Jeffrey Sebelia named new head designer of Fluxus

Project Runway’s favorite bad boy Jeffrey Sebelia was recently named head designer of Fluxus. His collection is everything you’d expect from his rock’n'roll aesthetic - edgy and everyday cool, tons of black and gray, but all-around haute. Sebelia for Fluxus is the synthesis of his three inspirations: the backstage of a ballet rehearsal, the dance floor of an 80’s disco night club, and the front row of a rock concert. You’ll see everything from a mix of knit garments from special wax-treated, leather-look pieces, to sheer modal and black stripe burnout garments. Sebelia’s fashions come in various cuts, shapes and silhouettes in easy-to-wear fabrics and priced as low as $60-$200. Check out images from his spring collection.
Fluxus fans include Rachel Bilson, Megan Fox, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Lauren Conrad and Leighton Meester.

Protect your neck with Love Quotes scarves + check your neck for thyroid cancer

The super-sized scarf is a celebrity-fave and the perfect day-to-day accessory. With this year’s screwy seasons, a scarf can be worn from spring well into summer and right back into fall and winter. Celebrities don’t leave the house without a scarf - either worn loose and long or snugly wrappped and knotted around the neck. Their fave? Love Quotes scarves. Lindsay Lohan and former Spice Girl Melanie Brown (aka Mel B.) are fans, along with Hilary Duff, Lauren Conrad, Jessica Alba, and Nicole Richie all wear Love Quotes.

Made of Italian linen, Love Quotes scarves are soft and light, and they come in every color of the rainbow. They look great and even make you feel good inside: 10% of the proceeds are donated to international children’s charities, and each Love Quotes scarf is accompanied by an inspirational quote to wear around your neck! Click here to buy Love Quotes scarves.

Also, September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Protect your neck! Thyroid cancer is one of the few cancers that has increased its incidence rate over the past several years. About 25,690 people will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer in the U.S. in 2005.

The Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc., is encouraging people to ask for a neck check the next time they visit their doctor. Signs to discuss with the physician include a lump or fullness in the neck, lymph node swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or voice changes.

When detected early, most thyroid cancers are treatable. Early detection is the key to improving outcomes. Patient and caregiver education is also important, because thyroid cancer requires lifelong monitoring as recurrences can occur decades after treatment.

Free brochures and support services are available from ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, an all-volunteer, non- profit organization of thyroid cancer survivors, family members, and health care professionals, dedicated to support, education, communication, and thyroid cancer research fundraising and research grants. For more information, call 1-877-588-7904, fax to 630-604-6078, send e-mail to thyca@thyca.org or visit www.thyca.org.

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Monday 5/11/09: Janna Conner, Max Studio
Tuesday 5/12/09: Emilio Pucci, Heather Hawkins
Wednesday 5/13/09: Amrita Singh
Thursday 5/14/09: Furla
Saturday 5/16/09: Christian Audigier

Gilt Groupe
Monday 5/11/09: Hervé Léger, Alejandro Ingelmo women’s
Tuesday 5/12/09: Ivanka Trump jewelry, Botkier, Vivienne Tam
Wednesday 5/13/09: Catherine Malandrino, Carlos Falchi python, Alex & Ani jewelry, Oscar de la Renta
Thursday 5/14/09: Me&Ro, Chloé, Chloé handbags and accessories, MINT Jodi Arnold
Friday 5/15/09: Anlo, Rebecca Taylor handbags, Alexis Bittar, Loeffler Randall, Tibi
Saturday 5/16/09: James Perse, White + Warren, Airedelsur

Billion Dollar Babes
Monday 5/11/09: Splendid
Wednesday 5/13/09: LnA
Friday 5/15/09: Hale Bob
Monday 5/18/09: Modern Amusement

Haute Look
Monday 5/11/09: Oscar de la Renta shoes, Temperley London, TechnoMarine watches, House of Lavande jewelry
Tuesday 5/12/09: Syla swimwear, Lauren Conrad
Wednesday 5/13/09: Chaiken, Carol Malony lingerie

The Top Secret
Monday 5/11/09: Radcliffe denim, Aryn K clothing, Cyn & Luca swimwear, Vittadini clothing

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Monday 5/11/09: Carmen Marc Valvo
Tuesday 5/12/09: Prada handbags, Shoshanna
Wednesday 5/13/09: La Perla lingerie, Cynthia Rowley clothing