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Week In Review: Botox At Lunch, No More Leather Pants On The Runway, And More…

Must-Reads: 

• Now, medispas are making it easy for women to sneak away on their lunch hour for a quick injection of Botox. But would you want to?
  

• Project Runway said goodbye this week to our favorite leather-clad badass with a heart of gold. We're gonna miss ya, Stella.
  

• Episode One of Gossip Girl's second season didn't disappoint, with plenty of scandals, snobbery, and amazing handbags.
  

Sales and Deals:

• Up to 40% off printed tops at Nordstrom

• Up to 75% off cashmere cardigans at YOOX

• Up to 50% off jersey dresses at Pink Mascara

Test your Skils:  

• Which blue satin dress won't break the bank?

• Which brown belt costs less?
  

Thanks to our Advertisers:

• We'd like to send a huge thank you to this week's advertisers: Marie Claire's Hauteshopping.com, Yumi Chen, Fashion Ethic, Lindsay's Candles & Stuff, Tucker Paisley, HairFlix, Bare Necessities, A Little Something, and Alpha Women. Click here to find out how to advertise on SheFinds.
  

Blog Round-Up: Heard On The Web This Week

StyleBakery.com rounds up this season's most-wanted shoes for every budget.

How much would YOU spend on a face cream? The Beauty Brains blog about beauty bling: La Prairie Platinum, the most expensive skin cream in the world.

Top Button knows a product to make your hair thicken up . They even make a product for those eyelashes, beautiful!

Girlawhirl's striped long cardigan makes casual dressing a cinch.

SheFinds reminds you that it's 2008. You're allowed to wear white after Labor Day.

Smarter Fashion shows us how to dress for a fall wedding outside of your comfort, age, relationshop, or geographical zone.

At Real Simple's Simply Stated, we test drive the Sassybax Torso Trim Camisole.  

Designs For Count Me In: LMB Designs

What: Count Me In Clutch

Why: This stylish clutch is knit from yarn which is 100% Peruvian wool and felted to create a  sturdy, durable exterior.  Lime green with smart blue, yellow and grey accents, the purse is lined in a complementary patterned fabric.  The dimension is approximately 11” wide by 6” tall.

Who: LMB Designs, founded 8/8/08 by Lisa M. Barnes, creates couture knits for you and your pets.  Lisa designs each commissioned work entirely to your specification.  Her creations have included felted purses, wire jewelry, and elaborate scarves and wraps as well as pet wear including a formal gown for a German Shepherd and a tuxedo for a Chihuahua.  Lisa launched her company after two decades in the performing arts, and has received inspiration from Count Me In through their support of women-owned businesses.

Proceeds To Be Donated: $85 per item

Get Yours: $585 @ lmbdesigns.com  

Count Me In promotes the growth of women owned businesses and is the leading national not for profit provider of online business loans, resources, and community for women entrepreneurs. Beginning in September and continuing through Jan 1st, SheFinds will feature original accessories by independent designers. A portion of each sale will go to Count Me In. With each purchase, you are contributing to the development of women in business.

Which New Fashion Staple Has Staying Power?

Forget the LBD (okay, not really—I'd be lost without it). New fashion staples are creeping into our wardrobes and we welcome them with open arms, and extra hangers. Below are our writers' new favorite staples. Which do you think has staying power?

You can't walk down the street these days without seeing a scarf wrapped around a stylish neck - or ten. These cozy accessories are here to stay.   

No longer is jersey reserved for loungewear and extra soft bedsheets. The latest wear-with-anything dresses are made in this unbelievably comfortable fabric.

Who’s More Fashionable, Michelle Obama Or Cindy McCain?

If you thought the race between Barack and John were getting heated, how about the fashion dash between their wives? Each one has been honing her style skills as the election nears, but as far as I can tell, it seems we're soon to have a winner.

Michelle Obama

• Style: Michelle, an admitted Sex and the City fan, is clearly influenced by Sarah Jessica Parker and crew's fashionable ways. We've even gone so far as to say she might be the next Jackie O. Modern and fresh, colorful yet classy, sometimes borderline sexy (knee high boots and a quasi trench dress, anyone?), Michelle still likes to throw in a few curve balls here and there. She has worn a little bit of everything including ultra-wide belts and even black leggings. Some of our favorite looks are here.
  
• Favorite Brands: Isabel Toledo, Maria Pinto, Donna Ricco, White House/Black Market ... she even shops at the Gap (her 4th of July dress is actually on sale!) and Target.
• Steal Her Look: She'll never give up her black studded belt, but the rest of her closet is eclectic.

Cindy McCain

• Style: Before hitting the campaign trail on McCain's first run in 2000, Cindy had an affinity for the frumpy. These days, when in doubt, Cindy's motto is monochrome and streamlined--a safe choice for any potential First Lady. While she has been caught in a pink leather jacket that's probably better left to biker chicks, she was also recently wearing a $300,000 outfit for the Republican Convention. Touché.
  
• Favorite Brands: Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, St. John… but a lot of her looks can be found at places like Ann Taylor. 
• Steal Her Look: Cashmere turtlenecks and her signature three-strand pearl necklace are her fashion staples.
  

Take a look at the competition and vote for your favorite candidate!

Freebie Friday: Win A $500 Shopping Spree From Modadezza

What: A $500 shopping spree at Modadezza.com.

Why: Treat yourself (actually, let us treat you) to a brilliantly simple kaftan dress from loungewear line Coisas de Alice, a unique piece of costume jewelry , or some swimwear from cb Coco Brazil.

How: Go to Modadezza.com, choose all the favorite pieces you'd buy with $500, then come back here and write about them.

We like the classic lines and just-sexy-enough cutout on this black one-piece , and would probably end up pairing this necklace with every black dress we own (which is a lot of dresses).

And don’t forget to check out MomFinds, where they’re giving away a $200 shopping spree at PicStreet.com.

1. Post in the comments section about what you’d buy from Modadezza.

2. You must supply us with a valid email address and sign up for the SheFinds newsletter.

3. The contest starts now and entries must be date stamped by our server no later than Friday, September 12th, 2008 at 11:59 AM Eastern Time to be eligible.

4. One winner will be selected during a random drawing and will be announced in the September 16th SheFinds newsletter. The winner must reply via email as instructed in the newsletter to claim the prize.  

5. No prize substitutions.

6. You must be 18 years old or older to enter and a resident of the USA.

7. No purchase necessary.

8. Void where prohibited.

9. Click here for the full rules.
 

Deal Of The Day: 70% Off Bop Basics Tops At Shopbop

We love when basics go on sale. These essential pieces are now super affordable, so you can stock up if the tank or tee supply is running low.

This tank ($10.20, was $34) is ideal for layering, but can easily be worn alone, too, thanks to thicker straps that hide your bra.

Wear a lace-trimmed cami under this semi-sheer V-neck tee ($13.50, was $45) and top with a cropped leather jacket for a hint of edginess.

This relaxed heather tee ($17.70, was $59) can stand in for a sweater (and should stand in for a sweatshirt) when paired with jeans for weekend errands.

More sales and deals on the web:

As seen in the SheFinds forum: Up to 50% off bras at EmLingerie.com.

Save an extra 20% on women’s outerwear at Smartbargains.

Take an extra 25% off sale items at Altrec Outdoors with coupon code SAVE25NOW.