As heel trends come and go, the strappy sandal  is always relevantly hot. The Alexander McQueen Satin Rope Sandals exquisitely   finished with gold tassels… Need I say more ? Available at outnet. Detailed view on the next page.

As fragile as feather jewelry can be , they have a fun  ability to be soft and hard at the same time. Worn as a pair the look channels the 60’s flower child , worn one at a time and your’re ready to rock. Flight of Flicker Earrings  by Owlita available at Karmaloop. Detailed images on the next page.

Call it a trend or even a publicity stunt. In a country where most women of color in entertainment look to extensions to add vavoom, to their look I find it quite’ ballsy’ for Solange Knowles to break the taboo of long silky hair  and wear her hair not only short , but in it’s natural state…Via insider& thecut.

Alter is so far the only retailer to carry the amazing neckwear by Nicole Deponte titled Lilian Asterfield. Every piece is unique, fashioned from vintage ties. Very well executed and fun! Check out Alter’s  assortment and some of my favorites on the next page.

Thanks to Jezebelwe have a look inside the July 2009 Black Issue of Vogue Italia  dedicated to black Barbie. Images on the next page.

As we were all very impressed with the skeleton bracelet,  Opening Ceremony  just received the Delfina Delettrez “Fist Bracelet“  with a Citrine  stone  another showcase of this young designers talent and creativity. A closer look on the next page.

To travel in style and not get wet in the process, the Mackage Packables are some of the sleekest foldable jacketswe’ve seen . More images on the next page.

Last week, we  featured the short film ‘High’ as a preview to Jonathan Kelsey’s Autumn/Winter 2009 footwear Collection , now we get a look at the shoes! Sexy but still very functional via dazed. More styles on the next page.

You know you have an Icon on your hands when after 25 years a sneaker can still be hot and worn by women of all ages. That is the case for the Reebok fresstyle hi . Here’s a look at their latest  collaboration with Milkfed, the Freestyle Hi Zebra. Detailed view on the next page. Available july 25, 2009.

We got a closer look at  the Mary Meyer Collection at Capsule this week. The aesthetic caught our eye by  its simplicity and use of custom  graphics. Making each garment the perfect addition to any wardrobe. Literally I could pretty much wear it all.  Based in Brooklyn  since 2006 where all the apparel is handmade (gotta love that)  The collection will be available on august 26, 2009  a closer look at the Mary Meyer Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection on the next page.