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Quick Picks: Janice Dickinson is Miley Cyrus' biggest fan

Kyle Hepp — 2008-05-13T19:42:00+00:00

Parke & Ronen: Men's classic swimwear

Whit Honea — 2008-05-13T17:11:00+00:00

Filed under: Casual wear, Sporty wear, Swimwear, Men, Designers

Parke & Ronen make stylish swimwear for men that range from classic preppy to classic board short. Of their four basic types of suit, bikini, 4" swim, 8" swim and snap short, respectively, our favorite is the 8" swim. It's not that we don't care for the other options that they carry, we really do, but frankly, if we tried to wear any of the other styles onto the beach we'd most likely be arrested. Or at the very least ridiculed until we wound up under the pier in the fetal position.

They are for the fit. Daniel Craig fit, not second base on the Styledash softball/drinking team fit.

Gallery: Parke & Ronen

Here's the background on Parke & Ronen (from the website): parke & ronen is the product of two remarkable designers with an inspired vision for a unique fashion company. Preferring chic sensuality to glitz and gimmicks, Parke Lutter and Ronen Jehezkel created parke & ronen. While always in touch with the latest trends, the parke & ronen customer does not fall victim to extreme looks. Refined details, quality fabrics, and exquisite fit are the hallmarks of the parke & ronen look, attracting clients who choose to dress simply yet look sensational.

There you are. Simple, yet sensational swimwear for men.

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Hollywood's most fabulous tanning disasters

Kristen Seymour — 2008-05-13T09:04:00+00:00

Filed under: Cosmetics, Skin Care, Celebrity Style

While pale, porcelain skin is beautiful, it's hard to ignore the beauty of a bronze glow in the summertime. Who doesn't feel a little bit lovelier with slightly golden, sun-kissed skin? Notice we said slightly -- there's a big difference between being a little bit tan and looking like you've spent every day for the last three weeks baking on Miami Beach.

Gallery: Celebrity Tanning Disasters: Which is your favorite?

Amazingly enough, some of the people in the world who, for all practical purposes, should have the perfect faux glow, end up with the worst orangey-fake-bake skin in the world. Stars like Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, and many more abuse the powers of Mystic Tan and serve as a cautionary tale for the rest of us. To ensure you don't end up looking like an Oompa-Loompa, checkout StyleList's post on The Biggest Bronzer Mistakes -- and How to Avoid them.

That being said, what are your best tips for getting bronze? How do you practice safe sun and still achieve the perfect tan? Do tell!

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Giveaway! Shoe Stör boxes

Cat Lincoln — 2008-05-12T16:42:00+00:00

Filed under: Haute Home, Shoes, Contests & Giveaways

It's long past the time to put away your winter shoes. Especially your boots!

But, you say, it's so hard to store boots. The boxes always wind up crushed and unstackable. Plus everyone hates not being able to see what's in which cardboard box.

For a cool solution to these challenges, enter our Shoe Stör giveaway!These boxes are stackable, ventilated and mold resistant. In addition to the standard shoebox size, they also come in ankle and tall boot sizes.

And did we mention they're clear? So you can scan your closet and see exactly what you've got. This could either make it really easy to get dressed in the morning, or twenty times harder because of all the choices.

The boxes come in packs of five or ten, and in even bigger sets if you're ready to completely redo your closet. The prices are reasonable, starting at $35.99 for a pack of five short boot boxes, and $47.99 for five of the tall boxes.

Even better? We're giving away one of each boot size, so two randomly picked lucky readers will be able to try them out in real life!

To enter, leave a confirmed comment about the wildest place your boots have walked.
The comment must be left before 5pm EST on Friday, May 16th.
You may enter only once.
Two winners will be selected in a random drawing.
Each winner will receive a set of five boot boxes (one will receive bootie size, the other one tall size, valued at $35.99 and $47.99 respectively.)
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

Click here for complete Official Rules.

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Ho'roscope for the week of May 12th

Cat Lincoln — 2008-05-12T14:08:00+00:00

What do the stars hold for the stars this week? Find out in our regular feature, Ho'roscope. Celebs may be like us in some ways, but most of their lives are much more glamorous and sexy, including their horoscopes. This is a sneak peek into the astrological powers that influence their fame and fortune.

It's a week of highs and lows, as dreams are dashed, the naughty are chastised, the naked are told to bundle up, and the lucky few continue to rule the red carpet and our hearts.

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Quick Picks: Samuel L. Jackson and his codpiece

Josh Loposer — 2008-05-12T10:00:00+00:00

Filed under: Style in the media, Celebrity Style

Something tells us that Samuel L Jackson is as much of a badass in person as he is in the movies. He certainly knows how to put together an outfit that says: yeah, I'm stylish, but don't mess with me. We like the driver's cap coupled with the round frames -- very old school and disarming.

The lightweight jacket is a nice touch too, it's well-fit and it's got some good form to it -- although it's a little more tailored than we would expect from Mr. Jackson. All the sophisticated accents are all kept in line by the fact that he's wearing all black and -- of course -- the belt buckle is really what ties it all together.

His shiny silver belt buckle against a black shirt and pants is a not too subtle way of daring people to check out his package. What's that design on his buckle, a cross?

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Stereo Bear: Apparel you can dance to

Whit Honea — 2008-05-12T08:03:00+00:00

Filed under: Accessories, Casual wear, Men, Tops, Under the Radar

Whit Honea is a slacker, a borderline degenerate, and a daydream believer. He's also our resident expert on casual chic. If it's comfortable, and not heinous, he's all over it. He's quite charming, really.

Apparel you can dance to? What kind of corn are we selling here? The kind you can pop like it's hot (that's the design on the featured shirt by Stereo Bear, we couldn't resist, okay we'll drop it now).

Gallery: Stereo Bear

Don't worry, it's not what you think. The t-shirts don't actually play music, but they are inspired by it, help support it, and come with some free tracks. The tunes are the part you are able to dance to (should you so desire).

Stereo Bear was created to be "an apparel company and a rock show all mixed into one! Every apparel purchase from Stereo Bear includes an exclusive downloadable Digital Music/Media Pack (DMP), which features up-and-coming musical Artists from around the United States."

They started because they wanted to help support some of their favorite bands and friends that were touring without a dime to their name. They figured they could promote their music and keep them toasty at the same time. That's caring.

In fact, they prove how much they care with words like these: "Stereo Bear feels that it is our place to show how passionate we are about music and being a positive influence on the music community by throwing bear hugs left and right to those who need it."

Who doesn't love a bear hug?

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Jenna Bush gets married, wears a rockin' dress

Kristen Seymour — 2008-05-11T18:26:00+00:00

Filed under: High-end threads, Designers, Evening wear, Celebrity Style

Jenna Bush got married this weekend at the Bush family ranch in Crawford, Texas, and we're sure her new husband, Henry Hager, had no regrets as to his choice when he saw her walking down the aisle. Jenna was dressed in an Oscar de la Renta gown that we just loved -- it had a simple silhouette, but an intricate design with embroidered organza and matte beading from the very top to the end of her chapel-length train.

Not everyone looked so sharp, however -- check out the gallery to see what we loved and what we could've done without.

Gallery: Inside Jenna Bush's wedding

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Sex and the City Movie: Are you ready?

Kristen Seymour — 2008-05-09T13:04:00+00:00

Filed under: Bags and Purses, Style icons, Accessories, Casual wear, Dresses and Skirts, Celebrity Style, Stylelist Polls

Have you been marking off the days on your calendar? We are getting closer to the SATC premiere, and here at StyleDash, we couldn't be more excited! We've been raiding our closets, trying on our most outrageous Carrie-riffic outfits, and, of course, shoe shopping in preparation for the Big Premiere.

What about you? What have you done to prepare? Have you submitted a question for the SATC fashion quiz? Do you have your outfit, shoes, and accessories picked out? Have you been watching reruns back to back to absorb every last delicious, fashionable drop of the series?

StyleList has a simpler question in their current poll: Are you excited about the Sex and the City movie? Head on over and cast your vote!

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Lingerie models: Worst Sex and the City look-alikes ever, or better than the real thing?

Kyle Hepp — 2008-05-08T18:46:00+00:00

Filed under: Under the outer

If Insinuate Lingerie is one of those companies who believes that any press is good press, their strategy is working. The brand sent their lingerie models out into the streets of London dressed as look-alikes from Sex and the City.
If Insinuate Lingerie is one of those companies who believes that any press is good press, their strategy is working. The brand sent their lingerie models out into the streets of London dressed as look-alikes from Sex and the City.

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Christian Siriano: Now outfitting virtual clients

Tiffany Neal — 2008-05-08T17:02:00+00:00

Filed under: Designers

In what could be one of the weirdest designer collaborations since streetwear brand Supreme hook-ed up with Kermit the frog, Project Runway season four winner Christian Siriano will be designing a line of prom dresses for a virtual community.

Um, yeah.

Gaia online is the world's most active online community with more than five million teens and young adults users. And in honor of their first virtual prom, which takes place from May 16-18, the kids have asked Siriano to create an exclusive line of prom avatars for their epic cyber event.

But don't fret real-life human beings. All of the virtual prom attendees will have a opportunity to enter to win an original design by the fierce little man.

While we think this whole union is a bit too odd for our liking, we are happy to see Christian getting work. To check out all of Christian's prom designs, click here.

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eBay WTF of the Day: This is your purse on drugs.

Annie Scott — 2008-05-08T15:32:00+00:00

Filed under: Bags and Purses, Accessories, Jewelry, eBay WTF of the Day

Here's a big WTF from seller Davitcio: "SELDOM SEEN 1922 BEADED BAG BOX PURSE UNUSUAL." All in caps.

Seldom seen? We're never seen anything like it! It's kind of like someone wrote down all the ideas for purses they'd ever had, then took a lot of drugs, then ate the piece of paper, then dreamt an even crazier version of this purse, and then worked day and night while listening to a strange mix of Enya and Bob Marley. No, it's not "kind of" like that. It's exactly like that.

Here are my top five questions about this eBay listing:
1. Are you sure it's from 1922? I could write 1922 on my dress right now. My dress would still be from 1997. (shame)

2. Why does it say "BOX" on it in a caterpillar-esque alternation of dark and light green beads?

3. Is the design on the front an eyeless fish in a pool of its own blood?

4. Did someone have a lot of leftover friendship bracelets from camp and sew them to the bottom of it?

5. What's that paraphernalia in the background of this shot? Seriously.

WTF?

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Sexy undies come complete with "condom pockets"

Jonathon Morgan — 2008-05-08T15:03:00+00:00

Filed under: Under the outer

You know that moment right before you're about to have sex, when it occurs to you that your condoms are in your pants, which are halfway across the room? Bummer, right? Nothing kills the mood quite like: "Er, excuse me for a second, I need to go rummage for my condoms. Be right back!"

Fortunately some Swedish high school students have solved that problem, and invented a pair of underwear that has a sewn-in "condom pocket." The local government thought this idea was so ingenious that the boys were given a Young Enterprise award.

Of course, these sex-hungry Swedes aren't the first to have thought of adding a condom pouch to your skivvies. In fact both men and women have a wide variety of options to choose from. Check out the gallery to see where you can purchase your own (warning: most of these product images probably aren't suitable for your place of employment):

Gallery: Condon Pocket Underwear

[via Jezebel]

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Flatter Your Figure: Swimsuits for wide shoulders

Kristen Seymour — 2008-05-08T11:09:00+00:00

Filed under: Swimwear, Flatter Your Figure

Some girls are born with a delicate, slight build. Others go through life with shoulders like a linebacker. And, while broad shoulders can make shopping for tops, dresses, jackets, and bathing suits a little more frustrating, we want to take a moment to point out that strong shoulders are sexy. So, the first thing you need to do with those broad shoulders is hold them up and back. Good posture, regardless of figure flaws, is always flattering.

Now that you know that, we can discuss specific bathing suit styles. Take a look through the gallery for suggestions of what to look for and, just as importantly, what to avoid. Happy shopping!

Gallery: Flatter Your Figure: Swimsuits for wide shoulders

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Did Lindsay Lohan steal an $11,000 fur coat?

Jonathon Morgan — 2008-05-07T15:02:00+00:00

Filed under: Celebrity Style, Daily Obsession

Yeah, probably. But this is still technically an "accusation," so there's no official word on whether or not the new Ugly Betty guest star will be spending time behind bars.

Our favorite part of this story is that LiLo didn't "accidentally" walk out with this from some ritzy Beverly Hills boutique. Instead she ripped off the coat from some woman she was partying with.

Marsha Markova, an artist and socialite, was wearing the shockingly expensive dead animal pelts to a friend's birthday party -- a party that was also attended by Lohan. When Marsha went to leave, she found her jacket was missing -- but it wasn't until photographs emerged of Lohan wearing the jacket around down (later that evening, no less), that things really went sour.

Lawyers were called, demands were made, and after months of back and forth, the coat magically turned up at the club where it went missing in the first place. Only now it wreaks of Lindsay -- booze, cigarettes, and random men's cologne. Subsequently, Marsha is demanding a whopping $10,000 in rental fees (or else!).

Oddly, Lohan is supposed to be anti-fur. So...why'd she take it in the first place? Oh yes, because she's insane.

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Ask Styledash: Dandruff relief

Cat Lincoln — 2008-05-07T14:07:00+00:00

Filed under: Ask Styledash, Coiffure

One of our dear readers wrote in to ask for advice about dandruff, a little discussed but common ailment. For some people it's a minor irritation, a few embarrassing dry flakes. To those who suffer more severely, with oily scalps and painful itching, it's a frustrating affliction.

The best first step is always education. Cool Nurse has a great primer on the different kinds of dandruff and causes, as well as some treatment suggestions.

Gallery: Relief from dandruff, one way or another

Choices have expanded wildly from even a few years ago with as many kinds of shampoo options as hair, and seemingly more coming out every day.

Our advice is to try a few different brands until you find one that works for you. If you have trouble finding one that works, make an appointment with a dermatologist and get a professional opinion. And if you have color treated hair, we implore you to spend a little more for a product designed specifically for you. Check out the gallery for some ideas.

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Perez Hilton to sell fashion line at Hot Topic

Kyle Hepp — 2008-05-07T11:49:00+00:00

Filed under: Celebrity Style

Perez Hilton's celebrity gossip website is a guilty pleasure for millions of people around the world. But he's downright nasty to celebrities, making cruel comments on their weight, their fashion choices, their sexuality and more. We feel dirty all over when we read his site, don't you? (And you know what? He sure doesn't have much room to complain about others, given his countless red carpet disasters!)

Now just imagine how dirty you'd feel if you wore his clothes too! Mario Lavandeira is coming out with his own Perez Hilton fashion line.
Perez Hilton's celebrity gossip website is a guilty pleasure for millions of people around the world. But he's downright nasty to celebrities, making cruel comments on their weight, their fashion choices, their sexuality and more. We feel dirty all over when we read his site, don't you? (And you know what? He sure doesn't have much room to complain about others, given his countless red carpet disasters!)

Now just imagine how dirty you'd feel if you wore his clothes too! Mario Lavandeira is coming out with his own Perez Hilton fashion line.

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Quick Picks: Kylie Minogue is into S&M and Spiderman

Kyle Hepp — 2008-05-07T09:29:00+00:00

Filed under: Celebrity Style

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From Red Carpet to Your Closet: Christina Ricci at the Speed Racer London premiere

Kristen Seymour — 2008-05-06T10:34:00+00:00

Filed under: Celebrity Style, Red Carpet to Your Closet

Christini Ricci was once well-known for wearing black as creepy little Wednesday in the Addams Family Values movie. Well, she was back in black recently for the London premiere of her newest flick, Speed Racer, and she was just rocking it.

She pulled off the Jackie O-style dress with aplomb, looking every bit the lady, but looking a little sexy at the same time. This is such an achievable look, and appropriate for everything from lunch with the ladies to a cocktail party to a wedding -- here's how you can rock it like Christina.

Gallery: From Red Carpet to Your Closet: Christina Ricci at the Speed Racer premiere

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Gardening gifts for Mom that will last longer than a dozen roses

Cat Lincoln — 2008-05-06T09:06:00+00:00

For a lot of us, flowers are a go-to gift on Mother's Day. Sadly, that beautiful bouquet is quickly gone, and your wonderful Mom is left without a lasting reminder of how much you love her.

Feeling guilty? Well, a little shopping therapy can help with that. You still have plenty of time to get out there and pick up something a little more substantial.

Gallery: Great garden gifts for Mom

You say your Mum loves flowers? Perhaps she also loves to garden. What about a rose bush? She'll think of you all year long as it blooms outside her window. The Peace Hybrid Tea Rose is just $39.95, which is ironically less than you'll pay for a dozen roses!

We put together a selection of gardening gifts she'll enjoy, ranging from the under $10 helpful tool, to the three-figure figurine. Peruse the gallery for some suggestions, and feel free to leave your own in the comments.

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