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Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Here is this week's Web Snob with the latest in fashion, beauty, celeb, and lifestyle:

• Glance to the ranch for inspiration this season! The equestrian look is one that’s close to BagSnob's heart. Read more about BagSnob's Top Equestrian Bags.
• The Jet Set Girls get the look from the Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2012 show.
• Second City Style thinks adding some tropical brights and rich jewel tones can be a good way to wake yourself up and says Good Morning, Winter Sunshine.
• The Beauty Stop spots some great Valentine's Day beauty deals.
• Stiletto Jungle explains how to shop (and score) at off-price retail stores.
• Allie is Wired checks out Rihanna's new blonde hair, courtesy of Elle magazine.
• Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow! Brightening Makeup not only glides on as light as air, it looks like skin! At BeautySnob.
• Angelina Jolie’s black halter dress from Jenny Packham is not availablebut, the Halston Heritage version Shopping and Info found IS available for Valentine’s Day.

James Jeans Couture Collection

The new James Jeans Couture Collection redefines denim with jeans that sculpt your body for the perfect fit. I got to try out a pair the Couture Straight 1213 ($207) in matte black. The jeans fit like a glove and the ever so slight padding on the back pockets give my rump an amazing shape! Trust me, it's not over the top Kardashian style here. I actually couldn't stop looking at my butt in the mirror because it looked so cute! The jeans come in two different washes, either black or a dark denim color called Vesper and come in skinny, straight, or boot cut. The power stretch lycra in the jeans make them so comfortable that you won't want to take them off! The James Jeans Couture collection fit true to size so you can order online with ease. (There are also detailed measurement guides.)

Take a look at the James Jeans Couture Collection now online at jamesjeans.us.

Note: One pair of jeans were provided courtesy of James Jeans for review.

DIY Hair Tutorials: Lauren Conrad's Loose Side Braid and the No Heat Curl

I'm trying to figure out lately what to do with my long hair. Maybe it's the winter blahs but I've been quite bored with it. I'm looking to try some fun, new hairstyles that don't take too much effort. This loose side braid on Lauren Conrad featured on her site The Beauty Department, looks so effortless and beautiful. It's perfect for spring and feels very California to me.

Another look that I love and that I have actually tried is the no heat curl tutorial as featured by Chelsey of The Paper Mama. It adds soft waves and body to my long hair and it's soooo easy. All you need to do is place your hair in a headband (watch The Paper Mama's video) and sleep. I'm also excited that she just added her own video to show you how to place the segments of hair in the headband. You'll wake up with these great waves (skip to 7:37 to see her results). I have also gotten some smaller waves by twisting my hair into a bun and fastening it with a ponytail holder before I go to sleep. It's great to wake up with new hair with a lot of body!

Hope you enjoyed these little DIY hair tutes!

Gingham in Check

Gingham prints are looking fresh again with a myriad of bright colors like this J. Crew perfect shirt in mini-gingham in bright dahlia ($75). I was re-invigorated on this checkered print thanks to one of Hello! Lucky's recent blog post featuring these mini-gingham check cupcake liners ($7.50 on Etsy/thebakersconfections). Now I long for corn on the cob, swimming in the lake, and a bike ride through the country-side.

Here are more of my picks for inspired gingham:

Boy. by Band of Outsiders Gingham Check Jacket ($1,095 at Shopbop)

C&C California Gingham Check Roll Sleeve Pocket Shirt ($118 at Shopbop)

Gingham Plaid Tunic ($15.80 at Forever 21)

Gingham Retro-Bandeau Tank ($110 at J.Crew)

Gingham Poplin Sleep Set ($16.94 at Old Navy)

Flux Wedges ($198 at Anthropologie)

Miu Miu Gingham Heart Key Fob ($195 at NET-A-PORTER)

Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Here is this week's Web Snob with the latest in fashion, beauty, celeb, and lifestyle:

• Find it hard to separate the fabulous from the frumpy at H&M? Let the H&M Spring Trend Guide at Stiletto Jungle be your roadmap for affordable shopping success.
• Valentine’s Day alert the black pleated Parker Gown is the best dress Shopping and Info has seen in a long time that combines elegance with modern chic .
• The Beauty Stop previews Essie's new Luxeffects polish line.
• Allie is Wired has a first look at Johnny Depp in Tim Burton's Dark Shadows.
• The Jet Set Girls are dreaming of Paris and Christian Louboutin's Crazy Horse cabaret.
• Second City Style interviews Alison Hessert of Mixology NYC who dishes on decanters, dreams and design.

KARL at NET-A-PORTER Collection

(Photos: Leigh Ferreira)

Karl Lagerfeld launched his new exclusive KARL at NET-A-PORTER collection with a bevy of pop-up shops in Paris, NY, London, and Berlin. Our own Leigh Ferreira took a trip to the Bleecker Street pop up shop where customers were able to shop for the clothes via iPad. The exclusive collection offers over 70 different pieces from the collection including draped jersey dresses, classic pants, sweatshirts, skirts, shirts, dresses, T-shirts, shoes and bags. Channeling Lagerfeld's distinct aesthetic, the color palette is predominantly black and white with a rock 'n' roll edge. These are classic edgy pieces that can live on for years in your closet.

Here are my favorite pieces:

KARL Batya wrap-effect metalic silk-blend crepe top ($200), KARL Sachi pleated faux leather skirt ($160)
KARL Ordina sequined biker dress ($485), KARL Sabine sequined shorts ($270)
KARL Textured-leather clutch ($270) KARL Metallic leather wedge sandals ($405)

Shop online or visit one of the pop-up shops here:

• 176 Boulevard St Germain, Paris
• Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
• 375 Bleecker Street, New York
• Unit 3, Covent Garden Market, London
• Taubenstrasse 14, Berlin
• 178 Campbell Pde Bondi Beach, Sydney

(Photos: NET-A-PORTER)

Karl Lagerfeld in Paris viewing his collection on the iPad at the Paris launch. See more photos from the KARL at NET-A-Porter Paris launch after the jump.

Kate Somerville Skin Care Kits

Last night I touched my face to rub my eyes because I was tired. As I was smoothing my palms over my cheeks, I was a little shocked to feel how extremely soft my face was. This is a rare thing during winter and I have to attribute it to my use of the Kate Somerville skin care line since October. (Here's the list of products I use daily.) It's hard to know what works for your skin so if you don't have a Kate Somerville counter near you to get samples (SF has Neiman Marcus), I highly recommend getting one of Kate Somerville's skin care kits. The great thing about purchasing online is the free shipping for purchases over $50 and you'll also get to pick 3 samples too! The kit I recommend the most is the Ageless Solutions Kit ($75). It's got the best anti-aging products for you to test out. Remember ladies, it's never to early to start a good anti-aging skin care regimen!

The Ageless Solutions Kit (pictured above) comes with Gentle Daily Wash (2 fl. oz.), ExfoliKate Intensive Treatment (0.5 fl. oz), CytoCell Dermal Energizing Treatment (0.5 fl. oz.), CytoCell Dark Circle Corrective Eye Cream (0.25 fl. oz.). Read more about each product and directions online.

Here are more Kate Somerville skin care kits:

Kate's Essentials Kit ($115)

Comes with:

• Gentle Daily Wash (2 fl. oz.)
• Nourish Daily Moisturizer (1.7 fl. oz.)
• ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment (2 fl. oz.)
• Bonus CytoCell Dark Circle Corrective Eye Cream Trial Size (2 mL)

The 911 Kit ($125)

Comes with:

• Detox Daily Cleanser (4 fl. oz.)
• Clarifying Treatment Toner (5 fl. oz.)
• Anti Bac Clearing Lotion (1.7 fl. oz.)
• Clearing Mask (2 fl. oz.)
• Oil-Free Moisturizer

The Glow Kit ($265)

Comes with:

• ExfoliKate® Intensive Exfoliating Treatment (2 fl. oz.)
• Quench Hydrating Face Serum (1 fl. oz.)
• Deep Tissue Repair Cream (1 fl. oz.)

Related:
Q&A: Skin Care Expert Kate Somerville

Skin Care Q&A: The Answers To Your Questions Are In!

Hi Lovelies! Lisa from the Four Seasons Maui Resort in Hawaii is back with the answers to your skin care questions (previous post here). I found her answers to be super helpful myself so I hope this new series can help you on your path to better skin for 2012.

One of the best products that Lisa recommended to me last fall was the Clarisonic PLUS Sonic Cleansing Brush ($225) as it works both for your face and body. It's really helped my clogged pores and I find it has worked well for my skin care routine. I use it about three times a week for my face and twice a week in the shower for my body. Yes it's a bit more than the Mia but not by that much. You really aren't going to need to buy this product frequently so why not get the best?! The Clairsonic PLUS has three speeds for the face and a body mode as well. For those of you that don't know, Clairsonic uses a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, soften and smooth skin. In just a minute, the micro-massage action removes six times more makeup and twice the dirt and oil than cleansing with your hands alone. You can use your own cleanser with the Clairsonic. (I use Kate Somerville's Gentle Daily Wash.)

Lisa Mascaro of the Four Seasons Maui Spa

And if you ever make it to Maui, you must get a facial with Lisa at the Four Seasons Maui Spa. It's amazing and your skin will thank you for it!

Lisa's skin care answers to your questions are here after the jump! (I also included an edited version of the questions for easy reference.)