Perfect Summer Party Treats: Dessert with a Twist

Not long ago, we offered some great recipes for original summer barbeque cocktails. In case you’ve tired of those by now – or are still looking for something different – here’s another truly unique summer party idea: spike the dessert, rather than the punch.

Eco-Friendly (Stylish) Burlap Bags

If you’ve taken advantage of a restaurant week recently, or just made a trip to a modern grocery store, chances are you haven’t seen a functional burlap sack in a long time. Once the bag of choice for potatoes and produce, if you’re under 40, you may not have seen a functional burlap sack in – well, ever. But if you’re looking for an eco-friendly bag with a bit of vintage charm, but not too much kitsch, Swiss-based handbag maker Ira Grant offers burlap bags that are bright, stylish and fit the bill. You may not be a Marilyn, but you too can turn heads – even in a burlap sack.

Madonna and Lourdes’ Material Girl is Almost Here, Promotions Ensue

If you’ve been reading any fashion blog (this one included), you’ve heard about “Material Girl,” a fast-fashion juniors collection which Madonna and her daughter, Lourdes, collaborated on. The August 3rd debut at macys.com and 200 select Macy’s stores across the country is on track, and the retailer recently released more information on the supporting promo plans.

Amazon Announces Third Generation Kindle

Earlier this week, the Amazon Kindle was unavailable for order. Amazon typically doesn’t have any problem fulfilling orders for the popular eBook reader so many speculated that perhaps we were on the verge of a new Kindle. Now, just a few days later we do indeed have a new Kindle from Amazon. The new version is simply dubbed the Amazon Kindle.

On the Plus Side: Saks to Carry Plus Sized Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana

Plus sized shoppers have been trying to let retailers know that an interest in designer clothes doesn’t diminish relative to an increase in size for years. Now, it seems at least one has gotten a few high end fashion lines to listen up. Starting with this season’s fall/winter collections, Saks Fifth Avenue will carry clothes from Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Fendi, Donna Karan, Valentino and Roberto Cavalli in size 14 – up to size 20 for some.

Essence Editor Doesn’t Think Hiring a White Fashion Editor is Cause for Outrage

In case you’ve missed the controversy, here’s a quick recap. Essence is a magazine that’s targeted towards African-American women. They’ve been searching for a fashion editor since March. They recently chose Ellianna Placas, a white editor who had former positions at O: The Oprah Magazine and celebrity weekly US Weekly. Before being named to the position, Placas contributed to the magazine on a freelance basis.

Marc Jacobs to Get “Banged” via Facebook

Marc Jacobs fans will soon be able to play the American designer’s own version of tag. On Wednesday, the Facebook page for Marc Jacobs’ latest men’s fragrance, Bang, was launched. When the fragrance hits counters this Friday, the fan site will unleash a new game called “Bang! You’re It,” in which users can virtually “bang” their friends to earn points.

AT&T Smartphones: Tech Under $50

Last week we talked about a few of the less expensive smartphones for Verizon Wireless. That’s great if you don’t plan on travelling much outside of the US anytime soon. The biggest carrier in the US with phones that work in a majority of other countries is AT&T. Finding a smartphone on AT&T that’s worthwhile and not an iPhone can be tough, especially when you’re on a budget or refuse to pay more than $50 for a smartphone. As with last week, most of the phones come from Amazon which tends to sell phones cheaper than the carriers do.

Airport Security Pasties: If Everyone Jumped…

If you were living anywhere but under a rock during Janet Jackson’s infamous Superbowl incident, you know Pasties are strange, but a man from Las Vegas named Michael Luongo believes he found a practical use for them – hiding private body parts from the TSA scanners that U.S. and international airports are rapidly acquiring.

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