Britta Kjerkegaard is a new designer on my radar and with this glam new Spring/Summer 2009 range, I'll be sure to be keeping tabs on the stylish Dane. Strapless floor length gowns dominate the collection with oversized detailing key. Check out the dramatic frills on the bodice as well as corsages at the knee - love it!

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The latest collection from former Gucci mens design director and Prada Uomo designer, Neil Barrett, takes the unique name, Sartorial Gymnast. You won't find leotards and shiny Lycra here, instead Barrett interprets this theme through deconstructed apparel that is still somehow sharp and edgy.

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This one might be a bit unusual for us, as this is not the whole look here. This picture is only of the most magnificent Madonna. Just look at her, if only for the headshot. We can’t believe that this beauty recently celebrated her 50th birthday!

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If there's one thing Vogue is good for, it's stirring up a controversy. This time Vogue India has gone and done it with a photo shoot featuring lower income Indian families using accessories by exclusive -- read expensive -- designer brands. To give you an idea of the contrasts, many of these families live off of $1.25 a day, while a simple Burberry umbrella costs $200.

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If you've ever had a secret wish to be in some Barbara Cartland-esque bodice-ripper or big screen period aductation (hands up? Yeah, me too), then this is the dress for your wedding. The four piece gown is made up of a long strapless bodice with front busk opening and ribboned back, mermaid skirt and printed trained bustle with front drape and a 3/4 sleeve demi jacket *sigh*.

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Well it looks like this rumors we heard at the end of July were true, minimalist fashion line JIl Sander has been sold again. Private-equity firm Change Capital Partners Monday sold the German label to Japan's Onward Holdings Company for a cool €167 million ($245 million).

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Gisele Bundchen has signed on as the new face for Max Factor Cosmetics! There she is at right, looking a bit like a dramatic beached mermaid with really nice arms. Oh Gisele. We want to be part of that world. Read on for more information and lame The Little Mermaid references.

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Jesus del Pozo's 2009 collection is full of floaty and fabulously romantic styles. Take this empire-line dress with layers of fabric spanning from mid bust, there are spaghetti straps and a ruched bust. It would look amazing whether on the beach or during an informal reception at home.

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Reality diva Heidi Montag came out with her arm candy socialite, Spencer Pratt, to support the Pepsi 500 party. Heidi wore a navy Stella McCartney pant-dress on her way to the party that included a performance by N.E.R.D. Pharrell supported the cause with a neck-to-neck remote control car race with NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon.

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One of our favorite celebrity shows, as cheesy as it may be, is “Dancing With the Stars“. We love to watch the “B” list stars try to reinvent their careers. The announcement was made on Monday naming the official stars that will be making their ballroom dancing debut on September 22nd.

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When you're planning your dream wedding it could seem like something close to disaster if your best girl falls pregnant just in time to be your bridesmaid. If you're looking for off the peg eveningwear that will keep her looking and feeling elegant then this Isabella Oliver Wrap Column Dress is an undeniably stunning choice.

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Not so long ago Paris Hilton got sued by World Entertainment Group for not doing enough to promote her film, National Lampoon's Pledge This! It seems she's learnt from her mistake and is out in full force promoting the Bandit, a hair extension HAIRBAND. Yes, seriously.

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Ever seen a really hot nun? Neither have we. In fact, it feels a little immoral (and just...icky) to even imagine a sexy sister stunning visitors at her local convent -- but one Italian priest feels differently. The Rev. Antonio Rungi will host Miss Sister 2008 on his blog, encouraging nuns from around the world to take part in an online beauty pageant.

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Are you as excited as we are about the brand new “90210″ television show? We got even more excited seeing the cast pose for pictures at the star studded premiere party held over the weekend. We simply, can not wait! One of the stars of the show, so glad she is returning, is the beautiful Jennie Garth. She looked stunning in black and white at the party.

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Is it fibbing if we call it an heirloom because we know it's destined to be? 14k gold-plated cocktail ring with rhinestone detail. Clear enamel coating at rhinestones. Adjustable band. 2" wide.

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