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Rise and shine!!! Metallics and mini dresses are back with a vengeance. The trend this season is sexy shine. As pictured Kim Kardashian and Elisa Dushku are showing us great examples of this trend done right. Forever 21 and American Apparel have some great alternatives we can all afford.

When choosing metallics there are a few things to consider:

1. The type of material of the garment:  Fabrics with shine if not chosen wisely can come across as low quality (cheap). To prevent this, try the item on first. Is there a stretch to the fabric or do you just look like roll of aluminum foil?

2. No Shine Overload:  I am all for glitz but sometimes there can be too much. If you are going to incorporate shine into your ensemble, please use discretion. Do not ever wear this fabric as a top and bottom. The fashion police will be called immediately. Choose one garment and stick to it.

3. Have Fun:  Metallics are all about fun and making statement. So OWN IT AND BE FIERCE.

Metallic Dusted Dress-Forever 21: $19.80

Foil Print Nylon Spandex-American Apparel: $48

Photo Credit: People.com

Jumpsuits have literally been on fire for this spring and summer. The biggest and the best of designers have jumped (pun intended) head long to save this dreaded style from its former frumpy, farm girl days.  Celebrities are proving that jumpsuits indeed can look pretty cool if worn right and can go from comfy, slouchy chic to figure enhancing and sleek.  Here are some celebrity inspired looks you can indulge in for this season.

1) Sweet Flirty Playsuits:

Inspiration:Vanessa Hudgens
Featured Jumpsuit: Bellatrix Printed Silk Romper  for $ 98

2) A Little Black Jumpsuit, a nice alternative to the “go to dress”:

Inspiration:Debra Messing
Featured Jumpsuit: Wide Leg Knit Jumpsuit for $24.80

3) The Deceptively PJ inspired yet so much more look:

Inspiration: Eva Longoria
Featured Jumpsuit: Stella Mccartney Reversible jersey jumpsuit for $995

4) A perfect summer elegance:

Inspiration : Kim Kardashian
Featured Jumpsuit: Newport Halter Jumpsuit for $34

5) Some Good ol American Denim Chic:

Inspiration: Alicia Keys
Featured Jumpsuit: Forever 21 Denim Halter Jumpsuit for $36

photos courtesy: www.stylelist.com
www.nydailynews.com

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I was lucky enough to go to the Heatherette show at Mercedes-Benz Spring ‘08 LA Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios (wow, that’s a mouth full) last night. The buzz about the LA shows is always so faint compared to the hoopla that surrounds the bigger shows around the world, but I couldn’t have had a better time if I was in Milan. It was a night of celebrities, free-flowing champagne, fancy snacks, free makeovers by the amazing Smashbox makeup artists and, of course, Heatherette. Translation: fun times.

The trends on the Heatherette runway are what you’d expect: mixed patterns (plaid, leopard, floral, picnic table scenes), mega color, overalls, ruffles, big shoes, netting, gold lamé, plunging necklines, baby doll dresses, greased up bodies, beading, orange, one-shoulder, fairy dust, satin beach ball appliqué, and lots and lots of tulle. The usual club kid chic.

Celebrities in the front row and on the runway:  Kim Kardashian (who texted and yawned through most of it) and the Gastineau girls, model/”it girl” Corey Kennedy, Robin Antin, Aubrey O’Day, Ross Matthews, Jennifer Gimenez, Jenna Jameson, Kat DeLuna, Daniela Sea, and Lydia Hearst.

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Fashion Tip #1: Show your best assets, but don’t make a production out of it. (And why not change up your pose now and then?)

Kim Kardashian at Badgley Mischka show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami (July 11):

…and at the Atlantic Records 60th Anniversary Party (June 28):

…and in the ESPY Style Studio (July 9):

…and at the N’s 5th Anniversary, (June 18):

…and at the Las Vegas Magazine 45th Anniversary party, (June 16):

Well, some of us have to be famous for something.

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