The summer is here and the sun is stronger than ever! Not to worry, hats are making a huge comeback this season and the trend is the bigger the better. I think Samantha on Sex and the City proves it in her huge woven sun hat on her deck she used to cover her face while checking out her gorgeous neighbor.

Hats are your summer accessory must have, but are a totally personal choice to how you want to show off your style. Here are some of our favorites that help give you some ideas.
The Kokin Floppy Ribbon Hat comes in black or white trim and you can find it at Bergdorf Goodman. It is absolutely fabulous and extremely durable, this will last all season into next!
The Juicy Couture Visor is so cute and can be worn with just about anything! You will definitely be the cutest girl out on the golf course with this sassy pink hat. Remember, hats are very personal, so style it up the way you want to show off.

Don’t forget about the summer must have! The Fedora Hat! All the celebs are sporting this one on set, off set, shopping, whatever! It is such a great way to cover up a bad hair day!

…and with Indiana Jones being all the rage among the guys, a fedora for him isn’t a bad idea at all!

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Yves Saint Laurent is considered to be one of the greatest designers of all time. He has graced us with his incredible passion for design throughout his career and died in Paris late Sunday at the young age of 71.

At the age of 22, Yves Saint Laurent began his career as a fabulous new designer for Christian Dior. His iconic designs and countless contributions to fashion have paved the way for many young designers and inspired many around the world to become a part of the incredible world of fashion and beauty.

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty has become a destination for the latest trends and perfect combinations to achieve any desired look. YSL Beauty continues to use innovative tools and be the first to launch the latest in techniques for all of your beauty needs. YSL launched Touche Eclat, which is now a staple in the industry for all eye brightening products to follow.

Intense attention to detail and passion for women is expressed in all of Yves Saint Laurent designs as well as his entire beauty line. YSL Beauty embellishes the designer’s respect and love for all women with its gorgeous packaging and sophisticated color stories.

The fashion and beauty of Yves Saint Laurent has always been a personal favorite and I will continue to turn to his lifetime as an inspiration. Yves Saint Laurent quickly became a fashion icon from the moment he stepped onto the design scene, and his memory and love and devotion to all women and their beauty will live on forever. We will all miss Yves Saint Laurent but his unparalleled sense of color and beauty will continue to be inspiration to all designers and lovers of fashion throughout the world.

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Kat Von D, star of L.A. Ink and owner of High Voltage Tattoo in L.A. has launched her first cosmetic line at Sephora and you definitely want to get your hands on this collection. This color collection is the perfect blend of old-Hollywood glamour meets L.A. tattoo vibe. Kat is not only gorgeous, but she has mastered a full flawless face in 15 minutes. Kat’s passion for makeup is expressed in every product she has created and she has “inked” them all. Kat Von D is pin-up perfection and her rocker-chic lifestyle has come through in her makeup. I am obsessed with makeup brushes! Don’t get me wrong, I am in love with all color but I truly believe that brushes make all the difference and I am loving Kat Von D’s Cool Tattools.

This brush collection is etched with Kat’s rose sketches and includes five brushes to do everything you need. Kat’s favorite tattoo is that of roses and her entire collection is packaged in this fabulous rose etching. From blending, lining, smudging, and defining, Kat Von D has covered all you need in this Kat Eye Brush Set. Kat Von D’s collection is composed of five essential products, four rich color lipsticks, two amazing eye palettes, six shades of liquid eyeliner, and an incredible brush set. You can find the entire line at Sephora or Sephora.com. Remember, this is a limited edition collection so be sure to collect your favorite pieces now before they get discontinued.

I am so excited to start wearing my Kat Von D collection. She exemplifies what old-Hollywood glamour was and is today and has added her own edge and L.A. tattoo artist attitude to make this collection absolutely incredible. You will feel like a glamorous pin-up in Kat Von D’s collection, and you will rock this fabulous look! Just have fun! This collection is all about reminding us how sexy and beautiful all women are, all shapes, sizes, AND attitudes.Get it all at Sephora.com

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Amanda Lepore has (over the years) become an icon (of sorts). She recently took to the catwalk in Heatherette, (the F. U. to the establishment of the fashion industry) for this year’s Fashion Week in NY (watch a short clip of Heatherette from New York Magazine).

Amanda had her first cosmetic surgery at the age of 15 and then had a sex change in her final year of high school.

She is one of the most photographed club “celebrities” in NY and is known for her ability to transform herself from one character to the next, being best known for her look of old Hollywood glamour.

In an interview, Amanda says that she hasn’t had that much plastic surgery, only her breasts (twice), her butt, some silicone in her lips and some silicone in her forehead. I don’t know about you, but I think that seems like quite a bit.

for more pictures and info, go to amandaleporeonline.com

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