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If the big cities are calling your name this Summer — think NYC, Milan, and Paris — it's time to up your fashion game with pieces that'll surely have you blending in with the chic crowd.

If the big cities are calling your name this Summer — think NYC, Milan, and Paris — it's time to up your fashion game with pieces that'll surely have you blending in with the chic crowd. From Carven's cutout dress to Charlotte Olympia's metallic sandals, shop our picks now.

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The Hottest Sunglasses Styles to Invest In For 2013!

Because they're a necessity year-round, and because they can add an extra dose of cool to any ensemble, sunglasses are one of our favorite, and one of the most important, accessories in our style arsenal.

Because they're a necessity year-round, and because they can add an extra dose of cool to any ensemble, sunglasses are one of our favorite, and one of the most important, accessories in our style arsenal. Now, we're giving you the rundown on this season's must-have trends — from retro '50s frames to pretty pastel shades, get all the details here and make a statement with some festive eyewear. Just watch on to see what styles made the cut! On Allison McNamara: Club Monaco blouse, Bebe shorts, Nashelle Designs necklace.

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Michelle Obama's Official Portrait, Marchesa's Latest Line, and Calla's New Collab

Michelle Obama wore a dress designed by Reed Krakoff in her second official White House portrait.

  • Michelle Obama wore a dress designed by Reed Krakoff in her second official White House portrait. [WWD]

  • Eyewear brand Warby Parker is in talks with Google to design fashionable frames for the Internet giant's high-tech glasses. [The New York Times]

  • JCPenney will launch an exclusive line of dresses, Pearl by Georgina Chapman of Marchesa, next month. The pieces will range from $50 to $250. [Racked]

  • After allegedly committing murder last week, Oscar Pistorius is no longer the face of Thierry Mugler's A*Men fragrance. [WWD]

  • Ruth La Ferla is the latest writer to offer up her opinion on all the sartorial peacocking at Fashion Week: "Who can fault them if they embrace the occasion as a continuous photo op?" She wrote. "[In] an era with video streaming, Instagram, Tumblr, and Vine have only redoubled the impact of an exotically eye-catching look." [The New York Times]

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    Warby Parker + Google Glass: Would You Wear These Smart Spectacles?

    When Google Glass was unveiled late last Spring, seeing the hands-free augmented reality device in action was like taking a glimpse into the future — but there was one question on our minds: would people actually wear these smart, high-tech spectacles?

    When Google Glass was unveiled late last Spring, seeing the hands-free augmented reality device in action was like taking a glimpse into the future — but there was one question on our minds: would people actually wear these smart, high-tech spectacles?

    Maybe if they looked more like normal glasses and less like a removable silver unibrow. Google, it seems, agrees with that sentiment, and is reportedly in negotiations with the vintage-inspired eyewear startup, Warby Parker.

    Yesterday, Project Glass opened their doors to non-developers for the first time. Interested Glass Explorers can apply by answering, "What would you do if you had Glass?" in 50 words or less. Selected participants will receive an invitation to preorder a special Glass Explorer Edition for a mere $1,500.

    There's no denying that technology behind Google Glass is amazing: imagine getting bike or hiking directions right in front of you, or seeing a translation of your voice in real time. But something is lacking in the design department, which is why a potential Warby Parker collaboration may help the wearable tech appeal to more people.

    What do you think: if the device was designed in collaboration with Warby Parker, are you more or less interested in what Google Glass has to offer?