Last week I visited Donna Karan’s Urban Zen organization to take a sneak peek at the Haitian Artisan Project – an incredible installation featuring works by Haitian artists and other pieces inspired by the Haitian culture plus another special initiative: “Fashion for Haiti: One Million Hearts.” Karan enlisted 150 designers and CFDA members, including Narciso Rodriguez, Tory Burch, Oscar de la Renta, Betsey Johnson and Olivier Theyskens, to design papier-mâché hearts for a celebrity charity auction on eBay to raise money for the Haitian Artisan Project. 100% of proceeds from...  Read More..

Who were your Oscar winners? We’re not referring to the actual awards – the Academy already picked those. We’re talking about the best dressed celebrities on the red carpet, your favorite looks of the night! Since the Oscars is considered to be the “Superbowl of fashion” the celebs pulled out all the stops, especially those who were nominated for an Academy Award. See some of our favorite best-dressed celeb looks of the night, below, and don’t forget to share your faves with us! First Lady Michelle Obama in Naeem Khan Adele in Jenny Packham Quvenzhané Wallis...  Read More..

Hey ladies, are you heading to Art Basel? It’s the 11th year of the world’s premier modern and contemporary art show and everyone who’s anyone will be there. (Previous attendees included everyone from Donna Karan and P. Diddy to Paris Hilton and Pharrell Williams.) The event is being held in sunny Miami Beach this week so that calls for a wardrobe that can take you from the beach to the nightclubs (you know, in between viewing all that art). Ok, let’s be honest, it’s really just four days of haute parties with haute people so you’ll need to look your best. So...  Read More..

Since 1998, celebrity and fashion manicurist Deborah Lippmann has been the go-to nail gal for the most renowned magazines like Vogue and InStyle, and fashion houses like Versace, Balenciaga, Zac Posen and Donna Karan. Over the years, Lippmann has continued to wow us with her eponymous line of luxury nail polish. This season we’re recommending (and secretly pining for) the Deborah Lippmann ‘Dance Music’ Holiday Mini Trio, a Nordstrom exclusive. We immediately fell in love with this trio of sparkly shades, including “Just Dance” – a brilliant glittery aqua...  Read More..

AHA Life: John Doe Amsterdam Beyond the Rack: Bottega Veneta, Gucci, London Fog, Tommy Hilfiger Century 21 stores C21 Club: Ted Baker, Franco Sarto, Joseph Abboud, Carolee Lux, Brics Luggage Gilt: Amrita Singh, Foley + Corinna, Pleasure Doing Business, T3, Halloween must-haves Gilt City: Celebrity Cruises’ First Culinary Expedition, Italian at Sorella Goldstar: “Wok ‘n’ Walk Tour”: Taste Chinatown with Celebrity Chef Joseph Poon Groupon: Skin Laser Rejuvenation HauteLook: James Perse, Elle Macpherson Intimates, Fergie Shoes, Stuhrling Watch, Taylor Dresses, Omni...  Read More..

Nicki Minaj performs in all green at Christie’s Second Annual Bid to Save the Earth (Style.com) Sylvester Stallone to launch men’s line, Sly Inc., based on characters Rocky Balboa and Rambo (Women’s Wear Daily) It’s official. Kate Middleton is more stylish than Victoria Beckham (Telegraph)  Read More → Read More..

Shop the following Labor Day sales: Sunglasses boutique, Treesje, Alexis Hudson and Carla Mancini, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Lauren G Adams, Dolce & Gabbana, Amrita Singh, kate spade new york, and more at today’s online sample sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Mintbox, Rent the Runway and more. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! NEW!...  Read More..

Shop the following editor’s picks: Ladies Designer Boutique, FIFA World Cup – Women’s and Men’s, Kelsi Dagger, GUESS Apparel, Shoes + Belts, Steven by Steve Madden, French Connection, and more at Wednesday’s online sample sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Mintbox and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and...  Read More..

*Editor’s picks* Fendi, Gucci watches, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Orla Kiely, Ralph Lauren Black Label, Stila, Betsey Johnson, MICHAEL Michael Kors Shop online sample sales for Wednesday 3/24/10 at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Juxzy, GlamList and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! Beyond the Rack: Incredible watch blowout, Fendi,...  Read More..

*TODAY’S EDITOR’S PICKS* Marc Jacobs sunglasses, Qi Cashmere, Stella McCartney lingerie, Superga, Tommy Hilfiger, Boy Meets Girl, Dav rainboots, 7 For All Mankind Shop online sample sales for Friday 3/5/10 at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Juxzy, GlamList and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! Sign up for Beyond the Rack:...  Read More..

Shop online sample sales for Wednesday 1/27/10 at Gilt, Gilt Fuse, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, Editor’s Closet, Beyond the Rack, HauteLook, Enviius, Gomatta Girls, Lucky Chic, One King’s Lane, Reverse by Revolve, Jetsetter, Gilt Man, Estile, DD Push, The Top Secret, The Skinny, Juxzy, GlamList and Rent the Runway. Just click on the links to sign up and start shopping! Beyond the Rack: Whitney Eve, Hype, Toywatch, Antique Rivet, Ginch Gonch Billion Dollar Babes: Kalorik, Porridge Home, Orly Beauty, Pangea Organics DD Push is an exclusive online sample sale site....  Read More..

Whether or not the stud trend is still going strong or is O-V-E-R is yet to be determined, but there’s one stud bag that for us, will never get old. The Donna Karan Element silver-tone clutch is simply one giant pyramid stud in the form of a clutch, and we couldn’t love it more. Made of metal, the silver tone has an antiqued look, yet remains polished. It’s just the right amount of edge for a Rihanna type, but it’s still a classy piece to hang on the arms of even the most conservative of women. Just how Donna Karan would want it. The bag comes with a gold chain shoulder...  Read More..

Just click on the links to sign up and shop! Gilt Groupe Monday 11/16/09: Carolina Herrera, Johnstons Cashmere, Gail DeLoach, Eugenia Kim and Heidi Weisel cold weather sale, Nanette Lepore Tuesday, 11/17/09: Bric’s, Halston, Maurice Lacroix watches, AG Jeans, Bill Blass handbags, Bally and Costume National shoes, Jay Strongwater, Airedelsur Wednesday, 11/18/09: John Hardy jewelry, TSE, Jawbone II, Baby Quasar, Just Cavalli accessories, Tufkenia, Oscar de la Renta, Just Cavalli Thursday, 11/19/09: Michele Siegel jewelry, Trina Turk, CNC Accessories, Tivoli Audio, Gianfranco Ferre, Vilbrequin,...  Read More..

Just click on the links to sign up and shop! Gilt Groupe Monday 10/26/09: Assael Jewelry, Judith Leiber, Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers, Areaware Home Tuesday, 10/27/09: Lulu Frost Jewelry, Arte Italica, Juice Beauty – Organic Skincare, Donna Karan, Filippa K Wednesday, 10/28/09: Jewelry by Amedeo, Vendoro and Arunashi, Marc Jacobs Handbags, Doo.Ri, Becca Cosmetics, Royal Copenhagen, Hanii Y Thursday, 10/29/09: Nespresso, Kate Spade, J Brand, Ritmo Mundo Watches, Twenty8Twelve, Adrienne Landau Friday, 10/30/09: Jewelry by SurEvolution, Rosena Sammi and Citrine by the Stones, Alessi, Geren...  Read More..

Just click on the links to sign up and shop! Gilt Groupe Monday 9/21/09: Jewelry from Armenta and Carla Amorim, & Loree Rodkin watches Billy Reid, Tretorn, MINT Jodi Arnold, ADAM, Abaete and more, Costume National shoes, Yohji Yamamoto, Costume National Tuesday, 9/22/09: Nina Ricci, Lauren Merkin, TechnoMarine watches, Ted Baker, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Neil George/Whish Body/Methven, Costume National Homme Wednesday, 9/23/09: Stephen Dweck jewelry, Marc Jacobs Collection, Gianfranco Ferre, Shoshanna, Delman, Alife, AG Jeans Thursday, 9/24/09: Voluspa, AG Jeans, James Jeans and Anlo, John Hardy Jewelry,...  Read More..

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, and Creative director Grace Coddington, and gives us fashionistas an exclusive inside look at the industry’s proclaimed ‘bible’. Wintour was quoted as saying: “Well, it’s...  Read More..

This was my first time attending The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection 2009 and it was an amazing way to kick off fashion week. Stars who usually sit front row were front and center on the red catwalk, donning stunning red designer dresses to raise awareness about heart disease in women. Twenty celebrities strutted their stuff in the show. Following an introduction by Project Runway’s Tim Gunn, Amanda Bynes opened the show in Daniel Swarovski, followed by Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling, of Beverly Hills 90210 fame, in Badgley Mischka and Betsey Johnson, respectively. Then out came actresses...  Read More..