For a girl about to get married (and an online editor to boot), there’s no better way to start off a snowy Tuesday morning than by scouring Net-a-Porter for Lanvin, Temperley, Marchesa, and Vivienne Westwood wedding dresses. Today, the site launched a wildly chic wedding boutique that makes shopping for everything bridal-related a snap —search by category (dresses, veils, shoes, jewelry, and lingerie), which type of bride you are (bohemian, minimalist, fashion forward) and even outfits for mother of the bride and bridesmaids. The icing on the cake: For those last-minute brides like me, Net-a-Porter will deliver your order same day in New York City and London.

—Violet Moon Gaynor    

Lovely Lanvin wedding dresses available on Net-a-Porter starting today

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Leave it to designer Alice Ritter to create a totally chic, and utterly wearable, Garance Doré-inspired fall 2010 collection (and to offer an array of Parisian pastries right along with it). At her presentation yesterday, Ritter told me that Doré's street shots give her a daily peek into Paris style (the designer moved to New York from the City of Light over nine years ago). She noted that in New York, women rock a more “free-spirited” vibe, while in Paris “there’s an unwritten code, making for a more uniform look.” Lucky for us, Ritter’s fall 2010 collection (filled with oversize knits, plaid bloomers, wool capes, and nerdy/sexy glasses) gives girls the best of both worlds, chicly joining aesthetics of the two cities.

—Violet Moon Gaynor   

Click here for our complete fall 2010 Fashion Week coverage

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The Meatpacking District is getting yet another party spot, located at Hotel Gansevoort: Provocateur, a nightclub in the Bungalow 8 style of cozy seating nooks under a canopy of large potted trees. Rag & Bone has designed the short leather waitress uniforms. And skin care line Borba has dreamed up a few cocktails, which, presumably, will have a profound effect on your morning glow. This week, the space will host the Rag & Bone after-party and Alice + Olivia’s fall presentation. The only remaining question is will it  actually give the nearby Standard’s Boom Boom Room a run for its money?

—Whitney Vargas

 
The Provocateur

 
Cocktail waitresses in their Rag & Bone uniforms

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Emily Dougherty, Beauty/Fitness Director, in Devi Kroell boots

“These are my most exciting flats.”

Photo: Kelly Stuart

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Congratulations to Brooklyn Decker, star of ELLE’s Make Better DVD series: The model on the rise, who scaled a Manhattan skyscraper in some seriously sharp menswear-inspired looks for a recent ELLE shoot, graces the hotly anticipated 2010 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Want to get a beach-ready body like Brooklyn’s? Check out ELLE’s Make Better DVD collection.

—Erin Clements

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Country music siren Carrie Underwood opened last night’s Super Bowl with a rousing rendition of the national anthem. Clad in Rock & Republic’s white “Cary” jacket, matching jeans, and heels, Underwood styled her blond strands in a wispy low pony. Would you wear her coif? Vote now! —Emily Hebert

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New York jewelry designer Alexis Bittar has just announced that the legendary Joan Collins is set to appear as the face of his spring 2010 poster campaign, which will debut across NYC billboards during Fashion Week.

An avid collector of designer jewelry, Collins was recently quoted saying “I don’t collect real jewels as I travel so much but I have a vast selection of costume jewelry since I was a teenager.” She continues, “Alexis Bittar is by far my favorite costume jewelry designer…His whimsical designs suit my personality effortlessly.  I always feel glamorous and sexy whenever I adorn myself in his creations.” When Bittar caught wind of Joan’s recent praise, he was beyond flattered, and it was then that he decided to take a risk and ask if she might be willing to star in his spring 2010 campaign. Joan’s response? “Oooh! Alexis for Alexis’… how brilliant! Count me in.”

For Spring 2010, Bittar’s collection returns to its nostalgic ’80s roots, evoking its strong heritage while revisiting iconic statement pieces such as architecturally shaped shoulder pads (which Bittar created using hand sculpted metal) and over-the-top jewel encrusted clip-ons worthy of a Dynasty debut.

—Kyle Anderson, Senior Accessories Editor

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Fall in love with these playfully sexy Valentine’s Day treats—from jewelry with a heartfelt backstory to a hot lingerie set that begs to be seen. Here, the gifts I’d like to give myself this year (why wait for someone else to?).

—Violet Moon Gaynor     

Top row (left to right):

Elle Macpherson Intimates bustier and panty (go to Ellemacphersonintimates.com for more information)

Smythson leather key ring

D&G crinkled chiffon blouse

Middle row (left to right):

Moschino Cheap & Chic lurex knit dress

One Meaning lacy 14k gold plated filigree earrings. There's meaning behind the design: at the center of the earrings is a butterfly which represents the eight letters in "I love you" (8 letters, 3 words, 1 meaning). During the month of February, 8.13% of all sales will go to the Valentino Achak Deng Foundation, a nonprofit which builds schools, libraries and sports facilities in the Sudan

Lanvin notebook (go to Brownsfashion.com for more information)

Bottom Row (left to right):

3.1 Phillip Lim bow-adorned bag (at 3.1 Phillip Lim stores in New York and Los Angeles)

Diego Dolcini Swarovski and studs sandal

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A studded belt adds style in a cinch. 

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Kate Davidson Hudson, Executive Fashion Editor, in Balmain boots

“These are my everyday shoes this winter. The heel is high, but not too brutal.”

Photo: Kelly Stuart

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