You got Punk’d this season for Spring 2013, by the inspiration of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fashion is screaming for you to wear black and white this season.

So lets go for it, but since its me, I want you to look like the pretty punker with a sexy edge, theres nothing wrong with a hot, pretty, cool girl. Say Hi to my version of the bad girl.

1. Spiked heels are hot with liquid leggings and a white tee. Tight pony, and no eye makeup, just jet black lips from mac.com.Head to Christian Louboutin, Steve Madden, or HSN for hot spiked heels.

2. Add a little color to your hair. The best and easiest way is to add Kool Aid to those locks for ombre color thats killer sexy.

3. Kill em with eye color. Add fun colors like lime green or a cobalt blue liner to knock that boy off the bar stool.

4. Handbags that hurt. Forget the high heel in the purse trick, your bag is a hot weapon so beware.

5. Headbands are hot. Channel Londoner, Sienna Miller with a fun head band that will keep the locks as a place to look.

6. Punk out that simple white dress with a cool Biker Jacket

7. Meet for friends after work with a statement necklace on that simple T-Shirt that’s ticked into your pencil skirt. Show them you can be drop dead gorgeous and cool.

The Costume Institute has gone all out thanks to new halls donated by the incredible Tisch family. And what better way to celebrate than with the anti fashion fashion, PUNK.

I even in the late 80s had a punk moment for Halloween where I wore a plastic bag and dark eye makeup and travelled my neighborhood carrying a pillow case filled with candy. But PUNK isn’t a joke or a Halloween costume, its the breakout from stereotypes and a reflection of the ultimate angst. It can be hot and sexy and dark or honestly a little scary with multiple piercings and anger infliction/ mutilation/ defamation.

For me the hottest looks this season that didn’t go “costume” where JLo, Beyonce, Sienna Miller, Miley Cyrus, and Gisele Bundchen.

The Met is my sanctuary and filled with inspiration and history. Blog about what you love and hate, and make opinions like crazy
On your way out, check out the exhibit and walk through the sculpture garden.

Thank you Andrew Bolton and Harold Koda for your incredible vision and anthropological look at fashion.

Photo credit: Julie Rice, founder of Soul Cycle

Julie Rice, a former Hollywood talent agent living in Los Angeles, moved to New York in 2005, but realized there was one thing from the West Coast she couldn’t find here: a good spin class.

Undeterred, Rice partnered with Elizabeth Cutler (who has since made $74 million with her beverage company IZZE), and founded SoulCycle, the indoor cycling class that has swept the city and picked up a celebrity cult following that includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Chelsea Clinton, Kelly Ripa, the Olsen twins and dozens of supermodels.

SoulCycle locations are all over Manhattan as well as in the Hamptons, Connecticut and Scarsdale, with 15 to 20 expected soon thanks to a partnership with Equinox.

We spoke with Rice about what it takes to be a success.

Where did the concept of SoulCycle start? My partner and I were searching for a workout that could be inspiring, challenging and FUN and it did not exist — so we created it.

What’s the inspiration behind the clothing line? When you love your exercise gear, you are more inclined to work out — our line keeps our riders inspired.

What’s your favorite location? I really don’t have favorites, but I live on the Upper West Side so I ride the most at West 77th Street.

How do you pick the causes for charity rides? Philanthropy is incredibly important to SoulCycle and we launched our charity program to support our community and neighbors. We provide charities, both large and small, the opportunity to come together and raise money for much needed causes in a fun and different way.

How do you workout? I ride at SoulCycle 3-4 days a week and I run and do strength training. When I can, I like to spend time outdoors with my kids — my favorite summer workout is my own homemade “bootcamp” on the beach in Fire Island.

What’s on your favorite trainer’s playlist? Rihanna and Robyn.

What are the trends in workout wear for spring? Neons and animal prints.

Lululemon or Nike? SoulCycle!

SoulCycle has mantras. What’s your favorite? “Take your journey,” “change your body,” “find your soul.”

When and where was the last date night you had? Saturday with my husband at Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

One trick to your success? Listen to your customers. Take their compliments and complaints seriously. I’ve learned so much standing behind the front desk at SoulCycle. I really take each customer’s advice to heart. I quickly learned if one person doesn’t like something there are usually 50 [others] who feel the same way but are too afraid to say anything.

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Kelly at the telethon for Sandy victims on CBS.

It was a rainy November day, and my dear friend and NJ native, Greg Kleva asked me to come to Seaside NJ to his hometown high school to see the destruction from Hurricane Sandy 2012. When I arrived at Central Regional High School, I saw more than I had anticipated.

I first met Superintendent Dr. Tom Parlapanides, who welcomed me to the school as if it were his home. I was immediately introduced to the elementary age students who Dr. T, as his students refer to him as, has taken under his wing, literally. Hugh J. Boyd Jr elementary school was devastated by Hurricane Sandy. As of a few weeks ago, Central Regional High school is its new home. There is more than just one thing wrong. The reports and teaching supplies from the elementary school are mold filled, therefore toxic and unusable. Despite all this, the teachers are still making it work with minimal supplies, and the children are traveling sometimes over an hour to get to school every morning. I got the opportunity to sit at the lunch table with some of the children who were very open about not having power for weeks, and how yummy the macaroni was.

One boy hasn’t seen some of his friends in weeks. An average of 20% of the typical students are not at school, yet the ones who can make it, some by taxi, are ready and eager to learn. School is a fundamental part of their life, and these 5 to 11 year olds were hopeful despite the devastation they’ve endured. For now, Central Regional High School is their new home, and Dr. T is their dad. I watched the younger children play with the high school students, and the enthusiasm was contagious. This is the kind of contagion we should be spreading: love and compassion.

NEEDS: dry erase chalk boards, teaching supplies, laptops, pencils, pens and games. Work books, are desperately needed.

HUGH J BOYD Jr Elementary School
c/o Central Regional Highschool
509 Forest Hills Parkway
Bayville, NJ 08721
Tel: 732.269.1100