dress: Alice + Olivia Sequin Dress with Keyhole Back

Take a cue from Little J and invest in a leather vest.  It’s a great transitional piece as the wheather get cooler and it’ll come in handy again once it starts to warm up in the spring.  They are easily layered over tees, sweaters, and dresses.  It’s a great way to give your basic outfits more of an interesting edge.  If you’re afraid that it’s a little too rocker for your taste, try pairing it with something more girly or go for a lighter color instead of black.

Leather vests – they’re not just for bikers anymore.

Sidenote – for a cheaper option (and a more environmentally friend one) go with faux.

Express (Minus the) Leather Vest $69.50

Silence & Noise Pastel Moto Vest (59.99)

Alexander Wang Leather Vest ($1,190)

Illia Leather Drawstring Vest ($539)

Mike & Chris Dallas Vest ($627)

Mike & Chris Solomon Leather Vest ($378 -$189)

IRO Manith Leather Vest ($218)

Mike & Chris Double-Breasted Leather Vest ($495)

June Washed Leather Vest ($342)

Jolt Hooded Faux Leather Vest ($58)

Supermodels really do rule to world – well, at least they ruled at the 2009 American Ballet Fall Gala.  Veronica Webb and Iman looked absolutely drop dead gorge.  I’m in love with Veronica’s Christian Siriano gown.  It’s to die for.  Love the colors, the asymmetricalness, and of course how the voluminous buble hem brought the drama.  She looked fierce.  Iman also looked glam in a sparkling sequin Donna Karan.  Iman was simply radiant.  She’s like my mom’s age and I don’t even look half as good as her – talk about unfair and depressing.

During this week’s Project Runway episode, the contestants were asked to design a look for nine divorced women by recycling their old wedding dresses.  Gordana won the challenged and Epperson was auffed, but which look was your favorite?

who: Nordstrom

what: receive 13 travel-size beauty bestsellers in a gold cosmetics bag with your $100 beauty or fragrance purchase

includes:

Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Body Lotion (2.5 oz)

D&G 6 L’Amoureux Eau de Toilette (0.5 oz)

Enormous Lash Eyelash Enhancing Serum (30-day supply)

Fekkai Technician Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner (0.3 oz each)

Kate Somerville Deep Tissue Repair with Peptide K8 (0.16 oz)

L’Occitane Shea Hand Cream (0.3 oz)

Laura Mercier Lip Glacé in Bare Beige (0.1 oz)

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where: NORDSTROM.com