May 2009

This Month
Steal These Looks for Under $100, the Best Swimsuits of the Season, and more.
48  THE WEB PAGES

Terrific, affordable British sites; Fashion Copycat; the coolest tees—no jewelry required; and custom-made Hawaiian sandals.

60  MAY INSPIRATION BOARD

The trends, pieces, and people we're enamored with this month.

65  WHAT I WANT NOW!

Items inspired by Josephine Baker's dramatic style, early Carly Simon album covers, and a '50s Havana holiday.

72  SHOPPING REPORT

An inside source for fabulous vintage, shopping secrets from Buenos Aires, and five amazing fashion designers unveil stunning home collections.

79  STYLE SPY

All that's new and noteworthy in the fashion world, including super-cute striped tops, low-key sexy ways to wear sheer fabrics, incredibly glam high-top sneakers, and two edgy, independent clothing lines hitting their stride.

87  LUCKY HOW-TO

Our best styling tips and advice, like pairing camp shirts with full skirts, pulling off shiny trousers, an easy trick for cleaning diamonds, and some inventive ways to wear cropped leggings.

92  ACCESSORIES REPORT

Two effortless summer trends: sophisticated, easy rope sandals and cool, retro sunglasses.

98  DEAL HUNTING

An amazing array of elegant and affordable pieces fit for a summer wedding.
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102  HER WAY

All the fashion and beauty items that help shape Elizabeth Banks' fun, colorful style.

113  STEAL THESE LOOKS FOR UNDER $100

Keeping prices nice and low, we re-created dozens of great ensembles from chic girls we spotted on the street.

127  BEAUTY SPY

Our favorite pre-summer makeup look: getting tawny, healthy skin (and how to fake it); plus, truly amazing $6-or-less products, the three things you need for a quick at-home pedicure, and the incredibly glow-inducing serum we're all fighting over.

142  THE BEAUTY CLOSET

Beauty director Jean Godfrey-June covets a blood-orange body wash, a multitasking organic moisturizer, and the most universally appealing body lotion ever.

144  MY MAINTENANCE

Jewelry designer and Hollywood royal Kidada Jones lets us in on the regimen that keeps her complexion fresh and gorgeous.

146  PERFUME THAT'S PERFECT FOR THE HEAT

Brand-new, airy-light scents that don't overwhelm in warmer weather.
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149  THE LUCKY HAIR SOURCEBOOK

Eight pages of styling ideas for every hair type—plus products the professionals love, truly helpful hair websites, tips for unruly bangs, DIY root touch-ups, and much more.

162  OUT & ABOUT

These alluring outfits have an urbane vibe that's perfect for a night on the town.

168  THE BEST SWIMSUITS OF THE SEASON

Thirty-two of the most current, flattering options: classic string bikinis, unique one-piece halters, sweetly sexy all-white sets, and more.
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184  A MONTH OF OUTFITS

A different look each day, mixed and matched from your closet staples, plus some versatile new items.

191  LUCKY BREAKS

Enter to win one of twenty $500 shopping sprees at accessories mega-site endless.com. Plus, log on to luckybreaksonline.com for eight exclusive deals this month!

198  FASHION BABBLE

Andrea Linett is cultivating a preppy-in-the-city aesthetic.

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