What's happening this week in the world of fashion?  We have celebrity style from Anne Hathaway, five beauty must-haves to keep you pretty this summer, and a zippy summer trend.  Plus, how to wear a miniskirt in style!

Every year I hem and haw and try to put off the inevitable, uncomfortable feat of squeezing my nearly ten-year-old bikini. I did buy another suit about five years ago, only to forget it at a hotel after wearing it only once. This year, however, I've finally made it back to my pre-baby weight (though definitely not my pre-baby body, but that's okay...peace has been made.), my husband and I are celebrating our fifth wedding anniversary and I think I'm going to buy a new swimsuit.

What's happening this week in the world of fashion?  We have 10 trends under $100, a designer khaki collection at the Gap, and comfortable shoes for work.  Plus, a tribute to Farrah Fawcett's life and style.

My friend L had a tummy tuck this winter. She had been talking about it for years, ever since the birth of her third baby. She's a tiny little thing, but after that last pregnancy, her stomach was never flat again, and it bothered her. A lot.

Here is the essence of simplifying: Sheena Matheiken is wearing the same dress every day for a year, and blogging the whole experience. She's calling the experience The Uniform Project; it's a combination of fashion challenge and social outreach.Matheiken describes her project this way:

What's happening this week in the world of fashion?  We have ideas for what you can do with $300, plus size swimwear at budget friendly prices, and the summer handbag trend that you need to know about.  Plus, the rules for how to wear leggings!

Hot summer weather means doing everything you can to stay cool -- including layering on more deodorant. Unfortunately, that can lead to unsightly stains on your clothes, which is really not cool. There's nothing worse than looking down during cocktail hour to find a big white streak on your skirt. You need a Gal Pal.

Still thinking about what to pack for BlogHer? In the comments on this post, Sassymonkey articulated what I'm sure is a common worry:

The Must Haves! The Have To Buys! The In Things!

   Jonathan Waud with his wife and 21-month old son.  Jonathan Waud is a model living in Los Angeles and one of the finalists in Bravo's Make Me a Supermodel Season 2, which wrapped last week. Though we wasn't the winner, Waud received the most fan votes for favorite model and took home the title of Viewers Choice.

BlogHer's 2009 conference is in less than six weeks, which means we're entering a phase that totally stresses me out; I like to call it the what-the-hell-do-I-wear? phase. In the past week, I've started stumbling across the first of what will be far too many posts written by women who are convinced that they need to purchase an entirely new wardrobe in order to fit in at BlogHer. Let's get one thing clear: You do not need to buy new clothes for this event. Nor should you feel any pressure to look some particular way when you show up in Chicago. 

What's happening this week in the world of fashion?  We have a how-to guide to DIYing your own ombre top, summer styling tips with a vest, and the five most wearable summer fashion trends.  Plus, a sneak peek at J Crew's Summer 2009 collection!