I’m the kind of girl that spends a lot of time thinking about, shopping for, and fantasizing about shoes. As such, I often look for dresses to go with shoes I a)already have or b)want to buy, but need a justification for. In the case of the Louboutin Peplum T-Bar Sandals, I had seen a few dresses that were interesting to me, but none of them really made sense until I saw those shoes. Which got me wondering…which comes first for you, the shoes or the dress? I know, this is one of those chicken-and-egg situations, and there may never be consensus, but I’d like to hear how you go about approaching this age-old dilemma.

Tell me what you think!

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As we usher in the new year, we take a look back at the Best and Worst of 2008, along with a look ahead to 2009. From all the Splendicity bloggers, here are some of our favorite (and not so favorite) things from the world of beauty and fashion.

Tracy at Hot Mama Daily tells you about the top 5 Hot Mama moments of 2008 and her top 5 favorites beauty products too. She also clues you in on the worst hot messes of the year.

Dexie rounds out the year with her round-up lists at Style It Less, including under $100 looks, celebrity looks for less and her own personal bargain looks.

Aly gives you the beauty ingredient forecast and what’s in and what’s out in hair for 2009 at eBeautyDaily. She also chimes in with Lemon Drop’s worst fashion trends of 2008 at Shopaholics Daily along with hair trends for 2009 and worst celebrity hairstyles of 2008 at Style Her Hair.

Liberty provides her top 5 beauty finds and top 10 beauty tips of 2008 at Teen Style Lounge.

Chloe talks about her favorite jewelry of 2008 at Gleaming Things and favorite fashion picks at Her Accessories.

Julie points out the worst dresses celebrities of 2008 at Snarkstress.

Ashley discusses her top 10 most luxurious items of 2008 at The Latest Luxe.

Mary Jo makes her top 10 beauty & style resolutions for 2009 at The List Maven.

Beth tells you the top 10 must-have beauty products of the year at Aging Fabulous.

Shannon provides her list of top 10 best makeup products of 2008 at Makeup Minute.

Rachel talks about her 2009 New Year’s skin resolutions at Skin Principles.

Kori shows you the worst shoe trends of 2008 at Shoe Blitz and the best and worst fashion Trends of 2008 at Shopaholics Daily.

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Thanks for your loyal readership. In the New Year, I will be moving on from Just A Formality. Not because I don’t love you all, but rather because of other pressing duties. I figured it was time to leave this blog in the capable hands of someone who could be dedicated to make it all it could be.

I will still be here as the Beauty & Style Channel Editor, among other things, so expect me to stop by from time to time.

Enjoy you Christmas and I wish you, health, happiness and lots of gorgeous evening gowns.

-Kori

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FASHION

The Well-Heeled Society highlights a worthy Breast Cancer Awareness event: Shoes That Inspire, where you can buy a $10.00 raffle for silk Peter Fox shoes, hand-painted by Tracey Asai.

BEAUTY

A Touch of Blusher counts down the best 10 fall 2008 makeup collections.

Steeping Beauty has a low cost fine mist spray by Evian.

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FASHION

The Well-Heeled Society is giving subscribers a chance to win wall-to-wall shoes!

eye4style gets the scoop of fall footwear courtesy of shoe designer Faryl Robin Morse. Click here to read the exclusive interview!

STYLEnosh is offering a new approach to fall 2008 fashion.

BEAUTY

Come see what Teri and a few of her Beautiful Makeup Search friends thought about the brand new L’Oreal Féria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Colour.

Aging Fabulous tells you how to look ten years younger in five minutes.

CelebLOOK wonders if you like Victoria Beckham’s new pixie.

A Touch of Blusher reviews Basics Eye Palette from Bobbi Brown’s holiday 2008 collection.

Beauty Banter gets beautiful for a great cause… here’s an exclusive look at the star-studded beauty and health event honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Emmy’s AND Breast Cancer Awareness!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic finds some hair inspiration in the Gen Art Fashion Show!

Teen Style Lounge reminds you that these are the final days to enter to win over $200 in skin care products, plus a new laptop bag and flash drive. What are you waiting for? Enter now!

Snarkstress is praying that her crystal ball of beauty has this degree of fabulousness in her future.

Steeping Beauty observes the healing effects of Natural Skin MD’s Shielding Lotion.

The Scented Life likes Victoria Beckham’s softer side in her new perfume, Beckham Signature for Her.

SHOPPING

The Fragrance Fanatic explores the new Fall collection of candles at Yankee Candle.

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FASHION

NY Spender reports some of her favorite, and not so favorite, looks from New York Fashion Week.

Viva Woman shows you how colored stockings can add style and fashion to your wardrobe.

Petite Fashionista says don’t miss the upcoming Petite Feet Sample Sales in Toronto!

Tops 2 Bottoms shares her Erin Fetherston favourites from New York Fashion Week.

Style…a work in progress has discovered some accessories which are decidedly…hairy.

BEAUTY

Beauty and Fashion Tech reveiws a new Pixi eye shadow palette from Target, complete with swatches.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you a sneak peek at super cute holiday makeup gift sets from Benefit Cosmetics.

Krizia from Beauty Match shares Makeup tips from Jennifer Lopez’s makeup artist.

Beauty Bento Box experiments on a new scent, Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana.

SHOPPING

Laya’s EYE desires Alexa Wagner knee high boots & a Nancy Gonzalez croc hobo…

Shopalicious finds a way to work some Stella McCartney into her wardrobe without breaking the bank: The Stella McCartney for LeSportsac Classic Carryall!

ShopDiary notes a trend from New York Fashion Week for Spring 2009: assymetrical or one shouldered.

It’s fall and that means there are tons of great sales around! Her Accessories has some shopping suggestions for classic accessories on sale.

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SHOPPING

The Well-Heeled Society reveals some skin for the upcoming Fall season.

eye4style shares an unexpected resource for all things chic.

BEAUTY

A Touch of Blusher reviews Velvet Creme Wash from L’Oréal’s De-maq Expert range.

Beauty Banter does the summer beauty product roundup – the 15 items you NEED to own!

Beauty Blogging Junkie’s Napoleon Perdis Lip Service is her version of Napoleon Dynamite’s precious ChapStick. If she were to leave it at home, she’d borrow “your guys’s” phone to get someone to drop it off, stat.

Teen Style Lounge is running a killer contest for your chance to win over $200 in skin care products all packed inside a great new laptop bag. Enter to win right here!

Steeping Beauty locks lips and shines with NARS Lip Lacquers!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic has finally found a way to get rid of her shiny t-zone!

FASHION

Snarkstress invites you to witness how Pretty Boy Pitt can make even a wife-beater look like high style.

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SHOPPING

With the economy in bad shape, NY Spender is looking for new ways to save, from coupons clipping to smaller perfume bottles.

Shopalicious shares the scoop on surfer-cool Toms Shoes latest release: the ultra stylin’ wrap boot!

Style…a work in progress finds some haute couture inspiration in the high street when she tells us that Coco joins the Crew.

ShopDiary reviews Bond No. 9 New York’s latest fragrance, Andy Warhol Lexington Avenue.

Shoe Blitz adores the purple and black L.A.M.B. Miyagi.

Glamour Gift Guide suggests the gorgeous Marc Jacobs Ostrich Stam Satchel.

BEAUTY

Krizia from Beauty Match boldly states: Why I will NEVER gain weight

Viva Woman shares with you the beauty benefits of drinking milk.

Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a Hot Oil Hair Treatment Recipe For Dry, Damaged & Frizzy Hair

Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at a number of powder sunscreens, so now you can reapply sunscreen without ruining your makeup!

Beauty Blogging Junkie has partnered with Three Custom Color to provide 25 readers with TCC’s new Watercolours for Cheeks in Wallflower, a dewy beige. Click here for more info on how to enter.

FASHION

Petite Fashionista knows that you have to feel your best, to look your best! Join Christa and the readers of PF as they do a 5 day RESET to have more energy and fit into their “skinny” jeans!

Her Accessories is looking at the horsey side of things with her top picks for equestrian-themed accessories.

Just A Formality loves these silk sandals from Oscar de la Renta – perfect for a formal event.

The Space Between My Peers is blogging her own comeback! Check out the before pictures and offer your suggestions.

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FASHION

eye4style plans to be $990 poorer this Fall. Find out why here.

Teen Style Lounge wants your opinion on the Menswear Vest trend for women. Is it a Yay or Nay?

SHOPPING

The Well-Heeled Society is gifting their twentieth commenting subscriber a pair of My Sensual Almost Elbow-high Leather Gloves, and they get to choose from ten fashionable colors – including purple!

STYLEnosh asks you to weigh in on, “How much is too much to spend on a handbag?”.

BEAUTY

A Touch of Blusher brings you Fall 2008 Makeup Trend Report.

TheScentedLife is loving Diptyque’s Oyedo perfume as a late-summer pick-me-up!

Beauty Banter has a new favorite makeup line… and it’s purrrfect for every face!

Find out what Beauty Blogging Junkie is using to hydrate her chlorine-ravaged locks here.

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BEAUTY

Beautiful Makeup Search wonders if the mascara madness will ever end.

Aging Fabulous explores the possibilities of Botox.

The Fragrance Fanatic introduces us to the Twice As Clean gift set.

The Scented Life is helping you choose perfumes by the horoscope.

A Touch of Blusher talks about Paul & Joe’s lilac eyeshadow.

Beauty Banter reveals the Battle of the Body Lotions… See which lotion won!

Teen Style Lounge has tried the brand-new Cover Girl WetSlicks AmazeMint lip glosses and has fallen in love…have you?

Beauty Blogging Junkie is participating in synchronized beauty blogging with Spoiled Pretty to bring you Put on your Game Face: Summer 2008 Beauty Olympics!

Steeping Beauty lures you to bed with products that induce beauty sleep.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic check’s out Tarte’s Eye Couture Palette for Fall!

SHOPPING

eye4style is giving away a gorgeous Tracy Matthews cuff bracelet. Click here to enter!

FASHION

The Well-Heeled Society launches Penny-wise, Poshly Frugal, their sister site of economically-stylish home decor.

STYLEnosh adds a youthful edge to a grown up wardrobe.

Snarkstress wonders if she’s the only one taking issue with Katie Holmes wearing leggings, or what!?!

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