Comme des Garcons collaborates with H&M

Rei Kawakubo, designer of Comme des Garcons is known for her unconventional techniques. Her designs vary with the seasons but common themes such as a playful use of texture, fabric and color, with exaggerated volumes and proportions remains constant.

Launching in Tokyo in November the collection will include women, men, children's wear, accessories and a unisex fragrance.

Spring Beauty Trends: All Occasions

There is a wide variety in make-up choices for Spring '08 and appropriate for all occasions whether it be a garden party by day or a dark club at night.

1. Sultry Vixen: Christian Dior, Lanvin

2. Sexy Eyes: Versace, Gucci

3. Natural Fresh Face: Chloe, Burberry

4. Blue Accent: John Galliano, Anna Sui

From the Park to the Dark: Flowers in Bloom

I was in New York last weekend for Easter and not only noticed the tiny green buds on the branches lining park pathways but the growing floral prints on dresses, skirts, heels, handbags, bonnets, and men's wear.

Spring is HERE!!!!

Photo #1
1. Luella, Rebecca mini dress
2. Topshop Meadow flower dress

Photo #2

1. Men's look from Prada fantasy look book
2. Prada patent leather bracelet with flower details

Photo #3

First signs of Spring in New York

Photo #4

1. Prada Flower Heel mary-janes
2. Prada Floral Heeled peep toe

Photo #5

1. Stella McCartney Floral-Printed Gown
3. Looks from Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Young and Stylish... NY to London

You may be familiar with some of these young stylish individuals, if not learn now. There's more than Sienna and Kate Bosworth out there..

Photo 1

1. Lady Alexandra Spencer-Churchill at the Feast of Albion
2. Poppy Delevingne(Alberta Ferretti)
3. Serena Nikkhah (Fendi)

Photo 2
1. Selita Ebanks (Elie Saab)
2. JuliaRestoin-Roitfeld (Burberry)
3. Daisy Lowe (Burberry)

Olsen Twins: Paris Fashion Week

MK rockin Givenchy leather studded jacket.

Spring 08 Look Book: Elizabeth and James

The Olsens reveal their Spring 2008 Elizabeth and James collection in a series of photos portraying young women running daily errands around town. The in-action shots catch everything from grocery shopping to climbing subway steps. The scenery depicts California's coast and New York's streets, not entirely unfamilair of the twin's own stomping grounds....

Style Icon: Marion Cotillard

I was prepared to do an oscar gown post, unfortunately, to be quite honest none of the gowns really intrigued me or deserved to be discussed. Instead I found myself watching one actress who prior to Sunday night (I must admit) had never been on my red carpet radar, Marion Cotillard.

I'm sure most of you know her now due to her Best Actress win for La Vie En Rose. After a little research I found numerous photos of her at events around the world and saw that her French, chicness was not only apparent in her Gaultier Paris Haute Couture gown, Chopard jewelry, and Swarovski clutch at the oscars, but innately present.

french women have that 'je ne sais quoi' ....

Style Muse: Elvira Hancock

Played by Michelle Pfeiffer Elvira embodies the super chic, South Beach glamazon.From her casual day wear in a tailored white skirt suit, large sunglasses and over-sized to her evening look of slinky, low cut 1970's disco gowns.

Outfit: Casual Valentine's Date

Hint of Red...
1. Kimchi & Blue Goin' To Acapulco Dress, Urban Outfitters
2. Cropped, red wool jacket, Valentino Roma
3. Black blanche waxed jeans, K Karl Lagerfeld
4. Cecile Crystal clutch, Jimmy Choo
5. Dolce Vita Miss Oxford pumps, Urban Outfitters.

Celeb Style: Black with Shoes to Match

1. Elle Pompeo in Armani Prive
2. Sarah Michelle Geller in Herve Leger dress and Chanel plaid coat
3. Lauren Conrad (actually looking stylish for a change) in a full bodied skirt
4. Diane Kruger in Christian Dior (killer heels)

Fashion's Primary Colours

Lately I have found myself gravitating towards all things bright and bold. The pigment of sunshine yellow and electric blue captivates my eyes. They are statement pieces that draw us in without being overly decorated, the draw is the colour alone.

Not only am I admiring that beautifully coloured shoe or bag, suddenly the urge to own it is irrestible. For christmas I got a brillant pair of patent red closed toe platforms that I fall in love with over again with every outfit I pair them with.

Here are some other bold pieces to covet:

1. Jill Stuart, Daria strapless dress
2. Fendi, Perspex logo cuff
3. Moschino Cheap & Chic, silk ruffle skirt
4. Christian Louboutin, cat woman T-bar shoes
5. Miu Miu, eleasticated cut-out shoes

L.A. vs New York

One can't help but notice the style contrast of the branded, logo happy, frumpy sweatpant wearing annoying chicks from Highschool Musical ( L.A. scene) compared to that of Blake Lively and Leighton Meesters' (Gossip Girl) glamour and class.

All Wrapped Up: Christmas Bows

Presents come second to shoes, clothes and handbags this holiday season when it comes to the festive decoration of the bow.

From left to right.

1. Christian Lacroix stapless mini dress (2 views)
2. Karl Donoghue Woven lapin cardigan
3. Moschino Cheap & Chic, gold Floral jacquard dress
4. DAY Birger et Mikkelsen, leather beaded necklace
5. Christan Lacroix, red satin strapless mini
6. Marc Jacobs, Bow dress
7. Christian Louboutin, Anemone stiletto pumps (2 views)
8. Milly, yellow bow pencil skirt.
9. Valentino, Python Bow clutch (available in numerous colours)

Celebrity Style: Short, Long, White, Black, Fur

1. Keira Knightly in patent leather oxfords
2. Pregnant Nicole Ritchie looking amazing
3. Kate Hudson in a mini Gucci dress
4. Sarah Jessica Parker in short fur jacket over a long tuxedo jacket.

Outfit: A Walk in the Rain

1. Alexander McQueen, burgandy wool/cashmee hooded cape
2. Alexander McQueen, cream marino wool hooded top (underneath
3. Missoni, geometric knit shawl
4. Burberry, studded umbrella
5. J Brand, dark blue cigarette leg jeans
6. Marni, platform leather boots
7. Jimmy Choo, Alex yellow leather bag

Beware of the Shoes

Shoes with attitude. Left to right, starting with top row.

1. Alberta Ferretti, studded leather pumps.
2. Miu Miu, Jeweled heel pump.
3. Chloe, cone heel platform (2 views)
4. Christian Louboutin, Mad Mary pump.
5. Givenchy, studded sandal
6. Christian Louboutin, Pigalle Graffiti pump.
7. Balenciga, Fall geometric sandal.

Celebrity Style: Olsen Twins in Winter Whites

1. Mary-kate sporting a pink platform 'victoria' shoe by Giambattista Valli
2. Ashley Olsen in Calvin Klein

Can't have one without the other..

Whether it's for the beach this holiday season or holding your mitts and thermos on the ski hill these two shoulder bags are not only super cute.. but functional and comical!

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs clear beach tote
2. Marc by Marc Jacobs dotted tote

Outfit: Entrance Statement

1. Christian Lacroix, silk print mini dress
2. Stella McCartney, pink platform pump
3. Nancy Gonzalez, python Box clutch
4. Navy opaque Wolford tights

"It's like suddenly I became a Rockstar" - Roberto Cavalli

On November 8th the Roberto Cavalli line for H&M went on sale and it's success was noted even before the registers began to ring. Excited customers started lining up at 4am waiting for the doors to open and the entire limited edition collection was sold out in 15 minutes. The collection is exactly what one would picture when thinking of Cavalli sparkles, animal prints, and glamour.

1. Roberto Cavalli feeling like a rockstar arriving at the unveiling in NYC to a screaming line of fans.

2. The early risers.

3. My favourite pieces.