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Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston launched her self-named fragrance at London's Harrods department store in a Velentino minidress and towering heels.
 


 
















 
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Introducing
L&B Couture House

At L & B Couture House  they offer a variety of handmade hair accessories. They use the best quality ribbons, crystals, pendants & flowers for our collection.

L & B Couture House is a inspirational dream come true. Iris Gomez, Fashion & Beauty Expert and Editor-N-Chief for BeautyChronicles.com has always had a passion for all things fashionably beautiful, as a single mother of three beautiful children she has always enjoyed to include her two daughters in her daily business adventures.

The passion for all things beautiful was inherited to both daughters Luciana and Beyanka. In there spare time they enjoyed designing their own accessories to dress up their outfits. What started from a hobby has transformed into a full line collection of handmade hair accessories.

 

visit www.LBCoutureHouse.com 

 

 
Forever 21 Maternity Collection 


Forever 21 has just launched a new Maternity Collection affordable to the everyday women and stylish all at once. 

 
Christian Dior expands his brand

It isn’t enough that we have designer eyewear and monogram on our clothing, but Christian Dior has taken branding to a whole new level with these designer contacts. The cosmetic lenses have gold edging and a tiny CD monogram.
 

Rachel Bolson collaborates with Coach 

Rachel Bilson is the  latest star to team with Coach to help raise money for a good cause. The style-savvy actress has selected three gorgeous bags from Coach’s Poppy collection to benefit children’s charity, The Art of Elysium, a non-profit organization that encourages working actors, artists and musicians to help children who are battling serious medical conditions. “[Rachel] looked over the selection of bags and decided which bags she would own herself, as well as the practicality of each bag for an appropriate time of day,” her rep, Marcel Pariseau, tells PEOPLE. Rachel narrowed it down to the sparkling day-to-night Poppy Sequin Spotlight purse, $398, cross-body evening Poppy Sequins Disco Bag, $148, and the Poppu leather Bella Tote, $328–perfect for daytime chic. We love Rachel’s glam choices! And beginning now until July 28, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each bag will benefit The Art of Elysium– talk about guilt-free shopping! Visit Coach.com for more information.
 

The Swim Suit for your body
Summer is here and it's that time of the year for all women to begin "Swim Suit" shopping. We have some looks for all shapes and sizes that will help you find that perfect bathing suit. 
 
If you have no Curves: The Curve-less Body
So what if you weren’t graced with JLo’s behind, Scarlett Johansson’s boobs, or Beyonce’s hips? If you’ve got an athletic body type, meaning your shoulders, waist, and hips are all the same width, you’ve got lots of choices and many swimsuits can give you the curves you crave. Simple embellishments, like beads, sarongs, ruffles, and belts, which accent your waist, will turn your curveless figure into a shapely one. You’ll be strutting down the boardwalk (summertime’s makeshift runway) in no time.

If you have a Pear-Shaped Body
If you’re heavier on the bottom, in other words your butt is wider than your shoulders, aim to accentuate your torso and your neckline to draw the eye upwards. Choose a top that’s a lighter color than the bottom, or has some noticeable, standout feature. Halter tops and scoop bottoms are a great option.
If you’ve got a sizable bottom or thick thighs, don’t be afraid to show them off! They’re not anything to be ashamed of and in fact, higher-cut bottoms will actually make you look better, not worse. Only resort to skirts and shorts if you’re just not feeling like revealing much.
If your a little Top-Heavy 
Maybe you’re a little busty – in a Barbie kind of way – or maybe you’ve just got really wide shoulders and small hips. You’re what they call an “inverted triangle.” Since everyone will naturally look up (at your chest, perhaps), remind them that you’ve got a sexy waistline, too! To do so, go with a high-cut leg, boy shorts, and/or a bottom that has a more vibrant color or busier pattern than the top. All the while, make sure you’re well supported with a swimtop with cups, a halter top or heavy-duty underwire.

If you are Plus-Size
There are TONS of awesome plus-size swimwear available these days, and they are affordable AND stylish (no more hideous floral printed muumuus). A few tips – most plus-size women think they look “slimmer” by covering themselves up. Not true; high-cut bottoms really are much more flattering. As far as colors and patterns go, look for the “crossover” style (you’ll know it when you see it) and avoid horizontal stripes along the waistline. Also, the more skin you show, the thinner you look, so don’t be afraid to show what your mama gave you (within reason). If you don’t have a standard black one-piece suit yet, that’s a must buy… for any body type, really. When picking out suits, think voluptuous, not matronly.

If you have a Hour-Glass Body
If you’ve got an hourglass figure, first thank your mom. Second, have fun trying on swimsuits. You’re one of the few women out there who can get away with virtually any style.

If you have Tummy Issues
If you’ve got a pouch (and most of us do), there’s no reason to hide underneath a cover-up. Just look for swimsuits with tummy control panels or ruching (gathered fabric) to cover any issues.

 

 

 


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Audrina Patridge as the new Bongo girl

The Hills may be coming to a close this week, but things are just heating up for Audrina Patridge. Following in the stylish footsteps of other reality superstars like Kim Kardashian and Nicole Richie, Audrina is taking on the role of Bongo girl! Come fall, Audrina will front the affordable denim brand in its fall ad campaign. And even though she’s used to having a camera capture her every move, being a sexy siren at Bongo’s New York City shoot turned out to be no easy task for the reality star. “I’ve never done anything like this, Tony Duran shoots supermodels so he had me jumping through the air and just letting loose and not worrying about posing.” Though it took a bit of warming up before Audrina could get in bombshell mode, getting to play dress up with some of her favorite items from Bongo’s fall collection definitely helped. “I’ve always loved skinny jeans but I also love the boot cut,” Audrina says. “I’ll roll them up and wear cute little flats or heels and a nice top just to kind of change them up.” And what could be a better fit for the brand than a denim connoisseur who admits to having “probably over 100″ pairs of jeans? Bongo will be exclusively available at Sears and Kmart for back to school.



Scott Campbell for Louis Vuitton 2011

Scott Campbell is a New York based artist who was recruited to design for Louis Vutton’s 2011 menswear in Paris. In addition to designing for this collection Campbell has also customized leather handbags for LV.


Victoria Beckham collaborates with Range Rover

She designs everything from dresses and jeans to shades, and now, Victoria Beckham is trying her hand at one more luxury item: Range Rovers! Clad in a shimmering tan asymmetric drape neck dress from her own collection and Brian Atwood for Victoria Beckham pumps, the designer was appointed Range Rover’s new Creative Design Executive at the 40th Anniversary party for the brand in London Thursday night. “This is a very exciting collaboration,” the former Spice Girl said at the event. “The classic British heritage of Range Rover and the effortless style, quality and beauty is something I truly admire and also what I hope to achieve with my own brand. I am honored to take on this role and be part of the creative team.” And Range Rover is more than happy to be adding such a fashionable element to their team. Gerry McGovern, Land Rover and Range Rover Design Director, confirms: “Victoria understands luxury products– she is a Range Rover fan and has been a Range Rover owner for many years. I believe this appointment adds a new dimension to my design team as we continue to design products to appeal to a wider audience.” Victoria will be collaborating on future special edition Range Rover design projects, starting with a Special Edition Range Rover Evoque.


Britney designing apparel for Candie's


Britney Spears is designing designing her own new limited edition apparel and accessories collection for Candie’s set to exclusively hit Kohl’s stores and Kohls.com. Britney states that she was hands-on in the creation process of the line, from meeting with Candie’s designers to helping them sketch some of her favorite looks. “My personal style is a mix of comfortable and flirty,” she states. “I love cute little dresses, but I also love comfy sweaters and jeans.” So what can we expect from the star’s design debut? “I used a lot of studs and lace because I wanted to make the clothes cool and edgy yet girly,” Brit says, likening the assortment to some of her own must-have wardrobe staples. “I also love jeans, so I had to make sure there were some great pairs in the collection.” Also expect big necklaces and earrings as well as Brit’s favorite–a black trench coat. And like any good star designer, Britney will also appear in the national print, TV and and online campaign for Kohl’s, featuring the singer wearing the collection along with personal handwritten notes such as, “You’ll love these jeans!” with the tagline, “Designed by me for you!” The collection of apparel, handbags and jewelry will range from $14-$78.


Rachel Zoe debuting on QVC


With a lifestyle brand in the works, a new season of Bravo’s The Rachel Zoe Project premiering on August 3, and another round of her affordable fashion line for QVC debuting, Rachel Zoe is showing no signs of slowing down. “There is not a single part of my career that I do not LOVE, but I am finding myself increasingly more eager about the designing aspect,” writes the stylist-to-the-stars in her daily newsletter, The Zoe Report, dishing on her latest batch of clothing and accessories for QVC.  “I have no choice but to gush with pride over my finished Summer Collection. There is something (make that many somethings) to take every outfit to the next level.” Namely, affordably priced pieces like a white leather hobo bag with chain straps ($140), a sheer floor-length caftan ($64) and QVC’s “Today’s Special Value,” a crystal-accented leaf bangle ($70)–which Zoe calls out as her “personal fave.”



J Crew Your next favorite denim


America’s next favorite denim line has arrived — from across the pond! The latest in J.Crew’s “In Good Company” series of partnerships with classic brands is MiH Jeans–the reboot of Britain’s legendary perfect-fit jeans of the ’60s, Made in Heaven. Hailed as much for their quality and cool styles as they are for their superior fit, the denim line already counts jean queens Jessica Alba, Katie Holmes, and Sarah Jessica Parker as fans. The five wear-forever styles in J.Crew’s MiH Heritage collection–including the  standout slim-fitting Breathless Honeyboy Skinny (pictured) and London Boy Cropped boyfriend jeans–retail for $176 to $249 on jcrew.com and in select J. Crew stores.



Love & Beauty collection for Forever21


As if you weren’t already enamored enough with the fashions at cheap-chic retailers like Aldo, Topshop and Forever 21, the style emporiums are now branching into beauty, just in time for summer. After adorning the feet of everyone from Olivia Palermo to Natalie Portman, Aldo is taking style a step further with a line of vivid $5 nail polishes matched to their wear-with-everything sandals, available exclusively in stores. Topshop.com, a favorite of Kate Moss, has applied their Brit-girl aesthetic to a line of makeup that runs the gamut from $12 rainbow-bright shadows, to subtle-glow bronzers for $16. Forever21.com also joins the beauty game with the season’s ultimate get-pretty bargain, the Love & Beauty collection, whose glosses, shadows and polishes will set you back for under $3 a pop.




The Material Girl Collection



With summer in full swing, it’s tough to imagine but back-to-school shopping will be here sooner than we think. Happily, Madonna is giving us something to look forward to with Material Girl, the junior’s collection that the mega-star is designing with her 13-year old daughter, Lourdes Leon (a.k.a. Lola). The just-released sketches of the fall 2010 collection, which is set to debut on August 3, definitely got us excited for the adorable mix of flirty minidresses, cute accessories, skinny jeans, and on-trend jackets, which will retail for an affordable $12 to $40 exclusively at Macy’s and macys.com.




 

 

 

 

 

 

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