Uggs just don’t get any respect these days.
Fashion & gossip bloggers make fun of them…
Feet specialists claim they don’t have enough support…
Which begs the question – do you wear Uggs?
And does is make a difference if your Uggs come wrapped up in a cozy sweater:

The “Cardy” boot in “Pool”.
How about if your Uggs come with pretty roses?

The “Classic Tall Romantic” boot.
Feel like something sparkly?

The “Bailey” boot comes in a metallic cocoa brown with a jacquard print.
images: Nordstrom

I posted recently about the popular Super Sunglasses that are being worn by celebrities like Kanye West and Daft Punk.  These retro-inspired plastic sunglasses have thick chunky frames that have an almost cartoon-like appearance.  I love the graphic image of this style of frames, but do they seem more like sunglasses that should be worn by children and not adults?  Can they look fashionable or they do they end up looking silly unless you are a celebrity?
Chloe Litchi Sunglasses $355
These Chloe sunglasses have extremely thick black plastic frames.  I love the Wayfarer style plastic frames that are popular this summer, …read more

When I first heard than Jules Smith was making neon jelly bracelets I had a flashback to the 80s.
I used to wear as many of them as I could stack on my wrists!
Jules Smith has updated the classic jelly bracelet and added some cute little charms to the fun.

The “Charm School Vintage Jellies” bracelets are great for hot, summer days and relaxed fun with friends… not necessarily office wear though!
Need more proof that they’re trend-worthy and wearable?  Teen Vogue named them a great summer pick in their June 2009 issue.
image: Jules Smith

I seem to recall these earring-slash-necklaces had a brief trendy period in the eighties…
They always seemed to be an unusually risky piece of jewelry to wear – what happens if you get your necklace caught in a button?  I prefer my earlobes intact, thank you very much.
Rihanna has the style chops to get away with a lot of trends that would make 99.99% of the population look…

Nope, I’m sorry – I still don’t like them!  Some trends need to go back into the vaults… or the emergency room files…
image: Bauer-Griffin

Monday Minis is a new series focusing on accessories under $25.  Let’s face it – we’re all trying to be a little more thrifty these days, but why not have some fun with it!
Yellow is such a hot color right now, but if you’re not sure you want to invest in a pricey handbag, why not try out an inexpensive clutch purse first?

This faux-lizard clutch purse from Xhilaration rings in at just $11.69!  You can try out the color and add a dash of spice to your accessory wardrobe – without breaking the bank.
image: Amazon.com

Louis Vuitton has just launched a new campaign for their Spring & Summer 2009 line of luxury accessories, featuring Madonna.  The photos are all over the internet – but do you want to see what happened behind the scenes?
Check out this fun peek behind the scenes with both Madonna and Marc Jacobs… and prepare to drool at the tables of LV purses!

I love boots – they’re versatile, fashionable and can be worn any time from morning until night.  But what happens when your calves are too heavy, or legs too thin, or you’re too tall or too short.
Boot unhappiness!
TOMS has finally found a solution and created a boot that should fit almost anyone who wears it.  The Wrap boot is essentially a shoe with a long, stretchy cotton band attatched to the top of the shoe:

To wear the boot, you slip the shoe on and spiral the wrap around your legs.  You can go as high as you’d like or keep …read more

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 …read more

It’s become a tradition for me to do a year-end round up of my favorite fashion accessory picks from the year.  I’ve got great designs, hot celebrity styles… and possibly even a fashion goof-up as well!
in no particular order – but with a sense of fun, here you go

Beyonce’s (or I should say “Sasha’s”) robot glove is definitely a style goof – at least to me…
I think Michelle Obama is ushering in an era of elegant and yet low-key style to the White House.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s hat at the London premier of the Sex and the City movie …read more

Purple is a hot color for fall and of course, booties are still totally trendy – combine them, and what do you get?
The lovely “Veronica” bootie from Frye:

I’m not always a big fan of booties – they can be “stumpifying” on lots of women, but I think these ones are fabulous.  I love the chunky brass buckles and the woven stitched edge detailing – yummy!
image: Zappos