The Ultimate Matchup: DKNY and BaubleBar

Attention accessory lovers and fashionstas: Donna Karan New York has teamed up with BaubleBar! For those of you who are not in the know, BaubleBar is an accessories website where you can find exactly what you’re looking for at any time of the year. The website stocks a wide array of bracelets, rings, necklaces, and more! 

DKNY has finally created an amazing line just for you in the BaubleBar world. The designer has taken big, blooming flowers, unique chains, and even some stripes to create the ultimate girly collection. The line also includes bright colors that go with this spring's trends! Not only does BaubleBar have DKNY, but also they have other designer accessories that you can find in magazines and spot on celebrities. If you still aren't sold, when you sign up for BaubleBar, you can receive $10 off your first order!

Text Sydney Ruby
Image BaubleBar.com

Vote in the Fashion 2.0 Awards

Voting has commenced for the 3rd Annual Fashion 2.0 Awards, which celebrates the merging of fashion and social media. The brands and designers are nominated by their peers in the industry, and the winners are decided by you. 

There are eight awards this year, including Best Twitter, Best Facebook, and Best Mobile App. The nominees range from Betsey Johnson to Coach, but Burberry and DKNY are the front-runners with three nominations each. The voting continues until February 7 at midnight, and you can vote here. 

In recognition of their impact on the fashion industry, Gilt Groupe Founders Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson will be presented with the first ever Fashion 2.0 Visionary Award. Celebrity stylist and TV personality Robert Verdi will be hosting the ceremony from the SVA Theatre on February 8, and designer Norma Kamali is a keynote speaker. For those of you who cannot attend, but still want to watch, the Awards will be streamed live starting at 7 p.m. on http://livestream.com/fashion20.

Text Ashley Amidon

Image and Source Style Coalition

Most Expensive Fashion Items of 2011

While fearless fashion leaders were purchasing must-have Louboutins of the moment, others were splurging on the most expensive fashion items of 2011. As the year comes to an end, it's only right to review these extravagant items. The pieces range from Marilyn Monroe's iconic white dress to 24-karat gold shoelaces.

If one extremely wealthy individual were to purchase all of these fun fashion items, the total would come to $8,428,535. That is equivalent to 9,745 Yves Saint Laurent pumps (averaging $845 a pair), 4,447 Chloe Marcie totes (averaging $1,895 a bag), and 46,825 J Brand skinny jeans (averaging $180 a pair). For $8,428,535, you could have ten insanely expensive items, or 61,107 affordable must-have fashion pieces.

See the complete list of 2011's jaw-dropping expensive items after the jump...

Ms. New Bootie

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As they reappear season after season, boots are perennial staples in our closets — most notably, fall's favorite footwear. The wedge ankle boot, a popular member of the boot family, is known for its simplicity and distinct silhouette. Designers are constantly drumming up ways to recreate the look of this footwear icon. So, it's no surprise that the beloved bootie graced the runway in fall 2011 collections with revamped style.

Check out ten of this season's fresh interpretations after the jump...

Fall Trend: Delicate Lace

 

From demure to sexy, the latest captivating fashion trend is lace. The once-sultry fabric has taken on a whole new feel — from shoes to shirts to dresses. Lace has hit the runways of Dolce & Gabbana, Jason Wu, and more, as designers fall for its sheer elegance. 


One delicate and romantic take on the style is a short, sweet, and simple cocktail dress. To sport a more dramatic ensemble, select a full skirt or floor-length lace dress. A covered-up neckline and a nude or black slip layered underneath maintains flirty yet sophisticated elements, without revealing too much.

The key to pulling off this peek-a-boo style is to adorn yourself with just a touch of lace. A lacy pair of tights adds instant éclat to an LBD or a lace clutch with jeans, while a pair of lace pumps adds polish to any modest outfit, like a white T-shirt and loose-fitting boyfriend jeans.

Mixing the super-feminine fabric with menswear is the perfect transition from summer to fall. A lace skirt with a tailored blazer, or a lacy cami over a knit sweater, are flirty takes on this bold pattern. 

Text Tiffany Frasier
Images courtesy of Lanvin, Jason Wu, Dolce & Gabbana, Elle Tahari, and DKNY