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Christian Siriano for Victoria's Secret Makeup Collection

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Dianna Baros
The Christian Siriano for VS Makeup collection

Project Runway winner and fashion phenom Christian Siriano is making his beauty debut with an exclusive collection for new VS Makeup. The collection interprets the themes of his Fall 2009 fashion collection with soft, luxurious textures and strong, rich colors. "This Fall the inspiration is Egypt: the warmth of the desert, the blue of the Nile. It's about the juxtaposition of soft fabrics and strong shapes," says Siriano. The designer's touches are evident throughout, from the shade palette and names to the luxurious gold packaging. I love the ruffle cosmetics bag—so Siriano! I'm happy for him, looks like he's doing well, but must say I'm looking forward to his shoe collection for Payless even more, which drops at the end of the month. And, mark your calendars for the next season of Project Runway which premieres on August 20.

The Christian Siriano for VS Makeup collection launches in August 2009, exclusively at Victoria's Secret stores and VictoriasSecret.com. More details after the jump.

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The Look for Less: Lauren Moshi Chopper Tee

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Dianna Baros


Lauren Moshi at ShopStyle


While I've featured a few of Lauren Moshi's animal-print tees in the past, the talented artist can also draw a mean lookin' chopper. This long sleeve tee is $110 at Urban Minx. (It was also available in a short-sleeve version but I think it's sold out.)



Charlotte Russe at ShopStyle


This Burn Out Motorcyle Tee from Charlotte Russe is a great alternative. Just looking at it makes me want to hit the open road on a Harley. Or possibly a Vespa. Either way, it's just $13.99.

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Off the Rack: Gap Summer Sale Plus New Fall Classics

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Dianna Baros


Gap at ShopStyle


During a recent trip to my local Gap, I picked up a pair of Havaianas for Gap flip-flops in blue (click the pic above to shop online) on sale for $8.99, and the zipper-front Vena Cava for Gap dress that I've been wanting ever since the lookbook pics were first released on sale for $37.99. Score. Regarding the Havas, I get it. I finally get it! They really are the comfiest flip-flops I've ever worn. And at this price, you can't go wrong. If you can get to a Gap near you, definitely pop in to check out the summer deals and scope out the new transition-to-fall offerings too.





Havaianas for Gap on sale in store for $8.99 reg. $24. (note: They're $11.99 down from $18 at Gap.com). I confirmed, my Target flip-flops are a total knock-off of the Havas, down to the design on the strap and squishy-rubber feel, but whereas my Target flops are already wearing down, the Havas are going strong. It's like a slightly more rigid Memory Foam for your feet!







Finally got this Vena Cava for GAP dress for $37.99 (reg. $88). My nearest Gap store did not carry the CFDA Design Editions collection, so I asked the cashier how this single dress (in my size, no less) ended up on the sale rack and she said some girl bought it in the city, then returned it to my store in CT for whatever reason. Her loss, my gain!











Note the neatly organized and very extensive denim collection for men (women's was behind me and to my left).







The blazer on the right looked really nice, had the striped lining so you could roll the cuffs for that Alice + Olivia-blazer look we all loved on Lauren Conrad so much, but I wish the lapels would lay closer to the body rather than stick out. ($98)









Gotta love the Gap for their casual basics. And if you can't find Gap jeans that fit, you aren't looking!

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