FC Link Love -- April 26, 2013

Prepare to drool, swoon, ooh, and ahh! The Gloss has pics of Tiffany's Great Gatsby jewelry collection.

The girls of Fabulous on a Budget found some really cute maxi dresses, a must-have this season.

Temptalia has a sneak peek of the new MAC Art of the Eye Collection and it is something to behold.

Just discovered this Direct2TV site...this piece on the the TV and movie characters who inspire fashion's hottest trends is brill!

We typically think of navy and white when we think of nautical pieces, but these neutral pieces on Design Darling are quite fetching.

Thank you Birchbox, for telling us which lipsticks are food-proof!

You've got to check out the gorgeous gem scarves we spotted on Design Sponge. Stunning!

People's Most Beautiful List of 2013 is out.

Mother's Day will be here before you know it; check out the adorable cards for mom we saw on Bright Bold & Beautiful.

We're loving the spring date night look Design Pretty put together.

What's New, What's Hot: Lacroix to Design for Schiaparelli, Free People's New Eco-Friendly Line

When two of the most iconic and influential names in fashion appear together in the same headline, we pay close attention. This week we learned that Christian Lacroix has been named the designer to steer the house of Schiaparelli back into the spotlight. The designer will create a 15-piece collection that will debut in July. "In this persona incarnating a true aristocrat, one finds a spirit where mathematics and literature as well as poetry coexist: Elsa is a sacred sphinx who never ceases to interrogate us while offering us new enigmas as answers," the designer said in a statement.  On the collection being showcased at 21 place Vendôme, the historic address where Elsa once worked and where the house is now based, Lacroix had this to say, "Art, theater and cinema… my wish is to reposition Elsa at the center of her maison and on the stage from which she once seduced the world."

Free People is debuting an eco-friendly line of dresses and tops today, apropos since it's Earth Day.  The new line is called Maheya, which means"from the earth," and every garment is colored with natural dyes made from marigolds, pomegranate skin, annetto seeds, rhubarb, lilac, and natural indigo. Plus, every piece includes a seed paper hang tag made from 100% recycled paper that can be planted to turn into wildflowers. Happy Earth Day!

Must-Have Monday: Mango Studded Leather Sandals

One of the things we love most about this time of year is that we finally get to pull out our cutest sandals to pair with flirty skirts and dresses, so when we spotted these Studded Leather Sandals from Mango they immediately landed on our must-have list.  They combine the gladiator trend (not an actual trend anymore, since gladiators have become such a staple) with the freshest color of the season -- white. Plus, the gold studs give them an unexpectedly cool vibe that looks modern and luxe, meaning they can be worn everywhere from music festivals to nice dinners this season.

FC Link Love -- April 19, 2013

College Fashion shows you how to nail this ice cream sundae-inspired manicure.

Victoria of A Gifted Society says these are the cutest flats ever, and we're not gonna argue with her.

In case you weren't there, A Bit of Sass has some super stylish pics from Coachella 2013.

We found a great idea for a DIY project for sunglasses on I Spy DIY.

Mackenzie of Design Darling shares her favorite coffee table books--the girl has some good taste!

Swooning over the pics of designer Lucy Penfield's work we spotted over on Mix and Chic.

Not sure how to buy a button-down shirt? Shop Talk has the scoop.

Refinery 29 has rounded up over 20 chic buys for under $50. Get your shop on!

If you're thinking about cutting bangs, consult Allure's list of most flattering styles before you do.

Leandra Medine (a.k.a. The Man Repeller) has written a book!

What's New, What's Hot: Eva Chen to Save Lucky Magazine, Beyonce Chooses DSquared2 for Tour Costumes

Anna Wintour was recently named artistic director of Condé Nast and she is wasting no time whipping the publications giant into shape. To start, she's recruited former Teen Vogue editor Eva Chen to work on several projects for Lucky Magazine, a women's glossy that has struggled in the past few years (the magazine has seen a significant drop in advertisers, losing close to forty ad pages last year alone). No word yet on what these projects are, or whether Chen will be a permanent fixture on the Lucky masthead, but the social media queen and all-around fashion darling will no doubt help to breathe new life into the shopping magazine.

 

Pop diva Beyonce has her choice of designers and luxury fashion houses to dress her, and for her upcoming world tour the "Single Ladies" singer is going with twins Dean and Dan Caten, the designer duo behind Italian label, DSquared2. The custom-made design is being kept under wraps, but a spokesperson for DSquared2 confirmed that the costume is in line with the label's Spring 2013 collection, which was inspired by supermodels of the nineties. "Beyonce chooses to wear a unique outfit created exclusively for her by Dean and Dan Caten, inspired by an item from the 2013 spring/summer Glamazon catwalk show," the rep stated. Dean and Dan have also designed tour costumes for Britney Spears and Madonna. The Mrs Carter Show kicks off today in Belgrade, Serbia, and ends in Brooklyn on August 5.

Must-Have Monday: Level 99 Lily Jeans

Now that spring has arrived, Anthropologie has really been on our radar; it's one of our go-to places for picnic-perfect dresses and skirts, sweet little blouses, and our all of our favorite denim labels. It's no surprise that a recent trip into the shop produced these Level 99 Lily Relaxed Jeans. With their slouchy, boyfriend jean fit, they're perfect for spring and summer because we can rock them with ladylike heels and a cropped blazer, or keep it all the way relaxed in cute sandals and a fitted tank top. Either way we win!

FC Link Love -- April 12, 2013

Just a friendly reminder from Racked: the Kate Young for Target collection hits stores this Sunday.

Before you pack, The Savvy Girl's Guide to Life has rounded up ten essentials you'll need for a fabulous beach vacation.

Have you seen the Hayley Williams (of Paramour) + MAC Cosmetics collab? Elle has the scoop.

Stylelist has your complete Coachella packing list.

And here's another cool DIY from Glitter 'n' Glue: Lucite and Neon Knotted Necklace.

Spring shopping just got easier thanks to this street style inspiration from Pop Sugar.

If you've got some time this weekend, make these iridescent sneakers we spotted on P.S. I Made This.

The Budget Babe found a pair of ombre jeans that look almost exactly like the DL1961 pair, at a fraction of the cost.

Just check out all the cute, cute, cute sunnies over on Design Crush.

Head over to Refinery 29 for an update on all the hottest color trends of the season.

Must-Have Monday: Topshop Quilt Detail Biker Jacket

Finding the perfect springtime jacket can be a bit of a challenge; we want something light and, well, spring-y, goes with all the hottest trends of the season, and will actually keep us warm. Enter this Topshop Quilt Detail Biker Jacket. As far as cool goes, there's probably nothing cooler than a biker jacket. This one looks as fabulous with a floaty, floral maxi dress as it does with a white tee and dark denim. It's light but still manages to keep the chill out, and if things heat up, it looks totally fetch with the sleeves pushed up ever so casually. Bonus, it's completely low maintenance--just wipe it clean. This could very well be the most perfect springtime jacket we've ever purchased.

FC Link Love -- April 5, 2013

Yum! We're craving the new ice cream-inspired nail colors from Deborah Lippman we spotted on Refinery 29.

Need motivation to hit the gym? Fabulous on a Budget found some really cute workout clothes that might help.

Dressing Ken has the scoop on a hot style trend for guys: fitted denim jackets with colored pants.

How ridiculously cute are these DIY textured vases from A Beautiful Mess?

A super sweet little desktop calendar courtesy of Rucheblog.

Check out this adorable and affordable striped dress on College Fashion. Plus they show you three different ways to style it.

We love every one of these thirty April outfit inspirations from Glamour.

Lexi over at Glitter & Pearls has rounded up some very stylish carryalls that are perfect for work or school.

Not gonna lie, we're a little bit obsessed with this look on Atlantic-Pacific.

So many colorful eyeliners to try this spring; The Cut has them all.

Must-Have Monday: MICHAEL Michael Kors Tie-Dye Skinny Jeans

We're not ashamed to admit that we are totally obsessed with these MICHAEL Michael Kors Tie-Dye Skinny Jeans. They combine two of our favorite trends for spring: colored denim and printed denim. Not only is the kelly green color insanely pretty, it's also a perfect match for some of the prettiest, hottest colors of the season. Look how cute it is with the navy blazer it's pictured with, and just imagine how adorable it'll look with bright, sunny yellow or bold hot pink.  And as far as mixing the tie-dye print with other prints? Well, let's just say we've already got plans to pair them with flirty florals and perhaps even a paisley. Honestly, we can't think of a think we wouldn't love to wear these pants with.