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I might be embarrassed about finding a handcrafted, $900 solid sterling silver German Shepherd bangle bracelet I dig. But it’s not like I’m some nutty dog lady. I’ve got other sexy, important ish going on.

Like looking at custom car colors by Mercedes in the sunlight, twirling my hair, comparing Henry James’s novel The Wings of The Dove to the 1997 same-name movie, and using my new fur squeegee to harvest hair off of Major Dukes‘s custom Porsche dog car seat, to be woven into a scarf.

I’m kidding.

About twirling my hair…

Stiletto Jungle picks the 3 best ’70s-inspired trouser jeans for early spring.

Allie is Wired reports that Kelly Osbourne is the new face of Madonn’a Material Girl clothing line.

One BagBliss Bloggers Purse Wish List!

Bag Snob has this crossbody, wristlet AND a clutch in one – what more could you ask for!

This concealer at Beauty Snob is light, a little goes a long way and though it’s steep at $42, it will last you, and it’s worth it.

Coquette goes behind the scenes with Kate Moss in her Vogue Eyewear photoshoot.

Fashion Pulse Daily thinks you should treat yourself to some jewelry this Valentine’s Day, offering nine of our favorite pieces.

KRISTOPHER DUKES is wearing Sundancing.

Second City Style shares our top picks of the pre-fall collections.

Shopping and Info loves the simple elegance of this Ashley Pittman Collection gold chain necklace.

Want to add a little spring to your winter wardrobe? StyleBakery suggests adding one of these candy colored bags.

The Beauty Stop reports on 2011′s newest hair care products.

These Yves Saint Laurent Metallic T-Strap Wedge Sandals are definitely befitting The Shoe Goddess!

Hating:

If you checked my curation of Giuseppes, you’d think Signore Zanotti was all elegant sex, with a timelessness tweaked with subtle quirks. Giuseppe Zanotti is one of the few designers I hunt for, so when I was invited to check StyleFind.com – InStyle‘s version of ShopStyle.com that shops a bajillion e-boutiques at once —  , I searched for Giuseppe.

And unfortunately on StyleFind, I found there’s more to Signore Zanotti than a classic satin slipper.

Like shearling sock boots, bad bags, and obvious, obliviously priced bracelets, like this $1,000+ Giuseppe Zanotti stud cuff bracelet.

Grazie, ma no grazie…

Stiletto Jungle is dreaming of fall-perfect boots thanks to Maison Martin Margiela Work Moc Booties.

Allie is Wired reports that Jessica Simpson’s The Price of Beauty was renewed, but it’s getting a makeover.

Bag Snob has a versatile and glamorous bag with a shape so perfect, it will become an essential!

Beauty Snob has a limited edition palette preview of Bobbi Brown’s latest!

The Jet Set Girls share the Best Summer Reads for 2010!

KRISTOPHER DUKES is wanting a Barely There iPhone 4 case with credit card slots.

Second City Style‘s Shop Cops are back and handing out citations for DUIs (Dressing Under the Influence).

Shopping and Info loves the look of Angelina Jolie’s white strapless dress from Atelier Versace.

Going away for the weekend? Lucky you! Find out what to pack for your weekend away at StyleBakery.com.

StyleCaster interviews the 6 up-and-coming models from their most recent editorial shoot ‘Face Value’ shot by photographer and Stylist, Frances Tulk Hart.

The Beauty Stop takes a look at the new Britney Spears for Candie’s fall look book.

Whatever your holiday plans, The Fashion Bomb offers several fun 4th of July outfit ideas.

The Shoe Goddess is disgusted with copycats, as seen in our latest Hall of Shame!

Stiletto Jungle test drives the much anticipated Living Proof Full Thickening Cream.

Allie is Wired takes a first look at Madonna’s ‘Material Girl’ fashion collection.

Bag Bliss put together a “neutral rainbow” of top purse picks for summer.

Bag Snob advises to run to the store right now to buy this bag!

Beauty Snob has the answer for that time of the month when you need to get back the bounce back in your step!

Coquette loves the fresh, feminine take on menswear with cut-out oxfords.

Stuart Weitzman for fall 2010 is a must according to Fashion Pulse Daily

The Jet Set Girls get excited for Chanel’s Fall 2010 Makeup launch especially the must-have nail color for fall!

KRISTOPHER DUKES is wanting Rimowa special-edition “Topas” suitcase.

Manolo says, the loss of the hat as the fashion accessory elevates the shoes to the place of prominence? This theory is so simple and elegant, it must be true.

Ah, Second City Style thinks there’s nothing quite like Style in the City this summer!

Shopping and Info loves looking taller and leaner in these K. Jacques nude wedge sandals for July 4th.

Want to know what the StyleBakery editors are loving this season? This week, they each share their top 10 favorites.

StyleCaster had New York’s premiere matchmaker, Richard Easton, tell us the10 quickest ways to turn a guy off!!

The Beauty Stop shows how to replicate Ashley Greene’s party look.

The Shoe Goddess loves this sexy pair of Christian Louboutin Clou Noeud Spike Pumps!

eye4style composes an ode of sorts to a Wardrobe Workhorse – the stud earring!

Wanting

Nomade Exquis is a collection of fingerprint-unique, vintage jewelry curated by Mo Clancy. Nomade Exquis’s beginnings are as organic as the jewelry vibes: a former trendcaster, Mo started collecting the antique jewelry out of a passion for modernist, brutalist, and biomorphic pieces from the 1950-1970s .

Mo charmed me at lunch months ago. She shared that one of the artists behind Nomade Exquis’s collection used such harsh methods to create his brutalist jewelry that only deaf people could be employed at his factory…

SURevolution leaf bracelet $285, Vivre.com

This new year, take organic matter and man-make it your own.

This new year, shape the world into tools for your own pleasure and profit.

This new year, resolve to bend reality to your will, to build yourself into the person you want to be, and–

Only bother with “green” when it refers to cash.

Happy New Year, lovelies.

XXXO,
K

Robert Lee Morris dollar sign bracelet $275, RobertLeeMorris.com

Lack of money is the root of all evil.

Low cash flow bleeds into envying thy neighbor — yeah, that fat housewife with the allowance.

Not printing paper leaves less space to jot down your dreams — like owning an Italian husband 10 years younger than you.

Not banging out Benjamins leads to desperate measures — like banging a Ben who measures up desperately.

Back to work.

One of my fav Manhattan memories? Cuddling in a snow white vintage mink coat, hands toasting in an antique seal fur muff, legs wrapped in leather boots thigh-high, escaping the raw cold in an unnaturally warm restaurant.

That served yuppie vegan food.

I love being on top of the food chain. I order grilled shark at a cafe for the satisfaction of eating something that’d otherwise eat me if it weren’t for my mind, I clutch urbane snaky bags as a primal celebration of conquering Mama Nature, and I adore this Unearthed crocodile cuff as a smart “Fuck you” to a dino-old species that’d make a bracelet out of my albino skin–very exotic for Los Angeles–if it had the brain to do so.

Boss enough for your p.m. play, the ivory crocodile cuff is gloss enough for your business lunch.

The one you’re sure to kill.

� Unearthed crocodile cuff in ivory $125, Etsy.com

Though occasionally your K’s vision gets clouded –

Six protein bars instead of three meals? I traded the Upper East Side for LA? Rocked wedge boots instead of petite platform pumps?

– Give me a three minutes and two soy lattes, and my smoky eyes begin to clear. Brush off the bars, they’ll keep my little body hot for my boy, who makes La La Land bearable, who’s amused by my pretend-practical shoes.

And which, all rough, earthy suede, vibe right against the lucid Lucite cuff by Patricia von Musulin.

� Patricia von Musulin Lucite cuff $650, Vivre