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Barneys has released the dates of their next Warehouse Sale. Mizhattan reports that it'll begin on Valentine's Day and run through February 24th.

ANN INC., the parent Company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, and Vital Voices Global Partnership announced that award-winning actress Kate Hudson will serve on the ANNpower Advisory Council. Hudson, the face of Ann Taylor's Spring/Summer 2013 campaign, is a longtime advocate for empowering young women and is excited to be a part of the ANNpower Vital Voices Initiative.

Tees by Tina, a "one-size-fits-most (really!)" apparel collection, launched their Spring 2013 Collection with the addition of more innovative designs, clever textures, and fashion forward patterns.

Black and white was all over the runway back in September for Spring 2013 Fashion Week. It is going to be a huge trend to see the mixing of the two for a chic approach to color blocking. Of course, when you are going for such a clean look you need to make sure the execution is flawless by keeping the colors spotless and steamed. I love the Rowenta Steam Station because it is both an iron and a steamer; which is perfect when there is a mix of delicate and more structured fabrics.

This is the time in January when a lot of people fall off the wagon and their oh-so-promising New Years resolutions fall by the wayside, but officials with a local designer swimwear company say their new promotion is geared to keep people motivated by slashing the price of its swimwear and shipping.

Bella Fashion announced the arrival of new butterfly themed accessories, including the new Butterfly Hair Clip with Crystal Streamers and versatile mini butterfly pins. Butterflies are symbols of love, good luck, and transformation, and are among the most beautiful of creatures, so it comes as no surprise that women have always made them a favorite accessory pick. From Middle Ages ladies to modern celebrities, women have worn stunning butterfly themed accessories, and Bella Fashion's new arrivals make the style accessible for the luxurious lepidopteran lover in all of us.

Singer/songwriter and breakout pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen will appear in Candie's, Only at Kohl's Spring 2013 multi-media marketing campaign. Candie's is sold exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores nationwide and Kohls.com. Carly joins the elite list of Candie's superstar spokeswomen including Britney Spears, Fergie, Lea Michele and others.

New York City's Chinatown will host its own Jewelry Week from February 1 to 14, 2013. Participating jewelers, listed below and on www.chinatownjewelryweek.com, will offer sweetheart deals and other special promotions.

Flower motifs and bright candy colors are the newsmakers in jewelry this Valentine's Day season, according to industry experts. 'Luscious pinks, corals and warm topaz colorations are hot right now,' says Jill Maier, Vice President of Design at leading fashion jewelry company CAROLEE. 'Our collections have an assortment of flower designs in pink enamel and peach and topaz colored stones and also include the season's 'must-have' bib collar necklace. We think they make a great zero-calorie Valentine's gift, or a supplement to candy as a treat for your sweetheart or yourself.'

Ann Taylor announced that award-winning actress Kate Hudson will return as ambassador of its spring and summer 2013 campaigns. This year, Hudson's role will take on more importance and she will serve in a larger capacity, as both a design influence and charitable ambassador. For the summer collection, she will be developing a capsule collection for the brand. In addition, she will join the Advisory Council for the company's ANNpower Vital Voices Initiative, a program that supports the empowerment of young women.

In honor of the ever-increasing attention on 'inaugural style' David's Bridal has inaugurated their own 'cabinet members', specialists in all things fashion, bridal and lifestyle - the 2013 Style Council is ready to be sworn in!

Wealth-X, the ultra high net worth (UHNW) business development solution for Global Private Banks, Luxury Brands, Educational Institutions and Non-Profits, has just released a list of the top 10 wealthiest Italians.

Over four centuries ago, William Shakespeare asked, 'What's in a name? That which we call a rose would by any other name smell as sweet.' In the case of the new skin care line, 'Tilth,' launched by former Elizabeth Arden vice president Anthony Vargas, the name delivers savvy consumers a message about purity, quality, and the relationship between how we choose to view our relationship with the Earth-and sustainable beauty.

Conservation organisation WWF and Fashion Company H&M have entered into a three-year global partnership. Side by side, a new H&M water strategy has been formed which is a game changer in the fashion industry, as it takes the whole supply chain into account and goes far beyond the factory lines.

The upscale fashion-forward website Sassenfras has launched its new weekly e-newsletter filled with Daily Style Edits, 'Beg, Borrow or Steal' style features, style articles, designer profiles, styling tips and more. People who register to receive the newsletter will be entered to win a $500 Shopbop giveaway. Sassenfras provides men and women with a roundup of the hottest fashion trends highlighted in its Daily Style Edits and saves time by allowing readers to purchase the items directly on the website through Lyst.com. The Sassenfras giveaway begins on January 25 and ends on February 22.

Saks Fifth Avenue has made several important enhancements to its SaksFirst loyalty program, broadening its reach and offering more benefits than ever before.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to spruce up your lingerie and pick up something special. Cosabella is one of my go-to brands to find something sexy, fun but still totally comforatable and always figure flattering. They use vibrant colors that change season to season and the fabrics are always luxurious and soft. It's hard not to feel sexy in Cosabella!

Andrea Lieberman debuted her A.L.C. ready-to-wear collection in 2009 and quickly became a globally recognized designer whose brand includes her main collection as well as A.L.C. jewelry. Comprised of daring silhouettes, chic modular separates and perfectly engineered basics, A.L.C. brings a new perspective to the needs of a modern wardrobe while improving upon the canon of essentials.

Check out photos below from Maison Albino's S/S 2013 collection! The brand was first presented in Milan in 2004, fruit of the synergy between the Parisian-trained Roman stylist, Albino D'Amato, and the Neapolitan designer architect, Gianfranco Fenizia, whose background includes consultancy work for important fashion brands.

Check out photos below from Alberta Ferreti's S/S 2013 runway show!