Trend Alert:

The Ombre trend makes it's way from the heads of the fashion forward to pretty much everywhere else on their bodies.


Are you in, Melie Girls?


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Keiko Lynn

The gorgeous Keiko Lynn takes the Gwen out for a stylish winter stroll.









Gwen - $87






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Denim Love:

We found this Dazed and Confused editorial via Pics and Models and can't stop staring it. Dreaming of Spring and all the wonderful ways to wear denim......

Jenny - $82




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Jeggings are so 2010....

With the new year comes of course new trends. Although the 70's trend has been showing us wider (and thankfully more forgiving) cuts of pants, the skinny isn't going anywhere soon. With jeggings still in heavy outfit rotation, it only seemed a matter of time before jeather got in on the action.

Ultra slim leather leggings seem out of reach? With a situation appropriate blouse, the right heels, and the perfect Melie Bianco bag they are actually the perfect piece to take you from office to casual daytime to glam evening in a single day. The proof is in the paparazzi shots:


Here is Mary-Kate looking like the uber-chic business mogul that she is:





Here is Mary-Kate once again. This time she adds a hipster spin with a few well placed ironic accessories, and totally nails the casual/cool vibe with (possibly?) the same pants:










And finally for evening we have the ever gorgeous Kate Bosworth:





The neutral top, accessories, and hair really let the pants stand out and keep her from venturing into Eddie Murphy circa Delirious territory...






So what do you think ladies, jeather.....yay or nay?

That 70's Show

Although the runways for Spring 2011 may have sent a few mixed messages, one thing was apparent....the 70's are back and bigger than ever.

With influences running the gamut from Taxi Driver era Jodie Foster, to boho babes, to Studio 54 era glam girls there is a lot to choose from.

If you are ready to channel the decade of disco, why wait until Spring?


The Dakota $76 available now on meliebianco.com






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NYE SHINE TIME!

(clockwise from left) 1. Deborah Lipomann $20 (Barney's New York) 2. NYC $4 (Local Drugstores) 3. Forever 21 $2.80 (Forever 21 Stores) 4. Caren $16 (gmarket.com) 5. Sinful Colors $8 (Local Drugstores) 6. Sephora by OPI $9 (Sephora Stores) 7. Butter London $14 (beauty.com)

While most of us grown-up non-vampires leave the glitter for the kids, New Years seems to be that one time of year where it is okay to glam it up and do your best impression of a disco ball! Here are some of our top picks for your fingertips. Most are available at drugstores nationwide.

These all look great as a top coat but layer beautifully as well! It's a holiday, go nuts!

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NYE Appetizer Ready:

So you've had your NYE outfit planned for months, the e-vites are all out, you are slowly cleaning up your Christmas mess in preparation for the big event, when it hits you: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO COOK? For vegans this question can sometimes be a bit trickier to navigate due finicky eaters and um, unsympathetic guests (haters). Check out this easy-peezy and delicious recipe we found courtesy of Chef Chloe, winner of Food Network's Cup Cake Wars, and vegan chef extraordinaire! This one is sure to please meat eaters and vegans alike. So neutral, you win, because who doesn't love french fries!?







CAJUN YAM FRIES


Ingredients

* 1 large yam, peeled and cut into ¼ thick fries
* 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
* 1 teaspoon sea salt
* 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning



Directions

1.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2.

Toss yam sticks with oil, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Spread out evenly on a half sheet tray. If multiplying the recipe, use a separate sheet tray for each yam.
3.

Bake for 15 minutes then flip fries with a spatula. Rotate pan and bake for another 10-15 minutes until nicely browned and crisp looking.





This is a recipe that is easy to make, sure to impress, and tastes deliciousssss. What are your go to recipes for holiday gatherings?

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