As much as my taste in jewellery tends to veer towards “piling it on” The Art Deco Necklace  by Wing&Wendy looks  regal and sophisticated without having to go through the process of  layering multiple pieces. Available here. More views on the next page.

Rihanna is gonna sit down and speak out about you-know-what for the first time since it went down with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America this Thursday and Friday (and then on 20/20 in the evening). Judging from the image above, it looks like the drama factor is gonna be sky high. And I know our girl is too smart to let herself get punked by Diane like Miss Whitney did. Even in this one picture, Rih’s body language is all like, “Nuh-uh, Diane,” using her feather-featuring shoulder pads like a Star Trek force-field shield.

Vans has been doing quite a few rock band collabos, but come on people, this is the one we’ve been waiting for. Yes! As the Queen NEVER said, the last shall be the first! These will go on sale for Spring 2010.

Dos mas after the jump.

There are many reasons why people love Garance Doré, but for me it’s simple. She gets fashion in more than one aspect , with a sense of poetry that is irresistible. Case in point to truly “Rock” a yankee hat the way he and nyc youth has made it cool to..Is just Hawt! via  GR. Full view on the next page.

I firmly believe that every woman’s wardrobe  benefits from having a well cut, sleek black blazer. It’s one of those pieces you can never go wrong with. the Operatiosn NYC  Messenger Blazer with its bright blue lining,  waist flattering single button and waist strap is  simple and fab at the same time,  definitely not boring. Available at les nouvelles. Detailed view on the next page.

goodie bag x Mark Ronson custom Record

Niche, boutique labels and designers have a big place in our hearts , however we also  love to look at the mega luxury  brands  and see how they are able to use their might and icon status to generate a buzz. Just like the interlocking C’s its virtually impossible to look at red and green  and not think of Gucci. At least in our branding obsessed minds that is the case. We were happy to see that the label was able to smartly use  their logo/colors to launch their sneaker pop up shop last week.

On the next page  check out what caught our eyes at  the party Gucci hosted at   the Bowery, including   the only chicks with kicks Ann Dexter Jones(via wire) who stylishly rocked  Gucci Sneakers  with a suit! View the collection here.

This past week, Shepard Fairey  via OBEY unveiled his capsule Collection with our beloved Levis brand  via an art installation in Times Square NYC. One the next page a look at  my fave pieces from the apparel and the installation event.

The Spring/Summer 2010 Collection of Ayana Evans’  Yana Handbags features  a bold assortment of colors and interpretations of her signature “keepin’ it real” and” Sexy at All Times”  bags  inspired by nostalgia for the 80’s cartoon Jem ,(luv that!) female strength and the ability we have to be bold  sexy and playful. On the next page a look at Yana Bags Spring/Summer 2010.

Christian Louboutin has customised 3 dolls, inspired by Nefertiti and Marilyn Monroe, which feature a new terracotta tan skin tone, and having never before experienced the delights of such gravity-defying heels, a new in-step to enable her to take giant Louboutin steps for doll-kind.

However, a limited edition Christian Louboutin Barbie doesn’t end there; 4 Barbie-sized pairs of shoes accompany each doll, each in their very own Louboutin shoe boxes, in which delicate tissue paper reveals such miniature delights as lovingly crafted long leopard skin Christian Louboutin boots.  The Christian Louboutin Barbie doll with a jewellery thief theme (as seen above), together with the calendar, launches December 2009 at Net-a-porter.More views of the book on the next page via wwd.

Relations that Suck: The Story of Eva and Dries” is a fable about the friendship and destiny of two timeless characters from award-winning, San Francisco-based fashion designer, Marilyn Yu. Eva is a creativevampire who likes people. Dries is a traveling spider who disdains web-spinning. “Relations That Suck” is a piece of art in book formthat bridges the worlds of fine art, fashion, and fiction. It portrays the tragedies of denial and guilt through thirty-five dramatic photographs accompanied by a poetically heart-breaking narrative. Available here!