So now, how can you be a part of NYFW?  Well aside from the 90 official shows at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Tents there are about 250 more all over the city, from pop up galleries to studio lofts to showrooms to Milk Studios (aka the cool kids version of Lincoln Center) and if you dress stylishly enough, crashing is pretty common.  If you don’t happen to be one of the 100,000 expected attendees in NYC, have no fear you can still enter to win!  Around 30-40 shows have become accessible for viewing online on different live stream channels (YouTube, MilkMade, and NowFashion are our favorite) and some brands are even putting their shows on their own websites a la Marc Jacobs.  Leave us a comment about which designers spoke to you, which trends you think are most prevalent, which collections were just hideous.  We want to hear it all so start now!

GOODNESS, Elettra Wiedemann’s Fashion Week pop up restaurant and the Daily Front Row magazine have partnered with Talenthouse and Perfecto DJ Zen Freeman to invite aspiring DJ’s to submit a sample of their set for an opportunity to perform at New York Fashion Week 2012.

One artist will be selected to DJ at GOODNESS and one evening event in the Renaissance Hotel in New York. Each set will be up to three hours and will require that the selected artists possesses a diverse catalogue of material. Travel and five nights’ accommodation in New York, along with $500 will be provided for the winner.

Two runners-up, one selected by GOODNESS and one people’s choice, will both be featured in the Daily Front Row magazine

You can check out the contest at Talenthouse

All you have to do is LIKE Hawke & Co. on Facebook and then posts picks of your sweet moustache for a chance to WIN. Simple right?

Enter here!

To enter all you have to do is tweet your pictures with the phrase: “I wannabe the @SGC_NYC girl with @D1Models”

The winner not only get to be in the new SGC NYC video and signed to D1 but on top of it all they get a 2 nights stay at the MAve hotel.

Make sure you enter ASAP. The deadline for voting is November 20th.

Good Luck!

Charley 5.0 has become a big name in the contemporary market by taking denim to the next level. The ladies behind the brand, Susan DiMeo, Marcy Feldman and Yalenis Cepeda, came together during a time when they felt denim was dead and breathed new life into our favorite American staple. Referred to as Charley’s Angels, they are on a mission to give their girl a rocking image and lifestyle through her clothing.

How can you win one of three pairs of ultra-cool Charley 5.0 skinny jeggings. Tell us where you would wear them in the comments below and in an email to amanda@fashionindie.com. Good luck!

For more information on Charley 5.0, check out their website or tweet at me @CrystlMeatballs.

TO WIN: In the comments below, tell us your biggest bag pet peeve. Are the handles too short? Is it a cell phone black hole? Too lazy to buckle the buckle? The most fed up wins a the A. Toy Andy Duffle pictured here.

Like or Follow A.Toy to qualify. Get kvetching.

FashionIndie: What was the moment when you decided to make the leap from working for other designers [Botkier, Olivia Harris by Joy Gryson...] to going indie? 

Alex Toy: A. Toy started out with a desire to create something unique, special and, selfishly, for myself. I was always on the lookout for a cool everyday bag for myself. I hate it when you’re out and 3 other people are wearing that same thing. For A. Toy it’s not about having this huge global brand, it’s about designing a coveted product that people appreciate.

FI: Your philosophy on no-pretension bags is spot on. What is your biggest pet peeve about certain other bags in the world?

A. Toy: My biggest pet peeve about other bags is loading them up with too many [non-functioning] details. Bags are meant to be functional and, to me, that is the most important feature.

On the interior of all my bags there is a removable pouch that snaps in place. This pouch also snaps into other A. Toy bags which is perfect for cell phone chargers or any other necessary things when switching from one bag to another. Also I designed my dust bag so that it can also be used as a large tote bag. It’s all in the details!

FI: The unisex aspect is also on point – what are some elements you included/omitted to make it work for both guys and ladies?

A. Toy: In terms of design, I always focus more on the masculine side first. Men will rarely carry a feminine bag but a woman carrying amasculine bag is super sexy.

FI: Who have you been most excited to see wear A. Toy?

A. Toy: Everyday people in the city – those are the people I design for. It’s the best feeling to see people rocking A. Toy. It makes me feel like I am doing something right.

FI: What thoughts and sights are sparking the ideas for your next collection of bags?

A. Toy: As the collection evolves I am making the product even more special and unique. Un-expected combinations of trim leathers that make the bags stand out in a good way. You will see!

FI: Where did YOTA come from and why is he so freaking cute??

A. Toy: YOTA came out of the need to create something fun and special. I love Kidrobot toys and the surprise of not knowing which toy you would get was the best part. Not all A. Toy bags come with a YOTA so when you do get one it just makes it that much more special.

Yota is created from scrap leather - nothing is wasted.

Marcus Wainwright, Gautum Dutta, David Neville, and Steven Kolb

The one who’s been shamed the fashionably worst wins a $2,500 shopping spree at Cynthia Rowley and a styling session.

Meanwhile, cover your beauty boo-boos in style. Cynthia Rowley collaborated with Band Aid to create a way to cover your cuts without trying to blend in. Make your injury a statement piece, even more of a conversation starter than it already was.

How do you win?

Head to the Band Aid Facebook page and go to the Fess Up Contest. They’ll explain how to submit your fashion horror story.

Break a leg! I mean, good luck.

Then check out the Glambulance on Fashion’s Night Out. A little birdie told me it would be on 5th Ave between Cartier and Ferragamo. See you there.

Mary-Kate Olsen & Ashley Olsen know fashion, and it shows in their exclusive line for jcpenney. Just in time for back-to-school shopping, the design duo released a limited-edition Olsenboye change purse – all proceeds from sales will support jcpenney’s Pennies from Heaven campaign, which gives back to local afterschool programs.

“Every child should have the opportunity to be part of a positive and nurturing environment after school,” said Ashley Olsen. “Through the purchase of an Olsenboye change purse, customers can help support afterschool programs and impact a child’s life,” added Mary-Kate Olsen.

Now YOU have a chance to win one of 10 Olsenboye change purses! Tell us in the comments below how you’d benefit from this adorable piece during school or work. The top 10 commenters will receive a coin purse and our favorite also wins a $50 gift card to Olsenboye. Good luck and happy commenting.

Charley 5.0 has become a big name in the contemporary market by taking denim to the next level. The ladies behind the brand, Susan DiMeo, Marcy Feldman and Yalenis Cepeda, came together during a time when they felt denim was dead and breathed new life into our favorite American staple. Referred to as Charley’s Angels, they are on a mission to give their girl a rocking image and lifestyle through her clothing.

How can you win either these super sleek cargo jeans ($158) or jazzy metallic gold sprayed shorts ($138)? In the comments below, tell us which staple in your wardrobe or accessories closet you could rock with both styles. Intern Maria (pictured above) chose a breezy white tank, so try to pick something different for yourself.

For more information on Charley 5.0, check out their website or tweet at me @CrystlMeatballs. Good luck!

All you have to do is  LIKE Alice Yim On Facebook and leave a message on their wall OR follow @AliceYimNY on Twitter and tweet them using hash tag #AYNYGiveaway

You can check out the dress featured on San Fran blogger Blair from Atlantic-Pacific.

Photo via Atlantic-Pacific

barr & barr‘s line of luxury handbags has been on the market since 2000 and used in the wardrobes of iconic shows like Sex and the City and Will & Grace. You can expect the best from barr & barr, as only the finest materials and careful, by-hand craftsmanship will do for owner and designer Helen Barr.

How can you win this beautiful, timeless bag? Head over to Facebook, LIKE barr & barr‘s page and leave a comment telling us what essentials you would carry in your fab new handbag. Hurry, this giveaway will only be up for one week. Good luck!

Tell us your self-tanning horror story in the comments below and how you could make up for it with St. Tropez. Our favorite story will win you this amazing set of self-tanning products.

I got a chance to check out tan expert Sophie Evans at Sephora this afternoon demonstrating her skills in the St. Tropez Tanning Masterclass. What makes the perfect self-tan with no mistakes? Check out her answers below and comment for your chance to win these amazing products.

What makes for an even, non-streaky self-tan?
Self tans go streaky and patchy because people are scared to use them and try to spread a very little amount of product over a large surface area of skin. When it stretches, it streaks. Make sure the skin is covered with product and you can see it properly.

St. Tropez is built so it doesn’t streak. What makes it different from other self tanners out there?
It has a high level of tanning agent so the skin won’t need to absorb all of it. If there is not enough, that it when the tan looks patchy. As long as your skin is completely covered with the product, you can’t go wrong.

What’s the best way to make your self tan last as long as possible
Be gentle on your skin – pat it dry and don’t use harsh products. Sweat will make it fade faster as well.

To learn more about St. Tropez and all their fabulous products, check out the website at sttropeztan.com. And don’t forget to tell us your self-tan horror story in the comments below to win these three fabulous products.

Colorfast Apparel has made sure you’ll never forget your headphones again creating & patenting Active Audio, which incorporates music (literally) into fashion with headphones built into the drawcord for iPod integration. Not only are these garments cool and convenient, but they’re machine washable and made from the most comfortable fabric.

Want to snag one of these awesome hoodies so you can jam out in convenience and style? Tell us what song you would listen to first upon wearing a Colorfast Apparel Active Audio in the comments below, and follow us on Twitter @fashionindie.

Johnnie-O by designer John O’Donnell (brother of Chris) is coming to NYC with a pop up shop just in time for Father’s Day! The winner of this contest will not only be able to pick out a  free men’s polo shirt and  khaki shorts for the big guy they plan on celebrating this Father’s Day, but are also given the opportunity to  meet the designer in person

HOW TO ENTER: Just comment this post and tell us why the Dad in your life is “The Best Dad Ever”

Please note that the winner must be able to pick up their prize in NYC.

If you live in L.A. and want a chance to win two free tickets to Billabong’s “Design For Humanity,” all you need to do is “Like” the event on Facebook and comment @billabongusa on Twitter. Tell them why you want the tickets to support this amazing cause. Good luck and may the best tweet win! You can read more about the event here.

WIN IT HERE!

Leave us a comment of your favorite place to do yoga. Be it your favorite studio, a park, your living room, anywhere! Where’s the best place for a yoga session?

Namaste.

Style council members teamed up  to talk to fashion students about how to make it in the industry, educate themselves about the creative process, and encourage them to join the “vitaminwater color collection” competition, a t-shirt design competition that leads to a $5,000 grant and a tshirt produced and sold through vitaminwater.  The FIT panel included Gossip Girl stylist Eric Daman, Elle’s creative director Joe Zee and CFDA designer Richard Chai.

Attendees got to hear about how youthful passion led all three industry experts to their respective careers today.  Regardless of whether you end up in magazines, as a designer, or styling television and movie sets like the panelists one theme rang strong:  be open minded to new opportunities, be creative, and always ask questions.

Fashion students sipped on Vitaminwater while listening to the wise words of the fashion elite.  And a special treat at the end?  Several lucky audience members walked away with iPad2′s, copies of Joe Zee and Eric Daman’s books, and a certain special someone got a cashmere cardigan designed by Richard Chai (lucky me!).

To find out more about the nationwide style council tour and to join the competition and get your lucky break, click here!

Regen Chen & Neil Snape ©2011 WestEast Magazine Benjamin Kanarek Blog Photo Contest

I have just posted the winners of the WestEast Magazine Benjamin Kanarek Blog Fashion and Beauty Photography Contest.

Thanks to all of you who participated and to those of you who didn’t, perhaps next time.

For those of you interested in the outcome of this contest you may visit this link:

WestEast Magazine Benjamin Kanarek Blog Photo Contest

!ITEM Denim is a super chic, modern collection of stylin’ jeans. Their denim are polished, sturdy and the kind you can wear everyday for a week with a mix here and a match there. !ITEM has handed Fashion Indie 7 pairs of its jeans to give away – they’re up for grabs!

Here’s how to enter… Head over to !ITEM’s Facebook Page. Click the “Like” button. And answer the following question: “Who’s your favorite fashion inspiration?”

For more on the !ITEM style, check out ItemDenim.com to browse their full F/W Lookbook.

Womens:

Make a splash this summer in adidas® board shorts!  Cut a little longer but still with a girly look, the adidas® Bailey 4-Inch Board Shorts feature a shoelace-style drawstring on the wide elastic waist, iconic adidas® 3-stripes on the legs and a sleek coin pocket.  Perfect for sport or play, these shorts also make a cute cover up over your favorite bathing suit.

Mens:

Rip it up this summer in these adidas® Finley E-Board Shorts. These sweet boardies feature a convenient pocket on one leg, a drawcord waist for great fit and contrasting-color details.  Rock them in the surf or on the boardwalk.

HOW TO ENTER: Email: Mac@FashionIndie.com with what your summer plans are and where you’ll be wearing these board shorts. Bonus points if you attach a picture of your water side summer style.

Good Luck!

April’s contest befittingly features Spring dresses. Post yourself in your springiest dress and you could win!

Starting in May, the contest is getting fired up with the theme: short shorts. Better shape up!

Be scandalous or high fashion, it’s your call. Know you’re a stunner and enter the race. Chichigirls.com

To enter the contest  LIKE  Hawke & Co on Facebook and  tell them what you’re listening to on your iPod right now to win the Cobre jacket. The jacket comes in Black, Grey and White and the winner can choose which color they prefer. Some features of the jacket are that it’s lightweight with a roll-up hood and profunctional – water resistant, blocks wind (has HK Wind Guard) and long lasting. It also retails for $150 and hits stores later this month which means the winner will be one of the first to own this jacket.

Good luck and make sure to LIKE Hawke & Co.

What’s an Earth Pledge?

It’s how YOU plan to be more environmentally proactive. Leave your Earth Pledge in the comments below and you could WIN! We’re picking the best, the greenest, the earth-friendliest. A win for you is a win for the world, and a win for fun on 4/20.

What’s Origin’s Earth Pledge?

Origins was founded on its commitment to protecting the planet, its resources and all those who populate it. SinceOrigins sources its natural ingredients from the earth they are committed to giving back via eco-conscious brand practices, our tree planting program and through raising awareness with Origins Rocks Earth Month.  In the year 2010, they planted more than 80,000 trees, and they planted 5,000 of those trees on behalf of Origins Rocks Earth Month 2010 event attendees and live streaming viewers. This year they plan on planting more!

COMMENT your Earth Pledge to WIN!

-Must be 21+ to win-

Friendship certainly has its privileges… here’s your chance to win an ultra exclusive, vintage caviar Chanel chain bag! This unbelievable prize is courtesy of our friends at DesignerSocial- the one stop shop for the fashion and accessory obsessed, and your very own luxury goods marketplace. Just head to Facebook to ”like” both DesignerSocial and Bag Snob and you’re automatically entered to win.  

Visit http://www.designersocial.com for more details. US residents only.

Congrats to @thiago_9 for winning Fashion Indie‘s “Awesome Aussie Underwear” contest!

His post:

“Today, after exiting the bathroom, a junior high student commented on my shirt nicely tucked in my underwear. How do you recover? @fashionindie“

Follow @FashionIndie on Twitter for the chance to win more exclusive contests and giveaways.

For more on SLY Underwear, stop by their website.

Winner: “Flowers, flowers, flowers. I’ve got flowers on the brain.” – Sarah McAdams

Second Place: “Those roses are heavy, hope they don’t fall off!” – Stacey Joosten

Honorable Effort: “Why have one flower, when i can have them all. Why have one love, when many can love me more.” – Maria Cestone

See all the entries on Fashion Indie’s Facebook Page.

**Stay tuned for another Model Thought Bubble contest soon!

Summer is coming and that only means one thing, my hair is going to go crazy! Actually my hair pretty much always has a mind of its own. In the colder months, my hair is flat and crinkly looking, (not a good combo), and in the more humid months, it’s super poof, but not always defined. I’m always alternating between straightening my not so-straight hair and curling my frizzy, undefined, curls. Which is why I HAVE to have an arsenal of products and tools at my disposal so I can leave the house looking sane.

Enter NuMe. I just originally discovered their curling rods and straightening irons when I was in Europe but now they’re here in the U.S. and I can’t get enough. Or should I say my hair can’t get enough.

I know what you’re thinking; what makes NuMe soooo different? Well, I’ll tell you. First of all they’re 100% tourmaline-infused ceramic plates which prevent dry and damaged hair. They also use infrared heat technology and negative ion technology to reduce frizz and give you shinier more manageable hair. My personal fave, the Vintage Iron has floating plates, so you don’t get any of those annoying creases in your hair. How genius is that? The curling irons even come with a heat resistant glove so you don’t have to worry about burning those pretty little hands.

Considering how many times I’ve woken up looking electrocuted or like Albert Einstein, this is amazing.

The best part is all their products heat up in seconds and have the option of a 110 or 240 volt! Say what? Now all of us jetsetting fashionistas don’t have to worry about frying our appliances when we travel.

No more going to the stylist for picture perfect hair. NuMe was designed for stylists, so all their products are top notch. This is no drugstore brand.

And to celebrate their launch in the U.S. they want to give YOU free styling stuff! Woo! This is what you’ll win

-A Mini Flat Iron

-A Vintage Flat Iron

-A 19mm Curling Wand

Altogether the prize retails for $525 and you could win the whole thing. That’s major. AND if you enter the promo code: MEETNGREET when shopping, you’ll get 70% off!!! Hello, that’s practically free!

Follow the directions on the image above to enter.

Good Luck!

1. Follow @FashionIndie on Twitter.

2. Tweet us your most embarrassing underwear story.

3. Win a pair of Sly Underwear.

**Contest ends this Friday, April 8th; winner to be announced the following Monday.

Born among Australia’s eastern shores, SLY Underwear offers manly styles you’ll be proud to take your pants off for. My personal favorites: the denim and paintball boxer briefs. Bottoms up!

Check out all SLY’s super sexy styles HERE. Affordably priced from $20 to $30, these are sweet deals for a well-dressed package.

All you have to do is follow @FashionIndie on Twitter and tweet us with a song you want to see on our next mixtape and be sure to include hashtag #ifrogzindie.

Example: @FashionIndie Rolling in the Deep -Adele #ifrogzindie

Contest ends this Friday so be sure to enter ASAP!

To find more about iFrogz or even make your own pair go to iFrogz.com

I cannot count all of the Photographers that I have heard saying “If only I had a chance to be published in a serious Fashion Magazine I would…” Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah!  Well, here it is March 25th and the opportunity to BE published in a Highly respected Fashion Magazine is still up for grabs.

It is called the Benjamin Kanarek Blog WestEast Magazine Fashion/Beauty Photography Contest.

Closing Date Midnight May 2nd Paris time 2011. Free to enter. Just click on the above link for Rules and Regulations.

Some Very Important Hints Here

So…What Are YOU Waiting For?

…and finally each winner of the Fashion & Beauty categories will Win a great little compact camera, which they will receive 2 months after the publication of their editorial.

April 1st industry legends and innovators will be at Fashion Forum held at NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology. Panel members include: Cynthia Rowley, Julie Gilhart, Fern Mallis, and Adam Lippes. This is a must attend event for any designer who is looking to come up in the industry. Fashion Indie has two complimentary tickets to the event which you can win. Entry details after the jump.

To enter all you have to do is email Mac@FashionIndie.com with what you think makes your collection unique. Contest ends March 24th so get those entries in ASAP!

Good Luck!

You can also buy tickets to the event here.

Starting today the two are  encouraging readers to flex their artistic muscle with a contest to design a T-shirt to benefit a charity of their choosing.

Paul Marciano, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GUESS? Inc. has said “By entering into this promotion with Teen Vogue we hope to give other teenagers the opportunity to change the world we live in for the better.”

The online contest will run from March 15th through May 20th at Teenvogueallaccess.com/chari-t. A judging panel made up of Teen Vogue editors, GUESS executives and Ella Marciano, will select five finalists, whose designs will be presented in social and digital platforms for peer voting.

The winning design will be turned into a T-shirt and announced in August with an in-store event just in time for back-to-school shopping.     The winning T-shirt design will be sold online at www.GUESS.com with 100% of proceeds benefiting the selected charity. In addition, the Chari-T will be featured at the Teen Vogue Haute Spot, a pop up shop for the magazine in New York this September, and will also be the official T-shirt for Teen Vogue’s annual Fashion University in October.

Here is your chance to with this season’s best selling item—comfortable, sleek, architectural and made of entirely natural fabrics—this coat is perfect for spring. JNBY Adventure Short Trench Coat features a frayed edge at the stand-up collar and an asymmetrical, hidden, five-button closure at the front. Button-tab epaulets and buckled self-belt. Storm flap at front and button-flap pockets at hip. Buttoned storm flap and 11″ gusseted vent at back. Buckled straps at cuffs. Long sleeves. Lined. Beautiful.

Email submission to amanda@fashionindie.com. The editors will vote on your look to determine a winner. Good luck!

Congrats to all our winner, you truly have amazing spring style. Be sure to snap a photo of you in the dress and send it to us!

All winners below:

Didn’t win? You can still enter to win a pair of A|X 3D sunglasses.

You can enter the contest TWO ways.

1. Twitter: All you have to do is tweet @FashionIndie with your favorite 3D movie and include hastag #indie3D

2. Facebook: You must LIKE FashionIndie.com and post a picture of your favorite 3D movie to our wall

We are looking to give away 3 pairs to 3 creative readers. The Contest ends Monday February 28th and the winners will be announced March  1st.

Looking forward to see what your favorite movies are!

Go to LookBooks.com and upload your pictures to Streetstyle–tag JNBY–and you too can be ready for spring in style!

All you have to do to enter is email MAC@FashionIndie.com with a picture of your best look for spring. Be original, creative , and most importantly stylish just like the French Connection brand. The contest will run until Tuesday the 22nd and winners will be announced on Wednesday, the 23rd.

Good Luck!

Click here to see more of French Connection.

I want to see how stunningly sparkly you can get. Show me your sequins, your shimmering face, your twinkling heels, your gleaming accessories. Blind me with fashion and WIN Silver Jewel FX Nail Lacquer, Red Sparkle One Coat Glitter, I Heart You Baked Eyeshadow, Dolce Pink Baked Blush, Vivacious Fuscia HD Advanced Lip Color, and Hot Flash Lip Flash, all by Milani Cosmetics. Send a photo of the sparkly you to Jessica@fashionindie.com to win. Keep it so clean that it shines. Contest ends Friday 2/11.

Congratulations to our winner Kristi Moy for her amazing nail art titled “underwater.” She will get to enjoy this funky and fun nail polish set from Mattese Elite:

Thank you to Ricky’s NYC and all of the amazing entries. We wish all of you could have won!

We’ve got a delightful Ecoya bundle that you must have. Made in Botany Bay, Australia, these products are free from paraben, sulfates, propylene, glycol, silicone and artificial colors. They’re made from ingredients that you actually want to slather all over your body, and might even want to taste. Their candles are made from soy, not paraffin (aka petroleum, gross) so they won’t release carbon dioxide like most candles do.

WIN the good-enough-to-eat Vanilla Bean bar soap, French Pear hand and body wash, and Wild Frangipani soy candle!! Tweet us why au natural is better @fashionindie #Ecoya. Or just tweet us how much you’d bet Josh to eat the soap… We’re picking the winner on Thursday. Tweet us now!!

All you have to do is send a photo of your most unique/fun/funky/fresh/orgasmic nail look. We love everything from big and beautiful fakes to short and simple with a splash of glitter. Whether you’re sporting animal print, bejeweled tips or just your favorite hue, we want to see them. The winner will receive this fabulous set from Ricky’s NYC and his or her winning photo featured on the site. Please send your entries to amanda@fashionindie.com. Nothing inappropriate please. Good luck!!

All you have to do is tweet @FashionIndie with your favorite Rihanna  song and make sure you include the hashtag #RihannaIndie to be included in the contest.

Example: “@FashionIndie My favorite Rihanna song is SOS #RihannaIndie”

That’s all it takes to win this fragrance before it hits stores officially January 25th!

Contest ends tonight at midnight NYC time so tweet us NOW!

STEP 1. Follow @FashionIndie on Twitter.

STEP 2. Send us a Tweet – 140 characters or less, of course – telling us what you like most about our Fashion Indie Mix Tape. (Be creative! Write a poem. Use alliteration. Include Puns. Be witty!)

Step 3. WIN MUSIC.

We are asking for you to send in your best budget conscious outfit to match the fabulous Marais handbags being offered.

All entries must be submitted to mac@fashionindie.com by Friday January 14th and the winners will be announced  the following Monday.  Winners will be judged by their style and personality they exude through their photos.  Winners will be featured on the website and via our newsletter!

Here is some background on these great prizes:

Marais, named after the most fashionable district in Paris, exudes the look of the bourgeoisie Boho girl.  The Marais brand is geared to the more contemporary girl.  The Marais customer has instant and perpetual access to the internet and media.  This has made her more fashion savvy and fickle than ever.  Therefore Marais offers relentlessly fresh and unique options for the girl who wants to be a rock n roll video star one day to a bohemian princess the next.  In order to meet the demands of this capricious customer all of the companies designs are done in house and marketed in several ways; As a brand, either T Shirt & Jeans or Marais, or Marais will work directly with department stores and specialty stores to custom design exclusive private label product.  In one way or another Marais’ designs are carried on the arms of fashionistas everywhere.

Just this past holiday, Marais Designs also donated 14,000 handbags retailing over $150,000 to NBC’s 2010 Toys for Tots, making them one of the most generous handbag brands of the season. Tweens and teens are still children too and Marais Designs couldn’t forget about them with these wonderful gifts.  The company truly has a heart of gold and would love to spread the giving to you!

For more info about the brand check out  the Marias website at shopmarais.com and their blog maraisdesigns.blogspot.com.

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Answer to WIN! (Click through for details)

The sass master will show us on Jimmy Kimmel Live at midnight tonight, but before that happens, tell us what you think Perez Hilton is up to with that beautiful, unassuming woman and you can win Paris Hilton’s new perfume, Tease.

Which you will probably need to mask the scent of Perez’s ego wafting through your TV set.

Bonus points if you can tell us who the chick on the bed of roses is.

Link Love: Perez Hilton

The amazing set includes five different color palettes that each include 10 eye-shadows, two lip colors and one blush in run-way inspired color stories to fit any mood or transition to any style. It’s the perfect way to kick-off a fresh beauty routine in the new year.

Shopbop is also running a sweepstakes with the debut of the palette, the Faces of Fashion Sweepstakes: http://bit.ly/SBSSJD

You can win a year’s supply of Sephora collection cosmetics and a $2,500 Shopbob shopping spree, so enter now!

Prizes include fun tees, accessories, grooming products and more! Show that you support Movember and ENTER NOW!