Rihanna wore this Tom Ford dress to a New Year’s Eve party in Miami. At first glance I was all about the look. I think the sleeves are awesome, love the hemline and the fact that it’s a bit longer, and even think the sash is pretty cute (normally I don’t do the whole bow thing). Here I was, thinking the outfit was pretty rocking and awesome for New Year’s…

…And then I noticed her nipple ring. Yikes. Let’s hope it wasn’t too nipply, er nippy, that night.

For me, showing this much kind of ruined the whole ensemble, even the perfectly chic Louboutins. A little bit more modesty (read: a bra, even a nude one) could go a long way. But at the end of the day, she’s still pretty banging.

So what do you think, hot or hot mess?

[Editor's Note: Who is that cornrowed hot mess in the background? Discuss.]

Julianne is a senior originally from the Bay Area. She loves football, sushi, and sunshine. Ultimately, she spends far too much time lusting after red-soled shoes and reading fashion blogs. 

Which is more irrational: the decision to wear 5-inch heels in the snow, slush and ice, or that slinky top without a coat because you don’t want to hold one at the party?

The bigger question is: who cares? Because frostbite doesn’t hurt so much after you’ve had a couple cocktails, right?

OK, so you probably won’t get frostbite, but you most likely will fall off your heels eventually. That being said, I promise the pain and maybe even the embarrassment is so worth it for these shoes I’m drooling over. So maybe I have a thing for sparkly objects, and maybe my inspiration comes from the New Year’s Eve ball, but there is nothing I don’t love about these shoes. I refuse to accept I’ll ever hate them even though I know after 30 minutes I’ll be whining that I need another drink because my feet kill.

What is there not to love about these Leg Avenue Silver Glitter heels? They’re sparkly without being sequined and tacky, they’re peep toes which is oh-so-sexy, and the bottoms have an adorable pop of pink that can be seen from behind. They’re fabulous, and at $53.14, I’m considering using my Amazon gift card that I got for Christmas that was meant for Kindle books on these instead (don’t tell grandma). Read More »

[When moving into either a dorm or an off-campus apartment, your wardrobe will face two major challenges: 1. A major lack of funding (to add more to it), and 2. A major lack of storage space (for all the crap you've got). For these two reasons, maximizing what you already own becomes essential. That's why you need to learn to Shop Your Closet. Each week, I’ll show you how to wear 1 item 3 ways – with the stuff you most likely already own! – to get the most out of your purchases.]

For many of us, right now it’s all about planning that hot NYE outfit. Sure, we can go out and buy something new (we can even do it on a budget), but if you’re like me, you’ve spent every last dollar stocking up on gifts for everyone and their mother, meaning you’ve got nothing left for that special New Year’s dress. And that’s OK, because you’ve probably already got everything you could ever need to plan the perfect outfit for the big night.

Forget battling the crowds at the mall or spending oodles of money on something you’ll most likely only wear once (either because it’s too fancy for any other occasion or ruined when your friend spills her vodka cran down the front); all you need for the perfect New Year’s look is a little creativity and all those basics you’ve got stuffed into drawers. Read More »

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