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Colin Cowie’s Pink Swarovski Chair for Breast Cancer Awareness: “It’s a Symbol of Glamorous Hope”

Oct 17, 2012 @ 2:59 pm

Party planner and wedding designer extraordinaire Colin Cowie came out to support small business entrepreneurs at Martha Stewart’s American Made Awards in New York, but he had a very big project of his own to talk about. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cowie created a hot pink chair covered in crystals for Swarovski, and it’s currently being auctioned off on Charitybuzz.com to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. “Breast cancer [awareness] is all about hope,” Cowie told InStyle.com. “And with hope comes the jewels and the gems of life—so we completely pavéd the inside in those trapezoid-shaped diamonds and stones. I think it’s a symbol of glamorous hope.” The luxury lounger is on the block—along with 19 other designer chairs that were designed as part of The Pink Projectthrough the end of October, with a starting bid of $750. Click here to get in on the action.

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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Pink Products We Love

Oct 1, 2012 @ 5:04 pm

Happy October! Autumn’s first full month is also National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which has focused attention on the disease and helped raise funds to fight it for the past 25 years. It’s a cause that’s close to the heart of the fashion industry, with everyone from Ralph Lauren to Bloomingdale’s creating special products and donating a portion of proceeds to combat the disease. We’ve rounded up our favorite pieces—click through the gallery to see how you can support the cause!

Meghan Blalock

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Edition, Swarovski’s Clutch-Inspired Fragrance

Sep 14, 2012 @ 12:20 pm

Talk about arm candy! The house of Swarovski has introduced a new fragrance, Swarovski Edition, which was inspired by its celebrity-adored (and very sparkly) evening bags, specifically the ones created for stars to tote at the Cannes Film Festival, the Academy Awards, and the Toronto International Film Festival. And since the crystal giant is not one to do anything that doesn’t really shine, the perfume’s bottle is shaped like—what else?—a glistening clutch. Made of leather and croc-embossed, gem-adorned metal, the scent’s packaging makes for an elegant addition to any vanity (or red carpet, really). A fruity floral with musk and cedar undertones, the limited-edition 1.7 fl. oz. eau de toilette spray retails for  $70 at boutiques nationwide; visit Swarovski.com for store locations. Just think twice when a friend offers to hold your purse, er, perfume…

Kelly Holechek

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Harper Beckham Hits the Runway, Swarovski’s James Bond Jewelry, and More!

Sep 13, 2012 @ 1:58 pm

1. Harper Beckham walked the runway at New York Fashion Week. Guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the six-inch heeled tree. [E! News]

2. Jewels—Bond Jewels. Swarovski is creating two lines of baubles inspired by 007. (Martini sold separately.) [EW]

3. It’s on! Betsey Johnson confirms her reality show. [WWD]

4. Rules of Engagement star Sara Rue is pregnant with her first child. Congrats! [People]

5. Rihanna went out last night wearing a gold grill. Ryan Lochte who? [CocoPerez]

6. Royalty alert! Princess Beatrice is in New York right now. [HuffPo]

The Blonds New York Fashion WeekAbacaUSA; Courtesy Photo

The Blonds Auction Off One-of-a-Kind Pink Barbie for MAC AIDS Fund!

Sep 12, 2012 @ 12:30 pm

The real star at The Blonds runway show last night in New York was the new Barbie the glamorous designers created (their second!) to support the MAC AIDS Fund. The all-pink doll, which is covered in tiny Swarovski crystals, is being auctioned off on charitybuzz.com through September 25. “She is special because she’s completely covered in Swarovski crystals,” designer David Blond told InStyle.com at the show. “And her shoes have these tiny, tiny crystals pavéd all over them.” Why did the platinum designers decide to collaborate with Mattel on the doll, who also (naturally) comes outfitted with a bright pink fur coat? “Working with Barbie seemed like the perfect partnership because she says, ‘You can be anything you want to be,” David said. David’s design partner Phillipe explained a bit more about the process of dressing the ultimate doll: “She borrowed my heels and my corset and my coat, and she’s looking dazzling as ever.” We agree! Click here to check out the auction.

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Watch the Video: Madonna’s Glittering MDNA Tour Costumes

Sep 5, 2012 @ 4:51 pm

The Queen of Pop is on tour again, traveling the world with her extravagant MDNA show. The wardrobe she wears on stage (as well as the looks worn by her 22 backup dancers, singers, and band) sparkle with more than 315,000 Swarovski crystals. And it’s not the first time Madonna has teamed up with Swarovski: She also donned their sparklers during her 2008 Sticky & Sweet tour. “The twinkling effect dances along with me and everyone else on stage,” the pop star said at the time. Check out the video above to see how it all comes together!

Plus, see some of Madonna’s other amazing stage looks from the MDNA tour in the gallery!

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Krysten Ritter: The Cool Story Behind Her Navy Dress

Jul 3, 2012 @ 2:00 pm

Every dress has a story, including the stretch navy dress with Swarovski crystals-studded shoulders that Krysten Ritter wore to DJ at Dentyne’s Split2Fit event last week. “It was custom-made for me,” the actress told InStyle.com. “It’s pretty amazing, and it’s like wearing Spanx!” The body-conscious design is by Chauncy Villeroy, a Los Angeles company so new it hasn’t even put out a collection yet. “We’re so happy that she loves it, it brightened our whole week,” said Alexandria Hardesty, the label’s senior designer. Hardesty first met Ritter as the wardrobe supervisor on Ritter’s film L!fe Happens, and reconnected at a chance meeting in Bed Bath & Beyond. “I was shopping with my mom and ran into her, and she told me she’d love to get a dress,” Hardesty said. She picked out this look for the star, which earned a spot in our coveted Look of the Day section. Soon you can get your hands on it, too: Chauncy Villeroy will release its first collection for December. Learn more at chauncyvilleroy.com.

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— Sharon Clott, with reporting by Brooke Mazurek

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Would You Wear a Crystal Snake Dress Like Jennifer Lopez and Emma Stone?

May 1, 2012 @ 11:40 am

This season, Lanvin released a copper and black color-block dress with one out-of-the-ordinary addition—a Swarovski crystal snake wrapped around the neck and winded down the left side of the body. It’s not often we see reptile replicas incorporated into designs in forms other than prints, and celebrities immediately gravitated to the distinctive look. Jennifer Lopez wore the serpent style in Montreal yesterday, and Emma Stone chose it for a Golden Globes party in January. The piece is available beyond the runway and the stars, too—luisaviaroma.com sells it for $7,835. So, what’s the appeal? It’s different, that’s for sure. And how often do we see something truly different? Tell us: Would you wear this dress? Let us know in the comments!

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