Archive: March 4th, 2008

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Ashley Olsen showed off a totally new kind of star power during Paris Fashion Week when she was spotted all over town in a top that featured one of our favorite new trends: a sprinkling of stars. And thanks to our friends at FabSugar, we’ve just found our next star obsession. Click here to learn how to pre-order the Plexiglas and brass YSL bracelet, $395, and check out more top spring trends.

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We’re not usually one to kiss and tell, but our latest love is just too good to keep secret. Even if you don’t already know British designer Christopher Kane by name, you’ve probably spotted his sexy neon dresses on celebs like Kate Moss and Chloe Sevigny. And now there’s one more way to get into his designs. Following the lead of previous up-and-comers like Thakoon, Proenza Schouler and Benhaz Sarafpour, Kane has partnered up with Lancome, in what may be our favorite collaboration to date. Each of his of nine limited-edition Juicy Tubes World Tour glosses, $18 each, is decorated with an illustration by the designer, and comes in a shade inspired by his global travels, like Tokyo Plum Blossom, Paris Bubbly, or Red Hot New York. This is one kiss that’s definitely on our list of the best things for spring.

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Reese Witherspoon announced her role as the honorary chair of the Avon Foundation last year, and today she appeared before the United Nations to help the beauty giant announce their partnership with the United Nations Development Fund for Women. Reese is not only the spokeswoman but has helped introduce the Women’s Empowerment Bracelet, which she proudly modeled today at the U.N. You too can get one of these silk and siver bracelets for only $3. Net proceeds of $2.25 from each bracelet go directly to create a new Avon Empowerment Fund. The first $500,000 from bracelet sales will be matched by the Avon Foundation for a total donation of $1 million to UNIFEM for projects that will empower women around the world. Join Reese in supporting women’s rights about the world by clicking here to buy a bracelet for yourself or a woman in your life.

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Breast Cancer Awarness Month may take place in October, but there’s no reason you can’t support a fight for the cure any time of the year. Sass & Bide’s “The Mad Ones” jersey heart dress debuted on the catwalk during New York Fashion Week, and now it’s available for purchase exclusively at net-a-porter.com. All proceeds from the $170 price tag of the tie-dyed, sequin-embellished frock go directly to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer , a charity that assists women living with breast cancer. Stars like Mission Impossible II actress Michelle Monoghan, who models the shirt above, and Aussie singer Natalie Imbruglia have happily partnered up with FTBC and Sass & Bide. And philanthropic work is certainly nothing new to the design duo of Heidi Middleton and Sarah-Jane Clarke. Says co-owner and creative director Middleton, who is herself living with the disease, “Sarah Jane and I were ambassadors for the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer for a couple of years before I was diagnosed in February 2007, so it’s something we’ve always felt strongly about. More and more younger women are being diagnosed and, until now, there hasn’t been a huge amount of awareness raised. FTBC’s research now focuses on these women.” Click here to join the fight by purchasing one of the signature Sass & Bide dresses for yourself.

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If you’re looking to revitalize and soothe your skin, look no further than the fabulous and ‘oh so English’ rose products at The Organic Pharmacy. The London based pharmacy is 100% dedicated to organic products making it a regular hot spot for eco-friendly celebs Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow. Just a few weeks ago Liv Tyler and Mischa Barton both stocked up on the Rose and Jasmine Body Oil, Rose Bath Oil and Double Rose Rejuvenating Face Cream. The secret is of course in the roses, which are organically grown and picked by hand in a tiny village in Iran, resulting in a unique extract rich in antioxidants.. the perfect antidote to any case of winter blues. Prices start from $52 for the body oil and can ordered from theorganicpharmacy.com.

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We love the clean lines and simple chic look Leighton Meester had going at a recent Sunsilk event — and based on your votes in Hit or Miss, you’re loving it too. The Gossip Girl’s mixable separates aren’t just cute, they’re the perfect transition into spring. Her Vera Wang top, Dolce & Gabbana pencil skirt and Ferragamo sandals were a bit more than we wanted to spend, though — so we tracked down the total look for less.

Get the look!
For a Steal:

Liz Claiborne Silk-Voile Ruffled Stripe Shirt, $20 at lizclaiborne.com

See by Chloe Sleeveless Shirt, $133 at yoox.com

Pointe Pencil Skirt, $49 at anntaylorloft.com.

Merona Red Patent Belt with Patent Overlay Buckle, $12 at target.com.

Sudini Ofarrel sandals, $101, at bluefly.com.