Sure, you talk the talk, but are you ready to walk the walk? Positioned to be this season’s statement piece is the outgoing pair of pants, whether it’s a motif with fatal attraction, bewitching details, or hypnotic allover print, the legs have it. Just remember: the fancier your pants, the more restraint you need to show in your styling.

1. Stella McCartney Christine Paisley-Print Silk Pants: Is paisley the new floral? Now that Stella has something to do with it, the classical print is officially seeing a renaissance.
On Net-a-Porter for $745.

2. Doo.Ri Pleated Draped Pants: Take a breezy, free and easy approach with delightfully flowing palazzos in a geometric pattern.
On Shopbop for $1,125.

3. Dolce & Gabbana Lace-Print Cropped Low-Rise Skinny Jeans: Lace and tropical flowers come together on these day-to-night patterned jeans, cuffed for extra sass.
On Net-a-Porter for $745.

4. 3.1 Phillip Lim Celestial Print Pant: Take a walk in the clouds with Phillip’s dreamy, hazy drawstring interpretation.
At Barneys New York for $450.

5. Lanvin Serpent-Print Silk-Crepe Straight-Leg Pants: This deadly anaconda makes for the mother of all conversation pants. Lanvin went photorealist to spellbinding effects.
On Net-a-Porter for $2,430.

See Bag Snob Tina featured on Refinery 29′s ExtraChic Street-Style Snaps from Milan while in town for the Bottega Veneta Initials Program launch at Refinery29.com.

Sugar and spice and everything nice! That’s Zimmerman’s take on swimwear. Yet I consider them to be a brand brimming with edge. Their ruffled concoctions of girlish florals and abstract prints are unapologetically feminine, but they feel fresh, not saccharine. Besides, when you think about it, is there a more feminine garment than the bikini? (At least a garment you can wear outside without getting arrested).

Bra-style cups and miniature flounces will bring out your curves – in the right places. The Devoted bikini ($225) is a classic from the Australian label, but I’m feeling the modernity of the deliberately clashing Collector bandeau suit ($260). (This summer, it’s all about the mix-and-don’t-match two-piece.) If ruffle-adorned tatas aren’t for you, go with the tried-and-true triangle; this variation of the Collector ($250) just has 3D piping to emphasis the pattern mash-up. I’ve never been a floral swimsuit kind of girl, but these naughty and nice swimsuits just may have just changed my mind. Available on Net-a-Porter.

Steal The Look:
Cardigan: J.Crew Fine-Knit Merino Wool Cardigan
At Net-a-Porter for $90.
Sweater: T by Alexander Wang Boxy Crewneck Pullover
At MyTheresa for $198.
Blouse: Acne Crinkled Crewneck Shirt
At Barneys for $250.
Jeans: DL1961 Emma Legging Jeans
At Shopbop for $148.
Scarf: Burberry Cashmere Scarf
At Net-a-Porter for $425.

The Row Stretch Legging at Bergdorf Goodman for $375.

Are there two more deeply intelligent and influential designers of the past century than Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada? So it’s only logical that for Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations, the Met Gala’s glamorous attendees brought out all the stops, with looks that ran the gamut from the fiercely elegant to the just plain fierce to the bravely eccentric. Here, my top looks of the decadent evening:

1. Rooney Mara: In her trademark Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, Rooney is my favorite look of the night! Edgy, dangerous, elegant, classic: in lace and leather, she delivered it all.

2. Cate Blanchett: Befeathered, jet-black Alexander McQueen is fierce and strong, and I expected no less from Cate the Great.

3. Christina Ricci: Wrapped in Thakoon, these wild folds of fabric made for the most artistic and beautifully structured gown of the night.

4. Coco Rocha: This wasn’t just the most youthful color combo, Coco’s Givenchy pantsuit, Sergio Rossi pumps, and Kotur clutch measured up to the bravest outfit of the evening.

5. Nina Dobrev: In Donna Karan Atelier, this is exactly what a star should look like: regal, sparkling, and drop-dead gorgeous.

6. Carey Mulligan: Carey beckoned like a space-age siren in her fish scale-inspired Prada dress. Light-catching in gunmetal and gold, this glam mermaid wisely went for a classy updo and simplistic pumps.

7. Camilla Belle: Camilla is a thirties-era stunner in slinky Ralph Lauren. Her skinned glowed as much as her dress, and a bold Bordeaux lip brought a modern edge to a timeless femme-fatale look.

8. Emma Stone: The perky redhead looked like a scarlet princess in this ornate Lanvin cocktail look made especially for her by Alber Elbaz.

Tonight, we have fashion’s version of the Oscars, the Met Gala. Without a doubt, this is one of the most anticipated events of the year, and the clothing (and yes, couture) is stunning!

So take a load off, mix a cocktail, and watch the Red Carpet from the comfort of home at amazon.com/fashion!

The Aussies have a delightfully irreverent way with fashion and an quirky take on the high-low mix. The girls Down Under also know how to flaunt what they’ve got up top – without showing off all the goods. With Australian Fashion Week in full swing, Tommy Ton snapped up a handful of hotties who show us how to exhibit their bras with style, not sleaze.

How to work the look for yourself? First, choose a bra that looks like it’s intended to be seen (no smoothing Calvin Klein cups!), like one of T by Alexander Wang’s sporty staples with a boyish T, sans sleeves (buy it a couple sizes too big for a casual, anti-fitted look). Or do a more approachable spin on a racy, lacy number – try Stella McCartney’s floral-print as a less lingerie-heavy alternative – with a shock of leather. And the very bold might spring for wearing their full-coverage bra, like VPL’s insertion, as a top! With a sweet cardigan and wildly print pencil skirt, it’s almost even ladylike. Almost…

1. Sporty:

T by Alexander Wang Jersey Triangle Bra
On Net-a-Porter for $110.

A.L.C. Fiona Scoop Back Tee
On Shopbop for $135.

2. Rebel:

Stella McCartney Ilda Driving Soft Bra
At Barneys New York for $105.

Blouson Noir Waistcoat
At Browns Fashion for $637 (£395) from $1,267 (£785).

3. Lady Gone Vamp:

VPL Insertion Stretch-Cotton Soft-Cup Bra
On Net-a-Porter for $95.

Peter Pilotto Printed Stretch-Jersey Pencil Skirt
On Net-a-Porter for $910.

Bottega Veneta Snap-Front Cardigan
At Barneys New York for $1,020.

Acacia Cotton-Twill Blazer
On Net-a-Porter for $1,335.

Rebecca Taylor Summer Blossom Top
On Shopbop $175.

DL1961 Kate Crop Jeans
On Shopbop fro $168.

Burak Uyan Color-Block Cutout Leather Sandals
On Net-a-Porter $995.

Marc Jacobs Eugenie Quilted Clutch
On Neiman Marcus for $495.

Ralph Lauren Collection Alberta Raffia Sandals
On Net-a-Porter for $525.

Heidi Klein Reethi Strapless Dress
On MyThersa for $525.

Eugenia Kim Coral Sun Hat
At Neiman Marcus for $320.