Speaking of parties and sunsets, we're taking off to enjoy the long weekend! We'll resume blogging on Tuesday. Happy Memorial Day, kids.

Do you think she's a little too done up? Or do you like her polished look?

True, he had what sounded like a lousy childhood, sleeping in the foyer of his family’s Bronx apartment. And later, as a very rich man, he bought classy real estate, including Andy Warhol’s former compound at Montauk. And true, he got the boot from Gap, in 2002, after a mostly innovative 19-year run that included the creation of Old Navy. (According to a Wall Street Journal profile, Mr. Drexler collected around $350 million when he cashed out his Gap stake.)

She found herself bored at some points, and charmed during others; but overall, Cathy thought television was the best way to capture Mickey's "enthusiasm and go-from-the-gut leadership" — though like the rest of us, her favorite scenes were those featuring Jenna Lyons. Naturally. Here are CNBC's online clips from the program, in case you don't feel like sitting through an hour of not-novel-worthy TV.

Mickey talks about polka dots, which are "phenomenal right now."

Here's Mickey in Italy, which nearly put Cathy to sleep.

Goody! It's Jenna. What a stage presence.

Behind the scenes of the catalog; Jenna thinks the belt is a little much.

"This $350 blouse has some explaining to do."

• Felicity Jones on how her makeup routine has changed since her university days: "When I was a student I had to do my own makeup behind the scenes in college plays. In those kind of environments — and even doing low-budget films — you all have to contribute. That's what I like about doing them: Everyone has to bring something to the table." [Style]

• Candice Swanepoel wears teal eyeshadow on the cover of W Korea's June issue. [Design Scene]

• Liya Kebede shared her makeup tips at Cannes: "Less is more. If you're going do an eye thing, then don't do a lip thing. Try to find a balance about what you do. Also, nothing is necessarily specific — using a lip thing on your eye or cheeks is fine, and it works, and it's light. Play around! Nothing is so fixed." [BellaSugar]

FRAGRANCE

• Kendra Spears stars in Moschino's campaign for its latest perfume, Pink Bouquet. [WWD]

NAILS

• Here are some pictures of dogs with nail art! [BuzzFeed]

SKIN

• One of Chanel Iman's best beauty tricks is hiding behind a pair of shades: "Sunglasses are my little secret. When I get off of work, I pop on a pair. They are an easy way to look a little glam, quickly." [Refinery29]

• L'Oréal Paris is introducing a three-piece anti-aging collection, called Triple Power. [WWD]

Just in time for Facebook's IPO, Buump Relationship Status bracelets — which are inspired by the Facebook relationship status setting on a personal profile — will hit the US market in the Spring of 2012.

After making a successful splash at New York City Fashion Week and being worn by the likes of reality star Kristin Cavallari and designer Betsey Johnson, the popular accessory best known for its European following is coming to the US.

Targeting 13 to 35 year olds, these pliable silicon bracelets come in 10 lively colors of two different types: one that defines your current relationship status, and one that states what you're looking for. By collecting and combining them in different ways, these bracelets enable people to take their online status into the real world.

So, for example, you can wear a two-bracelet combo that shows that you're "in an open relationship" and looking for "whatever I can get," or "married" but looking for "fun." (In other news, isn't it weird that they're not targeting 35-and-overs or 13-and-unders? Those seem like ripe demographics for rubber-bracelet gimmicks.) Anyway, our Memorial Day weekend prospects just got a lot more exciting! 

• This Sunday take a comprehensive tour of New York's fashion district and learn about the history of one of the city's most famous neighborhoods. Seventh Ave. and W. 39th St., 2 p.m.; call 212-764-9600 or e-mail; reservations required.

SALES
ENDING THIS WEEKEND

• Assembly New York is offering 20 percent off everything storewide at its Memorial Day sale. Designers include A Détacher, Assembly Collection, and more. 170 Ludlow St., nr. Stanton St., (212-253-5393); daily (12–9). Though 5/28.

• Find 20 percent off original prices for Memorial Day weekend at ABC Carpet & Home. 888 Broadway nr. E. 19th St., (212-473-3000); F–Sa (10–7), Su (11–6:30), M (10–7). Through 5/28.

• Exclusive styles and one-of-a-kind samples are up to 70 percent off at the Sachin + Babi sample sale. 260 Fifth Ave., nr. 28th St. (646-725-5400); T–F (10–7), S (11–6), Su (11–4). Through 5/27.

ONGOING

• Stop by either of NYC's Sandro boutiques to take advantage of up to 50 percent off men's and women’s spring ready-to-wear and accessories. 415 Bleecker St., nr. Bank St.; M–S (11–9), Su (noon–6). 8 Prince St., nr. Elizabeth St.; M–W (11–7), Th–S (11–8), Su (noon–6). Through 8/31.

After finishing his fellowship, Parks became disgusted with the rampant racism he saw in Washington and moved to New York City, where legendary art director Alexander Liberman tapped him to shoot for Vogue. Not long after that, his photos of a young Harlem gang leader won him a plum spot as a staff photographer and writer for Life magazine. Parks spent the next twenty years at Life but never abandoned his interest in fashion, co-founding and acting as editorial director for Essence Magazine in 1970. His flair for setting a scene helped him basically invent the genre of blaxploitation with his 1971 film Shaft, forever immortalizing the look of cool, black, leather-clad seventies detectives. Oh, and he dated Gloria Vanderbilt!

A multitalented and politically active man, Parks's legacy is worth observing. Click through our exclusive slideshow for some of the chic, dreamy images he created for Life and others.