one of the most important ways to promote the 2010 event to local people

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Several thousands visitors wrote in a message book for the event to comment, make suggestions and to wish the city good luck in hosting a successful event.

The exhibition, The Path to the World Expo, is one of the most important ways to promote the 2010 event to local people.

It seeks to arouse public recognition for the Expo, the first in a developing country, and to explain the purpose of exhibitions and review the history of past expositions.

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Exclusive! Behind the scenes with the costume designer of "The Starter Wife"

 

Last season saw the return of funny lady Debra Messing to the small screen in USA's mini-series, The Starter Wife. It was such a hit that USA is bringing it back as a full series, with the two hour premiere on Monday, October 10th.

The mini-series, based on Gigi Levangie Grazer's New York Times bestselling novel, focused on Molly, Debra Messing's character, dealing with the shock of a surprise divorce. The series will follow her as she recovers and starts to build her life. As the tagline says, "Wife Goes On"!

Today we have a special exclusive: a behind the scenes visit with Agata Maaszkiewicz, the costume designer for The Starter Wife. She talks about working with Debra Messing and the style they created her for character Molly. Watch and enjoy!

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Fingerless gloves for men: would you wear them?

Bottega Venetta sent fingerless gloves down the runway at their A/W 2009 menswear show. Of course, these weren't your average do-it-yourself, cut-off K-Mart gloves. They were heavy, knit cashmere and, like everything else BV sells, will likely cost a pretty penny.

In fact, they even won over The Sartorialist, who was previously opposed to the impracticality of such an item. (I mean, aren't gloves supposed to keep your whole hand warm?) What do you think guys--are these cool and tough, or are they too fussy and impractical?

qbtc First-Lady Style- Make the Most of What You G

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4: Get a Great Haircut
Invest in a versatile, stylish cut. Mrs. Obama's layered bob can go from sleek and straight to flirty and feminine to suit any occasion and outfit.

3: Discover Defining Colors
Give black (and navy...and charcoal, etc.) a break! Whether you look best in jewel tones or pastels, wearing color brightens your skin tone (and can have a similar affect on your mood). The First Lady doesn't shy away from printed brights as seen on her magenta Thakoon sheath (far left) or striking solids like a turquoise dress from Maria Pinto (left).

9: Find Your Resources
Seek out stores with an attentive staff that can do the hard work for you. Mrs. Obama favors Ikram, a fashionable Chicago boutique, where owner Ikram Goldman keeps an eye out for flattering pieces. Many department stores (and trendy shops like Topshop) offer complimentary personal shopping -- just make an appointment ahead of time. Mrs. Obama also saves time and money by shopping online for colorful basics from J. Crew (left). Sticking to your favorite retailers means you'll know which designers, styles and sizes suit you best.

Fabrizio Bensch/Landov; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

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Landov; Joyce Boghosian/The White House

2: Choose Signature Pieces
Define your style wearing (and wearing) pieces that speak to you. Look no further than Mrs. Obama's official portrait (left) to see that the First Lady sticks to favorites like sleeveless sheaths (this by Michael Kors) and a double strand of pearls. Other wardrobe staples include her headline-making cardigan sweaters and belts (far left).

5: Don't Sacrifice Comfort
Who says you have to suffer for fashion or fabulous shoes? When on the move, the First Lady chooses easy cotton sundresses (like this one from Moschino, left) or tailored trousers dressed up with a fitted jacket (from Azzedine Alaia, far left). Look for pieces that suit your shape while giving you a little extra breathing room. For practical and chic shoes, select sleek ballet flats in patent, snakeskin or metallics, or classic low pumps with a kitten heel.

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Brian Snyder/Landov; Fabrizio Bensch/Landov

10: Know When to WOW!
When it's your time to shine, do it! For the Inauguration, Mrs. Obama went all-out with a hand-embroidered, one-shoulder Jason Wu gown (far left), while at the Democratic National Convention, she added three Erickson Beamon brooches to a bold floral-print dress from Thakoon (left). Next time you're in the spotlight, don't be afraid to break from your typical look: Choose a knockout number that you -- and everyone around you -- will buzz about.

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Charles Ommanney/Getty Images; Polaris

8: Reveal Your Silhouette
Fitted sheaths (like this from Thakoon, far left) highlight the First Lady's long, lean line, and full-skirted dresses like this Azzedine Alaia design (left) draw attention to her small waist. Find cuts that flatter your figure -- and stick with them.

7: Accessorize like a Pro
Statement jewelry can make an outfit. The First Lady adds oversized Tom Binns necklaces (like those at left) to classic evening ensembles, or fastens her favorite cardigans with a collection of costume brooches. Avoid a fashion exclamation by sticking with one statement piece per outfit.

First-Lady Style: Make the Most of What You Got

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1: Play Up Your Assets
Take a page out of Michelle Obama's style book and highlight your best features instead of obsessing over the worst. MO's MO? The First Lady emphasizes her enviable, toned arms in sleeveless sheaths and draws attention to her narrow waistline with wide belts.

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6: Shop Your Closet
Effortlessly mix and match key separates to create different looks. Mrs. Obama created two distinctive outfits using her marigold J. Crew cardigan by simply swapping out a print skirt and shell for bright cobalt-blue denim. Step 1: Take inventory of your closet so you know what's in there.

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Hilary Duff and Donna Karan at DKNY Fall 2009 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at 711 Greenwich Street on February 15, 2009 in New York City.

Derek Lam and Anna Wintour backstage at Derek Lam Fall 2009 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at 635 West 42nd Street on February 17, 2009 in New York City.

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Aubrey O’Day backstage at Richie Rich Fall 2009 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Waldorf Astoria on February 18, 2009 in New York City.

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Common backstage at Diesel Black Gold Fall 2009 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Tent in Bryant Park on February 17, 2009 in New York City.

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Amanda Lepore backstage at Richie Rich Fall 2009 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Waldorf Astoria on February 18, 2009 in New York City.

Bee Shaffer and Anna Wintour front row at Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at NY State Armory on February 16, 2009 in New York City.

Amanda Lepore backstage at Richie Rich Fall 2009 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Waldorf Astoria on February 18, 2009 in New York City.

Aline Weber at Miss Sixty Fall 2009 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Tent in Bryant Park on February 15, 2009 in New York City.

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Jun Nakayama backstage at Richie Rich Fall 2009 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Waldorf Astoria on February 18, 2009 in New York City.

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Kim Kardashian backstage at Y-3 Fall 2009 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Pier 40 on February 15, 2009 in New York City.

Tcos Fashion’s Night Out – Tee Off_1610

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Designer Donna Karan attends the Saks Fifth Avenue celebration of Fashion’s Night Out at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City.

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Fashion's Night Out - Tee Off

Anna Wintour, Vogue editrix and mastermind behind Fashion's Night Out, even went to a Macy's located in Queens, NY. The US Open happens in the same borough! Just sayin'. Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

Sarah Jessica Parker attends the Oscar de la Renta Fashion's Night Out party at the Oscar de la Renta boutique in New York City.

Model and Atress Eva Herzigova attends the Vogue Fashion's Night Out at the Giorgio Armani boutique in Milan, Italy. The streets of New York felt a little bit like Halloween last night or maybe a really, really good Saturday night back in the golden boom days of 1999 -- giggling girls teetering in high heels; champagne literally flowing freely; nary an empty cab in sight and traffic gridlock even at 10:30 pm. And did we mention celebrities? It was Fashion's Night Out, and it seems pretty clear a really good time was had by all. Cheers to that! But the question on everyone's mind is: Was anyone buying much? More than 800 stores in New York alone kept their doors open until 11 p.m., many with special events, cocktails and celebrity guests. Similar events on a smaller scale took place in major cities around the world. While the fete was designed to put some fun back into shopping during a blah economic period, it was also supposed to inspire people to open their wallets. No word on an overall tally this morning, though the city's tourism agency says it is working on gathering data. We definitely saw people with smallish shopping bags, especially when a store offered something new and special, such as Chanel's new Jade shade, which our Beauty Editor Laura Kenney is flashing on her digits everywhere today. Rachel Roy's pop-up store was also going gangbusters, says Assistant Editor Dana Oliver, who is delighted with the purple, Monet-painting-like trench coat adorned with a bow and fold-down, funnel-neck collar. One thing that we noticed everywhere were the commemorative T-shirts. Even Anna Wintour -- usually in pretty dresses that have labels other than "Hanes" -- donned one for her visit to Macy's in Queens. We can't say we are a fan of her very skinny arms -- please eat some more! But Fashion's Night Out was her idea, so we'll focus on the positive and thank her for a fabulous night on the town. Check out the stars below wearing them, then see FNO's promotional video for a look at how other fashion tastemakers wear them well. (We love the statement necklace on Tory Burch -- a huge fall trend!) http://xml.channel.aol.com/xmlpublisher/fetch.v2.xml?option=expand_relative_urls&dataUrlNodes=uiConfig,feedConfig,localizationConfig,entry&id=718117&pid=718116&uts=1253299231 http://www.aolcdn.com/ke/media_gallery/v1/ke_media_gallery_wrapper.swfFashion's Night Out T-ShirtsSee celebrities sporting Fashion's Night Out T-Shirts from Sept 10th.Kevin Mazur, Getty Images Fashions Night Out T-Shirts

Vogue Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour attends Stella McCartney's Shop Celebration of Fashion's Night Out in New York City.

Actress Kate Hudson attends Stella McCartney's Shop Celebration for Fashion's Night Out in New York City.

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Designer Kenneth Cole attends the Kenneth Cole celebration for Fashion's Night Out at Kenneth Cole New York Rockefeller Center Store in New York City.

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Slaven Vlasic, Getty Images for Prada

Valentina Zelyaeva , Anna Wintour and Charlotte DiCalypso attend the Ralph Lauren celebration of Fashion’s Night Out with The NY Academy of Art at The Rhinelander Mansion – Ralph Lauren Boutique in New York City.

Model Sasha Pivovarova attends the Prada 5th Avenue celebration of Fashion’s Night Out at Prada 5th Avenue in New York City

czmx Façonnable Has a Brand New Look_1629

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The new Façonnable is taking its cues from yesteryear.

For spring, new artistic director Eric Wright is tapping into the brand’s French DNA and infusing his latest collection with a bit of ooh la la.

“I’m thinking about the Frenchwoman on vacation at the Cote d’Azur,” Wright told StyleList about his new offerings. “I wanted something that fit into her summer closet, could be rolled up in baskets, or hanging on hooks. There’s a simplicity — you don’t think about it when you put it on – you just start layering.”

The women’s collection, shown yesterday in New York, is chock-full of classic pieces in sunny, bright colors that can be worn together with a fashionable fluidity. (What else would you expect from Karl Lagerfeld’s former right-hand man?)

“I learned so much about tailoring and so much about fit from Karl Lagerfeld,” Wright said. “He always wants fashion to be accessible. That’s why he had so much fun doing the line for H&M.” And now that he’s a designer in his own right, that ethos has been carried over to the house of Façonnable. “I don’t believe that because something is supposed to easy and affordable that it can’t be cut well and made well. That’s the American part of me, I guess.”

Fa?onnable Has a Brand New Look

Models pose in Façonnable's new threads. Photo: Courtesy of Façonnable

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Fall 2009 Fashion Week - Backstage at Thuy

SHOW: ThuyMAKEUP: Romero Jennings for M.A.CHAIR: Allen Ruiz for AvonBEAUTY SNAPSHOT: It's all about the eyesTHE SCOOP:To create the look for the show makeup artist Romero Jennings worked closely with designer Thuy and stuck to her focus on organic shapes and clean lines. "To play off the clean lines we decided to do a strong bold eyeliner but instead of doing a normal shape we decided to do something squared off so it's quiet strong and graphic." The eyes are the star of this look so to complete the makeup Jennings did a simple sculpted cheek and a neutral mouth. The result is fresh and accessible. "Anybody could do this themselves and it's almost like you're messing up your liner because you're not doing a point so it's easy to clean up. To get the cheek right, smile so you can see where the apple forms. Notice where the point is and then relax your face. Start applying at the point and blend out."

To emulate the chic updo at home hairstylist Allen Ruiz says the key is prepping and texturizing the hair. "You want to have the hair well treated so it isn't slipping as you shape and pin. Once you have prepped, form a side ponytail and then roll it up pinning as you go." For longer hair Ruiz suggests twisting and pinning pieces to create the right length of loose strands.

GET THE LOOK MAKEUP: M.A.C Pro Sculpting Powder in Bone Beije M.A.C. Mineralize Blush in Love Thing, Dazzle Lash Mascara in Black, Fluidline Gel Eyeliner in Black Track, Lipstick in FleshpotGET THE LOOK HAIR: Avon's Advance Techniques Volume and Texture Instant Recharge Treatment, Adavance Techniques Volumizing Mousse and Hair Spray

Srln Fall 2009 Fashion Week – Backstage at United

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Fall 2009 Fashion Week - Backstage at United Bamboo

SHOW: United BambooMAKEUP: Dick Page for ShiseidoBEAUTY SNAPSHOT: Rich color with a lot of depth.

  THE SCOOP: For United Bamboo makeup artist Dick Page designed a look that brought out the natural beauty in each of the models. As Page put it, "each girl is very individual, maybe not the way she sees herself, but the way I see her." To execute his vision, Page did the brows and the finishing touches on every model in the show. "I put weight into the eyebrow and created, not exactly a smoky eye, but more like a halo of color." If you find filling in your brows daunting Page suggest using a pencil, wax or a gel instead of a powder which can look too thin. "Pick a color that matches as close to yours as possible. It is fairly easy for dark brows, but blondes should be careful to pick a gray based color since it's really easy for blonde shades to look red."

GET THE LOOK: Shiseido Natural Eyebrow Pencil, Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil in Brown, Pefect Mascara in Black, Luminizing Satin Eye Color in Kambu and Perfect Rouge Lipstick in Almond Pink (exact products not available until the fall line hits stores in August).

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