Fur has been ignited into a controversial topic. Some stars and designers will only wear the real thing insisting that fake fur is a faux pas. Organizations like Peta and animals rights groups combined with a sympathetic slew of designers and celebs say real fur is the faux pas.

The fur accessory debate has been going for years. The argument against the real deal is animal cruelty. Seals and other animals are hunted viciously beaten or caged a raised only to be skin sometimes alive according to the animal rights group. The activists also stand by the opinion that fake fur is just as good as the genuine wear and looks indistinguishable.

Depending on your views there are ways to test a garment for faux fur. Sometimes the feel is obvious. The real fur feels smooth while its fake counterpart feels coarse. The pin test is usually more accurate simply drive a safety pin or needle through the base where the fur is attached. If it resists, it’s real. If it slides through then it is fake.

The trend makes me scratch my head in fashion is the use of fur. While I stand by the use of faux fur, I do question its use in some garments. The fur vest is one that baffles me.

Spring is nearly here and it seems like coral is this year’s colour.

Bobbi Browns’ Cabana Corals are absolutely stunning. Lip glosses, lipsticks, rouge pots (seriously, how long as it been since we’ve seen these, I’m thrilled), and compacts that will work to give you any look.

Bobbi Brown has totally nailed this Spring. I can’t wait to get my hands on these. What appeals to you guys?

Cabana Corals

Bobbi Brown

Check out the first photo of the new MAC Viva Glam Gaga lipstick. It will be available for purchase on March 18th and priced at $14.00. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the MAC AIDS Fund.

Lady Gaga is scheduled to appear on Good Morning America and The Today Show next week to promote the new product.

BEAUTY

* Every facet of one’s daily beauty regimen is included in this M.A.C. assortment at Beauty Snob.
* Stylehive is obsessed with these not-so-typical nail colors for spring… and can’t choose just one!
* eye4style reviews the new Balenciaga Paris fragrance.

FASHION

* Stiletto Jungle explores Olympics fashion with Ralph Lauren.
* Coquette is still crazy for stripes, especially these nautical stripes with a twist from Anthropologie.
* Kristopher Dukes got a coat to match her pinkie ring: Louis Vuitton Mackintosh.
* SheFinds curated 9 awesome dresses to hide your tummy.

ACCESSORIES

* Bag Bliss is fascinated with Alexander Wang’s Darla Pyramid Clutch.
* Bag Snob’s new obsession - ring lizard.
* Second City Style is addicted to Twitter and is giving away a personalized Twittabling nameplate necklace.

LIFESTYLE

* Tell Fashion Pulse Dailyabout what you’re wearing for National Wear Red Day, and you’ll have the chance to win a $25 Macy’s gift card!
* Are you looking for some new tunes? Designer Tarina Taranino tells The Jet Set Girls what’s on her Jet Set playlist.

CELEBRITY

* 55 Secret Street hates to break it to you but… Lady Gaga did NOT invent “avant garde”!
* Allie is Wired takes a look at Snooki’s tasteful makeover courtesy of Inside Edition.
* I’m Not Obsessed shows you how to get Fergie’s Grammy dess and the look for less.
* Shopping and Info loves the Frye boots Elin Nordegren wears around town.
* StyleBakery is loving Lindsay Price’s ribbon necklace and found 4 affordable ways to steal her style.
* The Beauty Stop has a few things to say about Beyonce’s Grammys makeup.
* The Shoe Goddess loved Beyonce’s choice of these sexy Ruthie Davis Platform Sandals for her Grammys look.

I think the words NARS and Temptation were super glued at birth. Everything something comes out of Monsieur Francois Nars’ studio, I’m immediately desperate to have it. For a man, he seems to have an uncanny knack of understanding women.

NARS Temptation is two of NARS’ best sellers rolled into one. The classic Orgasm Blush and Orgasm Nail Polish. A must have for this Spring.

Temptation Gift Set

$30 - NARS

This isn’t so much a myth as much as it is personal preference.

Should you always follow the natural shape of your eyebrow when it comes to shaping?

If I were to do that, I’d have a bushy monobrow. So I don’t believe that you have to succumb to your natural shape entirely. But, from a maintenance perspective, it’s probably better to not go completely crazy with your brows. Who wants to be plucking on a daily basis to retain an unrealistic shape?

A friend of mine visiting from overseas left this behind when she returned to the States.

And I’m in love. This is one of the most gorgeous lotions I’ve ever used. It smooths on easily, smells gorgeous and makes my skin feel baby smooth.

‘Marine Groove’ Moisturizing Body Lotion

$32 - Escada

If you’re oily skinned like me, this is a great little tip that will really help contain the oilies.

After you’ve applied your moisturiser, wait for ten minutes to let it soak in.

Apply your primer as normal and then wait for another five minutes.

Then, before you apply your foundation, gently press some blotting paper all over your face.

Since I started doing this, I’ve not had to reapply or blot during the day. Try it and let me know if it works for you.