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Ginny Dunleavy
Banana Republic debuts third 'Mad Men' collection
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Banana Republic is taking the 1960s from television to the stores.
Later this month, it will debut a third Banana Republic "Mad Men" collection in partnership with AMC because the Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 lines were widely received. The collection takes inspiration from the costumes featured in the popular show.
Shoppers can find bold prints, bright colors and new silhouettes...
Read more »New fitness brand takes yoga back to its roots
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Start working on your headstands and perfecting that chair pose, because a fashionable new fitness brand has come to town . . . and it's serious about yoga.
Rishi Bali, a former Goldman Sachs executive who grew up immersed in the practice in India, thinks his company has something high-end brands such as Athleta and Lululemon don't.
Bali launched Yoga Smoga on Thursday, debuting...
Read more »'Bachelorette' Emily Maynard designs affordable jewelry line
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Sorry guys, former “Bachelorette” stunner Emily Maynard won't be giving out any more roses . . . but good news for the ladies-- she will be selling jewelry this spring.
Maynard has been working with North Carolina-based company Towne & Reese to develop a line that is both fashionable and affordable.
“Anyone who knows me knows I'm a girly-girl to a fault,” Maynard told Newsday. “I've...
Read more »Kendall and Kylie Jenner debut exclusive PacSun line at Roosevelt Field Mall
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Despite the approaching blizzard, more than 300 young girls and boys crammed in front of the PacSun at Roosevelt Field Mall Friday to meet two of reality TV’s most famous sisters: Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
The duo were debuting their exclusive line for PacSun, “Kendall & Kylie,” a mix of on-trend pieces like dresses, denim shorts and bandeaus inspired by PacSun and their California roots....
Read more »Mugler's in the bag at Shopbop
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Shopbop threw a bash last night at the swanky Top of the Standard to celebrate the launch of Mugler and the exclusive-to-Shopbop Muglerette Graffiti Bag created by Nicola Formichetti. Mugler…Formichetti…Shopbop—like we needed any MORE reasons to get us to the Standard Hotel?
Mugler’s new ready-to-wear and handbag collection will debut at Shopbop this spring, and the Muglerette is leading...
Read more »On sale now: This week's top five picks
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Get your wallets ready. I've searched the web for this week's top deals so you don't have to.
1. Baroque scarf
Was: $54.00 Now: $36.18
You save: $17.82
Why buy? A great printed scarf becomes the focus of any outfit so you can spend less time worrying about what to wear underneath it.
Get it here: nordstrom.com
2. Studded ballet flats Was: $125.00...
Read more »Meet Kendall and Kylie Jenner at Roosevelt Field
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Feb. 5
UJA FEDERATION OF NEW YORK hosts a multi-designer trunk show with women's, men's and children's clothing, accessories and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 130 E. 59th St., 7th floor, Manhattan. Admission is free; 20 percent of all sales to benefit UJA Federation of New York; ujafedny.org Feb. 5-6 RALPH LAUREN TRUNK SHOW, women's spring 2013 collection, at Americana Manhasset,...
Read more »Fashion Week takes over Manhattan
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Though the inaugural frenzy has settled, rest assured that there isn't a fashionista worth her Louboutins who doesn't want to see what Jason Wu (the man who famously designed both of Michelle Obama's inaugural ballgowns) has up his high-profile sleeve for fall.
They'll get their chance Friday, when Wu shows his collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, which runs from Thursday through Feb....
Read more »Style Watch: What celebrities are wearing
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Taylor Swift wore a glimmering Elie Saab minidress with glitzy Jimmy Choo shoes to the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, France on Jan. 26.
Actress Vanessa Hudgens attends JCPenny’s launch party for L’Amour Nanette Lepore in a cutaway leather jacket and floaty coral top from the new line on Jan. 24 in Manhattan.
Catherine Zeta-Jones wore a printed lace Michael Kors gown...
Read more »JCPenney partners with Dress for Success for charity
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JCPenney has partnered up with Dress for Success to help provide professional clothing for women-in-need. Throughout February, JCPenney shoppers can round up their purchases to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to the charity.
The donations can be received in-store or online for any and all merchandise in the store, such as some of their most popular brands like Betsey Johnson,...
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