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New Year's Eve is one of the most important nights for fashionistas. It is one of the few times a year we can get away with being over the top with the sparkles, glitter and shine. And this year, one of my favorite themes in fashion has been hearts. The shape continues to grow in popularity, and when it comes to jewelry, hearts add the perfect element of love to an ensemble. Here I have created three different New Year's Eve outfits, each with a different heart shaped ring from Invaluable , the world's largest online auction marketplace. Isn't it amazing how one little piece of jewelry can tie a whole look together? Queen of Hearts This look is all about the hearts. A fun winter ruffle dress with hearts, paired with some sassy heeled boots and a simple black clutch go great together, and the diamond heart ring adds a final touch of love to the look. Ring in the new year with this lovable ensemble. Casual Cashmere Even though most New Year'...

Happy Monday, fashionistas!  I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful. I had a lovely time reflecting on my many blessings, and stuffing my face with lots of delicious food. Since the weather here was brisk, I decided to wear something comfortable and warm, which resulted in this cozy cardigan ensemble. I wore some light wash skinny jeans and a plain black long sleeved tee. I got cozy in this Long Sleeve Knit Aztec Cardigan and threw an infinity scarf around my neck. This cardigan is really comfortable and easy to wear. And now that I am pregnant, I can continue to wear it for the next several months without worrying that my growing bump will stretch it out. I decided to do some black ankle boots to finish off the look. Long Sleeve Knit Aztec Cardigan : c/o Emma's Mode | Black tee: Gap   Infinity scarf: Day2Night Love the cardigan I wore for this outfit?  Get yours here and enjoy 25% off when you enter coupon code 25ALL . And, as a ...

Want to win this Renee C black faux leather skirt?  (Size S, rayon/spandex with elastic fabric waistband. A $19.99 value)   There are 2 ways to enter! 1. "Like" the Leather & Lip Gloss Facebook page 2. Follow @leatherlipgloss on Twitter! Once you have entered via one of these methods, let me know by posting a comment on Facebook or replying on Twitter so your entry can be verified! Random winner will be chosen this Friday, Nov. 21. Feel free to share with friends. Good luck!

The best season for fashion is probably fall. While each season brings its own pros & cons, fall is all about mixing & matching, layering and accessorizing. You can really make your boldest fashion statements during the fall. Even though fall is only going to be here for a little longer, these are 5 fall trends that are definitely worth following for the rest of the season. P r i n t M i x i n g    Grab those favorite printed pieces and mix things up.  Stripes and plaid are popular prints for fall.   photo credits: branasdivineworld.com | laurenconrad.com | dresscorilynn.com | runningonhappiness.com Wearing Fall Colors We don't often consider the colors we are wearing when putting together an outfit.  Think about your favorite fruits for fall color inspiration . photo credits: eatsleepwear.com | tuulavintage.com | thesartorialist.com | the-northernlight.com Wearing Tights Wi...

I recently got to experience shopping online at eShakti , a place where you can customize your order to fit you . All of their products are available in sizes 0-36W. The process is really quite simple and can be summed up in 3 easy steps: Visit eShakti.com Shop your favorite pieces Customize your order I happen to be one of the fortunate few women who can generally wear pieces in standard sizes without a problem. However, at eShakti , you can customize your ready-to-wear pieces to fit whatever size you are (simply enter your measurements upon ordering).  I chose a polka dot pleated scoop neck top and ordered it in my size. It fit great and I was able to put together a fun outfit with it. The sash tie belt that came with the top is for the waist, however I created my own look with it (below) in addition to wearing it that way. I paired the top with some light wash skinny jeans and nude sandals. I chose a caramel colored handbag and some orange jew...

Where I live, the weather is starting to cool down. And even though my summer wardrobe is way cuter than my fall wardrobe, I'm actually looking forward to the weather change. I broke out my first long sleeved shirt of the season and did this "funky fall" look. I love how this shirt has bright colors on the front and a contrasting print on the back! Funky shirt + funky girl = balance out the funky with some basic jeans. I topped off this "funky fall" look with some zebra print flats and a pair of zebra print circular earrings. I thought that was enough jewelry (and zebra) for how much funky there was going on. Shirt: Tommy Hilfiger | Jeans: Ralph Lauren | Shoes: Kate Preston | Earrings: old (shop similar here )

With fall just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about adding pieces to our wardrobes that add a bit of warmth- literally. The trend I am loving right now is the faux fur vest trend. It is a great way to get in style for fall. Here are a few faux fur vest outfits to inspire you! Which is your favorite? How would you wear a faux fur vest? photo, thepinkpeonies.com photo, shopzerouv.com photo, seamsforadesire.com Create your own "FAUXbulous" look by shopping these faux fur vests!

I was recently at a live music festival in downtown Nashville and asked Tatiana about her outfit. I loved her fun bohemian style and her sparkly purse! Plus, she had a great smile and a willing spirit. Name:   Tatiana Where: Downtown Nashville Live on the Green music festival What are you doing out here today? Just hanging out, enjoying the beautiful day, music, good food. Do you live in the area? I do. What do you do? Are you in school? Do you work? I work with kids with special needs. What do you do exactly? I do language therapy for kids with Downs Syndrome and autism. That seems challenging but rewarding. Yeah, I love it. Tell me about your outfit. Do you know where you got it? I do. Ok, so this dress came from a random boutique in Florida, like in a beach town. This purse was actually a website find, from Stitch Fix . They just sent me it and I was like, that rocks! Random little ring from a random street artist in Santa Fe. ...