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Other then David Beckham’s Armani underwear ads, sports and fashion don’t often go hand in hand. For Spring 2010, they blend together to create different and fresh looks. Fashionable active wear ruled the runway with cropped harem sweat pants and big shoulders taking center stage. Alexander Wang showed sweatshirt dresses with leather shoulders, evoking high school Letterman jackets, but with the addition of sexy cut outs. Wang said before his show, "We want to create clothes that are timeless and classic. Our girl wants investment pieces." He gave AW girls classics but with a twist. Emilio Pucci’s skintight scuba diver mini dresses evoked the colors of the sea. Alexandre Herchcovitch took the trend more literally with racing striped tunics and a leather clutch that looks just like a football. Hermes sweat headbands and Thakoon lycra leggings are decidedly chic with heels and a blazer a la Molly Ringwald in the 80s. Make-up is minimal and hair is messy “school girl” with thick side braids. In the stores, Bebe’s popular PH8 line sells sexy racer back tanks, streamlined hoodies, and fashionable fanny packs. No actual sports activity required.







Runway pictures courtesy of style.com

Lindsay Lohan Ed Hardy Handbag Collection

Just when you thought you couldn’t possibly find another reason to hate Ed Hardy Clothing Co., Presto! Lindsay Lohan for Ed Hardy could be on its way to a high-end retailer near you, industry spies whispered to E! Online this week. The leggings designer is in talks to craft a line of handbags with the bejeweled t-shirt manufacturer; as if Hardy’s affiliation with Jon Gosselin isn’t enough of a turn-off.

“Lindsay and the design team at Ed Hardy have mutual friends, and they knew she was interested in looking for a handbag license and partner. They thought she’d be a good fit and so did she.”

We thought the point of hiring a celebrity spokesmodel was to encourage people to purchase your product, not disinfect it. On the other hand, she’s already dirtied-up Ungaro with her designs, why not take down Ed Hardy while she’s at it?

2010 Collection from Fornarina

Fornarina is a popular, bright and creative brand geared towards young women who are vibrant, sexy and visible. New spring/summer collection 2010 was inspired by 80-s. Ana Beatriz Barros became the face for the collection.
New Fornarina’s collection is full with bright and intense colors, from turquoise, green and purple to red and pink. Fornarina girl will surely get noticed.
One of the major Fornarina lines remains to be jeans, praised by many fashionistas. These are basically stretch jeans, but the collection also features alternatives, like boyfriend jeans.
Fornarina footwear feels very comfortable and uses only natural leather or suede.

Neha Dalvi In Saree

Perfect One-Piece Swimsuit Designed

One-piece swimsuits are as popular as bikinis. But there’s been only one style for one-piece suit around to date. This shortcoming was improved by Laura Rattray, a former lingerie designer.

Teaming up with researchers from London’s Hammersmith Hospital, she conducted a research to design the perfect one-piece swimsuit. The research involved 5 400 women with different body shapes. Based on the results, they identified three most prevailing body shapes: pear-shaped, top heavy and hourglass. Then, the perfect swimsuit was designed to fit each body shape.

Top heavy women will be comfortable in a bust shaper suit. Hourglasses will enjoy a swimsuit with V-neckline and accentuated waistline. Pear-shaped women are offered a swimsuit sculpturing the belly and hips.

Laura Rattray created the swimsuits for Speedo. The new models are priced at £100.

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It is SO gorgeous here in NYC today so my new friend Victoria and I lunched at Pillow Cafe, in our 'hood of Clinton Hill, and did some bargain shopping. I asked V to write about her amazing finds. She has SUCH a good eye! The food at the cafe was delish, as was the Charlotta Janssen artwork. Love!

Hi! My name is Victoria and I recently met Liz at a fashion writing class we are both taking this semester. We happen to live 2 blocks away from each other in Brooklyn, so after class we go home together and chat. Since becoming friends we have learned that we have so much in common, like the fact that we both love Marshalls. I have been a Fashion Director for 10 years. I have worked for various magazines such as; Latina Magazine, InStyle and just two weeks ago I started at Real Simple magazine. Designer clothing and accessories constantly surround me. I love them but can't always afford to buy them. Even though as an editor we have a few perks (discounts, private sample sales, etc.,) there is nothing like a good bargain hunt!

A few weeks ago Liz posted on her blog about a recent trip to Marshalls on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. I have been many times, but never found good stuff in this Brooklyn store. Inspired by Liz’s blog on Prada shoes and Michael Kors bags, I decided to go to Marshalls and check it out. I SCORED big time!

I got these PRADA black suede sandals with gold studs and a cone heel. They are surprisingly comfy too! When I go shopping I like to purchase things that I can wear throughout the seasons. These sandals I would wear with black opaque tights for the Fall/ Winter season, making these shoes a great all year round clever investment. They retail originally for over $700 but at Marshalls they were $329.99. When I got to the register I noticed there was a slight imperfection on the lining (almost nothing.) I commented “Oh, but they are a bit damaged…” The guy in the register proceeded to give me 10% discount! So they came out to $296.99! You can’t beat that price for PRADA.

The FRYE open toe ankle booties have a hidden platform that acts like a hybrid, making it easier to be in heels all day long. Also they have a rubbery sole, so I don’t slip. I love the color; the intense blue combined with the dark wood stack heel is so chic and cool. You can almost treat them like a neutral color. They would look great with black, grey, beige, white, orange, yellow, red, Kelly green, etc. They were only $79.99. I just had to get them. Can’t wait to wear them tomorrow for work!

-Victoria Sanchez-Lincoln

Fashion contributor