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14 Sexy Heels For Your New Year's Eve Bash

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In preparation for the ultimate party night of the year, we've featured 12 gorgeous dresses and 16 sparkling jewels as inspiration for you to look your best. Our last fashion feature for New Year's Eve focuses on statement making heels. The heels featured are all about glamour and sexiness. They scream "look-at-me!". We've thrown out the criteria of comfort. It's all about women feeling their most beautiful, with unfortunately, a little dose of discomfort that we have all experienced from being in heels all night long. These heels are in no way going to be comfortable for an entire evening of socializing, dancing, drinking and eating. So prepare to bring flats with you so you can end the night in comfort.

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Rock & Republic Lotus Pumps

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Talk about a dose of unexpected color to make a shoe unforgettable. The Lotus Platform by Rock & Republic ($295), who unfortunately had to file for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection, looks understated upon first glance even with its high heels and ultra pointy toe. However, once you view the back, you get a burst of sunshine yellow and chains laced throughout. Measuring at a staggering 5 inches, the Lotus will certainly offer you height and make your legs look sexier than they ever have before. Wear these with anything because everyone will be looking at your shoes and how well you can walk in 5 inch heels.

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Rock & Republic Files Chapter 11

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Bad news for fashion brand Rock & Republic. The Los Angeles-based company famous for pricey jeans with embellished pockets has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company plans to continue business as usual and is taking the Chapter 11 opportunity to reorganize and as the LA Times puts it, explore financial relationships, otherwise known as finding friends with deep pockets.

The brand was founded by Michael Ball in 2002. It gained attention for partnering with Victoria Beckham for a line of pricey denim with a crown on the rear. The brand expanded from clothing into sunglasses, handbags and cosmetics but quotes from Geoffrey D. Lurie, the company's newly named chief restructuring officer, indicate that the company will be focusing more on its core apparel and footwear businesses. At the start of 2009 Michael Ball told the AP that "the days of the $300 jeans are gone." Rock & Republic then launched the Limited Edition Recession Collection selling jeans for under $150. They haven't dropped the decadence entirely though, the Crazy B!@#H jeans shown here in Dementia Black sell for $385.

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The End of Pricey Denim, For Now

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You know the economy is in trouble when Michael Ball, the founder of Rock & Republic tells the AP that "the days of the $300 jeans are gone." He should know. He's been selling fancy jeans with beaded back pockets to those who can afford them for years. Now, Rock & Republic is embracing hard times with a Limited Edition Recession Collection that will hit stores on March 1. The mini collection will feature just four pieces (two for both women and men) for $128 to $138.

The collection is part of a general retailing strategy that has many brands not just cutting prices but also cutting back the variety of clothing. With less shoppers at the stores, brands are focusing on items which will have the widest appeal. Brands hope they can keep customers continuing to shop on at least a most basic level until the economy brightens. Then Rock & Republic's Recession Collection will be off the shelves and retailers will shift back into temptation mode.

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Rock and Republic Cosmetics

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Denim line Rock & Republic has taken their urban glitz ethos into the cosmetics arena. Their new line is decked out in black and chromed-out compacts featuring a bold version of the company logo and the color names aspire to Hollywood decadence with names like "trust fund," "train wreck" and a shade of red lip gloss called "cougar." The bronzing and highlighting powder duo comes in a crystal-encrusted compact that sells for $225 in three shades called Private Jet, Villa and Penthouse. Erin Weinger of the LA Times checked out the line and questioned whether or not the products are more flash than substance. Sounds like the cosmetics are right in line with the denim brand's overall style.

Gallery: Rock and Republic Cosmetics

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Rock & Republic Metallic Olive Zipper Hobo, Handbag of the Day

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Feel like a rock star by toting this Metallic Olive Zipper Hobo by Rock & Republic. It features shiny silver snakeskin-printed leather with polished metal hardware in a relaxed and generously sized hobo silhouette -- plus zippers along the base can be unzipped to increase capacity even more. Pockets are everywhere, with a zip pocket on each outside side and two patch pockets and a zip pocket on the inside. And the bright silver acts as a bold neutral -- pair it with everything from your favorite black dress to this season's hottest citrus colors. $950.

Gallery: Rock & Republic Metallic Olive Zipper Hobo