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Trend Alert: ’80s-Style Bright Hues

Your future is bright — literally. If you're a budding fashionista, your closet will be getting a surge of color for the Spring/Summer season as you stock up on fluorescent sneakers, sunglasses, sandals, handbags, watches, jewelry and more.

The vivid yellows, deep fuchsias and saucy turquoises that prevailed throughout the 1980s are coming back with a vengeance, so pull off an M.I.A. and flirt with some retro, technicolor fashions.

Just check out some of these great options:

Sperry Top-Sider Authentic Original 2-Eye in Yellow Neon Patent and Blue Neon Patent, $80 each. Visit SperryTopSider.com

Badgley Mischka Active Eyewear by Sama "Boyd" Frames in Yellow, $495. Visit SamaEyewear.net for more information.

Lacoste "Observe 2 Hi" Sneakers, $110. Available at Lacoste stores. Visit Lacoste.com to find a retailer near you.

CC Skye "Carson" Cuff in Turquoise and Coral, $195 each. Visit CCSkye.com

Daniblack "Rosie" in Infrablue Patent with natural stack with flowers heel, $185. Visit Daniblack.com

Freestyle Shark Mid Purple, Shark Cyan and Shark Mid White and Green, $55 each. Visit FreestyleUSA.com

Pour La Victoire Women's "Paige" Sandal in Green, $295. Visit Endless.com

Members Only Orange Clubette, Turquoise Baby, and Fuchsia Clubette Bags, $28 each. Visit MembersOnlyStyle.com

Ugg Australia "Hazel" Wedge in Lilac, $140. Visit UggAustralia.com

GUESS? Lorella Turquoise Satchel, $98. Available at Macy's, Bon Ton, Dillards and Guess? retail locations.

Nike Free Trainer 7.0.IV Women's Shoe in Varsity Purple, $85. Visit Store.Nike.com

Jewelmak 14KY Fluorite Drop Necklace, $150. Visit JewelMak.com

Echo Design "Angelica" Hobo, $88. Visit EchoDesign.com

Gotz Switzerland Mother-of-Pearl and Orange Stainless Steel Dial with Diamond Bezel Watch, $3,750. Visit GotzSwitzerland.com

Badgley Mischka Active Eyewear by Sama "Bradley" Frames in Red and Yellow, $270. Visit SamaEyewear.net for more information.

Rocket Dog "Foxy" Sandals, $30 each. Visit RocketDog.com

Rampage "Kitty" Large Clutch, $68. Visit Endless.com

Pink Dice Short Sleeve Blue Hoodie and Yellow Denim Miniskirt, Prices May Vary. Visit ILovePinkDice.com to find a retailer near you.

Nike Air Troupe Mid SWT Women's Training Shoe in Varsity Maize, $62.99. Visit Store.Nike.com

Adidas Anya Roll Duffle, $35. Visit Adidas.com

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April 29, 2009

Get the Scoop: Kitson Jewelry’s Ice Cream Cone Necklace

Even if you don't scream for ice cream, you'll be shrieking (euphorically, of course) over this Kitson ice cream necklace. After all, you don't need a vicious sweet tooth to appreciate some flavorful style.

This gold tone pendant features light pinkish white enamel and clear crystals and is hanging from a 20" chain with a 3" extender and a Kitson plate tag. Affordable and calorie-free, this is one tasty delight you definitely want to scoop up.

Kitson Ice Cream Necklace, $34. Visit LABuzzShop.com

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April 29, 2009

Win A Year’s Worth of Bond No. 9 Fragrances

Feeling lucky? Want to transfer your luck to a hard-working mother who could use a bit of pampering? Well, starting Sunday, May 3rd, you can sign one of your favorite mothers (be it your own mama, your sister, a close friend, or a co-worker) up for a chance to win a year's supply of Bond No. 9 fragrances (a new perfume bottle every month) as part of the luxury brand's Mother's Day Raffle.

To enter someone, all you have to do is walk into one of the Bond No. 9 boutiques in New York City (or visit the Bond No. 9 counter at Saks Fifth Avenue) and sign up — no purchase necessary.

A winner will be randomly selected on May 9th, and announced before the day's end, giving one lucky lady the perfect ending to her Mother's Day celebrations.

Bond No. 9 boutique locations include: 9 Bond Street, 680 Madison Avenue, 897 Madison Avenue, and 399 Bleecker Street. For more information, log on to BondNo9.com

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April 29, 2009

A Perfect Match: OPI x Paige Denim “Bright Pair” Collection

Finding a perfect match is always a challenge — whether it pertains to affairs of the heart or to fashion-related scenarios. And when you do find two pieces that perfectly complement each other, you celebrate that small miracle. Judging from their newest collaboration, OPI and Paige Denim might just be soulmates.

This Saturday, May 2nd, Paige Denim will unveil the newest hues of its popular Skyline Ankle Peg and Mariposa Short styles. Each of the new hues perfectly matches one of the six new nail enamel colors in OPI Nail Lacquer's Brights collection. In fact, OPI's artistic director, Suzi Weiss-Fischman, masterminded each of the Paige Denim hues.

The classic rise, five-pocket Mariposa style will be available in pink, lavender and red hues, while the Skyline Ankle Peg, a classic rise skinny jean, will be offered up in blue, orange and brown shades.

The limited-edition Bright Pair collection will be available excusively on May 2nd at Ron Herman (8100 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles CA). From 2 pm to 4 pm, customers can shop the collection, meet OPI's Artistic Directorm Suzi Weiss-Fischman and Paige Denim founder/designer Paige Adams-Geller, enjoy complimentary manicures from OP, and even snag a free bottle of nail polish with their purchase.

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April 28, 2009

Reel Style: Anya Hindmarch “Movie Money” Loose Pocket

With the Tribeca Film Festival in full effect (it ends May 3rd, so make sure to log onto TribecaFilm.com and read up on remaining movie screenings) and so many major films opening this summer (among them May's Star Trek and June's Transformers 2), Anya Hindmarch is appealing to the interests and needs of film fanatics.

This metallic blue, calf leather Loose Pocket, with its dainty scalloped edges and zippered closure, bears the words "Movie Money" along the front. Measuring 19.5 x 12.5 x 4 cm, this sleek number will keep moviegoers organized, offering them a secure place in which to place ticket stubs, ID cards and cash to spend at the box office or concession stand.

Even if critics slaughter this summer's blockbusters with vicious reviews, your Movie Money purse will always get two enthusiastic thumbs up.

Anya Hindmarch "Movie Money" Loose Pocket, $145. Available at the Anya Hindmarch boutique in New York City's Soho neighborhood (115 Greene Street; 212.343.8147) and online at AnyaHindmarch.com

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