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Sylvia King-Cohen

Mugler's in the bag at Shopbop

Mugler's new Muglerette M Handbag, $1,945, sold exclusively

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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...

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On sale now: This week's top five picks

We found five best bets among the sales

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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...

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Meet Kendall and Kylie Jenner at Roosevelt Field

Meet Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Feb. 9, at

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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,...

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Fashion Week takes over Manhattan

Designer Jason Wu takes a bow after presenting

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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....

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Style Watch: What celebrities are wearing

Taylor Swift attends the NRJ Music Awards 2013

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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...

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JCPenney partners with Dress for Success for charity

Throughout February 2013, JCPenney shoppers can round up

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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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A cold weather pedicure must-have

Pedi-sox are ideal for a winter pedicure, $7-10

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When getting a pedicure in the cold weather you are faced with a dilemma, grin and bear the cold and wear your flip flops out of the salon or wrap your toes with plastic wrap and put your shoes and socks back on and hope for the best. 

A great way to prevent your feet from getting cold and keeping that pedicure flawless is by using a pair of Pedi-Sox. 

These toeless socks are...

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Michael Kors campaigns to end world hunger

Michael Kors is battling world hunger with a

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Michael Kors is a man on a huge mission, and it has nothing to do with clothes. On Wednesday, the born-and-bred LIer launched an exclusive partnership with the UN World Food Programme, which is dedicated to helping solve the international hunger crisis, a cause that is near and dear to Kors, and a cornerstone of his philanthropic platform.

The WFP is the world’s largest organization fighting...

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National Wear Red Day helps fight heart disease

The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women

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Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and Macy's is fighting back the best way they know how -- with fashion.

Friday is the 10th National Wear Red Day, an initiative of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign. 

Macy's is GRFW's national founding sponsor, and to help they will host in-store and online shopping events including the annual Wear Red Sale...

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Redheads rule at first of its kind beauty, fashion event

How to be a Redhead founders Stephanie Vendetti,

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Since its launch in 2011, How to be a Redhead has become a beauty and fashion haven for women with red hair and fair skin.

With redhead fashion tips, redhead-friendly beauty products, fitness and diet recommendations and spotlights on extraordinary "ginger" women, the site has worked to encourage fiery-haired ladies to flaunt their unique looks.

Now, founders Adrienne...

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