Definitely in need of some cool factor, Tommy Hilfiger partners with the Illustration estate of Keith Haring on a collection of colorful sneakers for men women and kids. Available at colette.  Very nice but , are these winners? More colors on the flip.

Just announced by racked , images  of  Isabel Marant’s store to open on 55 Greene Street in NYC.Yes we are  all swooning ! Set to open in April 2010.

Nothing revitalizes the same ol’ same ol’  than a standout accessory, the Origami Necklace by Daydream Nation, simple, geometric, stunning. Available at pixie market. More views on the next page.

Inspired by the hunters  and their  preys , Brasil based Neon  created by Dudu Bertholini and Rita Comparaton reminds us that fashion more than anything should be fun. A succession of  colorful outfits representing owls, bats, elephants  some very cool ‘fish’  inspired footwear and much more. A closer look at Neon on the next page via rfw.

Presented during Rio fashion week, The Claudia Simões Autumn/Winter 2010 collection features a delightful mix of  prints mixed with sleek  tailoring. Definitely a new name to add to my roster of faves. A closer look at Claudia Simões the flip via ffw.

Any serious fashion observer in NYC cannot ignore that J.Crew has been gaining serious ground as a brand and as a retailer with the success of their smaller men’s stores and of Madewell. The women’s J.crew line however  although fueled by The First Lady’s flawless style  has not fully gained the same momentum as the other divisions.

 The line has been rediscovered by  the women who wore high end classy fashion, became alot more fun and playful contrasting high and low, dressy and casual but still a little too pricey  in our opinion . If this collabo with  Dana Loren’s Fenton -Fallon is a sign of what is to come, looks like  J.Crew women’s “hot” factor could be on its way . Don’t sleep on Jenna Lyons! Another necklace on the flip. Available here.

Speaking of sports, it’s February and for Sports Illustrated fans, that means the famous swimsuit issue will soon be hitting stands. Over the past week, S.I. has been leaking out videos and stills, with the lucky cover model to be revealed on Dave Letterman’s show on Feb. 8th. This year, the shoot was stylized to be ’70s and ’80s inspired and “happy and sunny and more subtle” and less “full-on sexy,” according to one of the video narratives. The images, the girls and the suits are always stunningly beautiful, but it does seem that this year’s shoot could be just as at home in Elle as S.I. And take note world! Two of the models, Jessica White (after the flip) and Damaris Lewis (above right), are Brooklyn natives, and there’s a third whose first name is Brooklyn!

Image of model Jessica White after the flip.

Totally fiending over  this genius  ring set by  Maison Martin Margiela, the design team for the jewellery has been creating some pretty exciting pieces lately. Kudos! Available at net-a-porter. More images on the next page.

Whatever advantage the Colts may have with Mr. Confidence, aka Peyton Manning, the Saints have it all over them in the sentimental favorite column. After all, who wouldn’t rejoice to witness the down-but-not-out people of New Orleans experience the shot of pure joy that would come with a Super Bowl victory? And then there’s the added bonus of post-game, face time for boyishly adorable Reggie Smith. As such, Go Saints!

The need for that one piece with serious drama factor always arises. Especially when its cold and you really do not want to fuss with lots of pieces .You want that one piece that  expresses your love “de la mode”  but does not try too hard. Designed by Rikke Korff ’s  The Furies, this top is  simple , black,  you can throw it the wash and trend-wise its kind of obscure which I love. A closer look on  the flip , available at Oak.