Gimmick: A unique or quirky special feature that makes something “stand out” from its contemporaries. However, the special feature is typically thought to be of little relevance or use.

Stuff Fly People Like recently published a photo of stylista Lady Gaga who has taken to carrying around a teacup as a fashion accessory:

An obvious gimmick, the teacup has no functional purpose and is simply a cry for attention!

I recently spotted a 16-year-old girl on the metro with a pacifier in her mouth . She was way past the age for pacifiers and had to remove it to speak–the epitome of an attention grabbing gimmick.

Have you ever fallen victim?

Gimmick or not, Lady Gaga certainly has her own style. I must admit I like her video for Just Dance:

Enjoy!

Hmm, I’m starting to think designers are just hating on Michelle to get publicity. Fashion veteran Arnold Scasi, who is famous for designing outfits for Barbara Streisand, Mamie Eisenhower, Jackie Kennedy, Hillary Clinton, and Laura Bush, had the following words to say about first lady and fashion icon Michelle Obama:

“She’s great looking, she has a great personality and she’s obviously very bright … But … something is amiss. Obviously, she doesn’t have the right advice at this moment. [She should] pick some designers and deal directly with them. As [the wife of] the head of the most important country in the world, you must dress at some points according to protocol…[but] you don’t have to be conventional.”

I’m rolling my eyes at these desperate cries for attention. Why can’t people strive for attention by doing great work instead of being negative and bashing?

Boooo.

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Check out Afrik, a men’s and women’s streetwear design company that aims to educate and inspire by melding fashion and culture. Their Spring/Summer line consists of organic cotton t-shirts and cardigans starting at $40:

Cute, colorful, fun!
See more styles at www.afrikstyle.com.

Beautiful Zoe Saldana has been promoting her new movie Star Trek quite heavily, making cameos on red carpets in an assortment of droolworthy work appropriate frocks:

At the movie’s Parisian premiere, Saldana went for boardroom chic, in a gray Giambatiista Valli dress and Fendi Heels…

Then Cha Cha’d over to Madrid in a printed Loewe dress and Jimmy Choo sandals…

And showed up recently in London in a flouncy halter dress and Azzedina Alaia cut out booties:

Loving this new look!

If you do too, go for office glam with these options:

PS Does anyone else think she looks like Vanessa Hudgens?

Ok, did anyone else watch the Finale of For the Love of Ray J last night?

I was soooo rooting for Danger (craziness and all), but was ultimately happy he kicked Unique to the curb. I’m kinda ‘eh’ about Cocktail, but she was definitely a good choice.

All the Ray J excitement got me thinking about one of my favorite Ray songs:

I actually prefer his remix to this song with Slum Village, but this’ll do!

Enjoy!

PS Check out an interview with Unique here.

She says, “I was disappointed that he wasn’t wiser and that he couldn’t see what was better for him, that I was the stronger one. I was more wifey, she was more hoochie (laughs).” Boo.

Ever the innovators, Colin and Latisha Daring of Pieces Boutique have launched a new collection called Ashtyn. Named after their daughter, the amazing line consists primarily of flirty dresses and easy tailored pieces.

Take a look:

Yellow Front Knot Dress, $239

Jumpsuit, $225; Belt, $60

Marilyn Monroe short Halter, $280

Pick up the line at Pieces in Brooklyn (671 Vanderbilt Avenue at Park Place) or keep your eyes peeled for their dresses on their site, www.piecesofbklyn.com or blog, www.piecesofbklyn.blogspot.com.

There’s nothing I love more than a Diane von Furstenberg Shirt Dress for the summer months. This new Chevron style with red detail is so cute!

Great style sometimes comes at a price, and this option is $425 at Net-a-Porter.
If you’re in a splurging mood, complete the look with these:

There’s a new C in Paris!

That’s right, smoking hot Ciara touched down in the City of Lights in a lime green jacket, ripped jeans, and chic Christian Louboutins. If you love her look, but need it for less, go with these options under $100:

PS Get Ciara’s actual Vivienne Leather Peplum jacket for $928:

On top of being great for the environment, Matt & Nat vegan designer bags are easy on the wallet! This Audrey Small Pebble Tote is pretty affordable at $115:

See more Matt & Nat bags in several colors and combinations at www.sam-cara.ca.