Lovely Fashion

The Athena Film Festival—which kicks off today in New York City—isn’t the first to focus on women, but it’s one of the few that can boast a line-up that includes Julie Taymor, Diablo Cody, Liz Meriwether, and even My So-Called Life creator Winnie Holzman. Now in its second year, the four-day festival is the brainchild of Melissa Silverstein, founder of the blog Women & Hollywood, and Kathryn Kolbert, the director of the Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College (which is hosting the screenings, workshops, discussions, and award presentations).

Those who can’t make it to New York City aren’t completely out of luck; following screenings, discussion sessions will be streamed live on the website, with viewers encouraged to ask questions via Twitter. “Our goal i

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Handbags are the most preferred fashion accessory for every woman, varying from small to large sizes, used to carry their personal items. It’s a fashion accessory for women as well as a useful accessory that helps them carry all their necessities. Handbags come in various designs, shapes & sizes that could be used by women in various occasions.

There are various kinds of handbags that are apt for various occasions. A wrong kind of handbag carried by a woman at an unsuitable occasion completely distorts her appearance and fashion statement.

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Carhartt may be what your granddad wore to plow the corn and is now the staple of lumberjacks and required wearing for game hunters, but it is also emerging as the new hip brand for the underground set.

Wildly popular in Japan and Europe for two decades as alternative clothing, Carhartt has two personas: trendy over there and field tested for outdoorsmen here.

Carhartt markets itself to the rugged workers of America, but in Europe and Japan it is all about streetwear for the in-the-know art and indie community. The lines are a bit different too.

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Get ready to swipe on these soft shades come spring

This season nail polish takes a turn away from brights and near-blacks to these subtle hues that still pack a punch—from cotton candy pinks to sky blues.

Petal pinks and sorbet oranges:

“June” by Chanel ($27, available at Chanel beauty counters on February 6th) “May” by Chanel ($27, available at Chanel beauty counters on February 6th) “Sorbet 08” by Sally Hansen Smooth & Perfect Color + Care ($7.95, available at drug & mass retailers) “Pedal Faster Suzi” by OPI ($10.95, visit opi.com, available on February 8th) Yves Saint Laurent Manucure Couture No. 8 duo in pink and

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