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Rayfish Footwear

In today's gag-inducing fashion news: Shoe company Rayfish Footwear is launching a new line of sneakers made from stingray skin. As if that's not enough to send PETA into a tizzy, these sneakers will be made from genetically engineered stingrays. Yup. We're talking about some mad scientist type stuff.

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Scientists will etch decorative patterns right onto the DNA of the fish, and you can choose from nine different skin combinations to make a custom pair of kicks just for you. Rayfish Footwear's tagline is, "Grow your own sneaker." But of course, stingray skin (and genetic modification) isn't cheap. Each pair of shoes will cost around $1,800.

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What do you think? Is this just the next level of consumer customization? Or is it totally freaky? Discuss below:

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I'm one of those people who sit through the credits when the movie is over -- scanning the list for familiar names as I polish off my popcorn. So I was pretty excited when I found myself at a table with THE Colleen Atwood (Oscar-winning costume designer for "Alice in Wonderland," "Chicago," and "Memoirs of a Geisha"), surrounded by some of her stunning designs for "Snow White and the Huntsman."

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Even though the movie centers on two main characters, more than 2,000 costumes were made for the film. But with their details and textures, Queen Ravenna's (played by Charlize Theron) costumes are easily the most amazing -- although not the most comfortable looking.

This black gown was for action scenes, so three versions were made and it also had to come apart easily. Atwood says the shoulder pieces and heavy skirt could be taken off between takes.

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We can think of a few people (um, us!) who would love to have that bag, and would use it rather than douse it in gasoline and set it aflame. And clearly we're not alone, because Eastwood is now getting a ton of fiery backlash from angry bloggers and Tweeters. She's even getting death threats. Apparently the image of a Birkin bag being destroyed at the hands of Clint Eastwood's daughter makes people really, really, mad.

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Most of the comments are too harsh to even print, but here are a few,

It's no secret. London is HUGE this year, and for good reason. The 2012 London Olympics are right around the corner. Everyone and their mother is obsessed with "Downton Abbey." And of course, Kate Middleton and her sister Pippa make headlines every time they step out of the house.

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After sorting through these and a bazillion other reasons why we can't get enough of London (Adele, Harry Potter, the ability to sound instantly intellectual just because of your accent), we've come up with a list of what we love about this country. Not surprisingly, it was the British beauty and fashion trends that appeared most often. Scroll down to check out the first five or click here for the full list.

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Butter London's Olympic Collection

Butter London is paying homage to its hometown by releasing a special "Olympic Heavy Metal collection." Gold is the goal for an athlete, but in this case the

Lately, I get the feeling I'm being watched. Not by a person, but something a little more wild. Tiny kittens, galloping horses, and woodland creatures. And no, I'm not nuts -- I'm just talking about the animal fashion craze that's hit an all-time high. You know, shirts, skirts, and dresses covered in penguins, owls, or frogs?

This got me thinking. If in fashion "one day you're in, the next day you're out" (thanks Heidi!), what animal will be "in" next? I decided to do a little research, and here's what I found …

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1. Peacock Print

It's obvious -- designers love birds. (Yup, more birds.) Seriously, they can't get enough. Year in and year out, whether it's owls, parrots, or flamingos, at least one feathered friend always makes it to the runway. This season, according to fashion expert Stephanie Rygorsky, it's all about the brightest bird in the bunch. "I think the peacock is going to be everywhere this summer," she says.

I was flipping through US Weekly the other night and saw the usual "Stars: They're just like us!" You know the deal: It's celebrities doing mundane things like grocery shopping, getting a parking ticket, blowing their nose. (OK, that last one might be a stretch.) But the one thing that struck me was every single celeb dressed down in gym clothes still looked super cute and polished. I realized my go-to gym uniform (messy bun and stretched-out yoga pants) could use an upgrade.

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And after talking to a few beauty, hair, and fashion experts, I realized I really am just being lazy, because looking good at the gym doesn't require a team of personal assistants. It just comes down to these few things:

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1. Go for a braid. If you're like me, the first thing you do in the morning is throw your hair into a messy bun. Instead, try a side braid (get some ideas and how-tos from these 10 best braids

When I was 17 my dad gave me a necklace -- a dainty silver chain with a little cross covered in diamonds. It was my first "adult" piece of jewelry and I fell in love with it instantly. More than seven years later, I still wear it everyday.

And while I totally respect busting out an awesome new jewelry trend like an arm party (click here to see how to create your own), I also love the idea of wearing one piece that means a lot -- like my necklace -- everyday. I was curious to know if other ladies in the office had a jewelry fave they couldn't live without. Here's what they said:

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"I always wear this necklace that my best friend Jaymie gave me as a birthday gift. It has the imprint of a hydrangea in it, which is my favorite flower. Now we live 3,000 miles apart, but wearing the necklace makes me feel like she's nearby." -- Alexis F.

"Everyday when I leave the house I wear my chunky copper anchor ring. It

Kristen Stewart isn't afraid to try daring, edgy outfits. Not everybody can pair Converse sneakers with a cocktail dress and make it work on the red carpet (like she did at the MTV Movie Awards in 2009). But lately, some of KStew's red carpet outfits have been a little too "out there." Case in point: the see-through gown she wore to the "Snow White and the Huntsman" premiere.

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Now I want to know what you think. Scroll through five of Kristen Stewart's latest looks. Do they work, or should KStew find a new stylist? Leave your comments below.

No. 5: Nearly Nude

I did a double take when I first saw this getup. You've got to be pretty fearless to wear a barely-there floor length Marchesa gown. Stewart's ivory skin looks beautiful contrasted with black lace, and the dark, moody vibe is perfect for the "Snow White and the Huntsman" premiere. But is the less-is-more look working for her?

No. 4: Mixed Bag

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