Best Street Style 2012 – Miranda Kerr

Miranda Kerr makes the world her runway. The sidewalks of New York City and her hometown of Sydney are no match for this Australian supermodel (and supermom), who has incredible street style.
She boasts the uncanny ability to look effortlessly chic and oh-so-sophisticated—even when she’s balancing her son, Flynn, on her hip.
When she’s not strutting down the Victoria’s Secret catwalk or posing for her next big fashion campaign (she’s the new face of Mango for Spring 2013), Miranda is still camera-ready with her trendsetting staples.
She does uptown glam—think pencil skirts, structured frocks and diaphanous blouses—as easily as downtown cool, showing off her long, lean pins in Current/Elliott skinny jeans, leather leggings and chic shorts.
And she’s not afraid to rock a good animal print or exploded floral pattern, or a pair of oversized, python-embossed Linda Farrow shades.
Alexander Wang, Equipment, Isabel Marant, Maison Martin Margiela and Victoria Beckham all occupy places of supreme importance in Miranda’s personal closet; so do Manolo Blahniks, Prada loafers and Marant’s ankle booties.
Plus, when this stunning star isn’t carrying her favorite Givenchy “Antigona” tote (or her adorable Yorkshire terrier, Frankie) while she’s out and about, she has another handsome accessory to tout—hubby Orlando Bloom.

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Body Jewelry, Ear Cuffs, Vintage Baubles, and More at Alibi

Parsons grad Jo Liu learned the industry ropes working with fashion designer Jen Kao, jewelry designer Tina Tang, and handbag designer Suen-Cooper. Last month, she launched her own downtown-cool, budget-friendly jewelry shop in Nolita, stocking the cases with designers from New York, Los Angeles, and Asia. The narrow space is artfully decorated, with display cases enclosed by refinished vintage frames, dusky gray walls, and a mix of antique and modern furniture. The spot originally opened showcasing pieces from Jo's own label, Littlesthings, and just three other lines; the selection has since expanded to a roster of ten designers. Most of the pieces extend outside of the typical semiprecious-stone/sterling-silver trinket array, with offbeat offerings like embellished sweater clips from Dirty Librarian Chains, body jewelry and ear cuffs by Armor, mixed vintage arrangements by Archive, and coral-like nylon-silicon bracelets by Nervous Systems. The wares span from $15 charms to $250 mixed-chain necklaces, but most hover in the affordable $50 to $100 range. Click ahead to check out some of our favorite pieces in store.
Alibi, 241 Mulberry St., nr. Prince St. (212-226-7373).
Read more and see the slideshow: http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/01/alibi_buyers_guide.html

AMAZON PRIME

Thanks to Darwin Barton

I started using my CLEAR Internet connection to buy household things and save a lot of money. I have been ordering things like toilet paper, paper towels, and spices from Amazon.com. They have a couple of perks if you order things from them. If you join Amazon Prime, you get free two day shipping. You have to pay a yearly subscription fee, but it is not much and you end up saving money on shipping in the long run. Also, they can set you up on something called auto order. Every week, month, or however often you need something, it will automatically ship to your home. It has made my shopping routine a lot easier. I am not having to run back and forth to the grocery store everyday like I used to have to do. I even told my Mom about it and she has started using Amazon for non-perishables around the house. We have both saved a lot of money and made our lives easier. The internet has definitely made household shopping less of a chore!