Hautelinks: Week of 5/20/10

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Whether you’re trying to work in the fashion industry or just want to improve your resume, you need to read Fashionista’s list of resume and cover letter tips from industry insiders.

Also from Fashionista, the most influential personal style bloggers will have you adding to your bookmarks!

File this under extreme but true: College Fines Students for Swearing. Do you think they should be allowed to do this? And do you think this trend will catch on?

Givenchy’s new ad campaign features transsexual models, and we approve!

Must-see TV: The styling for this Beyonce video is ridiculous! We’ve officially decided it’s impossible to NOT love her.

For a cool $4 million, you can be the new owner of Kanye West’s Hollywood home. Personally, I just wish he’d sell me those Jetsons paintings…

Are socks and sandals a “Do” or a “Don’t”? Two fashionistas debate this trend. Personally, I’m leaning towards “do”… but only when rocked like the girl in the second picture. You?

Staying on topic, Jezebel has a humorous take on that same socks & sandals article.

MAC goes to the beach… and we want to come too!

Last week we mentioned Karl Lagerfeld’s new short film, Remember Now. If you want to watch it, here is Part One, and Part Two. You’re welcome!

Eye candy alert: Barbie Vomits Pink on Paris – the Barbie-inspired hotel room!

Vegans (and lactose-intolerants) everywhere, rejoice: Starbucks now offers a soy milk Frappucinno!

New York wants to ban teens from tanning.

As an example of yet ANOTHER celebrity wanting to work in the fashion industry, Lady Gaga is going to intern for hat designer Phillip Treacy. At least this collabo makes more sense than Lindsay Lohan for Ungaro…

How to Dress for Cuteness and Comfort on a Long Flight, from The Frisky.

Can you believe the store Express has been around for 30 YEARS already? They celebrated with a fashion show in NYC, and Fabsugar caught all the best looks. I have to say, they’ve stepped it up fashion-wise.

I never thought I’d say this, but floral jeans are actually pretty cute.

Ever wondered which SATC character’s style is most like yours? Now you can find out! Take InStyle’s SATC2 fashion quiz, and try not to just pick the answers you think are most “Carrie”, haha.

Try on Summer’s hottest beauty looks without spending a dime using TopShop’s new virtual makeover tool.

So clever: NYLON shows us products made out of recycled skateboards – stylish AND eco-friendly.

Jet-set in style with Rachel Zoe’s summer travel tips.

Refinery 29′s editors share their top favorite summer beauty buys. Might have to try some of them out!

Yes and yes has cool gift ideas for your well-traveled friends.

Google has a special college student promo going on: they’re giving away invitations to Google Voice (their service that lets you read voicemails like email, send free texts, and get a new number) to anyone with a .edu email address!

Coach + bloggers = brilliant. The pink bag by Emily of Cupcakes & Cashmere is my fave.. which do you like most?

The Gloss has an interesting discussion of celebrity fragrances… the description of Halle Berry’s perfume made us laugh out loud.

We’re pretty sure only Kate Moss could make a romper worn backwards look edgy and stylish.

Okay, we’re done for now! Leave any other link-worthy stuff you’ve come across lately in a comment and we’ll be sure to check it out! Happy Thursday!

Posted on on May 20, 2010 / Filed Under: Hot Websites / Tags: Hautelinks, Internet, Links