Thou Shalt Not Wear White After Labor Day!

Is this a tried and true fashion commandment? Or is considering white after labor day as fashion faux-pas really passe?? Style maven Coco Chanel didn't seem to have a problem with it, and we're not sure we do, either!

Traditionally, Labor Day is seen as the official end to summer, and a signal to pack away the light whites that kept us cool through the summer heat and pull out our darker, more serious hues as we shift back into gear starting back at school or work. However, as fashion evolves the newest trends seem to come about by breaking the rules, and in this case, even Miss Manners herself has given the go-ahead. Check out the white hot looks designers Alexander Wang, Chloé, and BCBG sent out at the runway at their Fall 2009 ready-to-wear shows, and if fall's somber colors get you down take a respite with some white!

Fashion Stimulus Package

Wrapped up neatly from 6 pm to 11 pm on this Thursday, September 10th, and kicking off this year's New York Fashion Week is the fashion industry's stimulus package: Fashion's Night Out! Quite possibly the biggest event on the fashion calendar promises consumers the shopping experience of a lifetime, with special deals, designer appearances, live entertainment, snacks, sips, beauty services and other goodies during special extended hours in stores throughout NYC and around the globe!

Put on by American Vogue, NYC & Company, the City of New York and the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Fashion's Night Out is a "global celebration of fashion," which aims to give NYC's second largest sector, the fashion industry, a boost out of its recession blues. Over 700 retailers, from mega-department stores to little boutiques, will be participating in the festivities. Another highlight of the event will be the sale of the special-made stylish commemorative event t-shirts, pictured at the right, 40% of the proceeds from the sale of which will go to benefit the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, and a city-wide clothing drive taking place at many participating retailer locations. You can find a complete listing of retailer participants in Fashion's Night Out, t-shirt retailers, and donation drop-off locations at http://www.fashionsnightout.com/

Also, check out the Fashion's Night Out facebook page for participants posts from around the world about some of the special events going on.

And check back here thursday for our pick for the top stop for the night!!

Put Your Hands Where I Can See Them!

You have the right to remain stylish! Jump on the paddywagon and score one of these saucy Cuffz by Linz handbags. Your favorite celebutantes, like Paris Hilton, when not sporting the real deal, have been rocking this latest trend. The bags come in sassy styles like the Barfly, Party Girl, Jailbait, and Oh bondage! each decorated with cute cuffz, with the newest lines featuring some styles swathed in some serious bling! Linz has even extended her line of cuff couture to include stylish wallet chains, bowling bags, pet and other accessories. And you don't have to worry about anyone stealing your style! Purse snatchers can keep on walking... just cuff the bag to yourself and even the dizziest dancing diva is all set for her night on the town. Fashion police beware- there's a new sheriff in town!