STYLE SPOTLIGHT ON ANIMAL PRINTS

Jessica Simpson, Liya Kebede, Amerie and Gwen Stefani ushered in a new trend-animal prints!

[from left to right: Jessica Simpson in Michael Kors at the 2007 ACE Awards. Liya Kebede at the 2007 CDFA Awards]

[from left to right: Amerie at Manchester Arena promoting her album, "Because I Love It". Gwen Stefani in L.A.M.B on Halloween with her husband Gavin Rossdale and son Kingston.]

Animal prints on the runway:

[Seen above is two pieces from the Michael Kors Fall 2007 ready-to-wear collection.]

Animal prints in retail:

[from left to right: Michael Kors Leopard Brocade Sheath Dress, saks fifth avenue, L.A.M.B jungle-print sweater dress, l-a-m-b, Blumarine Deep Double V-Neck Leopard Print Chiffon Dress nordstrom]

Photos: teddy and moo's, feelsgood2bhome, nodoubtweb, amerieweb.com, elle.com

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MOTIF TEES

Stylish, fun motifs on the front of tee-shirts are very much a hot commotion in Hollywood. Beyonce Knowles, America Ferrera, Kate Moss, Brittany Murphy, Nicole Scherzinger, Halle Berry, Jessica Simpson and Rihanna are just a handful of celebs rocking this trendy look. Besides isn't a simple tee is a fresh alternative to a blouse or a button-up collar top?

images via BW, AF, T&M, SK, UR

If you're logo-obsessed like America Ferrera and Jessica Simpson, try "Fly Girl" Dereon tee. Try this black ruched tee from Baby Phat. Try this a white crew neck tee from L.A.M.B.

If you like to make a statement like Halle Berry and Rihanna, try "Obama For Yo Mama" tee from Urban-Outfitters, this "I'm Nothing Without My Hoffee" tee from Urban-Outfitters or try this "Police" tee from Shop Intuition.

If you like a motif design like Nicole Scherzinger, Beyonce Knowles and Kate Moss, try this silk beaded top from Vera Wang lavender label or this "Lisa Grue Bunny" tee from Urban-Outfitters and finally try this "Miss Marc Vacation" tee from Marc Jacobs.

This 'motif tee shirt" style might be impractical for the winter season. So I'll suggest pairing this look with a cotton knit Henley. American Apparel has long sleeve tees in all shapes and sizes. Be sure to try Urban-Outfitters for additional tee-shirts in all styles.

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MESH BACK GOWNS: PRACTICAL OR IMPRACTICAL?

Claire Danes, Reese Witherspoon, and Jessica Simpson simply can't get enough of mesh back gowns.

images via R-P, T&M, CDF

[from left to right: Claire Daines in a gold Jean Paul Gaulitier gown at the 2007 Glamour Women of the Year Awards. Reese Witherspoon at Toronto Film Festical in a strapless Jean Paul Gaultier. Jessica Simpson in a black Britt Bardo mini at W magazine's New York Affair Party.]

So this style trend of mesh back gowns practical or impractical for the winter season?

Opinion Polls & Market Research

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CATWALK 2 RUNWAY: JESSICA SIMPSON

Jessica Simpson is a comitted fan of Michael Kors Fall 2007 ready to wear collection.

Jessica Simpson in a black Michael Kors Fall 2007 coat in New York City.

Jessica Simpson in a modifed gray asymmetrical Micheal Kors Fall 2007 belted number at the designer's Spring 2008 runway show in New York City.

At the 2007 ACE Awards, Simpson decided upon this modified black Michael Kors Fall 2007 silk organza tank dress.

images via Sweet Kisses.net

Grab Simpson's ACE look here.


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RUNWAY WITH A TWIST

Leave it to eclectic lingerie designer Frederick's of Hollywood to do something different at their Spring 2008 Fashion Show. This different move was all in the name of charity. Each model that sashayed down the runway wore an item designed by celebrity. The item in question is a corset!

Jessica Simpson and Dita Von Teese at the October show.

Here's the rundown:

Simpson was one of 40 celebrities who designed corsets that will be auctioned on clothesoffourback.org beginning Friday to raise funds for actress Jane Kaczmarek's Clothes Off Our Back.

Out of the 40 celebrities, here are the best designs by Mary J Blige, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce Knowles, Lucy Liu, Dita Von Teese, Scarlett Johansson, and Jane Kaczmarek.


Mary J Blige-designed corset:

Christina Aguilera-designed corset:

Beyonce-designed corset:

Jane Kaczmarek-designed corset:

Kaczmarek's corset design this year was based on one of her favorite films of 2006: Marie Antoinette, with fabric selected by her husband, Bradley Whitford, who gifted his wife with lingerie during their courtship.

Lucy Liu-designed corset:

Scarlett Johansson-designed corest:

Dita Von Teese-designed corset:

Each corset really represent each celebrity's style, doesn't it? I can picture Beyonce rocking her creation in concert. Dita's corset which features crystals and pink tail feathers was sold for $20,00 at the charity auction. [images via FWD; quotes via USA Today]

Photos: AP

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MINKOFF OBSESSION

What does Hayden Panettiere, Lindsay Lohan, and Jessica Simpson have in common? Their blatant obsession with this Rebecca Minkoff "Morning After" leather satchel. Hayden and Jessica rock this handbag in the gray style while Lindsay Lohan opted for the basket weave satchel.

[image source]

Sold for $550 at Bloomingdales, you can easily grab the same style as Jessica Simpson and Hayden Panettiere.

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VALENTINO BAG: WHO GOT IT?

[images via UF & TM]

Tameka Foster wore her red Valentino braided shoulder bag at DJ.Irie 2007 Celebrity Golf Tournament Weekend for Jamie Foxx's VIP Dinner Party.

Jessica Simpson paired her favorite pair of William Rast with one of Fall's it handbags for lunch at The Ivy.

Style Verdict: Tameka and Jessica incorporated the red handbag into their outfits. Jessica made her plaid shirt pop with the bag while Tameka match them with her high heel sandals.

Tameka Foster vs Jessica Simpson with Valentino historie handbags: who got IT?

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JENNY HAN SHIRTDRESS: WHO GOT IT?

[images via T&M & TMB]

For a quick coffee run in West Hollywood, Alyson Hannigan of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" fame dazzled in this Jenny Han shirtdress and black dominatrix knee-high boots.

A couple days earlier, Jessica Simpson offset the same long sleeved blue tuxedo shirtdress with a pair of leopard-print Christian Louboutin pumps while leaving night spot, Tenjune.

Style Verdict: Jessica wins this comparison. What was Alyson thinking with those boots and pantyhose?!?

Jessica Simpson vs Alyson Hannigan in Jenny Han shirtdresses: who got IT?

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VALENTINO CLUTCH: JESSICA VS ASHANTI

[images via T&MB & ASG]

For a dinner in NYC, Jessica Simpson matched her puffy sleeved satin frock with a chic black and white Valentino clutch and a pair of nude Christian Louboutin platforms.

R&B songstress Ashanti made her red satin Reem Acra sheath pop and gold sandals with the same bow clutch in red at the Las Vegas premiere of "Resident Evil: Extinction".

Style Verdict: Clutches are much easy to carry around than some of Fall's in-demand bags and this look is nice for a quick run out and about. Ashanti and Jessica both make the bow Valentino clutch work with their outfits.

Jessica Simpson vs Ashanti with Valentino clutches: who got IT?

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YSL TRIBUTE PUMPS- IT SHOE 2007

Yves Saint Laurent tribute pumps became a staple red carpet accessory. Just who hasn't been photographed with a pair on? Well let's not get into that. Let's focus on who wore it so far in 2007.

Beyonce rocked them to a "B'day" photoshoot. Christina wore them to an "Back to Basics" after party in New York City. Victoria was photograped in a pair at an award ceremony and J.Lo was spotted in them at "TRL."

Eve paired her white Rachel Roy frock with black YSL tribute pumps at an VH1/Self event in the Big Apple. Gwen Stefani rock her own creation a L.A.M.B asymmetrical black and white dress with the shoe craze of the year. Jessica Simpson dressed up with jeans while out and about in Hollywood. Blu Cantrall channelled her inner French chic style with a gold metallic beanie at Sidekick 3 bash.

Mary J Blige paired her pink Valentino braided shoulder bag with a nude YSL platforms at a recent "Entourage" premiere. Ciara opted for the black and white plaid verison at the 2007 Kids Choice Awards. Golden Brooks went for '70s look at Too Faced Cosmetics and Sephora’s “Love Lisa; Armed and Glamorous” Event.

Jessica Alba rock the Mary-Jane styled pair to the 2007 MTV Movie Awards. American Idol star Paula Abdul in brown Prada jersey dress had on a pair of chic YSL pumps. R&B songstress from the U.K Jamelia dazzled in red YSL platforms at the Sony Radio Academy Awards. Victoria Beckham also wore this red pump for dinner with her husband.

[images via FC & urban-hoopla]

Style Verdict: These ladies have inspired a new trend - 2007 YSL tribute pump obsession!
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KORS: WHO GOT IT?

Model Jennifer Flavin (better known as Sylvester Stallone's wife) wore this asymmetrical cotton Michael Kors gray belted dress at the Las Vegas premiere of "Resident Evil: Extinction."

Jessica Simpson rock the same dress to check out Kors Spring 2008 Collection at Fashion Week in New York's Bryant Park.

[images via teddyandmoo]
Jennifer Flavin vs Jessica Simpson: who got IT?

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JESSICA SIMPSON'S WILLIAM RAST OBSESSION

Jessica Simpson has a dear obsession for a pair of William Rast jeans. Rocking the form-fitting flare pants on and off since July, Jessica and J.T (Justin Timberlake) jeans simply cannot part. Recently she cut her well-worn pair into her now signature Daisy Dukes-like short shorts.

[images via teddy&moo's]

Her love affair with these William Rast Jeans began when she started filming her upcoming film, "Major Movie Star." Since then she's been photographed in the pair at every hot spot in Hollywood from having dinner at Nobu to running errands in Malibu and New York City.

Maybe Jessica's trying to become a William Rast spokes model? One thing's for sure, J.T has one loyal customer in Jessica Simpson. You can purchase a similar pair of Jessica's William Rast flare jeans...

...for a cool $231.00!

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USHER'S HE/SHE COMMERICAL

Newlywed R&B singer Usher debut his new signature fragrance, Usher He/Usher She, via a commerical that aired last night during the live telecast of the 2007 Primetime Emmy's.

video spotted at usherforever

The commerical for Usher He/ Usher She co-starring Baby Phat designer Kimora Lee Simmons, Sean John designer Diddy, Russell Simmons, Martha Stewart, Emeril, Kenneth Cole, and Jessica Simpson is for Macy's new brand campaign.

Baby Phat designer Kimora Lee Simmons with daughters Ming Lee and Aoki Lee.

Jessica Simpson with shoe boxes from her self-titled apparel line.

Usher (for his fragrance,Usher He Usher She) and Martha Stewart (for Martha Stewart Collection.)

images via AP

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JESSICA'S FASHION WEEK STYLE

Part reality TV star/ part movie star Jessica Simpson hit up Fashion Week Spring 2008 runway shows in high couture style especially from her favorite designer, MKORS.

The former Mrs. Nick Lachey rock this unusal mesh-back black dress at the W Magazine New York Affair Party.

The buxom Texas-native wore this cement grey Michael Kors Fall 2007 dress for her first appearance with a pair of chunky sandals.

Simpson dazzled in nude-colored Just Cavalli frock at Just Cavalli Spring 2008 runway show.

[images via teddyandmoo]
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PRACTICAL OR IMPRACTICAL: HIGH-WAISTED PANTS

Inspired in part by Strictly Fabulous Style's take on new red carpet trend (high-waisted pants), I decided to make this style spotlight a "practical or impractical" discussion.

Rocawear "I Will Not Lose" spokesmodel Ciara rock these fly pair of denim high-waisted jeans at the 2007 NBA All-Star Game in Miami. She rock another hip pair to host MTV TRL back in March.

Current face of Emporio Armani Diamonds Beyonce wore a pair of khaki high-waist jeans with a pair of gold Lorraine Schwartz hoops and a fitted black motorcyle leather jacket. Beyonce paid a visit to a local Houston, Texas food drive in a pair of high-waisted Dereon jeans. She paired her jeans with black studded Dereon top.

Singer/dancer/actress/TV & film producer Jennifer Lopez promoted her Spanish record earlier this year in a pair of high-waisted flare legged denim. She also wore wide-legged trousers with suspenders to team up with Secret Partners in Search of America's "Hottest" Dancer.

"Big Girls Don't Cry" singer Fergie rock her funky pair of purple high-waisted jeans with her new Fergie for Kipling handbag out and about in L.A. Eve flaunting her new blonde bob rocked a pair of dark denim as she left the Times Square MTV building.

High-waist pants practical or impractical?

I'm calling this trend IMPRACTICAL because high-waist denim calls for flat tummy and EVERYONE does NOT have one!

Only the brave and daring fashionistas can pull of this pull.

Rule of thumb: You don't want to rock shoulder-padded top with this trend if not you're going for a running back look.

Case in point: Jessica Simpson rocking a pair of ill-fitted high-waisted denim while having dinner in L.A.

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[images via COB, UC, SFS, T&M, PS]

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GLITZ & GLAM: JESSICA VS KYLIE

Pop singer-turned-fashion designer Jessica Simpson lit up the red carpet in this sequined Roberto Cavalli gown at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for its "Poiret: King of Fashion" event. Aussie star Kylie wore a modified take of Jessica's dress to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her first #1 hit, "Locomotion" in London.[source via source]

Jessica Simpson vs Kylie: who got IT?

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