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Club Monaco to launch first shoe collection
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If you’re a Club Monaco shopper, you’ve probably noticed that the men’s and women’s fashion company has just about everything besides footwear, but that’s about to change.
The brand has announced plans to launch its first ever shoe collection, just in time for revamping your fall wardrobe this August.
Women's Wear Daily reported the brand is launching a shoe line composed of 25 Italian...
Read more »Miss USA winners go nude for PETA
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The world is buzzing about the sexy orange bikini and golden goddess-like gown Erin Brady wore Sunday night as she was named Miss USA 2013, but four former Miss USA winners are turning heads with what they aren't wearing. Shanna Moakler, 1995, Susie Castillo, 2003, Shandi Finnessey, 2004, and Alyssa Campanella, 2011, have posed nude in a new campaign for animal rights group PETA. ...
Read more »Cynthia Rowley, J. Crew, Shoshanna sample sales
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June 18
Take in the 'Huntington Has Taste' fashion show, featuring women's summer apparel provided by local boutiques, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Prime, 117 New York Ave., Huntington; 631-385-1515. Admission is free.
June 19
Meet Simone I. Smith, wife of LL Cool J, and shop her latest jewelry collection trunk show, 3-8 p.m., at SHAG in Roslyn. Photographer Roberto Rabanne will also be...
Read more »Zac Posen, David's Bridal team up to dress brides on a budget
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Designer to the stars Zac Posen has taken a vow to make a wider range of women say yes to the dress.
Posen's modern feminine designs and striking silhouettes are regular stand-outs at red carpet events, and he dressed stunning Mrs. Ellen DeGeneres (also known as Portia de Rossi) for her special day.
But now he's giving everyday brides a chance, with a limited-edition collection for David's...
Read more »Jockey's new fit system promises the best bra of your life
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Think you know your bra size?
Jockey says you're wrong.
The intimates brand's research shows that 85 percent of women are wearing bras that don’t fit them properly, even after being sized by an expert.
They're blaming the issue on standard bra measurements, so they've thrown away lettered cup sizes all together.
Their new system offers 55 different sizes for a fit that's...
Read more »5 summer beauty must-haves to beat the sun
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Nope, it's not your mother's zinc oxide, that's for sure. Back in the day, that stuff looked like cream cheese on your nose. Own's Dual Protecting Day Lotion SPF30 is a nongreasy, clear version, $22.99; at Ulta and ownproducts.com.
Murad's Essential-C Sun Balm Broad Spectrum SPF 35, launched last month, defends against UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays, and antioxidants combat free radicals...
Read more »Marc Jacobs to launch first beauty line with Sephora
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After years of success in the fashion industry, Marc Jacobs has ventured out to create his first line of cosmetics. Women’s Wear Daily reports that the designer has collaborated with Sephora Originals to create Marc Jacobs Beauty, a collection of color cosmetics that will hit Sephora stores Aug. 9.
The launch of Jacobs’ color cosmetics line will mark the first time that Sephora has premiered...
Read more »We want to see your best style shots
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Here at Newsday, our fashion team is always looking for inspiration.
If you're a Long Islander who loves to show off your personal style, this is your chance to shine.
Pull together a great work to happy hour look? Heading to the beach looking like a star? Share your best summer fashion picks with us.
Simply Tweet @NinaShopsNY or Instagram @Newsday with hashtag #newsdaystyle,...
Read more »Theory's Hamptons shops to host Organic Avenue pop-ups this summer
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If your idea of the perfect compliment to shopping in the Hamptons on a hot summer day is a cold organic juice, you're in luck.
Theory's East Hampton (46 Newton Lane) and Southampton (98-100 Main St.) locations will be hosting Organic Avenue pop-ups throughout the summer.
The popular Manhattan chain serving pressed fruit and vegetable juices, vegan eats and raw food cleansing programs...
Read more »Kanye West says past fashion choices make him want to kill himself
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Rapper turned Kardashian baby daddy Kanye West is known for his giant ego . . . just ask Taylor Swift.
But an interview published by The New York Times Tuesday reveals that even West has his insecurities -- and they center around his fashion choices.
Did your mind just dart to that awful leather kilt he wore at the 12-12-12 concert for Sandy relief? Ours, too.
West does mention...
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