Get the latest news on hot sales, designer clothes, decorating and stylish Dallas personalities from the fashion and style editors at The Dallas Morning News and F!D Luxe.These shoes, inspired by the work of painter Gerhard Richter , are not available until the fall, but gotta say they look pretty good. Christian Siriano did the same thing this season. But, did you hear about Betsey Johnson? She'll show Steve Madden shoes on the runway on Monday and they will be immediately available to buy.

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I know exactly where Eric Damon, the genius behind all the incredible styles we lust over each week on the hit show Gossip Girl, is going to find looks for upcoming episodes: the Nanette Lepore showroom! How do I know this? Because each look that sauntered down the runway during the fall/winter ’08 show simply screamed ‘Serena van der Woodsen’- not surprising since the collection was inspired by the high-society party girl. The looks summoned the jet-setting fashionista who always has a fabulous party to go to. We saw beautiful ladylike-suits spiced up with sparkly tiaras and sexy feminine touches like sheer lace, sleek high-waisted skirts with gorgeously structured pleats in the back, cropped jackets reminiscent of Jackie O infused with a playful modern twist; taffeta tops with exaggerated bows, floaty chiffon blouses, sequined cami’s paired with either wide or slim-leg pants, and daringly curve-hugging ensembles for the diva who likes to flaunt what she’s got.

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Inspired by the character Gloria Wandrous from the 60’s classic Butterfield 8, played by the iconic Elizabeth Taylor, the Carmen Marc Valvo fall/winter ’08 collection was a sensually seductive and strikingly sexy, evoking the smoldering sensuality and vulnerability captured in the eyes of Elizabeth’s character. We saw gorgeous satin cocktail gowns that sensually swayed with each step, rich jewel tones, boudoir-inspired items like peeping lingerie, corsets, and the bustier; and feathers, which remained an important detail throughout, adding a delicacy to the complex structures. I absolutely loved the emphasis on the back: we saw sheer fabrics, draped backs, v-neck backs, and so on, making these dresses perfect for making both a killer entrance as well as exit.

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The overarching feel of the fall/winter 2008 collections was sleek sophistication mixed with high-impact glamour, mostly due to the fact that almost every designer had a serious case of accessory-fever. Almost all the looks in the shows were paired with either hats (from beret’s, to brim hats, to knits, to fedoras, to small hats, to big hats, and so much more), fancy hair pieces, fur boleros, layered necklaces, long leather gloves, and/or belts (either super-thick or super-thin but always super sleek- either individually, several at a time, or all piled on in a single look).

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