When I first rocked my Sneakertip 99 problems tee, so many people stopped and swooned over it. I haven't worn it in a while is about to get a smidge bit longer as soon as my new Sneakertip "Don't Step on My Kicks" tee get here. Unfortunately, they only offer it one color, but luckily its one of my fav colors...Turquoise!

I so can't wait, because it is going look so hot with my new purple and white Dunks!

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Oscar award winner Jennifer Hudson was seen yesterday leaving her hotel rocking these fab gladiator style Heech sandals by Nine West. I have them in brown and I love them! They go with everything and can be dressed up, down, or in between.

Hudson is still doing major promo for Sex in the City: The Movie, which hits theaters TODAY, which she plays the assistant to Carrie(Sarah Jessica Parker)! I can't wait to see this movie!

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For the past couple of weeks, I have been asked to work a few extra days and hours at work, which means a few more extra bulges to my paycheck. So, I have been planning to buy myself a nice size bag everyday bag. I have taken a fancy to a new Coach, but my fancy is becoming more sour when I took an unwanted gander at the new summer collection from Coach.

The summer collection is filled with my least favorite bag style that has had mem throw fits in the past...patchwork. Ever since that ridiculous sore to sighted eyes patchwork Louis Vuitton from a couple of years ago, more than a few lines have regurgitated their own patchwork bags that are fused with some of the popular styles and/or prints from yesteryear. To this day, I have not seen fabulous end result to this trend and that includes Coach's new collection.

Coach has opted to used various forms of their logo slathered prints and used them in patchwork formation. Blah!

Try again, Coach! Hmm, let me go look around Dooney.

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I am seriously on a hot pink kick this season, especially when it comes to accessories, polish, and bags. There is nothing like big fabulous bag to tote around that is just as bright as big. Needless to say that Botkier's Sasha Mini Duffle is causing my heart to palpitate in an almost unhealthy way! Love at first sight!

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WHAT?! A post AND a giveaway on a Saturday?! Yes, ladies, you definitely are going to be glad that you decided click on over here today once I introduce to this line and you see the incredibly cuteness of the final giveaway. I would say that I saved the best for last, but I can't because all the designers I featured this week were A-MAZING!!

If someone was to create a jewelry line based on my personal jewelry wardrobe and current style, then it would definitely look identical to the Be.True collection. My current love of wearing multiple thin gold necklaces in different lengths and size charms made me fall hard for the necklaces in the Be.True line. I heart the I Heart U necklaces and the Love Lockets in the "Fall" in Love collection. The chunky rings and the delicate looking bracelets complete me and my jewelry wardobe!

The Be.True line is designed by Gin Bartlett. Gin started making jewelry as a way to give personal and unique gifts to friends and family. What was once a hobby has become a full time passion. Each piece is produced individually with only the finest materials and precious and semi-precious gemstones.

It's really going to hurt to have to send out all this fabulous and beautiful jewelry out to all you well deserving winners and its really going to hurt to send this beautiful necklace. The final giveway for jewelry week is The Carrie necklace by Be.True. The Carrie necklace is a way to add elegance to your look everyday. It has clear CZ stones on a 14kt necklace and will look great with everything and every occasion.

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Its Friday and unfortunately, that means that jewelry week is coming to an end for this season, but the good news is that its not over...yet!!

There is nothing I love more than finding a new "go-to" pair of earrings, necklace, bracelet, ring, etc. and the Nashelle line is loaded with pieces that would look fabulous and effortless with any style or look.

Nashelle is the lovely brainchild of Heather Beeson who combined her creative juices and study of metal arts at The University of Alaska Southeast to create a line of handmade jewelry that is beatiful, versatile, and loaded with detail and style!

I personally plan on having dream that revolve around me owning and wearing the gold "Rich" bracelet. It has the appropriate name, but not based on the price. It add a touch of delicate richness to any look and I want it! Plus, its only $41! I just might need to get that, because sometimes, "a naked wrist just won't do".

Aren't these Surface earrings just simple gorgeous!

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Something about the spring and summer just brings out that whimsical side of me that I keep buried deep inside me during the fall and winter. One of the first whimsical things that shows up on me as soon as the heat from a hot sunny day is in the form of jewelry and Allison Daniel Designs definitely cater to that whimsical section of my style file.

Allison Daniel Designs consists of exquisite and crafty pieces that range from fine jewelry to pieces very affordable. Allison uses gold, silver, and pewter to craft her desirable pieces.

Personally, I have taken more than a liking to all her necklaces, especially the large starfish necklace and the colored stackable worded bangles. Allison Daniel Designs is the perfect launching pad to testing out a love of jewelry, becuase they pieces are versatile, chic, and affordable. Plus, all that can be applied to today's giveaway!

Every woman needs a go-to pair of earrings that aren't your traditional hoops or studs. These Oval Earrings by Allison Daniel are perfect for almost any look you and your closet can concoct. The dangle in all their antique gold and dotted glory and they would look equally beautiful with a casual or formal look. So, the winner of these will be on lucky person. BTW, I just swoon for the matching bracelet!

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Have you ever seen a piece of jewelry so uniquely beautiful that you are instantly smitten with the designer and want to see and possibly have something created by them. Well, that is what happened to me when I saw this incredible pendant by Liz Henry.

GORGEOUS! So, after seeing this, I couldn't help but to go an gander at other pieces by Liz Henry in hopes that they weren't going to let me down in the "wow" category. They did not!

Liz Henry, which is the stylishly chic brainchild of Christi Gardner, has some of the most beautiful, sophisticated, and hand-made jewelry. Yes, including that scrumptious stones pendant above!

Christi uses various components ranging from freshwater pearls, australian crystals, specialty glass, and more. Each piece is not only hand-crafted, but hand-strung with meticulous detail that shows all over each piece.

For more on Liz Henry, visit their website site to find out where to buy and view other pieces.

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There is just too many entries to go through during a lunch break. So, I am going to extend all entries until Sunday, May 24, 2008 at 5pm e/t. This deadline applies to yesterday's and today's giveaway, also for the others that are going to be popping up the rest of the week. So, you have more time and chances to win more jewelry. Oy, what type of stress induced seizure am I going to have Sunday afternoon.

DON'T FORGET: all entries need to be in by Sunday, May 24, 2008 at 5pm e/t

Check out the current giveaways from:

• Nugaard-Bangle Set
• Melanie Auld- Star Hoop Earrings

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So, yesterday's giveaway (which is still going on until noon today) is already a huge hit, which you can tell by my overstuffed inbox. I'm so loving Jewelry Week, as are you!

Today's featured jewelry designer is Melanie Auld. Melanie Auld started designing jewelry right out of Fashion Merchandising School three years ago. Inspired by fashion, travel and the ever changing world, Auld was focused on designing classic, yet fashion forward pieces. Her attention to everything fashion is what separates her jewelry from the rest. Whether it be simple, luxurious or just plain glam there is definitely a piece to suit every style.

Living in five cities within the past five years has helped to keep her lines versatile and un-defined by her surroundings, a quality that has inspired a great following from women the world over.

I love how versatile her collections are and are a one stop shop for any jewelry loving chick in your life. Melanie's lines consists of cute and delicate earrings that would be perfect for the budding mini-jewelry lover in your life and sophisticated and chic jewelry that is and will always be ageless for all!

As you can see, Melanie Auld's line is classic and ageless, but it also has some pieces that are very up to date and trendy. One example is in today's giveaway of these Star Hoop Earrings. I know you have been seeing stars everywhere on clothes, handbags, shoes, and of course jewelry. So, the winner of these beautiful earrings will have the benefit of being up tp date on the star trends, but also have a lovely piece to that is chic enough to carry them into fashionable years to come!

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Don't forget to to check out Melanie Auld's Spring Collection. I am swooning hard for this shamrock necklace! I thinks its delicately different and gorgeous! Plus, I can't wait to check out her bag collection that is coming soon!

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This weekend D. Woods of Danity Kane was seen backstage at one of their performances rocking the teal version of MOB's Kiss Logo tee. I actually wore this tee yesterday!

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For the past couple of months, I have been been fawning over jewelry more than ever before. I'm sure some of you frequent readers might have noticed! Well, on a whim, I decided that I would dedicate an entire week to showing you all some of the most intriguing and fabulous jewelry from lines you might not be familair with, but SHOULD! Oh, did I forget to mention I will be giving away a piece from each line, each day!! Yeah, that woke you up, huh?!

So, why not start off Jewelry Week s/s '08 with an incredible line designed by a pair of incredible women! Alex Feio and Erica Pacey are the two fabulous minds beind Nugaard Designs. Erica Pacey has been creating jewelry since she was a little girl. Each piece she designs is designed to reflect a harmonious blend of past and present, primitive and cosmopolitab, diverse and elegance.

"I love to create jewelry that is flattering to women, that makes them feel special, and really stands out. I am fascinated by the diversity of colors in gems and stones, and with the texture and shape of the materials that I can use to create jewelry." Erica Pacey

So, with the great business and marketing mind of her friend Alex, Erica and Alex have created a fabulous jewelry line in Nugaard that is sure to have something for every woman to find and fall in love with. Including, today's giveaway!

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More than quite a few of you fashionistas were fawning over fellow fashionista and singer Rihanna's bag that she was seen rocking just the other day. Well, Miss Fenty was seen toting the beige version of Burberry Prorsum' The Masion Warrior Bag. I will admit that when I saw it on the runaway (Rihanna is carrying the one that was seen on the runway), I was in love with all the chunky metal studs that were slathered all over it! It comes with an equally chunky price tag of $3,195, but oh so hot!

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Scoop NYC has always been one of my fav little boutiques to click into or on those unfortunately rare visits I make to NYC, I tend to stumble in their to check on the latests things I obssess about.

Well, Scoop will show some of their hot looks for summer with their Scoop Style on HSN tonight @ 10 est with a special appearance by Project Runway's Rami Kashou, you know the dude from last season who could create a drape dress like nobody's business? Yeah, him! So , be sure to check it out. I think I will or at least clock it on my DVR's to-do list.

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Love us? Want us? Win us!! See how on Monday. More info about all the fabulousness Stained Couture has in store for a "glitzy" next week is coming soon!

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When you reach a certain age and or time in your life, there are things that you have to change or evolve from such as going from mini skirt to pencil skirts. One thing that changes is for rainy days. I use to love my pink reversible raincoat that was solid pink on one side and filled with multicolored hearts on a white background on the other side. I know you remember those.

However, when you get older and dwell in and around more sophisticated and urbanite people and places, fun raincoats are replaced by chic and classic trenchcoats. Don't get me wrong, I looove trenches! I have 7 different trenches in my closet, but there are times I wish I could rock a cute little raincoat. Well, this tokidoki The Candy Cuties Clear Rain Jacketis too cute and although it doesn't have the extreme cutenesss that my old raincoat had, but its still on my 'Swoon List'.

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We all know by now that the saying "Good things come in small packages" is not always true. However, it is true when referring to Rebecca Minkoff small leather goods collection that will be available to buy and praise in September 2008. The collection features pouches, wallets, and cases in various versatile sizes and fun and vibrant colors! Nothing punches life into a boring black bag than a bold yellow pouch or wallet. Yeah, I want that yellow pouch...NOW!

Unfortunately, the collection doesn't come out for a few months, but that doesn't mean you can't score other incredible pieces from Rebecca Minkoff. Visit her site to view and buy other fab pieces! I have been bubbling with fashion fury that I don't have this bag for months!

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Fendi is has teamed up with artistsTom Sachs and Tom Koons and recruited them to design  limited edition baguettes.

The designs will be up for auction later this month at amfAR gala auction held at Cannes Film Festival.

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Don't even start, chicas. I know its been over 2 weeks since a weekend look, but I was busy nursing a cold and attending graduations. Forgive me!

Agate Necklace with Charm, $38, Urban Outfitters; Catalina Cuff, $27, All The Rage; One-Button Jumpsuit, $19.80, Forever 21; Scalloped Door Knocker Earrings, $10, 80s Purple; Gianni Bini "Geneva" Clutch, $79, Dillard's; Dolce Vita "Tango" Sandal, $109.95, Nordstrom

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DyShaun from Florida!

I hope you enjoy your book, because I have already tried some of the recipes and the 7 Layer Burrito Blitz made my Cinco de Mayo celebration a big hit without a big hit to my caloric intake.

The recipe up next for me to try...Peanut Butter Cup Milkshake with only 188 calories! Yum.

Go here to buy the book, yourself!

Congrats, again, DyShaun!

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There is nothing more glorious to a bag hag, such as myself, than to be introduced to a line you weren't fortunate enough to have known about in the past. What  makes it more fabulously glorious is when the line is filled with spectacular and luxurious bags and that can definitely be said about Lesa Wallace bags.

I swoon for a big and colorful bag, so that teal 'Inspire' tote is making me speak in tongues! Lesa Wallace has a fab and vast selection of totes, clutches, handbags, and unisex bags, which are perfect for that "metrosexy" in your life.

Designing Fashion is something that Lesa Wallace has been doing since she was a young girl.  The third of four children within a close-knit Hispanic family, her interest in fashion design really began out of necessity. Lesa longed for her own new clothes, rather than the hand-me-downs she was given from her older sister.  Determined to have a distinguished style, Lesa began altering what her sister grew out of, making it unique and special enough to call her own.  In time, she went from making small alterations in finished garments, to making original creations from scratch.

At the age of 27 years old, Lesa graduated from Fashion Design School earning three degrees. This was the time in her life when Lesa turned her focus to the handbag industry, where she found a lapse in the market for contemporary bags.

There is nothing that can freshen up your springtime casual look than a kidrobot tee that isn't too girly or too masculine! Therefore, I am feeling this Half Tone Clark Tee, as should you!

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The second season of The Sundance Channel's The Green premiered on April 1st and is a 13 part eco-series that presents and informs on green issues and eco-hereos.

One of the episodes that premieres tonight, which comes on @ 9:00p/e on Sundance, is about the wonderful world of fashion. This episode will focus on the environmental consciousness that has hit the fashion industry in a MAJOR way in the form of various eco-friendly clothing and lines.

"..from T-shirts and jeans to haute couture, style is coming to mean sustainable fabric and earth-friendly manufacturing practices.  In this episode, we’ll meet several men and women who are bringing green to fashion, clothing stores and to the dry cleaners, too."

Be sure to catch tonight's episode and all the others, because they are really informative. I was lucky enough to have screened a few of the episodes, including tonight's one on fashion and really enjoyed them.

Check your local listing!

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Later on this year, Diane von Furstenberg will release a collection of ready-to-wear, small leather goods, and footwear inspired by the iconic female superhereo. The collection will features stars and stripes design, but a completely wearable way! I actually can't wait to see this collection.

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For the past couple of weeks I have been planning on staying up to midnight on May 5th so I could be one of the first people to score a pair of the MOBxCollete Reeboks, since there were only 50 available online. Unfortunately, the mini-cold cocktail I drowned myself with last night knocked me out until 9 this morning and needless to say the shoes were sold out. I guess I will have to keep my eyes open and hopes up that a pair near my size will pop up on ebay.

However, in the meantime, the lastest batch of MOB tees are out and just as hot as ever!

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A little while back, my friend was contemplating buying some clear air 1s, but I told him that they would yellow up and look dirty in a matter of no time. However, maybe it was just a different and slightly less annoying way of saying that clear sneakers are just...weird, especially clear.

Well, I saw these colored slick kicks and wasn't immediately retching like I usually do at clear PVC sneaks, but I am not just completely feeling them either. How about you? Yay or Nay?

BTW, they also have some sequined ones.Uh, here comes the retching.

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It's warming up so I know some of you are already trying to assess what your need to change and eliminate from your diet to get in that fabulous warm weather shape. Well, don't scratch fudge and burgers off your list, yet, because a new book released today will help you enjoy and indulge in your fav foods without all that diabolical high caloric intake. Say "Thank sweet goodness" to Hungry Girl.

For years, nutrionist/writer Lisa Lillien a.k.a Hungry Girl has been giving advice through her extremely popular email subscription service and now has released a book that has collection of 165 recipes and hunger survival tips that will help keep you happily fed without all the unhappy high calories.

Hungry Girl combines recipes and tips that she has shared over the years with her loyal subscribers and some all-new material, which includes four easy and tasty recipes that were co-developed by Weight Watchers.

Want a nutrition book that is filled with easy, healthy, and delicious recipes, incredible tips to get and keep you healthy, and fun, then look no further than Hungry Girl.

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Tommorrow is the day to try and get your sandal fix fixed. Matt Bernson will have a sample sale of everything from sandals to boots and nothing will be over $50. Right up my alley...if I was near that part of the country. Those red gladiator style sandals in the top image are begging for me to buy them!

Anyway, if you are in the NYC area tommorrow and Saturday, scrape together all the cash you can to see can you score a extra fabulous pair of shoes! Oh, if you see something yours truly would love, then help a sista out...I kid, I kid...kinda!

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