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Check out these pictures from Kate Sylvester’s collection at Sydney’s Fashion Week:

News.com.au reports on the apology that was made by Kate Sylvester due to complaints about her collection, one of which came from the national secretary of Australia’s Returned & Services League, Derek Robson.  He felt the use of war metals was “appalling & sickening”.  His main concern was timing because April 25th is the day when New Zealand & Australia reflect back on the brave memebers of the Australian & New Zealand Army Corps who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during WWI.  So, I can see why this would upset people.  Although, I do see what Sylvester was trying to do from a creative standpoint.

Sylvester says she meant no disrespect against the military.  This collection is titled “Royally Screwed” and crowns & tiaras were also used.  TV3.com.nz reports Sylvester stating about her collection: “It’s called Royally Screwed and is about mad, bad royals, which is quite topical at the moment.”

What do you think about this collection.  If a designer from the U.S. did this with U.S. servicemen’s military metals…how would you feel?

Read the full article from News.com.au here.

Image Source: tv3.co.nz, livenews.com.au, theage.com.au, news.com.au, runwayreporter.co.nz

I love that the shape of the heels on these shoes & the high covered heel as well.  It seems as if it would give more support around the ankles while moving around the dance floor.  The quilted stitching design all around the shoe makes these pumps pretty unique.

Elie Tahari - Libby Patent Pumps: $275 (Was: $395)

Zappos.com is mainly known for their shoes, but did you know they also carry clothing & handbags?  Here are some of my fave clutch handbags from their sale section:

Lodis Accessories Sevilla Diva Clutch Wallet: $162 Now: $145

Also comes in Black & Cream.

Franchi Handbags Pagoda Leather Clutch: $159 Now: $143.10

Also comes in Gold & Silver.

Icon Lady With a Fan Pleated Clutch: $154 Now: $138.60

I love this clutch because it’s so vintage!  It also reminds me of Memoirs of a Geisha.

Stuart Weizman Deco Clutch: $250 Now: $193

Whiting & Davis Art Deco Flat & Bubble Mesh Clutch: $304 Now: $211

Also comes in Gunmetal.

Click here to see their entire selection of clutch handbags on sale.

Top Button is loving this April beach weather and this tote to accompany it: The Lauren Merkin Cassie Beach Tote. Metallic linen will outshine even the cutest lifeguards! 

Want skin so soft it feels like butter? StyleBakery checks out the amazing properties of monoi.

With yogasmart pants, Girlawhirl never worries about her undies peeking out during a workout.

SheFinds weighs in on Heidi Montag’s new clothing line. Will Heidiwood give Lauren Conrad a run for her money?

The Beauty Brains reveal the hairy secret of how depilatories work.

This week on Smarter Fashion we covered:

eBags.com had a great sale on lugagge, handbags & more that unfortunately ended yesterday.  However, there is a new sale where you can get an extra 20% off until April 27th (Sunday) so check it out.

We celebrated Earth Day by featuring animal & eco-friendly shoes from NeuAura.     

Check out the new McDonald’s uniforms to be worn this summer by the UK employees!   

   We showed you a deal on a classy chiffon dress.

This chiffon dress is suitable for a spring or summer wedding.  It has a conservative neckline, but shows off your sunkissed stems. I love the color of the wrap belt & the bottom layer.  The color of the dress is actually black but the bottom layer turns it into a cafe mocha color. Yummy.

Rose Chiffon Layer Mini Dress: $289.60 (Was: $362.60)

According to Telegraph.co.uk, McDonald’s uniforms in the UK were given a fashion makeover by designer Bruce Oldfield.  Oldfield is famous for dressing Hollywood actresses, European aristocracy & British royalty.

An old uniform is worn by the lady on the far right.  What do you think about the new uniforms?  I love that the guys will have to wear a suit & tie. :)  Nothing like a man with an accent in a suit.  Should good ol’ Bruce come over to do a makeover for the U.S. uniforms?  I also love that Bruce is wearing “Chucks” (Taylors) with his suit.

Click here to read the full article from Telegraph.co.uk.

Okay, so these shoes aren’t exactly on sale like my usally “Deal of the Day” posts, but in the spirit of Earth Day I felt the need to introduce you to these economically friendly & CUTE shoes from NeuAura:

Swan: $84

Cardinal: $94

Raven: $89

NeuAura’s mission is to “provide fun and exciting quality footwear that does not involve unnecessary harm to animals and to the environment.”  Their shoe boxes & tissue paper used for packaging are made from 100% recycled paper.  They even offer shoe recycling programs!  Pretty cool.

Click here to view their entire collection.

eBags.com is having a sale until this Thursday where you can save an extra 20% on some of their top brands.  Considering summer is coming up quickly (can you believe we are already almost at the END of April!?) here are some great lugagge pieces on sale for your highly anticipated summer trip: 

                International Traveller Dots 26.5″ Expandable Hardside Upright: $133 Now: $106.40

                                         Roxy Square Deal 20″ Rolling Upright: $135 Now: $79.99

                          International Traveller Zebra 29″ Rolling Hardside Upright: $140 Now: $112

International Traveller Curved Hardside 24″ Side Open Wheeled Packing Case: $117 Now: $93.60

Comes in a variety of other colors: Aqua, Black, Charcole, Silver & Red.

                                    American Tourister iLite Expandable 25″ Upright: $99.99 Now: $59.99

Also comes in Blue, Copper & Sangria.

                                  Baggallini Rolling Tote Bagg 17″ - Crinkle Nylon: $189.95 Now: $135.99

Comes in a variety of colors.

                           Delsey Helium 250GX 24″ Expandable Suiter Trolley: $159.99 Now: $79.99

Use this coupon codes for even more savings:

ENTBOK2008 = 10% off sitewide plus FREE SHIPPING

For more luggage click here.

SheFinds wonders how green would you go? When it’s that time of the month, would you make the switch to eco-friendly feminine products?

Get on the best dressed list with StyleBakery.com’s roundup of the hottest dress styles for every figure and every budget.

The Beauty Brains are surprised to find that Monistat Bikini Chafing Gel makes a good makeup primer.

Girlawhirl gets a wake-up call from Dr. Perricone on National Stress Day.

This week SeenON! can’t help but drool over all the eco-chic home decor products seen on The Real World 20!

Top Button is stirred by the new Phillip Lim for The Gap line - a fresh and original take on the white dress shirt! Give us your opinion!

This week on Smarter Fashion we covered:

Kate Moss is one lucky…gal.  Check out what celebrity “perk” she got to take advantage of when Britsh Airways lost her luggage. 

We gave you one metallic clutch deal….

            …and one metallic shoe deal.

Take a minute to help a great cause: Vote for Undies: Raise Money for Cervical Cancer Education

Grab these Anne Klein slingbacks in silver or gold.  I’ve been looking for gold flats that I can wear for many occasions & these are perfect.  They have a modest heel if you want to get dolled up (without the pain), but are still pretty “showy”..in a good way.

Anne Klein New York “Amberlyn” Metallic Slingbacks: $156.99 (Was: $225.00)