Blog Roundup: Heard on the Web This Week

FASHION

Fashion Indie and Polartec are giving one designer the chance to design one item and win $2000. Think you have what it takes to compete in Project Polartec?

What if money were no object? Fashiontribes goes on a fantasy $500,000 fashion shopping spree for fall must-haves.

LA-Story.com loves the mix & match system of CEA Swimwear. CEA makes finding the perfect sexy bikini—or tankini-- as easy as sitting on the beach.

Fashion week is nearly here. But as we know it ain’t for the faint hearted. My Fashion Life offers some tips for survival.

Exposed! Couture wedding gowns at a fraction of the price? Second City Style looks into the questionable tactics of wedding gown manufacturer, Kanacca.

Wideleg or Skinnies? StyleBakery.com's Ultimate Jeans Guide breaks down the latest trends to help you find the perfect jeans.

JEWELRY

Get high on gemstones and fabricated silver as The Jewelry Weblog looks at jewelry from Original Hardware.

Stylehive interviews Me&Ro designer Robin Renzi where she explains her exquisite jewelry line's Eastern influence, shares the best advice she was ever given, and more.

BEAUTY 

55 Secret Street loves the new Candy Paint Lip Glosses by Carol's Daughter because they're grownup and sexy.

AOL Stylist has great ideas for Summer Updos plus expert stylist tips on how to achieve the look. 

Beauty Snob shows you how to get your paints on and your lips in 3-D. 

Bon Bons in the Bath shares Fall's latest spin on Tarte's popular cheekstain. 

Clinique’s makeup brush cleaner keeps Girlawhirl’s brushes in tip top condition. 

This week at eBeautyDaily we are talking about blow drying your hair - and don't forget send in your beautiful cat eye photos to win a prize package.

SHOES & BAGS

A new shoe line filled with nothing but ultra-high, ultra-sexy pumps? We'll take it! Stiletto Jungle (hearts) the brand new Shoe Shop at Arden B.

Bag Bliss spots a new purse trend: black with a touch of gold.

Bag Snob loves the vintage glam vibe of Zac Posen Aurora Frame Bag.

Coquette knows a gal can never have too many bags. Don't miss the chance to get your own vintage-inspired Dorothy Valworth Convertible Bags with a special deal for Coquette readers.

The Dow Jones is a roller coaster, so Kristopher advises you invest in 24k "Feerique" Louis Vuitton shoes.