The start of Fashion Week gets everyone buzzing, speculating about the next hot young designer poised to make their mark on the fashion world, what new
trends are in for Spring, and what trends are definitely OVER. If fashion alone isnt enough to turn you on, all the sweet new stuff for Valentines Day will help get you in the mood. So whether youre in the market for couture or romance, the next two weeks will be extremely satisfying.

What does Fashion Week smell like? According to perfumer Michel Almairac creator of
Bond No. 9s Bryant Park perfume, it smells of lily of the valley, rhubarb, pink pepper, patchouli, rose, raspberry and amber. (via fabsugar)
This years Fashion Week coverage is sure to include the great anorexia debate, and how/if it should be regulated.
Karl Lagerfeld isnt shy about sharing his opinion. (via fashionologie)

If you
heart hearts, this is the season to flaunt it without looking too much like a seventh grader. Just beware - you may encounter dirty looks from bitter singles. (via stylehive)

Valentines Day is all about love, and everyone loves winning stuff. Win this
red hot foldover clutch from Poppie Couture and going out to dinner with your girlfriends this V-Day wont be nearly so brutal. (via Bag Snob)


The feminist movement has done a lot of good, but everything has its price. Valentines Day is no longer all about us, apparently the
boys get jewelry too. (via Jewelry Weblog)
Happy Valentines Day from Clinique. (via Beautiful Makeup Search and Beauty Blog)

If your crusty old makeup isnt up to Valentines Day standards, check out the new
MAC Valentine Vanity. (via the makeup girl)

Being yourself just not cutting it? Give yourself a leg up on the competition with
Love Potion #99. (via Bois de Jasmin)