1. Summer boots are a strong trend claims The New York Times. We second that, and recommend pairing your booties with a chain-strap handbag to complete your au courant look. [NYT]
2. No silver lining here for L’Oréal – the company has been found guilty of racial hiring discrimination. Should this leave you wanting to switch beauty brands, at least there are a lot of options. [5 Blogs Before Lunch]
3. Leanne Marshall, the most recent winner of Project Runway, makes overt references on her blog to being unhappy with her arrangement with Bluefly.com. Maybe she and The Fashion Show drama queens can commiserate over their sewing woes. [Racked]
4. Versace will donate art supplies to underserved children in the U.S. and in China. If this news gets you into the philanthropic mindset, consider helping women entrepreneurs. [WWD]
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