Saturday Splurge and Who Wore What Best!

Heidi Klum at the Season 8 premiere of Project Runway in a cropped pant white Givenchy Jumpsuit, black blazer, and red pumps

Blake Lively in Chanel at Gossip Girls co-star Chace Crawford's premiere of his new movie Twelve

British singer-song writer Diana Vickers wearing an adorable Julian J. Smith dress at the launch party of Marc Jacobs' new fragrance 'Bang'

Mischa Barton in an unknown black, taupe, and denim dress with black pumps also at the fragrance launch

Ashley Tisdale at the CBS, The CW, and Showtime Summer Press Tour in a metallic Boadyamr mini, Christian Louboutin studded platforms, Kotur snakeskin clutch, Kara Ackerman hoops, and Melinda Maria bangles

Frugal Friday Five Under $50: Cropped Pants

Sorry Fashionistas, been very busy this week with my final exams coming up and did not have much time to blog! 

Cropped pants are something that you can wear from spring, through summer, and until fall.  They are NOT capri pants, some people make that mistake, they are straight-leg pants that fall anywhere from right above the ankle to below the knee.  They are a perfect pant to casually wear with flats throughout the day and then later on with a pair of chunky heels.  Numerous runways and celebrities have been seen displaying the trend.  Here are a few affordable pieces.  They're also very classic Audrey Hepburn!

Cropped pants on sale at the Gap for $14.99 (also available in white and black).  They also have about 5 other cute pairs on sale, but I couldn't choose them all!

Blank cropped denim jeans with studs for $44.99

Red sateen cropped pants for $10.80

Cropped cargo pants from Victoria's Secret for $49.50

A daily crop legging available in 8 colors from Victoria's Secret for 19.50 (picture unavailable)

Absolutely LOVING Mulberry's ads for this fall, they are so frivolous, feminine and spunky!  Features models Abbey Lee Kershaw and Gaby Odiele having pillow fights while holding their luxurious Mulberry bags, applying one another's makeup with bags in tow, and eating yummy cake as they hold on to their Mulberry's.

Trend Prediction: Calf-length skirts

Designers for Fall 2010 were sending more conservative and ladylike styles down the runway this year.  Next trend prediction: the calf-length skirt.  It is flattering for all body types and appropriate for all ages.  You can start wearing it this summer by pairing it with platform sandals or wait until fall kicks in to pair it with boots or heels but keep in mind it looks best with higher heels because it helps to elongate the legs. Pair it with a cropped shirt, tight t-shirt, or blouse to get the most flattering look.  Here are some looks that were featured on the Fall 2010 runways.

Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 ready-to wear plaid calf-length skirt

Gray calf-length skirt paired with heels and ankle socks at the Marc Jacobs Fall 2010 ready-to wear fashion show

A flowy, floral chiffon calf-length skirt paired with booties at Ralph Lauren Fall 2010 ready-to wear

Black calf-length skirt for Prada's Fall 2010 collection

Army green calf-length skirt at Michael Kors Fall 2010 ready-to wear

Where can you find some cute calf-length skirts?

Diamond patterned calf-length skirt from Anthropologie for $118

Gauzy and tight fitted black skirt by Velvet for $75

Black calf-length Ralph Lauren skirt for $119

Sparkle and Fade full voille calf-length skirt for $58 (available in other colors)

Black and white pencil skirt for $99 from Jones New York

SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME army green skirt for $68

Silk pleated skirt for $34.99

Saturday Splurge and Who Wore What Best!

Splurge!

Ralph Lauren Blue Label print ruffle skirt for $798

Who Wore What Best

Camilla Belle at the 'Dry Land' premiere wearing a blush Ateen dress and Miu Miu Mary-Jane pumps

Jennifer Aniston look spectacular in yet another nude dress.  Mini by Valentino and nude heels by Azzedine Alaia

Rihanna leaving the recording studio in a black calfskin Lanvin one-shouldered dress and pointy nude Louboutin heels

Katie Holmes at the premiere of her new movie 'The Extra Man' in a red and navy striped Celine shirtdress and Roger Vivier black buckled pumps

Nicole Richie looking her signature boho chic in a flowy green top, ripped skinny jeans, black boots, black Givenchy bag, Ray-Ban aviators, and oversized black hat

Kelly Osbourne out in las Vegas in an aqua mini dress, chain necklace, aqua ring, and black pumps

Cameron Diaz in a silver sparkly Stella McCartney mini dress and black satin pumps at the London premiere of her new movie 'Knight and Day'

Selena Gomez at 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' in a purple Christian Cota dress and silver peep-toe heels

Frugal Friday Five Under $50: Ruffles

What Fashionista doesn't like to add a little bit of ruffle to her outfit?

Black Free People stretch jersey ruffle mini skirt for $34

White ruffle collared tank top for $12.90

Pink ruffle cocktail dress (available in black) for $40.43

Ruffle cardigan for $24

Little ruffled bracelets with beads for $14

Fashion News!

Woops!  Clearly thought yesterday was Thursday, summer gets me!

Designer Brian Lichtenberg is teaming up with Forever21 to create Forever's first ever designer collaboration.  The line is set to launch August 13th and will feature graphic t-shirts and tank tops.  As the designer of Lady Gaga's infamous 'Telephone' caution tape outfit, he has even created a tank inspired by that (see below).

The Kardashian sisters have now come out with a swimwear line for Beach Bunny Swimwear.  The suits were featured at this week's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Miami.  All are now available at http://www.beachbunnyswimwear.com/

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Khloe one-piece

Kim gold-beaded bikini

Kourtney one-piece

For Roberto Cavalli's 40th Anniversary campaign he chose one of the most famous supermodels of all time, Gisele Bundchen.  The ads were shot by Mert and Marcus and show the supermodel clad in head to toe animal prints.

Sneak peak at Alexander Wang's Resort 2011 Accessories Collection filled with rich greens, nudes, maroons, and black colors and completed with lots of studs, thick straps, embossed leathers, some low heels, and a range from little pouch purses to big hobo bags.

Bags

Crushed up leather with studs on the bottom in maroon, black, and light gray

Long straps in these small bunched up cross-body bags

Shoes

Khaki peep-toe calf-length suede and leather boots

Low black sandal

High-heeled bootie with velcro straps