody Gumdrops is “Currently” obsessed with our denim Giveaway….a pair of CURRENT ELLIOTT jeans from Chickdowntown. Enter to win! What’s Haute Magazine discovered some surprisingly cute denim jeans, skirts and leggings in the Max Azria & Miley Cyrus collection for Walmart. Yes, Walmart! Bags, Bling & Beauty embraces casual, comfortable style this Fall. Couture... 

I stopped by Walmart last night to pick up my usual Walmart stuff – toiletries, snacks, stuff for the kitchen, etc. – and noticed a sign that read ‘Miley Cyrus & Max Azria clothing‘. Max Azria?! As in BCBG and Hervé Léger? It couldn’t be! But lo and behold, there was a giant banner of Max and Miley, smiling from ear to ear. Walmart actually brought the two together to create... 

I find myself watching more trashy TV than I care to admit, and the latest is Megan Wants a Millionaire. If you’re not familiar with the show, first – I commend you for having standards – but the premise is former Rock of Love groupie castoff and former I Love Money contestant, Megan Hauserman, is looking for love and money. Mostly money. On I Love Money, Megan stated her sole goal... 

I am so hard on my hands, and I am paranoid it’ll start to show! I started looking for a good hand cream, as it’s not something I’ve routinely used. I wanted to add it to my daily beauty routine. First, I decided to try a department store brand, so I went to Clinique. They have a great lightweight, soft-as-silk cream called Stop Signs Hand Repair. This cream is a joy to use, I find myself... 

Remember when Fall was on the horizon and you looked forward to back-to-school shopping? For me that meant not only clothes and shoes, but cool new school supplies like Trapper Keepers and pencil boxes. But now that I’m “all grown up”, the only Fall shopping I’ll be doing is in the clothing store. I’m loving this fantastic skirt from Twinkle by Wenlan. The Pencil Box... 

In this week’s online sample sales you’ve got some pretty haute deals from luxury brands Fendi and Valentino and Yves St. Laurent, as well as tons of other great brands from Ed Hardy to Ella Moss! Just click on the links to sign up. Happy shopping! Gilt Groupe Monday 8/17/09: Vera Wang Lavender Label, DwellStudio, Tissot watches, Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry, Vince Tuesday, 8/18/09: Bell’Invito... 

I always look forward to New York Fashion Week for the runway shows, of course, but really more for the opportunity to wear the wildest outfits/shoes/bags in my closet. But for someone like Rihanna, everyday is a fashion show where her wildest oufits/shoes/bags are on daily display. She continued her summer-long one-woman fashion parade yesterday, when she shut down Barney’s wearing a one-shoulder...