Big baubles and statement sparkle is what Shay Lowe Designs is best known for. The designer behind the namesake label attributes her inspiration to the “glitz and glamour of old Hollywood,” amongst other things. Lowe’s muses are icons of the period, such as Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor, and she describes the women who wear her jewelry as “confident, sophisticated, and fashionable.”
Her business sprung from being a mere creative outlet for the self-taught designer, but has now grown to a full-time operation the past two years. Lowe’s pieces have been featured in Flare, The Toronto Star and Fashion magazine and earlier this year the designer was chosen by Swarovski Austria to create a piece for their international exhibit showcasing top and emerging talent worldwide. When it com
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When we need a wardrobe pick-me-up, nothing quite does it like street style pics of our favorite celebs. But what’s a fashionista to do to achieve these looks–on a budget? It was this question that spurred us to create our Celeb Style series, where we source pieces to match those worn by the style stars you love. Look for these sales twice every month, and you’ll find the covetable looks you’ve spotted on fashion’s elite–at the super-privileged ideeli prices you know and love.
We loved her quirky cuteness on Square Pegs and as the teensy sidekick in Footloose. She made us crack up in Hocus Pocus, The First Wives Club, and Mars Attacks. Read more…

Supermodel (and new mom!) Miranda Kerr is known for her sexy-yet-sweet doll-faced looks, and she wowed at the Museum of Modern Arts 4th Annual Film Benefit with a considerably understated beauty look. With minimal makeup and bold, natural brows, her knack for natural beauty proves that you dont need need over-the-top smoky eyes or siren-red lips to rock a beauty look worthy of the Victorias Secret angels! And while it takes quite the confident lady to make waves on the red carpet nearly bare-faced, you can fake the naked look and enhance your prettiest features with the right products in your arsenal!
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Earlier this week we shared a pic of Victoria Beckham and her mini-me, Harper Seven. Todays celebrity mother-daughter look-a-like? Jennifer Lopez and daughter, Emme. Doesnt Emme look like a spitting image of J.Lo, complete with her stylish faux fur jacket? And knowing the fashionista, it might even be the real thing!
Want the same look for your little girl? Here are the top 5 girls faux fur jackets starting at $24 and up. Which ones your favorite?
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An artistic collaboration with stylist Kathi Kauder and photographer Sabrina Theissen. For these mixed media collages Ashkan Honarvar used Vanitas symbols in a search for the equilibrium between life and death. The woman depicted features different animal eyes, flowers and other body parts.
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