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This year’s Met Ball Gala may go down in history as one of the strangest Red Carpet events ever. There was confusion and chaos, which in hindsight makes perfect sense, since this year’s fashion exhibition at the Met is Punk: from Chaos to Couture.

Personally, I thought it was delightfully entertaining !

Jennifer Lawrence, Sarah Jessica Parker and Hamish Bowles

Like in this photo, where Jennifer Lawrence is petting Sarah Jessica Parker’s astounding Philip Treacy mohawk headpiece.

That thing was fantastic…

Sarah Jessica Parker, Philip Treacy headpiece

Sarah Jessica Parker was fantastic from head to toe… she wore a Giles Deacon gown and custom plaid Christian Louboutin boots.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Met Ball 2013, Christian Louboutin boots

Sarah was like, “Go big or go home.” I’ll bet she had more fun than anyone there.

The stars seemed a little confused by the whole punk thing and lots of them just pretty much ignored it and turned up in glamorous ball gowns that were just not capable of making a splash at this event.

But others, like Miley Cyrus, managed to get it right. She wore a Marc Jacobs fishnet dress and gets my vote for best punk hair.

Miley Cyrus, Met Ball, 2013

For best punk makeup, I gotta go with Ginnifer Goodwin…

Gennifer Goodwin, Met Ball , 2013

and January Jones. Hers is sorta creepy, in a Boy George kinda way, but this one’s never afraid to take risks.

January Jones, Met Ball , 2013

I loved the people who celebrated punk and seeing how they interpreted the look.

Like designer Zandra Rhodes…

Zandra Rhodes

My vote for best punk couple goes to Sienna Miller, in a fab studded jacket and headband from Burberry and her boyfriend Tom Sturridge.

Sienna Miller, Tom Sturridge, Met Ball

Model Cara Delevinge also wore Burberry – it makes sense that a British brand would be able to nail this, so to speak. In case you didn’t know, punk music originated in England in the 70′s before it jumped across the pond and landed in New York.

Cara Delevingne

And then there was Madonna. How I love this woman.

Madonna, Met Ball 2013

She sorta took everyone to school in her Givenchy jacket, ripped tights, thigh-highs-no-pants, studs and chains look.

The thing about punk is it’s an attitude. An anti-establishment, I-don’t-care -what-you-think, spiked-up, safety-pinned rebellion.

So it almost doesn’t matter what she wears, Kristen Stewart is Hollywood’s punk. She’s always been confounded by, rebelled against and totally unimpressed with the whole Hollywood thing.

Kristen Stewart, Met Ball 2013

Plus, she’s got the scowl down.

Oh, Kristen, you’re so naughty.

OK, just 2 more pics I gotta show ya because one is just horrifyingly awful…

wait for it…

wait for it…

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, Met Ball 2013

Good gawd, it’s Kim Kardashian ,wearing some short of bad lawn chair fabric from the 70′s. Also, attempting the Angelina Jolie leg trick, while she’s pregnant.

And doesn’t Kanye look overjoyed ?

No, he does not.

This is what overjoyed looks like…

Giselle, Met Ball 2013

Giselle, I’d just like to thank you for acting like a total doofus and not giving a crap about what anybody thinks.

That’s punk.

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From modern day gladiators to pumped-up kicks, the season’s best statement shoes can tell the world who you are in five seconds flat !

Fendi, Neiman Marcus

These power players from Fendi say I’ve got your glass ceiling right here…

Louboutin, platform, Neiman Marcus

Christian Louboutin’s new Daffodile multi-print says I’ve got sole, sister and I’m not afraid to show it…

Louboutin, flats, Neiman Marcus

 cuz I’m Flat-out FAB.

Louboutin, Neiman Marcus, watercolor pump

I’m sexy and I know it.

Jimmy Choo, Neiman Marcus

Definitely a player.

Manolo Blahnik sandal, Neiman Marcus

Yes, I am the bomb-diggity.

Valentino shoes, Neiman Marcus

A gladiator in heels by day…

Chanel shoes, Neiman Marcus

And a Gatsby Girl at night !

Valentino, Neiman Marcus

Yes, I am woman, hear me roar.

Clearly, I’ve had way too much coffee today…

Shoes pictured here from Neiman Marcus, Scottsdale. Duh.

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Cream of the crop: Ken Downing styles the Neiman Marcus runway in Scottsdale !

April 21, 2013

Imagine if Ken Downing was your stylist… it’s the stuff fashion dreams are made of. The Runway Report Spring 2013 show was presented Friday at Neiman Marcus and gets our vote as the best, most sophisticated fashion show of the year in Scottsdale. It’s all in the details… that’s what Ken does best: from big [...]

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We’re shopping for spring this Saturday and you’re invited ! Pinky swear you’ll want to be there…

April 18, 2013

Come shop all the best spring trends and rev up your spring and summer wardrobe with new pieces from the Coldwater Creek Spring collection this Saturday at Kierland Commons ! You’ll find everything you need, from bright citrus colors to watercolor florals and some of the best black & white jackets this side of the [...]

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Today’s little bit of lovely: Jimmy Choo

April 18, 2013

“Bring your camera over here,” she whispered, the little floral print spring sandal from Jimmy Choo. “I’m exclusive to the Scottsdale Neiman Marcus.” I swear she winked as she turned to the side and posed like a pro. Flirt. Tweet

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Brighten up ! Add some color to your wardrobe with spring’s best new colors !

April 13, 2013

Nothing energizes your spring and summer wardrobe like this year’s yummy citrus colors. We’re talkin’ mouthwatering shades of lime greens, lemon yellows, tangy oranges and watermelon pinks; there’s a whole new menu of delicious bright colors, guaranteed to add a little zip and zest to your spring style ! Today, we’re featuring some great layering [...]

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Shoes, glorious shoes ! Inspired Soles exhibit features shoes created by Phoenix artists and they’re a sight to behold !

April 5, 2013

See creativity unleashed this Friday at the second annual Inspired Soles Art Show and Auction in downtown Phoenix. Over 60 artists and local Phoenix celebs created these flights of fancy for the exhibit and they are truly inspired ! For opening night, you can not only see these heavenly heels, you can bid on them [...]

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Obsessories: Floral prints from Kate Spade, Michele and J. Crew

March 26, 2013

Remember that hilarious scene in The Devil Wears Prada, where fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly is thumbing through editorials and drily quips “Florals ? For spring ? Groundbreaking.” ?! Bahaha ! Groundbreaking or not… floral prints are always part of Spring fashion and we’re more than a little obsessed with this spring bouquet of accessories. [...]

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Need a little spring in your step on the first day of Spring ? Try these !

March 20, 2013

They’re actually part of Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall 2013 collection, but they look like Spring to me ! What do you think ? Photo from Style.com. Tweet

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Friday shoegasm – brought to you by Jimmy Choo !

March 15, 2013

Meet Tami. She waved to me from Salon Shoes the other day at Nordstrom. She also asked me to invite you to a party where she’ll be joined by many of her friends from Jimmy Choo’s Spring collection next Wednesday, March 20, at the Scottsdale store. The party takes place from 1 p.m to 4 [...]

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