[Ensemble of the Week]: Edgy Brights

This week's ensemble is bright and fun, with a definite dark edge to it. It's perfect for a casual day out on the town, but you can transition it into an evening club look because of the bold accessories. This look definitely makes a statement! It includes a Forever 21 top and Wet Seal jeans with a Chanel bag. It goes to show that you can mix and match super cheap pieces with some splurge-worthy accessories for an overall expensive look!

Rihanna in the bright denim look.

This look includes the bright denim trend that has been hot this season. Celebs like Rihanna, Fergie and Jada Pinkett-Smith have been spotted wearing this trend. However, trends aren't everything so make this look your own by adding unique accessories!

[Get the Look]: Halle Berry's Casual Fab

Halle Berry is known as one of the most beautiful women in the entire world. However, have you seen how she carries herself on a day to day basis (it's not a bad thing)?

She is the epitome of glamorous simplicity. She wears next to no makeup (or does a masterful job at tricking us into believing that she really looks like that) and dresses in simple garments, such as day dresses, breezy tops and comfy trousers and plain sandals.

Despite her simplicity, she is still renowned for her style and elegance. She should be an example to us all, in a world full of people who swear that they must be extra jazzy at all times in order to look good (i.e. Mariah, Kimora, et al). Sometimes, less is more.

The other day, Halle was spotted shopping in Los Angeles wearing a casual fab ensemble. I swear, she looked like a glamour queen in the most casual of attire! You can just sense her confidence shining through.



I put together a Halle-inspired look that is PERFECT for the hottest months of summer! I think that we should take a page out of her fabulous book because there is no reason why a woman who just had a baby is walking around looking better than us! We need to step our game up. Here's how!



This Halle-inspired look features extremely affordable clothing. With an Old Navy top, Wet Seal pants and Urban Outfitters & Forever 21 accessories, you may be able to afford to splurge on some lovely Tom Ford sunglasses!


This look is simple, so your makeup should be as well. Perfect your complexion with Bare Minerals foundation and add a slick of Rosebud Salve to moisturize your lips to achieve ultimate glamorous simplicity!

[We Set the Trends]: Fall 2008 Outerwear

In the dead heat of summer, I'm sure that the ABSOLUTE last thing on your mind is a sweater. However, it pays to start looking for your Fall wardrobe now. For one, you will save money buying off-season clothing (those always-in-style coats and jackets) in outlet stores. Also, you will be able to spot the hottest pieces before everyone is already wearing them IF you start looking now.

There is nothing I hate more than when I have been eye-ing a piece that I think is unique, only to find that a few months later everyone and their MOM (literally) is wearing it! I know you can relate. However, shopping ahead of season, YOU can be recognized as the trendsetter that you are. Read more for some hot looks to hop on that will keep you warm in the winter (when it comes).





1. The classic coat REMIXED






Diane Von Furstenburg Fall 2008 RTW








Milly (Nordstrom)




















Coffee Shop, on sale now for $64.90 at Nordstrom for their Anniversary Sale


A nice coat can really jazz up anything that you wear. You could wear a garbage bag, but if you had on a fab coat, I bet you'd probably look like you were trying to make a statement rather than just looking crazy. Well, maybe not quite, but coats definitely up your style points. The classic coat remixed for 2008 has a spin - texture. Textured and patterned coats automatically give you a richer look.


2. Bomber Jackets



















Bebe, $259




















Hotkiss, $44.90 at Nordstrom


Bomber jackets are awesome because they give you an automatic edge when you wear them. They keep you warm, but also give you a bad-ass, Angelina Jolie in Wanted persona, even if only for a couple of days!


3. Not Your Grandma's Sweaters



















Kensie, $64.90 at Nordstrom






















L.A.M.B., $245 at Nordstrom





















Jack BB Dakota, $35.90 at Nordstrom

I don't know about you, but I have a mild obsession with sweaters in all styles and colors. The latest sweaters are not the typical sweaters or cardigans that you're used to wearing. The new silhouette is one that is longer, patterned or chunky. You can wear a different style for every different mood you're in!



Take these looks and use them as inspiration the next time you go to the mall. Look out for these new styles and silhouettes because they are guaranteed fire for the upcoming fall season! Happy trendsetting!

[Ensemble of the Week]: Miami Eclectic

This is a very young & sexy look, which I call "Miami Eclectic." It features a multi-colored Diane von Furstenburg mini-dress with vibrant, citrus hues, along with brown gladiator-inspired Guess heels. The accessories are muted for the most part because the dress speaks for itself. However, I chose turquoise earrings because I think they would look divine against a bronze tan and the bright colors in the dress. This outfit is definitely not for the shy (unless you're trying to break out of your shell!). I imagine that this would be perfect for a day of shopping on South Beach, which turns into a steamy night out on the town.


For makeup, I suggest a look that is as simple as possible because anything bright on the face could make you look clownish! I like the Smashbox summer collection because it has beautiful sheer shades which complement the ensemble. I picked the Limited Edition Oasis Shadow/Liner Quad ($30) and the Desert Chic Lip Enhancing Gloss ($18), both available at Sephora.

Click on the photo for more details and links to purchase the items!

[Ensemble of The Week]: Sass & the City

I call this look... Mix & Match: "Sass & the City"

I put together a mash up of designer accessories and a Forever XXI dress, with a dash of Claire's Accessories jewelry. Click on the picture for more details about where to buy everything.

Trend Watch: "Tuxedo" dresses (when the bodice is white and the skirt is black, or another color) are the latest silhouette that top designers are using. There is a very similar style that is new to Nordstrom, by Shoshanna, that looks exactly like this dress, but is WAY more expensive!)

[Ensemble of the Week]: ATTENTION Shop-a-Holics!

TB has a new feature!

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This is where I put together outfits that are a mix of cheap and chic. Prices range anywhere from $5 to a couple hundred for these pieces. However, I'm going to try to find things that are affordable yet stylish. Basically, I put together fab, unique outfits and tell you where to buy everything! These aren't celebrity inspired. They just come from the style whims of moi. Enjoy!

TREND ALERT:

• Bright colors
• Bold patterns

Where to Buy:

[1] Geometric Chiffon Dress by Forever XXI, $24.80, [2] Martinez Valero 'Camila' Sandal, $126.95, [3] Juicy Couture Classic Leather 'Free Style' Shoulder Bag , $395, [4] Color Trimmed Bangles, $7.90 by Forever XXI, [5] Heart Leaf Earrings by Forever XXI, $5.80, [6] Ray Aviators, $7.90 by Forever XXI

I would love to know...

Where would you wear an outfit like this?