Garden Party Chic at Michael Kors Spring 2011...

We dubbed the dress above "the salad dress" when we saw it come down the runway for obvious reasons. That being said, I always like what Michael Kors presents (I'm a fangirl) and his Spring 2011 collection was certainly no different. He usually does a very luxe "we're on a fabulous vacation" in the Maldives/Safaris of Africa/South of France (pick one) but this time, Michael kept it closer to home as in right in the backyard. And again, I loved it. It was casual, but still very glam yard party fashion. Check out the video below to see more from Michael Kors Spring 2011 line:

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Clean & Simple at Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2011...

via WWD: The first model out at Narciso Rodriguez, wearing a bias-cut linen canvas sheath, laid out his spring premise quite clearly: long, lean silhouettes and a spotlight on feminine tailoring. Check out the video below for more from another Michelle Obama fave Narciso Rodriguez's Spring 2011 show.

Celebrities' Preferred Hair Salons

We all know how important our hair are to us. Hair is one outfit you will never take off, take back to the shop or leave at the back of the wardrobe. Your hairdo can make or break your look irrespective of how you dress. So we find out the Hair Salons (in US, UK and India) that the style conscious celebrities visit for getting those sexy locks.
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(l-r) Hilary Duff, Cameron Diaz and Mischa Barton at Byron & Tracey Salon in LA, US

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India
b:blunt Hair Salon in Mumbai is a chic space to get your hair cut while sharing space with some of the celebs. The salon is frequented by some of the who who's of Bollywood celebs including Preity Zinta, Aamir Khan,Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Rampal. Adhuna Bhabani Akhtar and Avan Contractor are the hands behind the beautiful looks given to these gliterrati, but their other stylists are also well-trained and experts to take care of your styling needs.
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Mad O Wot Hair Salon, a store cum salon run by the funky Sapna Bhavnani is another famous hair salon visited by the likes of Bipasha Basu, John Abraham, Koena Mitra and Yana Gupta. Her colourfully messy, delightfully named salon, Mad-O-Wot, is tucked away in Bandra, Mumbai. Contact: +91.(0)22.652.902.88.


United Kingdom
Andrew Barton Salon in Covent Garden London belongs to one of the Hairdressing Industry’s most experienced and highly regarded figures Andrew Barton. Some of the biggest stars include the clientele list of this salon including Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, The Olsen Twins, Kylie Minogue, Elle Macpherson. Contact: +44.(0)20.7112.5998
Special Offer: Make a booking before October 1st, 2010 and get 30% off on your first hair appointment, quote '10YY' when you book to avail this offer.


United States of America (USA)
Byron & Tracey Salon is one of the most popular hair salons among the Hollywood Celebs. Their clients include: Fergie, Cameron Diaz, Mischa Barton, Hilary Duff, Ashley Tisdale. The salon is located in Beverly Hills, LA. You are sure to spot some famous face in this celebrity packed salon. Contact Number: +1.310.276..440
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Neil George Salon in Beverly Hills, LA is listed in Elle 2010 America's Best Hair Salon list. The chic, open space has welcomed the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Heidi Klum, Kristin Cavallari and Angelina Jolie. Contact Number: +1.310.275.2808
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Kristin Cavallari coming out of Neil George Salon

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Garren New York Hair Salon is a very plush 3,500 square foot space at the Sherry-Netherland Hotel on 5th Avenue with sweeping views of Central Park. This salon's client list includes Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Christy. Garren, the celebrity hair stylist who runs this salon also has long counted designers Marc Jacobs and Anna Sui among his legion of fans. One has to usually wait several months for Garren's signature, razor-sharp layers and ultra-precise short cuts (think Isabella Rossellini), but a handful of more accessible stylists on-staff have less-dense booking calendars. Get your haircut ith Garren himself (costs over $700) or book Brian Devine or Jason Quinn known for their skillful and creative work-of-art. Costs vary between $105-$305. Contact Number +1.212.841.9400.

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You can also try Hiro Haraguchi Hair Salon in NYC located on prestigious 57th street and Madison Avenue in the historic 1929 Fuller Building along with PRADA, Coach, and numerous fine galleries.

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Eliza's Eyes, is the best place to get perfectly shaped eyebrows. Eliza Petrescu is New York's eyebrow shaping guru with a client list that includes JLo and Oprah Winfrey. Eliza costs $120 first visit/$88 follow-up. An "e-ssociate" costs $85/$65. Contact Number: +1.212.757.0702

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Badgley Mischka Spring 2011...

 The Badgley Mischka duo is widely known for their fabulous red carpet fashion, but I quite enjoyed the dressed down casual chic looks and cocktail length dresses at their Spring 2011 showing. And of course these more casual looks had the same Badgley Mischka polish. The dress above was my absolute favorite of this collection hands down. It had an easy drape, with a ruffled racer back. This dress was just me all day. Love. Check out video from Badgley Mischka's Spring 2011 collection below:

Never a Dull Moment: Marc Jacobs Spring 2011...

Such interesting pieces at Marc Jacobs Spring 2011. He gave you plenty to look at...Via Fashionolgie: The show was pure '70s, recalling Bianca Jagger and Jodie Foster from Taxi Driver — all wide-legged trousers, frizzy hair, with oversized flower corsages and gold glitter platforms. Check out video below from Marc Jacobs Spring 2011:

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magaly ponce's whale-inspired multi-media exhibit

Last month my friend Magaly Ponce organized a whale-watching trip. Magaly has been volunteering on a boat for the summer, videotaping, and recording whales. Our outing was breathtaking, gorgeous weather, and a sighting of six whales, two of them babies. As we were leaving, three of them jumped out of the water for a triple breach finale, a very rare occurrence. It gives me goosebumps just to think of that moment. Whales are magical.

And so is Magaly's exhibit now on view at 65 Eddie Street, downtown Providence. I have captured just a small portion of the experience Magaly created, visit it yourself for the closing this Thursday, the 16th, during Providence's gallery night.