I have to admit I'm a bit disappointed. Not in Danish model May Andersen who looked perfect shopping in NYC this week, but in the Couture week attendees. No one really stood out as a Fab favorite of the week. And so, the crown goes to this utterly cool and comfy model and her all-black fit.

It is a bit trendy — the romper, the fedora, Ray Bans, studded flat sandals — but all of these trends suit the model's whatever attitude. I also like that she's incognito. She looks perfectly at ease walking down the street, Milk shopping bag in tow (I wonder what she bought?), chatting on her cell. The accessories are dope: black and cream fedora, black leather Chanel bag, stacked black and gold bracelets. Her bracelets actually match her shoes — an interesting touch. The next time you're debating what to wear on a perfectly sunny day fit for errands, fit yourself like May.

To see more of May in NYC, read more

Some more daring designers have flirted with the cocoon silhouette, and still-fresh-on-her-thrown Valentino designer Alessandra Facchinetti is having a full-fledged love affair. The house's latest couture collection is characterized by elegance and maturity. You'll find no masculine undertones here. Instead, feast your eyes on lush fabrics like satin and chiffon, and feminine details such as sequins, ruffles, tucking, and pleating.

The cocoon shape made its way onto outerwear as well as dresses and skirt suits. But don't be mistaken; here, cocoon doesn't always equal unflattering. Black and ivory made appearances on the runway and jewel tones like blue, red, and green also livened the scene. The most memorable detail here — aside from the extensive, beautiful beading — is the accessories: gold chokers and spiraling bracelets that add a touch of whimsy to each outfit. Facchinetti is another step closer in keeping Mr. Valentino's keen taste for luxury alive.

To see more from Valentino's Couture collection, read more

Time flies. I feel like it was only yesterday I went to my friend's annual Fourth of July BBQ. It's here again and I can't wait to put on my patriotic (and stylish) outfit, hang out, and be merry. I asked you to help me assemble a cute, budget-conscious outfit.

I started you off with these Noir Stretchy Pyramid Bracelets ($18 each) because they're inexpensive and red, white, and blue. Let's see what you all came up with!
Look # 1, created by so crispy, is patriotic and cute. The star ring is such an appropriate accessory.

To see the rest, read more

Clueless on what to wear for the Fourth of July? Have no fear, Fab and Net-A-Porter are here to help you look patriotically perfect as you begin a weekend filled with picnics and BBQs.

For our shopping convenience, the retailer has put together a nice offering of festively fun attire to pick and choose from. This Marc by Marc Jacobs Striped Jersey Shopper ($90) will show off my Independence Day pride and I can easily throw it in the washer if it — trust me, it will — gets dirty.

To see some of my red, white and blue faves, read more

• Celebrities in bikinis — iVillage
• Help the plight of the honeybees with fashion — Fashiontribes
• Deja vu: Dior vs. YSL — Bag Snob
• Fab ad: Kate Moss for Just Cavalli — FabSugar UK
• Who really wrote Sex and the City? — Jezebel
• Heat hits couture week like a plague — fashionologie
• Not for germaphobes: "Butler worn out" jeans — Racked
• July giveaway: Devi Kroell python bag — Purse Blog
• Romper boom — Fashionista
• In the clear: eight frames with see-through style — Refinery29

What was once reserved for the fashion elite is no more. Gucci has broken the unspoken golden rule and is inviting the public to join them in a live webcast of their 2009 cruise runway show at Villa Aurelia in Rome. In celebration of the 70th anniversary of its store in Rome, the fashion house has invited everyone — that means you and me — to view their collection at Gucci.com.

So what can we look forward to? Gucci spokesmodels Claire Danes and James Franco are expected to attend along with a music performance from British band Goldfrapp. The show is set for 8 p.m. on July 8, local Italian time — set your calenders!

Am I the only one who likes to lie on a stylish towel when taking in the sun's rays? Come on, tell me you didn't love the Missoni towel in my July Must Haves. Or, the simple route is nice too, per Reese and Jake in their matching striped Twinkie towels. Your towel doesn't have to be $175, but it does have to be refreshing and plush. Promise me, the next time you towel off you'll pay a little extra special attention to what's drying your tush.

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I've likened model Coco Rocha to a turtle, watched her get illustrated, and listened when she spoke up at the CFDA model health discussion. It was only a matter of time until I got to chat with her about the ongoings of her busy career as one of today's It models.

For those who aren't familiar with Coco, she was born in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 1988. Not only is she a world-famous model, she's also a professional Canadian Irish dancer. She's even melded her two careers by dancing down Jean Paul Gaultier's Fall '07 runway. Apparently, Coco isn't her birth name, but rather taken from a French term of endearment, "mon petit coco," translated "my little sweetheart." Aw!

Be sure to hear what beauty advice Coco has to give, too.

We really admire you working towards the model health issue with the CFDA. What's your take on the progress of the issue?

It is on the right path. Since the speech I’ve heard nothing but good things on how people are looking for change.

To read the rest of our interview and to see a gallery of Coco, read more

Lindsay Lohan has been hard at work on the set of Labor Pains, but she took a much needed break to shop for her birthday. I'm glad to see her out of her movie wardrobe and into this sweet Anna Sui camisole (on sale!), Michael Kors caged sandals, and a Chanel bag. I like how she's super girlie up top and bad girl on the bottom. Happy Birthday, LL!

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