If you missed last spring’s limited editions of Gap’s designer WHITE shirts - then get ready for the next round! April 15 marks a whole new round of  Gap Design Editions 2008.

They’re definitely not your average white shirts - created by indie designers like 3.1 Phillip Lim, Band of Outsiders, Michael Bastian, Threeasfour, and Philip Crangi.

They look high-end quality luxe for Gap prices ranging from $45 to $88.

And check out the teaser ads, where behind these gorgeous white shirts are some hip faces - top models Chanel Iman, Jessica Stam, Lily Donaldson, Du Juan, Catherine McNeil, Anya Rubik, Doutzen Kroes and Irina Lazareanu.

Tip: Last time these sold out quickly both in store and online. So put the count down in your PDA.

Turn off your lights!! Saturday from 8-9p for ‘Earth Hour’.

Landmarks like Golden Gate Bridge, Sears Tower and the Sydney Opera House will also be taking part- very cool! Promote wareness to the world about the amount of energy we consume.

Fact: if 10,000 households turn off lights tomorrow night for just one hour, we’ll avert the CO2 created by an average apartment in a whole year.- Ideal Bite.

For some Earth Hour 2008 humour enjoy this ‘conservative’ parody on I’m F@cking Matt Damon:

Fashion Metamorphosis: Emanuel Ungaro  FABSUGAR (read full article) 

In December 2007, the current creative director of Ungaro’s woman’s line, 23-year-old Esteban Cortazar, stepped in. Under his guidance, the Ungaro woman has rebelled from overly-feminine getups finding a home in asymmetrical and theatrical styles.

Fashion Chic and Couture - Indulge in Spring Styles this Season  COUTURE IN THE CITY (read full article)

Celebrity Closets: Eva Longria, Nicky Hilton, Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey & Others…  FASHIONOLIC (read full article)

I know from experience that living your life as a vegan is not easy.  Natalie Portman who is a long-time vegan has just recently rolled out a cruelty-free line of shoes for specialty retailer Té Casan.

100% of the proceeds benefit The Nature Conservancy, an organization dedicated to ecological protection.

Today is the day that an actual shoe line is passing the test and giving us an option when it comes to a fashionably responsible way of life.   I thank you so much Miss Portman for your contributions, it’s nice to have a fashion forward vegan step up to the plate.

However your styles are a lil plain jane, so please be sure give us a call when Mary Janes aren’t the cutest option in the collection.

~ Nicole, guest "it" writer.

There is always some point in your day when enough is enough with your hippest highest heels. 

Whether it be on the way home from work or after dark, Spare Sloe Flats will have your weary feet out of your shoes and in better condition in no time. 

Tucked away in a cute light-weight tote, available in black or white, you will have no problem bringing spare sole flats along with you any day, all the time.  Its the simplest solution for spare footwear I’ve seen to date. 

~ Nicole, guest "it" writer.

Trend Alert: Colored Trenches  FABSUGAR (read full article) 

Colored trenches are alluring because they have a classic cut but unexpected color. It’s the ideal way to achieve a classically modern look. 

Dvb Jeans by David and Victoria Beckham  COUTURE IN THE CITY (read full article)

Deep Parts  WHOWHATWEAR (read full article)

Open Sundaes has served up a new another cool product.  I’ve been experimenting with their Solid Perfume Teaser. It’s like a balm that you dip into, and mix and match: my  favs are to combine the Vanilla and Grapefruit (and my trio also included Lilac Shortcake).

Layer the scents or change them daily, the choice is yours but the three pack is a perfect way to sample their super moisturizing, uniquely formulated solid perfume.

Here’s a neat trick for you - - if there’s ever a perfume that you like, but it’s jussst a bit too something for you. Add a layer of vanilla to it and it’ll subtly tone down the scent. Open Sundaes sells their Vanilla Sundae perfume single, or as part of the trio teaser.

Comment:  So moisturizing a reader shared they like to use it on their cuticles. 

I know most of my The It Lists readers are pretty savvy when shopping online, but I still love to add tips or new sources whenever I can.

Smart online shoppers have always known the cost of shipping can make the difference between a good deal and a really great deal. But finding out which online retailers are offering free shipping deals has not always been easy, and it can be very time consuming.

  On my Virtual Mall page you’ll often find I feature partners and friends’ coupon offers & promo codes- and many of those mean free shipping. Enjoy!

Another options is FreeShipping.org, who puts at your fingertips their handy website with a huge list of free shipping offers all in one place. It’s the largest all free shipping resource on the Internet with free shipping coupons to over 600 stores.

From Target Free Shipping to Home Depot or Nordstroms dealios too.

FreeShipping.org is working hard to bring you the biggest and most up to date free shipping list on the internet, and because free shipping is becoming more and more popular for both consumers and retailers, their list is growing every day.

Lauren Conrad is doing her thing this Spring 2008.  Showcasing her signature designs in her second season of her self-titled fashion line. Will this reality TV star soon be snapshot eating lunch with Donatella Versace?  

Lauren Conrad Collection reflects Lauren’s upbringing in Southern California - that laid back lifestyle she is accustom to in The Hills.  Her line does have some star qualities about it (in its simplicity), but it’s definitely not a collection that will be hunted down by paparazzi on the street.

Hmmm…this leaves The It Lists to wonder if Lauren Conrad Collection is violating us with this star’s 10 seconds of fame?

Thank goodness the buzz on the recent Fall 2008 shows is that Lauren has stepped up her game.  Looks like her time in Paris this summer has paid off.

~ Nicole, guest "it" writer.
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Colin Cowie Chic: The Guide to Life As It Should Be is an all-exclusive manual for being prepared for entertaining at your household with the upmost appropriate paraphernalia of this modern time. 

This ‘chic’ book sets an incredibly high and trendy standard for household events that most of us will find the Guide is more for how we would “want our lives to be.”  If you don’t keep up with the “IT” style in your living room or haven’t done your fair share of entertaining then I highly suggest buying this book in order to get an idea about what “going all out” looks like. 

But it you’ve entertained before I suggest you flip through this book  to see what Colin Cowie’s got and then go home and creatively create your own chic.

~ Nicole, guest "it" writer.

Found! Whitney Port’s Chic Cut-Out Pumps  FABSUGAR (read full article) 

All The Hills girls were in attendance for Lauren Conrad’s runway debut at LA Fashion Week.

Fab Sugar got the eyeful on Whitney’s cut-out heels were — no surprise, since her wardrobe is a favorite from The Hills.

Turns out they were Opening Ceremony Cut-Out Oxford Pumps ($335), a little pricey but a lot of chic

Career Wear Essentials, w Indie Twist  COUTURE IN THE CITY (read full article)

Josie Maran Argan Oil  BEAUTY MAVERICK (read full article)

Here’s a twist to mobster tradition - gangster from a female perspective. Wisegal, a Lifetime original telemovie premiers Saturday night at 9. And it stars Alyssa Milano.

She has her own clothing and jewelry company, Touch by Alyssa Milano, and she’s currently featured in a recurring role on NBC’s "My Name Is Earl."

Now in the fact-based mob drama, Milano plays a widow trying to support her two sons by selling stolen cigarettes. She then falls for a Brooklyn mob captain (Jason Gedrick), but the family boss (James Caan ex-Las Vegas) persuades her to work for the family.

Side Story: I’ve once had a funny opportunity to run shoulders with Ms Milano - we shared a copy of the National Enquirer which she narrated gossip story by story with: true, not true, true. Very funny. 

The makers of Square One Vodka at Singular Spirits asked themselves “why not create a luxury spirit that leaves a light footprint on the earth yet makes a big splash [so to speak] among cocktail cognoscenti.”

Not only is this the 1st eco-friendly new vodka, but this is also a company promoting a modern platform of being a social and socially responsible company.  Their website opening pages offers a blog on green happenings.  

Square One is organic because it started from square one which is the most natural ingredients; a concept heisted from the community of inspiration of organic farmers markets.  The concept is green, the product itself is as natural as you can get and the packaging makes this product full circle the best “it” guilt free legal pleasure in the environment’s atmosphere this month.

~ Nicole, guest "it" writer.

From Bobbi Brown to Dior glitter makeup was on the spring runways. But none ruled it like Anna Sui. Now its time to take all that glitters into the spring look you’re living.

Anna Sui’s Glitter Eyecolor Stick is finally available and it’s in 5 shades including a blue and a purple.

But I’m sharing with you the ultimate in sparkles…for a few years now whenever I’ve needed that bit of glitter, but didn’t want to look like a raver girl I reached for my friend Jodie U’s secret ingredients in Lit Cosmetics.

Lit Cosmetics glitter is amazing because unlike other glitter bases this one is completely organic, and when it’s on you don’t even feel the glitter is there. No sticky, itchy, fly everywhere mess. Best of all the patented water-based glitter base will last you for years. It’s a bang for your buck “must have.”

Fun names like Cowgirl Metallic to Oprah, - the creativity behind this glitter rivals O.P.I. and Urban Decay. Army Brat is one of my staple favs. And my other preference is the super fine S2 (Lit comes in a few sizes of sparkle).

Remember:  No Glitter, No Glory!! 

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