So, why tote? Well, Lady Gaga and her now one-of-a-kind-inscribed-by-Japanese-fans white Hermes Birkin bag kind of inspired us. We also love this shape revival for a number of reasons. First of all tote bag is a classic that you can use for years to come. Secondly it’s practical and will simplify your commute. Tote bag is also versatile – it will work for the office, picnic or evening.

Made from materials ranging from high-end luxurious leathers such as Hermes Birkin bag to LL Bean’s classic canvas, tote bags provide instant update to your look even if you want to skimp on everything else.

P.S. Spotted this Alexander McQueen tote at Zappos and couldn’t help but added it to this feature. Looks like a chic army sack, isn’t it?

Kim Cattrall and Miley Cyrus shone in matching Matthew Williamson sequin metallic mini dresses while filming Sex And The City 2 (to be released on May 27, 2010) back in October 2009. When it comes to look super glamorous by night, many celebrities resorted this spring to this dazzling sequin metallic trend.

Jennifer Aniston (at London premiere of Bounty Hunter in March) hid Valentino Fall 2009 Couture mini dress under an elegant one-button strong shouldered Alexander McQueen blazer. Her Jimmy Choo sandals were a perfect match! Also in March, Kristen Bell sported Stella McCartney Resort 2010 dress with Jimmy Choo open-toe shoes at the 12th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards  in Beverly Hills.

Selena Gomez appeared on a Spanish TV show in April dressed in Alice + Olivia Strapless Dress ($485) with sequined metallic bustier. Selena’s BFF, Demi Lovato wore David Meister mini dress [sold out] to the 18th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party in March.

Olivia Wilde and Charlize Theron both sported sequin metallic dresses at the 24th Annual American Cinematheque Award on March 27, 2010 in Beverly Hills, CA. Olivia wore skin tight Moschino dress while Charlize stunned event goers with her ombre Givenchy dress which she paired with Stella McCartney boots.

Jennifer Love Hewitt looked golden sparkling in her 3.1 Phillip Lim dress and Yves St. Laurent sandals at the opening of Esprit Flagship Store in New York back in March. While Dakota Fanning looked pretty cool in Valentino Fall 2009 Couture mini dress and Salvatore Ferragamo pumps at the premiere of The Runaways in Hollywood in March. Interestingly enough, Dakota’s dress was modified from its original runway version to remove feather detail from the shoulders making the dress simpler and more appropriate for Dakota’s age.

Vanessa Hudgens wore Allsaints Spitalfields mini dress and Sergio Rossi peep-toe heels  for the Closing Night Ceremony for the 2010 edition of SHOWEST held at The Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 18, 2010. And Eva Longoria-Parker went with Oscar de la Renta tube mini dress at the 2009 ALMA Awards in Westwood, CA.

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New York — Whew! Finally actress Sarah Jessica Parker got rid of her neon pink scarf (actually pink is trendy)! We saw SJP walking son James Wilkie Broderick to school yesterday (04/08/2010).

Sarah Jessica wore Alexander McQueen Floral and Skull Print Tank Top ($332).

Click the items below to get Sarah Jessica’s look:

Madrid, Spain — Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler attended the premiere of Exposados (The Bounty Hunter) yesterday (03/30/2010).

Jennifer showed her legs, wearing Valentino Pre-Fall 2010 Strapless Minidress decorated with sequins and leather. She also wore Givenchy Ribbon Wrapped Sandals.

Berlin, Germany — Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler attended  The Bounty Hunter premiere at the Cinemaxx on Sunday (03/29/2010).

Jennifer wore Valentino Fall 2009 Couture Beaded One-Shoulder Dress.

London England — Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler attended the premiere of The Bounty Hunter earlier on March (03/10/2010).

Jennifer wore Valentino Fall 2009 Haute Couture Metallic Strapless Dress, Jimmy Choo Lance Sandals and Alexander McQueen Tuxedo Blazer.

Military style jackets with frogging embroidery, which were the staple of Michael Jackson’s concert wardrobe and were commonly used as officer’s uniform in many armies around 18th century through early 20th century, became one of the hottest trends in 2009.

The style was brought back by Christophe Decarnin for Balmain Spring 2009 Collection and re-interpreted by many other designers for Spring and Fall 2009. The trend was further fueled by Michael Jackson untimely passing away, which created real demand for military style he loved so much.

Photo above shows Jackson’s military style jackets that he wore at different times: (front row, L to R): Hollywood Walk of Fame Black Sequin Jacket; Red sequined jacket; Sequined jacket from the Victory Tour; (back row, L to R): Black Faux Leather Jacket worn to a 1998 press conference regarding plans for proposed theme park Majestic Kingdom; Military Jacket worn to the 26th Annual NAACP Image Awards; Black and Red Military Jacket; Red Sequin Jacket worn during the making of “What More Can I Give;” Black and Gold Jacket worn at a 1993 press conference with Nelson Mandela; Silver Sequin Jacket from the Victory Tour.

While Balmain jackets are extremely expensive finding limited audience including celebrities, we wanted to present less expensive alternatives. So here’s what we dug up:

AKA New York Admirals Jacket $227.50, was $325 via shopbop.com

BB Dakota Lombard Jacket $75 via Boutique To You.

ABS Black Bandleader Jacket with Gold Trim $341 via chickdowntown.com.

NEW YORK — Lovely Kate Hudson was walking down the street in Manhattan yesterday rocking the latest hot trend in footwear — knee-high boots. This Fall 2009 trend looks really nice when boots are made of luxury leather or suede, and are best teamed with tights and a skirt, leggings or skinny jeans (like Kate Hudson did). Knee-high boots are very popular among Hollywood celebrities. By the way, Christian Louboutin boutique has an amazing sexy knee-highs in windows display right now.

Kate wore a black sheer tee, blue distressed skinny jeans, Alexander McQueen Faithful Large Tote ($1.994, was $2.299 via Zappos) and Giuseppe Zanotti Thigh High Flat Suede Boots ($975 via Zappos).

Check out our little selection of knee-high boots below:

rsvp Palila Boots $59.33, was $63.78 via Zappos.

LD Tuttle The Shaper Flat Boots [sold out, was $816] via shopbop.com.

MIA Women’s Midnight Stretch 3 Way Boot $60.47 via Endless.

LOS ANGELES, CA – Christina Aguilera spent some quality time with her husband Jordan (not pictured) on Saturday (8/15/2009). Christina wore Lauren Moschi Piano Assymetrical Pocket Tank with blue cardigan, striped scarf, black leggings, blue pumps and Alexander McQueen Mini Frame bag.

PHOTO CREDIT: Fame Pictures via GumGum.

Since we had no chance of asking Christina about things she wore (noticed big bodyguard?), we decided to put together our own version of Christina’s outfit. Here it is:

Lauren Moshi Piano Swing Pocket Tank in white $93.

Lauren Moshi Piano Modal Tee in white $39, was $65. As you can see, Christina owns this tee too.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — We caught Lindsay Lohan shopping in LA last week. Lindsay wore Current Elliott Skinny Jean in Night Wash Shredded [sold out, was $234 via Singer22] and a white tank. Lindsay accessorized with Eugenia Kim Toyo Crystal Mesh Band Straw Fedora [sold out, was $325 via Singer22] and Alexander McQueen Peep-toe Ankle boots.

PHOTO CREDIT: Fame Pictures via GumGum.

LOS ANGELES, CA — Lindsay Lohan was spotted when dinning out with Samantha Ronson (not pictured)  in Los Angeles last Thursday (7/16/2009). She wore T Alexander Wang Classic Mini Pocket Tank ($74 via shopbop) and Alexander Wang Leggings ($425 via shopbop). Lindsay accessorized her look with Alexander McQueen Peep-toe ankle boots ($1.155 via net-a-porter) and JJ Winters Joyce bag in black suede ($450 via Boutique to You).

PHOTO CREDIT: Bauer Griffin via GumGum.