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One glance at this stunning floor-length gown and you'd never guess it was made entirely of … of all things … Speedos. Yes, Speedos, those banana hammocks favored by beachgoing out-of-shape older men and western Europeans who've yet to catch the boardshorts wave, are behind this glorious creation. And, clearly, this dress from the sustainable fashion label, From Somewhere, is everything Speedos aren't -- really, really gorgeous and all kinds of awesome.

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"It's about the environment and preserving water, which should be a priority for all humankind," said dress designer Orsola de Castro. The idea of high fashion with a message of sustainability is pretty cool, but let's be real -- it's hard to get right. Often times these recycled dresses made out of duct tape or trash bags can be major hot messes.




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So in honor of this fabulous Speedo dress, we've rounded up some other recycled

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We can't get over Belgian artist Leisbet Bussche and her oversized art installation pieces. Bussche specializes in adorning cities with giant jewelry -- yep, everything from enormous earrings to friendship necklaces. Her latest work is a huge charm bracelet hanging in the streets of Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, part of an installation from "Mirror, Mirror." It stands as a tribute to Suzy Solidor, a model, actress, and nightclub owner in Paris during the '30s and '40s.

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We wish our town was this glammed up. It would be pretty cool to walk outside and be greeted by a colossal pair of stud earrings. We love when fashion and art converge in such a cool, unique way. And it's refreshing to see asphalt streets and urban spaces get a pretty makeover.

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Also, this kind of reminds us of that childhood storybook "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," only replacing giant food with giant jewelry. What do you

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Moment of Truth: I'm the girl that packs an entire suitcase for an overnight stay. On my last weekend getaway, I brought six pairs of heels, eight dinner dresses (not to be confused with flirty summer day dresses), five bathing suits with their matching cover-ups, and enough hair tools to open my own salon. Sure, you can call me the queen of over-packing, but at least I've got my essentials … and then some.

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So you can imagine how hard it is for me to pack an evening bag. A clutch is certainly not designed to hold a lot. And let's be honest, an overstuffed glitter clutch isn't cute on anyone. But with a romantic dinner date coming up, I had to solve my over-packing problem pronto. Scroll down to check out my after 8 p.m. purse must-haves.

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When you're in the mood to dance, you don't want to deal with a clunky purse, so choose a slim envelope bag with a chain

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Floppy oversized hats, top-notch SPF sunscreen, beach umbrellas -- there are a million ways to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays, but we bet you've never heard of this one: the face-kini. All the rage on the beaches of China, the face-kini is a protective head mask that guards the skin from the sun. (They also protect against insects and jellyfish.) Face-kinis come in a variety of styles, cost less than $5, and are also often paired with full bodysuits.

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While we feel strongly about protecting your skin, we have to admit the face-kini is kinda scary. It makes the wearer look like they're staring in a horror movie, a la "Chainsaw Massacre." And while we're sure there are benefits to wearing these creepy masks, something tells us American women would rather slather on the sunscreen than put a face-kini on. We don't see this trend catching on anytime soon … but then again, who ever thought neon would come back in style?

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Move over, Diner Dash -- there's a new girl game on the market. "Fashion Hazard" is an arcade-style video game for the iPad and iPhone that lets gamers choose a fashion model avatar and then guide her down an action-packed runway, dodging obstacles like red paint, flying lattes, and other antagonistic models. No surprise that the game was created by Interactive Product Group, a part of Conde Nast, the media giant that publishes "Vogue," "Glamour," and "GQ."

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The game was influenced by "Temple Run," a fast-paced, Indiana Jones-esque chase through an ancient temple. "Fashion Hazard" is similar, only a catwalk replaces the temple paths. It's being introduced as a sort of antidote to the typical video games for girls that are all about running a cupcake store or dressing up dolls. "Fashion Hazard" is clearly trying to make the statement that girls like action, too, and arcade-style games are not just for boys.

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OK, the new Smart Car Fortwo commercial is one serious head-scratcher. The advertisement features six people with majorly extreme, over-the-top plastic surgery -- we're talking frozen foreheads, balloon-like lips, sunken in cheekbones, and colossal breasts. And then at the end of the ad, an image of the new Smart Car appears with text reading, "There is an exciting new facelift in town. The new look of the smart Fortwo." Huh? What?

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I was definitely taken aback by the facelift images … they were pretty alarming. It doesn't seem like the company is mocking plastic surgery, because if they are, why would they make the direct comparison with their own product? But, the commercial is not exactly upbeat. It's slow moving, and the music is sad and eerie. And in one of the shots, a tear falls down a woman's face. It's difficult to tell she's crying because, well … she can't really move her face.

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Right now the only thing I rent is an apartment, but that may change soon. There's a new website called Le Tote, which is an online service where women pay a monthly fee to rent clothing and accessories. Basically, it's like Netflix for women's apparel.

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So how exactly does this thing work? For $49 a month you get a tote filled with three items of clothing and two accessories. When you're done wearing them, you ship 'em off in a prepaid box and in comes another package of new rented clothes. You can't choose what items come in your tote, but they do think about where you live; so no down coats for women in LA.

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Renting clothes online isn't entirely new; there's Rent The Runway and Bag Borrow Or Steal, which offer rental designer dresses and handbags for shoppers who have a special occasion to go to, but can't afford to fork over thousands of dollars on a new cocktail

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Goodbye, Hannah Montana. It's hard to remember the days when Miley Cyrus was known only as her Disney alter ego, and now with her new edgy haircut she's officially embracing her inner punk rocker. But we've gotta hand it to Miley … an asymmetrical bleach blonde bob is pretty tricky to pull off, and she does it with style.

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And this isn't her first controversial haircut. Recently, Miley got a $1,000 cut and almost immediately after leaving the salon she tweeted a picture of herself with it up in a messy bun. But while that incident was a bit of a haircut faux pas, this new look is actually quite chic.

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We give Miley credit for taking the plunge and chopping off her hair (it is just hair after all -- it grows, people!), but we can't help but notice how much she looks like Swedish singer Robyn:


Robyn

What do you think? Do you like Miley's new punk rock cut?

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