Just Ordered: Funktional Cage Dress

Last month Erin and I had the opportunity to preview Funktional's new collection, and you may recall my obsession with the cage dress.

I was totally set on buying the dress the moment it came out. This might seem silly, but after I heard that Rihanna wore it, I got a little turned off. It's not that I dislike Rihanna; in fact, I really admire her style, but sometimes celebrities kill it for me because the item feels a little less special and personal.
After consulting with a few friends, I decided that I loved the dress too much to let it go, and sometimes nothing is worse than waiting on an item and missing out.
With the power of Google, I found the coveted cage dress on StyleQ for only $85! Seriously, how could anyone pass that up? And to sweeten the deal, I found a 10% off discount code. I'm not sure when it expires, but enter "affiliate" at checkout for 10% off your first order.

Speaking of StyleQ, I'm really into it! There's not too much on the site right now, but what is there is quality. I love the styling, and they have some great classy, chic pieces. Blair Waldorf and the Gossip Girl crew would probably approve.

And because I anticipate the Funktional dress selling out on StyleQ, here's a link to the same sexy number on my other favorite online shop, Nasty Gal.

iWant a-morir Studded Sunglasses

I met a-morir designer Kerin Rose a couple months back on a disco yacht, and since then she's been blowin' up! Her eyewear has been spotted on celebs like Katy Perry and Rihanna, and she was recently interviewed by Vibe magazine.

Check Rihanna rockin' the Barracuda in Jay-Z's "We Run This Town".
Her latest pair, the studded Barracuda has me drooling. Look at them! They're so badass, and yes, you can see through them.

The shades are available on preorder for $350. But I'm not Rihanna, Lady Gaga or a baller, so for now it's just daydreaming and iWant-ing. To see more from a-morir or place an order, click here.

Pop Stars Drop Their Pants

Has anyone else noticed how all of the female pop stars have been trading in their pants for leotards? Awhile back, Erin wrote about the pant-less trend on fall 2009 runways and the red carpet. And now it seems that this trend is in full effect - at least in music videos.

Beyoncé, "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"


Lady Gaga, "Poker Face"

I credit Beyoncé and Lady Gaga for kicking off this trend. I love how Beyoncé kept it classy in her black and white 60's inspired video, and while Lady Gaga always dances on the edge on trashy and tacky, she's does the pantless look in the most glamourous way possible.

Ciara, "Love Sex Magic"
Shakira, "She Wolf"

All of these ladies have amazing bodies and look great in their bodysuits, but I feel like it's already maxing out.  With Ciara and Shakira, they look like they're trying too hard.  A couple phrases come to mind, "leave it to the imagination" and "effortlessly sexy".  I think the splits and rump shaking paired with the leotards is overwhelming.  We get it; you're in amazing shape and totally hot.

By the way, please watch the video for "She Wolf" and tell me what you think - hot or not? One of the best comments I've read about the video, "I don't know if I should laugh or be turned on."

Inspiration Gone Wrong

In the world of celebrity style, many play it safe and go with tested and tried looks or rely heavily on a stylists guidance. But others love to experiment and see how far they can push it. Sometimes risks pay off, and sometimes they lead to the unfortunate looks below. Proof that money can buy a lot of things, but money can't buy style. The looks are memorable? Yes, but maybe they should be wishing we'd forget.

Car Wash vrs. Beyonce filming her music video for Diva

Oscar the Grouch vrs. Madonna in Louis Vuitton at the Gucci UNICEF party

Anime Space Pirate vrs. Rihanna at the 2008 AMA's

Which look do you think is the least ridiculous?