Lena Dunham x ASOS Magazine = Everything Is Perfect

Lena Dunham landed the November issue of ASOS magazine. (Oh, and she also just landed a SEVEN-FIGURE BOOK DEAL for her Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's Learned essay collection. Do WERQUE!) Animal balloons, cat ear headband, rhinestone collar jewels, THAT STUDDED ACID-WASHED DENIM JACKET = everything in its right place. 

Want that bleached studded denim jacket? Yah me too. Good, because here it is:

$96.75, Asos

+ Read the entire Lena Dunham issue of ASOS magazine.

Max Kibardin's Denim & Swarovski Crystal-Studded Heels Are $2194... And Probably Worth It

$2194, Max Kibarin, Luisaviaroma.com

I am not in the habit of spending $2194 on a single pair of shoes. But I could start to get into that habit for a pair of Bruno Magli creative director Max Kibardin's denim and Swarovski crystal-studded heels. Any heels that feel like 1980s Madonna reincarnated as footwear is pretty much guaranteed to be something I'd wear. Seriously. As a rule, I like to ask myself "Do these shoes look like 'Desperately Seeking Susan' in the form of a stiletto"? If yes, then I'm wearing them.

And now, please enjoy this highly intriguing, highly nude photo of Kate Moss wearing nothing but a pair of guitar stilettos (they actually work) created by Max Kibardin and Chicks On Speed... and her personality.

This Young, Inspired & Proper Inverted Cross Studded Vest Inspires All Sorts Of Jewish Guilt In Me

$290, Young Inspired And Proper, StantonJames.com

If if weren't for my own Jewish guilt and the fact that Ellen, my own Jewish mother (hi, Ma!) would KILL me, I'd be all over this inverted cross vintage denim vest by Young, Inspired And Proper.
I guess I could pretend it's an abstract arrow, or an upside-down bird with an invisible coming in for a landing. Maybe she'd make an exception since it IS Madonna's birthday, and this vest is SO Madonna. Well, Madonna before she became all fakey, co-opted Jewish.

I Actually Didn't Buy These Shoes. For Once.

($99.99, Modcloth.com)

My darling coworker, MTV Twitter Jockey Gabi Gregg, who also runs Young, Fat and Fabulous, had on a great pair of studded boots. I was like, point blank: I'm buying those. Until I realized I own about seven pairs of black boots. At which point nly my spotty, waning sense of financial propriety kept me from buying these really fun studded boots from ModCloth. Ugh. I hate being a grownup sometimes.

By the way, LOTS more stuff to post from the Lucky FABB Conference, great stuff I bought, etc. Silly work keeps getting in the way though! I was on a social media panel, like a fancy person, and I did a bunch of radio press about the Grammys today. So if you live in Arizona or Alaska and heard someone blabbering about bloody Lady Gaga, that was me. And if you're interested in Britney Spears, well we're premiering her video on MTV.com on Thursday. DAMN YOU, BRITNEY! FOR KEEPING ME FROM FASHION BLOGGING!

Discount Vs. Designer: Matiko Does Christian Louboutin's Rollerball Studded Loafers!

Christian Louboutin, or, as Paris Hilton likes to say, Christian Loubuiton's studded Rollerball loafers have been on my fantasy fashion wish list for a fortnight. Obviously, since they're a grand, they're staying in the realm of the virtual and not the actual. BUUUUT, thanks to Matiko, a less-bad-ass version -- their "Leila" studded loafers -- could be mine for just $119. And guess what? THEY WILL! Just try and WATCH me not buy 'em!

($995, Christian Louboutin, Saks)

($119, Matiko, Solestruck.com)

And Christian Louboutin's Zebra Pack studded loafers will top my fantasy fashion list probably forever. They're like the late, great Mark Bolan in shoe form.

These Brown Bess Studded Moc Boots Are My Achilles' Heel

($374, Bess, Ssense.com)

Stick a fork in me. I'm done. These studded Bess boots are my downfall. I do have to say though, I'm hitting a wall with the studded stuff. I own a studded handbag, studded trench, and boots with studs, they're in constant wardrobe rotation, and never the three shall meet. It's more than enough, you know?

Angel Jackson Bags Are Like TO DIE

You might wanna put on a diaper before you check out these studded leather bags, because you're surely shit yourself. They're by the sister act Katie and Millie Smith who design the marvelous Angel Jackson line of bags and belts. WANT.

($293, Angeljackson.co.uk)

Love the snakeskin, studs, '80s brights, and Chanel-inspired chain strap of the Disco Jack bag.

($246, Angeljackson.co.uk)

Snakeskin AND jaguar = two marauding members of the animal kingdom perfectly represented on one studded bag.

And, finally, a studded bag for A LOT less:

($72.99, Modcloth.com)

I got this from Lulu's, but I think they're sold out there. I've yet to use it, because I'm getting a lot of mileage out of the Eryn Brinie bag below (which wasn't worth the full price but definitely worth the sale price, but it's a whole lotta bag and would look pretty cute with an all-black outfit, since it's pretty noisy all on its own.

($69, Eryn Brinie)

New Shoes! Louise Goldin For Topshop Studded Heels

I wish Blogger had a "likes this" button. Because I'd be hitting it HARD over these Louise Goldin for Topshop studded heels.


They're $310 at Topshop.com. The black and rose ones (the rose are my faves) are online February 5, and the cream ones are available beginning March 2010. All of the Louise Goldin heels hit Topshop in New York in late March.

OR, if you can't wait, pick up some Rock & Republic needle-heel Nika heels

($295, Rock & Republic, Footcandyshoes.com)

... Or Kenna, the gorgeous boot version of Nika. It's on SUPER-DUPER sale at Shopbop.

($297, Rock & Republic, Shopbop.com)

Girls, Meets Boy Meets Girl's Perfect Studded Blazer

The dilemma of the curvy girl who loves a boyfriend/ best friend blazer is that if you're not all bones, you need a little cling so you don't look like a bulky box. I love my Topshop satin blazer, but it just doesn't "sit" quite right. So "kudooze," in the parlance of Real Housewives of New York's Ramona, to sportswear/ lifestyle brand Boy Meets Girl's jersey blazer, which fits PERFECTLY and snugs and hugs in just the right places. Bonus: it's got cute little logo studs, which I of course cannot resist.

Kate Voegele in Boy Meets Girl's studded blazer

The studded blazer is from Boy Meets Girl's Spring 2010 collection, retails for $139, and hits stores January 2010.

Appropriately, "Waiting For A Star To Fall" by Boy Meets Girl.

Jeffrey Campbell Wins Me Back With These Black And Brown Studded Saddle Shoes

These Jeffrey Campbell clunkers left a totally bad taste in mouth -- like when you accidentally bite into a really bad grape -- I HATE when that happens! But, do you stop eating grapes for good? No. You know there will be a better one later on in the bunch. Anyway, what I mean to say is that, I LOVE these Jeffrey Campbell Capone studded saddle shoes have made up for that bad grape. Know what I mean? A little?

($129, Jeffrey Campbell, Singer22.com)

Studded Booties, Coats And More Things That Don't Need to Be Studded But I Can't Stop Being Drawn To Like A Magpie

WAHHHH. This girl's so POUTY. WAHSSSSSAMATTARRRR? Don't you like her BLAZER? I do. Duh. BECAUSE IT'S GOT STUDS ON IT.

($158, Priorities, Winknyc.com)

I like how this blazer's by "Priorities," as in, none of mine are straight.

($145, ASOS)

I am committing so many sins just by staring at this black studded swing trench. Ugh.

BEE TEE DUBS! I CAN'T BELIEVE I forgot to tell you that I got a camel-colored studded trench coat from Topshop. It looks like this but it's CAMEL, got it? It was originally $400 something, which is outlandish, but I got it on sale for $200. Still kind of pricey considering it isn't made marvelously, but I'll be wearing on the daily. Huzzah for fall!

($310, Topshop)

OHHHh studded black booties with cone heel! You were MADE in my image, were you not? I CAN'T though. I CAN'T. Super pointy cone heels are NEVER comfy. And $300 is reeedamndick. Hi. Welcome to the dialogue of my internal conflict.

Creepers' Revenge: See by Chloé's Studded Boots Creep Their Way Into My Heart

I know that in the past I've sternly admonished the resurrection of creepers, but these See By Chloe off-white studded boots have taken up residence in my heart and WILL NOT move out. Ugh. Thankfully their $495-pricetag precludes our long-term relationship.

($495, See By Chloe, Net-a-Porter.com)

Didn't buy these, obvs, but I'd wear them in a HOT second.

Know what I did buy though, to ease my craving?

($70, Yesstyle.com)

I got the white studded ones, for fear the black ones looked a little too pilgrimy, and because I have more black shoes and boots than even an unreasonable shoe-obsessed person should possess. Anyway, I was feelin on the Hendrix-y-ness of the off-white ones, and hence clicked "buy." This was my first purchase from Yesstyle.com, and I saved a fiver with promo code "Twitter5." Also, I was pleased to discover that the shipping is just $9.99, which isn't bad considering they ship from Hong Kong and guarantee a three-day ship. Noice! Some places down the street charge almost that and it takes like two weeks. WTF, right? Anyway, I'll report back!

Nude Studded Heel I Need Like Yesterday

($160, Boutique 9, Piperlime)

Punk can be demure in dusty rose! J'adore these D'orsay studded heels. Oh trespass sweetly urge!

Again, Hayden-Harnett Continues To Torture Me

($148, Hayden-Harnett)

Hayden-Harnett, that's ENOUGH out of you. STOP creating the type of marvelous metal-and-leather studded pieces -- like the Corrine studded leather necklace in grape -- that I would create if I were so inclined. It reminds me of bad-ass broken glass, and also reminds me that I have a wedding to pay for. Can I just pay someone to stand over my shoulder and slap my hand away from my mouse every time I almost buy something? If I paid you per slap, you'd be rich beyond your wildest dreams. Wait a second... instead of hiring that kind of disciplinarian, why don't I just BUY THIS NECKLACE? GOD, MY POWERS OF DEDUCTIVE REASONING SHOWCASE THE FACT THAT I'M NOTHING SHORT OF A FUCKING BRILLIANT, BEAUTIFUL MIND!

Studded, Structured, Sequined Shoes For Fall!

It's time for a... Fall shoe binge! Check these selects -- studded, structured heels and booties I'd buy if you were footing the bill.

($129, Steven By Steve Madden, Piperlime)

I know. I need more studded stuff like Kanye needs more exposure. But I can't resist these fun "Stardom" flats.

($24, Pink Footwear, Lulus)

Black oxfords = So simple, so cheap, so... something I will inevitably go back and buy in a week after much pointless deliberation, so I may as well just buy them now, right?

($585, Giuseppe Zanotti, Piperlime)

I need more '80s throwback heels like Fergie needs more bronzer, but I can't resist these black suede eyelet-covered Giuseppe Zanottis.

($110, BCBG Girls, Dillards)

Uh, blue suede, cone heel, fun '80s grommets? BCBGirls "Border" heels = YES.

($49.99, alice + olivia for Payless)

Don't you love how Payless can get low, like Flo Rida style? These alice + olivia "Robertson" peep-toe jeweled boots are sluttastic in the BEST POSSIBLE WAY. Next stop? Bootswitdafur!

($26.99, Payless)

Black lacquer heels at PAYLESS? Girl, you is NASTY!

($26.99, Payless)

Payless, girl, you are BAAAAAAAAD! And it feels GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!

FashionBinge Is Giving Away A HAWT Pair of daniblack Queen Heels!

They're studded, I love 'em, I don't even own 'em, but you can. They're daniblack's "Queen" heels, and they come in both black patent and denim. ONE lucky FashionBinge winner will win ONE pair (not just one shoe but a PAIR) in whichever style you so desire, in whichever size you happen to be (hopefully your feet are both the same size.)

You have between now and Monday, April 20th at 11:45pm ET to enter. Just fill out the FUNNN (it IS fun if you WIN) widgety form below and tell us what you'd wear these with... and the daniblack "Queen" heels COULD be YOURS! (Open to US, Canada, and Mexico only.) GO! WIN!

How I Feel About This Be&D Studded Wallet Should Be Fairly Obvious

($325, Be&D)

It's called the Garbo wallet, but I think they really meant to call it the Tamar.

($535, Be&D)

The Kiss clutch brings tears to my eyes... It reminds me a TEENY bit of the Gustto bag I bought from Tobi.com when it went on sale, and BTW, it's awesome and was worth EVERY cent. Still, this Be&D bag is high. fucking. art.

+ More stud lust.

JESUS MARY AND JOSEPH! 50 PERCENT OFF AT ACTIVE ENDEAVORS!

Now THAT'S what I call a Christmas miracle! EVERYTHING ON THE ENTIRE ACTIVE ENDEAVORS SITE is 50% off, only through midnight on December 19th. Use promo code "wishlist50." All returns for store credit only, so be sure before you pull that trigger, okay tiger?

Here are a few choice pix:

(Originally $347, TEMPORARILY $173, Abaete, ActiveEndeavors.com)


(Originally $432, TEMPORARILY $216, Abate, ActiveEndeavors.com)

This guy's blowin' my mind. Wedding dress shortlist potential even!

(Originally $295, TEMPORARILY $147.50, Charlotte Ronson, ActiveEndeavors.com)

Sorta Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett, a little, no?


(Originally $575, TEMPORARILY $287, Seven for all Mankind, ActiveEndeavors.com)

(Originally $450, TEMPORARILY $225, Loeffler Randall, ActiveEndeavors.com)

Even Loeffler Randall's studded Minnie Mouse Agatha bow flats are on sale!

GOD BLESS US ERRYONE!