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For the second year in a row, Missoni and Havaianas have partnered to release a collection of flip flops featuring the brand’s signature designs. In preparation for beach excursions, these designer flip flops will prove to be a stylish go-to to throw into your bag. Grab them as soon as they are available because last year these sold out on the Havaianas website within a day.

Liberty of London and Dr. Martens have teamed together to create one of the most lust worthy collaborations of the summer. Liberty of London’s refined, vintage floral patterns juxtaposed against Dr. Martens rebellious, rough and tumble designs is a match made in collaboration heaven. Check these pieces out and either book your plane ticket to London now or patiently wait until next month when the collection hits Dr. Martens stores.

If you’re in the market for some chic shades, check out eyebobs collaboration with style icon, Iris Apfel, known for her signature eyeglasses. The first style in the collection is the “Iris” frame that comes in a polarized sunglass and sun reader option, and the proceeds will benefit Lighthouse International, one of Apfel’s favorite charities.

Lifestyle Mirror, the fashion and style website, has profiled model and muse Amber Rose for their weekly cover story. To accompany the story, the online magazine had a photo shoot with Rose where the cutting edge style maven was transformed into a modestly dressed “lady who lunches” on the Upper East Side.

Lemlem has expanded its offerings beyond its clothing line to include home decor. Now you can get hand-woven, natural cotton pillowcases and blankets in the brand’s signature bright colors and bold stripes to add to your home.

Burberry celebrated the opening of their new flagship in Taipei and the start of their traveling live event, Burberry World Live. The immersive event features an 8 part 360 degrees film, a live musical performance, and a digital weather experience. The premiere of Burberry World Live was hosted by Burberry Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey and Taiwanese singer and actress Jolin Tsai with a performance by British musician Tom Odell. Burberry’s newest flagship is the brand’s biggest store in the Asia Pacific region.

McCartney has launched a new eco-friendly sunglasses collection just in time for Earth Day. The five designs feature natural materials such as injected bio-plastic made from castor-oil seeds and a new acetate plastic created from cellulose and natural plasticizers. Not only are these sunglasses great for the environment, but the chic and cool styles in neutral shades will be the perfect addition to any spring outfit.

Lulu Guinness and Uniqlo have collaborated and released a graphic t-shirt collection featuring Lulu’s fun and feminine prints. That’s not all as they have also created a Facebook and Twitter contest to find the cutest, funniest, or weirdest place their fans had their first kiss.

Kérastase has just released a new and irresistible shampoo for men that promises to strengthen and protect their hair. The Capital Force Bain Énérgetique features a revitalizing formula filled with fortifying and energizing agents such as Taurine and menthol.

After the success of their first collaboration, Orla Kiely and Uniqlo have announced a second collaboration with a sophomore line. For those who missed out, they get a second chance at snatching up Orla Kiely’s signature colorful prints at Uniqlo’s affordable prices.

EmerginC plans to celebrate Earth Day by offering all of the products in their Scientific Organics line at 20% from April 21st to the 22nd. The line features skin care products that are all natural and 71% organic.

Cosabella has just opened its first New York City flagship store. Now fashionistas, stylists, and CITYist don’t have to look any further than Soho for the brand’s highly sought after lingerie in a rainbow of colors and wide variety of styles.

Amtrak will set up a pop-up mobile train car at two specific locations on May 9th and 10th to offer cooking demonstrations and samples. They will also showcase their new dining car that is set to launch at the end of this year. Free cooking classes, free food, and an exclusive sneak peek- why would you want to miss this?

Rockport has announced Erin Wasson as the new face of the brand for its Fall 2012 marketing campaign. The campaign will feature Wasson during a day in her model life rocking key pieces from Rockport’s Fall collection of stylish and comfortable footwear.

Ferragamo’s Fifth Avenue flagship re-opened last night with a lively private party that also celebrated the launch of the luxury guidebook, Mr. and Mrs. Smith Hotel Collection: Italy. The newly renovated space was filled with music spun by Solange Knowles, abundant food and drinks, and phenomenal pieces from Ferragamo’s spring collection. Some VIPs in attendance were Massimo and Chiara Ferragamo, Fabiola Beracasa, and Garrett Neff.

The Earnest Sewn Co. has integrated their Outpost into to their Malibu Country Mart location. The Outpost will offer bargain-priced jeans from past seasons for as low as $99. Act fast as the off-priced space may be gone in five months.

John Varvatos’ Bowery Boutique hosted the launch of the band FACES’ limited edition book, FACES 1969-75, yesterday. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Ronnie Wood and Kenney Jones were on hand to celebrate and sign copies of the book, which has text and photographs that describe the band’s rise, fall, and the rock-n-roll shenanigans they got into in between.

Façonnable is the Official Sponsor of the 2012 Monte-Carlo Masters. This will be the brand’s sixth year of officially sponsoring the Masters, which is held in the prestigious Monte Carlo Country Club. In addition to outfitting many employees at the event, Façonnable has designed an exclusive Monte-Carlo Country Club Collection with many key separates as part of their 2012 offering.

Tote bags are the perfect spring trend due to their functionality and endless style possibilities. With details such as cool prints, straw bases, and tribal designs, there are many options to choose from. Check them out here to see which tote will be your best accompaniment to the beach, bookstore, or abroad.

Gap has announced a casting call in search of new faces for GapKids and babyGap. Parents with a child between the ages of newborn and 12 can enter them in the contest by uploading their photo and a blurb about how they brighten up the world.

Gotham Skincare is offering half off select treatments until the end of April. Embrace the season of rejuvenation. Indulge in one of their discounted treatments and have money left over to buy any of spring’s new trends.

Jaeger-Lecoultre has announced its “MAD ABOUT REVERSO” contest winner, Kaveh Hearian. Check out the winning ad: “The Reverso. Reframing Time Since 1931″.

XOXO’s new fragrance, Mi Amor, embodies the youthful and flirty spirit making it the ideal perfume for spring. With tones like pink raspberry and french vanilla, it will surely draw in a new spring fling. Check it out!

To celebrate One Day Without Shoes, TOMS will be hosting a Barefoot Walk at Tompkins Square Park on April 10. Go barefoot for the whole day, an hour, or even a minute to raise awareness for children in need!