In the summer, there may be nothing sweeter than a weekend away from the city heat. I like to take only what I need, packing versatile, layering-friendly pieces that won’t bulk up or weight down my luggage. I just picked up a new LeSportsac suitcase (perfect carry-on size!), and while browsing Shopbop’s designer weekend bags, I was struck by the chic options for overnight carryalls.

I was first drawn to the Sara Berman Hortense bag. In sleek haircalf, it’s an unexpected take on the weekender. JADEtribe has an equally unique offering, albeit on the other end of the spectrum. Their

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Peter Jensens often cinematic influences makes me want to hit Fopp and hunt out old DVDs that are hopefully going to be part of their 3 for £10 deals (seeing as downloading older films on torrents can be troublesome…not that err… Im into illegal downloading or anything…). One season, its Mike Leighs Nuts in May. Another its The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. I can thank Jensen for a significantly augmented DVD collection.

The last few seasons has been about shifting the focus slightly with a more American slant, an effect of having shown in New York for a couple of seasons or working with photographers like Autumn de Wilde or stylist Shirley Kurata.

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I have said it before and I will say it again, Kiyonna knows how to cut for curves. The latest designs are ridiculously fantastic. The best I have ever seen. I want to send flowers, wine, something to say thanks for the fabulous use of ruching to show off curves in the best manner possible.  Can you please offer design classes to other companies? No? Would be bad for sales? Sigh.

Dresses are always simple yet elegant – the perfect wardrobe basics and so versatile for travelling. These are always the type of dresses that would be just as fashionable many years down the road. Timeless. On

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So youve got the outfit the perfect top, pants and shoes. Now its time to accessorize, put on your makeup and get beautiful head to toe. Get inspiration from this weeks blog picks. This week on Best of the Web, we feature an online jewelry store with uniquely designed pieces, a blog that serves as a nail polish hub and a site that gives you the 411 on beauty products and the latest on skincare.

1. Skye Jewels

Metal and glass join together to create beautiful handmade jewelry with Skye Jewels, a small business based in Calgary, Alberta. Jewelry designer Marie tells us, Skye Jewels represents my creative energy translated into art.

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“Rugged.” “Strong.” “Bold.” “Masculine.”

THE PLAIN DEALER

Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons is taking the bold step of bringing his “strong” jewelry men’s jewelry to the mall.

FYI

Russell Simmons

What: The hip-hop mogul talks about his new jewelry line.

Where: Kay Jewelers in Great Lakes Mall, 7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor.

When: 5 p.m. Thursday.

Contact: 440-255-9640.

Russell Simmons kept on hammering the talking points during a 20-minute interview about his new line of jewelry.

“There’s nothing subtle about it,” said the hip-hop fashion mogul, via phone from his New York office.

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What 15 items should you have in your closet to create a multitude of outfits with?  Well, part 1 of this series covered the first 4 items and today Im adding 5 more.  Here they are:

5.  White jeans. White jeans arent as sheer as other white pants and can easily work for business casual or the weekend just make sure to still wear a nude thong underneath! (oh, the things Ive seen!)  These James Jeans slim bootcuts ($163) are known to make your butt look good due to their pocket placement.  Plus, they have an 8.5 rise.

6.  Lightweight cardigan. This seafoam-colored draped linen cardigan ($69.50) is 100% soft linen and its perfect for work or play. Its p

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