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Cosmetics brand, Carols Daughter, is redefining the meaning of being beautiful. Theyve cast Cassie, Solange Knowles and Selita Ebanks for the brands new multicultural ad campaign. The three stars represent multiple ethnicities: Cassie, an African-American and Filipina; Selita, Jamaican, Irish, Indian and African; and also Solange, African-American and French Creole.

The many mixes of ethnicity reflect the trends emerging from the U.S. Census. Chairman Steve Stoute told WWD:

What we’re doing now is moving into a polyethnic space. W

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If youre looking to make an immediate improvement in your footwear game without forfeiting out your entire piggy bank, then listen up. Alden may get all of the press for their luxury made in Massachusetts footwear, but Allen Edmonds has quietly been improving their styles all the while adhering to a time honored tradition of quality construction in their Port Washington, Wisconsin factory. For Spring 11, theyve rolled out with a particularly beautiful walnut calfskin leather that is available on many of their styles.

This light brown leather is the perfect addition to a footwear collection for the coming months as it breathes a little bit of fresh air into any lookwhich is exactly what spring is for. My

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4 Clinton Street

The Clinton St. Baking Company has developed one hell of a reputation over the last few years and for good reason, this little Lower East Side bakery has put together one of the finest breakfast menus youll find anywhere. Their pancakes draw a crowd for every Sunday brunch that can stretch around the block. If you plan to show up on Sunday, youll want to put your name in about an hour early.

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Rapper Akon and singer Keri Hilson are teaming up with clothing giant, H&M, in their new campaign: Fashion Against AIDS. Aside from these two stars, the campaign is also supported by a band of celebrities such as Selma Blair, Penn Badgley, Sky Ferreira, Nikki Reed, Ginnifer Goodwin and the Scissor Sisters.

You can help participate in the good cause by buying the clothing worn by the celebrities in the new ads. From these purchases, 25% of the profit will benefit AIDS research via the Designers Against AIDS.

Akon expressed his involvement:

I’ve had a lot of friends who’ve been in the situation where their friends and family have been affected by HIV. As

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Remember last week’s giveaway from GoodWoodNYC?  Well, this week we’re going to take you to get to know the brand further, and yes, Ladies, this is your time to win some goodies!  But first thing’s first:  SoJones chatted with GoodWoodNYC.

What’s the first piece ever created for GoodWoodNYC? The first piece was done by hand and made for a good friend. It was a 2 finger ring with “Ladi” carved on the front.

Which GoodWoodNYC pieces are the most popular among men? Most of our products are popular with men. The Jesus Piec

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