The issue of model diversity, or lack thereof, thrived in 2008. Good! The first concern was raised in February when a survey concluded that out of 1,584 modeling slots at New York Fashion Week, only six percent went to black models, six percent went to Asians, and one percent went to Latinas. Note that this was after Diane von Furstenberg, president of the Council of Fashion Designers, had urged designers to diversify their model selections the month before. At the end of the month, it was refreshing to see Hermes feature South Asian beauty Lakshmi Menon in its 2008 Spring ad.

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It's official: Doc Martens are back in style, and from the looks of things, it's only going to get bigger. The iconic '90s shoe — you know you had a pair — has resurfaced with new styles and designer collaborations. Last year, the brand was overwhelmingly successful with its kimono-print collaboration with Yohji Yamamoto. Now, the company announced a special capsule collection with Raf Simons. Even the stylish Johnny Depp reportedly ordered Doc Martens as party favors for his daughter’s birthday party earlier this year. Check out their bright Spring offerings below. Wicked. Curious minds want to know, will you be dusting off your Docs anytime soon?

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Every girl knows the key to a sizzling hot outfit are Fab party shoes. No joke. With that said, let's get down to business. Fanciful footwear come a dime a dozen so I suggest choosing a pair that suits your personality. While it was hard choosing between our favorite shoe designers, my half-sassy, half-smart personality will shine through in these Christian Louboutin Pigalle Paillettes Pumps ($945). Swoon.

We rarely see Jennifer Connelly in casual attire, but the red-carpet looks she delivers are always, without fail, inspirational. She's a Balenciaga lover and has worn some of the house's most daring runway looks with ease. That's the beauty of Jennifer — she can rock a runway look, as well, if not better than a model. It helps that she has a svelte figure and stunning dark features.

But avant-garde isn't her only forte. At the The Day the Earth Stood Still premiere, for instance, she opted for relatively simple Balenciaga sequin dress. Somehow though, she makes even a simple silhouette look fashion forward. If everyone experimented like Jennifer, the red carpet would be a far more interesting place.

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