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Louis Vuitton Condoms Take Label Love Too Far

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on Feb 9, 2012 at 5:27 PM

louis vuitton condmsHere's something I'd never want to see in real life: a Louis Vuitton condom. These little rubbers take label-loving to the next level -- they're emblazoned with the famous LV logo and come wrapped in plastic that's surprise, covered with LVs.

They're pretty much the worst thing that could ever happen to the brand and would be the best example of brand licensing gone wrong, but thankfully, these love gloves don't have anything to do with Louis Vuitton -- someone made them up without their permission. What a relief. I'd hate to see the venerable designer brand dilute their image with such a, I don't know, desperate product.

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See How Scarlett Johansson Shows Her Love for Obama

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 8, 2012 at 6:31 PM

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I want to show my support for Obama, but I don't have a car -- so I can't get a bumper sticker. And I live in an apartment, so I can't put a little flag thingie in my front lawn. And most political t-shirts just don't quite look right with a blazer. If only they sold cute Obama-supporting swag at H&M!

Well, we're close.

The fashionistas have flocked to design some nifty swag for their favorite president: Check out the Runway to Win collection, designed by the likes of Tory Burch and Alexander Wu. The launch was hosted by Scarlett Johansson and Anna Wintour. Oh what, the celebrity thing hurts Obama's campaign? So what. Is it Obama's fault that fashion designers love him? Might as well embrace the love and make some campaign moneeeee -- and do it stylishly. 'Cause that's how Obama rolls. Here's a few highlights from the collection.

 

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Banana Republic Brings 'Mad Men' Collection Back ... YESSS! (PHOTO)

Posted by Emily Abbate
on Feb 3, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Mad Men-inspired collection at Banana RepublicOver the last three months or so, I've completely fallen in love with Mad Men. I don't know where I was for the last four seasons, but I'm happy to report that I'm now completely caught up on all of the mint julep drinking, affair-having fun and highly anticipating the season 5 premiere on March 25. Banana Republic seems to be excited too, as the store just announced that they're working with Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant for a second Mad Men-inspired capsule collection, launching in stores on March 1.

Hell-freakin'-yes! The first collection was so unbelievably chic and sexy, I'm just dying to see what happens this time around. Lucky for us, Banana has posted a few of the looks from their upcoming 40-piece line on their blog.

How fun is the patterned cardigan with those darling crop pants and dainty accessories (right)? And the male model's retro polo? He looks like a modern-day Donald Draper!

Want more? See one of the new Mad Men-inspired dresses after the jump:

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Beauty & Style Style Savvy

The Corset Belt: Will You Wear This Hot Spring Trend?

Posted by Lindsay Ferrier
on Feb 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Newport NewsRachel Zoe has named the corset belt as one of spring's hottest trends, and ...

Eh, I don't know.

I'm not sure I'm feeling this one -- particularly for spring.

I don't know about you, but spring gets pretty warm around here. The last thing I want around my waist is a thick piece of leather.

However, not all corset belts are quite as wide as the $139 Newport News version to your left.

See some more options after the jump, then tell me in the comments if you'll be wearing this Zoe-endorsed trend when the weather gets warmer!

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Octavia Spencer’s Spanx Confession Shows We’ll Do Crazy Things to Look Good

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on Feb 1, 2012 at 11:57 AM

octavia spencerOctavia Spencer may have a SAG award and an Oscar nomination, but girl's still just like us. She tortures herself in the name of beauty and goes to extreme lengths to make sure she looks her best. The Help actress told Ellen DeGeneres that she squeezed into not one, not two, but three pairs of Spanx under that gorgeous Tadashi Shoji gown. Octavia may have won a SAG award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, but her Spanx won a trophy for Best Supporting Role on an Actress.

You know, I'm starting to think that Spanx are the new stiletto. Super high heels are painful, pinchy night-ruiners, and so are those godforsaken sucky-inny undergarments. Why do we do this to ourselves?

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Come On, Kristen Wiig's Choker Wasn't THAT Bad

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on Jan 30, 2012 at 12:29 PM

kristen wiig chokerKristen Wiig is one hilarious lady, but her outfit choice for the SAG awards had some people laughing at her, not with her. The 38-year-old star and writer of Bridesmaids chose a taupe Balenciaga gown for the red carpet and topped off the look with a consequently controversial thick, black choker with chain-link detail. Fans and fashion experts alike were flipping out about the look on Twitter, calling for whomever dressed her in such an accessory to be banned from working in Hollywood ever again. Ruthless.

But, you know, I kind of liked it. I did. I thought Kristin Cavallari worked the look a few years back, and I'm happy to see a new Kristen taking the choker reigns. Plus, Lady Mary Crawley of Downton Abbey is a fan, so really, Wiig's choice wasn't so terrible, now, was it?

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'Downton Abbey' Costume Jewelry Is All Kinds of Wrong

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on Jan 25, 2012 at 3:25 PM

downton abbeyAs a rabid fan of the PBS drama Downton Abbey, I find it hard to believe that these characters are fictional. They're all so real, like those in Friday Night Lights, that I refuse to acknowledge that they don't actually exist. Which is why I'm genuinely a little afraid right now of what the Dowager Countess must be thinking. Since she's totally alive and well and living in London in my mind, I'm worried that she's aghast by the latest news that PBS was trying to sell knock-off Downton Abbey-inspired jewelry, oh excuse me, my Ladyship, jewellry, on their website.

Nothing could make our Countess gasp with more fervor than the idea of her precious family heirlooms being copied and sold to unsophisticated townspeople with no titles, no property, who, god forbid, sit in swivel chairs at their, oh lord, day jobs.

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Hillary Clinton's Headbands Are Back & Better Than Ever

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on Jan 25, 2012 at 10:46 AM

hillary clinton & barack obamaPresident Obama's State of the Union address last night touched on some hot button issues like tax rates, immigration, Wall street, and manufacturing, but he failed to mention one point of contention: Hillary Clinton's headband. It's like he doesn't even care, you know? Anyway, our Secretary of State hasn't necessarily been praised for her fashion sense over the years, but last night Hill was right on trend. In a sleek black pant suit, Hillary looked professional and polished. Her couple of bracelets and that black headband with a sparkle here and there really added a nice, stylish touch. These headbands, I tell ya, they are certainly having their moment in the sun.

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The Sale Prices at Express Today Are Amazing!

Posted by Lindsay Ferrier
on Jan 25, 2012 at 10:36 AM

Express'Tis the season for sales -- you'll never find lower prices at your favorite online retailers than now, as they move out their fall/winter merchandise in order to make way for spring.

Now is the time to pick up your staple pieces -- items that will never go out of style. If you go to work, it's a great time to pick up some basics for your wardrobe. If you work from home, this is my favorite time of year to get pieces that look good at the gym and out running errands.

One of the best sales going on right now is over at Express, where an additional 50% has been taken off all sale items.

That makes these basic black boots just $25!

Want to see more great sale items from Express?

Keep reading!

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6 Reasons My $75 Mittens Were Worth Every Penny

Posted by Amy Boshnack
on Jan 20, 2012 at 2:50 PM

mittensThey may not look like much. Simple mittens. Adult mittens. They aren't fancy leather gloves. They aren't fur-lined. They can't work an iPhone because of special fingertip technology. In fact -- they can't work anything, well, because they are mittens! And, to top it all off, they were $75.

But do you know what they can do? They can keep my hands nice and warm. Not so warm that they start to sweat ... but warm enough so that my hands don't even feel like they are outside.

My husband thought I was nuts when I told him how much they cost. I, kind of, thought I was nuts too. Who pays $75 for mittens? But any doubt I had disappeared when I slipped my hands into their fleece-like warmth.

To justify my purchase (which, of course, I don't need to do, but still -- I feel like I need to do), I've listed out six reasons why my Grandoe mittens were worth every penny.

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