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Beauty Gadget Alert! Lancome Oscillation - The First Vibrating Mascara

I kinda want to try out this new Lancome Oscillation mascara -- the first vibrating mascara. You've gotta love that it's a mascara gadget! It's not out until this December, but today you can buy online the limited first edition of Lacome Oscillation for just $34.

Back in June, Jennine at The Coveted (who lives in Germany now) got to see a preview of the vibrating mascara in action from the creator in Paris.

DIY Your Own YSL Tribute Bag

You've seen all the latest celebrities like Halle and Ashlee carry around the YSL Tribute Bag ($1,395 at Saks). Did you know you can make your own? WIth the Handbag Heaven Metropolitan Homage Tote pattern from hotpatterns.com and some leather fabric, you'll be able to recreate a timeless fashionable tote for way less! Check out Threadbanger's post on this YSL Tribute bag with links to tips on fabric and how to sew leather.

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Project Runway 5: Preview Tomorrow's Show

Tonight's guest judge is Sandra Berhard!

Origami Fashion

I love Cindy Ng's Origami Blog lately for her origami inspired fashion posts. (BTW, check out Cindy's beautiful origami jewelry which I've posted about previously on Coquette.) Lately she's been finding some great inspiring fashions including Chloe's Leather Alligator Fold Clutch that's been seen on such celebs as Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester.

These origami shoe designs by Dutch designer Marloes ten Bhömer are simply breathtaking. See her work at the Virtual Shoe Museum.

Now that you've gotten the inspiration, here are more origami fashions you can pick up for yourself:

Rick Owens Lilies Origami wool coat ($780 at Net-A-Porter)

Bensoni Black Stretch Knit Origami Detailed Top ($148.80 at Bluefly)

Sleeveless Origami Knit Dress ($150 at Banana Republic)

Cynthia Steffe Cream Cotton Pointelle Origami Inset Dress ($189.60 at Bluefly)

Eileen Shields Hannah Origami Flat Slide (On Sale $147.50 at Shopbop)

Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Fashion:

• FabSugar shows you how to get The Look For Less: Yves Saint Laurent Jersey Bustier Dress.
• 55 Secret Street attends the hottest (and we do mean hottest) party for lovely and innovative fashion designer Isabel Toledo at her gorgeous Manhattan loft.
• With these ruby slippers, you're definitely not in Kansas anymore notes Fashiontribes.
• The StyleBakery.com editors share their no-fail go-to signature looks of the season and want you to share yours for a chance to win a chic shopping spree!
• Bag Snob must have for Fall 2008: Bottega Veneta Noce!
• A Few Goody GumDrops is excited for you to view the "Dresses Collection" from renowned artist Laura Bean.
• Shoe Steals are back at Stiletto Jungle: 10 pair under $30!
• Is Michelle Williams dating Spike Jonze? Allie is Wired has the scoop.
• BagBliss is currently craving the re-introduced Fendi Vintage Olsen Twin Tote
• Cheap JAP discusses which Pre-Fall Trends aren't worth your time or your dime.
• Debutante Clothing gives a young Rockabilly teacher styling advice for work
• KRISTOPHER is hating FitFlops' gladiator sandals.
• Papierblog looks at what's really going to be in Nordstrom stores this Fall
• Quinta Trends teachs how to find a perfect style with Latin-Americans emerging designers.
• Second City Style feels some celebrity fashion offenders make amends while others don't.
• Stylehive brings your smokin' swimwear to wear on your sexy beach getaway.
• Sxy Fashion Queen reveals one of Eva Longoria greatest loves.
• The Fashionable Housewife doesn't want you to forget to bring Fashionable Swimsuits On Your Summer Vacation!
• Purple is huge for fall, and The Shoe Goddess has found an amazing pair of purple Dior pumps for you!

Beauty:

• Beauty Snob: Be chic and shimmer in Bobbi Brown this Fall!
• Stylenotes staffers bravely tested over a dozen self tanners for the face and body. Find out the pros and cons for each of our self tanner selections.
• SugarShock Beauty is taking a beauty world tour and using Chidoriya's Rice Bran Wash.
• The Beauty Stop explains how to deal with acne in your thirties.

Project Runway 5: Preview Video of Natalie Portman

I mentioned in a post earlier today that Natalie Portman is going to be a judge tonight on Project Runway 5. Here's a video preview of Natalie Portman on the show! I love her little entrance wave behind the PR screen. Adorable!

Web Snob Week in Chic

• A Few Goody GumDrops gives you the chance to win a Grape Botkier Bag from the Funky Lala Boutique!
• Debutante Clothing: sign up by Sunday for a chance to win a copy of Vintage Hairstyling by Lauren Rennells.
• Second City Style: make sure you sign up by Friday for a chance to win $75 to spend at Barefoot Tess.
• Who just did a Massive store-wide mark-down AND has free world-wide shipping? Visit Shrimpton Couture - the place to buy spectacular vintage!
• In need of some chic new shoes, accessories, handbags, clothes -- essentially the works? Enter to win a $100 Lulu's Fashion Lounge Gift Certificate from stylenotes!
• The Fashionable Housewife is rejoicing about the new Totally Slimming Jeans from Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.
• Don't miss out on your chance to win a fabulous MRE Jewelry necklace from The Shoe Goddess and HauteLook!

Project Runway 5: Natalie Portman Guest Judges Eco-Friendly Challenge

I can't wait for tonight's episode of Project Runway 5 because Natalie Portman's gonna be the guest judge for an eco-friendly challenge. As you've read here before on Coquette, Natalie's got her own line of vegan shoes through Te Casan. She looks adorable here, doesn't she?

Here's a preview video of tonight's show! Enjoy!

Coquette Special - Get 25% off Kris Nations Jewelry

Coquette readers will get a special deal on jewelry at Kris Nations, including her new Fall collection! Get 25% off everything on the site by adding the code coquette25 in your shopping cart. Sale runs through next Monday, July 28th.

Pictured above Geo-Leaf Necklace ($60, gold or silver), and my favorite earrings I wear everyday, the Wildflower Crescent Hoop Earrings ($65, gold or silver).

Here are more great picks:

Orchid Pendant Necklace ($60, gold or silver)

Small Wildflower Pendant Necklace ($40, gold or silver)

Geo-Leaf Earrings ($50, gold or silver)

Falling Leaves Earrings ($50, gold or silver)

Browse the rest of the jewelry collection at krisnations.com.

Converse All Star Slip On Sneakers

Being pregnant I can't be bothered to bend down and tie my shoes which is why I mostly wear ballet flats. But when the weather gets cold and windy here in SF I like the option of wearing sneakers, especially when I walk Lulu. My stylish gay neighbor showed off to me a few weeks ago his new purchase for an afternoon boat ride along the bay, a pair of these Converse All Star Slip Ons ($47 at Zappos). This was perfect! Just what I needed -- stylish sneakers and no shoelaces! I bought them in black and they are really comfy. I also wanted them in grey but they are sold out in my size. Here's to hoping they get some new inventory in soon. It's so perfect for summer and has also been spotted on the likes of Heidi Klum while shopping in LA.