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Rachelle Copeland and Emily Ironi, the brains behind the beautiful Alexis Hudson Handbag collection, bring over 15 years of industry experience to the fresh, young brand industry insiders immediately labeled "one to watch." Copeland and Ironi spent years learning the business of accessory design and sales, and in 2005 they pooled their talents to launch the collection whose name pays homage to Copeland's five year-old daughter Alexis, and Ironi's "baby" German Wirehaired Pointer Hudson. From the word go, the Alexis Hudson partners had a clear cut vision for their brand and have seen their vision through to reality: creating the "perfect bag" and providing "absolute therapy for handbag addicts." As the creative force, Copeland designs bags that are the perfect marriage of function and form. Like a classic ballet flat or chic trenchcoat, an Alexis Hudson handbag is destined to stand the test of time thanks to its ability to adapt to and transform the individual style of each woman who carries it. Each luxurious Alexis Hudson bag includes subtle, yet thoughtful, design elements such as hidden magnetic closures, penholders, adjustable straps, key chain clasps, and plenty of room for all the important things a busy girl carries. Using her vast sales and marketing experience, Ironi successfully launched the Alexis Hudson line, landing it in some of the country's most touted and high profile boutiques in just a single season. Thanks to instant visibility, the Alexis Hudson collection started showing up on the arms of the most fashionable women and chicest celebrities (including Eva Longoria, Katherine Heigl, Heather Graham, Jill Hennessey, Kate Hudson, Keira Knightley, Elisabeth Rohm, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and Cindy Crawford to name a few) from coast-to-coast. -
Super Tuesday means "super deals"! Shop the Singer 22 sale today and save up to 75% on clothing items celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Rachel Bilson, and Lauren Conrad are currently wearing! Supplies are limited, so shop now!
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Missoni Dolce Bustier Dress $1705. 
Fifty $100 gift cards redeemable at Newport News, Spiegel, Carabella, AB Lambdin, or Shape FX will be awarded as Grand Prizes. The $5,000 Fabulous Fashion Giveaway ("Giveaway") begins 12:00:01 AM ET on March 1, 2008 and ends 11:59:59 PM ET on July 31, 2008. To enter, visit www.Spiegel.com, www.Newport-News.com, www.ABLambdin.com, www.Carabella.com, or Shapefx.com and subscribe for the corresponding brand’s e-newsletter by entering your email address, first and last name, zip code and date of birth. Once you submit your information, you will automatically receive one (1) entry into the Giveaway. You may subscribe to more than one e-newsletter to receive additional entries into the Giveaway for a maximum of five (5) entries. You must sign up for the e-newsletter by 11:59:59 PM ET on July 31, 2008 to be eligible for the drawing. Normal Internet access, phone and usage charges imposed by your on-line or phone service may apply. Limit one entry per person/email address, per brand.
Planning your Spring Getaway? For tropical climates you can't have enough basic tanks, flip-flops and breezy cotton dresses. The folks over at Forever 21 offer some stylish solutions which won't leave you all in a tizzy if you happen to lose your shorts on the beach! Stock up on these basics for your Spring getaway! 
Have an old suit hanging in your closet? Perk it up and make it look new again by adding bright pieces and accessories! While suits are an easy fashion solution they do have their drawbacks. Tailoring and quality often come at high price tags, so many of us can not afford to have many of them. Another drawback, suits can often be boring. Even if you have only one black suit in your closet, there are still several ways that you can get "more dash from your cash". Instead of wearing that basic button-up pinstripe shirt with your suit; swap it for a bright blouse, perhaps something with patterns or ruffles. Accessories also play a key part in turning up the volume on a basic suit. Purchase bright accessories, handbags and shoes to instantly bring new life to that old suit!
So as of lately, I have done something, in my opinion, completely outlandish and totally ditched my gel nails! I have consistently sworn by nail silk wraps (nothing long or audacious - just a simple short and classic french manicure) for four solid years. That's four years of bi-weekly fill-ins and four-week wraps (to keep nails healthy; yet I'm not sure for what exactly...) with no hesitations or questions. I challenged myself a couple of weeks ago to get rid of the nails and embrace a no-frills classic manicure. In the quest to enjoy my new found nails I have been on the hunt to find some fun nail polish colors. I've searched low and high, from drug store to department store, and to my dismay found nothing to write home or in this case blog about. I had almost given up all hope, when today on an unexpected visit to WalGreens I ran into the most exciting collection of nail colors. The Sinful Colors line by Mirage is completely fabulous! Not only are the colors luminous, the prices are outrageous (just $2.50 a bottle - no kidding!). Plus the colors are high-quality and quick drying. Need I say more? I recently picked up the colors "What's Your Name?" "Rich in Heart" , "Punk Rock Purple", and "Jupiter". Check out the Sinful Colors website at www.sinfulcolors.com to view their latest confessions...
Madison Marcus is a young contemporary women's clothing line that blends femininity and playfulness to create silhouettes that are wearable and flattering. Having debuted at Intermezzo in August 2006, Madison Marcus received an overwhelmingly positive response to their introductory holiday collection and the buzz has just elevated. Lucky Magazine in their March 2007 issue deemed the collection "A great, wearable mix of feminine pieces with quiet sex appeal."Based in New York City, Madison Marcus is designed by Jessica Sturman who graduated from Missouri State university and worked for several reputable fashion houses in New York before joining the company in 2006. In a short period of time, Madison Marcus has materialized as a fresh and edgy collection with a feminine point of view. An urban princess if you will... Hence the logo's tiara. 
Yoana Baraschi Iris Poet Knit Dress $328
Chloe Sevigny was recently spotted wearing this heart print dress from Imitation of Christ designer Tara Subkoffs exclusive line for Bebe, plus black tights and patent Mary Janes.
Paris Hilton stepped out to shop in Bel Air wearing a flowy, floral Betsey Johnson original and a pair of sky blue wayfarers. With its pleating at the bust, ruffled hem, and bright pops of color, her poplin smocked halter dress is the perfect frock for welcoming spring.
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The 12% off for 12 days at Twelve by Twelve sale ends tonight at 12:12 am. Be sure to stop by before the sale ends to check out great merchandise from Twelve by Twelves Culture Club, Sixties Glam, and Twenties Art Deco collections. Free shipping when you spend $75 or more. (http://www.forever21.com/twelve/default.asp)
If you've had the divine pleasure of smelling this enchanting fragrance on your favorite man; then you know how intoxicating it is. The earthen-brown bottle contains exotic notes of Medjool date fruit, tamarind tree leaves, Indian ajowan, and leather essence, which coalesce into a laid-back, woody concoction. The newly released John Varvatos For Women is no exception. The floral chypre fragrance was developed on perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux, and is meant to subsist “feminine and sexy”. The scent features nuances of amber and fruit. In addition to fragrant grappa, the scent’s top notes include Georgian apricot, Damascus plum and bright mandarin. At the heart of the scent are accords of rubrum lily, Indian mango blossom, Egyptian jasmine and Turkish rose. The base of the scent includes oakmoss, patchouli, tonka beans and undomesticated honey. Warm, elegant and sensual -- a new level of sophistication in fragrance. Enriched with luxurious floral formulas for an opulent experience that awakens the senses and leads a woman to her most sensual, beautiful self. 
For my fellow fashionistas: Marc Jacobs' surreal patent leathe pumps with a misplaced heel hit stores today. Check out www.marcjacobs.com for additional styles. Do you think this will be a fashion hit or miss? How quickly do you think the knock-offs will begin popping off?
For my fellow damsels who loves deals: Be sure to check out Gap and Old Navy stores, where markdowns are often done on Tuesday nights on a biweekly basis. Markdowns are known to hit stores as early as the preceeding Monday.
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Don't hesitate. Go now and bid on the Project Runway Final Collections from Jillian, Rami, and Christian. Not only will you own a piece of the runway but you will be helping a great cause. Net proceeds benefit the HOPE Program. The HOPE Program helps individuals transcend the root causes of poverty by preparing them to find, keep, and grow careers.
Elsa Peretti® Snake Necklace Tiffany & Co. $6500 
As seen on the runway. This season, a refined shirt dress is pivotal in any luxe daywear wardrobe. The beauty of this style is found in the eye-catching monochrome print, so wear as a foundation piece and experiement with colorful statement accessories for a graphic spin on a classic look. Black-and-white silk blend leaf print shirt dress with striped self-tie obi belt. DKNY dress has long balloon sleeves, a solid trim border and button fastenings on front. Shown here with a Zoe & Morgan necklace, Fendi shoes and a Marc Jacobs bag. 92% silk, 8% elastane. Dry clean. US sizing. $295.
Though it incorporates everything from Latin lounges to punk rock and independent theatre, DC’s nightlife doesn’t centre around a single strip. Instead it simmers up from Georgetown to the eclectic Dupont Circle, to Adams Morgan, to the hip and revitalized U Street.
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Women and shoes. The obsession is indisputable. No matter your style, budget, or background, there's a trans-continental fixation between women and shoes. Alas, the same could be said about women and handbags. If you're feeling a little guilty with regards to your over-abundant shoe and handbag collection, InStyle magazine's latest article on Eva Longoria Parker's sensational closet is the perfect antidote.
