photo from Jacqui Sandell’s Instagram (source)

Shorts can be appropriate for winter when paired with tights and heeled shoes like Jacqui Sandell has done here.  Her picks are the faux-garter Pretty Polly ‘Suspended’ Tights ($25 at Nordstrom) and Jeffrey Campbell Lita Boots ($159.95 at Solestruck). She wears a cropped sheer peach blouse with high-waisted ripped denim shorts and accessorizes with a heavy chain necklace and studded iPhone case. Try Nasty Gal’s Bedazzled Tail Blouse ($58.00), Urban Outfitters’ Urban Renewal Cutoff Short ($44.00), and a Silver Studded iPhone Case from Gypsy Warrior ($30.00).

2011 has been a great year for Steal Her Style. We’ve published over 400 new posts and our traffic has grown from 1.4 million pageviews in 2010 to 4.5 million this year. Thanks to everyone who visited the site, spread the word, followed us (we’re on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr), and especially those who submitted posts.

I know it’s a few days late, but I love numbers (and Google Docs!), so I wanted to share a run-down of what’s been popular this year.

most popular pages, artists, searches, and more!

Natalia Kills live at the Fillmore in Miami, FL on November 5, 2010 by Luciano Guala

Sure, Natalia Kills’ red hot lingerie outfit isn’t exactly appropriate for everyday wear, but her Lip Service Red Vinyl Buckled Waist Cincher ($59.00) could be incorporated into a more tame outfit. Try it with jeans or black pants and a black tank for a more simple, casual look.

If you do want a look like Natalia’s, try Target bra ($12.99), American Apparel hot shorts ($22.00), and Charlotte Russe thigh-high boots ($50.00).

Miley Cyrus out in Hawaii on December 29, 2011 (source)

Miley Cyrus loves casual, earthy footwear like these Gray Kilty Suede Moccasins from Minnetonka ($41.95). She also owns tall boots and ankle boots from the same brand. She’s wearing Ray-Ban RB3447 001 sunglasses ($145.00), cutoff Levi’s shorts ($19.99) and an oversized Metallica Damaged Justice T-Shirt ($19.88 or $22.99) – Ke$ha has the same one.

Sierra Kusterbeck instagram photo

Sierra Kusterbeck is wearing the Forever 21 Leatherette Shortall ($24.80) with the Jac Vanek Live Free Crop Top (sold out).

The leather overall shorts are a bold fashion statement, and one that’s bound not to appeal to everyone. Humor blog WTForever21 writes “The only place this would be appropriate is an S&M hoe down.” What do you think: Are faux-leather overalls a faux-pas? Or rocker-chic?

image from Natalia Kills' "Kill My Boyfriend" music video

Natalia Kills wears the Stella McCartney Polka-Dot Sheer Knit Dress in her brand new music video for “Kill My Boyfriend.”  The knee-length bodycon dress has a sheer polka dotted panel on one shoulder, sleeve, and down the side of the dress.  It has been a hugely popular style worn by many celebrities, which luckily for us has led to some moderately-priced alternatives (you can buy the exact dress for $2,155 at Neiman Marcus).  ASOS has three similar dresses for around $50-$60.  These all omit the sheer panel down the side while a pricier $230 dress from Saks Fifth Avenue exaggerates it.

Stella McCartney – $2,155

River Island – $63.63 (ASOS)

Rare – $52.72 (ASOS)

ASOS – $59.09

Saks Fifth Avenue – $230

watch the “Kill My Boyfriend” music video

Ash Costello and Jake Jones of New Years Day

Ash Costello got her New Years Eve party on with the Hello Party Kitty Parody Shirt from Andrew W.K. ($19.99). The shirt depicts Hello Kitty with a nose bleed mimicking the cover of Andrew W.K.’s 2001 album I Get Wet and has the name of his hit single “Party Hard.” Andrew W.K. wore the t-shirt himself while performing on the 2010 Warped Tour.

Andrew W.K. – $19.99

Christina Grimmie singing "It Will Rain" by Bruno Mars

Christina Grimmie is sporting a new hairstyle! Instead of her signature side-swept bangs, she now has shorter bangs across her face.

Her t-shirt is one of a series of t-shirts produced by Threadless which buy items for UNICEF’s relief efforts for children living in the Horn of Africa. There are 12 tees available in a huge range of prices, and each t-shirt has a cartoon representing the item purchased. Christina’s is the cheapest at $18.57, and it buys 3 Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets which help prevent malaria infection. Other tees buy measles vaccines, deworming tablets, and more; up to a $300,000 cargo flight to deliver the goods.

Threadless – $18.57

watch the video of Christina Grimmie singing "It Will Rain" by Bruno Mars:

from left: out in Studio City, Frank and Derol photoshoot, in a recording studio

Brandi Cyrus, sister of Miley Cyrus and guitarist/singer of Frank and Derol, is a big fan of Wildfox Couture. She has worn three different Wildfox tops with the same skeleton ribcage motif. On December 30th she wore the Skeleton Over-Sized Hoodie in Diamond ($139.00) while out with her family in Studio City in Los Angeles, CA. This hoodie has a ribcage graphic on the chest as well as bones on the arms. She has also worn the sequin-encrusted Wildfox Sparkley Skeleton Surf Raglan Tee in both Clean White and Clean Black ($170.00).

Wildfox Couture – $139.00

Wildfox Couture – $170.00

Wildfox Couture – $170.00

Christina Perri performs at Mix 94.1's Bite Of Las Vegas on October 15, 2010. Photo by Nathan Van Arsdale

Christina Perri is wearing the sheer Plaid Chiffon Oversized Button-Up ($58.00) from American Apparel unbuttoned atop a black zipper-front romper. She’s wearing her usual footwear: clunky black combat boots.

American Apparel – $58.00