Spotted!: Actress Rachel Bilson showed off her style in Los Angeles for the Nylon Magazine and American Eagle November issue party on Tuesday, November 15, 2011.  The cuffed, highrise skinny jeans by Goldsign makes her outfit look comfortable and casual, balancing the semi-formal printed jacket and stillettos.

Goldsign Jenny highrise jeans can be found at  http://www.shopbop.com/jenny-high-rise-slim-leg/vp/v=1/845524441917942.htm

Sam Edelman 'Yesenia' Pumps found at Nordstrom, Santa Monica Place, $198.95.

Looking for a black heel to add to your shoe collection?  Well make sure it includes some bling as well.  Studs on shoes are hitting shelves everywhere.  Here are a few of our favorite styles with the much desired embellishments.

Pump Up The Style

If you are looking for a great black shoe to hit the town in, look no further than these Sam Edelman ‘Yesenia’ Pumps found at Nordstrom, Santa Monica Place, $198.95 (pictured above).  These studded platform and mirror trimmed heels offer an eye catching lift that are sure to get you noticed.

Lavine Stud Mary Jane Pumps by American Eagle at Payless, Westside Pavilion, $26.99.

Prep Meets Punk

For the career gal, take the classic Mary Jane black Pump and add criss cross straps with edgy studs.  We found these Lavine Stud Mary Jane Pumps by American Eagle at Payless, Westside Pavilion, $26.99.

Hegyi Black Clogs at Aldo Shoes in Los Cerritos Center, $100.

Clog Wild

And for your weekend wardrobe, clogs are the “it” shoe for Fall.  Add some stud embellishments and you are ready to go.  We like these Hegyi Black Clogs at Aldo Shoes in Los Cerritos Center, $100.

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Brittani Wills in Springboro, Ohio.

In a town of cookie cutter homes, a population just over 12,000, and where Friday night football takes precedence over everything else, you might not expect style to be to be on the minds of residents at all.  However, that’s not necessarily the case in Springboro, Ohio. While the latest fashion trends fresh off of the runway aren’t necessarily seen gracing the halls of Springboro High School or on moms at the school PTA meeting, personal style is still ever present here.

Magnolia's on Main shop in Historic Downtown Springboro.

Springboro is nestled in the Southern-western corner of the Buckeye state. The small town, founded by Quakers in the 1800s, is full of hometown pride. Downtown Springboro, which spans 6 blocks, includes a few quaint shops, historical buildings that were once a part of the Underground Railroad, and a drive-in restaurant that is a local favorite. Over the past decade or so Springboro has been made a gradual change from a rural farming town to a sprawling suburb. As new families move in to and make Springboro their home, they also bring a piece of the style and fashions from their previous towns, which contributes to the overall flavor of Springboro.

School-aged boy in graphic t-shirt from Pacific Sunwear and Aeropostale cargo shorts at local skate park in Springboro.

In a lime green shirt from Forever 21 and cotton shorts, this Springboro gal is ready for summer.

Springboro girl lounging in the shade in Aeropostale shorts and tank top, Converse shoes, and bright orange sunglasses from Forever 21.

Style in this midwestern town could easily be described as All-American. During the summer months when temperatures reach 100+ degrees and the humidity is almost unbearable, function definitely takes place over fashion. Shorts of all lengths and styles tend to be the most popular item.   Teenagers and younger residents like to have a little more fun with their looks, while the more mature crowd tends to keep it simple. Neon and other fun colors pop up in accessories and tops worn by those in the school-age crowd. Mixing patterns and colors also makes looks more playful and fitting for the age group. Older, high school and college students usually wear more classic pieces such as khaki shorts and basic tops. However, details in clothing such as ruffles or texture keep the looks from becoming too bland.

Staying classy and cool in twill shorts from Gap, American Eagle cotton top, and sandals from Target.

Springboro college student in shorts from Abercrombie & Fitch and a printed top.

Stores like Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, and Aeropostale are crowd favorites in Springboro. These specialty retailers all offer basics that can appeal to a variety of  a variety of age groups and . Stores that offer somewhat trendier items, like Forever 21 and Pacific Sunwear, are also popular among Springboro residents. High fashion is not on the forefront of minds here, primarily because of limited access to stores like Barneys New York.

This Springboro High School student tries to beat the heat in a Hollister t-shirt and khaki shorts.

As I prepare to leave my hometown of Springboro and head to the Los Angeles area to pursue my career in fashion, I’m taking a bit of classic, Springboro style with me. I’ve watched my own style evolve during my 4 years in college from that off an 18-year old high school grad to a more style-conscious young woman. Writing for Style Seen Daily and being immersed in the fashion industry of L.A. will no doubt play a large part in my style in the future, but Springboro and the midwest is a part of me that won’t be left behind. Personal style is something that is constantly changing and no matter what city you’re in, there is something to offer.

From:  Daily Herald

Date:  3/11/2009

NEW YORK — American Eagle Outfitters Inc. said Wednesday that unplanned markdowns during the weak holiday season and a charge related to the declining value of some investment securities sent its fourth-quarter profit tumbling 77 percent.

Its adjusted results matched Wall Street’s expectations, however, as did the company’s first-quarter outlook.

Teen-focused American Eagle has struggled with its women’s fashion and Chief Executive Jim O’Donnell said in the fourth quarter the company faced “particular softness” in that business.

That and the overall drop-off in consumer spending were factors in pushing the company’s profit down to $32.7 million, or 16 cents per share, in the three months that ended Jan. 31. That compares with $140.5 million, or 66 cents per share, in the same period a year earlier.

Excluding charges and one-time items, the company earned 19 cents per share, which met the estimates of analysts polled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts’ estimates typically exclude one-time items.

Sales fell 9 percent to $905.7 million from $995.4 million a year earlier, below the $911.8 million analysts expected. Sales in stores that have been open at least one year, a key retail metric known as same-store sales, slid 16 percent.

While teens can be notoriously fickle, clothing retailers who have hit the fashion trends they crave — at the right price — have fared better than other specialty retailers.

Rival The Buckle Inc., which also targets teens, said its fourth-quarter profit rose 18 percent as sales jumped 21 percent as shoppers snapped up its trendy jeans and accessories. But J. Crew Group Inc. said it swung to a fourth-quarter loss and AnnTaylor Stores Inc. reported last week that its fourth-quarter loss widened over the year before.

O’Donnell said in a statement that lower demand during the quarter led to a boost in unplanned promotions, which helped clear out some inventory.

“Looking ahead, we cannot accept this kind of performance, recession or not. We know that our customer responds when we have the right fashion at the right price,” he said.

The Pittsburgh-based company hired Roger Markfield in January to a new position of vice chairman and executive creative director to revamp its merchandise selection. O’Donnell said his presence will begin to be fully felt with the back-to-school collections.

American Eagle also means to offer more planned promotions — such as a February event when all jeans were under $30 — rather than unplanned markdowns during the year and has improved its women’s collection, including adjusting fits in women’s jeans and expanding its dress offerings from less than 10 choices to 40 styles in the spring.

It is cutting capital spending by half, to $110 million to $135 million, and trimming other costs.

In the first quarter, American Eagle expects a profit of 4 cents to 7 cents per share, while analysts expect 6 cents per share.

Full-year net income sagged 55 percent to $179.1 million, or 86 cents per share, from $400 million, or $1.82 per share, in the previous year. Revenue fell 2 percent to $2.99 billion, while same-store sales fell 10 percent.

American Eagle shares rose 14 cents to $9.71 in midday trading, while Buckle Inc.’s shares rose $1.35, or 5.7 percent, to $25.22.