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Fall Preview: Fab Finds from Pink Mascara




Mike & Chris Dallas Sleeveless Vest
Rich & Skinny Wtapped Up Jeans
Foley & Carina Jet Setter in Maple
T-Bag Long Printed Halter Dress


All available at pink mascara

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Love Gone? Cash in on Your Ex-Beau!

Diamonds Are Forever. Relationships, Not So Much. These Two Entrepreneurs Help Women Sell the Jewelry Their Ex-Boyfriends and Husbands Leave Behind!
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You don't want it. He can't have it back," That's the motto of exboyfriendjewelry.com, a Web site where women can sell the jewelry left behind by the jerks who dumped them—or whom they kicked to the curb. Even better, almost, they can tell the world their terrible stories. "I found out he's been leading a double life and cheating on me the whole time (one of them was even my friend ... well, ex-friend)," writes someone calling herself "loveisblind" on the site. She's selling her 19k white gold, Canadian-diamond engagement ring for $3,500, noting: "C'est la vie."

Buy and Sell Now!

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Must Have: Francesco Biasia Perfect Harmony



Tune up your style with Francesco Biasia's 'Perfect Harmony' tote! -
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Made of fabric with leather trim. Holds your wallet, sunglasses, personal technology and a bottle of water. Dimensions: 14" wide x 5 1/2" deep x 12 1/2" high Dual shoulder straps. Shoulder drop: 9 1/2" length. Studded accents. Belt with pull release closure detail.
Platform bottom. Inside magnetic snap closure. Fabric interior lining with a back wall zip pocket, multifunctional slip pockets and a center zip divider.
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Eco-Chic: Homemade Hair Cocktails

Clean & Shine Mask
Robert Hallowell's Honey Highball
2 tablespoons vodka
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 ripe avocado
1 egg yolk
Mash ingredients together in a glass bowl with a fork until creamy. Apply mixture to freshly shampooed towel dried hair and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse well with warm water. Shampoo and condition lightly, then style as usual. Vodka removes buildup of scalp oils and products, honey and avocado moisturize, and egg yolk smooths and conditions the hairs haft and scalp.

Summer-In-The-City Spritz
Large fist-full sea slat
Water
T3 360 Boost and T3 360 Polish
Spray bottle
Mix sea salt and water in a spray bottle. Apply a dollop of both T3 360 Boost and Polish ($38 each) or your favorite polish on dry hair then spray the salt mixture all over. Blow dry hair while scrunching it to get a beachy look. Salt spritzes create great texture, but they can be drying. Be sure to start with a hair polish and do regular conditioning masks.

Rescue Remedy Mask
Danilo's Frizz-Fighting Frappe
6 ounce tub plain yogurt
3 tablespoons olive or wheat germ oil
Sprig of rosemary
Sprig of mint or 1/2 teaspoon peppermint oil
Use a blender to whip ingredients to a fluffy consistency. Apply liberally to pre-washed towel-dried hair. Wrap head in a hot, moist towel, and seal in heat with a second dry towel on top. Relax for 20 minutes. Then for coarse hair rinse thoroughly. For fine hair, use a gentle shampoo.

Source: Beauty at Every Age: Stylists' Homemade Hair Cocktails, Annemarie Iverson, Harper's Bazaar, July 2008, page 74.

Sweet Deal: Shopping Spree and Super Savings!

Win a $3,500 Shopping Spree from Neiman Marcus, enter here to win!

Save 50% to 85% off designer brands during the Spring Round-Up Sale at Revolve Clothing!

Shop the Designer Sale at Saks Fifth Avenue where you can save over 60% on designer goodies like the Donna Karen Mailer Tank originally priced at $678, now on sale for $278.07!

Slip into to summer savings during Aerosole's Hot Summer Sale where you can save up to 60% on select styles of summer footwear.

If your summer wardrobe is already "stuffed to the gills" and you can't wait to shop Fall's latest styles, you wont want to miss the upcoming Nordstrom Anniversary Sale where you can get a sneak preview and save up to 40% on the Fall fashion before it officially hits the racks! The Anniversary Sale starts Friday, July 18th and ends Sunday, August 3rd.

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Sweet Deal: Love Quotes in 26 Fun Flavors


The latest shipment Love Quotes, a celebrity neckwear favorite, has arrived!

About Love Quotes: Love Quotes scarves will make you feel great inside and out. So soft and light, you will want to wear your Italian linen Love Quotes scarves with every outfit – no worries, they come in every color from Coco Shell to Cherry Pie! And to compliment your inner beauty, 10% of the proceeds are donated to international children’s charities. Each Love Quotes scarf is accompanied by an inspirational quote... in case you didn't feel amazing enough already. We know you have seen Lindsay Lohan wearing these gorgeous scarves all over from LA to NY, but Miss Lohan is not the only one who cant get enough Love Quotes! Hilary Duff, Cameron Diaz, Nicky Hilton, and Ashlee Simpson all own Love Quotes. Hilary even told us that she loves her black scarf so much that she wears it all the time! 10% of the proceeds are donated to international children’s charities and each scarf is accompanied by an inspirational quote... like "It is love alone that gives worth to all things."- Mother Teresa. Shop now at Singer 22!
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From The Editor: The Mal-Adjusted Handbag

I have to admit, I just love my Botkier Bag, the structured shape, the gold hardware, the functionality, and bright red lining. My bag is often the subject of intriguing stares and appreciative “oohs” and “ahhs”. At the cost of $600 plus tax I do admit the bag was quite a splurge, however considering the bags durability, practicality, and style-ability it was well worth the almost squeamish price tag. That is, I er say, until I open the bag. The inside my prized handbag is another and perhaps less enchanting story. It's a story of struggle and desperation. The quarter which completes the tally for local train fare, the keys I can hear when I shake the bag but any hands just can't seem to locate as I stand in the pouring rain, juggling the umbrella with one arm and my handbag in the other, the ringing and vibrating blackberry, which is so big, it couldn’t possibly get lost... Oh and why we’re on the topic, why on earth is this bag so heavy?

The ironic thing about this bag is that there isn’t much in there. Well not much that would actually come in “handy” and if albeit there was something that was quite handy. I would neglect to find it in the minefield that has become my shoulder’s coat of armor. Well over the weekend, I was in the market for purchasing a new handbag. As you are well aware, finding a new handbag is quite an obstacle. The “right" handbag, must be just the right size, not too big, not too small, have zipper or button closure, have interior compartments; but not at an OCD level.

I was two steps away from snagging a Cole Haan Sabra Canvas Tote when suddenly it dawned on me. “It won’t matter how fabulous my bag is on the outside; if it continues to be disarray and the subject of so many of my daily headaches”. In order to have an organized bag I was going to have to in fact employ some level of organization. Yes, I had to in-effect lay the foundation of a well organized handbag. The foundation is all in the details. So this time, instead of blaming my most noted fashion accessory for my lack of organization, I decided to keep my handbag and instead invest in a functional wallet, larger cosmetic case and as comical as it sounds, a change purse?Hey, isn't it time we all stopped missing phone calls while rumbling through our purses to find our car keys?
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Sweet Deal: Shop The Savings!

It's finally here! The Victoria's Secret Semi-Annual Sale! You know you care! Take 25-50% off bras; 25-65% off panties. And today's the last day to get 40% off the Miracle Bra swimwear collection. Promotion Code: Miracle40. Shop the Semi-Annual Sale!

Oh, how I love Tobi, let me count the ways! Tobi has just launched their Summer Sale! Collections from J Brand, James Perse, Lover, Sam Edelman, and more are now marked down 30-70%!

Save 50% on select summer apparel and shoe styles during Nordstrom's June Clearance. Shop Nordstrom.com ; category "sale".

Still need to stock up on summer basics? All of Old Navy’s summer apparel is currently on sale for UNDER $20! Shop now!

Oh and just in case you've been sleeping under a rock all week, I take great pleasure informing you that luxury apparel purveyors ELuxury and Net-a-Porter are both having designer sales this week!

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Hot Buy: Digital Tribal Dress by Forever 21


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Digital Tribal Dress $24.80; http://www.forever21.com/.

Sweet Deal: Sale Extravaganza at Net-A-Porter




Here's some pieces that we just love!
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Narcisco Rodriguez Floral Silk Tank Dress
Was: $3,700 Now: $2,220

Missoni Beaded Silk Organza Dress
Was $5,295 Now $2,647.50

Emilio Pucci Low-cut Swimsuit
Was $580 Now $348

Marc Jacobs Small Cecilia Tote
Was $1,275 Now $956.25

Jimmy Choo Allena Elaphe Sandals
Was $795 Now $556.50

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Sweet Deal: Shop the Designer Sale at Eluxury!

Shop the DESIGNER SALE at http://www.eluxury.com/! They've just taken hundreds of new markdowns. Save up to 40%!
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Fashion Update: Fashion fades, style is eternal.

Visit Kira Fashion to check out her tribute post to Yves Saint Laurent.