In perfect timing I just spotted this editorial by Contributing Editor shot by Cameron Krone that illustrates the point of my prior tirade. Via The Clones.If that is not a beautifully shot  image I do not know what is? A  testament to the fact that good styling and photography never fail.  And this is still not the best yet  , but Elle Mag & Kanye  take notes… More images on the next page.

While we featured the Rodarte  Collection a few days ago we wanted to give you a second look at the , once again striking footwear  Nicholas Kirkwood created for the Mulleavy sisters Spring/Summer 2010 Collection. Via our beloved J&J. More images on the next page. Stand in awe!

One of the hottest new talents to participate in Cibeles Fashion Week  is Nora Urkia, and we can see why. The newcomer inspired her collection by the Safari choosing prints and silhouettes that look fresh and modern, eschewing a short and tight  silhouette for ample proportions that  hint back to the eighties era of power dressing. On the next page a closer look at Nora Urkia Spring/Summer 2010.VS.

I have been on the hunt for the perfect pair of classic 5 pocket leather pants for quite sometime now. To my joy French Vogue announces that Jean-Claude Jitrois has launched  stretch leather jeans , that can be tossed in the washing machine. The process was created by applying the leather the stretchy cotton allowing the pants to be treated like regular jeans.Fab!

There are some children’s lines that are so cute we just cannot resist! check out Pre-K . Apparel, streetwear for kids available at Karmaloop. Tipped by our stellar reader Stella! More on the next page.

We were very excited to attend Gail Travis’ Presentation of  New Form Perspective ,( Formely Nit Felt Phrame)  Spring /Summer 2010 Collection during NYC fashion week. Titled Body Mapping the collection features interconneting  clothing and accessories, in cotton, linen and fine jersey that have the ability to be worn in many different ways , allowing the wearer to make the pieces their own.

We  love the minimal color palette that enhances the wearability of the clothing guaranteeing that any piece of NFP will become a stylish classic thoroughly   independant of trends. On the next page a closer look at  New Form Perspective , Body Mapping series , Spring/Summer 2010.

Because the modern wardrobe is ever more conscious of layering, we love Shabd apparel where artist Shabd Simon- Alexander hand dyes fabrics to create versatile pieces inspired by her artwork.The handmade process she uses cannot be duplicated and renders the pieces unique. A closer look at Shabd apparel on the next page.

Blending the bling of sequins with his love of Nike,  Ashish  Gupta’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection channels,  punk rock , Miami Vice, Hawaii five- O (I know I lost some of you there)  to a beat of Neneh Cherry or MIA . One of the few collections that illustrates the dynamic amalgam that can exist when you mix sport/street and the  glamour of high end fashion. A closer look at Ashish Gupta’s Ashish  Spring/Summer 2010.Via Elle.

As much as I can work my way into decently applying eye make-up, creating that perfect top lash line (on RihRhi above) has been a challenge, these new Nars Eyeliner Stylos promise to make it happen in one stroke! Now available at   Nars .

I know this is old by now but, In the midst of fashion week, I totally missed that Amber Rose was featured in Elle Magazine’s October issue , until I picked up the issue today. Little did I know that the “editorial” was also styled by Kanye West. Now,  I am not going  to speak on the fact that most well adjusted men I have spoken to,  would not display their woman’s goods to the world, even if the said woman was that hot and  in no way shy. Jean Paul Goude styled Grace Jones  ( they dated) with very little on but, his representation we can agree was definitely more artistic, and was clear in its direction which , contributed to make Grace Jones the Icon she is.

What I want to point out  tough is that this editorial  does not in any way  do justice to Amber Rose who,  like her or not,  is simply beautiful. Posing for a women’s publication  like a model on Smooth Mag, is just not a good look. It’s not even about repressing sexuality, or being prude about nakedness. Something edgy /sexy or out there conceptual that really showcased her beauty and “in your face curves” Like Elle puts it (whatever that means)Would have been amazing! I wonder what the  editors were thinking and if that was their way of producing a fast selling out Issue? In that case please take  a cue from Italian or French Vogue. Images if you have not yet seen them on the next page.via nymag. This whole thing is just dissapointing…