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You know what, I don't own any leopard print items. Hmmm, I've always been skeptical when it comes to animal prints but I know they can be done tastefully because I've seen it. However, I prefer to rock any risky print as an accessory. That way I'm stepping outside of my box, but not trying to be someone I'm not. It's a win win for me ;-)

So I think I'm going to go with either a leopard print bag....or a leopard print pair of pumps. What do you all think?







I think I prefer the latter set because I those pumps are F-I-E-R-C-E!!! Red and leopard print is a tried and true combination that never gets old. Put your own personal spin on it and rock it like YOU were the one to come up with the look. I'd even recommend going with an animal print accessory then adding a fire engine red lipstick to the mix. Tres chic'



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Haaa! The young, dashing UPS man, dressed in his lovely shade of chocolate brown, paid me a visit yesterday. I was happy to see that one of my shipments arrived just in time for......well, I don't really have anything planned, but I'll create some place to rock these at...don't you fret mon ami.

The hybrid wedge heel is a striking look and I know I'll get good use out of these platforms.

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Hey good people! Welcome back from the weekend. It's time for another exciting week of fab fashion coverage. AnnaLynne McCord & Kristin Cavallari were out in New York City rocking a chic steal from Old Navy.

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Affinitas & Parfait by Affinitas showcased their “Prohibition Era” Spring/Summer 2011 Collections during New York Fashion Week at what couldn’t have been a more appropriate venue – the soon-to-be opened Theater Bar (Teatro) in Tribeca. Channeling roaring twenties glamour, models-as-flapper girls donned smoky eyes, seductive red lips and demure (or is she?) finger waves courtesy of The Temple – A Paul Mitchell Partner School while guests indulged in debauchery courtesy of Karlsson's Vodka in the theater-turned-speakeasy.

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I know you all have seen this shoe by now but I've been biding my time before I purchase it. I just wanted to make sure that I wasn't making an impulsive buy. I've noticed that some items that I want really badly, if I wait a couple of months, I realize that they make absolutely no sense in my wardrobe. Hmmm, I think I'm starting to mature...in my fashion sense. Awesome!

I've got a short while to wait before I go ahead and scoop them up. This is not a new item as this shoe has been sold out on several occasions but due to it's popularity, it was restocked on most sites that carried it. I still think about them frequently so I guess I really like them. I've even created several looks with them using items in my closet...soooo, I know they are practical for me. We'll just have to wait and see.

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Given the prime location as every celebrity ventured in and out of the Empire Hotel, the Leah & Bliss Glamazon Suite boasting the “most obsessed about” handbags and accessories was THE place to be for Fashion Week 2010.

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Whitney Port has partnered with Piperlime on an exclusive Whitney Eve with Piperlime collection. They announced the partnership with Whitney Port of MTV’s The City the other night at Piperlime's Pop Up store in Soho. The exclusive capsule collection will be available at the New York City Piperlime pop-up store and on piperlime.com.

Offering a unique mix of brands at a range of price points, Piperlime first introduced apparel in fall 2009 and has successfully established itself as an online fashion destination. A collaboration with Whitney Eve, an emerging clothing line launched by Whitney Port in 2009, was a natural union for both brands.

“The Whitney Eve collaboration is a great example of Piperlime responding to what is current and relevant while bringing a fresh twist to the market”, explains Jennifer Gosselin, General Manager of Piperlime. “Whitney Port is known to our customer, through her role on The Hills and most currently on The City. We worked with Whitney to bring her style and aesthetic to our customer in fun, expressive pieces at prices that our shopper will find irresistible.”

Whitney Eve with Piperlime is a fourteen-piece collection including dresses, tops, jackets and sweaters starting at $128. The look of the collection is “ballerina-meets-urbanista:” feminine lace and silk dresses, shiny metallic jackets and delicate details with a touch of attitude.

The Whitney Eve with Piperlime collection will debut with a private event attended by the designer, Whitney Port, at the Piperlime pop-up store on Wednesday, September 22 at 8pm. The line will be available exclusively at the store located on 93 Mercer Street through October 3rd and on piperlime.com beginning Thursday, September 23.

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I totally forgot I joined another website for stylists last year. I'm connected to so many websites it's hard to keep up, lol. Well Looklet.com is a site for stylists that allows you to create any look, style it anyway you like, using thousands of fashion items. It's sort of like Polyvore.com but there's a twist.

On Looklet, you can bring your looks to life with different models, sets, and effects. Honestly, I'm re-orienting myself to the site so I only know how to create styles on the models. I haven't learned how to manipulate the sets or do any special effects yet. It's a fun site and it's just amazing how far technology has come. LOVES it!!!

Below is a recent look I created. I just went with the first couple of items I could find to create a tough dame look.

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This version of Who Rocked It is all about Stella's lace. Stella McCartney has been dishing out fabulous lace garments for several seasons and celebrities have flocked to her designs. For example, her wool jumpsuit with lace insets have had several variations as you see below. Then, she even provided a dress option as spotted below on Jennifer Garner and Rihanna. I love her lace designs but the original all lace pantsuit will be my absolute favorite, edgy piece of all time. Unless she surpasses that design, which is very likely.



LaLa Vasquez wore her Stella McCartney jumpsuit at the premiere of her reality show in LA the other night. Naomi Watts worked the red carpet in a cropped version of the popular jumpsuit back in May at the premiere of Mother and Child. I'm going to go with Naomi as the winner of this challenge. LaLa's version is okay, but I feel as if her large bust alters the look of the garment...and not in a good way. I like Naomi's cropped version better.