This is the kind of apparel that makes  my fashion heart leap with joy, a  tank with an interesting detail. The attached scarf can be worn as you please allowing  a simple cotton tank top to be worn in many more ways than one. Pleasure Principle Tank Available at Blackbird. 

(L)Akawelle pendant & Jewelry.(R)Photo by Carolyn Cole, in Liberia (2003)

This is an amazing story of transforming a negative into a positive:”Lovetta Conto, a 16-year-old  from war survivor  from Liberia who was one of two top finalists for the 2008 International Children’s Peace Prize, has set an ambitious new goal for herself: to raise enough money to help move a family of orphans from the refugee camp where she grew up to a new home .”

“Rather than simply ask for donations alone, this charismatic and resourceful young entrepreneur plans to reach her goal in a very unique and inspirational way – through profits from an exquisite line of jewelry called Akewelle : Aka=also known as ,Wel’le=Love.  Created by transforming hundreds of spent bullet casings found on the streets of Liberia following the devastating civil war that deeply affected her early life”.Via Girlygirlarmy.

For more info visit www.Akawelle.com

Sass & Bide started as a denim collection and has since launched two ready to wear lines. Their Spring/Summer 2009 offerings are filled with fringe, ruffles, and girlie girl details while retaining their rock n roll edge that S&B consistently creates through all of their collections. S&B always provides their customer with seriously sexy silhouettes. This season is no exception with hip hugging leggings and lower than low cut backs. Standouts are the cleavage baring, ruffled one piece and the black on white futuristic leotard fit for lady gaga.

Check out the collection after the jump.

Kidrobot has released their new hoodie designed by Frank Kozik. Its made of 100% cotton and can be worn as a hoodie or halter simply by zipping off the back panel. Now available at their web store for $140.

A more detailed look after the jump.

Acrylick has been busy expanding this season presenting us with some cut & sew pieces and an evolved aesthetic including new illustrations and a more developed womens line.  Button downs, tees, and a few cardigans round out the ladies collection keeping things casual.

Check out more from their Spring 2009 Look Book after the jump.

Chip & Pepper  Foster took the denim world by storm with their lineof  perfectly weathered vintage inspired denim   in 2003. Fueled by their passion of  denim and authenticity Chip & Pepper’s Autumn/Winter 2009 collection introduces  their signature silhouettes in new colors as well as edgier washes like the super bleached “Hot Sauce” and the ‘Nikki Martin”  in a very wearable red shade called Red Rover, that totally made me rethink red jeans. On the next page a closer look at Chip & Pepper women’s Autumn/Winter 2009 looks.

Image via GQ (L-R) Buberry, Montblanc, Blancpain

 My watch loving  self was really excited to read british GQ ’s feature of what they judged to be the  world’s best watches, and the brands that made them. One of the watches we featured made the list, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (hooray!) The selection ranges from top level luxury brands like    Vacheron Constantin and Girard Perregaux , to very current models by Tommy Hilfiger and Citizen. Check out the entire  featured here.

I stopped for a moment when I saw these  Stella McCartney t-bar  sandals . My preference is always to heels but these are not only pretty ,  since Stella McCartney decided to not use leather on her accessories  these sandals are also vegan. Available at Browns.

 … In honor of this gray rainy day enjoy”Eyes without a face” by Billy Idol !

This year British GQ  elected ,   talented cutie Mark Ronson as their best dressed man of 2009 . Mark precedes  Guy Ritchie and Tom Ford who  respectively earned the second and third place , and dethrones Daniel Craig who was attributed the title 2 years in a  row . Go Mark ! via Vogue France.