Enter to win this gorgeous luxury, Made in Italy, mule from Marchez Vous by clicking here.

Giveaway ends midnight 2/5/13.

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If you work in fashion or beauty, cover fashion or beauty for a publication or blog, or want to learn more about how to get your next big break in the fashion and beauty industry, then Simply Stylist is a must-attend.

Every year in Dallas, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago the Simply Stylist event brings together the top names in beauty and fashion for a day of learning ,networking and shopping. Past speakers include everyone from Brad Goreski to Jay Emmaneul to Lo Bosworth to Amber Venz.

Hosted by Catt Sadler of E! News, these events are the best way to get an insider’s look at the industry and meet the key people who can take your career to the next level.

We are giving away one Fashion & Beauty Lover ticket to one of the events in 2014. This includes: Fashion & Beauty Panel, Brand Experience & Breakout Sessions and a complimentary gift bag! Valued at $150

To enter click here.

*Please note that you will win one ticket to one of the four locations based on which one is closest to your location. This is for a ticket to the event only, no transportation or accommodations are included.

Contest ends midnight, January 23, 2013.

Giveaway rules and regulations here:

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It’s all about Radiant Orchid for 2014 (so sayeth Pantone®), and it’s a personal fave color of mine (as you can see from my branding).  What better way to incorporate it into your world that the actual flower itself?

Enter to win this extremely chic orchid in a re-usable bamboo cachepot from Teleflora® right now.  

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I caught up with the bubbly Ashley Torres at the latest Simply Stylist event at Kitson. Check out what she (and I!) had to say about never paying full price for shoes, and why she wears flats on date night.

Go here for a FREE Stiletto Handbook:
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My friend Sarah Boyd is the powerhouse behind Simply Stylist, which if you are interested in the fashion, beauty or lifestyle industry, want to learn more or just want to network with some great people, these events are definitely for you. She is lately loving pointy versus round toes and you will find out why when you watch!

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I am beyond excited to share my Mena Suvari interview with you. I caught up with the uber-talented actress and all around creative powerhouse at the latest Simply Stylist event at Kitson here in West Hollywood, and we had a blast delving deep into all her stiletto secrets. A global fashion icon, Mena is a super fun Aquarian who was a total blast to chat with.

And, hello! If you haven’t heard of Simply Stylist, well, now you officially have! My friend, founder Sarah Boyd has created a community of women (and men!) who come together to talk and learn about the beauty and fashion industry, and what it takes to succeed. From NYC to LA, Dallas to Chicago, Simply Stylist events are the place to be if you work in, want to work in, or just want to learn more about rocking it in beauty and fashion.

So tune in to hear why Mena loves kitten heels, how she takes care of her shoes, and what shoes she wore on her last date!

You can also catch Mena on her Instagram and Twitter — both are @mena13suvari (where you may have caught her recent awesome Christmas card greeting?)

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Shoe Are You?® is the interview show created and hosted by footwear expert and author, Meghan Cleary. Each episode we talk to interesting celebrities, personalities or shoe designers about their shoes. http://www.shoeareyou.com

In this episode, I got a chance to catch up with the ever-adorable Kristin Cavallari and chat about her shoe line with Chinese Laundry (her D’orsay flats in neon yellow suede are a must-have FYI), her very first pair of Loubou’s, and why walking is important.

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Shoe Are You?® Roxane Mesquida

In our inaugural episode of Shoe Are You?®, I got the chance to talk with the lovely, charming and ever-chic actress Roxane Mesquida. She has been modeling and acting since age 11, and is renowned in her native France especially for her work with the fearless director Catherine Breillat. She now lives in West Hollywood and is known to American audiences for her role in the fifth season of Gossip Girl as Louis Grimaldi’s sister, and her turn as a vampiress in Kiss of The Damned. She also the muse of luxury shoe designer, Jerome C. Rousseau (a dear friend and one of the most exceptionally talented shoe designers working in footwear today).

I spoke with Roxane at the unveiling of the short film she starred in for Rousseau’s latest collection, directed by the fashion photographer Mary Rozzi at Le Petit Ermitage in West Hollywood and I couldn’t have enjoyed it more.

The shoe that Roxane picks up midway through the episode is a hand-beaded collaboration between Jerome C. Rousseau and artist Emily Snyder — and it is truly even more beyond in person.

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Richard Braqo Ghana-born Richard Braqo landed on the fashion radar after he entered (on a lark) — and consequently won the brand new Cesare Paciotti Accessories Award for his thesis collection at Parson’s. A collaboration with Paciotti soon landed his footwear co-creations in Barneys and Saks, and Brago then moved to London to intern for Helmut Lang and Acne before launching his debut collection in September of 2012. The collection is full of hard edges, vertiginous five and six inch platforms and unexpected embellishments, like a gold spear bedecking the side of an ankle boot, metallic fringe scales, gold ankle bracelets providing the ankle strap to a stiletto and fierce warrior like gold spike stiletto heels, He characterizes the line as “juxtaposing the masculine and feminine” with luxurious suedes and velvets in cobalt, Bordeaux and black, while incorporating masculine details from men’s brogues and gold metallic edges. Alicia Keys, Rihanna and Beyonce have already embraced the collection and retailers such as Wolf and Badger in London and Mahani in Dubai have snatched up the line.

Chelsea Paris Nigerian-born, London-based shoe designer Theresa Ebagua was a former IT executive who had an epiphany on a business trip, enrolled in Ars Sutoria, and promptly launched her line, Chelsea Paris, soon after. Named after her two daughters, Ebagua’s line uses materials from ostrich feathers to snakeskin and suede, while detailed and intricate caging, latticework, a signature heel “collar” shape and scalloped edging create a sumptuous array of silhouettes. For Spring 2013, heel detailing figures prominently with a spike stiletto enrobed in a knot of rose gold and pewter. This “knotted heel” was inspired by a Japaense necklace signifying affection and luck Ebagua had picked up on her world travels. Orange, lavender, python, grey, black, contrast trim details, intricate mesh panels and a caged lattice knee-high Spring boot, make this her most cohesive collection yet.  Already sold at Chuckie’s and Fred Segal stateside, Chaloub Scarpe in Dubai and Beams House in Tokyo—and seen on the feet of celebrities as diverse as Ginnifer Goodwin and Kristen Stewart—this global brand is well-positioned to continue storming the shoe shores.

Sophia Webster Also hailing from London, Sophia Webster was first discovered by Nicholas Kirkwood. Although she had the distinction of being Kirkwood’s first-ever design assistant, their relationship was forged under the auspices of him helping her launch her own line after two years at his company. And launch she did. Webster’s debut received so much acclaim that she managed to capture the rapt attention of the British Fashion Council, which promptly awarded her the New Gen award, making Webster the first shoe to ever designer to win it. Her fresh designs belie an attention to craftsmanship and detail—delicate lacings, intricate cutwork and bold graphical elements from multi-colored leopard to tribal zig-zags to bubbles, all in a riot of bold colors like cobalt, peach, orange and citrus yellow, which are strong yet feminine. Heels attract just as much attention as uppers here with what appear to be stacked bead stilettos rendered in metal, painted polka dot heels and collaged wedge platform heels. Influencer retailers from Net-a-Porter to Kirna Zabete and Colette snapped up the collection, with On Pedder, Level Shoe District and Harvey Nichols following suit. And an e-commerce platform is soon set to launch on Webster’s own site for her cult-like fans like actress Chloe Moretz. ,

SD Yohans Rounding out the shoe stars comes up-and-comer Selam D Yohans a British-Eritrean designer based in London. The former banking whiz trained at Cordwainer’s, where she completed both a Bachelors and Masters degree. Her final thesis culminated in an extreme convex heel shape that encompassed hours of theoretical research around women’s concepts of beauty throughout the world. Her current collection takes inspiration from Andre Dubreuil’s iconic, delicately curved furniture designs, producing hourglass shapes like enveloping ankle sleeves and seductive swooping design details that enfold the foot, all of which echo back the shape of the gently swelling stiletto heel that blooms where it meets the upper.  An architectural wooden wedge heel with a severe front-cut in the platform  over the knee boots, and strong graphic cutwork round out this scientifically sexy collection. Combined with a  palette of black, deep jade, vibrant ruby, caramel and gold with dashes of white, rendered in suedes, pony, python, snake and hard metals, the total effect is one of come-hither, statement-making silhouettes. Adored by British pop star Katie Malua and UK actress Jemima Roper, Yohans’ creations are currently available at Independent Boutique in the UK, Carnet De Mode in France and online by special order at the designer’s website.

–Meghan Cleary

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The standout in this category is Jerome Rousseau whose launch of evening bags was part of a holistic brand game plan. The DNA of Jerome C. Rousseau footwear includes plays on volume and silhouette, hard metallic embellishments and interesting contrasts and the designer was very clear that these elements show up in his handbag line. “My handbag line is very evening and elegant, yet youthful, a fierce minaudière, a piece to notice,” says Rousseau. As the brand is such a favorite on the red carpet, the bags were carefully crafted to be “small works of art” that could complement Rousseau’s shoes. The handbag launch also supported his new e-commerce site by offering a fresh product that would draw already obsessed fans to this new sales channel.

As for others to watch, Charlotte Olympia’s handbags reflect her whimsical style, as evidenced by shapes from from a poodle to a toucan, as well as elegant hard boxes made of bright colored Perspex. Sold at retail at Neiman Marcus and Net-a-Porter, the bags stand to continue making a splash as her brand grows. Nicholas Kirkwood, meanwhile, is now positioned as a major brand in the luxury footwear domain with standalone stores in both London and New York, and is currently designing bags for a launch rumored to be sometime in late 2013, as we went to press.  His protege Sophia Webster has already rolled out a few whimsical candy-colored and metallic evening clutches adorned with her signature bubble shapes on Net-a-Porter. Looking forward to more brand category breakouts. Stay tuned.

–Meghan Cleary

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