In a quirky move that only Quentin Tarantino could commit, the director has officially altered the name of his German WWWII flick from Inglorious Bastards to um, InglOURious BastERds, opting for the British spelling of "inglorious" and the…phonetic spelling of "bastard?"

A spokesperson for the film - starring Brad Pitt - said, "We are not entirely sure the reasons why it has been changed. We think it just has to be one of those Tarantino-esque things. All we do know is that is definitely the title from now on."

Oh, Quentin, you're so preciously unconventional!

You're such a…..maverick!

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What I love to do in fall is watch the "new shoe parade "as all the kids head back to school in their shiny spankin' new footwear. New mary-janes and sneakers in September and come October, the shiny new boots start making an appearance in the morning marches.

In our house this year the kids, from the baby on up to the tweenagers, are sporting fabulous leather shoes from Umi Shoes. I'm seriously impressed with the fit and so are the kids. I have a picky bunch and they are not the easiest to fit. Two of my kids have wide feet and one has very narrow feet. My oldest has a baffling combo of wide-in-front & narrow-in-back that makes shoe fitting particularly difficult to accomplish. And yet they all immediately proclaimed their new Umi shoes and boots were"Soooo Comfy!".

Even my grumpy four year old, resistant to change (new shoes =change) did not want to take his Umi Shoes off once we got them on his feet. He has worn these shoes, and these shoes only, for a week straight

Somehow, Umi's gorgeous shoes seem to work for all their feet. These shoes are soft and flexible, made of natural breathable materials and seem to conform to my kid's feet, despite their differences. Umi explains their philosophy and committment to fit on their website. Umi shoes have really won us over. I love that I can order them online and feel confident of the fit and quality of this excellent line.

One of the most anticipated holiday collections of the season is online now. The Holiday ‘08 collection launched last night at NARScosmetics.com, enjoy free shipping with any purchase over $50.

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In these uncertain times, everyone is looking for a voice of reason, someone to tell you how to make life simple and easy. Who knew it might be Gwyneth Paltrow? The Oscar-winning actress has launched her own lifestyle site, GOOP by Gwyneth Paltrow. Each of the individual sections (Make, Go, Get, Do, Be and See) comes complete with an essay written by the star herself on how to live your best life.

The first newsletter gives three looks for busy moms to be comfortable and look stylish - and, of course, as the face of Tod’s, some of their products are featured. The most cost-effective things listed in this newsletter are an American Apparel Unisex Tri-Blend Tank Top ($19) and some cute Uniqlo pieces (not available online).  Then it goes up from there, from the Grey Ant Welt Jean in Navy ($286) all the way up to a Tod’s Cashmere Trench ($1995, also not available online). Not only are the pieces mostly out of reach, but there’s no suggestion on exactly where to purchase these time-saving pieces.

I guess as the site progresses it might develop a little more, but other than the personal essays from the star, I think GOOP is…well, a little goop-y.

Beginning October 15th, you can score some pretty awesome Petunia Pickle Bottom gear at their semi-annual online sample sale. You'll save 30-70% off retail prices on seconds and discontinued styles of their diaper bags, slings, crib bedding, clothing and accessories.

A portion of profits from this sale will benefit The Hands & Feet Project, an organization that cares for  Haitian orphans in a family style children's village that was recently devastated by hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Petunia will match dollar for dollar any donation you make to the Hands & Feet Project during the week of this Outlet Sale (up to $10,000). At the time of purchase, you will be given the chance to donate additional dollars beyond your purchase price to this wonderful effort.

Hurry up because the sale ends October 22nd or whenever they sell out! You can register now to be notified as soon as the sale starts so you don't miss anything.

Scope out more deals at Fashion and Gear!

Schwartz describes the collection as California cool. “Today, what is exploding is the antifit look, the crop look, the boy jean, ruffle blouses and the new harem pant. It’s very baggy, very ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ inspired said the designer. The line, set to launch in February, will include an array of tie-dyed knit tops, jumpsuits, dresses, and tops such as the ones seen above. Prices range from $30 for tees to $70 for dresses, and the collection will be available in stores and online at jcp.com.

To see more California cool looks from the collection,

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One-shoulder Dresses and Tops:

Jones New York One-Shoulder Dress, $124

For one-shoulder looks try:

Calvin Klein “Perfectly Fit Solutions” 5-way Bra, $39

This bra can be worn 5 different ways (traditional, strapless, halter, cross back and of course, one shoulder) and will give you the perfect amount of support for a one-shoulder look.

Strapless:

Democracy Strapless Dress, $159

Satiny (re: shows everything) material plus a strapless look could equal trouble for the wearer of this hot little number. To make sure you don’t have a nip slip, try this strapless bra from Jezebel:

Jezebel “Caress” Seamless Strapless Bra, $27

Plunging Necklines:

Maggy London Silk Halter Dress, $148

You’ve got two obstacles here: a deep v and a halter neck. A traditional bra simply won’t work here.

Fashion Forms “Infinite Options” Bra, $30

This infinite options bra contours to a variety of styles to fit your needs. With multiple hook entry points, you can create halter, t-back and many more varieties (like shown above) to fit your look.

Don’t let an ample bust stop you from enjoying a plunging neckline…you just need to check out Fit Matters at Macy’s. This online tutorial offers a great way to find out what bra’s work best for you (from the comfort of your own computer) with video testimonials and how-to’s. See? Now you can tell those clear bra straps to take a hike.