From our fabulous friends at thefind.com:

In the midst of all the fashion world’s excitement over color-blocked bags and blindingly bright neon satchels, it can be easy to forget about the original festive print! Nothing rings truer to summer than floral does, so if you’re having a hard time embracing the same unbridled enthusiasm towards the season that your fellow fashionistas seem to have, infusing a healthy dose of floral into your handbag arsenal is bound to do the trick! From totes and satchels to hobos and beach-ready bags, a floral handbag is an easy way to add an extra dose of femininity to even the most casual outfits, and can almost instantly transition your all-weather basics like jeans, tanks, and cardigans from tired and dull to festive and spring-ready!

Pictured above: Brahmin Elisa Hobo Bag, Tory Burch Channing Floral-Print Canvas & Leather Tote, Milly ‘Birch’ Market Tote, Dooney & Bourke Floral Satchel, and Kate Spade New York High Falls Melinda Satchel.

- Alexandra Gambardella

Fashion icon and designer Nicole Richie is collaborating with popular department store Macy’s to create an exclusive collection that launches Fall 2012 in 100 Macy’s stores and on Macys.com.

The collection will be a continuation of the designer capsule series for the retailer’s contemporary fashion Impulse department. “Nicole Richie for Impulse only at Macy’s” will feature exclusive, limited-edition apparel inspired by Richie’s trendsetting personal style, including 1970s influenced silhouettes, prints and fabrications. Click here to head to LollieShopping.com in order to get all the deets regarding prices as well as the launch date.

LADYMAGS LINKS OF THE WEEK:

Layered Warm Weather Looks [AlreadyPretty]

Fictionary word: Pigment Of Your Imagination [BeautyBloggingJunkie]

The “wowzers!’ and the “yikes!” of the Cannes red carpet [BettyConfidential]

8 Fashion Essentials for Memorial Day [FashionPulseDaily]

WEBSNOB LINKS OF THE WEEK:
Shapewear isn’t just for plus sizes! Stiletto Jungle explains how to find the right shapewear for your unique figure.

Allie is Wired takes a look at the newly released Forbes Celebrity 100 for 2012. Can you guess who snagged the top spot?

Coquette is taking a virtual vacation to Palm Springs with the new Banana Republic Trina Turk Summer 2012 Collection that debuts in June.

The Jet Set Girls are loving Bobbi Brown’s new Miami Collection.

Second City Style found the Tom Ford interview with Fern Mallis to be fascinating and entertaining. Tom Ford On Fashion: “It’s a Tough, Tough Industry.”

Shopping and Info loves the Lanvin mini pop beige crossbody bag and others for summer.

The Beauty Stop shows how to snag big beauty deals by joining loyalty clubs.

From our friends at thefind.com:

Although I’m arguably a shopaholic, I’m still a relatively smart shopper, so even when I spot a pair of shoes or a bag that I “must have,” my instinct is to scour the ‘net for where I can find it (or a budget-friendly lookalike) for the cheapest price possible. That said, rarely will an accessory make me fall in love at first sight. The brand-new Viscid Watches from Anthropologie, however, were an exception. I blame it on the fashion bloggers I follow on Instagram – one look at the mint-and-gold face and candy-colored gummy strap, styled with an assortment of coordinating arm candy, and I was sold! Luckily, despite being from the not-so-modestly priced Anthropologie, these Baby G lookalikes are playful, chic and reasonably affordable at $58 a pop. While I’m still drooling over the mint (and even ordered it online although it’s supposedly backordered until July!), the watch comes in an assortment of equally covetable colors, like hot pink, orange, and yellow (which is more of a highlighter-bright lime shade in person)! If you’re as enamored as I am with these luxe takes on the gummy watch, make sure you pick one up before they’re gone for good!

- Alexandra Gambardella

TIME Magazine Goes There With Toddler Breastfeeding Cover [The Frisky]

How to Curb Impulse Buys [Already Pretty]

In honor of ‘Dark Shadows,’ Johnny Depp’s 8 most makeup-tastic roles [Betty Confidential]

6 Things Mothers-In-Law Love to Hear [How About We]

Iris Apfel Teams up with Eyebobs Eyewear [FashionPulseDaily]

We may not all get the invite to The Met Gala Red Carpet (sigh), however, we can all partake in a live streaming for the first time in history! From 6:30-8:30 p.m. EST, the museum’s Costume Institute Benefit’s corresponding arrivals to the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibition will be live streaming on the website: Click here to watch!

Hosted by Vogue’s William Norwich and Elettra Wiedemann, the broadcast will feature interviews with the likes of Miuccia Prada, Carey Mulligan, Anna Wintour, other gala co-chairs and more!

Get involved by sending in your own questions via Twitter (#MetQuestions) during the live stream. The hosts will be choosing viewer questions throughout the evening. You can also join the conversation by following the Met on Facebook and Twitter. Use the Twitter hashtags #ImpossibleConversations and #MetGala.

So, don your best couture gown or cozy up in your pajamas; just don’t miss the fashion must-see event of the year!

-Alana Quagliariello

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From our friends at thefind.com:

It’s lucky for us not-so-coordinated fashionistas that purposeful mismatching happens to be very cool when it comes to effortlessly chic summer style. However, as many of us learn the hard way, there’s a fine line between stylish mismatching and just looking like you couldn’t find a matching bikini set in your messy closet (which is sometimes the case).Giejo Swimwear’s Summer 2012 collection helps less skilled swimsuit shoppers take the pain out of choosing the perfect contrasting patterns and pieces with a bevy of bikini tops and bottoms in stripes, tribal, and coordinating shades – all meant to mix and match effortlessly without looking like you picked out your suit in the dark! With sexy printed details that help tie the whole look together and a simple yet chic color palette that pops without clashing, you probably could literally could go shopping with your eyes closed and still end up with a covetable contrasting bikini… but we recommend keeping your eyes open while you browse this bikini eye candy, just for the fun of it!

- Alexandra Gambardella

Whether it’s a classic tote that eases into everyday life or a structured satchel that’s set in the grainy weave, these Top 5 Straw Basics will surprise you with their versatility. At BagSnob.
The NARS Duo Concealer is one of the best concealers BeautySnob has ever used!
As spring arrives with blooming flowers, Coquette loves the colorful and lifelike ladybug pins by Diana Eng that can now adorn your clothing.
Fashion Pulse Daily just can’t get enough of the Lisa Perry + Jeff Koons collaboration, taking nostalgia and quirk to a fabulous new level.
The Jet Set Girls and our friend, Nuy, of Nuy Beauty demonstrate how to do the perfect smokey eye.
Second City Style knows mothers want to be pampered and feel refreshed and renewed with seven Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For Your ‘Beautiful’ Mother.
Shopping and Info loves the lilac tops from Diane Von Furstenberg and the sky blue bags from Ralph Lauren for summer.
StyleBakery put together the ultimate spring shopping list with 10 key items to instantly update your look.

“Something as small as a makeup stain can put a big dent in your day – and ruin your wardrobe!” says Lisa Lee Freeman, editor-in-chief of ShopSmart. I totally second that! Laura from LollieShopping, however, has the details on how to fight back and eliminate these annoying garment stains — click through to LollieShopping.com to find out how to remove pesky stains such as lipstick and deodorant marks!