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♥♥ CHARO COVERING RIHANNA. Did you hear me?! CHARO! COVERING RIHANNA!!  How did I miss this? I just exploded.

♥♥ Have you ever seen a bear with no fur? It’s really sad and kinda scary. My friend described it as “humans wearing outfits made out of leather scrotum garbage bags” via This Is Freaking Rediculous.

♥♥ A drunk frenchman shows us how to open a bottle of wine with a shoe.

♥♥ If this ain’t special, I don’t know what is. Artist J. David McKenney has a pinup girl tattoo on his arm, and from time to time he dresses her up.

♥♥ I know it’s mad toy, and kinda corny, but you gotta admit this digital graffiti and stencils wall looks like fuuun.

♥♥ And while we’re on the topic of graffiti…no, Chris Brown. No. Anti. Take your bionic spray arm, your dance tights and your cartoon characters back to anger managment therapy. Somebody is misguiding you. via Animal NY.

♥♥ When I’m feeling sad, I just visit this old post on Videogum of Mark Wahlberg’s atrocious acting in the movie The Happening, and everything is better.

♥♥ For the best in what celebs are twitter twattering, check out Tweet Beat on Jezebel.

♥♥ Downloady Jodie: Big Urban – Your Mother Is A Hipster via Radiobelly //The Music Ninja’s November Playlist, featuring Speech Debelle, Wale, and White Panda// CARL SAGAN & STEPHEN HAWKING – Glorious Dawn (Cosmos Remixed) via The Stu Reid Experiment.

♥♥ First we had Bijules’ finger nail ring. Now we have Delfina Delettrez’s finger ring. Like, full finger. Of a finger. For your finger. And it comes with nail polish. Via Style.com.

♥♥ Speaking of nails, Vice talks to Molly Surno, photographer about her three years shooting nails did in Brooklyn nails salons.

♥♥ Super cute cassette tape notebooks by Wednesday Garden even come in cassette cases via Designboom.

♥♥ Thou shalt remove your makeup at night  – The 10 commandments of beauty from editors at Fashion.Style.Beauty.

♥♥ The haps on a mexican themed Levi’s collabo with pro skater Tommy Guerrero via Signature9.

♥♥ In the right hands, straws aren’t just for drinking. Artist Scott Jarvie made a chair out of 10,000 drinking straws via Juxtapoz.

♥♥ Did you know Kimora Lee Simmons was doing a line with Hello Kitty? The Lipstick Diaries didn’t, and drops the haps on a horoscope collection.

♥♥ So that Kate Moss for Topshop Kimono dress sold out the first day. You can go across the street to Pearl River Market, pick up a robe, watch this DIY video from Cheap JAP, and make one your damn self, if you’re so inclined.

♥♥ Stuart Weitzman Spring 2010 jellies on Accessories Source.

♥♥ Highsnobette has a preview of Alexander Wang’s Spring 2010 Accessories

♥♥ Kinda in love with this crazy rainbow horse jacket on Crazy Jackets. It’s so planet unicorn, I’m going to go eat an ambrosia salad.

Last Night I put on my sparkliest of sparkles, met up with my homegirl Flores and went down to the Angel Orensanz Foundation to enjoy the Masquerade Party launch of YSL’s new fragrance Parisienne. The invitation required that all attendees wear stylish attire, and a mask, so I slipped on my handmade paper Das Gesichtsabdeckungsprojekt mask, which is part of a halloween photographic art project that my friend Andrew Stewart is doing and I was more than happy to oblige.

Kate Moss is the face of this new fragrance, and as I entered the event I viewed the video campaign that features a fair amount of Kate writhing. The notes of this new fragrance are vinyl accord, cranberry, blackberry, damask rose, violet, peony, patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood and musk, and I got to sample it, from the bottles in the ladies room. To be completely honest, I don’t like it at all. I found the rose layer to be completely overpowering, and I despise the scent of roses. They instantly give me a headache.

Nevertheless, I had a great time at the party, it was great people watching, in all of the fabulous outfits and masks, and it was fun to dance to the tunes spun by the Misshapes and Alexandra Richards. I ran into High Snobette’s Samia Grand-Pierre, and photographer Lynette Astaire (who was in a crazy full body with a hood metallic bronze spandex outfit!) and blogger Lorna of The Fabulous Report. I even met a really nice mother and daughter pair who were partying together!

You can learn more about the fragrance at the YSL Parisienne website, and check out the video campaign featuing Kate Moss below.

Although Halloween is just around the corner, retailers and shoppers alike are gearing up to get ready for the holiday season, Topshop being among the first to roll out a sneak peek of supermodel and mogul Kate Moss’ collection for the 2009 Christmas season. One of their most popular and constant collaborations, the collection consists of luxurious yet affordable oriental inspired pieces laced with sophistication. Presenting a complete collection of tops, bottoms, dresses and even lingerie, the Kate Moss Christmas 2009 collection has just about anything you could want for the perfect evening on the town.

With influences of Chinese and Japanese clothing, including voluminous bell shaped sleeves, and prints of bamboo stalks and lotus flowers, the delivery also updates the traditional Cheongsam dress.  Also adding fabulous knitwear, such as the soft grey cashmere tunic dress dressed up with a silver beaded belt, the selection offers sequined knit coats, and the ever so sexy sequined bandeau maxi dress sure to heat up any holiday party.

Keeping with the current trends and also causing my mouth to salivate is the sequined shoulder padded jumpsuit, and the perfect tailoring I’ve come the rely on Topshop for. In terms of tailoring, this Christmas season Topshop has added satin pencil skirts with asymmetrical buttoning down the front, a black shift dress a la Michelle Obama, and a shrunken Victorian jacket with interesting detail. Not to be outdone, the Kate Moss Christmas collection has once again brought us beautiful nightwear. Chiffons and lace, triangle shaped bras, leopard print undies and floral printed pajamas all adorned with an embroidered ‘K’ and come equipped with a drawstring bag making it a great stocking stuffer or gift.

The Kate Moss Topshop Holiday Collection has a little something for everyone. The Vixen, the Lady, and even the Rebel can be laced with beautiful and meticulously made garments. Plus, it’s Christmas, this season was made for shopping so get to it!

There was Twiggy in the 1960’s and Gia in the 1970’s, but the 1980’s was the birth of the Super Model. Not quite a brat pack, the late 80s – early 90s had it’s own clique of larger-than-life Super Models – the “Big 6.” There were definitely more than 6 super models back then but the main attractions that you would see in all the biggest campaigns and all of the important runway shows were: Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss*. Wherever these ladies went, cameras followed.

We still have models today but it’s not quite the same as it was back in the late ’80s – early 90s – with the exception of Gisele, no one has achieved the super star status of the “Big 6″ – we’re still talking about them today! These ladies made a big impression – so much so that Stefano Pilati, designer of YSL, has chosen four of the “Big 6″ for his last four ad campaigns.

For the past four seasons, “Big 6″ models have graced billboards and magazines all for YSL. Kate Moss shone bright in the jersey collection while wearing oversize star shaped jewelry, while leggy Naomi Campbell was photographed standing on furniture and wearing the tallest of heels. The most memorable of the bunch (mostly because of the locale), Claudia Schiffer was photographed with the infamous Hollywood sign in the Hollywood hills, while the latest ads feature an all-black clad Christy Turlington with slicked hair.

I love the ad campaigns. They hearken to the glamour of the 80s and the familiar faces, though older, look gorgeous as ever. So, I’m left with some questions… Signore Pilati, is this a coincidence? Or, is this part of a master plan to feature all of the “Big 6″ models? Are Cindy Crawford and Linda Evagelista next? I hope so! It’s refreshing to see women (not young children) selling products for women. I don’t know if this is a plan to feature the “Big 6″ but if I were a betting type of gal, I’d put my money on Cindy & Linda for the next two ad campaigns.

*Kate Moss came onto the scene a bit later in the earlier 90s when she made a splash in Calvin Klein ads. Though she was not an “original” super model. Because of the longevity and breadth of her career, I’m grouping her into the older supermodel category as she pre-dates the Gisele/current day era.

Last night was the most important night in fashion – the Metropolitan’s Costume Institute Gala. More important than the Oscars? Yes. We’re talking about all the fashion heavyweights – models, designers, and the celebrities who wear their clothes all come together to celebrate the Costume Institute’s new exhibit. This year, the Gala was hosted by Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss – appropriately enough, as the theme was “The Model As Muse.”

Movie stars, designers and their muses came dressed to impress and what follows below are highlights from the red carpet. Trends included lady tuxedos, big shoulders, gold and lame and lots of blue in an assortment of shades from midnight navy to 80’s teal. One of my favorites was Rihanna in a lady tuxedo by Dolce & Gabanna with gorgeous exaggerated shoulders and sleeves complete with bow tie. Another favorite was Stella McCartney’s lace jumpsuit – it’s something that I really need in my life – now (because I go to so many galas, haha).

Louis Vuitton had a strong showing with Madonna, Leighton Meester and Kerry Washington all sporting looks right off the runway. The Double C’s were also spotted on the red carpet with Kirsten Dunst, Diane Kruger and Anna Wintour all sparkling in Chanel Haute Couture. Model muse Sasha Pivovarova wore a gorgeous feather coat by Giambattista Valli that overshadowed the dress that she wore underneath – and that’s ok. She was a great example of picking one piece to shine and letting it be the focal point with understated accessories.

There were many gorgeous looks last night and I’ve chosen my favorites to show you. You can see them all on the Style website. Let us know your favorites! Take the survey below and/or leave a comment.

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Images of Rihanna & Posh from People

As the snow starts to melt and winter finally gives way into spring, most brands usher in pieces draped in bright pastels and colorful patterns. Not so with French favorite Longchamp. Widely known for their popular Le Pliage totes, Longchamp changed the beat up this spring to offer accessories that are, well, more mature. So if you’ve been feeling that it’s time to retire your sherbert-hued Le Pliage tote, stow it away for a rainy day (or younger relative) and feast your eyes on what Longchamp’s bringing to the table this spring.

Straying from the shape of Le Pliage, Longchamp instead is debuting more geometrically-inspired designs, which work perfectly for a night out to dinner and drinks or as a substitute for a traditional briefcase. The Cosmos tote is just one example. Shown here in a multitude of colors – two-tone brown/white and brown/orange, cobalt blue, white, olive green, brown, and cream – the colors are subdued yet the cut is stylish, perfect for a working woman on-the-go. Modeled after the traditional doctor’s bag, the boxy “Legende” tote is another easily convertible piece for day-to-night use.

Injecting a bit of humor into the S/S 2009 line, Longchamp is also debuting a linen and canvas tote with the words “Ceci Est Un It Bag” on it. Also printed on the canvas of this ‘It bag’ is the outline of a Legende tote… So it’s almost like getting two bags for one!

For more information about the 2009 Catalogue and to purchase Longchamp products online, visit the brand’s Web site. Also, be sure to check out the behind-the-scenes video of models Kate Moss and Sasha Pivovarova shooting Longchamp’s S/S 2009 campaign!

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Calvin Klein is known for controversy. From it’s ads featuring a young teenage Brooke Shields, a young Kate Moss, and a scantily clad Eva Mendes, Calvin Klein has a history of being banned and censored. Their newest Calvin Klein jeans ad is sharing the same fate – it’s been banned from TV – even late night cable TV. It seems it’s too steamy for us but you can watch it here.  The ad was shot by Steven Meisel and has a very grainy look to it and you can’t help but feel like a voyeur as you watch it. I’m beginning to think CK makes their ads with the intent of them being banned – I think they may get more hype and notoriety that way.  Whatever it is, it definitely makes an impression.

Agent Provocateur always does a great job at bringing their collections to life through their ad campaigns and they recently made a Valentine’s Day “PSA.” I must say, this is not my favorite, their newer campaigns haven’t come close to last year’s White Wedding campaign starring Kate Moss, and shot by Nick Knight. Their newest video, Love Me Tender . . . Or Else, is definitely amusing, but unlike their other campaigns that highlight the lingerie in an artistic way, I felt this video was made by boys for boys. Nonetheless, the lingerie is sexy as ever and with Valentine’s Day so close, you may want to start saving your pennies for some new A.P.

Agent Provocateur, puts together some of the most innovative, beautifully made interactive experiences from White Wedding (created by Nick Knight) to their new collection, Pirate Provocateaur.  Inspired by pirates plundering booty at sea, the Pirate Provocateur collection features lingerie pieces in black with splashes of red.  The collection leather hot pants, to structured corsets and lacy slips.  The website was updated, complete with mini interactive film where you get to choose your way throughout the story.  It features naughty pirates clad in sexy Agent Provocateur lingerie.  Kate Moss is not the face of this campaign, instead, Helena Christensen is playing her “wicked games” for AP this season.  The collection is beautiful, and as always, I want it all.  I also really admire the way they market each campaign – it’s more than just pretty pictures.  They find great models and celebrities to be the face of their campaign, and AP always pushes the edge of technology.  View the Pirate Provocateur story here and check out a preview of the film and my favorite pieces after the jump.

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The highly anticipated arrival of the Topshop SoHo flagship is now expected to fall somewhere around mid-November—instead of mid-October as originally hoped—but just in time for Holiday shopping!

If you’re getting antsy, the U.K.-based chain will launch a U.S.-dollar version of its website tomorrow, September 9th. The site debut will also be the global launch of Topshop’s fall Kate Moss collection, her seventh for the store.

Source: WWD