You have ruined the very meaning of this blog...SNARKINESS I am about two more posts away from dropping my subscriptions to Vogue and Vanity Fair and telling everyone I know to do the same. Shame on you for ruining my day!!!

I'm writing to express my outrage with what you and CondeNast have done to Jezebel. It used to be my favorite site with commentary that had a refreshing feminine and feminist spin on pop culture. But after I read two posts today, I realized that my once favorite site would never be the same again. The site has become a transparent vehicle for the Conde agenda and goes against everything thing that the original Jezzies support. Rest assured, you have lost me as I will never ever go to the site again and the other avid readers I spoke to today expressed a similar point of view. I think it's an outrage that you fired all the editors and forced Tracy Egan to change her handle from "Slut Machine" to "Clothes Whore"...how perfectly cliched. I'm sure you'll capitalize off of the Jezebel name and residual traffic for a week or so but it won't take long for users to go to a new blog and then the ad sales will crumble and you'll be stuck with a shell of site. And I can't think of anything more fitting.

Dear Conde Nast: Thanks a lot for taking my favorite website away. I didn't notice it at first when I went to Jezebel.com today, but about two posts in I thought, "Why is Jezebel sucking so bad today?" I guess you're the reason. Jezebel as tea party? Fuck you. Sincerely, A Former Jezebel Reader

I've worked in the cosmetics industry for about ten years now and am currently launching a brand new cosmetics line in the Fall for a company that mostly does fashion and accessories. I don't know if this would make me a "star" commenter (commentator...?) or not, but there you go.

Why I should get a Star: My mother once got hit on by Ricky Nelson at a bar. Also I am pretty sure she boned Joe Namath at some point. Oh and also, I am Kate Bosworth.

Hi Gals! That was so fantastic when you suggested that we really start getting acquainted. Hi, Jezebels! My name is Perez Hilton. Now, before you go any farther, you should know that that is a french name and it's pronounced "Pa-RAY Heel-TONE." I have to do that with everyone I meet because when you are descended from Joan of Freaking Arc (pardon my french!), it's important to set people straight. Don't you just love the Internet? Anyways, for the record, my dress size is a 27D and my shoe size is a 16 and a half. Who says that the french are all petities? At least here in Illinois we proud descendants of the french come in all shapes and sizes. Take that picture I am enclosing. I am a proud Lady of Size who is not afraid to declare my feminine features. Fat and happy, that's me. Except when I am partying with my friends Dr. Peppers, Red Bulls, and Cheetos. Then I'm not so happy because I know it's going to catch up with me later. Dutch oven style, if you know what I mean. Love you, love your new Site! Perez "Puffy" Hilton

Ha Ha Ha! I hope, for your sake, that this is an April Fools joke. So I am just going to act like it is, and that all of today's lame postings are in efforts of total trickery to your loyal readers. So, we are hoping to return tomorrow to find all our O.G. Slutbags, have returned to the raunchy, nastiness that we loved. We would hate to have to find another site. (Why fuck up a good thing? Right?)

So, today was the day that our office newsletter went out. I was in it. I listed Jezebel as one of my favorite Web sites. And now everyone will think I'm an idiot after clicking through to the April Fools' Day version. You let me down, 'bels.

this can't be true and if it is, it sucketh if this is not a joke i am gonna shoot myself.. sigh

Hi, Thanks for removing rudeness from the comments. A little decorum never hurt anyone. Here's my picture to go with the new comment feature. It was taken at our lake house on Easter. Although vintage Chanel is a bit formal for poolside, it was the resurrection of the savior, after all, and he wore a crown of thorns, so how can I compete? Note: Easter egg hunts are not the place to wear Stuart Weitzmann pumps. Also, I'm not in the know of anyone particularly famous, but my best friend is the personal assistant of a lovely British model married to a rockstar. Does that count for stars? Ciao and kisses, new Jezebel!

Dearest Jezebel, We get it. April Fools. lawl. Now please go back to normal Jezebel. I can't take JezeNast anylonger.

I deserve to be a star commenter Because I am Lindsay Lohan's Vagina.

My darling Jezebels- I simply adore the new site! So fresh and fabulous. I freelance for a beauty blog, so publicists do send me new and fabulous products from time to time. I also went to junior high with Ashlee Simpson.

Dunno who Theresa "Clothes Whore" Egan is, but if she's the regurgitation—the slutting down, if you will—of Tracey "Slut Machine" Egan, just stop this please. (If it ain't broke, don't fix it.) outta here

Dear Tracie, As an educated and sassy young woman working the shittiest of all editorial jobs, let me just say Sorry. Sorry that they made you change your pseudonym, sorry that they fired your colleagues, and sorry that your new boss says things like: "I've always felt that sloppy dressing equals sloppy thinking" and "For starters, there will be less focus on issues that dominate the six o'clock news (isn't there a limit to how much upsetting news a person can take?) and more on what it means to be a contemporary American woman. Sure, there's an exciting presidential election going on, but those happen only once every four years; the importance of feeling beautiful is timeless." and even "we know you ladies love animals!" Ugh! I read Jezebel religiously during my workday and had always sort of thought that a job at Jezebel was the dream! Anyways, I'm really bummed about this and sort of amazed by how quickly the changes took effect. Jezebel was the only place I had found that catered to a young woman audience without condescension. It was the publication, internet or not, that expected that I could hold an interest in things both considered "low brow" and "high brow". My intelligence is timeless motherfuckers and yeah, part of being a contemporary woman is caring about politics, the election, and "six o'clock news" issues. I don't want to buy a 1500 dollar orange Fendi purse! I want a stable economy!

Hi new staff, I just wanted to write a quick email to let you know that I won't be reading Jezebel without the dirty-funny-angry-feminist wit of the former staff of writers. I don't like this corporate clean-up and I won't support it.

CONDE NAST BITES YOU RUINED MY FAVORITE BLOG YOU SHIT HEADS

hi i enjoy your site a lot and have a couple items of interest - paris hilton just got married in vegas what happened to heidi's dog - she got one as a christmas present the first season of the hills can you please get on it? also - russell brand- hilarious and why have you not written about him yet? thanks

To those who played along: Thank you. Things will be back to normal tomorrow.

Metallics are still hot hot hot. Gucci Hightops, $425 [Gucci]

A sleek, mature alternative to all of the loud sneakers with bells and whistkes, Stella McCartney's gym boot is part architecture, part modern art. $225 [Adidas]

These sneakers may look like the Converse Charles Taylor model, but they're better, because they're Burberry! $295 [Neiman Marcus]

If you plan to actually use your sneakers to work out, be sure to try a shoe from Masai Barefoot Technology, which increases thigh muscle activity by 19%. It's almost swimsuit season! $249, MBT [Zappos]

And we musn't forget baby! Your sweetums may have been born with a silver spoon in her mouth, but she deserves gold on her feet!
Dior baby sneakers, $175 [eLuxury]

Always Buying Sneakers? It's The Sign Of A Leader: Poll [Reuters]
20,000 Vietnam Nike Workers Strike [Time]

1. Be nice!
This is not a venue to complain, moan, whine, attack or undermine. We must treat one another civilly. We frown upon critique, cynicism and negative remarks. If you don't have something nice to say, it would be best if you said nothing at all.

2. Contribute!
We appreciate comments which bring information to the conversation. Know of a secret sample sale? Post the time, date and location! Is there a brand new cosmetic procedure we're not covering? Let us know!

3. Be connected!
The new way to be a Star Commenter? It's not about quantity but quality. If you work in a glamor industry: At a glossy fashion or beauty magazine, a cosmetics company, a design label, in television or film, drop us a line at tips@jezebel.com and let us know. You will be given Star Commenter status. This also applies if you are famous or related to someone famous. The idea is to create a network of amazing women who can help each other find Marc Jacobs bags on sale and get free Bumble & Bumble haircuts.

4. Don't be shy: Let's get to know each other!
A screen name doesn't really tell us much about you, so we'd love for each of you to change your screen moniker to your real first name or the woman you consider your personal heroine. And please send a recent picture of yourself to tips@jezebel.com. If you include your clothing size and shoe size, you could be eligible for fashion giveaways. (Plus, you'll be helping our marketing department get a feel for what the "average" reader is like. Sparkling and gorgeous, to be sure!)

5. Be female.
It's lovely and adorable that we have some male readers. This is not, however, an appropriate space for your input. Jezebel will no longer have male commenters.

That's about it, although we will be at liberty to update, amend and change these rules without notice. Enjoy the new Jezebel!

1. A bright bag.
Begone dull, drab winter blues! Hello, electric vivid hues! Spring and summer are all about brights this year. Try this papaya-colored patent leather shoulder bag from Fendi, $1,860. [Net-A-Porter]

2. An "it" shoe
It really ought to be Prada. How can you not be in love with the new flower-heeled Mary Jane from Prada? Whimsical, unique, fresh: Everything a spring shoe should be! ($790)
[Neiman-Marcus]

3. Something sequined
As seen in the April issue of Allure, sparkle — especially for evening — is effortlessly chic. We especially like Lanvin dress ($1,133), it's fit for a goddess! Ooh, and the Christian Louboutin suede and crystal peep-toe pumps ($2,500) are exquisite.

4. A white-banded watch.
A fresh, clean, white watch will look crisp and right with Spring brights and florals. Just look at the choices from the April issue of Vogue: From a $1,600 Tag Heuer to a $11,500 Hublot, there's a choice for every budget. As Vogue says, "Need it now!"

5. A piece of jewelry that makes a statement.
Whether you choose a necklace, a ring, earrings or a bracelet, look for a large item which refuses to be ignored. This year, jewelry does not whisper. It shouts: I am here, and I am gorgeous! We absolutely adore this 35 carat spessartite pendant: With a floaty dress or narrow jeans, you'll be beautifully adorned. ($66,000) [Tiffany & Co.]

Be sure to check out fall accessories picked by Candy Pratts Price over at Style.com.

[Beverly Hills, March 30. Images via Splash.]

Perhaps you heard, but Jezebel is undergoing a few big changes, changes that concern ownership, personnel and content. First things first: Late yesterday, the sale of the site to Conde Nast Publications' digital media arm, CondeNet, went through, and, as of this morning, the site is no longer associated with Gawker Media, although we have yet to integrate our new advertisers into the site. With new ownership comes new editorship, of course, and, although I'm thrilled to have been named editor-in-chief of the site, I'm sorry to say that, earlier this afternoon, Anna Holmes and Dodai Stewart were released from their positions. We sincerely appreciate their many months of service, but new ideas often require new faces and that is no less true of the new Jezebel. We wish both of them the very best and know that they will feel confident that the site is in able hands.

In addition to myself — more on that in a more formal, introductory post tomorrow — I'm thrilled to be able to announce the names of a few other staffers today, Christine Taylor-Wood and Eva Braunstein. Christine (she prefers to go by "Steeny") comes to us via British Vogue, where she worked in the fashion department after apprenticing at Burberry under the tutelage of Christopher Bailey for two years. She will direct our fashion coverage and liaison with our counterparts at Style.com and other Conde Nast web properties so that our readers are up on the very latest and greatest fashion news.

Our second staffer, senior editor Eva Braunstein, comes to us from the world of marketing and public relations — I confess that Eva patiently proofread this post over the weekend! — where, as an independent branding and marketing consultant, she worked on the creation of cosmetics and beauty products for companies including Rimmel, L'Oreal, and Estee Lauder. Eva will be covering beauty and serving as a glamorous guinea pig of sorts as she traipses through various Manhattan spas and salons and tries out new treatments. (Lucky her!)

Please welcome them to the fold.

One thing we've learned today: The "blogosphere" moves fast! Since the announcement this morning, there have been rumors swirling regarding the other veteran staffers of the site. We're pleased to say that Maureen Tkacik, Theresa Egan, Jennifer Gerson and Jessica Grose, have all agreed to stay on to help us through the initial transition period. (Maureen, in particular, with her wealth of knowledge about the apparel and footwear industries, will be of great assistance to Christine.) And yes, all of our staffers, new and old, will be convening at the Conde Nast headquarters in Midtown Manhattan as the redesign of the site continues. We hope that by taking the more veteran Jezebels out of their sweatpants and small studio apartments, they will be able to express their creativity and femininity in ways we haven't seen before. (I've always felt that sloppy dressing equals sloppy thinking.) And despite what you may have heard on other blogs earlier today, they will not be getting clothing allowances, although we encourage them to take inspiration from the merch on the pages of our parent company's many beautifully-curated magazines!

Now it's time to tell you about what you can expect from the new site. For starters, there will be less focus on issues that dominate the six o'clock news (isn't there a limit to how much upsetting news a person can take?) and more on what it means to be a contemporary American woman. Sure, there's an exciting presidential election going on, but those happen only once every four years; the importance of feeling beautiful is timeless. Part of the reason for the success and long lifespan of Conde Nast's stable of women's magazines is a commitment to and belief in that women need a break from their hectic, pressure-filled existences, and that beautiful photography, expert recommendations and an appreciation of fashion can help give balance to our very busy lives.

Speaking of, we have lots of great things to look forward to as we set the stage for what will be the next phase of Jezebel's evolution, including Yummy Mummies (young mom makeovers), Dream Date (readers win lunch dates with the best and brightest from the worlds of fashion, entertainment and high society), Kitty Korner (pet recommendations and tips on upkeep and maintenance...we know you ladies love animals!), and, of course, reader giveaways. Ideas? Suggestions? Just want to say hello? Feel free to drop us a line*. We're thrilled to have you along for the ride.

*We're still new to this blogging thing, so we ask you to bear with us until we get the technology — and the site redesign — down pat!