Free Shoes Giveaway Winner: Hayley Decker

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Vera Wang's New Wedding Dress Collection 2014

It's that time again!  Bridal Fashion Week is upon us, and eyes of brides-to-be and bridal wannabes are glued to the runway, as designers like Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrerea, Marchesa and Vera Wang showcase their new spring 2014 bridal collections.

And this time, when Vera speaks, we all listen.  She promised there would be "a whole new statement" for her collection, and she wasn't kidding.  Playing on the trend we're starting to see pop up of the resurgence of the roaring 20's drop waist (thanks to Gatsby and Tiffany's new blue box collection), Vera surprised us with her take on modern sensuality.  

Leather opera gloves, two-tone gowns and cutaways were the big statement, and in black nonetheless!

So what do you think of Vera Wang's new collection?  Will you be strutting to your "I do's" in a dramatic black-and-white?

Posted by:  Spankie

Free Shoes Giveaway Winner: Marisol Pena

Thank you to all who entered our weekly Free Shoes Giveaway. Congratulations to this week's winner,  Marisol Pena! To enter our weekly Free Shoes Giveaway, visit our Facebook and follow the instructions. Link does not work on mobile devices. Good luck!

Kat Von D Releases New Book: Go Big or Go Home!

Kat Von D has accomplished so much in the past few years. The famed tattoo artist has certainly kept herself busy with a seemingly endless list of creative endeavors including launching a makeup line with Sephora, designing her own clothing line, creating the annual tattoo and music festival Musink, opening the art gallery Wonderland, releasing two books of her art and tattoo work, and even writing her own music! Kat’s definitely made her mark on the world, all while asserting herself as a force to be reckoned with in the mostly male-dominated world of tattooing. Basically the woman is a total bad-ass!

She has just released her third book, Go Big or Go Home: Taking Risks in Life, Love, and Tattooing. And just like everything else she’s done, it’s pretty epic! Simply not content to be merely a dreamer, Kat has always chased down her passions with abandon. Through drawings, insightful essays, and beautiful photography featuring some of the large-scale tattoo work she's undertaken, she provides an intimate look into her penchant for adventure in every aspect of her life.

Go Big or Go Home: Taking Risks in Life, Love, and Tattooing is now available in book stores and online. Don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for Kat if you want to meet her; she’s now making her way around the country on a book tour!

Posted by: Michelle R.

(Photos: Kat Von D, Instagram)

Coachella Celebrity Fashion Wrap Up

Ah Coachella.... the once-a-year music driven gathering where celebrities, regular folks, and hippie fashion intertwine, in a modern day Woodstock extravaganza.  

And while this year, we saw even more of the corporate pop-ups and designer endorsed parties and sponsorships, celebrities still came out in full force, dressed head-to-toe like... well.... everyone else!

Fringe, colors, relaxed fit, boho, flowers and flats are all the rage for the event in Indio, Cali, and we've collected some pics of some of the highlight looks you would have seen at the 3 day event!  Enjoy!

Supermodel Alessandro Ambrosio in a fringe vest and knit top and skirt, complete with flat calf boots.

Katy Perry in a playful citrus 2 piece ensemble with white wedges.

Vanessa Hudgens in a frilly 2 piece short set.

Rita Ora in some type of sheer menswear and printed skirt?

Leggy Solange in a summertime citrus gown.

Rihanna in Channel and studs. 

And, of course, Dita von Teese in a playful color patterned shirtdress.  

Posted by:  Spankie

How to Wear Leopard Pants!

One of my favorite things about jeans is that there are no rules!  Literally.... you can rock jeans in just about any style these days and make them look chic... case-in-point:  patterned jeans.  And more specifically, my new favorite finds, the leopard print jeans.

Spring season is all about mixing prints and patterns, and your own individual style can shine through brilliantly when working with patterned jeans, as they cover about 1/2 of your body.  So whatever statement you're making, make sure it's you!

When wearing leopard pants, your best bet is to go with solid neutrals to sandwich the look.  Meaning, a classic white tee and fitted black blazer on top is superb, and neutral black pumps on the bottom is fabulous.  Because the print of the jeans is so bold, you don't want to detract too much attention away from them by also wearing that kind of bold pattern up top, unless of course, you looking for even more stares as you cross the street.

Throw on a black satchel over the shoulder to keep the look casual, and voila!  Instant chic!

What do you think of the look?

Posted by:  Spankie

(photo: chictopia - tatulina)

Free Shoes Giveaway Winner: Risa Darveaux

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