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I love that Julianne Moore loves wearing red-- most red heads shy away but it's a fab color on their pale skin!  She's in Bottega Veneta Pourpre (Dark Red) Silk Georgette Evening Gown and Black Satin Knot Clutch to the premiere of her new movie "Chloe" at the London Film Festival.   The simple column gown in whisper soft georgette drapes beautifully!

Times sure have changed, there was a day when I'd just be leaving the house to dance the night away at 10pm on a Saturday night-- now you're more likely to find me coming in by 10pm on a Saturday night.  But a girl can still live vicariously through her memories.  Let's see-- what would I wear if I was on my way out tonight??  Definitely Alexander Wang's asymmetrical dress-- this is the hottest dress I have seen all week!  It drapes, curves and hugs in all the right places, see how it can hide arm fat and a bulging tummy?!?! No need to starve or diet, embrace your curves with this gorgeous plummy colored dress! Heart pounding, finger itching to click on size 0... I love it with Prada studded platforms and Michael Kors studded clutch.  For the less adventurous, any old pair of strappy black shoes will do-- but the clutch is a must have at $198!  You don't need much jewelry but a single piece of standout like this lucite pair from Erickson Beamon is key to pulling it all together.  Now this is an outfit that will wear well til the wee hours of the night!

Alexander Wang asymmetrical dress $595 at Net-a-Porter.com
Prada Studded Platforms $895 at Saks.
Michael Kors Uptown Astor clutch $198 at Michael Kors.
Erickson Beamon Lucite Earrings $355 at Saks.

I love my jeans as much as the next girl but the barrage of denim accessories (bags, shoes, jewels) this season is just way too much even for a blue jean loving girl like me. We know how you feel about LV's denim bag but what about the items above that look like they were made for Britney Spears!?!? 
1. Alexander Wang Denim Leather Brenda Zip Bag $755
2. Johanne Mills Earrings $205 
3. L'Autre Chose Denim Wedge Sandal $237

What do you think of the Denim Explosion?  Snob, Slob or Trailer Trash?

We have the ultimate gift guide for the ultimate mom! We are giving you fantastic ideas so you can be sure to get your fantastic mom (or your baby mama) the gift she deserves. There is something for every kind of mom, all Snob Worthy of course =) Also, share some of your good ideas and some gifts you have given from past Mother's Day that were a huge hit.

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Smart shopping for the season will help you save money and time. I'd start with shopping in your own closet first. If you can find favorite pieces that will work again, why not pull them out?
1. Short Sleeve Jackets- We all have a short sleeve jacket in our closets, this is not a new trend but a timeless shape that returns every few season.  If you don't, check out Saks for a great selection.

2. Aggressive Shoes- Black, embellished, geometric.  Think dominatrix.  Win a fabulous pair of wedges from Joie at The Shoe Goddess site!

3. Oversize Jewelry- The bolder the better when it comes to jewels this season.  Pull out the bling and let it rock.  Check out the fabulous selections at Net-a-porter.com here!

4. Relaxed Cropped pants- This is an easy look to pull off for all body types.  Even your boyfriend's pants rolled up will work but I love this pair of Mara Hoffman Silk Cropped Pants .

5. Slouchy Bag- Hobos are back and there are many styles and colors to choose from.  I like a bright color for the summer-- check Bag Snob for the latest hobo bags!

6. Romantic Blouse- Will top off a pair of jeans or slouchy cropped pants beautifully.  There are many to choose from including this gorgeous Elizabeth and James Tokyo Top .

7. Brighter Lips- If nothing else, buy a bright lip gloss to update your look!  YSL Pur gloss has many great shades for the season.

Photos from WWD.
I'm a little horrified by these pictures that were in WWD! Director and Marc Jacobs muse Sophia Coppola has designed a capsule collection of handbags and shoes for Louis Vuitton that will hit stores in March. As of yet the results are not only disappointing, but seem completely uninspired and is it just me or do those tacky gold shoes just scream Payless!?

What do you guys think? Snob or Slob?

Holiday party season is upon us and it is time to wisely plan our party wardrobe. Let's start with the basic LBD, the Gap has a fab little knit strapless number ($68) that you can merchandise up with the proper accessories to look fabulous. First, the ribbon necklace with black resin beads; it's a chic alternative to pearls and will be one of your favorite accessories this holiday! Plus it's only $29,which is like almost free, right?!?!!

With all the money you've saved, you must splurge on a proper pair of evening shoes and bag-- these are accessories you will wear time and again so they'll be worth the cost! I love these Giuseppe Zanotti Embellished heel pumps and of course you'll need a proper evening clutch, since the outfit is all black, I'd go for a pop of color. Michael Kors has the cutest purple satin bow clutch to complete your look. $360 at Net-a-porter.com

Guest blog by Julia Dinardo of Fashion Pulse

We recently discovered that for Spring 2009. It's chic to have your zipper out (not down, mind you). From zipper detailing that resembles pleating to blatant down the front or down the back exposed zippers it's in to reveal, not conceal. You can choose faux or functional, but most importantly: forget the invisible zipper and go for a zipper with thick, metal teeth that walks the fine line between punky, edgy, and just plain fabulous. We first spotted the zipper sensation at the 3.1 Phillip Lim show(below), executed so artfully that we had to do a double-take before we realized that the draped, ruffled effect was really lined with zippers! Next up the Proenza Schouler (above) boys sent down the runway a concentration of exposed, center-zippered garments from jumpsuits to dresses and skirts. Our absolute favorite was this look that combined a cropped sleeveless leather-like vest with a minty, parachute material skirt; adorned, of course, with an in-your-face zipper down the front! Accessories also partook in the trend, like these amazing bootie/peep-toe/pump hybrids at BCBGMAXAZRIA (below) and the oversized carry all at Alexander Wang.

No runway trend is complete, however, without us finding some items that will most certainly help you get the look for extremely less. (Jump for our Luxe to Less options!)