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Paul Maffi shoots Leigh Lezark for Emerson 2012!

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Yet another take on colored denim:

Freida Pinto wears the J Brand “811” Mid-Rise Skinny Leg in Aubergine, with a matching gingham top.

She breaks it up with a red bag, black and gold shoes, and black sunglasses.

It’s cute, it’s easy, and it requires no makeup.

(Sign us up immediately.)

Since last September we’ve been itching to start wearing some of the futuristic, surf-inspired gear shown by Stella McCartney, Proenza Schouler, and Michael Kors.

Unfortunately, it’s not exactly wallet-friendly.

ASOS, however, is.

The retailer’s Spring 2012 offerings include neons, psychedelic florals, and embroidered crochets that look like what Zenon, Girl of the 21st Century might pack on a tropical vacation.

And if the clashing prints and sporty cuts looks familiar, it’s because they are: ASOS recruited Ebru Ercon, former head designer for Stella McCartney for adidas, to work on a few of the in-house collections.

If you’re not ready for head-to-toe florescent, the accessories and shoes– think neon totes, color-blocked backpacks, and pastel flatforms– are great for a pop of color here or there.

Bottom line: we’ll take it all. See our picks below!

–MICKIE MEINHARDT
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News Flash: Tomorrow is National Sweater Day.

Okay, so turns out this is technically a Canadian holiday (started by The World Wildlife Fund Canada). But who are we to get bogged down by technicalities?

The best part about this holiday: The folks behind National Sweater Day are so gung-ho about it that “to make sure you put one on, Grannies are standing by to personally call and remind you.”

Plus, considering it’s currently snowing in NYC, we’d probably wear a sweater tomorrow anyway…

Basic blues?

Yeah, right.

Raleigh Denim Workshop is a self-proclaimed “curatory” that produces small batches of handmade, well-tailored denim.

We stopped by the North Carolina label’s presentation today to check out the styles in person, and wanted pretty much everything.

We’re betting you will too.

See for yourself here.

Memo to girls with “Nothing to Wear.”

Take a striped shirt.

Pair with fitted black or blue jeans.

Add flats the same color as the shirt (and a different color than the jeans).

Pair with cute solid-colored handbag and bold lipstick.

Ta-da!

You are no longer cursing your closet.

Thanks, Ash.

He’s baaaack!

Fashion designer Jeremy Scott has teamed up with Adidas to create this killer pair of sneakers- and we have to admit, his latest might be our absolute favorite.

The JS Wings Sneakers 2.0 come in two different colors (blue for your right foot, red for your left), and take patriotism to a stylish new level.

Formed from soft white leather stamped with stars and stripes, these high-tops are super fly – literally.

The wings on these kicks are so badass, they might lift you away.

Available now at Opening Ceremony.

- CAROLYN AMURAO

Michelle Williams stars in the new Boy. Band of Outsiders campaign, which was shot on vintage Polaroid film at various locations in Los Angeles.

In this shot, she appears to be hiding from the paparazzi/a frenemy/ stalker ex by staking out in a conference room.

But, then again, she could also be:

a.) taking refuge from the cops

b.) snagging the “Meeting in Progress” sign for her collection of knick knacks (it might look good on her bedroom wall).

c.) having realized that people will pay big bucks for celebrity stuff, she’s going to sell it on eBay.

What else?!

See the entire lookbook here.

Balmain got some serious backlash for that $1,137 hole-y tee two years ago, but the French brand isn’t finished ripping clothes to (almost) shreds quite yet.

These distressed jeans are “rock ‘n’ roll inspired glamour”, which apparently means charging $1,065 for a faded wash and slashes that you could inflict on your own pair of well-worn skinnies for no money at all.

We’re wondering a) how the jeans cost less than the tee, and b) who will actually shell out the thousand bucks for pre-ripped denim?

Any ideas? Tell us in the comments!

–MICKIE MEINHARDT

Shailene Woodley is young, talented, and nice.  (We know this because we spent two days with her during our 2010 Young Hollywood shoot.)

So it’s a relief to see the Descendents actress sporting a dress that’s young, luxe, and a little bit naughty.  (As opposed to something long, beaded, pastel, and very pretty but a bit too prom for our liking.)

This navy blue leather dress is by 3.1 Phillip Lim.

It’s paired with nude suede heels, ombre hair, and not much makeup.

Shailene, take a good look at yourself in the mirror and take note -

This is the way it should be done.

(Do you need a leather shift dress?  ASOS has one from Pepe Jeans on sale.)