The Little Red Dress by Kate Spade @ 310 Rosemont Atlanta

Kate Spade

There's an undeniable allure about a lady in red. She has the power to stop traffic and turn heads. This sizzling number by Kate Spade at 310 Rosemont stopped me dead in my tracks when I visited the Virginia Highland boutique this weekend. Maybe it's the structured pleats or the dramatic bow that I find so appealing? Or maybe it's the open back which give this classic dress a modern edge? Either way, this holiday cocktail season, make RED the new LBD!

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Layering Fall Fashion OOTD

Fall Fashion

Photos: Tomas Espinoza Photography

Fall may not officially be here yet but it's not too early to plan for the season. Fall is my favorite time of year for fashion and personal style. I'm able to comfortably wear layers of clothing in Hotlanta without breaking a sweat.

While I'm not excessively layered here, I am in heavier fabrics - a no-can-do in the Summer. [Just] throw on a vest or v-neck sweater, in a bright color preferably, as the weather cools. Sport a handsome pair of boots like these cap toes from Asos and you'll be good to go!

Blazer, Jack Spade. Shirt & pocket square, Ralph Lauren. Jeans, Uniqlo.

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JOAN RIVERS "Can we talk..."

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers stood up from her seat in between tapings of Fashion Police during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York and looked over at the crowd beneath her at Lincoln Center. She was taking in the moment. Both arms perched on the railing. I was looking up. Suddenly, our eyes locked. I was looking at her and she at me. Joan smiled, as did I and then she walked away. That's the closest I've come to meeting Joan Rivers. I've been a fan since the days she used to joke about being "so ugly at birth, her doctor slapped her mother." That's a long time ago. I'm a huge fan and will miss Joan Rivers tremendously. My heart goes out to her daughter Melissa, her family and E! News friends.

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Gucci Suits

Gucci

My Facebook newsfeed has been filled with images like this for the past week. Wtf?! I love it, but really, Gucci, talk about dangling a diamond in my face... No one cuts a suit better than Gucci. Well, very few... These suits are impeccable. The are classic and modern at the same time. I'll take them all, thanks! Check out the collection here!

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This is how I like Jennifer Lawrence: In Couture!

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence has become one of my red carpet faves in recent years.  Every award season, she is one of the A-listers I'm most excited to see what fabulous frock she's wearing. Her hair, shoes, accessories are always styled to perfection. This is how I like to see J-Law. Not naked. She does Dior well. Dressed to the nines. Even when she tripped, running up to receive her Oscar, she did so with elegance and grace.

Perhaps I'm just a silly queen but at least I know right from wrong. I hope those bastard hackers are found and prosecuted as well as everyone who has shared the nude photos. The only advice I can give to other celebs [and for all of us too] is stop taking naked photos! In no way am I blaming the victim so don't misconstrue my words. But since our privacy is sadly comprised from time to time, let's not give those fuckers ammunition! 

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It's National Bow Tie Day!

Bow Ties

Today we celebrate the bow tie and its place in fashion. Because I'm in gym attire, if I'd sport a bow tie I would surely draw unwanted looks and glances at the gym. SO... instead I will honor my favorites. [From the top] a navy blue vintage bow tie with a repetitive pattern. The middle one was given to me by designer Viktor Luna. It's one of his digitally printed designs. And the third bow tie, a handsome black & gray camo pattern from Neiman Marcus. Happy National Bow Tie Day! 

*For ALL things bow tie, from its history to its varying shapes, visit  NationalBowTieDay.com

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Video Exclusive: Jeffrey Fashion Cares Interview with Jeffrey Kalinsky

Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2014

The 22nd Annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares in Atlanta was one for the record books. I don't know how they do it, but this event gets bigger and better every year. Its founder, veteran retailer, Jeffrey Kalinsky, sheds some light and insight on what I call the best ticket in town, Jeffrey Fashion Cares. Video also includes runway highlights. Watch Now!

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