You might not know his name, but Benjamin Montoya is a stylist's best-kept secret.

He owns the LA mecca for sunglasses, City of Angels — just recently visited by David Beckham — and last year decided to launch his own line, Benjamin Eyewear.

The shades have already been snapped up by fellow LA designer Jenni Kayne, who styled them with her last two collections shown during New York Fashion Week. But the feeling is mutual: Benjamin considers her a muse and has even named one of his available styles “Kayne.”

Benjamin Eyewear is available at LeeLeeLunettes.com and runs $325-$500.

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Let me tell ya, coming to LA Fashion Week, I was not expecting to claim Nicholai by Nicky Hilton as my favorite collection. The naughty equestrian clothes were desirable, but the designer herself was delightful. A supportive big sis Paris showed up backstage and naturally caused a frenzy. Oh, but before approaching Nicky and the photogs, Paris asked to see a mirror to inspect herself in her red Nicholai dress!
When the chaos died down, I chatted with Nicky, who immediately complimented me on my H&M scarf! Despite giving over a dozen interviews, she remained cheerful and sweet. It looks like designing comes pretty naturally to this — ahem — Hilton. As if things couldn't have gotten any better than meeting Nicky and sitting amongst her family during the show, they did. As we were waiting for the valet to bring our car, Nicky drove right past us in boyfriend David Katzenberg's Range Rover, but not before giving us a smile, a wave . . . and a kiss. Aw!

Congrats on another successful collection, Nicky. How do you feel?

I’m excited, I’m relieved, I’m thrilled. Everything went really well and smoothly so I’m very content.

What was your inspiration behind this collection?

The inspiration this season was equestrian, but I wanted to make it a naughty and nice. It was equestrian meets bondage and S&M, hence the latex leggings, patent leather buckles, and the whip. I wanted it to be sophisticated, tasteful, and edgy at the same time.

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I'll let you in on a little secret — Chocosho.com. This site features indie fashion and accessory designers on the brink of mainstream stardom. Definitely geared towards the hipster in you, Chocosho.com features cool tees, tops, and accessories. A couple of established designers, (Geren Ford and Mike and Chris), are also thrown in the pot for our shopping pleasure. This place is definitely my new go-to for talented, up and coming designers. Check out their featured handbag designer, Knox. Me likey.

OK no, the adolescent backward pant wearing hip hip group circa 1992 is not back in action. But the kris kross effect we are seeing on dresses and tops is very much in fashion. Amy Adams is aplomb in Narciso Rodriguez with sleek hair and minimal accessories. I'm guessing the return of the original banded dress master Herve Leger had something to do with this . . .

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What should Jordybee do? Should she keep her ombre-tastic skirt or not? Full skirts are on the horizon for Spring so I say keep it. Need more convincing? I have an ombre skirt too!

Here's what she has on:

• Blouse: Express
• Skirt: Express
• Belt: Martin & Osa
• Shoes: Steven
• Hair Flower: Target

Congrats to Jordybee!
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As we hoped, Lauren Conrad stepped up her game for her first runway showing and Fall collection for The Lauren Conrad Collection. And, to our excitement, all her friends were there to share in her glory.

In the front row sat Whitney, Audrina, Lo, Kristin, Brody and Frankie — all giddy and excited to be at Smashbox Studios. FabSugar was on the other side of the runway amidst Lauren's family (funny huh?). We sat next to her grandmother and had some words with her mom and sister. They were very proud and thought the show was fabulous. When asked what her sis's favorite piece was, she said the strapless ivory ruffle dress (pictured) — very cute indeed. Very Lauren!

The French flair — berets, leather gloves, and chic pumps — added a certain je ne sai quoi to the collection, and helped create the girl Lauren is trying to convey. These pieces were an improvement from what we've seen from Lauren thus far; some were the casual cute pieces we know, some were form-fitting and flirtatious and will want to get to know. The palette was autumnal: ivory, terra cotta, plum, olive green, and there was plenty of black, Lauren's self-proclaimed favorite color. High waisted skirts, a zippy botanical print and lace were new additions. Let's put it this way: there was less bubble and more bodacious.

These are clearly clothes Lauren and her posse want to wear so my question is: Do you want to wear them too?

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