1/5The Right Stripes
It is often said all good things must come to an end. Luckily for us, The White Stripes haven’t. Jack White collaborated with his ex–wife and band mate Meg to record a sixth album dense with familiar gritty rock and roll but tinged with new accents. Icky Thump is real, raw and rockin’.
—Alyssa Benjamin
The White Stipes, Icky Thump, about $10 Amazon.com, Warner Bros./Third Man.
2/5Liquid Gold
Metallic eyes look more desirable than ever now that the folks at Revlon liquefied their traditional powdered shadow. It glides on creating a wet looking sheen. Cover your lids with this sleek shadow and you will look like a million bucks.
—Alyssa Benjamin
Revlon Molten Metal Liquid Shadow in Gold Digger, $13, Eckerd.
3/5Trunk Show
Looking for a four–leaf clover? No need. Just put on the cream colored elephant–charm necklace from J. Crew that will provide an extra boost of good karma. Wear it as a lone pendant or with a charm bracelet for double the luck.
—Alyssa Benjamin
J.Crew Elephant—charm necklace, about $55, Jcrew.com.
4/5Mad for Madden
Leather jackets used to call to mind motorcycle mavericks and rebel rock stars. Steve Madden's version of the recognized style screams fashionista (not Fonzie wannabe) because of its modern cut and gold button accents. Toughen up your favorite floral dress with this jacket that will dare anyone to question your authority—not to mention your wardrobe.
—Alyssa Benjamin
Steve Madden leather jacket, about $350. (800) SIR–MADD.
5/5Front and Center
Heels can be too dressy. Loafers can be too masculine. When you have a fashion footwear crisis simply step into the hybrid: the bootie. Fornarina's suede spectator shoe can be paired with a dress or with pants making it so versatile it will take you from the sidelines to center stage.
—Alyssa Benjamin
Fornarina Suede Spectator, about $200, Shoe Mania, NYC.
