Here at CougarStyle, our main objective is to let people know what other people are wearing. We also occassionally include influences, designers we are loving at the moment, and any other fashion news that we see fit.

Well, with the holidays around (whichever one you celebrate...), everyone should start thinking about what gifts they want. Giving someone a list, complete with the websites/store locations to purchase them can help save gas, time, and effort. So just in case you guys wanted to get ME something (jk... unless you're gonna do it!), here are my picks for Christmas 08!

1. Jessica Simpson "Striker" Sandal $89.00

www.macys.com

Yeah, I know... Jessica Simpson, but seriously, I LOVE THESE. I know that when I can't stop thinking about a possible purchase for more than a week, then it is LOVE.

2. Nike Dunk SB's $79.99 http://www.activerideshop.com/Footwear/Nike-SB-Dunk-Low-Pro-Shoe-MagnetLight-Poison-Green

Pretty much the most comfortable shoe ever, except for my Air Stab's. I'm not a big "sneakerhead" or anything like that, but I do love Dunks. I'm not big into collecting, but when I see a cute colorway like these, I've got to have them!

3. Vera Wang "Look" - $90.00

www.neimanmarcus.com

I smelled this as I was passing one of those perfume ladies. I never shy away from someone trying to spray something on me. (that sounded kind of weird... PERFUME, people!) This has been dubbed by some magazines as a new "classic" and it smells really good. Ahhh.

4. Elizabeth and James Blazer $$$$$$$

www.saks.com

I really want a good blazer, and so far the only ones that I think would look good on me, are blazers made the Olsens. At CougarStyle, we LOVE the Olsens, and from the looks of that blazer (and their other clothes), its not hard to see why!

5. Bing Bang - Bullet earrings.

www.shopbop.com

I really love this line. They made cute, wearable jewelry that has a tough edge to it. Buy them for me. thanks.

6. Miu Miu Convertible Bow Satchel or Bow Convertible Satchel $1,200 (basically)

www.neimanmarcus.com

Love this. But I think I wanted the cream colored one. Oh well. This will have to do. Unlike my current Marc Jacobs bag, I think I will actually use this shoulder strap.

That's all for now... but I'm sure I will have MORE gift ideas coming soon!

Name: Annie Truong

Classification: Senior

Location: Comm. Building

Something about the outfit reminded me of The Devil Wears Prada, I think there is an outfit that looks alittle similar to this, which is a good thing cause I really like this look. I personally LOVE ankle boots (just wanted to put that in there. lol), but the tights with the mini and the long necklace's make the outfit very classy and chic.

by the way, after I took her picture and I found out we're in the same comm class, small world.... or school. lol

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This is a great business attire outfit, the navy blue top and payne's grey skirt compliment each other well.

If you look closely, her shirt has ruffles which is my favorite piece in the look.

DEAR COUGAR STYLE FANS,

We get alot of emails from people that want to be apart of Cougar Style, so I thought of an idea.

If you have a picture of someone with great style (it could be a friend, family member, or just someone you see on the street) take their picture and email it to us and we'll feature them on Cougar Style.

Now with that said, the picture has to be something both Vanessa and I like, so there is no guarantee it will be posted... but if you are into fashion and you know fashion it should be no problem. : )

my email: jmmosesart85@yahoo.com

Thanks and Good Luck

Name: Janae Ladet

LOVE the high waist mini green skirt!

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Name: Deidra Motton

The yellow jacket is a perfect addition to the black dress and tights

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Name: Ashleigh Carter

The open-toe cheetah pumps bring this outfit to life, making the color of the dress stand out more.

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source: Deidra Motton (thanks for the pictures )

Sifting through the thousands of images from the various Fashion Weeks can get a little daunting, so CougarStyle is going through the different designer shows and highlighting designers, new and old and updating you on the 2009 Spring trends.

I chose to highlight Carlos Miele, and Bryan Reyes. Both are relatively new to the fashion scene (as in... they are just establishing their voices when it comes to their own designs) and have gorgeous, wearable designs.



Even though fall just got here, I'm pretty much ready to spring forward. (get it?!)


Bryan Reyes

- you might've seen his designs on America Ferrera, who wore that lovely purplish/blue dress at the 2007 Golden Globes.


http://fabsugar.com/108100






Carlos Miele


I love how classic and graphic all his clothes are. Here are some of the standouts from his collection. Oh and guess what, gladiators are still big for spring... so make sure you get your nude patent leather ones. I know I will be scouring for low end versions!



P.S. I LOVE BRUNA TENORIO.

Name: Tara Garcia

Classification: Sophomore

Location: Behind the Satellite

Favorite Store: Urban Outfitters

Favorite Designers: Marc Jacobs

FASHION WEEK

SPRING 2009

New York Fashion Week has passed, and we are going to update you on new designers as well as our favorites. So keep checking as we will add new post.

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I'm going to start this off by talking about one of my favorite and most brillant designers of all time, 3.1 Phillip Lim. He has a great ability to combine dressy and casual. If I could wear 3.1 Phillip Lim everyday I would!!!

website: http://www.31philliplim.com/

So yeah, Hurricane Ike was acting a fool this past week, I just got power back a few days ago.

......but n-e-ways, back to business

Name: Nancy Elmohamad

Classification: Senior

Location: Comm. Building

Define your style: "Classy, yet hippy"

Favorite Designers: "I don't have a favorite, I'm into everything.... it's all fair game."  

What are you wearing?: "The dress is from a retail shop and the scarf is my mom's hijab." 

I LOVE this look, my favorite part of the outfit is the hat and belt.

by the way, this is her second appearance on Cougar Style


Location: The Satellite

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I love the purple and denim together, most people wouldn't put denim and party together... but this denim dress is a very cute party piece.

FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL PICTURES

Name: Maame Frimpong

Classification: Senior

Location: M.D. Anderson Library 

> This blue dress looks great with the boots and thin belt around the waist, very cute for school.

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Name: Enchantee Hall
Classification: Junior

Do you own alot of sneakers? Yes, but not up to Imelda Marcus's level

Do you consider yourself a shoe collector? No, because I don't collect them I just buy them and wear them.

How many sneakers do you own? 20+

Damn! That's a lot of sneakers! lol (well to me it is)

So what type of sneakers are you wearing right now? Nike SB Mid Dunk "Ashbury Park

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Name: Jennie Chase

Location: Behind the Social Work Building 

> LOVE LOVE LOVE the color of her skirt! The cute short mini looks great with the classic polo top, it gives the outfit a very chic look.

NOTE: This is the perfect way to wear a mini for all ya'll out there that are maybe saying to yourself: "I want to but what to wear with it, a tank?" The answer: "HELLL NO! Not for school, that's hoochie, save it for the clubs. : )

Edit: (Vanessa's opinion) I love this outfit as well! Good choice Jasmine... but I'll have to disagree. I don't think wearing a tank with a mini like this is hoochie. You can wear a loose, blousy tank, and it won't look hoochie at all. If you top it off with a cardigan, it'll look even classier.

JASMINE: Duhhh Vanessa, I'm talking about a tight fitting tank and thats it.

^ ^LIKE THIS ^ ^

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Location: Stan's House Party

This guy was dancing the whole night! We stopped him to take a pic, cause we loved his laid back preppy look. This outfit screams cool cat daddy : )

Name: Janae Nichoel Ladet

Classification: Junior

I usually don't like floral print of any type, mainly because I thought it didn't look good with anything, but when I saw her outfit I ate my words. The red mini is the perfect piece to match the colorful top, giving the outfit a fun/classy/sexy look. Also what I love is how she keep her outfit simple... because a neckless would have taken away from the look.

Name: Doug Locke

Location: Los Angeles, California

- Very cool and laid back

BRITAIN'S FASHIONISTAS

I was curious as to who are the Mary Kate and Ashley's of Britain, the fashionistas. And four girls that kept coming up in my search were: Peaches and Pixie Geldof, Alex Chung (who I've done a post on before), and Daisy Lowe. Their style is very different from American style, they take more risks I think.

Alex, Peaches, Pixie, and Daisy

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Style Icon: Lauren Conrad

You all know Lauren "LC" Conrad from Laguna Beach and The Hillz. But I mostly like her for her cool and classic style. Almost everything that Lauren wears, I would love to wear! She loves clean lines, and girly details. Also, I think a lot of her outfits are easy to recreate without her reality star budget.

in Alexander Wang

with a Chanel bag (LOVE!)

in classic red Converse

true blue

blue blood

sing the blues

blue-collar workers