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Michael Kors Cotton Twill Tote, Handbag of the Day

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A bag after my own heart, this Cotton-Twill Tote from Michael Kors is very earthy and natural, as well as neutral and casual and versatile. It features traditional tote-bag styling and gets its personality from uniquely textured and raw-edged lightweight cotton twill along with a couple tan leather patch details. The only other exterior adornment is a small designer-stamped hardware plaque on the bottom side panel. Inside it's finished but unlined, and has one small pocket. Certainly not a flashy fashion statement but a long term go-to bag for seasons to come. $295

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RSVIP: Notes from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week--Part II

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Parties, if one has the energy to attend them after viewing collections all day, are a mainstay of New York Fashion Week. On Valentine's Day, Victoria Beckham, right, feted Allure magazine's 20th anniversary at a tony bistro called Minetta Tavern. She unexpectedly showed up with David Beckham, her husband, who had on a dark plaid suit and wide tie. "He looks like he just stepped out of an ad," offered a reveler in the bar area, jammed with well-known faces.

Kiefer Sutherland and his delightful gal pal, Siobhan Bonnouvrier, a fashion editor at Allure, were squeezed into one corner. Author Simon Doonan and his boyfriend, Jonathan Adler, the interior designer, chatted with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelo. Iman, looking as youthful as the first day she arrived in New York, stood catty-corner beside designer Tory Burch.

Linda Wells, Allure's alluring Editor in Chief, later seated beside the Beckhams at dinner, dinged her glass and made a speech about "loving" her 20th-anniversary cover girl, Victoria Beckham. Did RSVIP mention that the steaks were enormous and delicious? Fun fete.

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The Fashion Statement: Long, Lean and Ladylike

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Among the oddball indicators of the economic future, hem lengths are one of the more popular. Urban lore says short skirts reflect a bullish stock market and hems drop when people get down on their luck.

New York Fashion Week officially wraps up today and, one of the take away messages is longer hems are here to stay. Ne fret pas: That doesn't mean we're in for another meltdown. In fact, the industry has been showing signs of a turnaround. Nevertheless, hems lowered in the middle of the downturn and longer silhouettes seem to be having a lasting effect on fashion.

Except for a nod to the '70s last season, Marc Jacobs has been flirting with a more demure, sophisticated look for a few seasons now. For fall, he showed grown up silhouettes ever-so-slightly reminiscent of Dior's New Look from the '40s in futuristic materials such as a metallic rubber, fur and cellophane.

Looks for the boardroom are what Donna Karan does best, and she was clearly enamored with '50s silhouettes for today's all-business woman. Bloggers mentioned Tippi Hedren and Grace Kelly as a way to describe the Hollywood glamour Karan managed to add to her working girls.

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Tags: Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan, marc jacobs, michael kors, new york fashion week 2011, new york fashion week fall 2011

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Michael Kors Crescent Fringed Hobo, Handbag of the Day

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Is it western or bohemian? Maybe a little of each. I think it could go either way, depending how you pair it up, and of course no matter what you wear it with lots of swingy fringe is always fun. The Crescent Fringe Leather Hobo by Michael Kors is all one color, a light sandy brown, and features a half-circle body with a large loop of fringe-trimmed leather that forms the shoulder strap. Inside it has two pockets and is lined in beige canvas. Highly styled minimalism at its best. $895

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Michael Kors Skorpios Metallic Tote, Handbag of the Day

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Another poochy ruched number (there have been a lot of these lately catching my eye) this Skorpios Metallic Leather Tote is by Michael Kors and is perfect for creating high-end glamorous day looks. Metallic gold crushed leather that's just a little shimmery contrasts against the earthiness of braided brown leather top handles. Other features include a small leather hang tag with designer-stamped plaque, a detachable gold leather shoulder strap, and a three-compartment interior (divided into two open sections and one zipped one) lined in taupe linen. $995

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Michael by Michael Kors Tatum Bootie

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Ah, another pair of brown strappy boots. I can't get enough of them and designers seem to feel the same way. Everywhere I turn, I see a pair of sexy strappy boots to add to my Fall wardrobe want list. What a simple adornment to create an impressive look.

This time we are highlighting the Tatum Buckle Bootie ($380) by Michael by Michael Kors. It's a pair of boots that could be worn daily but still make an impact to your outfit given its decorative straps. The collection of brown straps along Kors' ankle boots makes for a dramatic touch against a rich, dark chocolate brown backdrop.

They feature an almond toe, a platform sole measuring a little over an inch and thick 5" heels. Wear casually with form fitting jeans and an oversized sweater for a "I just threw this on but I look so good" kind of outfit.

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Michael Kors Darrington Flap Hobo, Handbag of the Day

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The Darrington Flap Hobo ($895) by Michael Kors combines a rustic aesthetic with golden hardware for a bag that says, "I can be worn daily and the wear and tear that you thrown at me will only enhance my overall look", while gold accents bring a shiny and stylish touch to offset the handbag's dark palette. The color is ideal for Fall and can serve as a great anchor to your Fall ensembles. It features an adjustable shoulder strap, allowing you to be hands free and wear it across your chest or on your shoulder. There are two exterior buckled pockets (handy for cell phones and keys) and a large buckled flap for a secured closure. Dimensions: 12 1/2"H x 16"W x 4 1/2" D.

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The Fashion Statement: Top Ten Trends for Spring 2011

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New York fashion week at Lincoln Center is a wrap and we've tallied up the results. In a word? '70s. Want more words? Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver.

Fashion weeks in London, Paris and Milan have yet to dictate the top ten trends of Spring of next year, but here's an early take.

SHORTS: Everyone, and we mean everyone, showed shorts in their spring collections. Whether short and roomy at Badgley Mischka or long and blouse-y at Thakoon or almost Capri-length at Ralph Lauren, shorts are going to be the get for spring.

STUDIO 54: There were so much '70s and early '80s references this week, I could hear Charlie commercials in my head. Halston, famed in that era, showed drape-y colorful maxi dresses and caftans that could have been lifted straight out of the archives. Marc Jacobs showed brightly colored pantsuits and full-length halter dresses.

PRINT MADNESS: Spring is traditionally all about florals. Jason Wu's breezy blouses had cut-out posies. DNKY had tiny flower prints on youthful dresses. Michael Angel went the painterly route with a collection of beautiful multi-colored frocks.

FEMININE VERSUS MASCULINE: Jill Stuart typified the feminine push/masculine pull with high-water tuxedos followed by flouncy, frilly dresses accessorized with masculine belts. The juxtaposition was stunning.

CANDY COLORS: Michael Kors trotted out fuchsia and green. Rebecca Taylor favored orange. Cynthia Rowley went for yellow. Candy colors ruled the day.

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Uptown Astor Large Suede Tote, Handbag of the Day

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Michael Michael Kors Uptown Astor Suede Tote

All my favorites seem to be suede lately! This Michael Michael Kors creation is called the Uptown Astor Large Suede Tote and it's a softer version of leather and studs. Light brown suede pairs naturally with goldtone studs, darker leather double top handles, and a detachable leather-and-chain shoulder strap. Large rings connect via designer-stamped rivets and the botton corners have protective seams and accents for long-wearing usefulness. The inside is fully lined in designer-patterned twill and features a plethora of pockets (5 in total) and the top closes via magnetic press-stud fastener. $450

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MICHAEL Michael Kors Leather Carryall, Handbag of the Day

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Michael Kors Camouflage Leather Carryall

Michael Kors pays homage to both the season's military and stud trends with this versatile Leather Carryall. Olive camouflage leather meets with goldtone hardware and nude leather accents for a chic travel fashion statement. Large pyramid studs appear on double buckled top handles, a metal designer tag dangles off one side, and a detachable and adjustable leather shoulder strap round out the exterior features of this roll-style bag. The interior is lined in designer-stamped fabric and has five pockets, four patch and one zipped. A comfy looking bag that shows an appreciation of fashion that functions as well as it looks. $400

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RSVIP: Kim Kardashian Brings Sexy to the FIFI Awards

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An Oscar is to film and a Tony is to Broadway what a FIFI Award is to fragrance.

On June 10, the 38th Annual FIFI Awards commandeered New York's Downtown Armory, adding a sniff of glamour to the behemoth brick Army post. Kim Kardashian appeared vacuum-packed into a gown by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad. The double breasted scoop in the front, with six large buttons, added gravity-defying lift to Kardashian's ample cleavage. Like everyone at the event, she spoke Fragrancese. "It's basically all my favorite memories in a bottle," said the reality-show star of her eponymous scent, aptly subtitled in the sexy ads, "The voluptuous new fragrance."

"The gardenia [note] is for the family vacations with my dad in Hawaii," she said. "Tuberose reminds me of my mom. All my favorite scents happen to be white florals. I added a bit of orange blossom for citrus," she told Luxist.

Usher, honored as the FIFI's 2010 Fragrance Celebrity of the Year, wore a padded black waistcoat by Alexander McQueen that resembled fencing garb. He called his move into fragrance "the branding of Usher," and speaking of his scent "VIP," he told Luxist, "This will be my fifth fragrance. I wanted intelligence; I wanted elegance. If you look at the advertisements, the weight of the bottle, the essence, it's all top-shelf."

"When everything else comes off," he quipped, "the fragrance stays on."

"I was happy to find my new love, new passion, which is fragrance," he said, then posing with a soldier in fatigues.

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Rivet Detail Tote, Handbag of the Day

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The Rivet Detail Tote by Michael Kors is a blend of toughness and femininity. A girly shade of deep plum purple contrasts nicely with goldtone hardware and rows of rivets running up either side and laced through to the top. A pair of large leather tassels decorate the front, a large goldtone logo dangles off to one side, and large gold rings connect the braided double handles. Neutral logo-printed lining showcases a 3-compartment interior (two open ones divided by a zip-close center) and pockets galore. Also comes with a key fob, £425.

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Michael Kors Skorpios Hobo, Handbag of the Day

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The Michael Kors Skorpios Hobo is a classy Resort season hobo which practically emanates wealth and exclusivity.

To begin with, the bag is white, which instantly establishes that either the wearer doesn't ever get near anything dirty or that if they did, they could afford to throw it away and get a new one.

This hobo is the size of a big tote, at 16 1/2"W x 14"H x 5"D, and the slouchy shape can be expanded by undoing the goldtone clips at the sides. The soft leather face of the bag is trimmed with brown snakeskin-embossed leather, and the handle is brown braided leather with nautical-style clips -- very cruise ship.

The Michael Kors Skorpios Hobo is available for pre-order in limited quantities from Nordstrom for $1,095.00.

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High Style in Sun-Drenched Climates

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Fashion historian Caroline Rennolds Milbank examines the history of warm weather wear in a beautifully illustrated new book called Resort Fashion from Rizzoli. From the first "beach pajamas" designed by Coco Chanel and Lilly Pulitzer and Pucci prints, to sailor stripes and the Kennedys' laid back yachtsman style, to Michael Kors and Tory Burch's beach-inspired designs and of course the evolution of the swimsuit, Milbank crosses continents and generations. The seven chapters break the looks down by category: At Sea, Stripes, Prints, White, Playclothes, Summer Dress and Bathing Suits, with photos from destinations like Palm Beach, Montego Bay and St. Tropez by legends like Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Norman Parkinson, Helmut Newton, and Scavullo.

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The Fashion Statement: What is One Luxury You Won't Give Up?

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Here at the spring shows in Bryant Park, there's a lot of waiting. Waiting in lines to get in. Waiting for shows to start. Waiting to exit.

We decided to put all that waiting to good use and ask fashion show attendees what is the one luxury they won't do without, even in tough times. What came back was answers more varied than the colors of spring, ranging from a BMW to a cup of coffee at Starbucks.

The majority chose little luxuries that had to with their person: manicures and pedicures, hair cuts, hair highlights, makeup and massages.

"Teeth bleaching!" offered Wendy Evankovitch, a pediatric dental assistant. "Chiropractor," said makeup artist Szilvia Varrs.

But there were some random answers, too. Nancy Mammana, who owns Rock Media Entertainment, won't do without dance lessons. Zachary Weiss, an intern for publicist Lizzie Grubman, said it was his needlepoint belt by Tucker Blair he splurged on recently. He was wearing it today.

Sadly, clothing was not the first word rolling off tongues, an indication of how difficult a time the industry has had lately. Accessories have had it a little easier.

Violet Xie, a fashion student, said vintage jewelry is her one shopping allowance because it can pump up a simple ensemble.

"I love handbags," said Jordan Brodsky, a college grad looking for a job in fashion, sporting a bright blue number from Michael Kors. "No matter how much weight you gain, they'll always fit you."

What about you? What is the one luxury you won't give up?

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