http://www.shinylittlethings.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:31:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sparkle and shimmer and shine.  Let the holiday parties begin! Both of these dresses are from Forever21.  I bought the sequinned one and the little cardigan next to it.  Super cute!  The dress appears to be higher quality than I would normally expect for the price.  The cardigan has subtle dark ... http://www.shinylittlethings.com/2008/11/21/tis-the-season-for-decadence/ I love these photos of Leigh Lezark.  The dark and mysterious vibe feels so right at this time of year.  These days, I'm using her as inspiration for my night out looks. Just lovely. http://www.shinylittlethings.com/2008/11/20/leigh-lezark-dark-and-mysterious/ Nicole Richie has been out and about lately.  She looks really great.  It seems that motherhood agrees with this woman.  Below - Nicole Richie in Alberta Ferretti at the store's opening on Melrose. Her makeup looks fabulous here and I love the silky flow of this dress. The clutch adds some interest ... http://www.shinylittlethings.com/2008/11/19/nicole-richie/ I am so excited for the holidays!  It's a little distracting. http://www.shinylittlethings.com/2008/11/18/i-want-to-party-part-deux/ Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen SHUTTING IT DOWN once again!  This was taken at yet another book signing for their new book Influence.  I really like both of these looks.  Mary Kate's red belt and open-toed booties are fab.  I really like Ashley's shimmery metallic jacket/cardigan.  http://www.shinylittlethings.com/2008/11/17/the-olsens-strike-again/ Chloe Sevigny is always one of my favorite celebrities to watch.  She is fearless when it comes to her sartorial choices.  I haven't seen a lot of recent pics of her, so I was happy to spot her in this amazing look.  Pastel is an unusual choice for Fall, but ... http://www.shinylittlethings.com/2008/11/14/chloe-sevigny-in-balenciaga/ I went to see the movie Changeling last weekend.  It was a great movie (although sad) set in the late 1920s and early 1930s.  The always beautiful Angelina Jolie looked especially elegant in the dress length fur-collared coats, ladylike gloves, jeweled broaches and smart hats of the time.  She wore ... http://www.shinylittlethings.com/2008/11/13/angelina-jolie-in-changeling/ What an effortless, chic look.  My recreation involves YSL pumps, Charlotte Russe leather-like pants, white T, Marc Jacobs Fraser bag and Velvet Drape Top Phoebe sweater.  Just add red lipstick and go! photo: by Jak&Jil - Caroline Sieber http://www.shinylittlethings.com/2008/11/12/gray-and-black-liquid-latex/ What, what!?  Target is partnering with Alexander McQueen and his McQ line Target Designer Collaborations, which is a "unique program that features well-established designers who draw inspiration from a collaborative partner, muse or creative element".  The McQ Alexander McQueen for Target collection launches on March 1, 2009.  And I DIE!!! http://www.shinylittlethings.com/2008/11/11/mcq-alexander-mcqueen-for-target/ The perfect casual, easy evening out outfit.  Get it on a budget: shoes - Bronx, top - Forever 21, Pants - Charlotte Russe, clutch - Topshop http://www.shinylittlethings.com/2008/11/10/olsen-inspired/