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Last September, Blake Lively wore a Red HOT Versace plunging neckline and back dress for the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards . Blake Lively definitely looked hot that night. Her dress was one of my favorites besides Leighton Meester's Bottega Venetta white knotted-strap dress.  

CUBS (Cool Usable Belongings Sustainable) are an award-winning Boulder company that is changing the face of conventional manufacturing. CUBS sources remaindered designer materials out to locals to create chic handbags and accessories that are sold at substantially lower prices than traditional department stores. The Camera spoke with co-founder and president of Diversified Imaging Supply, Inc., Alexis Baile, to talk about the approach they are taking to selling designer bags. 1.  

Foursquare Outerwear Fashion outerwear line includes jackets, pants, tees and accessories. Chanel From Coco Chanel to Lagerfeld, the legend and story of Chanel #5. Gucci Presents a line of apparel, handbags, luggage, shoes, jewelry, sunglasses, and more.  

Fragrance and nail polish are fantastic accessories that you can change with every mood. More and more women are finding that the wide assortment of colors that are now acceptable as nail polish and the hundreds of different scents on the market really allow for a woman to express herself in even more ways and to match the scent to the color of her polish. Beauty Buzz expert Jennifer Walsh stopped by GMJ Saturday with some examples of fragrance, nail polish and the stars that best showcase each look and  

Black stands for class, formality and is always chic. As a traditionally popular color in men's formal wear, black has been the choice for suits, tuxedos and ties for generations. Black is also probably the most useful color in many men's formal garments in that it allows for a great spectrum of choice when it comes to matching and accessories.  

BOTH Lanvin and Valentino have found new homes in Shanghai at Plaza 66, the city's prestigious luxury shopping destination. Lanvin's new store, launched last Friday with a private cocktail party, is the oldest French couture house's first store on the Chinese mainland. Under the creative direction of designer Alber Elbaz, it quietly exudes a relaxed sophistication that is the brand's recognizable characteristic.  

Supermodel Daul Kim left messages on her Web site saying she was "depressed" and "lonely" before her body was found hanging in her Paris apartment, police said. Police said the 20-year-old South Korean model was found dead Thursday by a friend, The Daily Telegraph reported. Despite her success in the fashion-promotion industry where she presented the latest lines of Chanel, Dries van Noten and others, Kim had recently indicated her deep despair on her Internet blog, the Telegraph said.

I left Seoul and I'm in Paris -- I'm happy!   -Supermodel Daul Kim

 

After sharpening their elbows for months, Scotland's fashionistas will finally get the chance to get their hands on some cut price designer goods on Saturday. And the spending spree will be for a good cause. Retail Guru Mary Portas opens Scotland's first boutique charity shop in Edinburgh's Stockbridge in aid of Save The Children.  

The trend for designers to think big and to take inspiration from geographical features continues apace. Last week, House & Home featured a new concept for a floating island by luxury boatbuilder Wally and fashion house Hermès. But this ultra-luxury yacht pales into insignificance beside a concept from German architect Jakob Tigges, who has come up with a blueprint for a man-made mountain - The Berg - at the heart of Berlin.