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Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Bloomingdale's 59th Street flagship store in NYC has redesigned their cosmetics department—and one of the most bedazzling features of the new beauty floor is the Bb.StylingBar and Shop! Perfect for fashionistas on the go, the hair destination offers no-wash-no-appointment styling services and one-on-one consultations with Bumble and bumble pros. The interactive station also has touchscreen styling and product menus, and video tutorials.
More From ELLE To celebrate the partnership with Bloomie's, Bb. extraordinaire Rolando Beauchamp (clients include Mary-Kate Olsen and Kim Kardashian) will be creating runway-ready hairstyles on models in a live window display today at the corner of Lexington Avenue and 60th Street. Swing by on your lunch break or afternoon coffee run to catch the action!
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Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowBehind every chic haircut, there is an equally chic RTW collection.


Okay, maybe not. But in the case of Russian designer Vika Gazinskaya (at left), an up-and-comer I only recently discovered when I saw her enviable crop on the street style blog Jak & Jil, this is definitely the truth.
Of her five collections (all of which can be viewed here), it is impossible for me to choose just one to focus on, because collectively, they reflect an evolution of what I love most about this designer's aesthetic, which is her ability to create ultra-feminine silhouettes through extreme shape manipulation. There is a distinct futuristic, `high fashion' look to everything Gazinskaya creates (one could easily imagine her designs on the backs of Victoria Beckham, Tilda Swinton, or either Olsen twin), yet unlike some of her more bodycon brethren, a woman who isn't blessed with Liya Kebede's frame won't be intimidated to try on one of her billowy cocoon or back-cinched party dresses.
Bearing a unique signature somewhere between Francisco Costa and Giambattista Valli's, I second Kate Lanphear's prediction that Vika Gazinskaya is a designer whose cool cut and even cooler collections deserve our attention.
Now if only she had a stockist in the United States...



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Travel Pictures / AlamyAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowDay 1
Never mind the sunrise, Miami is all about seeing the sunset. That being said, get a late start. When you wake up, head over to the SLS Hotel in South Beach and have a bite prepared by Chef José Andrés at Hyde Beach. The pork belly sliders with Serrano ham and Swiss cheese are delicious.
With a few extra calories to burn, take a stroll down to Lincoln Road and immerse yourself in the heart of Miami shopping. Though it may be tempting, don't spend a cent in the touristy T-shirt traps; save your splurges for more upscale options, like Alchemist, down the way. Alchemist has two locations: one on Lincoln and one in a nearby parking garage. At the boutique, you'll find none of the bedazzled wares typical to South Beach, but rather clothing and accessories from labels like Rick Owens, Dior, and Céline.
More From ELLEA few blocks from all the shopping, the restaurant Juvia sits high above in its penthouse location. Order an afternoon caipirinha and take in the amazing views of South Beach.
Now that you've had a pick-me-up, it's time to continue shopping. The Webster on Collins Avenue is a brief cab ride from Juvia. Spread over three floors, it is without question the crown jewel of shopping in Miami. With its supreme service and highly edited selection of items from brands like Tom Ford, Valentino, and Chanel, the store makes it challenging to leave its premises without smiling, purchase in hand.
Wind down your day with a walk on the beach, and work on your tan. When your appetite has returned, head back to Lincoln Road and dine at Meat Market. Start with the cedar-scented hamachi and the I Love Gold cocktail, a concoction of tequila, brown sugar, cinnamon, and citrus. For your main course, dig into the Kobe filet mignon with a side of truffle creamed corn.
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Miami's Design District is a breath of fresh air in comparison to the sometimes overwhelming glitz and din of South Beach. If you're staying in South Beach, you have to cab it here. The Buena Vista Deli opens early, and is the perfect spot for grabbing an on-the-go pastry before starting your day. This neighborhood nook is home to stores like Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Marni, and Prada, with a laid-back atmosphere.
If you're not feeling the stand-alone stores, APT 606 stocks looks from Alexander Wang, Thom Browne, and Helmut Lang in a small boutique setting on the northern part of the Design District. For lunch, duck into Egg & Dart for delicious Greek food. The restaurant on North Miami Avenue serves culinary favorites like grilled orange-flavored sausage and lamb chops.
After lunch, stop by the velvet shoe Shangri-La, Del Toro. The brand's boutique is decorated in graffiti art, which serves as a playful backdrop for its posh Italian-made accessories.
If you are interested in seeing more art, visit the Markowicz Fine Art gallery. The gallery hosts up-and-coming names, and sells works by legends like Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, and Keith Haring.
To finish the day, have dinner at The Cypress Room. The restaurant offers inventive dishes within an eclectic atmosphere reminiscent of an English hunting lodge. Start your meal with the lamb tartare or beet salad, and order the antelope for your main course.
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Enjoy breakfast and open views of the ocean at the Atlantico in the St. Regis hotel. When you finish your eggs Benedict topped with key lime truffle hollandaise sauce, skip over to the Bal Harbour Shops, which are directly across the street.
The metropolis of luxury brands might be overwhelming at first, but the tropical setting of the property makes for fun window-shopping and easy spending. Swing by Trina Turk and pick up something colorful to wear.
Located on premises, Makoto serves up, without question, the best sushi in Miami and is the perfect place to break for lunch. You can't leave without trying the watermelon ceviche or tuna tataki.
Catch a cab and spend the afternoon at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The art scene in Miami is thriving, and MoCA is the source of it all. The 23,000-square-foot space is more than just a place to escape the heat. It houses sensational pieces that will leave you inspired.
Finish your trip off right, and have dinner at The Dutch located within the W Hotel. The seafood-centric menu is both refreshing and delicious, and the vibe is relaxed. Order the crispy lamb belly couscous or the Collins Platter, bursting with oysters, little necks, shrimp, yellowtail ceviche, crab salad, lobster salad, and tuna tartare.

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What do a supermodel, a pregnant reality star, and Miss America all have in common? According to a few opinionated voices, they're all fat. The most recent target is Kelsey Williams, an NBA cheerleader for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who came under e-fire for her so-called "pudgy" size 4 waistline. Incredible right? We can all agree that this particular insult is getting old. But as destructive and terrible as fat-shaming is, watching how women respond is downright inspiring. Below, we rounded up how ladies who have been targeted handled the debate over their physiques. (Spoiler alert, they refuse to listen!)
Kelsey Williams: On April 22nd, a female blogger for CBS called the Oklahoma City Thunder Girl "too chunky" to be an NBA cheerleader regarding some "pudginess around her waistline."
At the end of an entire blog post dedicated to Williams's physique, she went so far as include a user poll in which readers could vote on whether or not Williams had "the perfect look to be an NBA cheerleader," if she "could use some tightening up in her midsection," or if she "has no business wearing that outfit in front of people." Williams responded with this simple quote: "To be womanly always, discouraged never." Last week she went on Good Morning America to make sure the still unidentified (but now unemployed) blogger was held accountable for her insults. The message? A resonating, "Shame on you."
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Kate Upton: "Thinspirational" blog SkinnyGossip got serious attention last year by calling the then 20-year-old bombshell "well-marbled." The author also tossed around the adjectives "lardy" and "lazy," and several comparisons to various barnyard animals. The Sports Illustrated cover girl's response? To ignore the negativity and keep on doing her effervescent, bikini-clad thing in front of the camera. She proves that you don't have to say much to shut down haters.
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Kim Kardashian: Every tabloid from New York Post to In Touch and OK! has knocked Kim K's baby weight—so much so that Gloria Steinem had to intervene. "If our bodies are treated as ornaments instead of instruments that's because we are rebelling...it's an effort to distract us," she told US Weekly when asked about targeting pregnant women's bodies at a DVF event last month. "So don't be distracted. Why bother getting caught up in that?" Despite pregnancy struggles, Kim's still fearlessly taking to the red carpet in a high-fashion "maternity" wardrobe by the likes of Lanvin, Givenchy, and Christian Louboutin.
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Mallory Hytes Hagan: If anyone knows how to rock a bathing suit, it's this year's Miss America. But when vacation photos of Hytes Hagan in a swimsuit surfaced in January, both the tabloids and the Internet attacked her real-woman body. Always a diplomat, she went on Anderson Live and made no apologies for being a human that requires food. "I like to equate getting ready for the Miss America pageant to getting ready for a boxing match. We get in shape and then afterwards life goes back to normal."

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below I'm a longtime fan of M.A.C, but I'm especially in love with their latest limited-edition line, Style Warrior (available on maccosmetics.com now, in stores tomorrow). The animal print packaging is to die for (I'm literally drooling over it) and the splattering of wild makeup hues are sure to delight hardcore M.A.C devotees. Admittedly, though, my favorite products in the collection are the softer, neutral toned ones. Nude nails were a hit on the spring and fall runways, as were clean faces with a touch of sheen—two trends I'm totally digging for summer! Which explains my obsession with the Lustre Drops in Sun Rush and the Nail Lacquer in Peaceable...
—Emily Hebert



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