This week, the House of Dior celebrated their 60th year of haute couture - sixty years since Christian Dior showed his first couture collection of sharp-shouldered suits with knee-length skirts on February 12, 1947.

In that sixty year period of time, Dior has much to be proud of. Christian Dior became famous for popularizing the "New Look" in the post-World War II era, which consisted of long flared A-line skirts and tiny corseted waists - a much more curvaceous form than the boxy suits of the early forties. After his death in 1957, an ambitious 21-year-old took over - Yves Saint Laurent, launched his career at the house of Dior - you can probably judge his success by his name recognition.

Carrying the house into the future is John Galliano, who celebrates his tenth anniversary at Dior this year - with all the pomp and circumstance he can muster - as seen at the couture show he put on this week. You have to hand it to the House of Dior - anything that can stay in fashion for 60 years deserves some respect - because we all know how fast things can go out of fashion!

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The new Denver-based online shopping site, Delight.com, is well, delightful! I came across it a month or so ago and have been checking back since. Log on at noon each day and you'll be greeted by one item that's either of great value, is wildly innovative or is a must-have.

They sells everything from reusable grocery bags to handy glass holders for the grass or sand and more. Miss out and your life will be less delightful!

• Couture Seamstresses: The Best Hands in the World - On the Runway
• Roberto Cavalli: Apple Picker - Page Six
• Can the Catwalk Be a Model for Change? - Wall Street Journal
• Fendi's Fine China - Fashion Week Daily
• Discounted designer labels here to stay - USA Today
• Squaring Off in Paris - TIME
• Everybody's Shopping For Barneys - Forbes
• Call it the French flip-flop - LA Times
• Celebrity fashion? No thanks, we're Zara - Reuters
• Roland Mouret returns with RM - Telegraph UK

Chubby furs, neutral colors, and whirls of fabric and feathers - that's what Givenchy couture is made of.

As a relatively young designer compared to the others who helm the great French couture houses of Dior and Chanel, Riccardo Tisci is still finding himself within the bounds of the House of Givenchy legacy. However, he is starting to pull together a few signature elements: the puffball skirt, the smoke-like frothy long skirt, the piecey satin dress.

And there is something very young, very raw, very edgy about how Mr. Tisci does couture. These are the kinds of qualities vital to keeping the practice of couture, which is so steeped in rules and tradition, modern and alive for both the present and the future.

To see lots more from the runway show, read more

What better excuse is there than a pool party to quench that blistering heat, ogle the pool boy (if you're lucky), and knock back a few cocktails? That's what my friends and I do when we are ready for some quality girl time during the summer!

Care to take our lead and throw your own spontaneous pool party? I'll start you off with this chic Emilio Pucci Printed Beach Towel, $275, the better to lay out with, my dear!

Let's all go Fab Finding for a pool party getup that will make the boys sweat. Come back and tell me when your Fab Finds are up and tag them with pool party.

Oh! Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

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Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio showed up to a friend's birthday bash in this adorable blue silk bubble dress. It looks so good against her tan skin. And I love how she accessorized with silver instead of the usual gold!

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We all know what a difference a bold accessory can make - a skinny belt, an interesting necklace and especially a faboo handbag - can all add a certain something to a look. Need a good canvas of clean-lined and nonfussy clothes? Try Dace on for size.

Designer Dace Moore knows how to simplify things - for the better. Her designs are feminine and light and look great with a signature belt or under layered jewelry. The prices are also simple, with pieces under $200, and you can shop directly from the designer's website.

P.S. Don't you dare skip the sale section!

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Fashion is always trying to promote some weird pattern combination or detailing, but sometimes, something simple looks best. pøt has indie chic down pat with her simple green shift dress contrasted with red skinny belt and shoes. Though timeless, the look is very modern European - in fact, it reminds me of Feist!

Here's what she's wearing:

• Dress: Vintage
• Belt: Vintage
• Shoes: Vagabond
• Necklace: Gift
• Bag: Sister's Point

Congrats to pøt!

Everyone else, submit your looks today and I just might feature you on FabSugar! If you live overseas and have a fab outfit to share, join the Overseas Fashionistas Group and to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

I am all about mood lighting. Even when it's just a cozy movie night, I set the mood with candles and dim lighting. So, I am always looking out for new lighting tricks and this SunJar, $55, is the coolest.

Inside this traditional Mason jar hides a highly efficient solar cell, rechargeable battery, and low energy LED lamps. You simply place the jar in the sunlight and the solar energy charges the battery and powers the LED lamps providing a diffused and warm light from the frosted jar. Completely water tight, it can be left outside in any weather, and is the perfect garden light or night-light.

I love the innovative pairing of the old-fashioned Mason Jar with today's solar power technology!