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Ginny Dunleavy
Gwyneth Paltrow's 'side-butt' stars at 'Iron Man 3' premiere
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People magazine already named Gwyneth Paltrow the world's most beautiful woman this week, but it looks like the actress is hoping for a second award: best butt.
Paltrow, 40, wore an ivory Antonio Berardi gown to the "Iron Man 3" premiere in Hollywood Wednesday with green trim that looked elegant from the front, but sheer side panels left very little to the imagination.
The...
Read more »Diane von Furstenberg's new collection for GapKids is now in stores
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Diane von Furstenberg's second collection for GapKids hit stores Thursday, and the mini wrap dresses, safari-themed tees and colorfully printed denim and leggings make for an even more exciting collection this time around.
"I wanted to really tap into that sense of adventure and discovery that is such a part of youth and really create something fun and exciting," Furstenberg said...
Read more »Beyonce debuts new song, frolics in bikinis in H&M ad
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Sun, sand, Beyonce in a bikini and a brand new song.
H&M promised a lot back in March when they announced the star would be the face of their summer collection, and now they've finally delivered with her first video for the ad campaign.
Beyonce “as Mrs. Carter in H&M" shines while strutting her rock hard post-baby bod and singing “Standing On the Sun" with a tropical...
Read more »Get “The Skinny” for spring/summer
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We love the look of a sexy legging worn with a strappy sandal and topped by a flowy, feminine shirt for easy spring/summer dressing, and Lysse, maker of those fabulous body slimming bottoms that s-m-o-o-t-h-e all the flaws has a new style that is perfect for this moment. Called “The Skinny,” this sleek pant is cropped at the ankle with a small slit on the outside seam. It features...
Read more »Meet Cirque du Soleil stars at Desigual store
The circus is in town—or, make that the cirque—as in Cirque du Soleil, those freakishly flexible and creative acrobats, who’ll be at the Desigual store in SoHo on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, interacting with customers, and encouraging you to buy cool items from Desigual’s Cirque-inspired line. And you get a deal if you do.
The “Cirque-y” collection includes clothing and accessories...
Read more »Most stores reopen after Boston Marathon bombings
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It has been a week since the Boston Marathon bombings devastated Boston and the entire nation, and Women's Wear Daily reports that most businesses are open and trying to return normalcy to the city.
The Boston area's typically busy shopping scene was understandably quieter than usual this weekend, but for some retail therapy was a simple distraction and way to get out and reconnect with the...
Read more »Cyndi Lauper at Lord & Taylor, ladies' night out
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April 24 Spatique Medical Spa is offering Vitalize Peels ($125 value), 9 a.m.-6 p.m., with a $100 reservation fee that may be applied toward a Skinmedica product or package purchase; 260 Middle Country Rd., Smithtown. To reserve a spot, call 631-724-7720. April 25-27 Filly's has trunk shows by Fouy Chov Couture, evening gowns and cocktail dresses for fall, and A. Exclusive, European styled...
Read more »Britney Spears, Sarah Jessica Parker to auction off shoes for charity
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This promises to be a really big shoe. Memorabilia house Gotta Have Rock and Roll is hosting a celeb shoe auction to benefit the city's Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. The fun begins Wednesday at gottahaverockandroll.com with these highlights (all come with a certificate of authenticity): SARAH JESSICA PARKER Fashionistas unite with three...
Read more »After brain tumor, Long Islander starts toxin-free line
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East Setauket native Indie Lee was a living a quiet life as an accountant when -- bam! -- came the brain tumor diagnosis. On Earth Day, 2009, she awoke from surgery to learn it had been successfully removed . . . and that environmental toxins may have contributed to its cause. She left corporate life, determined to educate others about the dangers of chemicals in beauty products. Her website, indielee.com,...
Read more »Chateau Briand donates prom, hosts shopping event for Long Beach students
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It has become a tradition for Long Beach High School to celebrate prom at Chateau Briand in Carle Place, but for many students who lost so much during superstorm Sandy, the occasion wasn't a priority this year.
“The prom committee polled seniors after the holiday break about their plans to attend the prom,” said teacher and prom adviser Adriane Glassberg. “The results indicated that our prom...
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