Do you think the leopard print trend now symbolizes the same things it did back in the 80s?

Either way, this particular ...Read more]]> The leopard print trend in the 80s couldn’t have been in fashion at a better time. Leopard print connotes sensuality, authority and aggression, which are really what power dressing in the 80s was all about.

Do you think the leopard print trend now symbolizes the same things it did back in the 80s?

Either way, this particular animal print is back – and in full force. Here are just a few of the celebrities seen showing their wild side in leopard print lately:

In leopard print: Miley Cyrus’s dress, Christina Aguilera’s heels, Vanessa Hudgens’s pants and Rihanna’s dress

In leopard print: Ashley Greene’s tote, Mary Kate Olsen’s jacket, Rachel Bilson’s dress and Jessica Alba’s sandals

Give a shout out to the 80s in these leopard print modern shoes:

Clockwise from top: Jessica Simpson Lizza Pump, $89.99; Sam Edelman Gigi, $74.99; Paris Hilton Senorita, $94.99; L.A.M.B. Dione, $292.49; Steven by Steven Madden Blend 1, $99.99

Even the men can’t escape it – check out these leopard printed shoes for the guys:

From top: Draven DP Leopard Low in Black/White, $30.80; Draven DP Leopard Low in Black/Black, $25.30; Emerica AR Slim Leopard, $26.95; Old Gringo Leopardito Botine, $228.00

I wonder who’s going to be spotted in leopard spots next?

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Christina Aguilera and Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie wore a gold dress from her own Winter Kate ...Read more]]> Christina Aguilera rang in the new year at TAO at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas with her husand Jordan Bratman. Here she is with Nicole Richie, who counted down the last seconds to 2010 at LAVO at the Palazzo Hotel:

Christina Aguilera and Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie wore a gold dress from her own Winter Kate collection. She accessorized it with YSL Tribtoo Pumps which we wrote about before.

Christina Aguilera on the other hand was in a beaded black dress from Moschino. On her feet were these gorgeous black and red Christian Louboutin Calypso Pumps with beaded toes:

Christian Louboutin Calypso Pumps

These 50s-inspired Louboutins are the perfect choice for Christina, who often prefers a rockabilly style to her outfits. And with her platinum blond hair and bright red lips, it’s no secret that Christina likes to emulate Marilyn Monroe, who was one of the biggest stars in the 50s and is considered to be one of the greatest actresses of all time.

Even though the pumps are 50s-inspired, we didn’t have a hard time looking for these beaded alternatives. Check out some of these similar styles to the Louboutins:

Vince Camuto Marla in Persian Red with studded platforms, $119.00 at Zappos.com

Naughty Monkey Delegate Lady Pump in Red with a black rhinestone ribbon, $72.99 at Heels.com

Giuseppe Zanotti E96268 in Rasso with glittery gold platforms, on sale from $595.00 to $291.00 at Zappos.com

Beaded and studded shoes are making a big comeback this 2010!

Celebrities are like flies to honey when it comes to the YSL Trib Two Platform Pumps and for good reason: they’re so impeccably designed, so exquisitely proportional that this year, they were the shoes to walk the red carpet the most.

Celebrities who are fans of ...Read more]]> More proof that classics endure and never go out of style.

Celebrities are like flies to honey when it comes to the YSL Trib Two Platform Pumps and for good reason: they’re so impeccably designed, so exquisitely proportional that this year, they were the shoes to walk the red carpet the most.

Celebrities who are fans of the YSL Trib Twos: Gwen Stefani,Victoria Beckham, Heidi Klum, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce Knowles, Kate Beckinsale, Christina Ricci, and Salma Hayek

The vintage platform pump was clearly the inspiration for the YSL Trib Twos. Honed and sculpted to perfection with a teetering 5 1/2″ heel, the house of Yves Saint Laurent came up with this dream shoe which by now deserve iconic status.

Nothing will beat the real deal, but the YSL Trib Two Platform Pumps (and the similar patent leather Tribtoo Pumps) retail for $795 – not as expensive as other designer shoe brands, but still definitely quite over the price range of many fashionistas.

Fortunately, we’ve found some great versions of the YSL Trib Twos at a fraction of the price over at Heels.com:

Dolce Vita Beam 2 Pump in Black Suede, $142.99

Steve Madden Trinitie Heel in Black Leather, $82.99

Jessica Simpson Parigi in Black Leather, $89.99

These heels come in different colors and fabrics (the Steve Madden Trinitie has a very now electric blue version). We’re partial to the classic black but if you’re like Victoria Beckham who we think has every color of the YSL Trib Twos, then we suggest you try out the Dolce Vita Beam 2 Pump in Grey Suede or the version that’s covered in attention-grabbing gold sequins.