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Designer darling, Marc Jacobs, is launching his new Marc by Marc Jacobs line of eyewear this spring. The line will be available at leading eye care professionals and it includes a range of sunglasses that are already available in stores.
The new eyewear will closely mimic the style and design elements that you would expect from the Marc by Marc Jacobs label. Expect contemporary styling and fun fashion colors - the line is dominated by traditional and stylized rectangular and oval shapes with accents like buttons, snaps, and studs.
Logo loving fashionistas will love shades embossed with the Marc by Marc Jacobs logo and with 12 vintage and urban inspired styles to choose from, you are guaranteed to find a pair you love.
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1. Anything floral: This season's florals come in loose and swingy shapes and run the gamut from dainty prints to large motifs.
2. A feminine suit: For this look, look for jackets and skirts that have a modern shape; no stuffy lapels, shoulder pads, or predictable pencil skirts. For this look, swingy and flirty is what you’re after.
3. Long and lean trousers: The new way to wear basic black trousers is high-waisted and extremely narrow.
4. Statement jewelry: Dress up all of your looks with a bold, chunky necklace. They are a great way to add some interest to a basic tee, and they compliment dressy looks too.
5. Short, flirty dress: This style of dress looks great when the fabric allows for a lot of movement; short, swingy styles look the most modern right now.
6. Gold bangles: The gold bangles are really bold and chunky; wear them piled on both wrists and make them the focal point of your entire outfit.
7. Sporty styles: Not a glamour girl? No problem! There are plenty of sporty pieces available this spring.
8. Eye-catching heels: The best heels of the season have great, unexpected textures like snakeskin and a tiny hint of a platform. Other hot trends: white, peep toe, and clear Lucite.
9. Embellished tops: Top off your casual gear with a great basic top that has a bit of embellishment. Beading makes even a basic tee something special.
10. A “not so basic” bag: Light colored bags heavy on the details are the it bags of the season. The hottest bags available now have a cool mix of unexpected materials like leather and PVC, or metal and fabrics.
 
 
 
From top left: Anna Sui top, available at anthropologie.com; Elevenses jacket and printed skirt, available from anthropologie.com; Black cropped trousers, available at gap.com; Atholl necklace, available at anthropologie.com; Mini dress, available at urbanoutfitters.com; Gold bangles, available at Chanel boutiques; Sporty bomber jacket, available at H&M stores; Peep toe pumps, available at H&M stores; Louis Vuitton bag, check out louisvuitton.com for shopping information.
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It's easy to update your look this spring; these five tips and tricks will have you looking fresh for the new season!
 1. Gold hues
Gold makeup was spotted on several runways for spring; the shimmering hue can give the face a ethereal glow. Use a touch of gold to highlight your features; on top of your cheekbones, brow bone, inner corner of the eyes, and in the bow of your lips. Just a little glitz can instantly brighten up your face. This easy to use gold pencil has a creamy texture and slim design for easy application, Benefit Gilded, $18; available at benefitcosmetics.com.
 2. Metallic Eyeliner
Metallic colors catch the light and draw attention to your eyes; and they are a nice change from boring black. If you are adventurous, the most modern way to wear metallic eyeliner is to choose a vibrant, eye-catching shade like turquoise or copper. If neutrals are more your speed, the new brown and black formulas have a shiny, light reflective finish. If you want a easy to use metallic eyeliner with a lot of sheen check out Urban Decay liquid eye liner, $14; available at sephora.com.
 3. Bronzer
A sun-kissed glow is essential as the weather heats up; bronzer helps to banish that pale winter pallor and instantly warms up your complexion. For an instant skin pick me up, sweep bronzer onto the bridge of your nose, and lightly on your forehead and temples. Check out Cargo Bronzer, $25; available at sephora.com.
4. Nude lips
Soft, beige-pink lips are one of the makeup looks of the moment and luckily they are really easy to wear. Nude lips look great with natural and subtle makeup and they work equally well with more dramatic eyes. This look may wash out some complexions, so make sure your nude doesn’t have a gray cast and balance the look with a pop of pink blush on cheeks. Get a softly colored mouth with a shade like this: Benefit lipstick in Hollywood Roll, $16; available at benefitcosmetics.com.
 5. Pink Cheeks
Pink works on tons of different skin tones – for fair complexions, try a cool toned pink; for darker complexions a warmer rose color looks best. For a goof-proof pink blush try Lorac Cheek Stamp, $22; available at sephora.com.
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M.A.C has finally released the information on the eagerly anticipated Moonbathe collection and Think Fashion has the scoop on the colors, the products, and exclusive photos!
Moonbathe is a gorgeous collection full of colors that are inspired by the sun and the moon: pale phosphorescent eye shadows, nail lacquers and glimmershimmers glow like white gold. Lipsticks and lipglass have a metallic sheen over gorgeous shades of golden peaches and pearled plums.
The Collection:
Lipstick
Sunmetal - Warm bronze with silver pearl
Honey Moon - Warm pink bronze with gold pearl
Eclipse - Deep rust with gold pearl
Price: $14
Lipglass
Crescent - Soft maple with gold pearl
Moonbathe - Sheer tangerine with white and gold pearl
Dark Flower - Warm plum pink and gold pearl
Elaborate - Soft low karat gold with pearl
Price: $14
 Small Eyeshadow
Cosmic - Warm yellow gold with gold pearl
Saturnal - Deep olive with gold pearl
Firespot - Intense orange with gold pearl
Cranberry - Reddish plum with pink shimmer
Claire de Lune - Soft cream with pink pearl
Price: $14
LiquidLast Liner
Molten Sol - Rich gold with intense metallic pearl
Point Black - True black
Price: $16.50
Sheertone Shimmer Blush
Afterdusk - Sheer neutral pink with gold pearl
Other Worldly - Warm yellow gold with gold pearl
Price: $17.50
Glimmershimmer
Astral Rays - Sheer gold with white pearl
Ritzy - Peachy Bronze with gold pearl
Price: $16.50
Nail Lacquer
Fireball - Intense tangerine with gold and orange pearl
Golded - Soft peach with gold lay down
Price: $10
Lash
Sunsational Lashes - Red metallic color
Price: $11
The Moonbathe makeup collection is due to hit stores May 31!
Check out the latest info on other M.A.C collections for spring and summer:
Tendertones
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Got a lot of beauty loot – then head to your nearest M.A.C store May 3rd and grab one of the new summer trend makeup bags. The new bags come in a new paperweight cotton gabardine with faux leather handles.
 The trend bags were modeled after the popular, zip-up, minimally designed M.A.C softsac, and they come in three perfect for summer shades.
Softsac
Mini Lavender - $15
Small Beige - $19
Medium Purple - $25
Check out the other M.A.C collections coming this summer:
Sunstrip
Tendertones
Glam Gams
Slimshine
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Get great looking legs with the new Glam Gams collection from MAC. Legs look sun kissed and totally glam with a brand new product that comes in four golden shades. Get ready for MAC Sundressing.
 What is it? The new Sundressing body makeup is a smooth-on, gel-based bronzer that goes on like a mousse with a pump dispenser. The coverage is sheer and it gives the skin a subtle sheen. To apply, try the new 185 Body Buffer Brush – it’s a large, plush, flat-topped brush ideal for use with Sundressing and powders.
The Collection
Sundressing
Medium – Sheer soft golden caramel with soft gold nuances
Medium Dark – Sheer soft bronze with golden tan pearl
Dark – Golden Bronze
Deep Dark – Deep warm bronze with rich golden pearl
Price: $22.50
185 Brush – body buffer
Check out these other M.A.C collections:
Sunstrip
Tendertones
Summer Trend Bags
Slimshine
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Want sheer, lightweight color and soft lips? Then check out the new M.A.C collection Slimshine, due to hit stores April 2nd. With 16 new shades of creamy, long lasting lipstick, and four new Creamstick pearl liners, you are guaranteed to find something you love!
 This new lip formula looks and applies like a lipstick, but still has the shiny effect of a gloss without the stickiness.
The Collection
Slimshine
Bare – Light neutral pink with subtle gold pearl
Kissable – Bright hot pink
Pleasing – Midtone violet with red and gold pearl
Long Stem Rose – Light baby pink with subtle gold pearl
Scant – Midtone dirty plum with gold pearl
Mousse – Midtone caramel brown
Lovey-Dove – Midtone terracotta with bronze pearl
Ardor – Soft clean orange with white pearl
Prudeaux – Dark rich burgundy plum
Pink d’Lush – Bright, clean coral pink
Ultra-Elegant – Light neutral beige
Funshine – Shimmery soft apricot pink
Urgent! – Classic midtone red
Cocoamour – Neutral cool brown with matching pearl
Most Wanted – Intense purplish-red with metallic gold shimmer
Gaily – Soft midtone berry pink with pearl
Price: $14.50
Creamstick Pearl Liners
Gingerroot – Flesh Pink (repromote)
Naked Rose – Dusty red plum (repromote)
Amber Ember – Deep brown bronze
New Money – Yellow gold with white pearl
Check out the latest information on more new summer collections from M.A.C
Tendertones
Sunstrip
Glam Gams
Summer Trend Bags
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This new MAC collection ensures that your skin will be refreshed and hydrated all summer long! MAC sunstrip isn’t due to hit stores until May 31st, but Think Fashion has the latest information – get your wallets ready!
 The Sunstrip collection features an exciting new product for M.A.C – a hydrating mist that comes in three different skin-reviving and energizing formulas. With ingredients like diamonds, rhodochrosite, and malachite, these mists are sure to give your summer skin the charge it needs. Use these fabulous new spritzes to refresh and cool down your skin throughout the day, or mist on your entire face after you apply your makeup for a flawless looking face. These sprays are also perfect for prepping your skin for Studio Mist Foundation and Bronzing Powder.
Charged Waters
Revitalizing Energy: I-water, diamond powder from Brazil, and caffeine, energize and revitalize skin’s radiance and vitality with an aroma of green tea and citrus.
Renewal Defense: S-water, Rhodochrosite from Argentina, and Salicylic Acid protect skin from the environment and give it a healthy and hydrated appearance with a grapefruit and mandarin aroma.
Youth Aura: I-water, Malachite from Zambia, and Amino Acids rejuvenate and regenerate the skin with an aroma of bergamot and violet.
The Complete Collection
Charged Water
Revitalizing Energy
Renewal Defense
Youth Aura
Price: $19
Bronzing Powder
Bronze – Muted bronzed-brown with golden shimmer
Refined Golden – Muted golden tan-beige with golden shimmer
Price: $20
Studio Mist Foundation
Summer – Rich caramel bronze
Sun Rays – Peachy bronze with golden nuances
Price: $28
Other new M.A.C Summer collections:
Tendertones
Glam Gams
Slimshine
Summer Trend Bags
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M.A.C addicts – get ready to give your credit card a workout! Think Fashion has the 411 on the newest collections for spring and summer; the latest news is about Tendertones which will be available in stores May 31.
Tendertones is all about the lips; the darling little pots look like candy-colored treats and are filled with a silky protective balm. These balms give lips a soft shine and the double-smooth formula contains an SPF 12; so you can get a splash of sheer color and protection at the same time!
The formula contains vitamin E and a lipid complex with coffee seed extract and murumuru butter and it tastes like strawberry kiwi.
The Colors
Deep Sigh – Sheer bronze with red pearl
Softnote – Sheer lilac with blue/purple pearl
Hush, Hush – Sheer peach with gold pearl
Warm Smile – Sheer pinkish brown
Purring – Sheer tangerine with pearl
Tender Baby – Sheer watermelon pink
Shush! – Sheer lime green with multi-color pearl
Take a Hint – Sheer intense mid-tone pink
Pucker – Sheer raspberry pink
Price: $14.50
Check out these other great M.A.C collections:
Sunstrip
Glam Gams
Summer Trend Bags
Slimshine
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For their spring and summer collections, designers experimented with an interesting mixture of textiles and textures. Several designers got caught up in the modern feeling of crystal clear materials like PVC and lucite; the look was both futuristic and cutting edge.
Runway Inspiration: Prada Fall 2007
Despite the designer push, shoppers may not be as enthusiastic about the trend. Designer handbags cost a pretty penny, and most women just don't want to drop that kind of dough on PVC.
While it may or may not be a hit with shoppers, the trend was so influential on some designers that they decided to carry the "see through" element into their fall collections.
Whether you like it or not, clear accessories can be found everywhere right now, and if you love their edgy simplicity, pick up a shoe or bag quick before designers come up with the next big thing.
Clear Winners
From top: Patent leather and transparent vinyl T-strap sandals, Chanel; clear yellow "Jelly Mouse" flat, Marc Jacobs; leather and vinyl Boarding Bag, Giovanna Furlanetto for Furla.
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Paris Hilton walked the catwalk during L.A Fashion Week for rock n' roll label, 2 B Free, in front of a celebrity packed audience.
The show took place at the Los Angeles nightclub, Boulevard3 on Monday night and it seems that the ultra hip clothes and equally hip venue attracted quite a crowd of Hollywood starlets. Tara Reid, Kimberly Caldwell, Hayden Panettiere and Elisha Cuthbert were all front row and center.
Hilton, who is one of the label's devoted celebrity fans, strutted the runway in layered looks; cropped sweatshirt-like tops or tunics over tanks and brightly colored leggings made up the majority of the fall collection.
The rest of the collection included short, short, short mini dresses sans leggings; it seems that in design duo Cedric and Yves Benaroch's world, you go bare, or you wear leggings. Unfortunately, fans of the brand's clothing will have to go elsewhere for pants this season.
Celebrity fans of the label include Carmen Electra, Jessica Simpson, and Nicole Richie.
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The new "M" by Madonna line launched yesterday at H&M stores worldwide; the collection has attracted the attention of both Madonna fans and fashionistas alike - but did it live up to the hype?
The collection itself is a nice combination of style and wearability; a majority of the pieces are seperates like classic trenches and sporty jackets that can be worn with pretty much everything. One downfall is the large price tag; prices start $30 and go up to $530.
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Despite the collection's high profile advertisting blitz, the general reception of the clothes was pretty ho hum. Fashion savvy shoppers just weren't that into the collection; it's all stuff we've seen before.
Stores have been reporting less than enthusiastic responses from customers; many had been anticipating a shopping frenzy with lineups out the door, but at some stores, only a handful of loyal fans showed up.
It seems that the novelty of the celebrity/top fashion designer mass market line has worn off - it's just all too common these days. Any style maven can head to Target for a design by Issac Mizrahi, and any fashionista worth her salt has a jacket from the Stella McCartney for H&M collection.
So, if mass market celebrity and high fashion designs have become passe, the fashion industry will have to move quickly to create the next big thing. Whatever it is, it better be good - this fashionista is still waiting to be wowed.
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With so many mass clothing retailers teaming up with big name celebrities, it was only a matter of time before modern day style icon, Sarah Jessica Parker, was "bitten" by the designer bug.
In a surprising move, the Sex and the City star has teamed up with Steve and Barry's to produce a collection of clothing, footwear, and accessories. Steve and Barry's is a 200 unit chain that specializes in sportswear, logo tees, and licensed clothing for companies like Marvel Comics and Coors, that are a far cry from the couture looks that Parker usually favors.
The new Bitten line will be available June 7th; the collection has over 400 apparel and accessory items. The new summer line will include suit seperates in a wool and stretch blend, lightweight knits, cotton dresses, basics like denim and tees, sleepwear, and a swimwear collection. Accessory loving fashionistas should check out the extensive collection of handbags, jewelry, belts, and of course, shoes!
The line aims to provide high quality garments that are still incredibly affordable - the entire line is rumored to be $20 and under. And women of all sizes and shapes will be able to get their hands on the goods- the collection comes in a full range of sizes from small to XXL for tops and tanks, and 2-20 in pieces for your bottom half.
Overall, the collection is extremely casual, but really wearable. Nothing too exciting for the die-hard fashionistas out there, but if you are looking for some easy to wear sepearates, Bitten will be a perfect fit.
The Bitten collection will launch in June at Steve and Barry's stores across the country.
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Every month, Think Fashion editors surf the web and hit the streets to bring our readers info on the latest trends in fashion and beauty. Along the way, we can't help but find loads of goodies that end up on our own "must have" list. Check out what fashion and beauty booty made our top 10 shopping list for March.
1. A short sleeved jacket is a great way to update your wardrobe for spring. You can use it as a layering piece over a long sleeved tee, or as a cute little topper for your little black dress.
2. Have extra cash to spare this season? Then definately get a brand new It bag. It will add a dose of instant style to your look.
3. If you didn't go on an island getaway this winter, check out India Hicks' new line of products for Crabtree and Evelyn called Island Living - they will definitely get you in a beachy mood.
4. A sweet charm necklace is the perfect way to play up the romantic trend. Wear a multi-charmed necklace on its own, or layer them for a more eclectic look.
5. Update both your wardrobe and your makeup bag with navy. Navy is a great alternative to black and it's a great neutral; are your eyes looking a little tired? A little bit of navy shadow, liner, or mascara will make the whites of your eyes pop!
6. Add some color and interest to your spring outfits with a graphic print top.
7. Look anything but ordinary in a pair of bright yellow shoes. The new shoes for spring come with wooden soles, and a chunky shape.
8. Dresses are easy pieces that you can just throw on and go. Pair with a little cardigan and ballet flats for a look that is totally cute.
9. We are just loving round pendants right now - they look great with a variety of necklines and you can get them in bold or delicate designs.
10. Metallics are always a hot trend each season, and this year, silver is the metal du jour. Add a bit of sheen to your look with silver accessories.
  
 
 
  
From top left: Matterhorn Jacket, $98; available at anthropologie.com; Chrysalis Necklace, $58; available at anthropologie.com; Bazaar Dress by Tracy Reese, $208; available at anthropologie.com; Silver Matrixx flats by Steve Madden, $79.95; available at stevemadden.com; yellow shoes by Boss Black, $345; call 800-484-6267 for locations; Louis Vuitton Fersen Bag, check out louisvuitton.com for more info; Daydreamer Necklace, $98; available at anthropologie.com; Spider Lily Bath Salts from the India Hicks Island Living collection, $30; available at crabtree-evelyn.com; Kay tie back top by Marimekko, $88; available at anthropologie.com; Benefit BadGal Blue mascara, $19; available at benefitcosmetics.com.
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David Beckham's second fragrance from the House of Beckham isn't due to hit stores until May, but Think Fashion already has the inside scoop on the limited edition scent.
The global soccer legend's new spritz is called INTENSE INSTINCT; it's a masculine fragrance, developed with a fashionable and modern man in mind.
INTENSE INSTINCT starts off as an invigorating pick me up with effervescent notes of chilled melon, tangy lemon, and zingy ginger and middle notes of coriander, cedar, and violet leaves; the base softens the scent with white cedar, teak, and sensual musk.
The fragrance comes in a limited edition bottle designed to reflect David Beckham's sophisticated style. The distinctive bottle features the Beckham crest, ensuring that INTENSE INSTINCT will be a sought after commodity come May.
Our "average guy" tester, photographer Stephen Pell, says that the fragrance is really easy to wear; "it's pretty subtle - you won't get that "cologne overload" like you get with most men's stuff. I really like it!"
For more fragrance info check out New Summer Fragrances
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