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• Summer is right around the corner, and it’s about time what we start looking at the world through rose-colored glasses, or should I say blouses? Pinks and oranges are starting to replace the colder hues of winter. Here are the top 5 pink tops of this season:

•  Diane Von Furstenberg Cahill Stretch Silk Peasant Blouse: This slightly pinker than coral blouse has pintuck pleats at the front and back of the neck, which gives it a relaxed shape. You can buy this silk top at Bloomingdales for $225.

• Haute Hippie Fly Away Tank: The best parts about this shirt are the flattering cascade ruffles and the great color. Sometimes pinks can end up being too close to skin color but the coral and grapefruit hue is perfect. Grab this at Shopbop for $235.
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• Finders Keepers Into My World Shirt: If you’re going to wear pink, then go bold. This hot pink tank has a great fold-over collar, front pleats and a cutout back. Buy this at Shopbop for only $110. 
• Patterson J. Kincaid Yardey Blouse: This semi-sheer long slaved chiffon blouse is perfect for an afternoon out. It’s light, airy, and casual while still being effortlessly elegant and classy. Pick this up at Shopbop for $138.
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• Patterson J. Kincaid Flemming Tie Neck Tank: The tie style collar dresses up such a simple top. This sheer tank comes in neon coral, yellow and pink. Personally the yellow reminds me too much of a highlighter, but the coral and pink are both beautiful. Buy either of those colors at Shopbop for $108.
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Summer is a time for rest, shopping and of course, new bags. What’s better than a small, easy crossbody? Here are my top 5 summer crossbody bags:

1)      Diane von Furstenberg Mini Harper Bag: This leather crossbody comes in hibiscus, a bright red shade and has a long, adjustable chain strap. It also has a lined pocket on the inside to put all your small things in. You can buy this bag at Shopbop for $295.

2)       Anya Hindmarch Mini Gracie Bag: This bag is made of beige pebbled leather and has a front flap with a turn-lock closure. The inside is lined with the classic bow print and has an extra pocket. Pick up this bag at Shopbop for $650.

3)      Tory Burch Robinson Mini Bag: Even though it’s summer it is still nice to have some darker bags to match with your brighter outfits. This Tory Burch crossbody comes in black and dark brown leather, and has gold hardware and straps. Grab this from Shopbop for $365.

4)     Lanvin Mini Pop Crossbody Bag: This beautiful bag comes in gray and black crinkle calfskin. Personally, I think the gray is a better choice for summer but either way you can’t go wrong with this bag. The bag’s gold chain has grosgrain ribbon woven through it, and a logo medallion attached at the top. You can buy this at Neiman Marcus for $1,450.

5)     Lanvin Mini Happy Crossbody Bag: Lanvin’s small crossbody is perfect to throw over the shoulder and comes in three great colors: black, blue and rose pink. The pink is definitely the most summery of the three, but black makes for a great bag year round. Pick up this bag at Neiman Marcus for $1,490.

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Here is this week’s Web Snob with the latest in fashion, beauty, celeb, and lifestyle:

BagSnob never travels without her arsenal of oversized cosmetic pouches! With Top Oversized Cosmetic Pouchesyou’ll also be ready for your summer travels.

Coquette is taking a virtual vacation to Palm Springs with the new Banana Republic Trina Turk Summer 2012 Collection that debuts in June.

Fashion Pulse Daily Shares 8 Great Fashion Essentials for Memorial Day.

The Jet Set Girls are loving Bobbi Brown’s new Miami Collection.

Second City Style found the Tom Ford interview with Fern Mallis to be fascinating and entertaining. Tom Ford On Fashion: “It’s a Tough, Tough Industry.”

Shapewear isn’t just for plus sizes! Stiletto Jungle explains how to find the right shapewear for your unique figure.

Allie is Wired takes a look at the newly released Forbes Celebrity 100 for 2012. Can you guess who snagged the top spot?

Exciting news from iS Clinical! BeautySnob is giving away the iS Essentials Kit, valued at $44. And one very lucky follower will receive the big prize: the entire full-sized line, valued at $634!

Shopping and Info loves the Lanvin mini pop beige crossbody bag and others for summer.

The Beauty Stop shows how to snag big beauty deals by joining loyalty clubs.

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Who doesn’t need a mani-pedi? I know I do! It’s finally time to wipe off the navy polish and choose some new colors for summer. Here are the top 5 nail polish colors for this summer:

1)     Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer- Saint-Tropez 401- This bright aqua is the perfect resort color. You can buy it at Nordstrom for only $23.

2)      Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer- Sheer Light Pink with Iridescent Shimmer- Another color you need from Dior is this light pink. Even though, it might seem too similar to a usual nude shade the shimmer sets it apart in the sun, making it perfect for summer. Grab it at Sephora for only $23.

3)      Butter London- Three Free Nail Lacquer- Opaque Cantaloupe- I love Butter London because not only are the colors brilliant, but it is also a “3 Free Company” which means that it doesn’t contain any of the harsh chemicals that can harm your nails. Their orangey-pink polish is a great shade for this summer. You can buy this at Sephora for $14.

4)  Chanel Le Vernis Nail Lacquer in lemony yellow June
    – Chanel makes chic, and long-lasting polish. This creamy yellow shade, appropriately named June, is light and cute for summer. It’s perfect for someone who uses nail polish as their latest accessory. You can pick this up at Bloomingdales or order it online  for $26.

5)   Chanel Le Vernis Nail Lacquer in Rose Exuberant 
   - This high-shine color is great for pedicures and wearing with a new pair of sandals. Buy this at Bloomingdales or order it online for $26.

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SEEN ON: Miley Cyrus
wearing a pair of Citizens of Humanity “Avedon” ultra skinny jeans in Satellite

while arriving at LAX International Airport.
May 14, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA

Get the Citizens of Humanity Avedon ultra skinny jeans seen on Miley Cyrus for $209 now at Piperlime.com.

Of course she is wearing the ultra skinny jeans because now she that she has been working so hard on her body, these jeans really show how fit and thin she is now.

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May 15, 2012, Los Angeles -­‐ Finnish designer Ivana Helsinki introduces her Fall/Winter 2012 Tapiola-­‐ Kauniainen collection with a preview at Bollare West Hollywood. Twenty-­‐two stylists, editors and bloggers mingled and conversed with designer Paola Suhonen and previewed the Fall 2012 collection and special archive pieces. Two surprises included boutique owner Lisa Kline and actress Fernanda Romero.

The artistic films on display supplemented the collections and showed the stories behind its inspiration. Other elements of interest throughout the afternoon included the home goods, colorful printed napkins. and beautifully displayed artistic postcard boxes. Adding to the ambiance, Paola spun vinyl Scandinavian folk music in the background and a bubble machine blew bubbles off the balcony onto Melrose Avenue

Fall 2012 Tapiola-­‐Kauniainen Collection

The collection tells a strong story from designer Paola Ivana Suhonen`s childhood weekends in the 70`s, spent with family and friends in a country home near Helsinki. “In those beautiful 70′s houses, homes of colorful wallpapers, places with turquoise pools, trays with heavy red candles, bowls of raisins, I spent my childhood weekends under the dark wooden table, listening to my mom and dad being part of those passionate conversations,” passionately describes the designer.

The collection is rooted in two original prints: Tapiola and Kapiola. The names of the prints affectionately reflect and highlight acclaimed areas near Helsinki that have been influential to the aesthetic of the collection. It offers a balance of heavier corduroys, delicate lace pieces, and the brands signature fuzzy cardigans made of handcrafted yarns.

The Ivana Helsinki Fall 12 collection showed at NYFW on February 10th, at the Metropolitan Pavilion.

ABOUT IVANA HELSINKI: 

Ivana Helsinki is an independent Finnish fashion brand. It combines rough Slavic melancholy and pure Scandinavian moods, the balance between arctic summer nights and winter sadness. Creator Paola Ivana Suhonen is a Helsinki born designer, artist and filmmaker. Ivana Helsinki is the only Scandinavian womenswear brand to be accepted into the official International Fashion Week Calendar and has been featured in several alternative projects that combined fashion, design and modern art. All Ivana Helsinki clothing and knits are manufactured in Europe

“Love stories, road trips & dresses, northern oddity, pure beauty & wild wood vagabonds” 

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This week Shopping and Goodies is featuring some amazing trends especially Nude Accessories. We are loving summer’s must-have Floral Dresses, McQueen’s Purple Suede Clutch, Lanvin’s Belt and Chloe’s Nude Platforms. We always have an interesting celeb scoop, too! Start reading what the chicest fashionisats have to say!

A Few Goody Gumdrops is loving Alexander McQueen’s icnonic skull box clutch in purple suede!
Girls Talkin Smack scoops about Jessica Simpson’s plans to launch an affordable maternity line.
Shopping and Info shares this season’s hottest floral dresses!
TheFind is making the most of summer maxi dresses with the perfect accessories from SSENSE including Chloe Nude platform sandals, Lanvin Belt and DSQARED2 hat.

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Don’t tell me that you closet has enough floral. Trust me, that’s not possible. There are so many different florals, not to mention different colors of the same ones. And what better a time to find some more floral dresses, than when flowers are actually blooming?

Here are my top 5 floral dresses for this summer:

Tucker Drawstring Cami Dress: I love the small red and pink floral clusters. This light silk scoop neck dress is simple, carefree and cute; not to mention that having on seam-pockets is great. Buy this on sale for $170.80 at Shopbop.

Alice + Olivia Fierra Dress: The best part of this dress is the floral, it’s not specifically patterned like most floral dresses are, making it a unique find for your closet. Also, the inverted front pleat and v-neck cut make the dress super flattering. You can get this on Shopbop for $220.

Blu Moon Summer Lovin’ Dress: This dress is made exclusively for Revolve Clothing. The ditsy floral is sweet, while the navy sets this frock apart from other dresses.  I’d buy this at Revolve Clothing for only $187.

Stones Devin Dress: This dress comes in both floral and lace, but this post is about my top 5 floral dresses. The appropriate neckline and length is reminiscent of the 1950’s while the bold floral pattern makes it perfectly trendy nowadays. Personally, I’d match it with a pair of awesome wedges. This is a great price, at only $149, buy it at Revolve Clothing.

Joie Alanna Dress: This turquoise dress is the perfect cover-up. The floral is somewhat geometric, but definitely eye catching for the pool or beach. Grab this for $288 on Revolve Clothing.

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New York, NY – Thursday, May 9^th, actress Zoe Saldana attended the Cosmopolitan For Latina’s Premiere Issue Party wearing a pair of Irit Design oxidized sterling silver and rose cut diamond chain and fringe earrings. She finished the look with four Irit Design oxidized sterling silver and rose cut diamond rings.

Get Irit Design rings seen on Zoe Saldana at Net a Porter.

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Spotted: Naomi Watts wearing the Lanston Cut Out V Neck Tunic in Black while out in New York City on Friday, May 4th. She looked great wearing her top with Fiorentini and Baker motorcycle boots, Ray Ban wayfarer sunglasses and boyfriend jeans while with her kids at the playground. Something about playgrounds in New York City that are so cool. It is that urban environment and then a little bit of fun for the kids that make it such a fun contrast. My favorite is the playground on 72nd and Central Park West. I think there is a zoo there too. Anyhow, next time you are in New York City take the kids to the park.

Lanston Open Back Top - $110

Photos courtesy of WENN.

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