A&F is sorry for cookie-cutter cool kid policies.(Getty Images)A few weeks ago one of the most popular mass market clothing retailers became one of the most hated. 

First there was the scathing report on Abercrombie and Fitch's decision not to make their all-American clothing in larger sizes. Then there was the astonishing excerpt from a 2006 interview with CEO Mike Jeffries which resurfaced, sparking renewed outrage. "We want to market to cool, good-looking people," Jeffries told Salon. “In every school there are the cool and popular kids, and then there are the not-so-cool kids. Candidly, we go after the cool kids. We go after the attractive all-American kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends. A lot of people don’t belong [in our clothes], and they can’t belong. Are we exclusionary? Absolutely."

Cue backlash, led by 18-year-old powerhouse Benjamin O’Keefe. "Stop telling teens they aren’t beautiful and start making clothes for people of all shapes and sizes," wrote the teenager in a petition posted to Change.org. His message was supported

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Sunglasses are doubtlessly a year-round accessory, but we're always up for a seasonal refresh. For the perfect meld of technical, yet unerringly stylish, we asked Kristen McCabe, VP of Product at Sunglass Hut for insight into the best frame types and fabrications by face shape. Read her tips and shop twenty shady pairs - extra points for staying within your specifications.

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Beyoncé It's truly hard to ignore Beyoncé's name in the press these days. The 31-year-old singer has been making headlines for her potential pregnancy (her hubby Jay-Z denies it, but many media outlets are still claiming it's true), her Mrs. Carter Show world tour, and of course her lavish vacations. As a known lover of yachts, it's no surprise that the second she had some downtime on her tour, Beyoncé flitted off to the South of France for some fun in the sun onboard a massive yacht with her husband Jay-Z in tow.

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Just last week, she cancelled a show in Belgium citing dehydration and exhaustion, but our guess is now that she's living the high life again she's probably feeling a lot better. The power couple were joined by Beyoncé's younger sister Solange and her boyfriend, music video director Alan Ferguson.
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It's almost that time again: waking up to a warm morning breeze, putting away anything with long sleeves, and breaking out your favorite sun hat or fedora to go with those perfect vintage, over-sized tortoise shell frames that let you know summer is just around the corner. With stores like BHLDN offering 1960's inspired frocks and decor and Mad Men being just about the hottest show on TV right now, it's no surprise that brides are in full-on 'Summer of Love' mode when it comes to planning the details of their big day. While some trends have (thankfully) failed to move forward (we're looking at you, bell bottoms), others have been reimagined to remind us of a decade full of flowers, music, love and beauty. Check out the slideshow for our favorite 1960's-inspired wedding day details and bridal looks.

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Lately, all anyone can talk about is the opulent fashion of the jazz age as it was beautifully portrayed in Baz Luhrmann's remake of The Great Gatsby. With glitzy headbands, elegant shift dresses, and fringe and sequins everywhere, it's hard to ignore any woman whose style invokes the roaring twenties. Luckily for the fashion world, this trend means that you can look just like the ladies frequenting Gatsby's mansion in these 5 Gatsby-inspired summer dresses. With a dropped waist, a hint of glitz, and a whole lot of jewels, you'll be ready to Charleston the night away. See them all here…

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After taking a super-giant leap and investing in a pair of leather pants this past winter, the absolute last thing I want to do is stash them away this season. It just makes me too sad to think of them stuffed into the back of my closet, nestled for months between my cumbersome coats and fuzzy sweaters.

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So, it's not happening. Instead, this season I'm summer-izing my leather skinny pants with breezy, warm-weather staples in soft neutrals. The lighter pieces soften up the tough-girl pants and, of course, eliminate any chance of overheating. Check out the look below for an outfit perfect for summer dinners, rooftop bars or simply for when you get tired of your flowy printed dresses (it happens!).

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From swimwear to accessories, complete your warm-weather wardrobe with these wallet-friendly picks.

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This years marks the 50th anniversary of "Cleopatra." The epic 1963 film remains one of the most extravagant and expensive movies ever made, $42 million back then, so that's $330 million with inflation-more than "Avatar." It was also responsible for one of the biggest love affairs of all time, the romance between co-stars Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Twentieth Century Fox and Bulgari have commemorated this anniversary with a newly-restored version of the film premiering at Cannes Film Festival and a limited release in theaters. Oscar-nominee Jessica Chastain, attended the Cannes event wearing Elizabeth Taylor's iconic Bulgari jewelry.

If you haven't seen "Cleopatra," it is certainly worth viewing (a new Blu-Ray debuts on May 28). Taylor's entrance to Rome as the Egyptian Queen is one of the most elaborate and memorable scenes in cinema. We had the great opportunity to fly to Rome to check out Elizabeth Taylor's stunning costumes, her Bulgari jewels, and take a tour of

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