Hers curated by: Samantha Lim
His curated by: McArthur Joseph

- Fresh off the devastating loss of her luggage, Rachel Zoe and Jimmy Choo co-founder Tamara Mellon joined gal pals and maybe-sorta couple Marc Jacobs and Lorenzo Martone in St. Barts on vacation. [Styleite]

- Congrats gays in Hawaii and Delware! You can now get civil union’d — the low-calorie, no fat, no frills version of actually getting married. [Towleroad]

- And speaking of gays getting married, noted twirler and triple axler Johnny Weir married his boyfriend on New Year’s Eve. [Towleroad]

- Cable guys are apparently dressing better these days and while that means khakis and a performance fleece, it’s still better than butt cracks and exposed hairy navels. [NYT]

- Actress Ellen Barkin was involved in an altercation with an NYPD officer who pushed the Tony Award winner seemingly for no reason. The incident was captured on video by Barkin’s rumored boyfriend, director Sam Levinson. [TMZ]

- And speaking of crazy blond actresses and law enforcement, the LAPD was called to the home of part-time criminal and full-time shitshow Lindsay Lohan, but this time LiLo wasn’t the one carted away in handcuffs. A strange man was arrested for trespassing after showing up announced at Lohan’s door. [TMZ]

- The feds seized $76.8 million in counterfeit Burberry, Coach, Fendi, Prada, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton and other fashionable items as part of a six week sting appropriately titled “Operation Holiday Hoax.” [WWD]

- Oh, Rihanna. Following a legal flip of the weave by David LaChapelle over copying his photographs for her “S&M” video, the pop tart looks to have turned her pilfering eye on the work of Sølve Sundsbø with her latest clip, “You Da One.” [Fashionista]

- Mark Fisher, who produces the controversial shoes Derek Lam has accused Ivanka Trump of “blatantly” copying from him, “strongly denies Lam’s claims.” Fisher argues that Lam’s design “has been used by numerous manufacturers for many decades” and adds for good measure, ”There is nothing iconic about the appearance of the Lam sandal.” Calling a man’s wedge sandal not iconic? Dem’s fightin’ words. [WWD]

- Oooh-la-la…oh, no. No. French health authorities are recommending that 30,000 women who received potentially defective breast implants from a French company have them removed as a preventative measure. [NYT]

- Brittany Murphy‘s mother is claiming her daughter and son-in-law Simon Monjack were killed by toxic mold found in their Hollywood home. The mold apparently caused the pneumonia that killed both Murphy and Monjack and now Momma Murphy is taking legal action against her lawyers for mishandling her case against the construction company back in January. [TMZ]

We are all for our designer labels but when does too much become too much. If you work at FashionIndie then you would know the answer to that question is: never! If you got it, flaunt. You’ll have to have $165 to buy these leather bad boys. (Just 55 coffees at $3)

You can purchase them here. So are you swapping out your free cardboard sleeve for something a little more luxurious?

Enter the room with a bang. Get yours for $595 at Net-A-Porter.

The Fashion for Action sale is going on at The Altman Building 135 West 18th Street, (between 6th and 7th avenues) from November 17-19th.

Leighton will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

What grade did Leighton receive? Check out page two to find out.

11. University of Delaware Newark, DE

Campus Tour: The smallest state also has a small design program that is focused on quality garment making from every angle. The program follows a garment through its entire lifecycle, from the creative design and tailoring, to a focus on sustainably producing goods on both small and large scale in a socially and environmentally minded manner. An entirely student run fashion magazine, UDress, and fashion shows exist outside of class, working to show and pull fashion out of this college driven town.

Programs: Apparel Design, Merchandising, Sustainability

Student Body: 16,500

Tuition:  $27,000

Star Alumni: Well, me. And a fierce force that is the backbone of the garment industry.

Zoe looked perfectly futuristic for the Avatar L.A. premiere in a metallic mini chain dress from the Versace Spring 2010 collection.

Ladylike Fall 2011 runways: Monique Lhuillier, Jason Wu and Nina Ricci

Jimmy Choo’s third NYC outpost opened this morning in the West Village between Zadig + Voltaire and Marc by Marc Jacobs.   Bedecked with chandeliers, mirrored furniture, and overstuffed seating, the designer shoe brand’s founder Tamara Mellon told Women’s Wear Daily that the shop “evokes the feeling of a Forties boudoir“.  The boutique carries the full range of Choos for women, as well as bags, leather goods, sunglasses, and the Choo 24:7 line, giving downtown fashionistas another place to exercise their credit cards.

· Read about the bitter divorce that the previous building owners went through pre-Choo [Curbed NY]

· Quotes from Tamara Mellon [WWD, subscription req'd]

· Future West Village Jimmy Choo Boutique Has a Scandalous Past [Racked NY]

You’ll be ready for this lift somewhere around August 15th. It’ll be warm enough to go barebones with a mini.

Take a walk on the wild side with these animal inspired Jeffrey Campbell wedges – $190

- Lauren Conrad is launching her own beauty site, The Beauty Department, which purports to help “anyone who’s ever had a beauty question or gotten into a fight with a hair brush and lost.” On my behalf, I will say that I didn’t lose the fight since the hairbrush ended up handle first in my vanity mirror. [Fashionista

- Gianfranco Ferré's new owner, Paris Group, has given the label's creative directors, Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi the proverbial boot, citing sluggish sales. A retailer admitted they bought " a minimal amount of the collection for the sake of carrying the brand" but noted that "[t]here was almost no daywear and eveningwear was fairy tale, like something for the Oscars. It may work for a small, niche brand, but not for such a global brand.” Ferré is expected to skip a season until Paris Group  finds it bearings, though those bearings could also be found in the John Galliano label, which the Group may consider purchasing from LVMH. [WWD]

- I guess the Choo is on the other foot…. TowerBrook Capital, the company that owns Jimmy Choo – the shoe not the man — invited a shortlist of three investors and Jimmy Choo — the man not the shoe — was not among them. LVMH is a potential buyer for the brand which TowerBrook is expected to sell for about $653 to $817 million, more than twice what it paid for. I guess there won’t be an old Jimmy who lived in his Choo. Too much? [Elle UK]

- The first round of the CFDA’s Fashion & Friends for Japan auction has raised over $180,000 for relief efforts and now round two is up and running. Through charitybuzz.com, you can bid on, among other things: meeting Anna Wintour and attending a Vogue photoshoot, designing a custom PS1 bag with Jack and Lazaro and  a week-long stay at Diane Von Furstenberg‘s summer house. I love when Fashion opens up her big, glittery Chanel purse and dumps out goodwill into the world. [Fashionista]

Look 1: See-Through Señorita

The Swishy Jumpsuit: Zimmerman, $360

Look One began with a washed silk jumpsuit. With a solid boned bodice, the heart shaped neckline hugs sturdily on the ribs. This allows the swishy washed silk to sway to the billowing harem whilst staying put on top. The pockets are deep and the ankles are stretchy; Australian duo Zimmerman has paid attention to the details.

The Recycled Net Top: Camilla Norrback, $188

This next piece came into play because of its netted quality that sees clear through to the jumpsuit. As playful as it is practical in the practice of layering, this shirt also happens to very conscious of the world around it. Swedish designer Camilla Norrback can claim eco-friendliness since 2002, and has made this top out of 100% recycled polyester.

The Orchid Statement: Marie-lise Lachapelle $375

Pinned to my hair is an orchid dipped in gold, the flower immortalized as jewelry, preserving its natural beauty. This piece originally sat as a necklace in the display, but with a thick, long curved bobby pin, it became a hairpiece rather simply. With an entrepreneurial sculptor father and high fashion model artist mother, Montreal native Marie-Lise Lachapelle captured the attention of her own celebrity clients with her stunningly delicate jewelry. She made the jump from styling to full time jewelry making in 2005.

The Mary Janes: Pedro Garcia, $180

Just about the only thing that could compliment the flower in my hair is Mary Jane. And this pair by Pedro Garcia elevates the look with a touch of demure formality. Hailing from the south of Spain, the brand breathes the Mediterranean Sea.

Read more about the store in our interview with AvaMaria owner Katherine Virketiene.

AvaMaria | 107 Crosby Street, New York, NY 212.966.0909

Photography by Christopher Hall

Saoirse will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

Fit: 5

Appropriateness: 5

Trendiness: 4

Styling: 5

Shoes: 4

Hair: 5

Makeup: 5

Pose: 3

Confidence: 5

I did not even recognize Saoirse, she is so grown up! I always love to see a talented and beautiful actress wear something so very stunning like this Chanel dress. I’m not crazy about the shoes, but I can’t let that take away her A.

Olivia will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

Fit: 3

Appropriateness: 3

Trendiness: 4

Styling: 3

Shoes: 5

Hair: 1

Makeup: 4

Pose: 3

Confidence: 3

I actually don’t hate this look, but Olivia has it all wrong. The fit isn’t perfect, so she looks really boxy in this structured dress. Also, the hair is awful, so that takes away a lot from the look. A cool dress worn in an average manner makes for a mediocre look.

- Jimmy Choo is willing to spend £500 million — with the aid of a few backers — to regain his old namesake label. Now I guess Jimmy Choo will know how it feels to go broke trying to buy a pair of his shoes. [Fashionista]

- Leave it to Mimi to paint a butterfly on her soon-to-pop baby belly. Though by the looks of the artwork and the spelling of “dem babies,” methinks Mariah’s other little one, Nick Cannon must have gotten into the finger paints. They’re so cute at that age. [Perez Hilton]

- Lil Wayne covers the latest issue of Interview Magazine, wherein he gets grilled by alleged racist Paris Hilton. The two have surprisingly a lot in common, like they both know: what it’s like to be in jail; what it’s like to make it rain on strippers at 18 years old; and what it’s like to bitch slap Lindsay Lohan. Interview Mag: building bridges. [Refinery29]

- Lady Gaga celebrated her birthday the traditional way: by blowing out the candles on her birthday cake, wearing a nude body stocking and doing a mariachi cover of “Born This Way.”  [Twitter/YouTube]

- Prince Harry threw brother William a stag party this weekend and though the affair was private and sealed off from the prying eyes of the paparazzi, rest assured that “Prince William dropped his trousers and downed pints of bitter as he and brother Harry gave their royal cousin a boozy stag weekend to remember.” Whatever that means. [Daily Beast]

- The Celebrity Meltdown has become the golden ram for the press these days. Catch a celeb on their drunken, coked-up, hooker-drenched downfall and the issues go flying off the stand. So it’s good to know who may or may be following in Charlie Sheen‘s winning footsteps, though I think we all know Miley is a safe bet. [College Candy]

You were a professional ballroom dancer and designed costumes for So You Think You Can Dance. How was that amazing experience? What influenced you to go from dancer to designer?
It was a lot of fun but a lot of work. They don’t tell you which dancers need costumes until Friday afternoon, and they need to be in L.A. by Saturday morning. I did it the first season and realized it’s a little too hectic for me. But now I can say my clothes were on national network TV, so it’s still very exciting.

Ballroom dance costumes cost about $3,000 for one gown, and you cannot wash or dry-clean them. When I danced, I found it strange that people would pay that much money for something you can’t wash. So I started making my own and selling them at a slightly cheaper price point. There is a lot of demand for dresses, but not everybody has the budget to pay thousands of dollars. People always want nice clothes at reasonable prices, and that philosophy carried to my retail stores too.

How did you go from costume designer to store owner?
I used to make clothes and started the line Virketyne. I was going from store to store selling, and this amazing opportunity emerged on the Lower East Side. I said ‘you know what, I’m going to try my hand at selling my stuff and other people’s things,’ and it turns out I’m really good at it. And I enjoy selling! Now I get to call people and tell them I have the space to showcase their lines. It’s much nicer to be on this side of the table.

Aparna Dasgupta dress and jacket

Do you think your background in costume design influenced how you designed regular clothing? How about the garments you bring into AvaMaria?
Absolutely. Because of all the dancing, I have a weakness for shiny things. Right now, the clothing in the store is very subdued, but if you come at the height of spring or after Thanksgiving, it’s mostly party dresses on the racks. We all need clothes to wear every day, but we also need fun clothes to add that fantasy element and make us feel special. Wanting clothes you can move in is also a big thing from being a dancer. There are clothes that look very nice, but if you don’t feel comfortable, you’re not going to look very good in them.

What do you look for when bringing in an independent designer to AvaMaria?
What is special about the garment and quality of the handiwork is very important. If your design is great, I can work with you season after season, but you need to provide me with good, quality garments. I can’t have customers come back after six months and say there is something wrong with a product they purchased here. Construction is very important. I love working with designers who make their garments here in New York because it helps the local economy and makes re-ordering simpler in the long run.

Aside from local designers, you have a fabulous selection of designer shoes at discounted prices. What made you want to sell this kind of merchandise in the store?
I think New Yorkers are very good shoppers, and everybody loves a good bargain. People get confused when they come into the store and see the shoes – they wonder if they’re second-hand. They ask ‘why are the shoes in such good condition?’ Because they are new! They may be Jimmy Choos from last season, but most women who purchase Jimmy Choos will wear them for more than three months.

I find a thrill in looking for these bargains and feel really happy when I see people find them here. It’s a little bit like playing Cinderella because we almost never have a full size range [in the store]. It’s very exciting when a match is made. AvaMaria is in SoHo, the shopping capital of the world. I need to keep up with all of the competition around me, so finding these designer discounts in very important.

You said that as consumers, we want “limited production quantity, moderate prices, good quality and great style.” Did this philosophy spark the inspiration for your business?
That is how I’ve always wanted to shop and I think there are a lot of people who want to shop this way and don’t have time to dig at Century 21. We provide much better customer service, a friendly atmosphere and a good selection of merchandise. We’re small enough that we can provide intimate customer service you won’t find at large discount stores. That is what boutiques are about, the importance of staff-client relations.

A lot of the time, customers ask for custom sizes or colors. That’s the good thing about working with local designers – it’s much easier to fulfill these requests. If something sold really well, you ask if the garment can be put back into production. Many times, tailoring is included with the price of the garment. I can give the designers feedback, like what sizes people have been asking for, and it’s beneficial to them too. Some designers need a few seasons to improve their craft, so I won’t drop them based on numbers. They need time, and a chance, to evolve.  This is all worth it when the customer keeps coming back for a specific collection season after season.

Stop by AvaMaria at 107 Crosby Street to see all of the amazing merchandise, and check out the Facebook page here.

1. H&M black and pink dress ($14.99 hm.com)

2. Topshop leather bow headband ($32 topshop.com)

3. ASOS leather boyfriend belt ($36 asos.com)

4. Sandra Dini organic ring ($865 barneys.com)

5. KOTUR “Breen” lace clutch ($550 shirise.com)

6. Marc Jacobs Daisy Pop Art Edition Eau de Parfum ($88 nordstrom.com)

7. Jimmy Choo cosmic suede pumps ($695 net-a-porter.com)

8. Philosophy “sweet on you” candy hearts lip shine ($10 nordstrom.com)

9. NARS eyeliner pencil in Kyoto ($21 barneys.com)

10. Marc by Marc Jacobs studded chunky chain-link watch ($250 net-a-porter.com)

11. Rodney Holman black enamel and gold plated petal earring ($26 make-me-beautiful.co.uk)

Credit: Global Grind

My best dressed choice was tied between three different beautiful ladies, but Anne Hathaway stands just a bit above the other two in Armani Privé. For a tall beauty with perfect curves like this, a structured shoulder is the best thing you can do for your body. She looks so graceful and statuesque in these beautiful rose sequins.

Credit: Global Grind

The back is to die for. It’s provocative, feminine and lovely. Anyone else, I would have said the hair should be worn up, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with the way Anne looks. She is a goddess. She gets an A+.

Credit: StyleBistro

Green was the color of the night, and no one wore it better than Angelina Jolie in Versace. Again, we’re seeing a beautiful padded shoulder that opens up the back and draws attention to her tiny waist. She looks glamorous without that “going to prom” nod that so many celebrities decided to do. I love the top to bottom sparkles and her elegant and unfussy hair. Grade A.

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January Jones is a Hollywood bombshell, period, end of sentence. Not only is she talented enough to be on one of the best TV shows of our time, she is the only actress who could pull of this sexy, fringed Versace gown. Everything from the color, to her hair and that beautiful cleavage, January is a fashion risk-taker, and I love her for it. A

Credit: Pop Eater

Pregnancy has never looked so rosy on the red carpet. Natalie Portman was glowing from the inside out in this pink and red Viktor & Rolf gown with an intricately detailed rose on the chest. She looks healthy, happy and she won best actress for Black Swan. What’s not to love here? A

Credit: Just Jared

In a Hollywood full of tramps and star fuckers, how beautiful it is to see a real lady stand by her man. Catherine Zeta Jones was absolutely glowing in this green Monique Lhuillier princess gown. It was so good to see her and Michael Douglas on the red carpet together. Beauty from the inside out: A.

Credit: Fab Sugar

If you have a flat chest, a 1920s style dress like this is prefect for your body. Jayma Mays got it right in this elegant and sexy Alberta Ferretti plunging v-neck gown. The accessories and curly locks perfectly complete the look. The lipstick looks a little orange, but it works against her hair and skin tones. A-

Credit: Twirlit

Now let’s talk about a big chest. Scarlet Johansson has a gorgeous, very voluptuous rack, and this dress enhances in a different way. Instead of spilling her cleavage all over the red carpet, Scarjo chose this demure and elegant Elie Saab gown in a lovely dusty pink. It sparkles just the right amount, and the sleeve is extremely flattering. Plus, she had the best hair on the red carpet. A-

Credit: Examiner

I commend Leighton Meester for trying to take fashion risks, but lately they’ve been backfiring hardcore. I was pleased to see her looking so elegant and sophisticated in Burberry Prorsum on the red carpet last night. Her makeup is absolutely gorgeous and those Jimmy Choo shoes are fab-o-rama. It’s not my favorite, but I do love the dress and her. B

Credit: Red Carpet Fashion Awards

I’m not used to putting Eva Longoria in the best dressed category for her red carpet looks, but she looked ravishing last night in a fitted, black Zac Posen gown. It fits her like a glove and her whoa cleavage is saying hello to every single man in that crowd. Slightly bored, but I think that’s a good thing in her case. B

Credit: Socialite Life

Here is the thing about Lea Michele‘s Oscar de la Renta gown: It does not photograph well. When watching her on the red carpet, she looked young, fresh and vibrant in this light salmon dress. It looks too consuming in photographs. But the color on her is amazing. I am so sick of this whispy, bull-shitty kind of up-do, so no points there. But the shoes, HELLO! B-

What are your thoughts on the best-dressed celebs at the 2011 Golden Globes?

Credit: The Cut

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“I love the smell of green fresh notes, they’re in the top notes of our fragrance,” Mellon said. ”I like things that are sensual, so that’s how we came in with the patchouli.”

Sounds yummy! You can snag the fragrance at Saks for $95.

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F/W 2011 will see his new line of men’s footwear including dress shoes, boots, moccasins and slippers.

Choo’s new shoes will be manufactured in Italy and offered at 30 men’s and department stores worldwide.

Guys, you should be looking forward to this. Jimmy’s got mad skills. Millions of shoe-salivating girls around the globe wouldn’t lie.

BOTTEGA VENETA

Knot sfrangiato leather clutch, $1,980

HALSTON HERITAGE

Maritza suede clutch, $195

ANYA HINDMARCH

Marano mirrored-leather clutch, $530

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

Byzantine Queen Skull crocodile box clutch, $9,750

3.1 PHILLIP LIM

Rosey stud-embellished leather clutch, $425

JIMMY CHOO

Candy glitter-acrylic clutch, $595

MARC BY MARC JACOBS

Bentley ostrich-print PVC clutch, $170

BOTTEGA VENETA

Knot intrecciato satin clutch, $1,220

JIMMY CHOO

Tube glitter-twill clutch, $1,150

LANVIN

Sac Oulouette satin clutch, $750

(photo credit: Vogue)

The new collaboration is ready for pre-order at the Ugg website now. I don’t know about you, but I’m not really impressed. The only one that isn’t completely trashy and “Long Island Princess”-ish is the Siobhan, a Donegal Cable knit cashmere blend boot detailed with antique nickel studs, lamb suede fringe detailed with antique nickel double faced studs.

Take a look for yourself and tell me which one is you favorite.

Jimmy Choo founder Tamara Mellon takes readers on a tour of her home on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, a mix of high art and glam minimalism, and poses with her daughter, Minty. In the interview in the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar, she opens up about her lifestyle, overcoming challenges, and building the Jimmy Choo empire.

On her new life in New York:
“Last year was the best and worst year of my life, a breakthrough year for me,” Mellon explains. “I’ve moved here and managed to clear up a lot of the wreckage. I feel like I’ve arrived in New York with a clean slate, and I have a whole new set of challenges ahead of me. And I find that invigorating.”

On building the Jimmy Choo empire: 
“I’ve paid my dues in this business,” she says. She started working when she was 18 at the London fashion emporium Browns. “At the time, I thought, ‘Why am I doing this? I hate this!’ But the lesson I learned was so valuable: I learned retail.” She later met Jimmy Choo, a London cobbler, and the rest is a fashion fairy tale. “But still, when someone asks about a career in fashion, I say start at the bottom,” she says. “If you want to start a business, you have to know it from the ground up.”

The September issue of Harper's Bazaar hit newsstands today. I can't wait to get my subscription in the mail.  We are coveting Tamara's collection of shoes and accessories in her closet.  What we wouldn't give for a five minute accessories raid.

Photo credit: Douglas Friedman for Harper’s Bazaar

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Sergio Rossi Resort 2011

Jimmy Choo Cruise 2011

Christian Dior Cruise 2011

(WWD)

Aren’t they beautiful…..that Tamara Mellon is creating “hit” after “hit!” The lucite heel and Rhinestone ankle cuff are certainly stunning accents. Better still, is the neutral color which allows for wear with a variety of looks. The Christian Dior is another standout neutral. Fringe, stitching and the onyx colored stones are a perfect mix, making them funky and fabulous! It’s apparent that Versace enjoyed a great deal of success with their patterned and print shoes from last season. I like the idea of a bold shoe, not only to wear with solids, but to mix with a patterned or print dress or top.

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Thakoon

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Yves Saint Laurent

Thakoon

Stuart Weitzman

Fendi

Dior

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Chloe

Chloe

Ash

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1. & 2. David Meister 3. Aidan Mattox 4. Theia 5. Chetta B 6. Marc & James by Badgley Mischka 7. Carmen Marc Valvo 8. Lotusgrace 9. Chetta B 10. Tadashi Shoji 11. David Meister 12. BCBG Max Azria 13. Theia 14. Teri Jon 15. Nicole Miller 16. Carmen Marc Valvo 17. Phoebe Couture by Kay Unger 18. Kay Unger 19. David Meister 20. Theia 21. Sue Wong 22. Aidan Mattox 23. Teri Jon 24. Marc Bouwer Glamit! 25. Sue Wong 26. Lotusgrace 27. BCBG Max Azria 28. Roberto Cavalli 29. Sue Wong 30. Versace 31. Blumarine 32. Camilla Skovgaard 33. Max Kibardin 34. – 36. Jimmy Choo 37. Fendi 38. & 39. Valentino 40. Oscar de la Renta 41. Fendi 42. Jerome Rousseau 43. Maison Martin Margiela 44. Prada 45. & 46. Christian Louboutin 47. Emilio Pucci 48. Judith Leiber

(saks.com)

Today’s cocktail dress has evolved into a “magical” thing of beauty. Not to take anything away from the, “legendary” little black dress, but today’s offerings are so vast that one is hard pressed to choose just one. Before making the final purchase, if you’re like me, you want to check ALL of the stores for fear of missing out that perfect little number.

Versatility is key, as I personally prefer a dress that can be worn with a variety of shoe styles as well as colors. When in search of “that shoe,” a metallic gold or silver will usually fit the bill. Of course black is a must, but I also love to add a colorful, “entrance-making” shoe or bag. The bottom line is, it’s all about the mixing and the matching and personal preference.

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High heal designer Jimmy Choo is looking to develop a comfortable collection of high-tops priced at $625, they are set to debut this Spring.

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Tommy Ton, the genius behind Jak&Jil, is mad at Jimmy Choo claiming the 24:7 campaign is too similar to his own work. “Is it me or does the jimmy choo 24:7 campaign look a lot like…ahem…you know what i mean :S.”

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Jimmy Choo has plans to collaborate with Uggs. Tamara Mellon told WWD, “Ugg Australia is the only other footwear I have in my wardrobe,” therefore she’ll design a limited edition collection of five different sheepskin boots with classic Jimmy Choo design details, which will debut next Oct and set you back anywhere from $595 to $795.

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Angela Linvall get’s sexed up for Jimmy Choo’s post-H&M collection of highly covetable accessories and shoes. My only qualm, the use of neon. I thought we passed this phase and were headed towards a less Stevie-Sprousey traditionalism I’ve come to miss in luxury. Guess I’ll wait till next season.

Walking by the 86th street H&M last night, I noticed the window takeover of the Jimmy Choo collection. Not available for purchase yet, the gigantic display really upset me. This over advertised collection has taken on a life of its own, making me not want to be anywhere near H&M when it launches! Anyone agree?

M.I.A. performed at the party promoting Jimmy Choo’s collaboration with H&M in West Hollywood. Check out her JC x H&M shoes…

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