Style Savvy is a retail simulator game, with an emphasis on racking up points based on customer satisfaction.  The concept is simple enough and exhibits a moderate level of rather enjoyable gameplay, but CNET writer Scott Stein questions the game’s presumption that only girls will be interested in the game.

We agree with Stein’s unease, because fashion is not meant to be limited to only one group of people, and the idea that shopping and style are somehow “for girls only” is incredibly outdated and, frankly, insulting to the thousands of men who find fashion to be an important part of their personalities.

Fashion is not gender-specific, and we hope the rest of the world will soon understand that truth.

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Animal prints have always come in and out of vogue, but this season we pass on the typical leopard and cheetah and slip into something a little sexier: snakeskin.

But don’t worry, this modern take on snake is not as tacky as we’re used to, as long as you shop smart.  We recommend sticking to tonal shades in neutrals (like the black and grey booties, left), which are far classier and will enjoy much longer lives in your wardrobe than their more brilliantly-hued (and usually more artificial-looking) siblings.  Neutral tones are also easier to find good synthetic copies of, which we think is a much better investment for both our wallets and our planet.

Snakeskin by itself is a lot of look, so take it in small doses.  Pair a sexy snake bootie with tights and a wool pencil skirt for the office, or wear a subtly-patterned silk halter with great dark-wash denim for an after-work night on the town; just a touch of skin will add a lot of bite to your wardrobe.

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