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.

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Do You “Ugg”?

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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, and adding thickness to the frames seems to be taking this design to the next level.  Is this the look that we’re going to be seeing everywhere next summer?  I remember when I thought the super oversized frames were kind of silly, but now they are completely mainstream.

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Super Sunglasses Ciccio Robin

Could you see yourself wearing super chunky plastic sunglasses?

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Would You Wear Super Chunky Sunglasses?

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.

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Neon Jelly Bracelets – Updated…

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…

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Rihanna & The All In One Earring & Necklace

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.

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Monday Minis – Accessory picks under $25

Check out this fun peek behind the scenes with both Madonna and Marc Jacobs… and prepare to drool at the tables of LV purses!

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Behind the scenes with Madonna & Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton

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 it low on your calves.  You can wrap it over jean legs, or underneath a skirt.  And because the wrap is stretchy, it will move with you all day long.  There are several colors available on their website.

Check out the cheeky inspiration for the boot in TOMS “No Polo Widow” video:

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Finally – the perfect fit solution for boots!

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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The Best & Worst of Fashion 2008 from Splendicity

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 was another fashion moment I’d prefer to forget from 2008.
• Don’t have an Oscar-worthy budget?  Fake it with these fabulous jewels!
• Christian Lacroix made me drool with gilded dragonflies on the toes of his shoes.
• I recommend treating yourself to classic and timeless accessories – especially if you can find them on sale!
• Launching a new jewelry blog was definitely a high point of my year
• Her Accessories celebrated prom with a series of budget prom accessories – all of the sparkle, none of the credit card pain afterwards…
• This purse certainly doesn’t fall into the budget category, but the Judith Leiber cupcake purse that Katy Perry carried at the MTV Awards is just too cute not to include!
• I celebrated the Twelve Days of Shopping – with my annual Her Accessories Christmas accessories gift guide.
• Hush Puppies new design team is making me drool – I adore these boots!
• Steve Madden made me go “hmmm….” with his “Bukled” shoe – see what you think…
• Let’s finish this round-up off with indie designer Island Cowgirl Jewelry – whimsical silver jewelry with a funky edge.

Do you have a favorite Her Accessories post from the year?  Share it in the comments

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Her Accessories – favorite fashion picks from 2008

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!

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Perfectly plum booties