Lo Bosworth Dishes On Style And The New Season Of The Hills!

imageLo Bosworth’s most memorable quip about fashion may be “I have not found a cute white dress, like, ever. They’re all trashy and tacky.” This, of course, was spoken right before the screen cuts to a shot of Kristin Cavallari in a clingy sleeveless eggshell number (meow!). Die-hard watchers will remember that infamous scene from Season 1 of “Laguna Beach,” where we were first introduced to much of the cast that now makes up “The Hills” milieu. Now, it’s been five years… has Lo managed to ever find a decent white dress? “I have!” she laughed during our interview last week. “I just got a great white shift dress from Topshop that’s beautifully decorated with little black beads all over it. White doesn’t really do great things for me from behind, though.” Her candidness and reversal of judgment demonstrate a lot about her. Loyal but level-headed, the Laguna/Hills star may have strong opinions but isn’t inflexible about viewing them from another angle. It’s that same distinct yet laidback quality that also marks her personal style, which I happen to love — easy yet elegant. Her wardrobe must-haves? “I like to really combine high-end with low-end stuff, especially things that are more ‘evening’ with others that are more casual,” she shares. “[My style] is a good representation of a lot of LA fashion, and fashion just in Southern California: jeans, an amazing leather jacket, and a great blouse, purse, and heels… it’s a good look: casual and just easy.” I also asked Lo about stylists (she doesn’t use one and puts her looks together mostly on her own), favorite designers (Alexander Wang, Phillip Lim, Lanvin), and beauty obsessions (her new Shu Uemura sheer orange lip gloss). So will Lo, who’s just been given FLING Chocolate’s first-ever “Best Fling” honor for “her confidence in being naughty, but not that naughty,” be getting up to any trouble on the new season of “The Hills?” “For the next few episodes of the show, you’re going to see me moderating between a lot of people. I try not to get too involved in the drama and be the calm between the storms!” Let’s see: that’s “moderating,” “drama,” and “storms” all in one description. Yep — sounds like “The Hills” is back! Tune in to MTV for the season premiere on Tuesday, September 29 at 10pm! Photo Credit: PR Photos

Beauty.Com Partners With Zero + Cornejo Maria On An Exclusive Travel Case

imageBeauty.com is at it again with another one of their famous designer collaborations. This time around, they collaborated with the award-winning fashion label Zero + Maria Cornejo in creating a super chic travel bag stuffed with 16 deluxe hair, makeup, and skincare samples. The travel bag trio features zippered compartments in three shapes that can be carried individually or as a set. “This bag is based on the three shapes that always inspire the collection — a circle, a square, and a triangle,” says Cornejo. “When I was designing the bag, I was thinking of busy women like myself who, when they travel, need maximum flexibility. I love the idea that each separate compartment snaps apart so that you can separate your products and just grab one item and go!”

The entire set is valued at $140 but will be yours free with any purchase of $100 or more at beauty.com/zeromariacornejo.

So what exactly will you find in this chic travel bag?

-Nick Chavez Beverly Hills PLUMP ‘N THICK Thickening Spray Gel with Collagen
-Origins Modern Friction Nature’s gentle dermabrasion
-Borba Gummi Boosters Acaí Skin Balance Confections
-Caudali Paris Vinoperfect NIght Correcting Cream
-Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Seasilk Color Hold Moisture Hold Shampoo
-Talika Paris Eye Therapy Patch
-Diana B. Scented Candle
– Lorac TANtalizer Baked Bronzer
– Jane Iredale Longest Lash Thickening and Lengthening Mascara
– Paula Dorf Perfect Primer
– RareMinerals Purely Nourishing Facial Moisturizer
– Dr. Brandt pores no more vacuum cleaner blackhead extractor
– PHYTO phytodefrisant
– BVLGARI Omnia Green Jade Body Lotion
– Arcona Night Breeze Heal/Protect PM
– Urban Decay Lipstick, in Sellout

A Better Bargain: DAY Birger et Mikkelsen ‘Star’ Leather Riding Boots

imageDAY Birger et Mikkelsen is the brain child of lead designer Michala Weisneck, who fuses luxury with the modern and functional tailoring inspired by a Scandinavian aesthetic. The Danish brand launched in 1998 and is influenced by Asia, along with the glamour of vintage fashion and a whimsical twist for good measure. Weisneck honed her design skills at Christian Lacroix, Cacharel and Christian Dior before going to DAY Birger et Mikkelsen. What we love most about DAY Birger et Mikkelsen is the gorgeous styling and the reasonable “Frugalista” prices. A pair of leather riding boots for $300? We couldn’t believe it. Apparently neither could many other shoppers since the ‘Star’ leather riding boots in black are sold out at Net-a-Porter. We did find the ‘Star’ boots are available in brown at my-wardrobe.com for $260. To see more, click on over to our friends at TheFind!

The Perfect Little Jacket (For Under $100!)

imageI’m crushing for this BB Dakota Indigo Blue Marsh Jacket ($70 at chickdowntown.com). The jacket is a lightweight deep denim and the ruffles on the sleeve give the military look a much more softer feel. Pair it with a longer tee over skinnies (pants, jeans, leggings — just learned this term in NY, ha!) for a more casual look. Plus it’s totally affordable! When the weather gets more chilly wear a long sleeve shirt with color to make it pop like this yellow one shown here. Looove this look! To find out more, click on over to our friends at Coquette!

Steal Her Style: Blake Lively’s Summery Hamptons Look

imageBlake Lively is one of the most stylish starlets in Tinseltown — and she doesn’t work with a personal stylist. The outfit she recently wore to QVC’s Super Saturday charity shopping event in the Hamptons was molto bene and perfect for a breezy summer day. Blake paired a form-fitting white mini by Herve Leger with a tailored blue-and-white-striped Oxford, and the classic preppiness of the shirt balanced the raciness of the eensie-weensie skirt. She finished the look with a pair of brown patent round-toe pumps and a long chain necklace. Here’s how you can get her look for way less, courtesy of Lemondrop!

1. Elizabeth and James Schoolboy Shirt: This menswear-inspired shirt features ruched sleeves and back buttons to keep it looking fitted, not boxy. $264
2. Forever 21 Cut Off Denim Skirt: A crisp white skirt like this can be worn to a daytime BBQ or as an impromptu beach cover-up. $20
3. Matisse Pump: A thick wooden heel and shiny patent upper combine to make this pump a true eye-catcher. $42
4. Sequin Long Chain Necklace: Add some funky style to a more classic look with a fun, tiered chain necklace like this gorgeous silver version. $40

Rock Sexy Stripes Like Leighton Meester

imageAt the Teen Choice Awards, Leighton Meester rocked a fashion-forward look that was both sweet and sexy. The “Gossip Girl” star wore a funky striped dress from Louis Vuitton, which was accented with ruffle details adding a flirty sensibility. She gave the look a sexy kick with red Brian Atwood pumps and an edgy black cuff by Cathy Waterman and rounded out the mix with a dainty pair of earrings. Stripes are super hot right now and can work for anyone, no matter your style. When wearing graphic prints, it’s usually best to keep everything else relatively simple to avoid sensory overload. You can pair a striped frock with a few standout pieces like Leighton, go bold with piles of accessories, or keep it simple and team it with basic pumps. Check out my SLIDESHOW to get Leighton’s look!

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Essential Fall Shoes By Seychelles Available Now At Karmaloop!

imageNew Seychelles Fall shoes have landed at Karmaloop.com! A Los Angeles based label, Seychelles is a fantastic shoe company that caters to all you bold fashionistas. Taking cues from old Hollywood glamour to runways and city avenues, the brand is devoted to inspiring ladies and works to deliver a mix of new ideas to enhance your individual style. The new collection reflects refined autumn must-haves that leave convention behind and offer a cheeky take on traditional English style. Fall essentials include The Scenery Boot, The Broadway Boot, The Dos-I-Do Boot, The Fiddle Ankle Boot and The Orchestra Boot. Check out the slideshow for the new Fall styles from Seychelles!

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Buzzworthy Deals From Bloomingdale’s, Linea Pelle

imageLabor Day sale crowds not your cup of tea? Let the sales come to you…

Shop Bloomingdale’s Big Brown Bag sale and save an extra 30% on already reduced items!

Denim at Urban Outfitters is $39, now through Monday only! Choose from styles by BDG, Levis, Cheap Monday, and more!

Take $30 off when you spend $200 or more at Linea Pelle with code STYLE30, all September long.

Must-haves at Kate Spade are 25% in-store and online through September 8th with code FRESHPICKS.

Check back next week for more Buzzworthy Deals!

Rock a Bold and Bright Look Like Jordin Sparks

imageAt this year’s Teen Choice Awards, Jordin Sparks ventured into more fashion-forward territory with an amazingly bold look that wasn’t too over-the-top. Jordin wasn’t afraid to stand out on the green carpet, opting for a striking blue strapless dress from Bebe which perfectly accentuated her curves. She gave the neon trend a try with a sleek bright orange clutch from Rebecca Minkoff with matching neon orange nails. She rounded out the mix with a a funky, yet still understated pair of Alexander Wang platform sandals and a gorgeous pair of glitzy earrings from Lee Angel. Take a cue from Jordin and opt for bright and bold pieces to blaze a trail at your next cocktail party. Check out my SLIDESHOW to get the look!

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Hershey Signature Spa Products Are A Chocolate Lover’s Dream Come True

imageRich with antioxidants and full of feel-good serotonin boosters, chocolate has long been a revered delight. The Aztecs used it in their powerful rituals and today it is a sinfully delicious treat (and a sometimes guilty pleasure). World-famous chocolatier Hershey has introduced its own Signature Spa product line to round out its Chocolate Spa experience. The six products in its complete Cocoa Facial Line include a creamy cocoa cleanser, a mint lip shot, cooling eye cream, cocoa facial moisturizer, chocolate almond facial scrub and a delicious cocoa mint clay masque. Each is chock-full of the soothing yet revitalizing chocolate scent. If that’s not enough for the chocoholic in your life (or yourself), then the Cocoa Bean body scrub along with Cocoa lotion, massage oil, body wash and bath bars will surely give them their fix! When you’re done browsing through chocolate spa bliss, head over to The Find for more must-have new beauty products!