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Lighted Wedding Dress

(Photography by: Carlos Linares III)

My friend Alison of Switch made this lighted wedding dress for her friend Julia's beachy wedding in Hawaii. I love how this feels like a true wedding dress of the future. After all, we are weeks away from 2010, no?

Alison writes:

It was decided that the dress should honor the metallic look but with a vintage inspired style. To do this, I focused on creating a soft and glowing design that played with the Victorian shape of the dress. The lighting design was intended to be simple with warm and cool whites. There were no flashing bulbs or severe bright spots. The spectacle of a lighted dress is enough on its own, There was no need to over do it with intense changing colors or a blinding reflection.

Alison even made this Luminex shawl for Julia to wear for the beach bonfire.

See more beautiful photos of the dress in twirling action at Switch.

Rodarte for Target Collection

Another high-end fashion line makes it's move to Target, just in time for the holidays. The edgy-chic Rodarte for Target collection will launch in Target stores and online on December 20th. I am loving the mix of hard/edgy and soft/girly in the collection. From xray prints and leopard-print sequin frocks, to lace and tulle dresses with bow belts, the collection is really affordable with prices ranging from $9.99 - $79.99. The collection will be in stores from December 20 through January 31.

Web Snob Weekly Roundup

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

• Second City Style looks forward to Versace Pre-Fall 2010: Lamination Inspiration!
• Shopping and Info loves this Loeffler Randall black knit coat seen on Gossip Girl Taylor Momsen today.
• Stylehive is loving shorts for winter... maybe even more than shorts for summer.
• Stiletto Jungle picks must-have riding boots for all budgets.
• Allie is Wired has a run-down of the recently announced Grammy nominations.
• Bag Bliss: 30 Days of Giveaways going on now! Today only win a Marc Jacobs Python Stam Bag.
• Would you wear Fit Flops?The Jet Set Girls say only if Anna Sui designs them!
• KRISTOPHER DUKES is wanting a vintage Hermes Collier de Chien/Medor belt.
• Join the StyleBakery team as they shop for chic holiday pieces on a budget at Century 21.
• The Beauty Stop tries cleanser and toner in one with Cosmedicine Healthy Cleanse.
• The Shoe Goddess is giving away four gift bags full of Hollywood Fashion Tape products! Enter here!

Gaga Over Lady Gaga's Elle Cover

I have to admit it. I'm not that familiar with Lady Gaga's music, but I am pretty keen on what she wears. From her elaborate costumes for her performances to the red carpet, this lady is not afraid to be go her own fashion path. Coming to newsstands soon, is January's issue of Elle Magazine with Lady Gaga on the cover. She's looking good too -- a mix of Madonna and Gwen Stefani. See more photos from the Elle cover shoot with Lady Gaga.

Elle.com has a fun Lady Gaga Fashion Quiz and Hairstyle Quiz.


(Photos Courtesy of Elle)

Perfect Rosy Cheeks With Cream Blushes

Stylehive shows you how to get perfect rosy cheeks with cream blushes so you can have that warm glow for the holidays. Alex finds some of the best creams that will let your winter skin breathe beneath the color. I still love my NARS The Multiple Blush Stick ( $37 at Sephora).

Mulberry for Apple Launches

The new Mulberry line for Apple products has launched! Pick up this Daira Sleeve for a 13" Mac Book ($550) or a cute Daria Mini Messenger for iPhone ($250) which also has room for your cash and cards. The Seth for 15" MacBook Pro ($895) is a perfect slim leather bag for your laptop and essentials. But I'm loving this purple patent leather Melanie Zip Folio ($395) which I hope would totally fit my Mac Book Air.

See the entire collection and colors on the Mullberry site.