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Shop Talk

Style and sample sales, fashion and fun.

Iris Apfel brings new handbags to Roslyn

Business partners Lisa Nunziata and Iris Apfel show

Photo credit: Nina Ruggiero

Iris Apfel knows how to make an entrance.

The 91-year-old designer and style icon walked into Shag boutique in Roslyn Friday afternoon in flaired jeans, colorful beaded jewelry and her signature oversized shades and found herself immediately surrounded by fans.

Apfel, a self-proclaimed "accessory freak," was in town to show off her new line of Extinction handbags with business...

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Thursday only: $13 fashion steals

Gabriella Rocha Cammie convertible dress, at 6pm.com.

Photo credit: Handout

For at least one day, consider 13 your lucky number.

Thursday, Oct. 11 has one of those fun numerical dates (10/11/12), and to celebrate, online retailer 6PM.com decided to keep on counting and offer a $13 sale on thousands of styles.

You'll find apparel, shoes and accessories from brands ike DC, US Polo, SkillCandy and more starting at 9 a.m. EST.

Photo: This Gabriella Rocha Cammie...

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Walt Whitman Shops hosts Girls' Night Out

Michelle Cosentino of West Babylon thinks she might

Photo credit: Steven Sunshine

Grab your best gal pals and head over to the Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m., because the mall is dedicating an entire night to fashion, fun and food . . . no boys allowed.

OK, guys won't be kicked out or anything, but Girls' Night Out will include swag bags, in-store events, prizes, entertainment and networking, all geared toward Long Island women.

Bloomingdale's...

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Beauty Spot: Storage solutions

You could stash your makeup in a boring

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Caboodles, the ubiquitous plastic cosmetics case inspired by a fishing tackle box, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a limited-edition replica of the first model. The nostalgic piece, called My First Love, is $25 while supplies last at facebook.com/caboodles, or call 800-226-9868. You could stash your makeup in a boring black bag, but why? MAC has asked three illustrators --...

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Disney celebrates the villains

No more mister (or Ms.) nice guy. This

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  No more mister (or Ms.) nice guy. This fall, Disney celebrates the villains in its midst with a huge collection of products.  The Disney Villains Designer Collections includes six limited-editon dolls (think Cruella, from "101 Dalmatians," Maleficent from "Sleeping Beauty," $79.50 each), along with accessories (very cool sequined tote), stationery, mugs and some wicked...

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Growze: Japanese line offers celeb fashion for less

GO SEE GROWZE First, let's get the pronunciation

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First, let's get the pronunciation outta the way -- it's "GROW-zee." The edgy, Japanese womenswear line is a hit in hometown Osaka and in L.A. (where Mischa Barton, Taylor Jacobson and Whitney Port have been spotted in the aisles).  Now it's online, which means you, too, can snap up one of their faux leather minis, chiffon maxi dresses, asymmetrical tops or rocker tees...

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Simon Fashion Now, Ulta Cut-A-Thon

This model is ready for winter in down

Photo credit: Michael E. Ach

Oct. 12-13 Simon Fashion Now, presented by Winthrop-University Hospital inRoosevelt Field's north court: Friday, student runway competition (1 p.m.), then from 6-8 p.m., product samplings, styling advice, hors d'oeuvres, plus fashion shows (6:30 and 7:30 p.m.). On Saturday, fashion shows run hourly, 1-4 p.m., along with audience styling competitions, chances to win gift cards and more....

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Meet Cornelia Guest, Iris Apfel

Cornelia Guest is an animal activist, cruelty-free advocate

Photo credit: Bruce Gilbert

Oct. 1-6 Rent the Runway sample sale, large selection of gently used designer dresses and accessories on sale with savings of up to 95 percent, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 260 Fifth Ave., Manhattan, 212-725-5400; 260samplesale.com. Oct. 1-31 The Junior League of Long Island's sixth annual Coat Extravaganza is being held at its thrift store, 1395 Old Northern...

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Candie's launches first beauty line at Kohl's

Candie's Luscious, Signature and Coated fragrances.

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Candie's launched its first ever beauty line this week, and the inaugural collection of fruity fragrances, glam lip glosses and fun nail polishes is as sweet as the clothing, shoes and accessories teens love them for.

There are two main fragrances -- Candie's Signature and Candie's Luscious -- the first flirty and floral and the second a warmer, deeper scent for the older set. They're $39.50...

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Fashionable events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

WHAT: LOFT statement necklace, designed by breast

Photo credit: Stefanie Keenan/WireImage

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and that means it's time to get out and fight for the cure. Whether you're shopping for pink products, getting your hair done or attending an event at a local mall, here are ways you can help while having a little fun, too. 

Free haircut and style

Where: JCP Salons near you

When: Through October, while appointments are still available

What:...

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