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Nina Ruggiero

Nina Ruggiero covers shopping and fashion for exploreLI.com and newsday.com. She hopes to make the Long Island shopping experience fun and easy for readers by keeping up with the latest trends, deals and hot topics.

Report: Gov. Andrew Cuomo threatens to sue Khloe Kardashian over T-shirt

Khloe Kardashian wears a Rich Soil T-shirt that

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It's not uncommon to see fashion brands ripping off other designers like Christian Louboutin's famous red-soled shoes or Louis Vuitton's coveted handbags. But reality star Khloe Kardashian and NBA player husband Lamar Odom could be in trouble for copying a more unlikely target . . . the New York State Department of Agriculture.

The New York Daily News reported Monday that they obtained...

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Makeup lessons, shoe sale in Roslyn

Join Trish McEvoy for a step-by-step makeup application

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May 22 TRISH McEVOY holds a Virtual Power of Makeup master class via Skype at Saks Fifth Avenue at the Walt Whitman Shops, 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., along with live, hands-on guidance from her team. Your prepaid, $100 workshop fee is redeemable with a Trish McEvoy product purchase on day of session. Seating is limited; to reserve a spot, call 631-350-1361. May 25 BLOOMINGDALE'S...

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Uni K Wax Center makes Long Island debut

Uni K Wax Center founder and chief executive

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It's mid-May, and the days of hiding beneath layers of clothing are behind us. This can only mean one thing . . . it's probably time for a wax. (Cue horror movie scream.)

We know, we know. Waxing is no fun. It's painful and can leave you red, sticky and irritated. Argentine Noemi Grupenmager founded Uni K Wax Center in the 1990s with this in mind, and her innovative salons dedicated to natural...

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Catherine Malandrino debuts Parisian line for Kohl's, in stores this fall

A model wears Catherine Malandrino's Paris-inspired collection for

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Models in berets and Eiffel Tower-printed dresses mingled while waiters served macarons and Champagne and a mini-orchestra played smooth French melodies. 

The lady of the hour, designer Catherine Malandrino, was the one responsible for turning a little piece of Manhattan into Paris Thursday afternoon, and she will do the same at Kohl's stores nationwide this fall.

Malandrino is...

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Suri Cruise's $2.3 million fashion line deal just a rumor, for now

Reports claiming Suri Cruise, 7, is launching her

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The world has been watching Suri Cruise's style since the day she fashionably exited Katie Holmes' womb, but the kitten heel and faux fur coat-wearing, purse-toting toddler has finally grown into a full-fledged fashionista . . . at the ripe old age of 7.

British news outlet The Sun reported Friday that the mini-mogul had inked a $2.3 million deal for a kids' clothing line, sparking a gossip...

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Kate Upton scores first Vogue cover on June issue

Kate Upton covers Vogue's June 2013 issue.

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Don't worry, fellas — Kate Upton isn't giving up her swimsuits anytime soon. But the blonde bombshell is switching it up, trading in skimpy Sports Illustrated bikinis for retro glam beach couture on her first ever cover of American Vogue.

Upton talks to Vogue about her career aspirations, from becoming the face of fashion campaigns to launching her own lingerie line and continuing to pursue...

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Phillip Lim to design exclusive collection for Target

Models at Phillip Lim's Fall 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion

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From Missoni to Jason Wu to Prabal Gurung, Target's designer collaborations have consistently been hits with the fashion crowd, celebrities and budget shoppers alike.

So it's no surprise that the retailer decided to keep this going, announcing Thursday that next in the lineup is Phillip Lim.

The fall 2013 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target collection, set to hit stores Sept. 15, will include...

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Long Island Marathon: Live updates from social media

Somehow was convinced to run a 10K today.

Photo credit: Ryan Metauro via Instagram

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Mother's Day shopping events on Long Island and in Manhattan

Milly by Michelle Smith is inviting moms and

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To the doting daughters (and style savvy sons) out there -- this one's for you. It can be stressful to find Mom the perfect token of your appreciation, but some retailers are using giveaways, champagne and free personalized gifts to make the Mother's Day shopping process that much more enjoyable. You may even want to take Mom with you.

May 4

MILLY

Milly by Michelle Smith is inviting...

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Rebecca Taylor talks Mother's Day, dressing Kate Middleton

Designer Rebecca Taylor talks Mother's Day gifts. (April

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Rebecca Taylor dresses A-list celebrities, puts on shows at New York Fashion Week, and owns boutiques in Manhattan's trendy Meatpacking District and on upscale Madison Avenue. But somehow, the New Zealand-born designer, who lives in Brooklyn with her artist husband and three kids, still finds time to be a doting mom. We got to chat with her about Mother's Day gift ideas, Kate Middleton's maternity...

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