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Daily Swag: Über-Swag

*sHOTgun* — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:39:55 +0000

New year, new daring color combinations! Iceberg’s 2010 collection delivers a green, purple, fuchsia combo with an animal print twist. Add to that the asymmetrical design of the dress and you have yourself a knock-out … 2010-style.

Trend Spot: Shining in Sequins

*sHOTgun* — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:47:51 +0000

In case you are not all over this already… sequins are awesome! What better way to ring in the new year than rocking a shiny outfit? If you have been watching TV, you may have noticed everyone and their mother in sequin embellished dresses. Here’s some inspiration for your look from the runways.

Alexander Wang goes ultra dark.

Andrew GN is all about elegance and sophistication.

Antonio Berardi and Armand Basi chose pink to balance out the black.

Matthew Williamson and Emilio Pucci are turning up the colors.

Andrew Gn and Blumarine add gems to the sequins.

Emilio Pucci and YSL hooking up that emerald.

Phillip Lim and Peter Som, neutral but shining.

Riding in Emerald

*sHOTgun* — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:56:57 +0000

Riding in Emerald by ZebraSwag featuring

Still on that emerald tip… There is something comfortable about wearing green, and I have not been able to get away from my green leather slouchy wedges. To top it off, my friend sent me a new Emerald jewelry set, beautifully designed and created by her. I am finally getting in touch with my birth stone and I don’t see this going away any time soon! Above, something that would warrant green nails.

Normal, While Anything But

*sHOTgun* — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:54:35 +0000

Sometimes, a girl just wants to look normal, but that does not mean sacrificing style. Carlos Miele and BCBG Max Azria present these simple outfits as inspiration. Neutral colors and straight hair have an aura of their own, so it’s a pass on the jewelry.

VPL continues the look with casual but strikingly clean outfit. If you want to go a little more ornate, Max Azria recommends sequins and a statement necklace.

Daily Swag – A Little Taste

*sHOTgun* — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:16:53 +0000

The BE ALL and END ALL of jumpsuits was created by Charlotte Ronson (Spring/Summer 2009). Ciara “Work”-ed it in her newest video, Beyonce immortalized it in an interview with VH1 and the rest is history. I am not surprized that people are scrambling to buy it – if they can afford it. What could be easier than throwing on this one piece and not having to worry about the rest…

Furry Canary Feathers

*sHOTgun* — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:34:58 +0000

Furry Canary Feathers by ZebraSwag featuring Diane von Furstenberg

It’s not cold if you hide behind a huge furry vest. Tall leather and suede boots will keep your feet warm.

Daily Swag – Hard Holiday

*sHOTgun* — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:10:46 +0000

Not really feeling the whole Thanksgiving vibe this year… go hardcore on them. Upgrade a casual hoodie with a furry or studded jacket, throw on a legging, some embellished heels and smoke those eyes. Black is looking better to me these days.

Still Obsessed – Chloé Boots

*sHOTgun* — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:01:58 +0000

It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to post, but it seems that I am still fixated on the Fall/Winter 2009 Chloe collection. Just can’t get over the amazing shoes they put out this season. Today, I lost my voice talking about how amazing they are, so I had to immortalize them on Zebra Swag. It is really mind boggling how much quality shoes can affect my emotions… my heart was really beating faster while flipping through the shoes section on Chloe.com.

I usually don’t get so worked up about shoes that are inaccessible in terms of the price, but these are just out of this world. Butterflies in my stomach, no lie…

Is there a better over the knee boot than this?

These would last forever! They are still on the outer edge of accessibility for me right now… Maybe next year, I can afford such delights.

Emerald Delight

*sHOTgun* — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:17:26 +0000

Emerald Delight by ZebraSwag featuring Matthew Williamson

Sometimes a girl just needs to throw on a pair of super tall boots and then everything will be all right. Chloe’s emerald over-the-knee suede boots are definitely show-stopper material. The neutral bandage dress is sufficiently form fitting and allows the boots to shine. Red fingerless gloves add drama and emphasize the emerald and gold jewelry. In case you are feeling more flirty, the floral bustier and ruffle skirt are amazing with those boots. Top it all off with a Matthew Williamson cropped fur coat and pick a “time of day” appropriate bag.

Trend Spot: Fall Booties – Make You Do a Double Take

*sHOTgun* — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:00:36 +0000

It is becoming increasingly necessary to get the wardrobe in shape for the fall. In case the memo did not reach you yet… Fall 09 fashion is all about the power woman. Tough, strong and confident… “make you do a double take” – à la Missy Elliott. For designers, this translates into emphasized shoulders, short dresses showing lots of leg and (our favorite part) though girl boots. In the boot department, all shapes, sizes and materials are fair game – the edgy-er the better! You know we’re obsessed with shoes, so we will start with the ankle/ mid-calf booties and leave the uber-sexy over-the-knee styles for next time.

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again… you get the most wear out of your shoes if you go for a neutral color like bone, gray or brown. Forget simplicity. This time it’s all about embellishments like buckles, studs, intricate cut-out patterns and bows. The more the merrier. Get familiar with the aesthetic right here on the Zebreezy.

The style is somewhat easy to imitate. If you already have a pair of plain booties from a few seasons back, you can update them by adding the studs and buckles. Nowadays, studs are so in, you can find a skinny studded belt (like this one or this one from UO) and wrap it loosely around your ankle on the outside of the boot. The same effect is achieved and your savings will not suffer as much.

It is guaranteed that knock-offs of these styles will appear all around your favorite stores, so next time you are checking the sales, keep an eye out for the embellishments and add some 09 power to your look.