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April Star Davis - Garnet Earrings - $50



14K gold-filled earrings with hessonite garnets.


D Celestine Limited - Windsor Earrings -$38



Flat, teardrop shaped shell beads are wire-wrapped to gold-plated, filigree components, with 14/20K gold-filled earwires. The color of the shell is brought out by an iridescent finish - so pretty!

Kris Nations - Faceted Black Onyx and Gold Earrings - $164



Stacked faceted black onyx stones woven in 14k gold filled chains. Measures approx. 1.5 inches long, and 3/4 inch wide. French earwires.


Fat Free - Peacock - Plum - Gold / Pink - $79



100% Italian Lambskin w/ Swarovski Crystals


Claudette - Cherry Tree Earrings - $100


A charming tree of pink pearls, rhodochrosite and pink mother of pearl
flower are suspended under an eye catching hoop of 12kt gold filled wire.


bijou X - Winsome Hoops Dangles - $45

Except for those moments when the dangles brush up against your neck, these 3 1/4" L. hoop earrings feel barely there. To wear them is to understand the definition of the word, 'winsome'. ('winsome'- from an Olde English origin meaning "joy".)

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Kate Spade NY Sale



You'll find a number of beautiful limited edition collectibles included in this sale. [Chic Alert]


Halloween Ready Made Outfit: Mary Kate Olsen


Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent Cashmere Zip Hoodie | $272 at Nordstrom

If you’ve been dying to dress in the effortless, rock ‘n roll style of Mary Kate Olsen, Halloween is your chance to do it without looking like a poser. Bear with us–achieving MK’s look means a lot of black, a lot of layering, and a lot of accessories. And after you’ve got the outfit down, don’t forget to slouch a bit as you’re walking, and make sure the hoodie on your sweater is worn over your disheveled and nappy hair.

"Mary Kate Olsen" Fashion Formula = Black Hoodie + Men’s Oversized Tee + Skinny Black Jeans + Dark Sunglasses + Studded Belt + Quilted Handbag + Oval Ring + Peep Toe Pumps.
[Omiru]


Clutch a Leopard Bag with Gold Leather Trim from Myna Bags as a Stylish Carryall for your Essentials


The incredible cute factor of this "Raquel" clutch is a great inducement to travel light. Available at MightyFlirt.com. [Fashiontribes]


Give Yourself A Bangin' Booty



Destiny's Child aren't the only ones who can sing about being bootylicious. Now you can too! Here are two new ways to boost your butt without having to do thousands of lunges and squats.
Belive it or not, Wonderbra is getting into the butt-enhancing business. read more
[FabSugar]


Betsey Johnson Frame Bag



Betsey Johnson Frame Bag: This season is filled feminine sophistication. Whether in accessories or clothes, there seems to be an air of maturity and fashion that I am very excited about. The Betsey Johnson Ruffle Frame Bag is a perfect example of this. [Brown 712]


Ivanka Trump vs. Rosario Dawson



Silver belles: The Donald’s daughter wowed in J. Mendel at an NYC awards show. Dawson put on the silk evening gown for a gala in NYC. [Who Wore It Best?]

Jewelry Sale for Breast Cancer
This past weekend, I had a jewelry to help raise money for my friend who was doing the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. It was a fab little event, complete with snacks, wine, spoon fudge samples (yummy!), raffle, goodie bags for the first 20 people to show and lots of fundraising! read more [Shopaholics Anonymous]

Release Your Inner (Vixen) Bunny?
I hate Halloween. Why? Maybe my core group of friends embraced the ‘costume change’ at our theme parties and it’s lost the novelty. Maybe mixed childhood memories of fluffy bunny costumes that took weeks to sew, but only minutes to be teased at…or the year mom put cocoa paste on her face and went as Aunt Jemima (so politically incorrect) and escorted me trick-or-treating. Maybe it’s that I got sick of going as a witch four trillion times. read more
[The It Lists]


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Le-fashionista.com Top-Pick of the Day: Beloved by Sophie Charm Bracelet

Yellow Floral Charm Bracelet - $35

This one of a kind charm bracelet is made of many autumn shades charms and beads and a pair of yellow floral shell charms, 7.5 inches long.


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Coach Shoe Trends for Fall 2006

Is it just me or does Coach have some of the best shoes for fall 2006? I don't actually own any Coach shoes...yet...but maybe it's time to add a pair or two to my collection?

Couture in the City's favorite


Keira Slingbacks - $228 - The steel color makes a great statement this fall 2006 - try a new color, metallics are still in either way. Not to mention the platforms are hot.
[Source] Shopaholics Anonymous

Halloween Style

Sick and tired of kiddie costumes for Halloween? Don’t want to be stuck dressed as a witch again? We don’t blame you…here at LeFashionista, we celebrate fashion 365 days a year…and especially on Halloween. Check out these “haute” costume ideas for some great creepy couture:



Marie Antoinette: Thanks to Kiki Dunst and Sofia Coppola, this costume is going to be a big hit this year! Though heads should roll for creating such a boring movie (sorry, bad pun), the costumes and cinemetography were gorgeous, and there’s no reason you shouldn’t steal this style. If you can’t find a costume, then get a giant curly powdered wig, lace fan, corset and other French Revolution-era costume pieces. If your significant other is tagging along, have him dress as Louis XVI for an added touch. Bonus Points for creating a costume where it looks like you are carrying your own head. read more
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Omiru Poll Results: Layered Necklaces are In
We asked: Are Layered Necklaces In or Out?


Pictured: Lee Angel Oval Link Necklace | $425 at Scoop NYC.

You said: Layered Necklaces are still In. 58% are still all over this trend, while 14% think they’re Out. The remaining 28% think this jewelry trend is On the Way Out.

Omiru’s take: We love the drama that Layered Necklaces create for an outfit. With the ability to take a simple outfit from vanilla to cookies & cream, Layered Necklaces are an essential in this era of mannered, ladylike dressing to give outfits a bit more flavor. In order to take full advantage of this jewelry trend, we recommend pairing necklaces with compatible colors but wildly different textures.
[Source] Omiru


Sweet Bakelite Bits Accessories Are Fashioned from Vintage Plastics, Silver & Brass



The new fall collection is out! Snap 'em up while they're hot (and still available!) at RubyLane.com.
[Source] Fashiontribes

Lash Out "It"



Celebrity lash-fever has spread all over the world. False Eye LashesMadonna’s personal makeup artist Gina Brooke, who helped create the singer’s disco-inspired look, is credited with setting off a false eyelash frenzy by commissioning a pair of Shu Uemera mink lashes for Madonna. Oprah ordered 200 pairs of the real fur lashes. Let’s not forget Madonna’s other commission fluttering 1.2 carats of diamonds at $10,000 a pair. read more
[Source] The It Lists


Every Woman Loves Jewelry!



Looking for something unique and really eye catching when it comes to jewelry? Something special with a cutting edge design? If so then whether you're a fashion forward professional business woman or just someone who strives to remain stylish, you'll quickly fall in love with Lila & Rain. read more
[Source] Chic Alert


Pace Yourself With MioPink
Mio Watch has created three adorable special-edition watches, called MioPINK, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Not only do I love the charitable aspect of these watches—10 percent of proceeds to go the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation—but I also love the look. After all, it's not often you find a sports watch that's both functional and stylish.
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Bag Alert! Hayden-Harnett Online Sample Sale!
If you love shopping online, sample sales, and handbags, have we got a deal for you! Hayden-Hartnett is having their first ever online sample sale. Don’t miss this chance to peruse plenty of purses priced at a steal. October 25-27, 2006.
[Source] Second City Style Blog

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Fashion Mishap of the Week: Zooey Deschanel

Shiver Me Timbers...

by Jillian

ARRR Maties, I'm Zooey, the worst-dressed pirate on the seven seas of sinful outfits...

Okay, I know that Pirates 2 was pretty popular and everything, but WTF is up with this ensemble? AND what's with the bow in the hair? I got it, she woke up and said, "I want to look like a pirate today, but I am NOT wearing the bandana, I hate bandanas!"

Zooey Deschanel is usually so fashion forward, she was my idol; I loved her and then she turns around and struts a nightmare like this... she's 20 seconds away from being busted for shop-lifting. It's a sad world.

All this outfit needs is a plastic sword, & an eye-patch.

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Ready Made Outfit: Out for a Drink


Marie Marie Pocket Dress | $435 at Shopbop

If you’re heading out to a chichi bar anytime soon, consider wearing this equally elegant ensemble. Looking long and svelte, you’ll be the most stylish girl in the room. It’s all about the details: the pockets on the dress, the stirrups on the leggings, and the round toe on the pumps. Don’t be surprised if both guys and girls complement your look.

"Out for a Drink" Fashion Formula = Dress with Pockets + Gold Necklace + Stirrup Leggings + Round-toe Pumps.
[Source] Omiru


Pop Goes Hogan



Pop, the magazine, has gone retail. And in tribute, Hogan has taken part in the ‘Pop Goes to Dover Street Market’ gimmick. Dover Street in London that is. A unique collaboration with Pop editor-in-chief Katie Grand, the ‘Guitar’ bag is originally inspired by the shape of a guitar’s soundbox. The shoulder strap is customised with the Pop logo overprinted onto the leather. There are TWENTY pieces sold exclusively at Dover Street Market for £690! You wanna double that for american prices….
[Source] Designer Fashion Addicts


Armani to Design Katie Holmes' Wedding Gown



The rumors were true! An Armani spokesperson tells us, “Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have asked their longtime friend, Giorgio Armani, to design all of the wedding attire for their upcoming marriage.”
[Source] Off The Rack


Ooh-la-Lindsay-Lohan!


NOTE: Image from Getty Images

I saw a couple clips of the young, trendsetting celeb crowd on TV a couple days ago, so I thought I'd hunt down some pictures. Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, and Lindsay Lohan were especially looking great, but I just have a picture of Lindsay to share today. I picked her outfit b/c Paris's was pretty but kinda boring. Nicole's was super cool but kind of a weird combination - it worked, but I could never pull it off. So, here's Lindsay Lohan looking fab as always:

I love the whole outfit she's wearing - the tights, the (looks like) ankle booties, and especially the dress - it's gorgeous!
[Source] Shopaholics Anonymous


Bebe's Luxe Look at L.A. Fashion Week



The youthful fashion brand Bebe is going upscale. Not only does the brand have the chic Mischa Barton as the face of its ads, but it also just unveiled a new high-end accessories line called Neda designed to appeal to more sophisticated consumers. And on Wednesday, Bebe revealed a Spring 2007 collection at L.A. Fashion Week that proves the label is leaning toward a more high-end look.
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Stylish, Yet Practical, an Anya Hindmarch Bag in Winter White is a Savvy Way to Give So Much Black a Rest



Impeccably turned out in eggshell pigskin. Available at Net-a-Porter.com.
[Source] Fashiontribes


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New to Le-Fashionista.com: Jewelry Designer bijou X

Inspired by the few remaining American tool-and-die companies, we design individually hand-made jewelry that pays homage to the past with a uniquely lighter twist.

The jewelry is simply amazing and looks beautiful on. My favorites are
Winsome Hoops Dangles and Baroque Frame Necklace. If you are looking for jewelry that is unique, stylish and affordable look no further than bijou X.


Winsome Hoops Dangles - $45


Delicate, interlacing swirl motifs combine to create these vintage-tooled 1 5/8" raw brass hoops. To wear them is to understand the definition of the word, 'winsome'. ('winsome'- from an Olde English origin meaning "joy".)



Heraldic Messenger Earrings - $50



In bas relief, a Neoclassical beauty stands atop a cannon, blowing her horn as if she's playing jazz for the heavens.



French Empire Wreath Necklace



Imagine this... Napolean and Josephine finding splendor in the grass. Although, Josephine might have insisted that he remove his laurel wreath crown before the obligatory "French Kiss". Stone shown Padparadscha (salmon).

16 Inch Chain - $55
18 Inch Chain - $60


Baroque Frame Necklace



Versailles on a chain...breathless. (all this, without flying to Paris). Stone shown
Ruby Red.

16 Inch Chain - $55
18 Inch Chain - $60

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Designer Fashion Tip of the Day: Basic Black


Carolyn Murphy

Don’t ruin a perfectly good basic black ensemble with weird puffy white sleeves poking out for no good reason. If you must break up your black ensemble, do it with a little more sublety, a la Miss. Watts.


Naomi Watts

Ahh…that’s better.
[Source] Designer Fashion Addicts


Should You Have to Squeeze Into Your Skinny Jeans?



A question I've heard a lot lately is, "Should you have to squeeze into your skinny jeans?" My take on it, is that they don't necessarily have to be skin-tight. Most skinny jeans are made with strech fabric, so of course, you don't want them loose-fitting, but they don't have to be the kind of jeans you have to lay back on the bed and suck in breath to get into. I've worn some pretty tight skinny jeans, as well as some that were a tad loose - almost one size too big, and both looked pretty good. So, for Monday's poll, leave a vote - leave a comment if you feel like it! Let's see what you have to say!
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Trendscape: Sweaterdresses

It’s a brisk October day, but you still feel like sporting a dress. What to do? You’re in luck because this fall, two fashion staples–dresses and sweaters–have mated to birth one luxuriously cozy trend: sweaterdresses. Feast your eyes on three of our favorites.



Diesel ‘Blissi’ Sweater Dress | $240 at Nordstroms

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Trend Alert: Extra Long Clutches




We've told you before that a cute and stylish clutch is always in style. But you can't always fit all of your accessories in a regular sized clutch, which is why this season's extra long clutches are so great. With one of these, you might actually have room for your cell phone and your Blackberry and your lipstick and your credit cards and your compact. Imagine that! I especially love the one that Jennifer Aniston is carrying at the Reel Moments premier this week.
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Bag Alert! Banging Bags By Rachel Nasvik Found!


I have been ogling this Patricia Satchel since I saw a write-up on the designer on Clothes-Pin many months ago. So I was delighted to find these luscious lovelies! I had no idea this dome shaped leather bag came in all of these colors. Hmmm, the red? The black?
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New to Le-Fashionista.com: KidVisKous

KidVisKous utilizes both high-end precious metals and semi-precious stones to create one-of-a-kind pieces that have distinctly urban and vintage flavors. Unisex style.

Here are a few of our favorites.


Forever Diamonds Necklace - $40.00



Precision-cut, high quality Lucite diamond charms, measuring about 1.25" tall with cut-out facets.


Soviet Necklace - $44.00





Lucite Soviet pendants, comes in transparent red and mirrored gold.


Rocker Rosary - $320.00






A powerhouse piece (weighing almost 3 pounds) this skull rosary is the epitome of unisex rocker fashion, made up of metal skull beads, large metal cross, Hematite bead spacers, Greek leather and sterling silver snake S-clasp which allows the wearer to remove the extended cross part to make a skull necklace, allowing diverse looks to accommodate any rocker occasion.

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Men's Fashion Report:The Color Black. Couture in the City Fashion Blog

Who says that pink is the new black? Who says cool guys wear pink ? You judge. Black is still beautiful and will always be the 'in' colour for The Gorgeous Guru.Take a look at these photos..Aah..the classic black over the white shirt outfit.Its a classic.

Justin Timberlake took the runway look and bring it to the streets..He is definately bringin' sexy back! Sexyness!

The Becks look great in the picture,but im not sure about David's shoes.Im a mix-match kind of person so, I don't think the shoes help him pull of the 'classic black runway'look. I would prefer a black shoe instead. However,this is the look The gorgeous Guru wants you guys to get this season! Here are some beautiful black shoes:

BOSS Hugo Boss Handcrafted Plain Toe Lace-Up


-Brushed leather
-Fine topstitching
-Lace-up
-Round toe
-Leather lining and insole
-Leather sole with 0.75" stacked heel
-Priced at $295.00

Dior Rubber Sole Penny Loafer






-Smooth calfskin upper
-Fine topstitching
-Laser-cut leather keeper
-Dior Homme tag at heel back
-Leather insoles
-Rubber soles
-Priced at $455.00

You know the drill! Get your credit cards ready and start your online shopping at eluxury.com!
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~GORGEOUSNESS...

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Donna Blanca Sash


$58 at Krista Raak.

While sorting white pieces of silk, lace, and satin, designer Krista Raak noticed how many different shades of white there are. Inspired, she set out to create a wearable composition of these pearly shades.

Her "Blanca" sash looks sweet with a simple outfit, complementing white or cream details and adding a hint of romance and femininity. She’s worn her personal "Donna" with jeans and a vintage white crochet top. Krista also recommends pairing the sash with a 1920s inspired ivory colored dress.

Krista has always loved crafting, taking items from "dull" to "beautiful. Case in point: When she was twelve, she was inspired to paint her white shoes to make them more "Interesting." Krista had finished three pairs of shoes before she called her mom to introduce her to this great new shoe collection, at which point she went from shoe designer to shoe scrubber.
[Source ] Omiru

Coach Does Cashmere

Cashmere Stripe Cardigan, $498, available here .

As part of its very stunning Legacy Collection, Coach is getting into the cashmere game. The leather-goods maker partnered with high-end Italian sweater brand Lutz & Patmos to create cardigans, mufflers, and other cashmere pieces that echo the multi-colored striped handbags in Coach's 65th anniversary collection. The cardigans even have leather trim and turn-lock closures. Here's a look at the special-edition pieces.
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Hot Handbags. Luscious Angel Jackson

British luxury accessories designers and sisters Katie and Millie design and manufacture high-quality Angel Jackson leather bags and belts to be coveted. They are not easy to find stateside.
[Source ] Second City Style

Introducing - Designing Sass

When I first started blogging, I did it to talk about my jewelry designs, but when no one really read it, I converted it to a blog to talk about another one of my loves - fashion/shopping, now known to you guys as "Shopaholics Anonymous." I've been missing my jewelry blog though, so I decided to start a new jewelry blog. Thus, "Designing Sass" was born:

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Summer Dressing Down Under

For all those people living in the sunny countries… I’ll be jealous of you a few months from now. I just found the perfect summer dress by Elisa Coleman. This blue strapless blossom dress has the most stunning grey and black print. I love the stark cobalt blue - my favourite shade of blue - and there is a small darling gold heart that sits on the elasticated waistband.
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