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Oooooh, a fresh new private label at Ooh la la Boutiques

An airy pleated dress in brilliant colors is

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As superstorm Sandy bore down on three of her five stores, Ooh la la Boutiques owner Jenny Montiglio had a choice to make. Go forward with a private label that she had in the works, or forget about it, and take care of the issues . . . many . . . at hand.

Montiglio, 35, a Babylon resident, opted in for the private label despite significant economic strain caused by physical damage to her boutiques...

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Michelle Obama is a Vogue cover girl second time around

Michelle Obama on the April 2013 cover of

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Second term, second Vogue cover. So it goes for Michelle Obama, who looks startlingly chic on the cover of the April issue of Vogue magazine, arguably America’s fashion bible.

FLOTUS dons a structured, smart sheath designed by her most recent go-to designer, Reed Krakoff (she wore him in her second official portrait), and reportedly yanked straight from her own closet. (Ever wonder how big...

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The party's over for Fashion's Night Out

Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour

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The party's over for Fashion's Night Out. The annual shopping event has been part of New York Fashion Week each September since 2009, when it was created in response to the recession. It was masterminded by Vogue's Anna Wintourand championed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the Council of Fashion Designers of America.  The event was also celebrated on Long...

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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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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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Cornelia Guest wins Fashion Group’s “Rising Star” award

Long Islander Cornelia Guest took home the Fashion

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Long Islander Cornelia Guest won the prestigious “Rising Star” award for accessories at the Fashion Group International’s 16th annual fete for emerging talent on Thursday afternoon held at Cipriani 42nd Street.

Guest, who designs and produces a line of cruelty-free handbags, said, “I am beyond thrilled about receiving this wonderful award and so happy that my passion for animals and fashion...

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Betsey Johnson won't show at New York Fashion Week

Designer Betsey Johnson does a split after her

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New York Fashion Week staple Betsey Johnson won't be putting on a runway show at New York Fashion Week this February, according to an official statement released Monday morning.

“The world of Betsey Johnson continues to thrive,” the statement says. “After a very successful SS13, Betsey will be taking the FW13 season off to focus on her brand expansion, which includes a breadth of new initiatives...

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