We're reaching the wonderfully lazy days of Summer — isn't it the perfect time to play around on ShopStyle and win $1,000 by doing so?! We invite you to build your ultimate August Beach Vacay look (or 10), and you will be entered to win $1,000 to buy anything on ShopStyle. I will choose the winning look; I'm looking for a mix of high and low designers, originality and fun. I want to wear your look the next time I go to Miami beach, Bellini in hand. You have through July 31 to wow me with your styling prowess. You can build your looks in my group to enter, and here are the official rules.

Confused? Just make sure you add your look to Fab’s August Contest group in order to be entered (just check the little box on the left before you save your look).

How does celebrating your birthday by breezing down the American River on super-size floats sound? Dangerously fun, right? Such was my adventure last weekend with birthday girl Emily. We all had a blast relaxing on the float, picnicking by the water, jumping off bridges, and fending off river folk via water fights.

I started you off with this See by Chloe Rainbow Oversized Canvas Tote ($135) because I needed something hot to put all my supplies in. Let's see what you came up with!
Look # 1, created by annebreal, is adorably sporty. I don't normally do sporty, but this event calls for it.

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Peter Som has just resigned from his position as the creative director of Bill Blass. The company, which has been under financial turmoil, made a decision to forgo participating in Fashion Week in September. This was reportedly the last straw that lead Som, who has only been with the company for one year, to leave the company.

Representatives for Bill Blass and Som did not return calls for comment. I guess his one stellar Fall collection for the house will be his last.

Update: That Fall collection will not be his last! Apparently he is contractually bound to present his Spring 2009 collection in New York in September. The fate of Som and the house of Bill Blass lay in the hands of the fashion gods. What pray you?

Update: Peter Som and Bill Blass financiers, NexCen, are currently working on resolving their issues. According to a source, Som is upset but willing to work with the company on the 2009 Spring collection which includes showing the collection to retailers in their showroom instead of the runway. The source also believes that Som would definitely continue working at Blass if NexCen is able to sell Blass to an owner that will support Som's vision for the company.

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Leighton Meester's body is smokin', but by no means curvalicious. So why am I using her as a poster child for curves? Because in her BCBG dress, she proves that you don't need major curves to look womanly. Here, her body looks more hourglass-like than usual, thanks to the dramatic racerback bodice of her LBD.

Notice how the straps sit closer in, away from her shoulders, and how the sides dramatically curve below her armpits? That inverted cutout draws in your gaze and makes you picture an hourglass figure. Of course, a body-conscious fit also helps to move this illusion along. Watch out, dangerous curves ahead!

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• Peaches Geldof — Refinery29
• 3.1 Phillip Lim Lotte Bowler — Bag Snob
• Shopping while black: When racism hits retail — Jezebel
• Carine Roitfeld pelts PETA in Vogue Paris August 2008 — fashionologie
• Tory Burch Resin Clutch — Purse Blog
• Streetwalker: Accessorize this — Fashionista
• JCPenney's Back to School Lookbook — Elle Girl Blog
• Prada's green scene — Style File
• Partyhopping: Never land — Teen Vogue Blog
• Dover Street's new duds — W magazine Editors' Blog

Aren't you just so excited Project Runway is back? Now there's even more PR news to get giddy about. Last season's winner, Christian Siriano, is finally selling his fierce designs on Bluefly! But if you want to get into Christian's clothes, hurry because they're selling out fast. Of course, it wouldn't be a Christian collection without some avant-garde shoulders, but there's also simple items like skinny pants and a gray jersey tee. Oh, and be sure to watch a behind-the-scenes look of the concept, model casting, and shoot.

To see a few pieces from Christian Siriano's line, read more

Could we be any more jealous? The super lucky winner of Lucky's Ultimate Summer Closet Contest is Retailapy. This lady is about to be shipped each and every one of the 43 Summer items you all built outfits from for the contest. Here's her winning look! Congrats! How does it feel, Retailapy?

Rapper-actress Eve is hopeful the fourth time will be the charm with her fashion line, Fetish. After a rocky start in 2003, with production problems and changing business partners, Eve Jeffers hired seasoned design director Arnold Williams to give Fetish a boost.

“Arnold is so good. His attention to detail is amazing, he is teaching me so much, and he brings this fresh energy to Fetish,” said Eve.

Look forward to seeing a selection of trendy jeans, tops, jackets, and dresses with subtle details and embellishments. The new Fetish collection will be available this holiday season at Macy's, Up Against the Wall, and Jimmy Jazz. You can explore Fetish via TheFetishCollection.com.

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It feels like only yesterday when Kelly Osbourne made the transition from grungy to fabulous, but it's been a good half a year. Time flies when you're looking good. The Brit continued her stylish streak in a sleek Theory dress, geometric earrings, pointy pumps, and a healthy tan. I wonder what daddy Ozzy thinks about his little girl's style metamorphosis?

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