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EXOTICS! RUN DON’T WALK!!!! SELLING OUT!!!!! Lately, I have become upset with overpriced luxury merchandise that’s nothing but neoprene, plastic or patent leather. At $750-$2000 I want my shoes to be exotic, something that’s highly luxe and unique because I am an exotirican! Enter Nine West with the Joely Boutique 9 sandal.

These are sooooo sexy and its ivory multi toned reptile for $149.99. It’s a stunningly sexy strappy leather sandal with cut out details, knotted accents, leather sole and buckle closure. 4″ leather covered heel. I love snake on the foot because it’s like a neutral and makes you appear longer because it blends in with most skin tones and gives you an added oomph! A shuzzzzzzzz. Now that’s a bargain and it’s a style that can give you unconditional love whether the trend is neon pink or you’ve gained a few lbs! Purchase Info: Buy it here.

This is FIERCE and on fire. Almost gone, in fact. Recently, I was on a shoot and had a slew of shoes for Mandisa, the former Idol contestant who we were styling and who recently dropped 100 pounds and looks so lovely. She tried on several pairs of heels we had for her but everything was way too small (she’s an 11) and not at all comfortable to her at all. The last thing you want is an unhappy celebrity/model on a shoot. When she saw we had Nine West shoes, she was ecstatic because she knew she could endure standing in one spot for 45 minutes in a 3-inch heel.

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Purchase information: Buy it here.

Bohemian style always works for me. I don’t think this look ever gets tired. Dressing like a organized slob makes for good fashion.

PRODUCT DETAILS
Faux Fur Vest
Style: MD-M01582016853204
Price: $34.00

Description: Add a little fur to your style. Faux fur vest has a matted texture for a fun look. Interior features a colorfully printed patter.
Dry clean
Made in China
18 inches in length
Shell: 100% acrylic / Lining: 100% polyester
Color: 268-Natural

I especially love this faux fur vest that I saw through the window while walking by Mandee tonight. Priced at $34, the key is to modernize the vest — with a nice peasant blouse or modified boot-cut dark jeans. The vest is definitely a must for all fashionistas out there who like the look and a little something to wear when the temp dips slightly.

No sooner has the Versace for H&M collection arrived than the Swedish mass retailer is plotting its next partnership: This one with Consuelo Castiglioni of Marni. The Italian label will collaborate with H&M on a Spring collection for men and women, including accessories, shoes, scarves, and jewelry. The retailer promises all-over prints, bold color, and classic Marni silhouettes, including full pleated skirts, dresses, and cropped pants. “I wanted to create a true Marni wardrobe by revisiting all our favorite pieces in signature fabrics and prints. As always, I love juxtaposing prints and colors, mixing modern tribal with Bauhaus graphic and adding sporty utilitarian elements,” Castiglioni said in a statement. The collection will be available in over 250 H&M stores and online March 8, 2012. And keep reading for a video of Castiglioni and H&M’s Margareta van den Bosch discussing the label and the collaboration with Style.com’s Tim Blanks.

Photos: Magnus Magnusson / Courtesy of H&M

Here, we’re featuring the $48 Armani Exchange Chevron sequined tank. It goes great with shorts or a pencil skirt. Wear it with white jeans, add a strong shoulder blazer and high heels and you are set!

See Megan Fox’s sexy Transformers style!.

Some of the most lovely dresses on the red carpet are designed by Giorgio Armani (Megan Fox in Armani Prive Couture line at the Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen premiere in Moscow, Angelina Jolie at the 2009 BAFTA Awards, Heidi Klum at 2008 and even the Beckhams in their skivvies!) and even though this line has been around for a long time, it’s always good to remember when you want a slice of that couture-looking pie for less, there’s always A/X Armani Exchange.

Purchase info: Buy it here.

The men- and womenswear line is priced really well, and always brings the fashion when you need things like a strapless jumpsuit or a stretch belt. Armani Exchange items are perfect for date night with jeans that aren’t shredded or completely oversized — something slim and understated works.

This Old Navy Velveteen Fringed hobo bag is cool! And it’s only $25! Some people have been asking me if this bohemian trend is over now that Fall is coming and everything is either a stud or a grommet, a zipper or something that’s used for Moonwalking.

Well, I think if you want to go bohemian, you can do whatever you want. It also happens to be a huge trend for the fall season, so you can do it super luxe or super low.

What I like about this cool bag is that it’s pretty roomy and sits pretty on your shoulder. I also love the price. This is a keeper because this will always work with jeans, a printed maxi dress and a denim jacket — the options are endless.

PRODUCT DETAILS
- 20″L x 4 1/2″W x 13 1/2″H, with 5″ strap drop
- 11″ fringed trim
- Two exterior compartments with magnetic snap closures
- Spacious lined interior with magnetic snap closure
- Molded base
- 70% cotton, 30% polyester.
- Imported.

Purchase information: Buy it here.

I really love her Funktional Predator Coat. It’s the perfect thing to make you smile. I like the cut, the look and the fit. At $840, it’s an investment piece that will never go out of style.

Wear it with a simple top, pencil skirt, black opaque tights and mid heel pump or high heel bootie.

For a more affordable version, I went on a long search for something that was as voluminous and not cropped. Lo and behold, I found this amazing Faux Fur Leopard Coat from Lipsy.

It’s been hard catching up with always-on-the-go Kourtney Kardashian. But it seems like every time she walks out the door, she wears something I want to emulate.

This must-have coat of the season hits the spot.

It’s the perfect piece to get through a grey winter. I like the loose fit, the shortened sleeves (all the more reason to wear long leather gloves) and the $163.78 price tag.

By Sasha Charnin Morrison for UsMagazine.com. To read more of the Recessionista blog, click here.