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I have a soft spot for shoes made in Portugal because they’re usually unique in design, a little relaxed in style and superbly made. Soft leather, neat detailing and for the most part really comfortable.

I stumbled across Portuguese shoe brand “Fidji” last year and fell in love. They’re not cheap, but well worth the price. Hardy, hip, 8-hour city shoes. And you guessed it — the best part about this range of footwear is the heel height. A fabulous and much sought after one to two inches. Hallelujah.

If you’re not into lowish heels then look away. But if you prefer them like I do, get a pair of Fidjis on your feet as soon as possible.

I am the proud owner of a pair of Fidji’s from their new Spring/Summer 2010 collection. My feet are so insanely happy when I wear these shoes that I want to personally fly to Portugal to hug and thank the footwear designer right now. Can you guess which ones stole my heart?

A recent article in the Washington Post describes how thirteen-year-old blogger Tavi Gevison has taken the fashion industry by storm. Tavi’s blog, The Style Rookie, has been going since 2008 and her fashion musings, creative outfits and astute runway critiques caught the eye of the fashion industry. Last September she was invited to attend New York Fashion Week, where she sat in the front row. The front row!

Since then she has authored a column about Spring 2010 runway shows for the January issue of Harpers Bazaar, she has met Marc Jacobs, she was flown to Japan to visit Kawakubo’s studio (Rei Kawakubo is the founder and designer of couture brand Comme des Garçons), and she has been gifted with countless designer items straight off the hot runway press. Tavi was also recently asked to star in a behind the scenes video about the Rodarte line at Target.

From a normal life in the suburbs of Chicago to a fashion celebrity. These are tremendous achievements for any fashion blogger, but to have done it all by age thirteen is quite something. I wonder what’s next?

This is a bold statement and one I do not make lightly: A leather, faux leather, cotton or knit biker jacket, or biker-inspired jacket is a wardrobe must.

This item is right up there with the denim jacket because it has the magical ability to transform an outfit from drab to hip. Instant edge. Instant verve. Instant sass. I can’t think of an item that doesn’t look good with a moto jacket. Wear it over a cocktail gown, a graphic T and everything in-between.

Like military jackets, biker jackets are not trendy items that will date. They are timeless in their own right and deserve a permanent place in your wardrobe. I’ve been sporting a biker jacket for 25 years and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. I have 25 year old clients and 69 year old clients in moto jackets so age is of no consequence because it’s how you wear the item that counts.

It’s also all about finding a biker jacket that’s appropriate FOR YOU. You are not bound to black leather with loads of zipper detailing. Choose a classic style in a colour sans zippers if that’s what tickles your fancy. Maybe you’d prefer one with ruffles. Either way, this item is a versatile, timeless piece. Are you sporting a moto-jacket yet? If not, why not.