Shearling boots are red hot, and we're loving the casual luxe of Australia Love Collective.

Not only are their boots worn by celebs too numerous to mention (Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Kim Kardashian, etc.) but they are also extremely well made from Australian sheepskin.

Why do these boots come from Australia, you might ask. The answer is that this type of boot was first spotted on Aussie surfers, who slipped their naked feet right into them as soon as they left the water (presumably to warm up their freezing toes).

Thus their practical beginnings. And they are still of course practical now, whether you are shivering on the East Coast or walking the dog out west. To make the most fashion impact we suggest Vixen, an over-the-knee (well, thigh high if you want to get specific) sexy shearling beauty.

The plaid shirt trend carries on for spring in a big way. We love them because they are happy, colorful and are an effortless way to update your casual looks without spending a lot of cash.

We introduce at this time the plaid shirt by aptly named SHIRT, who specializes in, well, shirts. This one is colored in a girly plaid of pink and blue in a crumpled cotton gauze that's actually a double layer of sheer fabric.

Trend Tip: Make sure your plaid shirt is fitted and seamed like this one. In other words, steer clear of those oversized lumberjacky kind of things and don't even think about borrowing one from your boyfriend!

Should you be shopping for an Herve, what better way to welcome spring than in a happy color palette of magenta, fuchsia, turquoise and hot pink?

Let's have a flash back in time for just a moment. Herve Leger's outrageously sexy bandage dresses were the pinnacle of style in the '80s. Those vintage dresses are the inspiration for the trend this time around, and they must be doing something right, no?

Let us first acknowledge that the physically mold your body into the perfect shape (the fabric panels are just that heavy and stretchy!). Then we have celeb power... Here's a list of the lovely ladies who can't live without their Herves:

Victoria Beckham
Rihanna
Lindsay Lohan
Kim Kardashian
Sophia Bush
Amanda Bynes
Eva Longoria

and of course, Ms. Kate Winslet on the cover of the February In Style magazine has already created an even bigger buzz around the cult of Herve.

But we digress. We do love this rainbow bright beauty to welcome in the spring season!

These days, anything that makes us happy is lustworthy. So we would like to acquaint you with our favorite new happy happy tee shirt... a simple shape encrusted with green and yellow sequins. Don't you dare save it for evening (although it is the perfect PM piece). Wear it by day with jeans, just because you can. :)

Sequin Tee by Gryson, $275

You know spring can't be too far away if delicate ballerina flats have caught your eye. No need to be plain old boring in your choice... Cynthia Vincent's bestselling shoe collection now includes three lusciously unexpected options:

1. Neutral gold metallic leather;
2. Black leather with a python texture; or
3. Our favorite -- purple ballerina flats in a luxe ostrich textured leather.

Do visit these well-priced ($215) little lovelies right here.

We do so love luxe handbags from BE&D, so we are delighted to welcome back their signature duffel style all dressed up with metal studs.

BE&D is the designing duo of Be Inthavong and Steve Dumain. Their signature bag - the Garbo - is inspired by a vintage bag that the two discovered and fell in love with whilst on holiday in Beirut (you never know where inspiration will strike!). The next step was their Brooklyn loft, where they labored away until their bags became a fashionista must-have (we presume they have upgraded to an office by now).

Garbo is updated every season, and versions of this bag are favorites of Charlize Theron, Liv Tyler, Jessica Biel and Penelope Cruz.

Do visit the latest Garbo right here.

There's short, then there's shorter, and then there's shortest... like these cutoff little beauties from SIWY.

From the front you have the pockets showing beneath the fringed hem... and from the bag you have SIWY's signature padded stitching on the rear pockets. That stitching and their special fit have made SIWY the go-to choice for those who prefer the most "asset" enhancing fit available in denim land.

Take a look at the shorts here, and do get ready for more, more and more denim short shorts from J Brand, Current/Elliott and a few new brands we are excited to introduce this spring!

In honor of today's inauguration, we offer to you: Hope!

Hope Cord Bracelet by TAI, $75

Yes we have a Lust of the Day, but why stick to one lust when this week we have so many new lustworthy pieces?

We invite you to indulge in our "Pure Lust" trend, whether you want to make a wear-forever buy or just daydream. You'll find new designer Maia N., whose handbags are coveted by royalty. You'll find the latest "sex on heels" sandals from Sergio Rossi. You'll find a new line of sunglasses from Balenciaga Vintage. And you'll find so much more.

Come lust with us...

We do so love a metallic handbag because it goes with everything quite nicely. Especially when it's in a sophisticated shade of not quite gold, not quite platinum, not quite bronze like Stella's slouchy pouch.

In addition, the generous shape makes it a bag that is suitable for Real Life, meaning it can actually hold the things you need to get through the day.

Should you not know, Stella's entire collection is "cruelty free," meaning she does not use animal products, leather and so on for her designs. Instead, she continually comes up with innovative alternatives, such as this metallic treatment on what is essentially a faux leather bag. You'll find many more designers adopting this philosophy going forward -- at least for part of their collections -- so that we can all make a choice about how (and where and of what) our fashions are made.

On to the style -- check out Stella's metallic pouch here.

There's nothing we love more on a cold and dreary day than trying on some fun INTERMIX fashion. Today's hands-down winner is this gorgeous trench coat from Stella McCartney.

What better way to take on the weather? It's all classic trench coat style in the most delicious, headturning shade of red you have ever seen.

Click here for a bit of cold weather cheer.

Get ready for the spring season with an essential piece or two from Elizabeth and James to update your wardrobe. We are especially fond of the buy now, wear now pieces that will take you from now into, well, later -- a crisp blue and white stripe menswear shirt, a great new version of the must-have slub jersey tee and a very lightweight stretch wool "James" relaxed blazer.

Of course, we love it all, so do check out the first Elizabeth and James spring delivery here...

Current/Elliott cruises into the spring season with an abbreviated version of their bestselling slouchy jeans... the slouch short!

They are meant to be worn oversized and low slung, beaten up and worn, just like your boyfriend's old pair of cutoff jeans. They're a runaway bestseller, and a great way to instantly update your resort/spring/summer wardrobe.

Visit the newest from Current/Elliott here.

Style Tip: If you need an inexpensive way to update your wardrobe, we suggest the new spring version of the must-have scarf.

We are particularly partial to the gorgeous, gorgeous colors of this cashmere and cotton beauty from Chan Luu. It's the perfect oversized size (72" by 54"), luxely lightweight and something you'll wear now into summer and beyond.

Take a peek at the irrestible colors right here.

The hopeful among us can shop, shop, shop... hit the Obama "Runway for Change" collection to see which fashionable folks are designing tees in support of our new president.

Pick your favorite, and no matter what your beliefs do tune in on January 20th for history in the making (also known as the inauguration).

"Runway for Change" includes designs by Diane von Furstenberg, Vera Wang, Prozena Schouler and Zac Posen -- Zac's "Dare to Dream" tank is the one shown here.

What makes swimwear from Melissa Odabash so special is that she is a former catwalk and swimwear model. So... she knows what makes a woman look (and feel) great. We love her for her sophisticated design sense and the way she can make an itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikini look so chic.

The list of celeb beauties who swear by Odabash bikinis (after all, they never know when a photo op will come their way) includes Kate Moss, Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton, Elle Macpherson, Victoria Beckham, Catherine Zeta Jones, Teri Hatcher, Beyonce, Uma Thurman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Heidi Klum, Halle Berry and Cindy Crawford. Enough said.

Melissa’a new 2008 collection was inspired by a recent trip to Africa. You will find (and can look forward to) a combination of earth tones, metallics and animal prints mixed in with her signature tortoise, gold and silver accessory touches.

Here we have Rita, one of the first bikinis we've purchased for resort, which is a great example of Melissa's work. We love the zebra pattern, and we love even more that it's colored in an unexpected combination of taupe and orange. Check it out here.

If you are into the iconic sunglasses of each season, then we would like to introduce you to the newest style from Gucci.

Trend Alert -- This season, they have updated their look with metal Gucci crests on both temples. The result is an instantly recognizable, iconic fashion accessory, and our first pick for our resort into spring into summer fashion update.

Take a look right here.