Everything But the Kitchen Sink is a compendium of delightfully witty facts, figures, diagrams, lists, charts, quotes and practical advice for the twenty-first-century woman. True, you may not ever need to know how to roast a hedgehog, treat a shark bite, or say "No, thank you. Please leave me alone" in Russian, but it's great to know you can.

A great gift for a friend or coworker, they'll learn something new every time they pick up this mini manual.

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Ready to go site-seeing? Here's what's happening this week at our favorite blogs:

Barneys is fighting for our trees, one Fendi Tote at a time. More on Bag Bliss

Stiletto Jungle features the cozy Rachel Pally Sailor Pant, as seen on Oprah's Favorite Things.

Bag Snob is drooling over Kara Ross' Cella Python bag.

Beauty Snob fights tired skin with Elizabeth Arden Prevage.

Coquette talks to Project Runway's Nina Garcia and gets the dish on her favorite new fashion designers to look out for and lots of answers to readers' questions.

New York designer and Project Runway alumn Malan Breton has a new bi-monthly column on FashionIndie.com. Go behind the scenes with the fashionisto. Read "It's Malan Darlings".

Fashiontribes finds the perfect pleated wool cape at Blanc de Chine, and enjoys the fact it's inspired by Chinese history.

Karl Lagerfeld parks his tweed-covered party bus in London and all the Chanelophiles come out to play at a time. Get it all onGlamChic.

KRiSTOPHER gives away a Fendi "Hologram" clutch.

Papierdoll weighs in on the made up model war between Agyness Deyn and Irina Lazareanu

Will you be the Slut or the Snooze? Second City Style tells you how to avoid holiday party disasters in "Are You Naughty or Nice?"

Celebrity Styleaholic Najwa Moses launches her accessory line SALTE with The Blogger Earring.

Stylehive got a chance to chat with Rosie Hogan, the youngest - and only - Aussie designer to showcase her collection during New York’s Spring fashion week.

WeLoveBeauty.com's newest celebrity stylemaker, makeup artist Fiona Stiles, dishes on how she created Halle Berry's "Things We Lost in the Fire" premiere look.

eBeautyDaily is wondering if she is alone in her lustful thoughts for Christmas goodies.

A must-have for the iPod devotee on your list, these portable MegaBass Mini MP3 Speakers offer phenomenal sound quality that's clear and strong. The speakers fold compactly for travel - there's a special channel to hold the wrapped cord around the speakers when not in use for tangle-free transport.

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Not only is this historic double CD a truly amazing listen, but the proceeds support Amnesty International's urgent work in Darfur and other human rights crises worldwide.  The CD features 23 iconic John Lennon songs recorded by top artists like U2, R.E.M., Christina Aguilera and Aerosmith. ITunes offers an extended album with 66 songs as well as some videos. For more information on the project and the human rights crisis in Darfur, visit instantkarma.org.

CD, $15 at instantkarma.org
The complete recordings, $35 at itunes.com

While some fashion trends are constantly changing, some, like the little black dress, stay the same. Nina GarcÍa, a Fashion Director at Elle magazine, knows that balancing the classics with the trends is what style is all about.  In the beautifully illustrated The Little Black Book of Style, she provides the essential rules for fashion that every woman should know. From definite fashion faux–pas to pointers on how to create your own sense of style, to uncovering what makes you look and feel good, Nina GarcÍa offers readers the ultimate guide to follow when it comes to dressing their best.

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Whether you've just gotten over a breakup or are anticipating one in the future, this hilarious book will bring you out of your breakup blues. This indispensable guide from Kristina Grish will help you choose the perfect look for The Talk and offer such life-changing tips as: send him into self-loathing regret with a plunging neckline, cushion his fall with soft fabrics and 10 accessories for every breakup.

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Also check out her latest book Boy Vey! : The Shiksa's Guide to Dating Jewish Men

The mad rush for Book 6 of the Harry Potter series begins July 16th. Avoid the insanity and pre-order online by July 11 for guaranteed delivery on the release date this Saturday.

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