This year’s candidate’s either had you thinking “she’s looks fierce” or “what in the world was she thinking”.  It didn’t matter what your reactions were, there seemed to be a million other people reacting the same way.  Personally, I adored Beyonce and Keri Hilson’s deep V dress and pants suit.  The low cut tops or dresses are so in this season.  Make sure you cop  a replica for your holiday party wardrobe.  There were a couple of ladies with mini dresses, sequined, sexy chiffon’s or silk materials that were totally pleasing to the eye.  And of course dapper Diddy is always on the Best Dressed list for guys.

Check out more of the night’s best and worst dressed below where, I gave them all either two thumbs up for style and effort, or two thumbs down for overall appearance and fashion judgement.

Solange Knowles = 2 THUMBS UP

Tory Burch and Lyor Cohen = 2 THUMBS UP

Jade Cole = 2 THUMBS UP

Whitney Port = 2 THUMBS UP

Taylor Swift = 2 THUMBS UP

Taylor Lautner = 2 THUMBS UP

Russell Brand = 2 THUMBS DOWN

Pink and Shakira = 2 THUMBS UP

Melody Thornton = 2 THUMBS UP

Lo Bosworth = 2 THUMBS UP

Lauren Conrad = 2 THUMBS UP

Lady Gaga = 2 THUMBS DOWN

Kid Sister = 2 THUMBS DOWN (Besides the Aaliyah shirt Love it!)

Keri Hilson = 2 THUMBS UP

Katy Perry = 2 THUMBS UP

Jim Dechamp and Jolene van Vugt = 2 THUMBS DOWN

Jennifer Lopez = 2 THUMBS DOWN

Fefe Dobson = 2 THUMBS UP

Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons = 2 THUMBS UP

DJ Cassidy = 2 THUMBS DOWN

Cassie = 2 THUMBS DOWN

Beyonce = 2 THUMBS UP

Amerie = 2 THUMBS UP

Vanessa Simmons = 2 THUMBS UP

P.Diddy = 2 THUMBS UP

Everything from Chrisitian Louboutin stilletoes, to platforms, to open toe sandals to baby shoes all walks of life entered the Houston Galleria’s Neiman Marcus Thursday night to experience this years’ Vogue Magazine’s Fashion’s Night Out.

On every level there was something that men and women could enjoy like the free bubbly, exclusive make-overs and runway shows.  It looked like Christmas Eve the way every cosmetic counter were filled with a sea of shoppers.  Instead of buying last minute gifts they were practicing their eyelid stroke, or even purchasing the latest fall colors.  Giveaways were a must, and there was no way fashionistas could get around smelling the sweet smells and the garden scents that breezed through the air on the first level.

The thought of the sweet smells continued to travel right past the mind once the smell of lobster balls and sushi entered the brain.  Caterers such as Voice, RDG + Bar Annie, Gigi’s Asian Bistro & Dumpling Bar, La Torretta del Lago, Del Frisco’s, Gravitas, Cakes by Gina, RA Sushi, My Fit Foods and Hotel ZaZa’s Monarch all provided the tummy rubbers, the sweets, and the martinis.

Some fashionistas conversed about their wardrobe’s this season, as others listened to a book interview with the self proclaimed “red” and “black” duo, Tina Pennington and Mandy Williams.  The self-published book What I Learned about Life When My Husband Got Fired! is only sold in Neiman Marcus stores and the suggested retail price is about $25 bucks.

As the night ended with DJ Martin on the one’s and two’s, there were frequent calls for refills on booze as well as hearty laughs exuding fashion lovers mouths.  Inspiration filled the minds of every spectator, while about 15 models pounced down the cheetah print runway in the most trendiest looks this season.  With red silk dresses,  sequined statement shoes, animal prints and huge faux croc skinned bags in the fall wardrobe, ladies should definitely come out of their boring wardrobe shells.  This season is much of a quiet but seductive look for men.  With plenty of charcoal gray sweaters and vests, muscle gripping plaid shirts and form fitting black pants should do the trick of reeling the ladies in this season.

The atmosphere was so electric that one might have thought Chanel Iman was gracing us with her modeling talents or Giuseppi Zanotti was behind the curtain and waiting on the curtain call.  Until the next runway let the fall shopping season begin!

If, you are a fashion junky and faithfully marks this week on your calendar, then come party with other fashion floozies tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. on all four levels of Neiman Marcus in the Houston Galleria.  Since some of us cannot make it to Fashion Week, then we settle for the next best thing!  Fashion’s Night Out, the Houston edition.

Who: Fashion Lovers, Closet Freaks, Label Mates and others

What: Fashion’s Night Out-Houston

When: Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 6 p until 9:30 p

Where: Houston Galleria’s Neiman Marcus

FREE EVENT!!!

Fashion’s Night Out was designed by blond haired, Chanel sunglasses wearing, Vogue Magazine’s EIC, Anna Wintour, for the fashionably loud citizens that just might not have the dollars to attend one of the magnificent fashion shows this week.  Fashion’s Night Out is better known to some as a celebration of style.  This event is a kick off for the upcoming fall season of Ready To Wear fashions.  Neiman Marcus will provide tons of giveways to the first 750 people.  You can enjoy make-overs, tasty treats and HAUTE runway shows with the lastest fall fashions.

If you RSVP through Houstongottidbits.com, then name brand goodies such as Bobbi Brown, Fekkai, Kate Somerville and Sisley, will be thrown your way.  DJ Martin will continue to spin, while your tummy’s are filled with delectable treats from some of the best chefs in town.  Some restaurants include: Voice, RDG + Bar Annie, Gigi’s Asian Bistro & Dumpling Bar, La Torretta del Lago, Del Frisco’s, Gravitas, Cakes by Gina, RA Sushi, My Fit Foods and Hotel ZaZa’s Monarch.

To experience this year’s night out with fashion’s tastemakers send an email to rsvp-houston@gotidbits.com.

Vivacious shoes are a must.  The outfit can be as simple as you want it, but a banging statement shoe, or a glittery stiletto will sure enough set the ground on fire with every step you take.  Whatever your mood is for the day, let your shoes do the talking.

If you want to take a walk on the wild side, try a pair of Manolo Blahnik’s Pony Leopard d’Orsay stilettos.

If you are feeling sexy and sassy and ready to let loose, try a pair of red, Jimmy Choo Cage sandal, that offers a cute peep toe with a simple cutout on the top of each foot.

With one margarita down and two more to go, the perfect kick back shoe for the evening would be the Christian Louboutin So Private Metallic Slingbacks that can go with any outfit.

You don’t want to over do the outfit and the shoes.  Too much can make your appearance come out as overdone.   Take a look at some of the hottest statement and party shoes by yours truely Christian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent and Jimmy Choo.

Here a few pairs of shoes that might get you more than a drink.

NOW LET’S PARTY!!!!

Once Sims, realized fashion was what she wanted to pursue, she enrolled in the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.  In the late 60’s and 70’s, she become one of the first African-American models to walk in major fashion shows, you could see her face in numerous magazines spreads, and could recognize her face countless fashion magazines.  She was the first African-American model to grace the cover of Ladies Home Journal, Time, Cosmopolitan, McCall’s, Life, and many others.

After her successful modeling career she began her own line of wigs.  Her collection was for the textured, and relaxed black womans’ hair.

Sims fought for her life, until she could not fight anymore.  Sims died August 1, 2009 from Breast Cancer.