All photos from Style.com.

All photos from Style.com.

The Rough Roses brand was created to fill a void in the market for affordable luxury handbags on trend with high-end design aesthetic. This line of high-quality handbags, belts and wallets is defined by a feminine yet edgy style. Made using only the finest, softest leather and embellished with distinctive hand-crafted hardware, attention to detail and durability are part of the brand’s core values. Available in a rich array of seasonal colors, Rough Roses’ designs emphasize both form and function for today’s savvy woman.

How can your slip your arm into this beautiful Jewel Double Pocket Satchel, compliments of Rough Roses and FashionIndie? For a chance to win, head over to Rough Roses’ Facebook page, Like it and tell us in the comments what you love most about the brand’s design aesthetic. Our favorite commenter will win. Good luck!

To learn more about Rough Roses, visit the brand’s website and Twitter @roughroses. Questions about the contest? Ask me on Twitter @CrystlMeatballs. This contest is open to residents of the United States only.

Color palette: Black and metallics – so chic
Mood: Girl power glamour
Statement Pieces: All of the gowns were divine, but the Café mocha art deco long-sleeved beaded gown was a standout.
Front Row Name Drops: I didn’t notice much buzz among the front row.
Gossip: The girls next to me were gossiping about some boy, but it was dreadfully uninteresting.
Runway Music: Glass Candy

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Color palette: Colorful, yet understated. Muted hues of green, orange and purple were all present.
Mood: Young and energetic
Statement Pieces: Loved the purple coat with bright orange fur panels.
Front Row Name Drops: Phillip Bloch rolled in next to me.
Gossip: There were too many conversations happening to pick out any juicy lines.
Runway Music: Nothing stuck in my mind.

All photos from NYMag.

Color palette: Red, white and blue
Mood: Magical, nostalgic, enlivening
Statement Pieces: The whole damn show was a statement
Front Row Name Drops: Phillip Bloch, Garance Dore, Elizabeth Hurley, Margherita Missoni, Amy Sacco, Alek Wek, Scott Schuman and Waris Ahluwalia were all in the house
Gossip: “Oh my god this is amazing. I’m going to cry.”
Runway Music: The Harlem Boys Choir, M.I.A.

Color palette: Blues and shades of orange with greys and other neutrals thrown into the mix
Mood: Youthful femininity, playful sophistication
Statement Pieces: An ivory stretch crepe suit with black leather detail worn with a fox fur coat
Front Row Name Drops: Didn’t recognize anyone of note
Gossip: Some woman, obviously not there to work, mocked a professional photog when he gave her attitude for walking in front of his camera. I personally didn’t find her amusing
Runway Music: Kavinsky & Lovefoxxx

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Color palette: Royal blue and Kelly green with black leather and tulle
Mood: Young with a devil-may-care attitude. Sexy for the sake of the woman, not the man.
Statement Pieces: Vert fox fur jacket with patent leather sleeves / noir and vert crystal and leather tulle skirt
Front Row Name Drops: Mickey Boardman was hanging out
Gossip: Everyone was speaking French
Runway Music: Awesome moody sounds by Sebastien Perrin

Not to mention, the bags were some of the most covetable I’ve seen so far for fall.

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Color palette: Greys and browns
Mood: Mysterious bad behavior
Statement Pieces: The tuxedo storm at the end of the show and coat with huge fur collar
Front Row Name Drops: Kellan Lutz
Gossip: “It’s so cold, this is ridiculous.” Wherever the hot gossip is, I’m apparently not.
Runway Music: One long, brooding and gloriously dark piece, seemingly original

Check out the final walk video on GO HD.

Make sure to check out the Cinnamon Club popup at Desmond’s this weekend, as it only runs through Feb. 11. Questions about the experience? Ask me on Twitter @CrystlMeatballs.

Color palette: Marina and seagrass, ginseng and hazel
Mood: Rich and mysterious, even teetering on the dark side in the chicest of ways
Statement Pieces: Flame washed velvet and beaded lace cowl back long sleeve gown (I openly and audibly gasped when this came down the runway); Black washed velvet and beaded lace bodice gown
Front Row Name Drops: The beautiful Aisha Tyler and Neiman Marcus’ Ken Downing
Gossip: No one is dropping any juicy information, and I’m getting restless
Runway Music: Nancy Sinatra, Zola Jesus

Photo via The Cut

Color palette: Muted browns and greys for the men. Women wore blues and purples with a floral print here and there.
Mood: Gossip Girl meets Ivy Leaguers in Vail
Statement Pieces: The men’s pieces stood out above the women’s
Front Row Name Drops: None of note
Runway Music: Bon Iver

Color palette: Soft muted neutrals were complemented by rich navy and dotted with innocent hues like pink and yellow
Mood: Young and giddy with an underlying tone of mischief
Statement Pieces: Though no piece stood out much more than others, her sequined pieces sparkled, making the them perfect for day-to-night wear
Front Row Name Drops: No front row from which to drop names from
Gossip: Not much to gossip about the first day of Fashion Week

Barneys has them for $219. What are you waiting for?

Click on each individual style below for more information and additional photos.

Bras by Myla
Denim by La Perla

Clockwise from top right:

Luxurious silk satin gets dolled-up with lace in a pretty pink hue. Myla Angelica Lace Trim Silk Corset, $214.86

A corset for the most modern of dames, throw a blazer overtop for a chic, it-girl vibe. Viktor & Rolf Black Tuxedo Corset, $525

RAWR! Show off your wild side with a sultry combination of animal print and lace. Topshop, $60

Give them a dose of ‘sweet in the front, sexy in the back’ in this ruffled satin corset, laced all the way up the back. Eternal Spirits Satin Ruffle Corset, $393.91

Risque in an avant-garde sense, this satin cut-out design will cause whiplash from heads turning too quickly. Nichole De Carle Last Testament Tuxedo Corset, $564

Leather, lace and ruffles created by the brilliant hands of Gaultier. Need we say more? Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla Cuir & Dentelle Corset, $2,534

Classically laced up the back, a nude tulle lining provocatively shows through open net and floral French lace. Agent Provocateur Janey Corset, $790

To learn more about La Vérité, visit the brand’s website.

1. 73% of guys said their primary interest in women is to find someone to have a relationship with. That’s right, guys are out there hunting for girlfriends, not just pieces of ass.

2. Guys aren’t “biologically driven to spread their seed.” The theories we always read about how science makes guys act like dicks are actually just theories, meaning they cant be proven. Evidence against this one: only 8% of guys said their primary interest in women is sex.

3. Guys care about looks way LESS than you might think. They consistently rated intelligence, sense of humor and being nice/caring as more important.

4. We’re not the only ones freaking out a little bit before a date. On a scale from 1-10, guys rated their average pre-date nervousness a 4.

5. When guys get turned off on a date, it’s because they sensed bad conversation (34%), bad manners (16%) or a bad attitude (35%). It’s not because you didn’t wear your fuck-me pumps.

6. In-between dates, a guy who likes you wants to hear from you. Only 2% said they wanted to be the ones always initiating contact.

7. 99% of guys said they’d want to be in a relationship if the right girl came along. Dating a guy who says he’s not ready to commit? Don’t excuse this as “guy behavior,” cut him loose and go find a better one.

Truth is, there are plenty of relationship-minded single guys out there wishing they were spending this holiday with you! So get out there and meet them. And after you do, run them through Amber’s iPhone App, A-Hole Tester, and make sure they pass. It’s free today in honor of Valentine’s.

Get them for $88 at Karmaloop.com.

Drawing on 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, Patricia Nash identified a gap in the marketplace for stylish, high-quality handbags at an accessible price point and founded her namesake collection to fill that void. Taking inspiration from vintage silhouettes that wear well with age, Nash’s 100% Italian leather handbags effortlessly accommodate the 21st century woman. Beloved by celebrities like Denise Richards, the red Rodano Satchel is a classic yet modern way to wear a bold color. This chic bag is the perfect everyday style staple, packing timeless appeal.

How can you win one of two Patricia Nash Rodano Satchels, valued at $268 a piece? With Fashion Week only two days away, we’d like to know what essentials you would tote in this timeless carryall. Whether it’s your laptop and lipstick or emergency flats and emergency flask, we want to know. Our two favorite commenters will each win a bag. Good luck!

To learn more about Patricia Nash, visit her Facebook page and Twitter @PatriciaNashBag. Questions about the contest? Ask me on Twitter @CrystlMeatballs. This FashionIndie contest is open to residents of the United States only.

Click on each item in the image below to see more information and additional photos!

Black Dresses by Boulee
Platforms by Christian Louboutin

Clockwise from top left:

Ward off predators and unworthy dates with a wrist full of spikes. Eddie Borgo Agate Cone Bracelet, $650

The best way to say “I don’t give a sh*t” is with sexy black asymmetries. Boulee Cutout Scuba Dress, $195

Draw on a thick line and take the night by storm. Benefit Cosmetics BADgal Waterproof Liner, $20

This deep purple hue will only attract the brave into your presence. MAC Lipstick in Rebel, $14.50

The perfect everyday ring, you can enjoy this one all the year through. Mawi Cygnet Cocktail Ring with Spike, $558

Step into 1970s French glamour, a secret you can keep or share. Agent Provocateur Bubbles Brief, $250

Walk high above everyone else in 5.5 inches and deadly spiked toes. Christian Louboutin Asteroid 140 Suede & Patent-Leather Pumps, $1,595

Death to all the mushy mush and long live McQueen. Alexander McQueen Skull Handbag, $1,775

To read the rest of this article, visit Société Perrier.

Get them for $1,195 at Bergdorf Goodman.

7 days before (and every day leading up to): Make time to juice. Juicing helps cleanse toxins from the body and skin, so find a recipe, head to the store, buy fresh fruits and vegetables, juice them and drink up! By Fashion Week your skin will glow. My favorite recipe is: 1 cup of blueberries, 1 cup of blackberries, an apple, a slice of ginger, handful of spinach, 1 cup of kale, 1 beet, honey (if needed to sweeten), crushed ice, add water or raw cranberry juice after blended.

5 days before: Hydrate those cells! Before bedtime, apply a hydrating, vitamin-rich mask. It’ll give your skin an extra boost of vitamins and nutrients, integral components to beautiful skin. Select a natural (organic, if possible!) mask, cleanse skin and apply to face, avoiding eyes and lips. Leave on until dry, rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry. Don’t forget to use a facial oil and moisturizer afterwards.

It’s hard to write about London, girls and empowerment without wanting to break out the Union Jack teatowel dress. But it’s not the 90s, and I’m definitely not Ginger Spice, so last night I exorcised a few teenage demons by popping by the launch party for Girlcore‘s new book and exhibition at the Orange Dot Gallery.

For the uninitiated, Girlcore is the kind of project  I wish had been around when I was 16, kicking about with my hair twisted into a poor imitation of Bjorks’ and consoling my best friends over the break-up of Take That. It’s an online and real-life community of like-minded girls who provide a showcase for other like-minded girls working in the creative industry, in the kind of supportive, mutually inclusive environment that makes me want to put on a Patti Smith record. The online portfolio of works from photographers and illustrators is an inspiring collection; it’s genuinely a club you might want to belong to. And nobody is screaming BLOODY FEMINISTS at them… and it doesn’t scare off the boys either. I know because I saw some last night.

The girls behind the Girlcore concept started out as friends still high on festival vibes who wanted to recreate their summer of love in the form of a London club night. Using their network of DJ and promoter friends, they started to build this mini-empire which was all about pushing forward their equality as talented female mates. From there grew the website, the online portfolio and now this book and exhibition which kind of solidifies the Girlcore identity. The influences and role models are varied, old and new; they’re Peaches and they’re Virginia Woolf and everyone in-between who has ever inspired anyone to do something creative.

Girlcore Magazine runs at the Orange Dot Gallery in London until February 27th. Head over to LOOKBOOKS to see the original story.

Weave your shoes with gold for $19,000 at Mr. Kennedy.

(From Left to Right, counter clockwise)

- My diamond heart belonged to my Aunt Libby, who passed away. She always called me her “heart.” I usually wear it with shorter, layered diamond necklaces. Multiplying sparkle and shine during the day works, as long as it’s with delicate pieces.

- I have collected heart charms since I was a little girl. These are from my Mom, Aunt, Dad and a flea market. I will string them on a thin chain to wear in a cluster all at once for a bold look.

- This engraved gold heard belonged to my Great Grandmother. Her birthday is marked with a tiny diamond on the front. I have never seen another piece quite like this. Its unique design with intricate detail make this one of my favorite heirlooms (p.s. – it has a pin back as well).

- One of my favorite movies of ALL TIME, is Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter is Dead. I had this quote etched on a heart on a long chain. It’s fun – and so me!

Article by Bluefly at FlyAndMighty.com.

Get the blues for $378 at FarFetch.

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Get them for $850 at SSENSE.

Remember to click on each individual product to see more images.

Cocktail Dresses by Herve Leger
Sandals by Christian Louboutin

Clockwise from middle:

Herve Leger Crossfront Bandage Dress, $1,050 – Kisses your curves in all the right places

Lancôme Rouge in Love Lipstick in Sequence of Love, $25 – A blood red lip is difficult to forget

Daphne Guinness for MAC Nail Lacquer in Blueblood, $15 – Sexy and mysterious, just like you child

Christian Louboutin Sweet Charity Panama Patterned Raffia Shoulder Bag, $895 – Every vixen needs animal print in her life

Christian Louboutin Suede and Leather Criss-Cross Colorblock Sandals, $995 – The perfect pair for this dress, not too neutral and not too red

Gucci ‘Guilty Intense’ Eau de Parfum, $87 – Spicy, seductive notes will keep him lingering

Shu Uemura Farfallina False Eyelashes, $29 – Bat your eyes and let these lashes do the rest

Via: USDish.com

This peek at the top five collections casts a spotlight on the most au courant accessories. Proenza Schouler and Prada both look to midcentury Americana, invoking the smoldering glamour of 1940s California and summery, slightly cheeky 1950s Southern California, respectively. With Louis Vuitton, sugar sweetness is superbold. Céline creates streamlined cool with androgyny and minimalism, and Jil Sander explores all of the nuances and complications of femininity. Our look at the season ahead.

Re-posted from WSJ Magazine. Check out the original post here.

Mixing modern, edgy designs and an air of British elitism might sounds like a challenging combination to master, but Ainsley does it with flair and ease. Born in Manchester, England, the designer moved to the states when she was 12 years old, her father taking a professor of Anthropology position and her mother working as a sculptor. With creative thinking in her blood, Ainsley started to design in-sync with the social happenings around her. Though she is inspired by hardship like war and global warming, her designs are flowing and timeless. Both practical and self-expressive, Ainsley’s collections are for the modern, cultured woman through and through. Check out her Fall 2012 teaser video below.

How can you win $500 to shop Ainsley or Qi Cashmere and two tickets to the Ainsley Fall 2012 show during New York Fashion Week at Exit Art on Saturday, February 11? Head over the brand’s Facebook page, LIKE it and tell us in the comments below how the teaser video above inspires you. The commenter with the best answer will win both the $500 shopping spree and tickets to the show. You MUST live in the New York metro area to qualify. Good luck!

To learn more about Ainsley, visit them on Twitter @ainsleyny. Questions about the contest? Ask me on Twitter @CrystlMeatballs. This contest is open to residents of the New York metro area only.

Although it’s easy to be underwhelmed by any dresses coming before the Oscars, there are some ladies who really turned it out last night. We put our top 10 at the beginning of the gallery for your viewing pleasure. All photos from Huffington Post Style.

Karlie from Greg Kadel Studios on Vimeo.

If there’s anything that separates a celebrity from the proletariat, its his or her ability to turn on the megawatt smile at the mere suggestion of a flash bulb. Artist Stuart Pearson Wright has built a small exhibition of portraits around the idea of capturing this  automated response and the ensuing awkwardness and ambiguity that results in simply asking people to say cheese.

With a lick of faux-Hollywood gloss about them, his subjects are grinning and bearing it in a kind of toothsome, medicated trance which horribly reminds me of Britney Spears, mid-breakdown. Wright’s female subjects are all tits, teeth and blow-dried hair so its a relief to move on to his smaller exhibition of tattoo portraits, where people seem much happier, you know, just getting their tats out. Wright selected subjects according to old school stereotypes; the circus strongman, the tattooed lady, the side-show freak…And they seem much more content than the freaks in frames on the opposite wall.But on the way out of the gallery, you have to pass those weird rictus grins again, with their airbrushed FUN TIMES smiles and surfaces dusted with real diamonds. It’s like we can’t believe anyone’s having a good time until we see it plastered all over their face and we’ve photographed it, tagged it, shared it, liked it… Or, as Wright put is; “the collective, hysterical conspiracy to appear happy which blights our visual world with endless images of disingenuousness.” Basically the same thing, yeh? Stuart Pearson Wright is on show at the Riflemaker, London until February 15.

Head over to LOOKBOOKS to see the original story.

Via Fashion Gone Rogue

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