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New York City is one of the best cities for art, fashion, food and more. City dwellers can never keep up with all the openings of new place, but once established, it’s hard to keep away. The opening of the new High Line Hotel in Chelsea marks the launch of a new NYC landmark that is here to stay. The hotel and adjacent meeting hall, Hoffman Hall, were built over one hundred years ago which contrast the classic architecture with the modern Chelsea neighborhood. Click through for more history and details about the beautiful hotel.

Refinery29 and DKNY have teamed together to create an essential capsule collection of handbags inspired by all of R29’s six (soon-to-be seven!) different local editions. Check out more info about the stylish and different purses here.

Major sale alert! From 4/30 (tomorrow!) to 5/9, the Rebecca Taylor site will be holding a huge private sale with amazing deals. Click through for more info!

Beautiful sunny weather means accessorizing with equally as beautiful sunglasses. The girly fab Miu Miu has launched their Rasoir Sunglasses capsule collection for SS13 and we can see these shades adding an extra oomph to any outfit. Check them out here!

Foley + Corinna is the latest member of the CDFA to take part in the “Fashion for Haiti: One Million Hearts” campaign. The project brings together fashion and awareness to a good cause. From April 22-May 2, you can get a chance to have a bit of the magic for yourselves. Click through for more details!

Finally, the weather in NYC is starting to resemble something like Spring. Celebrate the warmer weather with sparkling sandals from Vera Wang to add pizzazz to every carefree step.

Sheena Trivedi’s new Fall 2013 collection mixes her New Delhi culture with a cool city vibe resulting in romantic, unique clothing. Check out more info about her new collection here!

The self-proclaimed “geriatric starlet” has launched a new exclusive eyewear collection with readers and polarized sunglasses. Check out more info about the Rare Bird’s collection here.

Former Project Runway winner, Gretchen Jones, presents her namesake collection for FW 2013. Her earthy 70s style pervades into her collection in flowing neutral fabrics and easygoing outfits. Check out more info about the up-and-coming designer and her line here!

There is no quicker way to show off your style than with a customized item. Get your signature G-Star jeans customized at their new RAW Tailored Ateliers in New York and Los Angeles. Find out where to make your won customization here!

Head to Bloomingdale’s 59th Street on Friday, March 15 to meet luxury shoe designer Ruthie Davis and check out her new shoe collection. With fans like Beyonce, Emma Roberts and Lady Gaga to name a few, we must check out her collection! Click through for more info.

The excitement of FW 2013 collections continues! Be sure to tune in to the live stream of Ferragamo’s FW 2013 show tomorrow! Check out more details here.

Grammy award-winning artist Skrillex has teamed up with G-Star Raw for their new Spring/Summer 2013 campaign. The artist has created a custom track for their ads and is excited to be a part of the new campaign. Check out more info about the collaboration here.

For our inked-up readers, tattoos are not just a drawing on their skins, but a piece of work on their bodies. Designer Christian Louboutin also loves the intricacies of tattoos so much that he is incorporating them into his designs. His new service will allow shoppers to have their own unique embroidery on their shoes inspired by their own body art. Read more about Christian Louboutin’s launch of bespoke embroidery services here.

Dennis Basso celebrated his 30th anniversary with his FW 2013 collection covered in furs, sparkles and girly embellishments. The experienced designer showcased colorful furs and flouncy dresses seamlessly mixing luxe and femininity.

Mathieu Mirano’s FW 2013 collection is a mad mix of random sheer panels and interesting components. The young designer brought out his space age side by contrasting a neutral color scheme with science fiction elements. Probably not the most practical ready-to-wear, but each piece is a work of art in itself.

Always wished you could sit in the front row or hang out backstage at a Fashion Week show? Thanks to Diesel Black Gold, you can watch the show live from three different locations of the show in the comfort of your home! Click through for details and the link!

Rain or shine, a major accessory for any time of the year are sunglasses. Whether you’re looking for a new pair to protect your eyes or even need a new pair of optical glasses for everyday, check out the Morgenthal Frederics Soho store for their semi-annual sale from February 9 to 24. Click through for more info!

With Fashion Week excitement in the air, it’s time for fashionistas, editors and bloggers to prepare for a week of crazy schedules and amazing shows. We are loving this survival kit to help with any predicament we may run into. Check out the items and our tips here.

As we enter the second month of the new year, it is finally starting to feel like winter. Keep warm for the rest of the season with awesome pieces for men and women from Fjällräven! Check out details about the sample sale here.

Major A list celebrities, such as Nicole Richie and Rachel Zoe, gathered in LA for the exclusive Salvatore Ferragamo event last week. More than 50 VIP guests joined the soiree to celebrate Ferragamo Creative Director Massimiliano Giornetti’s women’s Spring Summer 2013 runway collection. Check out more details about the guests and party here.

Today, one of our most valued accessories is our ever present smartphone. It’s important to protect our delicate babies, but also want cases to show off and compliment our styles as well. Greene + Gray’s new iPhone cases are perfectly functional as well as adorable! Check out information about the cute cases here.

One of life’s biggest struggles is finding the perfect pair of jeans to fit our differently shaped bodies. Get some help with G-Star’s new Contour Fit denim to hug lovely hourglass figures. Find out more details here!

If you’re like me, your smartphone is attached to your hand! We love learning about new apps and the new Leloca app is perfect for finding awesome instant deals! Click through for more information!

Miranda Kerr joins MANGO’s Spring/Summer 2013 campaign as the new face of their brand! The experienced model looks gorgeous in head-to-toe MANGO in the ad campaign. Check out the imaged of the Aussie beauty here!