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It's no secret that one of the hottest lifestyles brands right now is Michael Kors. I can go anywhere in NYC without seeing women carrying his fantastic handbags. They are fashionable, functionable and don't break the bank. What more could you want? I know, an amazing deal on one!

Target unveiled its exclusive partners, owned brands and limited time only collections that will be available to Canadian guests when stores start opening in March/April 2013. Target Canada senior vice president, Merchandising, John Morioka, along with special guests Nate Berkus, Michael Budman, Don Green, Sonia Kashuk, Giada De Laurentiis, and Kate Young unveiled the comprehensive collection of brands at an exclusive event. The announcement demonstrates the company's commitment to providing Canadian guests with a one-stop shopping destination for affordable, stylish, quality products.

Dazzle Daily is featuring the very popular Swarovski Heart Necklace for a limited time. This necklace often goes for $65 dollars and up online plus shipping and handling. While supplies last, customers can purchase the Swarovski Heart Necklace for only $12.00. Shipping is always free at Dazzle Daily.

Yoox is offering an extra 10% off Spring/Summer collections to remind you that Spring is not that far away. I know, it's hard to believe as forecasts are prediciting snow in many parts of the country. But, with Yoox, you can shop until you drop on amazing fashions to wear when the temperatures heat up again.

British Vogue editor tweeted confirmation that the magazine will be launching a teenage-friendly spinoff this spring.

Ever since Greenpeace released a report on the potentially cancer-causing chemicals some cothing companies use to manufacture their garments, brands have been slowly stepping up and committing to change. Victoria's Secret is the latest brand to join the previous 14 (including Zara and Levi's) to commit to going toxic-free.

Christina Wu and Pretty Maids announced that their top-selling wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses from the Spring 2013 collections are in line with top designs from the runways and red carpets of Bridal Fashion Week and the Golden Globe Awards. Predictions for upcoming sesasons are underway as well. Black-and-white has been a favored theme for winter weddings, while upcoming trends include the illusion neckline, sleeves, and trumpeted silhouettes.

Hillberg & Berk is set to unveil its Spring/Summer 2013 collection - Belle journée - with Emmy-nominated choreographer Stacey Tookey of So You Think You Can Dance fame as the face of the collection.

MerleDress, an online shop for wedding dresses, introduced its beach wedding dress collection. There are 43 beach wedding dressesin this collection, and they are designed in various types of vintage or sexy styles.

Months before Michelle Obama gave menswear designer Thom Browne the honor of wearing his designs to President Obama's inauguration Monday, the designer was honored with this year's Pratt Visionary Award.

Barneys has released the dates of their next Warehouse Sale. Mizhattan reports that it'll begin on Valentine's Day and run through February 24th.

ANN INC., the parent Company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, and Vital Voices Global Partnership announced that award-winning actress Kate Hudson will serve on the ANNpower Advisory Council. Hudson, the face of Ann Taylor's Spring/Summer 2013 campaign, is a longtime advocate for empowering young women and is excited to be a part of the ANNpower Vital Voices Initiative.

Tees by Tina, a "one-size-fits-most (really!)" apparel collection, launched their Spring 2013 Collection with the addition of more innovative designs, clever textures, and fashion forward patterns.

Black and white was all over the runway back in September for Spring 2013 Fashion Week. It is going to be a huge trend to see the mixing of the two for a chic approach to color blocking. Of course, when you are going for such a clean look you need to make sure the execution is flawless by keeping the colors spotless and steamed. I love the Rowenta Steam Station because it is both an iron and a steamer; which is perfect when there is a mix of delicate and more structured fabrics.

This is the time in January when a lot of people fall off the wagon and their oh-so-promising New Years resolutions fall by the wayside, but officials with a local designer swimwear company say their new promotion is geared to keep people motivated by slashing the price of its swimwear and shipping.

Bella Fashion announced the arrival of new butterfly themed accessories, including the new Butterfly Hair Clip with Crystal Streamers and versatile mini butterfly pins. Butterflies are symbols of love, good luck, and transformation, and are among the most beautiful of creatures, so it comes as no surprise that women have always made them a favorite accessory pick. From Middle Ages ladies to modern celebrities, women have worn stunning butterfly themed accessories, and Bella Fashion's new arrivals make the style accessible for the luxurious lepidopteran lover in all of us.

Singer/songwriter and breakout pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen will appear in Candie's, Only at Kohl's Spring 2013 multi-media marketing campaign. Candie's is sold exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores nationwide and Kohls.com. Carly joins the elite list of Candie's superstar spokeswomen including Britney Spears, Fergie, Lea Michele and others.

New York City's Chinatown will host its own Jewelry Week from February 1 to 14, 2013. Participating jewelers, listed below and on www.chinatownjewelryweek.com, will offer sweetheart deals and other special promotions.

Flower motifs and bright candy colors are the newsmakers in jewelry this Valentine's Day season, according to industry experts. 'Luscious pinks, corals and warm topaz colorations are hot right now,' says Jill Maier, Vice President of Design at leading fashion jewelry company CAROLEE. 'Our collections have an assortment of flower designs in pink enamel and peach and topaz colored stones and also include the season's 'must-have' bib collar necklace. We think they make a great zero-calorie Valentine's gift, or a supplement to candy as a treat for your sweetheart or yourself.'

Ann Taylor announced that award-winning actress Kate Hudson will return as ambassador of its spring and summer 2013 campaigns. This year, Hudson's role will take on more importance and she will serve in a larger capacity, as both a design influence and charitable ambassador. For the summer collection, she will be developing a capsule collection for the brand. In addition, she will join the Advisory Council for the company's ANNpower Vital Voices Initiative, a program that supports the empowerment of young women.