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Leading online retailer Fashion Union announced that they are the headline sponsor for Sky channel E!'s new reality show, 'Chasing The Saturdays'.

Footwear etc. announced that it has begun to receive the Spring 2013 Collection from Naot. There are updates to popular models as well as brand new styles and colors. The wide variety of Naot sandals in many materials and colors will satisfy almost anyone looking for a wardrobe upgrade.

Pluggz shoes offer a 'groundbreaking' concept: style plus comfort. Pluggz incorporate an exclusive technology that reconnects people with the natural energy source of the earth. Each pair of shoes contains black plugs made from a custom formulated carbon and rubber compound that sit under a weight bearing part of our feet ensuring electrical contact between the earth and our bodies. This proprietary plug feature allows people to get grounded when walking on grass, sand, soil -- even concrete city sidewalks. Being grounded is scientifically proven to be beneficial to one's overall well-being.

Saks Fifth Avenue is closing it's store in the Galleria Dallas on June 15 and WWD reports that Belk Inc. will take over the site.

Brides: start your engines! Kleinfeld announced a one-day bridal sale on Tuesday, February 5th. Mizhattan reports that dresses from coveted designers like Badgley Mischka, Claire Pettibone, and more will be marked down up to 65% off.

The new Keds x Kate Spade collection is now available at Keds.com! They are cute, bright and feminine with prices ranging from $75-$85. They are definitely make me want to start sporting little preppy sneakers again.

WWD reported that a bag recovered on the island of Curaçao, in the Caribbean Sea, may help focus the search for the small plane carrying Vittorio Missoni and five others that went missing on Jan. 4.

Rebecca Taylor has hired her first branding agency, MODCo, to help her go big for Spring. MODCo is creating a full-scale ad campaign for the brand that encompasses print, online and out-of-home in the U.S. The theme for the campaign is 'Color Bomb,' which highlights Taylor's colorful Spring collection. Model Aline Weber stars in the campaign shot by photographer Alexi Lubomirski.

Kenneth Cole New York, through its licensee partner, the Geneva Watch Group, unveils the limited edition Powered by You watch, the newest style in its renowned automatic watch collection. The limited edition Powered by You watch is designed to inspire individuals to generate change in their global community. Through its partnership with Kenneth Cole New York and a continuation of both companies' long standing commitment to giving back, Geneva Watch Group will donate at least $25,000 from the sale of the watches to amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research.

Joy&Mario Footwear Inc will make its debut in the U.S. market with its Joy&Mario and J&M Footwear lines. The 2013 Spring/Summer collections will showcase American-inspired designs with a European flair.

The Reality of FASHION The Reality of AIDS (http://www.realityontherunway.com) is a New York Fashion Week fundraiser slotted to take place on February 9, 2013 in New York City. The open to the public event is slated to have names such as Deena Cortese of Jersey Shore, Janice Dickinson, Alex McCord, Courtney Robertson, Tiffany 'New York' Pollard, Lil Kim and more walking the runway to raise money for AIDS. RFRA has received considerable praise along with an even amount of backlash. Shocked at many of the mixed messages surrounding the HIV/AIDS awareness event, the creator of RFRA released a statement:

Hollywood's celebrated jewelry designer Neil Lane (www.neillanejewelry.com) added sparkle to last night's episode of ABC's The Bachelor, when this season's newest Bachelor, Sean Lowe, surprised Leslie H. with a gorgeous, handmade diamond and platinum princess necklacefor their one-on-one date. The episode, which aired Monday, January 28, at 8/7c on ABC, can also be viewed here.

The Tommy Hilfiger Group, which is wholly owned by PVH Corp., announced its Spring 2013 global advertising campaign, le vöyãge seafãr-iüs. Featuring The Hilfigers - the beloved all-American family at the heart of the brand's marketing strategy - the new campaign takes the notorious group of eclectic characters onto the high seas. Now in its sixth season, The Hilfigers campaign remains the ultimate personification of the preppy heritage and irreverent spirit of the Tommy Hilfiger brand. The campaign is photographed by Craig McDean, styled by Karl Templer and creatively directed by Trey Laird of Laird + Partners.

Julianne Moore was one of my best dressed pics of the Golden Globes and also for this year's SAG Awards. The lady likes what she likes. And what she likes? Black and white.

Oh Free People. How I love your boho-chicness and whimisical flair.The brand, Urban Outfitters' orgin, invokes femininity, courage, and spirit in their key demographic: the twenties-something girl who wants to explore her creativity through clothing. The brand describes themselves as having 'great quality and affordability.' But that's where I disagree a little. I feel, personally, that the sale prices on Free People is a little closer to what retail should be.

Check out photos below from Alexander Wang's S/S 2013 runway show!

Check out photos below from Alexander McQueen's S/S 2013 preview collection!

Check out photos below from Alessandro Dell'Acqua S/S 2013 collection!

Both Christian Siriano and Padma Lakshmi are coming to HSN! On Feb. 22, Siriano will debut Striking by Christian Siriano, a capsule line, on HSN priced from $79.90 to $169.90. While Lakshmi, known on HSN in a culinary capacity, is branching into jewelry under the PL by Padma Lakshmi brand. Priced from $16 to $90, the pieces will launch on the network on March 22.

The New York-based footwear brand has tapped Kate Upton for its new digital and print ad campaign that launched today.