Free Lela Rose-Designed Cookie Tin from Beauty.com

Beauty.com is giving you this cookie tin designed by the stylish Lela Rose when you make a purchase of $50 or more. But you won't find cookies in the tin--it's loaded with beauty samples (24 of 'em) from brands including Urban Decay, Stila, Darphin, Fekkai, and Fresh, plus a $10 gift card for your next purchase at Beauty.com! Give the tin as a gift (you can fill it with Lela Rose's very own "Best Ever Cookies" recipe, available on the website) or keep it for yourself and fill it with something sensational.

Need help figuring out what to buy? Check out these Top Selling Beauty.com Products.

Reindeer Games

These aren't the reindeer sweaters you remember from the '80s. Festive reindeer-embellished knits have evolved.

Forever 21 Reindeer & Bow Thong, $3

See by Chloe Oversized Cardigan, $766

D&G Scarf, $225

Ted Baker Kissing Reindeer T-Shirt, $61

Free People Hunting for Fairisle Tall Sock, $28

Autumn Cashmere Nordic Reindeer Hat, $99

Fancy Pants

Ok, not pants, shorts. This holiday season, trade in the expected party dress and step out in a dazzling pair of sparkling shorts.

American Eagle Sequin Party Shorts, $49.50








Joie Mauro Shorts, $328




Topshop Gold Sequin Shorts, $90








Forever 21 Allover Sequin Shorts, $16

Lanvin for H&M in Stores Today!

History will be made today as H&M stores across the U.S. open their doors to reveal the Lanvin for H&M collection, making the luxury fashion label accessible to all for the first time ever.

The buzz about Lanvin for H&M has been building for months, and today savvy shoppers will finally be able to get their hands on the flirty frocks, colorful accessories, and stylish menswear for a fraction of what they'd pay for a Lanvin original.

Score jackets and dresses from $100, or plunk down your credit card and invest in the wildly chic coat pictured for $350. And if those prices are still too rich for your blood, pick up a colorful T-shirt for $40 or a Lanvin for H&M lipstick for just $10. Menswear prices start at $20 for a T-shirt and go up to $300 for a tux. May I suggest this cardigan from the men's line. At $70 it's perfect for layering over skinny jeans and boots. Just belt the thing, roll the sleeves up a taste, add a few bangles and you're good to go.

From the Lanvin for H&M lookbook.

First Look at Matthew Williamson for H&M

Here's a look at what we can expect from British fashion designer Matthew Williamson when his capsule collection for cheap 'n' chic retailer H&M hits stores this spring:

Prices for the collection range from $50 for shorts to $350 for a ruffled gown. Williamson included ultra-luxe elements, like cashmere, leather, sequins, and embroidery in his designs, which will be available in 200 stores worldwide starting April 23.

Williamson will do an encore on May 14, when his women's and men's styles will become available in all 1,700 H&M stores.

Marc Jacobs is Engaged

After a year of dating, fashion designer Marc Jacobs and his advertising exec boyfriend Lorenzo Martone have decided to get engaged! The couple will make the official announcement today in Martone's native Sao Paulo, Brazil, where they've gone to celebrate Jacobs' multibrand store. Both are wearing rings (sweet!) but the pair have not set a date yet. When they do, it will no doubt be the most stylish event of the year!

Congratulations Marc and Lorenzo!

Here Comes the Bride

Net-a-Porter.com just launched a wedding boutique that's full of stylish essentials for the big day -- everything a bride, MOB, and the bridesmaids could need, from dresses to jewelry. They've even got the bride covered for the honeymoon! Guest at a wedding? Net-a-Porter.com will let you shop according to the type of event you're attending: beach, country, day, or evening.

Radici: Just Some Beautiful Things

I am blessed to have some rather impossible people in my life -- friends who are so awesomely creative, it's easy to feel inadequate in their presence; an independent mother who buys what she wants, when she wants it; and a charming fiance who would rather I get something pretty for myself than buy a gift for him (I told you he was charming!). For these beloved people, I have discovered Radici, an online gift depot with tons of insanely cool and unique handmade whatnots for home, baby, him, her, and everyone else.

Many of the products are one-offs, most have just a few available, and none of them are mass-produced, which means the impossible people I love will love and treasure the gifts I give, from the gorgeous hand-dyed silk and wool Sunset Rose Scarf (£140) for mom, to the Official Toothfairy Kit (£12) for niece. Oh, and this so-perfect-for-a-boyfriend-cardy Green Scribble Brooch (£45) for me!

I Heart Ronson at JCPenney

If you haven't been to a JCPenney lately, now's the time to head to the mall, because you don't want to miss out on the seriously cool collection designed by Charlotte Ronson. Available in stores or online at JCPenney.com, the I Heart Ronson™ collection is exclusive to Penney's and comes just in time for spring, with recession-friendly price points you'll love almost as much as the clothes themselves.

Of course, I Heart Ronson™ is just as girly and fun as the designer's eponymous line (which we so adore), especially the vintage-looking denim trouser which retails for $36, or the perfect-for-the-season Spring Dress which goes for $58. Shop now at JCPenney.com!

What I Want: Flirty Dresses from Shoshanna

Seinfeld's ex-GF has certainly made a name for herself in the fashion biz--her eponymous line is clever and youthful with splashes of vintage charm mixed in. Most noted for the teeny bikinis she designs, this season Shoshanna is on my radar for the flirty, summer-perfect dresses she's churning out. These colorful little frocks are the reason sandals were invented!

Shoshanna Watercolor Short Sleeve Square Neck Dress, $370

Shoshanna Fireworks Strapless Bubble Dress, $375

Shoshanna Ikat Stripe Dress, $319

Shoshanna Serrapi Strapless Ruffle Dress, $375

Shop for Shoshanna on shopbop.com.

Michelle Obama Wears Jason Wu

For months we've waited to find out which designer First Lady Michelle Obama would choose to design her inaugural gown and tonight we finally got our answer. The statuesque Michelle wore a diaphanous white gown from New York-based designer Jason Wu, no doubt putting the 26-year old on the fashion map.

Wu called in to chat on Anderson Cooper 360, stating that he was thrilled to see her in his gown. Like the rest of us, he had no idea what the First Lady would be wearing until he saw her on TV.

Earlier in the day, Michelle Obama donned a sleek suit to the swearing-in ceremony. The suit, a lemongrass-colored sheath and jacket, was designed by Isabel Toledo. I love that our First Lady wears what she likes, instead of wearing the bigger designers everyone is expecting her to wear!

As usual, Michelle looked absolutely stunning! I can't wait to see what looks she puts together over the next eight years!

My Boyfriend's Back: 10 Boyfriend Cardigans Under $50

I'm really falling in love with this boyfriend cardigan trend! Seems they go with everything from pencil skirts to wide-leg jeans, and anything else you can think to pair them with--throw on one of these sweaters and your entire look can be transformed! There's a boyfriend sweater for every budget, but I'm focused on the ones that are $50 or less.


Gap Belted Boyfriend Cardigan, $18





Forever 21 'Valerie' Boyfriend Cardigan, $20





Forever 21 Casual Boyfriend Cardigan, $25





Soulmates Striped Boyfriend Cardigan, $26





BDG Boyfriend Cardigan, $29






Old Navy Lightweight Boyfriend Cardigan, $29.50





Amber Sun Boyfriend Cardigan, $38






Rubbish® Short-Sleeve Boyfriend Cardigan, $39






Victoria's Secret Silk & Cashmere Boyfriend Cardigan, $39




Delia's 'Eliana' Boyfriend Cardigan, $49.50

NOTE: All cardigans were priced $50 or less at the time this post was published.

Rebecca Minkoff Bags at Bluefly

I don't need to tell you how stylish Rebecca Minkoff bags are, so I'll just say that you should head to Bluefly.com (like, now) to save 40-55% on more than 15 styles.

For Work

This tote is incredibly sleek and it's big enough to hold everything you could possibly need for work--from files to flash drives.

Rebecca Minkoff 'French' Tote, $426

For Weekend

A neutral green is fresh and fun for weekend activities--shopping, lunching, and as the name suggests, movie watching.

Rebecca Minkoff 'Matinee' Tote, $381

For Errands

When you're running around on your day off you need a sturdy yet stylish bag that can hold groceries, mail, or a couple of bottles of vino.

Rebecca Minkoff 'Bread & Wine' Tote, $111

Head to Bluefly.com to see more Rebecca Minkoff bags, plus check out their Winter Sale going on now!

Can't Afford Cavalli?

If you can't afford that gorgeous, frothy, animal-print-with-a-slit-up-to-there Roberto Cavalli gown have no fear because a) neither can I, so you're in good company, and b) you might be able to afford the annual fee and interest rate on a MasterCard designed by the fashion legend.

The "Cavalli Card" will feature the designer's signature snake print with iridescent colors (just like his yacht, reports WWD). The card will be available starting March 1, when you'll be able to fill out an application at RobertoCavalliCard.com or in one of the boutiques.

Happy Shopping!

Summer 2009 Bathing Suit Trends

The Christmas lights and blow-up Santa have only just been put back into their boxes and already we're thinking about what we'll be wearing this summer. For all you bathing beauties and beach bums, here's a peek at the hot swimsuit trends for Summer '09:


Animal Prints
Grrr, baby, grrr!



top l-r: K Karla Colletto; Le Doux; Diesel
middle l-r: Vix; Athena; Melissa Odabash
bottom l-r: Sauvage; Hermanny by Vix; Christina


Red, White, and Blue
Could it be that our beloved new President has inspired a fresh appreciation for our patriotic colors?



top l-r: Hurley; Camilla and Marc; Shoshanna
middle l-r: Robin Piccone; Tommy Hilfiger Swim; Lenny
bottom l-r: Rampage Swim; Nautica; KanDi Swim


Moroccan Inspiration
You probably can't afford to go, so this might be the next best thing...



top l-r: Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil; Vitamin A; Mara Hoffman
middle l-r: L*Space; Kathleen Cook; V Del Sol
bottom l-r: Tibi; Love True Love; Fantasizer