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Marni for H&M in People StyleWatch



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Fashion lovers can see more Marni for H&M photos in the March 2012 issue of People StyleWatch. There's a silk-polyester top ($79.95), leather printed bag ($79.95), silk polka dot top ($69.95), resin and glass cuff with crystal detail ($29.95), polka dot acrylic polyamide pencil skirt ($59.95), plastic floral necklace ($39.95), leather platform heels ($99) and silk colorblock dress ($79.95). I told you the accessories were going to be hot! Marni for H&M hits select stores on March 8, 2012.

pureDKNY Fragrance Helps Lift Women Out of Poverty


A cool new video from pureDKNY fragrance shows how the making of this beautiful fragrance is helping women in Africa combat poverty. Model and spokesperson Angela Lindvall introduces you to some of the amazing women in Uganda who grow pureDKNY's signature ingredients, such as vanilla beans, and how this unique crop helps lift families out of poverty. I've seen the ads for pureDKNY and was curious to learn more, it seems fascinating and I'd think you'd be happily reminded of the women farmers each time you dabbed on your perfume in the morning. Watch Angela's journey in the short video above, and visit DKNY Fragrances on Facebook for more info.

Diane Von Furstenberg Collaborates on a Line of Brazilian 'Wish Bracelets'




Here's a new addition for your arm party that can bring you good luck in addition to great style: The Brazilet. According to a 200-year-old tradition from Bahia, Brazil, the Brazilet is wrapped around the wrist and tied in three knots. Make a wish with each knot, and when the bracelet naturally breaks down and falls off, your three wishes will come true. Hey, for just $5 each, it can't hurt to try! And it can certainly help other good causes - Diane Von Furstenberg has teamed up to create a special line of Brazilets with phrases like "Love is life" and "Be the woman you want to be" with 20% of all proceeds going towards 'Plant a Billion Trees' which benefits the Brazilian rainforest. Celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson, Kristen Stewart, and Lauren Conrad are already fans of the Brazilet brand. Buy your DVF Brazilets for $5 at liveworldly.com or Diane Von Furstenberg stores.

ZARA Spring 2012 Lookbook Catalog

ZARA Spring 2012 Lookbook

Here's the ZARA Spring Summer 2012 press catalog, which gives us a taste of some of spring's top runway-to-real-way trends. Some of the trends I can get behind include mint green, sheer fabrics (layered, of course) and floral prints. Some of the trends I can not: Thigh-high slits and mesh. For the reader who recently emailed me with a request for affordable floral print jeans, Zara TRF is your answer (that's Zara's lower-priced casual women's line). Keep scrolling, you'll see! I can't believe I'm saying this, but I am ready to give printed pants a try. Who's with me?

Sneak Peek: Milly Fall 2012


Here's a sneak peek from Milly by Michelle Smith, who will be showing her fall 2012 collection in a few short days at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

"My Fall 2012 collection is bold and modern: innovative technical fabrics merge with traditional couture techniques, and vibrant pops of color excite a base palette of black and white." - Michelle Smith, Designer and Creative Director, Milly