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SeenON! invites you to shop the looks from the pink carpet of the Sex and the City movie premiere in NYC! 

Can Girlawhirl find a pair of gladiator sandals for under $100? YES!

I’m Not Obsessed shows you how to get Victoria Beckham’s entire look (shoes included) for under $185.

SheFindsroad tests Nivea’s Good-bye Cellulite Regimen. Will it be the easy way to sleek summer thighs?

StyleBakery tells us how to safely bask in the summer sun

The Beauty Brains blog about the beauty of beer.

Top Button gets down to business. Cute and affordable workout clothing to force us into beach-shape!

This week on Smarter Fashion:

We showed you how to get this Karen Walker Spring 2008 line look for less.

Desiree gave us a Personal Pick of the Week which was inspired by this famous singer.

We gave you a hobo handbag deal….

…and a sexy sandal deal.

They’ve come a long way, baby!

Ladies, today is the day!  Not sure how you all are celebrating this fabulous occasion, but I will be attending a Sex & the City: The Movie premiere party tomorrow.  The proceeds will go to breast cancer research.  I’ve heard of & read about many other great premiere parties happening this weekend:

• A party in Kansas City will be sponsored by Passion Parties, FIMB Yoga & Wellness Center in Lee’s Summit.  The proceeds will go to the cancer charity Bright Pink.
• There will be a Cosmos and Champagne for Charity party benefiting the Diabetes Foundation in South Florida. 
• In Santa Rosa, CA there is a party at Rialto Cinemas Lakeside where attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character!  I have a feeling fanatics will dress up regardless if the party they are attending encourages it.

Something interesting I saw on AskMen.com that you may already know about:  Victoria Beckham turned down a cameo in the movie!?  WHY!? 

Speaking of men, if any men are reading this you should attend one of these parties.  I’m not telling you to go watch the movie, which I know may be torturous for some, but I don’t know of one chick that will NOT be attending some sort of Sex & the City: The Movie party.  So, go ahead and go to a party, but leave the cheesy lines at home…okay? 

Speaking of the men & the movie, all I can say is if John, A.K.A. Big, mucks things up again and isn’t sure if Carrie’s “the one” at the end of the movie.  I’ll be pretty…peeved. 

How will you be celebrating?

What’s the weirdest Sex & the City party idea you’ve heard of?

If you decide to stay home and avoid the crazy crowds at the box office this weekend click here for instructions on how to make a cosmopolitan.  You and your friends can drink & eat while watching Sex & the City seasons to refresh your memory before you watch the movie NEXT weekend!

Source:  BusinessWeek.com, topix.com, Yahoo Video, HBO.com, MLive.com, Stylefix.net, CarriesDiary.com

The t-strap on these high heeled sandals really makes them extra sexy & flirty.  I love the rich brown color.  It reminds me of dark chocolate which is my fave! 

Moschino Cheap and Chic Pleated T-Strap Sandal: $294 (Was: $495)

Don’t forget!  Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale is going on right now! I believe it ends June 1st.

Shop for more women’s sandals here.

So, in case you haven’t noticed, I’m really inspired by styles from the 1970’s. Let me re-phrase that: I wish it were the 1970’s. Although, I may be alone on my quest to find dresses, blouses, and certain denim washes that channel a young Linda Ronstadt (love her!), I know a trend when I see one and this summer it’s all about the high-waisters…jeans that is.

No, the look isn’t for everyone but when done right, the look is terribly chic. Dittos made a resurgence a few years ago and are probably my favorites, but a lot of denim company’s are doing they’re own version of the high-waisted, wide leg trouser, and Grey Ant was a new one I came across this week. My favorite thing about these is the wash…I would wear them with a red cami tucked in and a skinny brown belt. Voila! Blue Bayou here I come!

Grey Ant High-Waist Carpenter Jeans: $264

Image Source: mog.com & djconnors.com

Shop for more women’s jeans here.

I love the unique shape of the shoulder straps on this hobo handbag.  It also comes in Mocha to compliment a spring or summer day dress.  The brasstone hardware gives it a very vintage look.

Kooba - Carly Slouchy Hobo: $416.50 (Was: $595)

Shop for more handbags here.

I couldn’t get enough of Karen Walker’s Spring 2008 line. It is splendid. It was extremely difficult to choose my favorite look from the show, but I decided on this little floral number.

Usually when you think floral, visions of pink and purple may appear, but this look is a little tougher and darker yet feminine. Red and navy floral has a vintage feel, and the hat makes a bold statement.

Combining masculine and feminine elements is something designers have been doing forever, but my hat is off to Karen Walker, she executed it beautifully.

Chelsea Flower navy beaded silk tie-waist dress - bluefly.com: $204
Rose Marie Braided Belt in tan - urbanoutfitters.com: $58

Bailey Brego Quay Straw Mens Dress Hat -
thefedorastore.com: $42.80 

Kenneth Jay Lane flower ring in orange/topaz - Nordstrom.com: $90

Shop for more women’s dresses here. 

Shop for more women’s belts here.

Shop for more women’s fedora hats here.

Shop for more vintage rings here.

Image Source: Style.com

SeenON! Shows you the looks you’ll love from Sex and the City: the Movie 

Girlawhirl’s loving the look of shoes with cork wedges and black patent.

I’m Not Obsessed shows you how to snag Sienna Miller’s summer dress for under $100.

SheFinds helps you come back from the dead (of winter) with a spring beauty overhaul.

Are Serena, Blair and Jenny the newest style icons? StyleBakery tells you how to get the Gossip Girl look

The Beauty Brains combine two topics you’d never thought you’d see together in their post on: the Science of Prom.

Top Button has the skinny on how to keep you looking smooth with Yummie Tummie Tank Tops. Jump on the bandwagon and banish lumps and bumps!

This week on Smarter Fashion we covered:

We showed you how you can get this Diane Von Furstenberg spring look for less!

Check out Desiree’s Personal Pick of the Week: Betsey Johnson ‘Victoria’ Wedge Sandals

    We gave you a colbalt blue strapless dress deal.

…and a platform sandal deal.

We got gitty over seeing Carrie & Big in the June issue of Vogue.  This is my favorite picture.  What’s your?

This dress is perfect for a cocktail party.  Colbalt blue is one of my favorite colors.  I like the “skinny faux lizard belt”, but if you don’t you can easily remove it. 

Black Halo Strapless Mini Dress: $197.40 (Was: $329)

Take advantage of this coupon code!  Offer ends in three days (05/25/08)! 

Use coupon code FREESHIP when you spend over $150 and get FREE SHIPPING!

Shop for more women’s dresses here.

What do you think about the Vogue spread of Carrie & Big ”on their honey moon”?

Kind of brings a little tear to my eye.  Yes, I know they are only made up characters, but I’m glad they did this to promote the Sex and the City: The Movie.  They look so happy!  Not sure about the one that looks like they are about to make a sex tape though. 

Image Source: Vogue

When it comes to Betsey Johnson, she is definitely at the top of my list of favorite designers, hands down. When it comes to frills, floral, and funk, no other designer holds a candle to good old BJ. Her novelty line, Betseyville, eponymous with her villa in Mexico, has really taken flight the last few years and it’s not hard to see why. It’s the same Betsey, with a more affordable price tag attached.

My personal pick this week is the Betseyville by Betsey Johnson ‘Victoria’ Wedge. The floral print reminds me of BJ’s early designs, and the wedges come in bright yellow (my fave), teal, and white. With summertime officially five weeks away, these wedges would be perfect with a little sundress. If you’re feeling a little leggy, pair them with some shorts, just like the pin-up girls did in the good ol’ days.

These are 40% off right now at Nordstrom.com!

Betseyville by Betsey Johnson ‘Victoria’ Wedges: $46.90 (was $79.95)