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* Louboutin satin pump with feathers  s/s 08

Exciting news from Wwd:

Christian Louboutin is designing pumps in iconic Barbie Pantone 219 Pink, which will make their debut at the special runway show that Mattel Inc. is staging during New York fashion week next February.

Fifty as-yet-undisclosed designers will produce Barbie-inspired outfits for the runway, and each of the 50 models will be wearing the pink Louboutins at the show.

"I guess I always had a little 'girlie side' who liked Barbie," Louboutin said. "Barbie needs to wear great shoes because every girl needs to wear great shoes."

can't wait!

*Special Occasion,2007

Now that I am done obsessing  about missing Art basel in Miami again .I can share my admiration for one of the women artists whose work I was so looking forward to see.

I discovered Mickalene Thomas last year at an artshow.I was struck by not only her theme that is mainly women .But the overall look of the pieces.Her work has  this nostalgia that reminds me of  the pictures of my stylish  aunts during  the 70's in Montreal or even Pam Grier.

Mickalene's  use of rhinestones not only adds another dimension to her work but also makes it  somewhat very fashion focused,which of course I love! The women are always decked out,not afraid of colors and patterns.Always sexy.In the piece above check out the zig zag print skirt,reflected even in the mirror on the right!I've dabbled in painting and drawing,that's not easy to do ...

A few of Mickalene Thomas' pieces on the next page

Imgs Lehman maupin Gallery  &

www.MickaleneThomas.com

*Erika photog. by Garnace Doré

One of my favorite fashion sites is Garance Doré,this fashion photographer/illustrator shares our love of fashion and apparently the color electric blue as seen above in France .

I don't know if fashion inspires the color or if the color inspires the look but electric blue has just gotten me lately...

I also found shantelle in downtown brooklyn rocking the bright hue. It was one of those cloudy dark days,so of course she stood out to us, showing that everyone does fashion their way.And in the end that is really the point.To go outside the box and take risks.Check her out on the next page!

Now if Nike does not fly this girl to Oregon  and giver her a job I dunno what they are thinking.How cool  are these ,I totally forget about the swoosh.....,NAncy Wu, you rock!!! check her out Here

via designboom

Worship Worthy (WW†) follows up its controversial debut with an assortment of festive bodysuits, leggings, and 2-headed dolls for Holiday 2008. The collection introduces custom geometric and floral prints as well as sleek and sexy stretch sequins pieces intended to be mixed-and-matched with the ever popular graphic t-shirts.

WW† collaborates with Devout Dolls to create limited edition creations commissioned exclusively for Worship Worthy

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For s/s 09  Givenchy 's  color palette for footwear is mostly dark,aside from one standout hot pink fabulosity on the next page.There is just such an edge edge about these zebra -print sandals with the metal tip,that say "don't mess with me" , that we could not resist...

Next page for another wow moment 

Pixie Market just received sequin jackets from Sophie Hulme , a designer we featured earlier this year.More Images on the next page!

Check out her amazing s/s 09 Spring !!!

Here's a glimpse at Marani's s/s 09 a collection  that is modern minimal and sexy at the same time.Short and diverse silouettes that will complement any wardrobe!

My faves on the next page...

We had a glimpse of the collaboration between the  Jil Sander label,designed by Raf Simons  and Damiani,on their s/s 09 fashion show.

The pieces are simple and edgy at the same time .They make you look like you have an edgy cartilage piercing,which creates a very modern and sexy contrast with the apparel.Wearing one is really all you need...

more on the next page

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Runway stills courtesy of style

New zealand designer Joanna Campbell creates a range of jewelry using a variety of materials including metals, wood and fabrics such as silk.

more on the next page

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