The Couture team is feeling the rebel yell of the changing season, torn between our ladylike underpinnings and our rebellious spirit. What better way to express it than merging the sweet with a little spice? Absolutely none! We are craving black leggings tucked into our navy buckle detail male-inspired punk-esque boots, a little pirate swagger with a dash of skulls and skeletons scarf, ladylike indifference with a leather fringed handbag, channeling a little Belgian punk spirit with lace up booties, and cuffed perfection with a crown insigna silver cuff.

Our pics: Paul Smith Navy Back Zipper Boots with Buckle Detail, Roberto Cavalli Black Patent Leather Lace up Ankle Boots, Alexander McQueen Black/White Tree of Life scarf , Jill Stuart Onyx Leather and Metal Fringe St. Germain Felicity Satchel, and King Baby Studio Crowned Heart Cross Cuff.

When you go out to dinner with your diva friends, they may be your friends, but they expect you to always look your spectacular best. This outfit is sure to impress -- matching deep purple bag and shoes and black accessories give the little black dress a different, edgier look.

The What: An outfit worthy of an attitude.

The How To: LOVE Moschino dress, Giuseppe Zanotti bag, Sergio Rossi booties, CC Skye enamel deco ring and Jessica Elliot hoop earrings.

The When: When you need to pull out an impressive outfit for dinner with friends.

The Why: Edgy and sexy, this look knows no wrong.

How can one not be a studdette when you’re carrying a studded bag. Hardware’s coming back and it’s on bags in a big way. This Betsey Johson handbag is a perfect example.

What does one wear when a stiletto, strappy sandal, or peep toe won’t do? Reach for a very modern, sexy wedge sandal, of course. The thicker heel makes this one of the most comfortable and versatile shoes to wear. Pair with a demure sundress, with romper-esque shorts, or a fitted jeans and a tee.

Clothing as well as accessories this season are taking a very ‘natural’ turn. For the past two seasons cork and woven straw have been the materials of choice for designers, along with unprocessed wood. Add in the current season’s fascination with glazed cotton, woven straw, brushed cork, burlap and wood in every form imaginable, you have what I call a natural revolution. Whether it is being fueled by the current eco-consciousness of global warming, or the ethical treatment of workers, it is a trend that shows no sign of abating. Perhaps with the luxury sector being such a flippant, toss-it-aside industry, where buy it today and you can’t use it tomorrow, it stands to reason to incorporate biodegradeable options as a design ethos. Choose Donna Karan Collection peep-toe cork and wood ankle strap heels, Ferragamo’s woven and bejeweled dual handle purse, Missoni wood and chain necklaces or Ben Amun’s wooden bangles.

To say the Couture team loves makeup is an understatement. We love the glossimers, the gel mascaras, the Juicy Tubes, the bronzers, the Cargo, the Chantecaille, the Giorgio. Yes, we know makeup well. Doesn't almost every woman? So imagine our pure delight when Zappos.com started selling makeup. As we perused the website one evening to see what we would blog about next, we happened upon Lola Cosmetics. If you are a Sephora girl, then you know of Lola Cosmetics - adorable packaging, not-too-sticky gloss. I'm in love with the fab mini gloss kit, it lets me be a gloss mixologist. Since you're already on Zappos.com, why not sit, click and grab some of the fabulousness for yourself?

Ladies, It's no croc — embossed that is — that the current obsession of embossed crocodile pieces are ruling the reptilian fashion jungle. Choose a large envelope or long trapezoid shape clutch, or a round-toe stiletto to add a little pop to any style. I suggest a gold croc-embossed pump to add a little ooh-la-la to a LBD or take a cue from Sarah Jessica Parker and wear a lived-in stolen-from-your-boyfriend's-closet-sweater with jeans look and a wine croc-embossed clutch that says casual but totally fabulous.

What does a designer to do when her name is synonymous with one of the leading bridal collections, designs many thriving ready-to-wear lines, has flourishing fragrance deals and mattresses, to name a few? Besides realizing she's at the height of success, take advantage of that by bringing her high-end designs to the masses.

Simply Vera by Vera Wang for Kohl’s promises to do just that. The line not only includes standouts like ruffled cardigans, short sleeved brocade coats, shift dresses, skinny pants and oversize sweaters that exemplify Wang’s style. You can wear the pieces as Vera shows you in her online look book under the Women’s category at Kohl’s or mix and match the pieces to find your own eclectic fit.

Now, thanks to Kohl's, everyone can afford a little Vera Wang.