Raised in a family of film and music aficionados, it was destined that Anya Teresse meld her influences from her parents, Kate and Kass, into her passion of designing. From the time she was 12 years old, Kate and Kass designer, Anya Teresse, started using her lunch money to buy vintage clothing.

Drawing inspiration from classic old films and strong female figures from the past and present, Teresse designs clothing filled with strength, quirk, and femininity. Plackets, pleating, and pin-tuck detailing are apparent with each piece named after her influences such as the late and great Jackie Onassis and Jane Fonda. Her 2008 Fall collection encompasses a beautiful selection of vintage florals and feminine tones along with a couple modern pieces. My favorite? The sleek and chic batwing Michelle Obama jacket.

To see more from the Kate and Kass 2008 Fall collection, read more

Some tees are plain, others are not. This American Apparel Unisex Thermochromatic Sheer Jersey T-Shirt ($34), is a far cry from plain Jane. Through the magical world of science, this tee will change different colors according to your body temperature. How fun!

The semisheer fabric is great for the warm weather and the price is nice; I think I'll take two. Didn't I tell you hypercolor is back?

The stars continue to mingle in sunny LA for the Summer TCAs. Our favorite Gossip Girl, Leighton Meester, gave Pop some perspective on how things have changed over the past year, and we got some profound insight into the fabulous Zac Posen dress she was wearing.

Profound, as in, some profound shoulder love. As she put it, "I feel kind of sleeve-y. I feel like a better version of the '80s right now." When asked if there were shoulder pads involved, the classy dame retorted, "It's just shoulders." Phew! No Gossip Girl should be caught dead in shoulder pads.

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Running on its last season with Project Runway, Bravo has made plans to fill in their huge prime-time slot.

The network is currently working on a new fashion series dubbed Fashion House. The show will feature designers living and working together as they strive to create and sell their collections to commercial buyers. The winning team will have the opportunity to have its line produced for mass-market sale. Unlike Project Runway, where outside-the-box designs were one of the most important factors in winning, Fashion House focuses more on the business aspect in fashion and mass-market appeal.

The network is also working with Sarah Jessica Parker as the executive producer on a new show named American Artist. The competition will bring together contemporary artists from all mediums, including sculpture, painting, photography, and industrial design, to compete for a gallery show, cash prize, and sponsored national tour. Premiere dates have not been announced for either show, but we'll keep you posted.

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Hilary Duff grabbed coffee over the weekend, presumably on her way to a shopping excursion. I'm a big advocate of white jeans and Hil's fit like a glove. Smart girl for wearing tan pumps to elongate her legs. On top, she wore one of Monrow's watercolor tanks in gray and blue. Add a chunky metallic bangle and her signature hoop earrings, and you have the formula for a cute weekend ensemble.

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How does celebrating your birthday by breezing down the American River on super size floats sound? Dangerously fun, right? Call me crazy, but just the thought of it excites my adventurous side. The hard part is finding something appropriate to wear on such an escapade. I'm thinking a comfy but cute swimsuit that won't ride up my behind and a cover up to keep me warm. Oh, and I'll need a towel to dry off.

I'll start you off with this See by Chloe Rainbow Canvas Tote ($135) because I'll need something hot to put all my supplies in.

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with American River.

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, 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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