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About a week ago, I posted about the new SPANX slimming swimsuits set to arrive in January, but I didn’t know if they would actually arrive in January or what they’d look like? Well, they’re here!

As I suspected, the collection consists of several one-piece suits and tankinis. However, there are also some bikini ($58), full-coverage ($78) and skirt bottoms ($98-$128), as well as a high-rise bottom ($98), which I’ve never seen before (see photo). I think some of the suits are really elegant and simple, particularly a few of the one-piece suits. But I question the legitimacy of this high-rise bottom as its unique style might draw more attention than a woman wearing a SPANX swimsuit wants. It seems a bit too obvious that the purpose of this high-rise swimsuit bottom is to mask the bulge…just go with a one-piece swimsuit.

The collection currently consists of 18 styles, primarily in three colors: pink, teal and black. Check out the entire collection online. What do you think of the newly released SPANX swimsuit styles?

Women swear by the SPANX hosieries, confirming that they actually “eliminate lumps and bumps, trim your tummy and smooth your silhouette.” And when Kim Kardashian was asked what fashion item she couldn’t live without in Life & Style Weekly, her response was “Spanx. Need I say more?”

So why wouldn’t the shapewear company launch a swimwear line? Well SPANX fans, wait no longer.

The SPANX collection currently includes everything from hosiery to socks to body shapers to bras and panties to slimming lingerie to apparel (including pants, tops, tanks, and skirts). But come January 2010, just in time for spring break, the collection will expand to include swimwear made of its patented shapewear technology. To the left are a few photos from the February issue of InStyle Magazine.

Click here to sign up for SPANX emails and be among the first to see the new collection.

We’ll have to wait a few months before finding out which celebs flaunt the new SPANX swimwear. However, below are a few pieces from the current SPANX collection worn by some of your favorite celebs, thanks to HerRoom.

Jessica Alba and Beyonce Knowles
Jessica Alba wore this Slim Cognito Shaping Bodysuit ($62) while filming “The Fantastic Four.” This was also worn by Beyonce and the rest of the cast while filming the movie “Dreamgirls.”

Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine is a big fan of this Spanx Camisole ($74) and relies on it when filming. According to HerRoom, this camisole was featured on “The View” and “Good Morning America” as a solution to back fat.

Gweneth Paltrow
After giving birth to her first child,  Gwyneth Paltrow admitted to wearing two Spanx Power Panties ($30) at the same time after giving birth to her first child, Apple.

Click here to see more SPANX pieces worn by your favorite celebrities.

It’s football time! Or at least time to start planning those football parties. Do you have a fashionable and comfortable tee to wear this weekend for round two of the playoffs or for Super Bowl Sunday? Check out Junk Food’s Vintage NFL collection for women and men (starting at $28). They have a wide selection on their website, including a limited edition of vintage NFL baby and toddler t-shirts that are adorable! RevolveClothing.com sells Junk Food NFL retro tees for only $24, but the selection is limited to only a few teams. You can also check the selection carried by Anonymous-Venice and get 10% off by using coupon code AV10.

These super soft old-school tees are perfect for lounging around or wearing to the next football party, whether it’s this upcoming weekend or Super Bowl Sunday. Even if your team missed the playoffs this year, you’ll have one conveniently in your closet for next season.

Are you looking for a great everyday necklace? I absolutely love the Dogeared collection. I have the Karma necklace in silver (see photo), and it’s my favorite everyday necklace ($50-$70)! I almost bought it in gold too. Nordstrom carries the Dogeared necklaces or you can order them online from Dogeared. One of my other favorites is the Pearls of Success. It’s a great gift for that person bound to have a successful and prosperous 2010!

Check the Dogeared website for weekly specials on other jewels and gifts that have been featured in leading beauty and fashion magazines and have “graced the necks of celebrities, stylists, film and TV stars everywhere,” according to their website. It’s worth checking out, especially as they have such a selection of jewelry gifts for nearly every occasion.

Tis’ the season for stylish boots, but do you have the perfect pair of skinny jeans to wear with those boots this winter? You may be one of those who say, “I can’t wear skinny jeans.” But I’ve found the perfect pair of skinny jeans every woman at least needs to try. You’ll never guess where I found them. Wait for it…Anthropologie.

I’ve never owned a pair of Adriano Goldschmied (AG)  jeans. In fact, I don’t even shop at Anthropologie that often. Recently, I went to Anthropologie to purchase a gift for a friend and unexpectedly walked out with a gift for myself instead – the most adorable and COMFORTABLE pair of skinny jeans.

These AG Rosebud skinny jeans have an elastic waist (yes, at first I felt as if I were buying maternity jeans) and are made of a soft jean fabric that will not stretch or shrink. The jeans are intended to feel more like tights than jeans. And they do. Of course, I felt a bit guilty for splurging on myself ($128!) when the purpose of the shopping trip was to find a gift for someone else. However, I got over it rather quickly as my younger girlfriends raved about the jeans when I later tried them on (of course I needed their opinions to validate my decision as these jeans are a bit unique). And I knew I’d wear them a lot as I now had found a pair of skinny jeans I feel sexy and comfortable wearing!

So, ladies (even those of you who say you “can’t wear skinny jeans”), I think it’s worth a trip to Anthropologie to try them on! They don’t appear to be featured on the Anthropologie website, but you can find them here. Take a pair of boots with you to get the full effect (it makes a big difference when trying on skinny jeans in a store) and grab one size larger than what you’d normally wear as they run a bit small. After slipping into them, I think you’ll look in the mirror and leave the store with a treat for yourself or a new item to add to your Christmas list this year!

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