People Style Watch (January 2008 issue) featured Black Tops, as seen on Lucy Liu in New York City.  Pull on one of these sequined, skin-baring or shiny numbers, like this Rebecca Taylor Paillette Cami from ShopBop.com ($120) or Jewel Neck Trapeze Top from Rampage.com ($29.99), and make your jeans sizzle!

Speaking of Lucy Liu, I like Cashmere Mafia.  But can it compete with all the hype of Lipstick Jungle?  We shall see…

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Juicy Couture Cherry Print Tee (was $68 from Neiman Marcus, but out of stock; Cherry Print Fleece Hoody is available from ShopBop.com)

Cuffed-up Black Gap Clean Stretch Cotton Pants ($49.50 at Gap.com) 

Vans Classic Checkerboard Slip-On Shoes ($44.95 at Zappos.com)

And for a look-a-like snakeskin bag, check out this Stone Mountain Lolita Small Rounded Hobo ($29.99 at Amazon.com)