Teen princess Miley Cyrus is teaming up with BCBG’s Max Azria’s design team to create a junior line for Wal-mart shoppers. The label will simply be called Miley Cyrus and Max Azria.
The WWD reports that the collection will be expected to hit Wal-mart stores, including their online shopping site by August 2009. Clothes will retail for a very affordable $20 and will feature hip and trendy tops, pants, shoes and t-shirts.
Something about summer makes me wanna pretty floral skirts like these, especially when they’re only less than $100!
 Derek Heart® Maci Floral Skirt
$17.99 |
 Floral Whimsy Skirt A fun, eye-catching swing skirt featuring a colorful floral print and a smocked waistband. Fully lined. $15.80
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Fab Chiffon Floral Skirt Fabulous Finds - Stay updated this season with beautiful floral prints. Our chiffon floral printed skirt features an elastic waistband, soft pleats below the waistband, full lining, and a finished bottom hem. $10.50 |
 Heart & Soul™ Sequined Floral Skirt Your wardrobe will flourish with the addition of this juniors’ floral skirt. In brown/multi.
$23.40 |
 Tiered Floral Chiffon Skirt A fun and flirty tiered floral print crepe chiffon skirt with opaque knit lining. $13.80 |
 Star City® Tiered Floral Skirt our wardrobe will flourish with the addition of this juniors’ floral skirt. In orange/multi.
$23.40 via Kohls |
Yellow dresses for the summer season? So cliche right? But I can’t resist. I love yellow dresses in the summer and these are some good styles to shop for!
 NEAL by Neal Sperling Banded Bottom Dress UO has partnered with some of our favorite independent designers to create an ongoing series of limited-edition collections available exclusively at Urban Outfitters, including NEAL by Neal Sperling. This soft knit dress is cut to the knee and trimmed with a banded drop waist. Exclusive to Urban Outfitters. Imported. Hand wash. $58 |
Alexis You’re sure to make an unforgettable entrance in this beautifully bold yellow maxi dress by Alexis.
$285 |
 Paisley Maxi Tube Dress
This chiffon maxi tube dress is perfect for a casual day or night. Featuring a paisley print through out with a smocked bust and is fully lined. Dress measures 51" at side seam. Length may vary by size. * 100% Polyester $32.50 |
 Chic Easy Dress So chic and so easy - the description is in the name! In vibrant colors or summertime white, Sunday brunch and Friday night now has the same wardrobe. Bejewel yourself with some oversized bangles and you’re set. Our natural waist tank dress has eyelet trim and a self belt with beads. 60/40 cotton poly jersey. 36 inches long. Imported. $44.50 |
 Pintuck shift dress With it’s crisp linen and clean pintucks, you’re sure to feel that spring is in the air decked in this effortlessly chic shift dress. $49.99 |
Dolce Vita A sunny dress for our sunny days. Scoop-neck voile halter dress with 10-button closure and pintucking at front. 2" banding and pleating at waist. Hidden zipper at back. Spaghetti straps tie behind neck. Lined. $198 |
Ever since those chicks from Gossip Girl sported bows in many of their outfits, you see bows everywhere. Bows are definitely back and these days, you even see bows back on belts now! They look pretty hot and all cute this summer.
Here are just some terrific finds and samples of pretty bow belts:
 Salvatorre Ferragamo’s Patent Bow Belt
Mercury patent leather. Silvertone hardware. Made in Italy. $143 |
 French Connection Bow Belt wide waisted belt with snap fastenings and oversize bow detail $68 |
 Bow-Tie Belt
Bow-tie at center. Velcro close. 2″ wide. Patent-look. Imported. Sizes S/M(29″), M/L(32″), L/XL(35″). $29 |
 Sheila Elaine, Medium bow tie belt The bow tie closure can be worn in the front or the side and in the back, making this belt both functional and beautiful. Available in lambskin and patent. $198 |
 B-low The BeltPerfectly accent a long blouse or cute dress with this luxe belt from B-Low The Belt.
$81 |
 MELAMED silver leather ‘Papillon’ magic closure Give your accessory collection a boost with fun, chic belts from MELAMED!
$120 |
Bow fashion isn’t just for little girls anymore!
Cropped pants in light colors are my favorite thing to wear during the relaxed laid back seasons so I’ve searched for a few affordable and stylish cropped pants one to stash this year, choosing the ones under $50.
 InMotion Floral Waist Crop Pants Work it out in style–this crop pant features CityCool technology that wicks away moisture, keeping you cool, dry and comfy. Floral-print inset at elastic waistband. Downtown rise sits at hip. Straight leg with 22 inch inseam. Polyester/spandex. Machine wash. Imported. $29.95 Via NY and Company |
 Investments PARK AVE. Fit™ Cropped Pants These stretch sateen cropped pants sit at the waist and feature:
Of cotton/spandex. Only at Dillard’s. Imported. $30 Via Dillards |
 Calvin Klein Pixelated Floral Empire Top and Wide Leg Drawstring Crop Pants A floral print top with a surplice v-neck and raw edge trim. Short cap sleeve with elasticized cuffs. Shirring under bust and under empire waist.Lightweight linen cropped pants with a covered elasticized waist and drawstring closure. Faux fly front detail and side slash pockets. Split seam detail at ankles. $49 Via Bloomingdales |
 WIDE LEG LINEN CROP # Online Exclusive The wide-leg shape in smooth linen is right on point for flattering, ultra-trendy style. * Linen/Cotton $49.50 Via Express Catalogue |
 Mosaic café capri * City fit—our lowest rise. $49.99 Via JCrew |
 Crop Sequin Pant Denise Richards, Drew Barrymore, Jessica Simpson, Madonna and many more gals go for the hot and flashy designs of Primp when they want to get comfy. One of our favorite lines of casual wear, Primp keeps you comfy and fashionable at the same time. These cute 50/50 Cotton/Poly blend crop pants are a sexy little piece to throw on when you need to get up and go. Gold sequins adorn the front and back. $37 Via Couture Candy |
These pretty blouses are all for the plus size woman. They are all priced under $100.
 Sutton Studio Plus Size Animal Burnout Tee Sheer, printed animal burnout tee has a crewneck and raw edge detail. 3/4 length sleeves with seamless lockstitch detail at the sides, arms and neck. Slips on over the head. Unlined. * Cotton/polyester $37.80 via Bloomingdales |
 Plus-Size Eyelet Trapeze Top With its sweet vibe and playful texture - all eyes are on eyelet this season. Soft cotton top features an easy a-line shape and a scalloped-trimmed hem. Cotton. Sleeveless, darted at bust. Machine wash. $89.00 via Liz Claireborne |
 One World Plus Size Short-Sleeve Sublimation-Print Top
$32 Via Macys |
 One World Plus Size Dolman-Sleeve Smocked-Hem Printed Top Boldly top off your look with the beautiful color and style of this One World top. $33.12 Via Macys |
 Style&co. Plus Size Short-Sleeve Printed Peasant Blouse A pretty paisley print perks up Style&co.’s lightweight cotton peasant top. $32.20 Via Macys |
 Style&co. Plus Size Embroidered Peasant Top Folk-inspired floral embroidery lends a handcrafted feeling to this peasant top by Style&co. $31.20 Via Macys |
The breezy season of spring and summer makes me wanna wear long, flowing skirts a lot. Here are some of my picks for all those beautiful long skirts you can find at less than $100 —
 Roxy Bahamas Skirt Escape into a surreal, relaxed experience with the Roxy® Bahamas Skirt. Elongated silhouette of this woven skirt presents a flattering appearance. Allover summer print is ideal for spicing up warm days. Smocked waist for supreme style. Elastic waistband ensures a comfortable fit. External drawstring in front offers customization. Fully lined for a smooth feel and excellent coverage. $55.50, get it at Zappos |
Roxy Indonesia Skirt Travel to exotic lands instantly with the fluid movement and seductive style of the Roxy® Indonesia Skirt. Flowy, long tiered skirt is sure mesmerize. Drawcord at waistband lets you customize your fit. Crochet inserts for a delicate touch of femininity. Fully lined for modesty and comfort. $55.50, get it at Zappos |
 Sugar Lips Printed Maxiskirt A leaf print gives casual-chic flair to this sage silk maxiskirt featuring tiering and a drawstring waist with braided tie. Imported. $54.90, get it at Dillards |
 Chelsea & Theodore Abstract-Print Long Skirt This long full skirt with elastic waist boasts a blue/multi abstract print worthy of any contemporary work of art. Of cotton. Imported. $79, get it at Dillards |
 Voile tiered skirt Cotton/silk fabric, elastic waistband. Length: M38"; P36"; L40"; W33"; WP38". Fully lined. Machine wash. Imported $99, get it at Talbots |
 Ikat-print tiered skirt Cotton voile in an exotic print. Elastic waist. Length: M38"; P35"; L40"; W38"; WP33". Fully lined. Machine wash. Imported. $59.99, get it at Talbots |
Look great, sexy and stylish in these Victoria Secret swimsuit cover ups this blazing summer —
 J. Valdi Keyhole dress |
 Vix® Halter cover-up dress |
 Crochet tunic sweater Sale at $59 |
 Open-stitch sweater tank Look fresh in light, airy mesh. Imported acrylic/nylon. Sale at $59. |
 Crochet tunic sweater A vintage twist on right-now style. Boatneck. Can be worn as cover-up. Imported cotton. Sale at $59. |
 Beach Sexy Strapless Ruffle Cover up Layers on the softness. Empire waist. Imported modal/spandex. |
They say that the best times to buy clothes is when they are off season. Here’s a selection of hoodies to keep you warm in the colder months. Grab these while they are mostly half the price at this time:
 Tunic hoodie Price: $11.99 |
 Shape fx® Foldover hoodie Long-sleeve seamless hoodie is textured all over and has an oversized, foldover collar with drawstring. Nylon/spandex. Machine wash. USA. Price: $29.00 |
 Hoodie Sweater Price: $34.00 |
 Tunic-length hoodie Price: $24.00 |
For short and petit women, shopping for pants is a bane and an effort as they don’t fit properly. But here are some choices of jeans for women with shorter legs…
 CALVIN KLEIN JEANS Petites Stretch Flare Jean Classic jeans to wear day or night featuring 5-pocket styling, flare-leg silhouette and crafted with a little stretch for comfort and versatility of movement. Price: $49.99 |
 Caslon® Bootcut Stretch Jeans (Petite) A deep indigo wash enhances the versatility of boot-cut jeans with embroidered back pockets. A slight stretch in the denim provides for a comfy, flattering fit. Price: $48.00 |
 INC International Concepts® Petite Skinny Jeans with Floral Embroidery, Light Wash * Cotton/polyester/spandex Price: $79.00 |
LAUREN BY RALPH LAUREN Petites Lyn Stretch Bootcut Jeans A sleek silhouette and moderately low-rise waist define our Lyn jeans, designed with a hint of stretch for a flattering fit. Featuring a sleek hip, bootcut leg, zip fly with signature shank and 5-pocket jean styling with metal rivets at points of wear. Our Lauren leather patch accents the back waist. Price: $49.99 |
 Levi´s 515™ Petites Cuffed Capri Jeans * 5-pocket styling Price: $28.99 |
 Petite Haze Wash Curvy Boot Leg Jeans Contoured through hip and thigh, boot leg jeans in our stylish haze wash with tonal topstitching. Front zip with button closure. Wide belt loops. Classic five-pocket styling with tonal embroidery on back pockets. 29 3/4" inseam. Price: $54.00 |
I won’t mind getting caught wearing these! It’s especially sexy if the guy you are sending signals to is the dude that understands the language of computers!
From ThinkGeek
If you’ve ever run across a "403 Forbidden" error on a web site, it means you’ve either stumbled onto the wrong page, or you’ve been snooping where you shouldn’t be! One nice thing about the Hypertext Transfer Protocol that runs the web (HTTP for short) is that it includes helpful status codes such as "404 Not Found" when a resource can’t be found and "403 Forbidden" when the web site you’re knocking at does not want you to come in. One rarely seen status code is the elusive "200 OK" which basically means that everything went fine, and you’re seeing the page you’re supposed to be seeing!
We thought it sure would be handy if life came with status codes, but since it doesn’t, we did the next best thing and printed them on stuff you wear. But not just any old stuff - we had to try something different, and print them on undies. So we bring you HTTPanties for the discriminating woman who would prefer a web-savvy and somewhat-direct approach in the romance department.
Feeling frisky? Well then don the black "200 OK" panties and see where they take you. Alternatively, the white "403 Forbidden" style sends a very different and hopefully clear message. We think "411 Length Required" and "413 Requested Entity Too Large" are pretty self-explanatory.
The apparel costs $7.99 each.
Here are some wonderful summer finds at an online store called Sundance, with stores in Colorado and California.
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CATARINA BIKINI PIECES CATARINA BIKINI HALTER TOP Karla Colletto has fashioned an homage to Sixties summer chic—think Raquel basking on the beach—from luxurious, state-of-the-art Italian microfiber for a look that is ever in vogue. Lacing, black grommets, contrast stitching. Meryl® nylon/Xtra Life Lycra® spandex. Machine wash. Made in the USA. Sold as separates for custom sizing. Sizes 6-14; we suggest ordering one size up. |
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SUNDANCE FLORAL HALTER TANKINI TOP
Brilliant on beaches from Santa Barbara to Southampton, our swimwear offers you the paramount of possibilities. Build your own bathing suit from a choice of multiple styling options. Removable pads. Nylon/spandex. Machine wash. Imported. Exclusive. |
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MAGADI ONE PIECE SWIMSUIT
A little groovy and oh-so-gorgeous, Mara Hoffman’s vibrant swimwear boasts bold color and bohemian flair, a veritable world-beat party perfect for poolside or seaside cocktail-sipping and sun-worshipping. Strapless one-piece with shirring, side ties, cut-out detail at cleavage and halter tie. Machine wash. |
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SUNDANCE FLORAL SKIRT COVER-UP
Brilliant on beaches from Santa Barbara to Southampton, our swimwear offers you the paramount of possibilities. Build your own bathing suit from a choice of sun-drenched solids, a swirling floral print and multiple styling options. Comfortable coverage. Nylon/spandex. Machine wash. Imported. Exclusive. |
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ALEXANDRA TUNIC
From the shores of Skiros to the beach bars of St. Barts, embroidered vines and flowers have decorated centuries of gauzy cotton cover-ups. Our version welcomes the warm breezes of your future with deep vents at the sleeves and hem. Machine wash. Imported. |
According to the New York Times, pink is the color of the season and is dubbed as a shopper’s comfort color in this time of recession.
Luxury brand Hermes is projecting and recognizing that, while sales had been steady during the first quarter, the company is going to have flat sales for the rest of the year.
Net income edged up 0.8 percent to 290.2 million euros, or $427 million, in the 12 months ended Dec. 31, beating forecasts and sending Hermes’ shares up 3.8 percent Thursday to close at 74.66 euros, or $97.66, on the Paris Bourse. Operating profits advanced 8.4 percent to 449.2 million euros, or $660.9 million. Dollar figures are converted at average exchange rates for the periods to which they refer.
“The company resisted very well last year: I think the crisis is ahead of us,” Patrick Thomas, chief executive officer, said in an interview. While stressing “it is difficult to make a forecast in the current environment,” Thomas said Hermès is projecting flat sales for 2009, which will have a “slight impact” on profitability this year. “Our core business continues to do well,” he added, citing resilience in leather goods, fashion and accessories. “We are suffering more in jewelry and watches.”
Thomas described a mixed picture geographically and contrasting sales results in its own stores versus wholesale. “China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau are still booming, and European markets are still doing very well,” he said. By contrast, he called business in the U.S. “OK for the moment” and a deteriorating situation in Japan, where “we don’t see the end of the tunnel.”
So that even as this is the case, the luxury retailer intends to open up at least twenty more stores in 2009.
From the The Council of Fashion Designers of America, here’s the list of 2009 Nominees for the CFDA Awards. Look at all these brand names and labels you should be familiar with, fashionistas!
The winners will be announced on June 15 in New York with First Lady Michelle Obama as one of its distinguished guests…
Womenswear Designer of the Year
Menswear Designer of the Year
Accessory Designer of the Year
Swarovski Award For Womenswear
Swarovski Award For Menswear
Swarovski Award For Accessory Design
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