I love when this happens . . . you try on a dress that's either too big or small, and then you find it on sale online! That's precisely what happened with me and this Graham & Spencer Tie Waist Skirted Dress ($98, originally $328). Isn't it gorgeous? It looks like a skirt and top but really it's a dress. I love the melding of light and heavy fabrics. Oh, and it looks equally stunning unbelted. I got mine, so now you get yours.

Lauren Conrad's handbag line for Linea Pelle has landed exclusively at Intuition. Among the stylish offerings are these Lauren Conrad for Linea Pelle LC Totes ($350 each), which Lauren herself has been seen carrying around town. Check out the cute "L" initial pulley! No matter the color, the Italian-leather bag is subtly pretty, just like its designer. See the rest of the collection.

The Mulleavy sisters are on the rise, and after attending a Rodarte show for the first time, I now see why. Though Laura and Kate's designs aren't everyday wearable or affordable, they are art. And the sisters are evolving. One thing is for sure: Rodarte has found a niche. A fantastical world where women are feminine creatures who inhabit an otherworldly place. Intrigued? I caught up with Laura in the Lexus lounge after her show, and she spoke the creative speak of a designer in her element.

What are you feeling now that your show is over?

I am exhausted, excited, and happy. I was so nervous that last two days and I have no idea why.

More nervous than before?

Oh definitely. I think we were just so invested in it and it was definitely “us.” It just meant a lot for us to do this collection and get to a point where you grow and you can do more; it just felt different.

There were so many textures and colors in your collection. Let’s talk inspiration.

It started with the idea of Japanese horror films and Kabuki theater. Then we had the color red — how do you make red beautiful? Is it through orchids and peaches; do you use blacks, white, grays? And if you want to use all those colors, how do you balance it all? I felt like last season was a lot of watercolor pieces, but this season it felt like a movement of color too but in a stronger way.

To read the rest of what Laura has to say and to see Fab pre- and post-show photos, read more

There's always room for another classic in any woman's closet — who doesn't need a go-to piece that never goes out of style?!

This stunning vintage cream clutch ($32) has a gorgeous color, a sophisticated shape, and a fun twist: the snakeskin closure. It was originally made in Italy in the '70s, but it's rather timeless, don't you think?

In celebration of its five-year anniversary, celeb-favorite handbag line Botkier is branching out to footwear for Spring '08. The Italian shoe collection, now available for purchase, includes ballerina flats, flat sandals, and girly and strappy heels. With these options, Spring is looking to be delightfully unfussy.

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Socialites Victoria and Vanessa Traina, model Agyness Deyn, and celebs like Rose McGowan came out last night for a private party at the Prada flagship store in Manhattan.

The event was an unveiling of the short film Trembled Blossoms, an animated movie that captures the essence of Prada's Spring/Summer 2008 Collection. It's a trippy little video that follows a nude alien in a forest who becomes clothed in head-to-toe Prada as she progresses through the wilderness. Sound confusing? It is, but it's also very beautiful.

To see the video and let me know what you think, read more

Michael Kors' Fall '08 show beckoned a group of well-known celebs, one of them being his longtime fan Debra Messing. The actress exudes a maturely sophisticated vibe in her Michael Kors black-and-white striped bell skirt and black fur stole. In a sea of dress-wearing Fashion Week fashionistas, it's refreshing to see a lady in a voluminous skirt.

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