As girls, many of us dreamed of being a prima ballerina but as women, most of us would settle for two tix to Lincoln Center and a pair of Tory Burch ballet flats rather than tipping around a stage on our toes. But even though the season for ballet slippers is more o-vah than Chris Brown‘s singing career, we’re loving this fresh and very literal take on the trend. Capezio’s studded... 

Basic black paired with gold stud detail is this season’s hottest trend. Pair one piece with a simple look for rockstar style sans the punk effect. Shop these hot black and gold studded picks: 1. Maurie & Eve Velvet Leather Skirt with Stud Trim in Black, $90, Revolve Clothing 2. Alexis Bittar Square Ring with Gold Pyramid Stud in Gold, $132, Revolve Clothing 3. Steve Madden ‘Revenu’... 

As modern women, we have to juggle work, relationships, children, shopping, giving, hosting…you get the hint. With all the things on our plates, who has time for the little luxuries? So washing your hair may not seem like a little luxury but for me, it takes 2.5+ hours, to wash, dry and style my hair, from start to finish. So you can see how that might cut into my crazy busy modern woman schedule.... 

BCBG Max Azria satisfied both buyers and editors by remaining consistent for Fall 2009. The brand displayed a plethora of its signature utterly wearable and adorable dresses in jewel tones of turquoise and emerald along with neutral metallics, all accessorized with liquid bronze leggings. Complex drapes, folds, pleats and ruching were highlighted throughout the collection, with it’s origami-meets-futuristic... 

Last night, President Obama delivered his first of many hopeful State of the Union addresses. But of seemingly more importance was what the First Lady was wearing. Gosh, I love America. First Lady and modern fashion icon Michelle Obama looked stunning in a plum-colored Narciso Rodriguez silk and wool sleeveless dress. Mrs. Obama may be a Democrat in the White House but a loyalist when it comes to fashion.... 

For Fall 2009, Tibi designer Amy Smilovic presented a colorfully cohesive collection based on “a lighthearted moodiness influenced by the Russian fairytale, “The Tale of the Firebird“.” Smilovic’s jaunt to Russia resulted in a vivid display of satin dresses, chiffon tops, chicly cut wool coats a peacock-style prints throughout in hues of blue, black and gold. Though... 

What color is the new black? Depending on who you ask, the answers differ. But my pick is navy, thanks to this stylish, trendsetting tote. The Miu Miu Studded shoulder bag is the pick of the season, combining haute trends (stud detail and convertible straps) with a truly classic design. Miu Miu uses simple shapes and solid leathers to create classic bags that stand out in spite of their simplicity.... 

Last week actress/singer Jennifer Lopez attended the Barney’s New York launch of Andrea Lieberman’s new collection, A.L.C. in Beverly Hills, California. Lieberman has been a celebrity stylist for J. Lo herself, Gwen Stefani and many others in Hollywood. Jennifer was joined by BFF Leah Remini, along with Tracee Ellis Ross, Ellen Pompeo and others to celebrate the launch of the clothing line.... 

As hot as they are, latex leggings aren’t for everyone. But for those who can’t rock those sexy pants, there’s a more versatile alternative. The Kova & T Archer One Shoulder Dress combines the sexiness of the latex legging with the femininity of a cocktail dress. A slimming latex bodice meets a pleated jersey skirt at a ruched waist with a concealed side zip. The one-shoulder... 

Nanette Lepore is known for creating ultrafeminine pieces and her Fall 2009 collection was no different. The designer told media sources that she was inspired by “opulent women who mix and match pieces, travels a lot, collects and keeps clothes and mixes something fabulous with something old and vintage.” In her runway show, it was obvious to see the touches of vintage influences in the... 

Here we are in the blender. Many of the downtown up and coming designers and the clients that wear them are consistently combining the rebellious looks of the past as a way of striking out at the homogeneity that was constricting fashion. What happens when designers like Jordi Scott and Starr Rinaldi of Jordi Scott get a hold of the uniforms of rebels past is they become style terrorists and use design... 

Typically reality show winners suffer the curse of the sudden death of their careers once the show ends. But Christian Siriano seems to have shaken and broken the curse and his meteoric rise in the fashion industry has been something worth watching. Siriano won last year’s Project Runway and since has reached celeb status, partly due to his fierceness, but mainly due to his incredible talent... 

The 2009 Academy Awards red carpet saw a lot of winter white gowns. Anne Hathaway looked gorgeous in a diagonal pailette-patterned strapless Armani Privé gown and Roger Vivier clutch. Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson looked stunning in an ivory Roberto Cavalli gown and Mary Norton clutch. The Wrestler co-star Evan Rachel Wood wore a beautifully draped Elie Saab Couture gown. Marisa Tomei was absolutely... 

Applause is due to Tia Cibani of Ports 1961 for shifting her inspirational focus to a climate that is far, far away from both her home and the home of her last Fall/Winter collection. The choice of India was a risk as far as fabrics and cuts. I really liked the softness of the color palette and the materials looked very soft and luxurious. Being luxurious these days is akin to a mortal sin as well,... 

Fashion Week went by in such a blur that I didn’t even have time to run and check my mailbox. Had I done so, I would have realized that I received an invitation to one of the most opulent shows of the week, 3.1 Phillip Lim. Complete with a performance by Lissy Trullie, the designer’s show featured an incredible range of rock and roll and mod looks in which he channeled vintage 1960’s... 

[Every week College Candy's style guru Jill takes a celebrity look and breaks it down for you. What does that mean? It means that while the celebrities are spending $5,000 on an ensemble, you don’t have to. All you have to do is click on the goods and - boom - you can buy the entire ensemble. Yes, we know; there is a spot for her in heaven.] I’d be lying to you if I said I didn’t like some of... 

In this strangest of seasons where everyone felt the pressure to reinvent themselves, and a great variety of reactions to that pressure have been on display. The designers who have been the most interesting to watch have been designers who have a fairly traditional, and therefore commercially acceptable, aesthetic. They didn’t need to change for cash but they still had to not appear insensitive.... 

I always love to find out how much borrowed jewelry a celebrity is wearing to a red carpet event. If the Golden Globes earlier this year was any sign of how much money celebrities will be wearing to future events, then we’re in for a treat for the Oscars, hosted by Hugh Jackman. Being a jewelry designer who is heavily immersed in this industry, I have a good knack for predicting trends and what people... 

While other designers’ drab and dismal collections mirrored the state of the economy right now, ADAM by Adam Lippes went against the grain and shot bursts of color right up the runway. Though the pictures don’t show it, ADAM’s collection was an ‘ode to Japanese iconography’ and chock full of colorfully vivid pieces. But ADAM didn’t solely rely on color to show off his design chops. A basic... 

From Russia with love seemed to be the common thread connecting most designers at the Mercedes Benz Fall 2009 collections. While Monarchy’s denim-based line seemed to have touches of Russian inspiration, the brand actually saddled up to a ‘Scottish equestrian’ theme. Monarchy presented a mix of rugged eastern European-influenced biker-chic with modern bohemian looks under the direction...