This combo leaves me feeling a bit like I was being handed a yummy, mouthwatering gelato that got dropped in the mud.

It's exactly the kind of thing that I'd wear if I was PMS dressing (the monster that takes over from the inside every few months). Almost right, but not quite.

Ohhhh Whitters ... what a massive fail this dress is. But I'll present both sides of the argument and let the folks reading this make up their own minds.

Pros:

- the stockings. If you're legs are skinny enough to wear light, printed stockings, go forth with my blessing. But if your pins are suffering from what I call "couch syndrome" then stick to darker pantyhose please.

- the draping on the bodice and ruching on lower half. Very this season and flattering on most body shapes 'cause the ruching hides lumps and bumps.

Cons:

- Gimme a good one-shoulder any day but this one looks like you've accidentally hacked off a sleeve and then had to run out the door before you could do the other one.

That's all.

Okay ... I love Marc Jacobs probably more than all of you put together. But this is nuts. Totally nuts. US$1960 for this new Louis Vuitton bag which, and I'm not sure if you can see this or if it's just my fashion deducing powers, looks suspiciously like a garbage bag.

In fact, exactly like a garbage bag.

Is this just the designer poking fun at us? Is he cackling away in his multimillion dollar apartment with his beautiful boyfriend, drumming his fingertips together and thinking "I wonder if they're such sheep that they'll even wear a garbage bag if I design it?"

'Cause it sure looks that way to me.

You all know that I'm completely obsessed with fashion and I love it taking different forms and getting inspiration from all different areas of like ... but really. If I wanted to carry a green garbage bag around I'd get one from Coles. Not Louis Vuitton. For $2000.

What's the bet it takes off and is the hit bag of the season?

I'll admit, in the other colour it's quite cool. And what I'm about to say may just equate to fashion blasphemy, but the green deserves to go where it got its inspiration - the rubbish.

Dear CZJ (do you mind if I call you that? I feel so close to you after tearing apart most of your outfits last year),

I just wanted to write and say how ridiculously cute you look here. And how you've redeemed yourself in the fashion stakes. You've made me do a complete turnaround on the puffa jacket which I wasn't loving at all for this winter. Most people wearing them looking like a miniature version of the Michelin Man which isn't the most flattering look - ever - I don't care how in fashion they are. But your version? Sleek, sharp, tasteful. With the cutest furry hood in the world. Of course, yours probably cost $5000 which usually separates the riff from the raff but you have at last given us reason to look up to you style wise, and also learn an important lesson about balance when wearing a jacket that's going to add four inches to your upper half.

Keep the bottom half tight. That way we'll avoid all Michelin Man jokes and be able to step out in comfort, and flat boots, while keeping super warm.

Thanks CZJ,

Eternally Grateful xx

Starring Carolyn Murphy and English actor Nicholas Hoult ... how utterly gorgeous. I partied with Carolyn Murphy in Melbourne once when she was here for Estee Lauder and I worked at Cosmo. What I most remember is that she ate lots 'cause she hadn't eaten all day and she had legs like twigs. Her calves were so tiny I couldn't believe they were holding her up. But she was naturally thin - as you can tell from her breasts - no starving for Ms Murphy. Just freaking great genes.

I've often wondered how Terry Richardson works, having heard many stories of him having a bedroom out the back of his studio and him taking many a vulnerable model to er, loosen her up, while shooting. But it appears he just likes to get them to scream at the camera lens. Remember the video of Natalia Vodianova shrieking like a woman possessed? Me either, so I found it for you.

Purple #11 from Purple Magazine on Vimeo.

Now he's got Lindsay Lohan doing it. She also scored the cover of Purple (how is it that we're all so interested in this woman when she hasn't had an acting job in two years?) AND she gets to wear a dress from the new Alexander McQueen collection. Lucky biatch.

Let's be clear. If there is ever a day in your life that you can wear an all-over catsuit, if you have the occasion to wear it and the body to kill it, YOU SHOULD WEAR IT. Because those days are limited ladies, they're not going to last long, so if you ever get the chance, you should seize it! Grab it with both hands and OWN that day.

Jennifer Lopez is revelling in her post-baby body which no doubt she's worked seriously hard for and she's showing it off in the best way possible. This dark bronze, bedazzled catsuit fits like second skin and is perfectly set off with her Louboutin ankle boots. Not that I'm recommeding this look for a night out with your friends down the local ... but you know, if the occasion calls, don't run away from it. Embrace it! Don't you just love J-Lo?

Brangelina say BAM! to those rumours KAPOW! to the papers. TAKE THAT! to the news outlets who chose to report they were breaking up. Here they are supporting New Orleans (who won) at the Superbowl yesterday in the States. According to the Daily Mail, they also released a statement saying they have no intention of ending their relationship, and their lawyers stated they would take legal action against any media outlets who continue to publich "false allegations". Says their lawyer: "We can confirm unequivocally that the allegations are false as well as intrusive."  

We all know Brad and Ange love New Orleans - they own a $3.5million house there - and they took eight-year-old Maddox to cheer them on.

This does make half of those reading this blog happy - in what was the tightest poll ever to feature on Coco Lee, 26% of you want them to stay together; 26% want Brad to go back to Jen; 28% want them to stay together just for the children's sake and 18% of you want them to split up.

Anyone change their minds?

Pics courtesy of the Daily Mail

If you've just tuned in, read the post about Paris below, first.

And then look at this and wonder ... does Paris live her life like she's starring on the 80's tv drama Dallas? That's where this outfit belongs. On SueEllen. In Texas. With her big, rollered hair and lacquered lips and shiny red shoes on the all-white, all-American outfit. It's just so contrived it makes me want to vomit.

Then I came across this.

And my worst fears were confirmed.

Paris really does dress as though she's living in Dallas/ Dynasty/ The Young and the Restless.

According to my whiz-bang calculations (plus 10 years for the shiny frock, minus two for the coat, plus five for the dated hairdo, plus three for the bag with the outfit making the whole thing seem like she's just stepped out of Day of Our Lives rather than Gossip Girl), Paris Hilton's style age is 48. Honestly can't you see Kim Basinger/ Sharon Stone/ Susan Sarandon in the same thing? Sure, they'd look amazing, very pulled together and well thought out. But they're at least 20 years older than Paris. She's doing herself a disservice by donning the rich ex-wife look.

And before you say, but aren't I always banging on about how skanky she usually dresses? Well, yes, but it doesn't mean the pendulum has to swing to ex-wife out shopping, you know? There's a good balance and there are plenty of women out there dressing their age without looking skanky. Paris just needs a little help in finding it.

What's your style age and how do you stick to it? Ever found yourself dressing older/younger and been pulled up for it? Something to think about ladies.

I love how these two look like they're besties! I've always wanted to know how the cast gets on behind the scenes 'cause we never see pics of Leighton and Blake shopping or Jessica and Taylor going shopping together, you know? But here we have Kelly and Leighton waiting for a fashion show to start and perfectly complementing each other's look. Leighton is the dark sultry one, while Kelly looks angelic in white. I quite love the way she's aged, I think she looks even more beautiful than she used to.

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Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!

In the tradition of Alexander Wang, I suggest you get you get your hands on a studded black bag, fast. And if you can't afford the original, there are plenty of copies around, I know Lili handbags have done a few this season but am not sure if they're onsale yet (find them in a cool boutique near you). 

The key is make sure the outfit matches the bag, ie. don't wear with a pretty floral dress. Keep colours muted and give off a tough vibe to go with your hardware.

P.S. Just pointing something out here: Taylor Momsen is SMILING! She must have had a killer day because this is a first, on screen and off. Good to see and let's hope she does it again!

Somehow, these two look like they're meant to be together. It's just a feeling you get through the picture. The last time they were together it wasn't right, there was something wrong - nothing you could put your finger on - but clearly not their time. Like when Sienna was with Balthazar Getty, we all knew it wouldn't last, you could just tell.

But this time I think Jude and Sienna may have gotten their timing right. There's something about them that says they're completely relaxed in each other's company and that they're happy. Nice, non?

I adore Sienna's coat. Clearly, this season is shaping up to be one of the statement coat and whether yours is bright yellow or a black and white check, be sure of three things:

1. It fits you well. Too small or too big will make the look unpolished and that is the exact opposite of what you're trying to achieve.

2. It's the right length. If you're petite, a length like Sienna's is perfect. Taller? You can afford to go longer.

3. Choose an interesting feature. Whether it's the colour, the collar or the shape, make sure it has something to mark it as "special" so you'll always feel amazing when you put it on.

In what looks like a train driver's outfit. All she needs is a little flag with a sign saying toot toot and cheese sandwich in a lunchbox and she'd be right.

This is what happens when you think too much about your outfit. Grey on grey is one thing and I've been championing it fiercely for winter. But choose different tones of grey. Light, dark, muted work much better together than dark on dark - especially with structured pieces like a blazer and fitted jumper. Soft, drapey styles in light shades will make you look more feminine, less train-driver-y.

Both Beyonce and Kim Kardashian launched their fragrances last week in suspiciously similar looking dresses. Red, ruffled, body-hugging. Which leaves me wondering, is there a formula for a successful dress? The Chinese believe that red = good luck, so did the two purposely choose red dresses to ensure great sales of their fragrances? I'm not 100% sure, but it can't hurt.

It must also be said that I'm not loving either dress. Beyonce looks like a big Valentine's present, complete with bow while Kim hardly dazzles. Ruffles should be smaller, in my book. The bigger they are, the more of a child you look.