It’s fun and fearless, and dramatically fashion-forward—go with the faux this season—it’s a fur sure thing.  You’ll find faux fur lined boots, bags, vests, jackets—even dresses—this holiday, and yes, even in the semi-tropical climate of California—it’s a “go”.  Worried about looking a little too Tarzan-and-Jane, or Flinestone-esque? There is a tiny bit of science to nail the haute look: tame the trend by picking one key piece at a time and wearing it well.   We went shopping and snagged our favorite fur finds—take a look:

Animal Magnetism

We found this out-on-the-town version at BCBGMAXAZRIA in Westside Pavilion ($218 ).

Watch out–there are very few things with more alluring appeal than a cropped fur coat.  Prepare to be looked over when you add this layer to your look this season, but hey–a little extra attention never hurt anyone.  We found this out-on-the-town version at BCBGMAXAZRIA in Westside Pavilion ($218 ).

The Real Deal

These are from Bloomingdale’s at Santa Monica Place ($55).

Looking for that perfect, stylish gift for her?  Treat your sister, your mom, your boss—and of course yourself– to a little bit of luxe heaven this winter, with a pair of for-the-coldest-days faux lined earmuffs.  Whether you plan to hit the slopes or just like to be warm on those chilly nights—top any fabulous look with this trend-forward and glamorous accessory.  These are from Bloomingdale’s at Santa Monica Place ($55).

Fur the Home

We loved these ones from Nordstrom at Paseo Nuevo, in mink, leopard and chinchilla ($195).

Bring the runway to your foyer—don’t limit this trend to your look—bring a little style home with you.  Look for plush faux throws to drape over your chaise, or cozy up with by the fire.  We loved these ones from Nordstrom at Paseo Nuevo, in mink, leopard and chinchilla ($195).

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The new fashion momentum is bringing back old-world glamour and reintroducing pearls as fresh go-to accessories and embellishments for the season.  Pearls may have temporarily gotten a bad rap for being the costume jewelry of your frumpy Aunt, or it may conjure images of beaded puff-sleeved wedding gowns from three decades ago — but these aren’t those pearls.

Your favorite retailers, your celebrity style gurus, clothing and jewelry designers everywhere have taken notice of this time defying trend and are piling them on — adorning cardigans, pairing them with metallic chains and ribbons in rich necklaces, and topping off chunky cocktail rings.  Pearls are the quintessential accessory for fall and winter — you want them.

Here’s a peek at the top three ways we like to wear them:

Cultured Couture

We snagged this one from Metropark at The Oaks ($20.30).

Pearl necklaces are traditional, sure, but have gotten a makeover for a little twist.  Look for tiers of mixed mediums—edgy chains, whimsical ribbons and glittering beads offset the refined sass of perfect pearls.  Top off any look—night or day—with this versatile piece for an instant style update.  We snagged this one from Metropark at The Oaks ($20.30).

Pearls of Wisdom

Macy’s at Lakewood Center ($38).

We can learn a thing or two about style from those trend-setters of yesteryear.   Pearls have long been lauded as lust-worthy—and now we’re seeing them from inventive new angles.  We’re positively purring about the latest pearl-studded tops and sweaters—choose a blast from the 80s past, like this scoop neck sweater tunic we saw at Macy’s at Lakewood Center ($ 38) or curl up in a pearl adorned cardigan for a sweet and tidy take on the look.

Pearly Mates

New York & Company at The Shops at Montebello ($16.95).

Get attached to a signature pearl accessory with a little weight to it.  Look for clustered pearl and gem cocktail rings, or a pearl-laden cuff bracelets and call attention to a trend-forward statement piece for the season.   You can find these fun holiday looks at every price point — we love this one from New York & Company at The Shops at Montebello ($16.95).

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Winter seems to always sneak up on us  –  is your closet stocked with this season’s on-trend necessities? With so many stylish trends and looks to choose from, the task of narrowing down what to buy and what to pass on by can be daunting.

Want to know what will be in our closet this year?  We’ve pared the season’s trends down to our top five faves to give you a lust-worthy, and essential, list to shop from.  Included in this Style Seen Daily trend report:  Faux fur, leopard, gold, over the knee boots, and red lips.

#1 THE MUST-HAVE ACCESSORY:  Faux Fur

Model Iwona Lis in outfit provided by Los Cerritos Center. Foreign Exchange Faux fur vest: $44.

It’s a fur thing, and a sure thing—this holiday you can’t go wrong with decking out in faux fur.  Gain some instant style cred when you choose fur-trimmed boots, handbags or jackets.  We’ve taken note of the way this trend is spreading like wildfire with celebrities — Kim Kardashian likes to layer on her blonde faux vest when traveling, and Olivia Palmero broke out her faux vest early in chilly NYC — a sleek black version she layered over black skinnys and a dark sweater.   Don’t think California is exempt from this cozy look—as the weather cools here in L.A. we’ll see even more of this hot look around town.

Can’t decide which fur is fur you?

While shopping for our favorite faux-fur, we decided to go with a vest from Foreign Exchange in Los Cerritos Center that looked that it cost much more than it’s affordable sticker price of $44.

Pick a blend and style that fits your personality—are you wild and wooly with an edge?  Pick a longer haired multi-hued vest.  Are you Jackie O’s refined elegance?  Look for shorter haired single-tone cropped jackets.

#2 THE MUST-HAVE PRINT:  Leopard

Model Camila Poindexter. Outfit provided by Ann Taylor, Westside Pavilion. Ann Taylor Leopard Skirt: $118.

Here kitty, kitty….this fall, a little leopard makes your look large on style. Don’t try to tame this wild animal, 2010 is the year to feed your inner feline.  Grab that racy printed heel, or cinch that waist with a touch of cat-like couture—and know you’re not alone.  This fall we’ve seen Angelina Jolie is wrapping up in a stealth leopard trench, Victoria Beckham’s been carrying her kitty on her arm in a chain-strapped handbag, and Keira Knightly tied on a purr-fect printed scarf.

We spotted some decadent leopard looks at Ann Taylor at Westside Pavilion (model is wearing a-line leopard skirt, Ann Taylor, Westside Pavilion, $118).

Pick a lady-like pencil skirt, pumps or cute cardigan, or step out in a printed sheath, or ballet flats—just call a cat a cat, and say that leopard is topping your list for winter.

#3 THE MUST-HAVE COLOR:  Gold

Model Ashley Jeuong. Outfit provided by Love Culture, Santa Monica Place. Love Culture Gold tube dress $19.

The old adage is being redefined—all that glitters is gold this season.  Get your glitz-fix this holiday with this old-school glamour inducing metallic.  Start with jewelry, yes, but then get creative and look to lamé for new inspiration.  Gold-plated blazers, skirts, handbags and headbands are ruling the runways this winter, with glinting new takes on trend-forward pieces.

We recently caught Heidi Klum donning a sequined golden stunner during Milan Fashion Week, and Hilary Swank looking ravishing in bustier version at the London Film Festival.

When we hit the aisles and took a quick peek inside Love Culture at the new Santa Monica Place, we fell in love with their collection of gold tops and accessories.  Our faves that tipped the scales–everything from sequined tunics to gold and rhinestoned cuff bracelets, all for $20 and under.

#4  THE MUST-HAVE BOOT: Over-The-Knee

Model Michelle Marie. Dress provided by Foreign Exchange, Santa Monica Place. ALDO boots, Westside Pavilion, $130.

Over-the-knee boots are so fashion-forward they may make you question your style identity — “is over-the-knee for me?”  The answer is yes—the brave, the bashful and somewhere in between–even you can wear them.  So buck up, skivvy into some skinnys and get to shopping, because these boots aren’t optional.  Get right in a longer riding-boot flat version, or saddle up to sexy suede stilettos, but don’t dare to say that model Claudia Schiffer, and “Gossip Girl” star Taylor Momsen, don’t know where it’s at—they both started the fall wearing boots up to there with boldness.

ALDO in Westside Pavilion is our favorite haunt these days for these leg elongating lookers, (model is wearing knee high leather boots, Aldo, Westside Pavilion, $130).

Aldo carries knee high boots with prices ranging from $60 – $250 and when paired with tights and dresses, leggings and chunky sweaters, or your favorite slimming denim, will raise the roof.

#5 THE MUST-HAVE LIPS:  Red

Style Seen Daily Founder Crystal Fambrini.

Finally—what’s the accessory that compliments everything else you’ll buy this season?  Your sassy, bright red lips.  Pucker up and find the shade that lights up your complexion, and complements your hair and eye color.  If you have pink undertones to your skin, pick rowdy raspberry inspired reds, or blue-based plums.  If your skin is any shade of olive, choose brazen brown-reds or bubbly poppy hues.

If color matching makes you cringe, take a trip over to M.A.C at Westside Pavilion and ask one of their color experts to choose a true red for you.  This universally flattering neutral red is easy to fall for—it looks great on every face.  M.A.C’s color-rich lipsticks are $14.50 each.

Lanvin and H&M collaborate for a refined, yet innovative collection. Photo Credit: Grazia Daily.

Since the announcement of Alber Elbaz, artistic director of Lanvin, as the newest designer for the H&M Fall/Winter 2010 collaboration, the fashion world has been on its heels awaiting a peek at the designs. This week the Swedish brand gave fans a preview of the collection that is set to be in stores November 23rd. The photos of the Lanvin x H&M collaboration, released on November 3^rd have stirred up much excitement in anticipation of the release of the affordable and stylish line.

Lanvin and H&M come together to create a chic and afforable collection availabe in H&M stores beginning November 23th 2010.

Lanvin, a Parisian luxury brand, is known in the fashion industry for producing high quality, innovative designs and this collaboration is no exception.  Although the collection is for H&M stores, the Lanvin identity can still clearly been seen in the pieces.

Lanvin x H&M Womens Breakdown

Sleek animal prints and romantic, ruffled pieces give H&M the Lanvin, luxury feel. Photo Credit: H&M.

The women’s collection will consist of 30 pieces and 15 accessories ranging from shoes to clothing to jewelry and lipstick.

It features rich hues of pinks and blues on ruffled, silk mini dresses, each priced at $199. Fabulous cocktail jewelry and accessories are also play a large part in this collection, including pointy-toed pumps for $99. A faux-fur vest, that is right on trend for this season, and the zebra trench coat add a sultry flair to the collection and are two more must-haves, both priced at $199.

Lanvin x H&M Mens Breakdown

The Lanvin x H&M men's collection features plenty of fashionable suiting and outerwear pieces. Photo Credit: H&M.

The menswear collection, which consists of 25 pieces and 10 accessories, is full of classic items like suits, tuxedos, and sweaters.

Lanvin and H&M collaborate to create refined clothing at a price that's afforable for more consumers. Photo Credit: HypeBeast.com.

Elbaz’s signature menswear features also make an appearance, such as his classic floppy bow tie, and the pieces are all finely detailed which gives the collection a luxury feel at an affordable price.  There are even a few men’s jewelry pieces included, such as metallic brooches.

The Desginer Behind Lanvin

Alber Elbaz is the artistic director of Lanvin in Paris and has been since 2001, after working in the fashion industry for more than 13 years. He has earned honors such as The International Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America and named as One of the 100 Most Influential People of the Year by Time Magazine in 2007.

Elbaz helped to make Lanvin, the oldest fashion house worldwide, a favorite among celebrities like Nicole Kidman, Kate Moss, and Chloé Sevigny.

Lanvin for H&M- The Show

H&M has launched several designer collaborations with luxury brands since 2004 to build their fashion house, but this Lanvin collaboration is the most anticipated to date.

Check out Lanvin for H&M- The Show, a video sneak peek of the Lanvin x H&M collaboration, to watch video of all of the pieces from the collection.

Mark your calendar:  These pieces hit the H&M stores on November 23 rd.

Guess, $108, Los Cerritos Center.

Push aside your florals for the moment and pull out your plaid—it’s a defining print of the season—and the season is here.  This versatile pattern is “it” and it’s anything but square; wear it out-there and edgy, laid-back and lounge-y, or cultured and refined—just wear it.  Take note of the general rule of prints however, that applies with plaid as much as any other: match your check size to your body shape.  If you are lanky, go big and go bold, in size and hue; if you are petite, the large checks will overwhelm your frame and look out of proportion, so stick to more subtle small patterns in softer colors.

Here are some of our favorite plaid pieces we’ve seen this fall—let them be an inspiration for your own fall shopping:

Check Yourself (Before You Wreck Yourself).

As fall sweeps in, you’ll see plaid in places you weren’t expecting as designers get creative with this still popular print.  Here’s one fresh take on it from Guess at Los Cerritos Center—a boyfriend blazer with a subtle plaid imprint, for $108.

Ralph Lauren at Bloomingdale’s, $128, Santa Monica Place.

No Kilts Allowed.

Fight for feminine in this often androgynous pattern.  Look for cuts that flatter your shape or opt in to a full-skirted dress and get girlie.  This sophisticated version is from Ralph Lauren at Bloomingdale’s in Santa Monica Place ($128).

JCPenney, $10.80, Lakewood Center.

Grunge-Free.

Throw out the shapeless numbers from the 90s grunge-era.  You can get comfy without being cloaked in fabric.  Look for traditional plaid shirts, but find the few that carve out a waistline and hug your curves.  This one is form fitting without being snug; JCPenney at Lakewood Center ($10.80).

JC Penney, $10.80, Lakewood Center.

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Tadashi Shoji Gold Woven Dress, Bloomingdales, $328, Santa Monica Place.

Gold is on the rise, and we’re not talking about the stock market.  When it comes to fashion rules, make yours golden.

Tuck away the silver, for now, and break out the gold as it is in high demand for Fall 2010.  There are so many shades and styles to choose from, like an all out gold sequined dress to a gold shiny jacket to just a touch of gold to accent something. Pick up a little luxe for fall that will not break the bank.  Here’s some items that are sure to give you gold fever.

Get The Golden Glow

Try out a dress in a classic style, but all gold.  A bandage dress accents curves and holds you in.  When wearing an all gold dress, make sure to keep accessories simple and at a minimum.  Let the dress shine.  We like this Tadashi Shoji Gold Woven Dress, Bloomingdales, $328, Santa Monica Place (pictured above).

Gold Glitter Ballet Flats, GAP, $49.50, Westside Pavilion.

Follow The Golden Brick Road

A must have this Fall are gold shoes – from heels to flats.  Whether it’s gold hardware on your footwear for a little shine or an all out gold shoe to accent your outfit.  A pop of gold adds freshness and is a quick way to update your wardrobe.  Gold shoes look great with a basic outfit – gold heels with a monochrome dress, gold flats with your basic jeans.  We like these Gold Glitter Ballet Flats, GAP, $49.50, Westside Pavilion.

Sephora by Opi, Only Gold For Me Top Coat, Sephora, $9, The Oaks Shopping Center.

A Touch Of Gold

Make your touch golden, with this golden glitter in clear top coat.  Apply to bare nails for a subtle jeweled effect of over your favorite nail color for a little extra umph. Check out Sephora by Opi, Only Gold For Me Top Coat, Sephora, $9, The Oaks Shopping Center.

A Touch of Gold for Every Fall Wardrobe

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Gold leather mini wallet and card holder

Christine Woods, Vanessa Lengies, Ali Landry, Sophie Monk, and Kara Lusardi.

Style Seen Daily friend and Bobi Fashion Designer Kara Lusardi headed up a party with Revolve Clothing in West Hollywood, California to get her celebrity and fashionista friends out to not only shop for a new look but donate to a great cause —  Keep a Child Alive.

Co-Hosts included new mom  and former Miss USA queen Ali Landry , Christine Woods from  Flash Forward, Vanessa Lengies star from Hawthorne, and the English-Australian pop singer/model/actress Sophie Monk.

Designer Kara Lusardi with Revolve Clothing owner Michael Mente.

Bobi clothing’s main mission is to create designs for today’s active and eloquent women (hence it makes sense that all these AMAZING women came out).

Revolve Clothing is a web based fashion source for men and women to locate their favorite designer.

E!'s Catt Sadler, Designer Kara Lusardi, and Actress Ali Landry.

Celebrities such as Brandon Barash from General Hospital , Catt Sadler from E! Daily 10, and Natalie Hall from All My Children were on hand to shop for the cause.

Josh Madden & Sophie Monk.

Throughout the evening guest enjoyed complimentary cocktails courtesy of Vision Vodka, Corona, KARMA California Brut and refreshments by Smart Water and Honest Tea, along with music by DJ Josh Madden.

Madden is know for being the brother of Good Charlotte singers Benji and Joel Madden, along with creating their clothing line DCMA COLLECTIVE.

Shop for this cause.

Keep A Child Alive received every single penny spent by guests at this party.

The organization dedicates its time to providing life-saving anti-retroviral treatment, care and support services to children and families whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.

Want to find out more information about and how you can help, click here to visit the Keep A Child Alive website.

Nordstrom, $895, Los Cerritos Center.

It’s high time to get girlie. Take a break from masculine military looks or rough and tough tribal – and think sugar and spice and everything….bows. This pretty and feminine adornment is ditching it’s elementary school and pep squad reputation and taking it’s turn as trend of the season. And, for those who like to invest in pieces with high rewear value, know that this is one trend that will not be fading with summer, but will fall into autumn and winter without skipping a beat. Still not sure how to wear them and be age-appropriate? Here’s some ideas:

Mini. Just a little bit of sass is sexy. Pick tiny embellishment bows on the tips or heels of pumps, demure closures topped with bowties on your back, or rings with a little bowtie bling. This leggy lace version is from Nordstrom at Los Cerritos Center ($ 885).

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Cheat sheet to instant style:  wear dresses.   This summer it’s all about the dress—fancy them up for your after-hours arrivals or casual them out for ducking into the coffee shop—just don’t over think it.

Say YES to the dress.

We’re counting down in order of ‘must-have-ness’ starting with our flavor of the month, the denim dress.

Here’s your go-to list:

Number Five: Definitely Denim.  It’s hip, it’s trendy, it’s now.  Look for dresses in divine dark washes or  keep it light in charming chambray.  Get it, belt it, love it.  We saw this one at Target in Lakewood Center ($24.99).

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