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Leather is one of the biggest fabrics for fall 2010.  It is also one of the easiest to embrace because EVERYTHING can be made in leather: bags, shoes, leggings, shorts, jackets, skirts…the list goes on.  And I love it all. Leather is sexy. It’s edgy. And it makes everything look cool.

Leather items are almost magical in their ability to transform an outfit. Just add one leather piece and you’ve got an entirely new look. Pair your favorite floral dress with a structured leather belt or a moto-jacket and you’ve got a totally different style. Or add some edgy, buckled boots to a pair of skinny jeans and your favorite camisol from last season and – bam! – your look in updated. (That being said, make sure not to go overboard; you want to look edgy, not like a member of Hell’s Angels.)

Even those opposed to wearing leather (or meat dresses….) can get in on the trend, as many designers and chains are offering up a variety of faux (and fabulous) leather pieces. Seriously, there is something for everyone, and you should definitely get out there and take advantage. Not sure where to start? Here are 15 awesome options to choose from.

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What do you get the Rachel Zoe in your life?

What does one get for the girl who has everything?

The fashion obsessed chicadee who spends every ounce of her free time pouring over fashion magazines and blogs, scouring the racks at vintage stores and making a look that is all her own? The girl who’s closet won’t close, yet she still comes home with bags and bags of new stuff every time she leaves the house?

Well if I was a betting woman, I would say getting her something she can add to her already kick-ass wardrobe is always a winning choice.

Starbucks giftcards and holiday themed socks hold no soy-scented candle to clothes and accessories for this uber fashionista. Which is why I combed through stores and Internet sites to find the best holiday gift for your fashion loving friend.

The big scarf
The color purple is THE color of the season. And the infinity scarf? Probably the most versatile accessory a girl can own. She can wear it to keep warm en route to class, to add a little somethin’ somethin’ to the basic tee, or even with a cami and some skinny jeans to dinner with the boyf.

Sequined BCBG Belt
Sure, you see BCBG and you think “Uh, I will not be buying that for her if I want to eat this week,” but guess what? Its only $38, comes in 3 colors and is a great add-on to her collection of mini dresses and oversized boyfriend shirts

Sweater dress
Every fashionista knows that a sweater-dress is a must-have for winter. She’ll love you forever when she looks like a gazillion bucks in this adorable (and cheap) frock and  those overpriced booties and designer bag she splurged on.

Metal Mesh Bow Wallet
Marc Jacobs look, Forever 21 price. Amaze.

Metal Trim Shoulder Tote
Balenciaga-inspired look. Once again, Forever 21 Price. Hell, you can get her both!

Doe Wasted Day Raglan
Or any oversized tee, really. She can throw it on with her boyfriend jeans or leather leggings, or with sweats on a Sunday. Even the uber fashionista needs a comfy shirt for hungover Sundays, you know.

Yellow Leather Embroidered Gloves
Everyone needs a little sunshine in the long, cold winter months. And these bright gloves are the next best thing. Plus, they just scream Rihanna.

Alana Embroidered Cuff
Homegirl’s got all the clothes, now she just needs the accessories. This gorgeous cuff will add some oomph to whatever she’s rocking, be it a t-shirt and jeans or an LBD for NYE.

Shawl Collar Cardigan
Wardrobe essential; she can throw it over a sequined dress or an oversized tee for class. A girl can never have too many.

Victoria’s Secret College Apparel
Your fashionista friend isn’t going to wear just any cotton tee with her school’s mascot on it. Love or hate PINK, they do make some adorable college apparel with a fashion twist. Let her show her alma matter love and her stylish ways in something glittery and fab.

While I’m enjoying summer’s warm weather, there is one thing I’m really excited about for fall: cozy, oversized sweaters. I know, I shouldn’t wish away the summer months, but seeing all those fall clothes out on the racks is getting me super pumped for sipping a hot coffee in my fall wardrobe on the way to class.

Sigh.

Luckily, I don’t have to spend all my money on a new wardrobe to enjoy the latest fall trends; I have a few leftover sweaters from last winter that will work perfectly for this one. Here are a few ideas of how to rock those old looks and turn them into hot, chic new ones.

1. Add a few trendy accessories to update this look. For example, this fall studded belts and ankle boots are hot. Pile on the jewelry as well!

Shopping Info: Rampage Double Buckle Studded Stretch Belt, $32; Bebe Logo Mixed Bangle Set, $39; Express Shaker Stitch Cowl-Neck Sweater, $59; Giuseppe Zanottie Design Ankle Boots, $435 at Yoox.

2. Oversized sweaters look great with a pair of leggings and boots, but this year incorporate another fall trend: beyond basic leggings. Try pairing a sweater with liquid leggings, ripped leggings, or denim leggings for a chic yet comfortable combo. (And don’t worry about those liquid leggings, ladies; they look incredibly chic and flattering when paired with a larger and looser top!)

Shopping Info: Plan B Latex Matte Leggings, $75 at Bloomingdale’s; Pure Jill Cowl-Neck Sweater, $79 at J. Jill.

The best outfits happen when you mix two contrasting styles to create something totally new. Recently, the feminine yet edgy trend has been spotted on many celebs, including Demi Lovato and Lindsay Lohan. The leather jacket adds a tough element to a floral dress, making a new and totally unique look.

Utilize this mix and match trend in your own wardrobe to create new outfits! The key is mixing dark materials like leather or python with soft, flowing pastel cottons or chiffons. Here are some ideas for toughening up a feminine sundress with stuff you might already own:

1. Leather Jacket. Copy Demi Lovato’s above look by pairing a floral frock with a real or faux leather jacket.

Silence & Noise 2 Pocket Leather Bomber – $128 at Urban Outfitters
As U Wish Floral Sundress – $49 at Dillard’s

2. Leather or snakeskin booties. These shoes will add some edge to any look! For warmer months, switch in studded gladiator heels.

Nine West IceBlue Bootie – $60 at Endless.com
Satin Floral Dress – $24.99 at Charlotte Russe
Madden Girl Lusterus Platform T-Strap Pump – $54.95 at Endless.com

3. Leather or snakeskin accessories. Cinch the waist of your sundress with a studded leather belt, or add a python bangle or clutch.

Ted Rossi Python Medium Bangles – $95 at Vivre.com
Prezzo Baby Python Cut Out Clutch – $35 at Endless.com
Tory Burch Feather Edge Studded Belt – $225 at Tory Burch

4. Leather leggings. Planning on rocking that sundress past summer and into fall? Add a pair of leather leggings to cover up your legs and change the look. Pair with the booties you used in #2!

Floral Chiffon Dress – $44.50 at Alloy
Juicy Couture Faux Leather Leggings – $78 at ShopBop

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The fact that people are saying Jessica Simpson is FAT is baffeling to me. She was way too thin before and she is still thin now. The media obsession with calling her fat is only perpetuating a society of anorexics and girls ripping other girls apart. I agree with our gal Jess when she said that “I feel like in our world, we focus on so many things that are unimportant. And I really just wanted to say this.”

So instead of focusing on her weight, I decided to focus on her fashion, because curvy or thin, blonde or brunette, this is one cute celebrity look that I wanted to find on the cheap.

Celebrity Chic on the Cheap: These Leggings Are Made for Partying And That’s Just What They’ll Do.

Satin Trim Blazer

I believe that the infamous picture of Jessica Simpson proves one thing and one thing only: her stylist totally messed up. Instead of bringing negative attention to her body, this jacket brings the focus to the narrowest part of the waist line, which is flattering on everyone.

Leather Leggings

Leather leggings, while difficult to pull off, are a fun switch. The key is wearing a longer top or mid length blazer with them to cover your booty and thighs. If you like this look rock it! If not, black skinny jeans would look just as great without all the shine.

Sheer V-Neck T-shirt

You could go with any average t-shirt, but adding a little sheer (not to mention a totally hot super deep v) to your wardrobe totally ups the sex appeal.

Accessories

Since this look is pretty basic, feel free to spice it up with some fun accessories: a big pendant, a colorful bangle, a funky cocktail ring… The choices are endless!

Shoes

Since I don’t reccomend going barefoot on campus like Jess is on stage, I found these oh-so-cute shoes to pair with the ‘fit. And for those of us in colder climates, either suck it up (cuz these hot shoes are totally worth it) or throw on some hot boots.

2008 was an interesting year for fashion. Gone (thankfully) were the maternity tops of 2007, replaced by blasts from the past inspirations from the 20s through the days of our best pals on Beverly Hills 90210. We saw everything from the mom-jean to the 90s flannel button down. Some of it was fab, and some of it… not so much. So, let’s take a look at this year’s fashion highs and fashion oh-hell-no’s.

Because without the crap we can’t appreciate the couture.

Here are my top 5 fashion must-haves from 2008:

The High Waist

Sure we spent years trying to get people to stop wearing them only to bring them right back in, but let’s face it: we should be thankful that we don’t have to look at butt cracks and muffin tops a day longer. These pants look good on just about everyone… as long as they aren’t acid washed…or paired with a denim jacket.

The Vintage Scarf

There is something about Hollywood starting trends of cold-weather wear in warm weather regions that seems to catch on like hot fire. First we saw Uggs popularity soar back in 2003 with stars in shorts and boots trudging around LA. This year it was the scarf that made its way to the West Coast. Everywhere you turned, there was Jessica Alba in another fabulously printed scarf. These colorful scarves spruced up wardrobes, covered hickies (for those of you who still get them), and made any drab outfit instantly chic.

The Plaid or Gingham T

I was admittedly resistant to this trend at first. After all, my brothers wore these with hiking boots and Cavariccis to high school back in 1996. I didn’t like them then and I didn’t think I would like them now. Until designers – from the Couture to Forever 21 – made them tailored and colorful and so. freakin. cute, especially when tucked into a pair of those mom jeans I’ve come to love so much.

The Belt

Whereas 2007 was all about hiding that belly under too-big tops, 2008 brought us the cinched waist. Thank you, fashion peeps of the world! Now everything – jackets, dresses, tops – come paired with a belt for an instantly chic and flattering look. The best part: you can take all those maternity shirts from last year and glam ‘em up instantly with this year’s hottest accessory. And if by chance you get knocked up? Just remove that belt and, Viola!

Bright Colors

The little black dress was obsolete this year with the addition of bright colors and jewel tones. Seriously, everywhere you walked looked like a gay pride parade! You name your favorite Crayola crayon color and I will find you a shirt, dress and pair of skinny jeans in that hue.

The Oh-Hell-No Looks of 2008:

One-Piece Jumpers

I don’t care if Rhianna rocked them; they look good on no one. Unless, of course, you are a fan of the camel toe.

Leather Leggings

Leggings as pants can be tricky when not worn in a flattering way. Add the fact that they are leather and you have yourself a recipe for disaster. Leather leggings make women look like they are walking on lumpy sausages. Does that sound even remotely sexy to you? I didn’t think so. These bad boys are never flattering. Not ever. Not even for a second.

Happy Thanksgiving, ladies!

Right now you are either working out in anticipation of tonight’s food fest, or diving face first into a plate of sweet potatoes and marshmallows. Yum.

Instead of running our regularly scheduled “Love Em or Hate Em” column this week, I decided to honor my favorite holiday with a special fashion poll. Because who really cares what everyone thinks of Leather Leggings when there is a giant Pumkin Pie in front of you!? And more importantly, who the hell can fit into them after a full day of stuffing yourself with stuffing?

So, let’s get to the real important questions on this gluttenous holiday: When you head out to Thanksgiving dinner today, will you be wearing unforgiving pants, or a nice roomy dress?

They are comfortable, they suck in the fat on my thighs and they look cute for class or a club. That being said, I am a little confused about a trend I just learned about this morning: leather leggings.

I have never tried them, but the first thing that comes to mind when someone even puts “leather” and “leggings” into a single sentence is that time Ross Gellar tried leather pants and couldn’t get them back on.

I mean, how do you even put these one? And don’t your legs make a really weird squeaky noise when you walk? (Note: If you have actual thighs, unlike Lindsay Lohan.) I don’t know; the whole trend just seems to “wannabe biker chick” for me.

What do you think?