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Monica Rose Blog: People Magazine's "Style Watch" Issue!

Kim is on the February cover of People Magazine's "Style Watch" issue! YAY!!
It hits stands today! Go out and buy it! XOXO




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Shackled Soles

In case you've been living under a rock, the shackled-shoe trend is here to stay. These days, celebs are putting their best fetish-foot forward in pumps that have edgy chain detailing. The intense heels complement a smokin' hot dress and add bite to a floaty frock. Shop the steals 'n' splurges below to get the look. (We threw in a pair of chained flats for our comfort-loving friends.)



From left: Rihanna (in Rodarte), Sophia Bush (in Hervé Léger), Mena Suvari (in Christian Siriano).

Style Secret: Casual Polka Dots

Polka dots evoke a carefree summer vibe. So it's no wonder they've been spotted on stars like Marisa Tomei, Cameron Diaz and Selena Gomez—only this time in the form of casual separates, not formal dresses.

Much like the sequined blazer, a polka dot piece—especially if it's colored—should be the only standout part of an outfit. Don't pair it with jeans that have rips and tears or accessorize with bright items like Cameron did. Otherwise, your polka-dot fun will have everyone wanting to poke fun! Follow Marisa and Selena's lead and keep the rest of your look simple.

Chic and Carefree Toting: The Cross-Body Bag

The cross-body bag is extremely practical: You don't have to worry about it falling off your shoulder when you bend down to tie your kid's shoe. And it does double duty as a necklace if the strap is gold or silver. Just make sure the chain is extra long. Diane Kruger's Chanel hits her body too high for the desired care-free effect.

There are options galore when it comes to this trend. Go au courant with fringe, classic with saddle leather and sporty with nylon. Or shop chic evening options similar to Audrina Patridge's quilted purse and Nicole Richie's hippie hobo in the steals 'n' splurges gallery below!

Style Watch: Tiered Halter Dress

First, your outfit. Women do not wear dresses as often as they should. This is an empirical fact you'll find in any decent scientific journal. Treat yourself to a dress—but a comfortable one, and one that doesn't break the bank. You may have your heart set on that to-die-for floor-length McQueen. But you will be running around serving food, after all, and if you get a spill on it you shouldn't have to feel heartbroken.

No, Gap has a $70 dress that will let you stay comfortable while you charm your guests with a gorgeous, soft purple color. And it's machine washable. Or try their tiered halter dress that's on sale for as little as $19.99.

Finally, round it out with a flat espadrille or decent flip-flop. No heels if you're skittering about on grass.

How to Wear Prints?

There's only one rule: Simplicity. "The key to pulling this trend off is to K.I.S.S.—Keep it Simple, Sexy," stylist. If you're worried about your figure, fear not. "Prints can be worn on all sizes and body types,". Just remember to always practice balance and proportion.

If you're still intimidated, here are a few more guidelines:

Suppose you have a fuller bust. Try a solid-colored top with a printed skirt, or, Ferrara posits, "a fitted floral dress would work with a solid blazer to draw the eye into the print and therefore, create the slimming illusion." Throw in a belt, too, if that makes you happy.

For pear-shaped fashionistas, "I suggest a printed top with a solid bottom,". "Prints are made to capture the eye's attention; by wearing the print in a top, it will create a proportioned silhouette."

Whatever you do, take a big step back when it comes to accessories. "Choose a color from the pattern and stick to that shade for a bold bangle or strappy shoe,".

Style Watch: Hair Trend: Flowers Power!

There's something effortlessly romantic about tucking a flower behind your ear. We especially love the recent trend of white petals adorning the locks of celebrities like Marisa Tomei and Selena Gomez. It adds a beachy feel to a gown or summer dress, especially when you have soft, windblown waves. If you're scared of looking like a bride, try purple. It's a great way to add the trendy color to your wardrobe.

Style Watch: Maxidresses Go Colorblock

Nothing says "Hello, summer!" quite like a colorblock maxidress. But unless you're built like the impeccable Halle Berry, steer clear of horizontal panels, which can make you appear wider. Or else limit the stripes to the bottom half of your skirt, as seen on Lake Bell—who also belted her flowy number to better define her waist. (Good call!) Vertical and diagonal bands are generally the most flattering.

Here's a hue-mongous tip: Pay attention to panel placement. Dark or neutral blocks of color can nip and tuck your figure, while brighter ones are great for accentuating your best assets.

Though the trend works well with flats, pair it with a heel for a dressier look or to lengthen a small frame.

Style Watch: Zip It Up Fashion

Exposed zippers are getting a feminine makeover this spring as they wind their way on dresses (even shoes!) in swirly, asymmetrical designs, as seen on Jessica Stroup, Aubrey O'Day and, just this week at the T-Mobile party, Nicky Hilton. The result? A look that's still edgy but a lot softer. Just keep the jewelry to a minimum—the metal embellishments are already bling-tastic.

Style Watch: Hot Trend: Petal Pumps!

From floral frocks to posy-filled purses, there is no shortage of bouquet-inspired pieces this season. The freshest crop of fashionable blossoms? Petal-adorned pumps!
Mystyle Style Class: Au Courant

We're so drooling over Christian Louboutin's bold and beautiful version $1695 (left) and Alexander McQueen's ultra-romantic pair (right).

Style Watch: One Sleeve Wonders

The latest goddess look isn't your typical soft, floaty number. These days, stars like Blake Lively, Rebecca Gayheart and Drew Barrymore are opting for sexier one-sleeve dresses that cling to the body. The asymmetry gives the effect of a toga without all the layered drapes, while accentuating a toned upper half. Just don't upset the style gods by throwing on a necklace—it'll interfere with the neckline.

Style Watch: Cutout Couture

It seems that when it comes to fashion, it's all about cutting out something: carbs, shoes, swimsuits, and, yes, dresses. Last year everyone exposed their backs. Then came risqué snowflake-style design. But now stars are content to simply reveal their sides.

The slits work best when the rest of the dress is fairly conservative. Kate Hudson's Rachel Roy gown has sleeves and Alexis Bledel's Cushnie et Ochs sheath has a high neckline. Hayden Panettiere pushed it with her cleavage at the Star Trek premiere. Had her curve-hugging dress been any shorter, it would have been highly inappropriate. Remember, leaving a little to the imagination is what makes this trend sexy. Uncovering it all makes you look like, well, you get the point.

Style Watch: How to Make White Chic at Night

White dresses are tricky. They have a tendency to look daytime unless the fabric has some sheen—but then you run the risk of being mistaken for a bride. Black accessories, however, instantly make a LWD nighttime appropriate. Just make sure to balance out the look with black shoes and a black belt like Jessica Alba and Sanaa Lathan. Lauren Conrad's dark heels compete with her Camilla Marc dress.

Style Watch: How to Make Matchy-Matchy Look Pretty-Pretty

Many people think perfectly coordinated outfits are old-fashioned and stuffy. But with the right color combos and accessories, spring's matchy-matchy trend can look fresh and modern. The key is to coordinate only two items in your outfit so that you don't overdo it. The match-ups can be accessories, like the turquoise sandals and belt Tyra Banks uses to make her purple Black Halo sheath pop. You can also match your dress to your purse, as Julia Louis-Dreyfus did with a Michael Kors sheath and Jimmy Choo clutch. Or you can coordinate your dress with your shoes, as Jennifer Lopez did with her sizzling Andrew Gn mini and d'Orsay pumps. Balance it out with neutrals, then add a glam factor like gold bangles or an animal print purse, and you're good to go. Just whatever you do, please don't take inspiration from the celeb after the jump…

Style Watch: Spring Pocket Dresses!

It doesn't get any easier or breezier than a pocket dress. The extra compartments really lend themselves to a casual-chic stance. Just check out how relaxed Michelle Williams (in Chloé), Melora Hardin (in David Meister) and Eva Longoria Parker (in Matthew Williamson) look on the red carpet with their hands tucked into their pockets. Plus, the nautical stripes, geometric print and vibrant hue of these frocks shout spring.

Style Watch: We're Wild About Animal-Print Clutches

Accessorizing with a clutch of the animal variety is a surefire way to give any outfit some bite. Whether it comes in leopard, like Garcelle Beauvais'; snakeskin, like Nicole Richie's; or croc, like Heidi Montag's, the safari-print purse will easily take your look from drab to fab. Just tame the urge to wear more than one jungle-inspired piece. The point is to appear a bit exotic, not beastly!

Style Watch: Fur Flies at Fashion Week

Fur is dangerous. It can make you look like a bear, a little girl playing dress-up or Cruella De Vil. But worn correctly, fur is unarguably glam. So it's no wonder there have been pelts aplenty during Fashion Week—both on and off the runway.

As an animal lover, I would never don the real thing. Surprisingly, Victoria Beckham feels the same way! She arrived at JFK in a fake chubby and then departed Fashion Week in this faux slouchy jacket.

Prefer retro glamour like Becki Newton, seen here at Patricia Field's birthday bash? Simply add a brooch to a cropped version. It's a perfectly chic solution for staying warm in one of spring's trendy sheer dresses.

Style Watch: Suit Up in Style

When A-listers need a break from frilly frocks, they slip into elegant pantsuits. Wearing a peekaboo bra (Bonnie Somerville) or even a tank (Jennifer Aniston) under a buttoned blazer is super-sexy, because it gives the illusion of a plunging neckline. (Layered necklaces also add to the effect.) For a more relaxed look, take inspiration from Penélope Cruz, who opted for a baggy style and wore her jacket open with a lightweight blouse. Want to follow suit? Browse through the steals 'n' splurges below.