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

What does Mom want? A bag of course! But not just any bag will do for Mom, which is why BagSnob is giving away the JET SET tote bag from Michael Kors!

Coquette’s still in the mood for white and chooses her favorite white heels and sandals for spring and summer.

Second City Style wonders If Your Ex-Boyfriend Was A Pair Of Shoes… because nothing captures a lady’s heart more quickly than truly fabulous footwear.

Shopping and Info loves the David Yurman gold cuffs and bracelets for an arm party this summer.

Stiletto Jungle explains five common self-tanning mistakes and how to avoid them.

Allie is Wired has a look at Terry Richardson’s pictures from the opening night of Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Ball Tour.

The Beauty Stop explains how to score beauty discounts and freebies via Facebook.

When it comes to drugstore mascara, L’Oréal has always been BeautySnob‘s favorite, but does the L’Oréal Paris Double Extend Eye Illuminator Mascara keep the eyes on the prize?

Talking hair: More fromThe Jet Set Girls interview with Zooey Deschanel!

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The big color this season is turquoise. Everyone needs to own some turquoise this season. The color is gorgeous and looks great against a great summer tan. Every gal must have a jacket, bag, bracelet, watch, skinny jeans, and necklace in their summer ensemble and what better way to complete your summer outfits than with a pop of turquoise color.

One of my all time favorite bags is the Rebecca Minkoff Mac bag and this season she did it in turquoise with whipstitching to make it extra special. Get the Rebecca Minkoff Whipstitch bag in turquoise for $330 from Zappos.com.

A great turquoise jacket can go over a white dress and sandals and make the outfit extra special for weddings and graduations that are coming up. My personal favorite is the turquoise Rebecca Minkoff Becky Jacket for $328 from RebeccaMinkoff.com.

If you want to wear a great turquoise bracelet with your watch why not get a great turquoise chain and watch together from La Mer Collections. They make great watches that have a classic tank face with leather straps and add a little something different like a chain or some charms and suddenly you have a great watch that has everything you need so you can put it on and run out the door in the am looking well accessorized. La Mer Collections Turquoise Crystal Chain Wrap Watch for $165 from Shopbop.com. Sale On! Save up to 70% off new styles at Shopbop.com.

If you want to get on the colored denim trend, turquoise skinny jeans like these Topshop skinny MOTO leigh jeans are a great option for $78 from Topshop.com.

For a great piece of turquoise jewelry, the piece to get is the OLIVIA COLLINGS ANTIQUE JEWELRY Gold & Turquoise Pave Bangle for $4,595 from Barneys New York. The piece is a one of a kind vintage piece made of 9k yellow gold. It is a  hinged bangle with pave set turquoise from circa 1860. This is a collector’s piece and if you are a turquoise lover, get this piece to go with all your summer outfits.

A great turquoise necklace option to go with your white tunic tops and those great turquoise moto skinny jeans is the Michael Kors gold tone multi chain turquoise bead necklace for $145 from Macys.

Some years great colors like turquoise are just not available in lots of jewelry and clothing. This season is a big year for turquoise and it is a great year to collect all your favorite pieces so you can wear them all throughout the season and beyond when the color may be harder to find in such great pieces.

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Shopping and Goodies has the latest trends in summer sandals, an amazing Alexander McQueen giveaway, a new social shopping experience and Chanel’s newest face. I’d start reading what the chicest fashionistas have to say! Each week they come up with more and more info!

A Few Goody Gumdrops is giving away an Alexander McQueen Chiffon Skull Scarf in Black and Ivory!
Girls Talkin Smack has the latest scoop on on the newest face for Chanel No. 5 . It’s Brad Pitt!
Shopping and Info shares summer’s 5 top sandals. You’ll love them!
TheFind is excited to announce the launch of Glimpse by TheFind – a new socially-curated shopping experience!

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Los Angeles, CA – On Friday, May 4^th, actress Kristen Stewart appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” wearing the J Brand Super Skinny Leather Legging in Slate Grey. She was pretty smiley and cheerful in her awkwardness while promoting her new Snow White movie. Now that I think about it – her red jacket was no random act. She did kinda look like Snow White with her dark hair and red jacket on the show. Her red jacket is the Becky Jacket by Rebecca Minkoff. Her navy oxford flat lace up shoes are the Bloch London Hannah flat, and her t shirt is by Dolce & Gabanna and has the James Dean image on it.

Get the J Brand Super Skinny Leather Jeans for $896.

Get the Bloch London Hannah Flats in navy for $97.50 on sale from $195.

The Dolce & Gabanna t shirt is $207.

The Rebecca Minkoff Becky Jacket in red is $328.

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