FASHION NEWS: Fragrances by Katy Perry & Jennifer Aniston

Bored with your current fragrance? Well have no fear! Both Katy Perry and Jennifer Aniston will have fragrances soon in a department store near you.

According to MTV, Katy Perry will release Purr in November to Nordstrom stores. Priced only at $36 dollars, WWD reports that the fragrance will be a combination of jasmine, musk, freesia, peach, and apple. It is also reported that the fragrance will be contained in a cat-shaped bottle with jeweled eyes. Yummy smells in a cute bottle?? What more could a girl ask for!?

InStyle magazine reports that on July 20th, Jennifer Aniston debuted her Fragrance appropriated named Jennifer Aniston at the popular U.K. department store, Harrod's. Aniston says in a press release that she wanted "this fragrance to be a personal library of scent memories." Well, we definitely can't wait to get a whiff of that library Jenn!

DOUBLE TAKE: Rihanna VS Trina

I just posted on this D&G jumpsuit Rihanna rocked and I get on twitter and see that Trina rocked the same outfit yesterday (with the same haircut as well *cough cough*). So my question to you all is who do you think rocked it best?

SPOTTED: Rihanna in Polka Dots!

Rihanna attended the Asics and Drai’s hosted after party for her LA concert and looked VERY cute and playful in this asymmetrical polka-dot D&G Pre-Fall 2010 collection jumpsuit. It think the colors really bring out this red color in hair. At first, I couldn't stand her new color choice, but now it's grown on me! She looks great!

ALERT: NEW STYLE SECTION COMING SOON!!

As some of you know, my dream career is to be a fashion stylist. I can put together things together like no one else. *toots horn* I am the one my friends come to when they need help finding something to wear or finding something wear with something else. Ex: "I have these shoes and no dress" or "I have this dress and shoes but no accessories."

So with all that being said, I need for my readers to submit their fashion inquiries for the new STYLE ME FAB section! If you need help finding what someone wore, need help finding something to wear, or just need fashion advice please email me HERE!

Let me STYLE YOU FAB!

-Key

GET THE LOOK: Amber Rose

The bald-headed beauty Amber Rose was live in living color out in NYC over the weekend. Believe it or not, the dress made by Pavon by Luz and Victoria is only $62 dollars! You can purchase the dress on the designer's official website. Price ranges for any of their dresses go from $62-$78. This is not for the faint of heart ladies, so if you are afraid to stand out...this isn't for you!

SHOE GAME PROPER: Beyonce in Fendi...

Photo Credit: Beyoncefan.com

Everybody Loves a Fendi shoe! Beyonce was spotted over the holiday enjoying her time off with Jay-Z in Europe. Chick looks fierce no matter what she does.

Ashy Feet and Cracked Heels are NOT CUTE...!!!

Photo Credit: Beingagirlbooks.com

On my way to breakfast this morning, in front of me stood someone's cracked heels. On my mini-vacation to an amusement park this weekend, I saw several of these cracked heels. Picking up a forbidden late snack at 7-11 on Friday, I saw THEE whitest feet on earth. And this was on a dark-skinned man!!!

Poor foot care has gotta be one of my BIGGEST pet peeves! There is absolutely no reason why your feet should ever look like a pair of powdered donuts! No one should ever see dead flaky skin on the back of your heels!! I don't care how much your shoes cost, if your feet look terrible...IT DOESN'T MATTER.

Disclaimer: This post may offend some of you. This post is quite long.

RED CARPET STEEZE: B.E.T. AWARDS 2010

In my humble opinion, this year's B.E.T. awards was THE best awards I've seen in years. If you missed it, you can watch some of the performances over at NecoleBitchie.com.

As far as fashion goes, I felt everyone was either trying too hard or not trying hard enough. Take a look at some of the fashion stars AND fashion failures of last night.

Nicki Minaj looked Madonna-esque in this "Like A Virgin" inspired 2004 Olivier Theyskens for Rochas tulle bustier gown. Eh...I don't know about this. It definately made a statement. I just don't know exactly what that statement is....*scratches head*

Whatever Ms. Alani "La La" Vazquez has been sippin on, I want a drink! The girl has been hitting the red carpet scene with fierce fabulosity lately. I'm loving this black sequined cowl neck dress. HAUTE!!

DOUBLE TAKE: Nicholas Kirkwood VS Top Shop

I literally did a double take when I came across these sexy Top Shop heels! The shoes are reminiscent of the Nicholas Kirkwood pair seen on Sarah Jessica Parker during her whirlwind media blitz promoting Sex and The City 2. While a couple things are missing from the Top Shop pair, the ridged heel, olive color, and criss-cross straps are enough to make you forget. Also, while the Nicholas Kirkwood heels clock in at a whopping $968.00, the Top Shop pair are only $135.00!! Cop them here.

Take a look at more pics after the break!

THE POINTY TOE DEBATE

Ahh, the pointy toe. Such a love/hate relationship we have together. I remember when pointy toe shoes were all the rage when I was in college. I had them in every color and style- black, white, patent, leather, snakeskin, faux snakeskin---you name it, I had it!

And so did everyone else.

SHOE GAME PROPER: Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett looked very bronze and very beautiful when attending the LA premiere of "The Next Karate Kid" yesterday. Jada shined in this Rafael Cennamo Fall 2010 HC Bronze Dress and Pierre Hardy high-heeled jeweled sandals in bronze. I love these shoes...they're very sexy.

OH NICKI, OH MY: SHOES TO DIE FOR

OH ME OH MY!! Rapper Nicki Minaj steps out and sticks a pinkie toe into fashion stardom at the New Jersey 's Summer Jam 2010!!

Nicki...those shoes. That dress. The hair. Love all of the elements but well.......we'll get to that in a minute. Of course, we all know the dress is Versace. We've seen variations of it this dress on celebs such Ciara.

Now onto the shoes. . . . .

SHOE OBSESSED: BREAK THE BANK!

WARNING:

The following shoes may be hot but can cause extreme shock, overdraft fees, buyer's remorse, and other side effects. Viewer beware! LOL...no, but seriously. These shoes are SUPER HOT! Take a look:

Entering the ring at a whopping $615.00 is the Alexander Wang Dee Fringe Sandals. These leather and suede fringe sandals will surely turn heads when you walk in a room....but...they may also cause your stomach to turn at this price! :-/

RED CARPET WOW: The 2010 Met Ball

All the stars were out for the annual Met Ball at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Actors, designers, models, and celebrities were there in celebration of the newest exhibit at the museum, "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity." This year's ball was hosted by none other than Oprah Winfrey and Anna Wintour and brought out a host of incredible gowns and.....some...not so incredible gowns.

Let's take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly:

Cassie is hands down my favorite of the night. She looks absolutely DIVINE in this blue Versace frock and blue and black Sergio Rossi heels. I was adamant about not liking her choice of hair color and one-side shaven cut, but it totally works here. Not to mention, she's naturally gorgeous and her makeup is always on point!

ANGELA SIMMONS....CAN YOU SAY HAUTE???!!!

Angela Simmons posted this gorgeous pic on her twitter a couple hours ago. Ready for an evening out, Angela strikes a pose in the Fendi Cinderella Sandal from the Fendi Spring/Summer 2010 collection. CAN WE SAY HAUTE!??! I WANT....I NEED...I GOTTA HAVE!

Check out more of Fendi's collection here and make sure to follow Angela Simmons on twitter.

TREND: Draping

We all know leather jackets and blazers are very popular now, but several designers are experimenting with the conventional silhouette and bringing waterfalls, laser cuts, and extreme draped looks to these jackets. Oh yes! And let's not forget shoulders...shoulders are still in effect.

For the upcoming seasons, I'm seeing a lot of emphasis on draping fabrics effortlessly on the body and I.LOVE.IT. Designers are taking heavier fabrics such as leather and suede and making them bend, fold, and fall along the body in soft curves that flatter any body type. The result is amazing!! Now, we all know I focus main on shoe game, but I couldn't help myself!! I HAVE to keep you all in the fashion know. Take a look below:

More Topshop...

Even dresses are much softer this season. Rachel Roy seems to be particularly attracted to this aesthetic.

More Rachel Roy...

SHOE LOOK OF THE WEEK: Zoe Saldana

Actress Zoe Saldana SHUT.IT.DOWN. in Cesare Paciotti Sandal Booties from the 2010 Spring/Summer collection at the premiere of her latest movie, "The Losers" April 20, 2010. She is also wearing a dress from Balmain's Fall 2010 RTW collection.

4 THE MEN: Raf Simons

If there ever was such a thing as a high fashion sneaker, Raf Simons would definately be the creator. These sneakers are not for the conventional man but for the man who knows fashion and who aims to make an exciting statement when he enters the room. You'll have others trying to figure out what brand you're wearing. But....you don't have to tell them...it'll be our little secret! ;-)

Raf Simmons kicks off his Spring 2010/Summer Collection with these high top sneakers which include velro straps and multiple buckles. They've already been seen on the feet of

Diddy, Kanye West and Usher.

Diddy was seen wearing the Raf Simons Astronaut Mix Boots in L.A. recently. These shoes feature black and white leather with a velcro strap top piece that can be worn either across the shoe or bent backwards behind the shoe. Or you can just wear it open for a casual effect like Diddy does below.

These shoes retail at $810.00 and are sold out everywhere on line. However, you can purchase other style of Raf Simons shoes at Forward By Revolve, Barneys New York, and ASOS.

SHOE-SATIONAL: JIMMY CHOO ZAPPA SANDALS

You want to make a lasting impression on every room you enter and exit? Try these Jimmy Choo Zappa Sandals! Retailing at $2,495.00, these pretty babies have a non-rechargeable battery that lights up the neon-pink, white and black lucite platform, a neon-yellow, black and white lucite heel, an open toe, suede straps and a back zip fastening. The battery is non-replaceable and will last for approximately 100 hours of constant, continuous use. I don't think anyone would be wearing these 5 inch heels for anywhere close to 100 hours of constant use, so you could probably get a lot of usage out of these.

They've caught the eyes of rapper Nicki Minaj and young mogul and fashionista, Angela Simmons. Nicki wore them on a recent appearance and Angela tried them on a recent trip to NYC. They took to Twitter to show them off. If these are in your price range, you can purchase them at Net-A-Porter.com.

Your Fashionista,

-Key

TREND: Wedge Heels

I have a love/hate relationship with several fashion items and wedge heels happen to be one of them. I stand at 5' 3" barefoot so you think I would be in love with the shoes that make you look like you're walking on stilts but I digress! IDK, to me, they have the ability to make your foot look extremely big! If you are anything above a size 9, I would simply stay clear.

For spring, I'm seeing some gorgeous wedges, chunkier than ever, edgier than ever, and of course as TALL AS EVER. Let's take a look shall we!

More Dolce Vita...

You can wear wedges with just about anything. Wear them with a with a spring dress and cardigan for a cute, soft look. You can also edge them up leather jackets and dark denim. Check it out!

More Camilla Skovgaard...

SHOE SPOTLIGHT: Camilla Skovgaard

As much as I pretend to be working at work, I'm constantly researching new designers with a fresh take shoe design. I came across Camilla Skovgaard on Shopbop, and became instantly obsessed!! I love the jagged soles of the shoes that seem to be her signature.

Her shoes have been seen on celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan, and Halle Berry.

Get into Camilla Skovgaard below!

More Camilla Skovgaard...

Let's Try this Again... :-)

Okay, so let me try this again. I had a blog here called the Fashion Buffet. It lasted a couple of months, I got busy with school and work (part-time and full-time on the latter), and let the blog fall to the wayside. Now I'm back with Sole Theory. It's my goal not only keep you informed on the hottest shoes, BUT fashion as a whole!

Your Fashionista,

Key