Diamonds Are Any Outfits BFF!

I always say that you can never go wrong with a good pair of diamond earrings.Basically, you can never go wring with a nice pair of classic diamond earrings to pull together any outfit. Although, I love a fabulous pair of never-fail diamond studs, there is just something about a pair of diamond hoop earrings that make me swoon hardcore.

Let's face it, I love hoop earrings anyway. So, for me to love a pair of diamond hoops is not a big shocker. They make your face sparkle! (Bonus points for whoever knows where that line is from, by the way)

Studs, hoop, chandelier, or whatever earring style you fancy, you can never go wrong if they have a sprinkling of diamonds.

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2 Piece Special

Knitted Stripe Instarsia Crop Sweater, $76, TopShop, Knitted Instarsia Skirt, $80, TopShop; Crescent Moon Earrings, $4.80, Forever 21.com  Sabine Joanie Bootie, $99, Piperlime; MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Charlton' Crossbody, $1`38, Nordstrom;

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Fashion Trends for 2012

With a new year approaching it’s already time to start looking ahead to a new fashion year, with plenty of twists, turns, and surprises in store for 2012. You never want to play roulette when it comes to fashion (although you can click here to try a few spins at a real roulette table), so it can definitely pay to take a quick look around and see what top designers and other fashion guru’s are predicting for 2012.

Designer Lilit Margaryan is predicting that romanticism will reign in 2012, and that floral-design clothes will once again be in vogue. Natural fabrics and miniskirts will be popular items, with men looking sleek and stylish wearing military elements and suits. Women’s and men’s styles may often merge in 2012, though, with the androgynous look becoming more and more popular, especially on the women’s side of the aisle.

As far as striking colors, look out for the color orange, as it’s making its way into Sephora’s limited edition spring cosmetic line and is one of the most requested swatches according to color expert Pantone. The specific color Pantone is featuring is  "tangerine tango", which was added to Pantone's index of 2,100 colors based on feedback from retailers and designers (and included in the new Sephora line.

As is the case every year, fashion is like a roulette game there will be surprises and flops. So for many, the best idea is to remain flexible throughout the year and simply keep an eye out for what people are wearing. If you like the look and think you can pull it off, go for it; confidence and being comfortable can help you pull off any look whether or not the “experts” say it is in or out that year.

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*Article was contributed by Drew Remington*

Non-LBD Holiday Party Approved

Jana Twisted Knot Studs, $22, PoshLocket; Alice + Olivia Debbie Stretched Silk Blend Dress, $345, Net-A-Porter; Diana Cuff Bracelet, $39, PoshLocket; Ellian Sequin Jewel Clasp Hard Clutch, $68, Nordstrom; Kate Spade Licorice Too Pumps, $350, Piperlime

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Outerwear for Autumn and Winter

There are lots of different online retailers all competing for our attention these days, as the practice of buying our clothes and other items online becomes increasingly popular. It can be hard to tell which sites are superior, with so many to browse through and choose from. Reliable online retailers can be hard to find, especially when you need to find something affordable but be assured of its quality. Although relatively new to the UK, Ellos is one such retailer. Originating in Sweden, the brand has now spread out through the rest of Scandinavia and recently into Russia, France, and the UK.

With autumn having arrived, one of the most important items you need to be adding to your fall wardrobe is a coat or jacket that will keep you warm and dry when the weather begins to turn ugly. Online at www.ellos.co.uk, you can browse through Ellos's own range of women's coats and jackets. There are different styles and designs to choose from, with classy female autumn/winter jackets to suit any situation. Whether you are looking for a chic denim jacket or a sophisticated mid-length coat, Ellos has lots of great items to choose from in their online catalogue.

To view the Ellos jackets range, visit the women's section of the site by clicking on the tab on the navigation bar, which you will see near the top of the page. You will then have access to a list of sub-categories on the left hand side, listing the different kinds of women's clothing that are on offer. You can browse through all jackets and coats, or you can sort them into jackets, coats, and rainwear. If you already have a particular style of jacket or a fabric in mind, you can enter it in the search bar at the top right hand corner of the page to filter to products that include that keyword in their title or description.

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*This post was brought to you by our good friends over at Ellos.co.uk