Just like the nylon Kate Spade bag of the 90’s the Longchamp Pliage was everwhere a few years ago. Just in time for Mother’s day the iconic label gives you the option to Customize their signature “Pliage” and” Cabas,” online. You can choose the colors of the bag, handles and have initials embossed or embroidered. For more in for visit Longchamp Online. via Vogue France.

When Amber Rose created a stir in the fashion world a few months ago I was curious to see If her appearances  , for various fashion events were going to be it.  Apparently not , as I  just stumbled upon the campaign for the Kanye x Louis Vuitton Sneakers launching in June ‘09 , shot by Steve Shaw.

The girl power female in me wants to dissect this choice  to pieces and illustrate all the deeper implications of choosing to feature this woman who has an ability to really rock a look , naked and so on. Keep in mind that we’re not offended  by nudity in itself. But, it’s Friday I’m not going to get intense. I’m really just questioning this choice when the artistic potential  of Amber & Kanye could have been phenomenal. More images on the next page via Nahright & Blackbook.

Proving that fashion is a continual  circle of itself enjoy the very cool and dark”I love Rock and Roll “by Joan Jett& The black hearts . Peep her leather jumpsuit! Whatever happened to powerful women musicians, whose sexiness came from within and not from  being scantily clad?

Colette’s web store is now carrying some of  Lanvin’s Spring/Summer 2009 line of  handbags. Small clutches and coin purses make up the lot of silk leopard print pieces where details include bows, sequins, and bead work. Head designer for Lanvin, Alber Elbaz never ceases to amaze and dazzle and these bags are no exception. Every detail was thought out and the quality is top notch, making the high price tags a little easier to swallow.

More pieces from the collection after the jump.

BCBG has created this super chic bootie/pump hybrid. The coral cone shaped heel is delicious and when paired with black and gray it pops. A peep toe and zipper up the back round out the sophisticated design. Now available at Piperlime under celeb-stylist Rachel Zoe’s list of favorites among a surprisingly large array of great footwear for spring.

Thanks to New Brahmin for the Heads up on the Nelly bootie.

More detailed views after the jump.

When I looked at Matthew Ames’  Spring/ Summer 2009 collection on a tip from a shaded view, I had to pause in admiration. Not only was I impressed by the amazing photography and art direction but I marveled at his ability to truly let the clothes speak for themselves. The clothing goes way, beyond trends to a place where design  in its simplest, purest form exist.

At first glance the line presents such “a look” that you can almost paint the picture of the  edgy woman of a certain age who  would wear it. Zaha Hadid or Diane Pernet  come to mind. Nonetheless the beauty of apparel is that aesthetically you can make anything your own. The possibilities are endless…The black dress with the sari-like sash (above) got me! A closer look at Matthew Ames Spring/Summer ‘09 Collection on the next page.

Alex & Chloe recently added new pieces to their ‘Black Tar’ Collection launched earlier this year. The additions includes bracelets and chains with signature “tar”like adornments. Luv the necklaces (above) A closer look here.

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Tommy Ton of jak&Jil did it gain by spotting these stupendous Alexander Mcqueen booties,Wow ! via Jak&Jil

Scosha designs the kind of jewelry,you ultimately want to to pile on  and wear daily, as  a discreet and intimate keepsakes .  Her pieces always evoque   a sense of meaning like the “Fly Free” ring  that  provides a sense of escape, that can be well needed sometimes. Available at Scosha online.