Oscar de la Renta Brings Brooches Back

We all know that brooches were popular back in the day, but why aren’t they popular now? Saks Fifth Avenue carries a variety of different brooches that appeal to all different tastes. Oscar de la Renta also has a few beautiful brooches that are featured on their website.

De la Renta uses amazing stones, colors, and designs to create his brooch masterpieces. The designer's stone accented dragonfly pin is stunning; it is a nature-inspired brooch with a rhinestone-incrusted thorax. The brooch is a whopping $235, but who doesn’t want to be wearing an Oscar de la Renta brooch to complete an outfit? All of his brooches are beautiful and put life back into the age-old trend. So, don't be afraid to take a risk and purchase a brooch. With these designs, you won't resemble a grandmother.

Text Sydney Ruby 
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Sexiest Shoe of 2011 Goes to Valentino

Valentino's peep-toe was named the "Sexiest Shoe of 2011" in a contest created by Footwear News and Saks Fifth Avenue, which consisted of 35,000 online voters. The lace-embroidered leather pump is feminine yet edgy — creating a sexy appeal that proves being ladylike is indeed attractive.

The simple and chic shoe can be yours for the price of $695, but many mocks are much less, in case you're watching your wallet. For those of us who enjoy this fashionable shoe but can't afford it (for now), there are several budget-friendly options.

Express has a mock edition for $83, and Charlotte Russe has an even less expensive buy for $36. Guess also has a very close style for $99, and Vince Camuto does for $110. View FabSugar's full slideshow here.

Text Brittney Schering
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