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SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED™ is proud to announce its collaboration with internationally renowned model and photographer Helena Christensen for its latest advertising campaign. This cooperation continues the brand’s long tradition of joining forces with exceptional creative spirits. Check out some of our favorite images from the campaign.

A true New Yorker can’t deny that they’ve never heard of BowieBall. Well, we’ve got some good news. Whether you’re nostalgic for the days of glam rock or you weren’t even born yet, we all know who David Bowie is and the influence he has put out there. This is an event to mark on your calendars (even though we know how busy you all are). On Saturday, December 17th, Le Poisson Rouge will be filled with beautiful people celebrating Bowie’s 65th birthday in true glam rock style, hosted by nightlife mastermind Deryck Todd.

From amazing DJs, glam rock music and live bands to make overs, gift bags and celebs, the list is endless. So whether you’re dressing up as Ziggy Stardust or glittering yourself out, we hope to see you there at 11pm or later. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 the day of, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to non-profit organization I’m From Driftwood. Who said you can’t be a good citizen and still party all night?

Theodora & Callum is the collection known for its travel-inspired scarves, jewelry, shoes and handbags. And though the pieces evoke memories of far-off places like Istanbul, Mykonos, and Capri, the collection fit in quite well last weekend in East Hampton.

British-based fashion label Fred Perry opens up first ever surplus shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It will be another new stomping ground for all the cool guys and gals to grab the best gear from the cult label.

Ralph Lauren, best knows for his clothing that signifies pure Americana has more than just a soft spot for v-neck sweaters and riding boots. The designer can also appreciate the hard-bodied artistry of a car—and apparently owns a lot of them.

A romantic and sensual feel with out it being over-girly or over-suggestive, is how lace trend has progressed over the years.

In a city where black is always the most acceptable color, guests at the New Yorkers for Children gala did not shy away from bright colors last night. In order to compliment the evenings sponsor Soigné K, jewel tones, rich hues, and exceptional design details made an impact at The Mandarin Oriental.

Some cute KEDS are on sale today, inspired by the Texas city of Austin and its cultural music and art festival SXSW. This is the first city of nine where the KEDS company has driven its “How Do You Do?” mobile bus on the tour that aims to raise money for the Austin Art + Music Partnership.

Today, March 15th, Lilla P opened its first free standing boutique in the meatpacking industry on West 14th Street. In 1998, the design company launched its career with the introduction of the standard tee that was both comfortable and chic. Since then, the company has expanded to include a variety of tees, jackets, lightweight sweaters, dresses and skirts that are as flattering as they are fitting and functional.

CITYists, check out the Aritzia Shop Before the Shop, a preview boutique, located on the third floor of 524 Broadway, to the flagship store, which will be at 528 Broadway at Spring Street in SoHo this mid-May!

In a world–more accurately, in a city–where some of us girls juggle jobs, internships and school, it’s important to have a functional bag that is not only practical but chic. Cassidy Randall, a new line of sophisticated, high quality leather handbags, are all made in New York and inspired by the crazy, fast-paced lifestyle us CITYists lead.

Däv, the luxury weatherproof footwear brand, is the perfect solution for days like today. Starting last week, the brand teamed up with nationally recognized breast cancer association, Living Beyond Breast Cancer. For every pair of blush colored boots purchased, from now until April 30th, däv will donate five dollars to the organization, with each donation going towards various education and support programs that LBBC provides to women at all stages of breast cancer and to the caregivers trying to find ways to cope.

As spring approaches, I’m sure that I haven’t been the only CITYist girl on a hunt for the perfect bag. After all, a change of seasons calls for a change of attire, and my oversized black leather handbag will just no longer suffice with my colorful spring wardrobe. Well, lucky for me, MaxMara has designed the perfect solution with the release of the Olimpia to their Spring/Summer 2011 collection.

If this isn’t something that all ladies will love, then I don’t know what is. A beautiful and alluring fragrance with a bottle shaped like a stiletto! And it comes in a shoebox, no less. The creator is Nicole Amy Rabbat, a 20-something entrepreneur who first got the idea for her scent and its shoe bottle in an entrepreneur class she was taking.

The presentation of Burberry’s Prorsum Womenswear Autumn Winter 2011 collection, which took place yesterday on February 21st at 4 pm, was streamed to its widest audience yet, live from a new venue in London’s Royal Park of Kensington Gardens.

When I wrote up a post on DAVID KAHN’s spring line of jeans, the Nikki Ankle Jeans in Goldrush were my favorite pair… and apparently they were Fergie’s, too! Fergie was spotted arriving in Narita International Airport in Japan, today, February 22nd, wearing the David Kahn jeans.

The Fall 2011 collection of Lela Rose features designs that portray feelings of hazy, obscured imagery, which the styles accomplish through their subdued hues and delicate cuts, to emulate the feel of works seen by the contemporary artist Gerhard Richter. Sculpted shoulders, strict silhouettes and prints painted across cotton canvases reflect visible similarities of the artist’s creations.

Now, I don’t know if I’m the only CITYist who’s noticed, though I highly doubt that, but it’s incredibly warm outside! I mean, seriously. Literally everybody in New York City has shed their winter coats and layers and is walking around with smiles on their faces as we embrace this warm weather. I swear I even saw a girl strutting around in a fluttery dress and flip flops. Well, in a few short weeks it will be warming up for good, and Kajal Ruia of Ruia, the SoHo based luxury shoe boutique, is here to help.

PITBULLSHIRT.com is one tee shirt line on a mission, a mission to save pitbulls. The line has added four fashionable styles to its collection, with ten percent of each profit donated to a different non-profit pitbull rescue group or educational organization each month.

On Monday, February 14th, Guishem showcased their Fall/Winter 2011 Presentation at the Box at Lincoln Center from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm during New York’s Fashion Week. Guillemo Jop, the Guatemala based designer, drew his inspiration from Brooklyn artist Walt Cassidy’s artwork in his premiere solo exhibition last April, “The Protective Motif”. In Jop’s vivid imagination, his designs portray a woman who transforms into a superhero to save the defenseless against the tyranny of pirates.

Well, preview images from her Spring/Summer Lookbook shocked us with their brilliance. The sophisticated designs and overall look of the line screamed the look and feel of a seasoned professional–a title that most twenty-year-olds still strive to attain. Gabby Applegate, though only in her second season of design, is already turning heads for her innovative, chic lines of clothing.

Billy Reid presented his Fall/Winter 2011 Men and Women’s collections at Milk Studios this past Saturday, February 12th, from 7pm to 8 pm. With each model tailored to perfection, the show was unforgettable for the intricate details that went into every design.