More YSL’s personal belongings to be auctioned. “Highlights include a 1949 gouache painting by Fernand Leger estimated at euro50,000-euro70,000 ($75,000-$105,000), a pair of gilded armchairs specially ordered by Queen Hortense of Holland for a 1812 costume ball that are expected to fetch euro7,000-euro9,000 and elaborate crystal chandeliers estimated at euro30,000-euro50,000.”

Highsnobette has some great pics from last nights YSL ‘Parisienne’ Launch Party.

Yves Saint Laurent friends-and-family sale: Up to 80 percent off merchandise. Where/When: 260 Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave., fourth fl. 10/28-30 W–Th (8–8), F (8–2).

From Gucci, to YSL, to Diesel, YVY Mag has put together the raciest, most provocative designer ads.

The Europeans take to the streets for Fashion Night Out. We’ve got all the coverage from the nights best events.

Oh poor YSL. They’re Twitter Nobodies…

YSL started it off in F/W, and D&G followed with S/S ‘09-10, but I’m really not a fan of this printed/painted denim. What do you think?

SOURCE: My Many Bags

Just when you’re about to scream “fuck the recession” at the top of your lungs, BeautyTicket.com appears out of left field BECAUSE of the recession. The two beauty-savvy founders didn’t see the need for people to trade down to drugstore brands during a credit crunch (or ever, for that matter) so they pooled their life savings and launched this online beauty mecca.

So, here it is in a nutshell: Premium beauty brands (like Smashbox, YSL, Pop Beauty, etc.) at deep discounts. How do they do it? They buy overstocks of products from current collections and closeouts of products from the previous season. It’s all unopened, fresh, and dirt cheap. There’s only one catch — if you see a deal you like, snag it because it probably won’t be there the next time you check back! (And, to make sure you don’t miss out on what’s coming down the pipeline, be sure to sign up for their weekly email and Twitter announcements.)

SOURCE: BeautyTicket.com: Can You Say “Dirt Cheap Premium Cosmetics”?

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A huge fan of classic perfumes, I have always appreciated Yves Saint Laurent’s Opium for both its scent and controversial name (I myself wear Dior’s Pure Poison, a name sure to get a reaction in the same vein as Opium). Although not as famous -or infamous- as their advertisement featuring Sophie Dahl, vintage Opium ad’s are always dangerous, exotic, and richly colored landing them at the top of the my list of perfume advertisements. 

SOURCE: Fashion 156

Yves Saint Laurent designer Stefano Pilati’s New Vintage collection of 60 limited-edition pieces at Barneys almost all sold out after just a day on the sales floor.

For the Fresh Air Fund Gala in New York this past weekend, Michelle looked relaxed and radiant in a white and gold-studded Phillip Lim dress, Jimmy Choo sandals and YSL clutch. With her simple hairstyle, fresh makeup, low-key accessories she doesn’t overdo it, allowing this uniqely designed dress be the focal point. It’s a balanced look that lends itself to the nature of true style.

The 37th Annual Lighthouse International sale starts a week from today and will feature designers like Jason Wu, Christian Lacroix, Alexander McQueen, Burberry, DVF, Hermes, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, Prada, YSL, Zac Posen, and others who donated to the sale. There’s a Chanel tweed jacket for $150, a wool Stella coat for $350, a $300 Marchesa gown and even a Dior wedding dress.

There are samples, vintage and slightly worn pieces from more recent runways – including Kim Cattrall’s green Jimmy Choos or her gold Valentino’s (above).

The sale takes place at 110 East 60th Street between Park and Lex from Thursday, May 14 to Saturday, May 16, 11am to 7pm and Sunday May 17th from 11am to 5pm. A one day pass is only $10, four days is $30 and you can buy tickets here.

Rachel Weisz is on the cover of the May 2009 issue of BlackBook Magazine. Styling by Marcus Teo, he dressed Rachel in Lanvin, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein and YSL.

YSL designer Stefano Pilati attends the prestigous wedding of Salma Hayek and that one millionaire, wearing his own version of a Thom Browne suit, with a classic top coat paired with the men’s version of capri pants (black stalkings underneath). Instead of a tie, Stefano opted for a silk ascot, how very French!

The amazing eye color above is the new TRÉSOR D’AFRIQUE COLLECTOR Palette for the Eyes in blue. Reminds me of the Nars Tropic Eyeshadow, very Spring/Summer vacation in the French Riviera, oh don’t I wish!

Hot on the heels of the mesh craze popularized by Henry Holland’s dresses and Stella McCartney’s sandals — and on the heels of the YSL cage heels — comes another holey look.

Perforated accessories are popping up all over the place this Spring; and The Pipeline has a delicious look at this season’s best perforated accessories, for guys and girls.  

Many serve as fun transition pieces; and the essentially sporty look can be made chic with the right shape.  From Loeffler Randal platform booties (above) to Surface to Air black leather wallets, this trend is light, versatile, and modern.  

GALLERY: Perforated Accessories.

Olivier Zahm shot Yves Saint Laurent designer Stefano Pilati’s new floral tattoo for Purple Diary .