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Three words: Memorial Day weekend. That's right, Chicago, it's time to make the most of your day off by stuffing your face at a barbecue, hitting up the beach, or simply sipping on a cocktail, alfresco style. What do all of those activities have in common? They don't take much effort — and neither should figuring out what to wear. To the rescue, this adorable pool stripe romper from LOFT. It has a comfortable and discreet drawstring waist (we did say eating and drinking would be involved this weekend), sexy spaghetti straps, and off-seam pockets perfect for stashing a tube of gloss. But who are we fooling? You could get a lot of mileage out of this little number, which is guaranteed to last well beyond the weekend. And at just $64.99, that's a lot of bang for your hard-earned buck. Oh, and if you are a LOFT fan, stay tuned for more info on the brand-new Chicago store opening up on the Mag Mile next month! It's the only LOFT store to have an entire floor dedicated to petities — go shorty! LOFT Pool Stripe Drawstring Waist Romper, $64.99, available at LOFT. Read More

Shea butter has been around forever — and for good reason. This serious hydrator has been used for centuries to moisturize skin (and hair, too). It's essentially a triglyceride (a fatty acid) that’s crushed out of the nut of the African shea tree, then heated up in large vats, so that the softening oils make their way to the top. Unlike other butters, shea butter quickly emulsifies when it hits the skin and is subtly warmed up from an elevated body temperature — that's why it effortlessly seeps into the skin, and doesn’t rest on the surface. Not only is it a superstar skin softener, it also helps heal and calm skin, thanks to essential nutrients such as omega-6 fatty acids and linoleic acid. What's more, it acts as an emollient and has anti-inflammatory properties (perfect for sensitive skin prone to irritation). Want to know about this tried-and-true natural prettifier? See our Periodic Table Of Beauty Elements, here. And, check out these shea butter-based skincare essentials — we're crazy for them. View the slideshow

There's no arguing the fact that Soho's Lure Fishbar is a true NYC establishment. The chicer-than-chic seafood spot plays host to all of the city's movers and shakers, whether they be media power players, politicians, or local celebs. We have fond memories of our own nights on the town at Lure, and it's safe to say that stretch of Mercer Street is one of our absolute favorites.So, when we heard the deeply troubling rumors that a dramatic rent hike is threatening to close down the venerable eatery, we felt the urgent need to lend a hand. Turns out, we're not alone — hundreds of the restaurant's biggest fans are taking to the Internet to pressure landlord Peter Brant (he of Interview mag riches) to have a little compassion. If you're just as saddened about the thought of a Lure-less Soho, then join the fight — use the hashtag #savelurefishbar to let its landlords know just how much the resto means to New York. (Eater) Read More

The post Get the Look: Kourtney Kardashian’s Farmer’s Market Mlle Mademoiselle Alara Shirtdress, Chanel Resort 2011 Gold Gladiator Sandals, and Dita Condor Sunglasses appeared first on The Fashion Bomb Blog : Celebrity Fashion, Fashion News, What To Wear, Runway Show Reviews.Kourtney Kardashian stopped by the Farmer’s Market with her little ones in a Mlle Mademoiselle Alara Shirtdress, gold gladiator sandals from Chanel’s Resort 2011 collection, and a pair of $375 Dita Condor Sunglasses: Check out her sandals on the fashion house’s Resort 2011 runway. Her aviator sunglasses boast thin wire frames and an oversized shape. Recreate Kourtney’s full look here. More Stuart Weitzman… Cute! I need a pair of tall gladiator sandals in my life! Would you wear it? The post Get the Look: Kourtney Kardashian’s Farmer’s Market Mlle Mademoiselle Alara Shirtdress, Chanel Resort 2011 Gold Gladiator Sandals, and Dita Condor Sunglasses appeared first on The Fashion Bomb Blog : Celebrity Fashion, Fashion News, What To Wear, Runway Show Reviews.

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This month, the couple behind niche fragrance line D.S. & Durga is releasing their distinctly different and latest collection of unisex fragrances, called HYLNDS (pronounced "highlands"). The lyrically named Bitter Rose Broken Spear; Isle Ryder; and Pale Grey Mountain, Small Black Lake were each inspired by different ancient Northern European cultures. Brooklyn-based husband-and-wife team, David and Kavi Moltz, together ... More »

You know when you're feeling feelings and you want to Tweet them, and/or actually tell a real human about them, but just can't find the right word? Like that feeling when you want to leave a party, but you don't know how and when to say goodbye (the worst)? Now, thanks to the Internet and the proactive mind of Eden Sher, there's a dictionary for all those words that should have been — and now are. The Emotionary is the English lexicon's answer to all those "you know that feeling when..." moments that cause an oddly unhealthy amount of daily anxiety. It includes wonderful words like "inattextive" for when you run into a tree while texting, or "DINES" — "the disorder requiring you to compulsively eat food if it is in front of you, even if you are not hungry, and especially when said food is free." We feel you DINES, oh boy do we feel you. The terms found in The Emotionary are usually just two words cleverly stuck together, and anyone can do it — which is exactly why the site is open to submissions. So, go forth and emotionalize (v. — to try to intellectualize your emotions)! Logophiles, your vernacular is about to get a healthy dose of clarity. Photo: Mood Board/Rex/Rex USA. Read More

Posted in Fashion / Make-up / Make-up & beauty With the 1960s makeup trend in full swing, we can’t help but gawk over the beauty look we spotted in the Marc Jacobs spring / summer 2013 show. Edie Sedgwick is a trued icon of the 60s. A socialite, heiress and actress, we best know her as Andy Warhol’s muse back in the day. In the present day, she served as the muse for Francois Nars, founder and creative director of Nars Cosmetics, giving us this 60s yet still very modern look. This look features different shades of brown and nude skin which makes it the perfect 60s mod look for those who prefer earth and neutral tones. Despite being inspired by the Mod era, the look is still very Marc Jacobs, very chic and very New York as Nars would describe it. Strong and striking, you won’t believe how easy it is to get this spring 2013 beauty look. Check out our complete how-to right after the break. Article continues. To read it in full visit 'How to recreate the Marc Jacobs ‘Factory Girl’ beauty look' at Fashionising.com »Tagged: Edie Sedgwick How to marc jacobs NARS

Along with vacuum packing all my woolly sweaters, coats, hats and scarves last week, I had a very enjoyable time switching over my shoes. Because there’s not much storage space in my London apartment, I keep out of season shoes in a huge box, hidden away in a cupboard. It’s like shoe Christmas doing the switchover, re-discovering the pairs I packed away some six months previously. I also add in my new season buys to the mix and it always makes me laugh to see the difference between the two sets of shoes. In winter my footwear is almost all black, relieved only by the odd pop of scarlet or pink (photo above). In summer I retire nearly all the black pairs, bar a few pairs of pointy toe stilettos. So here are all those summer shoes in more detail, with stockists links if they are current season: From left to right. Top row: Christian Louboutin scarlet pin heels (past season). CHANEL beige silk heels (past season). KG Kurt Geiger Monty  Espadrille £85. Christian Louboutin python platforms (past season) From left to right. Bottom row: Carvela Kast silver flatform £75. Valentino scarlet Rockstuds (gifted). Whistles block heel metallic sandal.  Antipodium for ASOS Khaki Heels (gifted) From left to right. Top row: Zara red & pink heels (past season). YSL gold strappy sandals (past season). Aldo for JW Anderson white stilettos (past season). Whistles neon yellow French 75 stilettos From left to right. Bottom row: Kurt Geiger London Silver Ella heels £195.  Marc by Marc Jacobs scarlet platforms (past season). Kurt Geiger London scarlet suede Eliot stilettos £220.  Nicholas Kirkwood metallic snake heels (past season) From left to right: KG Kurt Geiger Nina in white leather £85. Raoul navy leather strappy heels (past season) This post has been sponsored by Kurt Geiger, as one of a series of blog, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook posts that will include footwear from the new summer 2013 shoe collection from Kurt Geiger, KG and Carvela.

While I'm indiscriminate when it comes to most styles (I love tight-fitting bodycon dresses, free-flowing boho romps, and tomboy-esque overalls), I hate pants. This disdain can probably be traced back to when I shot up to 5’9” in fourth grade and couldn’t find pants long enough to fit my beanstalk frame. But as a Cali-bred girl, I thankfully was able to go through all my awkward growth spurts clothed in one thing: dresses. Now that I'm all grown up and living in NYC where you can't get away with wearing an airy cotton dress in 20-degree weather, I've learned to adapt my style to more winter-appropriate wares (like these awesome boyfriend jeans). But the second the city shakes off its doom-and-gloom winter, I'm back in my sundresses. This season, I'm all about the prints. Whether geometric, floral, or watercolor, there are print dresses in every shape and style. I like to wear mine with stilettos for a sexy and sweet date look or go grunge with a pair of Doc’s. Whatever your style, prints dresses are a great option for hot humid days in the city. Here are my picks for the coolest prints you'll want to shimmy into, ahead. View the slideshow