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Ready to hit the beach? If monokinis and bandage wrap swimsuits aren’t for you – - here are some great swimwear finds for this summer:

I’m an avid Banana Republic shopper, but their sister store Tommy Bahamas not so much – except when it comes to swimwear. I have two from here.

Love this Hot Dot Tie Front & High Waist Sash Pant (these bottoms rock for hidding a bit of a belly). Another pick are their Sunkissed Solids with Torquise rings matched with Hipster bottoms. I recommend this melon berry color. Hot!

Next up – this Milly Key Largo. This richly ruched bandeau bikini top in an ethnic-inspired print is beach ready.

And one final share – I always hit jackpot with Sea Folly. Check out the Mondrian and Lava Lounge – my pics are both in the Gerbera color combo.

You can hear a collective sigh of relief from all those women that hate putting on a bikini. This summer’s swimwear trend is all about the monokini.

Ironically, many of these one-piece bathing suits don’t give you much more coverage or support than a bikini. Black dominates the racks this season, but interesting cut-outs and designs create the visual interest so often lost where color lacks.

This little black monokini. Aqua di Lara Mendoza Swimsuit, is one of the coolest ones I’ve seen. And check out the lack of back – is that not sexy as hell?

The biggest downfall to a monokini is the risk of odd or unflattering tan lines.

Rickard Shah FAB SUGAR  (read full article)

Watch out Louboutin – there’s a new cobbler in town. Rickard Shah has quickly developed a celeb following with his sophisticated and well-crafted heels.

Jessica Alba is a fan, as is the design duo Jovovich-Hawk who selected his shoes for their Fall collection presentation. Shah also designs handbags.

 Tips On Buying The Perfect Swimsuit COUTURE IN THE CITY (read full article)

Q&A: How to Wear White Tights  OMIRU (read full article)

I have a pair of white tights that I’d really like to wear. How can I wear them without looking overdressed?

The cardinal rules for White tights are as follows:
(1) The look should be modern mod–not hospital nurse.
(2) For the chicest look, echo the white in your tights elsewhere in your outfit. Read on for more Omiru advice.

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Vera Wang for Kohl’s PAPIER DOLL (read full article)

With all the talk over the last nine months or so about Vera Wang’s upcoming collection for Kohl’s, I’ve pretty much shrugged off the topic. I’m so ambivalent about top-end designers creating mass-produced lines, that I decided not to get involved this time.

After all, look at Target: Isaac Mizrahi has become a genuine bore, and Proenza Shouler had potential, but the cuts are all wrong.