*Stiletto Jungle found cream eyeshadow the really doesn’t crease.
*All About the Pretty gives us what’s in her Beach Bag this week.
*Enter All Lacquered Up’s giveaway and you could win bottles of Chanel Cosmic Violine and Mica Rose nail polish.

*Allie is Wired has crazy celebrity teeth transformations.
*Bag Bliss suggests a money-saving idea: How to Host Your Own Clothes Swap Party
*Bag Snob exclusive: Speedy Sequin from Louis Vuitton, Snob or Slob?

*Beauty Snob Falls for Bobbi Brown Fall Nudes collection!
*Coquette dishes on UK’s vending machine flats from Rollasole to save your tired clubbing stiletto-wearing feet.
*Fashion Pulse Daily picks its canvas favorites for June, ranging from hats to bags and shoes!
*Check out Second City Style’s recent ‘He Said/She Said’ about the recent ripped denim trend.
*Shopping and Info loves the Chanel nautical stripe worn by Claudia Schiffer and Sienna Miller.
*Going away for the weekend? Find out what to pack at StyleBakery.com
*Stylehive has rounded up our favorite bright and colorful pairs of sunglasses, perfect for the brighter days ahead..

*The Beauty Stop reports on the to-be-released Twilight Beauty Makeup from the makers of DuWop.
*The Daily Obsession brings you the chicest finds under $50.
*The Jet Set Girls visit the Barbie Suite at the Palms Las Vegas.
*The Shoe Goddess is completely enamored with these super hot Giuseppe Zanotti platform boots!
*TheMakeupGirl visits the Ritz Carlton Spa in Marina Del Rey and has the best massage ever….
*V-Style discovers an unexpected skin care product in extra virgin olive oil.
*eye4style gets glossy at Dashing Diva..

There weren’t a ton of events this week–perhaps the celebs are saving their energy for this weekend’s BET awards?

At any rate, there were a few instances of chic:

It’s hard to choose, but Tamia (top row middle) gets my vote. Nothing looks cooler than a summer fedora and white shorts suit!

What do you think?

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We’ve professed our love of Tracee Ellis Ross‘ style on the FB before but I especially love how she puts her summer evening looks together: chic, uncomplicated, and with a touch of the bohemian and vintage.

I especially *heart* that she’s feminine without being frou-frou (girl after my own heart), and for summer that can be hard to pull off in the sea of ruffles, flowers, and pink that accompany the season. She seems to prefer abstract yet clean lines, vibrant prints that catch the eye instead of overwhelm it, and strategically placed pops of color that make you look twice. It’s a cultivated, smart, signature style all her own (it probably didn’t hurt having Mama Diana’s closet to learn from growing up). 😉

Channel Tracee’s sophisticated summer sensibility with any of these pieces, *almost* all for under $100!

~Adriana

Streetwear brand AKDMKS has unleashed their Summer 09 Ladies Collection:

Anchored by bold denim pieces, the line is perfect for those looking to re up their summer jean selection:

And if you’re looking for something a bit different, they also have lots of colorful graphic t-shirts:

Check out a few of their items (all under $100!) at www.80spurple.com.

4th of July is in a matter of weeks, and this $45 Limbiate Tote by Aldo is the perfect accessory:

Mix and match with a summer white dress, blue wedges, and understated jewelry for a patriotic look:

Today I decided to reminisce on when Rihanna first burst on the scene with her Caribbean inspired ditty, Lovin that you Want:

This was a long, long time ago…way before the Balmain, Louis Vuitton, and court dates.

Back then it seemed her style was more Beyoncé meets Aaliyah (tell me that dance sequence doesn’t remind you of Rock the Boat!)…

…all in all the video is light, fun, and has a cute Lance Goss cameo!
How times have changed, huh?

Always on the look out for cool, I stumbled across the website for New York based company Good Wood, which makes hip hop inspired necklaces, two finger rings, and earrings out of wood:

Top Row: Biggy, $18; Zebra Jungle, $20. Bottom Row: The Fresh 2 Finger, $18; Boombox, $18.

Endlessly affordable, most pieces are under $25….

Left to Right: Brooklyn Bridge Pendant, $22; Tupac Pendant, $18.

Whaam! Pendant, $22.

…And the accessories perfectly meld urban culture with fashion and innovation:

I love it!

See more at www.goodwoodnyc.com.

Our friends over at Stuff Fly People Like have uncovered these yet to be released Nike Blazer as the hot shoe of the moment:

Get into them!

Read more here.

This $162 Elena Maxi Dress is part of plus size retailer Igigi’s new limited collection:

The fun and splurge worthy style features a bra friendly bodice, empire waist contrast band, and even comes with a shrug!

See more plus size picks at www.Igigi.com.