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If zippers, boyfriend blazers and watercolor florals are big this spring…Rag & Bone nailed the trends in their Spring 2009 Ready-to-Wear Collection.  Designing for both men and women, David Neville and Marcus Wainwright focused on the basics like well-tailored skinny pants and blazers while keeping the looks very punk influenced with exposed zippers, leather jackets, studded cuffs and belts.

My favorite look here is probably the gal with the mustard yellow leather jacket on.  I love the combo of that with the striped boy polo and short shorts underneath.  This show didn’t get great reviews unfortunately, but I seemed to find a few looks that I thought looked pretty great.  Neville and Wainwright, the design partners behind Rag & Bone, are originally from England a birthplace of punk culture–something the two were obviously inspired by for this collection. The twosome also opened their first ever Rag & Bone store in New York City last September.

Finding skinny pants these days isn’t quite the challenge it used to be seeing how they are a dime a dozen now.  A new challenge that I’m sure most of you have presented yourselves with is going on hunts for the best washes and colors in skinnies.  Switching it up is the fun part!  Remember when crayola colored skinny jeans were all the rage last summer?  They’ll make another comeback this season, just in some other kind of new wash.  I personally always go for gray skinnies.  I feel like I can never have enough, and nothing is more punk than tight gray skinny jeans.  J Brand makes awesome denim. They don’t mess around when designing skinny jeans–J Brands fit super tight like jean leggings, but somehow don’t sacrifice comfort since there is a little lycra in them as well.

I like these 910 Low-Rise Skinny Leg Jeans in Platinum: $187

Yay! A cheap boyfriend blazer that’s actually called the Boyfriend Blazer by Necessary Objects ($58).  It comes in black and navy and has a striped lining for extra chicness when you cuff the sleeves.

Wear the blazer over this floral print tie strap chiffon top ($15.80).

Now, as much as I love punk rock and the style that follows, I think some studded belts are a bit cheesy. The pyramid belts have been incredibly overdone but I have managed to find a few that I think decent.  I would opt for layering a couple of skinny belts on top of another, each of then differing slightly. See below for my picks:

Deena & Ozzy Square Studded Belt: $32

Skinny Studded Belt: $20

Double Braided Skinny Belt $38

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Whether you’re the CEO or the arm candy, how you dress for the company holiday party is important. You want to look sharp, but not too dressed up. You want to feel comfortable, but not too comfortable. And you certainly want to be prepared for all of the potential mishaps: drunken secretary Anna Beth spill Dijon mustard all over you? Good thing you aren’t wearing the beige leather Jimmy Choos. Doc Tom decided to bring his un-neutered pup Growl that’s still not potty trained? High heeled shoes will keep you above THAT mess. Here’s a outfit for all the misfits, and good impressions:

City-style Slouched Shoes from Forever21: $34.80 - Cute, but not too expensive, and a nice warm brown color to keep with the holiday spirit.

Relaxed Straight-Leg Skinny Jeans by Gap: $69.50 - You’ll know you’re done stuffing down the eggnog and pumpkin cheesecake when these pants start to get too tight…

Now get a little flair with your top. The jeans and boots have been strong staples, but the top is what takes your look from safe to standout. Try any of BEBE’s short-sleeve collection, especially their shimmery tops like this one, with the frills. It’s sure to impress.

BEBE frill top: $79

*Use coupon code TUESDAYS at Gap.com at check out and get 10% off your order.

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Disregarding the suicidal spiral it went on before being kicked off the air, The O.C. used to be a legitimate guilty pleasure of sex, shopping and scandal. Please, they were more than scandalicious: Marissa and Summer were beacons of chic, accessible fashion. While Gossip Girl, the O.C. NYC version, prides itself on label-dropping, The O.C. was all about the pure look. Here’s how you can pay homage to your deceased homies.

Summer Lovin’: The pouty lips, self-confidence and sarcasm all bottled up in to one thing: powerful fashion choices. With Summer, it was all about mastering the balance of showing skin and staying in control. Here are some good options:

Sequined Halter Top: $22.80

Skinny Zip Ankle Dark Jeans: $29.80

Flirty Heels - Madison Peeptoe Pump: $9.99 on sale

Moody Marissa: Alright, she wasn’t that bad, but her fashion was definitely more muted, contained, and pensive than Summer’s go-get’em spunk. To reinvent the Marissa look, go for flowing tops and flats…she never could be taller than Ryan.

Loose, mute-colored top: $34.99

Lapis Skinny Jeans: $29.99

Retro Floral Flats: $18.99

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Here are a varied bunch of jeans ranging from really skinny to extra wide that can benefit all budget conscious fashionistas. All jeans were found at Forever21.com.

First up are these straight leg jeans. Each can serve as a standard pair that combines well with any top. From colorful tees to leather jackets, straight legs marked under $30 are a must have for any closet.

                Agatha Straight Leg Jean (dark): $22.80              Renee Straight Leg Jean (grey): $29.80

Here’s a low rise skinny that can have any girl jumping for joy. Priced at a mere $12.50, you don’t have to shed your entire stash for this find. This pair comes in dark denim, black or indigo.

                                                            Lindsey Skinny Jean (dark): $12.50

For those willing and daring to try a pair of trousers wide enough to push the skinnys aside, well, here’s a belted one for ya. This look is perfect with a fitted top, flat shoes and priced at $32.80.

                                                             Belted Denim Trouser: $32.80

Once again, Forever21.com offers free shipping for all orders $75 or more.

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In 2004, four friends opened a store called Weekend in their hometown that carried high fashion and second hand clothing. There was a demand for cheaper, yet still fashionable denim so they decided to design a brand called Cheap Monday. Since then, there has been a high demand for the brand in stores across the world.

“Our idea is still to offer the customer fashion at an extremely good price. We want to put Cheap Monday alongside more expensive brands, in stores where we would want to shop ourselves.”

Today, Cheap Monday can be found in twenty eight countries and in over a thousand stores all over the world! These jeans are made to be very fitted, colorful, and skinny and can be found anywhere from Urban Outfitters to a Bloomingdales near you. It’s going to be really hot this summer with Cheap Monday’s around. Go get yourself a pair and make a statement.  I already did!

For more information, go to CheapMonday.com.

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Shopbop.com just put out their new denim for spring.  Here are some jeans I just might have to buy:

          18th Amendment Colbert High Waste Flare          Citizens of Humanity Amber High Rise Boot Cut

                             Rich & Skinny High Jean                                        J Brand 18” Boot Cut Jean

                 William Rast Sevoy Wide Leg Trouser                      Seven Ginger Patch Pocket Jean

Click here to check out all new denim at Shopbop.com.  Which are your faves? 

Also, Shopbop.com is having a “Designer Boutique” sale and a sale on some of their Juicy Couture, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Vince & Rachel Pally items.  Sale ends tomorrow at midnight  so I’d get to shoppin’.  Use coupon code PLUS20 to get an additional 20% off.

Still love skinny jeans? Well, now is the time to stock up because they’re on sale everywhere. Take these cute Acne Hex skinnies for instance. These will have a long shelf life without becoming dated in a few months because they have a high-rise, and a higher waist equals instant update. Plus, the style is simple and easy to wear.

Acne Jeans Hex Skinny Leg Jean, Appearing Wash, $107 (old price=$269)