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Coming Soon: The Possibilities Are Endless for Ann Taylor

BellaSugar — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:00:05 PDT

Ann Taylor will be launching a November fragrance called Possibilities. An airy, floral scent, it has notes of Bulgarian rose, blue rose, water lily, peach musk and exotic woods. The bottle has a prismatic, "cut crystal" design, with pink juice inside.

The face of the new fragrance is model Petra Nemcova. The model was attracted to the deal because $2 of each Possibilities product sold from Thanksgiving until year's end will be donated to her Happy Hearts Fund, which aids children who have suffered from the 2004 tsunami. The ad, shot in the Hamptons, features Petra wearing Ann Taylor (of course) and wearing her hair in its natural brunette color.

Pardon the pun, but you have many possibilities with this range. It will be available in three sizes of eau de parfum ($42–$62), a EDP purse spray ($25), a body lotion ($20), and a gift set ($59).

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6 Tips For Scoring a Cheap Wedding Dress

LearnVest — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:15:59 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

With wedding season soon upon us, many a bride is looking for a way to create the most special day imaginable…without racking up the biggest debt imaginable.

The dress is no exception.

Wedding gowns can run into the thousands, which can eat into a good portion of any wedding budget. You want to look amazing, but you’d also like to give your guests something to eat, drink, and ideally sit on (even if Uncle Hal is more of the wander-around-inebriated type).

Wedding gowns are one area where you can significantly cut your costs. We don’t believe in compromising on looking absolutely stunning on your wedding day, but we do believe in being smart about looking for the best deal possible.

Here are the best ways to score a cheap wedding dress:

1. Check Out Mass Retailers

Mass retailers are getting into the wedding gown biz. It started with J. Crew, and the rest followed. We found these affordable numbers surprisingly attractive. Here, spend some of your savings on custom tailoring to make your dress uniquely yours - take off cap sleeves or add on embellishments. See our chart below for our favorite mass market lines.

2. Head Online

Nothing replaces the romanticized experience of heading to a bridal salon and trying on dresses with your mom and a few glasses of champagne - but after a few tiring sessions, any bride can tell you it gets old fast. According to Heather Levine, fashion editor at The Knot, the majority of brides still buy their dresses in-store, but more and more are heading online, to overstock or consignment sellers.

Read on for more tips for scoring a cheap wedding dress.

Oscar Winners Natalie and Colin Party With Gwyneth, Reese, Sandra, and More Inside Vanity Fair's Bash

Allie Merriam — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:03:01 PST

Vanity Fair pulled off another star-studded Oscars party last night. Some stars, like Jon Hamm, Jennifer Westfeldt, Emma Stone, Anna Paquin, and Stephen Moyer, arrived earlier to eat dinner and watch the show on TV, while others turned up after attending the big event hosted by Anne Hathaway and James Franco in person. Reese Witherspoon, who wowed in a Giorgi Armani gown, was solo on the red carpet before the show, but once at the bash she met up with her fiancé, Jim Toth. Cameron Diaz and one of the evening's performers, Gwyneth Paltrow, made it a ladies night as they caught up in a corner, but young lovers Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez hardly left each other's sides. Natalie Portman and Colin Firth, the best actor and actress winners, walked inside with the best accessory possible, their Academy Award. She stuck close by her fiancé, Benjamin Millepied, following her stint in the press room talking about their baby, while Colin was finally able to get in some dancing with his wife.

Plenty of other Hollywood couples were able to sneak in PDA, as Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel cuddled up on a couch. Madonna chose to make things a family affair, showing skin in a lacy black dress alongside her daughter Lourdes. For others, it was about catching up with old friends. Jake Gyllenhaal had a nice chat with 50 Cent, and newly single stars Jude Law and Scarlett Johansson shared a moment documented in pictures. Michelle Williams, who was nominated for the best actress honor that ultimately went to Natalie, spent the whole evening with her friend and date Busy Philipps. Selena momentarily left Justin Bieber to catch up with her friend Taylor Swift, who managed to not be photographed anywhere near her ex Jake. He also had another former love, Reese, to avoid as well. There are plenty of other big bashes from last night, so stay tuned to see lots more photos and make sure to check out all of our fashion and beauty coverage!

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