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If so, who are you forever devoted to? Source Are You Brand Loyal? Yes. I definitely have brands I stay loyal and true to. No. I like to spread the love and try out different things. Sometimes, a few. I usually go with whatever is on sale. Other — do tell! Read more
A new era is upon us: the age of luxury brands extending every which way. Prada is the purveyor of cell phones, Armani has signed a deal to do LCD TVs, and Roberto Cavalli is doing...vodka?! Well-established companies are always looking for more ways to increase their revenue, but the question is: are these things really going to catch on? The same phenomenon occurred in the late 80s, when Read more
When your mom's one of the world's most famous movie stars and dad's company owns luxury brands ranging from Gucci and Bottega Veneta to Balenciaga and Stella McCartney, you're expected to be a fashion plate . . . even if you're only four-and-a-half. Such is the life of the adorable Valentina Pinault, daughter of Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault. From attending art festivals in Italy to Read more
The Bachelorette was back last night, and while the franchise is always trying to top itself in crazy, this season has a more mellow tone. Taking cues from the overly polite Southern belle star, single mom, and Bachelor vet Emily Maynard, the show has moved to her hometown of Charlotte, NC, and brought on some men who seem like they'll try a little harder to look like nice guys. Of course, there Read more
Welcome to a new season of The Bachelorette, everyone! First of all, is anyone else as excited as I am to see Emily Maynard take the reigns, or roses, as it were? She is sweet as apple pie and I don't know anyone that doesn't love a Southern belle, least of all the gentlemen vying for her affections. I use the term "gentlemen" lightly, as several of them displayed relatively ungentlemanly Read more
You may not be ready to splurge on a pair of Louboutin heels yet, but no worries: his cosmetics line could be classing up your bathroom counter in 2013. The famed shoe designer has started a new company, Christian Louboutin Beauté. "Beauty products also have to do with empowering women," he explained to WWD. "That's very much the job of the shoes I'm designing." This announcement comes just in Read more
A gorgeous new home design store, MONC XIII, has just opened in the Hamptons, NY. Owned by LA designer Natasha Esch, the store features vintage furniture and exclusive high-end luxury brands of home accents. The 2,400 square foot ground up renovated space is located in the quaint seaside village of Sag Harbor. Curated by Natasha, the collection of inventory focuses on vintage and new items Read more
This Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day and beauty companies are getting in the spirit to do good and go green. Already, brands like Josie Maran and Kiehl's are adopting a charitable attitude with their eco-inspired programs. But below you can find discounts for this weekend that will save you money, and go to a worthy cause. Get the codes when you read more. Read more
Inspired by the traditional Chinese wedding color palette and the celebration of love, Vera Wang has designed yet another stunning collection of ethereal bridal gowns — all dripping in the boldest, most luxurious red hues. There's a reason why Vera's name is synonymous with "fairy-tale wedding," and you can see it in every intricately folded gauzy ruffle, sheer décolletage overlay, innovative Read more
Originally launching in 2000 in Milan, the fashion powerhouse's home brand, Armani/Casa, now has over 60 stores worldwide, with the latest addition opening in Miami just this week. Giorgio Armani's vision was to merge his fashion philosophy with the world of interiors to create a lifestyle that celebrates all aspects of design. The result is high-quality furnishings that resemble the sexy and Read more
